The Sun.
London, England, 1860-05-28 00:00:00

(OFFICIAL.)

This morning the insurgent bands were attacked
by our troops, beaten, and driven from a strong po-
sition at Parco, now occupied by our columns. The
insurgents have sustained great losses. Another
column is pursuing them in the direction of Plana.

PALERMO, MAY 22.

The English and French residents have em-
barked on board the steamers of their respective
nations.

An attack by the insurgents is imminent,
The Neapolitan General will defend the town.
The insurgents occupy the heights surrounding
Palermo.

MARSEILLES, MAY 26.

The packet which left Naples on the 22d inst.
has arrived, and brings letters from Palermo dated
the 21st inst., which state that the anxiety was in-
creasing, and that the popular passions were in-
flamed.

On the evening of the 20th inst. several shots
were fired from the balconies in the Rue Toledo.
The police returned the fire and wounded some
persons.

Strangers had taken refuge under their national
flags. The authorities had ordered the doors of the
public buildings to be built up to half their height.
There was a panic among the public functiona-
ries, and the director of the official journal had
taken to flight. The churches were opened on
Sunday, but remained deserted.
Yesterday the fire of an insurgent bivouac was
seen on the heights surroundiug Palermo, and it
was asserted that a battle had taken place.
The population were anxiously expecting the re-
sult, which was not known.

A very conciliatory proclamation of General
Lanza to the army had been coldly received.
The regular mail steamer from Italy has arrived

here.
The greater part of the bankers and Neapolitan
merchants have sent their money and valuables out
of the kingdom.
Advices from Messina to the 23d inst. state that
a gloomy tranquillity prevailed.
Emigration continued.
The Governor of Malta, who had arrived at Mar-
seilles in the Indian mail steamer, leaves this even-
ing for London.

PARIS, MAY 26.

The Patrie of this evening publishes details
identical with those contained in the despatch from
Marseilles, and adds—" It was believed that the
assault on Palermo will not take place before the
27th inst."

ANTIBES, MAY 27.

Some inhabitants of the County of Nice are get-
ting up a petition against the dismemberment of
the communes of Tetde and Briga, notwithstanding
the unanimous voting in favour of annexation to
France.

Addresses to the Emperor are being signed.

VIENNA, MAY 28.

The first session of the enlarged Council of the
Empire will according to the programme of the
Cabinet, only be of a preparatory character, and
will merely deliberate upon the organic bases of
the future governmental edifice. The Emperor will
not, therefore, open the session of the 31st inst. by
a speech, nor will the present president be replaced.
The Archduke Renier will continue to preside
over the Council of the Empire.
After this preparatory sitting the Council will be
formally constituted by the deputies of the pro-
vincial diets, and by those Archdukes whe will take
their seat in the Council by order of the Em-
peror.

It is supposed that the Archduke Ferdinand
Maximilian will then be definitively appointed
President of the Council of the Empire.

THE AN OF SAVOY AND NICE.
TURIN, MAY 26.
The discussion upon the Treaty of Cession of
Savoy and Nice was continued to-day.
Signor Ratazzi enumerated the inconveniencies
of the treaty, which he rejected by reason that the
Government in ceding the Italian provinces had
violated the principle of Italian independence and
weakened Royalty. He also said, " France setting
foot in Italy can go further. The new kingdom has
lost its weight abroad, and Europe looks upon this
traffic of peoples with distrust." Signor Ratazzi
then spoke on the questions of boundaries and
voting. The latter he declared to be illegal, as it
was effected without the consent of the Parliament,
and concluded by saying—" A guarantee of the
possession of Central Italy to Sardinia should have
been inserted in the treaty. The autonomy of Tus-
cany, desired by the maker of this treaty, proves
the existence of other views on the part of France.
We have ceded two provinces in order to obtain
others, the keeping of which is problematical. Tho
Chamber is still free to reject this treaty." He ad-
vised his party to abstain from voting.
Count Cavour, in his reply, admitted the sacrifice
of the two provinces to be a grievous one, and that
the state was weakened thereby. In reference to
Nice he said, " The passages of the Alps will re-
main to us," and continued—" The policy of Italian
independence rendered the treaty necessary ; since
1848 the policy of concluding au alliance became
expedient. The Emperor having shown sym-
pathy for Italy, we are attached to France.
The state of Italy does not permit us to stop.
Austria has not recognised the annexation, and we
are threatened on all sides. The Pope has
rejected our overtures, and has opened a crusade
against Italy. We meet everywhere with the grave
dangers of war; the armaments which are going on
prove it. We cannot therefore modify our policy,
which necessitates the maintenance of an alliance
with France. All pLrties in France not being
favourable to Italy, it was necessary to satisfy them
by ceding Savoy and Nice, as otherwise the Em-
peror would have beers unable to continue to mani-
fest his sympathies with us. For a long time Nice
and Savoy have expressed their French tendencies,
and Nice is not an Italian province." Count Ca-
your concluded by dec aring that if the acquisition
of Venice were to cost one foot of Italian soil he
would refuse it.

MAY 27.

The discussion on the Treaty of Cession was
resumed to-day in the Chamber of Deputies. De-
puty Bottero demonstrated that Nice never had
any sympathies with Franca, and declared that,

without wishing to overthrow the Ministry, he
should vote against the treaty, in order that
Nice might fall under Italian rule. He also
said, " Nice is embodied in one man, and that
is Garibaldi. Can it be said, then, that Nice
is not Italian ? " Deputy Ferrari said, " France
is with us, because her mission is against the
Treaty of Vienna. Napoleon represents both abso-
lutism and revolution. He desires to oppose the
treaty of 1815, with us, but the policy of Count
Cavour compromises Italy. The cession of Savoy
and Nice is a mistake. Do not let us be ungrateful
to Napoleon, but let us not give away our lands'
Our alliance with France is the alliance of the weak
with the strong. The House of Savoy should adopt
a revoluntionary policy, and reform its laws."
Deputy Ferrari announced that he would vote
against the treaty.

TURIN, MAY 28.

In yesterday's discussion on the treaty of ces-
sion, Signor Borelwa said, "Piedmont fought in
the Crimea to acquire the right of addressing the
Powers in favour of Italy. After that, in order
to drive back Austria, it was necessary for us to
ally ourselves to France, and to grant an aggran-
disement to the latter as a compensation. Grati-
tude shonld attach us to the Emperor, for none of
the preceding dynasties of the last half century
have afforded us any assistance. Let us then vote
in favour of the treaty, and not create new ene

mies."

Signor Chiaves sought to prove that Nice was
Italian, and said, " Universal suffrage is not appli-
cable to our nationality." He however submitted
to necessity, and should vote for the treaty.
Signor Boggio defended the treaty, and pointed
out the advantages of an alliance with France,
declaring also that he should vote in favour of the
treaty.

PARIS, MAY 27.

The Pays states that the discussion on the treaty
of Savoy and Nice continues to-day in the Sar-
dinian Chamber of Deputies, and that the treaty
will be adopted by a very great majority.

GENEVA, MAY 26.

The Federal Council will to-morrow forward a
Note refuting the arguments contained in M. Thou-
venel's despatches of the 7th and 16th ultimo.

The Federal Council maintains the actual
validity of the treaties, and shows that the neu-
trality of Switzerland by no means depends on the
consideration and goodwill of the Powers.
The Federal Council has, under conditions of
reciprocity, proposed to the Cabinet of Turin to
apply to the Italian territories annexed to Sardinia
the treaties of commerce, extradition, and other in-
ternational conventions existing between Switzer-
land and the former Sardinian kingdom.

MADRID, MAY 25.
Senor Marinez de la Rosa has been elected
President of the Cortes.

GARIBALDI'S EXPEDITION.
GENOA, MAY 24.
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What may be considered the first official bul-
letin of the Sicilian insurgents has reached us, and
is now being eagerly read in every cafe in Genoa.
The document runs as follows :

Garibaldi is among vs accompanied by 3,000
volunteers, a half of which belong to those caccia-
tri delle Alpi, before whom the Austrians fled at
Como. Their avant garde has reached Salemi. The
troops of Trapani and Agrigento have already fra-
ternised with our soldiers. Let us hope other regi-
ments will soon follow their example, so that a war
of brothers may be spared us. Wherever Garibaldi
goes he is the object of the most enthusiastic
ovations, and men are swelling the ranks of his
band. Of the 20,000 muskets he had with him
not one has been left idle. Ten rifle guns follow
him, and the generals who accompany him are
Mezzacapo and Medici—glorious names of the last
Italian war. To these names others of generous
Sicilian citizens must be added, and amongst them
those of Carini, Castiglia, Cordova, La Masa, Far-
della, Orsini.
We are confidently awaiting orders from Gari-
baldi for our future military operations. He who
could act otherwise would be proclaimed traitor to
the country.
Long live Italy ! Long live Victor Emmanuel !
Long live Garibaldi ! THE COMMITTEE.
Palermo, May 15, 1860.

The above bulletin contains a few errors, for
Gen. Mezzacapo and Col. Medici are not with Gari-
baldi : the former is at Ferrara and the latter is
here, waiting an opportuning of sailing from one or
other of the Mediterranean ports with a second ex-
pedition. The misunderstanding which had broken
out between the Sicilian committees of La Farina
and Bertani has been removed by Col. Medici, who
has thought proper to publish the following letter,
written by Garibaldi two hours before his depar-
ture from this city :
Dear Medici,—lt is better you should remain :
you may be more useful here. Bertani, La Farina,
And the direction of the million muskets' subscrip-
tion, residing at Milan, will on the presentation of
this letter furnish you with the means you may re-
quire. - GARIBALDI.
Genoa, May 8.

From this letter it clearly appears that Garibaldi
did not intend to give exclusive managemant to
either of these patriots, but meant that they should
act together in collecting and furnishing the funds
raised by public subscription. Austria is assem
tiling her battalions beyond the Po, and assuming
a threatening attitude towards Central Italy. It is
now positively stated that the chivalrous Duke of
Modena has established his headquarters at Ostiglia,
and that an army of 30,000 Austrians is collected
in that tract of land known as the Mantuan dis-
tricts. If Austria has been induced to make such
a move, it is quite evident she is plotting mischief
against the newly annexed provinces. The friends
of Garibaldi disclaim any responsibility for Colonel
Zambianchi's invasion ; for, though he intended to
cross the Roman States in order to make his way to
the Abruzzi, he did so against the intentions of the
General.

The following official bulletin was issued by the
Insurrectional Committee of Palermo two days
later than the one contained in our correspondent's
letter :

The invincible Garibaldi, whom the mendacious
Government does not dare to name in its procla-
mation, has destroyed one of the enemy's columns,
4,000 strong, between Calatafimi and Alcamo. Our
bands have pursued 1,000 flying soldiers. • Many
were dispersed, and a great number taken pri-
soners. A fresh detachment of our brave de-
fenders has landed at Santo Stefano di Camastra.
Luigi Saporta, the young man who has suffered
so much for and deserved so well of his country
occupies Termini. .The Royal troops are shut
up in the fort, from which they make
a useless cannonade. They were again de-
feated yesterday at Robuttone, near 11 Parco.
An ineffable joy and enthusiasm reigns everywhere
amongst us. Armed bands, well organised and
bearing our hero's flag, flock in from all sides. Fur-
thermore, the voice of a generous pardon has
touched the heart of evert Maniscalco's sbirri. The
formidable inspector of police, Francesch di Ferro
(it is at his own request that we publish his name),
has placed himself under the protection of the com•
mittee. Others promise to surrender. We shall
publish their names hereafter. Citizens, continue
to be true to yourselves. The victory will be yours,
but you must show yourselves worthy of it.
Vive l'Etalie! Vive Victor Emmanuel ! Vive
Garibaldi! TIIE COMMITTEE.
Palermo, May 17.

The ()pinion 21(etiona/e, en the strength of a
private despatch from Tulin, confirms the news
that up to the 24th Colonel Nino-Bixio was
neither killed, wounded, nor taken prisoner ; it
adds :—" The obstinacy with which the Neapolitan
Government has circulated the report of his death
is to us the best praise that could be given to this
brave officer, whose capacity, abnegation, and cour-
age well deserve this involuntary testimony to his
worth from his most implacable enemy."
A Palermo letter of May 18 says that when Gen.

Landi's defeated troops returned to Palermo they
publicly sold the jewels and other valuables which
they had pillaged. It adds, that since the 14th the
official journal of Palermo has ceased to appear; its
editor, the Chevalier Ventimiglia, had left for
Naples.
The following is an extract from a private letter,
dated from the neighbourhood of Messina, May
20:—" The Sicilian army destroyed 4,000 Neapo-
litan soldiers between Calatafimi and Alcarno, 50
miles distant from Palermo—defeating them com-
pletely. The few who made their escape, after
running a long way, dispersed with great rapi-
dity. Therefore I expect that the taking of Pa-
lermo will soon be heard of; but I foresee that
rivers of blood will be shed. A great catastrophe
is apprehended in Messina, the general of that city
having the villainous intention of giving it up to
sack and of setting fire to it. Excuse my writing
on such bad paper, but what's to be done in such a
place ? To-morrow I will risk going in the city,
which at present foreigners seldom enter, keeping
themselves ready to make their exit and go on
board ship."
At Messina and Catania, on the 20th May, order
was maintained, but ever 3 thing was ripe for an
outbreak in case Garibaldi succeeds in entering
Palermo, of which there was scarcely a doubt.
The last accounts left him marching upon Mon-
reale, where the Royalists had concentrated
their forces, including the garrison of Palermo, and
where he was looked for on the 22d. His force
was then estimated at 15,000, but, according to a
report which had reached Messina, it is said to have
been subsequently swelled to 40,000. According
to an intercepted despatch from the General com-
manding the Royal Forces at Alcamo, these, out of
5,000, lost 2,300 in killed, and of the woundsd no
mention is made, for, as the insurgents have " No
quarter !" for their war-cry, this column in the re-
turns is unnecessary.
The Assurance steam gunboat was under orders
to leave Malta for Marsala on the 23d, on which
day the Cressy, St Jean d'Acre, London, and Re-
nown were cruising between Sicily and Malta.
A letter from Messina of the 19th, in the .Siecle,
says:—

" The news brought by the English steamer
Corinthian, which left Palermo yesterday evening,
differs entirely from that given by the Neapolitan
Government in two despatches, which announce
the complete defeat of Garibaldi 'and of his filibus-
ters. The battle fought at Calata Fimi was a dis-
aster for the Neapolitan column sent against the
insurgents. That force, composed of between 4,000
and 5,00 men, is said to have lost in the affair of
the 16th its cannon and baggage, and to have had
a great number of killed and wounded. The men
were pursued with the greatest vigour, and their
retreat, when near Alcamo, became a complete
rout, and the scattered remnants of the torte fled by
the Partinico road to Palermo. On the 17th
only about 975 of the fugitives had re-entered
Palermo, and several of them afterwards died
from fatigue on reaching their quarters. The
Neapolitan Colonel Donato, who was taken prisoner
on the 16th at Calata Fimi, is said to have died
there on the following day. The greater part of
the Neapolitan column being dispersed, and wan-
dering about without shelter and without food in
a revolted country, cannot fail to fall into the hands
of the insurgents, by whom they will be treated
with humanity."
The Independance makes the following obser-
vations on Garibaldi's probable line of operations :
"It appears doubtful to us that on landing at

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Marsala he had the intention of taking Palermo

immediately. His interest was simply to organise
a guerilla warfare, the only one suited to the na-
ture of the forces at his disposal. Without ca-
valry and artillery he could not keep in the open
field against regular troops, much less take pos-
session of a large city, where he would be contin-
ually under the cannon of the forts and of the
Neapolitan ships of war. What is probable in
this state of things is, that Garibaldi, making him-
self master of the defiles of Calatafimi, and led

away by the enthusiasm of the people, threw out
strong reconnaissanced in the direction of Mont-
reale, in order to feel the pulse of the enemy.
These movements -led to encounters more or less
favourable to one of the two parties, and which
were transformed by tho Neapolitan Government
into grand victories. Their issue will, however,
change nothing in the plans of Garibaldi, whose
object will be to isolate Palermo, cut off its com-
munication with Messina, and thus oblige the gar-
rison to surrender without a combat.

A letter has been received in the City from Mar-
sala, in which the writer mentions that he had just
had a long talk with Garibaldi.

FRANCE.

BOURSE, May 26.—The market was heavy at the
opening, but rallied as money was abundant, and
large purchases for investment were made. Threes,
after having been done at 69f se, improved to 69f
25c, and are now at 69f 171 e. Mobilier varied
from 662 f 50c to 657 f 50e ; Lyons, 862 f 50e to 866 f
25e ; Orleans, 1,312 f 50e to 1,317 f 50c ; Northern,
872 f 50c to 87 5f ; Southern, 512 f 50c to 515 f ;
Austrian, 502 f 50e to 505 f ; Lombard, 498 75c to
501 f 25c. The following are the last quotations :-
4 per Cents. .... 96 Credit Fonder.... 818 75
Do. end month .. 95 901 Belgian
3 per Cents .. 69 301Piedmontese (5) .. 82 75
Do. end month.... 69 251 itoman B4
Bank Shares 2860 ' Austrian
Credit Mebilier .. 661 25 Spanish Threes
Do. Account 658 75 Home Debt 464