The Sun.
London, England, 1861-05-02 00:00:00

CONSTANTINOPLE, MAY 1, 12.15 P.M.

The Porte has notified its consent to the union
of the Principalities during the life of the present

Hospodar.
By an arrangement between Sir Henry Bulwer
and the Porte, the secirestrated arms have been
stored in the Seven Towns.

Delegates from the Legations are to go to Bosnia
with Omar Pasha.

SERAJEVO, MAY 1.

The Christian inhabitants have again risen in in-
surrection, and demand local self-government.
Omar Pasha is expected here. He is the bearer
of the proposals which have been deemed satisfac-
tory by the Ambassadors at Constantinople. After
having visited Niksich, the foreign Consuls will
proceed to Piva and Coupche.

THE BOMBAY MAILS.
MALTA, MAY 1, 11.25 A.M.

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
Company's steamer, with the Bombay mails of the
12th of April, arrived here this morning.

BELGIUM.

Disturbances of a serious nature have taken place
at Gand (Ghent). The workmen of MM. Parmen-
tier, Van Hoegarde, tnd Co., weavers,having struck,
the firm replaced the .strikers by hands from the
country. These new hands were insulted, pelted,
and otherwise annoy:A by the recalcitrants. Messrs.
Parmentier and Co. issued placards offering 15f.
per week and upwards to good hands. These pla-
cards were all torn down, and it was necessary for
the police to interfere.

The Journal de Grand says :—" On Sunday last
matters took a more serious turn. Large bodies of
weavers assembled in the vicinity of the establish-
ment of Messrs. Parmentier, and, coming upon that
gentleman and-his clerk, assailed them :n the most
brutal manner. It was with difficulty they escaped
with their lives, and found a refuge in the house of
M. Cassier. The Areatment they receised reminds
us of the worst days of our revolutiontry epoch.
The mob then proceeded to the manufactory, which
was occupied by the police, and pullel down the
gateway and iron railings. The police were com-
pelled to use their weapons, and varicas persons
were more or Tess seriously wounded. A great num-
ber of persons have been arrested."
Two other strikes took place the next day. The
police and gendarmerie were called out. Women
and girls paraded the streets singing. On Monday
evening matters assumed so serious an aspect that
it was deemed necessary to call out the military.
According to the last accounts the strike continues.

NAPLES, APRIL 30 (Evening).
The city of Naples and the provinces are tram

quit.

TURIN, MAY

The Opinione of to-day has news from Palermo
to the 28th ult., stating that a popular assembly
had been held there, at which shouts of " Long
live Garibaldi !' were raised.

The assembly was dispersed by the Nationa'

Guard.

ST. PETERSBURG, MAY 1.
The Journal de St. Petersburg of to-day pub-
lishes an article which says :

" The last war in Italy, the success of a fortu-
nate soldier, the contagious example of Hungary,
and the declamation of the foreign press on the
policy of developing nationalities, have exercised a
great influence on Poland." .
The article also states that the Government can
reckon on the support of the rural population,

MARSEILLES, MAY 1.

Advices from Be y rout to the 22d ult., announce
that five Turkish vessels, with troops on board, had
arrived from Constantinople. An address was
being signed, calling upon the European Powers
to settle, the question of indemnity, and to take
energetic measures for the protection of the
Christians in Syria.

Advices have also bean received here from Con-
stantinople announcing that Omar Pasha is the
bearer of a proclamation from the Sultan, assuring
the inhabitants of Bosnia that Omar Pasha will
protect them against the Montenegrins.
French troops had embarked for Syria. On their
arrival at Beyrout Fuad Pasha will have 35,000
soldiers at his disposal.

MADRID, APE'', 30.

The Emperor of Austria has arrived at Cadiz.
The Correspondencia Autografa announces that
the Emperor Napoleon has congratulated Queen
Isabella 11. on the reincorporation of San Domingo
with Spain.

AUSTRIA.
THE SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR.
VIENNA, MAY 1.
Both Houses of the Council of the Empire were
opened to-day.

The Emperor in his opening speech said--
"It affords me the greatest satisfaction to greet
today in this assembly the Imperial Princes, the
high dignitaries of the Church, and the heads of
the noble families of the country.

" I also welcome the D dpniies. I have been
deeply moved by the many addresses of thanks
which I have received from the Provincial Diets. I
consider them as a token for the future, which is
rich in hope.
" I am convinced that free institutions, accom-
panied by a conscientious protection of the equal
rights of all the nationalities and the equality of all
citizens, will lead to a safe reorganisation of the
whole monarchy. tiV ith this aim in view I sanc-
tioned the introduction of tried constitutional
forms.

" A liberal policy shall be equally developed in
all parts of the empire, with special regard for the
historical traditions of the provinces.
" I desire to learn positively, through the mouths
of the representatives of the people, what they con-
sider best for the welfare of the country.

"It is necessary to show the world that political,
national, and religions differences do not form
an insurmountable obstacle to a national under-
standing.

"Austria is powerful enough safely to carry out
the development of her internal interests. She will
inspire no fear abroad, because we shall avoid all
passionate excitement.
" Belying on the justice of my policy and on the