Thomas's Massachusetts Spy, Or, Worcester Gazette

LONDON, FEB. 27.

Invasion of Naples.

By an extraordinary Courier, which left Naples on the 11th inst. letters have been received from thence and from other cities on the route, which contain the most recent intelligence relative to the invasion of Naples. The Courier was much retarded on his journey by the difficulty of procuring horses, caused by the advance of the Austrian army. We subjoin extracts from the letters :—

NAPLES, FEB. 11.

The Duke de Gallo arrived on the 9th with the ultimatum of the Allied Sovereigns. On the outside of the city gate he entered his private carriage, and proceeded immediately to the Parliament, who, according to the instructions previously given by him, were already assembled. Before he could finish reading the ultimatum of the Congress at Laybach, he was interrupted by reiterated cries of War! war! war! from all parts of the assembly. I have not seen a copy of the ultimatum, but learn that the following are the principal points contained in it :—

1. That the Neapolitans shall abandon the Spanish Constitution, and adopt that of the British nation, with some corrections and modifications suitable to Naples.

2. That during the period while this re-organizing shall be effecting, and for six years afterwards, the capital of the kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and all the fortresses, shall be occupied by Austrian garrisons.

3. On these conditions a general amnesty will be accorded. And

4. The pay and subsistence of the Austrian troops will not be at the charge of the Neapolitan nation.

The circulation of the terms of the ultimatum in Naples produced the highest degree of excitement in the publick mind. Every man is ready to die in defence of the liberties of the country.—The military dispositions are proceeding with the greatest activity. Gen. Guglielmo Pepe commands in the Abruzzi, Arcovito, in San Germano ; Carascosa and Ambrosio are marching to Rome, where they are expected to arrive on the 15th. Filangieri will remain in Naples with the reserve. The Prince Vicar-General will be at that point where his presence shall be found most essential. Bergani commands at Gaeta. The regular troops at Naples amount to 60,000 infantry, and 20,000 cavalry, with a good supply of artillery. The militia are estimated to amount to 100,000 men. Finally, great reliance is placed on the publick spirit and known courage of the Neapolitan citizens and peasants, in the event of its being found necessary to have recourse to the system of Guerillas.