The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-14 00:00:00

ITALY.

A telegraphic despatch, dated Naples, 4th inst.,
says, several earthquakes have just taken place in
Calabria, and have excited great alarm. The damage
done is immense. The number of persons killed
exceeds 2,000.

In the sitting of the 9th of the Piedmontese Cham-
ber, M. Tecchio, the reporter on the bill for certain
modifications in the Penal Code, defended it against
the clerical members, showing that a perfect Sepa-
ration between the civil and ecclesiasatical powers
of the state had been preached by the most eminent
Catholic divines. The general discussion being then
closed, Art. 1, which enacts that minor offences
against the State are punishable by arrest and by a
fine not exceeding 500 f., was adopted without dis-
cussion. Art. 2is as follows :
" The ministers of worship, who, in the exercise of
their functions, shall, in any public meeting, deliver a
speech containing censures, on the institutions and laws
of the State, are liable to imprisonment for a period of
from three months to two years. The punishment shall
be from six months to three years' imprisonment, if the
censures shall have been uttered by means of writing,
instructions, or other documents of any 'form whatever,
read at public places. In all the above-mentioned cases,
the punishment of imprisonment shall be accompanied
with a fine not exceeding 2,000 f."

The discussion of this article was adjourned to
he following day.

The U. S. steam-frigate Sarranac, Capt. Long-
ohn, arrived at Genoa on the Bth.

"At the commencement of the winter a very serious
enteute broke out in the town of Faenza. The cause or
pretext of it was the dearness of bread. The gonfalonier
of the place was murdered ; there were also other vic-
tims. Order, however, was re-established, and nume-
runs arrets were effected. Three of the prisoners ac-
cused of being the ringleaders were brought to trial, and
were recently condemned to death. Thereupon a depu-
tation consisting of three of the principal inhabitants of
Faenza left for Rome, and arrived here three days
ago. They solicited on audience of the Pope, in
order to obtain the pardon or a commutation of the
punishment of two out of three of the condemned—
only one of them being in the opinion of the deputation
really guilty. The Pope has not yet admitted the depu-
tation to the Vatican, and it is not known whether he
will do so. In the meantime the presence of this depu-
tation at Rome has produced great sensation and embar-
rasses the Government. On the one hand, the numerous
murders committed in the legations call for an energetic
repression ; on the other, if the deputation returns to
Faenza without the pardon of those whom it alleges to
be innocent, the discontent will be very great. If, how-
ever, it should obtain that support, the tribunals, terri-
fied in their turn at the little support they will receive
from the superior Government, will remain without
energy and without vigilance. The question is then very
grave.

DENMARK AND SWEDEN.
A_ letter from Christiania (Norway), of the 3d,
states that 3,000 men are to be sent as an army of
observation to the east of central Sweden. On the
Ist the Storthing received an application from the
King for a credit of 300,000 rig dollars, for expenses
rendered necessary by existing circumstances. The
application was referred to a committee, which
immediately recommended its adoption by the
Storthing.
The King of Sweden, at the suggestion of the
States, has prolonged the session of the Diet by
three months.

The Madrid SPAIN.
Gazette of the Bth contains royal
decrees conferring the grand cross of the order of.
St. Ferdinand on Lieut.-Gen. Rivero, Captain-
General of Aragon, in consideration 'of his nume-
rous services, and particularly in repressing the
military revolt at Saragossa • and promoting the
Marquis de Santiago, colonel of the regiment of
grenadiers, to the rank of Major-General for his
services on the same occasion. Another decree
confers the cross of the order of Maria Louisa on
Mme. Rivero, wife of the General. Decorations
were also to be conferred on the civil functionaries
who distinguished themselves in the Saragossa
affair.

The execution of Lieut.-Col. de la Torre, of the
revolted regiment of Cordova, which has been al-
ready announced, took place in presence of all the
garrison under arms and an immense multitude.
Solemn silence, it is said, was maintained by all.
M. Bermudez de Castro, M. Roberts Rances, and
M. Bustamente, had been embarked at Cadiz for
the Canaries.

The Clamor Public° says :—" It is stated, we
know not on what foundation, that M. Isturitz
before leaving London addressed to the English
Government a communication complaining of arti-
cles on the affairs of Spain recently published in the
London journals."
Count Esterhazy, Austrian Minister, had left for
Vienna on leave of absence. A letter says that the
Government is actively engaged in organising the
police on a military basis. It adds that the news
from the provinces continued to be satisfactory,

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.7-(THIS DAY.)

(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)
IN BE CONNOP.
This bankrupt was described as of Finchley-road, St.
John's-wood, Bayswater, and to-day was appointed for
consideration of his certificate.
The balance-sheet prepared by Mr. Watson, Basinghall-
street, shows debtor to creditors, 4,7661. 9s. 9d, ; ditto
holding security on a glass patent, 300/. ; liabilities, 5251. ;
creditor by debts, 3001.; property, 992/. Glass patent
estimated at 1,1661.

.
There was no opposition, and. his Honour granted an
immediate certificate of the second class.

IN RE EMMETT.
This bankrupt was described as of Leighton Buzzard,
grocer, and came up for his certificate. The accounts, by
Mr. Watson, show Dr. to Cr. 4601. lls. 7d. ; Ditto hol ding
security, 3531. The assets are small, but the losses had
been to a great extent through misfortune.
His Honour granted an immediate certificate of the
second class.

(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)
IN RE STRIITT.
This bankrupt is a solicitor, and made bankrupt as a
newspaper proprietor and priltseller' in Catherine-street,
Strand. He had also been connected with the Era news-
paper and the Lyceum Theatre.
The balance sheet, prepared bylefessrs. Glover and Son,
Bucklersbury, commencing Jan. 7, 1852, and ending June,
1853, shows—Debtor to creditor, 5,2721. 6s. 2d.; to ditto
holding securities, 4,8591. ll s. 3d. ; liabilities, 1,2221.
10s. Od. ; capital, Jan. 7, 1852, 7,7481. 149. 3d. ; profits,
1,3021. Es. 10d. Creditor : By good debts, 6,2821. Is. 2d. ;
doubtful, 6011. 19s. ; property held on security, 8,5871. 7s.
4d. ; other property, 2531. 18s. 6d. ; losses, 4761. ; house
and personal expenses, 1,000/. ; interest and discount,
7391. 13s. 7d. ; office expenses, 6371.
The debts alleged to be good were partly secured on pro,
perty belonging to the Duke of Buckingham for 3,1001,
and the property has been valued at 21,0001., and a rent
charge on the Lyceum of 3/. Bs. on each playing night ; and
there was a sum of 3701. at the time the bankrupt passed
his examination.

Mr. Linklater, for the assignees, did not oppose, but
expressed their willingness that the bankrupt should have
his certificate ; but Mr. Bayley opposed, on the part of
Messrs. Lucas, builders, who are creditors.
The case was likely to occupy a considerable time,