The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-11 00:00:00

RUSSIA.

The news from Warsaw confirms the reports of
the different movements in the kingdom of Poland,
but the facts which appear most probable are those
mentioned in the Prussian Gazette, of the arrival in
Poland of five regiments, 20,000 strong, two of
which will occupy the fortress of Novo Georgiewsk,
Modline, and three will be stationed in the Govern-
ment of Lublin. Letters from Warsaw of the Ist of
April state that no outbreak had taken place in that
city, but that the inhabitants were in a state of great
fear.

The Breslau Gazette, of the sth April, announces
that a moveable column of three battalions of infantry,
three squadrons of cavalry, and four field batteries,
under the command of General DE TRUTSCIILER,
has been encamped between Thorn and Graudenz, to
watch over and protect the frontiers of Posen.
The same journal announces that the fortress of
Pillau, situate in the neighbourhood of Konigsberg,
has been placed in a state of siege, and that all the
women and children have been obliged to leave, and
that the Russians have formed three new bridges on
the Memel, for the purpose of facilitating the passage
of the troops.
Russian Poland is in a state of great alarm, in con-
sequence of the measures taken by the EMPEROR to
prevent the propagation of liberalism in his dominions.
The Russian Government has given orders that no
communication shall be allowed between Russian
and Prussian Poland, and the strictest watch is kept
on the frontiers of the two countries. Many pro-
prietors on the boundary are placed in a state of
great embarrassment. In many cases they have got
property on both sides, but if they cross the boundary,
even to visit their properties, they are not allowed to
return. The frontier is guarded exclusively by Cos-
sacks, in consequence of the prevalenee of desertion
in the Russian army, and even among those employed
in the civil departments.

ITALY.

LOMBARDY AND PIEDMONT.

Accounts from Brescia, of the 3d inst., states that
a collision between the Austrians and Piedmontese
troops was hourly expected.
A letter from Razzato, of the 3d inst., says—

" I am with a company, commanded by a Swi.s officer,
at six miles from Brescia, and about two miles from the
river Chitlie, on the opposite bank of which are the
Austrians. We are every moment expecting an order
to commence an attack. Two thousand volunteers are
stationed on the heights near us, and in the plain on the
right is the advanced guard of the Piedmontesc army,
with the artillery, while the main body are advancing
on Montechiari.

" It is said that General Zucchi is advancing with a
considerable body of sailors from Venice. The deser-
tions of the Italians who are enrolled in the Austrian
army are less frequent, because the men are now distri-
buted amongst the different regiments, and narrowly
watched by the Germans. In the confusion of combat,
however, they will probably turn against their enemies,
and spread death and consternation in their ranks.
Brescia is well prepared for an assault, and it will re-
quire a force of not less than 20,000 men to attack it.
At every angle of the fortifications is erected a large
crucifix, surmounted by a tri-colour flag. Every band
of patriots appointed to defend a bastion has an armed
priest in its ranks. In an alarm which was given two
days since I saw 1 nore than ten priests, well armed,
march out to meet Ithe enemy.
" The menks the inselves take part in the patrols, and
at the first rising a.t Brescia one of them directed the
manacement of tw o pieces of cannon with much skill
and effect. Perseus the most distinguished by their
birth, their weight, and their social condition, take part
in the struggle. In our company we reckon two priests,
a monk, two members of a princely family, two countF,
&c., &c."

A letter from Mantua of the 2d inst. says—

" The Governor demanded of the authorities of the
commune that some of the churches and the seminary
should be placel •at his disposal, for the accommodation
of 8,000 troops which he expected. The Bishop offered
him his own palace, but would not allow the churches to
be desecrated."

The Garetta a'i Milano of the 4th gives the follow-
ing official news of the same day :—" The six vessels
laden with corn which had been seized on the Po had
arrived at !Clain. At Verona are stationed about

8,000 men, comprising 1,000 esvalry and 7,000
Croations, under the command of General D'ASPER.
The Milanese hostages arrived at Verona on the 28th
and 29th ult., and were lodged in the two forts. The
advocate GIANNI, of Mantua, is among them. The
Venetian corps, 6,000 men strong, with friars, priest,
and professors at their head, is between Vicenza and
Montebello, under the command of SANFERMO.
Before they arrive at Verona the number will
be doubled. They have taken the title of
" Crusaders." Gen. Zuccur is expected soon to join
them with other bodies from Palmanova. The first
columns of Pontifical and Tuscan volunteers have
arrived at Rovigo under General DURANDO. A body
of 12,000 Neapolitan infantry and 3,000 cavalry are
on their march. The Austrian outposts are between
Goito and Peschiera. An official report of General
ALEMANDI informs the Minister of War that the
volunteers under MANARA have occupied the whole
borders of the Lake of Garda (Peschiera excepted),
and have taken possession of the steamer. The Pro •
visional Government of the province of Friuli has
published a decree, prescribing the severest mea-
sures in case Austrian troops were to appear on the
territory. The commissaries of districts and the
priests, in such cases, shall immediately call the
people to arms, and inform the Provisional Govern-
ment of it. The Viceroy is at Bolzano. The fortress
of Legnano is in the hands cf the people. At Trieste
the French Consul, having been insulted, imme-
diately left the city, and took his departure for
France, after leaving his family at Venice. A rumour
was current at Milan that an insurrection had broken
out at Gratz. A decree of the Provisional Govern-
ment of Venice prohibits the steamers of the Austrian
Lloyd's from entering the ports of the Republic till
further orders. The steamer Archduchess Sophia,
however, is allowed to depart, having entered Venice
under the faith of the Republic.
The Sardinian Government has published the fol-
lowing manifesto :

" Turin, March 31st, 1848.
" Considering the hostile position in which Sardinia
is placed in regard to Austria, it is necessary that the
public, and especially the commercial public, should
know the intentions of the Sardinian Government rela-
tive to the laws of navigation.
" His Majesty the King of Sardinia does not purpose
to avail himself in this war of the rights ordinarily
claimed by belligerent powers at sea.
" The Sardinian Government knows that the greater
part of the officers and crews of the Austrian men-of-war
consist of Italians, and that in a war es,entially Italian,
and the only end of which is to drive away foreigners
who oppose the country, it is not consequently necessary
to fight against fellow-countrymen.
" With this view, then, the Government has requested
the Admiralty to order the commanders of men-of-war
to limit thnmsolves simply to defend their ships in any
case in which they may be attacked by Austrian men.
of-war, but in no care to provoke a combat.
" As to merchant ships sailing under Austrian colours,
the Government desires that they be respected in their
voyages, and in no manner molested."