12 SEPTEMBER 1863, Page 2

The five brigands captured on the French packet the Aunis

by the Italian Government, and afterwards surren- dered to France in accordance, it is said, with the Italian law, are to be formally surrendered as criminals to Italy; but it is added that France has requested that none of them may be executed, and that the request will be complied with. We trust it is not so. If ever a wretch encumbered the face of the earth Cipriano in Gala is the man. If he is to be spared, where shall a criminal be found for whom yet stronger " attenuating circumstances" cannot be urged?