Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-18
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The War Declaration of War by France DE.
tails-Commercial-Fu News to Come.


The panic at the London Stock Exchange
had subsidized, az there had been no COLI
sion as vet between the Austrian and Sar-
dinian armies, as reported by Yesterdays
news but one was expected at any moment.
The Emperor Napoleon had sent formal
declaration of war to the Corps Legislatit,
announcing his intention to lead the army.
The French troops were pouring into Pied
mont.
The commercial intelligence is the same as
brought by the Nova Scotian.
Breadstuffs opened buoyant and advanced
considerably but closed quiet.
QUEBEC, May lG.-The steamer Nova SEQ
tan has arrived, with adyices from Liver
pool to the 4th inst.
The steamers City of Baltimore and Van
derbit arrived out on the 4th.
The manifesto of the Emperor Napoleon
against Austria appeared in the Moriteur
Of the 3D.
The Bank of France has raised the rate of
discount from 3 to per cent.
A battle was expected about the 9TH in
slant.
The French Minister at Vienna and the
Austrian Minister at Paris, had both quilted
their posts.
Napoleon expected to leave for Italy on
the 9th His manifesto says that Austria
had virtually declared war against France,
and nothing remains but for France to take
up the sword in defence of Italy. lie dis
claims all idea of conquest, and says he is
about to place himself at the head of his ar
my. and leave the Empress and his son un-
der the patriotic care of the French people.
The Austrian troops were concentrating
along the Sesia. and had occupied Nercelli
and Trieste, and all the surrounding coun-
try had been declared in state of seige.-
General Ginlay, the Austrian commander,
had imposed heavy contributions Oh the in
habitants.
The Paris Bonrse declined on the 4th to
60f 75c.
THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON DEFINING HIS
POSITION following are the closing re-
marks of the Emperor Napoleon's communi-
cation to the Corps Legisatif
Hitherto moderation has been the rule of
my conduct. but now, energy becomes my
first duty. France must now to arms; and
resolutely tell Europe wish not for con-
quest, but am determined tirml Y to main-
tain my national and traditional policy.
observe treaties on condition that they
are not violated against me.
boldly avow my sympathies with peo-
pie whose history is mingled with our own,
and who now groan under foreign oppres-
sion. France has shown her hatred for
anarchy Her will was to give me power
sufficient to reduce into subsection the abet-
tors of disorder and the incorrigible men,
bers of the old factions who necessarily
have been concluding compacts with our en-
emies.
But she has not for that purpose abandon
cd her civilizing character. Her natural al
lies have always been those who desire the
amelioraton of the human race; and when
she draws the sword, it is not to govern, but
to free
The object, then. Of this war il to restore
Italy to herself:-not to impose upon her
change of masters; and we shall then have
upon our frontiers friendly people. who
will owe to us their independence.
We do not enter Italy to foment disorder
or disturb the power of our Holy Father,
whom we replaced upon his throne, but to
remove from him this foreign pressure, which
burdens the whole peninsula to help to es-
tablish order there, based upon lawful and
satisfied interests.
We enter this classic ground, rendered il
lustrious by so many victories, to seek the
footsteps Of our fathers. God grant we may
be worthy of them
am about to place myself at the head of
the army. leave to France the Empress
and my son. Seconded by the experience
and enlightenment of the last Emperor's
surviving brother, she will understand how
to show herself worthy of the grandeur of
her mission. I confde them to the valor of
the army which remains in France to keep
a watch upon our frontiers and guard our
homes. confde them TO the patriotism of
our National Guard. | coufide them. in a
word. to the entire people, who will encircle
them with that affection and deyotednesa Of
which daily receive 30 many prosts.
Courage, then, and union. Our country
is about to show the world she has not de-
generated. Providence will bless our efforts,
for that cause is holy in the eye of God which
rests on Justice, humanity, love of country
and independence"
ST.. JOINS, n. F., May l6-Evening.-The
steamer Nigo, from Queenstown for New York,
with Liverpool dates to the 9th inst, passed
cape race ldSI night, hHu WoS Uouioco w
the news boat of the Associated Press,
and the agent has just arrived here with her
news.
The Swiss Federal Assembly had approx
ed the declaration of neutrality; the measures
of defence taken by the federal council,
and had appointed Gen. De Favier comman-
der-in-chief of the army.
The Bank of Prussia has raised its rate OF
discount to 5 per Ct
From India the accounts are that Alaun
Singh had surrendered to the British
Tantia Topee had been captured, and 500
rebsls killed.
At this point the Nova Scotia line either
got out of order or the operators uncere-
moniously closed, without word ofcommer-
cial or war news being received. -Reporter.
COMMERCIAL IsrELLIoEscE.-LiteCPoo nay 4.
-Cotton-The sales Of cotton during the three
days past amount to but 500 bales, including
2, 900 bales for export and speculation The mar
ket closes very dull, and all qualities have declin-
ed I'll.
Breadstuf.- Richardson, Spence Co., quote
large speculative demand on Monday hut which
subsidized Tuesday, the market closing steady
Flour has advanced Cd Ia Cd, with sales at rs I'd
6l5s. cd. Wheat has also advanced I'd. to 3D.;
Western red S. Cd. Gl H.. Cd; do white los bldg
l2s ID: Southern white lis. "a las. Corn has I'D
yanced 3D.; mixed ~ Sd. (G IS. Sd; yellow -. DIG
-. ID white 3s. I'D. ass. Cd
Proyisions.-The market generally closed with
an advancing tendency. Beef closed buoyant,
with a large speculative inquiry. Prices advanced