The Sun.
London, England, 1848-08-18 00:00:00

HANOVER.

In his reply to the memorial of the inhabitants of
Hanover, the KING thus endeavours to explain away
the obnoxious passages of his manifesto of the 7th
of July :
"His Majesty observes with regret that his conduct in
relation to those matters was not at first rightly un-
derstood. But he confidently anticipates that when
hereafter it is reviewed as a whole, every good and
loyal Hanoverian will admit, that his Majesty has sin-
.cerely at heart the unity and rights of Germany. The
'memorialists allude to possible collisions between the
Hanoverian Government and the central authority,
which would be much to be regretted. It is sufficient
for the vindication of the Government to state that
there is no ground for such apprehensions ; that, on
the contrary, the most amicable relations exist between
the two high parties ; and that, in particular, the re-
lation on which our troops are henceforth to Mend to
the central authority has been formally intimated to
them by a general order of the 6th of this month.
In addition to this his Majesty has resolved that the
Hanoverian troops shall adopt the German colours in
their cockades and flags, and this will be intimated to
the army without delay."
HANOVER, AUG. 12.—His MAJESTY has caused an
army order to be issued, commanding his troops to
adopt the German colours, and to attach the ribbons
and the flags, the same having been adopted by the
greater part of the German States.
The disease in potatoes is unhappily spreading in
Osnabruck, and excites much apprehension.

ITALY.

TUSCAN Y.

The corps diplomatique at Florence, on the arrival
in that city of the intelligence of the bombardment
of Bologna, addressed the following protest to Gen.
WELDEN

" We, the undersigned Ambassadors; accredited to
the Grand Duke of Tuscany, yielding to the desire to
see a stop put to the deplorable effusion of blood, protest
to your Excellency of the feelings of pain we have ex-
perienced at the account of the events which caused
blood to flew yesterday in Bologna, and to pray you to
cease an attack which fills an entire population with
anguish, and which is reproved by the laws of humanity
and the maxims of civilisation. The undersigned, being
convinced that the sentiments with which they are
animated will be appreciated by your Excellency, seize
this opportunity of giving you the assurance of their
distinguished consideration."
The Bologna Gazette, of the 9th instant, contains
the following :
"Council of Ministers, August B.—His Holiness is
firmly resolved to defend his dominions against Austrian
invasion by all the means which the State and the well-
combined enthusiasm of his people shall place at his
disposal. His Holiness loudly contradicts, through our
medium, the words of Major-General Welden, protest-
ing against any sinister interpretation that might be
given to them, and declaring that the conduct of M.
Welden is considered by his Holiness as hostile towards
the Holy See, and our Master, who cannot have and
has not the intention of separating the cause of his
people from his own, and regards any offence, any in-
jury inflicted on the people, as offered to and inflicted on
himself. His Holiness has already declared this by
solemn acts and with all the authority of his supreme
rank of Prince and Pontiff: (Signed)—G. Cardinal
Soglia, President of the Council of Ministers ; P. E.
Fabbri, P. de Rossi, L. Lauri, P. Quarini, F. Perfettil
Assessor. General of Police, in the absence of the Mi-
nisters."

LOMBARDY AND PIEDMONT.
The following proclamation was published at Vige,
vano on the 10th

" People of the kingdom !—The independence of Italy
impelled me to war against our enemy. Seconded by
the valour of my army, victory at first smiled upon our
arms. Neither myself nor my sons have shunned danger.
The holiness of our cause increased our courage. The
smile of victory was short. The enemy increased; my
army was almost alone in the struggle. The want of
provisions forced us to abandon the positions we had
conquered, and the provinces already delivered by the
Italian forces. With my army I had retired to the de-
fence of Milan; but harassed by long fatigues, it could
not resist a new field-battle, for even the strength of
the brave soldier has its limits. The interior defence of
the town could not be sustained. Money, provisions and
our munition were wanting. The breasts of the
citizens might have resisted for some days, but only to
bury us under the ruins, not to conquer the enemy. A
convention was begun by me, the Milanese followed it
up and signed it. lam not ignorant of the accusations
with which some try to blight my name; but God and
my conscience are witnesses of the integrity of my
operations. I leave it to history to judge them. The
throbs of my heart were ever for Italian independence,
but Italy has not yet shown to the world that she can
conquer alone. People of the kingdom! Show your-
selves strong in a first misfortune. Employ the free in-
stitutions that have risen among you. As, after having
known the wants of the people, I was the first to grant
them, so I shall ever faithfully observe them. I remem-
ber the cheers with which you have greeted my name;
they still sounded in my ear in the midst of the din of
battle. Repose confidence in your King. The cause of
Italian independence is not yet lost.

'CHARLES ALBERT.'

The following is the official text of the armistice
concluded between the two armies of Sardinia and
Austria, preliminary to a treaty of peace :
Art. 1. The line of demarcation between the two
armies shall be the frontier of the retrospective states.
Art. 2. The fortresses of Peschiera, Rocca d'Anto, and
Osopo shall be evacuated by the Sardinian and allied
troops, and given up to those of his Imperial Majesty.
The delivery of each of these places shall be effected
three days after the notification of the present conven-
fion. In these places all the materials of war belonging
to Austria shall be restored; the Sardinian troops will
take with them all their materials, arms, ammunition, and
clothes introduced there, and will, by regular marches, re
turn by the shortest road into the states of his Sardinian
Majesty. Art. 3. The states of Modena, Parma, and the
town of Piacenza, with the territory assigned to it as a
fortress, will be evacuated by his Sardinian Majesty
three days after the notification of the present:Conven-
tion.—Art. 4. This Convention will also extend to the
town of Venice and the Venetian provinces;
.the military
land and sea forces will leave the city, forts, and ports of
that place, to return into the Sardinian States. The
land-troops may effect their retreat by land and by re-
gular marches by a road to be determined.—Art. 5. Per-
sons and property in the above mentioned. places are put
under the protection of the Imperial Government,--LArt.
6. This armistice shall last six vveeks, to allow or nego-
tiations for peace, and, at, the-?lexpiration of that time, it
will be either prolonged, by: common consent,,Or notice
given eight days before the recommencement of hosti-
lities.—Art. 7. Commissaries shall be reciprocally
named for the better and friendly execution of the above
articles. •
" Count SALASCO, Chief of General Staff
of Sardinian Army,
" HESS, Lieut.-General and General Quarter-
Master of Austrian Army.
" Head-quarters, Milan, Aug. 9."

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
COWES, AUGUST 17.
THE QUEEN'S CUP.
This Cup is always sailed for on the 17th, in honour
of the Duchess of Kent's birth-day. The day broke
fine, and the five yachts took their stations, and at five
minutes before eleven they started with as fine a breeze
as they could possibly wish for, the Arrow taking the
lead, followed by the Sultana, Bacchante, Gondola, and
Vandal; they cracked on before a strong S.S.W. wind
for the Nab—on their return they passed Cowes Castle
as. follows: ,
Arrow ... ... 43 past 1.
Sultana •.. 45 past 1.
Vandal ... 47 past 1.
Gondola 51 past 1.
Bacchante ••• 57 past 1.
Beating down to the vessel moored off Yarmouth, round-
ing which they arrived off Cowes Castle—
Sultana ... 4 hr. 1 min. 8 sec.
Arrow ..• 4 hr. 2 min. .5 sec.
Vandal .. 4 hr. 4 min. 10 sec.
Gondola ... 4 hr. 7 min. 20 sec.
Bacchante ... 4 hr. 13 min. 50 sec.
The course is about 40 miles.
The Sultana was sailed by Daniel Corke, who sailed
the same vessel round Ireland and beat the Panic • he
also sailed the Water Witch against the Galatea, and the
Corsan against the Talisman.
Her Majesty has had all the men on shore from the
royal yacht, to enjoy themselves at Osborne; a substan-
tial dinner has been provided for them there. Amongst
the other provisions are 13 sheep and a bullock, and there
is dancing, racing, jumping in sacks, and all sorts of
games, with bumpers to the health of the Duchess of
Kent.
Great preparations are making for the town regatta,
which is to take place on Saturday. There will be six
four-oared boat races, besides duck hunts, &c. &c. The
matches between the foreign boats and seamen is likely
to be the most attractive.
The Flirt and three other schooners are entered to sail
for Prince Albert's Cup on Monday next. The road-
stead is literally crammed with yachts, but there are
more houses unlet in the town than ever before remem-
bered. The Queen Dowager is expected ou the 28th.
We believe the housei are taken for her Majesty for two
months certain, with an agreement to continue another
month if required.

The Lord Mayor had an interview yesterday with Sir
George Grey.

SALE OF THE DUKE OF BUCK-
INGHAM'S PROPERTY AT STOWE.
BUCKINGHAM, WEDNESDAY.—This sole was recom
menc(:d at noon to-day, Mr. Christie • officiating. The
attendance was again much more numerous than might
have been expected, including a very great many of the
surrounding gentry. There were also several arrivals
from London, among whom• we observed the Earl of
Scarborough, Lord Hastings, Lord R.- Clinton, &c.
The first 50 or 60 lots, consisting of china and Raf-
faelle-ware, cell for no particular notice ; as on the
preceding day, the sale went off exceedingly well, and
the prices realized by the various articles were most sa-
tisfactory.
The latter portion of to-day's sale included some very
magnificent articles of furniture, of which the following
were the more remarkable :
Lot 227. A magnificent repository for china, of ebony,
with pillars and or-molu ornaments, the centre door pa-
nelled with buhl work and masks in or-mole, and the
side doors glazed. This superb piece of furniture was
secured, after some sharp competition, by Mr. Nathan,
for the large sum of 89 guinea .
Lot 228. The companion repository sold for 42 gui-
neas.

Lot 236. A Gothic robe-chest, of Gophir-wood, the
surface carved and gilt, with borders in imitation of pre-
cious stones. This chest, which is from the Fonthill
collection, realised 20 guineas, and was purchased by
Mr. Redfern, an agent, of Warwick.
Lot 238. The companion coffer, of sandal-wood, sold
for the same amount, to the same agent.
Lot 239. A pair of beautiful jars, of the rarest old
japan lacker on porcelain, with branches for five lights,
each of or-molu, was bought by Mr. Owen, of Bond-
street, for 171.
Lot 240. A beautiful tezza, of Limoges enamel, painted
inside with the history of Adam end Eve, the top having
a hunting subject thereon, with arabesques. This beau-
tiful vessel, the height of which did not exceed six inches,
was purchased by Mr. Redfern, of Warwick, for Mr.
Mark Philips, the price being 30 guineas.
Lot 242. An ancient state settee, the frame and back
very richly carved with lions' masks and gilt, co►ered
with crimson velvet and cloth of gold, 211.
Lot 248. A magnificent pier-glass of unusually large
dimensions, 126 inches by 78 inches, in a richly orna-
mented gilt frame, sold for 66 guineas, to an agent.
Lot 254. A Florentine cabinet, with 11 slabs of
mosaic and two marble columns to the door, which en-
closes fourl drawers, fronted with marqueterie. This
lot realised 271.
Lot 255. A very handsome table of buhl manufacture,
with masks and other ornaments of or-molu, and six
drawers, sold for 391. 7s. 6d. to Mr. Nathan.
Lot 256. A smaller table of marqueterie, the borders
end legs inlaid with white metal. This lot was pur-
chased by Mr. Redfern for 591.
Lot 259. A pier-glass in two plates, the larger 70
inches by 48 inches, with open work, gilt frame and glass
border, sold for 65 guineas to an agent.
Lot 260. A pier table, carved and gilt, with a slab of
very fine Florentine mosaic, 45 inches by 30 inches.
This lot was purchased by Lord Hastings for 43 guineas.
There were two lots in this days sale, which, although
no mention was made of the fact in the catalogue, pos-
sessed considerable interest to those who were acquainted
with their history. These were the- two state chairs
made expressly for, and used by, her Majesty the Queen
and his Royal Highness the Prince Consort, on the oc-
casion of their visit to the Duke of Buckingham two
years since. It is gratifying to be able to announce
that both these chairs were purchased for the Marquis
of Chandos, at a price considerably under their real
value, viz., only 8 guineas each. A Tourney carpet of
great beauty, and a pair of Dresden baskets, were alai
bought for his Lordship, respectively for 211. and 31.
The amount realized by the day's sale exceeded 1,0601.
We have been requested to contradict a most un-
founded report, published originally in an evening con-
temporary, to the effect that members of the swell mob
had visited Stowe and purloined several valuable articles.
We have the best authority for saying that the state-
ment is utterly false.
BUQKINGHAM, THIIRSDAY.—The importance of this
sale was greater yesterday than on either of the previous
days; and a proportionate increase of visitors took place.
At ono period of the day the room, notwithstanding its
capaciousness, was somewhat inconveniently crowded.
There was also a fair sprinkling of persons of quality
present; among whom we observed Viscount and Vis-
countess Barrington, Viscount Eastnor, Lord Hastings,
Hon. D. Astley, Hon. S. Pierrepont, &c.
Lot 274. This magnificent lot consisted of a jewel,
designed for a benitoire, in the most exquisite taste of
the period of Cellini. The vessel for the holy water is
formed of a single almadine, supported by two angels of
gold enamelled ; on the lid is a bust of the Virgin and
Cameos ; above is a relief of the Virgin, in a glory,
supported by angels, with the Trinity above. The
whole jewel is thickly studded with rose diamonds and
turquoise. This beautiful work, which is of the most
elaborate cinque cento design, was bought, after a very
spirited competition, by Mr. Russell, of New Coventry-
stre•t, for 101 guineas—a sum stated to be far below its
real value.
Lot 288. The Fonthill Cabinet. The friezes of this
beautiful cabinet are composed of lapis lazuli, the fronts
of the drawers are formed of slabs of hermolite, sot with
coloured stones; in the centre are groups of Neptune
and marine deities, with figures and animals in relief in
the niches of a temple, supported on four columns of
rosso antico. The whole is richly ornamented with
chasings of or• molu, and is designed in fine architectural
character. This cabinet was purchased at Fonthill by
the late Duke of Buckingham, for 157/. It was tosday
sold for 85 guineas to Mr. Walesby, an agent resident at
Northampton, who has purchased largely at the sale.
Lot 293. A pair of solid ivory round-backed arm-
chairs, partly gilt, on five legs, the arms and backs with
pietced panels of solid ivory, with a tiger's head of
Tippoo on the extremity of the arms. These unique
objects of decorative furniture, which were presented by
Warren Hastings to the late Queen Charlotte, sold for
42 guineas.
Lots 294 and 295. A toilet-table of silver, chased in
the boldest and most beautiful taste, Kith the toilet-glass
in silver frame to correspond, were purchased by Mr.
Ryman, of Oxford, respectively for 61 guineas and 81
guineas. These superb pieces of furniture were pre-
sented by George Villiers Duke of Buckingham to the
Countess of Shrewsbury, at Avington.
The amount realised by the day's sale was upwards o
1,600/.

A GENUINE LONDON TRICK.—OR Saturday last,
as one of the Brighton tradesmen was leaving London, he
purchased at the London terminus, at a reasonable rate,
what appeared to him to be a very fine brace of ducks. They
were very heavy, each duck being stuffed with about 21b. of
sand, which rendered them completely worthless.—Briffhton
Gazette.
EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY OF GUNPOWDER,
&c.—Yesterday morning, at an early hour, as Callow, 72
G, was on duty near St. James's burial-ground, Cleriten-
well-green, his attention was attracted by a large basket
lying in the churchyard; he consulted another constable,
when they got over the railings, and on examining the
basket they found it to contain upwards of 700 balls, car-
tridges, and implements fit for dangerous purposes. They
immediately proceeded with the load to their inspector at the
station-house, Bagnigge Wells-road, and, under directions,
they repaired with the ingredients at warfare to the principal
station, in Scotland. yard, where they were deposited. The
circumstance excited some interest and talk, and inquiries ,
are being made about the matter,
A SHIP ON FIRe IN THE LONDON DOCKS.—
Yesterday afternoon an alarming fire broke out on board a
foreign trading vessel, lying in the Nappingbasin of the
London Docks, by which a considerable quantity of valu-
able property was destroyed. It appears that shortly before
one o'clock an alarm was given by several of the dock police
that a fire had broken out on board a vessel, which had been
Moored in the eastern or Wapping basin. A large body of
workmen immediately repaired to the spot, and found a
mass of flame rushing from the cabin, and the only indivi-
dual on the craft was a lad, the captain and crew having
gone ashore. A great quantity of water was with all pos-
sible speed thrown on the tire, and the floating engine
having been brought into requisition, the flames were fortu-
nately confined to that portion wherein the fire originated,
but not until the contents were chiefly consumed. The
vessel had but recently entered the docks, and was heavily
laden with wheat.

A DINNER IN THE THAMES,— Considerable
amusement was afforded yesterday afternoon to the Chelsea
folks by a public display of Ayckbourn's float, patent in-
visible life preserver and swimming belt, which took place
near the Chain Pier. A young man named Coombs, being
furnished with a float, undertook to light a fire and cook and
eat a dinner in the water, the possibility of which seemed a
matter of doubt to many spectators. Having moored a
kind of floating tea-tray out in the deep water, he plunged
into the stream, proceeded to light his fire and cook his din-
ner, which he not only accomplished with great ease in a
Soyer-like manner, but also ate it with great gusto, to the
astonishment of upwards of 3,000 people. More than an
hour had elapsed ere he had prepared and taken his coffee,
after which he returned to his native element amidst the
plaudits of all assembled.
SOUTHAMPTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17.—The
United States mail steam-ship, Washington, Captain John-
ston, arrived this morning from Bremen after a fine run of 41
hours from the Weser. She brought 84 passengers and has
170 tons of bale goods on board. The Washington will take
on board here 500 tons of coals, and about 250 tons of British
and French goods, and after receiving her passengers and
mails will depart on Sunday, the 20th inst., for New York.
The Royal Mail Steam-packet Company's ship Clyde, Cap-
tain May, sailed to-day with the usual British and foreign
West India mails, in charge of Lieutenant Wilkinson, R.N.,
Admiralty agent. She took out 1,8001. in specie, a large
cargo, and 51 passengers, amongst whom were Sir William
Colebrook and Lieutenant Addison, for Barbadoes, &c. The
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's ship
Madrid, Captain John Weeks, sailed to-day with the Spanish
and Portuguese mails and 35 passengers. The West India
steamer, Forth, arrived from London this morning.
His Excellency Le Comte de Dietrichstein, Am-
bassador and Minister Plenipotentiary of Austria, with his
Countess and suite, left Blackwall pier yesterday morning,
by the General Steam Navigation Company's steam-ship
Soho for Antwerp.
REPRESENTATION OF LEICESTER.--It is now fully
understood that, as soon as the writ for the election of Mem-
bers to serve for this borough in Parliament shall have been
issued (the late Members being unseated for bribery), Mr.
John Biggs, who has been twice elected Mayor, and who is
a very extensive hosiery manufacturer, and Mr. Ellis, of
Beaumont Leya. deputy chairman of the Midland Railway
Company, will come forward and offer themselves to the
electors on the Liberal interest.

A Supplement to the London Gazette was issued
last night, containing a variety of notices respecting the
division of parishes and the building of district churches.
Viscount and Viscountess Castlereagh have gone
to Ryde, Isle of Wight, for a few weeks, and then repair to
Ireland, to reside there during the winter.
RYDE REGATTA, PORTSMOUTH, THURSDAY. It iS
supposed the Queen and Royal family will honour Ryde Re-
gatta some time during the course of this day with their pre •
sence. The Fairy came up to Portsmouth this morning
early from Cowes, and returned back at nine o'clock. As she
went down.she dressed out in flags in honour of the Regatta
at Ryde.

HARROGATE FACTOTUM.—OR a signboard in
Harrogate is the following inscription:—" Hodson, umbrella
maker, town bellman, optician, dealer of tobacco, lodgings.
baker."

MARKET NEWS.-(THIS DAY.)
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CORN EXCHANGE-FRIDAY.
The arrivals of English Wheat for our market this week.
have been but moderate, viz, 4,030 quarters. Although the
show of samples here to-day was comparatively small, the
demand for all descriptions—owing to the favourable chan*e.
in the weather—was in a sluggiSh state. However; In
almost every instance, Monday's advanced rates were-paid
by the millers. A good quantity of 'foreign Wheat has come;
in this week. The amount of business transacted in free
parcels was small; but upwards -of 30,000 quarters in bond
were taken by speculators at very-full prices. Notwithatuad._
ing the large import of Barley, the trade was firm, and later
rates were well supported. Superfine Malt was in good re-,
quest, at an advance in the quotations of is per quarter. All.
other kinds were quite as dear. The imports of foreign Oats-
have been immense, viz., upwards of 56,000 quarters, yet
the holders did not give way in price. Beans; Peas; Indian
Corn, and Flour slow in sale, at Monday's currencies.
ARRIVALS.
Barley. Oats. i Flour.
qrs. -- 490 qrs, 1 1,9405 t..
1,760 1
56,580 I

English ......
Irish. ........
Foreign ...... I
14,280