The Express.
London, England, 1860-08-20 00:00:00

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ITAL .
THE INVAIGQ2I 014
(iie'ra coaszeromarr.)
PALAZZO VITALS, MESSINA, Auousr 11.
The Rubioon is passed by a bold and sudden
dash : the advanced guard of Garibaldi's army
crossed the Faro, and landed in Calabria, on the
night of Wednesday last, the Bth inst.
I will now proceed to give you all the particulars
of this achievement ; and as they are derived either
from my own personal observation, or from informa-
tion received from persons associated with the
events they describe, you may rely on the details
being devoid of any false colouring or attempts at
effect.

IF CALABRIA.

On Wednesday a particular friend of Major Mis-
sori's told me that there was a project afoot to
attack the forte on the opposite coast that very
evening. The plan was thus arranged. Mission,
the young commander of the Guides, with about
thirty men of that body, was to embark in some of
the boats at the Torre del Faro wheu night set in—
about B.3o—and they were to push off at 9 o'clock,
to cross the strait, and land just below the Torre
del Cavallo, wbich they were to surprise and carry
by coup de main. Mach man was to be armed
with two revolvers and a sword ' • and as
they ware the chosen members of a chosen
corps distinguished for its bravery and devo-
tion, a perfect conviction was entertained that
the result would be a success. It was further ar-
ranged that on the capture of the fort, at a pre-
conoerted signal, Garibaldi and as many men as the
three steamers and all the boats could convey, were
to pans over and effect their landing under the
protection of its guns. A necessary condition of
success in such an enterprise as this is a perfect
knowledge of the place and its vicinity ; this was
by. the young body of this—as it must be
styled—forlorn hope of the national army. Mis-
sori had a few days previously gone on a mission
of reconnaissance to Calabria—an event of some
peril, as be was well known by the Neapolitans
who were scattered along the coast. The major,
however, safe and satisfactorily performed the
duty entrusted to Lim, and returned on Monday
night, bringing, together with the necessary parti-
culars for the enterprise, information of the condi-
tion of Calabria and the Calabrians, who were re-
presented to be most favourable to the expedition
and eagerly expecting it. To return to my narra-
tive. Whether owing to a doubt of the adequacy
of the number originally proposed, which was
restricted by the jealousy of the Guides, or
whether Garibaldi overruled the design, which
is most probable, the force was increased
to as many as twenty-five boats could
carry. All the preliminaries having been
arranged, Missori, and his gallant band of picked
men, embarked at half-pant 8 under the shadow of
the City of Aberdeen, then lying at a short distance
from the shore, and at 9 o'clock, amid the good
wishes and anxious expectations of their friends
and comrades, they pushed oft The whole thing
was done quite quietly, few but the initiated look-
ing on, while the soldiers of the army for whom
this band of devoted men were about to prepare
the way into their enemy's country wore stretched
around them sleeping on the sands.
Of the 25 boats that started, six having lost the
track in the darkness of the night, returned ; the
remaining 19 kept well together and made for the
appointed spot, just below the Torre del Cavallo.
nvm the same cause, doubtless, as that to which
the return of the other boats was owing, namely,
the darkness, but more especially from the influeuoe
of the current, which here is very strongo
strong, indeed, as to give rise to the story of the
whirlpool of Charybdis, and which has its foun-
dation on a fact well known to the fishermen and
mariners here—the flotilla was carried so much be-
yond Cie landing place, that it became evident this
part of the programme must be abandoned. The
favourable spot was mimed, but the boats grounded
on a good landing-place. The Neapolitan'', however,
were on the alert, a signal gnu waa tired from
the fort., and by the time that the whole of the Gari-
Nachman were landed their enemies had thrown out
• chain of outposts, who instantly fired on them
and fell back on the fort as they hurriedly formed
in the best order they could, and rushed up a broad
path called a humor; made by the mountain
torrents, which here gather their forces and sweep
into the sea. Miesori saw that there was no chance
of taking the Cavallo, and with prompt decision
led the way up into the hills, where he was certain
of securing himself and gaining prestige and strength
among the Calabrians who were expecting hum
Letters since received from the leaders of the expe-
dition are of the most cheering and satisfactory
character ; it apr3ars that they found the people
much mom favourable and faithful to the cause
oven than they had anticipated ; they had every
facility and resource of the country open to them ;
they were perfectly confident and in the highest
spirits, knowing that the means of security and de-
fence were always at hand and at all times avail-
able, while the good will of the Calabrians, as
shown in their supplies and information, will prove
a tower of strength. The best news, however, re-
mains to be told. Lary numbers of volunteers
have rallied round the standard of the Garibaldians;
in a couple of days troy had increased their force
to 1,000 men, and so confident did they feel, that
Missori, having heard that a column of Neapolitans
had been se.et in pursuit of him, sought his foes,
and attacked them with fierce impetuosity, when
they were defeated with some loss—that of the
former being confined to seven men wounded,
one of whom is siuce dead.

The failure to take the Cavallo and the consequent
alum of course completely disconcerted the contin-
gent arrangements. The steamers, which are
always cruising along this pawl of the coast, were
active and on the sharp look out, while the outposts
were on the qui ewe, and both prepared to
any further attempts of the Garibaldians. That
the fort was not captured must form a subject fur
regret, because in the first place it would have
enabled a large body to cross who would effectually
have substautiCed their position and seemed the
safe passage of the other divisions ; and, secondly,
the possession of the Cavallo would have given the
command of the straits mu that not a Neapolitan
cru;ser dare attempt to pars with impunity.
I may mention, inasmuch as I had the intelli-
gence from au undoubted source, that Garibaldi
is not in the leant disappointed, still less discon-
raged, by the result of the late operations. His plan
is to poesese himself of both aides of the channel ;
that achieved—of which he does nut entertain the
slightest doubt—ho will have the affair in his own
hands. In the meantime numbers of volunteers
are flocking to the colours of the expedition, and
the steamers are consuming their oval, which they
will find considerrble difficulty in replenishing.
After the above results became known, and any
immediate intention to cross was thus rendered in-
advisable, I took uoetudou on Thursday morning to
return to Messina.

A little episode of the expedition must not be
omitted, especially as it pommies especial interest
for our fellow countrymen. In Garibaldi's army
there i* a regiment styled the Battalion Ingleae,
an called, not bemuse the rank and file are natives of
England, but simply from the reason that it is
oummanded and officered principally by British
officer*. Though there is one company which
consists exclusively of her Majesty's subjects.
This corps Colonel Dunne commands. Not
being included in the number of Miesori's expe-
dition they resolved to take advantage of •
good opportunity which they thought offered itself.
On the morning following the departure of the for
hope on Wednesday night, no intelliginoe
having been received of its fate, and information of
the result being of the highest importance, the
English company volunteered to go alone across
the strait for the purpose of making a room-
uoiseauce. The offer being accepted they accordingly
pushed off at 4 o'olock, son., under the command
of the Capitaine de la Flotte. They made direct for
the Torre del Cavallo, but no sooner had they ap-
proached within range when the Neapolitans
opened a heavy fire of ulusketwy, which the English
company immediately returned, firing half-a-duzen
rounds each, and were for pushing tin and effecting
a lauding. The Sicilian boatmen, however, dropped
their oars, and threw themselves for protection fn

the bottom of theiraboats, where, in despite o
threats, blows, and entreaties, they crouched in
fear. After a little while they were induced to re.
sumo their duty, and the boats were steadily rowed
along the coast close in to the shore, while every eye
was strained and every effort, short of landing,
made to discover tidings of the expedition. Hav-
ing spent some time in these endeavours without
avail, the gallant fellows were constrained to return.
They however, satisfied themselves of the fact that
the Torre del Cavallo bad not been taken.
Since the above, several attempts—or prepare-
tiona for attempts—at the passage have been made
both at the Faro and in Messina ; it is even asserted
that two diversions were to have been effected, one
by Bixio, who is at Bronte, and the other from
Melaaso ; but I have good reason to know that the
latter part of the statement is fabulous.
Every night something to this effect takes place
either here or at the point. On Friday night I
saw a special order despatched by Bordone, the
head of the Engineers and Artillery, to Dunne,
ordering him to select 100 of his best men and send
them, under the command of Major Wyndham, io
the Faro forthwith ;the object was reported to be an
attack on the Torre del Cavallo by the following
morning at six o'clock. The order was obeyed ;
but like the French monarch and his army, it was
simply to march to the Faro and back again, a feat
which they performed very much to their own

LAW INTELLIGENCE.
(TELLS DAY.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Cusasksioser nabLague.)

IN RC L. L.A. AID T. COMIREICR.
the bankrupt.. ...re boot sad shoe manufacturers of
Com ruereial nad East. This was the 'tannest hal meet*.
The amount.. prepared 11 as. Hart Brother.," extend
vet a v and a Lail mar to the failure, And .how lade-
lities with • train mount of easels
J. Sydney was for the siliseses, and Hr. news for
the haiikrunte. They plowed susoppcsed.

DI is MOO& —ADJUDICATION.
Mr. H. Harris presented •
men fee adjudication in
hiskrapiey ereinet Charles Cross, eilk irerehouerinan, of
1!.. Gotter•lnni.. Adjudication Ins made. The liabilities
lir .tatod at 10,0001. ; Sae* et 7,000 f.

IN R! DRAWL

Adjudication was alao made againat G. N. Drage, boot
and abor•ulakrr. of Olney, Barka. The petition was ph_
.rated by Mr. M. Abraham...

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The bankrupt was • leather toorolisaf, of Dons
street. This was the easmisatiof useting. flu accounts!,
prepared by Ileeere. Hart, a:leaded over two years and a
pri to the failure, and comfaiood the following items :
Do.

To creditors AM 11 11
T.. ditto held* security
To profits gm
T.. Amount iirel=ir Hooper sad Perldiess 6,042 2 4
To liabilities an bills.reeMeable, pot expected
to become claimable on the estate
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T.. liabilities, I hbh• and Amami, ihtto ditto . . 1,874 6 0
T. lialobt les on bills receivable. sot expected
t.. bectitue claimable OD the estate ......

E 18,906 6 11

By debtors, goad
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partner
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