Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-12
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LATER FROM EUROPE.

Arrival of the Steamer Kangaroo.
New YORK, May 1.-The steamer Kanga-
roo has arrived. Her dates are anticipa
ted. The Persia is signalled.
Arrival of the Persia.
NEW YORK, May 1.-THE following are
the provisions Of the treaties between Rus
STA and France: Russia binds herself. in the
event Of war with Austria, to cooperate with
the French fleets in the Baltic and Mediterra-
mean, and to place an army of $4,000 on the
Austrian frontier.
The Times says this is obviously directed
against England, and proves that enterprise
TO be thus protected, and such as England
would not allow.
The Times thinks the Russian army of OBJ
servation is intended to excite Instruction
among the Hungarian Scalves.
The second treaty provides that if Austria
invades Sardinia, Russia shall declare war
against Austria within Is days.
The Times maintains that England need
not take an active part as long as the war is
confined to Italy, but if France and Russia
attach. Austria in Germany, Russia seeking
perchance, Indemni y in the East of Europe;
or if Prussia should be laid under contribution
of Territory. it would be partition of Eu-
rope and England would have to decide
whether it would be best to protect herself
on the continent or at home.
The existence of a great German power is
essential to the safety of England.
SARDINIA.-TLe King proclaims the Aus
trian proposition to disarm an outrage on
himself and an insult to the nation. He says
10 the army, "I'll be your captain, and you
will have gallant French soldiers for you on
the Tchernaya aud for support. Our war
cry is Independence Of Italy,"
Cavaignac is appointed Lieut.. General in
Piedmont. The universities in Piedmont are
closd by a Regal decree.
The Sardinians have retired from Palasca
to the west bank of Segia. The bulk of the
Sandman army, rs 600 are condensed around
the fortresses Alessaudria and Cassale. The
second line is at the foot of the Apprentices
between Noxo and Fort Ona.
The Turin correspondent of the London
Times does not think the Austrians will reach
the capitol. The country is laid under wa
ter by the canals used for irrigation. The
roads are temporarily impracticable. The
news of Tuscany joining Piedmont is confirm
ed. The Grand Duke refused to abdicate
and has retired to Bologne asking the pro-
lection of the five great Powers.
1t is reported that Victor Emanuel has
been created Dictator.
ENGLAND.-The channel feet, which has
gone to the Mediterranean will be immedi-
ately recalled. Four new ships-of-line are in
commission.
1t is stated that the French and Russian
Governments. have been lately procuring
large supplies of charts and surveys of the
English coast. and Mediterranean stations
and are likewise buying large quantities OF
coal, irrespective OF quality or price.
1t is intimated that an extensive order for
charts has been received from the Spanish
Government The inference is, that Spain
will throw herself into the arms of France.
Twenty-seVen gun boats and some larger
vessels are building on the Thames for SPAN
1t is suggested that Spain is possibly act
ing as agent for others.
A large quantity of ammunition and guns
are SD pping tie Gil raj ar aid NJ It,.
Gen Williams, of kars celebrity, has been
appointed COMMANDMENTS chief in Canada.
FRANCE.-A Ministry of Police is about
being established after the fashion of the first
Empire. The French army of observation on
the Rhine consists of eight divisions each OF
cavalry and infantry. Eight steam frigates
filled with troops left Tonlon on the 26th for
Genoa. The French army on the slope Of
the Alps consists of l6 divisions of infantry
and four of cavalry. Genoa will be occupied
as a basis Tor operations. There will be
another basis at Susa as a general depot
Troops are arriving via the Alpine pass
Eighty thousand French troops Will be Ill
Italy before the end of the week
ENGLAND.-Mr. Roberts, OF the Liverpool
Exchange, has been declared defaulter
Liabilities 800 900 to 100000 pounds.
Bullion in the bank deere ased during the
week All 900 pounds
The London Herald says no secret treaty
has been signed between France and Russia
and believes that the French are anxious t.
reopen negotiations by conference between
England, Prussia, and Russia, to be held du
ring an armistice between the actual liti
gants
The Times and other morning journals dc
ny authorltvely that Denmark has allied
with France.
The Herald says Modena and Parma have
declared for Sardinia.
The Austrians are determined on vigorous
| movements, and are DESTROYS of striking
| blow before the French reach them.
FRANCE The war enthusiasm is increas
ing. Paris is i'll state of high excitement
Although the French are going rapidly tC
Genoa, they arrive there without means, and
will commence the campaign Immediately.
The French Government has received in
telligence of an outbreak in Algeria, which
will probably require the return of the troops
sent to Italy.
The London Times says nearly all the ma
| val engineers hands are full of foreign or
ders.