The Sun.
London, England, 1859-11-16 00:00:00

SYMPATHY WITH ITALY IN
- GLASGOW .

On Monday afternoon a preliminary meeting of
the friends of Italy in Glasgow was held in the
Queen's Hotel, to concert measures for answering
the appeal of General Garibaldi for material sup-
port from Great Britain to aid him in upholding
the cause of civil and religious freedom in Italy.
Among the gentlemen present were—Walter Bu-
chanan, Esq., M.P., Hugh Tennent, Esq., of Well-
park ; Councillors J. Taylor, M'Adam, and Wat-
son, &c.

Mr. BUCHANAN, M.P., was called to the chair.
He said—The object of this meeting is to dis-
cuss the line of conduct that the friends of
Italy in this city should adopt in reference to
the present crisis of the Italian question. I be-
lieve there is a very general opinion that the pre-
sent position of Italy is very precarious. (Hear.)
Notwithstanding the efforts that the Italian nations
have made to further their own liberties, they are
surrounded by false friends. (Hear.) The policy
Of France, whatever we may have thought of it in
the first instance, has latterly assumed an aspect
that must cause great apprehension to all those who
wish to see constitutional government established
in Italy; and if anything has been wanting to alarm
those who wish well to Italy, it is th• conduct of
Louis Napoleon within the last few days. After we
had the best reason to believe that no further inter-
ference would have taken place on the part of
France in Italian affairs, except mere "moral
suasion," as it is termed—mere advice—it appears
now, that after the Italian Duchies and the Romagna
have agreed upon a Sardinian prince as a fit person
to be their Regent, and after they have elected
him, that Napoleon has influence enough with
Victor Emmanuel to prevent that election taking
effect, and that now these countries remain without
a ruler, and in a falso position, and seem almost to
be An the very verge of falling into utter dissolu-
tion ; for want of a head the social edifice is 'not
unlikely to fall to pieces. Now, it was to obviate
this that Prince Carignan was elected, and Napo-
leon, in the interest'of his own policy—but I very
much fear not in the interest of Italian liberty
—has interposed his veto, and prevented that
election taking effect. Under these critical cir-
cumstances it has occurred to many that no bet-
ter course could be followed than supporting, by
every means in our power, the popular leader who
played so distinguished a part in the Italian war,
Garibaldi. (" Hear, hear," and applause.) We are
come here, not so much to resolve on any course,
as to deliberate. I believe that, following the ex-
ample set to a certain extent is London, we can do
no better than resolve ourselves into a committee,
having for oar principal object tp support Italian
freedom in every way, and also, if that should be
thought a desirable course, to contribute to the ex-
tent of our means so as to supply arms by which the
Italians might defend their own cause.

Mr. MIEAR then read -the v
following resolu-
tions :—" Ist. That the conduct of the Italian peo-
ple and their noble leader, Gen. Garibaldi, in the
present momentous and patriotic struggle for their
civil and religious liberties, entitles them to the
moral sympathy and nations aid of all true lovers
of constitutional freedom. 2d. That this meeting
deeply sympathises with, and earnestly encourages
them in the difficult, dangerous, and arduous strug-
gle in which they are at present engaged, and
hopes that, by the blessing of God, their noble and
patriotic efforts may be crowned with success. 3rd.
That this meeting expresses its unbounded confi-
dence in the patriotism, military skill, discretion,
and 'singleness of purpose of their great leader, Gen.
Garibaldi. 4th. That this meeting hereby resolve,
in order to show, in an unmistakeable manner, its
sympathy with the great cause, and confidence in
the Italian people and their leader, to answer Gen.
Garibaldi's appeal to this country for material aid
in the purchase of arms for the patriotic army, by
at once commencing a subscription for that pur-
pose."
Mr. HUGH TENNENT had great pleasure in pro-
posing the resolutions to the meeting. Garibaldi
was not unknown to them all. He had long distin-
guished himself by his proud conduct and great
patriotism ; and he was sure it would be a credit to
the city of Glasgow to come forward and support
not only Garibaldi but the cause he has espoused—
the cause of civil and religious liberty.
Mr. W. P. PATON seconded the resolutions.
Councillor MADAM supported the resolutions.
He quite agreed that material aid was the thing
wanted, and he would impress uprn the meeting,
and the public out of doors the necasity for exer-
cising every power they have speedily to give ma-
terial aid to Garibaldi.
The resolutions were carried nem . eon.

Mr. M`TEAR then naov;llhiiilu3 meeting ap-
point a committee, with power to add to their num-
ber, in order to procure subscriptions to this fund,
and to call a public meeting or otherwise act as to
them may scent best suited for effecting the object
in view.
This was also carried.

Mr. SMITH thought that while having direct
communication with their London friends, they
might also have the same with the Italian people.
They should send the money themselves. They hasl
but one common object in view, and he thought
they should let the money go direct from the
citizens of Glasgow.
A subscription sheet was laid on the table at the
meeting, and among the donations were £5O from
Walter Buchanan, Esq., M.P., and. a similar sum
from Hugh Tennent, Esq., the whole amounting to
about £l5O.

WAKEFIELD ELECTION COMMISSION.

WAKEFIELD, NOV. 15.
After the despatch of our parcel last night, seve-
ral witnesses of no importance having been exa.
mined,

Mr. Leeman, on behalf of the pure Liberal elec-
tors, proposed to put in a document showing the
result of the inquiry, and principally establishing
the fact that out of 406 electors who voted for Mr.
Leatham only 43 had been bribed.
Mr. Sergeant Pigott refused to receive this
resume. It would merely be an anticipation of the
judgment of the Commissioners, and it would be
highly irregular to take it in the shape of evidence
from either side.

The Commissioners then adjourned to Monday
next in London. This sudden termination of the
Wakefield sittings is owing to Mr. Willes being
obliged to commence the duties of his new appoint-
ment as County Court judge of the Northumberland
district, at Newcastle, this day.
The returns proposed to be put in by Mr. Lee-
man showed the following general results of the in-
quiry up to the present time :
Electors polled for Mr. Leatham 406
Electors polled for Mr. Charlesworth .... 403

Total number polled
Electors proved to have been bribed to
vote for Mr. Leath=
Electors proved to have been bribed for
Mr. Charlessvorth

Total bribed
This leaves 847 electors out of a total constituency
of 952 against whom no charge of bribery has been
proved. Of the 51 electors bribed on the Liberal
side eight either stood neutral or voted for the Con-
servatives, and there are also eight Liberal voters
against who.o the facts proved scarcely amount to
bribery.