The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-30

II Sc few soldiers who have deserted their
esS r defence If &
several conflicts in which army the as
Fsed through Of provisions fatigue and excessive heat
concentraed Vicinity Of Cote il was reduced
that terrible crisis In which supreme effort generally occasions
II such ssriou; which grsysd the heart
consulted nv council Of war We endeayored to pa. ,top to
sSeh bloody warfare by demanding truce but the cond
eonvines that it duty
Italians and lot that energy which gains strength
the danger encounter be the remedy to the evils we
The 5 By oH ' Of h
Almighty not abandon u.s. tho defence Of
that holy cause to which and have devoted lives
This noble, energetic; and frank proclamation will
certainly public opinion in Italy relative to
the real nature of events and knde fresh patriotism
Of the people 1t does not dissembe the danger, but
energy and courage.
July 30.-King Charles Albert, at the head of his
army, was encamped near Cremona, where they
attacked early in the morning by advanced body of
the Austrians In truth, Charles Albert had not, at
that moment, more than 90 900 under his ORDERS
and he required at least three days rest
mon the detached corps which, scattered round him,
might have then formed double the number He
thought he had time to effect this junction. and in that
case, his right placed towards CremeDa, and his left
near at PizNghettone he intended to attack Rsdetky
once again 1t presumed that not than 900
Austrians had crossed the Oglio but alas it
error and the 31st at ne O'Clock in the NOR ming
1t was found necessary to evacuate Cremona, which
the advanced guard of the army entered at about
Charles Albert first directed his march towards the
small fortress of Pzzghettone At later hour of the
day, ho DESTROYS of taking UP his position at
COLOGNE, a rather important city between Cremona
and Lodi His project evidently to array his army
in that position, where he occupied the line Of the
Ada, having his first line on its left bank, from
Creme to Pizzghettone the second its right bank,
from Lodi to COLOGNE. But he was imme diatey
PEELED to abandon that position and have before
Of Milan.
He was preceded, on the I'd August, by General
Oliviero, who had to take the direction Of pot
cal and military affairs conformity with the committee
obedience. The city state of great agitation
as clamorous vain. In order to calm their uneas-
ness they led to hope the French army was com
ing tely to their assistance We read an art
Gle, inserted in the .appeare dHaa, to the following
effect 20 The intervention of France is positive
fact The army, commanded by Gen. Oudinot has,
doubtless at the moment writing these lines
crossed the Alps" 1t also announced, and with
much greater probability that Charles Albert on
his march hither with aud his whole of
artillery. In short time, the minds of all became
more calm and and all set to work. so that in a
short time the defenceworks finished, under the
direction Of military engineers. 1t appears that the
Italian army has recruited while affecting its retreat
by a numerous reinforcement of fresh Piedmontese
troops.
On the Goth, the king proposed truce but the mar
shall insisted upon the evacuation of Peschera of the
duches Of Parma and Modena, and it is even said
upon the surrender of Venice 1t was impossible to
accept such condtionsthe king could not but deter
mine upon continuing the with the utmost ener-
main unepotted
The command of Brescia has been entrusted to &C.
neral Griffin. The committee at Milan has just issued
several very energetic decrees loan Of Ia millions Of
franks is to be raised upon persons of every position
fortune in manner at once progressive and proper
should leave Lombardy, in order to avoid paying the
public taxes and levies 1t is likewise positively
hidden to publth any military news, except that which
is officially announced by the authorities All alarm
lists reporters Of false nteligenoe, to be brought
before a court martial The government of Milan
has
pensions for the families of those who perish in the
fence Of the independence of Italy.
Marshal Radetzky has issued proclamation address,
ed to the Miianese requiring them to and
by which he promises them every political liberty they
can desire, and which Austria now enjoys.
Duke Litta, member of the provisional government
of Milan, has just left for Switzerland in order
cruit thousand men, whom he proposes to march
into Milan at his expense.
The proclamation Of Charles Albert, expressive of
such noble feelings and steadfastness has produced
great effect at Milan, and has gained him every heart
cious have ceased all opposition taught by adversely
they at last convinced that Charles Albert and his
army, form the true bulwark of their country.
Marshal Radetxky has at his disposal army: not Of
SO, nor Of 6o0Go men, as was at first stated, but
army 10000 auxiliary Bavarian troops, who have come
by Tyrol. Since the 22d July, he has daily received
strong reinforcemonts The troops sent from Austria
purpose and paid 1t is thus that the troops Of the
marshal the Adige were doubled. 1t appears that
the Piedmontese staff completely ignorant of the
force Of, and preparations made by, the enemy. The
old marshal most actively turned to account his
cesses, and the superiority of his numbers
At Milan, every of defence Is in preparation
The committee Of defence has addressed most ener-
getic proclamation to the people of Lombardy The
requested to excite the inhabitants to take
up arms, from the pulpit. permanent ourt.martial
is instituted, to try all traitors and the malevoent.
Besides the forced loan Of forty five Millions the
mittee of defence has put the property of the
state, to the amount of three millions Milan is being
fortified and oarricaded All the nsyigators who are
to work at the construction of fortified camp upon
the Ada. They are allowed If: so cents per diem
twelve hours labor. All the chariots of Milan have
been taken and employed in conveying food to the
army The females of all ks and classes have been
again called upon to make cartridges In word, the
most lively feeling Of patriotism prevails in every
heart and such people we'll deserve to conquer their
independence and LIBERTY
AUG. 2.-The Austrian army, from $4,000 to 10000
strong is marching towards Milan in three corps
that OF the centre, commanded by Marshal Radetzky
$4,000 strong follows the Piedmontese army in its
treat the body the right marches between Brescia
and Milan that the left advances along the right
bank of the Po in the direction Of Parma and Pa
cenza.
Notwithstanding the decree of political and military
fusion between Piedmont and Lombardy, the Mianese
have almost entirely isolated themselves from the
fence, instituted at Milan by the republican party,
issues alone every measure ana decree it deems
but it Is to be regretted that mutual harmony does
not exist between Turin and Milan, in such grave
circumstances the present. The levy en- masse of
the National Guard Of Lombardy has been decreed
Lieutenant Marshal, Baron d Pergas comma udan mt
of division Of the Austrian army, passed the Pc ut
Borgo Forte near Mantua, having issued proclama-
ton to the Modenese calling upon them to abandon
the King Of Sardinia to form legion under their old
colors and to establish the ducal authority.
The arrival Of the king has restored the courage Of
this city. When the news Of his arrival spread
at midnight, every got up, and the windows we're
adorned with flags. The Piedmontese infantry ap-
pear to have suffered mnch; it wants reinforce
ments, and a weeks rest.
1t is not the bravery Of the soldiers but the ex-
perence and skill of the generals which caused
the defeat Of the army The heat of provisions
negligence of the purveyors, and the want Of a good
commissariat, have destroyed moro troops than the
| Austrian bullets.
Ihave just heard that the ambassadors of France
and England gone to the camp Of Radetzky to in
| sist upon armistce This news has produced
sensation can hardly describe to you tits said that
these two powers will compel the bsigercnt parties to
compromise such basis shall be proposed to
them.