Des Arc citizen., 1859-05-18

fs pool advices of the 30th ult
 GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
 The following are the provisions of tn, | treaties between France and Russia Russia
 binds herself in the event of war between
 France and Austria, to cooperate with hel | fleets in the Baltic and Mediterranean, and tc | place an army of 50,000 men on the Austrian l frontier. The London Times says. "Thi. IS obviously directed against England. and proves that the enterprises to be thus protect ed are such as England would not allows
 The Times thinks the Russian Army of Ob. servation is intended to excite an instruction among the Hungarians and Schlaves. The second treaty provides that if Austria invades Sardinia, Russia shall declare war
 against Austria within fifteen days. The
 Times maintains that England need not take
 an active part in long war confined to Italy.
 but if France and Russia attack Austria in
 Germany, Russia perchance seeking an in- demnity in the East of Europe; or if Prussia l should be laid under contribution of Territory, it would be partition of Europe, and Eng
 land would have to decide whether she had
 best protect herself on the Continent or at home. The existence of a great German power is essential to our safety.
 SARDINIA.--The King proclaims the Aus trian proposition to disarm, an outrage on himself and an insult to the nation He says to the army, will be your Captain. You will have gallant French soldiers, your com panions on the Tchernaya, for your support.
 Our war-cry is, Independence of Italy :!
 Cavaignac has been appointed Lieutenant General in Piedmont. The Universities in Piedmont had been closed by regal decree
 The Sardinans had retired from Palsea to the
 west bank of the Segia. The bulk of the Sar- dinian army, 75,000 men, were condensed
 around the fortress of Alessandria and Casule.
 The second line of foot were between Noxo and Fortona. The Turin correspondent of the
 London Times does not think the Austrians will reach the Capital, the country being laid under water by canals used for irrigation, ren- dering the road temporarily impracticable The report that Tuscany had joined Piedmont is confirmed
 The Grand Duke refused to abdicate, and had retired to Boulogne, asking the protection of the five great powers.
 The Tuscan army, of 15,000 men, is report ed to have created Victor Emanuel Dictator
 ENGLAND.-The channel fleet, which has gone to the Mediterranean, is to be immedi- ately recalled. Four new ships of the line are put in commission.
 It is stated that the French and Russian Governments have lately been procuring large supplies of charts and surveys of the English coast and Mediterranean stations; they like wise have been buying large quantities of coal. irrespectively of quality and price.
 It was intimated that an extensive order for charts had been received from the Spanish Government. The inference was that Spain would throw herself into the arms of France. Twenty-four gun-boats and some larger ves- sells were being built on the Thames for the Spanish Government. It was suggested that Spain was possibly acting as agent for others. A large quantity of ammunition and guns were being shipped to Giberatar and Malta.
 Gen. Williams, of Kars celebrity, has been appointed Commander-in-C Chief of Canada.
 ENGLAND.--Mr. Roberts, of the Liverpool Exchange has been declared defaulter. His liabilities are G300,000. The Bullion in the Bank decreased f411 ,000 during the week. The London Herald says there has been no secret treaty between France and Russia, and the belief is that France is anxious to reopen negotiations by Conference between Eng land, Prussia and Russia, to be held during an between the actual litigants. The London Times and other morning journals de- ny authoritatively the report that Denmark had formed an alliance with France. The Herald says Modena and Parma have declared for Sardinia. The Austrians had determined on vigorus movements, and were desirous of striking the blow before the French would reach them.
 The London Times says ''Nearly all the naval engineers have their hands full of for eign orders."
 FRANcE.-A ministry of Police, is being es- tablshed after the fashion of the first Empire. The French army of observation on the Rhine is composed of eight divisions, each, Cavalry and Infantry. Eight steam frigates filled with troops left Toulon on the 26th ult., for Genoa.
 The French Army of the Alps is composed of sixteen divisions of infantry and four of cavalry. Genoa is to be occupied as the basis of operations. There is to be another basis at Susa, as general depot. Troops were ar irving via the Alpine pass. It was expected there would be 80,000 French troops in Italy before the end of the week.
 FRANcE.-The war enthusiasm was increas- ing. Paris was in high state of excitement. Although French troops are going rapidly to Genoa they arrive there without means to commence a campaign immediately. The French Government had received intelligence of an outbreak in Algeria, which would prob ably require the return of the troops sent to