The Sun.
London, England, 1866-08-18 00:00:00

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Friday Evening.
The Honiteur says it has received information
from Berlin that the conclusion of peace between
Prussia and Austria is imminent. The treaty is
already signed with Wurtemberg, and, according to
all appearance, will shortly be signed with Baden.
As to Hesse Darmstadt and Bavaria, the negocia-
tions are still in suspense, in consequence of terri-
torial questions which are under discussion. The
plenipotentiary of the latter Power has requested
fresh instructions from his Government, which will
no doubt be sent forthwith.

The Moniteur contains a plan of the amended
proposal for the curtailment of a portion of the
Luxembourg gardens. It is accompanied by a re-
port upon the subject, to which the Emperor gives
his sanction. It will be recollected that there was
considerable opposition to the original plan of curtail-
ment, on the ground that it was so extensive that it
would deprive the public of much of the enjoyment
derived from that beautiful locality. The Emperor,
ever alive to the desires of his subjects, inspected
the spot, and took a great deal:of trouble about the
matter. By his instructions competent persons were
engaged to make a report upon-the whole question,
and the result is that the curtailment will now be
inconsiderable. It will not at all detract from the
beauty and privacy of the gardens, but at the same
time it will enable the Government to carry into
effect some proposed alterations, which will add
greatly to the ornament and convenience of the
locality.

The Camp de Challons races this year were rather
of a mediocre kind. Grande Dame won the Prix
de la Ville, Prince Regent the Prix du Conseil
General, Rabat Joic the Prix de la Ville de Reims,
and Regalia the steeplechase. At Vesinet Franc-
fort gained the two important prizes of the day, and
Regate the Prix de la Terrasse. At Lille Valentine
won the Grand Prix de la Ville. Brunette won the
Prix des Tribunes. At these races L'Africaine, the
best steeple-chaser seen in France for many a day,
met with a sad accident, having broken his leg.
According to a letter from Vienna, Austria will
not be able to take any part in the Great Exhibi-
tion ; at all events it is doubtful whether she will
be able to do so. It is known that the most indus-
trial provinces of the empire, Bohemia and Moravia,
are occupied by Prussia, and the war interrupted
the preparations which were in progress to send
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des lnvalides endeavoured to make their way across
the bridge in order to see the illuminations at the
Place de la Concorda. At the same time thou-
sands of people wished to proceed in a contrary
direction. They were chic fly composed of roughs
and thieves, who, no doubt;, created the confusion
designedly. A panic took place, and men, women,
and children were trampled under foot. Others
were suffocated. There wok.; a complete stoppage
for some time, and the alarm was excessive. It was
some time before the police co- uld restore free circu-
lation. An inquiry is about to be held. There seems
blame somewhere. Generally speaking, the police
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have been taken on this occasion.. One woman in
her terror climbed the outer parape ‘,t of the bridge,
and, at the risk of being precipitated 1 into the water,
ran across. She was, however, rescued in safety.
Mothers who had lost their ,children uttered the
most piercing cries, The vi.:initY was scattered