The Sun.
London, England, 1859-05-06 00:00:00

SARDINIA.

Marshal Baraguey d'Hilliers has addressed, from
his head-quarters at Genoa, 29th ult., the following
order the day to the Ist Corps of the Army of
Italy :

" Soldiers,—ln 1796 and 1800 the French army, under
the orders of General Bonaparte, obtained in Italy glorious
victories over the same enemies whom we are about to
combat. Several demi-brigades then acquired the designa-
of Terrible or Invincible, which each of you, by his courage,
firmness, and discipline, will endeavour to give to his
standard. Soldiers—have confidence in me, as I have in
you. Let us show ourselves worthy of France and of the
Emperor; and let us so act that one day it shall be said of
us what was said of our fathers, as resuming all titles of
glory—' He belonged to the army of Italy' I"

A letter from Genoa of the Ist in the Siecle says :

" I yesterday visited the camp of the Turcos. It is
pitched in one of those pretty spots which appear like an
earthly paradise, in the valley of Polcerera. This valley,
Which is reached after passing through the suburb of San
Pier d' Arena, which contains some palaces not less splendid
than those in Genoa, is hemmed in by four small hills
covered with orange, lemon, pomegranate trees, and cac-
tuses. The Turcos are a very fine specimen of the Arab race;
some of the native officers, in particular, are, in spite of
their dark skins, remarkable for their regular features.
The white turban is admirably suited to their energetic
heads, and they wear with ease and grace the
large jacket and the wide trousers closely fastened above
the hips. There is in all their rapid movements an elasti-
city which more resembles that of the feline than the human
race. In the games in which they indulge in order to
prevent the ennui of inactivity, they bound about like so
many tigers. Almost all of them speak French with a
drawling and guttural accent, which is not however at all
disagreeable. Last night one battalion of the Turcos struck
their tents and left for Pontedecimo ; the others will leave
this evening or to-morrow. After the Aquasola, which is
the favourable promenade of Genoa, the road which leads
to the camp of the Turcos has been, during the last five
days, the most frequented walk of the Genoese."
A Turin letter in the Nord says :

" The hesitation of the Austrians becomes more and more
difficult to understand. It is attributed to orders from
Vienna, where General Hess is said not to approve of the
plan of attack in Piedmont, particularly as General Giulay
has never had command in the field. It is true that the
position of the Austrians is difficult ; they have a hostile
popt.lation behind them, and are in an enemy's country. It
is not, therefore, at all astonishing that they should take
particular care in strengthening their line of operations
before advancing. There have been several skirmishes near
Mortara between the Austrian and Sardinian outposts. At
one of them, near Gropello, two Sardinian squadrons of
the Saluzzo regiment encountered some Austrians. The
Sardinians fought well, and their captain, the Marquis
Colli, who was three weeks back at Paris, sought out the
Austrian commander, and having engaged in a hand to
hand contest, kilied him. Several other Austrians were
wounded, as well as some of the Sardinians."

A description of the port of Pola, in the Adriatic,
the station of the Austrian war navy, may not be
unacceptable at the present crisis. The port of
Pola is situate in the best and richest part of the
coast of Istria. There are few anchoring-grounds
so fine, so safe, and so capacious. A point named
Verenda, which is a peninsula running into the
sea, forms the entrance to the bay, at the extre-
mity of which the new port for ships of war is
situate to the north-west of the town. This port,
which is nearly three miles round, is deep, and
admirably situate. Once inside, a ship, is secure
from both sea and wind. It is comprised
between the Island of St. Andrew, the Island
of Olives, and the town on the north and east
sides. Independently of 'Ow port, magnificent
in every respect, there is an interior harbour, which
extends from the town to the Island of Olives, and
is sheltered from every wind. It is frequented par-
ticularly in summer, because the heat is less great
than in the port. Pola was formerly a station for
the Roman fleet. The period of its greatest splen-
dour dates from the reign of Septimus Severus, and
there are still to be found there numerous ruins and
monuments of that period. The most celebrated of
all is a magnificent amphitheatre, almost as remark-
able as that of Verona, which was restored in 1816.
The Austrian Government has constructed consi-
derable works within the last four years, intended
to create a navalarsenal. It is at this moment rais-
ing important fortifications. Military men are
unanimous in declaring that Pola is a military
position which may be rendered impregnable.

AUSTRIA.

A letter from Vienna of the Ist says :

" The greatest secrecy is observed with regard to the
military preparations which are being made. I can, how-
ever, affirm that such measures have been taken as that the
200,000 men now in Italy will soon be increased to 300,000,
and that an army of 120,000 men will be also concentrated
in Gallicia to be prepared for any movement on the part
of Russia. The conviction becomes every day stronger
in political circles here, that Russia will seize on the first
favourable opportunity to effect the triumph in the
East of the principle of nationalities, in the same man-
ner as France is now attempting it in favour of Italy.
The union of the Sclavonic nations is a project which
has been for a long time past cherished by Russia,
and what awakens uneasiness here is, first the military
armaments which are being made in Servia, the Danubian
Principalities, and in Montenegro, and the accumulation of
warlike stores, evidently out of proportion to the wants and
resources of those countries, and next, the very close rela-
tions which have been established between the Princes
Milosch, Couza, and Danilo, and the presence in Paris of
Prince Michael, son of Prince Milosch."
Another Vienna letter of the same date says

" It seems now to be understood that the troops who
crossed the Ticino in three corps on 29th ult., will be insuffi-
cient to give battle with any chance of success to the com-
bined armies of France and Piedmont. Orders have there-
fore been sent from Vienna to advance into the Sardinian
territory another corps of 50,000 men, now concentrated
round Pavia. They will be replaced in their positions by
troops drawn from Bohemia and Hungary, the first portion
of which will be sent off to-morrow by the Southern Rail-
way. The military authorities reckon that the last levy
ordered to be made throughout the empire will bring out
about 100,000 men. They will be sent to the depots in
Hungary and Bohemia. In those tiv-o eitCnsive divisions
of the empire there are now only six or seven Italian regi-
ments, which were sent there in March. These regiments
appear to be intended, with those of Hungarian origin, to
be incorporated in the three federal contingents which
Austria must place at the disposal of the Germanic
Confederation. Orders have been given to the Austrian
Lloyd's to suspend the navigation of its numerous
steamers in foreign waters. This will cause an immense
loss to the company. It is said that the Government in-
tends to arm a certain number of these steamers with can-
non and to employ them in defence of the coasts of the
Adriatic."

Another letter from Vienna of the 2d says—
" The departure of the Emperor for Italy has again
been adjourned. It is said, however, that in a few
days his Majesty will accompany the Empress to
Munich and Possenhofen, and will then proceed to
Italy ; but according to another version the Em-
peror will go to Berlin, and afterwards by way of
Bavaria to Innspruck, where he will meet the
Empress ; and from Innspruck will proceed to
Verona to join the army."

THE ELECTION RIOTS AT CALNE. CALNE,
Thursday.—About twcnty of the rioters engaged in the
shameful proceedings at this borough after the close of the
poll on Saturday last, were brought before the maigstrates
at the town-hall here yesterday, when a thorough nvesti-
gation took place. A gentleman said to have been sent
down on behalf of the crown appeared to conduct the pro-
secution, and Mr. Phillips, of Chippenham, appeared to
defend the accused. The circumstances of the disgraceful
riot and attack upon the police, as already reported in this
paper, were narrated by the police, and after hearing their
evidence and that of several disinterested persons, the ma-
gistrates fully committed eight of the rioters for trial at the
quarter sessions, and bound oVer 10 or 12 others in sureties
of .Elo.each to keep the peace, and to appear to answer any
charge that may be made against them. Several of the
prisoners put in bail for their appearance at the sessions.
Most of the rioters were taken into custody on Sunday, and
there was great excitement in the streets in consequence
throughout the day, so much so that another disturbance
was feared. Mr. Lowe had gone to London before the out-
break. A large body of police have since the riot been close
at hand. On Saturday
night the Riot Act was read, and
the military were sent for from Horfleld, butt happily
u
theirwill
services were not, required. It is said that the
be petitioned against ou the ground of bribery, and also on
account of some informality,