The Express.
London, England, 1848-04-17 00:00:00

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seized on the lake, by which a ant with two
pieces of artillery were expedited to Itiva, at its
northern extremity, with instructions to seize that
place and march upon Trent.
Letters from Cremona of the Nth say, that the son
of the ex-Duke of Lucca was detected in the disguise
of a servant, there taken prisoner and sent to Milan,
where he was desired as a hostage.
P.S. Advices received since the above was written
say that the number of prisoners taken at the
Bridge of Goito was greatly exaggerated. Another
engagement took place on the 9th, at Borghetto, and
at Nlezambano, to force the passage of the Mincio at
this point. A Piedmontete column of Gen. Sonnay's
division, under Gen. llroglio, obtained a complete
victory. The Austrian batteries, placed between
Mozambano at Valeggio, were dismounted, and the
Piedmontese troops encamped on the left bank, at the
place previously occupied by the Austrians, who
were pursued by the tirailleurs.
On the Nth the Provisional Government of Milan
published two important proclamations. In the first
it declares the dissolution of all the local provisional
governments. Deputations of one, or at most
three, members will be named, who will be united
with the Provisional Government of Milan, and thus
will be formed a Central Provisional Government of
Lombardy.
The second decree nominates a commission charged
with projecting and immediately presenting a project
for the regulating the convocation of the primary as-
semblies.
From Florence, we learn that the Grand-Duke,
after having recalled his representative at the Court
of Vienna, has ordered paesperts to be given to the
Austrian Chatter, d'Affaires in Tuscany.
NAPLES.—We have letters from our own cor-
respondent at Naples, dated the Nth instant, giving
an account of the enthusiasm excited there by, the
war of independence against Austria—an enthusiasm
in which the King was compelled to simulate a par-
ticipation. We give the following extract :
Lord Minto left us pater iay morning for Rome. His
mission has failed. Sicily is quasi-republicanist d, and the
English have lo't favour here in consequence. A guard was
again placiid before the embassy last night.
It is a fact, that hod not the King made the recent con-
cessions (which, however, by one party are regarded as no
concessions at all) the Calabrese, as they announced through
a 1, tier to the King, would have declared themselves inde-
pendent. Nor is the idea laid aside—it is only dormant ;it
would not surprise me if within a short time we see here
an attempt to farm a federative republic which will embrace
Sicily.
I'.S.—D. Pietro Leopardi has been appointed envoy extra-
ordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the court of Sardi.
Dia, and temporarily to the Helvetic confederation. The
of the delegates appointed to carry out the new electoral law,
and rebrganise the provinces are also gasetted ; they
are to receive their instructions and leave directly. A most
enthusinstic adders: is also published by his Majesty, call.
lag on his people to rally round him and support the cause
of Italy, which is to he decided on the plains of Lombardy.
Ten thousand sucks have been ordered for the troops about
to leave fur Lombardy. SOW minor appointments are
gas tied, as secretary of legation, &c.
The fleet will stiU sail today, if the wind abates.
The following is all my news from Sicily: I have before
me the parliamentary discussions for the 26th and 27th of
the last month. The project of law presented by the general
committee on its dissolving recommended die placing of the
right of " veto" and " placet" in the hands of tee execu-
tive, and taking from the executive the right of choosing
the mini ten., and placing it in the hands of the chamber;
both suggestions were overruled by a large majority. This
debate took place on the 26th ultimo, when Settleso was
chosen president by acclamation. Oa the 27th ult. Rug-
giero Seuizro presented himself to the peers amidst great
applause. and having thanked them for having elected him
to preside over the government of the kingdom, went to the
commons, accompanied by. a enmmission elected for that
purpose. " Ihe Peer Caner& " gave notice of a motion to
the effect " that the Sicilian nation shall send an address
through the respective consuls of all nations, giving sn ac-
eouut of our revolution, and our rights asserted by our
blood; we shall then know whit powers we have as friends,
and what as enemies." In the commons Settime also pre-
sented himself, and was gr. eted with the utmost enthusiasm,
and having taker, his seat by the side of the President of
the Chamber, addressed the c.,mmona, thanking them far
their toting chosen him to fill that exalted office. The
President of the Chamber having replied, the President of
the Government retired, having been accompanied to the
door by the deputation amidst immense applause. The
Lombard crusade is now the engrosaing subject—every man
would be a hero, and wear a red cress upon his bosom. At
Messina all WV quiet.