Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-05-14
Arrival of the AnSlO.SaxOn.

QUEBEC, May 9.
The Canadian steamer Anglo-Saxon, from
Liverpool April 9th, arrived at this port at
an early hour this morning. The crisis in
Europe continues, but as yet there has been
no declaration of war.
There was a rumor that France and Russia
had entered into an alliance, offensive and de-
fensive. This announcement, which reached
London on Wednesday, caused panic in the
money market, consols falling on that day up
wards of 2 per cent
French troops had already crossed the from
tiers of Sardinia
A French loan of SOC, 100000 francs is an
nounced.
The Anglo-Saxon left Liverpool at o'clock
on the afternoon of the 9th ult. The Kan
garoo was appointed to sail about an hour la
ter for New York
The three days allowed by Austria to Sar-
dinia expired on the 23d ult, but nothing
definite is known as to the reply of the latter
power. A rumor was current that Austria
had extended the time to fourteen days, and
that she had acceded to the final mediation of
the English Government. These reports
caused rally in the Stock Exchange, on the
Goth, which was in amOst excited state.
A special meeting Of the French Corps
Legislatif took place on the Goth, for the pur-
pose of receiving communication from the
Government. Count Walewski returned to
the Chambers an exposition of the negotiations
which had taken place, and then went on to
say that if the Emperor made war it was be-
cause he had been constrained to do so by the
aggressive conduct of Austria. Every possi-
BILE means of concilliation had been used by
France.
Count De Morny, President of the Corps
Legislatif, expressed the hope that the war
would be limited to Italy.
Mr.. Baroche presented project for loan
of 100000, 900 francs, and for raising the con-
tingent of 1869 to 10000 men.
The London Times Paris correspondent
telegraphed on the 37th that the Austrians
were to enter Piedmont on that day in di-
Visions one by Pavia, and one by Margenta
The Piedmontese were to defend themselves
at Sesia, and there wait for the French.
A despatch from Turin says that the King
and Chambers were to attend a ceremony at
the Cathedral on the 2Sth, and that immedi-
ately afterwards the King and staff would de-
part for Alexandria.
The Opion of Turin, announces that the
ultimatum of Austria was presented to the
Sandman government on the evening of the
23d of April.
The official Vienna Gazette publishes COM
munication which calls upon Piedmont to re-
duce her army to peace footing, to disband
her volunteers, and within three days give a
positive answer to those requirements. In
conclusion it emphatically threatens resort
to arms in the unfortunate event of Piedmont
not acceding to Austria's demands
The French Legation at Vienna have re-
ceived orders to quit the Austrian capital as
soon as the Austrian army crossed the Ticino
The Sandman Chamber of Deputies on the
23d adopted, after discussion project of
investing the Government with all Executive
and Legislative powers, by vote of 100
against "a. The vote was greeted with loud
cheering. The Chambers subsequently in
special session, invested the King with the
powers of Dictator.
King Victor Emmanuel, it is positively said
will command the Sandman army, with La
Marmora immediately under him.
The Austrian correspondence says the
Prussian Cabinet had received information of
the intention of Austria to deliver an ultima
tum, and that, therefore, the continued and
faithful union of Austria and Prussia is still
to be spoken for. An article in asemi-official
Prussian Gazette, however, says the action of
Austria was complete surprise to the Prus-
sian government.
1t is now stated that the mission to Berlin
of the Arch-Duke Albrecht of Austria was
failure, his object having been to secure the
cooperation of Prussia in the ultimatum to
Sardinia, which cooperation was positively
refused.
General Neil left Paris on the oath ult, to
take command of the corps de armie allotted
to him.
The Patrie says the Emperor and Prince
Napoleon will leave on Wednesday, the 9th,
to Join the army. The Aids de Camp, who
will accompany them, have already been ap-
pointed.
Troops intended to commence the formation
of camp of 4O, 900 men at Toulon The reg
iments which had quilted Paris were most
enthusiastically cheered by the people as they
departed.
Marshal Canrobert had gone to assume the
command allotted him.
The Imperial Guard has been placed on a
war footing.
The French Minister of Marine is said to
have sent orders to all the sea ports in France
to prevent the departure of any more boats
for deep sea fishing, and, as a measure of ur-
gency, to enlist their crews for the service of
the Imperial navy.
tated, and the Prince Jerome and the EN-
press were spoken Of
LATEsT.-An alliance between France and
Russia is announced. r- e--. ~
A treaty offensive and defensive was con.
cluded by them on the 22d of April, and ac-
cording to it, Russia is to make her first mob
ilization Of four Courte de Armie, two Of which
are to be advanced towards Austria and two
| towards the PrIlSSian frontier
The London Times of the 9th remarks
that the alliance is most startling although it
has been so often hinted at.
This event has changed in moment the
whole aspect of affairs.
The London Post asserts that the policy of
the English Cabinet forced France into the
arms Of Russia and compelled an alliance
which cannot be regarded but with sincere
apprehension.
GREAT BR1TAIN.-Parliament was formally