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 suspenaion
of the duties of the .National Guards of the locality,
except on Sundays and holidays. Signor DAMETH,
one of the editor, 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 Montanara.
A letter from Florence, of the 29.11 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 fen, young men who had strewed fhwera 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 shut up.

THE REPRESENTATION OE BATH -BATH, WED-
NESDAY. —The elevation of Lord Ashley to the Upper House,
' consequent 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
electors:---" To the Electors of Bath, June 2d, 1851.—Gen-
tlemen,—By a domestic afiiction, 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
fria •d and servant, —Ashley." Captain Scobell, R.N., has
offered himself a cancbdate on the Liberal interest. A meet-
ing of the Liberal portion of the constituents 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.-Last
evening a meeting was held at the Rosemary Branch Ta-
vern, Boxton, for the purpose of explaining the objects and
principles of the society, to enrol new members, and to make
arrangements fur the tiansmission 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 Eatst Moul-
sey (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 allotments. 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 SEIOEULACK SOCIETY. —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 society ; 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 I rejoice to say, flourishes. Last week they
earned nearly W. An Irisu boy, one of the number, re-
ceived a sovereign from a drunken man in place of a shilling,
but returnea immediately. They make good use of the
library and returned
tickets. Their Bible reading and prayer
every morning 'at the depository before going out produces
an excellent rfOult. Several of them have removed to the
model loclniiig:houses ; and, indeed, everything connected
with them is se'prosperous as to fill our hearts with thank-
fulness.' "

SCOTTISH Hosrurar„—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, lilr. Milne, the Scottish vocalist, then gave
some of his national ballads, with his usual marked effect
and good taste, after the Chairman's speech referring
to the charitable and humane object of the institution. A
beautiful song named " Ilka blade o' grass keps its sin drip
o' dew," was enthusiastically applauded and re-demanded.
Among the guests were Lord James Stuart, the Hon.
Colonel Cathcart, Sir David Brewster, Sir James Camp-
bell, &c. Tire thief donations announced were—the Queen,
103/. ; the Duke of Sutherland, 401.; the Marquis of Staf-
ford, 10/. lOs ; the Duke of Montrose, 21/.; and the Earl of
Eglinton, 101.
PURCHASES AT THE GREAT EXIIIIIITION.—We
understand that at a meeting of the Goldsmiths' Company,
held a few days ago, a resolution was unanimously passed
that the sum of 5,000/. should be expended in the purchase of
some of the magnificent plate exhihitel at the Crystal
Palace, for the use of the splendid hall. At the next Court
of Common Coancil, Alderman Copeland is to bring forward
a rthaion " that a sum not exceeding 5,0 0/. be voted from
the City cash to purchase some of the works of art in the
of the Industry of all NatiNlF? Adapted 19r the
d0G9114911 c 1 t4l city of L 94071,:?, . a
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