The Placer herald., 1859-06-04

No doubt general movement Of the
French forces has taken place on the entire
Piedmontese frontiers.
The English journals generally think that
the last chance of peace has about vanished.
The London Herald gives, in q semi-offi-
cial form, specific and conclusive informa-
ton of the movements of the French troops.
1t says that orders have been given for the
embarkation at Toulon Of 10000 troops
not to sail, however, until further orders.
The other divisions at Lyons, and other
places were also ordered to be ready to
march in minutes notice, but not to move
unll further instructions were given.
The total French force destined to CO .oper-
ate with Sardinia in the event of war is es-
timated at $4,000. They will be formed in
Emperor in person.
The Paris Moniteur gives the following as
the proposals made by England:
First, To effect previous to the assem-
bling of the Peace Congress a general and
simultaneous disarmament.
Second The disarmament TO be regula-
ted by military or civil commission inde-
pendenty of the Congress; to consist of six
Commissioners, including one from Sardinia.
Third, As soon as the Commissioner has
commenced operations the Congress should
assemble to discuss political questions.
Fourth, The Representatives of Italian
the assembling Of the Congress to take their
seats with the Representatives Of the great
powers absolutely as at Layback."
France, Russia and Prussia gave their ad
hesion, but Austria refused.
On the 9th April, we have from London
as follows:
A French lean of 5o,Ooo,0oo of francs
has been announced.
France and Russia had entered into an al
lance, offensive and defensive, which caused
panic in the London market, and consols
fell at once l-2 per cent.
The French troops are entering Sardinia
and Piedmont.
Great warlke activity prevailed in France.
Sardinia.
The British Channel fleet have sailed, with
sealed orders. Their destination is reported
to be the Adratic.
The whole militia force Of Great Britain is
to he embodied in anticipation of that coun-
try being involved in the impending war.
The Sandman Chamber has invested King
Victor Emanuel with unlimited powers as
Dictator.
Later News brought gEalsSyet By the s'n'r'-Ff'm
ST. JOHNS, May 9th.-The steamship Ade
laide, from Galway, brings advices of the 3Oth
April, three days later than those 10y the
Anglo Saxon at Quebec.
In great Britain warke preparations have
commenced Prussia, it appears, declines
entering into the conflict, which, it is stated,
has commenced by an army Of 10000 Aus
trians having actually crossed the river Tici
no, and entered Sardninia 10y thousands, and
were pushlrg eagerly and rapidly forward to
he support OF the Sandman army.
Tuscany has joined Sardinia and France;
and Denmark, i. is announced, has conclu-
ded an offensive and defensive alliance with
France.
The people of Tuscany have arisen against
their Government, and declared in favor Of
militia dictatorship. At the London LIoyds,
the underwriters were asking war premiums
of insurance.
LATER-Actual war is considered to be
inevitable No actual conflict has taken
place, but the Austrian AMI the French have
both entered Sandman territory, and the
very fact of the Austrians crossing the Ticino
with SO large an army was looked upon as
tantamount to the opening Of the campaign
on their part. The French troops were re-
ceived at Genoa in a most enthusiastic man
ner. Tuscany it is certain has joined France
and the Grand Duke has fled for safety. The
announcement of the alliance between France
and Russia astounded the British Govern
ment, and had disastrous effect in the pub
lie funds France has not yet accepted the
final and latest proffer of EngIand's medi-
tation. The Emperor has taken it under ad-
visement The King of Sardinia has gone
gone to join his main army at Allessandria.
He has issued proclamation to the army,
stating that he regards'the ultimatum offer
ed him by Austria as an insult, and rejects
it with disdain.
In France the preparations for war con-
tinue on the grandest and most active scale.
The latest advices from Paris received at
London state positively that the Austrians
have crossed the Ticino in force, and hos
Utilities had actually commenced.
The War in Mexico.
A correspondent Of the Bulletin writing
from Movico aftar snaaEinu Of the hattl of