The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-02-23
NAPLES.

fiohl me ->edpolitah correspondent OF the Lon
don Times written from Salemo, under date of JAM
18th, we extract the following of the poli-
cal trials now goinag on at that place:
The long-expected trial of those under accpsa-
ton OF having attempted to stir up a revolution in
the Kingdom OF Naples, last June, came on this
morning. 1t was day of impressions rather than
important facts. for all the proceedings WERE for
the most part, of formal character and possessed
but little interest The trial was conducted in a
room enlarged for the purpose in the old monastery
OF ,. Domenico. Here, too, are the barracks, and
may say, once for all, that the troops were under
arms the whole of the day. The Court, which was
special consisted of the President. the Procurator-
Henera and ten judges, eight being the legal num-
ber but two additional were chosen in case of the
illness Of either of the others.
The proceedings of the day began BY calling over
the names of the 2S6 prisoners, who appeared in
court, with the exception of four who sent certit-
Gates OF illness. The President then exhorted all
to use great moderation in this important cause
and babe the prisoners speak freely when they had
occasion to make an observation. He then concu-
ded with narrative of the facts clear and truth
lul as not to dsplease the partisan of the
prisoners. More than this | dare not say, or |
insight injure the President himself. The Procura-
tor-General followed the President BY reading his
otto ID acusa, at least portion of it, for it was
too long to admit of being completed during this
morning. 1t is remarkable only for a distortion of
facts, as will be shown during the trial, and for
style which is inconsistent with the calm dignity
which ought to mark Crown LAWYER In other
respects the proceedings of the morning were not
distinguished by any remarkable feature; there
were no informalities and no irregularities; the
court was open to all, and foreigners who attended
received every mark Of courtesy and respect
Inc interior OF the hall such as to strike the
eye even OF the most Indifferent. II was almost
lined with soldiers. The upper part was devoted
to the judges and advocates: beyond this were
raised seats, on which were seated the prisoners
and beyond them again was an open space devoted
to the audience. Great curiosity evidently existed
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the prison, and, together with many Others |
waited outside, while they passed The crew of
the Cagliari were taken back in carriages; they
were not manacled They appeared to be in good
health, and as happy as circumstances permitted,
and Park, whom saw distinctly, looked forid and
cheertul the same may be said of Watt. As soon
as they We're taken off the bugle sounded and
mounted gandarmes galloped through the streets:
an officer followed, fourishing his sword, and the
sentnels who We're placed at the entrance of every
street and lane, became more on the alert and pre-
sently two lines Of soldiers appeared abreast fol-
lowed by the prisoners, who guarded on each
side by a lille Of soldiers.
The accused were bound hand-tO- and walked
two abreast, and long rope extended through the
whole line, connecting all together the cortege was
closed by upwards of 100 soldiers With respect to
the appearance of the prisoners, some looked well
and healthy and in good condition. and these it was
easy to see derived support from their friends: but
as TO the 0thersWords cannot describe their wretch
ed emacIated condition; pad lettering from weak
me- "CV'Sloheu u! munger OF cold; shrinking from
the lnclemency OF the weather. which seemed In
pierce through the prison uniform. | certainly nev-
er set eyes upon such collection of wretched-look-
ing beings in my life. Four grains or I'D. day
are allowed for their support and the consequences
were visible in the frames of men, who looked
! scarcely human. For the present am compelled
| to finish my report. The Court will sit again to
morrow, and every day next week except Tuesda
and Saturday. Among those who attended the tri
al were the British and Sandman Consuls
HOLLAND.
/ Accounts from the Hague state that according to
intelligence received from Japan, the ratification.
of the treaty between the government of that coun
try and Holland had been exchanged at Nagasaki or
/ the 10th October last. The port of Napasaki wa,
thrown open to Dutch commerce on the above date
and that of Hakodadi is to he opened in ten months
after. The same intelligence adds that the Japan
csc government is ready to conclude similar treatie
with all civilised nations, and that the custom o
treading under foot the image of Christ has bee,
abolished.
RUSSIA AND CIRCASSIA.
1t is'announced that, in consequence of the impor
tant advantages gained over the Circassians in tn
struggles which occurred in December, Schmav
has resolved upon submitting to the Russians
AUSTRALIA.
From the London Times we learn that the lates
commercial advices from Australia possess consid
cradle interest Although at the departure of tn
mail the panic was not known, a general conviction
seems to have been entertained of the nature of thu
trade carried by our principal exporters. |
was plain to every one that for months and month
goods had been recklessly consigned to the Austria
liam markets on English and Scotch account ant
that revulsion of some kind could not fail TO oc
cry OF scarcity of money, although, as on thi
side, it was confidence, not money that was scarce
land being readily bought at high rates, lust a
Consols were bought in London during the wors
of the pressure. Numerous suspensions had take1
place; 10 firms having recently broken down a
Melbourne alone fer ranging from f9 900 t.
$780, 900, and which represent an aggregate of 9d70
/ 900. A upon the Union Bank had happily
soon subsidized, but it is point to be remarked thai
while this was the only banking institution sub
ected to such movement, it is also the only one in
Victoria based upon the principle of unlimited liza
olllty With regard to railway projects, there were
increasing signs that the capitalists of London were
expected to furnish abundant subscriptions Al
Melbourne the government of Victoria had called
for tenders for the construction of mora than 200
miles. In New South Wales the policy adopted is
in direct opposition to that of Victoria it having
been resolved to leave such works entirely private
enterprise, and that the American plan should be
practised of giving bonus of land to encourage
the formation of independent companies. The il
liberal measures at one time contemplated against
the Chinese immigrants have been considerably
sotened, and the act passed by the legislature OF
Victoria with regard to them merely requires that
each should pay residence tax of &c annually
itl every two months.) 1t appears, moreover,
that there is no penalty for non-payment, except
that in such case they will not be entitled to sue
in any court of laT, and that consequently, the
measure is expected to great extent, to become a
dead letter