17 SEPTEMBER 1859, Page 1

In Italy itself, the latest event is the formal presentment

of a request from the Duchies of Modena and Parma to be united to the kingdom of Piedmont ; the address being presented jointly as from a province already united. It was frankly and heartily accepted by King Victor Emmanuel, subject always to the re-

consideration by the Powers of Europe. 'The reply of the King was remarkable Aar meaning -an slequest allasion tie the ser- vices which Frame hai rendesed to Italy.