The Sun. — 1861-05-16 (London, England)

PARIS, MAY 15.  The discussion on the petition in favour of the occupation of Syria was continued to-day in the Senate.  M. Billault gave a historical outline of the events in Syria, and said that the almost powerless state of Turkey obliges the great Powers to act with extreme circumspection; He mentioned the negotiations that preceded the occupation of Syria by French troops, which was prolonged until the sth June, notwithstanding some objections. England, he said, only consented to the prolongation on the express condition that it should be the last term. With regard to the organisation of Syria, the Government has weighty reasons for supposing that the proposal to appoint a Christian chief only, who would govern the whole population of Mount Lebanon, has great chances of being adopted. The only thing to be done, therefore, is to execute the convention, and •evacuate Syria on the sth June. If the withdrawal of our troops has lamentable consequences, certain persons have accepted a great responsibility. Should blood be shed because our counsels have been misunderstood we shall call Europe to witness to the immense responsibility it has incurred. (Sensation and applause.) It is not France who evacuates Syria, it is Europe. When France supports a cause of her own her acts are free, and she does not withdraw. (Marks of approbation.) What will now be the conduct of the Emperor? France will not forget her duty. With the transports which are to bring back the troops will leave six vessels, which will cruise in the:waters of Beyrout, and will be the terror of the murderers. England is aware of this, and associates herself with us. Her flag will float in the Levant side by side with ours and that of Russia, and then, if necessity requires them, other measures will be taken.  M. Billault read the circular of M. Thouvenel, dated 3d of May, explaining the course which France will follow, and concluded by saying that France, being freed from the mandate of Europe in regard to Syria, recovers all her individual liberty, Hsi then proposed that the Senate should pass to the order of the day. (Great agitation.)  The Marquis Larochejacquelein expressed his satisfaction at the Ministerial declaration, and said that he should vote for the order of the day. The%order of the day was then adopted almost unanimously, there being only two dissentient votes.  NEW YORK, MAY 4: (Per City of Washington, via Queenstown.)  Pi esident Lincoln has issued another proclamation calling for 42,000 volunteers, 23,000 for the regular army, and 18,000 seamen. A deputation from Western Virginia has informed President Lincoln that Western Virginia would support the union if the people were armed.  The chartered steamer Atlantic has arrived. She reports having reinforced Fort Pickens successfully, and without resistance on the part of the Secessionists.  Baltimore is quiet. A report on Federal relations very hostile to the Federal Government has passed the Maryland Legislature.  The Governor of Missouri, in his message to the Legislature, condemns the action of President Lincoln's administration.  The steamer Northern Light has arrived from San Francisco with 870,000 dots. in specie.