Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-06-24
The Latest War News.

The mails of the AngloSaxon have not come to hand
In the meantime give some further telegraphlc de-
tails of the news, as we find it in our exchanges re-
ceived this morning
It appears that on the 4th inst the French; under
orders, crossed the Ticino at TurbigO The Emperor
Napoleon says the movement well executed though
the enemy in great force and offered determined
resistance.
The midway of the bridge was quite narrow, and du-
ring two hours the Imperial Guard sustained the unsup
ported shock of the enemy. Meantime General nj Ma
hon made himself master of Magenta, after most sar
culinary conflicts, the enemy being repused at every
point.
1t is said that the Austrans in the precipitation of
their evacuation of Milan left their and treasure
behind.
The Emperor says he has taken twelve thousand Aus
trian muskets.
The municipality of Milan presented an address to
Victor Emanuel in the presence of the Emperor.
The King OF Sardinia was to enter Milan On Tues
day the It'll.
The Austrian official bulletin says conflict of des
perate character took place between the first and third
corps and the enemy who in considerable force, on
the 4th. The contest undecided and continued
through Sunday Our troops threw themselves on the
enemy with ardor and perseverance worthy of the
most glorious eas of arms of the imperial army
A Vienna dispatch (unauthentcated) in the Frank
fort papers says through of Count
Calais corps the Austrans were victorious after hot
fight and the French thrown back over the Ticno
| The London Times says there was some very hard
fighting at Bufflora with varying success The battle
lasted till late at night and continued next day at Mag
enta. Five Austrian corps were finally engaged, and
in the afternoon the Ausrians took flank position be-
tween Abbae Grasso and Buiasco. The Austrlans
had taken many prisoners.
The Times edltorialy, says the fight was undecided,
but the French had the best Of it.
The absence of late kilograms via Paris is not con-
sdered Indicative of French The London Ad-
vertiser says it rumored that government had re-
ceived dispatch from the British minister at Vienna
announcing an Austrian victory. The opinion was
Strengthening at London that the French defeated
though the rapid movement of the allies across the III
cino had compelled the Austrians to accept battle.
The Emperor Napoleon was present but did not com
mand, as at first stated.
Marshal ViIlant has been superseded by Gen. Ran
don.
General Horanna becomes Minister of War provis
ionally.
Generals Neil and MMahon are reported wounded.
Gen. Garibaldi had quilted Lecco, and the Austrians
under Gen. Urben, had retreated to Menza, to which
point Gen. Garibaldi was supposed to be marching.
GREAT BRITA1N.-D' Israeli had announced Parlia-
ment that the reform question would be postponed till
next session. and the foreign policy of the government
would be peace
Kossuth was to leave England on the eth for Italy
with three hundred countrymeH returned from America
1t was said that Sir Edward Grogan to be ap
pointed Governor Of Canada.
Accounts from France express fears of injury to the
crops by the long prevailing rains.
Russia ertschakoff has issued circular to the
ENJOYS of Russia at the Courts of Germany, declaring
that if Germany extends aid to Austria in the presen
struggle, the political equilibrium is destroyed.
GERMANY.-A dispatch from Dannstadt says thu
Presidents of both branches of the Legislature hav
made speeches in favor of going to against Napo
leon.