The Sun.
London, England, 1849-06-09 00:00:00

AUSTRIA AND IkUSSIA.

The Berlin Constitutionnel publishes the following
particulars concerning the Russian army of inter-
vention :

"Up to the present day (June 1) the troops upon the
right flank (Russian), which is united with the left flank
(Austrian w;rig) by Hradisch, and thence to Tyrnau.
does not exceed 15,000 infantry, 4,000 cavalry, and 48
field pieces. A corps of 36,000 infantry. 7,000 cavalry,
and 96 field-pieces, which debouched by Cracow, is con-
centrating near Tardenow, on the Skawa (one of the
passes into Hungary frern Gallicia). A corps of 40,000
men, of which 6,000 are cavalry, with 104 field-pieces,
have advanced by Brody and Lemberg, upon the Carpa-
thian passes, leading to Kashs,u and Eperies. Neither of
the two last-mentioned corps had, up to the latest
accounts, penetrated into Hungary. Their advances,
consisting of Cossack; are pushed up to the passes, with
orders to avoid partial encounters. In the course of this
week the second, third, and fourth corps will follow; thus
making a total of 160,000 men, with 320 field-pieces, ex-
clusive of the grand rear ryes and communi-
cating detachments, intended to act either in
combination with the Austrian army, or indepen-
dently upon the right flank of the Hungarians. A corps
d'almee, of from forty to fifty thousand men, is advanc-
ing upon Transylvania, and will thus prevent Bern from
assisting the main body of Hungarians on the right
bank of the Theiss. Ttde operation will enable
Puchner to manoeuvre in the direction of Te-
meswar. The Ist Russian army corps is concen-
trated round Kalisch, watching the Prussian-Posen
frontier ; whilst the corps of grenadiers, commanded
by the Grand Duke Michel, is steadily advancing
upon Warsaw. The guards, under the Czarowiteb,
have left Petersburgh, and are moving down in the
direction of the frontier. The total force put
in movement, and destined to take an immediate share
in the operations, may be calcu!ated at 200,000 infantry,
30,000 cavalry, and upward.), of 450 field pieces.
The grand point of concentration is, and will be, War-
saw, where immense depots and magazines of am-
munition
and military stores of all kinds are collected,
and will be daily augmented. Similar depots are being
formed at Cracow and at Ternow. The half-ruined
palace of Kasinair the Great, about three miles distant
from Cracow, is converted into a powder magazine,
where enormous quantities of powder, projectiles, and
cartridges have already arrived. The churches and
convents of the vicinity are likewise converted into ma-
gazines for c mimissariat stores, of which immense
quantities, such as flour, rye, oats, and biscuit, arrive
hourly, either by rail or ordinary land carriage. It is
calculated that the daily arrivals exceed 7,000 cwt.
Magazines to an extent exceeding all ordinary belief,
and such only as Russia can bring together, will be esta-
blished at Cracow. The hospital preparations are upon
the same immense scale. The great nunneries of Swier-
cy 6 .6:s and Wy zkli, with the Carmelite and Franciscan
officersui
sai
tree,
fo r activelythe reception of from 2,000
engaged in providing
every p
monasteries, have been converted into hospitals ; while
theme
to 3,000 sick or wounded. Hospitals are also preparing
in all the great Gallician towns. The 2,1 corps d'urme
doiscsailble
requisite,
(28,000 men) will pass by Cracow to-morrow or next
day. The corps march in masses, and either bivouac or
occupy contiguous cantonments. Nothing is decided as
to the exact period when the Russian corps will make
their simultaneous entry into Hungary. This opera-
tion cannot commence until the whole of the concentra-
tions have been effected, the reserves arrived at their
destination, and the magazines complete, especially
those of the artillery, reckoned at a minimum of 500
rounds per gun. When those operations commence,
they will take place simultaneously by Hradisch,
Jablunka, and Jardanow en the right; by Seypush-
Neumarkt and Dukba on the centre; and by the
passes into Transylvania on the left. But so strictly
secret are all plans and projects maintained, that the
Russian Generals themselves receive sealed orders not
extending beyond two or three days' operations. The
whole of the corps are admirably equipped, and in the
most effective state for field duty. The infantry, sun-
burnt soldier-like looking men, are all good-sized, and
perfectly, though somewhat heavily, clothed and armed.
The Prussian helmet has been adopted. The artillery
is remarkably for its efficiency and rapid manoeuvring.
This force, as well as the cavalry, is beautifully horsed,
and in a state of discipline and martial steadi-
ness not to be surpassed. The twelve-pounder
batteries, drawn by eight horses, move with the
celerity of the ordinary sixes. In short, the whole
of the troops, horse and foot, may be taken as military
models, and afford striking proofs of the talents of the
Minister of War, Prince Czsrnichef, for military organi-
zation. The Russian troops appear to have progressed
a century since the close of the last war. Nothing can
exceed the perfection and regularity of the discipline, or
the soldierlike appearance of the men even when offduty.
With few exceptions they are old soldiers, accustomed to
long marches,: to carry heavy loads, and to a diet at
which, perhaps, delicate stomachs might feel squeamish.
Their clothing is excellent and well fitted, and their
large great coats most useful, though perhaps cumber-
some. The greater part, however, are still armed with
flint lock muskets. The formations are nearly as fol-
lows :—An army corps consist of 12 regiments ot two bat-
talion (each of 1,000 men), 36 squadrons (150 sabres
each), 12 batteries (8 guns each), a battalion of rifles, a
battalicn of sappers, and a pontoon train; forming a total
of 26,000 infantry, 5,000 sabres, and about 2,000 artil-
lery, or a grand total of from 32,000 to 33,000 men. The
reserves are composed of the 3d and 4th battalion of
each infantry, and the sth and 6th squadron of each
cavalry regiment. The troops carry with them three
days' biscuit or meal in their havresacks, and four
more days follow in the rear. The latter is replenished,
so as to keep up the full amount of the first as fast as
it is consumed. Taking the whole as a grand military
force, it cannot be surpassed for efficiency, readiness,
and independent utility. The honour of having established
this efficiently must be. divided between Prince Czer-
nichef and the Emperor. The most perfect cordiality
exists between the Russian and Austrian soldiers of all
ranks, from high to low. There is not a word of truth
in the reports circulated of engagements between the
Russians and Hungarians. Up to a recent day such
encounters have been impossible, as the respective ad-
vanced guards have n.t come in sight of each other,
unless it may have been a few patrols of Cossack; or-
dered to feel the ground."