The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-04 00:00:00

PERSIA.

The following is the text of the Firman read in
all the mosques throughout Persia, calling the po-
pulation to arms against' the British :
"Actuated by our religious duties, and guided by
our wisdom, we have ever regarded as, a sacred obliga-
tion the faithful execution of our treaties of friendship,
and the strict observance of their stipulatiocs.
" We have not violated the treaties existing between
us and the English Government. On the contrary, we
have always esteemed its friendship, and we have re-
spected the treaties which are the most ancient ever
contracted with our Governmott.
"But England, without any reason, has broken the
treaties which she had contracted with us. Her ships
of war have invaded the Kilid-Fars (Persian Gulf), her
troops have entered by an unexpected attack into our
principal port (Bender-Bushire). Thus England paid no
_attention to the words of our Ambassador Extraordinary
at Constantinople, who had a conference with the Am-
bassador of that Power, nor the promises made for the
purpose of preserving relations of friendship and peace.
" After acts so injurious, and threats uttered against
our Government in contempt of all justice, taking into
consideration the hostility of the British Government,
we wish to preserve intact our honour and our religion.
We place all our hopes in God, and we will resist by
every means (emedje istadeim).
" Yoti all, inhabitants and fellow-believers, who for so
many years have given me so many proofs of your devo-
tion and of your courage, I call on you ! You will place
your foot firmly in the road of honour, and you will as-
sist me to defend with valour and energy our honour
and dignity, which have been my rule of conduct as they
have been that of my ancestors."

The reading of the firman was received with im-
mense applause. The Sadrazam was commissioned
to transmit to his Majesty the expression of the
devotion of the entire population.
The Teheran Gazette, from which the firman is
taken, speaks in warm terms of the enthusiasm
displayed after the conclusion of the ceremony.

FRANCE.
PARIS, TUESDAY EVENING.

Ferukh Khan, the Persian ambassador, yester-
day had the honour of presenting to the Emperor
the Turcoman horses sent bythe Shah as a present
to his Majesty. These horses, it may be remem-
bered, arrived in Paris at the same time as the am-
bassador, and have been since standing in the sta-
bles of the Emperor, in orderto recover themselves
from the fatigues of the journey. Yesterday being
fixed for their formal presentation, his excellency
repaired to the Turldies, accompanied by his
two secretaries and interpreter. The Emperor
came down into the court-yard of the palace
where the horses stood, covered with their Persian
clothing, and led by Persian grooms. LT'S Majesty
expressed his gratification at possessing these fine
animals, which were much admired by the persons
present.
BOURSE, March 3.—The following were the last
quotations :
Cash. fr. c.
44 per Cents
3 per Cents 7O 90
New Loan —
Bank Shires 4,200 Doman
Credit Mobilior 1,435 Austrian
Belgian Fives 994 Spanish Threes..
Pied moutese (5) A 25 Home Debt ..
RAILWA.YS—FOR CAE3I.I.
fr. c.
ft* c
Orleans 1,455 Western
Northern 992 50 Strasburg
Lyons 1,460 New Ditto
Meditersanean 1,890 Grand Central
Lyons Geneva ...... 775 Tests
Cette 795 Austrian Cum.
790

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