The Sun.
London, England, 1866-07-13 00:00:00

FRANCE.

A Council of Ministers was held on the llth:at the
Tuileries, the Emperor presiding.
,The Empress
was present. After the sitting, Prince de Metter-
nich and Prince de Reuss were summoned to the
Tuileries.

The departure of Prince Napoleon for Italy is
adjourned in consequence of difficulties which have
arisen for an armistice between Austria and Prussia.
Italy having declared that she could not treat with-
out Prussia, it is essential to know if she adopts the
Prussian programme to its full extent. If we are
well informed, the Prince considers that events have
outstripped his mission. The negotiations relative
to the armistice and the preliminaries of peace con-
tinue at Paris. The Duke of Padoue, appointed to
act as French Commissioner-General in Venetia, is
to leave immediately for his post with special in-
structions from the Emperor.
" After the private audience," says the Presse,
" accorded to the Prince de Reuss at the Tuileries
the day before yesterday, a meeting took place in
presence of the Emperor, Prince.de Metternich and
Baron d'Aldenburg representing Austria, and Prince
de Reuss and Count de Goltz explaining the de-
mands of Prussia. M. Drouyn de l'Huys made
known the views of the French Government, and
drew up a minute of the proceedings."
BOURSE, July 12.—Two o'clock.—A general im-
pression prevails to-day that the combined efforts
of France, England, and Russia will prove effectual
in counteracting the exorbitant demands of Prussia,
and in ultimately bringing about a mutual suspen-
sion of hostilities. The markets for stocks and shares
therefore exhibit a much firmer tone, and quota-
tions have experienced a noticeable advance.
Threes, for the Account, have improved per cent.,
and are now doing at 68f., whilst Italian Fives have
reached 52f., or an advance of 1:1 per cent. higher.
Credit Mobilier Shares 32f. 50c. higher, at 612 f.
50c., and Spanish Mobilier 20f., at 310 f. Comptoir
d'Escompte have gained 5f., and are now at 820 f.
Railway Shares are likewise better. Orleans and
Northern have advanced 5f., to 845 f. and I,loof.
respectively ; Lyons, 2f. 50c., to 837 f. 50c.; Aus-
trian, 5f., to 335 f. ; and Lombard, 6f. 25c., to 367 f.

50c. The discount list to-day comprises the fol-
lowing, namely-7,500f. Three per Cents. ;
117,000 f. Italian Fives ; 1,225 f. Credit Mobilier
Shares, &c. English Consols are telegraphed with
a decline of -1-, per cent.

Three o'clock.—The market has further improved,
and closed as follows :-
4i per Cents — Bank Shares —
Do. end month — Italian Loan —
3 per Cents. — Do. end month 52 60
Do. end month 6B 75 Mexican Loan —
Credit 3lobilier ... Do. Bonds —
Do. end month ... 637 50 Spanish Threes
Credit Foncier — Home Debt —
Do. end month 1260 I Deferred

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HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, July 12.
The Queen waned in the grounds yesterday
morning with Prince and Princess Christian, Prin-
cess Louise, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice.
Yesterday, by command of the Queen, a dance
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was given to all her Majesty's servants at Osborne
in celebration of the marriage of Prince and Prin-
cess Christian, a tent having been arranged for the
purpose on the lawn.

At six o'clock her Majesty, with Prince and
Princess Christian, Princess Louise, Prince Leo-
pold, and Princess Beatrice, and attended by the
Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting, entered the tent,
when dancing commenced.

At eight o'clock supper was provided for all who
were present, at which the health of Prince and
Princess Christian was proposed, and afterwards
that of her Majesty.

At nine o'clock dancing recommenced, and shortly
afterwards her Majesty with the Royal Family
again visited the tent for a short time.
A portion of the Royal Marine Band, from Gos-
port, performed during the evening, under the
direction of Mr. Earle, bandmaster.