Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-10

French Troops e"'rriny Piedmont.
QUEBEC, May 9.--The steamship Anglo
SaAon from Liverpool on the 9th, arrived
here this morning.
There was no actual declaration of war but
the crisis continues
Ii was reported that All alliance has been
| formed between France and Russia.
The French troops are entering Sardinia
4 French loan of 500, DOC, 900 francs is an
nounced.
1t is rumored that Austria has given Sar-
dina fourteen days longer to consider the
demand To di-arm and dispose of her free
corps
Sardinia had replied 10 Austria's ultima
| tum on the Goth, but the result is not yet
| known. Austria expected to cross the Ticino
al any moment, notwithstanding it was re-
ported she had agreed to another proposed
mediation.
The French troops were entering Piedmont,
and there was great warlike activity through
out France.
The corps legislatif met at Paris on the
| 10Th to receive the Government statement
Count Walewsk made the statement in per-
son, throwing all the blame on Austria.
The Frrnch contingent for the year is to
be raised to llO.0Oo.
England. Prussia and Russia all protested
against the conduct of Austria.
IL is reported that an alliance, offensive
and defensive, has been signed between
France and Russia. and the announcement
caused great excitement.
The British Channel fleet had sailed, UNI
der sealed orders. 1t vas believed that II
was destined tor the Adriatic.
1t is reported that the whole militia force
of England is to he enrolled.
The Sandman Chambers have invested the
King with the powers of dictator.
The commanders Of the French army are
announced The Duke Of Malakotf is invcs-
ted with the chief command Of the army Of
observation.
The London Exchange and Paris Bourse
were greatly excited and experienced violent
fluctuations French ''threes" closed at G2f.
mr.
The German Diet had decided to keep the
principal Federal coningents ready {" march
and to arm the federal forts.
Alta meeting of the Corps Legslatii, Count,
Valleys ski read t" the Chambers an exposi-
ton of the negotiations which had taken
place, saying, if the Emperor made war It
would be because he had been constrained IL
do 81 by the aggressive conduct OF Austrla.
Every possible consideration had been urged
by France to avert the calamity.
Count De Morny had expressed the hope
that the antici pated war would he confined to
Italy.
A dispatch received at London on the 10Th.
SAYS hat the AuStrians would enter Pied
mont that day by three divisions. The Pied
montese We're to defend themselves.
COMMERCIAL -LINEnrooI.-- closed with
a declining tendency. Prices were easier. hut not
uuotably lower according 10 the Brokers Circular
tut some other authorities report decline OF a
sale. On Monday and Tuesday 9,OUO bales, includ-
ing 1000 to spectators and exporters. On We'd
nesday the market closed with downward ten
dency, and all qualities were slightly lower. Or
leans mid,lllng It; Upiands middling ia.
Breadstuhs. Flour closed buoyan at all ad-
vance "i l-GGV Yd-rsnging lOhl3s. Whoat
closed buUyant at I'd. advance; estcra red Nv vs.
Western white. 9Gy los; Southern lU(G rs Corn
closed hrm at "a, Sd advance; yellow b. 3d(96s
ID: white - jd(a - ID.
Provisions. Beef Luoyant with large spe"u
larive demand AMI prices had advanced -. Pork
huoyant 1T - idGtis for good American. Bacon
hrm. Lard quiet at joCaGos.
GENERAL Produce--R o,in dull at Is. Sugar
steady. Coffee firm. Turpenine firm ut AS
LoSnoN M,RkETs.-Wheat buoyant ut la 81
advanre. Rice firm.
Money more stringent and active. 1t was eN
pertcd that the Bank of England would advance
its rates OF discount.
Cous"ls closed nt ~ Ih92.
A panic Wa cau,ed by the reported Russian
French alliance.