The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-20

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dsfs nee Of The enemy in an excellent position, gave
to believe that II his forces not superior
10 ours they did not exceed theirs much With this
conviction The br'ca Aosta, the morning OF the
2bth advanced disectly tosards Valeggo The divi-
sion Of the Duke Of Savoy, frem the heights above
Stahalo to 20 obliquely. following the decliv
ties of the hills. The fourth division. mmiudsd by
the Duke of Genoa, was TO march from Sounna Cam
psgua Onosi to attack forthwith the bridge which
The Austraps had caused TO be thrown over the
Nincio at Sasure During the above operations, the
general who commanded the second corps darmee was
to attack Vaeggio on the left bank of the Mincio-
Our forces have not yet lost victory over the Aus
trans; hut the two divisions of the Duke of Genoa
and the Duke of Savoy were attacked with such vio-
l-nce as 10 be unable TO reach the point where they
were to act in cooperation with the rIgade Somma
riva at the attack Of vaeggio The assistance of
The general commanding the second corps darmee
Of avail whatever. his forces completely ex
bausted by the fatigues Of the preceding days. On
seeing such disadvantage which it was impossible to
foresee the king his troops withdraw to
Villafranca This retreat effected in such perfect
order that the enemy scarcely ventured to fire of
few shots upon theirrear The obstinate resistance
We had to support yesterday without being able de-
spite the great vaor displayed by troops to carry
of the has proved to the king that the
forces of the enemy had increased to such point
loren der it impossible mainta the advanced position
ofVllasnca The king then ordered the whole to
effect its retreat upon the right qank of the Mncio
concentrating itself at Goito where the king fixed his
headquarters This movement was Effected this morn
ing in the greatest order The enemy, in the neigh
borhood, close to our right flank and behind our
firing columns merely fired off few shots, which
did not, in the least impede our march The number
Of our Losses during this day aud in the preceding
conbats have sustained is as yet unknown, only
trust shall have to inform you that it ia very small
We have to deplore the death of Major General
d'Avernon at Sauta Guistina commanding the bril-
gsde of the cavalry of Savoy well that of several
other distinguished officers The Chevalier Boyl Ma
jor &c neral and der of the brigade of Cuneo
the Chevsler Guistn MANA in the royal Of
the general staff, have been slightly wounded.
On the other hand, the provisional government of
Milan published the following bulletin extraordinary
the 27th-
t.ry was hurting death upon the enemy from the
heights OF Sunna Campagna. a fresh body of Austr-
ans, commanded by Radetzki, issuing from Verona
where IT had quartere6 on leaving Legnago and vi.
cenZa, assailed the Italian army. The danger of
maintaining positions thus exposed and extensive
becoming evident, the Piedmont ese Withdrew to
Vafranca. IL continued it's retreat during tie whole
night, leading away $500 prisoners and was in no.
wise annoyed by the enemy far as GoIto where it
is to stop and rest from the fatigues Of three days
fighting then join the body Of reserve upon the
line OF the Mincio Peschera is bravely defended by
Ssnnaz.
The news of the sustained by the Piedmon-
tese has produced great agitation and excitement in
all the States of Italy, but more especially here An
envoy has been sent to Paris for the purpose is said
of soliciting French Intervention. The Provisional
Government has been compelled to appoint a commit.
tee OF defence, and the persons OF whom il is
though known to be favorable to republican prnci-
Albert '' We 0sne'e embraced the cause OF Charles
The Duke of Genoa who, as I informed you has
been elected King of Sicily, has not yet decided whe
Their he will accept the crown. The report to day is
that he postpones his decision until the close of the
war. IL is stated that the King of Naples has
second SON las the King of sicy nndertaSinr n ts
oede that Crown to him the alternative being his CALL
ing In the aid Of Austria in the of the MONACO
Charles Albert.
We have received the following particulars of the
In the afternoon of the 27th at o'clock the army
OF Charles Albert, $4,000 strong, ped around
Gotta Charles Albert in taking up his centre in this
position had for his aim to force the Austriaus to an
engagement Gotta, which had been twice fatal to the
Austrans might again become the theatre of their de-
feat. The latter, their side, had collected on the
banks of the Po Walden having raised the
OF Venice, had FASTENED to join them with all his
forces 1t was supposed they intended to fall upon
Modena, Parma, and Piacenza, to take the Piedmon
tese by surprise, the road to Cremona and to cut
en- ber retreat should the fate Of arms prove unfsvo
The Piedmontese troops in want Of provisions
hey requested to be led to the enemy Among the
most srde mt were those Of General Sounaz, till then
occupied in protecting Peschiera, and which eonse
quently had not. yet, taken share in any engage
ment Charles Albert willing to avail himself of their
good will sent them on the evening the 26th in the
direction Of Volta. General Sou requested to
ascertan the situation Of the Austrian forces then
masters of that position if their numbers were
not too disproportionate to attack them resoutely
~ otherwise he was not to give battle The fol.
lowing was written by an eyewitness the 9th
p M.
General Sounsz has attacked the enemy in the
course OF the evening, and after most obstinate bat
tie, during the whole Of which the Piedmontese dis
played the most heroic valor he became the 9Th
the master Of Volta Having been again attacked by
stiop Of Volta and has directed his troops towards
the general quarters Of the enemy. They want
Of provisions all arrivals had been Intercepted bv
the enemy both sides A council of Generals and
Commanders has been held, in order to discuss the
uiterior movements ofthe army The King has order
ed his headquarters to be transported to Dosoo with
The wounded and the baggage. At the present mo- |
ment, the King is still at Goito"
few hours after. letter from the same point adds
g NINE p M-The King is still with his whole army
between Goito an d Volta Up to the present moment,
o'clock p NJ he has not been engaged in another |
battle Provisions coming in in abu ndance Or
iers have been sent to Cremona and its environs to
have all the troops assembled which are in those
A piece of intelligence is now in circulation which
We consider as very uncertain but whieh if true.
would amply compensate such sad reverses. 1t is
stated thst the Duke Of Savoy awaiting himself of the
departure Of the Austrian from Verona has attacked
Is too good saystbe Gazette d. Milan and must be con-
frmed 1t is certain that the sustrians must have
LEFT but few troops at Verona, they sent mmc
The particulars which given, excite greatest
pity fueripgs of the cities exposed to the hor
-ors OF war. The Austrians have sacked Valeegio
Sauna Camppgna, lost by the Piedmontese, then re
AIKEN by them has been again lost il is prey to the
lanes The enemy has likewise underworld to set
VI armisioo and Roverbella fire.
It appears that the Anstrans spread destruction fire,
md pillsge wherever they pass.
lboee heroic Efforts that convusive fury, which ma
hons exhibit when they wish to live free to die II
e INV 'hae te youth OF milan, surprised Tor an In
by the first aspect Of danger return the
battle with the steady resolution Of hiding in the blood
of the Austrian that shame Of unpardonab fault
he most energetic appeals have been ad dressed to
them. As soon as the danger Of the country was
known, the Provisional Government Of Milan has
yielded, necessarily to more energetic nd ncen
trated authority. An extraordinary Committee Of
Defence had been named, composed of NJ varese.
Aresa and Corenti But the people. dissatisfied with
that ON bnation. designated NJ. NJ Maestr, Fori and
Bernett being able to restore its former ygor TO
.he insurrection Of Lomberdy.
On his part Col. Garbald has addressed procla-
nation to the youth Of Milan Of which subjon the
The war becomes more complicated, the perils in
reas the country Is in need of alt her He who
addresses you. has fought in distant tries, to
onor the name Of Italian to the utmost extent of
his might he hastens from Montevideo with a hand
ai OF brave men to contribute to the victory of his
country or to die the soil Of Italy. Come young