Worcester daily spy., 1859-05-10
Austria Substantially Declares War.

ST. JOINS, N. F., May 9-MidmgM.-
Galway Steamship Company's steamer Ade
laide which left Galway at ?. NJ of April
80 arrived at this port en- route for New York.
The dates are from Liverpool by mail of the
29th, and by telegraph Of the Both ult., three
days later than by the Anglo-Saxon at Quebec
The steamship Hammonia arrived out on
the 29th ult.
The news is highly important, both politi-
cally and i'll commercial point of view
Hostilities have all but commenced. 1t was
rumored that the Austrian army, 10000
strong, had crossed the Ticino, but it lacked
official confirmation No actual conflicts have
yet taken place. French troops were pouring
into Piedmont.
The French and Russian alliance had been
denied, but the Times published the provisions
Of the treaties, causing a great panic on the
London Exchange, Consols at one time reach
ing the low figure of So. About forty failures
occurred among the stock operators.
1t was telegraphed from various sources that
during the night of the 26th, 100000 Austrians
crossed the Ticino in three corps d'armee, on
the Dixie road towards Novarra, and that they
afterwards blew up the bridge at Buiflira-
This news lacked official confirmation, and
some doubts were thrown upon it. 1t was re-
ported that Austria had accepted the preferred
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declaration of war for few days. France had
not accepted the mediation, but was said to be
considering the subject. The Paris Constitu-
tiondl and London Daily News deny the re-
ported alliance between France and Russia.
Later accounts say the document signed by
the two powers is mere convention.
The Times processes to give the provisions
of the treaty, and draws the most threatening
consequences from them, regarding the alli-
ance as a menace to England, inasmuch as
Russia guarantees the services of her fleet in
the Mediterranean and Baltic seas.
In addition to an army of observation on the
Austrian frontiers, the King of Sardinia has
issued an inspiring proclamation to the ar
my, saying he regarded Austrias ultimatum
as an insult, and rejected it in disdain. French
troops were landing at Genoa in large numbers,
and were enthusiastically received. The King
Of Sardinia has gone to join his army in Ales-
sandra The Tuscan army has called ON the
Grand Duke to join France and Piedmont, and
declare war against Austria. He declined and
fed and Tuscany declared military dictator
ship.
Warlike preparations are going forward in
England and great activity prevailed at Wool
wich. The British Government have charter
ed the Cunard screw steamship Ema, and 9TH
er vessels, to convey troops and ammunition
to the Mediterranean. There were rumors of
proclamation being issued, calling out 10000
men for the navy. War premiums were being
greatly demanded at Lloyds.
The Parliamentary elections had commenc-
ed quietly.
Active military movements were going on
throughout France $4,000 French troops were
expected to have arrived in Italy by the day
the Adelaide sailed.
Denmark is reported to have concluded a
treaty, offensive and defensive, with France.
The Paris bourse was considerably excited,
but to a less extent than the London exchange.
Threes declined one per cent. on the 9th, but
recovered on the 28th, closing at 70 to Y.
A great panic took place in London on
Change, and consuls fluctuated excessively.
Very Latest-By Telegraph from Liverpool to
Galway.
liverpool, april 30.-The report that the
Austrians crossed the Ticino on the 26th is in
correct. They received an order to do so, but
it was countermanded, and the army remained
on the East banks. 1t is asserted that the ad-
vanced posts had crossed and that the main
army will do so on the 10Th.
The Austrian official journal contains an i'm
perial manifesto, explaining the necessity of u
war with Sardinia, and authoritatively denies
the existence of a secret treaty between Rus
sia and France.
London, Saturday NOon.-Consols 80. The
Austrian manifesto has been issued, and it is
tantamount to declaration of war.
Paris, Saturday. The Austrians have cross
ed the Ticino, and have commenced hostil-
tiles. This is official.
Awful ShIpwreck.