The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-07
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ARRIVAL or TaE STEAMER NIAGARA.


ARRIVAL OF TkaE srEAMER NIAGARA.
Fsss dogs Later ss~ z~sps.
Advanes in the Price of eoon-Defsat ofths Huaeari.
Unconditional surrender % Gs Russaa forsss-
Dissolution of Me Hungarian Diet-End OF the Var
Large retoard offered TOR Kossum, dead or aiius
TELEoRAPH OyFIcE, ST. john, NIB
Wednesday evening, Sept $40 p. m,
The steamship Niagara. Capt Lang arrived at Halifax
this morning at O'clock bringing ll3 passengers, and
Pari. intelligence Of the 22d. London OF the a4ih and
The Europa arrived at Liverpool early on Monday
The Cambria was on the 2eh, at a m. of Tus-
tude, the America was passed by the Niagara.
The official record shows continued increase OF NOR
tally arising from the general prevalence Of the cholera
in England
DEFEAT OF THE HuNGARIAns.-The intelligence from
the seat Of in Hungary is Of the most disastrous
and the cause which they couageousy upheld against
fearful odds had fallen past redemption
The precise details OF the circumstances which led to
this unfortunate and unexpected result cannot be ascer
tanned from any accounts within reach Part OF the
main facts that the Hungarans have been forced TO
lay down their arms and submit Internationally to the
There is no reason whatever to doubt the operations
OF the Hungarians under Benz just preceding the tern
nation Of the struggle They are given IN an ineligible
have had important influence in bringing about the
submission Of the Hungarians.
The Vienna correspondent OF the London Times, under
date Of August 49, Says AN official report OF the slh
from Col Dossler who is at Hemansadt gives the par.
culars of what has taken place IN the southwest OF
was Al Gafaya Alter Bems defeat on the slst uit.
Scherrbug, lie proceeded towards Medgeys, which he
reached on the 3D. with force Of 1000 and II guns;
from Caaren6ug consisting of 1000 foot, 800 horse and
10 guns, he proceeded towards Hermandstadt General
Hassford, who had been left with six batalions eight
gone Reissnekt and Luhenback where he gained the
victory mentioned yesterday the nsurgent General
Stenall This having been made known to General r,
Luders by his scouts, he foresaw that BEN would fall
upon Hassord, probably drive him into Wallachia, and
then take possession OF Hermansadt Nothing remained
to be done but pursue Benz with all speed Before,
however, Luders could overtake him, be learned that
Hassford had actually been attacked, driven from his
position, and after murderous battle in the streets Of
Hemansad in which he had many killed and wounded,
had been obliged to retreat to Talmacs
On the 9th at 10 M Gen. Luders army stood before
Hermansad six battaons Of the enemy $50 horse and
Bile had been left in the city and the remainder Of
the army had gone in pursuit of Hassford.
battle ensasd which ended in the complete roat q
tives as attempted to resist 10 the sword. III
The who lost 1900 prisoners and II guns IN this
battle, had 800 killed and 500 wounded.
The troops which had followed Hassford made the
best OF their way after their routed comrades. i
The Russians, including the loss suffered by General
Hassford, on the 5th, had SO killed and wounded.
The battles Of Scherrberg and Hermanstadt produced
most dspiriting effect among the insurgents. Many
threw away their and sought refuge In the woods
The Vienna accounts, by way OF Warsaw, OF August
49, state that the Hungarian Diet having surrendered Its
powers TO Georgey, had dissolved itself
sequeAy took place at Arad, at which was de-
tened to put end to war as sanguinary as
useless Geoey addressing the council q war protest
ali resistance in vain and that nothing but utter ruin
would attend the prolongation Of the struggle.
Georpey's remaining, induced number OF the Hun
saran generals 10 side with him on surrendering not
only Geogey's corps but also part of the besieging
army at Temeswar, numbering IN all from 80. 900 70
ed by Benz Kossuth, and the leading members Of the
Hungarian Parliament had nothing left but to hasten to
Ossova stated that they have already entered upon
Turkish territory, and il is also stated that M kossuth
carried with him the insignia OF the Hungarian empire,
including the State jewels.
Geogey surrendered to Prince Paskiewtsch under the
one condition. If condition it can be called, that the
Prince should iniercede with the Austrian empire for
himself his troops. and his country.
prompted by the mutinous conduct OF the hussars.
Vienna letter IN the Deusche Rebore states the
number of troops that surrendered with Georgey to have
Il was thought that General Klapka, too, would now
be induced to surrender, Comorn especially as the city
of Raab was the 18Th instant occupied BY the mpe
rialists who have likewise despatched corps 10 the
From Vienna letter Of the nth in the Kolner Zeung.
il appears that NJ Kossuth intends to hold out I'LL the
last He has published proclamation, announcing the
translation OF his government from Arad to orrchora
where he is now protected by the Hungarian army from
the Baisk.
The Russian papers publish the following letter from
Prince Paskiewitsch to his Majesty the Car:
Hungary is the feet Of your Imperial Majesty The
government Of the insurgents have transmitted their power
Georgeyhe chief OF the army OF the Insurgents makes
an unconditional surrender the Russian army. His ex
ample will be followed by the other nsurgent corps Inc
officers whom he capitulate offered to proceed win
without Austrian commissioners 10 The corps 70 induce
them To surrender. @R ~
Georgeys only condition his surrender waste De allowed
TO lay down his your sjesps army have made
arnnpements fos the insurgents to be dsarmed by Gen
am in communication with the command OF the Austrian
army. for Geogey, keep him atyour Imperial maJes
TVS disposal"
II was umored that the Emperor OF Russia had get
price Of 10000 roubes Kossuihs head dead OF alive
Ii is reported by some of the ardent friends OF Hungary
that Geogey has proved himsel traitor, and has yielded
| TO the golden arguments of the Russians.
Kossuthfs wife and family, IT is said, had fallen INTO
the hands OF the imperialist troops
Commercial Review.
In every department Of trade there has been steady
business going forward and the commercial advices gen
orally by the steamer essentially the same as those
brought by the Caledonia.
Prices Of cotton are still advancing, and large sales are
Accounts from the manufacturing districts continue Of
satisfactory character all branches OF trade appearing
In Manchester there is lively demand for every va;
ety of cotton goods and the accounts IRON inaa VIII
doubtless give a further impetus 10 the trade:
i Under the favorable influence Of the weather. the mar.
vest operations, and the increasing probability that the
crops will be generally secured in good tme and that the
harvest will be considerably above the average Tor
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