Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-05-20
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Inc express haNlng arrived WIN the deS-
! patches Of the Canada, we are unable to
transmit the full detail Of European intelli-
gence.
wAR NEws AT LONDON on rHr sEvrNrH
Intelligence was hourly expected Of a Sc
rieus battle between the contending forces,
but nothing ofimpOrtanoe had occurred up
/ TO that time.
The Austrians had crossed the Po, near
Cambis, and advanced toward Sala. They
had also made an unsuccessful effort TO cross
| the Same river near Trassenelto, on the Sd Of
/ May. The Sandman account Of the latter
attempt says, that the cannonading lasted
tifteen hours. IL recommended on the afor-
noon Of the 4th, and kept up during the re-
mainder Of the day
The Piedmontese troops had but few
wounded while the Austrian3 suffered con-
sidorably.
The latter on the Sd, commenced a cannon
aiding from the direction ofVslenza, without
much effect.
The official Bulletin issued ut Turin, on
the 4th says, the Austrians have increased
their force at Ncrelli, and constructed de-
fensiye works.
They have also occupied Trino and Ihbi-
etto, having their vanguard at Tranzons.--
yesterday burned seven arches Of the bridge
Of tho Scrivia, at Piacenza.
A Hamburg telegram says that England
has notified the Government, that she will
not be able 10 protect mercantile vessels in
case OF war between Germany and France.
The London Globes Paris correspondent
says, that Queen Victoria has sent an auto
graph letter TO the Emperor Napoleon, ex-
pressing confidence in his honor, and that he
would not 60 a step farther than he assured
her some months since.
The London NelOs looks for the first great
battle to occur at Novara.
A large portion Of the French army had
been unable TO cross the Alps in consequence
Of the passes being blockaded with snow
The portion that had succeeded in crossing
suffered terribly. II is reported, that Prince
Napoleon will command a corps cf $500
troops on the shores Of the Adriatic.
The Turin correspondent Of the London
Daily News asserts the possibility, that
France is about to mobilize between seven
and eight hundred thousand men, and that
the French army on the Rhine, will amount
to 10000, as the Emperor fears that Ger
many will not remain quiet.
The same correspondent asserts that on
the day the Emperor leaves for the army he
will address a solemn manifesto to Europe,
espousing the cause Of nationalities.
The Paris Moniteur states, that Austrian
vessels, in French ports, or those entering in
ignorance Of the war, are to have delay Of
six weeks. II also states, that the Emperor
has decided, that Austrian subjects may con-
tinue TO reside in France, and the French
colonies, as long as their conduct furnishes
no reason for complaint.
Steamers are being chartered at Havre to
convey stores and troops from Marseiles to
Genoa.
The Austrian Ambassador, before quit
ting Paris, confded the protection of Aus
trian subjects to the Dutch Ambassador.
1t was reported, that the French govern
ment was endeayoring to secure the neutral
ity Of Prussia, and had promised, on their
side, not to form an army Of observation on
the Rhine, and that the war shall be confin-
ed to Italy.
The French subjects in Austria had placed
themselves under the protection Of the Span
ish minister.
An Austrian corps Of observation will be
posted, near Cracow, to watch the Russians,
who were gathering on the Austrian from
tier.
The citizens of Milan had been ordered
to deliver up all their arms. Gen. Wahner
has been intrusted with the defense of the
Trieste and the Illyrian coast
The Russian Consul, at Venice had under
taken the protection Of the Sardinians in that
country.
The King Of Sardinia had issued decree
giving forced currency to the notes Of the
national bank, at Turin. The bank has
moreover authorized the issue Of additional
notes to the amount Of 100000 francs, and
engages to lend the Government 100000 |
francs at two per cent. per annum.
Money was so scarce, at Vienna, that the .
discount on first rate paper was from 10 to ~
per cent.
THE LATEST.
VIENNA, May 5th--The official bulletin
Of General Guiley reports that on Wednes-
day we made demonstration, near Gambia
and Transsenelto. Our side had 20 wound
ed near Carniali. We have thrown bridge
across the Po, and the troops have crossed
and fortified the heVd of the bridge.
Yesterday on our railroad near Verona, a
train filled with troops, came into collision
with the ammunition wagons some of which
exploded Twenty-three Of the men were
killed and "a wounded.
GREAT BRITAN.--An election riot took
place at Limerick. The military were called
out and fired on the mob, killing two and
wounding five.
At the Chester Cup races, Lexington won;
the American Prioress coming in fourth,
twenty-three horses ran.
The entire militia of England is to be or
ganized.
The Archbishop of ViennV had issued o
pastoral letter, attacking the crimes of Pied
mont and the ambition of Napoleon.
counter revolution by the troops had
taken place in Parma, IN favor of the Ducal
Government. "a
Great activity prevailed in the English
Naval Department.
| AT last sdvices the Austrians were retreat
ing, but nothing was known as to the object
of their movements.
Rome was tranquil. The French troops
will not leave at present. Six thousand Aus
trians, provisioned for three months had ar
rived at Ancona.
The London Times says, that European
Turkey is on the eve Of rising. There is
great agitation in the Southern Provinces
The Porte has 10000 troops concentrated
at Shumla, and Omar PashR was hustening
from Bagdad The writer thinks the days
Musselmen Empire in Europe are number
ed.
Railroad Accident.