The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-21

fort, and in the direction of his guns, and
placed his sails in such position that shot
could not be fred without touching one OF
them, which was by far too serious thing tor
the Governor to attempt to do.
1t is to be feared, however that although
Capt. Codrington would prolong this state Oh
things as much as possible, he would be I'M
able to save Messina from the horrors OF a
bombardment, as soon as the British and
French subjects should be on board his sh'p.
Our last accounts from Palermo were OF the
18th. Almost at the moment when the lnsur-
rcction broke out, the English squadron
which had been in the port for fortnight set
sail, leaving only frigate for the protection
of the English residents. The squadron re-
turned to Naples on the 10Th. The royal
troops, which at the date of our last cores
pondence occupied the foot of the Monte
Pellegrino, had returned to their barracks,
where they had to sustain the attacks OF the
people, who fought with fury. These engage
ments, although very sanguinary, had been
without decisive results. The troops in the
barracks and forts replied to the fire of the
assailants, but they were closely blockaded up
to the 10th, the date of our last news. The
troops fought with resolution, but it was
easy to perceive that they auctuated between
a sense of military duty, and their feelings as
citizens. The people have formed Provision
al Government. The confusion at Palermo is
so great that the members of the Provisional
Government themselves are ignorant of what
is passing at the different points of the insur-
rection.
Men, women and children have all COM
binad in raising the barricades and cutting the
trenches. No excess tending to compromise
the patriotic cause has occurred to tarnish
their proceedings. The English Consul,
whose arms were accidentally thrown down
in the attempts made by the police to force
their way into che residence of Court Aceto,
obtained immediate reparation. The troops
sent over into Sicily, did not amount to more
than 5000 men, were considered to be totally
inadequate to stife the rebellion.
A letter from Marselles dated the 22d
says The passengers from Naples, who left
on the 18th, and are just arrived here state
that Naples was in state of great anxiety as
| to the intentions of the Government. Artil-
lery had been placed in front of all the guard
houses, and patrols of 100 men each were con-
| stantly in motion.
The Alba, Of Florence, of the 18th, in its
summary of news respecting the instruction
in Sicily, says that the people had declared to
the Government that if within ten days the
reforms demanded were not granted, they
would rise in arms. The Government hav-
| ing returned no other ans wer to this except
! the recall of General Vial.
! A great movement Of troops is in progress
toward the frontiers of Lombardy. The
Austrian army for Italy, owing to successive
achievements, is now prepared for all events
1t includes $4,000 men, whereas, in ordinary
times, the number is only 100000
AUsTRIA.-The accounts from Vienna men.
ton that great preparation for reinforcing the
army had been commenced. Up to the 22th
instant, the purchase of cavalry horses had
amounted to no less than 1000, 900 foi ences,
A great quantity Of ammunition and cannon
for Italy has been ordered. The Emperor had
announced. in an autograph letter, that the
present state of the Lombardo- Venetian king
dom may be considered as revolutionary, and
that in consequence the superior authorities
of the State have orders to take the necessary
measures for the establishment of the tran
guilty and security of the country.
| The influence of Prince Mette1nich is said
to be on the wane.