The Sun.
London, England, 1848-11-13 00:00:00

ITALY.

INTERCEPTED LETTER OF MARSHAL
RADETZKY.

The Alia of Florence gives the following as the
contents of a letter addressed by Marshal RADIITZIKT
to the Archduke Louis, and which the journal adds
was communicated to
~it by a person worthy of con-
fidence :

" Imperial and Royal Highness, up to this time I can
reply to you, that I feel no uneasiness as to our domina-
tion in these provinces. We have bad, however, and
still have, some severe trials to pass through. In spite
of all mykprecautions; I could not prevent accounts from
their country becoming circulated among the Hungarian
troops, and although I have sought to persuade them
that in consequence of the victory of Marshal Jells-
chich , Hungary was completely pacified, a feeling of
mistrust and hatred between the Croations and Hun-
garians every day increases, and I have been compelled
to separate these troops.
" The insubordination among the Hungarians has
been carried to such a pitch that they have even dared
to loudly express their sympathies in favour of the
Italians—a sympathy which might become detrimental
to the interest of his Majesty. I have caused a score of
them to be shot, and put a large number in confinement
on bread and water. I must, however, confess that this
severity has not produced the good effect 1: might have
expected from it, and the Hungarians at length began to
set my authority at defiance. In the hope of quelling
this spirit of insubordination, and of restoring discipline
in my army, I have published an order of the day, •
copy of which I inclose. I tell you candidly that if I
were in any other country, and surrounded by another
kind of people, I should feel the greatest uneasiness.
" But these people, instead of seeking means of driv-
ing out those they call their persecutors only think of
discussing the form of government they will adopt,
without reflecting that they cannot decide on anything
while the Government of his Imperial Majesty continues
to exercise its legitimate influence over . them. I
have naturally done all in my power to promote these
discussions, and have expended much money for
that purpose. I have also imposed considerable taxes,
by the aid of which I support my army, and sow dis-
cord among the people, for it is but just that they should
themselves pay the expenses of the disunion: in which
they think proper to live. As long as they are taken up
with these dissensions I have no fear of their resorting
to arms against me. I hope, therefore, that enthusiasm
which a year since appeared so threatening against his
Majesty will soon wear itself out. In order to throw
amongst them another brand of discord I have given out
an idea of establishing a central government, similar to
that which now infests Germany, and at the head of
which would be placed a prince of the imperieal house.
We are sure of Naples; Tuscany does not much concern
me, and Venice must in the end yield to our power.
Genoa appears to have disagreed with Turin, and Charles
Albert's forces are only apparently powerful.
_ .

" I hope that his Mitje;Cy's Government will prolong
the negotiations some weeks longer; or until the winter
comes. That season will be favourable to my plan, and
I will make myself strong enough to reduce those pro-
vinces to obedience to his Majesty, so that the French
and English Governments shall have no further pretence
fur interference.
" Milan, Oct. 13."

The Grand Duke of TUSCANY has published a de-
cree dissolving the Council General, and fixing the
20th for the election of a new Council. He has also
dissolved the Senate.

The Venetians under General Rizzau DI and
Colonel BERTI-PICHAT have taken Cavanello an the
Adige from the Austrians.

Letters from Turin state that the Hungariams con-
tinue to desert from RIDETZAT.I3 army in. great
numbers.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.--The an-
nouncement of a general reduction in the prices es,f ad-
mission to this splendid establishment has not corns upon
us by surprise; for, despite the enormous outlay ft a. so
extraordinary an array of talent,.,we have everconsii lend
the high prices of admission an insuperable barn, ,r to
its success. We live in times of universal cheapness , and
while popular attractions are offered on all sides at a
rate within the means of every class of persons, thsi high
prices charged at this theatre necessarily limitedi the
amount of patronage whichit received. That the step
thus taken by Mr. Bunn, in compliance with a general
expression of public feeling, is one of wise resolve, none
will deny, and that his promptness in adopting it. will
meet with a correspondent return, we believe and hope
to be also a matter beyond doubt. By thus acquie wing
in the popular wish, maintaining, at the same time, the
pledge " that precisely the same character of perform-
ance will be given, supported by the same artistes , and
aided by all the gorgeous paraphernalia of the estalelish-
meet," as at the present prices, Mr. Bunn will secure
public patronage, and his treasury benefit in a c orre-
sponding ratio.
ANOTHER SUPPOSED MURDER IN DENT.,—Oa
Saturday last information was circulated amongs t the
police that the body of a man, named Francis Foord,
had been found in the river at Maidstone, and free a the
marks of violence upon it, it is believed that the poor
fellow was murdered. The deceased, who was a I ,ativo
of Nutfield Green, came up to Maidstone to attend the
recent fair. An inquest has been opened, but, as several
persons were suspected of having robbed and mul dered
the man, the inquiry was adjourned to give timer for the
apprehension of those parties, and also for a post nuorlem
examination of the body.
ADMISSION CP SOLICITORS IN CHINCERV.--The
Master of the Rolls has appointed Wednesday, :Nov. 22,
at the Rolls' Court, Chancery lane, at a quarter past
three in the afternoon, for swearing solicitors. Every
person desirous of being sworn on the above day must
leave his common-law admission, or his certificiste of
practice for the current year, at the secretary's ,office,
Rolls-yard, Chancery-lane, on or before TueodaYr
November 21.