Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-13
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
T FROM EUROPE.

o'clock, 4. NJ, consequently her advices arc
not so late, by several hours, as those OF the
Adelaide. but add the following interesting
particulars: -, :.
The London Post of the Goth says: There is
still a hope of peace, as the last English OIL
fer of mediation was under serious consldera-
ton by the Emperor of the French, and, II the
Austrians refraincd from advancing, a paclhc
settlement might still he made.
The following are the provisions Of the Rus
so-French treaty, as given by the London
Times: Russia binds herself, IN the event OF
France being engaged in war with Austria, to
assist France with the cooperation of the fleets
of the Baltic and Mediterranean, and place an
army of So 900 men on the Austrian frontier:
This. the Times says, is obviously directed
AGAINST England, and its existence is proof that
the enterprises which are thus TO be protected,
arc snch as it would be impossible for England
to allow to pass unchallenged The Times
concludes that the Russian army of observation
is to excite instruction amongst the Hunga-
rians at Sclayeo.
The second treaty provides, in case Austria
inyadcs Sardinia, Russia shall declare war
AGAINST her within 10 days after the violation
Of Piedmontcse soil. The Times maintains
that England need take no active part, so long
nc war is confined to Italy; but if France and
Russia should attack Austria in Germany, or
If Prussia should be laid under contribution
for her territory, these treaties would become
no less than a partition Of Europe, and the
first principle of preservation would compel
us TO consider whether We can better defend
ourselves on the Continent or on our own
homesteads. However much We may desire to
keen clear of these complications, the existence
of a great German Power is essential to our
safety.
The Prince Cavignac has been appointed
Lieutenant General Of Piedmont during the
war. The Universities of Piedmont have been
closed by ROYAL decree. The Sardinians
had retired from PalaSsea to the west bank OF
the Sessia. 4 great mass army, about $4,000
strong. had been condensed about the fortress
cs of Alexandra and Cusale, with a second
line at the foot of the Apprentices, between Nova
and Tortona. :,
The Turin correspondent Of the "TiIneS"
does not think the AuStrians will reach the
Capital, rs the country had been laid under
water bv means Of canals. for migration. and
means taken to render the roads temporarily
impracticable. .
The news from Tuscany, France and Pied
mont was confirmed.
The Grand Duke refused TO abdicate, but re-
tired to Cologne after throwing himself upon
the protection Of the five great powers.
1t is said that Victor Emanuel had been made
dictator Of Tuscany.
ExcLAxp.-The Channel Squadron, which
has gone TO the Mediterranean, is to be imme-
diatcly recalled. Four new ships OF the ilnc
have been placed under commission. 1t IS
stated tina. the French and Russian Govern
ments have lately been procuring large sup
lu... T.. ,,~.a.. pf fhn Enu1sh rnnSt
and stations, and ofthc English stations on the
Mediterranean; and have likewise been engaged
in making large purchases Of coal, irrespective
Of price and quality. 1t is also intiinated that
extensive orders for charts had been received
from the Spanish Government, and the inference
was that Spain would throw herself into the
arms of France. Twcnty-seven gun boats. with
vessels of a larger size. are building for the
Spanish Government. 1t is suggested that
Spain might possibly be acting merely as the
agent of others. Large quantities OF guns and
ammunition were being shipped to Gibraltar
and Malta
Gen. Williams, of karS memory, had been
appointed Governor Of Gambia.
FRAScE-Thc Ministry Of Police will be estab-
lished after the fashion Of the first Empire. The
French army of observation on the Rhine will
consist of S divisions of cavalry and rs many OF
infantry. Eight steam-frigatcs, filled with troops,
left Toulon on the 26th tor Genoa The French
army, on the slope Of the Alps, will consist
of l6 divisions Of infantry and I of cavalry.
The infantry were to march overland on the
18th ult. TWENTY-FIVE battalions Of ChaSseurS
are to form a part Of the army of the Alps.
Genoa will be occupied rs the basis OF opc-
rations, likewise Sussa, which will be strongly
fortified and made q general depot for the
troops that arrive through the Alpine passage.
The French troops experience difficulty III
crossing the Mount Of Cents 1000 workiner
were employed in clearing away the immense
masses of snow. 1t was expected that by tho
end Of the week there would be $4,000 French
troops in Italy.
4 large operator in Liverpool exchange,
named Roberts, had been declared a defaultcr.
HIS liabilities arc stated TO be $500 600 ster-
ling.
The returns of the Bank of England show a
decrease of f4ll,0 900 sterling specie.
LArEsr.-The panic at the London Exchange
was intense, over 80 stock brokers had failed;
some are quite important.
The discount market was dull; 5 a ST were
the lowest rates for six months bills.
The London Herald says. speaking Of the
English mediation, that further attempts ap-
near useless. The French believe We are anx.
ious to reopen negotiations by means Of n con.
ference between England, Prussia and Russia,
to be held during u sort OF armistlce between
the actual litigants.
The Times, and other morning journals,
DENY authoritatively, that Denmark had con.
Guided an offensive and defensive treaty with
France. The Herald says, that Parma and
Modena have also declared for Sardinia. The
Times, on Saturday, reiterating the previous
statement. says that the advanced post OF the
Austrian army crossed Ticino on Goth, and took
a position on the cncmy's territory, and that
the main army crossed on the 29th. by all
accounts. the Austrians are determined on a
vigorous movement. There can be but little
doubt that they are DESTROYS Of striking a blow
before the French troops reach them.
The war enthusiasm was increasing in
France. Paris was in n high state Of excite
ment The French were unprcpared for so
sudden q movement on the part of the Aus.
TRANS. They expected to begin the war a,
leisure, and somewhere about the end Of Nav.
Although the French troops are being rapidly
conveyed to Genoa, they arrive there with.
out the means ofentering on the campaign I'M
mcdiately.
The French government had received in.
te~lligencc of an outbreak in Algeria which
would probably require the return OF the troops
lately sent to Italy.
The Times" says nearly all the English ma
val engineers have their hands full OF fore'gr
orders. Up to last night 142 members were
elected to the new Parliament-112 Of which
were elected without opposition.
DEATH OF A NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR, &c.
NORFOLK, May 11.-Samuel L. Hartt Nava
Constructor at the United States Navy Yard
died here last night. He was held in high es
timation for his ability and faithfulneSs.
A heavy storm prevailed here last night, with
Northeast wind, but it has now changed Il
the Northwest