The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-07-17
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Latest From the Seat of war.

The latest news from Europe reports
an engagement in Bohemia, near Skalitz,
in which the Prussians were repulsed, and
retreated, leaving their.dead and wounded
on the field
Prussia has again effected an alliance
with the King of Hanover, guaranteeing
him his throne and possessions if he will
capitulate with his army and assent to
the Pcussian plan of recognizing Ger
many.
1t is noted that as Austria has never
recognized the Kingdom of Italy, so that
power, in its declaration of war, does not
recognize Austria. The proclamation of
war is addressed to the Communicating
chief of the Austrian army in Venetia,
not to the Austrian Government.
The statement of the New Frankfort
Journal, thai all able bodied men in Sax
ony have been forced into the Prussian
service, is fable for, which there is not
the slightest foundation. Not man has
been conscripted outside the Prussian
frontiers.
The inactivity of Benedek is accounted
for in Vienna by his desire to have the
Federal troops form junction with him,
or allow the Prussians to advance into
Bohemia, SO that he can cut off their re-
treat.
Prince Napoleon and the italian Min
lister in Paris have had together long
audience of the Emperor, at the Tuille-
ries The Italians are persuaded that if
ultimately defeated, the Emperor will
have 10 choice but to come to their sue
cor. sLombardy," says La Presse, sis
Italian territory. Its independence is
guaranteed by treaties Of which we are the
sureties before Europe; and no victory Of
the Austrians shall ever again bring it
under German domination. This policy
is placed beyond the chances of war. If
it has not fulfilled all the wishes of the
Italians, it is sufficient for the honor of
France, and France will know how to en-
force it, if necessary
The King of Italy has requested the
assistance of France against Austria, Of
fering in return to cede the island of Sar-
dina.
The King Of Italy denies that the bat
tie of the 24th was either lost or won, but,
on the contrary, says his army is in excel
lent spirits, and that he has ordered the
concentration Of all the armies to resume
the campaign.
The Federal Diet, at Frankfort-on-the
Main, on the 9th June,appointed Prince
Charles, of Bavaria, Commander-in- Chief
Of the Federal Army with instructions to
conduct operations under directions of
Benedek.
Prussia has replaced the principal func-
tionaries in Saxony and the electorate of
Hesse and Hanover.
Austria has proposed to her Confeder-
ate allies that all their plenipotentiaries
at the district should be recalled, and a
committee of military plenipotentiaries
appointed in their place, under the pres
idency Of Austria, this committee to have
power to docideupon matters without ref
erence to their Governments. This prop
osition has not yet been agreed to.
LATEST VIA LIVERPOOL.
SATURDAY, June 30.-The following is
the latest official Austrian telegram rela-
ting to the fighting on the 28th:
PARDUBITY, June 28-The Prussians
yesterday were completely defeated by
the Austrian forces under Gen. Sablentz,
leaving behind one-third of their army
killed and wounded; they Withdrew to the
Prussian territory toward Glotz: after oc-
cupying Jycin yesterday, the Prussians
were attacked by the cavalry division of
Gen. Edelshein; they were driven out of
Jycin and repulsed toward Turnan. In
consequence of this defeat the Prussians
last night evacuated Melink, Danuba and
Leipsie, and withdrew in great haste to
Vienna. The losses by Gen. Edelshein's
attack were enermous-and that strate-
getic operation of the Austrian army was
completely successful, the junction Of
Prince Frederick Charles and the army of
Selesia was prevented. The Austrian loss
in the battles Of the last three days are
estimated at scarcely 1000 killed and
wounded.
The Prussian loss is at tleast equal. The
Hungarian Chambers have been prolong-
ed for an indefinite period on account of
war. The sitting closed amid cheering.
A Royal Decree calls out the reserves of
the Portuguese army.
A large additional number of soldiers
implicated in the recent revolt have been
shot at Madrid.