The Sun.
London, England, 1866-12-15 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATUROAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15, 1866.

not have lessened the reputation which
they now thought he had attained. " Many of you
were my first supporters when I commenced poli-
tical life, and when I first entered the arena to
struggle for political prizes you still supported me,
when I was able to take a small share in the Go-
vernment of the country, and you render me your
sympathies now when I am called to a more im-
portant post elsewhere. When I come back—a
veteran as I shall then be in political matters—l
hope you will be able to say, with pride, that you
have taken pleasure in witnessing the career of a
Horsham man."

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, Friday Evening.
The illonitcur contains the following miscellaneous
news :

" The private telegraphic despatches from Rome
state that since the 12th, when the city was entirely
evacuated by the French troops, perfect tranquillity
prevailed. At the same time as our troops left
Rome the Pontifical troops occupied all the posi-
tions which had been assigned to them.
According to the ,Tournal de Rome the amount of
the offerings to the Pontifical Government known
as the denier of St. Peter, since the month of
September, 1839, up to the present time, was
53,750,000 f.

" A decree has been published by the official
Gazette of Florence announcing that the State will
itself execute the works of the railway of the Victor
Emmanuel Company until the end of March, 1867.
A sum of 13 millions has been appropriated to this
undertaking.
" The Conferences relative to the construction of
the Parliament of the North will commence on the
15th of this month. Prussia will be represented by
Count de Bismarck and M. de Savigny."

A letter from St. Petersburg, dated Dec. 9th,
states that a magnificent ball was given by Baron
Talleyrand, the French Ambassador, on the occa-
sion of the marriage of the Grand Duke to the
Princess Dagmar. The elite of Russian society was
present. The Czar wore the uniform of the Cau-
casus Dragoons, with the grand order of the
Legion of Honour. His Majesty had on the
same evening received a very affectionate tele-
gram, by which the Emperor of the French
thanked the Sovereign of Russia for having accepted
the invitation of the Ambassador of France, and
renewed the expression of his good wishes for the
happiness of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess.
Tea was served in one of the rooms specially re-
served for the Imperial family, and their Majesties
invited the ambassadors and their wives to partake
of it. The fete commenced at half-past 10 o'clock,
and their Majesties did not retire till after mid-
night. The supper was served at 1 o'clock. The
Grand Duchess Marie Feodorowna had at her right
the Spanish Ambassador, and at her left the Eng-
lish Ambassador. Opposite to her Imperial High-
ness was the Baroness de Talleyrand, having at her
right the Grand Duke fin, and at her left
the Grank Duke Vladimir. The high dignitaries
of the Empire were present at the ball, with the
exception of Prince Gortchakow and Count Adler-
berg, who were prevented from attending by illness.
Among the guests were the Grand Duke Constantin
Nicolaievitch and the Grand Duchess Alexandra, the
Grand Duke Michel Nicolaievitch and the Grand
Duchess Olga, the Duke George de Mecklenbourg
Strelitz, and the Prince Alexander of Hesse. After
supper dancing was resumed and was continued till
-nearly four in the morning.
There was a Cabinet Council yesterday at Com-
piegne, at which the Emperor presided. The Em-
press was present. It is confidently said to-day that
her Majesty intends to fulfil her announced inten-
tion of paying a visit to Rome.

The Constitutionnel says :—" The difficulties be-
tween Prussia and Hanover, which it was thought
had been arranged, are always at the same point.
It is true that King George declared himself ready
to release the officers from their oaths, but upon
condition that Prussia should continue to provide
for the pay due to them, whether they consented to
enter her service or refused to do so. The Prussian
Government not having thought proper to accept
that condition matters remain as they were."
A marriage is about to take place between Naval
Lieutenant Leone Detroyat and Miss Helene Garre,
granddaughter of Madame Sophie Gay, and niece
to Count O'Donnell, M. Emile de Girardin, and
the Countess de Cauclaux.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE BARNSLEY COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

BARNSLEY, Dec. 15, 9.40 a.m.

Three explosions have taken place in the pit this
morning. The last occurred an hour ago. Smoke
and steam continue to issue from the No. 2 shaft
and the furnace pit. It is evident that a large part
of the colliery is on fire. Preparations for filling
up go on.

AMERICA.

EBY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.]
NEW YORK,.Dec. 13 (Evening).

Gold, 138. Sterling Exchange on London,
1091. 5-20 United States Bonds, 1071 ; Illinois,
1171 ; Erie, 72. Cotton—Middling upland, 34k.

SOUTHAMPTON, Dec. 15.

Of the four cases of yellow fever on board the
Tasmania which were not expected to survive one
died during the night. The other three are reported

better.