Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1849-09-13
FOREIGN NEWS


Sezzszzzazs3s STEAMSHIP NIAGARA. sSHEzs
DISASTROUS NEWS FROM HUNGARY!
Observation-Disclosures from the seat of war is of
the most disastrous kind. The Hungarians have been
defeated at all points, The which they upheld,
against fearful Odds has fallen past redemption. The
precise details of the circumstances which led to this
unfortunate and unexpected result cannot be ascer
tanned from the accounts within reach. part OF
the main facts are. that the HungarinDs have been
forced To lay down their arms aud submit to uncond
tional terms.
The Vienna correspondent of the London Times,
under date Of Aug. Is, says: 1.-The official reports
OF the Sth, Of COL Dosler, at Hermanstad, give psr
culars of what took place in the southwest of Tran
sylvania since the 4lb when Luders at GafulG.
After Bems defeat of the 31st ult he proceeded To-
wards Lidleys which he reached on the Sd, with
Urce OF 5000 men and IL guns. At this place he
celved auxiliary corps from Cauremberg consist
ing of 1000 foot. 500 horse and II guns, and pro-
ceeded towards Hermanstadt Hassford had been left
with battalons, guns, and $50 Cossacks 10 pro-
ttci Hermanstadt.
At Reismakt and Luhlenback victory was gained
over the insurgent General Steinall. This having
been made known to Gen. Lunders by scouts, he FORE
saw that Benz would fall Hassford and probably
drive him into Waachia, and take possession of
Hermanstadt; nothing remained for him to do but
to pursue BEN with all speed. Before however, Lun-
ders could overake him, he learned that Hassord had
been actually attacked and driven from his position
after murderous battle in HermnnsaJt, in which he
had many killed and wounded, and Ind been obliged
TO retreat TO Taelaes On the 9th, 10 A. NJ, Lun-
derss army stood before Hermansadt; six battalions
500 horse and IL guns occupying the neighboring
heights considerable force had also been left in the
city and the remainder Of the army had gone in pur
suit of Hnssford. battle ensued, which ended in
the complete rout of the Magyars. The Russian cav
airy put such fugtyes attempted to resist to the
sword. The enemy lost 1900 prisoners ID guns, 600
killed and 500 wounded. The Russians, including
Al oloc- IL FL ~
wounded.
The battles of Scherrberg and Hermanstadt pro-
duced the most dispiritng effect among the insur-
gents many threw away their and sought refuge
in the woods. while others came over to The vicors"
VIENNA.-Accounis by way of Warsaw of Aug.
Ito. states that The Hungarian Diet having surrender
ed their powers TO Georgey, had dissolved ITSELF
meeting including Kossuth. Georgey and Benz subse-
queny look place near Arad, when it determined
to put an end to the war, senguinary and useless
Georgey in addressing the council of war; protest ed
he had no hopes for the cause Of Hungary, oil ress
lance was vain. nothing but utter ruin would attend
the prolongation of the struggle. The war party
headed by BEN and Kossuth, and leading members Of
the Hungarian parliament, had nothing left but TO
hasten to Ossorn 1t is stated that they have already
entered upon Turkish territory, and it is also stated
that M. Kossuth carried with him The insignia of the
Hungarian Empire. Georgey surrendered to Prince
Pasklewitch under the one condition, If condition it
can be called, that the Prince should intercede with
the Austrian Empire for himself his troops and his
country.
Vienna letters in the "Deusche Rebose" give the
number of troops that surrendered with Georgey to
have been 81 600, and 60 guns. Letters of The 17h
in Volmn Zeitung states that NJ Kossuih intends to
hold out 10 the last
The Russian papers publish the following letter
from Prince Paskiewicb to his majesty, the Car /:
Hungary is at the feet of yoaur imperial Majesty
The government of the insurgents have transmitted
their power to Geogey, the chief Of the army of the
insurgents. He makes unconditional surrender to
the Russian army. His example will be followed by
the other insurgent corps.
The officer whom he met 10 captuate offered to
proceed with without Austrian Commissioners to
their corps to induce them to surrender. have the
fortune TO inform your Imperial Majesty that
Georgey's only condition to his surrender was to be
allowed to lay down his arms 10 your majesty. As
for Georgey keep him at your Imperial mnjesty's
disposal. 1t is reported by ardent friends Of
the Hungarians that Georgey has proved himself a
traitor and has yielded to golden arguments of the
Russians. Kossuth's wife aud family, it is said, had
fallen into the hands of the Imperialist troops.
| ENGLAND.-The official record shows continued
increase of mortality arising from the general preva-
lence of cholera.
ITALY.--LIBERTY AT ROME.
The Giornaie d. Roma publishes order of the
day of General Oudinot, in which he announces his
resignation into the hands of the Government Com
mission of the powers of Government which he had
temporarily assumed; but states that the French army
charged with The protection of the capital and of
ca ORDER will, under the Governor of Rome, retain
all the action determined by the order Of the 4th of
July and necessary in fulflment Of the high mission
ntrusted to it in the double interest of the Roman
population and Of the temporal sovereignty of the
Pope. commission, composed of three, Cardinals
Altieri. Vannicelli, and Della Genga, has been en-
powered by the Pope to form ministry, and restore
| fha nr,fho If he nd
has arrived at Rome.
So far from entering into the path Of reform that
had been promised, they have commenced by restor-
ing the old tribunals, whether exceptional or other
wise that existed before the flight of the Pope they
have raised the price of salt by twothrds, and have
announced that the paper money of the Republic
have currency, but al 30 per cent discount. proc
lamafion was published the LIST inst announcing
the triumph of religion by means of the devotion of
the Catholic powers, and abusing In the severest
terms the ''wretches' who had dared to set up Re-
publican form of Government, but mentioning neither
constitution, CONCESSIONS amnesty nor In fact any of
the points which chiefly interest the public. Minis
ters he proclamation does not say whether secular
or eccesastcaD will be named by the commissioners
for the direction of the various branches OF internal
administration, while the management Of foreign at
fairs Is exclusively reserved to the most eminent
prosecretay of State, Cardinal Antonel, who, until
he arrives In Rome, will perform the duties of his
Office by means of substitute.
Great dissatisfaction created in Rome by
measure by which oil the paper money put in circua-
ton during the existence of the Provisional Govern
ment was lowered in value to the extent of 30 per
cent. or, in other words, the 100 piastre note was
brought down to 65 piastres. This measure gave the
greater annoyance because it fell principally on the
middle classes and the retail shopkeepers, who, for
several months past have had other money for the
carrying of their ordinary business. The Govern
ment has also cried down the coin issued by the Re-
publican authorities.
A letter from Rome Of the Cd inst. says: sour
capital, perfectly tranquil during the last fortnight