Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-12
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New YoaK, May II The f owing are the PRO
visions Of the treaties between Russia and France
| Russia binds herself in the event Of wsr with
Austria to cooperate with the French fleets in the
Baltic and Mediterranean and 20 place an army Of
! $4,000 on the Austrian frontier.
The Times says this is obviously direc ed agsinst
| England, and proves that enterprises to be thus
! projected sre such as ENGLAND would not allow
| The Times thinks the Russian army Of Observa.
! ton is iatendsd to excite Instruction.
The second treaty provides that if Austria invades
Sardinia, Russia shall declare against Austria
within 10 days.
The Times maintains that England need not taxi
active part long the is eOufned Italy,
but if France and Russia attack Austria in Germa-
ny, Russis seeking perehanee indemnify in the East
Of Europe, if Prussia should be laid under con.
| trbutOn Of Territory It would be a partition Of
Europe, and England would have to decide whether
it would be best TO protect herself the continent
or at home.
The existence of great German power is essen
tial 10 the safety Of England.
SARDISA.-The King proclaims the Austrian
proposition to disarm outrage on himself and an
insult to the nation. He says 10 the army-Pn Re
your captain, and you will have gallant French sol
diers for your comrades the SeheFnaya. aud for
support. Our war cry is KHdepeHdeRes Of EGly!
Cavaignae is appointed Lieutenant General in
Piedmont
The Universities in Piedmont are closed by a roy
al decree.
The Sardinians have retired from Palasca to the
west bank Of Segia
The bulk of the Sandman army 70, 900, are con-
deused around the f5rtresses Alessondria aud Cas-
sale.
The second line is at the foot Of the Apprentices,
between Ncxo and Fort 0as.
The Turin correspondent of the London Times
does not think the Austrisns will reach the capitol
The country is laid under water by the canals used
for irrigation The roads are temporarily imprac
Iieabe.
The news Of Tuscany joining Piedmont is con
6rmed.
The Grand Duke refused to abjioate and has re-
tired to Bologne asking the prOteotien Of the five
great powers.
1t is reported that Victor Emanuel has been oret
aied Dictator.
ENGLAND The channel feet which has gone to
the Mediterranean will be Immediately recalled.
Four new ships Of the line are in commission.
It's stated that the French ard Russian GO1ern-
ments have been lately procuring large supplies of
charts and surveys Of the English coast and Msdi.
terauean stations, and are likewise buying large
quantities Of coal irrespective of quality price
1t is minated that extensive order for charts
has been received by the Spanish Government. The
inference is that Spain Will throw herself into the
arms of France.
Twenty-seven gun boats and soma larger vessels
are building on tie Thames for Spain.
1t is suggested that Spain is possibly acting as
agent for others
A large quantity Of ammunition and guns are
shipping TO Gibra!ter aud Malta
Gen. Wllism+ Of Kars celebrity mas been ap>
pointed commander in chief 10 Canada.
FRASCE.--A Ministry Of Police is about being
established after the fashion of the first empire
The French army Of observation the Rhine
consists of eight divisions each Of cavalry AID in
fan'ry.
Eight steam frigates filed With troops left TOulon
on the Goth for GeEoa.
The EIPnch army on the slope of the Alps con-
sists OIL divisions of infantry and four OF cav
airy.
Genoa will be occupied as q basis for operations
There will be another basis at Susa as general
depot.
Troops sre arriving via the Alpine pass
Eighty thousand French troops will be in Italy
before the end of the week
ENGLAND-Mr Roberts of the Liverpool Exchange
has been declared defaultsr Liabilities 800 900 10
500, 600 pounds.
Bullion in the Bank decreased during the week
All 900 pounds.
The London Herald says no secret treaty has been
signed between France and Russia aud believes
that the French anxious 10 reopen negotiate ms
by G conference between England, Prussia aud Rus
actual belligersnts
The TiEies and other morning journals deny su>
thoritively 'hat Denmark has allied with France.
The Herald says MOlena ard Parma have de-
clared fer Sardinia.
The Ausuians are determined on vigorous move
mems, AMI are desirJus OF s.r.k ng blow before
the French reach them.
FRANCE The war enthusiasm is increasing
Paris is in a state Of high excitement
Although he French going rapidly TO Genoa,
they arrive here without means, and will commence
the campaign inrledately.
The French Government has received intelligence
of an outbreak in Ageii4, which will probably re-
quire the return Of the troops sent 10 Italy.
The London Times says nearly all the naval en-
giEeers' hands are full Of foreign orders.
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