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FRANCE. —When the intelligence of the fall of Sebastopol reached Paris, the Emperor did not fail to forward, in brief but emphatic terms, his congratulations and thanks to the French and English armies. The Moniteur of Monday printed the text of the message. To Marshal Pe-

lissier he said—" Honour to you! honour to our brave army ! Present to all my sincere congratulations." At the same time, the Emperor

directed the Marshal "to congratulate the English army in his name for the constant bravery and fortitude of which it has given proof during this long and painful campaign."

The Emperor received on Monday the Members of the Statistical Congress which has been held in Paris ; they were presented by M. Rouher. The Emperor talked affably with them, and in return com- pliments to France and the Napoleonic dynasty were not wanting. M. Heuschling, the representative of Belgium, observed, that the first enu- meration of a great country's productive forces was made in France during the reign of Louis the Fourteenth, in 1698; and that the creation of the first office of statistics in Europe was due to the Emperor Napoleon the First.

The Turkish Ambassador, on Tuesday, presented to the Emperor, Prince Bibesco, former Hospodar of Wallachia, and Prince Cantacuzene, formerly Kaimakan of that Principality. Madame Bosque; the mother of the Gene's', was congratulated by the good folks of Pau on the escape of her son with a slight wound. The Minister of War' also by telegraph, directed the Prefect to "inform

Madame Bosquet, that son the General is going on well, and that he hopes by the next mail to write to his mother with the hand of his con- tused arm. This good news, dated the 11th, is sent to me by Marshal Pelissier."

Tun ORM:EA.—The Telegraph steamer, having on board Major Curzon with the full despatches describing the capture of Sebastopol, was delayed by storms, and did not arrive at Marseilles till Thursday morning ; so that our information from the Crimea is limited to telegraphic messages, and the letters brought by the ordinary mail-boat.

The telegraphic messages include two from Prince Gortschakoff and one from Marshal Pelissier. Those of Gortschakoff follow.

"8th September, Noon.—The enemy receives nearly every daynew rein- forcements. The bombardment continues with unexampled violence. Our loss has been more than 2500 men in the last twenty-four hours." " Ten o'clock.—The troops of your Imperial Majesty have defended Se- bastopol to the last extremity ; but it was impossible to hold it longer on account of the infernal fire which was poured on the town. The troops have passed over to the North side, after completely repelling six out of seven assaults made by the enemy. It was only at the Korniloff that we found it impossible to expel them. The enemy will find in Sebastopol nothing but blood-stained ruins."

"Sept. 11, Evening.—We have blown up a great part of the fortifications of the Southern part of Sebastopol. The enemy begins to appear, in not very numerous groups, amidst the ruins of the town. We have transported to the North part of the place all the wounded who remained in the Southern part* after its evacuation."

The despatch of Marshal Pelissier is an inventory of some of the spoils found among the "blood-stained ruins."

"Sebastopol, Sept. 17.—The enemy, in his work of destruction, spared the magnificent docks and the adjoining barracks, as well as Fort Nicholas and the Quarantine Fort. An Anglo-French Commission, charged to ascertain the quantity of stores left by the Russians, has begun its duties. The first result is thus given—' We have found in the place about 4000 cannon ; 50,000 cannon-balls ; few hollow-shot, but a large supply of grape ; and abundance of powder, notwithstanding the explosions; 500 anchors, of which half are in good order ; 25,000 kilogrammes of copper ; two steam-engines, of thirty-horse power each, and a considerable number of masts sawed into planks.' "Sept. 18.—Our generals and superior officers who were wounded are going on as well as possible. There is no fear on their account."

An extract from a despatch of General Simpson, dated September 1, seems to show that the evacuation of Sebastopol was deliberately premeditated— Within the last few days a second bridge has been commenced from the North shore to Karabelnaia, the object being evidently to expedite thete- moval of stores from the dockyard. The continued reports we receive in- duce General Pelissier and myself to believe that the enemy still meditate an attack in force on our positions on the Tchernaya ; to meet which, the troops are kept in a continued state of readiness." The letters published yesterday morning in the newspapers describe the opening of the bombardment, and give details to the very eve of the as- sault. From these accounts it appears that the fire began furiously from the French left—that is, the batteries facing the town front—at five in the morning ; and that it was taken up in succession by Chapman's and Gordon's batteries and the French on their extreme right. The fire was rapid and sustained on the part of the French, steady and deliberate from our batteries. The Russians replied to this enveloping fire, but without the terrific weight and vigour that distinguished their previous efforts; and it was believed at the time that they were employing the well-worn tactics of withdrawing their guns. During the night, shells and rockets rained in con- stant showers upon the town and works—thirty in four minutes were seen to burst in the Malakoff; while additional supplies were forwarded to increase the conflagrations that broke out here and there. The losses in the trenches were small compared to those of previous bombardments. The secret of the impending assault was well kept, but it was known in the camp on the Friday afternoon. In the plan of attack it was arranged that the English should not assail the Redan until the French had won the Malakoff.

Among the rumours of the week, has been one that Prince Gortscha- koff had offered to evacuate the Crimea if he were permitted to takeaway his arms and baggage. Another, at present unconfirmed, takes the follow- ing shape in the Times.

• This seems to refer to the 500 men mentioned in a former despatch to have been left, and who were probably taken away by permission of Marshal Pdlissier. "Vienna, Tuesday, Sepktnber 18114 Noon.—I have received the follow- ing from a Russian source, which is probably perfectly correct : 'The Rus- k= Embassy yesterday received intelligence that the Russian troops were retreating from Bakshiserai and Simpheropol to Perekop. Prince Gortscha- kelt the Russian Ambassador at Vienna, was greatly affected at the news.'" The casualties of the British, from the 31st August to the 2d Septem- ber inclusive, were-1 officer, 23 men killed ; 6 officers, 113 men wounded. The officer killed was Captain Fraser, 95th Foot. The officers wounded were Lieutenant H. G. C. Burningham, 83d Foot; Lieutenant and Ad- jutant J. Forbes, 30th Foot (since dead) ; Lieutenant J. A. Price R.A. ; lieutenant L. S. T. M. Cary, Rifle Brigade ; Lieutenant C. F. Price, ILA.; Captain T. Smith, 90th Foot. Captain Ross, 3d Foot, missing.

The Russians report that the Allied position at Kertch has been greatly strengthened. The French journals notice that Admiral Brunt has caused Tamar and Tangoria, in front of Yenikale, to be occupied by 1200 of the Allied seamen.

RussiA.—Instead of proceeding to Warsaw, as was recently reported, it is new said that the Emperor of Russia, accompanied by the three Grand Dukes his brothers, has left St. Petersburg for Moscow, Nicolaieffi and the Crimea. His Majesty addressed his army from St. Petersburg, on the 11th September, in these terms- " The defence of Sebastopol, which has been so prolonged, and which is perhaps unexampled in military annals, has attracted the attention not only of Russia but of all Europe. From its very outset, it placed its defenders on the same rank as the most illustrious heroes of our country. For a space of eleven months the garrison of Sebastopol has disputed with a powerful ene- my each foot Of ground, and each of its enterprises has been distinguished by acts of the most brilliant bravery. The obstinate bombardment, renewed four times, and which has been justly called infernal, shook the walls of our fortifications, but could not shake or diminish the zeal and perseverance of their defenders. They fought the enemy or died with indomitable courage, and, with an abnegation worthy of the soldiers of Christ, without once thinking of yielding. In regretting with all my heart the loss of so many generous warriors, who have offered their lives as a sacrifice to the coun- try, and in submitting myself with veneration to the judgment of the Almighty, who has not been pleased to crown their acts with com- plete success, I believe it my sacred duty to express on this occasion, in my own name and in that of all Russia, to the brave garrison of Sebas- topol, the most profound gratitude for their indefatigable labours, for the blood which they have shed in the defence for nearly a year of the fortifica- tions which they raised in the course of a few days. But there is an impos- sibility even for heroes. The 8th of this month, after six desperate assaults had been repulsed, the enemy succeeded in obtaining possession of the im- portant Korniloff Bastion ; and the General-in-chief of the army of the Crimea, desiring to spare the precious blood of his companions, which under these circumstances would only have been uselessly shed, determined on passing to the Northern aide of the place' leaving to the enemy only blood- stained ruins. These heroes, objects of the general esteem of their com- rades, will no doubt offer, on reentering the ranks of the army, new exam- ples of the same warlike virtues. With them and like them, all our troops, animated with the same unlimited faith in Providence, and the same ardent love for me and their country, will always and everywhere combat with courage the enemies who touch the honour and the integrity of the country ; and the name of Sebastopol, which has acquired immortal glory by so many sufferings, and the names of its defenders, will live eternally in the hearth of all Russians with the names of the heroes who immortalized themselves in the battle-fields of Pultawa and Borodino. AT PT AN-DER."

The interior condition of Russia continues to exhibit suffering under the pressure of the war, and 'evidence of the fact leaks out from time to time. Thus, the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Berlin National Ga- zette writes on the 10th, that the price of salt has reached an extraordi- nary height Eleven out of fourteen sugar-factories are shut up. The Trading Gazette announces now in almost every number--" For flax, hemp, linseed, and other raw materials, no purchasers." A letter from Odessa, of the 20th, in the Constitutionnel, says—" The winding-up of the affairs of houses of commerce, warehouses, and shops, goes on without in- terruption. Doors are closed in quick succession, and the inhabitants emigrate. Merchandise becomes exhausted by degrees, and begins to fail every day for the wants of that part of the richer population which is forced. to remain here, and who have been accustomed to a luxury equal to that of the capital. In a word, the greatest ruin and desolation exists."

GERMANY.—Rumours of a contradictory character, in Vienna and Ber- lin, followed the diffusion of the news that Sebastopol had fallen at last. One story is, that in communicating the intelligence to his uncle the King of Prussia, the Emperor Alexander made use of the remarkable words that "Russia would never make peace upon such a defeat." An- other story finds a place in the Frankfort Post, forwarded to that respect- able journal from a "good source" in Vienna. "A fresh attempt is to be made to reestablish peace. A fresh note will be sent to Russia through the medium of Austria. In this note the demands of the Allied Powers will be once more explicitly stated, and the proposition will be made for reopening negotiations on this basis. Should Russia not accept this proposition, the military convention between Austria and the Western Powers will be immediatety ratified. Respecting the demands of the Western Powers, the assurance has been given that they are still mode- rate to an eminent degree. The original programme has been retained, nor has a single point been added that is not the natural consequence of the military advantages obtained. Among these consequences is an indemnity for war-expenses, which will doubtless figure as the most important feature of the new negotiations.

"A fresh treaty is spoken of as having been concluded between France and England on the one part and Turkey on the other. Its object is to in- vest the Western Powers with the right of keeping garrisons in various parts of Turkey. The points specified are Varna, Adrianople, Constantinople, and Gallipoli. Varna and Sinope would be used as maritime stations by the Western Powers."

A telegraphic message from Hamburg states, from" good private intelli- gence," that "Austria signifies her willingness again to undertake the work of mediation and proposes new conferences at Vienna. France has in- timated a willingness to negotiate, but only at Paris." [Wants confirma- tion.] The King of Bavaria opened the Legislative Chambers on the 15th, in Person. After expressing great satisfaction that "the blessings of peace nave been preserved to Bavaria, and that in the midst of great combats the German Confederation has preserved its union," the King informs the Chambers that their business will accordingly be limited to regulating the finances, dealing with railway bills, and amending the penal code.

ITatst.—The state of Naples continues to be a subject of public corn- Meat in Germany and France as well as in England. The atrocities per- petrated by the police have drawn down severe censures on all sides. As a specimen, the following is guaranteed by the Paris Praise.

" Everybody now knows of the death of the unfortunate Lorenzo, who was bastivadoed for having replied with dignity to the insults of the shirr° Campagna. It should be known that Lorenzo's bourreaux were ordered to pause four minutes between every blow of the stick, and the number of blows awarded was one hundred ! The surgeon in attendance remonstrated after the fiftieth stroke, and declared that if the punishment was carried further death must inevitably ensue. But neither the generous intervention

of the surgeon nor the piercing shrieks of the victim could stay the execu- tioners. The hundred blows were scrupulously administered, the four minutes' interval being observed throughout ; and, after a torture which lasted seven hours, the unfortunate man was transported to the prison hos- pital, where he very speedily expired."

In addition to the feeling aroused by these cruelties, there has been a diplomatic difficulty arising out of the treatment experienced by Mr.

Fagan at the hands of the Director of Police. We have heard succes-

sively that the King refused to make the slightest concession or repara- tion of the insult ; that the Neapolitan Government had given its envoy.

in London, Prince Carini, unlimited leave of absence ; that the agitation in Naples was immense, and the rigour of the police without example ; and finally, that the King had given in, and had dismissed Mazza, the Director of Police.

It is stated that the Austrian Government has given its energetic sup- port to the demands of the Western Powers upon Naples ; intimating, that if the latter does not give satisfaction to the former, Austria will leave Naples to her fate.

It seems beyond a doubt that the Muralists are alive to the chances of the turmoil. Bearing on this subject is a letter from M. Manin, sent to but not published in the Sie'ele and Prcssc, and seeing the light in the Times.

" Monsieur le R6dacteur—As regards a pamphlet which has just been published, under the title of Italian Question, Murat and the Bourbons,' you have inserted in your journal a declaration from M. de Ricciardi. Will

you be so kind as to add mine to it, as follows—' Faithful to my motto, In- dependence and Unity, I reject everything that deviates from it. If rege- nerated Italy is to have a King, there is but one possible and that is the King of Piedmont.' Accept the assurance of my distinguished consideration.

"Paris, Sept. 15, 1855. llisdans." There have been great rejoicings in Piedmont over the fall of Sebas- topol.

PORTUGAL.—The reign of Don Pedro the Fifth was formally inau- gurated on the 16th, at Lisbon. Appearing before the Cortes, the young King declared his adhesion to the policy of the Cabinet, and gave it his confidence. His aCCESSiOn was welcomed by the people with joyful demonstrations ; and the British men-of-war, Neptune, Sanspareil, and Rosamond, arrived just in time to Ere the salute that courtesy requited. The electric telegraph was used for the first time to notify the accession to Europe.

HOLLA.ND.—The King in person opened the Legislative session at the Hague on Monday. At peace with all the Powers, his Majesty's speech says, Holland has religiously maintained a strict neutrality, which is "appreciated by the belligerent Powers " ; and "though the influence of the war has been sensibly felt by our commerce and navigation, these important branches are yet, however, in a satisfactory position." The produce of the taxes answers liberally to expectation ; and the redemp- tion of the debt will be continued.

INDIA.—The overland mail arrived in London on Monday, with ad- vices from Bombay to the 13th, and Calcutta to the 9th August.

The Santal insurrection, although vigorously opposed, had not been suppressed. It is estimated that the ravages of the insurgents have spread over a hundred square miles of territory ; that hundreds of vil- lages have been destroyed, and thousands of lives lost. The origin of the insurrection has become less obscure. The leader of the insurgents is named Sindoo Mangee : one of his proclamations has been published.

"It states that the Santals have been oppressed by the Bengalee money- lenders who had settled in their ; that they were also oppressed by the Arclahs or Native officers of our Government, from whom they could obtain no redress ; and that these oppressions were the sins of the Sahibs '—that is, that the Government was responsible for them ; that the Santals were,

therefore, to take up arms to redress their own wrongs ; that their Thakoor, or god, had become incarnate in the house of Sindoo Masigee, through whom all communications from him would be made. The proclamation directs the Santals to assemble at the appointed rendezvous, and put to death every Na- tive Amlah, and Muhazun, and European ; and promises them the sove- reignty of the whole country on the right bank of the Ganges and the

Bhagirutee. The incarnate deity promises to protect them from their ene- mies, and to turn the swords of the Sahibs into sticks, and their cannon- balls into water."

Another account states that the leaders of the Santals are four brothers —Sedu, Kanu, Bhyrub, and Chand Manjee. These men pretend to a direct intercourse with Heaven. It is said that some books which they have been accustomed to read to their followers have been taken, and that these books are translations of the Gospel of St. John into Ben- galee.

Six thousand troops have been hurried to the scene ; and some of the incidents recorded illustrate the magnitude of the insurrection and the nature of the contest.

"Towards the East of the bills their progress has been effectually checked by the troops which accompanied Mr. Toogood, the civil magistrate ; whose energy and activity are beyond all praise. The party came up with a large body of the Santals flushed with success and gorged with plunder, and routed them, after a conflict of several hours, with great daughter. On two occasions, however, they have been enabled to claim the vic- tory. A large body of our troops, including the Bill Rangers, marched out under Major Burroughs against a largo party of Beards, whom they might have crushed with the greatest ease, but they matched back to their encampment without any effort, pursued by the enemy, and suc- ceeded in killing one Santal who had taken refuge in a tree. The Major's conduct is to be subjected to a court of inquiry. In Beerbhoom, Lieutenant Toulmin, a dashing and gallaut officer, led one huudred of his men against the Santals, who were posted on the opposite side of a nullah or creek, deep in mud. Contrary to the advice of Lieutenant Raikes and his Native officers, he determined to go through the nullah into a thick jungle in pursuit of the enemy ; and was cut off, with thirteen of his men ; the rest retreated in good order, under the admirable leading of one of the Native officers. Many feats of gallantry, not only on our part, but sometimes on that of the enemy, have marked this campaign. The Railway officers have made a noble stand at Rampore Haut; which, but for the exertions of this handful of brave Europeans, would have been plundered and burnt, and the country in the rear devastated. One of the Railway officials defended his bungalow for weeks, as if it had been a regular fortification. Another with sixty men of his own raising, a third of whom were armed with rifles, has pursued the rebels and burnt down their villages. Lieutenant Delamain, with a small body of men, has made great havoc among large masses of the rebels. On one occasion, a thousand came down on him and his eighty Sepoys on one flank, and eight hundred on the other : with his own hand he slew eight of the leading men, and a half-fledged Sepoy at his side is said to have cut down eleven. In about fifteen minutes the mass was seen to sway from side to side, and in five more they had all bolted. On the other hand, thirty of our troops came up with a large body of Santals, who were plundering a vil- lage: the greater number of the enemy fled, but twenty-three took refuge in a ensd-walled house, and fought for three hours and a half, till every one of them was killed."

A -chain of posts has been established from Rajmahal to Source ; and this has in some measure checked the progress of the rebels ; but when pressed they retire to their own forests, whither they cannot be safely pursued, and thence pounce upon defenceless villages. Through the ex- ertions of Mr. Halliday, an electric telegraph has been established from Calcutta to Berhampore, with unexampled rapidity—one hundred and twenty miles in ten days. It was feared that the Santals would endea- vour to unite with the Coles, another disaffected tribe.

There has also been an outbreak of some 200 Rohillas, who have pos- sessed thernselves of a small fort in the Ahmednugger collectorate. Troops had been despatched to give an account of them.