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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
PREPARATIONS IN BELGIUM.

From the Emancipation, of Brussels, Of May 2.
The War Department of Belgium has for several days
past been displaying extraordinary activity and has
adopted measures that, at this moment significant
At Antwerp and in the neighborDg towns buildings
being prepared for the reception Of the depos OF different
regiments, and their battaons The Of
of the line has been removed from Chartered to
Manes, and the reserves OF two regiments
be sent to Lerre. Arms and military equipments
forwarded almost daily to Antwerp and the neghborng
towns,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
ARMED NEUTRALITY OF SPAIN.
SHE IS TO AFFORD SHELTER TO THE POPE.

MADRID Nay l. 1853.
The has applied to the Cortes for authority
to the army to 100000 men, in order to protect
the neutrality Of ths country during the war in Italy
The Madrid journals of the 2Sth ut state that It
believed that had been resolved to pass without delay
the bill for the levy Of rs 900 men. The Epana says:
We learn that the government has just received tee
graphic despatch from Ambassador at Rome express.
rg the opinion that is desirable to increase the gar.
TsoDs Of the Baarc Islands by 10 900 men, 10 the
Pope in the event Of bavng to abandon mis- capital by the
spead Of the revolution in italy, should decide estab
shpg the seal Of the holy See in one OF our Medarra
islands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
THE RUsso.FRENCH ALLIANCE.

NAPoLEoN's CHARACTER IN ST. PETERSBURG.
ST. Petersburg april 2 correspondence of London Tee
graph
The ST. Petersburg papers continue 70 hold up Louis
Napoleon az the beau ideal Of ruler Never was there
Emperor just than he, private individual
the teachings and dictates OF morality better
fulfilling the relations Of life. Such ID the opinion uni
sally proclaimed by the journalists Of holy Russia,
touching the life and character OF this paragon Of purity
For the sake of completeness they of course, do not for
get to mention that he also powerful just Need
add that, adherpg to the principles Of right and justice
exclusively the Emperor Of France, they say cannot but
cont tsne TO the frherdncc Of Russian aims and ends
After ALL Is scarcely merit Of his to act rightly the
inspiration Of too exalted nature to be supposed to pro-
coed from any other than that Of the tueary saints
Of the "Orthodox Church." 10 tell the truth, the lies
and batteries INDUCED in by the st. Petersburg press con-
corning the subject OF Napoleon and France such as TO
exercise any honest English stomach no other effect
tnsn that Of violent emetc. beg 10 inquire OF the
faculty whether such strong medicine might not be in
uoduced into the PhRrmacoposia I.opdinensis."
me pcaoNRoec publishes q doubt fictitious CONVERSE
ton between Napoleon and Count Villain XIV one Of the
most nnaentia Of the wealthy nobility of Belgium. Napo-
ne course OF this verncous report represented
toeApressnmsef IN the following situation
part would belt the vocation Of Fr.noe could the
country derive advantage from INV TAKING that
Should peace, however unfortunately becoe in,nosrihe
The thing that gives me the least fear Ia tho German con-
federation The Confederation perfectly ware that thew
have nothing to fear from But even snnros;nr I,
tho that they refuse TO trust 70 NV
what they Dor They will resolve upan
France. They know too well that in such case they
would be repealed by unanimous outbre 0f the
sssons They then reduced To the placrr Of m
army OF observation in the neghborhooi Of frontiers
plesse.
ssch the political axioms planted In the barren soil
Of the Rusciaa MIND.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
THE ITALIANS IN NEW YORK.


considerable number of Italian patriots who 70 in
heart and band for Furnishing Austria and giving liberty
to their native land met at the hotel above indicated at
the corner Of Third and Twentieth street. TO Join
in an expression of sympathy with their countrymen who
are now bearing the brunt of the battle and the cheat
and burden Of the day A, the hour named for the
meeting to be opened there some forty or fifty
Italians present and considerable sprinkling OF Ishmen
who to sympathize with the movement. The an
nexed notice, which published in the city papers,
shows the fervor which anirnates the movement
Italy has emanaed her cry That cry c,ue to US
and we gaps,ins win 10y have exclaimed All. rs'Osss
ri es %
cause h sy as icr
a the S % ne Iws1s
'''''' ' SSisS$ss 5 SSszSsh'
An animated conversation carried among little
groups of Italians 10 different parts Of the room there
not dssentent voice to the result of the contest
in Europe They look forward with hope-nay with PER-
feet securtyto the ultimate triumph Of Italy there
than one fervent wish that the Austrian op-
pressor might be at once and for driven the
Alps.
it nine O'clock when all the parties expected
not having arrived,
Sgnor RoNzoSE came forward and said that there was
great unanimty Of feeling among the Italians In New
York this question: and large numbers of them would
have been present that evening but for the fact tina: the
advertisements announcing the meeting had been excfu
sively published in Engsh-a language with which a
great many resident Italians were unacquained. The
meeting would therefore stand adjourned for future
day of which due office will be given through the
papers, in Italian and English, that there might be
larger gathering and general expression OF feeling
While on this subject it might be stated thai SUBJ
scrpon has been opened amongst the Italian residents
the United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland
half of POOR families the Sandman contingen. who
have been called take in defence Of their country
and such the enthusiasm with which IL received
that the sums collected already amount $780, The Sar
dnian Minister, the Marquis dAzegio has responded to
the appeal by forwarding subscriptions from himself,
Count Cor and Baron Marochett and by stating he
will consider himself fortunate IN doing Ill in his power
to further the laudabe and patriotic design.
The announcement Of another meeting was enthusiast
ticaly received and the parties present soon after
dispersed,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
EFFECT OF THE WAR IN RUSSIA.

The markets for Russian produce remained fiat. des
patch from st. Petersburg advance Of six
roubes in the price Of talow, the quotations being 1917
roubes Tor 100 to 81 roubles) the spot and for de-
livery June Exchange London had fallen to 331S
At London On the 9Th, talIow quiet at Sos Cd.
the spot
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
COMMERCIAL EFFECTS OF THE WAR.

Messrs Trueman and Rouse, their circular
the extreme uncertainty, dsrust and anxiety which have
pervaded tb public mind during the pact ten days have
TO great extent paraysed the trade in all articles ,ept
those likely to be Immediately improved in value by
SUCH as sapetre, corn, rice, Seeds talow, &c. all Of
which have been largely dealt in and have experienced
decided advance The holders Of sugar cc.on and coffee
Generally show great 6rmness and calmly await the
course OF events the STOCKS are all v"Tv m"a.s.e ad
hence there appears to be for forcing these
goods upon reluctant buyers The position of sugar.
rial alteration, except that the imports have
rather increased, having been 900 tons
home consumption from the five principal
ports OF Great Britain have fully averaged those the
first three months being 900 tns and have just kept
with the supply the Stock therefore remains nearly
the The LIST ult The consumption Of raw sugar
10 the United Kingdom in the three ending March
81 was according to the Board Of Trade tables just
1037 40 tons against l07 $40 last year.
IN the commercial circular OF Messrs. Seymour, Pea
cock Co, it is very truly observed that at present
opinions must be based upon the limitation of to the
Powers already engaged in it, viz:-Aus.ria, Sardinia
ard France; and If It be confined to these nations,
England observing strict neutrality, do not
anticipate any extraordinary demand for tonnage
arise in the event Of any extensive supply of coal
other necessaries being drawn from this country but
this may be seriously interrupted at any time by
pIobi0ory regulations being imposed by our government
consequent upon strict neutrality. The effect Of Ed
ropean upon the produce markets will exercise the
most beneficial effect upon shipping. by stimulating the
consumption Of rice and cereals Of all kinds sapetre
and other produce which must create demand for ship
ping homewards from the East Indes and by the rapid
absorption Of tonnage give rmness to freehts through
out the world The bounty oeI ed by the
seamen entering the navy will raise the rate Of wages
the mercantile marine, and with the advance 10 provi.
hops increased insurance. consequent upon the risk
and other enhanced working Expenses considerable adj
dition to the reghts current must be submitted
Foreign competition will, to extent be diminished
by the neglect OF FRENCH Austrian and Sardnn vessels,
which have hitherto been important rivals more especi.
ally in the Mediterranean Brazil and West India trades
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London Times estimates the total mrist rial gan at IT.
and the London Herald at "a.
OPERATIONS OF THE AUsTRLANs IN PIED
MONT


despatch from Paris Of the 9th inst. says:-The
Aonitau this morning contains & Q follow g.
ALEssASDuA, May 4-Evenng
The Austrians have crossed the Po small umbers at
Cambris and at the village Of Pc, and pushed their
guard as far sale The Austrian div sions reported
the right bank still threatening the passage Of the Pc
at Francetta, but the river being much swollen by ran
oers another obstacle to their crossing The rain
tnues and the low ground is covered with water
The London Times of the 9th, speaking OF the military
operations, says they have result than
that after having been days sadnin soil, the
invaders have not advanced more than h rty-Gve miles
from the frontier river 1t though Aas,,a had
ttakd pi9o heartily for opportunity has GOA H. and
'low hrc1oa a,ooy They have gained nothtag by
their cnoce OF the movements and sudden
initiative except the power of making forced con.rbu
tons upon the enemy's country while all the positions
Sardinia holds are connected by Of rails With each
other, and with Alpine passes with France
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
AFFAIRS IN PARMA.

The M0aite,w also contains the folio wing
parma, May 6, 1862
The reigniDg Duchess entered Parma yesterday Par
Of the troops hai gone to meet her. AMI another part
drawn up along the roads,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
The Wreck OF the Pomona.

NAMES OF SOME OF THE PASSENGERS LOST.
Wexford correspondent Of the Dublin FresmGnS Jour
The cabin passengers Of the Pouoma consisted Of Mrs.
Paxton, retired ocer's widow, and her Children Tho
mas, aged 10; Harriet, 10, and Lizzie, s.
othe sea Storage passengers the only ss English
AID Scotch, and the remainder, 3is souls, Ish and
Chiefly farmers, aborers and their families.
One Irish aborer, named Alfred Palmer, returned home
after engaging his passage and another, mechanic,
named Pat Cleary, was not ready.
1t may relieve the minds OF the friends OF the following,
who had engaged passages in the Pomona TO that
they were were nsNse TO the seFe WoTd
Michael Scott, Margaret Casey,
Catherine Looney, Catharine Norman,
Catherine Nelson, Bridget Divine,
Catherine fitzgerald. ' '''A1''
They are all natives OF Ireland.
The government emigration officer who cleared the ship
at Liverpool Lieutenant w. c. Saunders has left for the
scene Of the awful disaster.
The following is a list Of the
PASSENGERS
Charles Parkinson, John Edmuudeon,
John Webster, David Doubleday,
John Chapman, Elizabeth Doubleday,
Wm. Randall, William Doubleday,
James Randall, Joseph Doubleday
George Radford, Mary Ann Doubleday,
George Palethorpe, Charles Doubleday,
Thomas Charney, John Seldom,
James Fewkes, Mary Whitley
Mrs. James Fewkes, William whitley,
Mary Miller, Mary ia: ANEW JANE Whitley,
John Primey, Elizabeth whitley
George Armtage, Sarah Anne Whitley,
Mrs George Aruitage, Henry Snith,
Frederick Sugden, Betty Giles,
William Akroyd. Emma Shaw,
Harvey Shaw.
SCOTCH PASSENGERS.
John AcCollum, William Taylor,
Mrs. John McColum, Margaret Scott,
Robert Lyle, John Graham,
Thomas Wilson, James Keene,
Adam McCafffey.
None Of the Ensish or Scottish passengers have been
saved
THE ENGLISH TURF.
CHESTER SPRING MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 3-The WYNN
STAY HANDICAP Of 100 sovs, added 70 sweepstakes
Of sovs. each The second to receive 20 of
the stakes. Winners extra To start the Castle Pole
run once round and In. 20 subs.
Mr. R. Ten Broecks Belle, est. 3lb....... Oast) /
Mr. Barber's King William, yrs, 6st.. Terraby) 2
Mr. ]. Thompsons Precious stone, 8 yrs, s st. ID.
(Grmshaw) 8
Capt Chrstie's orchehl, yrs, st. Ii. .Fordham)
Mr.. Aelsonby's Willie Wright, yrs, 9 st. 4 ID.
(G0odwr) 5
Betting to against Precious Stone to / against
Belle 10 against King william, to against Orchch!ll
Belle took the lead soon after starting made the OF
running and easily by two lengths Precious Stone
who was long way in the at starting, was two
engths from the second; bad fourth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
NAVAL AND MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN
ENGLAND,

d.
The launch Of the lneo battle screw steamer Hood,
ninety guns will take place Chatham dockyard this
Afternoon at O'clock The dockyard gates will be thrown
open to the public, who will be admitted at twelve O'Clock
without tickets.
Az 1.1...a ,sy order has been received at Chatham
dockyard directing the following numbers Of artdcers
ment in addition to those previously hired viz 100 ship
wrghts, hity laborers twenty five smiths sixteen oners
twelve caulkers, and i've sawyers; seventy additional
aboreTs arc aso TO be entered to fill up vacancies the
establishment Orders have also been given for the
whole OF the sawyers TO work until O'Clock in the
evening" and also during the dinner hour in order TO
pedte The ships in course Of building and those
nearly ready for launching.
We have authority for stating that the paragraph which
has appeared IN the public papers, effect that there
are 700 vacances for naval cadets in the royal navy
incorrect
The Harnioal 81, screw steamship was yesterday
taken into No. dock at Portsmouth. The Flying Fish, g.
steam despatch vessel taken OF No dock
a. Portsmouth, and the sprghtly paddlewheel steamer,
The Vulcan iron steam troopship, at Portsmouth,
is ordered TO be fitted out for immediate service
Tho screw steam g1ardsh;p Exmou;h 90 Capt. Robert
s. Robinson, was unlocked at Keyham on Monday.
The gunboa's sheldfake and Lark were unlocked at
The steam frigate TemaRaut, arrived on Tues
day afternoon at Portland from Plymouth, and up
her old position IN the hal Dor. The Jiey 81, AMI Ben-
hcim 60, are also at anchor.
Since the proclamation the Queens regulations for
admission into the service of the royal navy the Fsgards
Office at Woolwich has been throDged with applicants
every grade. Large numbers have been accepted; but
many, although apparently well conditioned and anxious
chant service II B stated being deserted for the sake
pocketpg the Queens bounty and it is likely suffer
considerable inconvenience.
The hired transport Pembrokeahre Lass is under or
deIs TO sail this morning from Woowich laden with
stores for Malta; but considered doubtful whether
hands will muster in sufficient numbers to take the vessel
down the river, under existing circumstances.
The Bedford militia, under the command Of Col. Gilpn,
have recruited to their full strength the late voun-
teeyDg, and are now in high state Of efficiency.
On Monday, May J. Geographic despatch was receiv-
ed in Sunderland by the Secretary Of the Shpwrghs So
cety from the Secretary to the Navy, stating that
shipwrgbs and caulkers required in several the
royal d0ckyards. great many of the have ex.
pressed their readiness to follow the 400 bands
already gone from the yards the Wear and they will
leave Sunderland day. The despatch however stpu-
laes that they must undergo inspection by the dockyard
surgeons This draught will wholly clear out all the
plus labor that has been dng about the shpyards Of the
War for more than year past.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
American Arc and Artists in par,a.

Paris april s0 correspondence Of the London Chronicle
Among the many noticeable works OF art COW on exh.
biton at the Paais dc Indusrie may be classei the
paintings Of z. q. May and p F. Rothernel both Aer-
cans The former has been for long time resident Of
Paris, and Is pupil of the celebrated Couture and
said generally, his best one. Mr. Nays works are IA
miar to the London public, he has occasionally sent
his paintings TO your exhibitions, and they always
manned IN your city, being at purchased But 70
tuin to the present exhibition in which four of his works
figure The most important Of these for coorng aud CON-
position is his "Francs the Frat Iamenng the Death Of
bis SON." C.Ht 0nour ct uant les yer aur c:sl IL
tr'c pour &C IT'S pour lns p6nee, ct pour son peupe
An9uepi The artist has grouped his figures with taste
and ssil prominent upon the have the king
on ns Knees He has stepped aside from those surround
ing MN, and, With every Sign Of grief and agita
uop upon his expressive countenance Ia raising
to heaven payer Tor consolation and protec-
too ioe KING 10 IN advance OF the group OF courers
The prelase, who has just communicated the fatal nel
genre sands between ho kneeapg monarch anu those
from whom he has jus; rushed while in their attitudes
the rst he's expressed uost admirably tho sensations
e1psfsnred by them. rho ~hole painting Ia well eve
catd me corpos'tion very good, VNic ne coorlnr Ia
warner AID 'as1s piaSs ps sEn gen@<y seen :: hie
eLh's.ol.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
EXTENSIVE BANKRUPTCY AT VII

EXTENSIVE BANKRUPTCY AT VIENNA.
The London Times says the Austrian banking firm just
failed at Vienna extensively large Their liabilities
are reported at two mlons Of pounds sterling but the
sum is mere conjecture.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
THE EXCITEMENT IN VIENNA,

ENGLAND's LAST EFFORT AT MRDIATIoN-RrM oRs or
BATTLES AND sLoODsnED--TuE RUssO-FRgNCu AL
LANCE
Vienna (Aprll so) CORRESPONDENCE of Isuaon rimcs1
About "a hours ago another attempt TO n, cdirs rs
made by the Bstish government, but 10 was en,irey
ffueGg. The excessive, the fan cai love Of peac5
display Cd by I0rts Cowiey and Gimesbuyy IS one OF
1ns principal topics Of conversation dioo matte circles
and German ei,tenmzS yesterday Observed the, hsr
}Iajefiys ministers appeared 10 ba Tutoring under
Nc Impression bat tho msn who hSi compe,ei Toe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18

II there ID to be war Of revolution and re-
construction "-slthough, Of course, such posslb-
frank and straightforward" and France, sour connden
ia ally sincerely DESTROYS Of peace and seeking M
thing but diplomatic triumph, now and then 70 prove
her uence Europe, fully armed TO operate with
us In preventing them-"it win not be England that will
suffer- Ia for Europe not for England tha-in the con-
temptation Of the possibility Of these impossibiesmy
heart sinks France has announced q loan Of twenty
millions but that experiment which cannot be very
often repeated the last ten years she has increased
her national debt at the rate of twelve millions annum
"and you may rely, gentlemen, that throughout these
transactions the probable England win be that of
an authority which at the right occasion, will come or
ward to secure the peace Of Eusope"
This sketch, which does not quote single phrase that
suffice The Derby Cabinet have the of EGG
land and Europe to repair all the mischief OF the past fort
nleht If the funds declined, and families were ruined,
II continental credit shaken and terror seized the
minds Of all men on the false announcement Of danger,
why should there not be complete reaction ON the
formal notification Of the Epgish Chancellor Of the
Eycbequer, made Gas If he addressing Parliament"
that the panic 10 without title pr foundaton Why
n, M Inc poLnce Of he ian? What more can be wanting
The public can look 10 the character Of Mr. ae and Mr.
DsTae answers for the character Of the Emperor of the
French Perhaps they would like information TO explain
tue discrepancies between the views OF Mr. Usrae and
those expressed by Lord Derby before the dissolution
saa - snss Sae toso g win
the mode Of logic by which Mr. Dlsrae Ike the witness
who came forward eXonera'e his friend from murder
by swearing that he cid not see him dol is able without
reserve Of any Kind 20 deny on hs responsibility tina
neither mat secret acy other contains any
thing which Engshman could look upon as hostile TO
Egand They may also AK to what extent Mr. Disrael
contt mpates being the spectator or instrument o
simple diplomatic triuDpbs on the part Of France to
prove her influence in Europe Obe Portuguese
having yet been sufficiently and also Dhher he is quite
sure that there Is ohing % be opprehsned from Francs
and Russia The public ,c.u tolerate promenade of our
troops in Germany or series of nacol ecaluions IN The
1drdtc in der that may step Sat the right
SION TO dictate the settlement Of quarrel in which we
avow we have no concern But If he had stopped to
conce all these points his speech would have occupied
ten columns instead Of ve We must therefore de-
mand TOO much. He has given general Indications
let all families wishing to indulge in speculation attend
10 what be says IN the way attended to
what he said short time back when he declared there
would be war; and at the end Of twelve months they
will have gained either great fortunes OF
perience which will be useful 10 them for life.