Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-05-11
Seven days later From Europe.

Seven days later From Europe.
The steamship Britannia, arrived at Boston
at l2 o'clock, on Sunday, from Liverpool,
bringing seven days later intelligence from
Europe, having left Liverpool on the the 22d
ult. In relation to the European news, VIII
mer and Smiths Times, published at Liver
pool, says
Intelligence has reached US Of the reg
ular organization Of the Chartist forces
in Scotland.
Negotiations between the Prussian
government and the house Of Rothschild
for a new loan are announced to have
totally failed.
There has been less excitement in
political circles during the last week,
and trade, although not active, has been
little more steady. The cotton mar
ket remains quiet, and the Corn trade
has assumed frmer tone, prices having
advanced beyond our last quotations.
The stock Of Money contiues to accumu-
late, and is greater than for some years
at this period. The rate Of discount is
still low, being 3 l-2 per cent for the
best bills. On the whole, the prospects
in commercial affairs have assumed de-
cidedly better appearance, and we con-
slider that there are just grounds to ex.
pect that they will continue to improve.
Not the slightest ameloration has ta-
ken place in credit or confidence through
out Europe. In France, commerce is at a
complete stand.
The wars and general commo,ion on
the continent have not assumed less
alarming aspect.
In Lombardy Charles Albert has es-
tablshed his head quarters, since the
last engagement, at Volta, on the right
bank Of the Mincio, and not the left bank,
as some Of our contemporaries errone-
ously placed it. A part of the army,
however, occupied the left bank.
1t is alledged that an Austrian party
has shown itself at Venice, and if Radet-
sky should receive succor from this quar-.
ter, or even il the Venetians should
not molest his rear, he may well maintain
himself until Austria can send him re.
enforcement.
The Provisional government at Milan
are indeed by no means inactive. They
have assumed the title OF Central Provi-
sional Government Of Lombardy,--dis-
solved all the local Provisional Govern.
ments, and have invited deputies to reg
ulate and convoke the primary Assem-
blies.
The Neapoltans are rapidly marching
northwards TO join the standard Of Charles
Albert, and already considerable bodies
of troops have arrived at head quarters.
The King Of Naples has published a
proclamation declaring its adhesions to
the unity of Italy, and invites his sub
jects in the Two Sciles to union and
concord. Tuscany furnishes a contin-
gent of 5000 men, who are placed at the
disposal Of Charles Albert.
BY the latest accounts an attack had
been made upon Peschiera by the King
Of Sardinia. The attack was made by
the artillery only, the garrison being ex-
pected to surrender. The fortress how
ever, proved tor strong. and, after a
harrassing fire. which annoyed the garri-
son who returned well directed fire,
the King, after fruitless demand for the
garrison to surrender, was compelled to
resume the positions we have described.
The Croats have set fire to the village
Of Castel Nuova, containing 1000 inhab-
itants. The Croats formed a Gordon
round it, and the villagers were all burn.
ed to death, uttering the most apalling
shrieks.
The whole Of that part Of Europe
which skirts the Rhine, and borders on
France, seems quite disorganized.
In Saxony fr4htful incendiary insur.
recton seems TO be going on, which the
government cannot succeed in putin Q
down. In Alsace complete insurrec.
ton Of the peasantry exists.
Schleswlg and Holster duchies, are
now the seat Of open war.
The whole Of the Prussian troops have
now advanced into the Danish territory
The artillery was to cross the Elder on
the 18th instant. A skirmish was re-
ported to have taken place since, neal
Eickenforde, in which the Danes were
defeated but. true, it must have been
an inconsiderable affair.
In Prussia there seems growing feel
ing that the Polish-Prussian province.
would be relinquished; but the uncer-
tainty which yet prevails respecting the
movements Of Russia, leaves all those
questions which virtually affect the po
litical existence Of eastern Europe in 9
state Of obeyance.
Prussia seems proceeding vigorously tc
arm her vast population.
Danish vessels have appeared off Stettin
aud Swinemunde, evidently with hostile
intentions.
No particular changes have occurred
in Holland or Belgium.
CHARrIsr Misunderstanding, in
favor Of the Charter, have been held
during the past week in almost every
town Of note in England and Scotland
The convention has adjourned, after ap
pointing deputations to visit the provin
ces Of England and Ireland and adoptm,
petition to the Queen, prsyinr tbt