The Sun.
London, England, 1855-09-04 00:00:00

HAMBURG.

HAMBURG, Sept. I.—The abuse of neutrality is
going on with as much spirit as ever. The newest
dodge is to pack a couple of hundredweight of lead
into the middle of a large cask of sugar, and it then
passes through Prussia into Russia. Another rather
striking case occurred this week. The screw-
steamer Constantine (an appropriate name to be
employed in a smuggling transaction of contra-
band of war into Russia), from Amsterdam,
landed the whole of her cargo in this port, with
the exception of 150,0001b5. of lead, and which
she carried over to Harburg, for conveyance by
railroad into the interior, the captain being pro-
hibited by a special clause in the bill of lading
from discharging here, and sending it over to Har-
burg in lighters, as is frequently done. It was
•stensibly stated that its destination was Magde-
burg ; but it is clear to any one who knows any-
thing about it, that Prussia is not in want of lead,
being abundantly supplied with this article from
her own lead mines in Silesia.

The Russian authorities at Helsingfors have for-
bidden all intercourse between that place and
Sweaborg, so anxious are they to conceal from
every eye the immense amount of damage done by
the bombardment.

A letter from Constantinople states that the
English Government have just had built at that
city, on a new model, 80 large boats, which are to
be taken in tow by steamers for the Crimea.

A letter from Copenhagen of the 27th ult., in
the Cologne Gazette, says :—" It is positively stated
here that the damage caused by the bombardment
of Sweaborg amounts to more than two millions
sterling (50 millions of francs). Immense supplies
of every kind, which have been collecting there for
years, have been destroyed by the flames."

From Italy we learn that Field-Marshal Count
Radetzky had been seriously ill, and had been for
some days confined to his room, but that his health
was now established again. The Archduke Max,
attended by the Austrian navy, had arrived at
Naples, where he had received a most flattering
reception from his cousin the Queen, from her
husband, and the Neapolitan nobles.

An attempt was made at Sarzana on the night of
the 25th to liberate the 13 or 14 individuals who
aro imprisoned there for an attempt to cross the
Modenese frontier about a month ago, with intent
to create an insurrection. The sentry at the gaol
received a ball from a carbine in the leg, but the
report of the shot awoke the guard, and the would-
be rescuers only saved themselves for the moment
by a rapid flight.

PERSECUTION OF THE HIGHER
CLASSES IN NAPLES.

NAPLES, Aug. 25.—Persecution continues un-
abated. I send you some examples, although in
themselves perhaps ridiculous. The Neapolitan
aristocracy, well known for its base and ignorant
admiration of all the cruelties committed by the
King and his agents, has at last itself fallen under
the lash of the all-powerful police. The Prince
Palliano Colonna's salons at Capo di monte are
thrown open once or twice a- week to all the elite of
the Neapolitan bean monde, as well as to foreigners
of distinction. A few evenings ago the entrance of
the palace was invaded by the police, who insisted
on taking down the names of all the guests as they,
left their carriages. The porter, not under-
standing the meaning of the proceeding, remon-
strated, and a row ensued, which reached the
rooms above, alarming the company. The Duke of
Sangro, who had just been obliged to sign his name,
explained the story. The panic was such that all
the company, headed by the Minister of War, Prince
Tschitella, and including foreigners, instantly left
the house, so that at 11 o'clock there was nothing
to be seen but lights and melting ices.
This occurrence, with similar facts, have created
a feeling of intense animosity against Miazza,
Minister of Police, who is indifferent to public
opinion, possessing his sovereign's confidence.
On a late occasion the Duke of Birona, a well-
known person in Naples, was reported by a spy,
who visited his house, as having spoken against the
seventies of the police, whereupon his doorway was
watched by police agents, and himself carefully
looked after. The duke waited upon the King,
and complained of these proceedings, stating that
lie bad always been attached to the royal cause.
His Majesty replied that that might be, but now
ho was imbued with the spirit of opposition to the
Government. _

Yesterday, the persons who on a late occasion
accompanied a deceased deputy to the grave, were
imprisoned for so doing. In fact, lam tired of
narrating the injustice which takes place every
day in this unhappy city.
The King seems to be bent on bringing himself
into trouble by offending all classes.
The King and Government, as you are aware,
are thoroughly Russian, and the Swiss soldiers are
schooled to hate France and England.

Every one is waiting to see what the French and
English Governments will do about the insults
lately offered to both countries. The Soprainten-
dante of S. Carlo, after the insult offered to Mr.
Fagan by the Director of Police, is seen alone in
his box—every one is afraid to pay him a visit.
We hear that the Marquis Antonini, the Neapo-
litan ambassador in Paris, has reported a conversa-
tion he had lately with M. Walewski, the French
Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the King, which did
not please his Majesty.—Correspondent of the
Morning Post.