The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-05

Prussian troops. The attack on the latter fortre,
has not yet been undertaken. as il will not be abl
to hold out long, and it would be useless waste 9
life to storm il, if it can be forced to surrende
otherwise. According 10 the latest accounts, tn
scarceness OF provisions In the fortress had ncreas
ed to degree that made 1t highly probable that
must surrender 10 escape starvation. The Prime
OF Prussia is expected to arrive here shortly at tn
head OF several regiments. The greater part of th
Prusslan army, stationed in Baden and wester
Germany, however, will remain there for the pr,
sent, and probably for much longer period of tim
than II may, perhaps, seem necessary. The insu
rection being mastered, the objects Of the intervel
ton, one should think, were accomplished. Bl
The occupation OF western Germany 10y the Prussia
troops Will probably be continued for other politics
purposes which may be but slightly connected vii
the original one. Ii is not difficult TO perceiy
that II is destined to be a very efficient support
Prussian diplomacy in that part of Germany.
The members OF the court of confederation
stituton issued by Prussia, Saxony and Ianove
and which is to be kind of supreme court in a
questions arising between the different states,
between the executive and legislative power OF OF
state, have already been appointed, and, accordlr
TO the official government paper here, the Prussia
minister, Won Driesberg, has been selected as Il
president of the court. The seat OF this tribunal
to be at Erfurt, but 1t is to commence its procee
ings in this city.
The time fixed for the election of the deputi,
TO the second chamber being the 9th instant, Il
first stage of the election, that ls, the nomination
the electors, is taking place to-day throughout Il
Kingdom: The s'mocrauc party here, and 1t
believed in many ether places, has adhered to
resolution OF absalnlng altogether from voting a
cordng To the new electoral law. The dspropC
ton between the three classes into which d
primitive voters are divided, according TO d
new law, has produced so much vexatio
that the, radical party. together with all WI
oppose the injustice, that the people are
tons, at last resolved TO refrain from taking a
part in the elections al all. The result of this,
far as the returns are known up to the present m
ment, has been, that In most of the electoral d
tncts IN this city over one-half OF the primlti
voters or electors have not given their votes al
consequently the majority OF the people, 1t I
democratic party has acted in the same manner
the provinces, will have actually taken no part
the election. This certainly is the most imposl
manner OF protest that can be entered against q
pose of openly manifesting their disdain for the
OF election which Is taking place, the democrat
party to-day, have left the city, en- 7ndsse on excl
sions in thrrountry in the neighborhood of Berli
The capital seems entirely deserted. the rest OF
population being assembled in the localities of {
different electoral districts. The electors return
will almost all belong to the ultra conservati
party.
The War In Hungary
The HUNGARIAN CAPITAL IN the Possession
TIE RUsso-AUsTRIANs-Tu TERRIBLE BArr
OPPOSITE CoMoIN-TRUMrH OF THE HUNG
RIANs-ANoTHER REpoRrED BATTLE-MIfIrAI
OPERATIONS IN HUNGARY, ETC.
The news from Hungary is still conflicting, b
from amidst the confusion we gather enough
show that the struggle in that country is despe
ate one, and that the Austrians and Russians cor
bined have met their match in the brave Magyar
One important item of intelligence is the ev
cuaton of Buda-Pesth, the twin capital of IIu
gary, by the Hungarians. The Russians and Au
TRANS are in possession of the Magyar capital.
battle took place-the Hungailans retreated in g
cellent or6er-concentration OF their forces seen
to be their aim. Komorn, the virgin fortress
the Danube, is their head quarters. An engag
ment took place before the fortress on the I'D
Haynau, the Austrian commander-In-chief, give
the following account OF it,
At noon heard that the enemy, In large column
sallyiDg forth from Comorn, and marching to Il
attsok DRILLING rain favored his enterprise hi
previously made ell the necessary dispositions for q
mutual cooperation Of the individual corps. On U
arrival ON the field the conflict had begun in mar
places The enemy id sssail, our post In Almas, a,
sent on greater bocies q cavalry In the direction
Mocsa attacking at the same time the first army cor
In the forest Of Acs, with considerable power of
faptry As usuJ they displayed great force in arter
I he brigades Biauchi aud Ssrtor OF the lst corr
prevailed against the superior numbers OF the foe, ugh
Ing With heroic courage, aud, supported by the Rel
cbach brigade, thought up by cavalry charge co
Quoted by Prince Francis Lichtenstein, refulsed q
enemy with great iossi 100 were taken prisoners,
addition to a number killed and wounded. An y
vance Puszts larkaly was connected with N
vehement attack. where Bened,k'E brigade of the
corps maintained lite position, rcpcling every
sault. Immediately on ny arrival ordered the dyisi
HerYByer to advance from fuszta Escm 90 Puszta Tia
kaly. and the Russsu division Of Lieutenant Gener
Paniut,ne TO deyelep itself right OF Esem The rig
wing Il corps already threatened whs
by The combined action Of the troops of General VOL
gsmuth. wit. the compact and imposing body Of I
Eussisns working n their lett flank. the enemy "
obliged to retreat The cavalry division Bechtho
had in the very outet OF the battle gained consider
BILE advantages the foe. and nov drove back vic
riously the massss U cavalry advancing against Moe
from O'Slony IL about I've O'Clock In the event
that the enemy beaten Mt all points, retired within
fortress.
am not yet able 10 lay before your Majesty the
tails Of tbip tuccetsful encounter, nor can give
extent Of our lofA at present. The two italian re
ments above nsDsd had two hundred killed q
wounded, and ouf guntesms suffered severely FRI
the violent canLotsae From ten to twelve officers
either killed or wonBded and Prince Wtndschgi atz
captain Of the I4th Jsgers had his leg crushed Gen
rails Herzpgtr sud BsDedek. Colonel Weiss. and ma
other officers had horre- killed under them Al Z
troops. without exception. We'd with each other
bravery. The Enemy developed great power, n
provsd 20 our sacton that his chief force Is In
fortified epcamymtnts before Comofn. HAlNAU
Head quarters ct ST gmaud July IL.
Even tins ,ounds very like defeat.
This battle at Comorn was ON an inmen
scale. The Iluagaiiuus are SAID 10 have broua
the pant Of The clipnoDiers and carriage horses
very great, and q, last the soldiers Of infantry
cinisnts were obliged to work the guns I
HungaT,ars showed great contempt OF death, Al
fought with desperation.
The following PARTICULARS have been received
tie occupation OF Pcsth. They were published
the form Of bulletin at Vienna
II sppears that Mejoy Wvssin; 'Streifeorps ecpnat
ant entssed Pnda ON the lila instant, a, i've o'co
In the afternoon .itbout suy difficulty: he then 70
a fBe AL he
ed batteries on The adjoining bastion. and 20 dispos
nIart Of his artillery 10 command the chain Bird
ard portion ~ the city Il pes'h. The authorities
Duda received the Major ct tie gates 81 the town
pcsth was totnllv forsaken by the enemy, who h
Withdrawn to CzsEif The chain bridge was fou
20 be utterly im~ sciicshle aud ressuros for
restcratin were lmsncd .1y teitn Tho rs
had been taken up on the Rad between Pes
and Czeged al the stores and prcVifions apps
tanning to the state were Ilfced under The prot'
ton Of the military md the rational guard Amo
the rest were two bsrFes laden VIII corn about