, 1859-07-29

many prisoners. The loss on both sides was
very great. The Austrians had four generals
and five staff officers wounded. One major was
killed.
! The Times, in its editorial remarks on the sub
jcct, says, it now seems probable that this hard
tight is even yet undecided, bot That on the who
the French have the best of it.
The absence Of late kilograms by way Of Paris
iS not considered indicative Of French success
The opinion was becoming current in Lon.
don that the victory Of Magenta was a victory in
which the French were defeated, and their iai-
urc 10 occupy Milan, only twelve miles from Ma
genta, Strengthened this view.
The movement which preceded the battle at
Magenta was not clearly stated, but it was pre-
viously announced that the Allies were about to
cross the Tcino to the numbOr Of about l00, 900
men, and it is presumed that the rapid movement
Of the Allied army prevented the AuStIiAns from
completing the retreat which they had commenc-
ed, and compelled them to accept battle on the
banks Of the river.
There is a report that Gen. Canrobert was NOR
tally wounded, aud that five French Marshals or
Generals were wounded.
The Pdtrie says that Marshal paraguay dill
liers was removed from his command, and repla. ed
by Gen. Forey. Marshal Valiant is superseded
by Gen. Random, and the Ministry Of War is to be
cOntided Professionally TO Gen. Horanna.
There were rumors in Paris on the Sth that the
French loss was from 1000 to 1000 men, hors
du combat. Generals Mel and McMahon were
said to be among the wounded.
The Paris papers variously estimate the forces
engaged at 100000 to 10000 French, and $780,.
OOO to lS0, 900 Austrians.
Gen. Garibaldi had quilted Lecco, and Gen.
Durham had retreated to MOnZa. ltwas supposed
that Garibaldi had directed his march against
D'Urban.
The real business Of Parliament commenced on
the 7th, when the Queen in person delivered the
folowi' speech:
My LOrds Gad Gentlemen-I avail myself
with satisfaction, in the present anxious state Of
public affairs, Of the advice Of my Parliament,
which have summoned to meet with the least
possible delay.
~ have directed that papers shall be laid be-
fore you, from which you will learn how earnest
and unceasng have been my endeavors to pre-
serve the peace Of Europe. Those endeavors have
uuhappily failed, and war has been declared be-
tween France and Sardinia on one side, and Aus
tria on the other. Receiving assurance Of friend
ship from both the contending parties, intend
to maintain between them u strict and impartial
neutrality, and hope with Gods assistance, to
preserve to my people the blessing Of continued
peace.
"All my other relations continue on . perfectly
satisfactory footing"
Tbs rest Of the speech is devoted to matters OF
local interest. Attention is directed to the bill
to carry out the recommendation Of the Commls-
sioncr IN regard to the best mode Of manning the
navy And in respect to the Reform question,
the Queen simply says that she shall have plea.
sure in giving her sanction to any wel-considered
measure, and that should matteIs Of more urgency
relating to the defense and financial condition. Ut
the country necesSitate apostPonement, she hopes
that the question will have attention at the COM
menceInent Of the session.
The speech concludes by expressing hope
that the deliberations Of Parliament will tend to
secure to the country the continuance Of peace
abroad and = progressive improvement at
home.
Kossuth was leaving England fOr Italy on the
7th. He had had an interview with the French
ErnbasSador at London. Some three hundred
Hungarians, who had returned from America,
were to follow him to Italy.
The Dublin correspondent Of the London Her
ala mentions a rumor that Sir Edward Grogan
Is to succeed Sir L. Head, as GoVernOr-General
Of Canada.
On the 4th, great religious sClemnity, with
procession and public prayers, took place at
Vienna, the object being to implore Heaven to
bless the Austrian arms with victory. All the
members Of the Imperial family and the Minis
tiers were present Mass was read by the PoPe's
Nuncio.
An important circular from Prince Gortscha-
koT to tho Envoys Of Russia at the several Courts
Of Germany, declares that if Germany goes to
the aid Of Austria, the political equilibrium re.
sulting from the treaties by which tue German
Confederation is constituted, will 10 destroyed.
A dispatch from Darmstadt, Germany, says that
at the opening Of the Chambers there, the Presi.
dents Of both branches Of the Legislature declared
in favor Of war against Louis Napoleon.