The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-28 00:00:00

THE RUSSIANS AT ANAPA.

The Moniteur de l' Armee contains some details
relative to the new fortifications which the Russians
are constructing at Anapa. When peace was con"
chided they determined to drive the Circassians out
of Anapa, which they accomplished after an obsti:
nate resistance. The Circassians have made repeated
attempts to regain possession of this important
position, but always without success. The Russiae°
are busily employed in rebuilding the fortifications
on an improved plan. A pier is likewise being
constructed to give shelter to the shipping. Tile
villages of Tarrak and Yepoli, situate in the lulu-
dle of a fertile plain at a verst and a half front
Anapa, are ro be for, ified and receive a strong g.ar°
rison. Notwithstanding the difficulty of executing
the works they are progressing rapidily on ev'eri
point. the foundations of the ancient fortification°
construct-d by the Turks in the year 1784 are ea.
cellent, and were not completely destroyed vibg
the Russians evacuated the town in June, 18uu.
The barracks are already rebuilt, as well as the hos"
pirals and military storehouses, and two churches
have been repaired. An aqueduct which did 13,,
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previously exist has been constructed, and the old
springs, which were filled up when the Russians
evacuated the town, have been reopened. VI
works are being executed exclusively by the troops,
of whom two brigales are employed at th,,
They formed part of the army which defended 'e
bastopol. These troops have frequent engage.
ments with the Circassians, and the latter not
long since intercepted and captured a convoy °
provisions, which has caused the garrison °f
Anapa much inconvenience.

AUSTRIA.
VIENNA, Jan. 25.—0 n the 20th inst. their 30;
jesties made an excursion to Como, and returned Milan in the afternoon. Yesterday the labours
of the Vienna Currency Conference terminate;
and a Convention was concluded between Austria
and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the one
hand and the German Customs Union Slliteo
e
on the other. The Convention, which will be
valid until the end of the year 1878 COUie
into force on the Ist of May, 1857. Theet exact terms of the Convention are not ' v
,a
known, but its most important feature is that 01;0
and silver coins are to be minted, which will,
current in all the states belonging to the Austr0
German Customs Union.

Advices from Holland report a decline in the
Minimum rate of discount from 51 to 5 per cent.
The amount of gold withdrawn from the Bank
yesterday for transmission to the Continent was
Comparatively small—viz., 20,0001., but a drain,
oven at that rate, cannot continue. As the " pri-
vate securities" at the national establishment are
xecessarilyincreasing in proportion as thegold leaves,
the general impression is that the directors will make
Boma important alteration in the discount regulations
to-morrow, by which the negotiation of long dated
Paper may be rendered less easy. There is conse-
quently an increased pressure for discounts, and
fuller rates are current in the general market. If
any change is effected, it will probably be to the
extent of 1 per cent., as 1 per cent, would not
Successfully arrest the depletion. The result of
the "parlour" meeting therefore is awaited with
considerable anxiety.