The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10
THB RUssO-FRRNcH ALLIANCE.


treaty, offensive and Defensive ,lu,ed By them
on the 22d Of April, and according to it, Russia make
Der nrst mobilization Of four corps daynes two OF which
are TO be advanced towards Austra and two 10 wards
the Prusssn ffoat,ers.
The lopdon 7mes Of the 9Th remarks that the alliance
Is most startling. Although u has been 50 often limited
at, This event, tb avosa has changed 10 moment
'be whole aspect Of affairs We unentrnd the pso-
mtcn df CnSre,s uhieh 1po,iasey Interrupted Lord
C.fisys Easdianon
The London Post Asserts that the policy OF the English
Cabre, forced France into the Of anssa, and CON
pe,ed alliance which Cannot be regarded wtaoa sin
'ere spprehs neion.
Austrian Correspondence says that the Prnssian Cabinet
bad received previous Information Of the ntenton OF
Austria 70 deliver timatu and that therefore, toe
continued and faithful Of Austria still 20 be hoped
Tor.
An article IN the GENT official Prussian Gazette however
says that the action of lpstria compete surprise
TO tie Prossap government II now stated that the
miseon TO Berlin Of the Archdoks Alorecht or AUSTRIA
was failure his object having been 10 the CO.
operation of Prussia 10 the altimatam TO Sardnia which
cooperation positively refused.
The German Die, had decided 70 keep the prpcps
federal conr gents ready march and 10 the fedora
foot soldiers
IN the Diet at Frankfort, tho 23d, the pyopel o
PrOssa TO keep the principal federal contingents in
readiness, and to take oil necessary steps for armng
'he federal fo'hssses, was ayeed 20.
Dstur Dances had taken place Palermo, followed by
numerous arrests.
ENGLAND.
Lord John Russell, in add esspg meeting Of electors
In London, made special reference the Italian question
lie SAID he felt certain that Engands only safe
10 keep hone'ty and strictly neutral. He protested
ard Mr. Djsraeh.
At the tsual Easter banquet given by the Lord Mayor
Of London, the Earl Of Derby a guest, and
IN his speech advcrted TO the question
BE said the Cabinet had not known for
twelve hours the which Austria had determined
upon taking before they instructed their Ambassador
phaticaiy and formally to protest, in the name Of Eng
land nsanst step which he characterized precipate
and criminal. lie then proceeded 10 sate that that
very Gay (hc 25tb) the Eaglhh government had attempt
ed another last in the interest Of peace. Thy
had jat d1rohed TO pierna and to Paris joint repre-
ssntaon tg,ing to tgks upon TIE part Of FaJldssd alone
mediation al the pint al aea,cA ,oas lt or by Lord
CulSy, and to tndsopo- to arrange he diGc,,tis sub
jec, to " u.cse t,co conditions either the tune
d'oe, absolute ard simultaneous dla,mat Of he Three
Percs; or Tie consent m the part Of oil, pending the
isH Of he mediation, to retail. dea armies preci'ey in
heir fyesent condition, and 70 aoinidn fosiO If Of
peace, 1T all ererts Of tHacion. He concluded by rep
dating the idea that he had any wish to side with either
OF the behigsrents, and advocated strict neu
iraiity.
Sir John pakpgton, In his speech, said IL war should
In Europe, will be found that IN the Mediterranean
and in the English Channel there will esquadrons power
full enough uphold the dignity and to protect the into
rests Of England
The London Pest OF Wednesday says that the whole
militia Of the United Kingdom to be embodied forth
with.
Par lament was formally dissolved by proclamation
on the 2ad ut Tie new Parliament was summoned for
me 3ist Of May The elections would commence in day
or two
The British channel feet had sailed with sealed ORDERS
and IL inferred that they DO md for the Adriac
The London Exchange and Paris BoUrss were greatly
excited and violent fluctuations took place. The French
threes closed at 82f. 9ec.
TIE PANIC ON CHANGE.
The 23d WAS nomnaly . holiday on the London tx
change but good deal OF business unociay trans
acted Much depression prevailed and consos exhibited
decline Of per cent
On the 25,h tho Panic made turtner progress.
Much excitement prevailed and consos fell TO 90 e3s,
being further decline Of about z per cent.
On the Goth sudden and extensive fluctuations occurred
and extraordinary degree of excitement was mani
report Of Austria having agreed to suspend her threat
ened attack for fourteen days. and there was sudden
rebound Of per cent but about half Of this SUBJ
sequsnty lost, and the closing quotations 935S
93M There afterwards another rally and the final
price Yves Ga
The demapd for money was increasing. The Bank OF
England expected to raise the rate Of discount
The Continental bourses all, of course much ex
cited At Amsterdam, the 26th, there extra.
Ordinary fall Of about per cent in Austrian metalques
On the Paris Bourse, the 3d. there was con-
siderable fuctuation, and the per cents closed
at eA. coo. % the 25th there was great de-
preston, and the closing rates showed
fall Of two per On the Goth the excitement increased
aid early the day terc advance Of more than
per cent but relapse rred and the market closed
at the figures Of the previous day, 62f eoc
PRUSSIA.
According to the Pruesan Gasee the Pruseian 20
vernment had taken oution to pace the corps Gamee
of Gen. Lude1s on a war footing.
RUSSIA.
The Cabinet Of st. Petersburg had declared s intention
not to advance so long Germany also refrans from do
ing Otherwise corps Of observation would be placed
on the Austrian frontier.
India.
Tie Calcutta mail Of the ODD March had reached Lon.
don. The Begun aud the Mana had gone down 10 the
Nepaul frontier, " tn 5000 men.
Another attempt to produce munity among the Sikh
troops had been discovered at Lahore
The Calcutta import market active and higher,
owing to the increase in duties. Money easy Ex-
change, %. Id. for bank bills. Freights better.
China.
The China mail, with dates from hong Kong o. March
IL, had arrived
Lord E'gn had sailed for England.
It asserted that the Court Of Pekn still opposed the
admission of an English ambassador
At Hong Kong exchange was quoted At 40. 3d. I'm
ports were very active at advanced prices.
At shangbae tea was very firm, and silk dsarer'
Exchange, 6s. 23ld. a es. Sd.