The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-21

to them sentiments of patriotism, and exhorting
them not to depart, even in the heat of battle,
from that spirit Of moderation and humanity
which are the distinguishing marks of our reli-
gion. Some of the priests were seen encourag
ing, by voice and gesture, those who were work
ing at the barbados. Ia the evening an Eng
lish war steamer arrived at Palermo with de-
spatches for the British consul, and soon after
went of again, with most of the English re-
sidents AT night the city was entirely illu-
minated, and fires were lighted on the tops
Of all the surrounding eminences Some hours
later, between 1000 and 5000. mountaineers,
well armed, entered Palermo in good order.
The Vesuve steamer returned to Naples ut five
in the afternoon of the 18Th, with dispatches
day troops arrived by the railroad from Capua
and Nocera to the amount of 5000 men, and
were embarked in nine steam frigates, which i'm
mediately steered for Sicily. In the evening,
frigate, the Roberto. Placards, posted during
the night at every corner, called upon the Nea..
politans to initiate the Siciians. The rising of
the people of Trapani has not been less decisive
than that of Pslermo7they have repelled the
"The packet CYCLIC del Onde, which was in the
port, has been seized by the insurgents and de-
tanned for their own purposes. At Messna, the
forts which surround the town are in their hands
The troops occupy the citadel. Catania, SYRIA
cuse, and Melazza, have not been less fortunate.
Every where success has crowned the efforts of
the insurgents.
SIT is.reported, also, that there is an insurrec-
ton in the Abruzzi and Poglia but this news re.
quires confirmation. The news has produced
profound sensation in Naples, but there has been
no outbreak.
'sThere is a report current that the Duke de
Sierra Capriola is in disgrace, and that instead
OF his going to Sicily, he will be sent on mis-
sion to Rome"
Another letter, dated Naples, the 18th, says:-
'The severity with which communications are inter-
OoDt0d, Ia
place at Catsnia SYRACUSE Reggie Melszzo, and the
principal towns Of the interior but every thing leads
to believe that there at Palermo the instruction
has been energetic As to Messna affirm, In the
most positive manner, that oil the population are in
the general have been compelled to retire to
the iors where they were preparing to sS%osra tho
tho rh.s b. Cxp.n codrnston snS
which had quilted Naples the first of this event
to take under her protection tho English residents at
cert with the English and French consus notice
to the military governor not to bis fire until
board But Capt Codrington, doubling the promise to
th: effect Of the resorted to the
to the fort and in tho direction Of guns and placed his
sails In such position that shot could not be fred
without touching one Of them, which was by far too
would prolOns this state q things q long possiSs he
bombardmeut as soon ss the British and French sub
ects should be on board his ship Our last accounts
rom Palermo were TO the l2th Almost 1t the moment
when the instruction broke out the English squadron
which had been in the port for fortnight set sail sav
ing only frigae for the protection of tho English resi-
dents. The squadron returned to Naples the 18th.
The rov' troops which at the date Of last CORES
pondence occupied the foot Monte Pslegrno had
returned to their barracks they had to sustain
the attacks of the people who fought with fury These
engagements, although very sanguinsry had been with
out decisive results The troops in the barracks and
forts replied to the fire Of the assaants but they were
closely bockaded up to the 18TH the date Of last
news The troops fought with resignation, but 1t
to perceive that they aucuated bstwesn Of
military duty and their feelings - citssns The peo-
pie had formed provisional eorsrnaAanA The great
est enthusiasm and most perfect accord regns
the people. Men, women, and children, have all CON-
bned In raising the barbados and cutting the trenches
No excess tending to compromise the patriotic
has occurred to tarnish their proceedings The English
CONSUL whose arms were accidentally thrown down, in
the attempts made by the police to make their into
the residence of Count Acceto obtained immediate
paration."
Such is the tenor of our latest information, at
the moment write this If further intelligence
should arrive in time to reach Liverpool for the
mail steamer of the 10Th, will send it,