Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-05-12

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unn consequently halted, on arriving within
of the bridge. Paying no attention TO
The fire OF a battery planted ON the other side
Of the river, and of the rifemen posted behind
every tree and bush, the chief ordered a hun
lrcd picked men TO wade across the Emme,
which they effected without much loss, under
a brisk fire. On reaching the opposite bank,
tleS cleared ttc bridge, and the soldiers of the
Luceme precipitstely retieated. The bridge.
had been destroyed, was soon restored,
and the column advanced towards the town,
ON the neighboring heights, from which
they drove the sharp-shooters. There they en-
campcd, awaiting accounts from the other col
umn.
Night came on in the meantime, and dis
coufdgement began to spread through the ranks.
The entire column, which had marched and
fought without taking any rest for twenty-four
hours, was exhausted with fatigue. Whilst
the chiefs Were exerting themselves TO inspire
their men with fresh courage, n report of mus.
kerry and artillery was suddenly heard. Ii
was probably the second column, who, not
knowing their friends, and assuming them To
BE- soldiers of Luceme, had fired upon them.
a panic seized a portion of the first column /;
several portions of which gave the signal OF
retreat, which was followed by the others.
BY degeees, however, they formed their ranks,
when they perceived they were not pursued
but not knowing what had become of the sec.
ond column, they continued to retreat.
AT break of day they Were attacked by a
battalion, supported by six pieces of artillery,
which attempted To oppose their march but
The latter fought SD slovcnly that the column
easily routed them. They were again twice
attacked IN the same manner, and twice they
repulsed the assailants; without any very Sc
nous loss to the enemy, who always kept a
respectable distance. OF this party of the
invaders, however, only a small number sue
ceedcd in making good their retreat.
Meanwhile, the main body proceeded, and
and on the 3lst took possession of the heights
about Gutsch, without resistance. When il
reached the narrow Va Hey of the Reus, through
which the Basic road passes, a party of the
troops oil Lucerne sprang in a mine, and thus
threw them into the utmost confusion. The
oesieged about the same time effected a vigor-
Gus sortie, and beat back the volunteers. Who
were over ONE with fatigue after a long
march. AT night, the combat was suspended
to be renewed next day; when the yolun-
teers were repulsed with great loss. leayino
600 Cor 2 according to some) dead on the
held. The troops of Lucerne boast of a loss
oil only three dead, though many were wound
CT Inc invaders now found that they were
IN d tIdp; the country people of Lucerne,
VINO suffered them to pass without resistance.
set upon them III their retreat, infic,ing Sc
we're injury.
lhe Swiss journals of the 7th instant. state
the government of Berne had lust sent n
to Lucerne with a suppIv of
money, IN order to relieve the distress of the
oil that turbulent Canton, and n,eo-
nate thelr reloas Committees had also been
appointed at Zmichand Lucemc for the assist
ing Oh the defeated Lucerne refugees. Tho
Odh'oh oil hrgau Was occupied by the Federal
IIooP'' ana one OF the Federal Commissioners
'Sit hfSau Tor Lucernc on the 9th. On his
departure, a very large number of women and
,iildrcn assembled around him, and entreated
to implore the mercy of the Lucerne Gov
ernment IN behalf of their husbands and ma
rents. Seventy-four families of Areau had as
yet received no tidings of their relations the
pace mad not quite four Observation-Disclosures.
Inc invaders were treated with such fierce
ness III all quarters, that il is said that ont of
or 1000, not more than 20OO had escaped
session was rc-oJ ened on the 9Th inst. The
first debate was irregular and stormy; but 1T
was resolved to refer the whole question TO a
committee.
rxdsptfssif6na~ Of the cona on piS st 1ae that the
great that serious approximations were enter.
famed as to the fate of the prisoners taken be-
lore Lucerne. These prisoners are said to be
Io9z IN all. Among them are $50 Bernese,
and 691 Argovians.
The excitement occasioned by this bloodsr,ed
Pervad's all parts of the Confederation, and
general civil war can only be prevented by
some vigorous measures on the part of the Di-
e. Inc last accounts state that the Diet had
cohvoked IN great haste, and that a com.
cf affairs. "'