The Express.
London, England, 1860-08-21 00:00:00

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

(nom ova owa

PARIS, MOSDAT E1112f150.

Garibaldi appears to have cut the telegraph in
the Neapolitan States moat effectually, for, though
events of as great importance as ever occurred in
the history of the world are very probably taking
place at this moment, the news of this evening is a
blank. The only dish that the Pays is able to
serve up to its hungry expectants of " latest In-
telligence " is that although the Neapolitan army
exhibits the utmost devotion to the royal cause the
superior officers have told the King, with much
urgency, that they hope he will remain among
them, and not run away to Gaeta as the Camarillo
wishes him to do.

A programme, said to be quite correct, according
to the very last settlement of the Emperor's tour,
says that the duration of it will be exactly thirty-
three days. Their Majesties will leave St. Cloud
at 9 a.m. on August 23, and will return on Sep-
tember 24 at 10.35 p.m. The principal stages of
their journey will be Lyons, Chambery, Annecy,
Grenoble, Marseilles, Nice, and Algiers. The visit
to Corsica will be but a flying one. The Emperor
will not stay a night on the island, but after passing
a few hours at Ajaccio on September 14, will return
to his yacht.
The Opinion Nationale affirms in the moat posi-
tive manner, that the hostile expressions towards
the French Emperor, attributed .to Garibaldi by
the Times' correspondent in Messina, and which
have been reprinted here in gigantic type by the
legitimist journals, are pure inventions.
The Bourse was most inanimate. The Rente,
after trifling fluctuations, closed with a fall of Sc.,
at GBfr. and Var. 90c. Mobilier left off without
change. The Eastern Railway fell sfr., and
Orleans and Northern lfr. 25c. each, but in the
other lines there was no variation. The principal
piece of news on 'Change to-day was the sudden
death from apoplexy of M. Jutesu, a retired
broker, who has played a great part on the Bourse
for the last thirty years, and was surnamed "the
King of Speculators."

ITALY.

SARDINIA.

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TURIN, Aumerr 17:

For the last week there has been nothing else
talked about but the landings in the Calabria& ;
the telegraphs and journals will have it also that
Garibaldi himself has landed. lamin a position
to give you information of a more accurate
nature. A few hundred Garibaldians have, it
'is true, landed in Calabria at several points,
and many Calabrians have also landed, who had
previously gone over to Sicily to procure arms and
learn how to organise themselves. Many points of
the coast are being threatened, and the Bourbon's
means of defence are being studied, but a great part
of Garibaldi's ships are collected in the waters of
Cagliari, the smaller vessels, which are numerous,
being near Messina. In the meantime, Garibaldi
came yesterday rite unexpectedly to the Island of
Madalena,• where he took in 150 tons of coals for
the use of his steamers. With less certainty I
inform you, that be may perhaps have been at
Genoa last night, or he may arrive there this morn-
ing ; and, in short, it is possible he may have ar-
rived here at Turin to confer with au exalted per-
sonage. But I shall not be able to state anything
positive on this head before to-morrow.

• In V.A.I.a is about to mile• won of the north rood
of Studlaist.

NAPLES.

(not( OUR OWN

NAPLES, Aupoirr 14.

There is much talk and greiitsiitatiOniei,„zid
were I to believe all the reports afloat, the pillage and
the murder of half the population would be an inevita-
ble fact at least once a day. Despatches, too, from
the scene of conflict are invented every half hour,
and ministerial intentions and decisions set afloat
in a manner to astonish even one who knows the
Neapolitans. One party reported Garibaldi a pri-
soner last Friday, and the ..posite party landed
him in four places with 7,111 men on Saturday.
The National Guard, too, it was said, was to be
broken up, instead of which it was decided in
council that the whole body should be immediately
armed ; and, moreover, 400 muskets were distri-
buted (by the Comitato, however, and secretly) in
each of the 12 quarters of the city. Altogether,
I calculate that about 15,000 civilians must be
under arms in Naples alone.
From real or groundless causes of apprehension,
the capital is, I must confess, in a moat sad
state ; every person is arming himself, and pistols
and sword-sticks are as common as "grani" I
have stood and listened to commissions which have
been given in places of public resort for the pur-
chase and importation of revolvers. Liberals and
reactionists are both doing the same thing. Both,
too, are distributing money far and wide. The
C./mita/0 allows many of its agents amongst the
working classes 4 carlini a day, engages men for
military service, and despatches them, when a
certain number have entered their names, to Sicily.
A considerable number left by the Rotterdam last
Saturday for Palermo. The real state of the
country, therefore, is suppressed civil war. and it
is no wonder that the eye is met in every direction
by indications of fear. The French Steam Com-
pany have telegraphed to Marseilles for another
steamer, as 2110 persons more than they could
accommodate have applied for berths. Some of those
who remain are hiring vessels by the month, and
others flying to the country. Yesterday for in-
stance, and the same kind of thin; is taking place
to-day, there was a perfect exodus. All the market

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boats, steamers, and railway carriages, were
crammed with fugitives from what is regarded as
the devoted city. Mattresses and every species of
furniture met the eye at every turn of the street.
One third of the shops are shut up, either because
there is nothing doing, or that the proprietors are
afraid to open them. The notices too of " Domi-
cilio Inglese," or " Francese," or " Estero" are
multiplying from day to day, and judging from
the fears expressed and the preparations made
the population might be holding their lives in their
hands. There was a report for several days
that on the 13th we were all to be massacred, and
1 believe that the apprehension of it sent many
away. I had forgotten the warning myself, and
was taking my usual evening lounge through the
Toledo, looking into the Caffd Europa, that great
preserve for canards, when I met the largest
military patrol I have seen for many months.
Going on a little farther I met as large a patrol of
National Guards. The population were looking on
with mute astonishment, and every one was shut-
ting up his shop, but nothing came of the
alarm—if anything was intended it was a coup
manqut, and now I suppose, according to
custom, another day will be appointed for
the demonstration. I used to laugh at
reports, and I am very sceptical of them now, but I
must say that there is greater danger of a dis-
turbance now that some thousands of civilians are
under arms. I observed one thing, and that was,
that the two corps did not pass each other, but
tamed sharp round on approaching.
The Royalists by no means regard their cause as
hopeless, and talk of the resolution of their men to
wipe out the disgrace which they incurred in Sicily.
I understand that a strict scrutiny has been going
on into the several branches of the service, to ascer-
tain their fidelity. As may readily be understood
the artillery and engineers cannot be depended
upon. Altogether it is calculated that with
20,000 native troops in Naples and the environs,
and four or five thousand Bavarians, they can
bring an imposing force into the field, which is to
be commanded by General Pianelli, at present
Minister of War. Such calculations look very
well on paper, but unfortunately for their correct-
ness, desertion has been going on apace, and senti-
nels are known to have left their posts. They are
tampered with during the day by the agents of
the Consitato and, time and place being appointed,
they desert, and are kept concealed until an oppor-
tunity occurs for sending them off. Ido not speak
of one or two cases, but of many. The defection's
are on a large scale.
Filangien left Naples last Saturday, not too late
for his personal safety, but a vast deal too late fur
his reputation.
Alexandre Dumas arrived yesterday morning by
the French steamer from Marseilles, and is mak-
ing his observations. He had on board 1,500
stand of arms and some pistols, destined for Sicily,
to which island he is bound himself.

From the provinces, and especially those of Cala-
bria, reports of disturbances are continually arriv-
ing, but, according to the latest government
despatch, " Reggio and the whole province was
tranquil ; the Urban Guard was being disarmed,
and their arms were reported useless ; the National
Guard were deficient in arms • people disposed to
give effect to the constitutional Institutions.' Such
is the letter of the government despatch.
' On going through the city this morning I find
that there was much more agitation than I was
aware of. Sentinels stand at the corner of every
street, heavy patrols of soldiers and of the National
Guard are moving in all directions, bodies of men
are bivouacked in the squares, and artillery
is in the street'. After midnight we were
startled by the sound of cannon in the
direction of Castellamare • several rounds were
fired, and I wait for details. As for the streets,
they present the same appearance as they do on the
4th of May ; every one is flying, and one sees no-
thing but furniture. The Castellamare affair
proves to have been an unexpected and dashing
attack of the Veloce, one of Garibaldi's vessels, on
the Monarca. The Veloce entered the port unob-
served at midnight, and sent two boats, one astern
and the other to the bows of the Monarca. They
succeeded in cutting the hawser, but were baffled by
the chain cable, and one of the men was heard to
say, " Impossible." The sentinel fired a shot as
an alarm, and from both aides shots were fired, the
Garibaldini shouting, " Viva ! Viva Gari-
baldi'" others responding with " Viva il Re !"
The fort opened fire, but with what result is not
known yet. Captain Acton, of the Monarca, is
said to be mortally wounded, and also two of the
sailors, and two others wounded. The Veloce
afterwards sheltered herself behind the British and
French ships of war, and then made off.
Before the day is over I think the city will be
placed in a state of siege—that is to say, under
custody of the National Guard, and that the mili-
tary, with the exception of a small body, will be
sent out of the city.
There is a strong suspicion of a reactionary plot
which is said to have been discovered, compromising
Prince Luigi. Certain is it that the princess and
her family, the Brazilian minister, and his wife,
went on board the Brazilian war steamer during
the night, and the prince is on board his ow%
yacht, with instructions which he is to open ten
miles out at sea. Besides the guns which I in-
formed you were on board the Pausilippo that
brought Dumas yesterday, there were cases of re-
volvers directed to a French gentleman for Prince
Luigi. The government was advised of the fact by
telegraph, and prohibited the landing of them.

Amex Pogr.—Hia Royal Highness the Count of
Aquila has been sent away, his residence hore being
considered incompatible with public order. He is
suspected of having been the chief of the reactionist
party. Naples presented a moat sad aspect, all the
shops being shut as on a Sunday, and people pour-
ing out of town. The state of siege I have just
ttlagraphod.

SICILY.

(nom OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HAPLZS, Analyst 14.

The Messina boat came in this morning, and
from an official letter I cite the following :—" We
have had notice of the first disembarkation in Ca-
labria, but nothing positive as to the prog of
operations, which have met with unexpected obsta-
cles. Every night we hear the thunder of cannon,
at the entrance of the canal on the side of Calabria,
and it appears that the Neapolitan marine seriously
oppose the passage. The forces in Sicily increase
' daily. The communication with Calabria is free ;
but it is very difficult to have precise information
as to the sentiments of the population. Order is
re-established in Bronte with great rigour. Some
symptoms of a Massinian intrigue have been dis-
covered, but without results. The public spirit is
persuaded that republicanism cannot suoceed. The
position is the same as regards the citadel, which is
inoffensive. No iatelligence from Augusta or
Syracuse." This letter is dated the 13th inst.
The following is a more important letter than the
one I have already quoted :
"Messina, 3.
. Aug.•

"The great secrecy which Garibaldi observes even
towards his own staff induces many to form sup-
positions and communicate them as facts. I have
been informed this morning by leading officers that
no one knows exactly the number of troops that
arrive and leave, or even their destination. beveral
attempts, merely as feints, have been made on the
Calabrian coast ; and even empty boats have been
launched.

" The Veloce has not returned. Some say that
Garibaldi was himself on board. The first expedition
made by Garibaldi into Calabria was at Meho, some
mike in the rear of Scylla, under Colowel Misaori.
A despatch of his arrived yesterday at Garibaldi's
camp saying that their position is excellent—that
they have been joined by 1,000 Calabrians, and
have plenty of provisions. Several large ships of
Garibaldi have arrived at Palermo, and are ex-
pected here in a few days, when probably au expe-
dition will sail for the Gulf of Taranto, in the
Adriatic. Troops arrived yesterday from Palermo.
The whole force of Garibaldi in now about 25,000
mon, at or near Messina. At Drente the iuhabi- I
tants revolted, and committed atrocious acts of
robbery and murder. General Biala was sent there

with a large force. He put the whole district in a
state of siege ; ordered the surrender of firearms,
cutlasses, and knives, in three hours ; threatened to
shoot every one who refused, and laid a contribu.
tion of ten ounces an hour on the district until order
was restored. Messina is tranquil, but it is difficult
to procure provisions, which are very dear. We have
in port two large Sardinian frigates, the French
frigate Descartes, and IA Mnette. This last sails
for Naples as soon as Garibaldi has landed in Cala.
bris. There is also an Eneish frigate hers. Gen.
Garibaldi has left, no one knows for where. The
other day a person was arrested at the Faro. He
confessed that he was one of the number paid by
Prince Luigi to assassinate Garibaldi. 9,000 francs
in gold were found upon him, which he says the
prince gave him on account. Two others were
arrested a few days ago, and confessed their crime
at the moment when their execution was to take
place. They are said to have made important re.
velations. The Bishop of Messina is still under
arrest."

MUSIC.