The Sun.
London, England, 1868-09-24 00:00:00

REMARKS.

Much uniformity exists in barometrical pressures in the S. and W.
of our islands, but they are somewhat lower than they were yester-
day: there has been a diminution of nearly one-tenth of an inch at
most stations. The lowest pressnres are in the N. At Toulon an in-
crease of nearly three-tenths is shewn, and readings at southern
stations are about two-tenths higher than the northern. Tempera-
ture in our islands is generally lower. Moderate winds between N.
and W. prevailed yesterday: this morning winds are generally light
from the same quarter. In the S. of England calms are reported,
whilst in the W. of France the wind is moderate from the S.W. Rain
has fallen generally during the last twenty-four hours—most on our
N.E. coast. Fog and mist prevail on the S. and E. coasts. A
thunderstorm occurred last night at Cape Gris Nez.

The sale of the ecclesiastical property still goes on,
and the disposal is effected upon very good terms.
But the benefit arising from the application of the
immense sums thus realised is not, so far, very
apparent. In the country it is generally regretted
that the vast resources which the ecclesiastical property
has thrown into the hands of the Ministers have been
received and have disappeared in small instalments
without leaving any perceptible traces of gold. It was
hoped that such a vast subsidy would effect a great
lightening of the national burdens. The object of the con-
fiscation was to relieve Italy from her financial embar-
rassment, and the people are complaining because
their hopes have not been fulfilled. It is, however, yet
too early to conclude that the good expected will never
be realised.

Philip Cordova, the Sicilian deputy who is just dead,
was considered the most brilliant speaker in the Italian
Chamber. He took a prominent part in the Sicilian
revolutionary movement of 1848, but, after the return of
the Bourbons, went to Piedmont and joined Cavour and
Parini. He afterwards entered the service of the Pied-
montese Government in a humble capacity, but rapidly
rose. He held office as Minister of Agriculture and Cora•
merce in three Cabinets, twice under Ricasoli and once
under Rattazzi.

The Ind6pendance Beige thinks the rising reported from
Sicily must consist chiefly of local disturbances and
isolated attempts. All the information which it
receives from Florence shews that Italy is snaking rapid
progress in the organisation of the interior and the
strengthening of the union. The Monitcur, however,
denies the rising altogether.
The Russian police have arrested, at the city of Leezyce,
in Poland, an individual who, the Liberte says, is
believed to be an agent of the Court of Rome. ffle had
succeeded in entering the country by means of an Austrian
passport, but an Italian and a French passport, under
different names, were also found upon him. In Poland he
had been observed to visit only members of the clergy, the
majority of whom were already "suspected" by the Russian
police. A document in the Latin language, which had
also been found upon him, led to the conclusion that he
was commissioned by Cardiral Antonelli to draw up a
detailed report on the situation of the Catholic clergy in
Poland. It is known that direct communication between
the Polish clergy gnd Rome is n,ot permitted.