The Sun.
London, England, 1848-05-09 00:00:00

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TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1848.

THE NORTHERN STATES

AUSTRIA.

A Breslau paper of the 3d May publishes a letter
from Vienna, which says,
" The Papal Nuncio, Viala Prela, is still hero, al-
though the ambassadors of Naples and Tuscany have
been got rid of. There is yet no public manifestation of
a breach with the Pope; but every circumstance that
occurs here tends to show that if Pius IX. advances one
step farther in the affairs of Lombardy, or if he interferes
with them in any way but as a mediator, then Austria will
separate herself completely from all spiritual connexion
with the see of Rome—(dass sich Ocsterreich auch in
geistlicher bl-ziehung ganz vom nomischen stuhl lossa-
gen wird). The example of Austria—the most power-
ful of the Roman Catholic states—would lead to the
emancipation of the whole of Catholic Christendom
from the supremacy of the Pope."
The evening supplement of the Wiener Zeitung
of the Ist of May has a communication from M.
ZANINI, in which he explains the motives that in-
duced his retirement, and denies that it was brought

about by any sinister influence. lie also states tha

when first called upon to undertake the War De-
partment, he had pointed out Count LATOUR as the
person best qualified, both by judgment and expe-
rience, to undertake such a post.

Vienna is tolerably tranquil, although there are
some feverish symptoms amongst the operative
classes. The funds were very buoyant on the 2d,
owing to the pacific character of the news from
France.
The Giornale del Lloyd Austriaco, of the 28th,
says—

"According to letters from Innspruck of the 23d in-
stant, a Piedaiontese officer taken prisoner by the Aus-
trians, passed two days in that city. He manifested
much surprise in finding the place so tranquil, as all
were preparing to march to the Southern Tyrol, whilst
in Milan the ; üblic were assured that the Tyrolese were
expecting the arrival of Italians with the greatest impa-
tience, and were accordingly hastening to scnd'l'oetl
assistance. In Innspruck, and throughout the army
generally, all are arming, and appear eager to measure
their strength with the enemy. In the valley of Zilli 11
capable of bearing arms are hastening from all parts to
join the corps directed towards the south. To behold
our courageous men and gallant youths offering with
pleasure and even
.eagerness, to sacrifice their lives
and their property for the cause of their country, is a
truly sublime spectacle ; and woe to those who may
dare to attack our mountains—their ruin would be
certain 1"

The following is the official report by Count
NUGENT of the recent operations of his army in the
Venetian territories. It is dated Udine, April 27 :
" The bad weather and heavy rains throw difficulties
in the way of repairing the bridge over the Tagliamento,
but I hope to-morrow at least to be able to send over
the advanced guard, and am consequently on the point
of marching with the main body of my troops to Codroipo.
Some few divisions were transported over the Taglia-
mcnto in boats, and well received by the inhabitants on
the other side.

" To-day the communication was opened through the
Fellethal, and a detachment sent against Tolmezzo. The
insurgents posted about Ponteba (about 1,500 men) are
partly dispersed and partly driven back into the moun-
tainous district between the Tagliamento and the confines
of Carinthia and the Tyrol, intending, perhaps, to unite
themselves with the disorderly band at Cadore. The
greater portion of them consist of freebooters, malcontents,
and discharged soldiers, who, under the guidance of some
Roman Piedmontese, and other leaders, not only stir up
the common people, but oblige me to use constant pre-
cautions for the security of my left flank and rear, as
these rebel hordes are continually shifting their position.
For this reason I cause the troops which have hitherto
been serving under Colonel Baron Gorizutti to be posted
against them at Venzone and Gemona. Latisana 7, as
occupied this morning, and posts stationed on the right
bank of the 'Tagliamento, who put themselves in commu-
nication with the flotilla of boats which I had caused to
be armed at Trieste, and which arrived to-day at Porto
Buso and Lignano, near the mouth of the Tagliamento.
" The whole of our columns are consequently united
along the Tagliamento as far as the sea, and Osoppo and
Pahnonova strictly blockaded in our rear.
" As it is now determined to maintain a rigorous
blockade of Venice by sea, Colonel Kudriafsky is cruiz-
ing with the frigate Bellona, the brig blontecuoli , the steam
ship Vulkano, and some other vessels of war, combined
with the flotilla of boats before the above mentioned city.
" The advance from the Tagliamento towards the
Piave and Treviso, for which the necessary preparations
have been already made, will take place without delay,
as soon as the bridge at Codroipo is in some degree
restored."

According to advices received from Codroipo up to
the 28th, Colonel NUGENT had arrived on that day
with the greater part of his corps. His advanced
brigade had that afternoon crossed the Tagliamento
by the bridge, which was imperfectly repaired. It
is probable, from the advices received, that they occu-
pied Pordenone. On the 29th, the Count advanced
his left wing, in combination with the flotilla already
mentioned, as far as Portograno. The inhabi-
tants appeared well-disposed, and ready to render
all the assistance in their power. Deputations
had already arrived at the head-quarters of the army
from various places, including Sacile, with offers of
submission. All the bridges are destroyed.
The natal day of the Emperor FERDINAND was
commemorated with great enthusiasm at Mon Fal-
cone and Umago.

The Government of Trieste has prohibited the ex
portation of horses.

PRUSSIA.

According to the Vossiche Zeilung of Berlin, the
Prussian Government have ordered a great number
of eroops to be sent to the Prusso-Russian frontiers,
in consequence of a declaration on the part of Russia
which (to quote the above journal) is not unlike a
formal declaration of war. Russian troops are con-
centrated at Mitau, and a Russian division has ad-
vanced within four miles of Memel. All communi-
cations with Russia, except postal ones, are inter-
rupted.
The Cologne Gazette states that the Russian Am-
bassadors at German Courts have been recalled.

A letter from Stettin of the 2d of May says—" A
very serious attempt was made by the populace yes-
terday evening to create an enzeute and pillage the
houses ; but the firmness and activity of the civic
guard averted the calamity. The agitators set up
loud cries in the streets, and could not be dispersed
without the soldiers using their bayonets."