Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-07-19
Probable End of the War in Europe.

The steamship Nova Scotlan brings
the unexpected intelligence that the con-
tinental war is virtually ended. The
great events which caused this sudden
elimination and crisis may be thus sum-
med up:
After week OF nearly incessant fight
ing with uniform victory for the Prus.
sian arms, a great battle took place ON
the Sd, near Sudowa, Bohemia, in which
the Prussians obtained a complete and
surprising triumph. The Prussians
took $4,000 prisoners. There We're great
losses in killed and wounded, but no es-
innate is given of the numbers. The
Austrians sent in flag of truce. Aus
tria has agreed to cede VRnetia to the
Emperor Napoleon and accept his medi-
alton. Napoleon Immediately commu-
nicated with the belligerents. Peace is
regarded as certain without a further
appeal to arms.
now AUSTRIA GAVE UP vENBTIA.
The Paris Moniteur of the 9th makes
the following announcement can i'm
pOrtant event has Just occurred. After
having maintained the honor of his arms
in Italy, the Emperor of Austria, con-
curing in the Emperor Napoleons let
ter of June IL, to his minister of foreign
affairs, cedes Venetia to the French en-
peror, and accepts his mediation for the
conclusion of peace. The Emperor Ma
poleon FASTENED to respond to the sum-
mons, and Immediately communicated
with the kings of Prussia and Italy in
order to obtain an armistice.
DETAILS OF THE GRAND FINAL BATTLE.
The Prussans were commanded by
the king in person. They met the Aus
TRANS under Gen. Benedek between
Hertz and Koniggratz. The battle last
ed Il hours. Until 10 o'clock, a. m, the
battle was favorable to the Austrians,
after that hour the advantages were with
the Prussians. At two p. M, after an
obstinate defense, the Prussans carried
by storm the strong positions of the
Austrians, after which the Austrians
were quickly driven out of their other
positions, and by p. m. the Austrians
were in full retreat to Koniggratz, pur-
sued by the Prusslan cavalry. The Aus
TRANS were in complete rout, The
road was strewn with baggage, which
they threw away. Three Austrian arch
dukes are reported wounded; Prince
Sichtenzen and Prince Undischagz were
taken prisoners Gen. Feshilies, COM
mander OF an Austrian corps, lost leg;
Gen. Continue was shot in the head,
and Col. Bender and another Austrian
staff officer were killed.
THE BAD SITUATION OF AUSTRIA,
The London Times of the 5th says the
suddenness and magnitude of the Aus
trian calamity are too overpowering
for any man to speculate on the possible
consequences on the destines of the
Austrian empire. With the exception
of a few fortresses of no more avail in
modern warfare to stay the triumphant
progress of a victorious army, then JOS
efstadt and Taunengratz have proved to
DC, Gen. Benedek has nothing in his rear
but an open country-nothing between
him and the capital but a vast smooth
battlefield, where the cannon, the cav
airy and the dread needle gun of the
Prussians will have free play. The Aus
TRANS have done enough for the honor
OF their arms. They must now provide
for the safety of the state, and this can
hardly be done by prolonged resistance.