The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-02
NEW SERIES-NO. go.
Important Foreign News.
The Europa arrived at Boston, on the
oath, with late Liverpool dates.
THE spANIsH-MooRIsH WAR.

THE H-MO0RIsH WAR.
MADRID, l7th.-Tetuan has been taken
by the Spaniards, after battle which was
fought on the 4th. Eight hundred large
tents, forming the fine encampment of the
enemy, the artillery, eamels and the other
equipments of the Moorish army have been
taken. The brother of the Emperor took to
flight, a summons having been transmitted
to the enemy to surrender within twenty
four hours. A deputation from the city
came into the Spanish camp to beg for
mercy. The Mussumen had begun to
pillage and slaughter in the town. The
division of General Rios entered the place
without any opposition and was received
with manifestations OF joy.
Immense popular rejoicings are taking
place at Madrid, which is splendidly illumi-
mated. The acclamations OF delight are
general, and great preparations are being
made for public fetes.
THE AFFAIRS OF ITALY.
A letter from Milan says we continue TO
receive more and more affecting news from
Venetia. They have sent off for the for
tresses of Moravia and the Danubee two
trains, one of 80, and the other of 100 per-
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suspicion Of feeling love for their country.
These individuals have not undergone any
form of trial. Fresh arrests are being made
in all the towns of Venetia. These towns
are still deserted, and every day acts of
violence are committed They persist in
their acts of provocation in order to force
the people to resist, by which they would
have pretext for venting their rage on
every one. ..-.-
The annexation of Savoy to France was
debated in the House of Lords. Strong
sentiments were expressed against it.
Lord Granville said that the Government
had assurances that annexation is not now
contemplated.
Lord John Russell announced that Eng
land had made four propositions to France
aud Austria relative to Italy; neither power
to interfere without the consent of the five
great powers, the French troops to be with
drawn, Venetia to be left to Austria, and
the Central Italian States to be left to again
express their desires. France agreed to all
but the fourth proposition. Austria had
not replied, but was Directing to the last
two propositions.
Lord John Russell expressed confidence
in an amicable settlement.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Great Eastern Steamship Company,
on the recommendation of the committe of
investigation, resolved to borrow 100000,
and get the Great Eastern ready for sea
without delay. The estimated cost to pre-
pare her for trip to America is $4,000
The Emperor of Austria had received
portion of the Hungarian deputation, and
promised them satisfaction after the end of
March. .....-
1t was reported that the Pope was about
to excammunicate Victor Emanuel.
The correspondent of the London Times
had been ordered to quit Rome.
1t was stated that France had expressed
a disposition to withdraw her troops from
Rome, provided the Pope consented and
engaged to call in no other foreign troops.
The Pope had made another speech ex-
tremely hostile to France.