The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-06-30

the SOldlers qulle DeSl0e themselves, rushed for
ward to avenge his death. Nothing could stop
them-on, on they went, sweeping away every
obstacle ; and after completely routing the enc
my, they effected their junction with the I'm
perial Guard, which was all the while COM
manded by the Emperor in person. The battle
was gained. Marshal Canrobert and General
Regnault de Saint Jean d'Angely had done
wonders on their side. We were masters of
the field. | hear that the Emperor warmly
congratulated the new Duke of Magenta, to
whom he attributed a large share in the sue
cess of the day. The Emperor did not shrink
from exposing himself during the action, and
more than once General Fleury threw himself
before him, Drawing, with devotion which all
admired though all were ready to do the same,
the bullets which threatened his Majesty.
The combat at Magenta was terrible. The
enemy defended this village with obstinacy.
On both sides it was felt this was the key of the
position. Our troops took it house by house,
and put more than 10000 Austrians hors du
combat. General McMahen made about 5000
prisoners, among whom were an entire regi-
ment, the Second Chasseurs Pied, command
ed by Colonel Hauser But the Generals corps
itself suffered much; 1900 of his men were
killed or wounded. In the attack on the vii
lage, General Espinasse and Lieutenant Froide-
| fond fell MORALLY wounded. Like them, Colo
mel Drouhot, of the Sixty-ifth of the Line, and
Colonel Chabriere, of the Second Foreign Reg
iment, fell at the head of their troops.
On the other side, the divisions Vinoy and
Renault performed prodigies o. valor under
the orders of Marshal Canrobert and General
Mel. Vinoy's divisions, which left Novara in
the morning, had only just arrived at Trecate,
where it was to bivouac, when it was sent for
by the Emperor. 1t advanced rapidly Ia pas
de cOurse) as far as Ponte di Magenta, driving
the enemy from his positions, and taking more
than 1000 prisoners but becoming engaged
with superior forces, it sustained severe loss !;
eleven of Its officers were killed, and fifty
wounded $50 sub officers and soldiers were put
hOrs du combat The Eighty fifth of the Line
especially suffered its commanding officer was
killed, fighting bravely at the head of his regi-
ment, and other superior officers were wounded.
General Martimprey was struck by ball he
was leading his brigade.
! The troops of Marshal Canrobert also sus
tanned regretable loss. Colonel de Sennsvlle,
the chief of his staff, was killed at his side
Colonel Charlier, of the Ninetieth, fell, MORALLY
wounded, struck by FIVE balls, and several off
GERS of Renault's division were placed hors du
combat, while the village of Ponte di Magenta
was taken seven times in succession.
Finally, about 81 in the evening, the French
army remained master of the field of battle, and
the enemy withdrew, leaving in our hands four
guns, of which two were taken by the Grena-
diers of the Guard, two flags, and seven thou
sand prisoners. The number of Austrians
placed hOrs du combat may be estimated at
about 10000. On the field of battle, $4,000
muskets and 800 knapsacks have been pick
ed up.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PELLIGERENTS
The Austrians have retreated beyond the
riva
Cremona at last accounts.
The Austrians were driven from Marignano
by General paraguay d'Hilliers, who took
twelve hundred prisoners.
Five hundred Zouaves were killed or wound
ed at Marignano. The Austrians lost l.50O
men, and had 200 made prisoners. The bat
tie lasted nine hours.
The armies were preparing for another gen.
eral engagement.
The official Austrian correspondence of the
10th states that the Austrian army was con-
tinuing its retreat beyond the AIDA, and that
its headquarters were at Cavattigozzi, before
! Cremona.
A special dispatch to the London Times saws
that on the 9Th, the second Austrian army had
its headquarters at Cologne, on the AIDA.
The King issued proclamation to the LON
bards, saying, their independence having been
secured, regime liberal and durable would
be established. He eulogizes Napoleon, and
calls on the Lombards to join them on the bat
tie field
The London Posts Paris correspondent saws
that over 1000 of the prisoners taken from the
Austrians are Italians, who took the earliest
opportunity to give themselves up. They were
always placed in front, and threatened by the
Croats in the rear if they did not fight we'll
Many offered to join the allies but have not
been accepted yet.
The Swiss Government has ordered the i'm
mediate fertilization of their Austrian frontiers
Three Austrian armed transports, with yes
sells in tow, had been stopped in the Swiss waters
and surrendered.
The Emperor Of Austria has issued procla.
nation to his subjects in Tyrol and Zovalberg,
calling them to arms to defend the most right
eOus cause for which the sword was ever drawn
He confdes to them the task of defending their
frontiers against the enemy, who has made him.
self the alder of revolt against legitimate domin
ion established by God.
| The Duchess of Parma had quilted the Duchy
leaving the Government to the municipality
and releasing the troops from their oath of al
egiance to the municipality. She had dispatch
ed deputation to the King of Sardinia, re-
questing him to accept the Government
| A Hungarian Legion was organized at Tarni.
| Napoleon and the King of Sardinia entered
Milan on the 9Th, and still remained there.
| They were enthusiastically received
The latest accounts say the allies were ad-
vancing from Milan, and that Prussia showed
signs of aiding Austria.
| England.-The want of confidence motion
in the House of Commons was carried by
vote of 1923 to 80. Nothing was known as to
the expected change in the Ministry when the
| Persia sailed.
A meeting of the Atlantic Telegraph Com
pany has adopted the report already published,
accepting the Government agreement, and for
raising new capital of 100000.
The Red Sea cable broke, and was lost, sixty
miles from Cape Sidero.
F,uace.-The Paris Bourse was depressed,
and the funds were lower. The per cents.
| closed at 6lf. Zoe.
The Bank of France has gained specie to the
amount of f2 O00, 900 sterling during the month.
Mdia.-The mails from Calcutta of May 5,
and Hong Kong of April %, had reached
| England The advices were unimportant.
AT Calcutta, exchanges were unaltered.
AtShanghai, exchanges we're quoted at 6s. Sd.
Liverpool, June ll.-Cotton is lower sales
of the week $4,000 bales, including 1000 bales
to SPECTATORS, and $500 bales for port.
readstuffs.--Rchardson Spence, & Co.
quote Flour is dull, and quotations nominal.
Provisions.-Beef is heavy, and quotations
are nominal. Pork also closed dull, at de-
cline of Is. cd. Bacon closed dull. Lard dull
| at COS. Taow firm.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Resignation of the British Ministry.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR IN ITALY.
Ne,o York, June 26-The steamer Bremen.