The Sun.
London, England, 1821-01-05 00:00:00

NAPLES.

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NAPLES, DEC. 11.—It is impolit
for a moment, that every syllable of what passes
during the august interviews at Laybach, will be
of the highest interest and importance to the whole
Peninsulaof Italy. It must be conceded on
all
hands, that the general peace and integrity Of
this country are matters of grave consideration
-with the various Sovereigns about to assenle.
Austria, on all accounts, is most especially inte-
rested in the result of affairs within 111110 own ter-
ritory ; and Russia and Prussia have a great
stake in the maintenance of general tranquillity,
and in the support of that balance of power
so beneficially established in 1815. Great Bri-
tain herself, without any direct interposition which
might or might not be inconsistent with her
present system of policy, cannot look with in-
difference upon this kingdom. At this time,
however, her own internal state, and various other
circumstances, have prevented her from taking
any step regarding recent and distressing trans-
actions, more immediately affecting ourselves. To
the proceedings at Laybach, we shall devote an
unremitted attention, and shall publish from
day to day such authentic details as may reach
us, in order to satisfy the anxious curiosity of all
who wish well to their country in these times of
peril and innovation. The subjects of his Ma-
jesty may rest assured that he has but one object
in view, the promotion of the freedom and happi-
ness of his subjects, and he will spare no exer-
tion, and object to no sacrifice consistent with the
-welfare of the rest of Europe, to accomplish
that object in its fullest extent.
DEC. 12.—The proposition of his Majesty was
received with tumultuary disapprobation : the
house was in a moment converted into a scene of
confusion and indignation : several of the mem-
bers declaimed with great warmth, but the an-
swer to the King was postponed to the following
day. The same evening printed copies of the
King's letter, with the letter of the Emperor of
Austria annexed, were distributed about the city ;
the confusion anchumult produced inconsequence
were great ; and there were not wanting endeavours
to aggravate every circumstance, and expose the
city to the horrors of a popular insurrection. It
was whispered that the King was preparing his
departure, and that in the night he and all his
family intended embarking on board the English
Admiral, (who, with five other English and
seven French ships of war, is lying just off the
harbour), and leaving the capital and the king-
dom to their fate. The blind affection .of the
lower classes of this city to their King has been
often proved, and is well known. " 0 ye
mfoctro"—" 0 77:WSCiO patrono," is for them
the very centre of the universe, which being

to doubt

removed, confusion and horror must ensue.-
About dusk, grbat crowds were gathered in
the square before the Royal Palace—some in
mute sorrow, some in noisy displeasure—and
nearly all anxious to get a sight of their Sove-
reign, nr at least to obtain a certainty of his in-
tentions. In moments of agitation and excite-
ment, trifles too often become of tragical import.
ance. When the bells of the churches rang their
Ave Maria, and the soldiers on guard at the Palace
presented arms as usual in sign of devotion, one
of the men by accident let his piece fall to the
ground; in the ooncussion,the gun went off : shouts
and shrieks ensued : " the soldiery is firing on the
people ! run ! fly !" was echoed on all sides ; and
except a few who were sufficiently near to see the
accident, and a few who had courage enough to
attend the result, that great crowd was dispersed
with the conviction that scenes of death and
blood were already commencing. The activity
of the military, and particularly the well-dispos-
ed troops and patroleS of the National Guards,
certainly saved.the city that night from anarchy
and devastation."
DEC. 14.—i There was every appearance las
Eight of a rising on the part of the populace, but
the exertions of the Civil and Military Authori-
ties had tkie effect of restoring tranquillity, and
some publications, issued for the purpose of in-
spiring confidence, have had the desired effect.
This morning, all is tolerably quiet, and I hope
that this'state of things will continue. There is
a sort of apprehension here (I need not infrom
ou that it prevails only among the lower orders)
that the' King will never return, as if he were to
he detained prisoner at Layhach, but this idea is
ridiculous. lam happy to say that considerable
confidence is placed in the Parliament, and this
fact has tended to remove a great degree of
anxiety. '

The Corporation of Cambridge have ordered
ten chaldrons of coals to be distributed among
the poor inhabitants of that town.