Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-06-13
FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Europa, with dates from Liverpool
TO the goth uf., arrived at Halifax on Tuesday The
9th, having made the in nine days. The cor
respondent Of the Baltimore American furnished
The following summary by Telegraph:
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
The French have not entered Rome as was re-
The Emperor of Austria has, gene to meet the
Gar OF Russia at Warsaw.
Nothing important from Hungary.
mere has been no further discussion of Canadi-
an affairs in Parliament, and it is doubted if any
VIII take place. There' does not appear to be any
reason TO doubt that the English Government will
in'y sustain every act Of Lord Egin's adminis,ra-
ton.
another pistol has been fred at'Queen Victoria
without, however, any injurious consequences
The criminal is stupid Irishman, who as theypis-
'oi contained only powder, seems to have had no
other object in view than TO gain notoriety.
lrALY.-On the 9Th of May theFrench, having
attempted an entrance into the city of Rome over
The Meivean Bridge, it was blown up in order 10
prevent them from so doing.
The French forces We're stationed on both banks
OF the 1iber between Pao and Rome. At the last
advices their rear guard was four miles from the
city, and that of the Neapolitan forces twelve miles
There was also small body Of Spaniards at Fin
micno.
| PRussIA.-The King of Prussia has issued a
manifesto to his subjects condemning the late re-
VOLS, saying that they gotten up by the enc
mics of Germany. He says he will shortly sub
init a Constitution to his people which has been
sanctioned by other Governments, and which shall
have unity for its basis and thereby guarantee tu
Germany, liberty and free representation.
| The siege of Berlin prosecuted with increas-
ed vIgor, caused by the discovery of a conspiracy
for a desperate, and, believed, dangerous
! outbreak.
1t is further reported that negotiations for another
Normal constitution were almost terminated. 1t is
said that its provisions in the main resemble those
OF the Frankfort constitution, but the King of Prus-
STA will only assume the title ofProtector instead
OF Emperor, and that Austria will form no part of
the Empire, though connected with il by a'close
defensive alliance.
FRANcE.-The recent elections have resulted ia
vorably TO The Socialists and Red Republicans to
far greater extent than was anticipated. They will
number IN the Assembly about 240 strong, against
twice that number, which though composed of par
ties and sections of parties entertaining Very oppo-
site opinions, are nevertheless considered the friends
OF order. On the announcement of this intelligence
the Tench funds fell thirteen per cent. At the
latest dates, however, they had Slightly recovered
and on the gath the5 per cents were quoted at 8lf
90 cents, and per cents, at SGT
In the French Assembly the affairs of Rome and
| Hungary being under consideration debate arose
which is described as being the most exciting and
Vloieht ever witnessed. Propositions of an imme-
date declaration of war against Russia and Aus
trla were urged by several speakers, which were
subsequently modified by the adoption of resofl-
ton proposed by Gen. Cavaignac, recommending
the government to adopt energetic measures for the
| internal and external interests of the Republic
Ihs resolution, though violently opposed by the
Ministry, was carried by vote of 436 to 1871
Nothing has been arranged in regard to change
OF ministry, but it was supposed that immediatel
after the new Assembly met, Marshal Beaugaur
would be called upon TO form New Cabinet
DENMARK.-Ihe war between the Danes ant
the russians continues without any decisive result
or prospect of an early adjournment.
GERMANY.-ln Germany instructions and COM
motions exist every where.
HUNGARY-The indomitable Hunrarians in
their unequal contest with Austria and Russia ex-
hbt no taltering and are preparing for desperate
struggle.
RUssiA.-The Emperor of Russia has formally
recognized the French Republic, and simultaneous
~ issued manifesto announcing his intention oil
interfering in the Austrian and Hungarian quarrel.
In this manifesto he speaks of the mission of his
God preserved nation, and in the name of the Al
mighty leader Of armies and Lord ofvictories com
IAands his armies to move forward for the extinc-
ton OF rebellion and the destruction of audacous
and evil nentioned men.
iNDIA.-Ihe war of the Punjaub is entirely over
and the last phantom of Siekh Sovereignty has sign
ed away his title, by which act this vast region OF
country, some one thousand miles in extent has be-
come part and parcel of the British Empire
| lRELAND.-1hls unhappy country remains in the
same state of destituon and misery as noticed in
the last accounts.