The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-21

PERPETRATORS 10 the Adrlatlc.
Five ships Of the line, = frigates, 6 war
steamers, l3 floating batteries, . gun boats,
9 brigs, and two three-masted vessels. were
at Antivari. They have enormous supplies
on board. The admiral was about to opep
bis sealed orders. The Brest fleet Il said to
be composed Of Q ships Of the line, two
heavy frigates and one floating battery.
Two OF the London papers state that
there has been q meeting at Paris, Of the d.
plomatic agents Of France In the Levant,
and that they have been despatched TO their
posts by orders from the Emperor.
II is presumed that they have orders to
aid in the getting up Of 40 insurrection in
Turkey, in the interest Of Russia.
Gen. Garibaldi has received orders 10 oc.
cupy the Upper Valletino, and was ex.
pected at Torano with 5000 men, and
where 500 Piedmontese had already ar
rived.
Skirmishes have taken place near Bernia
between the French corps Of ValletinO and
the Austrians guarding the Stelvio Pass.
The Austrians number thirteen companies
Of infantry and two companies Of carboneers
They occupy positions between Glsusns and
Trater. and battery has been placed in
position 10 command the roads to Stelvio.
Barricades have also been erected, and
there Is lear Of descent by Gariballi. The
Swiss federal counsel has decided in concert
with the belligerants, that any soldier seek
Ing shelter on Swiss territory, shall be sent
back to their country, their Governments
engaging not TO employ them again the
present war. The garrison OF LAveno AMI
the soldiers Of Garibaldi's corps will conse-
quenty be sent back. II is said that the
Austrian monarch ordered the re-crossing Of
the Mincio, in opposition to the advice OF
Gen. Hes.
The Sandman account of the battle of
Solierino says, on the oath the Emperor Or
dered the Sandman army to occupy Poz-
zolengo and invest Pcschiora, while the
French occupied SOlierino and Cavriana.
Marshal D'1illiers met with unexpected
difficulties, and the Piedmontese connoisance
encountered great forces OF the enemy, while
DHilliers performed prodigies Of valor. At
Solferno the masses Of the enemy continud
to advance. The Emperor perceiving that
he was now contending with the entire army
OF the enemy, deployed the corps Of Mar
shals Neil and Mcmahon, and ordered Can
robert to rejoin with the Imperial Guard
The King had been requested TO direct all
possible force against Solierino, and accord
ingly ordered Generals Fanti and Durando
to convey succor to the French. Gen. Fanti
had already commanded the movement to be
made.
The King having been informed that not.
withstandiDg the Sd aud 9Th division were
engaged, it was difficult to carry the heights
OF San Marten, ordered general attack OF
those divisions with the brigade. 10 spite
OF the violent tempest Gen. Dalla Maznora
directed his course by Pozzolougo and
descended upon San Marten, but was at
tackled from the side Of Pozzolongo.
The fourth regiment moving to the left,
repulsed the enemy, causing great losses
with our artillery; in spite OF the de-
lay of Gen. Du Vandis' corps. occasioned
BY the tempest and the ignorance Of the
guide, the third and fifth divisions and
brigade dislodged the enemy from his
formidable position, and brilliant victory
ended the contest OF fifteen hours, which wal
sustained with heroic bravery.
The French account Of the battle in the
Monueur thus describes it;
At five o'clock ia the morning the first
corps, under Marshal D'Iiilliers began the
engagement before Solferino. The height.
and village were occupied after q sanguinary
combat. During this time, the second corp
II armie, Marshal McMahons, which wa
on the right Of first corps in the plain, ex
tended itself to the right to join the column
of Marshal Neil, which was marching upor
Medole.
The Emperor had taken command Of tht
whole army. His majesty caused the infant
~ and artillery Of the guard to advance ant
place themselves between the first and sec
ond corps, and carry San Cossiniano. Ther
in order to reinforce the right Of Mcmahon,
command, which was little exposed, il
consequence Of the distance which separate
them and the troops of Gen. Mel, hi
majesty sent all the cavalry OF the guard
aud two divisions Of cavalry Of the lst ant
eud corps up, Canrobert had been charge,
to watch the movements Of the Austrians OF
the side OF the Mantua during the whole day
The fight advanced slowly but always II
good order, the first corps going up toward
each other. The first corps after takins
possession Of Sol'erino, seized all the posi-
lions one after the other in Pozzolengo
Night alone stopped their career. Tn
guard seized san Cassilo and Cavrian'
without loosing time
The last village was carried with grea
: spirit, under the eyes OF the Emperor, wh'
himself directed the fire Of the artillery Tb'
: lib corps. under Marshal Neil, advance,
step by step, always gaining ground. Their
was time when, TO cover their retreat, tb'
Aus,rians made desperate effort TO plac
themselves between the 18th and I'd corp
and fierce struggle occurred. The 10
hntry and artillery took part in the con
fict, and the cavalry, by several charges
decided the success OF the day. This wa
the last sc: OF the battle.
The Aus,riaps heyan 10 retreat alonl
the whole line. This retreat was avoec
/ a ~.