The Sun.
London, England, 1862-04-17 00:00:00

TILE POL

ATTAZZI.

The circular which M. Rattazzi has sent round
to the prefects is now published in a complete form.
It is dated April 8, and begins as follows :
" Called l; the the confidence of the King to take charge of
the Ministry of the Interior, I think it my duty to bring
under the cognisance of the chiefs of the provinces the in-
tentions of the new Cabinet, as well with respect to the
political direction as to what relates to the administration
of affairs,

"At present our policy is regulated by the idea of the
reintegration of the national unity, and by that of the liber-
ties which, without throwing obstacles in the way of unity,,
secure the development of public progreSs in all parts of the
nation.

" As long as this work of union remains without accom-

plishment—that is to say, until all the different members of
the Italian family are united—the Government will not be
installed in its natural centre. There cannot exist two po-
litical programmes in Italy. The men who succeed to
power cannot differ among themselves, except in their
opinion as to the degree of liberty which they believe,
under existing circumstance, the country is susceptible of.
The good sense and wisdom of which the Italians have
given such incontestible proofs to the civilised world, make
the new Cabinet believe that there will be no danger in ex-
tending the franchises which the Constitution grants to the
nation.

"Its political programme may be summed up in the cry
which is given from every point of the peninsula, Unity
and Liberty ' This programme will enforce its own realisa-
tion. But to attain this object the concurrence of all the
national powers is required, without making any excep-
tion, among the men who have combated for the enfran-
chisement of the country under the banner of Victor Em-
manuel; because all who fought under this flag deserve
well of their country for having supported the national
cause. They have done their duty, and have, consequently,
a right to be considered as worthy to continue to make the
sacrifices which are necessary to secure the independence of
Italy, and to aspire to the recompenses reserved for the
best of her children.

"With this object in view, the policy of the Government
takes among all parties the character of a policy of conci-
liation, the only means by which the work of our resurrec-
tion may be accomplished and consolidated.
" As a consequence, the chiefs of the provinces will exert
all their efforts to direct men's minds towards this end,
availing themselves of everything which may favour the
effects of that policy, and removing every obstacle which

may impede it. For this purpose constitutional liberty
must be protected in all its manifestations, while they re-
main within the limits beyond which they would interfere
with the observance of public order, and would cease to be
legitimate.
" It must not, however, be forgotten that if it is proper
to associa'e with the Government by every means all the
existing powers of the country, it is also necessary to re-
press energetically all attempts that may be made to replace
it in the work which belongs to it alone, and for which it is
exclusively responsible, not only in what concerns internal
administration, but whatever concerns the relations of the
State with foreign Powers.
" The Government would fail in its duty if it permitted
itself to be interfered with in this respect. It is sufficiently
armed by the laws against such excesses. It will treat as
enemies of the King and the country all who may by guilty

thereof.
" On the other hand, while the nrefects ought to favour
the development of every liberty, they must not cease to
watch over the remains of factions hostile to the national
unity and to the constitutional monarchy, not to deny to
such parties the guarantees to which all the citizens have a
claim, but to be ready to repress with energy attempts which
may be made against the state of things founded on the
suffrage of the nation.
"In some provinces the security of persons and property
is disturbed by bands of perverse and misled individuals,
who infest these provinces and act in the names of the
fallen Princes. It is necessary to deliver the country front
them, and reassure everywhere the minds of the people.
There is reason to hope that the political authorities, in
accord with the communal magistrates, and aided by the
civic police, will be able to effect this purpose.
" The Government is firmly resolved to protect effica-
ciously liberty of conscience, the independence of the mini-
sters of religion, and to cause to be respected those who are
connected therewith. But it will never consent that, under
pretext of religion, any one shall seek to compromise the
rights of the dynasty or the integrity and independence of
the State. The political authority is sufficiently armed by
the laws to render powerless all attempts of this description.
"A great portion, the greatest portion without doubt,
sigh under the feeling that they are not permitted openly to
associate themselves with the national movement. It is
proper to take into account the nature of the motives which
interdict them from abandoning themselves to their natu-
ral instincts and the feeling in favour of their civil duties.
Our Church, in all that concerns exterior matters, is in a
state of crisis, and we must not impute to it all the conse-
quences of the situation under which it labours. The
liberty to which we invite it would be most favourable to
its spiritual mission, which does not possess conditions
which it seems to regret, and would also be propitious to its
mission of order, of civilisation, and progress."
M. Ratazzi goes on to say that the objects to be kept in
view are the development of the commercial and provincial
franchise, and the " decentralisation" of the kingdom.

We are authorised to state that Athleta was
scratched for the 2,000 Guineas Stakes and the Derby yes-
terday at 1.53 p.m.
THE UNITED STATES MAILS.—The Innaart
steamship City of Washington, Captain Brooks, sailed yes-
terday from Liverpool for New York with the United
States mails. Besides the mails she took out a fair amount
of cargo and had 50 cabin passengers.

EXCURSION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE INTER•"
NATIONAL EXHIBITION.—We understand that the Mid-
land Company have declined to join the railway companies
North of the Thames in their illiberal arrangements for the
conveyance of passengers to the International Exhibition?
and that it is the intemtion of the company to run excur"
sion trains to London, both for the opening of the Exhibi.
tion and at Whitsuntide. The Midland Company deserve,
and will doubtless receive, abundant patronage for its
liberality.

CARNARVONSHIRE FISHERY ASSOCIATION
A large and influential meeting of gentlemen interested. is
the protection of the rivers and tidal waters of the above
county has just been held, to form an association to put 0
force the late act for the preservation of salmon ; Mr. J. 0'
Griffith, of Llanfair, in the chair. Mr. Ffennel, her NW
jesty's inspector, attended. The object was to put a eta
to the wholesale destructi n of the fry and of the
fish when spawning, the meeting being decidedly oppoSe
to any stringent measures which could interfere •viitli
the fair fisher. It was explained that the action of the
association would be confined to unprotected rivers, 01
would not interfere with gentlemen preserving their oval
streams. A draught of rules was carefully considered, salci,
finally decided upon. Mr. J. G. Griffith was appointeo
president, and an influential committee, comprising the
county and borough members, &c., was elected. The
Colonel Douglas Pennant counselled the committee to act
with prudence and moderation in the prosecution of offend'
ers, otherwise the object of the association would be
thwarted.

LIMITED LIABILITY.—A Parliamentary retur°
furnishes some information with regard to the working ,
the law of limited liability. From the Ist August, 1859, to
the 31st December, 1861, the number of companies formed
upon that principle was 901 in England, 56 in Ireland, and
41 in Scotland, and at the date of the present return the
whole of these, with the exception of 79 which had beol/
abandoned, dissolved, or wound-up, were still in opera'
tion. A striking point in connection with the English
companies is that about three-fourths of the entire number
are county or town undertakings, formed in numerous
stances for purposes of local usefulness, only about ore
fourth having had their origin in London. Many of these
have capitals as low as from £l,OOO to £5,000, and the ave.;
rage is about £20,000. The aggregate number of limit':
liability companies started in the United Kingdom sine°,
the introduction of that law seems to have been 2,099, °:
which up to the 31st of December last 308 had ceased
exist.
WEAVERS' STRIKE AT CHORLEY.—We regret t°
say that a general strike among the operative weavers 0)
Cherley took place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdslt
in consequence of a proposal on the part of their si33:
ployers to reduce their present rate of wages. Notice;
were posted in the various weaving establishments in the
town, three weeks ago, to the effect that at the expiratiotti
of 14 days from date a reduction to the Preston list
prices would be made. Consequently, large meetitiL,
of weavers were held, at which it was determined not i"
submit to the reduction proposed, and an interview too;
place between the employers and employed, when it wr,
agreed that the matter should be postponed for a Nree'ci
At the end of the week, however, no arrangement /00
been made, and, consequently, on Wednesday evening 108
0
the notices expired at two establishments. On the savio
evening a large meeting of operatives vas held, when it
resolved that they should " come out" as their notices e'f;
pired until some more satisfactory arrangements could he
made. Previous to the commencement of this meeting th
~.1.
masters agreed to pay the Blackburn standard lists prices futo
counts up to a 76 reed, and the Preston list prices for 00n d 0
above that reed. On the following evening another ler
and enthusiastic meeting was held, with a similar result
and on Friday evening they had an interview with thc_
employers. The operatives disputed the correctness of tDr,c
list submitted by their employers, but the masters ultimate TY,
expressed a determination to abide by the list upon whl"
they had agreed.—Manehester Guardian.
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when way
in station,the tunnelby a downw tereanni
milled suicide by shooting himself with a pistol. The de'
ceased had taken a ticket for Blackheath station, but Prc
polaunkthbeeaNthoratnhd
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