The Lansing State Republican

The Battle of Solferino.

Henceforth Borodino must stand back as a type of terrible slaughter. The Hungarian brings details sufficient to show a most immense slaughter, an entire rout of the Austrians, with a retreat across the river Mincio. This battle was fought June 24th, and the Austrian dispatches admit an utter defeat in terms more explicit than is general in such events to the whipped party.

The attack was made by the Austrians, after crossing the Mincio to that end, and the battle terminated with their retreat back again, and were followed after the battle by the entire French army without opposition. Another blow like this, and Austria's back will be broken.

The following is Louis Napoleon's order of the day after the battle, written from a small village near the field:

CAVRIANA, June 25.—SOLDIERS: The enemy, who believed themselves able to repulse us from the Chiese, have recrossed the Mincio. You have worthily defended the honor of France.

Solferino surpassed the recollection of Castiglione. In twelve hours you have repulsed the efforts of one hundred and fifty thousand men.

Your enthusiasm did not rest there; the numerous artillery of the enemy occupied formidable positions for over three leagues, which you carried. Your country thanks you for your courage and perseverance, and laments the fallen.

We have taken three flags, thirty cannon, and 6,000 prisoners. The Sardinian army fought with the same valor against superior forces, and worthy is that army to march beside you. Blood has not been shed in vain for the glory of France and the happiness of the people.