The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-06-28
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responsiveness OF the 10Th states the Austrian
army was continuing its retreat beyond the
AIDA, and that its headquarters were at Cara
tignozz0 before Cremona.
A special dispatch 70 the London Times says
that on the Sth the second Austrian army hsd
its headquarters at Cadagno on the Aida.
IL seems that Gen. Canrobert was not wound
! ed at the battle OF Magenta.
All accounts give the great glory of the day
TO Gen. Mcmahon. He had no orders to pro
coed to Magenta, u, heard the roar OF the bat
tie. rushed on and saved the army.
The Paris Moniteur Of the 10th contains the
following details of the battle of Magenta:
''The oncentration or our troops on the 20
deceived the enemy into the belief that We in
tended TO cross the river in the forenoon Of the
18th. $4,000 Of the Austrsns we're In position
opposite. The Emperor and the grenader d.
vision of the Imperial Guard was obliged to
| Gght this dsproportionate odds All our gen.
erals displayed great energy In the subsequent
action. The French general Wimpfen was
wounded. Desme and Madhust, commanders OF
i the Grenadiers, were killed."
The official bulletin describes the operations
of Gen. Mcmahon, who lost 1900 men, but put
10000 Austrians hors DIX combat and made
/ 5000 prisoners The Aus,rars had on their
side four corps d. armee. The bulletin sums up
the results of the five days since the departure
| from Alessaudria thus:
"Our army had three combats, gained one
battle, and freed Piedmont from the Austrians,
| who, since the battle OF Montebello, have lost
/ $4,000 killed and wounded, 10000 prisoners,
and II cannon"
The correspondent Of the Daily News gives
the following details:
" In less than two hours the allied monarchs
had sent 10000 men against the Austrians,
| whose force was $4,000, together with power.
4 full artillery. They compelled the Austrians to
| move on most disadvantageous ground, as their
| left was soon turned by Gen. Conrobert's corps,
supported by Gen. Fant's division, and the Aus
TRANS were obliged to fall on their centre at
Abbiate Grasso. The Austrian centres being
thus swelled by the routed columns of their left
wing, were soon in disorder, and thousands fell
by the French Artillery.
General Mcmahon had now reached the scene
and seeing the moment had come to break the
disordered centre of the Austrians, charged
| with an lmpetuosity seldom witnessed-support-
| ed by Durands Division, which stood in re-
serve and was moving slowly beside him. The
shock was terrible and the dead and wounded
we're falling by thousands. The Austrians we're
! finally routed aud the victory won. The same
| writer says that 20 Austrian guns were taken.-
| The Zouaves had seven hundred killed and
wounded. A brigade in General Conrobert's
| Corps was almost destroyed.
George Baily editor Of the National Era Of
Washington died on board the steamer Arago
on 5th inst.
Concord, N. H., June 81.
bill has been read twice in the Legislature
to abolish the Court of Common Pleas, to trans
fer the business to Supreme Court, and to in
crease the number of Justices to six. The bill
is to remodel the entire Judiciary Of the State.
New York, June 81.
Quimbo Apo the Chnaman sentenced TO be
hung for murder, has been repreyed for four
months, on the intercession Of many leading
merchants and citizens
An attempt was made last evening by party
Of men on the Seventh Avenue, to hang man
named VIM. Jordan, who committed an infa-
nous outrage upon little girl years old
The gallows was erected aud the rope prepared,
when the police interferod just in time TO save
his life. lie is now in custody under the pro-
lection of the police. The exctemen! against
him is intense.
Washington, June 81.
Passports for persons visiting Europe are now
issued az the rate OF so per day. 1t may not be
generally known that the Secretary Of State
alone is authorized to issue passports, because
passports are to be granted, issued and verified
ID foreign countries by such diplomatic or con-
suar officers, and under such rules as the Pres.
ident shall designate and prescribe; and in all
cases, to citizens OF the United States only The
Issuing of passports without authority is penal
offence.
The President has declined to pardon Cyrus
w. Piummer, now under sentence of death for
the murder OF Capt. Miller during the mutiny
on board the ship Jasper At the request of
RUNNERS spiritual advisers, the President to-
day granted respite until the oth Of July.
Leaven orth, June Il.
The Overland Express has arrived here, eight
days from Denver City, bringing a large mail
and $4,000 in dust.
The previous extraordinary reports of discov-
cries at Gregory's, Jackson's and other mining
camps fully confirmed.
Horace Greeley had arrived out in less than |
days. He had visited Gregory's diggings, and !
signed public communication endorsing the |
richness of the claims.
Thousands were pouring into the new placers.
Forty sluices would soon be in operation at
Gregory's.
The results Of the operations of Is companies
given in Greeley's letter, show that the highest
days yield has been $3.50.
A company from South Bend, Ind, had taken
out 5000 pennyweiehts with sluee in three
weeks.
Gregory's two claims had sold for 81, oo0-
Other details are in a similar vein.
Returned emigrants are departing to day
from Leavenworth, bound to go through at
all hazards. The excitement was becoming |
intense.
Messrs Jones l. Russell contemplate eniare-
ing their facilities in view of an increased de-
mand for transportation.
Emigrants are charged not TO start without
four or SIX months supplies, as the snow Sc . in
the mountains In October, and adequate provi.
sion should be made by persons leaving this
tnr win rfu in ,ba |
thus prevent recurrence of suffering and pri-
vations
New York, June, "a.
The Times Washington correspondent SAYS
Secretary Floyd continues in delicate health
and serious apprehensions are felt for the result
His family are anxious that he should retire
from his present position. He has removed to
the Soldiers Home.
Judge Douglas left this 2. NJ for New York.
where he will spend several weeks.
Although Governor Walker dined with Mr..
Buchanan on Saturday last, he declares the con-
tInuance OF their previous political differences
aud says that no one can ever Justify or exeusa |
OF the Lecomiren outrage.
Washington, June o.
The Department has issued general orders
WITH view of enforcing the greatest possible
economy IN the military service, especially in
the conveyance and distribution of supplies
No buildings are to be occupied, nor any extra
ordinary expense Incurred, except by authority
OF the War Department, and no persons shall
DC hired tor purposes Immediately connected
with the troops, excepting the necessary guides
and interpreters. All hired persons no, author
lied by the tenor of The order will be forthwith
discharged and the service, il necessary, be
performed by the enlisted men.
The receipts into the Treasury last week were
81 100000. The drafts issued were IL .4al .0Oo,
The amount subject to draft is 3,046, 600.
Concord, n, H., June "a.
In the House Of Representatives YESTERDAY A
stringent bill in relation to the rendition ar