The Sun.
London, England, 1849-12-10 00:00:00

ITAL Y.

General BARAGUAY D'HILLIERS left Rome for
Portici on the 28th, for the purpose, it is said, of
announcing to the Ports that if during the course of
the month of December his Holiness does not return
to Rome and grant a full amnesty and a constitution,
the Commander of the French forces will depose the
CrArdinal triumvirate, and assume the reins of Go-
vernment himself.

A petition has, it is said, been got up at Bologna to
the Emperor of AUSTRIA, praying him to incorporate
Bologna and Ancona in his dominions a request to
which the Austrian Government, notwithstanding its
hypocritical protestations against been supposed to
entertain any ideas of territorial aggrandisement in
Italy, is_understool to be by no means unwilling to
accede. .

The Nazionale of Florence says in its correspon-
dence from Rome of the 29th ult., that the last
Spanish troops were to leave the Roman states on the
Bth inst. The most contradictory reports were current
as to the probability of the speedy return of the
POPE. Cardinal MATTE' was daily expected at
Rome. The finances were in a worse condition than
ever. The Treasury refused to pay bills of a greater
amount than 1501., and the Mint was at a stand for
want of silver and copper. The Austrians were
concentrating forces at Ancona.
The Parma Gazette of the 26th ult., publishes a
Ducal decree respecting insurances. By Art. 4.:;a11
contracts stipulated by Parmese subject with the in-
surance companies of Milan; Trieste, or aey other,
whether legally recognized or not, shall be considered
null and void on and after the 31st December, 1850,
and any new contracts signed after the promulgation
of the present degree are declared to be null from
their commencement. By Art. 2, a general associa-
tion of all landlords and proprietors of the Parmese
states is established for the reciprocal insurance of
their property against damages by fire. Art. 3 fixes
the let of January, 1850, for the commencement of
this General Mutual Association for all those who are
not bound by other contracts. By Art. 4, all landed
proprietors, including the Duke himself, shall pay a❑
annual tar, in order to form a reserve-fund to be
applied to the purposes of the association. Art. 5
fixes the tax for 1850 at five-thoutandts of the annual
revenues.

The Piedmontese Gazette publishes a Royal decree
appointing a commission to examine into, and report
on the demands for naturailisation made by the people
of the province united to the kingdom, according to
the laws of May 27th, June 16th and 21st, and July
11th and 27th, 1848. The KING will review the Na-
tional Guard of Turin on the 40th of December, the
day appointed for opening the Chambers.

COUR.I' LARUULAR.
OSBORNE, SATURDAY.
The Queen and Prince took an early walk this
morning in the grounds at Osborne.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and the
Princess Royal, and younger members of the Royal
Family, walked and rode as usual.
Lord John Russell left Osborne this forenoon for
London.

SUNDAY.

The Queen and Prince, and her R•')yal Highness
the Princess Royal, and the ladies and gentlemen of
the royal household, attended Divine service this
morning at Osborne. The Rev. J. Protheroe, chap-
lain to his Royal Highness Prince Albart, officiated.
tier Majesty and his Royal Highness and the
younger members of the Royal Fain7ly, walked this
morning in Osborne Park and grounds.
Sir James Clark arrived at o,,borne yesterday
afternoon, and left this morning for London.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge visited
her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester on
Saturday. His Serene Highness Prince Frederick of
Hesse paid a visit to the Duchess of Gloucester on
Friday, at Gloucester House.
The Chanccllor of the Exchequer and Lady Mary
Wood left town on Saturday on a visit to Es►rl Spencer,
at Althorp Park, Northamptonshire.
Lord John Russell returned to Pembroke Lodge,
Richmond Park, on Saturday afternoon, from Os-
borne, Isle of Wight. _ _ _

Dispatches from the Governor of the Cape of Good
Hope were received on;Saturday, at the Colonial .office.
Dispatches were also received on Saturday at the
Colonial-office, from the Governor of Malta.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
NEWMARKET CHAMPION COURSING
MEETING.—SATURDAY.
THE PUPPY STAKES.
Deciding Course.
Mr. Rendell's Renown beat Mr. Inskip's Pathfinder,
and won the stokes.

THE ALL AGED STAKES.
Deciding Course.
Mr. Ruckvvorth's Bridesmaid beat Mr. Holmes's
Rattler, and won the stakes.

THE NEWMARKET PUPPY STAKES.
Deciding Course.
_ _ _ _ _ . .

Mr. Gillett's Glauca best Mr. Buckworth's Becswing,
and won the stakQs.

THE BOTTISHAM STAKES.
Deciding Course.

Mr. Dobede's Doran beat-Mr. Buckworth's Baron, and
won the stakes.

THE CHIPPENHAM STAKES.
Deciding Course,

Mr. Fyson's Fortuneteller beat Mr. Jenner's Pliable,
and won the stakes.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.

Cheltenham Stag Lids., Tues., Birdlip; Fri., Cleeve
Village.
Albrighton Hds, Tues., Himley; Thurs., Chetwynd-
park ; Sat., Sutton Maddock-10i.
South Berkshire Lids., Tues., Thatcham Gate; Fri.
Bradfield-10i.
Sir John Cope's lids., Wed., Farnborough Station;
Fri., Lock's Farm-10i.
Craven lids., Wed., Minal Borders; Fri., Crowood,
Sat.,r. N. Fellowes's Hds., Wed., Twitchen Villiage;
Sat., Knowstone
Hambledon lids., Wed., Westmeon Hut; Fri., Pre-
shaw-house-10i.
H. H. Lids., Tues., West Tisted; Thurs., Northington
Down; Sat., Windmill-hill-10,1.
Ludlow lids., Wed., Ashford-bridge; Sat., Stanton
Lacy.
Mr. Lushingten's lids., Tues., Sharated-bouse; Fri.
Leeds Castle-11.
Surrey Union, Thurs., Crawley Common; Sat.,
Kennels.
Vine lids., Thurs., Malshanger-house; Sat., Pine
Apple-11.
Colonel Wyndham's lids., Wed., Littleworth Wood;
Fri., Flaken-park-10i.
Breconshire Harrs., Wed., Upper Chapel; Fri., Pont
Alltarnog— 10.
Mr. Okeover's Ham., Tues., I Hartingdun; Sat.
Ballidon.
Dumtrieshire Lids., Tues., Mosaknow; Fri., Cleara-
field.

THE ROYAL CRAPE Hoon.—The recent order for
general mourning must have created some curiosity
amongst those unacquainted with courtly forms and
customs, more particularly that portion which refers to
the " crape hood," the antiquity of which is very great,
being mentioned by Chaucer and Froissart (1350 to
1400). Although the crape hood is alone worn as a
matter of command by those immediately within the
circle of the Court, it is singularly worthy of notice that
the cloak, which was its accompaniment at the period
referred to, is now the leading attraction in the ideas of
the Messrs. Jay, in Regent-street, and is appropriately
termed " the Margarita" having been rendered with
great exactness from the one worn by the Countess of
Richmond, the mother of King Henry VII., and copied
from an illuminated scroll of 1493.—P05t.
Dr. PETRIE•—We announce with a gratification,
that is only alloyed by a consideration of the smallness
of the boon, that at length a pension of 1001. per annum
has been conferred by her Majesty upon George Petrie,
LL.D., the distinguished artist, antiquarian ar d author,
es a recognition b!s Eavints to ate and litaature.—
Dublin World.