Letters from Marseilles, of the 16th, state that "the final
order for embarking the; troops for Civita Vecchia" had been received by telegraph. "The expedi- tionary army is composed of two brigades of infantry, forming four regiments, to battaliens of artillery, a squadron of light cavalry, with engineers, and pioneers."
The ifoniteur of yesterday reprints from the Patrie the following extract of a Palermo letter dated on the 10th instant—" Palermo is in consternation. From all appearances, it will not defend itself. It is feared that the city will be pillaged by the armed bands."
Vienna letters, of the 15th, state that Prince Windischgriitz has been re- called, and the supreme command given to General Welden.
We have delayed noticing some information conveyed in private letters from Ceylon, received by the Indian mail, of rather a distressing character. Some very extensive conflagrations had taken place on some of the largest coffee-plan- tations, which will considerably affect the production of the two or three follow- ing years. The fires were at first suspected to have originated with incendiaries; but a careful investigation led to the conclusion that they had been exclusively caused by a long-continued drought, and that the combustion was spontaneous. As there is nothing like insurance in the colony, the damage sustained will be ruinous to many individuals.—Morning Herald.
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