The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-05 00:00:00

ITALY.

The Risorgimento of Turin states from Nice, 28th
ult., that the municipality has ordered the suspension
of the duties of the National Guards of the locality,
except on Sundays and holidays. Signor DAMETI3,
ono of the editors of the Avenir of Nice, has been or-
dered to leave the country.
The Statuto of Florence, of the 28th ult. has a
black border in commemoration of the battles of Cur-
talone and illontanara.
A letter from Florence, of the 29th ult., states that
while the congregation that had assembled to hear
divine service in the church of Santa Croce was leav-
ing that building, some gendarmes at, empted to ar-
rest a few young men who had strewed flowers on the
tombs, in commemoration of the anniversary of the
battles of Curtalone and Montanara. A scuffle en-
sued, and stones were thrown at the gendarmes, who
at last fired at the people, but without serious conse-
quences. The arrival of some Austrian troops soon
restored order. The church has since' been abut up.

THE REPRESENTATION OF BATH --BATH, WED.
NESDAY.- The elevation of Lord Ashley to the Upper House,
cont-equent on the death of the Earl of Shaftesbury, has
caused a vacancy in the representation of this city. His
Lordship has issued the following farewell address to the
elect ors :—" To the Electors of Bath June 2d, 1851.—Gen
tlemen,—By a domestic affliction, which has just occurred, I
am removed from the representation of the city of Bath. I
take the earliest opportunity of expressing to you my deep
sense of the high honour you conferred on me when I ob-
tained the seat by your suffrages in 1847, and, I must add
the lasting gratitude I shall feel for the kindness I have ever
experienced at your hands ; nor shall I cease to entertain the
liveliest interest for your individual and collective welfare. I
am, gentlemen, with much gratitude, your very faithful
friend and servant,—Ashley." Captain Scobell, R.N., has
offered himself a candidate on the Liberal interest. A meet-
ing of the Liberal portion of the constitueats was held last
night, and it was resolved to adopt the necessary steps to
secure the return of the gallant officer. It is stated that Mr.
William Sutcliffe, of this city, will be solicited by the Con-
servatives to contest the representation.
WESTMINSTER FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY....LBSt
evening a meeting
was held at the Rosemary Branch Ta-
Tern, Hoxton, for the purpose of explaining the objects and
principles of the society, to enrol new members, and to make
arrangements for the transmission of subscriptions ; Mr. Rey-
nolds in the chair. It appeared that the members of the
society numbered 917, holding 1,347 shares, and that estates
had already been purchased for their benefit at East Afoul-
lieY (near Hampton Court), and at Reigate, the first com-
prising 30 acres of land, and making 213 allotments; the
second 24 acres, and making about 130 allotment& It was
further stated that negotiations were pending for the pur-
chase of some land within three miles of London, in order to
accommodate members who could not conveniently take
shares in the estates mentioned. Several new members
were then enrolled, and the meeting was adjourned for a fort-
night.

THE SHOEBLACK SOCIETT.--This society, which
was established some time Since for the purpose of accom-
modating the public on the one hand and with a view to the
giving of permanent employment to a number of the well-
conducted attendants of some of the Ragged Schools on the
other, has proved very successful. It is, however, stated
that a number of persons, not connected with the society,
have commenced working on their own account. With re-
spect to the boys connected with the society, Lord Ashley,
in a letter to a contemporary, says These boys have
been raised from the very lowest depths of aoeiety ; and, to
show the good effect of their training, I cannot do better
than give an extract of a letter which I have just received :
The society, I rejoice to say, flourishes. Last week they
earned nearly 11/. An Irish boy, one of the number, re-
ceived a sovereign from a drunken man in place of a shilling,
but returned it immediately'. They make good use of the
library and bath tickets. Their Bible reading and prayer
every morning at the depository before going oat produees
an excellent result. Several of them have removed to the
model lodning-houses;
and, indeed
with them is so pros to ,everything connected
our hearts with thank-
fulness., „ pero ua as fill,
SCOTTISH 110SNTAL.—Yesterday was held the
annual spring festival in aid of the funds of this ancient cha-
rity. The dinner Was given at the Trafalgar Hotel, Green-
wich, the chair being taken by the Duke of Argyll. After
a very excellent repast, during which the ears of the guests
were regaled by the sound of the bagpipes, the routine of
loyal and patriotic demonstrations were gone through, each
toast being introduced by the Noble Chairman with unusual
freshness and felicity of
_style. Then came the toast of the
evening, "The Scottish Hospital," and in proposing it the
Chairman made a sensible and amusing speech, which was
responded to by the Rev. Dr. Cumming, one of the chap-
lains of the charity, who made an appeal to the pockets of
the guests with all the warm, h and eloquence which the oc-
casion required. 111 r. Milne, the Scottish vocalist, then gave
some of his national ballads, with his usual marked effect
and good test
to the charitable and humane object of the institution. A
beautiful song e, after the Chairman's speech referring
named " Ilka blade o' grass kegs its ain drap
o' dew," was enthusiastically applauded and re-demanded.
Among the guests were Lord James Slur irt, the hon.
Colonel Cathcart, Sir David Brewster, Sir James Camp-
bell, &c. The chief donations announced we• re—the Queen,
105/. ; the Duke of Sutherland, 40/. ; the Ms trquia of Staf-
ford, 10/. 10.5 ; the Duke of Montrone, 211.; a nd the Earl of
Eglinton, 101.

PURCH•SES AT THE GREAT EXHII IITION: We
understand that at a meeting of the Goldsmi ths' Company,
held a few days ago, a resolution was unanimously passed
that the sum of 5,0004 should be expended in t ,he purchase of
some of the magnificent plate exhibited a t the Crystal
Palace, for the use of the splendid hall. At t be next Court
of Common Council, Alderman Copeland is tc ) bring forward
a motion " that a sum not exceeding 5,0001. he voted from
the City cash to purchase some of the wo El As of art in the
Exhibition of the Indatry of all Nations, ,adapted for the
decoration of the city of Lontion,"