The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-05-26
ADDITIONAL. FOREIGN NEWS BY
THE CALEDONIA.
New YonK, Monday, May %, lsl8.


Editor Ohio Statesman:
A government express arrived in this city
ON his way 10 Washington, with late No o
Wilmer &. Smiths European Times, brough
by the Caledonia.
A plot, in Paris, to blow up the Hotel dc
Vile, has been discovered.
An election riot occurred at Rouen, anc
several persons were killed before it wa'
quclled.
The banks of France, Rouen, Lyons, Hav
re, Little TouIous, Orleons, and Gerneillee
are united with the Department Of Banks, as
branches.
Spain Is quiet.
Several skirmishes have taken place be-
tween the Danish forces and those Of Hol-
stein, but no regular battle, has been fought
since the affair at Fleusburgh. The Danes,
at the last accounts were retreating.
Further encounters have taken place be-
tween the Republicans and the troops Of the
German confederation at Frburgh.
Frightful disorders continue at Pollen in
Germany between the Landraehr and the
military.
A new Austrian constitution was proclaim
ed ON the 2sth [,he Emperor's birth day] amid
great rejoicings.
In Austrian Italy no regular battle had been
fought, but the Austrians had gained the ad-
s,a ,,fa aa in eaverol slirmishea
Venice is closely blockaded.
A deputation from Russian Poland will go
to st. Petersburgh for the purpose of petition
ing the Emperor Of Russia for restoration
of the constitution of 1915.
The scheme of the Russian Emperor is said
to be union of all the Slavonic States in one
gigantic federatve monarchy, and thus to
hold in lis hand the balance of power in Eu-
rope. One account states that he has abso
lutely and peremptorily refused assistance to
Denmark, in the subjugaton Of her revolted
provinces, while another states that he has
made treaty, offensive and defensive, with
Denmark and Sweden.
Mehemet Ali is represented at the point of
death.
The French Chamber of Deputies opened
on tn 4th instant. The members Of the Pro-
vsional Government wore tr colored sashes,
and were everywhere greeted with applause.
The member, senior in age, took the Pres
dent Chair
M. Dupont then ascended the Tribune and
made speech, resigning The Chamber all the
power possessed by the Provisional Govern
ment.
The FIRST President of the Republic was to
be elected tie next day. All eyes are turned
on Lamartine, and no doubt seems to enter
tanned, but that he will be elected by accla.
nation.
Reports are current that the French army
have crossed the Alps and entered Savoy to
aid the Italians against the Austrians.
The Reform movements continue through
out the Kingdom of Great Bri ain.
O'Brien and O'Connell, the leaders OF the
Repeal factions have, together with their par
ties, fraternized. An address, signed BY both
of these leaders, urging reunion among all
the Repealers, for the sake of the cause.
A postscript in the Times, under the head
of Italy, states that Charles Albert, King oil
Sardinia, resolved to attack the Austrians, al
Verona, and was within ten leagues of that
city on the 26th.
The English Consul at Venice, had retired
TO Trieste for safety, when his declaration,
that England would not acknowledge the
Venetian Repu5i:c, the mob tore the armorial
snsignia from his house.
LovlLvILLE, Nay 22d, le4s.
Editor Ohio Staiesman,
The schooner vclasco. arrived at N. Or.
leans. with Vera Cruz dates TO the 9Th inst.
Il Was reported in that city, and much cred.