The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-07-20
WAR IN EUROPE.
PROBABLE END OFTHE WAR.
FRENCH MEDIATION ACCEPTED BY AUSTRIA.
to be Coded to France.
ITALY.

ITALY.
Victor Emanuel has issued a stirring man
iaesio to the Italians. He recapitulates the
effect of the last war on Italy, and regrets,
that for supreme reasons, the noble province
of Venetia was then allowed to remain In the
hands Of tha Austrians, but n favorable OPP
portunity has now arrived to accomplish the
independence Of Venetia from Austrian rule.
He charges the Austrians with having
assumed a hostile and threatening attitude
on the Italian frontiers, of disturbing the pa
ci6c task of reorganization in Italy. He had
replied by again taking up arms, but never
theless, showed bis desire for peace, by &C.
cepting the proposal for n Conference Aus
tria having refused, it affords a fresh proof
that she relies on her strength that she
does not equally rely upon the goodness of
her cause.
The Prussians carried Getschin by storm
after an obstinate defence, and a junction was
effected between the army Of the Elbe, under
Prince Frederick Charles and the army Of
Silesia under the Crown Price. Five thou
sand prisoners were captured at Getschin
and the losses by the Austrians in the series
Of combats altogether are estimated at TWEEN
~ thousand killed and wounded and If
teen thousand prisoners in the different
battles.
On the 2sth and 2oth ult., the corps of the
Austrian General Gublenz was nearly broken
up. 1t lost "a guns and eight flags. 1t Oh
cially denied that the PrusSians lost 10 guns,
as was reported by the Vienna dispatch.
The Prussians have retired to strong
position between JosrphtAdt and Konning-
rats. Their retreat is said to have been
precipitate.
The army Of the Elbe advanced beyond
Getgchin. The King of Prussia was ut that
place on a visit to the army.
The London Times says that horrible as
the carnage has been, it is a mere prelude to
the pitched battles now unavoidable, 10 which
8 quarter Of a million of men will be en-
gagged on either side.
King Victor Emanuel sent q telegram to the
King Of Prussia congratulating him on the
victory gained by bis armIeS.
The operations between the Italians and
Austrians is confined to skirmi, hing. No
engagement Of importance had occurred ia
that quarter. The Italians are preparing for
another onslaught, aud are eager for the
fray.
The revolt In Spain had been suppressed.
The Great Eastern, with the cable on
board, passed the Isle Of Wight on tie LIST
en- route for Valentia.
ENGLAND.
Lord Derby formed the ministry, promi-
nent among which is Derby as Premier, Dis
raeli Chancellor EKehequeI and leader in the
House Of Commons, Lord Stanley Foreign
Secretary.
LATEST TRoN THE SEAT or WAR.
The Paris Moniteur, Of the 9Th, makes the
following announcement {: Amer having maIn-
tanned the honor Of arms In Italy, the En-
peror Of Notwithstanding In the ideas eE-
pressed In Napoleon's letter Of June 18th, to
bis minister Of foreign aHAirS-cedes Vene-
tia to the French Emperor, aud accepts his
meditation for the conclusion Of terms Of
peace. Napoleon FASTENED TO respond 10 the
summons, and Immediately communicated
with Kings Of Prussia and Italy, In order ~
obtain an Armistice.
The battle Of SnltowA lasted IS hours.
The Austrians we're completely routed, loos-
ing $4,000 prisoners aud lie pieces Of can
non. Three nrchdukes we're wounded.
Princes Liehtsnstein and Undssbear are pris-
oaeFI.
The London Th@SS says the war Is virtually
ended.
NEE YoRK, July iG-Garribaldi attacked
the AnstrisnS At Marta Susla, on the Sd, and
was repulSed. GarribaldI was wounded In
the thigh
WAsHISoToS, JnB~-Tbs President this
afternoon nominated 70 the Senate NJ. A. W.
Randall, nov first As5iltant Postmaster Gen
enal, sent In the place Of Mr.. D%enison, who
has resigned, No other resignations Of Cab
met 0IHceTS had been received b. the Pfesi-
den. 70 neon to-day.
wLshnsfos, July 1s~-Atiorhsy General
Speed resigned Judes gtansberry. Of Ohio,
or Bsownisg, Of illinois, win be bis suceessor.
The resignation Of Secretary Harlin e al
sssut 70 be daily expected. Notwitbslandlpg
the Repablieaa caucus on Saturday night