The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-16

X,
This squadron had orders TO coast along the northern
defartn cuts, and to enter from time to time Dun
kirk Calais and Boulogue at which latter place the
Emperor proposed to review it.
Italy.
ARREST or BRITISH LADY IN TUscANY-aRpAr
EXCITEMENT IN ENGLAND.
Considerable excitement had been caused in Eng.
gland and Scotland by the news OF the arrest of y
young lady IN Tuscany the partc u.ar5 of which are
given in the subjoined letter from Florence dated
September 49, in The Christian Times =
have already stated, in my previous letters, that the
English residents in Tuscany would be made anenable
the provisions OF the new criminal code; and have now
10 INFORM you that, within or light OF its first coming
into operation, young Scottish lady has been arrested
aud conveyed 10 the enteLlary at ucca the charge
of disseminating Protestant tracts in village the
Faiths Of Lucca The La in question Is Miss Margaret
Cuppinghsme Of Thornton near Eilmarnock AYRSHIRE
who With her mother and sister have left Tuscany
to-day for the purpose Of continuing their travels towards
Rome and Naples Mrs Cunninshame and her other
daughter went to The on of the Delegate at the Baths
OF ucca on Monday morning in order have their pass
ports riSed the Delegate having acquainted them that
their personal attendance required. On their arrival
he demanded the Of the absence of Miss Margaret
Cunninghane, and, On baiDg informed that she
we'll and confined 10 bed, declared that she must as
he had communication OF Importance to deliver. When
Miss Cunnnghame reached the police office, she
mally charged with the offence in question ormed
that witnesses already summoned to Lucca prove
the crime and Il at in obedience TO higher orders she
must be removed under escort of gensdaes uccS
there to await the further which the govern
ment mig hit take. She received informed this an.
with the unaffected composure bnt the
dstract Of her poor mother is perfectly heart rendiny
Miss Cunninghame was accompanied to Lucca by two
friends Of her family who took every step which friend
sh patriotism could suggest in such trying
One OF these gentlemen, person connected with her
country-Sir william Miar, of Northumberland an
immediate but Intellectual attempt to have the whole
matter quashed by going directly to the Grand Duke
who is now staying at the baths Of Lucca His royal
highpess would not accord him interview. Sir w.
Mar and his friend, the Rev. Mr. Gordon, after accom-.
paIyiDg Miss CunniDghame to Lucca and again attempt
Lg to mollify the local authorities who however, de-
cLAred that they but instruments Of higher will
proceeded directly To Florence and laid all this
stances of the before the Hon. Mr. Scarett, now
acting Charge dAaires in the temporary absence Of
Sir Henry Bulser. MOI moment was lost BY Mr Scar
lett in bringing the before the minis.e in
Florence
But the Grand Duke inexorabe. In reply to the
request Of Mr. Scarlet to have the
he declared that justice must take its The Grand
Duchess regret for the situation of Miss Gun
nnghame but refuses to interiors. Ths individual dis
positions OF the aemoers of the ministry favor
able NJ Lam the Minister OF Justice, will hurry the
trial As fast as possible and then obtain an immediate
exercise Of the Grand Ducsl clsmency. But what
ground he anticipates that his royal highness is
likely TO relent few weeks hence than now, cannot
tell
Miss Cunninghame will be tried the charge of having
inrpged The 18th article Of the criminal code, in
having given to some peasants an Italian Bible and an
Hahsa translation Of the Pilgrims Progress both
these books fall under the criminal category.
II is but uttice to state that the zeal displayed
by Mr. Scarlet from the moment that the first
brought under his notice deserves the highest praise and
] feel unfeigned pleasure in adding that the American
already made to the Grand Duke and in the interviews
which have taken place with the individual members Of
the ministry and ought TO add with the Archbishop OF
Lucca
The London Times of the 30th ult remarks:--
TIE case OF Miss Cudninghame has been taken up
II the proser quarter. Every effort that can BIZ
made by the diplomatic agents Of the English go
vernment to obtain this young ady's release will be
tried in the first instance, and, il these DO not sue
coed, it will be time enough TO consider the most
appropriate method OF bringing the refractory sove
reign to reason The very instant the intelligence
OF The outrage reached England the cause Of the
young lady WAS taken up IN right earnest by the
Foreign Minister. who has described the violence OF
which rte las been made the object IS being " not
III, sprit Of the age" The most energetic direc-
tioDs have been forwarded TO Mr. Scarlet to procure
the young lady's instant release. Such was the re-
suit OF the conversation yesterday between Lord
Shafttstury, ss spokesman OF the Protestant Al
lance, and che Foreign Secretary. The Iublic may
rest assured that the dignity of England will be vim
Dictated in suitable manner, and Miss Cunning
hame shortly restored to liberty.
he correspondent Of the London Times, after de-
failing the same state of facts, adds-"Now having
stated thus simply and briefly the case Of Miss Cum
njnghame, would inn make few remarks on this
fragrant outrage, which, need hardly add, has ex-
cited here, amongst persons OF all creeds and ma
titDs the utn ost indignation, and draw your atten
tcn to the present state Of the Law on religious sub
jects in Tuscany. | avail myself of IN authorized
copy, my translation is strictly correct and as
literal a. Is POSSIBLE
Article 3-wh' soever commits crime in the Tuscan
ory, be be Tuscan not will be judged according
10 the rules Of the present code
az oyrFScE- AGAINST TuE RELIGION or TIIe sTATA
Article i31-Whosoever, by means of public speaking
or by writings, either in manuscript print. 10y hgu
ratNe representations distributed fixed Up, in any
Other brought before the public nd has attacked
the religion Of The state, viii be punished with npris,n-
with nard labor far from i've years ii his
enun has been 10 propagate wicked doctrines aud 10
separate from the Catholic church who belong to
it and with imprisonment from TO Eve years il he
only intends to insult religion; and whosoeyer should
make 81 private instruction PERSIA ion to gain the
contemplated under the preceding article shall suffer
from three TO years secuson in prison. with hard
labor.
OF uIHAL SOCIETIES
Article 2O7.-Any organized association altf ough it
may exist thout a secret BE- nd illegal An illegal
q ociaton whether religious otherwise takes the
nane OF Sect and Is punished with imprisonment from
accepted charge Office in and from 10 three
years for those VII" are simply meNib,rs Of it,
Article 2l2-Whosoever knowingly prepares, sells, or
distributes papers books signs other distinctive marks
Of SECT though be should not be OF the sect will be
exposed to mpfst nment from three months to year
Article zl31he articles Of property mentioned in the
preceding article, viz books, prints, SC, also any furni
turr Of money that may be found in tho places
where the sect holds its meetings viii be cooiscated
Al tic- 2l5.-Wbosoeyer knowingly furnishes meeting
place 10 Sect when he is of the sect, will receive
additional punishment when not o the sect, lie will
~ punished as simple participation.
Article 2I5-The sectarian il punished, though the
sect nay hold its meetings Of Tuscany and he may
- lave been present at them
Article 26.--The ues contained in the preceding
c.s will be applied excepting in the Of the Illegal
ASSOCIATION or sect exposing itself 10 heavier condcmna
ton
Australia.
Tie HERALD Of the 18th instant contained later
intelligence from Australia than what Is brought
hy the Hun boldt, and the from India and China
was sso 81 tcipated.
A submarine telegraph has been projected TO con-
meet Ven D,emsD's Land with Australia, in connec-
tiuD IT'D q lire to Melbourne. Mr.. Rankin, in q re-
por, read beft re the Royal Society Of Van Diemans
Land, made tb. following statements -
At the eastern end OF Bass 3 Straits etpeen Mount Will
ana Australis, and Cape Portland in Van Iienan's
lard, there extends chain of Islands, which afford
remsfiahlc facilities for the LAYING Of submarine
telogaIh 10 communicate through Melbourne with sgd
nty and 6teong. The submarine telegraph oaoe TO- this
IurrWe will cost ut the present. prices. including freight
atou flo0 per nile and may probably be obtaned for
$50. IL would consist Of detached portions stretching
from Island to island between Case Portland AMI
Mount Wilson, also Of tso small portions, each
about mlls Cr mile and half long, crossing the
irl.ts each Size Of Phillip Island, which appears 10
b. tst'er rout. from Mount Wson TO Melbourne than
20 follow tie main lard the whole way. The total