The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-06-30

the part of a man who owes all his political power to
the strength derived, in the first instance, from the
English alliance, needs no comment. 1t Is only IN
deed in accordance with the rest of his unprincipled,
unscrupulous and selfish career. The wonder iss that
any British Government should have gwen MIN cSeo-
ence SO long, and in this respect the blind commences
of the present Government, up 10 the last oiae -
past all belief
The union Of France with Russia and Denmark, as
well as Sardinia, points to the inevitable inference
that the scheme of Conquest extends to the Nortn as
well as the South of the Alps. 1t is in fact a repet'-
| ton of the Treaty of Tilsit, in which Denmark was
also q party to the compact. by which NaPoieon l.
and Alexander l. planned the partition OF the world
Russia will, in the first instance, play on the eastern
frontier of Austria the same part which Austria ala
TO her in the late war, and in all probability we shall
find, as the scheme developes itself, that the reparu-
ton of Italy and Sardinia forms but an episode ~
the great scheme of universal conquest and plumber,
and one part of which may be the occupation OF
Egypt by France and the shutting up of our highway
to our Indian Empire.
The combined fleets of the three Powers named,
probably amount at the present time to 20 sail Of the
line. To meet this formidable force we have at the
utmost not more than 33 available, If every liner was
nut in commission. Such a state of afairs has quick
ened the motions Of the Governme5 a notification
from the Admiralty improves the p v3<he provisions,
the bedding and the cooking utensils OF the sailors on
board men Of war, and it is expected that lO,OOO ad-
ditional seamen will be invited to join the service by
a bounty of GlO a man. This, however, be II oo-
4 e l. SiiuBf1k AZ OiaOf " u"
cies, which look unfortunately but too probable.
There is not the slightest intention in this country to
interfere in any way, so long as the struggle is con-
fined to the Italian question alone.
Thus the affairs Of Europe now stand Austria
with her COG, 900 soldiers is pitted against Sardi-
mia and France, who will be assisted, If necessary
by Russia and Denmark. To suppose that Prus-
STA and England, who will probably stand together
as allies, will long remain out of the war is i'm
probable. They will keep out of it just so long
as is possible, but if drawn into the war, it will
probably be against France and Russia, although
the spirit of the English people is at the same
time a~vowedly against Austria. 1t is easy to see
that it may be a terribly bloody strife, and result
in changing in the geographical partition of the
European States, and in the establishment of a
new sovereign over Italy, perhaps in the person
OF Prince Napoleon.
The following, which we clip from the S. f.
Herald, will perhaps give the reader a correct
idea of the seat of war. Lake Maggiore, and the
river Ticino, which connects that lake with the
river Pc, form the boundary line between Sardi-
nia and the Austrian Province of Lombardy and
Venice. The river Ticino is crossed by means of
the Buffalora bridge, one of the finest structures
in Italy. This bridge is nine hundred aid ninety
seven feet long, and has eleven superb arches:
At this point the Austrian and Sandman sentinels
were watching each other, at last accounts watch
not likely to be relaxed by the Austrian menace to
cross it in three days, if Sardinia did not disarm.
Two hundred thousand Austrian troops were either
camped upon the Ticino or within easy march of that
river, while Sardinia could probably not oppose more
than the one-sixth of such a force. The hope of Sar-
DINA existed in receiving French reinforcements IN
time to check the Austrian advance upon the unforti-
fp1 city of Turin. which is about ninety miles from
the Buffalora bridge, or the crossing of the Ticino.
In this strait it behooves us to see how near the
advancing columns of the French army are to the
threatened city, and what means they possess Tor
rapid transportation. Napoleon has concentrated
his troops at CRANBERRY and Briancon, and also at
Toulon, where q large fleet of transports are in readi-
ness to convey them to Genoa. CRANBERRY is stu
ated about west northwest from the Alpine pass of
Mount Cents; but the communication by rail is so
perfect that the Frep Emperor can pour his columns
into the Mount Gems pass without the least delay.
Here, however, they will still be about one hundred
and sixty miles distant from Turin. Briancon is
much nearer to the Sandman capital, and stands n
much better chance to be III at the death; yet the
road leads over Mount Genevre, while the Austrian
army would be marching over level plains. Toulon
and Marseilles also offer rapid means of comnunica-
ton. Steam Transports, of which there are great
numbers waiting at those ports, can easily make the
trip TO Genoa in from ten TO twelve hours, whence
the distance to Turin is one hundred and thirteen
miles. The two cities are connected by railway.
The river Pc takes its rise in the maritime Alps, In
Piedmont, and flows nearly north to Turin, there it
makes a curve to the northeast, until it IS joined 10y
the little river Orco, whence it flows nearly east and
empties into the Adriatic or Gulf Of Venice, entirely
dividing northern from southern Italy IL is TO the
south of this river, with their left flank resting on
Turin, that the Sandman troops are mainly posted.
Within this district, about half way between Genoa
and Turin, is the city of Alessandria, very near
which is the celebrated battle field of Mnrengo.
With the exception Of Comorne, Alessandria is proba-
bly, the most strongly fortified place in Europe; in
deed, it is reported to be impregnable. 1t is here,
then, that the Sardinians will make their great stand,
unless the French troops arrive in time to check the
Austrian advance upon Turin.
Thus far the Austrians have shown a great deal OF
stratagetic ability, as they have made full use Of their
proximity to put an overwhelming force within three
days march of Turin, the time given to Sardinia TO
disarm or take the consequences, while it is almost n
matter of impossibility that the French should reach
that capital in time to save it from falling a prey TO
the Austrians. To march upon Turin, crush the Sar-
dinians who will rally 70 the defence of the capital,
seize it, and dictate to Pied before the French
can crrive, are evidently parts Of a well-matured
military policy. 1t is possible that the Sardinians
may interpose such obstacles to the progress of the
Austrians as to cause a delay, but it is scarcely posi-
bic that it will be of such extent as to save the capt.
tai. The power which strikes the first blow, will TN
doubtedly gain a great physical as well as moral adj
vantage, and it cannot be denied, that Austria has
taken every precaution TO secure the first grand sue
cess. The French have, however, the advantage Of
three several routes, over which they can pour their
columns into Piedmont, viz that from CRANBERRY,
rn Mount Cents, that from Embrum, and Briancon
ria Mount Genevre, and that from Marseilles and
Toulon, ria Genoa; the two last presenting the addi-
tional advantage of being able to set down the troops
in Turin about the same time, thus enabling the
French to form a junction of great Importance.
Close of Vol. III.
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