The Express.
London, England, 1861-02-19 00:00:00

MODENA.

The Courrier of Cremona gives the fearful news
that the warlike Duke of Modena meditates—
" meditates" is the word—the re-conquest of
his duchy, and has made preparations to invade
the Emilian provinces at the head of an army of
18,000 men. It has been remarked for some time
past that reactionary agents are very busy endea-
vouring to debauch the peasantry.

(azirnit's TamaAins.)
SOUTHERN ITALY.
NAPLES, Fes. lg.
General Cialtlini and the army have assisted at a
mass for those who died in the late struggle.
General Cisldini has published an order of the day
announcing the taking of Gaeta. The tone of the
order is very moderate. It concludes as follows :
"Death throws a sad veil over all human quarrels.
The dead are all equal. Be generous towards the
vanquished. Your hatred cannot List. As a
soldier, Victor Emmanuel fights and forgives."
The Sardinians are actively engaged in clearing
Gaeta of its ruins.

The city has suffered enormously from the bom-
bardment.

Count Ausperg is dead.
Typhus fever is ravaging Gaeta.
ROME (VIA MARAZILLES), En. 16.
Illuminations have taken place on the Corso in
celebration of the surrender of Gaeta.

The committee for the furtherance of the unity
of Italy have recommended the citizens to illumin-
ate the city on the day of the opening of the Italian
parliament.

MARSEILLES, Fi.. 19.

According to letters received from Naples, a
riotous assemblage attacked the palace of the arch-
bishop during the fetes on the occasion of the fall
of Gaeta. The windows of the Spanish consul's
residence were smashed by the people. Commander
Nigra promised to give satisfaction to the consul,
and to punish the guilty parties.

Several hundred Bourbon soldiers were found by
the Sardinians at Gaeta suffering from typhus
fever.

It is asserted that General Cialdini will receive
the title of Duke of Gaeta.

BONA Fs& 17.

Francis 11. and his Queen will leave in a few
days for Bavaria, aouxbuipanied by the Queen
Dowager.

The suite of Francis 11. speak in high terms of
the bravery of the Piedniontese.

The Pope has ordered the publication of diplo-
matic documents as a reply to the French govern-
ment.

On Thursday an energetic popular manifestation
took place on account of the taking of Gaeta, and
was not opposed by the French.

The pti3lic mind at Rome is much agitated, and
it is thought that it will impossible for the govern-
ment to resist the national movement.
It is rumoured that the influence of Cardinal
Antonelli and Mgr. de Merode ix much shaken.

OPENING OF THE ITALIAN PARLIAMENT.
TURIN, N0x0...Y, Noox.
The Sardinian Chambers were opened to-day by
the King in person.
His Majesty in his speech to the Chambers said :
"Italy, almost entirely free and united, confides
in your wisdom, and it is on you devolves the tank
of her organisation. You will establish the greatest
administrative liberties, taking care at the same
time that her unity be protected. Public opinion
is favourable to our national tendencies. The Em-
peror of the French, although assuring to us the
benefits of non-intervention, has deemed it fitting
to recall his envoy. This act has excited our keen
regret, without, however, affecting our gratitude. At
Magenta and Solferino Franceand Italy have rivetted
ties of amity which will be indissoluble. England, the
ancient home of liberty, has recognised our right
to dispose of ourselves. We shall preserve an im-
perishable remembrance of the support which her
good offices have afforded us.

"An illustrious Prince having ascended the
throne of Prussia, I sent my Ambassador, in order
to testify to him our sympathy for his person and
for the German nation.

" Yon will assist my government in completing
the armaments.

"In the consciounneas of its strength, the king-
dom of Italy will be able to follow the counsels of
prudence.

" My voice was once raised with boldness, but
it is aa wise to wait at the right time as it is to
dare at the right time.
"Devoted to Italy, I have risked my crown for
her sale ; but no one has the right to risk the ex-
istence and the destinies of a nation. The taking
of • formidable forteen has worthily crowned
the exploits of the army and navy. Thus
they, as well as the volunteers have acquired a re-
nown which has given the country a just confidence
in itself ; and it is with pleasure that I express to
the first parliament of Italy the joy which as King
and soldier I feel on this account."