Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-06-30
BATTLE OF MAGENTA.
Account in the Paris Constitutional.

The following particulars Of the battle Of
Magenta are extracted from letter in the
Constitutional Of June 10, written from
N"vara on June 5, by NJ. Ernest de Rolla:
Yesterday, as the first battalion Of the
voltigeurs OF the guard, after conquering in
the first engagement at Turbigo, were pur-
suing their march towards Milan, it appears
that 10000 Austrians massed in column
suddenly counter marched, and confident
in their numbers, advanced against our
leading columns, hoping 10 turn them end
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 Mellinet. This division rapidly
got together between Buffalora and Magen-
ia, and very soon showed trent to the enc
my. Towards noon the Austrians, after
hesitating for some time, decided 10 attack.
The Zouaves and Grenadiers united did
not make up more than 10000 men, but
without budging foot they held their own
against the vainly energetic efforts of the
10000 Austrians. The latter surprised at
such an obstinate resistance, retired in good
order, formed again and returned to charge
a second time. They might as well have
rushed against brazen rampant. The
guard soon became tired Of this passive at
titude, and resolved TO take the offensive
1t charged and scattered the enemy, but the
latter perceiving how small were the num-
bers of the French, came up again and
in tho IF f,ro
hours were those heroic charges renewed.
The Grenadiers and Zouayes were electri-
fled by the presence of the Emperor, who,
sword in hand, supported and directed them.
The Emperor, however, was frequently
seen 10 turn his eyes towards the points
where, pursuant 10 his orders and calcula.
lions, he expected 10 see the divisions Of
Neil ard McMahon make their appearance
They arrived and were saluted with long
bravo which astonished and disconnected
the enemy.
Gen. Mcmahon advanced TO Magenta
with an order, dash and an enthusiasm
which was the admiration of the whole
army. AT the moment when his attacking
column was crossing the bridge, Gen. Es-
pinasse, who was leading il with his well
known intrepidity, was unfortunately struck
by ball, in the very centre Of his breast.
He must have died instantly. On seeing
him fall, the soldiers, quite beside them
selves, rushed forward to avenge his death.
Nothing could stop them. On, on they
went, sweeping away every obstacle, and
after completely routing 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; Marshal Canrobert and Gen. Reg
nault St. jean d'Angsly had done wonders
or their side. We were masters OF the
field.
hear that the Emperor warmly congrat-
ulated the new Duke of Magenta, to whom
he attributed large share in the success of
the day. The Emperor did not shrink from
exposing himself during the action, and
more than once General Fleury threw him
self before him, Drawing, with devotion
which all admired. though all were ready
to do the same, the bullets which threat
ened his majesty.