The Sun.
London, England, 1860-08-25 00:00:00

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The line-of•battle ship Bombay, 91, and the fri-
gate Arethusa, 51, in the dock at Chatham, being
converted from sailing into screw steamships, are
ordered to he fitted for the second-class steam fe-
serve at that port. The Rattlesnake, 21, the Rein-
deer 17, the Linnet 5, and the Pigeon 5, screw
steamer, are to be fitted for the third division of the
steam reserve.
Admiral Isaac Hawkins Morrison, died at Jersey
a few days since at an advanced age. The deceased
officer entered the navy in June, 1795, on board the
Malabar, 54, and in April and May, 1726, was pre-
sent at the surrender of the Dutch settlements of
Demerara, Essequibo, and Berbice. He became
Lieut. in May, 1804.
Under the superintendence of Commander Paul,
of the Devonport dockyard, the head-quarters of
the 53d Regiment, landed on Thursday from the
transport Lady Clarendon, at the Royal William
Victualling-yard, and headed by the band of the
12th Regiment, marched to the Raglan Barracks,
Devonport, where they are to be quartered.
The Royal Charlotte, Lieut. Hugh H. Knocker,
received supernumeraries at Plymouth on Thursday
for the screw steam Coastguard ship Blenheim, 60,
Capt. Edward Tatham, at Milford Haven.
The Emerald, 51, screw, Capt. A. Cumming, an-
chored at Spithead yesterday morning, from the
westward, and exchanged the usual honorary
salutes with the Victory, flag-ship of the Comman-
der-in-Chief. The Emerald will embark detach-
ments of troops on Monday for the Channel Islands.
The Colossus, 80, screw, Capt. F. Scott, C. 8.,
sailed from Spithead yesterday morning by the
Western Channel, under steam.
The Rhadamanthus, paddle, Miter COM. Sturdee,
arxifed at Portsmouth yesterdaf 'ffeitirWoolwich,
with boilers, machinery, Sm.

(From the Special Correspondent of the Times.)
MESSINA, AUG. 15.
Yesterday afternoon there was considerable move-
ment between the Faro and Messina. The com-
manders of the different corps were summoned to
attend on General Sirtori, who acts as General of
the forces during Garibaldi's absence. Aides-de-
camp and Guides, but their horses even more than
they, had a hard day of it, running about and carry-
ing orders to and fro. The conclusion could not be
doubtful ; the long-expected embarkation was to
take place at last. This conclusion once arrived
at, the public took it for granted that it must
be in the direction of the Straits. Everyone
has been looking and looking across this narrow
streak of water, examining the forts, watch-
ing the gunboats and steamers, observing the glit-
tering muskets, listening to the reports of musketry
and guns, enumerating the signal lights and flashes.
The water line was like the chalk line which, once
drawn, retains with magic attraction the fowl placed
before it, and no one ever imagined that something
else was taking place all the while, and that the
plans were changed.
Garibaldi had left, but some sparks of his spirit
had remained—that spirit which organised the
marches and countermarches in Lombardy, and
which brought us to the gates of Palermo.
The passage of a water line in face of a strong
enemy, even if of moderate width and depth, is al
ways a serious undertaking; it is considefably more
so to cross a stream with formidable currents and
counter-currents of several hundred fathoms in
depth, and of a width nowhere less than two miles,
in face of 10 war steamers, to which we have none
to oppose, and of four heavy batteries, half.a-dozen
gunboats, and a force at least equal to our own along
the coast. All these were just the circumstances to
induce a good general to attempt a descent on some
other point, while all attention was concentrated on
this one, and Garibaldi was the last man to over•
look this advantage.
Before he left, it had been decided to make a con-
The Woolwich Royal Arsenal Volunteers, con- version of our front, and, while keeping up appear-
sisting of the ember Kent Artillery, and the 26th ances towards the Straits, choose some point on the
Kent Rifles, nuing nearly 2,000, forming a northern shore whence to make a descent to some
brigade, will be reviewed by Lord Sydney, the lord- other part of the continent beyond the Straits. The
lieutenant of the county, on Woolwich Common, position was favourable enough for such a plan.
this day (Saturday), at 5 o'clock. The brigade will The north-eastern point of the island tapers off to-
be under the command of Colonel Tulloh, R.A. wards the Faro point, so that at Messina it is
The sth Kent Artillery Corps (Blackheath), under scarcely more than from five to six miles in width,
the command of Captain Brandram, have been in- while beyond that point it is even less. In
could be a couple
vited to attend and take part in the review. A of hours of marching, therefore, the whole
body of 500 or 600 volunteers of other corps in the on the other side, and this movement could be ef-
vicinity will keep the ground. fected without being perceived by the enemy, in
On Saturday last the 3d Middlesex (Hampstead) spite of his great vigilance. The great mountain
Volunteer Rifle Corps assembled to celebrate the chain which intersects Sicily comes down to the
opening of their rifle range and butt, which is well village of Upper Faro, and ends not far from the
situated in the fields of Child shill, about two point, in a round hill, crowned by an earthwork.
miles from the Regent's Park. The butt is 50 feet Towards Messina the chain is rather abrupt, while
wide, has two 12. feet wings, and is 40 feet in on the other side it slopes down more gently. Thus
height. The range is 600 yards It has been in- the movements on this side are hidden almost in-
spected by Earl Granville, Lord Lucan, General stantaneously.
Douglas, and others, all of whom have expressed There was, too, the harbour of Melazzo, to which
an opinion that a better artificial butt could the steamers and boats could be brought without
not be made. Considering the very inclement being observed by the Neapolitan cruisers. It lies
weather, and that many members are absent from on the great passage line between Messina and
home, there was a very good muster at the time Palermo, and is an almost invariable place of stop-
appointed, 6 p.m., at the headquarters, the Militia page for the ships between the two places. Besides,
Barracks. Having been joined by a detachment of there is an outlet from the lake nearest to the Faro
the 2d London (Captain Spottiswoode) and headed to the north as well as towards the Straits, so that
by the drums and fifes of the Ist Royal East the boats collected there can be taken out in that
Middlesex Militia the corps marched to the range. direction likewise. The distances being small the
Ensign Holford carried the colours presented just force could, therefore, be ready to embark on either
57 years ago to the Hampstead Loyal Association, side. Appearances were at the same time kept up
and which have been till the present occasion peace- towards the Straits. There were the two or three
fully resting in the parish church. The instructor steamers with their fires banked up; there was a
of musketry to the corps was called on to open the part of the troops still encamped along the seashore
range, which he did by making a first rate shot, and in the villages along it. In the meantime the
within an inch and a quarter of the bull's-eye. A fetes de colonnes were directed towards the north.
blank cartridge was then fired by Mrs. Maclnnes, The first brigade of Cosenz went up by the little
which was a signal for loud cheers from all villages of Faro Superiore, Santa Lucia, Santa
assembled. The corps then fired two volleys, and Nicola, and Santa Giorgio. The brigade Sacchi,
having wheeled into open column marched past in which occupied the positions of Faro Superiore and
quick time. Gauziri, on the second of the lakes, crossed the
The 2d Kent Volunteer Artillery Corps (Faver- ridge and went down to Spadafora. The first bri-
sham) had a set of musical instruments for their gade of the division Medici received orders to move
band presented to them on Wednesday afternoon, up by the main road towards Spadafora.
on the Faversham Recreation Ground. The funds While thus a part of the forces threatened in
—upwards of £7o—were raised with hearty good- those two directions the division Turr prepared for
will among the ladies of the•town and neighbour- a passage lower down. The first brigade, which
hood. The Hon. Mrs. Mills arrived on the ground had gone to Monte, Castiglione, and several other
from Lees-court, a country seat of the Sondes towns in the Etna district to put down some dis-
family, about 4 o'clock, and presented them with a orders which had taken place there, received orders
suitable address, which was gallantly responded to to move up to Taormina, or rather Giardini, a vil-
in appropriate terms by. Captain Hall, in command lage at the foot of it, while the second brigade,
of the corps. Several spirited airs were immediately which had been before sent in the direction of the
played upon the instruments, and a variety of field Faro, was sent off to join it.
movements were then executed by the men. By these dispositions a descent was prepared to-
The Ist and 3d Companies of the Isle of Wight wards the eastern and southern coast of Calabria,
Rifle Volunteers paraded at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday towards the western and towards the Straits.
in the grounds of Ryde Home-park, for the purpose These descents were, however, dependent en the
of being presented with silver bugles which had operations which Garibaldi himself had gone to
been subscribed for by the ladies of Ryde, who had superintend ; and it is time to say something. about
deputed Lady Lees, the wife of Sir John Lees, the these. Very shortly after Garibaldi's arrival at
Commandant of the corps, to represent them on the Messina several of the most prominent patriots of
occasion. Some thousands of people were assem- the Pontifical possessions came over here to com-
bled to witness the presentation. At the time ap- bine a plan of attack on the Pontifical provinces.
pointed the Ryde Corps, headed by their band, and It was decided that it should take place simul-
accompanied by the 2d Hants Artillery, the sth taneously with the descent on the continent, about
Hants Rifles, and representatives from other Volun- the middle of this month. 6,000 men had been col-
teer bodies arrived in the park and took up their lected and prepared for this coup, and an insurrec-
position on an elevated portion of the ground, which tion was at the same time to break out in the Papal
had been marked out for the purpose. Lady Lees, States. The 6,000 men were to be taken in batches
having presented the bugle in an appropriate ad- to the island of Sardinia, and then be fetched by
dress, Sir John Lees replied to her ladyship's steamers from Palermo and thrown across the main-
address on behalf of the corps. The customary land.
marching past, &c., took place, after which the dif- The descent on the continent from Sicily was to
ferent corps returned to Ryde. The 2d Hants be regulated by the readiness of the preparations in
Artillery and the sth Hants Rifle Volunteers crossed Sardinia, and when these were completed the signal
to Portsmouth by special steamer at 8.30 p.m. was to be given here likewise. Last night or this
The Volunteer Corps belonging to Plymouth • morning was fixed as the probable date for this
Devonpert, and Stonehouse were inspected and contingency, and it was with this view that the
reviewed on Thursday, on the Parade, Mount Wise, preparatory movements were begun yesterday after-
by Colonel M'Murdo, Inspector-General, awns- noon. Up to the present time this signal has not
panted by Major Hume, Inspector for the Western been given, and consequently the dispositions are
District. The Volunteers were commanded by Lieut. suspended.
Colonel Lord Valletort, assisted by the Adjutant, The night passed away quietly and without the
Major Duperier, both of whom are popular. After slightest disturbance—a thing which considerably
forming line and presenting arms, marching and puzzled those who had seen all the preparations
Wheeling, they went through a portion of the plas going on.
toon exercise, advanced in companies en echelon, No firing, no movements, and people went to bed
formed square to meet cavalry, &c. The weather deceived in their expectations. Not a few of these,
was very severe throughout, the wind from the however, left their couches rather precipitously this
south-west, accompanied by heavy showers. Col. morning, when the sound of cannon was heard from
M'Murdo said it was regular Volunteer weather, the harbour. Imaginations were so busy with the
and gave undeniable evidence of their determine- descent on Calabria and the threats of Clary to born-
tion; he was much pleased with their progress, bard the town in such a case that the first impres-
especially at the manner in which the manual and sion was that both events had taken place. There
platoon exercises had been accomplished. After was a general rush towards the Marina, where, how-
giving them some advice regarding their equip- ever, all apprehensions were soon quieted by seeing
ment and accoutrement, the inspection closed, that the cannonade came from the French man of
Notwithstanding the severity of the weather, the war Descartes, which saluted the 15th of August.
Mayor of Plymouth, Mr. Burnell, and a consider- During the day the Queen of England, one of the
able number of spectators were' present. steamers of the Brazilian line, came into the har-
On Thursday the 10th (Chichester) Sussex Rifle bour. She had been bought in England by Geri-
Volunteers, under the command of Captain Raikes, baldi's agents, with the view of converting her into
wore paraded in the Priory-park for the inspection a man of war. She has on board 16 rifled cannon,
of Sir John Lawrence, G.C.B. The Volunteers and brings besi3es 23,000 Enfield rifles, which have
were put through a series of movements, which been sent out on speculation. Although of wood,
they executed steadily and well. Sir John Law- and strongly built, the Queen of England will
rence congratulated the officers and Volunteers on scarcely. be able to carry all the guns. However,
their proficiency, and expressed his pleasure at if she is but able to accommodate the two large
his old friend Captain Rallies, who had 68-pounders she will be of great use.
seeing
served with him for more than 20 years in India, News arrived to-day from the little band which
in command of so fine a body of Volunteers. In the has been sent across into Calabria. They are all
course of the afternoon Sergeant-Major Pratt (10th safe in the part of the main chain of the Apen-
Sussex Rifle Volunteers), in the presence
of
the ovided with everything, and have heaps of visitors.
51st Regiment, with a silv.er-mounted. walking- They have collected a number of volunteers about
cane, in acknowledgment dins kindness in teaching them, and every day fresh ones come in. They
him "tobe a soldier." The officers and Volunteers had only one little skirmish, in which one man was
of the 10th Sussex are shortly about to offer Ser- wounded. Another who has come across likewise

AUGUST 19.
Garibaldi returned yesterday morning from Pa-
.ermo. He only stopped for a moment at the Faro'
and then came down to see the " Queen of Eng-
land" and arrange matters. With him came from
Palermo General Turr, who has passed some weeks
at Aix-les-Bains to restore his health, and now re-
turns to his duty, With the usual quietness which
characterises Garibaldi's disposition, the affair of
the rifles was soon ended, and a heavy bill given to
the agent on the Pro-Dictator Depretis, at Palermo,
who will open his eyes at it. At the same time
the order was given to arm the steamer. The per-
sons were designated to carry out this order, and
are to set to work immediately. All this was done
in the cabin of the Queen of England in less than
an hour, and immediately after Garibaldi, accom-
panied only by General Turr and a few of his im-
mediate adherents, started by land for Giardini,
near Taormina, where the Brigade Bixio, the first
of the Division Turr, was in readiness to embark.
Before relating the circumstances connected with
this embarkation, I must say a few words about
Garibaldi's absence. Dr. Bertani, his well-known
agent at Genoa, came down, as you know, to an-
nounce that the 6,000 men destined for the expedi-
tion to the Papal States were ready. The Golfo
d'Orangio, on the east coast of the island of Sardinia,
little inhabited and out of the way, was chosen by
Dr. Bertani as the most convenient point to
assemble the forces, and with this view the men
were sent there in batches and were to wait till
further orders. Dr. Bertani came himself to report
on the circumstances connected with this affair.
Although all precautions had been taken to create
the belief that the 6,000 men, like so many of their
predecessors, were destined for Sicily, their real
destination oozed out, and warm representations
were made from Turin not to complicate matters
by bringing in the Papal question before the Nea-
politan is quite decided. Indeed, the day before
Bertani left, Farini himself came to Genoa to urge
the matter in person, while Major Trecchi came
with similar representations on the part of the
King. The former would probably have produced
but little effect; not so the latter. As I have often
told you, Garibaldi has a kind of chivalrous attach-
ment to the King as a symbol of Italian unity. The
only representation made was that it would create
trouble for Piedmont if an expedition started di-
rectly from Piedmontese soil into the Papal States.
The advice, therefore, was to transport the 6,000,
like all the others, to Sicily, and send them out
thence. These representations, as I said, produced
their effect, but as the dispositions were, according
to previous understanding, made for a start from
Sardinia, and as the troops were already there,
Garibaldi decided to go there himself and see what
was to be 'done.
The dispositions about the choice of the place and
all the rest respecting the plan for reunion and start-
in g had to be left to the Committee, as more au jait
of the circumstances in Piedmont. The choice was
not fortunate, for the Golfo d'Orangio, out of the
way, was secure enough, bat at the same time
afforded no facilities for procuring food and water.
Besides, the organisation of the 6,000, which had
taken place likewise by means of the Committee,
had not the elements requisite for success. Gari-
baldi saw this as soon as he formed them, and this
decided him quite to give up the plan against the
Romagna for the moment, and to use these 6,000
men to complete the work in the south. Immedi-
ately, dispositions were made for the transport of
these troops to Sicily. A thousand of them, on board
the Torino, were sent round the island of Sicily to
Taormina, whither likewise the Franklin was de-
spatched. The object in view was nothing more
than to embark the Brigade 13ixio of the Division
Turr, and go right across to the south coast of Ca-
labria. This was one of those bold and quick move-
ments which Garibaldi likes. All eyes were look-
ing towards the Straits and the western shore of
the continent, and this was just the moment to go
to the south or east coast.
The two steamers arrived in the night of the
17th-18th at Giardini, and the embarkation of ma-
teriel and horses was complete before morning. Gari-
baldi lift this about 1 p.m. yesterday afternoon, and
arrived at 4 p.m. at Giardini, where orders were
given to embark the whole brigade, in all about
9,000 men. The Torino took about 2,000, and the
rest were put on board the Franklin and two sailing
vessels, which were taken in tow. At the last mo-
ment Garibaldi decided to go himself and head the
expedition, of which his eldest son likewise forms
part. At 7 p.m., after nightfall, the expedition
started. The exact point for disembarking has not
been fixed. It will depend entirely on circum-
stances. But, as the whole attention of the I'Peapo•
litans is attracted in another direction, it is to be
hoped that the landing will be effected without
obstacles. The course was taken directly for the
nearest point, which is about 20 miles distant. If
the landing succeeds, the intention is to make an
attack to-day on Reggio.
It is now noon, and no bad news has come, so we
are hopeful and trusting to Garibaldi's star. A
signal has been agreed upon to show the success of
the landing, but it is only calculated for the night.
In the meantime people have been sent in that
direction, and the semaphores cautioned to watch
whatever may occur on the other side.
Thus the army is again widowed, but only for a
short time. The 2d brigade of the Division Turr is
ready to follow in the same direction, that is to-
wards the eastern coast, while the others at the
same time will make a combined movement on the
western coast and in the Straits.

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