The Sun.
London, England, 1867-01-10 00:00:00

The French in the Corea.

PARIS, Jan. 8.
The Moniteur du Soir announces that the
Minister of Marine and of the Colonies has re-
ceived despatches, dated Nov. 17, from Vice-
Admiral Roze, Commander-in-Chief of the French
naval division in the China Seas. The official
paper summarises the contents of the despatches
thus :

"After the occupation of Kang-hoa by the disembarking
companies of the ships of the division, the Vice-Admiral
established himself in a strongly-fortified position, taking
care to have the environs of the city searched by detach-
ments, and exploring the opposite banks of the Corean
peninsula, destroying all the junks that were found in the
channel.

In one of these explorations the shallop of La
Guerriere, at the moment of touching the coast, was re-
ceived almost at point-blank distance by a discharge of
musketry that killed three sailors. Our marines leaped
ashore and dislodged the Coreans, who had fired from the
brushwood, and, led on by first-class Naval Cadet Chatel,
put them to flight after having killed some of their
number.

"Vice-Admiral Roze, wishing to ascertain the state of
the country, a detachment under the Naval Captain 011ivier
left Kang-hoa, and encountered, some kilometres from the
towns, Coreans in large force, entrenched in a fortified
pagoda. The enemy made a sortie, but was repulsed, and
hastened to return to his entrenchments, leaving his dead
behind. After a very lively fire, in which we had no
killed, but unfortunately some wounded, the column re-
turned the same night to Kang-hoa.
" Some days afterwards Vice-Admiral Roze, finding that
the Corean Government did not follow up the overtures he
had expected upon receiving a letter from the King, deter-
mined to leave Kang-hoa. The approach of winter was
already beginning to be felt, and fears were entertained
that all navigation in the river Salo° might soon bo in-
terrupted. He, therefore, ordered the destruction of all the
Government establishments, with the King's palace, and
our sailors returned on board the ships moored in front of
the island of Boisce. Tho coffers containing the silver bars
representing the amount of 197,000 francs,with manuscripts
and books that may be interesting to science, were sent to
Shanghai, whence they will be forwarded to France.
" Vice-Admiral Roze also announces that he has been
joined by the two missionaries who had remained in Corea,
they having succeeded in getting on shore at Tche-fou.
"The destruction of Kang-hoa,
an important wariposi-
tion, and of the powder magazines and public establish-
ments that town contained, must have shown the Corean
Government that the murder of the French missionaries
was not to remain unpunished."

THE COST OF WAIL —A communication from
Saxony states that the costs of tho war to that kingdom
will amount to 80,500,000 fr., without reckoning the enor-
mous loom a tafferod by trade and commerce.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.

(Br ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.

The Judiciary Committee of the House of Re
presentatives is examining the grounds for the im
peachment of President Johnson.

Gold, 134+ ; Exchange on London, 1091 ; 5-20
U. S. Bonds, 107 i ; Illißois, 120 ; Erie, 65k.
Cotton, Middling Upland, 35c.

ARRIVAL OF THE DEUTSCHLAND.
SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 10.

The North German Lloyd's steamship Deutsch-
land, from New York on the 29th ult., has arrived,
ith 77passengers for thisport and Bremen, $193,208
for England, and $3,600 for France.
She experienced strong variable winds throughout
the passage, and at times much snow and rain.

TURKEY AND GREECE.
VIENNA, Jan. 10.
The I'resse of to-day publishes an analysis of the
Circular Note sent by Aali Pacha on the 2Gth ult.
to the Protecting Powers of Greece, urgently re-
questing them to direct the serious attention of
Greece to the fulfilment of the obligations imposed
upon her by existing treaties, and to remonstrate
energetically with the Greek Cabinet on the sub-
ject. Should these steps, on the part of the Pro-
tecting Powers, have no result, the Porte would be
compelled to take the necessary measures to defend
its rights.

BUCIIAIIEST, Jan. 10.

In consequence of several unsuccessful efforts i o
form a new Cabinet, Prince John Ghika has, at the
urgent request of the Ilospodar, consented to remain
temporally in office.

TURKEY.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 9.
The Imperial Bank has announced by advertise-
ment that it is prepared to pay the January coupon
of the General Debt.

The Turkish Government continues to send rein-
forcements to the Greek frontier. Five infantry
battalions have been despatched to Epirus, and five
more are ready to march. It is stated here that the
Christian inhabitants of Thessaly refuse to supply
provisions to the Greek bands who have entered
that province. Ris also asserted that Zembrakoki,
the leader of the Candian insurrection, has em-
barked for Greece with a portion of the insurgents.

CIRCULAR OF COUNT VON BISMARCK.
BERLIN, January 10.

A circular of Count von Bismarck to th 3 repre-
sentatives of Prussia abroad has been published to-
day. It points out the good understanding that
exists between Prussia and all other States, particu-
larly Denmark and Holland, notwithstanding the
pending questions of Northern Schleswig and
Luxembourg. Peace is therefore assured every-
where ; and Prussia, thus relieved of any care in
respect of her foreign policy, can wholly devote
herself to the new consolidation of Germany.

ITALY.
FLORENCE, Jan. 10.

The Nazione of to-day, in correcting a statement
respecting financial operations with a Belgian house,
having reference to the ecclesiastical property in
Italy, says :

"The Minister of Finance is really engaged
upon a general financial scheme, which will in-
clude a large operation based upon the ecclesias-
tical property.

" This scheme will be submitted to the approval
of Parliament.

" Signor Scialoja will make his financial state-
ment on Monday next."

BRUSSELS, Jan. 10.
The independence Beige of to-day publishes a
telegram from Florence, asserting that M. Scialoja
intends restoring the ecclesiastical property to the
clergy in consideration of a payment of 600 millions
livre, provided that the ecclesiastical &Eortmain pro-
perty be alienated within ten years.

AUSTRALIA.

ADELAIDE, Nov. 28, via Trieste.

A motion has been discussed in the Legislative
Assembly in favour of discontinuing emigration at
Government expense, but was afterwards with-

drawn.

MELBOURNE, NOV. 27.

Parliament has been prorogued till the 21st Dec.
It will assemble for the despatch of business in

February.

The Melbourne Cup was won by Barts.
SYDNEY, Nov. 24.
The Education and Gold Duties Reduction Bills

have passed.
The Chief Secretary has stated that the Govern-
ment do not intend subdividing the mail service via

Torres Straits.

The Bank of New South Wales have declared a
dividend at the rate of 15 per cent.
The wool clip is very large.

The Tasmanian Cabinet have resigned, in conse-
quence of the elections resulting adversely to thew.
Advices from New Zealand state that Captain
M'llonnell was recovering.
Wiliiam Thompson was seriously ill.
It is reported that a native war has broken out
in Feji

FRANCE.

PARIS, Jan. 10.
M. do Maupas has been appointed Grand Cross
of the Legion of Honour.

The Moniteur of this morning publishes intelli-
gence from Vera Cruz to Dec. 14, and says : "The
movement of French troops in the different pro-
vinces of the Empire has less the character of mili-
tary operations than of preparation for their return
to France,"

BOURSE, Jan. 9, Two o'clock.—English Consols
continue their upward movement to-day at an ad-
vance of by each telegram, making lin all. This
has had no influence on the funds here, which have
again experienced a decline, particularly French and
Italian Rente—the former having lost 15c.—at 69f.
85c., the latter 25c.—at 53f. 90c. Credit Mobilier
recede 2f. 50c.--at 506 f. 25c., and Credit Foncier
sf.—at 1,420 f. Railway Shares are better main-
tained, with only a very slight decline in some cases,
but hardly any business is doing on these shares.
Three o'clock.—The latter part of the Bourse has
been bad. The close took place with the following
quotations, which are not the lowest of the day :
Bank Shares 3600
Italian Loan 53 80
Do. end month 53 85
Mexican Loan —
Do. Bonds —
Spanish Threes
Home Debt
Deferred

4j per Cents 99
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. 69 75
Do. end month 69 82}
Credit Mobilier
Do. end month
Credit Foncier —
Do. end month 1420