The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-25 00:00:00

ITALY.

Baron Ricasoli, after the vote of the Italian loan
by the Chamber of Deputies, addressed the follow-
ing circular to the diplomatic agents of Italy at
foreign Courts :

" Turin, July 2.
" Sir,—The Chamber of Deputies passed in its
sitting of yesterday, almost unanimously, the bill
by which the King's Government is authorised to
contract a loan of 500,000,000 f. The object of that
loan being to enable the Government to pay the ex-
penses occasioned by the marvellous events which
have taken place and to supply future wants, the
adoption of the bill is an event essentially political.
The discussion of that measure was consequently
calculated to place the Cabinet, which an irrepar-
able misfortune has called to the direction of public
affairs, in presence of the legal manifestation of
the sentiments and convictions of the country; and
the vote given would show the degree of confidence
inspired by the present Ministry, and of the co-
operation which it might flatter itself on obtaining
from the Parliament and the nation.

" The result of that trial, I am happy to state,
has fully responded to the ideas formed and the
hopes entertained of the representatives of a coun-
try, which in the midst of such extraordinary
events has constantly displayed patriotism and poli-
tical prudence, whilst at the same time it mani-
fested the firm resolution of readily accepting all
the sacrifices required to effect its national inde-
pendence.
" I have no need, Sir, to call your attention to the
importance of the almost unanimous vote of the
Chamber, and that importance is so much the
greater that the bill on the loan provides for the
most serious and vital interests of ocir country, and
that the voting of it was preceded by the passing of
another very important measure—that by which a
single public debt for all Italy was created. Such
results will, I am persuaded, exercise a favourable
inflaence on our situation both at home and abroad.
After having constituted national unity, we shall
also succeed in founding the financial unity of Italy.
Supported by credit and public opinion, we hope
that we shall also be able, by the augmentation of
the national wealth, and by a far-seeing and pru-
(dent administration, to provide for the expenses
occasioned by a conflict of several years, and to re-
establish, in a short time, the equilibrium of receipts
and expenses. The programme set forth with so
much clearness and precision by my honourable
colleague, the Minister of Finance, presents the
strongest guarantee's, and we indulge in the hope
that it will be received by public opinion abroad
with as much favour as it has been by our Parlia-
ment and our country.
" On my part, I have thought it right on such
a solemn occasion to make known anew, and with
all the frankness of a firm conviction, the inten-
tions of the King's Government with respect both
to the interior and
sto foreign countries. The ob-
ject of our policy is to dev elope at home national
prosperity by encouraging commerce, manufac-
tures, and the arts—by giving to municipal and
provincial authorities powers sufficiently extensive
to enable them to promote interests of every kind
—and, by resolutely and firmly defending public
order without failing in. the respect duo to the
laws, and in-the sincere application of the Liberal
principles which are the basis of our Constitution.
" As to foreign countries, the King's Government
cannot lose sight of the undertaking IA ich, with
Fe) much perseverance, has been conduct( d almost
to the desired end. But in employing all our
efforts to make national independence a fact entirely
accomplished, confiding in the justice and sympa-
thies of Europe, we will never excite crises which
may disturb the general peace and place iv danger
the interests of the Italian cause. That policy, I
doubt not, will obtain the assent of all friendly
Powers, and render them favourable to the accom-
plishment of our destinies.

" In seeing Italy already recognised by the prin-
cipal Governments of Europe, henceforth consoli-
dated in her internal organisation, and ready to
give to the Government all sorts of co-operation, it
is permitted to us to believe that the doubts which
may still exist among certain Governments will
soon be replaced by a sentiment of real security as
regards the regular and stable march of the new
order of things, and the definitive constitution of
Italy. . .

"I authorise you, sir, to act in accordance with
these observations in your relations with the Go-
vernment to which you are accredited, and I pray
you to accept, &c , " RICASOLI."

ADVANTAGE OP CRINOLINE.—On Tuesday after-
noon, as the Penguin, passenger steamvcssel, was proceed-
ing down the river to Woolwich, an incident of a soinewhat
amusing nature occurred at Blackwall-Fier. An elderly lady
was About to embark on board the vessel, but he ging to
pass through the brow (three feet wide) which connects the
floating dummy with the steps of the stone pier, after ad-
vancing a few steps her ample crinoline came to a dead lock,
and the unfortunate lady became a perfect fixture amidst
shouts of laughter from the spectators. After vainly nndea-
vouring to get out of the fix for at least four minizies, and as
it was necessary to remove the blockade to allow ingress for
other passengers, the lady was politely lifted over the sides
of the brow by the pierman, but was so discomfited by the
merriment which prevailed that she wisely declined to pro-
ceed on her journey until the arrival of another steamer.