The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-22

Empire, (Rtich) can be united or connected with
foreign, Il. e. mot Germany state" Sec
ordains that, "when any German country, or
state, has the same sovereign, or government,
with foreign state, the relation OF the two states
shall be settled according to the principles OF
personal unIon." (What is meant by "personal
union,'' am at loss to explain, not knowing
myself)
The first of the above paragraphs passed the
convention by a majority OF $40 to 10; the latter
was passed by 3l6 to SO votes.
| give you a brief review OF the news from
Vienna which has reached us during the last
week Oct l9--The retreat of the Hungarians
TO their own territory is confirmed. It is rumored,
that the Hungarians were negotiating with ms
majesty, the Emperor, at Allmuetz; and that his
majesty promised 10 treat them lenlently, on con-
dltion of unconditional surrender and obedience
TO his orders Minister Honbarl was heard to
be at Gmurden. The Relchsag negotiated with
Auersperg; he declared, that he intended to re-
main IN defensive position, and await the orders
Of the Emperor. The ambassadors, Welcker and
Mosle from the National Parliament at Frankfort,
dated Patsan, 18th October. 10th October.--Vi-
emma Is In pertt CT state OF siege; the communi-
cation IS suspended, provisions are getting scarce,
and aid IS not expected IRON any quarter Sull,
the inhabitants as brave and anxious Tor the
fight as ever proclamation from the Emperor,
demanding. the dissolution OF the academic legion
and suspension OF all public journals, caused great
excitement and indignation. Deputatlon after de-
putatlon is sent from the Reichstag to the Empe-
ror The northern railroad is abolished by the
troops, TO prevent the arrival OF succors TO the Vi
ennolse, and the communication with the north Is
thus completely cut of, The ambassadors OF the
National Parliament sent to the Emperor at Oh
muetZ. A regiment of Upper Austrians, ordered
against Vienna, declared to be willing to fight for,
but not against the inhabitants. Gen Hammer
stein is reported to have invaded Hungary, with
10000 royal troops from Galllcia. 2lst October
In the provinces, especially in the Steermark and
Kaeruthen, the uproar increases. The ravages of
the troops have caused great commotlons at Bru-
enn. The members of the Reichstag are decreas-
ing daily, SO that 1t is very difficult to obtain
quorum for the transaction of business A new
election has been ordered for all Districts whose
representatives left the Reichstag out OF fear or
from principle. The emperor grows more severe in
his terms. deputy fl om the city council was sent
away, without being permitted to treat with him.
His proclamation of the 18th was referred to as his
ultlmatum ed October Prince Windischgraetz
proclaimed the city to be In state of siege, and
martial law. The Relchstag declared this pro-
camauon TO be illegal and unconstitutional An
engagement was expected; the alarm bells were
of the additions (NussdorD an action did take
place, arising from the deserton of some soldiers
who were fired upon by Auersperg's men. On the
23d and Nth the city was IN uncommon excite
ment; on the morning of the Path the conflict
began. After short cannonade, the royal troops
took the Taber bridge. and advanced into the Leo
poldstadt. No further news of the termination
has reached us here. The inhabitants OF Vienna
are subdued, Vienna will have ceased to be a
German city.
MURDER OF JOHN HUGHEs.-On Sunday night
last, John Hughes, colored man, and for seve-
raj years past porter at the Tioga County House. in
dirk knife by James CARL mulatto on the corner of
Ithaca and Main streets the latter wound severing
the carotid artery and causing his immediate death
The circumstances as appeared from the testimony
before the coroner's inquest on Monday, were sub
stantially follows CARL and William Brown walk
Cd frAu fhan Aahn nrrpla nf
girls living at the Tiogs County House. They were
met in front Of the house by john who spoke to the
his coat as testified BY Brown he started On towards
Main street. in pursuit Of CARL. Brown being short
be damned If won't whip him. which threat, how
ever, not heard by Mr. Logan and other boarders
at the County House, who were attentive spectators
Of the whole scene. John came up with CARL on the
outside Of the walk opposite Colonel Rockwood's,
when CARL struck him in the left side, turning him
Of the walk several feet but, recovering himself
after whirling around in q manner at the tms unac
couptabe to the witnesses he made his way back to
s, the up hae. a.
when Csr gave him blow over the left shoulder, and
started towards Deans corner stopping shout
In the middle Of the street, as waiting the result
John threw Up his hands, and said, am stabbed 3;
witnesses at the same time discovering the blood
SC asked Carl if he was the person who had stabbed
John, and he answered q" am the man ~ and set off
on run down Lake street An effort was made to
walked only few steps around the corner when, be-
coming weak from the loss Of blood he fell upon his
the arrival Of a physician MIR Robert E. Logan tes-
tilted that he witnessed the whole affarthat he
within ten feet Of the parties from the time they left
the County Hsu Q until John received his mortal
wound, and that the latter gave blow, menaoiug
gesture or threat OF any kind and It Is conceded on
entirely in ensve If there had been any prev ous
Misunderstanding between him and Carll 1t did not
| We could not look upon the in any other
light than that of wilful and premeditated muir
jury, after full and careful investsation
Of the facts Of the Gaze. when CARL let the
scene Of the bloody tragedy in which he the prn
cipal he was pursued through Lake street by Of
the gentlemen who Witnessed the scene, but had
got far the start that it uncertain which dires
ton he took arriving at Maine street, that the
puIfuit was aban doned until Monday morning, when
the Deputy Sheriff put out handful Offering reward
sloo for the arrest Of the murderer and various
tons all ef whom returned on Tuesday without
having obtained any trace Of him. On wednesday
was surprised by the appearances Of the culprit in
charge Of Mr. Campbell, who lives about Eve miles
covering a light, be had entered the house for the
purpose Of warming himself and procuring rome re-
freshnents representing that he was runaway slave
on bis way to Canada, and that he had partsken Of
70 feed since Sunday noon-the last part of which
was undoubtedly true enough. Mr. Campbell, how
ever recognizing in him the person described In the
handful OF the Deputy Sheriff called In two or three
neghbors, charged him with being the murderer
which be at frat denied but at length admitted gave
up his dirk and submitted without resista to have
his arms confined with a cord when, after allowing
him time to get warm nd partake Of refreshments, he
was brought to town and locked up in the county
gael to await ns trial for the awful crime with which
he stands charged. IL seems from Uw statement
that be crossed the bridge at this place ON Sunoky
night followed the river read down far Smith,
boio crosod again taking the road leading over
the hills towards Spencer, lay concealed in barn
during the day on Monday, travelling again at night
ard again concealing himsef In barn during Tues
day, and wandered IN again at night without know
ing the direction he was travelling until arrested
within five miles of this place aforesaid He de-
caree, udsrstand that he did not intend to kill
John, and that he was afraid he was going to attack
him, Sc but the facts not corroborative Of this
statement. The preliminary examination Of the pri-
foner took place yesterday, and resulted in his COM
initial Tor trial in January-Oswtso Gazette. Nop. II.
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