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 eonn-

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 our 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
resalts will, I am persuaded, exercise a favourable
iniuence on our situation both at home and abroad.
After having constituted national unity, we shall
a!so succeed in founding the financial unity of Italy.
Supported by credit and pi:1)1k 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 guarantees, 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 respeet both
to the interior and to foreign countries. The ob-
ject of our policy is to develope 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 due 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 which, with
s much perseverance, has been conducted 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 in 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 Eurepe, 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 , " llicAsou.”

ADVANTAGE OF CRINOLINE.—On Tuesday after-
noon, as the Penguin, passenger sttamvessel, was proceed-
ing down the river to Woolwich, anincident of a somewhat
amusing nature occurred at Blackwal-picr. An elderly lady
was 'shout to embark on hoard the vessel, but having to
pass through the brow (three feet wile) which connects the
floating dummy with the steps of tie 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 endea-
vouring to get out of the fix for at least four minutes, and as
it was necessary to remove the blockale to allow ingress for
other passengers, the lady was polite y lifted over the sides
of the brow by the pierman, but was so discomfited by the
men iment which prevailed that she wisely declined to pro.
teed on her journey until the arrival of another steamer.

AMERICA.

NEW YORK, JULY 12, EVENING.

(PER ETNA vta QUEENSTOWN.)

The House of Representatives had passed a bill
authorising the appropriation of 500,000 men and
500,000,000 dols. for the war.

In the Senate Mr. Saulsbury, of Delaware, offered
a resolution for the amendment of the Constitution
on a plan similar to the Crittenden compromise.

General M'Clellan's division has attacked the
entrenched camp of the Confederates, numbering
2,001 men, at Rich Mountain, Western Virginia.
The Confederates were routed, and all their guns,
camp equipage, and waggons were captured.

Sixty Confederates and 20 Union men are reported
to have been killed.

General M'Clellan is now moving forward.

The skirmishing in Missouri continues active.

Large bodies of Secessionists are reported to be
joining Governor Jackson, but the Federal troops
are endeavouring to intercept them.

A vessel just arrived from Newport has brought
the crew of the brig John Welch, which was captured
by a privateer off Cape Hatteras.

The same privateer had captured five vessels, and
sent them to Southern ports.

Three revenue cutters left New York and two
cutters sailed from Boston immediately, in order to
endeavour to capture her.

By order of General Lyon, Federal troops have
entered thi office of a Secession journal in St.
Louis, seized the type, and prohibited the publica-
tion of the paper.

The IN'ew York Herald states that President
Lincoln has replied to the resolution of the House
of Representatives calling for the correspondence
with Spain relative to St. Domingo, that it was
not advisable to produce the correspondence at.
present.
A severe shock of earthquake has been felt at
Montreal, Ottawa, and Canada West.

Tho brig Amy Warwick has been captured off
Fortress Monroe.
The Canada has arrived out.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Money easy. Exchange on London—Bankers'
bills, 1061 to 107. Stocks buoyant. New York
Central, 75,1 ; Erie, 231 ; Illinois Central, 671.
Cotton-market very firm ; middling, 151 c. Flour-
market very dull. Wheat-market quiet, but un-
chahged. Corn-market slightly firmer. Provisions
steady. Coffee firmer, and moderate demand.
Sugar unchanged. Molasses held firmly.

NEW YORK, JULY 13, EVENING.
(PER NOVA SCOTIAN, via LONDONDERRY.-BY TELE
GRAPH TO FATHER POINT.)

General M'Clellan has beaten the rebels, and
occupied their intrenched camp at Rich Mountain,
Virginia. Their loss was heavy.

Colonel Smith has been reinforced at Monroe,
Missouri, and has routed the rebels, who had
surrounded him.

The privateer J. Davis has made several captures,
including the brig John Walsh, bound from Cuba
for England.
Six revenue cutters have sailed in pursuit of the
privatere.
The steamer Tynemouth has arrived. The Ham-
monia sailed to-day for Europe.