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    South Kensington Museum . — A numerous deputation , among whom -were several clergymen , waited upon the Lord President of the Council on Wednesday , to request the opening of the Museum on Sundays . The Marquis replied that he had received deputations on both sides of the question , but he wouldnot express any opinion on 'the subject . Parliamentary Reform Committee . — This body liave passed a resolution affirming that it is the duty -of all reformers to support the amendment which was moved to the Address in reply to the Queen ' s speech . The committee express a hope that the "Liberal party -will succeed in obtaining a change of government , so that a Liberal measure of Reform Tnay be secured .

    The Charity Children . —On Thursday the annual assemblage of the various charity school children of the metropolis took place in St . Paul ' s Cathedral , when a large number of patrons of the society and persons of distinction was present to behold the pleasing spectacle . Full choral service was performed , and the children sang with much effect the 100 th Psalm . The Hon and Right Rev . Dr . Villiers , Bishop of Carlisle , preached the

    sermon . Special Austrian Mission to England . —The Daily Neivs gives publicity to a statement which that journal considers well-founded , to the effect that Esterhazy has been despatched from Vienna to the Court of St . James ' s on an extraordinary mission . The Herald on the other hand denies his visit has any diplomatic object . ' . ' .. „

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    prise the right wing of our army , but a movement of General MacMahon rendered the attempt ineffectual . The efforts of the enemy relaxed somewhat for a moment , and the conflict then began again with renewed fury * . General MacMahon was triumphant , and the battle was won . Another letter , received in Paris , states , that the Austrians amounted , it is affirmed , to 150 , 000 , and the French to about as many , at Magenta . The Emperor , according to this writer , was in the midst of the Imperial Guard during the stand they made for two hours against the Austrians , who , it appears , were aware of the fact . The artillery of the Imperial Guard suffered fearfully . The hero of the day was General MacMahon , who , without waiting for orders , brought up his corps < Farm 6 e and to that

    his artillery , and decided the battle . Up time the Austrians had had the advantage ; but NacMahon brought up ten batteries of artillery , arid fired into the dense masses of the Austrians , causing them an enormous loss of life . The dispatches speak in the highest terms of the Hungarian cavalry . One of the telegrams received in official qnarters here , says : — " L ' artillerie de la Garde Imperiale a ete hackee par la cavalerie Hongroise . " , It is also said that the Emperor so far exposed himself that he was in danger of being made prisoner , and that he was only saved from capture by the manoeuvre of MacMahon . Generals Espinasse and Clery are killed ; General Neil is wounded , and Marshall Canrobert dangerously so . MacMahon was created a Marshall of France upon the field , with the title of Duke of Magenta .

    The King of Sardinia . —Victor Emmanuel has been wounded in the arm . The Opinione of Turin states that the municipal cities of Genoa , Saluzzo , Alessandria , and other towns of Piedmont have drawn up addresses to the king entreating him not to expose his person so recklessly in battle . Further French Successes .- —An official telegram announces that on Wednesday bodies of Austrian troops being intrenched in Malegnano , Marshal Baraguay d'Hilliers was sent by the Emperor to dislodge them , and took the village with but little loss .

    in crossing the Ticino at Buffalpra , and their headquarters were established at Magenta , four miles from Abbiate Grasso , and twelve miles from Milan . Whilst this movement was being executed a French ¦ corps d ' armee had succeeded in crossing the Ticino , at Tiirbigo , fiveltalian . miles above Buffalora . Surrounded on all sides , Count Gyulai was compelled to take up the position of Abbiate Grasso , with the object of forcing the French , and Sardinians to recross the Ticino . In order to attain his object the Austrian Commander-in-Chief ordered General Zobel to attack their extreme left at Magenta , which was formed by a division of the Imperial Guard , supported by a regiment of Zouaves . This column , division of the

    B A T T I- E O F M AGE 1 ST T A . From the various and most contradictory accounts of this sanguinary struggle it certainly appears beyond all doubt that the Austrians have been outgeneralleci , and have suffered tv terrible reverse . Detailed accounts have yet to be received , but from a letter written from Novara the day after the battle , we get tlie following particulars ,, which will very probably bo modified by succeding intelligence . "On the 1 st of June General Gyulai ' s headquarters were at Garlasco , but on the following Wednesday , pressed by the allies , he was compelled to remove to Abbiate Grasso . On Saturday the allies succeeded

    thinking it had only to deal with a enemy ' s corps d ' armee , went boldly to the charge , but was soon compelled % o bend on the centre , which had already been attacked by Prince Lichtenstein , who was leading two divisions of Schwarzenburg ' s corps d ' armtfe . It was then that two guns of the Imperial Guard were captured by a company of the 3 rd Yager battalion . This back movement of the French left wing was soon stopped by a bold march of their centre , which by this time had repulsed the men of Prince Lichtenstein . The advance of their right followed , and in less than two hours the allied generals were able to deploy a line of C 0 . 000 men against the columns of the enemy .

    The forces of the Austrians were not much short of 80 , 000 men with a powerful artillery . They wore , however , compelled to niovo on a most disadvantageous ground , as their left was soon turned l > y Canroberl ' s corps d ' armee , supported by Fanti ' s division , thus obliged to leave Vjgano and Rosate , and fall on their centre at Abbiato Grasso . The Austrian centre thus swcllod by the routed columns ; of their left wing was thrown into disordor . General MacMahon then reached the scone of action , nnd went to the charge with an impetuosity which has seldom been witnessed . Ho was supported by Geueral Durando ' s division , which stood in reserve , The shook was terrible . The Austrians were routed , the viotory was won . "

    Other accounts are not so favourable to the French general ' s strategical powers . A letter from Turin says s ~ Tho Imperial and Sardinian Guards wore engaged against the Austrian masses . The Guards wore attacked and were unable . to advance , but , nevertheless , firmly resisted tho enemy . Tho Zouaves and tho Guards lost ; and retook their position six times . Tho onomy endeavoured to sur-

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    PROGRESS OF GARIBALDI . Tub north of Lombardy , it is , said is entirely free of the Austrians , so that the insurrection in tho Valteline and the valley of the Brembo has been crowned with complete success ; whilst Garibaldi is active again in . the neighbourhood of Lecco , Como , and Vurese , and even along the shores of tho Lago Maggiore . He has seized the boats on that lake , and has been vigorously employed in capturing the Austrian Custom-house officers at every station , and securing the treasure they had in their possession . The garrison of five hundred men left at Lavono by General Urban cannot , it is probable , after

    guard at Sesto Calende , had been a Lieutenant in the Italian Xegion . Increase of the Swiss Fortifications . —The Federal Council has ordered the immediate fortifying of Luziensteig , and also of the frontiers of the Orisons bordering on Austria . Orders have like-Wise been issued to hasten the completion of the fortifications of St . Maurice , in the canton Valais . France . —A solemn thariksg-Ving was offered up on Tuesday , in the ancient cathedral of Notre Dame , for the victory won at Magenta . The Empress

    attended in state . Tire National Guard and various detachments of troops , infantry and cavalry , either lined the way from the Tuileries or followed the cortege . Marshal Magnan and General Lawsestine rode at . the side of the Imperial carriage . The cathedral , of Notre Dame was decorated with the greatest pomp , and nothing was neglected which could add splendour to the solemnity . The places not reserved for the authorities were filled at an early hour , nnd an immense crowd remained outside the church , notwithstanding the heavy rain .

    The French public watches eagerly every indication of an intention on the part of England and Prussia to attempt to put an end to hostilities , by mediation . Much as the Parisians are elated , arid naturally so , by the successes which have attended the allied armies , they have no wish to continue the war , and will be delighted to see it terminated in any manner honourable to France . It must be admitted , too , that , as regards the object of the campaign , it is with nearly every one there merely a question of glory . As to the interests of Italy scarcely a singleperson gives himself the least trouble to inquire . It is a good sign that , much as the Parisians have reason to be proud of what the army has affected , they would he delighted to see the matter terminated now , in almost any manner . In . the meantime large reinforcements are being dispatched to the seat of war , as well as very heavy siege trains .

    long maintain their ground , especially the events of tho last few days . In fact , there can bo little doubt but that the Roman chief himself is by this time at Milan , in conjunction with Louis Napoleon and the King of Sardinia . General Urban , it is clear , to save his division from destruction , will be compelled to retire behind tho Adda , and by that means to effect , if possiblo , a junction with tho great body of the Austrians . The Government of tho King of Sardinia is already in operation at Como and Sondrio . Tho official Austrian Correspondence however , states that , according to reliable information , Field Marshal Lieutenant Urban has successfully effected a retreat with his troops at Cassano ,

    Most of the volunteers composing tho troops now fighting under General Garibaldi are tho pfllcors and men who were organised and brought to so high a state of military effieienoy in the British Italian Legion , when commanded by Colonel Buiuraby , of tho Grenadier Guards . Captain de Cristoforis , who distinguished himself so greatly In capturing two Austrian guns , when commanding tho advancou

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    POSITION OF THE AUSTRIANS . There can now be little doubt but that the Austrians have resolved to retreat behindthe Adda which is about twelve miles to . the east of Milan The reported evacuation of Pavla , the presence of Count Gyulai at Belgioso so early as Monday , the withdrawal of the outposts at Stradella across the Po—all this tends to confirm such a supposition . General Urban , who made his escape from Garibaldi with part of his forces , has already reached Cassano , on the east bank of the Adda , where the

    Lombardo-Venetian railway crosses it . Bergamo , Cassano Lodi , and Cremona would thus form the points d' appui of tlie new Austrian line , and the Adda its natural defence . It would resemble very much their original position behind the Sesia , with this difference , however , that the fortress of Piacenza , which stands to it in the position in which Alessandria stood to the former line , is still in the hands of the Austrians . Whether they will evacuate this place remains to be seen . Piacenza has been rendered of late much stronger than

    Pavia . The following letter has been received from Munich , dated June 5 : — " Tho passage of the Austrian troops , commanded by General Claiu-Gallas , who are going from Bohemia to Innspruck , will finish to-morrow . It is said , nevertheless , that 80 , 000 more Austrians are to he dispatched to Venice through , Innspruck . It is pretended that all these movements are concerted with the Prussian Government , and , moreovpr , a concentration of Bavarian troops in Rhenish Bavaria is spoken of ; that sub

    but nothing is yet decided upon on ject . The elevation of General Gyulai to the dignity of Ban of Croatia has coincided with the departure of the Emperor Francis Joseph . If this appointment bo not a disgraco , it is , at least , a protect for getting rid of tlie General , whoso operations are gonprally blamed . Tho Emperor himself will command , under tho direction of General Baron Hess . 15 , 000 Austrians arc now concentrating' themselves , on the Adda , leaving strong garrisqnu . in 1 uvm Piacenza , Lodi , Cronin , and Pizsdghettono , boos io keep open their communications with tho Mincio

    an Emperor Francis Joseph has addressed a "Call to Arms " to his faithful Tyrolone and Vorarlbonrors . Tho Landsturm of tho Tyrol lias boon actually onllod out . Twenty companies , oach of them numbering ISO men , will bo formed within , a wook-not so much to defend the frontiers of their nativo country against a foreign foe , as to koon down ilia Italian population Inhabiting tho south of tho 'Tyrol itaclf . The l . Utor , of course , are not comprised in the formation of tho riflo corps , which nro exclusively to connist of'Germans , ttonorul Jodimus , a Hamburger by birth , known

    by his career In tho Anglo-Spanish logion , and afterwards a pasha in tho Turkish army , has boen . appointed Austrian Field Mnrihal Lieutenant . Iho

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    Politics . ] THE LEADER . . . ¦ ' . ' '¦ ; ' V ' ' : ¦ 715 ,

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    NAPOLEON IN MILAN . The allied sovereigns entered Milan at 8 b ' elock on Wednesday morning . On the previous Monday they received an address from seven members of the municipality of Milan , annexing in presence of the Emperor of the French , Lombardy to Piedmont . Of course the liberal donation thus made by the seven town-councillors of Milan will be graciously accepted . We have yet to learn by what authority the whole of the Lombard populations have been made a present of in so summary a fashion to Victor Emmanuel . We have not heard of universal suffrage being appealed to to ascertain what were the wishes of the people on a point so important to themselves , and we do not know whether they have had the option of complete independence or merely a chance of rulers . An official bulletin published in Turin , announces that Victor Emmanuel has been proclaimed King of Upper Lombardy .

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  • Leader (1850-1860), June 11, 1859, page 715, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2298/page/7/