From Italy we have several interesting telegraphic despatches.
" Mole di Gaeta, January 23, evening.—The fire of the Sardinians is vigorously continued, and is slowly replied to by the batteries of Gaeta." " Naples, January 24, 10 pen.—Prince Carignan has held a review of the National Guard, by whom he was received with enthusiasm. The bat- teries of Gaeta slackened their fire yesterday. This morning a powder magazine exploded in the Sardinian camp, killing twenty persons. General Sonnaz has defeated the insurrectionary bands at Sagliacozzo and Cusamare. The victory was complete. Prince Carignan will proceed to Mola di Gaeta. The confidence in the Government is increasing." " Florence, January 24.—The Royal Princes have arrived here. Fetes are taking place in their honour."
A telegram from Pesth, January 25, states that the Court Chancellor, Baron Vay, has informed the Prince Primate of Gran that the recalling of the refugees is prevented at present by the question arising from the sequestration of their property. The Emperor has stated that after the settlement of that question, which has been ordered to take place at as early a period as possible, a general amnesty shall be proclaimed.
The New Prussian Gazette tells us that M. de Schleinitz has addressed a despatch to the British Government, in reply to that of Lord John Russell, to declare that the question of Schleswig is not now under con- sideration, but simply that of Holstein and Lauenburg, which belong to the German Confederation. M. de Schleinitz has also addressed a note to the German Courts to declare that Prussia is not disposed to act as exe- cutor of the federal decrees to the exclusion of the other German Govern- ments."
"It is stated positively," says the Patrie, "that the representatives of the great Powers will shortly hold a conference on the affairs of Syria. The prolongation of the French occupation, which is called for by the inhabitants, is now regarded as certain."
By the Cambrian, we have news from Cape Town to the 22d of De- cember. Governor Grey was on his way to the frontiers, to adjust mat- ters in British Kaffraria. The polical question which excited the great- est attention was the scheme of separation with separate colony, urged by many Eastern districts. The vine disease had again appeared, and great loss was anticipated in consequence. The market was depressed. The Pioneer, one of the vessels belonging to Dr. Livingstone's expedi- tion, was in Simon's Bay, and was to leave shortly.
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