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except that the QIeeU has authorized Earl Derby
form a UeT Ministry, and promises him her support
a meeting OF the chief Conservatives was 70 be held
the 25'h, after which Earl Derby would proceed
TO lay before the Queen the result Of the
Great Britain has published proclamation Of
n utrsfy in Continental Affairs
OF the sirTation in Bohemia - Vienna telegram Of
the 18Th says it i officially announced in bat
tie 4tz the Pru-sans lost many prisoners and
eighteen guns. After the battle Prussinn General
proceeded the quarters Of Marshal Benedek under
flag cf truce, soliciting an armstice. The demand
refused
\ Crlcow despatch Of the evening of the 2srh.
received this morning. says the Prus-i1u- made
fre-h attack upon O=wiec u. when they repused
. With heavy losses The Pru~sians destroyed the
Cracow and Vienna R,lrood in several places wholly
nterruptng Austrian communication wirh g alicia
The Au>triaus entered Mslowz the 27th. but IA
the afternoon the telegraph stations again in
possession Of the Pru~saus.
Berlin despatch says the First Prus-iau Army
Corrs attacked the enemy mt Triurenau. aui ut IL
r. the Au-jriaus were driven back
y Prus-inn telegram, dated the 18th, says an
important battle in which the cavalry and artillery
principally eugar J. has been "a progress day
[the 18th The AustIilns driven brck from
Glaiz to JlrOr,ierz Three hIg- aud many
prisoners Were taken The loss either side -
unknown
The latest London telegram of the Doth, says that
the news i conflicting, both sides claiming the nd-
vantage in the encounter Of the 9th n Gla'z No
engagement j. reported as having taken place since.
The Telegraph Company in Great Britain furni-h
additional particulars "f the engagement n Custozzl
The left wing Of the Italian army attacked var-
points simultaneously and crushed before the
mainder Of the army could its aid After
the battle. the army, under command Of the Arch
duke advanced In pursuit Of the Ita ian army. which,
to- that time. had maintained its position. 1t was
however. driven in and compelled TO recross the
MiUCio, the AusiTians also crossing the river, and
taking a position the Italian side The
armies then stood facing each other the Italians
Volta. and the Austrians FIVE miles uorthward, AT
SYlerIno. AMI It was probable thar another engage
meHt could be brought about The O'jcct of the
Italian movement on Saturday was To Withdraw the
Au>trians from the line Of Polc~eia AMI allow Gal
dini 10 cross The movement having failed, Ciaiiinj
remained the south side Of The reverses
Of Sunday, the 9th, have in way dishear;ened
the Italians
NEW YoRK, July l2-The steamer Persia. from
Liverpool the 3Dih ult., and Queenstown July /,
arrived this morning
The war news is very contradictory. Both Austria
and Prussia claim the victory on the same battle
field.
\ Berlin despatch Of the 29,h says: The Aus
trians were defeated on the 9th and 18th Ma
chod by the First Army Corps, and on the 2Jth. at
TrauteDau, by the corps Of Life Guards, and
Muuchengratz by Prince FejeTick Charles At
Trtutenau. the Austrians said have lost 1000
1000 killed and wounded the Prussans about
900. At Muncheugratz, the Austrian losses
stated to have been 1000 Tire Prussians claim to
have captured about 5000 prisoners and numerous
trophies in guns. etc
There great rejoicing Berlin. The inhab-
itaHts presented address and sereuaiei the King
The Crown Prince Of Prussia reports that in his
twenty eight battaliOus Of Austrians.
The Htuoyerian army on the 2Jth surrendered n
discretion Prussia. The officers retained their
sids-ar'ns. and the men were dismissed to their
homes The whole FeleTal army at or near Frank
fort on the march, and battle autic Vatct.
The Italians have changed their plan Of Opera'i"ns
here has further Collision ia Italy. Carl
baldi Lake LILO. A.,
The English Parliament had adjourned till July
5th. at the request Of Earl Derby. who is forming
Cabinet lie sought TO obtain support Of the leading
Wings and Liberals ShO have acted against the
Russe Cabinet but failed, aud conservative min
isJry Is expected
Threatening demonstrations had taken place in
London. among the lower ORDERS on the reform
The Grsst EasierH would sail from sheerness on
the Goth.
Il Is reported that France will not long remain
quiet. and active Intervention is reported already
agreed on
F,ErurE PoIxr, July 15-The steamer .Nor1
Scofia bring dates, ria Londonderry, Of the 9th.
y great battle took place on the 81 Of July, >
resulting in the Pru--iins obtaining great and
complete victory. The battle lasted twelve hours.
the Austriaus being commanded by General Bsneiek.
and the Prus-ilus by the King in person The Prus
srus met the Ausiriau- between H,rzItz and k0n- ,
inr-grIiz and until 10 81. the battle fIyura-
bic the Au>trian-. but after that hour the aivan
t1ge With Prussia. At + 81, after au obstinate
Defence the russians carried by the strong
position % the AustrIans after which the Austrans
quickly driven of their other positions, and
by ?. 81 in iull retreat to kOuingsgrItz
pursued cy the PrussIau cavalry. The Au-iraus
we're IN complete rout. and the road strewed
with baggage, which they threw away The killed -
aud wounded on both side- great. but owing to
the 0f the battle had not yet heeu nsceraued
The Pru-siIus claim 10 have captured. mp 10 the 1
evening Of the 4th, 1000 wounded prisoners ll6
aud several flags.
Three Austrian Archiukes are reported wounded,
aud Prince Liechieusteiu and Prince Moutenuoyo
were prisoners. The Austrian Field Marshal, Won
GlrIeutz arrived the Prussiln Headquarters at u
Iorzirz the evening Of the 18th, with a flag Of
truce
The Paris .Wo4iieur Of the 9TH makes the follow
ing auuu uuucrrueut =. Al important event has Just
occurred After having maintained the honor of his :,
army IN Italy. the Emperor cf Austria, coucurrng -
In the ideas expressed in the Emperor NapOleOn's ,
letter Of June Ilth, his Minister q Foreign AZ =
fairs. ceies Neuetit 10 France and accents his media
tIOn foI the conclusion Of peace The Emperor hast
euei tD respond TO the summons, and Immediately
with the Kings Of Prussia and Italy
in order to obtain armistcc-'
The London Times, Of the 9th, says the sudden
ness AMI -utude Of the Austrian calamity Is too
overpOweriug for any man TO speculate on the posi-
be consequences destines Of the Austrian empire.
The HGuy -NsrS shows that the PrussIaus not
only gained battle. but strajegeical Advantages
Of the highest importance. They have concentrated
eight corps Of their army. md can Pouuce down on
between the Austrians and Federal -
Army IN the West.
The Pru-san victories had n decided eject on d
financial and commercial affairs There was general
i'm urovemeut IN Cousus and other securities the
Leuiou Stock Exch nge. There vas great buoyaucy
in the Liverpool cotton markets but depression ia
breal-tuI~ On the Paris 3aurse, Rsntes advanced =
II and Italian securities per cent
Gen Garihadi, the 81. attacked the Austrians :
At Mouieznola. The Austriaus made strong resist
aure. ami the volunteers finally tell back in good
order Gea. GaTbaiIi slightly woInied in the "
thigh.
The Pru..rn and Italian reply to the proposed
arnsiice ha- ys; rnnsprei. but peace Is regard
ed as virtually concluded.
Dates Jniy Sd.
Nsw YORK, July 10 The steamer -fafricG. from
southampton, has arrived.