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      Sardinia. Important Movements Of The Aus...

      manoeuvres , compelling the enemy to attack him on the least advantageous point . . _ .. There is another telegram by way of Berne , whicn says that General Gyulai has sent word to his trovernment that his demands of contributions from the Sardinians for the suppopt of hjs troops are unattended with further result , that provisions are beginning to fail in ' Piedmont , and that he wiU . riot be able to hold . his present position more than fifteen days longer . '—

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      Tuscany. .- . - ,. . , Last Week H.M.S. ...

      TUSCANY . .- . - ,. . , Last week H . M . S . Conqueror , 101 , arrived in the -port of Leghorn without saluting the national flag . Complaints were made , when the captains answer was , that he acted according to his instructions . A telegram was sent to ask explanation , when the answer of Lord Malmesbury was " that the new Florentine Government did not appear to him strong and established enough to be recognised by Eng-In Tuscany in general the utmost confidence in the future exists . There has been no approach to a reactionary movement , save at "Via Raggio , where the Austrian flag was hoisted for a few hours , but was soon supplanted by the national tricolour . Florence itself is almost without troops , but the avant-garde of a P i edmontese f orce , consisting of 300 men , has arrived at Leghorn ; and would be followed by 1 , 100 additional troops as soon as transports could be found for the purpose . At Turin it was stated that the Austrians intend to send a corps tfarmee into Tuscany for the purpose of restoring the Grand Duke . These troops will penetrate into the duchy from Moden a , the Emperor Francis Joseph having promised to respect the neutrality of the Papal States . To carry this out 60 , 0 o 6 men would have to be abstracted from the army . But could Austria send even 30 , 000 into Tuscany , and weaken to that extent her forces . It is stated on good authority that the French Emperor intends to lay . the foundation of a large national Italian army , expected in time to swell to the proportion of not less than 200 , 000 men . The Tuscan army , under General Ulloa , is theiiucleus already formed . —— r- — - . luuuicu * , ¦ ¦ ¦

      . R--.Luuuicu* , » Prussia. ;. The I.Oaj...

      » PRUSSIA . ; . THE I . OAJT . —r-SPjaBOH OP THE EEGENT . Great unanimity was shown by both Houses of the Legislature in voting the loan of 6 , 000 , 0002 . demanded by Government for placingthecountry in a State of defence . In the speeches made every allusion to the particularjcircujnstances , under which the Prussians , would think fit to put « n end to their neutrality , was carefully and purposely avoided by the speakers .. This policy was adopted by them to damp the-ardour of the two belligerent Powers , as far as can be done , by leaving them uncertain by what transgression each might forfeit the good-will of Prussia . The only exception to this was made by "Von Viricke , who said that he did not consider the occupation of Lorabardy by Austria necessary for the safety of Germany ; but that , in accordance with the views of the late Minister , Van Radowitz , he was of opinion that Germany , for the sake other own safety , ought not to permit Austria to be deprived of the fortified line <> f the Mincio , and consequently ought to protect her in the possession of the province of "Venice . On Saturday the session of the Diet was closed by the Prince Regent in person , who said in his speech , " The war , which my Government in vain used its most strenuous endeavours to prevent , has broken out in Italy . The serious position of affairs demanded the placing of the army on a war footing , which measure it was also found necessary to extend to the marine service . The attitude and spirit of the army is such as to inspiro us with full confidence . Whatever the future may produce , it will not , when our country calls , fall short of the deeds and fame in arms of our fathers . Prussia is determined to maintain the basis of European public right and the balance of power in Europe . It is Prussia ' s right and duty to stand . up for the security , the protection , and the national interests of Germany ; and she will not resign the assertion of these her prerogatives . Prussia expects that all tub German confederate powers will stand JBrmly by her aide in the fulfilment of that mission , and trusts that her readiness to defend the common Fatherland will merit their confidence . Horr Krupp , the inventor of the rifle cannons upon which Napoleon plumes himself so much , has refused to accept new orders from that potentate . His foundries at Essen , in the Prussian provinco of the Rhine , are now exclusively for the use of Prussia and Austria . ¦ •¦¦ -

      The German States. Tub] English Governme...

      THE GERMAN STATES . Tub ] English Government has addressed circulars to its representatives at the small German courts , and at Frankfort , in which it discountenances all aggressive aots against France . This step , is regarded as another proof that England will observe neutrality as long as possible ; but it shows , on the other

      hand , that this neutrality will not be purely passive , and that England is determined to maintain her position as a great power . The official Wurtembergischer Staatsanzeiger announces that the mobilisation of the 8 th Federal corps d ' armee is completed . The Commander-in-Chief of it is Prince Frederick . The corps d ' armee of Wurtemberg has been placed under the command of the Minister of War ; General Miller .

      Russia. The Russian Government Has Given...

      RUSSIA . The Russian Government has given orders for the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 5 th , and 6 th corps d ' armee to be placed immediately on a war footing , with the whole of the artillery and cavalry belonging to each . The reserves also are to be called in . The Emperor has commenced the usual spring reviews . This year these reviews will probably be extended to other portions of the empire , and should his Majesty visit Warsaw , or be at any time in the neighbourhood of the Prussian frontier , he will profit by the occasion to have an interview with the Prince Regent . . Prince Gortchakoff has declared to the Austrian minister that Russia will observe neutrality only , as long as the Germanic Confederation holds aloof from the war . , . ¦ ,, _ . Among the rumours of the day it is said that in St . Petersburg " literary and educated men , glowing with a caricature idealof the principle of nationality , actually dream of incorporating with the empire whatever tribes of Sclavonic origin remain under the sceptre of other European states . "

      Papal States. A Popular Movement Has Bro...

      PAPAL STATES . A popular movement has broken out at Cesena , in the Papal States . Rome itself is still tranquil . The Due de Grammont has left for Genoa , having , been summoned by the Emperor Napoleon . Austria has recognised the neutrality of the States of the Church , but affairs at Ancona are in aft unsettled and precarious state . The Tuscan consul hauled down his flagon the 11 th , and on the following day a protest was given in . by the French and Sardinian consuls ori the subject of the fortifications . They threatened , in the event of these being still carried on , to demand their passports-.

      ¦ ¦ , ' Naples-. ' ' ' ¦ ' . ' The King'...

      ¦ ¦ , ' NAPLES-. ' ' ' ¦ ' . ' The King ' s illness appears to be stationary * The official journal in the early part of the week announced that the king had slept , from which we may understand that he had not done so before . A guard has been placed at the door of the rooms which lead into the chamber of his Majesty , to prevent the entrance of every one , with the sole exception of the Hereditary Prince . The Queen never leaves the chamber of the King . The police are required to watch with the greatest vigilance over all travellers , and especially over those who wear a hat a Vltaliano , a beard , or any peculiar costume . . The Count of Syracuse and General Fnangieri are both in retirement—the former , in consequence of an attack of dropsy , in Torre del Greco ; the latter in Pozzo Piano , near Sorrento . A note is said to have been sent by Piedmont , in reply to the circular by which the Neapolitan Government proclaims its neutrality . The cabinet of Turin seeks to establish that Naples can no longer enjoy the benefit of neutrality , as that power has giveu its implicit adhesion to the policy of Austria .

      Spa1jn.. The Chamber Of Deputies Have Re...

      SPA 1 JN .. The Chamber of Deputies have rejected a motion for doing away with the penalty of doath for political offences . Some of the members of the Moderado party had resolved to send a deputation to Narvaez , to request him to return to Spain . The official Correspondanoia Autographia says the Portuguese Government has proposed to Spain a . treaty of alliance offensive and defensive ; but that the Spanish Government has refused to fall in with this proposal , alleging that the treaty between Portugal and England might compromise that liberty of action which Spain intends to preserve . Some of the Madrid papers mention that the English are repairing and strengthening the fortifl « cations at Gibraltar , and arming batteries ; also that troops , heavy guns , and large stores are being collected there . The Espanq , in giving this news , exclaims , « Gibraltar ! There ia no veritable Spaniard , who loves the glory ana dignity of his country , who does not thrill with emotion at the idea of seeing this rock in the hands of foreigners 1 " and the JJisonsion gravely recommends the Government " not to abandon the idea of exchanging Couta for it 1 " —

      Sweden. It Has Been Observed With Great ...

      SWEDEN . It has been observed with great satisfaction , in the north of Europe , that military works have been commenced by England on the island of Heligoland . Sweden has announced its intention of remaining

      neutral in the imminent conflict . The Swediffa . Cabinet , at the same time , declares its adhesion , ta the declarations on the subject of maritime right ins . time of war , made by the Paris Conference in 1856—

      Turkey. A Vienxa Letter Asserts That The...

      TURKEY . A Vienxa letter asserts that the Porte has succeeded in obtaining intelligence of a secret treaty between the Princes of Moldo-Wallachia , Servia , an 2 . Montenegro . A general insurrection is to be kindled in the provinces of European Turkey , which , i £ it succeeds , will be united to the respective dominion * of the illustrious originators of the scheme . No > traces of Russian agency have been discovered , althou gh there can be little doubt that the Czar is atr the bottom of alt the mischief . The French papers say , that a secret convention , has recently been concluded between Austria and : Turkey , in pursuance of winch the Porte undertakes to maintain tranquillity in the valley of tha-Danube .- and Austria engages to keep imposing " forces upon the Montenegrin , Servian , and Molda-Wallachian frontiers , and further to obtain for thes . Porte the frendship and support of Greece .

      Canada. From Toronto We Learn That Gover...

      CANADA . From Toronto we learn that Government waadefeated , on the 30 th April , in the UpperiHouse , the ? supplementary estimates being thrown out . This : result was in consequence of the difference whicfe exists between the Upper and Lower Houses on the . question of removing the seat of Government tof Quebec . . Later news is that the Canadian Parliament was > . prorogued on the 4 th inst ., the supply bills ? , having been finally passed .

      America. By The Arabia We Have New York ...

      AMERICA . By the Arabia we have New York news to the 4 tig ££ = instant . : i-The official statement of the appropriations maaesduring the last session of Congress shows the wholes . amount to be 41 , 367 , 69 . 9 dols . Secretary Cass ha * - been unwell , but was improving , and it was hoped ! , that in a day or two he would be able to resume Marduties in the State Department . The case of the slaver Wanderer , which was tohave been tried at Savannah , had been postponed tSE ::. the next term , on account of the non-arrest of haccaptain—Corriei The Navy Department had received despatchesscf from Captain Lavalette , dated Gulf of Spezzia , tfiesu . 8 th of April , in which he says that Conterno Qttamv ; a musician on board the Wabash , who was seize * by the Sardinian authorities on the ground thafrjfeer : was a native of that country , and was absent . frxntt =, the recruiting of 1839 , has been released , as , onsexamination , it did not appear that he owed , as watsct-. claimed , military service to that Government . The St . Paul Daily Times states that it isproposetEto despatch an expedition from that city for tfter exploration of that immense and fertile district oF .-country lying north-west of Minnesota , and to opeqt ^ an overland route from Minnesota to Britia & s . Columbia . ' -. « .. At Zanesville , Ohio , on the 2 nd , an unsuceessfuF attempt was made to rescue a fugitive slave fromthe custody of the United States' Marshal . Clubs v and pistols were used , and several persons were : badly injured . ' _ _ , The City of Washington arrived on Wednesdaywith additional news . From Washington we leam : that Senor Maite had an interview with the Secretary of State with reference to Mexican affairs . He ? entertains no doubt of the triumphant success of the Liberal party . It is intimated in the Americane .: papers , that Mr . Cobden during his late stay at the : White-house availed himself of the opportunity ta » sound the President on the subject of a moral interposition of the United States in the present : ; tangled and menacing affairs of Europe . It is certain ,, say these journals , that English statesmen are . greatly alarmed , and the wisest are unable to sco tour what terrible issues the present complications are to lead . Utah affairs still occupy the attention of Govern- ' ment , but the Mormon imbroglio bids full' to be : » speedily and permanently settled . Judgo <>« bbelbough lias not , as reported , boon removod , although the probability is that ho will bo so , From Cincinnati , wo hoar that the steamer J « £ o * . Taylor , in attempting to uour the wharf , struck m pile of pS Son whicTi had boon covered by the late * rise X the river , nnd sank in ton foot of water ; she afterwards took Wand will probably prove a total , loss

      . ' ¦ ¦ ¦ I ^M Mm* *R ^F<% "Wtf^F^ J.Usw...

      . ' ¦ ¦ ¦ i ^ m mm * * r ^ f < % "WTf ^ f ^ J . USW . WEST INDIES . ova a . iNTBLLioBNoxa has boon received hero to the effect " fhatan attempt to land a small fil bustering ; exn *~ dition on the shores of Cuba has failed . Thosmap boats in which the filibusters sought to reach tfier shore woro swamped , and all the munition ^ iron * . ¦

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    • Leader (1850-1860), May 21, 1859, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_21051859/page/7/