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King Francis has not abandoned Gaeta, but report states that

the Emperor Napoleon has at last abandoned him. When the French squadron quits the waters of Gaeta we shall belieyellie report. In the meantime, it is obvious to every one, thrietle protection afforded to King Franc,4 by the French has proUnged what would otherwise have been a 'short siege, and has matemlly aided the reactionary party in keeping up a state of disorder in the South. It is hard work for Victor Emmanuel to contend at once with the mob of Naples, the reactionary party in the pro- vinces, the priests, and the inexplicable policy of- his Imperial ally.

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