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

THE SUIN, LONDON, SATURDAr EVE N ING, OCTOBER 25, 1856.

work. The cries of th people could not be
wholly stifled—they reacied the ears of England
and France, and it is tcbe hoped, ascended to
HEAVEN ! A state of anarchy could hardly be
worse. Even English nbjects did not escape
brutal outrages, and soight in vain for redress.
If there was no valid rason why the Austrian
troops should enter the I-rincipalities, there were
a thousand to be found wiy they should evacuate
them. Their continued iresence was a disgrace
to the allied cause, and he more religiously dig
posed in this country mig►t well attribute in part
the ill success of the Alias to their connivance
at an occupation, followid 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 neve' did, and never can,
admit of excuse. Say -- as we must—
the objects of the war are not accomplished.
Austria took no part in tle war, and surely those
who did are the parties to provide against the
consequences possible, prcbable, or actual, and not
Austria. Is Turkey detract, that she can fur-
nish no guard for her proNinces ? and have France
and England expended heir treasures and their
troops so that Austria oust be called in ? The
supposition is ridiculous, tad hardly less so is the
notion that an army of oc'upation is needed at all.
The inhabitants of the Pincipalities are able to
administer their internal eclairs, and need no army
to represent their wisles 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, Ecclestore, 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 on Monday at
the 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 ATHEN2EITM.—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 MR. CLARKSON, THE BARRISTER.—This
much respected gentleman died yesterday afternoon at
Brighton, after some weeks' severe illness arising from
the formation of a carbuncle 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 had entertained little or no hopes
of his recovery. In Brighton, where the deceased gen-
tleman had for some time taken up his residence, he was,
au elsewhere, highly respected for his professional attain.
ments and courteous demeanour. Previous to his last
illness, he on several occasions presided in the county
court 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 sons to deplore his loss,

FRIGHTFUL AND FATAL ACCIDENT AT BIRMINGHAM.
—A fearful accident occurred in Great Hampton-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-
L,,reen, was passing along Great Hampton-street, when
Nlr. Milward, an extensive tube•maker of Birmingham,
tut whose residence was at Erdington, about two miles
from the town, and his serving man, were driving in a
gig down Hall-street. From 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 doinr: 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. Bretteli, tobacco-
nist, which was smashed to pieces. A gentleman named
Thornton, who was in the act of leaving the shop, was at
the same instance driven through the broken window.
The vehicle was then drawn a short distance further,
and finally 'ipset 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 be immediately breathed his last ; and
Mr. 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
Daly), 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, &c., protesting especially against her inter-
feren-,ce in the latter country, an 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
a❑ces with despots. Some subscriptions having been
handed in for the Italian fund, the proceedings termi-
nated with a vote of thanks to the mayor for presiding.

THE TEN THOUSAND MUSKETS FOR ITALL—The fol-
lowing correspondence has passed on this subjeet :--
"Mr. G. Crawshay has the Lonour to present his com-
pliments to the Marquis d'Azeglie, Minister of Sardina.
Mr. Crawshay has received an application from some
gentlemen in this country, who are acting in connection
with a committee at Genoa, whose object is, the pur-
chase of 10,000 muskets, to be given to the first Italian
province that rises against Italy's foe,' viz., Austria.
Mr. Crawshay 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. Crawshay, and begs to inform him, in reply to his
note, dated Bth instant, that not being acquainted with
the result of certain legal pr9,ceedings 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. 11, 1856."
TUE MURDER AND ROBBERY 'NEAR ROTHERHAM.—
On Wednesday some particulars appeared in The Sun
respecting the death of Mr. John Whitaker, farmer,
Thryberg, who was robbed and murdered on the previous
Thursday. An advertisement has now been issued,
offering a reward of lio/. (1001. by the Government and
1501. by the executors of the deceased) for information
and evidence' which shall lead to the conviction of the
offenders ; and with the further 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, had
caused great 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
elation., whom she bad 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 had gone away received
a letter, accompanied with presents from her daughter,
who expressed her regret at not having once written
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.
A. scene of reproaches and explanation ensued, in which
the young bride confessed the fraud, and-the matter will
be brought before the legal authoritiee,"