Italy. August 23, 1848
Italy.
* Mailand, August 15. For the characterisation of Radetzky and the still continuing Metternichian policy with regard to Italy, a proclamation which Radetzky has presented to the public as his latest product may once again serve. The document reads: “After the solemn and direct assurances received from the Papal authorities and the Tuscan government that their subjects, as far as depends on the said governments, will completely abstain from any act directed against order and legitimacy: the imperial troops have halted the movement which they had begun with a view to occupying these states, and remain in the position which allows them to observe whether those broad and voluntary promises of submission will be met by loyal and immediate deeds.”
Quite apart from the insolence with which Radetzky here dares to speak of “legitimacy” and “submission”: he deliberately distorts the truth by pretending that the Austrians have not yet penetrated into the Papal states at all, but as if they had merely halted a few miles from the frontier in order to carry out – legitimate observations. Since the 8th of this month, the Mailänder Zeitung has again appeared with the charming Austrian double eagle at its head.
* Livorno, August 11. From Neapel it is reported that Ferdinand has still given the Sicilians a certain period of reflection and has imposed the following conditions: his second son is to be appointed King of Sicily and is to be completely independent of Neapel; the constitution of 1812 is to be proclaimed with the necessary improvements as the constitution of Sicily, and between the two countries a defensive and offensive alliance and a comprehensive trade treaty are to be concluded.

Italy. August 23, 1848
* When the news of the Austrians’ incursion into Bologna reached Ravenna, ugly scenes occurred in which the Neapolitan consul and a certain Geraldi, a supporter of the Austrian-Jesuit party, were killed. The alarm bells were sounded on all sides and “To arms!” was the only cry that could be distinguished from the tumult. In Genua it was reported that the Austrians had crossed the Tessin to pursue Garibaldi, who has so far been continuing the war on his own hook. Reggio, which the Austrians had occupied as a result of the armistice, has been retaken from them by the Tuscan troops. In Bologna 20,000 armed men are now in readiness to ward off any further attack.
Verona, August 14. The imperial captain Count Neuberg, together with two Piedmontese officers, was ordered the day before yesterday to go to Venedig to call upon the Piedmontese, Tuscans and Romans there to evacuate that city within the term of three days. People are now anxiously awaiting what attitude Venedig will adopt.
(Tiroler Bote.)
* Rom, August 9. According to the statements made by the War Minister in the Chamber of Deputies, the cabinet is seeking to secure the co-operation of 12,000 foreign troops and a brave commander-in-chief. Envoys have been sent to several friendly powers to bring alliances about. Signor Torre then declared: the secret of the constant discord between the Pope and the Mamiani ministry is well known. The ministry, like us, wanted the holy war of the fatherland, but the Pope did not. However, if he does not want to be an Italian prince, then let him at least act as prince of the Papal States. The Minister of Justice thereupon remarked: the Pope had indeed placed part of his sovereign rights in the hands of the people and the ministry, but the right to conclude war and peace was not among those ceded. The deputies then elected those members who are to convey the well-known address to the various parliaments of Italy, namely the deputy and former minister Mamiani to Neapel, Minghetti to Turin, Farini to Toscana and Pieri to Palermo.
* Turin, August 15. The English and French envoys repaired yesterday to Alessandria, where Karl Albert at present has his headquarters, in order to lay down the bases of the peace treaty which is to be concluded as soon as possible. It is said that the Etsch is being proposed by the mediators as the frontier line between Sardinien and Oestreich, on condition that Sardinien take over a part of the Austrian state debt. This morning the 3rd Army Division marched in here and will for the present remain in garrison.