Litchfield enquirer., 1859-06-30

Gen McMahon had completely ceased. Had the Generals column been repulsed and would the di- vision of the Grenadiers of the Guard have to sus- tain alone the whole strength of the enemy? .'This is the proper place to explain the maneu- vre of the Austrians.
 When they learned on the night of the 2d of June that the French army had made itself master of the passage of the Ticino at Turbigo they rap- idly recrossed the river at Vigevano with three of their corps darmee, who burned the bridges behind them. On the morning of the 4th, they were opposite the Emperor 125,oo0 strong, and it was against such dsproportionate force that the divs ion of the Grenadiers of the Guard, with whom was the Emperor, had to compete. " At this critical moment Gen. Regnaud Saint Jean Angely displayed immense energy as did al- so the Generals under his orders General of Di vision Mellinet had two horses shot under him. Gen. Le Clerc fell mortally wounded Wimpffen was l wounded in the head, Commandants Desme and Maudhny, of the Grenadiers of the Guard, were killed; the Zouaves lost 200 men. and the Grena- diers suffered a loss not less considerable ' Finally, after long expectation of four hours during which Melnets division sustained without finching the attacks of the enemy Picard's brig ade, led by Marshal Canrobert arrived on the field of battle Shortly afterwar'l,. Vinoy's Division joined, of Gen. Nefs corps, which the Emperor had sent for, and finally Renaults and Trochu's Divis- l ions of Canrobert's corps.
 l At the same time Gen. McMahon's cannon be- came again audible n the distance. The Generals corps retarded in its advance and less numerous
 
 l umns on Magenta and Bntfalora.
 1.-The enemy having attempted to cut in between | these two columns, Gen. McMahon ordered hisright column to fall back on his left toward Magenta and this explains the cessation in the firing at the com l mencement of the action on the Bufslora side. | In fact, the Austrians finding themselves hard pressed on their center and left, had evacuated the village of Bufalora, and had brought the greater portion of their forces to bear against Gen. McMa- | hon before Magenta. The 45th of the Line boldly attacked the farm of Cascina Nuova on the out | skirts of the village, and which was defended by | two Hungarian regiments. Fifteen hundred men of the enemy laid down their arms, and the colors | were taken away from the Colonels body Howev- CT, Motterouges Division found itself hard pressed
 y considerable forces which threatened to separate it from Epinasse's Division General McMahon had placed in second line the l3 battalons of the Vol tigeurs Of the Guard under the command of the | brave General Camou, who advancing to the front, sustained the shock of the enemy and gave time to Motterouge's and Espinasse's Divisions vigorously to resume the offensive.
 ''At this moment of general attack, General Au- ger, commanding the artillery of the 2d Corps opened fire with forty guns on the railway chausee which taking the Austrians in flank and crossways, made fearful havoc.
 At Magenta the combat was terrible. The ene- my defended the village most obstinately. Both sides felt that it was the key of the position Our troops took it house by house, causing immense loss to the Austiians. More that 10000 were put hors de consba, and General McMahon took about 5000 prisoners, including one whole regiment, the 2d Chasseurs pied, commanded by Colonel Hauser But the Generals corps suffered considerably 800 men were either killed wounded. In the attack on the village, Gen Espnasse and his o6fcier or donnance, Lieut. Frcidefond, were both killed While | leading on their men, Col. Drouhot of the 65th of the Line, and Col Chabrene of the 2d, fell mortal l ly wounded. | ''On the other side Vinoys and Renault's Divis- ions were doing prodigies of valor, under the or ders of Marshal Canrobert and General Mel Vii ns,yrso oh had 1nft E.
 ing, had scarcely reached Trerate where it purbos- ed to bvouac, when it was sent for by the Enipe- TOT It advanced at quick step far as the bridge of Magenta, driving the enemy from the positions they occupied, taking above 1000 prisoners; but engaged with superior forces it suffered heavy loss II officers were killed and 50 wounded; $50 non- commissioned officers and men placed hors de combat. The 9th of the Line suffered most Colo nel pelort fell at the head of his men, and all the officers were wounded. General Martimprey re- ceived bullet wound while leading on his brigade. l <" Marshal Canroberts troops also suffered con- sderably. Colonel de Senneville, the Chief of his Staff, was killed at his side; Col Charlier of the 9Oth, fell mortally wounded bv five bullets and many officers of Renauts division were placed hors du combat, while the village and bridge of Magenta were taken and retaken seven times.
 Finally, about half past at night the French army remained masters of the field of battle, and the enemy withdrew, leaving in hands four guns, one of which was taken by the Grenadiers of 1 the Guards, two flags, and 1000 prisoners The number of Austrians placed Aors du combat may be estimated at 20 900. 12,O00 muskets. and 30 1000 sdcs tknapsacks ? were found on the battlefield ''Ihe Austrian corps which fought against us are l those of Clam-Gsllas, Zohel. Schwartzenberg, and Lichtenstein. Field Marshal Gyulai commanded in person.
 "Thus, five days after their departure from Ales l sandria the allied armies had given three combats gained a battle, cleared Piedmont of the Austrians and opened the gates of Milan. Since the combat of Montebello the Austrian army has lost 25, 900 men in killed and wounded, 10000 prisoners, and 17 gunS.'
 THREE DAYS LATER. The Austrians did not make stand at Lodi. but have retreated tall points to the other side of Adda and it is reported that their headquarters are now at Mantua. They have abandoned Piacenza, Pavia Lodi Bologna and NIeona and destroyed all the bridges on the Adda. In leaving Bologna they took the directian of Modem.
 An official account states that the seat of govern | ment has been transferred to Mantua. As the Aus trians retreat the people throw up the flag of inde pendence, and give in joyful adhesion to the allied l cause.
 The Paris Parie of June 18th, says that the Aus trians nave completely evacuated the states of the cnurch, including even Ferrara. The same paper states that the people of Parma have asked that l French troops may be sent into their country. | It is stated that Francis Joseph will now take command of the Austrians in person. Their retreat to the ortresses and the line of the Adge is inc vita
 1t is reported that the French fleet in the Adrat-
 c received powerful endorsements on the 10th and It expected that landing of troops will soon be attempted on the coast between Venice and Trieste
 Five thousand Austrian prisoners and the remains of Gen. Espinasse had arrived at Marselles It is rumored that the Emperor will return to Paris soon and that Pelissier will have chief command. Garibadi is still moving on, and his corps now threatens the southern Tyrol from Val Canonica. Val Tronipia and Bagolina.- l The anticiDated chanpe in fba Rr;f;cb t. taken place. and Palmeston is again at the head of the government as premier, with Lord John Rus. sell as foreign secretary. This places beyond doub. says the London 7'"es, the policy of England on the Italian question Lord Russell has ever been known as an ardent friend of the Italian race. Italian freedom, and Italian unity