The Sun.
London, England, 1859-06-01 00:00:00

LA TEST NEWS.

GREAT BATTLE.

DEFEAT OF THE AUSTRIANS

1,000 PRISONERS TAKEN.
The following telegrams have been received at
Mr. Reuter's office : •

PARIS, JUNE 1.
The Moniteur of this morning contains the fol-
lowing telegram :
VERCELLI, May 31.—The Austrians in great
force energetically attacked the King of Sardinia
this morning and tried to hinder our troops passing
the river, but the Sardinians, supported by the
division Trochu, which, however, took little part in
the engagement, valiantly repulsed the Austrians.
The third Regiment of Zouaves, which was at-
tached to the Sardinian division, performed won-
ders. Although unsupported, and in front of an
Austrian battery of eight guns, which was served
by the infantry, the Zouaves crossed a canal,
ascended the heights, which were very steep, and
charged the Austrians with the bayonet. More
than 400 of the enemy were thrown into
the canal, and six piec6s of cannon were
taken by the Zouave Regiment.
The Sardinians also took two pieces of cannon.
Our loss was inconsiderable.

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour has
been conferred by the Emperor on General Forey.

The Generals Sonnaz, Blanchard, Cambriel, and
Belford have been appointed Commanders of the
Legion d'Honneur.

TURIN, MAY 31.

The first details of the fight at Palestro have
arrived here. The enemy was entrenched at Palestro,
Casalino, and Vinzaglio, but after an obstinate
defence our troops carried the entrenchment at the
point of the bayonet with admirable bravery, took
two pieces of cannon and many small arms and
prisoners. The loss of the enemy was very great,
but the extent of our loss is as yet unknown.
Vercelli was yesterday evening illuminated. The
Emperor traversed the streets on foot, and the town
was en fete.

The King passed the night at Torrione amongst
the encamped troops.

TURIN, MAY 31.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

A fresh victory has been gained by our troops
at seven o'clock this morning. 25,000 Austrians
endeavoured to retake the position of Palestro.
The King, commanding the fourth division in
person, and General Cialdini, at the head of the 3d
Regiment of Zouaves, resisted the attack for a con-
siderable time, and then, after having successfully
assumed the offensive, pursued the enemy, taking
1,000 of them prisoners and caputuring eight pieces
of cannon—five of which were taken by the
Zouaves.

400 Austrians were drowned in a canal.

During the combat at Palestro another fight
took place at Confienza, in the province of Lomel-
lino, in which the enemy were repulsed by the
division Panty, after a two hours' conflict.
Last night a picket of the enemy endeavoured
to pass the Po at Cerversina, but were repulsed by
the inhabitants.

The Austrians bavi- evacuated Varzo, in the
province of Bobbio.

TURIN, JUNE 1.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

The victory gained yesterday, the 31st May, has
been followed by a second victorious combat, which
took place at six o'clock in the evening at Palesdro,
which the enemy endeavoured to re-enter, but was
repulsed again by the division of Cialdini, composed
of the Zouave and Piedmontese cavalry. The King
pressed forward where the fight was most furious,
the Zouaves vainly trying to restrain him.

Yesterday the Austrians attacked the Sardinian
vanguard at Sesto Calende. The fight lasted two
hours. Our troops crossed the Ticino in pursuit
after the enemy.
A numerous Autrian corps d'armee appeared
before Varese. Garibaldi ordered the National
Guard not to resist, and fell back on the Lago
Maggiore.
An attack was attempted by our troops against
Laveno, on the Lago Maggiore, but without any
result.

TURIN, TUESDAY NIGHT.

To-day a new victory was obtained by the
Piedmontese army at Palestro. The attack was
made by 25,000 of the enemy. The King, with
General Cialdini's division and the Zouave regi-
ments, repelled the attack, and took 1,000 prisoners
and eight guns.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The following has been received here :
VERCELLI, TUESDAY EVENING, 5.30 P.M.

The Austrians in great force made an energetic
attack this morning upon the troops commanded
by the King of Sardinia, and endeavoured to pre-
vent our troops from crossing the river, but our
regiments, which were partly supported by General
Trochu's division, valiantly drove them back.

The Third Zouaves, attached to a Sardinian divi-
sion, did wonders. Single-handed, in the face of
a battery of eight pieces and a sustained fire of in-
fantry, they crossed a canal, climbed a steep height,
and, charging with the-,.bayonet, drove 400 of the
enemy into the canal, and carried off six guns.
The Sardinian■ took two guns.
Our losses are slight.

BERNE, MAY 31.
(Via France.)

According to advices from Coire a battalion of
Tyrolese Chasseurs has passed the frontiers of the
Tyrol near Nanders for Italy. 4,000 Austrians are
expected in the principality of Lichtenstein.
Nothing has been heard of Garibaldi.

MARSEILLES, MAY 31.

Letters received from Rome to the 28th inst.
announce that the departure of volunteers for
Genoa still continues, and that the Agitation in the
Roman provinces is increasing. Piedmont has
named certain conditions under which she will re•
cognise the neutrality of the Pope. A demonstra-
tion in honour of France unattended by any dis-
turbance was repeated the day before yesterday.
The French General sent some gensd'armes to the
place of assembly and invited the crowds t•
disperse.
Advises have also been received from' Naples to
the 29th inst. There is no occurrence of poiitical
importance to note. The police have prohibited
the use of rallying marks or badges.
The report is current that the French and
Sardinian armies have crossed the Po.

N.B.—The above messages have been delayei
from 12 to 14 hours ii their transmission by
telegraph.

BERNE, JUNE 1.
(Via Germany.)
The revolution in the Valteline is increasing.