Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-06-24


following Authentic communications of
details and the result of the battle of Ma
genta are still expected from the Austrian
headquarters. The Austrian army had been
transferred during the night from the 4th to
the 5th) to Abbiatc Grasso.
The same news states that the combat was
undecided, and that further fighting was OK
pected.
The next day the following official bulletin
was issued
VIENNA, Monday June 6--l 80 4. NJ
A desperate combat took place on Saturday,
between the LIST and Sd, Count CLAIMS and
Prince Iitchtenstoiu's corps d'armoe, and the
enemy who had passed licino in very consid-
cradle force The result Of the contest was
undecided; the combat was continued on Sun
day. Our troops threw themselves upon the
enemys ranks with ardor, and showed "A val
or and perseverance worthy of the most glo-
rious feat Of arms Of the Imperial Army.
Milan is perfectly tranquil.
The headquarters yesterday were still at
Abbate Grasso.
An Austrian dispatch from Vernona gives
a similar view, but adds that the authorities
and weak garrison OF Milan, with the excep-
non oil the Castle garrison, have withdrawn,
at the command of Gyula. The town is
quiet.
The following message from Vienna had
been published by the Frankfort papers with
out any guaranty as TO the authenticity of
the news
VIENNA, Monday. Through the opportuno
arrival Of the corps d 'armee of Field Marshal
Clam on the battle field, the Austrians were
victorious after hot fight The French were
thrown back over the licino
--latest.
LoNDoN. Wednesday The Times Of this
morning publishes summary Of official news
received at Vienna up TO midnightof Monday.
1t is as follows:
There was fierce battle at Turbigo and
Buialora on the Ith. At first only two bri-
gades Of the first corps we're engaged, but
they were subsequently reinforced In the
afternoon of the same day, the third Austrian
corps took part In the action. There was
very hard fighting at Buhalora, sometimes to
the advantage OF the French. and sometimes
to that of the Austrians. Tho battle las ted
till late at night, and on the jth was continu-
ing at Magenta. The Allies made no progress
on this day Two fresh Austrian corps we're
engaged in the afternoon the same Austrians
took up flank position between Abbiate
Grasso and Ninasco. The Austrans have
taken many prisoners The loss on both sides
is very great
The Austrians had four Generals and five
staff officers wounded, and one Major killed.
The Times, in its editorial remarks ON the
subject says
at now seems probable This hard fight is
even yet undecided, but that ON the whole
The French have the best OF It, The absence
of late dispatches by way Of Paris IS not com
sidered indicative of French successes"
The London Aireiao says
at was rumorcd last night that government
had received dispatch from the British Min
lister at Vienna, announcing an Austrian VIC
tory
The opinion was becoming current in Lon
don that the victory of Magenta was a victory
in which the French were defeated, and their
failure TO occupy Milan, only twelve miles
from Magenta, strengthened this view.
The movements which preceded the battle
ut Magenta are not clearly stated but it was
previously announced that the allies were to
cross the Iicino 20 the number OF about 1907
GOO men, and j; is presumed the rapid move
mcnt Of the allied army prevented the Aus
TRANS from completing That retreat which they
had commenced, and compelled them 20 accept
battle ON the banks OF the river.
The London Pos, says Gen. McMabon was
raised on the battle teid, TO therank Of Mar
shAi
The Paris correspondent Of the London
fof says tnat the Emperor Napoleon was
present at the battle OF Magenta, bat did not
command IN person.
lhere is report that Zen. Canrobert was
moftaIIy wounded, and 1--WE French marshals
or generals We're wounded.
Inc Faire says that Marshal Paraguay de
Hilers was removed irom his command and
replaced BY fotey' Marshal Nml.ant Is super
seocd by Random, and the Ministry of War
IS TO oe conhded Professionally to Gen. Hor-
anna
There were rumors in Paris on the Sth that
the French loss was 5000 TO 10000 men hors
du CONDUIT
Generals Mel and Mcmahon are said to be
among Inc wounded
The Paris papers variously estimate the
forces engaged as follows; French 100000
to 10000; Austrians, 10000 to 100000.
General Garibaldi quilted Lecco, and Cen
eral Durham had reiterated to Monsa. 1t is
supposed that Garbaldi was directing his
march against Durham.