The Sun.
London, England, 1859-05-23 00:00:00

SURREY THEATRE.

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Mr. Flexmore, the celebrated clown, having
recovered from his long and painful illness, intends
taking his benefit at this favourite theatre on
Thursday next, the 24th. The entertainments
selected will commence with Sheridan Knowles's
admired play of " William Tell," in which Mr.
Creswick will sustain the part of the Swiss hero.
This will be followed by a petite ballet comique,
supported by Mr. Flexmore, and Madame Auriol.
At the termination of the ballet a concert will be
given, in which the celebrated Christy's Minstrels
and several acknowledged favourite vocalists will
take part, and the whole to conclude with Jerrold's
nautical drama, "Black-eyed Susan," in which Mr.
Ryder, of the Princess's Theatre, will sustain the
part of William, and Mrs. R. Ilonner that of Stisan.
Such a bill of fare of itself could not fail to attract
a crowded house, but when it is recollected that the
great object of the evening is to welcome back to
his profession an old London favourite, there
.can-
not be a doubt that it will be an overflowing one.

VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS MOVEMENT.—Ar-
rangements are being entered into for forming a volunteer
rifle corps in Ipswich, Folkestone, Hastings, Nottingham,
Norfolk, Eton, Hertford, Cardiff, Warwickshire, Devon-
port, and 14eicestef,

LATEST NEWS.

THE WAR IN ITALY.

FIRST BATTLE IN PIEDMONT.
(FRENCH ACCOUNT.)
The 3loniteur of Sunday contains the follow-

ALESSANDRIA, MAY 21.

The Austrians have attacked with 15,000 men
the advanced posts of Marshal Baraguay d'Hilliers.
They were repulsed by General Forey's division,
which behaved admirably, and carried the village
of Montebello, already so famous, after a san-
guinary contest of four hours. The Piedmonteso
cavalry, commanded by General de Sonnaz, dis-
played extraordinary energy. We have made 200
prisoners, of whom one is a colonel. We have from
500 to 600 killed and wounded.

The Brigadier-General of Infantry, Beuret, and
Commandant Duchet, have been killed. Colonels
Guyot de Lespart, De Bellefonds, Conseil Dumes-
nil, and the Commandants Lacretelle and De Fe-
russac, are wounded.

This affair reflects great honour on General
Forey, who displayed great intelligence and
bravery. The Austrians are in full retreat since

yesterday evening.
The loss of the enemy amounts to more than
2,000 men.

The Emperor set out to-day for Voghera. He
has visited the hospital, where the wounded Aus-
trians are received along with the French, and
attended with the same care. •

PARIS, MAY 21.
The following despatch from the Emperor to the
Empress has been posted on the Bourse :
A LESSANDRIA, May 21.—A body of Austrians,
about 15,000 strong, attacked the advanced posts
or the corps under Marshal Baraguay d'Hilliers,
but were repulsed by General Forey's division,
which behaved admirably, and cleared the village
of Montebello of the enemy after an obstinate
fight of four hours.
The Piedmontese cavalry, commanded by Gen.
Sonnaz, fought with extraordinary energy.
Two hundred prisoners were taken, including

one colonel.
The loss on the French side amounts to 500
killed and wounded.

The Austrians have been retreating since yes

terday evening.

The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office :
AUSTRIAN ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE.
VIENNA, MAY 22.
The official Austrian Correspondance of yesterday
evening contains the following authentic communi-
cation respecting the battle at Montebello :—" On
the 20th inst. General Stadion sent out a recon-
noitring party to.learn the strength and position of
the enemy's right wing. The Austrians advanced
towards Teglio and Montebello, where they met
the enemy in superior force. After a very severe
conflict General Stadion drew back his troops in
perfect order to the left bank of the Po, after hav-
ing, however, forced the enemy to employ his
whole strength.

BERNE, AlAy 21.

According to telegrams from Magadino, Gari-
baldi is reported to have been yesterday at Romag-
nano with 400 men, and to have entered Arona this
evening, preparatory to acting against Laveno.

TURIN, MAY 21

To-day the extreme left of our:army under Gene-
ral Cialdini, forced a passage over the Sesia, near
Vercelli, in an admirable manner. The enemy was
put to flight, leaving officers and privates as pri-
soners, together with arm, waggons, and horses, in
our hands.—(Official Bulletin.)

TURIN, MAY 22.

General Cialdini wishing to take possesion of the
end of the bridge of Vercelli, which adjoined the
left bank of the river, in order by that means to
protect the construction of another bridge over the
Sesia, moved forward two columns, which, after
having passed the river, joined at the same point.

PARIS, MAY 23,

The Moniteur of to-day contains the following
message, dated Alessandria, May 22 :—The wea-
ther continues to improve. The Emperor is in
good health.

The Moniteur also says :—A note of the French
Government has been sent on the 3d of May to the
Foreign Governments, announcing that orders had
been given to respect the territories and the com-
merce of neutral States, and to observe the prin-
ciples consecrated by the Paris Congrees.

The column which crossed near Sesia, on the side
next Albano, was attacked by the Austrians in
great force, and sustained a fierce confict at a place
called Villata. The enemy was, however, routed,
and our troops established themselves in Borgo
Vercelli. The other column crossed the Sesia, near
Cappucini Vccchi, and after having surprised two
companies of the enemy, remained at that place.
Our loss is insignificant, but that of the Austrians
is considerable. The Mgdenese, after having
spiked their cannon, evacuated Aulla last night
and retired to Froizzano.—(Official Bulletin.)

VIENNA, MAY 22.

Garibaldi arrived on the 21st at Arona with
4,000 men. The Swiss Federal Council has de-
spatched two companies of sharpshooters, one
company of chasseurs, and a battalion of infantry
to the Canton Tessin. The general staff of the
seventh corps d'armee, from Geneva, will follow.
Novara is still occupied by the Austrians. Gari-
baldi is to operate from Arona against Laveno.
The Austrians have retired in perfect order to
Pavia and Piacenza.

TURIN, MAY 21.

Yesterday 15,000 Austrians assailed Casteggio
and occupied Montebella, The Sardinian cavalry
and the corps d'arniee of Marshal Baraguay
d'Hilliers advanced, followed by General Forey's
division, and after a fight of six hours repulsed the
Austrians. The allied forces then retook posses-
sion of Montebello. Two hundred Austrians and
an Austrian colonel have been made prisoners. The
enemy is in full retreat.
Forey's division and the Sardinian cavalry, under
General Sonnaz, behaved admirably.
The loss of the allies was 500 killed and wounded.
The loss of the enemy was very great. Yesterday
the Emperor visited. the camp at Marengo.—
(Official Bulletin).

VIENNA, MAY 22.

On the 20th inst. General Stadion pushed for-
ward a reconnaissance by a forced march towards
Teglio and Montebello, but after a hot fight with a
French force of superior strength, retreated behind
the Po.—(Official Bulletin).

TRIESTE, MAY 21.
News from the head-quarters contradict the

statement that demands for contributions have been
imposed upon Vercelli, and allege that, on the
contrary, not the smallest requisition has been
made.

BERNE, MAY 22.

In consequence of the news received from the
seat of war, the Federal Council, in an extraordi-
nary sitting, has decreed the sending of one batta-
lion and two companies of Car bineers from Geneva
to the Canton Tessin, under the command of the
Staff-Major of the 7th division.

TRIESTE, MAY 21.

According to a communication made by the
French Commander to some Papal craft which had
been prevented from entering the port of Venice,
only the Venetian coast is blockaded by the
French.

BERNE, MAY 21.

It is reported from Tessin that all the Austrian,
detachments on the Lago Maggiore have withdrawn
and that the Emperor of Austria and General Hess

Lave arrived at Pavia.

DEATH OF THE KING OF
NAPLES.
(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
ROME, SUNDAY EVENING.
The King of Naples died at half-past one o'clock
this afternoon.

FRANCE.

PARIS, SUNDAY.

" The Emperor of the French," says a corre-
spondent of the Salut Public of Lyons, " has just
given King Victor Emmanuel a proof of his high
esteem, by confiding to his command a corps of the
French army, which will form the left wing, the
Emperor himself commanding the right."
BOURSE, May 21.—Considerable sensation was
created by the telegraphic despatch announcing the
defeat of the Austrians in an attack, but the intel-
ligence had no great influence on the market, which
was, however, steady. Threes have been done at
61f. 10c. and 61f. 25c. Mobilier varied from 590 f.
to 595 f.; Orleans, 1,170 f. to 1,172 f. 50c. ; Lyons,
772 f. 50e. to 775 f. ; Northern, 875 f. to 880 f. ;
Southern, 590 f. to 592 f. 50c.
The following were the closing quotations :-
41- per Cents. 90 I Credit Foncier 645 —lso. end month .. 89 50 Belgian 4? —
3 per Cents 6l '35 Piedmonteso (5) .. 78
Do. end month 6l 30 Roman Bl
Bank Shares 2725 Austrian

Credit Mobilier .. 597 50 I Spanish Threes —
Do. Account ..... 592 50 I Home Debt 36

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern . BBO .. 875
New ditto. 747 50 .. 750
Lyons and Mediterranean 775 .. 775
Geneva 440 .. 445
Southern
Western 495 .. 495
Eastern
Sardinian 340 .. 345
Austrian
Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 71c. •, money,
25f. 21c.; three months, paper, 24f. 90e. ; money, 24f. 871 e.