The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-06-24
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for the past three business days were H.
600 bales The market generally closed
dull, with little enquiry, and feeble pri
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BREsnsrurrs,- The market closed very
duh, and all qualities have slightly de-
A very sanguina,y battle Is reported to
have been fought near NJ Ian. In which the
twenty-five thousand killed, disabled. and
made prisoners
The French.Sardinian loss is estimated
at twclvethousand. ~.
The Austiians had evacuated Milan.
The battle was fought at the town. Of
Magenta.
Napoleon's dispatches claim decisive
victory and say that the French took sew
en- thousand Austrian prisoners, and
placed twelve thousand in disabled con
dition. He captured three cannon, two
standards; aud estimate their own loss ct
three thousand. but il is rumored in Paris
that the French lossis from nine 10 twelve
thousand. M
The forces engaged in the great hattie,
are reported to have been from one hum
dred and fifty to one hundred and eighty
thousand Austrians, and from one hun
drehtoione hundred and thirty Thousand
French. s.s.i ts,
The Austrian accounts diffefand speak
of the battles with varying successes on
both Sides la-F
The battle was still undecided on the
9th of June. sisa 80 l
Great LOSSES on both sides are reported.
Gen. Mcmahon has been created Mar
shall and-Duke Of Magenta
paraguay D'Hilliers has been superce-
ded by Gen. Forey. aer
Four Austrian Generals, and five staff
officers were wounded. "a
Gen. Hess commanded the Austrians,
and the Emperor Napoleon, the French.
Paris was illuminated when the intelli-
gence Of the battle was received.
Gen Espenasso was killed.
Marshal Canrobert was mortally wom-
ded. -s 3 go
There were five French Marshals and
Generals wounded.
Milan had revolted, and declared in
favor of the King of Sardinia.
The Austrians retired from Milan, but
the French had not occupied it.
Later rumors from the seat of war de
tract somewhat from the extent of the
French victory.
1t was believed that proposals for peace
would follow the entrance of the French
into Milan.
Business at the Paris Bourse was active,
and rates ruled higher.
Per STEAMER KANGAROO.
London, June 9.--Bullion has increased
in the Bank, during the week 100000
pounds. 49,
Napoleon, and the King of Sardinia en-
tered Milan and were enthusiastically re-
ceived.
The Austrians left Milan on the fifth.
They have also evacuated Pavia.
A Vienna dispatch says among the
wounded at the battle of Magenta, are
Baron Resischach. Three Generals and
three Staff officers. Two Staff officers are
missing. One Major was killed. Clerc
was among the French Generals killed.
The Government of the King of Sar-
DINA has already been established at Como
and Londrio.
A Trieste dispatch says an Austrian
steamer captured the French ship Raoul
from Cuba to Trieste.
1t is reported that Canrobert has died
of his wounds. Gen. Dangels has been
created Marshal.
Napoleon is reported to have been in
the midst of the Imperial guard during
the two hours. stand against the Austrians
who were aware of the fact. The real loss
of the Anstrans is estimated at from 49,
900 to 1900. .
A Turin dispatch of the seventh says
AT MAGENTA the Imperial and Sandman
guards alone were opposed to the Austrian
masses. They were attacked by Austrians
and were unable TO advance, but never
theless firmly resisted the enemy. The
Zouavis, and guards lost but retook their
position. Finally Neil's army assumed
the offensive and were irresistible. The
enemy endangered 10 surprise the right
wing of our army, but the movement of
Gen. Mcmahon. rendered this abortive.-
The enemy relaxed somewhat and then
resumed with renewed fury. Mcmahon
then triumphantly charged and the bat
tie was won. .
Turin, June SAN official Sandman
bulletin says that part of upper Lombar-
dy has been freed. from the Austrians and
has proclaiHfed Victor Emmanuel King.
Volunteers are rapidly augmenting
Garibaldi's Corps which Is pursuing the
enemy beyond 'Mosiga. ..-i,.. +.
Urban's army after precipitate retreat
from Haren dispersed and Scattered. A
number of soldiers Were taken prisoners
and disarmed.
Berne-Thefe are still 500 Austrians at
Lavino. A detachment of Garibaldrs
corps sailed. along the shores of Lake
Maggiore disarming the Austrian Custom
House guards every where and carrying
off the public treasures.
France has appointed an Ambassador
to Naples. The. Neopoliton Ministry has
been modified. Naples has made an Off
cial declaration of neutrality, and ordered
levy of $500 men for the navy. 2.
EaoLYaL -Tha Ehanoallor Of tho Ev-
chequer intimates that financial measures
of the gravest character are in preparation.
Bank rates are reduced to per cent, and
a still further, reduction is anticipated.
The opposition statement of both Houses
of Parliament says seven million pounds
are required to bring the revenue up to
the present rate Of expenditure.
Lancashire accounts say that the activ-
ity in cotton goods was checked by the
last India advices.
In consequence of the successful laying
of the Red Sea Telegraphic Cable, India
dispatches Will hereafter be anticipated
one week. 1890 ~ lisssf
BerGn.-The subscription for half q
million roubies loan will likely soon be
filed. fitit
The Times Paris correspondentsa says two
ofthe most influential Powers have agreed
to propose an Arrangement after the first
great battle, and IL necessary, TO insist
upon its adoption by the belligerants.
Neo York, June 2l.--LArEsT--'rhe Min.
istry did not-resign on Saturday The
House of Commons adjourned till Friday
1t is reported that the Prussian army
will be Modified, and Prussia will soon
take part in the conflict. She is said to
be now negotiating for the passage Of
troops through Germany.