The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-13 00:00:00

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TAMPII... there seems hardly:a shade of don 4 that" the Luck-
manier will carry the' day, and the Sardinian Go-
vernment have at any,rata given their vote, by
enemy. placing so considerable a sum as 10,000,000. t. at the
and pL. dispo,al of,the Luelananier Company. -- -,
~. 1.0 We feel perfectly justified in asserting that Eng-
iland can by no possibility, be indifferent, to, what is
now going on in Sardinia. It is a matter of the
very greatest moment to us whether railways are to
cross the Alps at the Mont Cenis or at the Luck-
manier.
It is not for the welfare of thin country
we think, that either France or Austria shopid com-
plete their railway communication between . the Me-
diterranean and the ocean beforetlie Dale-German
line from Genoa to the Rhine is also accomplished.
That will he no happy day for England in which
it shall be found that all the Eastern trade finds its
way to Marseilles or Trieste. Matter of vital con-
sequence it is for us to keep up Genoa. The Mont
Cenis line would only lead from Genoa to:France,
the Lucktne.nier line would b-a-1- eqdally to France
and to Germany, to the NAherlancls and to Eng-
land. The Luckmanier road is our own road, and
we should take' it under our especial pro' eciion.
This we can do in two distinct ways—By investing
part of our superfluous.capital in an enterprise sure
to give the amplest returns ; but still more effi-
ciently by using all our diplomatic ascendancy to
briug the discordant Swiss Cantons to something
like reason and harmony, and inducing them, as
well as the minor German states, for their own in-
terest, to second the magnanimous efforts of the
Sardinian Government and people.
Already the Bill for the removal of tile Royal
Navy from Genoa to Spezzia has been voted by a
large majority in the Piedmontese Chamber. This
at once renders the whole space now occupied by.
the Royal Arsenal available for the use of commer-
cial docks, the greatest desideratum in that noble
Ligurian harbour. Genoa will soon assume in the
European trade such an importance as she never.
enjoyed even in the palmiest days of Ler republican
greatness. Truly the state of Piedmont must find
the means of multiplying -itsrwealth and energy a
handredfeld. Count Cavouris carrying more sail
than any Minister ancient or modern ever did, in
the same proportions, and under analogous circum-
stances. If he can hold onrhis course without
check or disaster—and we really believe there is no •
limit to the wonders freedom has power to achieve
—no statesman will have earned a higher title to
the gratitude of his country or to the admiration of
his fellow-men. His system seems to be, to tax
the country as far as it cau bear, almost further
than it can bear, so that you rouse public spirit
and activity in proportion to the amount of taxa-
tion. Truly the experiment is successful thus far.
The Piedmontese pay their taxes, they work, they
amuse themselves; and they have hitherto come off
conquerors over ' bad harvests,- blank vintages,
foreign wars, naval expeditious, fatal epidemics,
and all the evils mortal flesh is heir to.—Daily News.

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men of all arms, advancedlo meet the enemy. We
passed two standing camps full of public and pri,
vate property, but the enemy was nowhere to be
seen. The Scinde Horse had come upon their rear-
guard in rapid retreat, and found the ground lite-
rally covered with cast away property of all kinds.
Not having cavalry to pursue the flying Persians,
our tro ps bivouacked for the night on the b..nks of
the Maroon, and, learning from a second recon-
noitre that the Persian army was still retiring, we
returned to the enemy's encampment, which we are
still occupying.
The loss of the Pergans in killed and wounded
is'estimated at 200, amon whom was Agha Jan
Khan, at Sertrep, or Brigadier, whose death from
the explosion of a shell in the northern fort secs
' to have spread a panic among the Pers;an soldiers.
The Shazadab, on bearing of it, is said to have im-
mediately prepared for a retreat. Aglia, Jan.was a
brave soldier, and the ma Iny's artillery was fought
well ; they stood.no chance, however, against the
heavy fire of our ships.
In addition to the above loss the enemy have-left
18 guns and one mortar in our possession ; one of
the former bears an inscription to the effect that
it was presented to Shah Abbas by the Emperor
in 1848. They only succeeded in taking away five
pieces wi.h them. Seven or eight large magazines
of ammunition were blown up by the enemy, over
and above those which were fired by our shells.
Large stores of wheat, barley and flour have also
fallen to us, besides two standing camps, which iu
their precipitate retreat the Persians could not re-
move.

Through the exertions of Captain Kemhall and.
the Rev. Mr. Badger,- Sir Jam,s's Arabic inter-
preter, the Arab tribes had been induced to remain
nilmtral in the fight, and they are now sending in
their submission one after another, apparently de-
sighted at their change of masters. It will require
some tact, however, to heal their feuds among
themselyes. One fellow has just come in who offez s
1,000 horsemen to aid us against the Persians, but
Sir James seems loth to engage their services.

On the whole, the lo,s of Mohammerah will be a
severe blow to the Persians, much more so because
the sovereignty of the place was in dispute between
them and the Turks, and they may fear that we
shall make it over to the latter. Besides this the
logs of such accumulated stores must be seriously
felt, to say nothing of the fact that our occupation.
of Mohammerah will most probably bring the whole
of the coast fawn this to Bushire under our supre-
macy. Then, again, if Brigadier Jacob gets an op-
portunity of heating the enemy before Bushire (a
chance he is not likely to lose if it comes in hi.;
way), we may hope that the Shah will comet°
terms, and that this war will speedily come to an
end.

As far as I know, it is proposed, as soon as bag-
gage-cattle can be procured. and other necessary
arrangements made, to move this force to Akwaz,
a healthy locality between this and Shuster, and
there to settle them for the hot season. Every
facility is available there for housing the men in
mud huts, and our advance in that direction will
give additional confidence to the Arab tribes, and
produce a corresponding effect upon the Persian
Government.

THE GRAND DUKE CONSTA.NTINE.

The Nord, of Brussels, contains the following cu-
rious letter from Paris :

" At the visit of the Emperor, the Empress, and
the Grand Duke Constantine to Villeneuve l'Etang
the amusements were various. First, there were pro-
menades on land and water, a military concert, and
the performance of the learn ed dogs and monkeys from
the Cirque Napoleon. After this, their Majesties
and their guests, laying aside etiquette, began play-
ing like children on a holyday. A steep mound.
-was taken possession of by the ladies, and they un-
dertook to defend it as a fortress against the gen-
tlemen, the Empress acting as Commander-in-Chief
of the fair warriors. The gentlemen, on their side,
in order to make the conflict somewhat equal,
made their attack in hopping on one leg. The
defence was very determined, and, ' in the
course of it, the strategical disposition and
bravery of the Countess Prezdzewska, a
charming Pole, who acted as aide-de-camp
to the Empress, were greatly admired. The Grand
Duke Constantine attacked the enemy boldly in
front, but was repulsed ; he repeated his attempt
with impetuosity, but still without success. The
Emperor manoeuvred skilfully, and actually suc-
ceeded in penetrating into the very midst of the
enemy, but unfortunately he was then made pri-
soner. At last the mimic contest terminated,
all parties being wearied as much by laughter
as by their exploits. Foot races followed, and
then came a game at prison-bars. In the
course of this last-named game the Empress
was taken prisoner, and all the Russians of her
camp were, with one exception, successively cap-
tured and shared her captivity. The ex.eption was
Prince Oukhtomski, and he, after a while, suc-
ceeded in delivering her Majesty. Gratitude, it
must be stated, increased his energy, he having
previously been taken prisoner, and the Empress
having rescued him from bondage. This charming
fete was marked throughout with the greatest
gaiety and cordiality. The Grand Duke appeared
delighted with its verve and laisser-alley which
were so peculiarly French.';

Three, small river steamers, with 300 riflemen,
havelefi this day for Akwaz, and should the report
be favourable the march m that direction will
speedily take place. Should the Persian forces
have taken up a position there, we may yet have a
chance of defeating them, and such.a result will, it
is to be hoped,. soon put an end to the present ex-
pedition.

Rumours were afloat at Bushire of the Serkeseck-
shi Bashi, or commander of the Shah's bodyguard,
having been commissioned to treat with us, but
there is little foundation for their authenticity.
The overtures, howeVer, may be made, and it is
devoutly to be Hoped that the Home Governinent
will insist upon Sir James's execution of the treaty
without any intervention on the part of the ex-
English mission at Teheran. That mission has,
unfortunately, got mixed up in such a way with
undignified proceedings in respect of the Persian
Government that it would only tend unnecessarily
to irritate them and to weaken the effects of the war
were we to thrust an obnoxious representative upon
them. Let Sir James do the entire work, and let
him remain a few months at Teheran, and ithe Per-
sians will understancius better, and respect us more
highly, than they have dune heretofore. Of this
you may rest assured, that Sir James will not pay
for treaties, and that when he makes one it will be
based on justice to both parties, and such as the
English nation will not hesitate to uphold in its in-
tegrity.

SWANSEA HARBOUR IMPROVEMENT. —The various
works for the extension and improvement of the im-
portant harbour of Swansea are steadily going on, and
embrace an enlargement of the float, with a new dock at
the upper end, deepening of the harbour, making a bal.
last wharf and half-tide basin. The eastern pier having
been reported unsafe, it is immediately to be secured,
with a due regard to its future extension, and the con-
tinuation of the western pier is to be suspended until
the more pressing internal works shall have progressed.
The navigable channel has been much improve& by
dredging.
OLD ROCHESTER BRIDGE.—The bridgewardens at
their last meeting having decided on proceeding with the
removal of ld Rochester bridge, Messrs. Foord's work-
men have' been busily eneaged during the past week in
removing the superstructure of the remaining arches.
The whole of the balustrades have been removed and are
deposited in a convenient spot, in readiness to be used
in the construction of the prorflised esplanade. As soon
as the entire superstructure has been removed, the
Sappers and Miners will commence making the neces'ary
excavations and driving the galleries in order to blow up
the.remaining arches. The antiquaries of the neighbour-
hood are in eager expectation of making a number of '
interesting discoveries as soon as the foundations of the
old bridge are reached.—South-Eastern Gazette.

MR. DALLAS AT TIIE OPENING OF THE: ART TREA-
SURES EXHIEITION.—From every corner opera-glasses
were pointed towards the dais in the transept where the
American and Belgian Ambassadors had already taken
their seats. Mr. Dallas, a tall venerable grey-headed
man, of determined, American features, was dressed in
an old blue topcoat, with velvet neck. The Belgian
Ambassador, M. Van de Weyer, was decorated with
numerous orders, and gaily walked about chatting in the
most fluent English. Au amusing scene happened at
this time (one), which expecting, we kept a' sharp look
to see in full. The Ambassador from Hay'A, Baron
Dander, is a black of the first water, with as greasy a
skin and as plump and merry a face as well-to-do blacks
usually have. He had been promenading' during the
morning, and we anxiously waited to see how he and
Mr. Dallas would treat each other when they met, as
report says the Haytian noble delights to bother the
Citizen Della., by proving on all public occasions that
he is a " man and a brother." At length they met.
Dallas (standing) and Van de Weyer (sitting) were on
the dais conversing, in the presence of th vast assembly.
The black ambassador carne up tbe steeps, and his Bel-
gian excellency, with the politeness of a Frenchman,
rose and shook him by the hand. The Haytian eati.ced.
at Citizen Dallas as if he expected a similar greeting,
but a wave of the band, directing him to pass by, was
all that the representative of that republic which de-
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