Des Arc citizen., 1859-07-13
Thrilling Picture of tho Engagement at Magenta The Emperor Napoleon in Battle.

in Battle.
 The following particulars of the battle of Magenta are extracted from letter in the Paris Constitutionne of June 10, written from Novara, on June 5, by M. Ernest Dreolle;
 Yesterday, as the first bat.alions of the VoItigeurs of the guard, afier conquering in first engagement at Turbigo, were pursuing their march toward Milan, 1t ap- pears that 10000 Austrians, formed in columns, suddenly countermarched, and confident in their numbers. advanced against our leading columns, hoping to turn them and check the concentration of our army upon Milan. But they had not taken into their account the division of the grenadiers and chasseurs of the guard, commanded by General Melhnet. This division rapidly got together between Buff falofa and Magenta, not far from the spot where the Turcos fought, and they very soon showed front to the enemy. To- ward noon the Austrians, after hesitating for some time, decided to attack. The zouaves and grenadiers united did not make up more than 10, ,000 men, but with out budging foot they held their own against the vainIy energetic efforts of the 40 ,OO0 Austrians. The latter, surprised at such an obstinate resistance, retired m good order, formed again, and returned to the charge second time.
 They might us well have rushed against a brazen rampant. The guard soon be- came tired of this passive attitude, and re. solved to take the offensive. It charged and scattered the enemy. But the latter <, perceiving how small were the numbers of the French, came up again and again. Seven times in the course of two hours were these heroic charges renewed. The grenadiers and zouaves were electrified by the presence of the Emperor, who, sword in hand, supported and directed them. The Emperor, however, was frequently seen to turn his eyes toward the points where, pursuant to his orders and calcula- tions, he expectedto to see the divisions of Mel and McMahon make their appear ance. They arrived, and were saluted with long bravo, which astonished and IQIScOuCcTtcu tuc Sucttlys 0VuOtul ASAS- Mahon advanced to Magenta with an ar. dor, dash, and an enthusiasm which was the admiration of the whole army. At |the moment when his attacking column was crossing the bridge, Gen. Espinasse, who was leading it with his we'll known intrepidity, was unfortunately struck by a ball in the very center of his breast. He must have dled instantly.
 On seeing him fall, the soldiers, quite beside themselves, rushed forward to avenge his death. Nothing could stop them-on, on they went, sweeping away every obstacle, and after completely rout- ing the enemy they effected their junction with the Imperial Guard, which was all the while commanded by the Emperor in person. The battle was gained. Mar. shal Canrobert and General Regnault de Saint Jean d 'Angely had done wonders on their side. We were masters of the field 1 I hear that the Emperor warmly congrat' uated the new Duke of Magenta, to whom he attributed large share of the success of the day. The Emperor did not shrink from exposing himself during the actlon and more than once General Fleury threw himself before him, braving, with devo. tion which all admired-though all were
 readysto do the same--lhe bullets whict
 threatened his Majesty.