The Sun.
London, England, 1867-09-25 00:00:00

in consequence of the suspicious signs which they
observed. Preparations had been made which show
how greatly the fears and the doubts of the autho-
rities were excited,...for they concentrated nearly all
their forces near the capital. It is very fortunate
that the Italian Government should have used such
diligence, for thereby they have in all probability
prevented greater confusion, and more extensive
losses ensuing in all directions. Saturday, the 28th,
was fixed for the grand coup to take place, and
hence the stoppage has not been much too soon.
The Official Gazette of Florence of last night
says that the agitation by which it has been sought
"to impel the country to violate international
stipulations, far from calming down, has become
stronger and more audacious." Accordingly the
Ministry resolved to fulfil its duty and keep its
" pledged word," after having uttered a frank and
decisive declaration. No one can blame them for
doing this, but, on the contrary, they deserve praise
and encouragement for the manner in which they
have executed a painful and irksome duty. A
large number of volunteers took the road to the
frontier during the last few days, where, adds the
Official Gazette, depots of arms had been made, and
where other arms followed them. General GARI-
BALDI took the direction of the same frontier by
way of Sinalunga, and henceforth the meaning of
the movement was all too plainly revealed—the
Government finding itself in the position that
either it must allow treaties to be violated, and the
honour of the nation sacrificed, or else it must, at
any cost, protect the majesty of the law. The
Ministry, in this emergency, decided upon the
wisest course to adopt. Those volunteers who
were on the road to the Roman frontier
were desired to return to their homes, and
General GARIBALDI was summoned at Sinalunga to
retrace his steps, and upon his refusal he was con-
ducted to Alessandria. As might be expected some
excitement was created in consequence of these pro-
ceedings, and a large crowd paraded Florence last
night, shouting "Release Garibaldi;" but tranquilli. y
was quickly restored upon the troops being called
out. There are good grounds for hoping that the
capture of GARIBALDI will put a stop to the move- ,
ment altogether, and, if so, little or no harm wi:l i

have been done. The most likely explanation
of this strange affair is that GARIBALDI was
mistaken in the estimate he formed of his enter-
prise. There was nothing to justify his attempt
either in a political sense or upon the grounds of
the success that lay before him, and the lovers of
order and justice must rejoice that he has failed so
signally. At the same time one feels regret that so
distinguished a man should so delude himself, and
listen to the suggestions of ill-informed and mis-
chief-making persons. Let us hope that one good
may eventually result from this untoward circum-
stance, and that GARIBALDI may learn more wisdom
for the future, and that his friends may persuade
him to abstain from making any more such un-
warrantable attempts.

Rumour in America is busy with the PRESIDENT'S
future course. The political barometer is evidently
held to indicate an approaching crisis of some kind,
partly from the resolute action lately taken by Mr.
JOHNSON, and partly perhaps from the gradual
change in public feeling. The Nezv "ark Herald
says that it is reported in Washington that the
PRESIDENT intends to prorogue the present Con-
gress as an unconstitutional body. This would bring
matters to a crisis, and would of course array against
the Government the whole strength of the Radical
party. Mr. JOHNSON would no doubt be able to
bring forward valid reasons in his own behalf. The
representatives of a given number of States claim
to represent the whole nation, and legislate for the
unrepresented States, not only without being autho-
rised to act for them, but in open defiance of their
wishes. This faction of a Congress is not content
with carrying on the business of the State after the
fashion of ordinary times. Its members are subverting
the whole form of national government, increasing
the popular burdens, and pursuing a course of policy
which cannot fail to leave serious traces on the
history of the nation. Under their auspices in a
time of peace the sword of the general has been
allowed to outweigh the panoply of civil law, and
men have no longer been able to rely on the ancient
safeguards of civil liberty and public right. It may
well be suggested, therefore, that the opinion of the
whole nation should be taken on such proceedings,
and that a body which is clearly unconstitutional
should be arrested in its course until some better
guarantee is obtained that Americans are prepared
to convert their cherished Republic into a military
despotism.
It was said also that the PRESIDENT had deter-
mined to recommend that the closing of the regis-
tration in the South be deferred until the Ist of
October, or sixteen days after the mail left New
York. This would allow time for the working of
his amnesty proclamation, and would inconsequence
completely change the proportion of black and
white voters. It is evident that in any case the
Government intend vigorously to uphold the civil
supremacy proclamation. A writ of Habeas Corpus
was granted in Lagrange, Tennessee, under it, and
Secretary BROWNING has transmitted the proclama-
tion to his subordinates, with instructions to con-
form to it. It is high time that the dignity of the
law was vindicated, since under the recent manage-
ment there have been continual riots and disturb-
ances, and these if put down by the strong hand of
military power produce in their turn serious conse-
quences. If the PRESIDENT can succeed in a bold
move, and displace the present Congress from their
ill-gained and ill-used power, he may be able to
inaugurate a new and better era than America has
witnessed since the war.

The North German Parliament does not seem to
be getting on very well, what with one thing and
another. The discussions that took place concern-
ing the address in reply to the Speech from the
Throne partook somewhat of an angry character.
Count BISMARCK protested against the proposal that
was made relative to the mention of the " release of
Luxembourg," declaring that Luxembourg presents
the same territorial relation as before, and that
Prussia had only yielded up the right of gar-
risoning the fortress. Can anything be more
absurd than this ? And it shows that nothing can
make this crafty statesman allow that he is in the
wrong, or that any of his plans are failures. As
for his observation that the " neutralisation of the
fortress compensated for the relinquishment of the
right of garrisoning it," all we can say is that if
this is the truth it seems very strange that so much
fuss was made about the matter. Count BISMARCK
made some unmeaning platitudes about the length
of time which it took to settle the affairs of North
Schleswig, which are not very likely to impress
those who can believe the news. It seems really
quite a farce to find that this Parliament should
profess to foster and further the cause of liberty
while all the time the Berlin authorities are under-
mining all freedom, and acting in the most abso-
lute manner. A blank space appeared the other
day in a Cologne paper because the powers that
be objected to the propo3ed insertion which had
been sent from Electoral Hesse, and did not meet
the approval of the censor. This is a notable in-
stance of freedom, it must be admi ed, but in-

stmuces abound in all directions of the tyrannous
nature of Prussian policy. From Hanover we learn
...that in consequence of the continual refusal of
CrEcIRGE to accede to the Prussian proposals
fo r settling his affairs the Prussian Government in-
ter nds to regulate them of its own accord, whether
or not the assent of the KING be obtained. This is
most unfair, but who will prevent it ? There never
was a greater outrage on good sense and consistency
than .for people to persist in talking about the bene-
fits that have been derived from the success of
Prussia last year. Sooner or later this truth must
be known ; but meanwhile it would be just as well
if people would keep their eyes open, and judge for
themselves as to the nature and meaning of the
transactions which are taking place around them.

The promoters of the Grand Reform fete at the
Crystal Palace have a busy time of it. Probably
few of those who undertake such an affair are at all
aware, at the outset, of the amount of patience and
perseverance that will be required before their
labours are completed. There is always some in-
evitable annoyance, or disappointment, or delay.
As in the case of GOLDSMITH'S memorable dinner
party, it is always the "JOHNSON and BURKE" of
the party who will not come; the medio-
crities, whose places can easily be filled, are
always prompt to accept the invitation. It
was not to be expected perhaps that in
the case in question Mr. GLADSTONE would assist
at the celebration of what most people consider his
rival's triumph, and accordingly no great surprise
need have been excited at the meeting of the Fête
Committee last evening by the reading of a letter
from Hawarden, in which Mr. GLADSTONE politely
thanked his would-be hosts, and declared his
sincerity in the cause of reform, but adhered to his
former announcement and declined to take part
in the banquet. Mr. GLADSTONE, in writing
this, takes care to let us know that he considers
the Reform Bill incomplete, and he says he shall
labour in the same spirit as heretofore to settle all
that remains unaccomplished. We hope he will be
a little less imperative and fault-finding in the
completion of his self-imposed task, else his
followers will not appreciate his efforts. However,
it would have been scarcely in keeping with Mr.
GLADSTONE'S ordinary conduct to have identified
himself with a movement of this kind, and the
committee are now trying to console themselves
for his absence by the hope of welcoming
Mr. BRIGHT. What the member for Birmingham's
decision may be we cannot yet tell, but in the
meantime we should advise the Committee to be less
anxious about securing particular stars, and be
content with aiming at a successful popular celer
bration. The real glory of the fete will be in the
achievement of a Parliamentary Reform, and in the
heartiness and goodwill with which it is celebrated.
It must derive importance from numbers; not from
individuals, however gifted or remarkable. The
managers of the Crystal Palace are happily dis-
posed to be propitious, and have promised
to bring all their resources to the aid of the
committee to enhance the attractions of the fete.
Reform, wherever else it may be wanted, is cer-
tainly not needed in the fairy world of Sydenham,
and Reformers will be sure of having something
pleasant to look at while they are celebrating the
progress of Reform. At any rate matters
have changed for the better since this time
last year. Instead of organising processions
Reformers are arranging fetes ; instead of discuss-
ing the points of the Charter, they are considering
a bill of fare, while the compound householder has
vanished in the spray of the illuminated fountains

Ministers and members were bandying mutual

recriminations last autumn, while the professed
Reformers were loud in their complaints, and the
ordinary mortals were inclined to think, between
one and the other, there would be no Reform at all.

Let us hope that this pleasant change in the politi
cal atmosphere may be as lasting as it is agreeable.

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

(F ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Tuesday Evening.
Prince Napoleon has returned to Paris from
Pranging. his seat in Switzerland.
The Queen of Holland is expected in Paris in a
few days from London.
Two Paris papers, the Liberte and the Journal de
Paris, assert positively that negociations have taken
place between the Cabinets of Paris and Florence
with a view to provide for the eventualities which
might arise from any attempt of the Garibaldian
party against Rome. The object of these negocia-
tions is to allow of the occupation of the Roman
States by Italian troops.. This occupation is said to
be agreed upon in principle, but there is an im-
portant difference of opinion between the two
Cabinets in regard to the length of time during
which the occupation should last. The French
Government is in favour of temporary occu-
pation only, whilst the Italian Government is
of opinion that it would be useless unless it be per-
manent. The Cabinet of Florence is also desirous
to establish maritime depots in the Roman ports.
At all events no decision has yet taken place upon
the subject, as the French Government will not
enter into any engagement until all the important
points connected with the question shall have been
submitted to the consideration of the Pontifical
Government.

A letter from Florence, dated the 20th instant,
says :—" General Garibaldi is still here, but he is
inflexible and immutable in his resolution, well con-
sidered, to make an attempt upon Rome, contrary
to the advice of his most faithful friends. The
Deputy,Crispi has arrived. There have been several
conferences at the Riccardi palace."
On the other hand, the Pungalo of Florence says
that Garibaldi left that city on the 19th for a villa
in the neighbourhood. He has removed from
Florence with a view to watch the opportunity for
making a sudden attempt to pass the frontier at
some point which is not well guarded, whilst the
troops will think that he is in another direction.
Salomone, one of the commanders of the four Gari-
baldian legions, left on the 18th for Aquilla. He
will make some attack in the direction of the
Abruzzes. Acerbi and some other well-known
Garibaldians have disappeared.
The Perseveranza of Florence has some alleged
intelligence of a still more decisive character. That
paper assures its readers that Garibaldi has resolved
not to march immediately upon Rome. The men
who take the most active part in calming the excite-
ment of Garibaldi are Crispi and Zanetti, the Pro-
fessor Zanetti who, in 1862, discovered the bullet
in Garibaldi's foot.

The Movimento says that Florence is in much
alarm, and that some important event is expected.
1 mention all these contradictory reports to show
the confusion which prevails upon the subject. In
the best-informed quarters in Paris it is believed
that Garibaldi will not, under present circumstances,
attempt the foolish project of making a movement
against the Pope. At all events the Italian Go-
vernment is well prepared for him, and such a
movement would prove a miserable failure. One
of the letters from Florence states that -cing Victor
Emmanuel intends to pay a visit to Paris. The
latest information from Italy is that the Govern-
ment was sending reinforcements of troops to
various points.

The Constitutionnel gives some information about
Garibaldi, the truth of which, however, it seems to
doubt. It says, that before M. Itattazzi issued the
manifestation of the Italian Government he sent
fur Garibaldi and had a long interview with him.
The Minister is supposed to have endeavoured to
induce Garibaldi to abandon his projects, and it was
only after finding that he was determined not to do
so that the declaration in question was issued.

Queen Marie Christina is expected in Paris, where,