Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-08-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

Liverpool are To the 18Th ut:
We have accounts from Vienna tn the Dist of
June, which are confused and contradictory. 1t is
admitted however, that Jellachich, the Ban of
Croetia, has been completely defeated by the Mag
vars under Benz, who, it appears, crossed the
Trouse Caual i, the head of 80, 900 men and took
the emcanipment Of the Greats by Storm After Sc
ries Of conflicts, which lasted four days, they COM
PEELED the lmperialsts to raise the siege Of Peter
warden aud evacuate the Braska. The troops of
the Ban, dispir,ed by defeat and sickness, could
make no Roadway against those who were marching
from the South. The Imperialists fear that BEN
will succeed in entering Servia and Nonia The
Ban has been driven over the Shamble into Servia.
The Chief Knckadine has been forced to abandon
his position at Zitil. Gen. Haynau has gone with
the third division to the support OF the Ban. Gen.
Bem entered Zumba amidst the acclamations of the
people, at the head of one hundred thousand men.
The instruction in the South of Hungary is
complete. being announced in bulletin published
at Rnie Paskewich, at Xeiting on the Wener.-
We have the version Of sharp action that took
place near Waitsen, between Georgey audthe Aus
trian Generals Sass and Romberg. The bulletin
says that on the 18th, the Hungarian army marched
upon Wasen then occupied by the Russians, who
according To orders, fell back the enemy advanc
ed. At night, Georgey occupied strong position
before Waitsen. His army estimated at 44.0e0
men, with 100 pieces of artillery, was attacked the
next morning by the advance guards under Sass,
but the artillery of the Hungarans foiled every at
tempt 10 dslodge them. The cannonading on both
sides was severe. The Hungarian cavalry eXecu-
ted number of valiant charges on the Russians
On the 10th, the main body Of the Russian army
was brought up, and on the 18th, they attacked
Waitsen, and notwithstanding desperate resist
ance the Hungarians were compelled TO evacuae
the town with loss of 2 standards, cannon, and
500 prisoners. In the course Of the pursuit, it
found that only the rear guard OF the Hungarians
had been engaged, their main army having march
ed To the North. Gen. Romberg with cavalry was
despatched in pursuit.
Private accountssay that Sasshad abandoned Wait
sen the l5th and that Georgey marching along
the left bank of the river, took up strong position
near Wai,sen. At This juncture DembinskI's ar
my of 10000 men, slowly edging away from the
mining district, came down upon Sass, who was
compelled TO retreat to Duna- Rekh, midway be-
tween Waitsen and Pesth. Gen. Romberg learning
ait Pesth of the defeat of the Russians FASTENED
their support and succeeded in stopping tho pro
gress of Dembinski's army, winch eventually fell
back upon Waitsen The main body Of the Rus
slams, in the meanwhile, came from Rontres and lis
whole strength broughtt to bear upon the Hungarian
flank, which led To great battle ending in the de-
feat Of Demb;nski's army. Georgey led his troops
TO the North and not TO Comorn generally
believed. 1t is said that Georgey will turn of to
the casts and march to Kais.
The Austrian Commander in chief had advanced
with the main army to Pesth, leaving one division
in the Island of Huh. The divisions under Grabbe
and Schck are either bank of the Danube, for
the purpose Of laying siege to the fortress of Co
morn.
ENGLLND.-A large and enthusiastic meeting
was held at London tavern to express public opn-
ion in regard 10 the efforts being made by the Hun
garians for independence, and TO urge upon the
British Ministry recognition Of the de factO gov
ernment of Hungary IL is mentioned as synf-
~ mi fact uoI thn fret Inf,
which proves that The efforts OF Hungary fully
appreciated and understood, when they thus over
the scrupes of members of the Peace Society
whe in their speeches, instead of using expressions
of sympathy, boldly propose to aid Hungary by ia
king up arms against Austria. The meeting be-
came hlgly excited, and rose one man and shout
ed for war The petition adopted by the meeting
was laid before Parliament, and elected an interest
ing debate upon Hungarian affairs.
FRANCE.-SeriOus disSenslOns exist among the
majority Of the legislative Assembly, and the Lee
gitiniss have determined to recede FROM the ranks
of the Bonapars,s and Orleanists, and form sep
arale party for themselves. The articles which of
late have appeared in the I,egitimist organs show
it, The tendency Of this movement is 10 unite the
factions the part Of Duc de Bordeaux, and would
10 betoken the existence of an extensively
gained Legitimis conspiracy.
The French Government has received despatch
dated Baden. 23d july announcing the surrender of
at the head of two regiments.
fTALY.-It is announced that the troops who re-
Gently received orders to embark for Italy, and were
recalled after the account OF the surrender OF home
are TO be embarked for their original destination.
Rome is under the military rule of Gen. Oudnoi
and order and tranquility prevail. All public acts
are rendered in the name of the Pope. He contin-
ues living at Gaeta, but Beyond the fact that he
will remain there until after the accouchement OF
the Queen Of Naples, nothing to beknown. Ii
is said he will afterwards proceed to Rome, fully
clothed with both temporal and spiritual authority
and that the priesthood arOuad him having learned
nothing from past msfortunes, resolutey refuse con
cessons TO the popular party. Nothing is said as tc
how the French army is to be paid, but it is Tepor
ted that Russia has agreed tolend his Holiness two
millions without interest, the principal TO be paid a
the rate of half million annually.
The American Consul, at the latest adylces had
not resumed his authority. When the French sol
diers attacked his office he withdrew after protest
ing against the ndignity.
Garbaldi at Orvicti on the 17th. lie hat
levied tribute of two thousand pounds on the III
habitanis after which he took up position in the
neighbofhood. Finally, the people are collecting
from different parts of the country and forming armed
bands, intending to join Garbald.
The state Of affairs in Ireland remains about TIT
same at the last dates.
Austria AND SARDINIA-The SaTdinians will
tho view probably Of aiding the Hungarans have de
layed the treaty of peace with Austria, thereby keep
ing the Austrian troops in Loinbardy. Scbwartzen
burg, suspecting this, demanded peremptory trea
ty Of peace from Sardinia, giving four days time
The Sandman King has appealed to the Frencl
President 10 settle the difficulties. The telegraph
ic despatch received in Paris stating that Sardinia
had accepted the terms of Austria is not credited.
YEHrcE.-The prolonged resistance of Venice
says the Times, whose glorious defence against O
verwheImlng numbers, has added another page q