Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-09-12
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The steamer Niagara arrived at Halifax ON We'd
nesday morning the 9th inst, bringing the follow
ing news in relation TO
The HUNGARAN WAR-The intelligence from
the seat of war in Hungary most disastrous To the
Hungariaus. They have been defeated at all points,
but the details relating tn the unfortunate result are
not fully asceralned. 1t is however known that
the Huugarians have been forced to lay down their
arms uncondi,iunally to the Russian forces.
The Vienna Correspondent Of the London Times
under date Of August l6,h contains the official re-
port trOm Colonel Dissner giving the particulars of
the transactions in Pennsylvania since the 4th Of
August. After Bem's defeat on the 3lst ult. al
Scharlrang he proceeded towards Medgger which
he reached the 3rd inst, with only 5000 men
and IL guns. He was joined here by corps from
Clarcnburg Of 400 foot and 1900 horse, and then
proceeded towards Hermansadt, and after a muir
'derous battle in the streets of Hemanstadt, where
many Were killed and wounded. he was Obliged to
retreat, and was subsequently finally routed with
great loss by General Luders. This produced a
most dspiriting effect among the Insurgents. many
If whom threw away their arms and sought refuge
in the woods, whilst others came over and Joined
their conquerors.
Accounts from Vienna via Warsaw state that the
Hungarian diet having surrendered its powers into
the hands of Gen. Georgey, adjourned sine die. A
meeting afterwards took place near Proud between
Georgey, Benz and kOssuth, at which it was deter
mined at once TO put end to the war. because fur
ther resistance would be useessas well as sanguia-
ny In us effects. Georgey, in address TO the Coun
sci, said he had M hope for the cause of Hungary
that nothing short of utter and absolute ruin would
atteId the proonga,un of the struggle. The war
party, headed by Benz, Kossuh aud the leading
members of the Hungarian Parliament FASTENED to
Aurora, and it is sad already have entered upon
Turkish territory. Georgey surrendered himself to
Prince Paskiewch the Russian commander on con-
diton that the Prince should inercede with Austria
in behalf of his contrymen, his troops and himself
The number of troops reported to have surrendered
with Georgey are reported at II 900 men, and the
ordnance likewise surrendered amounted TO 60 guns.
According to letters from Vienna, dated the Eth
August, from Colna Zetung il appears that Kos
su,h intends holding out TO the last, and has issued
approximation announcing the transfer of his Govern
ment from Fead to Orchowa, where he il now pro-
tec,ed by the Hungarian army
The Russian papers, however, publish letters
from Prince Paskiewi,ch 10 the Car, in which he
says "IIungary is at the feet of your imperial Ma
jesty-the insurgents have transmitted their power
TO Georgey and he has made unconditional sur
render TO the Russians His example will be fol
lowed by Others"
Some accounts represent Georgey as having turn
cd Traitor. land assert that he has been bribed.
kossu,h's wife and family. it is said, have fallen
into the hands Of the Imperialist troops
Ii was rumored that the Emneror of Russia had
set price Of 60 000roubles Kossuth's head dead
or alive.
FRANCs.--There is complete lull in French
politics. Nj. Pierre Bonapar,e has been fined 200
francs for his late assault upon NJ. Gastur.
The first meeting ofthe Peace Congress took place
on "Wednesday, in the great hall of Cecil in ChauSse
d'Austin. Abont 800 persons present. The
celebrated NJ. Victor Hugo in the chair. The flags
of all nations adorned the Hall. The stars and stripes
of the u. States occupied CONSPICUOUS position flat
ing side by side with the ri colors of France and
the English union jack. Mr.. Golden and his party
were received with applause and the American gen
tlemen salu,ed with enthusiastic cheers. The
names of parties who gave in their adhesion TO the
principles of the Congress, Were read and then M
Victor Hugo made his speech amidst intense APP
plause. 1t is described exquisite piece ofcom-
position and repetc with most benevolent sentiment
1t is understood that the French government have
expressly forbidden the speakers from making any
alluson to passing politics.