The Sun.
London, England, 1859-07-18 00:00:00

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Geneva 530 .. 540
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555
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Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 11c. ; money,
25f 71c.; three months, paper, 24L 97P.; money, 241.95 c.

A letter from Valleggio gives a few additional de-
tails concerning the interview of the two Em-
perors at Villafranca. It says :—" When the Sove-
reigns were about to enter the house the Guar
Noble were ranged on the right in the vcSiibule,
and the Cent Gardes on the left. The- Emperor
Francis Joseph insisted on tt,,,z, 7-emperor Napoleon
entering first. The E7.-peror invited Francis Joseph
to breakfast ; ui the latta begged to be excused, as
he had loreakfasted before setting out. The two Em-
PeM-s then entered the sitting-room alone. Their
Majesties sat down at opposite sides of the table.
The Emperor Napoleon laid on the table a few cigar-
ettes in an envelope, and offered one to the young
Sovereign, who declined it. Although no third
person heard a word of what passed at this inter-
view, I can state that they conversed sometimes in
Italian but more frequently in German; not a word
was written down. During the conversation the
Emperor Napoleon, as if mechanically, picked. to
pieces the flowers placed in a vase before him.
On issuing from the house the Emperor Napoleon
conversed an instant with Baron Hess, whilst
Francis Joseph spoke with Marshal Vaillant.
Their Majesties then briefly inspected their escorts.
The Emperor of Austria was so struck with the
uniform and bearing of the Cent. Gardes and Guides
that he openly expressed his admiration. He also
asked whether these soldiers formed part of the
Imperial Guard."

The following letter has been received from
Naples, dated the 9th inst. :

" It would be difficult for you to comprehend what
is passing in the kingdom of the Two Sicilies. I
have frequently endeavoured to explain to you the
deplorable state of the Government and the apathy
of the system of absolutism which presses on the
country. Events alone will enlighten you, and you
will admit that we are in a condition which cannot
last. The confidential friends of Ferdinand 11. are
still masters of the situation under Francis 11. It is
not known whether Filangieri is still in this Minis-
try or not. He presented his plan—he then offered
his resignation, and presented some respectful ob-
servations. His resignation was not accepted, and
his plan has been as yet laid aside. The King of
Naples is a youth of 23 years of age, who has
never had any communication with his fellow
men. He is surrounded by the most detestable
parasites, and through the Queen Mother and by
his officers sold to Austria, he is forced to folio w a
course hostile to the national wishes. This young
King chose for his Prime Minister the most emi-
nent man in the country. Yon might imagine
that he consults his Minister on matters connected
with the War Department. You are mistaken. The
orders are sent from the palace. The aides-de-camp
divide the Government with the King. They clothe
the soldiers, and retain a portion of their pay under
pretence of celebrating a funeral service for the de-
ceased King. They change the colours of the regi-
ments—even those of the Swiss. This mode of acting
has its inconvenience. There are four Swiss regi-
ments in the kingdom of the two Sicilies, three of
which are in Naples and one in Palermo. These
regiments are composed of Germans, recruited
in all parts of Germany, and of Swiss, who form
half of the contingent. The capitulations are
finished, and the Swiss Confederation declares that
it will nbt recognise the nationality of the men who
will remain in the service of Naples. It became
necessary for the King of Naples either to send
home the Swiss or to enlist them as Neapolitans in
his service. The King's aides-de-camp thought it was
more simple to preserve the regiments such as they
are, but to take away their colours, on which
the emblems of their several cantons are painted,
and to give them colours such as are used in
the Neapolitan army. This resolution excited great
indignation among the Swiss, and the evening be-
fore last 600, who by force had obtained possession
of their colours, proceeded, with drums beating, to
the gate of the King's Palace, and demanded to be
sent home or to be suffered to retain their colours.
The Duke of Sangro, the King's aide-de-camp, pro-
mised that their wishes should be complied
with, and recommended them to withdraw to
the Champs de Mars, where they would receive
further orders. This took place at about ten
at night. An hour afterwards the German
soldiers of the 4th Regiment, accompanied by four
pieces of artillery charged with grape shot pro-
ceeded slowly to the camp. The 13th battalion, of
foreign riflemen, followed them. The Neopolitan
infantry and cavalry formed the reserve. They
arrived in that order at the Champs de Mars. They
surrounded it, and formed their batteries opposite
the men who were waiting the execution of the
promise, and had piled their arms At daylight
these men were summoned to surrender. They sent
a flag of truce, which was driven back. Some shots
were fired, and the cannon played on them until
they were reduced to 300. The German riflemen then
rushed forward to finish them, This slaughter pro-
duced an immense sensation. The Government then
adopted a resolution which they ought to have
thought of at first. They offered to send home all
who wished to go, and 2,000 have already embark-
ed. It is believed that the Government will be
forced to disband all the free corps that they have
organised. This collection of foreigners can only
produce disturbance in the country, and the mo-
ment is come when the King of Naples must trust
to a national army. There is one cry of indigna-
tion at Naples against the Swiss consul, who nei-
ther prevented the disturbance nor protected his
countrymen.