The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-17
THE GREAT WAR.

MANIFESTO OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON.
The following ia the communication made by the French
Emperor to the Corps Legislatif on the Sd inst -
Austa by ordering the entering Of her army into the
territories Of Sardinia ally has declared against
She thus violates treaties and menaces frontiers
An the great Powers have protested against this Of a
gession Piedmont having accepted the conditions one
aaks what be the Of this sudden nvasonS Il
because Austria has driven matters to such an extrci
y that her dominion must either extend TO the
Alps Italy must be free TO the shores Of the Adr
attic, for every corner Of Italy which remains in.
dependent endangers the power o. Austria
Hitherto moderation has been the rule Of conduct but
new energy becomes my first duty. France must
Arms, and resoutey tell Europe Iwsh not for conquest
but am determined 10 maintain my national and tradi.
tonal policy observe treaties condition that they
are not violated against respect territories and the
rights Of neutral Powers; but boldly avow my sympa-
thies with people whose history mingled with our
OWL, and who now groan under foreign oppres-
sion. France has shown her hatred OF anarchy
Her viii was TO give power sufficiently strong
70 reduce into subsection the abettors Of disor.
der and the incorrigibIe members Of old factions
who necessarily concluding compacts with our
enemies but she has not for that purpose abandoned her
cvilziBg character Der natural allies have always bee
those who desire the anchor the human race an
she draws the sword is govern to Free
The object then Of this is restore Italy herself
not impose upon her change Of masters and we shall
then have upon frontiers friendly people, who
will owe to their Independence. We do
not enter Italy to foment disorder, or to
disturb the power Of Holy Father, whom
replaced upon his throne, but TO from him this
foreign pressure which burdens the whole peninsula,
help establish order there, based upon Eul
satisfied interests In fne, then, enter this classic
ground rendered ifusrious by so many victories, TO
seek the footsteps Of fathers God grant that may
be worthy Of them. am about - place myself at the
bead OF the army. leave France the Empress and
my con, seconded by the experience and enlightenment
Of the Emperor's last surviving brother She will
understand how to show herself worthy of the
grandeur Of her mission confde them TO the valor Of
ME army which remains in France to keep watch
upon our frontiers, and to guard homes. / con-
fde them TO the patriotiam Of the National Guard /
eonfde them in word, 10 tho entire people, who will
snc'rce them with that affection and devodness Of which
daily receive many proofs Courage, them and union
Our country 10 again about show world that she has
not degenerated. Providence will bless efforts for
that cause holy in the eyes Of God which on JUS
Nce, humanity, love Of country and independence.
Napoleon expected to leave for Iaiy the 9th inst
REPORTS EROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
Austrian troops concentrating along the Jesa and
had occupied Vercelli.
The French were passing into Piedmont
Some engagements reported but they are no. con-
hrmed. battle was expected aboat the 9th inst
Gen Outlay, the Austrian commander, had imposed q
heavy contribution he telegraph omits say where
Trieste fan error doubt and the surrounding terri
>osy had been declared in a state Of SIEGE
The French Minister at Vienna and the Austrian Minis
ter at Paris had both Quilted their posts
Cru,r,Cw Ou rIy1, w n ~, WV, ,~xzx.
The panic on Change at London had subsidized Business
was dull but consols had advanced.
An advance In the rates Of interest by the Bank OF Eng
land was expected to be made on the 5th.
On the Paris Bourse the three per cents had declined 70
cor Toe.
The Bank Of France had raised tie rate Of dscoun, from
three 70 four per cent.
The Bank Of Frankfort had also raised ito rate Of din.
eount from three to four. aud.a half per cent.
The Dutch government had applied 70 the Chambers for
. credit Of five hundred thousand pounds.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
Consols closed on the Sd inst at 90x 90k for both
money and account.
weak except for Illinois Central which was slightly bot.
Yer, VIZ -43 II discount
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET
shIss sn es Of cotton IN the Liverpool market for the
~ SOn ana Tor export The market closed very dull
ono,a ~ m, 1ISes wore I'd tower Msssrs Clare Son,
SIS "unns orleans at 62<d and midd,ing uplands q.
~ A., sIATE OF TRADE IN MANCHESTER
Inc Mancnesier Aavices we're uniavorable Tho saeo
kinda Of goods. ''e"ay lo~er lor al
LIVERPOOL BREApsrurrs u.pvrr
beadetnns DAD peen quite buoy apt ana hsa .au.,..s
eonsioeraby but closed quiet, though staadv q, 49, "a
vance. hessrs Richardson, Spence Co ou". S a.
sus N active demand on the "a instADt for suecusswe
pnrposer but the inquiry eubsided the Sd the %
S Go steady however Flour advanced Cd Cd since
enc xsth nit American 12s 3D. los Cd Wheat al
"a 30; Western red s. 81. lis. 3D.; ditto wh,
los % l2s I'd white Southern. lis. a 14s Corn
vanceo 90; mixed, Is 4d q Is. Cd; yellow, "a I'd
n. I'd; white, IS "a. 81. 3D. 80 w. .
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET
peIe was an advancing tendency In prov isons Beef
oyao', ana un 1cr large speculative inquiry prices
pna advanceo os. los PORK also buoya ant and in
acNve demand Tor speculation and g. los higher Ba
son wss qoe', ana holders were demanding an sdyance
LARD was nrm ut Cos for prime and 8is 62s 70, sx,rn
-. Cd. 5as. "'n no'inhi ~
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET
Roelp wss Or m ana slightly higher r,omn,,r A, o,
~ a. f0' asnss nm at ais ca s2s pearls rseady