The Sun. — 1848-10-17 (London, England)

VIENNA, OCT. 10.—Four o'clock.—The drums are beating, the alarm is sounded—Auersperg is to be seized to• day. An ultimatum has been sent to Jellachich, from the Diet, to quit the soil of Austria. Three waggons of ammunition, sent from Windischgratz to Auersperg, have been seized on the Northern Railway, and taken to the arsenal. From Gratz 700 students have again arrived. The alarm is sounding from the steeple of Wahring; the Landsturm is approaching from thence to bring succour to the city. The Diet is assembling. The military, which is still 'concentrated at Belvedere, has again assumed a hostile position ; they can no longer remain in their present inconvenient position. Four students, who were seized during the night by the soldiers, were hanged this morning. A not altogether credible report says that the military have been expelled from the city of Ling, and the city occupied by the peasantry. Troops are coming hither from Bohemia, across the Danube. The Legion, the National Guard, the workmen, and military deserters are all ready armed, waiting for combat and victory. The various parties have again combined. The city is as ready for attack as defence. 1,500 Styrian volunteers have just entered the city. An incredible number of reports fly through the city and keep the public mind in a constant state of agitation. Great fears are entertained respecting the favourable position of the military under the command of Auersperg. Notwithstanding the assurances of the Diet and the Communal Committee that no apprehensions need be entertained respecting either this hostile position or the halting of Jellachich in Schwadorf, the inhabitants are in the greatest state of disquietude. Last night, at twelve o'clock, the rappel was beaten. It was observed that the watchfires were extinguished by Auersperg's troops, and a sudden surprise of the city was apprehended. In an instant all the entrances, especially those of the University, were guarded with cannon, which were mounted on the bastions of the gates. Nothing, however, took place, and early this morning they were removed from some of the gates. However, notwithstanding the placard in which Auersperg complains of insults offered to the military, and thus endeavours to justify his position, the most lamentable occurrences took place. Every National Guard who approaches the vic!nity. of the camp is disarmed by the military, which is said to be done without the knowledge of Auersperg. Early this morning the bodies of three civilians were found in a neighbouring canal, who had been murdered by the military for approaching too closely to the camp. Twelve. o'clock.—The welcome intelligence has just been received that fifteen steamers will speedily arrive here with 10,000 to 16,00011ungarians, led by Messaross. They are to arrive here this evening at six o'clock, or, at the latest, tomorrow morning; they come to annihilate Jellachich. This intelligence is not official; but it is generally believed, and is given as true both by placards and privately. One o'clock.--Not only have 8,000 muskets which Windeschgratz was sending to Jellachich been just seized at the Custom-house, but last night a similar transport, consisting of arms, was seized, and taken to the Arsenal. This was occasioned by a happy incident. One of the conductors lost the bill of lading as this supply was being taken to Jellachich through the Wiedner-road during the night. Three o'clock in the afternoon.—The rappel is beating, and as the bells are tolling for the solemn interment of those who fell on the 6th and 7th, many apprehended that the alarm bell was sounding. The people are rushing through the streets, and various reports are in circulation. Half-past Three.—An immense crowd is hurrying to the Imperial Arsenal for arms. It appears that the Diet, which had already put a stop to toe distribution, has again conceded to it. Waggons are now loading with arms to be taken to the district com minders in the Faubourg& They are also sending arms to the villages beyond the line. Five o'clock.—At this moment cannon are again being drawn up in all the great squares, and two at every gate. Although the city is now cleared of the barricades which impeded the communication, the gates, which had been partially opened, were again awed.  Half-past Six.—No change of importance has taken place in the state of things. The Democratic Union has formed a committee, calling upon the inhabitants