The Sun.
London, England, 1862-12-29 00:00:00

GARIBALDr S JOURNEY TO CAPRERA.

General G3ribaldi's journey from Pisa to Leghorn
when on his I eturn to Caprera, is thus described in
a letter from an officer formerly on his staff :

He wished to embark on the Arno, and in that
way reach Leghorn by a canal, an old work of the
Medici, which runs from Pisa to that city, and a
boat was prepared for the purpose by his friends.
This way of travelling, always long and tedious,
would have been rendered mote so by a heavy fall
of rain; therefore the General, yielding to the
prayers of his friends, resolved to go by rail. As he
wished to avoid the great demonstrations of popular
feeling which are on no occasion wanting, he de-
sired to go by a special, and to start earlier than
the ordinary train. Yesterday he was very tired
from receiving so many visitors, and suffered from
being obliged to talk, which aggravated his wound
by exciting the nervous system. Nevertheless he
received all with singular affection and infinite
benevolence ; and indeed, I did not once notice
in his serene and calm bearing, I will not say
movement of inop:tience, but even of vexation or
weariness. When all was decided for the depar-
ture by railway, the weather changed, and there-
fore the General returned to his first plan of going
by the canal. At half past two in the morning his
bed was taken on the shoulders of some of his Pisan
volunteers,who claimed for themselves that honour,
and with great care was carried down the stairs
of the hotel, and then by some neighbouring step
to the boat. All Pisa was alive. Numerous par-
ties filled the coffee-houses and other places, wait-
ing the hour of departure, in order to see their
General. The street, the banks of the Arno, and
the bridges were full, and it was with difficulty
they were able to make a path in the crowd through
which to carry the illustrious wounded. Torches
gleamed from all the windows. Bengal lights illu-
minated the beautiful Lung, Arno, and the scene
was truly picturesque. In the midst of this crowd,
which applauded and saluted the hero, we descended
the Arno, and entered by the Pont-a .Mare into the
canal called the Fosso dei Vaicelli. Nothing I can
say will give you any idea of this voyage. I can
only tell you that, for five or six miles, although
the hour was so late, all the fishermen and boatmen,
the only inhabitants, were crowding along the
waterside, which was illuminated by bonfires and
torches. I, who know this country, and know of
what people this crowd was composed, find in these
truly popular demonstrations, spontaneous, coming
from the heart, a new proof of the immense influence
which this singular man exercises. To see the wives
of these fishermen and boatmen, showing themselves
in their balconies, lantern in hand, and crying with
pleasure that at last they were able to see their
hero, the boys and men throwing themselves into
the water, in order to salute him nearer—indeed.
we,who have cccotnpanied him in so many triumphs,
were astonished when we thought of the ovation
through which we were passing, and at so unusual
an hour. This demonstration lasted, I may say,
during the whole journey, which was longer than
we expected, I believe, by the cunning of the good
Livornese, who rowed the boat slowly, as they
wished that the General should arrive at Leghorn
by daylight. And here I despair of giving you any
idea of the affectionate demonstrations made by this
good population. Immense crowds, great cheering,
words of admiration and of love, women crying,
blessings from all! The boats, the bridges, the
banks of the canal, the windows, the roads—all
were full of people, who placed themselves every-
where and anywhere, even at some risk to their
lives, to see and salute Garibaldi. It is useless; no
one who did not see it can have an idea of it.

The postal steamer Sardegna, on which the Gene-
ral wished to go, was anchored in the Porto Nuovo.
Accompanied by a crowd of boats we arrived at
the steamer. Here the roughness of the sea ren-
dered it difficult to approach ; novertheless we got
alongside. Strong rowers kept the boat firm. A
cradle was let down in which the General's bed
was put and the ascent began. He was hardly
raised a few inches when a heavy sea struck the
steamer, knocking it against the boat. It seemed
as if it would crush him bttween the sides. Our
hearts were in our throats. The boats tossing on
:he waves, the confusion, the cries, the cheers,
formed an inexplicable tumult, in this moment of
peril. The General suspended in the air, tranqui:
and serene, turned himself to the people, drew his
hand from under the clothes, and saluted them.
Finally, the hour of departure arrived ; the Gene-
ral's bad was placed on the deck; he saluted ua and
kissed us with affeetion. The parting pained us,
And we returned sorrowfully to Leghorn.

FASHIONS FOR JANUARY.

(From the Paris Elegant.)

Black is less warn than in former years, but silk still
prevails. The trimmings are very low down, small flounces,
bands, passementeries—all these at tbe edge, The full-dress
robes have many bouillons and ruches. plenty of ornaments,
but always much below the knee. They are laid on with
exquisite taste, difficult though it is. Fashion is coming
back to those torttllons, to those twisted trimmings, which
we used to laugh at in old engravings.

They are making white cashmere dresses, which will
have a frantic run this winter?' They are trimmed with
black guipure, several rows of which are laid on; the ro•
tondo collar to match is supremely elegant, and can only
be worn in a carriage, as you may believe.
Some paletots, longer than the marine jackets, or sautes-
en-barque, are in use, which resemble a gentleman's frock-
coat more than they do a palctot. They fit close to the
waist; they are well calculated for ladies of a full figure,
and become them admirably. . .

For ball dre,ses, blonde and lace, either genuine or imi-
tation, will be much in wear this winter.
A rather serious attempt is being made to return to short
shapes. Many women who accept a fashion, whatever be
its nature, have determined to assume them.
Bonnets still continue what they have been. There is
no hope of seeing them change before next spring. Well,
we must submit, and take them as we find them. Still, in-
stead of building them up in squares, like a spade, let us
round their shape, en aureoles; let us lessen the bundle of
flowers over the forehead ; let us put the plumes lower
down, and bouquet not on the crest but a little on one side.
Be satisfied with a single species, and do not heap together
a sample of every herb and flour on your devoted head.
As for coiffures, the fashions are ludicrous: feathers
with littlo hits of gold strewn over them, like boxes fur
sugar-plums ; flowers intermingled with these ieatht rs,
with or without gold, falling down in front like those on
the black funeral horses; more feathers again, arranged in
horizontal lines ; whatever you like; such are the things
which the great manufacturers throw into circulation under
the pretext that they are new.
We have to communicate to you several novelties in

bonnets.
First of all a mauve satin capote grooved en eventail, or
like a fan ; on the side a similar kind of pouf shelled in
blonde, and in leaves of mauve velvet; the garden under it
is in the same style, and so soft to the cheek I The strings
are of mauve taffeta, an eccentricity most lavishly distri-
buted about this year.
A grey velvet bonnet with a Chantilly appret with
cross lappets. The back is of gooseberry velvet, as well as
the bavo'et, adorned with a Chantilly tail. A bouquet of
grey velvet displayed above and a second below the pgsso.
These three colours mix admirably together.
A second capote made of black velvet, edged with white
taffeta, over a lace lappet, is laid on Mary Stuart fashion,
and turned up with a tuft of anemone in gooseberry velvet,
fringed round with natural grasses, with a small bird hover-
ing above them. Beneath them is a blonde ruche with an
anemone on the side. The strings are black.
The evening coiffures are equally extravagant, though
in a different manner. They are quite as singular, but
they add to what I have already described a good share of
tinsel. They mix with the hair behind, they are held up
with gold pins, or, better still, with jewels, if you prefer it.
I do not dislike, as wreaths, bunches falling down about
the head. It is very becoming, especially to young and
fair persons. Acacias, Virginia jessamine, glycines then,
and any sort of bunch or cluster, make a delightful coiffure,
which I can unhesitatingly recommend.
As trimmings for dresses, this is certainly one of the
prettiest inventions of the florists. They are placcd in the
midst of the bouillons, falling down here and there, and
lost in waves of tulle. This mode of trimming is beautiful.
In general, the bending and falling flowers are far ref tie;
and more easily laid on then the straight ones.

DESPATCH OF THE MEDITERRANEAN AND Bom
BAY MAILS.--SOUTHAMPTON, DEC. 27.—The Pen-
insular and Oriental Company's steam-ship Ellora, Captain
Kellock, sailed hence to-day at two p.m. with the mails f
Gibraltar, the Mediterranean, Egypt, Aden, Bombay, and
Upper Bengal, together with 19 first and 20 second class
passengers, including Captain Barnard, Ensign Heath,
and Lieutenant Roberts. Amongst the passengers pro
(seeding vid Marseilles to join this mail are—Captain Bond,
Colonel Tapp, Ensign Davidson, Colonel Grimes, and
Major Southey. The Ellora takes out on freight 990 boxes
specie, value £359,350, of which amount is, for Bomby—
Bar silver and Sir. pieces, £274,450 ; bar gold, £31,230 , gold
coin, £5,000 ; watches, jewellery, and precious stones, £O7O,
and for Alexandria--sovereigns, £48,000.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

TAT'IERSALLS'—'IIus EVENING.
THE DERBY.
7to 1 agst Lord Clifden (taken freely)
33 to 1 agst Carnival (taken)
40 to 1 agst Cairneastle (offered)
50 to 1 agst Tajo (taken)
50 to 1 agat Giles the First (taken)
50 to 1 agat B tldwin (offered)
1000 to 15 agst Tambour Major (taken)
11 00 to 15 agat Wcldga (taken)

The Loss of the Steamer Lifeguard.
_

BETWEEN FIFIY AND SIXTY PERSONK
DROWNE').

The hopes of the most sanguine as to the safety
the steamer Lifeguard are now utterly extin-
guished by the melancholy intelligence which wo
nave to communicate. The inevitable conclusion to
which all must now arrive is, that the ill-fated ves-
sel has succumbed to the fary of the hurricane of
Saturday evening, and that all on board have met
with a watery grave in the elementary war of that
dark and stormy night. Whatever may have been
the cause of her foundering, whether it happened
in the manner suggested in our impression of Sa-
turday or by any other way, the tremendous sea
running at the time would preclude any attempt
being made to save the lives of those on board by
having recourse to the boats. No boat could have
survived a moment in such a fearful sea. The final
catastrophe, in all probability, came aoo suddenly
upon her to give time for the adoption of means
holding out the slenderest prospect of saving life,
and she would go down without leaving a living
witness of the dreadful catastrophe. When she did
not arrive in London about the usual time, it was
hoped that the delay had been caused by her hav-
ing been blown off the land, and that she would
shortly either arrive at her port or be spoken by
some passing vessel ; then as time passed by with-
out bringing intelligence of her whereabouts, it was
supposed that she might have, in addition to being
blown off, been disabled seriously, and was drifting
about in a helpless state in the North Sea ; then as
nothing was heard of her, it was suggested that she
might have made some continental port; but as days
passed by without any tidings of her, the conclusion,
was reluctantly come to that she had gone down on
the night of the storm. A strong confirmation of
her melancholy end was found on Monday, a.
Bridlington smack having picked up a box which
was known to have been on board the Lifeguard
when she left the Tyne; and since then a quantity
of wreck has been washed up near Flamborough
Head. It is trud that the box might have been
washed from the deck (where, from its contents, it
was not likely to be), but taking the finding of it
in connection with the length of time which has
elapsed since she was last heard of, no one can
entertain the faintest hopes of her safety. This
melancholy lass will throw a deep gloom over many
a household. Many of the crew were married men,
with families. One of them has left a wife and 11
children.

The Shipping Gazette of Thursdaycontains the fol-
lowing report relating to the foundered vessel :—‘4 Or!
Monday a box was picked up by the smack Lira,
and taken into Bridlington. It was fcund to con-
tain some poultry and Christmas presents, together
with some letters written by parties in Newcastle.
Mr. Anthony, the owner of the Idra, sent the letters
to Newcastle, and this (Thursday) morning inqui-
ries were made at the Irongate Wharf, London, by
the parties to whom the box was addressed. They
had been advised of its coming by the Lifeguard,
but had heard that the letters which were in it had
since been received by the parties in Newcastle.
the box is sot in the Lifeguard's manifest, but it is
quite certain it was on board, possibly in one of the
cabins. There were about 35 passengers in the
ship; the crew numbered 22 hands." The same
paper also states, under date of Bridlington, Dec.
24, a quantity of wreckage has been washed on
shore at Flamborough Head." It does not state
what the nature of it was, but it may possibly be
he remains of the woodwork and cargo of the ill-,
fated vessel.

The following is a list of the crew and passengers
on board at the time she sailed, but it is neces-
sarily incomplete as the list of crew and passengers
on board at the time she went duwn:--

Crew of Lifeguard—John Barry, master; Frede-
rick Clark, mate ; Gill Wilson, second mate ; Ben-
jamin Welling, boatswain; William Mitchell, sea.-
man ; William Stevenson, seaman ; James Mitch,
seaman ; J. Sinclair, seaman ; John Cookson, sea-
falan ; John Strachan, seaman ; name unknown,
ship's cook ; George Samuels, Ist engineer;
Nlackie, 2d engineer; William Grierson, 3d engi-
neer; John Hayter, fireman ; George Leslie, fire.-
man ; William Evans, firemen ; Charles Thompson,
fireman ; Robert Wilks, steward ; name unknown,
assistant steward; Christina Wyness, stewardess;
Richard Rolf, fore-cabin steward.
Saloon Passengers—Miss Stephens, governess ;
Mr. P. C. Chaldicott, late of Newcastle ; Mr. Haw-
kins, Mr. Moore, draughtsmen with R. Stephenson
and Co.; Mr. James Long, schoolmaster, 41st
Regiment.
Fore cabin Passengers—J. Hollingsworth,George
Bromley or Liddiard, Halliday, William Cross and
his son, William Watts, Mr. and Mis. Russell,
Ellen,Bracken, 17 years of age, Mary Ann Bracken,
24 years of age ; 16 or 17 other names unknown.
Shields Passengers—lt cannot be positively
ascertained hew many passengers embarked on
board the unfortunate vessel at Shields. One of the
bridgemen at the Shields Steam Ferry, with his
wife and two children—he having got a fortnight's
holiday—were supposed to have been put aboard of
her, but that cannot be determined yet. Two
sailor lads in the employ of Mr. Strong also got
holidays to spend their Christmas with their friends
in London, and it is not known whether they went
up in the Lifeguard or the General Steam Naviga-
tion Company's boat until a reply is received from
London. The Lifeguard was deeply laden When
she crossed the bar to go to sea, and appeared to be
too much by the stern; and sailors who saw her go
out state that she did not rise with the seas, but
plunged through them. Some anxiety is felt with
regard to a new East Indiaman which left the Tyne
in the same tide with the Lifeguard ; she has not
been reported at the Downs. She ought to have

called there to have left her North Sea pilot.--
Newcastle Chronicle.

THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY.—A further in-
spection of this line was undertaken on Saturday
by Colonel Yolland, the examination being mainly confined
to the mode of working the signals. The result of the
trials made a few days since was so unfavourable as to in-
duce Colonel Yolland to withhold the usual certificate of
the fitness of the line for public traffic. The difficulty that
has arisen is in connection with the distant signals, and by
the plan of working them which had been arranged by Mr.
Fowler, the engineer, alargeamount of physical labour was
required on the part of the signalmen. Indeed, it was cal-
culated that no signalman could be relied upon to work
them for a longer period than a couple of hours per day. If
his duties were continued beyond that time it would be at
he expense of that certainty of working which, in a rail-
way so novel in its character, it was essential for the public
safety should be secured. During the past week some me-
chanical alterations have been introduced, and the " pull"
for the signals has been considerably reduced. Under these
circumstances the Government inspector will certify to the
Board of Trade that the line is in a fit condition for public
traffic, though it would be desirable to ease still further the
mode of working the distant signals. The Board of Trade
will not, however, in consequence of this defect, exercise the
power with which it is vested, of prohibiting the opening
of the line, and we may now hope after so many delays and
unforeseen difficulties, to be able shortly to announce with
certainty the day on which the railway will be opened for
traffic. A number of trial trips are to be made to.day.
The arrangements for the grand banquet• to the share-
holders at the Farringdon-street terminus are neatly com-
pleted. The station has been tastefully decorated with &Era
of all nations, and accommodation has been provided for
about 1,000 guests. No day is yet fixed for this banquet
as the directors await the receipt of the official opinion of
the Government inspector. _ _

As a proof of the general inclemency of the
weather experienced at Worthing, the Sussex Ex
press states that violets out of doors are in full bloom in
multitudes; and in some of the gardens strawberries are
blooming without shelter of any kind.