The Express. — 1860-08-21 (London, England)

OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)  HAPLZS, Analyst 14.  The Messina boat came in this morning, and from an official letter I cite the following :—" We have had notice of the first disembarkation in Calabria, but nothing positive as to the prog of operations, which have met with unexpected obstacles. Every night we hear the thunder of cannon, at the entrance of the canal on the side of Calabria, and it appears that the Neapolitan marine seriously oppose the passage. The forces in Sicily increase ' daily. The communication with Calabria is free ; but it is very difficult to have precise information as to the sentiments of the population. Order is re-established in Bronte with great rigour. Some symptoms of a Massinian intrigue have been discovered, but without results. The public spirit is persuaded that republicanism cannot suoceed. The position is the same as regards the citadel, which is inoffensive. No iatelligence from Augusta or Syracuse." This letter is dated the 13th inst. The following is a more important letter than the one I have already quoted : "Messina, 3. . Aug.•  "The great secrecy which Garibaldi observes even towards his own staff induces many to form suppositions and communicate them as facts. I have been informed this morning by leading officers that no one knows exactly the number of troops that arrive and leave, or even their destination. beveral attempts, merely as feints, have been made on the Calabrian coast ; and even empty boats have been launched.  " The Veloce has not returned. Some say that Garibaldi was himself on board. The first expedition made by Garibaldi into Calabria was at Meho, some mike in the rear of Scylla, under Colowel Misaori. A despatch of his arrived yesterday at Garibaldi's camp saying that their position is excellent—that they have been joined by 1,000 Calabrians, and have plenty of provisions. Several large ships of Garibaldi have arrived at Palermo, and are expected here in a few days, when probably au expedition will sail for the Gulf of Taranto, in the Adriatic. Troops arrived yesterday from Palermo. The whole force of Garibaldi in now about 25,000 mon, at or near Messina. At Drente the iuhabi- I tants revolted, and committed atrocious acts of robbery and murder. General Biala was sent there  with a large force. He put the whole district in a state of siege ; ordered the surrender of firearms, cutlasses, and knives, in three hours ; threatened to shoot every one who refused, and laid a contribu. tion of ten ounces an hour on the district until order was restored. Messina is tranquil, but it is difficult to procure provisions, which are very dear. We have in port two large Sardinian frigates, the French frigate Descartes, and IA Mnette. This last sails for Naples as soon as Garibaldi has landed in Cala. bris. There is also an Eneish frigate hers. Gen. Garibaldi has left, no one knows for where. The other day a person was arrested at the Faro. He confessed that he was one of the number paid by Prince Luigi to assassinate Garibaldi. 9,000 francs in gold were found upon him, which he says the prince gave him on account. Two others were arrested a few days ago, and confessed their crime at the moment when their execution was to take place. They are said to have made important re. velations. The Bishop of Messina is still under arrest."