Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
BATTLE OF MAGENTA.

The Anglo- Saron reached Quebec, June
10.
The following is the FIRST announcement, of the
great battle fought on the ith, by telegraph from
Napoleon to the Empress
NovARA, June 4th, II 80 p. MA great vic.
tory has been won at the bridge Of Magenta. Five
thousand prisoners have been taken. Fifteen thou
sand OF the enemy are killed wounded. The
details will be despatched by telegram
The above was published in Paris on Sunday the
9TH and on the evening of that day the cannon at
the Hotel des Invalides announced the victory and
the city was brilliantly illuminated.
On the following day Monday the N5nitsuy
published the following des patches from the En-.
peror to the Empress
MAGENTA, june 5.-Yeserday our army was
under orders to march Milan, across the bridges
thrown over the Ticino at Turbiso. Tho opcla-
ton was well executed, although the enemy who
mad repassed the Ticino in great force, offered Il
most desperate resistance. The 70 dway was mar
row, and during two hours, the Imperial Guard
sustained, unsupported the shock of the enemy
In the meantime, Gen. Nc Hahon made himself
master of Magenta. After sanguinary conflicts
we rcpulsed the enemy a every point with a loss
on our side ofabout two thousand men. The loss
OF the enemy is estimated at 5000 killed and
wounded, and 1000 Austrian prisoners remained
in our possession.
MAGENTA, June ), cye.-The Austrians taken
prisoners are at least 700, and the Austrians
placed hors dp comiat arc 10000. Three pieces
OF cannon and two flags were captured from the
enemy.
To-day our army rests for the purpose of to-or-
gaming itself. Our loss Is about 5000 killed
ana wounded and one cannon taken by the en-
envy.
The following despatch, also from the Emperor
to the Empress, was received on the 9Th, and bull.
letined at the Boursc.
HEADQUARTERS, Monday, \. M.-NIilan is in.
sursent. Tho Austrians have evacuated the town
n hair tea.
cannon and treasure ofthe army behind them We
are encountered with prisoners, and have taken
1000 Austrian muskets.
despatch dated Paris, Monday night to the
LONDON P9st says; The Municipality Of Milan
proclaims Victor Emanuel and have presented an
address to him in the presence of the Emperor
Tomorrow the King will make his entry into Mi.
Ian
The following are Austrian accounts by way of
Vienna The information is meagre and unsatis.
The official Austrian Corr.sp5adeuee Of Sunday
the 9TH, contained the following authentic com
munication
The details and the result of the battle at Ma.
genta are still expected from the Austrian head.
quarters the Austrian army had been transferred
during the night from the 4th to the 9TH instant
to Abbiate Grasso. The same news states that the
combat was undecided, and that a further FIGHT |
was expected on the next day.
The following official bulletin was issued
VIENNA, Monday, June 5, IL 80 A. MA des.
perate combat took place Saturday between
the hrst and third Count Clam Calais and Prince
Lichtensteins, corps darmee, and the enemy, who
mad passed the Ticino in very considerable force
ne result OF the combat was continued on Sunday.
Our troops threw themselves upon the enemv's
anks with ardor, and showed a valor and perseve
anco worthy of the most glorious feats Of arms Of
he Imperial Army. Milan is perfectly TRANQUIL.
me headquarters yesterday were still at Abiate
irassO.
An Austrian telegram from Verona gives sim.
lar view, but adds that the authorities and weak
arrison of Milan, with the exception Of the castle
arrison have withdrawn at the command of Gen,
'yulai' The town squiet.