19 SEPTEMBER 1863, Page 3

The Act recently passed in Italy for the suppression of

brigandaAe seems to be working well. It offered a locus penitentice, in the shape of a short period during which those who surrender will receive a full pardon, after which nothing except an Act of Parliament can save them. The greater leaders, including the notorious Crocco, are all coming in, and it seems probable that all the great bands will be broken up.