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London, England, 1857-01-21 00:00:00

by their devotion in supporting the rigours of a lorg
winter as by their battles and victories tbat the soldiers
of he Crimea acquired that halo of glory and gratitude
which accompanies them everywhere.
" G. H. DuFoue., Commander•in•Chief."

PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, JAN. 19.
Yesterday evening, although Sunday, the Staats
Anzeiger published a number, containing a list • f
the names of all those who had that day received
an Order, together with a short account of the
ceremonies connected with the Ordensfest.
Among the names of the noblemen who re-
ceived the investiture of the order of the Black
Eagle on this occasion is that of Baron von Man-
teuffel ; the order itself was, however, conferred
on him last March on occasion of the Treaty of
Peace being concluded at Paris, and the additional
distinction conferred on him yesterday appears to
have consisted in the chain or collar of the Order,
and probably formed the expression of his Royal
Master's great satisfaction at the pacific conclusion
of the Neuchatel difficulty, for the only complica-
tion which in any degree endangered the preserva-
tion of peace was the detontioa and the threatened
trial of the Royalist prisoners.

THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA IN
LOMBARDY?

VIENNA, JAN. 18.
Yesterday afternoon the Stadtholder of Lombardy
announced by electric telegraph that the officers
belonging to the garrison of Milan, the clergy, and
the civil authorities had been permitted to pay their
respects to his Majesty on the preceding day. Be-
tween the hours of 1 and 2 many ladies of rank
were presented to the Empress. In the evening
their Majesties went to the Scala Theatre. In the
morning of the 17th (yesterday) the Emperor called
at the palaces occupied by the Stadtholder and the
Central Congregation, and afterwards inspected
various public festablishmonts. At 2 o'clock there
was a grand parade. " The people give an excel-
lent reception to their Majesties whenever they
appear in public." The authorities at Milan
did their utmost to secure a good reception
for the Emperor, and their exertions have been
successful. No great confidence can be placed
in official communications on such a subject,
but the behaviour of the Milanese must have been
perfectly satisfactory, fer the Emperor yester-
day informed the Archduchess Sophia by elec-
tric telegraph that the reception given to himself
and the Empress was extremely good. According
to my informant, who obtained his intelligence at
the fountain head, their Majesties were so well
pleased with the Scala and its audience that they
remained until the ballet was over, although the
Empress was slightly indisposed. The Duke of
Giulio de Melzi, who has a magnificent palace at
Milan, gives a grand ball on the 24th instant, at
which their Majesties will be present.

ITALY.

COUNT CAVOUR ON THE ANGLO-AUSTRIAN

RAPPROCHEMENT.

The Opinione of the 16th publishes a report of
the interpellations in the Chamber of Deputies at
Turin on the 15th, relative to the foreign policy
of the Piedmontese Government. M. Brofferio
reviewed the present situation of Italy and expressed
dissatisfaction with the results of the alliance with
the Western Powers.

M. Cavour, President of the Council, replied at
some length. In the course of his speech he said :

" The sad and anomalous condition of Italy has been pro.
claimed in the Congress and recognised by the Powers who
have urged an Italian Sovereign to improve the condition
of his people. But no one thought that such counsels
roust necessarily be supported by an armed force.
It would have been monstrous for the Powers, scarcely
out of a war which they abstained from pursuing to
its legitimate advantages, to dream of entering upon
a war on the question of the internal condition of
other States. The diplomatic negotiations have not
yet terminated ; the Chamber will therefore understand
my reserve. But the difficulties arisin' out of the treaty'
difficulties now happily removed, have diverted the atten
tion of the Western Powers, and brought together England
and Austria in a question altogether special. This rap.
prochement, however, cannot be called an alliance • and I
do not believe that the opinions of the English dlovern.
went will undergo a change, or that it will applaud the
Austrian policy in Italy. As to us, we have marched
firmly in one path since our accession to power. We have
shown that the condition of Italy was worthy to excite
sympathy, and that Italians are fit to be ruled with liberty
—and we have neglected nothing in the interest of the
nation's dignity and independence. The Consul at Mes-
sina is a Itessinese ; and, if I can rely upon my correspon•
deuce, many things have been invented or exaggerated in
his regard. The Consul at Palermo has served his Govern-
ment with fidelity, and manifested sentiments deserving of
praise. I add that it is not we who encourage incomplete
movements or senseless revolutionary attempts; we under•
stand otherwise the regeneration of the country, and our
policy will always be frank and loyal. So long as we are
at peace with the Italian States we shall not have recourse
to revolutionary agencies. Before inflaming and carry-
ing out revolutions we shall declare war. As to the
lamentable incidents which have occurred at Naples, and
of which M. Brofferio reminds us, I repudiate them
emphatically, and I protest against them in the interest
of Italy. (Bravos.) Such acts do not belong to the Italian
party, but to the wretched and mistaken men who deserve,
our pity. They ought to be stigmatised and condemn"!
by whoever has the honour and the future of Italy at
heart. (Applause.) I owe here a sincere confession to the
Chamber. In politics Ido not believe in prophecies, and
I have never made any. Modern history is at hand to
teach us that events arise without any prevision. To make
suppositions is inopportune and ridiculous. Is it wished to
know our principles? It is not difficult. Since Victor
Emmanuel ascended the throne, the Government has
always sought to develops liberty at home, and to advance
the highest welfare of Italy abroad. Such are the princi-
plea which caused us to participate in the war, which have
guided us in the Conferences, and to which we shall keep
in the future. (Bravos.) But you exclaim, Where are
the advantages?' Behold them. If the war and the Con"
gress have not produced material results for Italy, they
have at least given it an immense moral result. Beyond
the Alps Italy was very severely judged. I el):.
peal herein to all who have been abroad, and
evidence the unjust opinions of authors who have had gm'
pathies for Italy, such as Byron and Macaulay. To them
Italy was a beautiful but unhappy lady, having a barbar-
ous and tyrannical husband, and unable to govern the
family. The policy adopted by Piedmont, and the pare
she has taken in the war and in the Councils of Europe,
have modified public opinion. I appeal on this point to
the liberal press of France, England, and Ger-
many, and to the opinions of those who have travelled
through Europe within the last few months. To-day,
with all generous hearts, an Italian or a Sardinian is be•
yond the Alps an object of esteem and sympathy; he who
has faith in brutal force aleroe may laugh at such a result
as a trifling matter ; but it will. not be so with those who
have faith in progress, public Gpinion, and the force Of
ideas. (Bravos.) I know that ti;ese brief explanations
will not convert the deputy Brofferio, but they will prove
at least that our—l would say your—policy has not been
barren. In the Congress of Paris seeds' have been sown
which will be made fruitful by time and the virtues of
Italians."