The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-25
The Cannda's Malls.


The Cannda's Malls.
The Canadas mails Will arrive here early this
morning. The details of the news will be publish
ed in the afternoon editions to-day, and IN the
Herald Of TO- morrow morning.
The Eews-The Great Struggle yet In Hum
gary.
The news which we publish to-day, seven days
later, does not add much to the solution Of the
great struggle in Europe-but still 1t interesting
far as il goes In Hungary, the deep interest of
the drama is still actlve-nOt forgetting the heroic
defence Of Venice against Austria-a defence
worthy of her historic days. The light of freedom
is e1tnguished all Italy, except the chickering's
which rise UP among the lagunes of the Adri-
attic. France is more and more uniting with the
cid policy of Europe-putting down liberty and
getting deeper in debt. England is buying and
selling as matchmaking the most Of all changes
and chances. 1t Is Of Hungary that every enquiry
10 made. The arrival of every mail steamer from
Europe, brings us fresh intelligence of the Hun
garian arms; every European newspaper unfolds
TO US the detailed accounts of new engagements
which rebound to the honor and bravery of the
Hungarians, while only shameful discontinue
accrues to the arms, and infamy adorns the ban
ners of their mveterate foes.
Let us look back a few months:-AustrIa at first
enboldened by the partial defeat of the Hunga-
riahs, persisted in the determination to follow up
The war she had so unustly commenced to the utter
Aanihilation Of every revolutionary and refractory
spirit. However, success did not long favor her
enterprises the wheel Of fortune turned, and
lene victory was emblazoned on the unfurled
standard of independence. Fierce were the bat
Ties, and sanguinary the conflicts in which Austria
was engaged, to regain her ascendency Of power
and control; but in general they terminated in the
deterioration and dishonor of her own country.
At the issue of many Intellectual encounters, and
fuitless efforts she at length began to perceive her
impotence and incapacIiy OF efecting the subJuga-
ion of Hungary. Loaih and unwilling, however,
70 see with SO much shame and dishonor, the
brightest gem other imperial crown thus renorse-
lessly wrested from her cenvulsive grasp, she had
recourse to the most despicable of all cxpedents-
The expedent of soliciting the aid of the northern
despot, the Car of Russia He, noted for his fore
sight as politician, his abilities in military tao
hcs, as well as his astounding capacity as d.
plomatst-perceIved that amidst the dethrone-
ment Of sovereigns and the subversion Of their
thrones, imminent danger was impending from the
gloomy horizon Of political affairs AT this threat
cning appearance of circumstances he ultimately
arrived at the full and firm conviction that, should
the torrent Of revolution not be stemmed, his own
empire might partske of its contagious spirit; he
saw with perspicuity and discrimination which
Is in general characteristic Of his actions, that the
victory OF the Hungarians over the arms of Austria
would prove the deaih-blow to despotIsm, and
would shaiter the totiering columns upon which
was propped his gorgeous throne, and rested the
sway of his ponderous sceptre. With such
considerations in view, he, Of course, readi-
" eoncurred in the solicitation Of his ally.
We then beheld Russia vomiting forth from
her sterile bosom, and from the dreary recesscs Of
her inaccessible mountains, innumerable hords Of
savage bsfbarians; we saw her hardy legions in
pndsng the fertile plains, and her death spread
ing ordnance planted before the opulent cities Of
Hungary. Here we Witnessed the union OF two
OF the miehtiest empires, and the coalition OF their
immense and overpowering armies, destined for
the base purpose Of crushing the unsubmissrvc and
rndomiiabe spirit Of Hungary, which, If brought
into comparison with the power Of her opponents,
and the magnitude Of their territories, dwindlcs in
10 utter nsignifcsnce. To compel her TO submit TO
the arbitrary sceptre Of Austria, these armies
narshslled in pompous array under their respec
tive banners Imposing, indeed, must have been
abe display Of these two vast armies, and formida-
bic the sight OF their majestic front. What fear
fsl contrast dad not the studded flies Of these pro-
Sigious forces present TO the extenuated ranks Of
the brave Hungansns. Yet disheariening as was
appalling the disparity, Hungary rallied her few,
but spirited troops, and with an unnnching reso-
luton and undsunted courage, determined to stand
m opposition to the overwhelming force Of her
enemies TO vindicate her indisputable rights, even
at the sacrifice Of her noble citizens and # posi-
bic TO repel the aggression other invaders. After
many alternate defeats and losses, the balance Of
success seems al length to lean on the side Of
Hungary; for according to the latest intelligence,
circumstances are decidedly in her favor. Her
Generals, Georgey and Dembnski, have, in the
North, succeeded in breaking through the line Of
operations Of the ro.Russian army. We also
lesrn that fierce and sanguinary battle ensued in
the vicinity Of Wstzen, where the incessant clan
sour Of arms, and the mighty thunder Of the cannon
rssounded for upwards Of three successive days
which conflict, however, ended without any deci-
siye victory on either side. We are also informed
Of the defeat Of the Russian forces under General
LADDERS, near Fegsras, and Of the capture Of Biz
ritz, by General Benz We are further acquainted
with the complete victory the Hunganans have
gained over the Ban Of Crotis, who, with the shat
tered remains Of his army, has fed towards Sem
hin The latest news is also favorable.
Now, amidst the catastrophes Of fermentation,
pvoIt, Instruction, and revolution, which have
Of late sgitated the enure Of continental Europe
amidst the dreiu scenes Of anarchy. bloodsbed