The Press. — London, England, 1854-11-11 00:00:00

NOVEMBER 11, 1854. is still a great deficiency of medical attendance. The supply of medicines has become sufficient, and the place cleaned of its former impurities. A FICTITIOUS HOSPITAL. From the commencement of the siege the allies had noticed a large structure in the central part of the city, which was surmounted by a yellow flag, in dicating that it was a hospital for the wounded. A communication to that effect was made to the gene rals commanding the allied armies, and strict orders given to spare that part of the town. Some time after, however, deserters from the place gave infor mation which led to the conviction that a deceit had been practised ; in fact, it was found that the build ing, which was supposed to give shelter to the sick and wounded, was anything buten hospital—it was a vast magazine, where the ammunition and stores of the besieged were deposited. Acting on this infor mation, some shells were thrown into it, and the pretended hospital blew up with a tremendous report. The ground around it shook as if with an earthquake, and houses were thrown down in all airections. • WELCOME SUPPLIES. An enterprising merchant from Pere arrived on the 21st, to relieve the necessities of the camp. His ship was a barque of 150 tons, containing a general cargo of necessaries and luxuries. He commenced his sale next morning, and by sunset bad disposed of one-third of his cargo, at prices of, on the average, 100 per cent. profit. India-rubber coats fetched 605.; iron camp bedsteads, 455. ; cigars, per pound, 305.; chocolate, per pound, 3s. ; a small cheese, 125.; candles, per pound, 35.; Westphalia hams of 10 pounds, 255.; all other articles equally high. The French sent on the 22nd to the English camp a present of more than 20,000 newly baked loaves of bread from their camp bakeries. This furnished a loaf per man, and proved a most acceptable present to the soldiers, who had lived for weeks on ration biscuit. THE RUSSIAN STORY. The Invalide Russe publishes several marvellous narratives of Russian prowess and success. The capture of Lord Dunkellin, who walked into the Russian lines in the darkness, and through being shortsighted, is appended to a wonderful feat of valour on the part of the Moscovs : —" During the night of the 21st-2'2nd, one of our pickets, con sisting of eight men, seeing an English patrole of forty men advancing, bravely and suddenly threw itself upon the enemy, dispersed them, and took prisoner Lord Dunkellin, captain of the Guards, commanding it." Respecting an attack on the French battery, again, which Gen. Canrobert admits to have been entered by a few Russians, who "almost succeeded in spiking some guns," but were all killed or taken prisoners, the Invalide reports:— On the night of the 20th-21st, detachments of volun teers were sent out from Sebastopol against the batteries. One of these detachments, consisting of five officers and twenty-seven men, threw themselves into a French trench, nailed eight mortars and eleven cannons, and returned after having thus prevented the battery from firing against the town next day. This successful enterprise, which spread alarm through the whole of the enemy's camp, cost us two officers killed (Lieutenant Troitzki and Midship man Prince Putjakin) and one sailor. But the account of an attack upon Eupatoria is, perhaps, more wonderful than any. Thus it hap pened, according to the Russian chronicler: — The operations near Eupatoria limit themselves to the skirmishes of our Lancers and Cossack advanced posts with enemy's troops which sought to enter the town. On the 20th, Lieutenant Gorjatcheff and Cornet llogomolez, of the Grand Duchess Michaelowna Lancers, who came for went as volunteers, taking advantage of the fog, advanced with twenty Lancers to Eupatoria, cleaving their way into a mass of Tartars, who were drawn up before the walls; cut down twelve and took two prisoners ; wounded many, and followed the fugitives into the town. At the gate they ran three French sentries through the body, and whilst the town was in a state of alarm they retired, carry ing off more than 1,000 head of cattle, sheep, and horses. On this occasion Count Bugomulez was alone wounded by a lmlce•thrust. THE BALTIC FLEET. A despatch from Kiel, dated on Thursday, states— "No sailing orders have yet arrived. The coaling d the steamers is completed. Admiral Napier has re turned to the squadron. The ships were dressed to-day, and fired royal salutes in commemoration of the Prince of Wales's birthday." SUPPLIES AND REINFORCEMENTS. It is intended to reinforce the cavalry in the Crime The weakness of that branch of the service there is, unfor tunately, not to be denied. The heavy brigade consists of five regiments, nominally about 1;200 strong; but., in reality, there are but two. or at most three, in an effective condition. The sth Dragoon Guards, which left Cork in splendid order, were so redoiced by sickness at Varna, that they were "diaregimented," and what remained of the offi cers and men were incorporated with the 4th Dragoon Guards. The Ist Royal Dragoons and Enniskillens have lost more than half their horses; and, besides the 4th Dra goon Guards, the only effective heavy cavalry regiment lathe Greys, described as being in admirable condition. The light brigade was not quite so badly off, as the five re gi ments • comp:fa/fig It (the 4th and 13th Light Dragoons, Bth and THE PRESS. 11th Hussars, and 17th Lancers) were iu pretty good case ; but, according to the latest reports, this brigade has suf• fered severely in the Liprandi attack on the '2sth. The plan of sending out cavalry troop by troop in sailing vessels is so slow and uncertain that it is abandoned ; but the scarcity of large steam-ships suitable for the transport of horses will necessarily cause some delay in sending out the reinforcements. The cavalry regiments to be sent out have not yet been selected. Those at home are the Ist, 2nd, 3rd, and 7th I)rsgoon Guards, which are heavy, and the tith Dragoon Guards (Carabineers), 3rd Light Dra goons, 7th and 15th Hussars, and 16th Lancers, light. The Carabineers, 16th Lancers, and 7th Hussars, with one of the heavy regiments, are believed to be the must likely to be despatched. The following gun-boats are now being built for the Ad miralty :—Lark, Magpie, Grinder, Boxer, Biter, Skylark, Jasper, Clinker, Jackdaw, Cracker, Stork, Hind, Fanny, Swinger, Starling, Dapper, Snap, Thistle, Redhind, and Weasel. They are progressing rapidly, and will be ready for launching about the middle of January. Each will carry two Lancaster guns. In addition to the above the following mortar-vessels are also being built by command of the Admiralty, and will be ready for service early in spring—namely, the Mastiff, Porpoise, Manly, Hardy, Growler, Lively, Blazer, Havoc, Flamer, and Firm. These mortar-vessels will be armed with t welve-inch mortars on the new principle. They will be so fitted that, when not in use or in danger of being dismounted, they can be lowered at will into the ship's hold, and, running on gimmals when fired, there is no strain on the vessel from recoil. The Low-Moor Iron Company have just received an ad ditional order from the Government to cast 20,000 balls of large size for the purposes of the war. BRITISH LOSS IN THE SIEGE. The official despatches lately received front the commanders both at sea and land are accompanied by lists of the killed and wounded during the progress of the siege, from the 17th to the 2lst inclusive. The following is the list of casualties among the officers LAND FORCES. Srd Battalion Grenadier Guards—Colonel the lion. F. G. Hood, killed; Captain Cameron, Major his Serene Highness Prince Edward of Base Weimar, and Lieutenant F. Davies, wounded. 96th Regiment.—Lieutenant E. P. Smith and Captain Raines, wounded 44th Regiment—Captain A, Browne, Lieutenant M, Bradford, and Assistant-surgeon J. Gibbing', wounded. tiSth Reginieut—Captain H. H. Murata, wounded. Artillery—Major C. C. Young, wounded. Among the non-commissioned officers and privates the following are returned as killed : Grenadier Guards-3rd Battalion—Privates G. Rowell, J. Malone, and 11. Bridle. Coldstrcinn Guards—Privates S. Bull and S. Tipple. 41st Regiment of Foot—Private P. lloey. 47th Regiment—Privates D. Flynn and T. Hill. 4th Regiment—Privates H. Ewen and J. Frawley. 28th Regiment—Colour-Sergeant W. Faulkner and Private S. Door. 44th Regiment—Drummer F. Neill. Gird Regiment—Private Robert Preston. 7th Regiment—Corporal William Linegar. 19th Regiment—Sergeant-Major William Dunn. 23rd Regiment—Private Owen Shine. Royal Artillery—J. Tiusley,O.Sweeny, and R. Wyler, gunners and drivers. Royal Engineers—Private William I)euholm. The following is the summary of total loss, inclu• ding casualties : Artillery-3 privates killed; 1 officer, 2 sergeants, 14 privates wounded. Royal Engineers—l private killed. 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards-1 officer, 3 privates killed; 3 officers, 1 sergeant, a privates wounded. Ist Battalion Coldstream Guards-2 privates killed ; 1 drum mer, 2 privates wounded. Ist Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards-5 privates wounded. 42nd Regiment-3 privates wounded. 79th Regiment . -1 private wounded. 96th Regiment-2 officers, 1 private wounded. 41st Regiment—l private killed ,• 2 privates wounded. 47th Regiment-2 privates killed; 1 private wounded. 49th Regiment-2 privates wounded. 4th Regiment-2 privates killed; 4 privates wounded. 2tzth Regiment-1 sergeant, 1 private killed; 3 privates wounded. 3ith Regiment-3 privates wounded. 44th Regiment-1 drummer killed; 3 officers, 9 privates wounded. 20th Regiment-2 privates wounded. 21st Regiment-1 private wounded. 57th Regiment-1 private wounded. R3rd Regiment-1 private killed ; 1 sergeant, 2 privates wounded. Beth Regiment—l officer, 2 privates wounded. 7th Regiment-1 private killed; 1 private wounded. 19th Regiment-1 sergeant killed; 4 privates wounded. 23rd Regiment-1 private killed ; 4 privateb wounded. 23rd Regiment-3 privates wounded. 77th Regiment-1 sergeant, 3 privates wounded. 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade-1 sergeant, 7 privates wounded. Total-1 officer. S sergeants, 1 drummer, IS privates killed; 10 (Miners, 0 sergeants, 1 drummer. 95 privates wounded. NAVAL BRIGADE EMPLOYED ON SHORE DITTY. Britannia—Killed—Wm. Naylor, A. 8., 13th October—Mr.Ge Oreathed, lieutenant, 20th October. Wounded—Six. Albiva— Killed—Kidney bmith, A. 8., 20th Ootober. Wounded —Seven. Queen— Killed Alfred Iturcher, ordinary, 19th October. Wounded—Eight. Trafalgar—Killed—Charles 'Wilding, A. 8., 17th October. Wounded— Four. Beilerophogr—Killed—Francis Vincent, A. 13., 17th October. Wounded—Eight. Veveanee—Wounded—Six. London—Killed—Jobe Cartier, A. 8., 17th October. Wounded —Two. Diamond—Killed—Edward Churchill, captain maintop, 17th October—William LtEkenian, captain maintop, 17th October. Wounded—Eleven. Arethion—Killed—Mich. Bleteney, A. 8., 17th October—Jipli. Brown, sailmaker's crew, 15th October. Wounded—One. Broth —Wounded — One.. Firebrand—Wounded—One. 1065 NAVAL LOSS. The return includes but oue day, the 17th ult., being the only day in which the fleets wets en gaged : - Her Majesty's ship Briewnsia—Two wounded. Queen—Killed—John Curtis, tirt-t.class boy. Wounded—Seven Nonsporeil—Killed—M r. Charles Madden, midshipman-0 eo. Dicker, A.B.—John Durham. A.B.—John Hewed, A.B.—Thomas Downs, first-cloves boy--James Shirvell, A.H.—Henry Htunlyn, salluisker's crew—Thomas Cullen, A.M.—James Carr, A.B.— Wm. Ball, A.lll.—Swereu Hicks, A.B. Wounded—Fifty-nine. . . I'reileitiar—Woun led—Two. Sampson—Killd—John Mahoney, A.B. Wounded--Two. Terrible—Killed—Thomas Harriann, ordinary, struck by a shell before explosion. Wouuded—Fitteeu. A alne Stuith—Hobert Grey, boatswain's mate—M'in, Pogeon, A.B.—Jesse Spioer, ordinary. Wounded— Twentydive. Retribeition—Wounded—l'wo. Firebrund—Wounded—Captain W. 11. Stewart and four others. Sphinx—Killed—eltunes l'ractiy, ordinary. Winterburn, bontionlier Royal Marines —Edward Thornton, ordinary. Wounded—Nine. Celepo—Wounded--One. Trit on—Wounded--Five. Albion—Killed—Lieut Chase, shot through the head—Thomas Bickford, coxswain, barge—Lewis Voiding, captain maintop— John Stripe, captain's coxswain—John Porker, ordinary—.lulu Pound, ordiuorydames Lees, ordittery---Jtunes heope, ordi nary--John Shropshell, ship's cook's mato—Janws 'rumba, ordinary. Wounded—Seventy-one. Belk - rophon— Killed—Edward Porter, ordinary—Wm. Cantrell, A.B.—John elaringboid, ordinary me.'ond cline—Hohert Johns, coxswain of launch. Wounded— Fifteen. . Rodney—Wounded—Two. l'cligeance—Wouuded—Two. Arrtlittaa Killed— Henry Turnbull, A.ll.—Charles Craig, ordinary—Thomas Bunt, quartermaster—A. P.dwards, bey Wounded—Fourteen. Lonaon—liilleti—Henry Penfold, Cantin, ordl., nary second class—George Sans, A.B.—Patrick Connor, mil. nary. Wounded—Eighteen. ioer—Killed—Edward Palmer, boy. Wounded—Four. Furious—Wounded—Sta. TorAL :—Killed, 44; Wounded, 266. jortign aiU doionial FRANCE. In Tuesday's Mowitettr the Minister for Foreign Affairs published a letter from Count Wslewski, ambassador of France in London, dated Oct. 27th, in which his excellency says :—" Her Majesty Queen Victoria, to whom I have just had the honour of paying my court at Windsor, has expressed to me, in vivid language, all the regret she feels at the death of Marshal St. Arnaud. Her Majesty has requested me to make known to Madame la klariehale de St. Arnaud all the share and 'interest she takes in her legitimate sorrow. 1 take the liberty, Monsieur is Ministre, to beg of you to convey to Madame is Marechale de St. Arnaud the message entrusted to me by her Majesty the Queen of England.— WALEW SKI." An extraordinary credit of 125,000 f. has been opened by imperial decree to defray the expenses of the couriers established between Constantinople and Paris by Bucharest and Kronstadt- Another decree opens a supplementary credit of 200,000 f. to meet additional expenses in the imperial printing-office. The directors of the Messageries Imperials have given notice that in future the packetservice between Ma►seilles and Constantinople will he shortened by two days, it being intended to perform the passage in eleven instead of thirteen. A portion of the returnd Baltic fleet is to be em ployed in c nveying troops from Toulon w the East. The barracks made in England, and fitted up with stoveq, for the troops of the camp of Equihem, are now nearly ready. There are three for each division —one for the officers, another for the non-commis sioned officers, and a third for the men. A theatre is to be built in each camp; that of Honvault was in augurated on the Ist of November, with the opera of Galatea, a vaudeville (Nfamoneer du Regiment), and a musical interlude. The rain and storms caused some damage in the camp, and gave the soldiers much trouble in digging trenches to carry off the water. The 55th Regiment set to work and drained the site on which the two battalions are encamped. BELGIUM. King Leopold opened the session of the Belgian Legislature on Tuesday. In his speech he declared that Belgium sets more value than ever on its neu• trality confirmed by the sympathy and confidence of all powers. CIEIIMANY. The Bavarian Minister, Von der Pfordten, bad an interview with Count Buol at Vienna on the Brd inst. They were joined subsequently by M. de Bourquency and Lord Westmoreland. _ _ The Times correspondent writing from Berlin on the 7th says •.—" There are pleliminary indications of what the Russian answer to the Prussian note will be. if Prussia will obtain an undertaking from the Western powers and Austria that they will not go in their demands beyond the four points, Russia will be willing to negotiate on that basis." The Fremden-Matt of Vienna publishes a !obi. from St, Petersbuiy, in which it is stated that oti tho 27th Oct. the Czar refused an audience to the Prus sian Ambassador.