The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-05-27

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Foreign.
LONDON, May 7.--The Austrians crossed
the Pc, near Cambris, and advanced to-
wards Sala. They also unsuccessfully at
tempted to cross the Po river, near Tras-
sonetto, on the Sd. Is ss...I bsal T
The Sandman account of the latter
says the cannonading lasted fifteen hours,
and was recommended at o'clock on
the afternoon of the 4tii, and continued
the remainder of the day. The Austri-
ans suffered considerably. But few Pied
montese were wounded. The Austrians
commenced cannonade from the di-
rection of Valenza without much effect,
on the Sd.
TURIN.-An official bulletin of the 4th
says the Austrians have increased their
force at Vescelli, and constructed defen-
sive works. They have also occupied Tie
no and Tabielto, having vanguard at
Tronzarez. Yesterday they burned seven
of the arches of the Piaccensea bridge,
over the Scrivia. W
A Hamburg telegram says that England
has officially notified that government
that she cannot protect their commercial
vessels in case of war between Germany
and France. I
Victoria has sent an autograph letter to
Napoleon, expressing her confidence in
his strict honor, and that he would not
20 a step further than he assured her some
months since. ''
A large portion of the French army are
unable to cross the Alps, the passes being
blocked with snow. Those crossing suf-
fered terribly. Prince Napoleon is to
command the corps on the shores of the
France is about to mobilize 100000 to
100000 men. The French army on the
Rhine is to be increased to 100000, the
Emperor fearing that Germany will not
remain quiet tiMn
The Moniteur states that the Austrian
vessels now in French ports, and all those
entering in ignorance of war shall be de-
layed six weeks. The Emperor has de-
citled that Austrian subjects may remain
| in France as long as their conduct fur
nishes no reason for complaint.
The Austrian Ambassador has confided
the protection OF Austrians in Paris to the
Dutch Ambassador. .-t,a
France is endeavoring to secure the
neutrality of Prussia, promising not to
form an army of observation on the
Rhine, and agreeing that the war shall be
confined to Italy. .,.-,
The French subjects in Austria have
placed themselves under the protection
Of the Spanish Minister.
An Austrian army of observation will
be posted near Cracow to watch the Rus
slams gathering on the Austrian frontier.
| The citizens of Milan have been order
ed to surrender all the arms in their pos
session.
Gen. Wimper is entrusted with the de-
fence of Trieste and the Illyrian coast
The Russian Consul at Venice under
takes the protection of the Sandman sub
jects in that country.
The King of Sardinia DEGREES forced
currency to the notes of the National
Bank. .......
TURIN-The bank issues six million
francs additional notes, and engages tc
lend the Government thirty millions al
two per cent.
VIENNA.-The discount of the best pa
peri 10 to l2 per cent. -es-e
On the sixth, General Guylais in an of
fetal bulletin says: On "Wednesday We
made demonstration near Gambia and
Trassinetto. We had twenty wounded
near. .Carnale. We have thrown a bridge
over the Po. The troops have crossed
and fortified the head of the, bridge.
Yesterday near Verona a railroad train
filled with troops, collided with the am
munition wagons Some exploded. 2d
men were killed and l24 wounded.
GREAT BRITAIN There was an election
riot at Limerick The military were cal
led out and fred into the mob, killing
two and wounding five.
1t is reported in military circles that
the British Minister intends to call Out
the whole militia.
Fifty new batallions will be added tc
the line.
Lord Cowley has arrived and had !
private interview with Malmsbury.
,CoNTRAcroRs.--Th Washington CORES
pondennt of the N. Y. Tribune, in hi,
letter of the 18th says ...a5.,.
The small contractors throughout tho
country are urgent in pressing their claim
for payment for the last quarter. Beini
unable to raise money on the evidence
of Indebtedness from the Government
many failures are apprehended, and mucl
arrangement of the mail service. Ten
nessee is the only State where the bank
have made advances to the extent of tn
certified balances, hence the service ther
, is relieved from embarrassment. The DE
, partment is now curtailing the mail ser
{ vice all over the Union, with the view @
making an aggregate reduction Of two o
J three millions. da,,i ~ M Yla4.
psy~ Tho New York Post says tina
many of the Italians in that city are wind
J ing up their affairs, in order to return t
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