Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-10
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.,,usl declaration of war had been made,
IN, the crisis continues.
II is reported that Austria had granted Sar-
,n;a fourteen DAYS more within which to dis
..m her forces and disband her volunteers.
Prussia and France have entered into q treaty
..b;ch is said to be offensive and defensive.
The French troops were entering Sardinia
rr,nch loan of 500, 000,0 600 francs is an
nodnced.
,;n;s fourteen days longer to consider her de.
End 10 disarm. 4 panic e~xiStcd-caused by
.be reported Russian and French alliance.
Sardinia replied to .Austria's ultimatuln on
ia 9th of April, but the result is not known.
I,stris is expected TO cross the Ticino at any
r,oment, Notwithstanding it is reported that
he has agreed to another proposed media
ion.
The French troops are entering Piedmont,
I'D Great warlike activity prevails throughout
crance. The Corps Legislatif met at Paris on
.hs s6th April, to receive the Government
..,,sment. Count Walewski has made a state
msat, throwing all the blame on Austria. The
r-nnch contingent, for the year, is to be raised
- 10000 men.
rncland, Prussia and Russia have all pro-
,ss,ed against the conduct Of Austria, and it is
,snorted that all alliance, offensive and defen-
ave. has been signed between France and Rus
=, TIE announcement has caused great en-
element.
The British Channel fleet has sailed under
sealed orders. 1t is believed to be destined
fx the .Adriatic. 1t is reported that the whole
n the militia of England are to be embodied.
The Sandman chambers have invested the
Eng with the powers of dictator.
The commanders of the French army have
been announced.
The Duke Of Malakoff is invested with the
chef command Of the army Of observation.
The London Exchange and the Paris Bourse
are greatly excited and experienced violent
3nctus,ions. French threcs closed at G2f 90c.
The German Diet has decided to keep the
~,-pcipsl federal contingents ready to march
and 10 arm the federal forts. At a meeting of
the Corps Legislatif count WalewSki read to
The Chambers an exposition Of the negotiations
winch had taken place, saying that 1t the Elm
nsror made war, it would be because he had
been constrained to do so by the aggressive
conduct of Austria. Every possible considera.
ZION had been urged by France to avert such a
elamitv. Count de Morny expressed the hope
,ba, the anticipated war would be confined to
Italy. -.
Adespatch dated at London, on the Goth Of
April, saws: The Austrians will enter Pied
mont to-day, By three divisions"
The official Gazette Of Vienna publishes a
communication calling on Piedmont to reduce
her arm; to a peace footing and disband her
volunteers; and within three days give a posi-
tive answer to these requirements; threatening,
in case of a refusal, TO resort to arms. The
French legation has been ordered to quit Vienna
As soon as the Austrian army crosses Ticino.
Adespatch from Turin says that the King
and the Chambers would attend the ceremony
At the Cathedral on the 9TH, and the King
would depart Immediately afterwards with his
staff for Alexandria
Russia has modified four corps Of d'Armee,
ITO Of which are to be advanced towards Aus
tria, and two towards tho Rrussian frontiers.
The London Times" ofthe 9th April, speak
ing Of the RusSo-French alliance says: ut is
most startling, changing in a moment the whole
aspect of affairs"
General Neill left Paris on the oath of April
ir his command.
The "Patrie' says the Emperor and Prince
Napoleon would leave on Wednesday to join
the army.-4,0 900 troops have arrived at Toulon
10 form q camp. Regiments which Quilted
Paris for the frontiers were most enthusiastical
y cheered by the people.
The London Post complains that The policy
Of the English Cabinet has forced France into
an alliance with Russia. A dispatch from vi
emma asserts that the French have already
violated the neutral territory and it is also
stated that the French troops have arrived at
Genoa and entered the Sandman territory.
The passage Of the Ticino by the Austrian
troops is hourly expected.
The Imperial Guard Of Franco has been
placed on o war footing. 1t is reported that
the French Minister Of Marine has sent orders
70 all the seaports Of France forbidding the
departure Of any more boats for deep sea fish
ing. as a measure preparatory to e~nlisting
their crews in the Navy. The question of a
Regency for France is being agitated. The
Prince Jerome and the Empress are spoken Of.
Flour has advanced in France two shillings per
sack
The ''Monitcur" announces officially the
following disposition Of the French army: Mar
shal Magnan to remain Commander Of the army
oi Paris; the Duke of MalakoF COMMANDMENT
Chief Of the army Of observation; Gen. Castel-
lane, Commander.in- Chief Of the army Of Ly-
Ons; Baron D. Killers, Commander Of first
corps d armee Of the Alps; Gen. McMahan Of
he second; Marshal Canrobert Of the third,
and Gen. Neill Of the fourth. Prince Napoleon
commands the corps Of pioneers; Gen. Bandon
5 Major General of the army Of the Alps.
The vote in the Sandman chambers investing
The King with Dictatorial powers stood 10 to
q Victor Emanuel, it is positively assorted,
Fal command the army in person.
An Austrian correspondent says that the
p!ussian cabinet had received the previous in
ia-na,on touching .Austria's ultimatum to Sar-
Gnla it therefore continued faithful. The
union Of Austria and Prussia is hoped for.
LIVERPOOL, April 27.-Cotton is slightly
over. BreadstufS are advancing. Consols o..
The sales Of Cotton, for the last two days,
amount to 5000 bales, including 1000 bales
FOR speculation and export Prices Of TUESDAY
H%eeasier, and not quotably lower. Some cir
eulGs report a decline Of I'D. On "Wednesday
afternoon the market closed with a downward
tendency, and a slight decline on all qualities.
N.eans Middling It'd, Upland 65d. Flour is
oaoyant and I'd. a9d. higher, ranging at 10al3s.
Wheat is bnoyant- and Cd higher; southern
Dtol2s. Corn firm at 9 to Sd higher; yellow
IS I'd to Gs sd; white IS Sd to IS I'd Beef Is
aa9yan: with a large speculative demand and
i7ees have considerably advanced. Pork is
ouoyant and has advanced p to IS for good
American Bacon is firm. Rosin is dull ut
is Sugar is steady. Coffee is firm. Tur-
Eniine l3. Rice Is firm. Money is more
i!ahsent and active. 1t is expected the Bank
Of England will advance its rates Of discount.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
81 JouSs. May eth.-The Steamship AIDE
1ae, from Galway, with Liverpool dates to
ae 0eth April, arrived here to-day. At the
sue Of her departure, war had almost COM
1snced. One hundred and twenty thousand
ASlians had crossed Ticino.
LATER FROM ~cALfroRN1A.