The Sun.
London, England, 1859-07-05 00:00:00

THE AFFAIR AT PER UGIA.

The following is General Schtnid's report :
"As I have already had the honour to report by
telegram the reduction of the city of Perugia to the
legitimate government of the Holy See, I no w pro-
ceed to offer a detailed•account of the affair.

" On the 20th of the present month, at 2 a.m., I
left Fuligno with my regiment, accompanied by a
60 gendarmes, and 30 of th'e a
, and proceeded slowly picquet of about
Financial Guard
and with all
section of indigenous artillery,
ee)bridge of St. Giovanni,
had been abandoned b the insurgents.
which a few
(he Cao
uuu
tsritsoo
hbmet-
fhoo (Custom-house), ueh s
Ihiyachnd, appeared -
I continued my route enwatrdws
Tiber, approached the Borgo
serted and uninhabited ; but scarcely
mounted gendarmes, who formed the advanced
had the
guard, entered it, when a shot was fired from one
of the closed houses. Without troubling
with this suburb, I proceeded about half-a myself
withself
T
the main road, when I met the Cavalier :on
Lattanzi,
the Councillor of State, who was sent
forward by
the superior Government to Perugia, to demand
the pacific re-establishment of order and submission
to the legitimate Sovereign. He informed me that
all endeavours to reduce the factious to their duty
had been in vain, and that they were obstinately-
deternainad to defend the city against
every
attack.
" Conscious of the hostile intentions of the
insurgents, and aware besides that reinforcements
were expected from Tuscany, I decided on de-
laying the assault no longer, notwithstanding
the fatigue of the troops in consequence of their
long march. I accordingly directed the men to
deposit their knapsacks, and, forming them in
three columns, advanced towards the city in the
midst of enthusiastic shouts of military ardour.
" The first column, under the command of Major
Teannerat, followed by the artillery, took the new
road ; the second, commanded by Major Dupaquier,
advanced by the old road ; and the third, composed
of two companies of voltigeurs, occupied the space
between the first two, and passing over some fields
and gardens, fell in with a party of tirailleurs in
ambush, and opening a fire upon them soon drove
theme behind their entrenchments. At three in the
afternoon, in spite of the broken state of the roads,
the three columns arrived in front of St. Peter's,
the potut agreed upon; and maintained their posi-
tion in face of a vigorous fire from the besiegei
behind their walls and barricades. I endeavoured
with a few cannon-shot to disperse the rebels, but
without success, and seeing the impatience of the
troops, which I had already had considerable diffi-
culty in restraining, I ordered the attack.
" It is impossible for me to describe the courage
and the ardour with which my brave and valorous
troops, calling on the name of the Sovereign Pontiff,
rushed to the lofty. walls of the city, and to the
barricades which impeded their approach to the
gate. And as there were but few ladders, and the
tools of the sappers and miners were broken at their
first attempt to use them, there remained no other
means of surmounting the walls but by the soldiers
climbing on each others' backs. In a few minutes,
however, the flag of the insurgents was torn down,
and the Pontifical colours were unfolded in their
stead.
" The insurgents, driven back, retreated to the
gate of St. Pietro, where their second line of
defence were raised, occupying the houses in the
street. Here a very obstinate combat took place under
a most destructive fire; the troops, enraged at the
vigorous resistance they met with, could no longer
- be restrained, and having taken possession of the
barricade, successively became masters, one by one,
of the houses, from the windows and roofs of
- whit k they hack been fired upon.
4 0pi;147 *24, tfrkL ip,nitl, aTi4 finding further
I ti T
resistento impossible, TO 04.04 heclißlig. tPsf4ras
the interior of the city, vainly 01F4YR.mg a last
1 defence in various points. Finally, after three
hours and a half of severe fighting, the troops
, gained possessio* er the piazza of the fort, in the

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Total withdrawals, from the formation of
the Society on the 7th of September,
1852, to Midsummer, 1859.. £87,735 7 9

Total sale of land during the above peri0d..£222,830 8 0
The return of the register of rights is as follows :
Completed. Drawn. Seniority. Total.
3,118 2,993 1.570 7,681
Deduct rights exercised on estates, &c, 5,235

Unotercised rights 2,446

The last share number on the register by senio-
rity, after the drawing of July the sth, 1859, will
be about 10,291, and the last share taken up on the
25th of June was No. 14,797.
The sale of the Park Estate, Weymouth, was
commenced on the 23d ult., and the holders of
rights of choice had the privilege afforded to them
of early selection. The plots will now be disposed
of at the prices marked on the plan, (including costs
of conveyance, roads and drains), as purchasers
present theniselves, and the deeds will be handed
over at once on the cost being paid in full. Per-
sons desirous of availing themselves of the borrow-
ing powers of seven-eighths of the purchase money
from the society, can do so by acquiring the neces-
sary right at a nominal premium, and may pay the
loan by monthly or other instalments. There are
301 building plots on this estate, which is situated
only, a few yards from the esplanade and bay, and
adjoins the Great Western and South Western
Stations. The highest priced plot of land is £1,671
65., and the lowest £5O as. The advertisements
for tenders for the roads and drains have been
issued, and no time will be lost in completing the
competition for the hotel
works and carrying out the published plans. The
plots insured for the
holders of the earliest rights of choice on the
register considerable premiums for their shares, and
plots have been resold since the allotment at a
large profit. These results have been effected
without even holding a public meeting in the town ;
but one will take place shortly, in order that the
facility of obtaining freehold sites on this valuable
property may be fully explained.
The Conservative Land Society still continues to
qualify in eleven counties persons desirous of
obtaining the freehold franchise, and to afford them
at the same time the security of a land investment.
For the registration of 1859, circulars have been
issued to the allottees on various estates, including
county claims to be forwarded to the overseers ;
the last day for such claims being sent in is the
20th inst., and they will be sustained at the Regis-
tration Courts free of expense to the members, The
committee take this opportunity of reminding
allottees that they may claim to vote at any polling
place of the county where their land is situated,
and if not living in the county may elect to vote at
any one of the polling places most convenient to
themselves. The late general election has proved
the importance of attending to the registration, and
the committee congratulate the society on the
energy and good faith displayed by its members.
The conveyances
to the Ecclesiastical Commis-
sioners of the freehold sites for the churches on the
Maidstone and Winchester estates, are now in pre-
paration by their solicitor in order that the edifices
may be forthwith erected.
The Hon. Colonel Lowther, M.P., one of the
trustees, and Robert Steven, Esq., a member of the
board, being unable to continue their attendance,
have resigned. The committee gratefully recognise
the services rendered by these gentlemen to the
society since its formation. As the number of
trustees and members of the board are in excess of
the minimum fixed by the rules, it is not necessary
to appoint others in their places.
The Executive Committee have under considera-
tion the allotment of the Roehampton Park Estate,
remaining through the register of rights. The surveyor in
the meanwhile has drawn up a 'provisional plan
whereby the mansion and about 45 acres of land
are apportioned in a single lot for disposal, and the
vilploar:in
ionthoafttphoeplulanadr
locality
The in quan-
tities to meet the convenience of persons desirous of
erecting
The drawing for rights of choice to select plots
on the society's estates was then proceeded with,
and the proceedings terminated with a vote of
',hanks to the chairman.

LAUNCH OP THE DELTA.—One of the finest and
handsomest vessels which has been built on the Thames for
some time was added to the fleet of the Peninsula and
Oriental Company by the launch of the Delta on Saturday
from the yard of the Thames Ironworks at Blackwall. The
Delta is probably one of the handsomest paddle steamers
afloat, and from the extreme fineness of her lines will, it is
anticipated, be one of the fastest also. She is intended for
the conveyance of mails and passengers between Soutbamp•
ton and Alexandria. The poop affords accommodation for
50 first-class passengers. including a large separate ladies
cabin of ample dimensions and height ; 76 first-class passen-
gers arc also accommodated in the fore saloon, and 50
second-class in the fore part of the ship. The fore peak is
appropriated to servant; the crew all finding room in the
forecastle, and the officers in a large deckhouse behind
the post-office sorting room, which has been added in com-
pliance with the recent Post-office regulations. So many
Improvements have been made in the lines of this vessel
(designed by Mr. Ash), that she can carry a larger cargo
and greater number of passengers than any other vessel in
the company's service of the same size. Though of 2,000
tons burden, and intended for great speed, yet her engines
are only to be of 400 horse power. These engines, however,
were made by Penn, and are fitted,w,ith his apparatus for
superheating steam, vithich, by economising, of course, in-
creases the power. .The principal dimensions of the Delta
are—extreme length, 310 feet ; keel for tonnage, 293
breadth extreme, 35 feet ; and depth, 21 feet 6 inches. Mr.
Robinson 1194 0.3870 of leer building and r
and','ll,thip Is fitted wo t i;} y.ptse.l
at gentleman's patent
intended for hot In-
mates, 164 e
ventilating p4n whiuTiels, !
h have now come into general use.
successfully effeeted, Mrs. Redd?
The launch was twat
the vessel as it glided easily into the water.
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