The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-09-04 00:00:00


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and village of Naples,' that my astonishment is'
that the ,kingdom has not been in open revolt
from one end to the other 'more than two months
ago. Then we have also the reactionary) or
Bourbon party, and last, not least§ as its right
hand supporter, the Jesuitical or tidied party.
These may be said to form the five political
parties among the Neapolitans themselves ; with
regard to the Sicilians, I believe the majority of
the population is for 'their union with Sardinia,
but even there under certain conditions, and the
strict preservation of the autonomy of the island.
The other political parties of Italy may also be
said tobe composed of five powerful sects, but aohle•
what different, namely,—the Mazziniati or Re,
publican party; the Cavourian or the Piedmontese
party, who oppose any farther extension of the
Sardinian kingdom than as at pres.thit constituted;
or, as they are called here, le prirti
next come the Garibitiaiiii party for tile Union Of
all Italy under one head ; then the powerful party
of the Church of Rome, which is found in every

state; and the equally powerful Austrian or codinO
Party, which' is still lurk*hg in Lombardy, and
more particularly in the city of Milan.
This is a faithful, but brief, review of the
present political parties that are now agitating
this country, each violently opposing the prin-
ciples of the other, which in the end must prove
most disastrous to all hope of uniting,ltaly, and
securing for her those blessings so essential for
the happiness of a people, and the development
of.the rich resources of one of the most. fertile
and beautiful countries of Etirope. The felloW-
lug is an extract from the semi-official Poie-
veranza -upon the Bartie subject :--" The more We.
advancer the greater: obstacles are placed in our
Way by the passions of the one and the untimely
interference of another, who do everything to
°PPose the sure development of the Italian cause.
We may also add the more prosperously the events
Proceed in Naples, by the undaunted courage of
Our brethren, the more we - that e
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WI pvs, oa= •
principle of non-intervention,- with its necessary
,nclitions, is the only hope for the realisation of
eiir political programme." This is tantamount
to saying we -have every reasmi to believe -that
there is still hidden Within these states a strong
Party that Would take the side of the enertties of
Italy, should they dare to enter these states.
The aboVe el-Arad is but too trite, and that party
is powerful. it hrtte purposely made your readers
acquainted with the political parties of Italy,
because' it will serve them as a key to explain
those events which, sooner-or later, will give rise
to serious internal troubles.

I must here introduce the substance of a very
general rumour which is afloat this morning, and
in the mouths of the best informed persons of the
city of 'Milan, namely, that a meeting of the
diplomatic body of Naples have unanimously sup-
Ported the Neapolitan Minister in declaring the
nentralitv.of Naples and The sulntrbs, in order to
fireverit'the boriihttrdriierit of the city. The dipie-
Isatic body have also been unanimous in urging
the Sardinian Minister to immediately write to
Victor Emmanuel, begging him once more to use
his influence with Garibaldi in coming to an
amicable understanding with Francis 11. An-
Other report is that, in the midst of the confusion
which will follow the flight of the King, the
ra
saysoriati party, which is composed of the re=
turned Neapolitan exiles, will form themselves
into a Provisional Government in the name of
victor Emmanuel, take possession of the city,
direction of the forces, and then call upon the
Sardinian Ambassador to order the landing of the
sbersaglieri marines, and the Sardinian fleet to
be placed at the disposition of the new Govern-
Tent—thus putting a stop to Garibaldi's further
vrogress; the consequences of which may be more
!asiV' imagined than explained. Some even go
sO far as to state that the King has fled, that
Tillamarina has' been named Dictator of Naples,
and that 2,000 bersaglieri have already landed,
and are in, possession of the royal palace. It is
but too. true that within the last twenty-four
hours the subject has evidently undergone a great
change. Four days ago, five different camps were
Ordered to be formed, for the exercise of the Sar-
dinian troops, many having already proceeded to
to their destination. This morning a telegram
arrived from Turin, to suspend the march of the
troops to those camps ; and an officer has just
Informed me that pressing circumstances will
Prevent the formation of the same. To add to,
this mystery and sudden change, the Corriere
4Plercantile of Genoa announces the departure of
large. body of Piedmontese troops, under the
e°lllmand of La Marmora. Yesterday morning it
Nv4s generally believed that the Neapolitan army
and fleet had declared for Victor Emmanuel; and
before the evening the arrogant and real character •
of
Many Italians could no longer curb up their
doubled character, many declaring, We now can
;13r the. vacillating character of the egotistical
nglish; Let England, if she now pleases, join
Austria and Prussia. Now that we have the
Neapolitan fleet, we may count, with our own,
not less than 170 or 180 vessels of war. Add
these
to'the French fleet, with an army of 300,000
biles, and France may then defy all Europe, and
upon the immediate construction t
Isthmusiu of Suez, which would be of the utmosts
destroy
for us and France, as well as at once
,',Tstroy the sovereignty of the English in the
vlediterranean." This, I believe, is not the
trer ex-
,ssisn of a few individuals, but the general
feeling of this people 4o a country that has
ni
ihwaYs been the safe asylum of the refugee, and
e generous supporter of the unfortunate. Let
us hope that in this movement we are not sharp-
swing the dog's teeth, to enable him to make a
deePer wound. •
I Cannot close this letter without informing you
that, en the 24th instant, towards eleven in the
„tjeningp a large body of men
.proceeded to the
barracks of the artillery at Parma, and endeavoured
t°
disarm the sentinels and take possession of the
artillery and barracks. Fortunately, before they
had time to disarm all the sentinels and enter the
sarracks, an alarm was given, and, after, a short
engagement, these revolutionists or republicans
were obliged to retreat, leaving many wounded
and four or five killed. This party is, no doubt,
the
same that I mentioned in my letter of the
47th inst. Here is another proof 'of the unity'
Of the Italians. Kossuth has been here for
several days, and has had interviews with
bloanY of 'the most influential Persons of this city.
0,11 Monday last he left here for Ballaggio, one of
Ofe most charming places on the beautiful Island
Como. His, family is with him. I believe he
'41.11 return to-day, and at once proceed. to Turin
Nvhere, he will have interviews - with, many dis-
tinguished persons of that city. On Wednesday
e:1 ening Farini and Cialdini returned from Chain-
eq, after their complimentary visit to Napoleon.
It •
ls after the return of these Ministers that I have
Observed this unexpected movement of troops and
the turn which' the present question has taken ;
however, a few, 'days will solve this apparent
mystery,

131-. RIAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board
o vas held yesterday, when Mr. R. Jeffery presided; the
then raembers present were—Messrs. Jackson, Bair-
t3l4l, Woodruff, and Thornby. The first business was
he election of officers for the ensuing year - Mr.
t ina;clt°fle was appointed chairman, Mr. Jeffery vice-
.lll;4llml, and Mr. Woodruff treasurer ; the executive
an aPuinted to consist of Messrs. Jahson, Corbally,
liiirstow the chairman and vice-chairman to be
14thel'ellers ex officio. It was announced that £997 Bs, 3d.,
amount of interest due for the loan from the
1)4 ilicrreic Society, had been paid. There was no other
ness of general interest.
fft CONTINUED SCARCITY OF AMERICAN SEAMEN.
Ve had occasion a few days ago to remark upon the
is4:citY of American seamen, which may be attributable
Beu~grCat measure to the excessive crews that the Pas-
at -i'Nt Act compels emigrant ships to carry. There are
vallicreellf no less than a dozen vessels in the Mersey
a 4 -"dig for crews, and that in the face of the large
eh:flees now offered by American shipping-masters; for
to °ugh every inducement and every exertion is made
)r°eure men, still all proves abortive, as there are no
h-drQeu available and no arrivals to speak of. Now,
la -t
ea4l Passenger ship which has left this port for the
'ew weeks only been provided with a sufficient crew,
Of :ce
would have been at the present moment a supply
he men to meet the demand, and many would have
shippibeekfited and much money saved; whereas by
Gene ,ng excessive crews, no individual concerned is
trek, and should any casualty occur at sea, a large
/eve w°ald not be found advantageous—more likely the
too Ze would be the case, as the old proverb " too many
besid„ sIP,iI the broth" holding good in this instance,
dePriling the boats with unnecessary men, and
14, vv tilling
others of a chance of being saved. Consider-
am 1r Immense trade between this port and America,
inunttew much Liverpool is profited by it, it is a matter
for`-;t1 to be desired, that every facility should be given
that,
an quick despatch of vessels, and it is to be regretted
ealeul,'.`Y clauses in any English enactments should exist
that I,Lel to retard their sailing, and it is to be hoped
(and!if the cause is to be found where we have stated,
the s,..7ehave every reason for believing it to be so) why
qallieree, •er 1
`)°l,ler there is a revision of our code and an altera-
cti°n t" bqt 't •
will be for our country and our