The Sun.
London, England, 1858-08-11 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

FRANCE.
PARIS, TUESDAY, 6 P.M.

Official despatches have, reached Paris, from which
it is concluded that the Celestial Government of the
Emperor of China has strong earthly convictions of
the necessity of peace. The Allies have obtained
fresh victories; and when these despatches left it was
expected that terms of peace would be offered, ac-
companied with the permission to establish Embassies
at Pekin, representing England and France.

The Plenipotentiaries again met to-day. Probably
one or two more unions will close the conferences.

The following letter from Brest, dated Monday
evening, gives some account of their Majesties'
arrival in that port :
"The Imperial voyage from Cherbourg to Brest being
favoured by delightful weather, was accomplished In most
auspicious condition. The ten line-of-battle ships which
escorted the Bretagne proceeded during the night in the
greatest order, each keeping the place assigned to It. At
one o'cicek in the afternoon the squadron entered the passage
leading into the harbour, and the batteries immediately
fired three rounds from all their guns. Nothing could ex-
ceed the majestic beauty of the scene when the Imperial
ship and those which escorted her entered the harbour. Tt e
inhabitants cf the country round were collected in vast
numbers on the rising grounds, and those of the town on
every point whence a view could be obtained, and they all
mingled their acclamations with the thunder of the cannon.
The Emperor, on landing, made use of the barge in which
Napoleon I. visited the mouths of the Scheldt and the
defences of Antwerp in 1811. Their Majesties were re-
ceived at the landing-place by Marshal Baraguay d'Hil-
liers, Vice-Admiral La Place, the Maritime Prefect, the
Prefect of the Finistere, the general cemmanding the de-

partment, the officers of the marines and of the garrison,
and all the principal civil and military authorities. Close
to the stairs leading from the water, an elegant triumphal
arch was erected, under which the Mayor of Brest presented
to the Emperor the keys of the town, delivering at the same
time an address congratulating their Majesties on their safe
arrival, and expressing the joy and gratitude of the inhabi-
tants at receiving for the first time a visit from the sovereign
of the country. The speech was fu!lowed by loud cries of
Vive l'Ernpereur !" Vive PIM; a atriee !" Vire le Prince
Imre•inl !' The Emperor 'replied that he had long felt a
de. ire to visit the port of Brest, that he was much gra►ified
with the reception given him, and that be hoped during his
stay to be able to decide several questions of great interest,
which had occupied his al tention prior to his departure from
the capital. A deputation of young girls then came forward
and offered a basket of flowers to the Empress. Their Ma-
jesties afterwards entered an open carriage and proceeded
to the church of St. Louis, every street through which they
passed being decked out with flags, garlands of flowers, and
evergreens. A line of soldiers and sailors, and deputations
from the rural communes beaded by their mayors, all in
their old national costume, were drawn up ou either side
of the streets. The Bishop of Quimper, surrounded by his
clergy, received their Majesties at the entrance of the
church, and delivered the following address :

" Sire,—Brittany is proud and happy at the honour
it receives. This noble province had for centuries
past attracted the attention of sovereigns, but never
has it obtained the mark of esteem and affection which your
Majesty now accords it. Christians and tillers of the soil,
the Bretons thank you for your love of religion and for the
encouragements you give to agriculture ; they have ap-
plauded when a powerful arm replaced the pyramid on its
base. They have erlmired the genius which, after having
conceived and directed a distant war, imposed its wisdom
on congresses and dictated to them peace. They have been
filled with veneration at seeing an intrepid charity rush
into the midst of the inundations and succour the afflicted
populations. Sire, the children of Armories, inured to
labour and to danger, do not content themselves with giving
to your armies brave soldiers, and to your fleets active sea-
men, who are the admiration of all natians ; they at the
same time furnish worthy priests and excellent missionaries.
Your Majesty cannot take a step in their country without
meeting with heroic reminiscences, and when your Ma-
jesty places confidence in such men you will find the truth
of what one of their knights said to Mary Stuart at Morlaix,
A Breton was never guilty of betrayal.' Madam, your
gracious presence reminds the people of their dear duchess
whose Royal husband was also the father of the people. A
voice, eloquent as well as respected, has informed France
that you are a good Catholic and pious, and your good
works every day confirm the declaration. The old coun-
try of Joan de Penthievre and of Joan de Montford
is noted for courage and devotedness. It thrilled at
the recital of the firmness which you a short time ago
displayed in an afflicting circumstance. All its sym-
pathies, madam, and all its prayers r-e your due.
It will pray God to protect you, to bless the Emperor, and
to watch over your well-beloved son, in order that he may
render himself worthy of his great destinies."

The Emperor replied that he felt. happy in visiting
Brittany, to be received by, a clergy so highly dis-
tinguished, and that he. was about to join with them
in offering up prayers to Heaven that it would con-
tinue its protection to France, and second the efforts
of those who laboured to promote her welfare. After
the Te Dcum and the Domine salcum fac, the Impe-
rial cortege proceeded to the Maritime Prefecture,
where the official receptions took place of all the
authorities of the town and the mayors and deputy-
mayors of all the communes within a circuit of ten
leagues. The Emperor and Empress several times
spoke in the most gracious manner to these func-
tionaries, who were the organs of the wishes and
homage of the Breton population.
I have this morning received a letter from Cher-
bourg. Admiral Gourdon, the prefei maritime, at
whose hotel the Imperial party lodged during the
vist, had returned to Cherbourg, after accompany-
ing his Majesty a few miles out to sea. The Em-
peror, in a most formal manner, expressed himself
highly gratified at the arrangements which had been
made for the domestic comfort of himself and the
Empress. The Emperor, during his stay at Cher-
bourg, on more occasions than one requested the
municipal authorities to encourage in every way
possible the commercial prosperity of Cherbourg.
"The railway," observed his Majesty to a high offi-
cial of the town, "places the rich land of Normandy
in immediate communication with the great centres
of commerce at home and abroad ; avail yourself of
such means to promote industry and create prospe-
rit,y." The railway during the files brought to
Cherbourg not less than 85,000 visitors. It is cal-
culated that at least a million of francs have been
spent at Cherbourg during the fetes. The Emperor
and Empress have conferred honours on many naval,
military, and civilian officials ; the list will be pub-
lished in a few days. Messrs. Locke and Brassy
are amongst the decorated. Most of the yachts have
left Cherbourg, but the hotels are still pretty full,
owing to the difficulty which some visitors have ex-
perienced in getting away. The difficulty which the
members of Parliament first experienced in obtaining
tickets for the ceremonies originated in want of fore-
sight with us at home or on the part of the British
Consul at Cherbourg. On arriving, the M.P.'s found
no tickets at their disposal, because they had not
been asked for-in time.'PriSii the fiest. the French
Government officially assurred Lord Cowley that
every facility should be given to peers, !lambert' of
Parliament, and proprietors of yachts, which facilities
were in fact eventually obtained. 1,200 francs were
collected at the Cherbourg Railway terminus on the
occasion of the theatrical representations, and given to
the authorities for b
the poor. The Princess Esslin,
and most of the ladies who accompanied her Majesty
to Cherbourg have again returned to Paris. M.
Mocquard has also returned to the capital.
PARIS BOURSE.—The market has been very
buoyant, and large purchases have been effected in
all securities. Threes, after opening at GBfr. 80c ,
improved to CBfr. 95c. ; Manlier varied from 660 fr.
to 655fc.; Austrian, C33fr. 75e. to 637 fr. 50c.; Or-
leans, 1,985 to 1,290 fr.; Lyons, 790 fr. to 7951 r.;
5594521f.rr..
t5006c.(); E
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market
continuedtSooti6tB hoerrr.t);,
tosa 117i(miffe41.)erion°Nee-e;atoio the close, when the follow-
ing were the gnotations:

Fr. Ct.
41 per Cents... . 96 90
Do. end of month 96 60
3 per Cent. 69
Do. end of month 69 50
Bank Shav3 3,1(0
Credit Mohilier.. 680
Do. account..... 6812 50

Fr. Ct.

Credit Fonder
Belgian 4;
Piedulolitese S
Roman.—
Austrian
Spanish Threes
Horne Debt

89 -
00 75

38 75

ItAILWAYs.
Cash—Fr. Ct. Account—Fr. Ct.
urleans
1,295 1,300
Northern - 947 50
New ditto 795
Lyons& Mediterranean OO i 97 50
New ditto
Geneva .4 597 50 •
Midi
Western .. 620
Eastern
Grand Central —
Sardinian
Alifitlill4 • ...... , 636 25

602 50
550 -
.. 625
090 -

.. 422 50
642 50