The Express.
London, England, 1862-09-12 00:00:00

NAPLES.

A letter from Naples, in the Nord of Brussels,
contains the following :

I have already mentioned that we are suffering very little
from the state of siege ; but we now begin to feel its effects,
not because it strikes very hard, but because it strikes in
the dark. It is true that the Forte del l,Ovo, which
bad not had any political prisoners for a long time, now
contains several deputies and ex-deputies, such as MM.
Mordini, Fabrisi, Calvin ; the captain of the ship General
Abbetucci is with them, as well as four Palermitans, and.
it is said, M. Petraccelli, major of the National
' Guard of Potenra—making nine prisoners in aIL It is not,
therefore, the number of victims which affects the public
mind, but the veil of mystery thrown over thei: offences.
Deputies are inviolable, and it is not clear how far the state
of siege can justify their arrest. The immunities which pro-
tect them are not suppressed in all Italy, and the excep-
tional state of Naples cannot affect them as Italian deputies.
There mast, therefore, be real evident crimes, fla-
grant conspir►cy, to excuse the conduct of the
government towards them. And yet we are not
aware of anything of the kind. It. was rumoured that
they conspired against the state, and bad signed the deposi-
tion of the house of Savoy. It was even added that M.
Ricciardi, who was present at thus revolutionary delibera-
tion, left the place in an outburst of indignation, and
refused to sign each a document. But M. Ricciardi denies
the fact, and has published several letters protesting against
such allegations. The public, therefore, knows nothing but
the accusations promulgated by the friends of the ministry.
There evidently exists an impression hostile to the govern.
meat which thus invades the privileges of the chamber
without alleging say reason to justify such a course.
SICILY.

A republican committee has been formed in
Palermo. The Disceutsione publishes the following
proclamation, which haa been issued by them :

Sicilians,—Our programme is, " Italy, with Rome for its
capitaL" The monarchy of Savoy, in which we confided
for the establishment of the unity of Italy, pretends
that the era of the revolution is closed—closed whilst
Venice rages under the despotism of Austria, and whilst
Rome is broken down by sacerdotal tyranny sustained by an
unjustifiable foreign occupation. Sicilians, let us remain in
revolution. Let us prove to Europe that we have no*. in vain
pronounced these words, " Rome or death." It is
the revolution that will carry us to Rome. Garibaldi in
exile will rejoice to see us continuing his magnanimous de-
sire, and by thus acting we will hasten his return amongst
us. May our constant and continual agitation against those
who bar the way to Rome and inflict upon us the state of
liege counsel them to retrace their steps. We shall not
cease to conspire till we see the monarchy place itself at the
head of the movement, which constitutes the sublime crime
of Garibaldi. Meanwhile be ready, be distrustful ; do not
believe in the apparent mildness of three who wish to keep
you in chains. Have faith in the Star of Italy ; and if per-
sons speak to you of the foul but momentary triumph of
the reaction of to-day, reply that " 1860 followed 1849."
Palermo, August 31.

" The Empress of Austria," s.sys the Wanderer,
"in about to proceed on a visit toiler family at Poseenhofen,
in Bavaria, the Emperor accompanying her a part of the
journey. Queen Victoria is expected at the Chateau of
Greinburgb, in Upper Austria, at the end of September.
Her Majesty will not visit Vienna, but will return to Lon-
don by Munich."

The programme of the Italian Opera at Paris is
again before the public, reminding us of coming winter.
M. Calzado U still the proprietor and manager. For the
first time for some seasons rest the name of Mario does not
appear amongst the tenors. Amongst the tenori who
are engaged is Tamberlik. Two tenon from Lombardy,
Vidal and Cantoni, are announced. Dells-Sedie (who is •
great favourite in the &silo), with Bartoßei, are the bari-
tones. The lady singers are, with one exception, already
well known in Paris. We am told Adelina Patti is to ap-
pear on November 15. The programme contains no other
novelty. Rosins Pasco is engaged for the more serious
operas. Among the prime donne again appears the name
of Fret:oiled. Maria Battu and Saint Urboin, with Mdme.
Volpini, close the list of lady singers (soprani). Alboni
and Trabelli will be the contra/too ; Zucchini and Capponi
the bassi.

The railway from Fribourg to Lausanne wee
opened last week with the usual religious and civil etre-
MOniell, the day be* observed as a fete by the inhabitants
of the oonotry round. The most remarkable feature of
this line is the lofty viaduct of Grsndfey, which crosses the
&rine at a height of 78 metres Iron. the water and is 333
metres in length. It is made of rut iron, from the foundry
: of eremmt, and has been completed in less than two years
and a half.