The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-10
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
ARRIVAL OF ANGLO-SAXON.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

FOJ IL DA ~ LAIER FhOH EUhUIE.
NO ACTUAL DECLARATION OF WAR YET-THE !
CRISIS STILL CONTINUES-RUM0RED ALLIANCE |
BETWEEN FRANCE AND RUssIA-THE FRENCH |
TROOPS ENTERING SARDINIA-A FRENCH LOAN |
OF FIVE HUNDRED MILLIONS FRANCS.
QUEBEC, May 9.-The steamer Anglo-Saxon from
Liverpool, with advces to the 9th ult., has ar
rived.
The steamers Alps, Kangaroo, and Nova Scotan
had arrived out.
The crisis in regard to the question still con-
tinued. As yet there is declaration of war, but
the French troops were entering Sardinia and war
like movements generally continue.
1t was rumored that Austria had given Sardinia |
fourteen days longer to consider her ultimatum.
A new French loan of 500, 100000 francs is an
nounced.
The German Diet has decided to keep the princi-
pal Federal contingents ready to march, and to
arm the Federal forts.
SECOND DESPATCH.
QUEBEC, May 9.-Sardinia replied to Au?tria's
utimatum the 26th, but the result was not
known.
The Austrian troops were expected to cross the
river Ticno at any moment, although it was report
ed that Austria had agreed to another proposed
mediation
The French troops were entering Piedmont, and
great warlike activity was manifested throughout
France.
A despatch received at London on the 26th, says
the AuStrIanS would enter Piedmont that day
three divisions. The Piedmontese were to defend
themselves at Secia, and there await the arrival of
the French troops.
A despatch from Turin, the capital of Sardinia
says the King and the members of the Chambers
would bold religious ceremony at the Cathedral
on the 27th and the King would depart Immediate
ly afterward with his staff for Alexandria.
The Vienna Gazette publishes official commu-
nication calling Piedmont to reduce her army to
a peace footing, disband her volunteers and within
three days give positive answer to these require
ments, threatening, in case of REFUSAL resort to
arms. The French legation at Vienna has been
ordered to quit Vienna the Austrian
army crosses the TicinO.
The Paris Monitemr announces officially the fol-
lowing disposition of the French army: Marshal
Magnan remains commander of the army of Paris;
Duke Malakotf, Commander-inC Chief of the army
of Observation; General Casteane, ,Commandern-
Chiefof army of Lyons; paraguay d'Hilliers, Com
mander of the lst corps d. Armee of the Alps Gen.
Mcmahon, of the I'd; Marshal Canrobert of the Sd;
and Gen. Mel of the 4th. The Prince Napoleon
commands the corps Pioneer; Gen. Randon,i Major
General of the army of the Alps.
The vote in the Sandman Chambers investing
the King with dictatoria powers stands 10 to "a.
His Royal Highness, Victor Emmanuel, it is positive
ly asserted will command the army personally.
Austrian correspondence says that the Russian
cabinet had received previous information touching
Austra's ultmatum to Sardinia, and that therefore
the continued faithful union of Austria and Prussia
is hoped for.
General Mel left Paris on the oath for his COM
mand.
The Patrie says the Emperor and Prince Napole-
on would leave on Wednesday to join the army.
Four thousand troops had arrived at Toulon to
form camp.
The Regiments which quilted Paris for the
frontiers most enthusiastically cheered by the
people.
The London Post complains that the policy of
the English cabinet had forced France into an ai-
ance with Russia.
A despatch from Vienna asserts that the French
troops had already violated the neutrality of the
territory. 1t was also announced that the French
troops had arrived at Genoa and entered Sandman
territory.
The announcement of the passage of the Ticno
by the Austrians was hourly expected.
The Imperial Guard of France has been placed
on war footing.
1t was reported that the French Minister of Ma
rine had sent orders to all the seaports of France,
forbidding the departure of any more boats for
deep fishing, a measure preparatory to en-
listing their crews for the French navy.
The Corps Legislatif met at Paris on the Goth,
to receive the Governments statement. Count
Waewski made statement in regard to the posi-
ton of affairs, throwing all the blame of the exist
ing difficulties on Austria.
The statement consisted of exposition of the
negotiations which had taken place, in the course
of which Walewski said that if the Emperor made
war it would be because he had been constrained
to do so by the aggressive conduct of Austria
Every possible consideration had been urged by
France to avert the calamity.
Count DeMorny expressed the hope that the war
would be confined to Italy.
The French contingent for the year is to be raised
to 140, 900 men.
England, Prussia and Russia have all protested
against the conduct of Austria.
1t was reported that an alliance, offensive and
defensive, between France and Russia, was concu-
ded on the 22d This announcement caused great
excitement
The British Channel Fleet had sailed with sealed
orders-it was asserted for the Adriatic.
1t was rumored that the whole militia force of
England is to be embodied in the army.
The Sardinian Chamber has invested the
with the powers of Dictator
The commanders of the various divisions of the
French army have been annouced. Marshal Pelis-
sier is COmmander-in Chief of the Army of Obser-
vation.
The question of the regency of France has again
been agitated. Prince jerome and the Empress
spoken Of.
Flour has advanced in France 2s per sack
Russia has modified for corps d'armee, two of
which are to be advanced toward Austria and two
toward the Russian frontiers
The London Times of the 9th, speaking of the
Russo-French alliance, says it is most siarhing
changing an moment the tchole aspect of affairs.
At the Lord Mayors Easter Banquet, the Earl of
Derby said that within twelve hours after the Cab
met knew of the Austria had decided upon,
they instructed their ambassador to protest en-
| phaticaly against step which he characterized
| as precipitate and criminal. Also, that that
very day, Easter, England had offered to act as
mediator. He concluded by repudiating the idea
that he had wish to side with either of the bel
ligerens, and advocated strict armed neutrality.
Sir John Pakington said that in case of war,
| squadrons powerful enough to uphold the dignity
| OF England would be found, both in the Mediter-
ranean and the English channel.
The continental bourses all much excited
At Amsterdam, on the Goth, there was an extra
ordinary fall CT per cent. in Austrian Metal
liques.
Disturbances had occurred at Naples which were
followed by immediate and numerous arrests. The
Russian Government had resolved to place
| the corps d'armee of Gen. Ludey foot
| ing, but not to advance so long as Germany
frains Otherwise the corps of Observation would
| be placed on war footing
Advices from China say that Lord Elgin had
| sailed for England.
1t is stated that the court at Pekin still opposes
the admission of an English Ambassador.
An article in the Prussian Gazette says that the
action of Austria complete surprise to the
| Prussan government
1t is stated that the recent mission to Berlin
of the Archduke AIbrecht, of Austria, was a fail
ure, his object having been TO secure the co-opera
| tion of Prussia in the ultimatum sent to Sardinia,
which cooperation positively refused.
THE LATEST.
The reported crossing of the Ticino by the Aus
| trians had not been officially confirmed nor have
| there been any actual conflicts.
The French troops are pouring into Piedmont.
Tuscany has joined France and Piedmont.
25th, ship Ernestine, from Portland and on the
18th, r. c. Winthrop, from Liverpool.
| COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
business days Monday being holiday amount to only
5000 bales including 1000 bales speculation
| port. Prices generally easier, but quotations
changed Some authorities quote decline of 116(GId
Observation-Disclosures, Spence Il Co. quote; Flour
is buoyant at an advance of Cd Cd per GENITAL Sales
los gl3s Wheat is also buoyant at advance of Cd
Western red 7sd9s Cd; do. white 9s Gl0s 3D. Southern
white los dl2s Corn is buoyanta at advance of 23d
yellow 6s. Sd. Cd6s. Sd; white7s Sd ais. I'd
Provsions-Beef closed buoyant with large specula
tive inquiry at advance of 5s Pork is also buoyant
at an advance off 6dd5s. for good American. Bacon
is firm Lard is quiet at sos. for prime and Cos for
ira quality. Talow has advanced Is Good American
| Pork sells at Sos. Butchers Tallow 56s. Cd.
Produce-Rosin is dull at As. Sugar is steady. Coffee
| fl rm. Spirits Turpentine closed firm at AS
LONDON MARKETS, April 26.-Wheat generally closes
with an advancing tendency-prces Is ASS. higher per
| quarter. Rice is firm.
| MONEY AND SToCKs.-The London and Paris Bourse
| greatly excited and violent fluctuations have taken
| place. French 3per cents closed at 62f 90c.
The London Money market is very active. The Bank
of England is expected to the rates of discount
THE LATEST.
LIVERPOOL, Wednesday afternoon, April 27.-Cotton
closed with declining tendency Quotations are irreg
ular, but all qualities have slightly declined. Wheat
also closes with upward tendency Holders demand
advance Of Sd. GI4d. per Genital Provisions close