The Sun.
London, England, 1859-05-13 00:00:00

SARDINIA.

The Piednzontese Gazette publishes the following
official bulletin :

" No. 21.—May 9th, evening.—The syndic of
Cavaglia has been maltreated by the Austrians for
not having mentioned the presence of some of our
troops in the neighbourhood. Some Austrian scouts
had advanced as far as the Serra, but having learnt
the preparations for defence made by the troops
and people at Ivrea, at once retired. The Austrian
detachment which had occupied Mongrando did
the same. Last night the Austrians repaired the
Tronzano road, and sent out reconnoitring parties
towards Cigliano. Our artillery with a few cannon
shots made them retreat. There was also a slight
engagement between two patrols of cavalry. The
command of the troops destined to defend the capi-
tal has been entrusted to General de Sonnaz."

A letter from Turin says :—" The Piedmontese,
70,000 strong, occupied on the 7th the defensive
positions of Novi, Alessandria, Valencia, Frassinetto,
Casale, Pontestura, Verrua, and the line of the
Dora. The French, about 80,000 strong, on that
date were with the Piedmontese at Novi, Alessan-
dria, Valencia, and on the Dora, and were alone
at Bobbio and Arquata. As to the Austrians, it
is needless to give their positions, as they change
every day. The positions of the Sardinian generals
are—the King, commander in chief, at Valencia,
with the division of reserve ; General Fanti at
Alessandria, with the 2d division ; Gen. Durando,
3d division, in the positions on the Scrivia ; Gen.
Cialdini, with the 4th division, at Casale and
Frassinetto ; and Gen. Cunbiari, sth division, be-
tween Frassinetto and Valencia. As to the French
commanders, Marshal Baraguay d'Hilliers with his
corps occupies the positions from Arquata to Novi ;
Gen. MacMahon those from Novi to Valencia;
Marshal Canrobert Alessandria; and Gen. Niel
from Turin to the line of the Dora."

M. Tecchio, royal extraordinary commissioner
for the divisions of Novara, Vercelli, and Ivrea, has
issued the following proclamation :

" People of Ivrea!--The enemy of the King and
of our country, that enemy that has, for the last
ten days, been ravaging and pillaging the unde-
fended provinces, threatens your town. The
Government of Victor Emmanuel has ordered me to
defend it by every possible means. The pupils of
your Infantry School, commanded by tried officers,
and anxious to emulate the bravery of the army,
have already taken their post of honour. Other
military forces, not numerous indeed, but firm and
bold, aid us. Your national guard has answered
the appeal with alacrity. People of Ivrea ! You
aro the sons of the brave who restored liberty to
their native land, menaced by Charles of Montferrat,
and every year, with becoming pride, you celebrate
the remembrance of that day of glory. People of
Ivrea! Let the troops about to attack you learn
that you have not degenerated from your fathers,
and that ancient traditions are not celebrated
among you by splendid festivals only, but by acts•
of valour and courage.
" The King for ever ! Italy for ever !
TECCIIIO."
The Duchess-Regent of Parma, on her return
to her States, issued the following proclama-
tion :

‘" The disturbances which took place on the Ist
of this month, although accomplished contrary to
the will of the immense majority of faithful citi-
zens, who rarely express their loyal and excellent
intentions away from their own homes, only too
clearly justified my maternal foresight in protect-
ing the safety of my beloved children. But the
sentiments of fidelity which have been manifested
by the royal troops in the rapid overthrow of the
illegitimate and intruding authority having re-
stored power to my Governmental commission, and
having done so in accord with the unanimous de-
sire of the constituted authorities, of the munici-
pality, and of the notable inhabitants of the country,
and an ardent wish for my return having been
unanimously expressed, I have immediately come
amongst. you to resume the exercise of the
regency. And I now confide, with assurance and
courage, in the loyalty of the troops and the popu-
lation. I shall remain in the expectant attitude
which is of absolute necessity to us. This attitude,
which is permitted to me by the veritable spirit of
treaties, must be the best protection of the country,
the justice and courtesy of belligerent powers not
suffering to be attacked a State which does not
attack, and which accomplishes its duty of main-
taining order until Europe in its wisdom shall have
taken resolutions which shall restore peace, and re-
establish it permanently. From our royal residence
at Parma, the sth May.

" LOUISA, Regent."
A decree of the governmental commission, esta-
blished by the Duchess-Regent, was issued at the
same time as the proclamation ; it declares null and
of no effect the acts of the provisional government,
which constituted itself in the evening of the Ist
May, and dissolved itself at eight o'clock on the
morning of the 3d.