The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-07-20

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u proposes 10 not consistent with welfare Of
the country and that IL falls clearly within
the reasons assigned Ia his veto message OF
a similar measure In February.
The Prussians were commanded by the
kiug In person. They met the Austrains,
under Benedek, between Hsritg and Kong
gratz. The battle lasted twelve hOurs. I'm.
I'll A. n. the battle WINS favorable to the Aus
trans; but AFTER that hour the Advantages
were with the PruSsians,
Al 2 o'clock P. N. after an obstinate de.
fence, the Prussians carried by storm the
strong position Of the Austrians, after which
they were quickly driven out of other posi-.
tons, by 7 o'clock P. NJ. the Austrians were
In full retreat to K~Oniggratz, pursued by the
Prnssian cavalry.
The Austrains were In a complete rout.
The road was strewn with baggage which
they had throw awayn.
The number of killed and wounded on
both sides was greSt, but, owing to the e1.
ten, Of The battlefield, II has not yet been as
certuined.
The PruSSians claimed to have captured,
up to the evening Of the 4th, 1000 unwound-
ec prisoners, ll6 cannon, and several flags.
Three Austrian Archdukes we're reported
wounded. Prince Lichtenstein and Prince
Undischgaz were taken prisoners. General
Ftstitus, commander Of an Austrian corps,
LOST a leg. General Continue was shot Ia
The head, and Colonel Bender and another
staff officer were killed.
Intense enthusiasm prevailed at Berlin,
where the Prussian victories we're announced
with salvoes Of artillery.
TheLondon Times Of tine 9Th says: The sud-
denness and magnitude of the Austrian ca
lamity are 100 overpowering for any man to
speculate on the possible consequences on the
destinies OF the Austrian Empire.
With the eXceptidn ofa few gortresses ONO
avail in modern warfare to stay the triumph
ant progress ola victorious army than Jo-
Sephstadt and Tannegratz have proved to be,
Benedek has nothing in his rear but open
cOuntry-nothiEg between him ndlhe,,capital
but a vast smooth battlefield, where the can-
non, the cavalry, and the dread needle-gun OF
the Prussians will have free play.
The Austrians have done enough for the
honor Of their arms. They must now pro-
vide for Ithe safety Of their State, and this can
hardly be done by prolonged resistance. The
most illustrious names in the Empire are
among the dead and wounded. The King oil
Prussia is in camp, and the Emperor OF
Austria is not very far from Benedek's head
quarters. Let there be at PardubiE, or at
Olmulz, such an interview as there was after
Austrerlitz, and after Solferino.
Better terms than Austria may obtain now
will not certainly be granted to her after two
or three months protracted struggle has ad.
ded to the evaporation Of hostile passions.
The Daily Telegraph considers 1t prema-
ture to discuss the possibility Of an early
peace.
The Daily NsrS shows that the PrussianS
not only gained the battles, but strategical
advantages of the highest importance. They
have concentrated eight corps Of their army
can pour down on an enemy with overwhelm-
ing fury, and haze cut OFF communication be-
tween the Austrians and the Federal armies
in the West.
The Prussian victories had q decided effect
on financial and commercial affairs. There
was a general improvement in Consols and
other securities at the London stock ex-
change. There was great buoyancy in the
Liverpool cotton market, but a depression in
breadstuffs. On the Paris Bourse Rentes adj
vanced II, and Italian securities four per
cent.
Gdri6alh Attacks tho AuStrGiRs.
Garibaldi, on the Sd, attacked the Aus
triaus OF Monta Snello. The Austrians made
II strong resistance. The volunteers finally
fell back in good order. Garibaldi WAS
slightly wounded in the thigh. The smmu-
milton Of the volunteers was rendered useless
by a heavy rain.
The number Of Austrians prisoners taken
on the 26th, 9th, and 2sth, has been Rsser-
tanned TO amount to nearly $4,000. A con-
siderable portion of them is to be formed into
n camp, under the guns Of the fortress Of Col
berg, in Pomerania. Many Of them are Ital-
Ians, delighted TO find themselves safely To-
Gated with their allies.
While penetrating further into the hostile
interior the Prussians, being not unmindful
Of the yicissitudes Of war, prepare for safe
retreat. Not only the South, hut also the
West Of Dresden, is being fortified. 1hous-
ands Of men have been set to work at once.
Both Dresden's beautiful bridges are ready to
be blown up at the shortest notice. At Cross
beeren close to Berlin on the field ofthe ia
nous battle fought against Napoleon in 1918,
earthworks are bling thrown up, seemingly
intended to protect a camp. The island of
Williamsburg, situated on the estuary Of
the Blbe, between Hamburg and Harburg is
also being provided with redoub.s.
On first entering the Bohemian town Of
Trautenau, the Prussians we're fred at from
the windows of the houses by civilians. In
a narrow street they we're even assailed with
hot water and pitch thrown down upon them
from above. In retaliation the tow is said
to have been bombarded.