The Sun.
London, England, 1856-10-25 00:00:00

ec-- THE SUN, _LONDON, SATURDAY 'ErE,iIING, OCTOBER 2"5, 1856.

work. The cries of the people could not be ,
wholly stifled—they reached the ears of England
and France, and it is to be hoped, ascended to
HEAVEN ! A state of anarchy could hardly be
worse. Even English subjects did not escape
brutal outrages, and sought in vain for redress.
If there was no valid reason why the Austrian
troops should enter the Principalities, there were
a thousand to be found why they should evacuate
them. Their continued presence was a disgrace
to the allied cause, and the more religiously dis
posed in this country might well attribute in part
the ill success of the Allies to their connivance
at an occupation, followed by such execrable
results.

It is a little too much, then, to tell us that the
perfidy of Russia necessitates a continuance of this
atrocious occupation. There never was any ne-
cessity for it. It never did, and never can,
admit of excuse. Say —as we must—
the objects of the war are not accomplished.
Austria took no part in the war, and surely those
who did are the parties to provide against the
consequences possible, probable, or actual, and not
Austria. Is Turkey defunct, that she can fur-
nish no guard for her provinces ? and have France
and England expended their treasures and their
troops so that Austria must be called in The
supposition is ridiculous, and hardly less so is the
notion that an army of occupation is needed at all.
The inhabitants of the Principalities are able to
administer their internal affairs, and need no army
to represent their wishes as to their future
mode of government to the Allies, while the
danger of Russian aggression in their quar-
ter is of the most unsubstantial kind. Never
was an excuse more lame and impotent.
Why, the most recent facts demonstrate its pre-
posterousness. It is well known the late
advance of Austrian troops has deepened the
grave doubts that existed as to the honesty of her
intentions, and but the other day we learnt from
a Ministerial organ that the latest movement of
France and England in the Neapolitan affair was
a sword pointed direct at Austria's heart. Aus-
trian occupation necessary ! Just as much as it
is liked ; and, if it were, it can only be because
the Governments of England and France have
not the courage to bid it cease, an excuse too
pitiful but too true to be advanced.

Last night information was received at Scotland-yard
that an extensive robbery of jewellery had taken place
at Ramsgate. A. number of valuable diamond rings
were amongst the property stolen.
The body of a newly-born female child has been found
in Lord Derby's Park, Ecclestone, near St. Helen's,
An inquest was held last night, and a verdict of wilful
murder was returned.
Turner's pictures will not be exhibited nn Moniay at
e National Gallery. Nothing positive as to their ex-
hibition has been decided on.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY.--A. correspondent writes,
"The National and Vernon Galleries will re-open on
Monday next. No additions have been made to the
collections during the vacation, nor are the authorities
as yet provided with any rooms suitable to hang any
portion of the Turner pictures."
THE MANCHESTER ATHENZEUM. —The twenty-first
anniversary of this institution will be celebrated by a
dinner on Tuesday next, in the news room, under the
presidency of Mr. James Heywood, M.P.
DEATH OF MR4 CLARKSON, THE RARRISTER.—This
much respected gentleman died yesterday afternoon at
Brighton, after some weeks' severe illness arising from
the formation of a carbuccle in the nape of the neck. An
operation had been performed, which was succeeded by
great prostration, and for the last few days his family
and immediate friends bad entertained little or no hopes
of hi. recovery. In Brighton, where the deceased gen
tletnan had for some time taken up his residence, be was,
as elsewhere, highly respected for his professional attain,
rnents and courteous demeanour. Previous to his last
illness, he on several occasions presided in the county
ecoltt for Mr. Turner, the judge, and his decisions on
such occasions gave general satisfaction. Deceased,
who was 63 years of age, has left, we believe, a widow
and five eons to deplore his loss.
FRIGHTFUL AND FATAL A CCIDENT AT BIRMINGHAM.
—A fearful accident occurred in Great fiampton•street,
Birmingham, on Thursday evening, which resulted in the
death of two persons. It appears that about a quarter
past 4 o'clock the prison van, on its way from the Public
office in Moor-street to the Borough Gaol at \Vinson-
green, was passing along Great Hampton-street, when
Mr. Milward, an extensive tube-maker of Birmingham,
but whose residence was at Erdington, about two miles
from the town, and his vring man, were driving in a
gig down Hall-street. Front some cause the horse took
fright, and dashing at a furious rate passed the van.
Just opposite the Church Tavern the man jumped out ;
in doing so he became entangled by the arm or leg in the
reins, and was dragged for several yards before he extri•
cated himself from his perilous situation, without any
material injury. The horse then continued his furious
career, forcing the vehicle in contact with a large bulk
window, belonging to the shop of Mr. Bretteil, tobacco-
nist, which was smashed to pieces. A gentleman named
Thornton, who was in the act of leaving the shop, was at
I the same instance driven through the broken window.
The vehicle was then drawn a short distance further,
and finally upset against a lamp-post opposite Mr.
Sutcliffe's japan-works. The unfortunate driver, Mr.
Milward. was taken up, and carried to an adjoin-
ing shop, where he immediately breathed his last ; and
Mr.b Thornton was conveyed to the General Hospital,
where he also subsequently died. The vehicle and
horse sustained little injury.

MEETING AT DERBY IN SUPPORT OF ITALIAN INDE-
PENDENCE.—On 'Thursday evening a crowded meeting
was held in the Town-hall, Derby, convened by the
mayor in compliance with a numerously signed requisi.
tion, for the purpose of expressing sympathy with the
cause of Italian independence. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Mr. Councillor Etches, Mr. Chas. Furtado
(the latter gentleman having attended as a deputation
from the London committee of the Society of Friends of
Italy), Mr. Butler, and the Rev. J. Griffiths. Resolu-
tions were unanimously agreed to deprecating the atro-
cities which Austria had inflicted upon Hungary, Po-
land, Italy, protesting especially against her inter-
ference in the latter country, and calling on the British
nation to contribute the amount necessary for delivering,
in kind. 100 cannons for Sardinia, and 10,000 rifles for
those Italians who should in due time unfurl the
national standard ; as also to abstain from forming alli
ances with despots. Some subscriptions having been
banded in for the Italian fund, the proceedings termi-
nated with a vote of thanks to the mayor for presiding.

THE TEN THOUSAND MUSHETS FOB ITALY.—The fol-
lowing correspondence has passed on this subjeet :
"Mr. G. Crawshay has the honour to present his com-
pliments to the Marquis d'Azeglio, Minister of Sardinia.
Mr. Crawshay has received an application from some
gentlemen in this country, who are acting in connection
with a committee at Genoa, whose object 'the pur-
chase of 10,000 muskets, to be given to the first Italian
province that rises against Italy's foe,' viz., Austria.
Mr. Cra wshay begs respectfully to inquire of the Minister
of Sardinia whether such a proceeding on the part of
Sardinian subjects is lawful? Gateshead, Oct. 8, 1856."
"The Marquis d'Azeglio presents his compliments to
Mr. Clrawshay, and begs to inform him, in reply to his
note, dated Bth instant, that not being acquainted with
the result of certain legal proceedings instituted with re-
ference to the subscription in question, he is unable to
give a positive answer to the question therein contained.
—23, Park-street, Oct. 31, 1856." A
TRE MURDER AND ROBBERY NEAR ROTHERHAM.—
On Wednesday some particulars appeared in The Sun
respecting the death of Mr. John Whitaker, farmer,
Thsy
berg, who was robbed and murdered on the previous
Thursday. An advertisement has now been issued,
offering a reward of 1501. (1001. by the Government and
501. by the executors of tile deceased) for information
and evidence which shall lead to the conviction of the
offenders ; and with the farther intimation that Sir G.
Grey will recommend the grant of her Majesty's graci-
ous pardon to any one of the parties concerned in the
attack upon Mr. Whitaker (not being the person who
actually struck the blow which caused death) who shall
give such information and evidence as shall lead to the
conviction of the others."
A STRANGE STORY.—The Courrier du Pas de Calais
has the following :—" A young girl suffering from severe
illness was admitted into the hospital of Arras some
time back. In the room in which she was placed was
another young girl, who after gazing at her for some
time, exclaimed, I recognise your features ; you come
from my village, and are named —. You left your
mother's house seven years ago, and have never written
since to any of your family.' The young girl upbraided
her companion for this conduct, which, she added, htd
caused greet grief to her relations. The ether girl de-
nied the truth of this statement, but failed to shake the
belief entertained by her companion with respect to her
identity. At length the girl confessed that her name
was —, and by the exertions of her companion, her
relation, whom she had formerly deserted, agreed to
again receive her. On arriving at her native village
everybody recognised her, and universal astonishment
was experienced at the absence of any change in her fea-
tures, notwithstanding the seven years that had passed
over them. In time she was sought for in marriage by
a farmer of some means ; and her parents having given
their consent, the marriage was celebrated. Some weeks
after, the mother of the girl who bad gone away received
a letter, accompanied with presents from her daughter,
who expressed her regret at rot having once mitten
home during her seven years' absence, and stating that
she was happily married in Prussia. In fact, it was
evident that the girl from the hospital was an impostor.
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