Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-30


 THE EMPEROR THE BATTLE.-The Emperor was at the head of the Imperial Guard during the hut tie from which point he directed the operations f the day; Gen St. Jean dAngey however, com manuea the Guard, which accomplished wonders and suffered severely. The three high officers who distinguish themselves most on the field of int- tie were Marshal Canrobert, Gen. Count McMahon and Count St. Jean d'Angely. The two latter were made marshals on the field of battle, while McAIn- hon at the same time was created Duke of Mag.n ta. The honor is not misplaced, for the new Mar- shal and Duke is perhaps the most brilliant com mander in the army. He is of Irish descent his family having come to France with the Stuarts. more that two centuries ago; he is but 52 years of age.
 The following particulars of the battle of Maren- ta are extracted from letter in the Constitutionncl nest Dreolle: - =
 Yesterday, as the 1st battallions of the yolti- geurs of the guard after conqucr;ng in first en- gagement at Turbigo, were pursuing their march In Milan, it appears that 40, 900 Austrians massed in columns, suddenly countermarched, and confitiet,t III ther numbers, advanced against our leading cul- unnS hoplnS to turn them and check the conceil- trauon of our army upon Milan. But they had nt,s taken into account the division of the grenadi,.rs ana chasseurs of the guard commanded by Mellinet. 'lhs division rapidly got together between Buffal, and Magenta, not far from the spot where the Tur- COS COS lougnt' ana they very soon showed front to the enemy Towards noon the Austrians after he's ltatng for some time, decided to attack The Zou- yes and grenadiers united did not make up more than io ooo men, but without Judging foot thry held their own against the vanly energetic ef,,rts of the 40, 900 Austrians The latter. surprised ut such an obstinate resistance retired in good order formed again, and returned to the charge e second tune. They might as we'll have rushed against il brazen rampant. The Guard soon became tired of ths passive attitude, and resolved to take the of. iehsiHe It charged and scattered the enemy. But the latter perceiving how small were the numbers oi the French, came up again and again. Seven times Tn the course of two hours were these bcroic charges renewed. The Grenadiers and Zouyes were, electrified by the presence of the Emperor, who, s"or1 {, 70, Tn hand supported and directed them.
 me Emperor, however, was frequently seen to turn his eyes towards the points where pursuant tu hs orders and calculations, he expected to see th divisions of Neil and McMahon make their appear. ance. They arrived and were saluted with a lonr bravo, which astonished and dsconcerted the enc. my Gen McMahon advanced to Magenta with an ardor, dash, and an enthusiasm, which was tltJ admiration of the whole army. At the moment when ms attacking column crossing the bridge, Gen Esplnasse, who was leading it with his well. known lntrepidty was unfortunately struck by ball ill the centre of his breast. He must have di ed instantly On seeing him fall the soldiers quite beside themselves, rushed forward to avenge bis death: Nothing could stop them-on, on they went sweeping away every obstacle and after completely routing the enemy they effected their junction with the Imperial Guard, which was all the while com manded by the Emperor in person. The hattie was gained. Marshal Canrobert and General Regnault de Sant Jean d'Angely had done wonders on their side. We are masters of the field hear that the Emperor warmly congratulated the new Duke of Ma genta, to whom he attributed large share of th, success of the day. The Emperor did not shrink from exposing himself during the action, and more than once Gen. Fleury threw himself before him, braving with devotion which all admired though all were ready to do the same-the bullets which threatened his Majesty"