The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-04-28
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
Tslegaphed for the Ohio Statesman.
Arrival Of the Steamer Europa.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

LATER FROM EUROPE.
BLOODY BATTLE BETWEEN THE sAR-
DINIANs. AND AUsTRIANS-ABDICA-
TON OF CHARLES ALBERT.
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The steamer Europa brings twelve days addi-
tional inte lgence from Europe. m 4
The advices from India are more favorable to
British interests.
On the continent OF Europe nearly every de-,
partment Of business is assuming more cheerful
aspect.
The war between sardini. and Austria ha. end
ed in total defeat of the former, and the abdica-
ton Of Charles Albert. Il
The importation Of breadstuffs into England is
on very large scale. and the same can be said in
regard to other provisions. A.
In commercial affairs 6rmsr feeling was mani
tested within few days previous to the sailing of
the steamer. English funds are again on an ad.
vance, and consols rose per cent. within two
weeks. having fuctuated on the I'd, to 80, and
92s on the 5th, when they closed.
Money. though still abundant, has slightly in
creased 10 value. The lowest bank rates is still 3
per cent, but with private banks the best bills are
done at p per cent.
The Bank Of England returns show that the bull
lion in the vaults is ELS 30O, 900, 30 that any draw
that may arise from the United States, in conse-
quence Of the present inequality Of the exchanges,
will be met without the least difficulty.
SARDINIA AND AUSTRIA-GREAT BAT.
TIE UGHT-AUSTRIANS vICTORI.
oUS-KING CHARLES ALBERT ABDI.
GATED.
Charles Albert has fought battle, and has been
defeated by the Austrians, and lie is now an abdi-
Gated King, and has been exilsd to Madrid or Lis
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| The Austrian army passed the Tecino river,
and the Sardinia troops were forced to rstre.-
Three successive battles were fought on the plains
Of Verce, and the AustI ians were completely
victorio us.
In the last engagement, which was fought on
the Oath ult, the main body Of tho Austrian army,
some Sc, 900 strong, encountered the Sardian army
under Charles Albert, at Navara.
Immediately alter this defeat, Charles Albert
abdcatsd lis throne in favor of his son, Victor
Emanuel. and a flag IL truce being sent to the
Austrian camp, Marshal Rodetsky. the general in
commando at once acceded to an armistcs.
The new King pledges himself to conclude a
new treaty OF peace With Austria, and 10 di.ba nd
ten military companies of Hungarians, Poles and
Lombardnians. t.,ses (
ROME.
It's generally believed that the Pope win be
able to return to Rome. e.u
NEW EMPEROR OF GERMANY.
The King of Prussia has been elected Emperor
of Germany.
q. led FRANCE. ssv qE
With some exception, in the district provinces,
France remains Tranquil, and Louis Napolecn is
proceeding in the surest path to maintain the
peace Of the Republic by the instant suppression
of all domestic disorders, and by steady avoiding
all interference by force in The affairs of nsighbor
ing nations.
HUNGARY.
The Hungarian war still RACES fierceiy. Benin
having RaIneu some advantage over oouy Oh tHe
Russians, soon found himself overwhelmed with
their numbers The Emperor OF Russia will glad.
y sieze ths or any other pretext for interference,
and we shall not he surprised to Hear that he will
under large force crush the Hungarians.
INDIA-MORE BATTLES.
Advices from Bombay state that another battle
has been fought between the British and the
Sikhs near Gazze rat, in which the latter de.
feated. raH h- H .a 19e Ia@
From the 9Th to the 18th Of February, various
skirInshes took place. On the 18th the Sikhs re-.
treated to the Chenab river, which they were pre-
vented from crossing by the Bombay division un-
der Gen. Whisk. On the 18th. the British forces
having effected a junction, Lord Cough succeeded
ia bringing the Sikhs to battle before Gazzerat,
in which the Sikhs were completely routed, leav-
ing great portion Of their guns and ammunition.
as we'll as their standing camp, in the possession
of their conquerers. sHsiR gn
. Co-FathSt Mathew has not arrived by the Eu-