The Express.
London, England, 1859-06-10 00:00:00

OF MACIPZITA.

The following particulars of the battle of Ma-
genta are extracted from a letter in the C.natitu.
tionnel of June 10, written from Novara, on June 5,
by M. Ernest ➢r€olle :
' '

" Yesterday, as the first battalions of the Told-
genre of the Guard, after conquering in a first
engagement at Turbigo, were pursuing their march
towards Milan, it appears that 40,000 Austrians,
massed in columns, suddenly countermarched and,
confident in their numbers, advanced against our
leading columns, hoping to turn them, and check the
concentration of our army upon Milan. Bat they
had not taken into their account the division of the
grenadiers and dummies of the Guard commanded
by General Mellinet. This division rapidly got
together between Buffaloes and Magenta, not far
from the spot where the Turco' fought, and
they very soon showed a front to the
enemy. Towards noon, the Austrians, after
hesitating for some time, decided to attack.
The Zouaves and grenadiers united did not make up
more than 10,000 men, but without budging a foot
they held their own against the vainly energetic
efforts of the 40,000 Austrians. The latter, sur-
prised at such an obstinate resistance, retired in good
order, formed again, and returned to the charge a
second time. They might as well have rushed
against a brazen rampart. The Guard soon became
tired of this passive attitude, and resolved to take
the offensive. It charged and scattered the enemy.
But the latter perceiving how small were the num-
bers of the French came up again and again.
Seven times in the course of two hours were these
heroic charges renewed. The grenadiers and
Zonaves were electrified by the presence of the
Emperor, who, sword in hand, supported
and directed them. The Emperor, however,
was frequently seen to turn his eyes
towards the points where, pursuant to his
orders and calculations, he expected to see the divi-
sions of Niel and MacMahon make their appearance.
They arrived, and were saluted with a long bravo,
which astonished and disconcerted the enemy. Ge-
neral MacMahon advanced to Magenta with an
ardour, a dub, and an enthusiasm which was the

admiration of the whole army. At the moment
when his attacking column was erasing the bridge,
General Espinasse, who was leading it with his
well-known intrepidity, was unfortunately struck
by a ball in the very centre of his breast. He must
have died instantly. On seeing him fall, the
' soldiers, quite beside themselves, rushed forward
to avenge his death. Nothing could stop
them—on, on they went, sweeping away every
obstacle ; and after completely routing the
enemy they effected their junction with the Im-
perial Guard, which was all the while commanded
by the Emperor in person. The battle was gained.
Marshal Canrobert and General Regnault de Saint
Jean d'Angely had done wonders on their aide.
We were masters of the field. I hear that the Em-
peror warmly congratulated the new Duke of Ma-
genta, to whom he attributed a large share in the
success of the day. The Emperor did not shrink
from exposing himself daring the action, and more
than once General Fleury threw himself before him,
braving with a devotion which all admired, though
all were ready to do the same, the bullets which
threatened hie Majesty. • • • We have as yet
no exact information as to the results of the day. I
can, however, assure you that it was magnificent for
our troops. Oar looses are only 6,000, while that
of the enemy is 16,000. These are the two lowest
figures which I have heard. • • • As to the
prisoners taken from us, they are not numerous.
They fell into the hands of the enemy in this way r,
Towards the end of the day a weak column of in-
fantry was pursuing the routed enemy, when the
leading sections became blended with the flying
masses and were carried away with them. They
were at most bat 260 men. Further details to-
morrow."

(DT el

NAPLES.

AND BRITISIL TiLIOBATH.)
NAPLES, JtNt 9.

At a Cabinet Council this morning Filangieri,
Serra-Capriole, and Cortaro were nominated Coun-
cillors of State.

The modification of the new Ministry consists in
the appointment of Camels, Mandsiticci, and Galotti.
The other ministers remain.

The English fleet, consisting of the 31arlborough,
Euryalus, Branswia, Princess Royal, Renown,
Victor Emmanuel, and Lapwing, has just arived.
Naples is tranquil.

. ..
The Hon. Henry Elliott, the English minister-
extraordinary, has arrived from Marseilles in the
steam gunboat Coquette.

(ROY 01711 OWN C011111170ND1NT.)

NAPLES Jr `E 2.

Yesterday the body of King Ferdinand the becond
was carried from the Royal Palace to the tomb in
the church of S. Chiaro. I watched the spectacle
from one of the most crowded spots in Naples ; and
I listened in vain for a word of regret. • Not the
slightest sign of emotion was betrayed by any one
member of the populace. The official journal,
which is never published on birthdays or saints'
days, came out as usual. When the clergy passed,
with the cross at their head, people lifted their hats;
but when the body of Ferdinand 11. passed no similar
mark of respect was offered, and no one said" God
bless him." Ido not give you the reaultsof my own
observations only, but those of almost every one
with whom I have conversed on the subject. The
procession, which was advertised to leave at 3 o'clock,
did not do so until an hour after. The order of march
was thus :—Three squadrons of infantry, a battery
of hopes artillery, three squadrons of bungee, the
Royal Guard, the carriage of respect covered with
mourning, drawn by eight hones; then came ushers,
gentlemen of the bedchamber, and a body of clergy
large enough to have supplied • kingdom ; other
officers of the court preceded the funeral car,
which was open all round, and was drawn
by eight horses. Immediately after followed
twenty-four battalions of infantry, ten squa-
drons of cavalry and two batteries of artillery ; the
whole procession was closed by about 20 court car
riages drawn by six horses each. Great order was
preserved during the day, and nothing occurred but
some alight confusion, which was probably promoted
by a body of thieves in the Largo della Carita. So
sensitive, however, is the public mind at the present
moment, and so apprehensive is it of disturbances,
that fur the moment there was a considerable panic
amongst the crowd, who fled in all directions at the
particular spot of which I speak. Judging from the
appearance, and the expression of sentiment, I should
have been disposed to have said that the spectacle
at which I assisted on 'Tuesday had been some thea-
trical exhibition, certainly not the funeral of a man
who had been adored and loved.

MALTA.

CST SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)

Mold ova OWN CON.RIWPONIMINT.)
MARSEILLSB, FRIDAY.

The cable be' wen Alexandria and aandia his
parted at 210 miles from Egypt. The Elba is laying
the other piece from Canes to Syra.

The English fleet left Malta, it is supposed, for
Naples, on the 6th.

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