The Express.
London, England, 1849-05-31 00:00:00

ITALY.

ROMAN STATES.— The intelligence received
to-day from Rome is of the 23rd inst. It announces
the prolong %Con of the armistice between the French
and the It macs for tea days longer. The substance
of the terms cffered by M. Ltswps has been pub-
hushed. The following is the letter of that plenipo-
tentiary accompanying the terms :
Messieurs les COMlllifilittl,
In your opinion you had four powers h'etile to you, the
intentions of one of which basing been misunderstood have
brought on a combat over which a veil must be thrown pre-
vious to entering into this conference. S nee my arrival I
have been night and day in relation with your triumvirate.
Three proposals put forth by me having been successive'y
almost rejected by M. Mg7Zilli, who is a letter to me has
declared that, in his opinion, my proposals seemed dif.
limit to accept. I have prepared the modifiestions which
I consider possible, as in the annexed propositions.
M. Martini having asked me to come to the triumvirate
to arrive at an understanding with him there, I answered
verbally to M. Aecursi, who brought me this message, that I
would receive at my own place of abode the members of the
deputation. I have given you, tenth men, in a friendly
manner. communication of the dispatches Nee. 1 and 2, '
which I have sent to my government, and in which I made
known the truth such ss I found it. You told me that my
information was comet. From this moment, acting in my
own name, as well as in that of General Oudinot de
Reggio, commending-in-chief the Mediterranean cape-
dition, I assume my official character of minieXer
plenipotentiary of the French republic, supported by
its flag, which floats on the balcony of my hotel. I remain
here en permanence, in uniform, and ready to receive all
those who may present themselves officially on the part of
the Constituent Assembly or the triumvirate. All rettprocil
communications must take place in writing, and signed by
the triumvirate or the commissioners delegated by the Na-
tional Assembly.
The gravity of the situation requires a prompt solution,
which I shall await till midnight. It is but proper that a
piquet of honour should be placed at my door, with the met-
stager necessary for the interchange of our respective com-
munications.
Done at Rome, at the German Hotel, via Dondatti, &o.
(Signed)
F. nu LUMPS.
Da LATOOR WM:MIRO:a.
Art. 1. The Roman states demand the fraternal protection
of the French republic.
Art. 2. The Rosman population have a right to pronounce
fully upon the form of government which they may think
fit to adopt.
Art. 3. Rome will receive the French army as an army of
brothers. The military service of the city will be carried on
Jointly with the Roman troops, and the civil sad military
authorities of Rome will perform these functions according
to their legal powers.
(Signed) FISDIXAND DI LIMEYS.
The terms were refused by the Constituent Assem-
bly, as has been already stated, and M. Lampe
warned the French inbibttanti to leave Rome.

Mazzini's letter alluded to in the above document is
dated Rome 16, and professes to give the in-
formation applied for by M. de Lesseps respecting
the actual state of Rome. After asserting the rig'it
of Rome to govern herself al she may think fit, it
recogni,os the right of France to inquire whether or
not it is a factions minority that imposes its will on
the people, and endangers the peace of Europe, and of
France, with other powers, by is obstinate and un-
justified resistance; but declares at the same time that
the present government of Rome is that of the majo-
rity ; that the republic was founded by an Assembly
elected by universal cuff. age ; that, notwithstanding
the disorder in every branch of government which
the late rigime had bequeathed to its successors,
the mere troelemation of the republican principle
at once restored order; for that, while under the
papal government daily erneules would take place, not
one could be mentioned as having taken place under
the republican government; that Roars assassination
is a solitary fact condemned by all ; that notwith-
standing the heavy financial crisis, the people was
staunch in its adherence to the republic ; for that in
'lie moment of (longer the municipal councils, which
appeared the least favourable to that form, stepped
forth unanimously, and confirmed their adherence to
it, that now, in spite of the invasion of France,
Austria, and Nep'es, the Roman finances have bettered
their condition, the paper-money has risen 30 per cent.
from its late depression of 42 per cent., the army daily
increases, and the populations are ready to rise ; that
the Roman people have but one determined will, the
downfall of the Pope's temporal power; and that a
return to the past can only be effected over heaps of
dead bodies and the ruins of the city.
It is subsequent to this that the prolongation of the
armistice took place.
Our oorreapoodent, writing on the 22nd inst., and
referring to the victory of Garibaldi over the Neapo-
litans at Velletri, says :
" The battle took place on the 19th, at about a
mile from the town, and was, in the beginning, chiefly
sustained by the vanguard, under G trinaldi, who,
with hi brigade, held six thousand Neapolitans at
bay until the Roman legion under Galletti came to
his ass:Vance, and was followed by the main body
under General Roselli. The action continued until
evening, when the royal troops were driven into Vel-
letri. The Romans prepared to storm the town early
yesterday morning, but their scouts soon brought in
the inte.ligeace that the enemy bad abandoned his
strong position, and retreated in disorder during the
night is the direction of the Pontine marshes. Gene-
ral Roselli immediately occupied the town, and sent
out cavalry and light troops in pursuit.
"The result of this hod.e mihi, eras libi state of

things tae been the hauling down of the papal arms
in Velletri, Albano, and the neighbouring towns, and
the hoisting up of the republican eagle iusterd, with
great e)lemnity and rejoicing, beside the arrival in
Home of some very mysterious carriages, with green
curtains closely drawn over the windows, and strongly
escort, dby dragoena. From their having taken the
direction of the Castle of St. Angelo, these vehicles
are supposed to have eintained some captive magnates
ef great impertacce. The Neapolitenthave re-crossed
the frontier, and entered their own territories."

The continuation of the armistice between the
French and Romans is the iesult of instruet'onr sent
out from Paris. M. de Gas; the baaar of the more
extendtd oee,pasaci through Marseilles on the 2s:h
inst. The rench envoy is enjoined to remain in
statu quo until the Legislaive Assembly skill have
como to a dete:lnMation on the Italian question.
It appears that General Oudinot has sent a courier
to the AuArian Geatral d'Aspre, requestiag him not
to advance further in the direction of Rome. That
reveal was on his march, at the head of from 12,000
to 1.51,00 men, and only a few days separated him
from home.

The Austrian fovea, after doing what they call re-
stoting order a•. Bologna and Ferrara, have occupitd
not only Faenzt, as prtviously unnoucc d, but also
Imola, Fuel ets_na, and Rimini. They arc march-
ing on Ancona. The commander of the French fleet
at Ancona had proposed to the governor of that place
ts occupy it, and thus prevent the interded cutranca
of the Austrians, but that official hes refuted.