New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-07-03
THE WAR IN EUROPE.

We present on another page of this mornings paper
the record Of the chief events of the first week OF the
European war The result thus far Is success OF the
Prussian armies which meets if it does not surpass,
the boldest expectations of the friends Of Prussia
On the lith of June, the middle States Of Germany,
by voting for the Austrian motion in Frankfort, had
declared their readiness to join in war against Prussia
On the 18TH Prussan troops had entered two OF these
States Saxony and Hanover. One week later, on the
23d, the larger portion of both Kingdoms, including
the capitals Of each were in the hands of the victor
Kings Ministers and armies were on the flight; and
as to the army of Hanover it ereu was still doubtful
whetherit could make good its escape, the Prussans
had captured Casse which lies south Of Hanover. The
Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt the Electorate OF
IItsseCassel, and the Duchy Of Nassau had already
shared the fate of Saxony and Hanover. regiment
of HesseDarmstadt is reported to have been cut to
pieces and the Elecor of HesseCassel himself has
been captured. The rapid and brilliant movements
of the Prussans have thss far met with no oPpo-
ston. The Austraus, who, on the first out
break Of hostties, were expected to dis
puto the possession of Dresden, have not only
not advanced into Saxony but have even allowed the
Prussians to advance from Slxony and Silcsa. un-
opposed into Bohemia. The allies Of Austria among
the German States were unable TO comprehend the
causes Of this inactivity and began to complain that
Austria had involved them in without being able
TO protect them The most powerful Of the minor
states. Bavaria, was even reported to hesitate again
whether she should take an active part in the
war or not. The main armies Of the contendng par
ties are now confronting each other on the frontier OIL
Silesa and Bohemia. Some Austrian troops had ad-
yanced into sesa but the latest dispatches are not
only silent about their further progress, but they
speaL. on the contrary of the invasion of Bohemia by
the Prussans. Benedcs plan was still kept strictly
secret, but upon the further advance Of the Prussian
will soon become apparent.
4 part Of Western Slxony has not yet been occ.-
pied by the Pnlssans. and there concentration OF
Saxon and Austrian forces has taken place, which
may at any time be joined by from $4,000 to
$4,000 Bayarans, unless Bavaria should, after ALL
deem It safest to keep out of the contest.
4 Federal army of about GO,O0O men, under the
command of Prince Alexander Of IIesse, has been
concentrated at Frankfort 1t consists Of the con-
tineeuts Of Wurtcmberg, Hesse Dagmstldt and
several other small States and Of the Austrian brig
ade Ka, which, by precpitatc retreat from Holsiein
has escaped the Prussians 1t expects to receive
regaforcemen,s from Bavaria, Hanover, and o'her
States
In Iay, ho.taes have barely commenced. a
formal declaration OF war had been issued by Italy on
The 18Th Of june ami it reported that the Italians
had crossed the Minco without meeting with any
resistance. But thepan Of The Italian campaign has
not vet been developed. EOssuth was at Florence,
aud had been received By the King. lie will act IN
concert with Gar.bald and these two names are
guarantee that We shall hear stirring news from
the Southern frontier Of Austria