chase of uniforms and accoutrements for persons who are unable to defray the whole cost themselves, and for the general expenses of the Corps."
Resolved"That steps be taken at once to enrol members and collect funds, and that the members be called together as soon as possible to elect a Committee and make other arrangements for the organization of the Corps."
Resolved"That W. Scrivens, Esq. be appointed Secretary, and G. Scrivens, Esq. Treasurer."
Edward Hayles Mayor.
Retrospect of the year
A short review of 1859, one of the most eventful years in modern history, should not be uninteresting, either in a local or general aspect. At its commencement the political horizon had a stormy appearance. On New Year's Day, the Emperor of the French let fall certain words to the Austrian Ambassador, which foreshadowed war with Austria. These memorable words were "I regret that our relations with your Government are not as good as formerly, but I beg of you to tell the Emperor that my personal sentiments for him have not changed." It turned out that negotiations had been going on for some time between Austria and France on the affairs of Italy. France in fact felt that Austria was becoming too powerful in the Italian Peninsula; and the idea that the Emperor of the French was favouring Italian independence was suffered to gain ground.
Austria and Sardinia having been for a long time in a quarrelsome mood, the former power, in April called upon Sardinia to disarm, and if she refused, was was to be declared. All eyes were then turned upon Austria, whose troops were evidently ready to make a desperate march upon Turin. The only hope was that England might perhaps, see fit to mediate between the contending parties. Meanwhile, however, Austria was preparing her troops and France had declared herself the ally of Sardinia. The Emperor of the French, leaving the Empress Regent, took the command of the army of Italy, and speedily arrived at Genoa. Great Britain at about the same time officially declared her neutraliy, of which, and the conduct of the Government so much was said on the hustings at the Hastings -
