5 SEPTEMBER 1868, Page 3

The Express publishes, under all reserve, an extraordinary story, •

derived from a sincere Catholic, an ardent upholder of the Temporal Power, who fought at Mentana on the Pope's side. According to this gentleman, General Failly received from the Emperor two hours =before Mentana a telegram ordering him not to fight. G eneralFailly disobeyed, fearing the consequences of a retreat and wishing to try his Chassepots. The incident is possible, as the Emperor has -always dreaded to break with the Revolution, but it is violently improbable. French officers of General Failly's rank, with batons .still to win, do not disobey emperors.