The Sun.
London, England, 1848-04-28 00:00:00

NAPLES AND SICILY.

A letter from Florence of the 17th, states that at
bltples King FERDINAND is so unpopular that a
41eversement appears inevitable.
Intelligence has been received from Palermo to the
loth.
A. letter of that date says—
tliqmmediately after the decree had passed, declaring
mitt the King of Naples, and all his family, were for
Ler removed from the throne of Sicily, all the bronze
"'vanes of the Bourbon race which existed in this city
_W°re overthrown, and carried to the foundries to be con-
lerfed into cannon. At Messina, also, the 921110 process
it to take place. Only p
two have been reserved, that of
Zon John of Austria, the conqueror of Lepanto, a Vic-
WY which preserved the islands and coasts of the
4qediterranean from a new invasion of the Mahometans ;
andm
that of Charles 111., because ho was a just and good
The sitting of the Sicilian Chamber, which
"u day pronounced the memorable decre above
alluded to, was presided over by the Marquisede Tor-
rearm. The Minister of Foreign Affairs declared that
Sicily wished to form part of the Italian League, and
that she would know how to baffle the intrigues of the
King of Naples. M. Paternostro said, that the best
plan was to act with decision, and during the present
sitting to vote the deposition of Ferdinand of Bourbon,
and all his dynasty, from the throne of Sicily. M.
Lafarina declared that he was of opinion that Sicily
could choose between only two families, that of Tuscany
and that of Savoy. • But first of all,' said he, • let us
think of ourselves ; let us organize our forces, and let
the whole world learn that we are determined to be free.
The future will decide if we are to be a constitutional
state under an Italian prince, or a republic.' After
some further observations from M. Perez and M. Inter-
donato, the decree was drawn up and voted forthwith.
When this act was known outside, the greatest possible
joy was manifested, and the loudest cries were uttered
against the bombarding King (re bombardatore). It
was then that the people proceeded to tear down the
statues."

IRELAND.

IRISH STATE PROSECUTIONS.

COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH-APRIL 27.
THE QUEEN V. O'BRIEN AND MEAGHER.

At the sitting of the Court this morning (Thursday)
the Attorney-General applied for leave to enter a nolle
Presequi in the cases of Meagher and O'Brien, and
tendered ez•officio informations against those gentlemen,
as in the case of Mitchell yesterday.
Mr- W. S. O'Brien, being absent in the country, was
allowed until Monday to make his appearance.
Mr. Meagher, being in court, entered an appearance
at once.
, The traversers made application to appear by attorney,
nut the application was opposed by the Attorney-Gene-
and refused by the Court.
Thursday's papers present no other feature of in.
terest.

MONEY ORDERS.—The following notice was posted
lit the General Post-office this morning:—On and after
the 28th instant, any money order presented through a
'tank will be paid without the name of the remitter, and
tbn! signature in full of the Christian name of the payee
insisted upon as a condition of payment, provided
that the bank be situated in the town on which the
timoney order is drawn, that the order be crossed with
=nker's name, and that the party applying at the money
Icler office be known there as in the employment of the
sm`uk- It must be understood, however, that in all such
_ea.ses the liability of the Post-office will absolutely ter-
minate with the payment of the order so presented.
The Government contract of 100,000 gallons of
Lemon,
for the navy, was again taken yesterday by Messrs.
''"001 Hart, and Son, of Fenchurch. street.