Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-29
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER PALESTINE.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER PALESTINE
FARTHER PolNr, May 2S-The Canadian
Company's steamship Palestine, from Liver,
pool On the 10th inst, bringing kilograms
via Queenstown to the 18th, passed here at
an early hour this morning.
The political news generally is unimpor,
tant.
Gen. Garibaldi's expedition, which sailed
from Genoa, landed at Marsala, strongly
fortified seaport on the western coast OF SIcl'
", under the fire of two Neapolitan frigates.
One of Garibaldi's steamers was sunk, and
the volunteers who landed, were, ut the time
the mails left, fighting with the royal troops.
Garibaldi's second expedition had already
enrolled 5000 volunteers, but it was stated
that in consequence of numerous diplomatic
representations. the government OF Sardinia
would prevent its departure.
There was great agitation at Naples and
Palermo.
Pullineer, the defaulting cashier of the
Union Banks, had been sentenced to ~ years
of penal servitude.
Russia again menaces Turkey in favor OF
the Greek Christians.
Garibadi took forcible possession OF the
steamers in which he embarked. lie pub
fishes letter in a Turin paper, excuslng the
act on the ground that it was done IN the
interest of the national cause. lie also pub,
fishes proclamation, calling upon the IN
habitants of the marches of umbria and
Sabrina, and upon the NeapoEtans to revolt,
in order to divide the forces OF the enemy
Another proclamation, addressed to the Ko
mans, recalls the instruction OF July 9th
and urges them to act like their brethren
who fell in defending Rome.
The insurrection at Palmcro had progress
sed so far that on the 3Oth, at the termlna
ton of mass, the people raised the cry OF
"Italy, forever" and Liberty, forever" In
the evening, ten thousand people assembled
ON the promenade, and the police were una
BILE to dispense them The troops were sum
moncd, and fired on the crowd, killing ano
wounding several. Many arrests were made
The Governor of Sicily had forbidden the
carrying Of arms.
There was considerable excitement at Flor
ence owing to the rumored intention OF the
Grand Duke to recover his lest power. The
garrison had been reinforced, and the Ma
tonal guard called out.
In the House of Lords, call had beer
made for the correspondence with the BRITISH
officials in Italy, relative to Garlbald!s ex
petition.
The steamships America, Hammonia, Austria
lasan and Vanderbilt had arrived out.
CoMaEKcIAI-Cotton (at LiverpooD closed qni
ct and generally unchaugcd with sales for three
days Of 81 ,00n bales; but some circulars report
decline of l-lGd on lower qualities.
Brca,istuils generally quiet and unchans
ed exec pting corn which was very dull and slight
ly lower.
Provisions generally were dull, without quota
BILE change.
American produce was generally unchanged.
Consols closed ut 94!.
LATER.
The reports touching the movements Of
Garabaldi are still meagre and conflicting
but they generally concur that he is max
ing good progress. Some accounts say
that he had captured the most important
positions in Sicily, excepting Palermo anc
Messina. After landing at Marsala the Ne
apolitan vessels bombarded the town without
giving warning to the inhabitants, but the
British fleet had interpoSed for the protection
Of the English residents.
1t is reported that the King of Naples has
applied for foreign intervention.
It's also rumored that Il treaty offensive anC
defensive had been concluded between Ma
pies. Rome, Austria, and all the deposed
Italian sOverelgns.
Latest advices from Nay Piles represent that
the utmost CONSERVATION prevailed. Tumul
tuous demonstrations had been made by the
people: the troops were dspirited, the Roya
family were packing up their jewels, and
there were other stong indications OF lmml-
nent Instruction.
Garabaldi was moving on Palermo.
The English government had issued pro-
clamation against enlistments in lrcnnd for
the Military service of the Pope.
The Paris Bourse had been great de-
pressed but closed firm.
Four shipS-of-war had been sent to Naples
at the request of the French Minister.
Another feet was about to proceed to the
Lcvaut
There were unauthenticated rumOrs of Il
new French military loan.
1t was reported that Lamoricirc had
made forward movement with the Papal
troops, and that five thousand Plednontcse
troops had embarked from Genoa to cheek
him.
1t was positively asserted that the French
army had been ordered to evacuate Rome.
also that the Sandman government had or
dered the garrisons of Central Italy to pro
crcd hy forced marches to the PontlticaI
frontiers.
Gen. Concha has been elected President OF
the Spanish Senate.
The weather continued favorable for the
crops.
CONGRATULATIONS was generally firm, but
American neglected. Wheat buoyant and Id. "a
ID. higher. Corn was very dull, and slightly
Iower-ouotations nominal. Bacon firm, and Is.
higher Sugar quiet. Coffee steady.
LoSroS-Ali kinds of American securities were
slightly lower Railroad bonds had generally
declined per cent. ConSols 9i4W9i5.
Presby terian General Assembly. n. S.
PlrrsrunG, May 25.--Thc General Assem-
blv to day referred the whole plan OF educa-
ton for the ministry to permanent commit
tee, with the addition II their number OF Kew.
4. Barnes and Drs. Huntington and Allen,
t. report the necessary changes to the next
General Assembly.
DR.. \. Adams, of New York, and three
others, were appointed delegates to the e.
inburg Convention, which is to celebrate the
three hundreth anniversary OF the establish
ment of Presbyterlanism.
The snerial commission on Home Missions