The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-20
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
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INTERESTING DETAILS.
The --latest from the Seat of War
MOVEMENTS OF THE HOSTILE ARMIES.

MOEENENTS OF THE HOSTILE ARMIES.
HALIFAX, May lS.-The following embraces the
chief items of interest the English papers touch
ing the state of affairs on the Continent.
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
Intelligence of battle was hourly expected when
the steamer sailed, but nothing important had vet
occurred.
The Austrans had crossed the Pc, near Cambis
or Gambia, some seven miles from Valenza, and
have advanced towards Sala. They had also made
an unsuccessful effort to the same river near
Trassianto on the Sd inst. CProbably this should
be Frassnetto, village - miles from Cassale)
The Sardinian account Of the latter effort says the
cannonade lasted for fifteen hours, and recon-
menced the afternoon of the 4th, lasting the re-
mainder of the day. The Piedmontese had few
wounded, and say the Austrians suffered considera-
bly,.
On the Sd the Austrians also commenced a can
nonade from the direction of Valenza without much
effect.
An official bulletin issued at Turin on the Alto
says the Austrians had increased their forces at
Nercelli, and constructed defensive works there
They had also occupied the towns of Trino and
Tobietto, the former about ii miles southwest OF
Vercelli, leaving their vanguard at Tronzano, 13
miles west northwest of Vercelli.
The Austrians withdrew last night from Tortona
GA miles east southeast of Allessandria) and yes
terday they burnt seven arches the bridge over
the Scrivia, probably the river Treblia,) near
Piacenza, and have ordered the demolition of the
houses erected upon the Notifications there.
y Hamburg despatch says that England has Off
cialy notified that she will not be able to protect
commercial vessels in case of war between Germa-
ny and France
The Globes Paris correspondent says that Queen
ror Napoleon expressing her confidence in his strict
honor and that he would not go step further than
he assured her he would some months back.
The Daily Neurs looks for the first battle at Novi
A large portion of the French army had been un-
able to the lips in consequence of the passes
being blocked with snow. Those who mad crossed
suffered terribly. 1t is reported that Prince Napo-
leon will command corps of z, 900 men on the
shores of the Adriatic.
The Turin correspondent of the Daiy Ne,rs as
serts positively that France is about to mobilize be-
tween seven and eight hundred thousand men; and
that the French army on the Rhine will amount to
five hundred thousand men, as the Emperor fears
that Germany will not remain quiet. The same
correspondent also asserts that the dav the
Emperor quits Paris be will address solemn man.
iesto to Europe espousing the cause of nationali-
ties.
The Jfonitcur states that Austrian vessels in
French ports, or those entering in ignorance of the
war, are to have delay Of six weeks. Also, that
the Emperor has decided that Austrian subjects
may continue to reside in France and the French
colonies long their conduct furnishes no reason
for complaint.
Steamers are being chartered at Havre to convey
stores and troops from Marseilles to Genoa.
The Austrian Ambassador before quitting Paris,
confded the protection of Austrian subjects to the
Dutch Ambassador
1t is reported that the French Government is en-
deavoring to secure the neutrality of Prussia They
had promised, their side, not to form an army of
observation on the Rhine, and that the war shall
be crcumscribed to Italy.
French subjects residing in Austria have been
placed under the protection of the Spanish Minis.
ter.
An Austrian corps of observation will be posted
near Cracow, to watch the Russians, who were gath
ering on the Austrian frontier.
The citizens of Milan have been ordered to deliy-
up all the arms in their possession.
General Wimptfen has been entrusted with the de-
fence of Trieste and the Illvrian coast
The Russian Consul at Venice had undertaken
the protection of Sandman subjects
The King of Sardinia has issued decree piyinr q
forced currency to the notes of the National
Bank at Turin.
The Bank, moreover, has authorized the issue of
additional notes to the amount of G,000 00Gf, and
engages to lend the Government 80, 900 OOOf at
per cent per annum.
Money was so scarce at Vienna that a discount OF
10 to II per cent. was demanded for first rate
paper.
LATEST
VIENNA, May G.-An official bulletin has been
issued, in which General Giulay reports as fol-
lows: On Wednesday we made demonstration
near Gambia and Trassnato side 20 were
wounded. Near Casale we have thrown a bridoe
the Po, and crossed and fortified the head OF
the bridge
Yesterday on our railroad, near Verona, train
filled with troops came in collision with some am
munition wagons. Some exploded, bv which TWEEN
ty three men were killed and ia wounded.
ENGLAND.
An election riot occurred at Limerick, and the
military had to fire on the mob. Two were killed
and five wounded
DR.. i.ardner is dead.
The Prince of Wales had embarked at Civita Vec-
chla In British man-otwar for Gibrater.
The Duke of Leeds is dead.
1t is said that Count Persgny will certainly be
the next French Ambassador to London.
1t is reported in military circles that the Minis
tiers intend to call out the whole militia force and
add fifty new battalions to the line
Lord Cowley reached London on Friday and had
protracted interview ith Lord Malmesburv.
The horse bennington won the Chester Cup at the
recent race. Prioress was fourth. Thirty-three
horses ran.
There is great activity in the English Naval De-
partment More vessels have been placed in COM
mission and recruiting is actively progressing.
AUSTRIA.
The Arch Bishop of Vienna has issued Pastoral
letter in which he attacks what he calls the crimes
OF Piedmont, and the ambitious designs of the En-
peror Napoleon.
PARMA.
counter revolution had taken place among the
troops of Parma, in favor of the Ducal Government
and the reigning Duchess had re-entered her ter
ritory.
ITALY.
The London papers of Saturday contain nothing
important from Italy. At the latest advices the
Austrians appeared to be retreating, but nothing
was known as to the object of their maneuvres.
Rome at last accounts was tranquil. The French
troops will not leave at present
force OF six thousand Austrian troops provis
Toned for six months, had arrived at Ancona
Sir Moses Montefore has failed in his mission to
the Pope respecting the boy Mortara.
TURKEY.
A letter from Vienna in the London Times, saws
that European Turkey is on the eve of a general
rising, and that there is great agitation in the
Southern provinces. The Porte has 10000 troops
concentrated at Shumla, and Omer Pasha was
Fastening from Bagdad to Constantinople. The
writer thinks the days of the Musselmen in Europe
are numbered.