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

LOMBARDY AND PIEDMONT,

The following proclamation was published at Vige

vano on the 10th-:-:-

" People of the kingdom I—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'Anfo, 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-
tion. 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 o;e
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.—Art.
6. This armistice shall last six weeks, to allow ofnego-

tiations for peace, and, at the expiration 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 tor, 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 see.
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 on the 28th.
We believe the houses 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.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT,

(THIS DA7./.)

HOUSE OF COll IMONS.

The SPEAKER took the Chair at a Quarter after
Twelve o'clock.
COMMONS INCLOSIERE BILL.

This Bill was read a third time a ad passed.
PETTY-BAG, &c., OFFICES (C %OURT OF CIHAN•
CERY) BILL .
This Bill was read a third time aad passed.
LORDS' AMENDM ENTS.
_ _ _

The Lords' Amendments tot Ins Manchester, Buxton,

Matlock, and Midlands Juncti.ont Railway (Deviation
slid Branches) Bill wore considore d and agreed to.
THIRD READI DIGS.

The following Bills were 1...eacl a third time and
passed:—•
Jervis's Divorce Bill.
Lugard's Divorce Bill.