Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1859-09-24
No. 21.

Sardinia has signed any paper Villafranca, save
and except the armlstce, which continue to the
10Th August Austria and Sardinia are still in a
constructive state of open war, no peace terms
having yet been accepted between these two bel
llgerents. AT Zurich the three Governments con-
sent to meet but as Count Cavour is personally
bugbear to Frances Joseph, he, of course, had
consented to withdraw his presence from the green
balze on which the final protocols will be laid for
signature. The Cabinet of Rattazzi will be- uey-
ertheess, inspired and directed by the master
statesman who has hitherto upheld the claims of
Italy, while the silent march of events in the GEN.
tral territories comes in aid of more favorable
solution than was inferred at first.
A correspondent of the North British Daily Mail
says: l have just received trustworthy intelli-
gence from NJ. Kossuth. Particulars / am not
yet at liberty to communicate; however, for the
satisfaction of his numerous friends | may state
that, after his betrayal, he remained only long
enough to save as many of his revOlted country
men from harm as he could, and to prevent any
further present hopeless insurrectiOn. He then
retired into Switzerland, where he was joined by
Madame KOssuth three days ago and it is uncer-
tain whether he may not be obliged to remain for
some weeks before he returns to England What
has become of the Hungarian Committee assembled
at GenoS does not appear; and the elaborate
scheme Pf revoutionizing Hungary has, of course,
disappeared with the cessation of war.
Th4FrevulslOn OF the peace news was so sudden
and blasting to the Italians, that in day five
persons were carried to the mad-house, at Milan,
raving maniacs.
1t was stated that the number of spies employed
in Paris had been doubled since the peace and that
there had not been such wholesale seizures of Eng
lish journals in Paris since the coup de- efGt.
LIVERPOOL, July 27.-Dispatehes from Paris
give currency to the rumor which is circulated
that the Emperor Napoleon would soon pay vis-
it to Queen Victoria ut London.
The paDal (,ovarnmanE has iSsnad cironIor
complaining very bitterly of the action of King
Victor Emanuel in interfering with the sovereignty
of the Papal States, ard has asked the protection
of foreign Governments. large number of ad-
dresses have been signed in the Romagna against
the return of the clerical functonaries of the Gov
ernment, and in favor of a union with Sardinia.
1t is stated that the Pope will accept the general
principle of an Italian Confederation, majority
of the Cardinals having voted in its favor.
1t is reported that Count Walewski, the French
Foreign Minister, has submitted to the neutral
powers plan for the Italian Confederation, which
proposes to divide Italy into States and gives
the nominal presidency to the Pope although really
the King of Sardinia and the King of Naples are to
be the actual heads of the Confederation, and to
exercise their functions executive Presidents al
ternately. According to this plan the fortress of
Mantua, Gaeta and Piacenza are to be garrisoned
by Federal troops. In the Italian Federal Diet the
Duchy of Parma is to have vote, Modena one,
the Pope two, Tuscany two, Sardinia three, and
Naples three.
In the British House of Lords, Lord Lyudhurst
asked if the Admiralty were aware that the French
Government arming its feet with riAed can
non. Lord Somerset replied that they were aware
of the fact.
In the House of Commons, De Lacy Evans NOV
ed the appointment of commission to inquire
into the state Of the national defences. The mo-
ton was negatived
The Austro-Freneh Conference, it is expected,
will meet at Zurich about the lst of August.
The London Nelcs expresses the opinion that
the scheme proposed for the Italian Confederation
will fail.
The French feet has sailed from some of the
stations in the Adriatic, and the French army has
commenced leaving Italy.
NJ. de Ambrlos has been named as the Sirdinian
PenipOtentiary to the Zurich Conference, but Aus
tra refuses to meet any representative of the Sar-
dinian Government.
The Grand Duke OF Tuscany proposes to abdi-
cate In favor of his son, but the people and Pro-
visiOnal Government of Tuscany object to the DIV.
nasty altogether, and in favor Of forcibIy re-
ssting any attempt to force it upon them.
The London Times urges the Immediate arming
of the British navy with the Armstrong gun.
The grapes have been injured by the excessive
heat, and the prices of most descriptions of wine
have upward tendency.
The Government of Denmark has ceded the is-
land of St. Thomas to the United States
Garibaldi had an interview with the Sandman
Commander-in-chief, General Marmora, at Brescia,
and expressed his (Garibaldi's) confidence in the
King Of Sardinia. Garibaldi said he had a corus
of y 900 men, which was daily increasing. and
was about to remove them to the Apenines where
were 5000 volunteers awaiting him from the Ro-
magma, and that his forces joining those of Mezzo-
capa would form army capable of securing the
independence of Central Italy. at least against the
Roman and Neapolitan forces.
The Duke of MOdena proposed to arm 1000
Austrians to enable him to enter his State and
assume the reins of Government.
division of the French army has been ordered
to enter Parma and Tuscany for the purpose of
preserving order.
The people of Florence favor an Italian kingdom
under King Victor Emanuel, or that Tuscany be
governed by prince of the house of Savoy.
The proposition submitted by Count Walewski,
the French Foreign Minister, for the settlement of
the Italian Confederation, makes provision for the
return of the Grand Duke of Tuscany and Mode
ma, condition of their granting general am.
nesty for political Offences and institutng saluta-
ry reforms in the administration of their govern
ments. The Venetian Kingdom is to form a part
of the Confederation, but to remain under the
crown of Austria.
LIVERPOOL, July 30.-Advices from Turin repre-
sent that the excitement which at FIRST created
by the announcement of the terms of peace has
subsidized, and that comparative tran
quiity had been restored in lmost of the Italian
Provinces.
The debates in the British Parliament indicate
that vigorous measures will be adopted in the pros
ecuticn of the plans proposed for the national de-
feHces.
The Sandman Plenipotentianes to the peaceCon-
ference at Zurich have arrived at Paris.
The In6ependenes Beige newspaper says that the
Austrian Provincial Councils will all soon be con-
Eoked, and be requested to make known to the
Emperor of Austria, openly and sincerely, the
wishes Of their respective populations, with view
If granting them liberal constitutional reform.
The Beige also states that the first Austrian
orps d'0rnee will for the present be maintained
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