The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-23 00:00:00

MODENA.

The following proclamation has been published by the
Duke of MODENA. :
" Francis V., by the grace of God Duke of Modena, Reg-
gio, Mirandola, Massa-Carrara, and Guastella, Archduke of
Austria, of Este, Prince Royal of Hungary, of Bohemia,
&c. &c. After many vicissitudes, Divine Providence has
permitted us to follow the impulsion of our heart, in allowing
us to approach our well-beloved subjects. In a short
time we shall be in the midst of you, ready to
resume the exercise of the sovereignty, and to de-
vote our whole power to the healing of the wounds caused
by the late troubles. Although it may displease you, it is
our duty to remind you how much the new ideas of disorder
have served the ambitious views of some of the neighbour-
ing Governments, and overturned an independent state. We
know no other enemies but those who have seized upon
our states, and we shall consider them as such until they
shall have restored all that has come to us by hereditary
right, or has been guaranteed to us by the treaties which we
have ourselves always respected. We have also the firm con-
fidence that a great majority of our subjects, who remained
faithful, will assist with all their strength in the re-esta-
blishment of their legitimate Sovereign, and of public
order. We grant a general amnesty, from which none
will be excepted, excepting some chiefs and promoters, to
whom we shall allow time to quit our states, and also
those who have been guilty of ordinary crimes. We
hope that, for the future, none of our well-beloved subjects
will join our enemies; and, in a short time, whoever will
give them assistance, or be found in their ranks, will be
regarded as guilty of rebellion, and as having contributed to
prolong the agitation and the war on the soil of the country.
The above appeal to those of our subjects who do not
want confidence in us and in our family, regards parti-
cularly the troops who have been forced by circumstances
to fight for a cause which was not theirs. Let those, then,
who served among these troops and in the militia, and those
of our affectionate subjects who are in a position to carry
arms, present themselves to the military authorities for the
purpose of contributing to the maintenance of order and of
public tranquillity. The brave Imperial troops have entered
as friends into our country, for the purpose of giving the repose
so much required, and of delivering us from the hordes of Italian
adventurers who tyrannize over you. The more prompt and
unanimous your concurrence may be the sooner the state of
war will cease. On our part, we will occupy ourselves with-
out delay with the concessions, which we are diposed to
make to you, in order that, peace beicg established, you
may be enabled to enjoy instruction in conformity with the
wants of the epoch, and those of surrounding states.
" Given at Mantua, Aug. 8, 1848." " FRANCIS.

THE CHOLERA IN POLAND.
LEMISNRG.—From the official medical reports it appears
that the cholera is increasing considerably in the town of
Sereth, in the circle of Bukowina. From the 18th to the
20th, 115 new cases have occurred, while of the 123 under
treatment, 72 recovered, 11 died, and 42 were still under
treatment. At Cernowitz there have been 25 cases, 8 died,
only I recovered, and 17 are still under treatment. In very
many other towns the cholera has appeared, and is carrying
off numerous victims. According to letters from the Im-
perial Austrian agency at Bucharest the Asiatic cholera has
now spread in 15 districts of Wallachia, nor has it decreased
in intensity in some parts, especially near Bucharest.
According to accounts from the Austrian Consulate at
Odessa of the 24th of July, the cholera has increased in
extent and intensity in the whole of Southern Russia,
and at present there is no district along the coast, from the
Sea of Azoph to the Danube, that is exempt from this scourge.
At Odessa there are from 100 to 120 fresh cases daily, and
from 60 to 70 deaths.
In the government of Podolia the cholera has also
.ain-
creased.. considerably, especially in the government city of
.K.mienic. In Berdazow, where the cholera is now greatly
On the
decline, more than 3.000 deaths occurred. It is also
ver severefrom
the G
in Dubno ; and, according to the latest intelli-
genceovernor of Volhynia, in live circles of that
government there have been 1,385 cases of cholera-364 con-
vale,cent, and 445 cases of death.
At Radzivilow, on the Russian boundary, near Brodz, the
cases of cholera are increasing, but it is happily of a milder
character.

NATIONAL BRAZILIAN MINING ASSOCIATION.—
On Monday a special meeting of this company was held at
the London Tavern, for the potirrise of receiving the report of
t ninvetsthieg
the committee appointed
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company ; Mr. Deputy Cornet'
anxious investigation,
adoption
said that the committee had, after an
come to a unanimous opinion that the
lett's plan was inexpedient.—The report stated that the of Mr. Col-
at 60,0001.
dis-
posable property of the company was estimated
The total number of shares issued was 12,t9ed 77 ; of
10,703 had become marked shares, having theirtakenthese
. pro-
portion of scrip in the year 1840, while 2,269 were classed
as
rt
unmarked, having only contributed the original subs p
tions, 251. per share. The report then recommended that all
holders of marked shares be required to pay the call of 41.
per share, or such part thereof as now remained unpaid. The
existing claims of the company were under 16,0001. A
very
Stormy discussion followed, and several contradictory resolu-
tions being proposed without success, the meeting was even-
tually adjourned for a week.