1 JULY 1848, Page 12

The times are serious. The Italian people are not wanting

in their day; but if, after abandoning the Venetian provinces to the execrable Austrian army, the Italians feel themselves unequal to cope with their task, they will not hesitate to call in the aid of France. Every other consideration disap- pears in face of the dangers presented by the detestable Austrians.—Gaz- zetta di Milano.