Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-06-20

The following despatch, also from the Emperor
70 tue Empress was received on the 9Th, and bull
HEADQUARTERs, Monday a. m-Milan In in
surgent: The Austrians have evacuated the town
and castle leaving In their Precipitation, the
are encountered with prisoners, and have taken
IL 900 Austrian muskets
A dispatch dated Paris, Monday night, TO the
Posl, says the municipality of Milan proclaims
for King Victor Emanuel, and have presented an
address to him I'm the presence Of the Emperor
Tomorrow, the King will make his entry into
Milan.
The following are Austrian accounts. by way of
Vienna. The information is meagre and unsstis-
factory.
The official Austrian correspondence of Sunday
the 5th contained the following authentic COM
municaton: The details and the result of the
battle at Magenta are still expected from the
Austrian headquarters; the Austrian army had
been transferred during the night from the 4th to
the 5th inst, 10 Affiliate Gr?sso. The same news
states that the combat was undecided, and that a
further light was expected on the next day
The following official bulletin was Issued:
VIENNA, Monday, June g, 11:30 a. ma des-
perate combat took place on Saturday between the
hrst and third, Count Claims and Prince Lech-
tenstein,s, corps d'arp,ee and the enemy, who had
passed the Ticno in very considerable force The
result OF the contest was undecided The conf
bat was continued on Sunday Our troops threw
themselves upon the enemys ranks with ardor
s ana showed valor and perseverance worthy OF
the most glorious fcats of arms of the Imperial
army. Milan Is perfectly tranquil The mead
quarters yesterday Were still at Affiliate Grasso
An Austrian telegram from Verona gives u SIM
liar view, but adds that the authorities and weak
garrison OF nj tan. with the exception OF tue castle
garrison, have withdrawn at the command Of Gen.
Gynlai The town is quiet.
The following message from Vienna had been
published by the Frankfort papers without any
guarantee rs to the authenticity of the news:
VIENNA, Monday .-fhrOugi the opportune ar
rival OF the corps d'arme of Field Marshal Clam
hallas on the battle field, the Austrans We're vic
tOriOus after hot fight, and the French were
thrown back over the ricinO.
THE LATEST.
LONDON. "Wednesday Times this morn
ing publishes summary OF the Official news
ceived at Vienna up TO midnight Of Monday. II
is Us follows:
There was fierce battle at Turbigo and Buffa-
iora on the 9TH. At first only two brieades of the
first corps Were engaged but they were suisse
quentlv reinforced, aud In the afternoon of the
slime day the third Austrian corps took part in the
action. There was very hard fighting at Ruffa-
lora, sometimes to the advantage of the French
and sometimes 10 that of the Austrians The
battle lasted till late in the night, and the 5th
was continued at Magenta. The allies made no
progress on this day. Two fresh Austrian corps
Were engaged, and in the afternoon the Austrans
took up flank pOsit' ION between Abbiate Grasso
and Binasco. The Austrians have taken many
prisoners. The loss on both sides very great
The Austrians had four Generals and five staff Off
GERS wounded; one major was killed.
The Times in its editorial remarks on the sub
iect. says il now seems probable that this hard
d lat is even yet unde ided, but on the whole the
French have the best Of it.
The absence of kilograms 10y way of Paris, is
| not considered indicative of French successes.
The London Advertiser says that il was rumor
ed last Mi ht that the government lad received
kilograms from the British Minister at Vienna,
announcing an Austrian victory.
The opinion was becoming current I'm London
that the victory of Magenta was n victory in which
the French were defeated, and their failure TO
occupy Milan, only twelve miles from Magenta,
Strengthens this view.
movement e1e6 no h3tt at
Magenta was not clearly stated, but II was pre-
viOusy announced that the allies cross the
TicinO To the number of about 100000 men, and il
is presumed the rapid movement Of the allied
army prevented the Austrians from completing
the retreat which they had commenced, and com
PEELED them to accept battle on the banks of the
river.
The London Post says that Gen. McATahon was
raised on the battle field to the rank OF marshal
The Paris correspondent of the London Post
says the Emperor Napoleon was present at the
battle Of Magenta, but did not command in person
There is report that Gen. Canrobert was NOR
tally wounded, and that five French marshaIs or
generals Were wounded.
The Patrie says that Marshal Baraguay Hill
liers was removed from his command and replaced
by Gen. Forey. Marshal valiant is SUPERSEDED
by Gen. Random, and the Ministry OF War is to be-
conhded Professionally to Gen Horanna.
There were rumOrs In Paris the Sth that the
French loss was from 1900 to IL 900 men hoTx IN
combat. Generals Neil and McaIahon were said
To he among the wounded.
The Paris papers variously estimate the forces
engaged at 100 200 to In Ov5 French, and lsn OOO
20 .WD Austrians.
zen. Garibaldi had quilted Lerco and Gen
durham had retreated to Monza. 1t YVES supposed
that tiaribaidi was directing his march against
durham.
The Paris correspondent of the London Post tel
e9rapLs that Gen. McMaLon has been created
Duke Of Magenta.
GREAT BRITAIN
The real business OF Parliament commenced on
the 9TH, when the Queen, in person, delivered the
following speech:
MY Lords and Gentlemen: | avail myself with
satsfaction in the present anxious state OF public
affairs, q the advice of nv Parliament which
have summoned to meet with tue least possible
delay.
have directed that papers shall he laid before
you, from which you will learn how earnest and
unceasing have been my endeavofs u preserve the
peace OF Europe. Those endedvOrs have unl,ap-
ply failed, and war hes been declared between
France and Sardinia on one side. and Austria on
the other. Receiving assurance OF friendship from
both the cOntendtn9 parties intend to ma utaiu
between them strict and impartial neutrality:
aud hope, with Gods assistance. to preserve 10
my people the blessing of continued peace
Considering, however, the present stat. OF En-
rope, have deemed il necessary to the security of
my dOininions and tue honor Of nv Crown 10 in
crease my naval forces to an amount exceeding
that which has been sanctioned by Parliament. i
rely with confidence on your cordial concurrence
in this precautionary measure OF defensive noIcy
The King Of the Two Sicilies having announced
to me the death Of the King, his father, and his
Emperor OF France, To renew my Diplomatic in
tercOurse with the Court of Naples, which had
been suspended during the late reign
All my other relations continue on a perfectly
satisfactory footing.
The rest of the speech is devoted TO matters of
local interest. Attention is directed to the bill 10
carry out the recommendation Of the commission
ers in regard to the best mode Of manning the
navy; and in respect Ia the reform question the
Queen simply says she shall have pleasure in giving
her sanction To any well considered measurr and
that should matters of more urgency relating To
the defence and financial condition Of the country
necessitate postponcment, she hopes that thu.
question will have attention at the commencement
OF the session.
&. The speech concluded by expressing hope that
the deliberations Of Parliament will tend Ia secure
to the country the continuance OF pace abroad
and Il progressive Improvement ut home
In the House OF Lords, the address ia reply u
the Queens speech WIS moved bv Earl Fowls
and seconded by Lord Clifford. The conduct of
the government, both in their foreign and dom-s-
tic relations, was denounced by Lord Granville
and others; but after speeches i'm defence by the
Earl Of Malmesbnry and the Earl OF Derby, the
address was agreed TO.
In the Commons the address to the crown WAS
moved by Mr.. Egerton, and seconded by Sir ]
ElphinstOne. The Marquis of Dunnington moved
IN amendment to the effect that the present Min
stry does not possess the confidence Of the House
lie reprehended the conduct Of the government