The Sun. — London, England, 1854-10-02 00:00:00

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.-,-1 Mr. E. T. SMITH respectfully informs his Mends and the Public admirers of Mr. G. V. BROOKE that he has engaged that eminent artiste to perform for Seven Nights only, prior to his depar ture for Australia. Mr. G. V. BROOKE will appear THIS EVENING, October 2d, in VIRGLIIIIS. Tuesday, 3d, in THE STRANGER. Wednesday, 4th, in RICHARD THE THIRD. Thursday, sth, in THE LADY OF LYONS. Friday, 6th, in OTHELLO. Saturday, 7th, in HA mr.P.T. And Monday, 9th, in MACBETH; being positively kill last appearance. Mr. SMITH has also engaged Mr. E. WRIGHT, the public favourite and celebrated Comedian, to appear in his original Farces every Evening after Mr. G. V. Brooke's performance. - - The Boa-office is open for booking places daily, from Ten to Five. consequence of numerous inquiries, early application is solicited. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET. tinder the management of Mr. Buckatone. THIS EVENUTG, Oct. 2, Will be performed the Comedy of BORN TO GOOD LUCE. Principal characters by Messrs. Hudson, Rogers, and E. Villiers ; Mrs. Poynter, Miss A. Vining, and Miss E. Chaplin. Followed by the SPANISH DANCERS in a NEW BALLET. To be followed by THE IRISH LION. Principal character by Mr. Hudson. To conclude with A FISH OUT OF WATER. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste. THIS EVENEIG, OcT. 2, Will be performed the popular Drama of THE DISCARDED SON. Principal characters by Messrs. Selby, Murray, Bedford, and Keeley; Mrs. Keeley, and Miss Woolgar. Mica which, MONSIEUR, JACQUES. To conclude with MIMI. Principal character by Mr. Paul Bedford. STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee Mr. F. W. Alleroft. THIS EVENING, OCT. 2, Will be performed THE ILLUSTRIOUS STRANGER. Princi pal character by Mr. P. Honey. To be followed by 'TWAS I. After which, THE NEW WAGS OF WINDSOR. To conclude with THE MERRY MILLERS. Stalls, 45.; Boxes, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d.; Private Boxes £1 ls., to be had of Mr. Allcroft, 15, New Bond-street. ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke. The SIEGE of SILISTRIA, with an additional Stud and Four HUNDRED SUPERNUMERARIES, is in active preparation. THIS EVENING. The very interesting Equestrian Spectacle celled, THE WOOD MAN'S HORSE; or, THE FALSE KNIGHT. . . After which, a series of those brilliant and unique SCENES in the CIRCLE, the invention and arrangement of Mr. William Cooke. The whole to conclude with a Laughable Farce, called THE IRISH TUTOR. Boa-office open Prom Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Acting Manager, Mr. W H. Cooke. Equestrian Director, Mr. Wm. Cooke, jun. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. This DAY —Morning 5 min.after 10 I Evening 52 min.aft. 10 To Ifoaaow --Morning 33 min.after 11. 1 Evening 0 min.aft. 0 THE WEATHER.—Six N 0171011, Oa. 1. THICBMONICITB, IN MS SHADE. 68—highest since noon on Saturday. 52—lowest this morning and during the night. 59—this day, at noon. BAIIOMETZB, 30'27. WIND, W. to S.W..—Light, with very fine sunshiny weather. OCTOBER 2. 62—highest since noon yesterday. 50—lowest this morning and during the night. 61—this day at noon. BAROMETER, 30'0S—falling. WLND, N.W. to W.N.W.—Light, with hazy weather. r'fi c Q]i :u ' l %in LONDON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1854. The most sanguine anticipations that have hitherto been indulged in respecting the probable proceedings of the Allied Forces in the Crimea have been far surpassed by the glorious reality. Never have the troops of France and England acted more nobly, or achieved a more brilliant triumph, or rather series of triumphs, than on the recent occasion when they heaped humiliation on the head of the un conscientious disturber of the peace of nations, and destroyed the means of future aggression. We are literally astounded by the magnitude and importance of the events that have occurred. The extraordinary rapidity with which results have been attained within a few days, which in byegone times it would have taken as many months to accomplish, seems almost incredible; and yet we have every reason to believe that not only has there beena.c,omplete victory in apitched battle, in which no less than one hundred thousand men were en gaged, but that it was succeeded by a no less decisive and sanguinary encounter within a few days, and that within a week from the forward movement, and eleven days from disembarkation, the great object of the campaign was accomplished. Sebas topol itself had fallen (!), and with all its stores and munitions of war —nay, more, with the en tire navy floating in its waters--was in the hands of the Allies ! Within a fortnight from the pe riod when the Union Jack and Tricolour were dis- played at Varna were they riding triumphantly above the Russian Eagles on the citadel and bat teries of Sebastopol ! What was the most speedy exploit of former ages to this ? How fully are the gallant Allies entitled to paraphrase the boast of C-ESAR by exclaiming, " Venimus, vidimus, vicimus." With so much to tell it is difficult to decide on what point to commence—how to narrate the glories of our gallant troops, who have not merely fully maintained but enhanced the glories of the British name, while their brethren of " La Belle France" proved themselves worthy descendants of the heroes of Jena and Marengo. Even " The Sun of Austerlitz" shone not on braver or more efficient soldiers. Neither could fail in the presence of the others. There was a noble emulation that insured a triumph, and the honourable feeling was experienced by the humblest men in the respective ranks. The first battle took place, as had been anticipated, on the 20th inst. The heights above Alma, where an entrenched camp had been formed by the Russians, was the scene of the sanguinary encoun ter. The whole of the Muscovite force in the Crimea (including the garrison of Sebastopol) was probably engaged. Lord RAGLAN estimates the numbers of the enemy at from forty-five to fifty thousand men. It is quite clear that this com prised nearly, if not all, their strength, and that the expected reinforcements must have arrived. Prince MENSCHIKOFF manifestly set his all upon the cast. But in vain. The Allies a rrived about one o'clock iu the afternoo n o f t h e 20th. The attack was forthwith commenced, an d the victory was achieved an hour and a half before sunset, or about half-past 4 o'clock p.m. Of this there can bo no possible doubt. It rests on the highest official authority, There is not only a telegraphic despatch from Lord STRATFORD DE REDCLIFFE, but also one from Lord RAGLAN, the one confir• matory of the other. These most important and highly interesting despatei.es will be found in, ex- tenso in another part of this day's impression, and we must say that the Duke of NEWCASTLE has entitled himself to the thanks of the community for the promptitude with which he gave to the country the intelligence respecting which such intense anxiety had been excited. We can easily conceive the desperate character of the conflict, when within so short a time—about three or three and a half hours strong a position, oocupied by nearly 50,000 men, and " defended by a numerous artillery of heavy calibre," was stormed, and completely carried. The loss was necessarily severe to the Allies. We have to mourn for some 1,400 of our gallant officers ' and soldiers, killed or wounded ; while our faithful and efficient allies, who had about an equal number of men engaged, sustained a similar loss. We cannot, of course, speak with any degree of confidence of the Russian loss ; but, as a defeated army, driven into " full retreat" (!), as our Ambassador terms it, but which may be in terpreted "ignominious flight," must, in all hzlman probability, have lost more than their assailants. We may fairly estimate their losses at a third more, or (in round terms) 4,200 ; so that 7,000 .131011 DIVA have bled at the sanguine conflict on the heights of Alma I The later tidings do not absolutely come from an official source, b u t there is every reason to believethat they are authentic. One has received a quasi official sanction, being communicated from the French Consul at Bucharest to the Minister of France for Foreign Affairs. This announces the FALL OF SEBASTOPOL (!) on the 25th ultimo. The time which this important intelligence has been conveyed appears unusually short. But the extraordinary speed has been fully explained. The account was obtained by the French steamer proceeding to Varna, which met another en, route from the Crimea to Constantinople, bearing de spatches to the Ambassador. It was also declared that the fleet and munitions of war had fallen into the hands of the Allies, and that the garrison had surrendered themselves as prisoners of war. We may, therefore, lend an easy credence to the other telegraphic despatches from Vienna, which announce another severe battle in the plain of Kelautai, in the Kartcha, terminating in the total defeat of the Russians, and their pursuit to their very entrenchments before Sebastopol. This victory, closely followed up, might have led to the auspicious event which it is our pleasing duty to aniOUTICC—THE CAPTURE OF SEBASTOPOL AND OF THE RUSSIAN FLRET AND STORES, AND WITH IT THE TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE POWER OF THE AUTOCRAT IN THE EI:MINE, AND WE MAY ADD IN THE CAUCASIAN DISTRICTS. Sebastopol has fallen ! Two glorious victories had preiriously been obtained ! ! The heights of Alma and Kartcha had witnessed the prowess of the Allied Forces, and the total incompetency of Russian serfs to contend with the elite of the French and English armies. The victories on each occasion were as rapid as they were deci sive, and a few hours sufficed to overthrow the 'Sower and humble the pride of the AUTOCRAT. Within ten days the IMPREGNABLE FORTRESS, the boasted fleet of theEmmaon, surrendered to the in vaders. The garrison preferred becoming prisoners to being permitted to march forth with all the ho nours ! The ships were not destroyed, but trans ferred in serviceable condition to the assailants. There was no appearance of the devotion or self-im molation that was demanded by the leaders. In place of rising en, masse, to resist invaders, the population displayed the utmost enthusiasm in their cause, and not only brought in ample sup plies, but volunteered their own personal services. The Russian soldiers and sailors were willing rather to lay down their arms and trust to the mercy of a generous enemy than to brave the anger of their infuriated master ! What a commentary does this offer on despotic, or go vernment by fear rather than by love. Perhaps not even the victors themselves rejoiced more heartily at their brilliant success than those who may date their freedom and emancipation from the auspicious events of a single week. _ _ Having referred in a preceding article to these auspicious and almost miraculous events we shall not here enter into any of the details. We shall only, while rendering all the honour to Him from whom all gleries proceed, remind our readers that the triumph has been dearly purchased that many thousands of those who have so faithfully dis charged the duty they owed to their Fatherland have perished in the fearful conflict ; that thou sands of destitute widows and orphans will have to deplore the " glorious victories in the Crimea." How, then, can we better testify our gratitude to the " LORD OF HOSTS" than by seeking, to the utmost of our power, to alle viate the sufferings and temper the affliction of those who have lost not merely protectors but providers, whose tears must damp the general joy. There are few, indeed, who may not spare some thing as a thankoffering for the safety of friends, or for the other mercies vouchsafed by the AL MIGHTY. What more glorious or more suitable monument can be offered to the memory of the brave who gloriously perished in the Crimea than a comfortable provision for their families, for those who depended on their exertions for tke necessaries of life. It - would be a disgrace to England if it per mitted the relicts of these gallant men to endure the privations incidental to poverty. It would be as impolitic as it would be shameful to do so, for nothing encourages the living soldier so much as a just appreciation of the services of his less for tunate comrades, and a transfer of the rewards to which they are entitled to their surviving relatives. Our first duty, then, is to the widows and orphans of the dead. Tke next, to see that the sacrifice has not been made in vain. They were the victims of the indomitable pride and grasping cupidity of a single despot. Thousands and tens , of thousands have perished, whose blood rests on his shoulders. Be it our care so to " pare the claws of the bear" that he can have no further power to menace hiS neighbours and to disturb the peace of Europe. His power in the Black Sea is broken. He must not be allowed to repair theloss. He is no longer master of the Crimea. He must never again be so. We owe it to the inhabitants who received us with so much enthusiasm to save them from the bear's hug that they will re ceive if his troops are again permitted to enter into the Peninsula. Bessarabia, too, must be restored to Turkey, and the perfect independence of Georgia and Circassia restored. The victories we have achieved will render Austria complaisant, and Prussia yielding, but what we have gained by an enormous expenditure of blood and treasure is not to be surrendered to diplomatic wiles. We shall give Austria and Prussia all they have earned, and that is " nothing." Should NICHOLAS remain pereversely obstinate, he will have to surrender far more than may at present be required. He will find his unjust acquisitions clipped in the west as well as in the east. He may lose Finland as well as the Crimea, and Courland and Livonia may share the fate of Bessarabia and Georgia. THE CoUra.—According to present arrangements, her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, with the elder members of the Royal family, will remain at Balmoral until the 12th instant, when the Court will remove to Windsor Castle. Their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge and Pri ncess Mary Knowsley, to honour the Earl and leave CaMbridgc-cottage, Kew, on Saturday next, for Countess of D er b y with their company f or severa l days. The noble Earl and Countess have invited a distinguished circle to meet the Royal Duchess and Princess. His Excellency the Pru ss i an M i n i ster an d the Countess Bernstorff and family are expected to return to the Prussian Legation, at the close of the week, from Brighton. The Duke and Duchess of Cleveland are entertaining a succession of visitors at Raby Castle, Durham. The Duke and Duchess of N orthumberland leave Alnwick Castle about the middle of the week for Stan wick-park, Yorkshire, where their graces remain a month, and then return to the former seat for the winter. The Marquis and Marchioness of Clauricard e and the Ladies de Burgh, are not expected at the family mansion, in Carlton House in Carlton House Terrace, from Ireland, Wore the 'close of the month. DEPARTURE OF A NEW CAVALRY CORPS FOR TBE CRIMEA. On Saturday evening, nearly 100 men, the greater part of a new cavalry corps, destined for special service in the East, embarked at Hungerford Pier, on their way to Woolwich, from whence they are to sail this day for Gibraltar, in a vessel called the Joseph Shepherd. They are designated the Mounted Staff Corps, and consist of men selected for their intelligence and good conduct from the Irish police and constabulary force, principally, and also from the metropolitan police. They all appeared to be men in the very prime of life, above the average height, and to be possessed of great muscular energy. They are accompanied by Major Grant, their commanding-officer. Captain Baynes, the two subalterns—namely, Cornets Budgen and Hunton. Their appearance was novel and picturesque, and their embarkation attracted a consider. able crowd of spectators in the vicinity of the market and pier at Hungerford. They were dressed in the new regimental tunic, which is a short red frock coat, without epaulettes, tastefully ornamented back and front ' with black braid, and in which the ease and comfort have been as much consulted as the elegance of the wearer. The head-dress consisted of a strong black felt hat, resem bling an ordinary helmet in shape, and encased or set in an open work of brass, in which both taste and dura bility were combined. They wore black or dark blue pantaloons, lined for about six inches round the bottom an d up the inside of the leg with leather. They were each armed with a sword, and, what gave additional novelty to their ensemble, a Colt's revolver, which they carried in a neat black leather case on the left side. They will join their horses at Gibraltar. Several young women had followed in their wake to the place of em barkation, some of whom, and one in particular, evinced considerable emotion as the moment of separation ar rived. inlam THE SHERIFF'S .TIVA.UGU.R.ATIO2 DINNER. The usual banquet given by the sheriffs on the day of their inauguration took place on Saturday, at the London Tavern. It was one of those displays of gold and silver plate, rich viands, and rare wines, for which the establishment is famous, and which was made under ♦ery favourable circumstances, as the London Tavern has just been thoroughly cleaned, painted, and reno vated, and has a very cheerful and pleasant appearance. Mr. Alderman and Sheriff Muggeridge and Mr. Sheriff Crosley presided together, and were supported by the Ccrsitor Baron, the Right Hon. G. Bankes, M.P., the Lord Mayor elect (Mr. Alderman Moon), Aldermen Farncomb, Sir J. Musgrove, Salomons, Sir R. W. Car den, Wire, Carter, Kennedy, and Rose ; the Recorder, Sir James Duke, and Mr. Masterman, members for the City ? Serjeant Merewether, and most of the corporate officers (including Mr. Harker, the toastmaster), Mr. Frederick Farrar, and Mr. Alex. Crosley, under sheriffs, and 250 private friends of the sheriffs. As soon as the loving cup had passed round, and the usual loyal toasts responded to, the Lord Mayor came forward and announced that he had just received a letter from the Duke of Newcastle, recording the vic tory in the Crimea. His lordship then read the letter. The most intense excitement followed, every one rose, some stood on the chairs, a few on the tables, the cheer ing was reiterated again and again, and the waving of handkerchiefs and clattering of glasses was immense. As soon as silence was obtained the Lord Mayor read the Gazette Extraordinary containing the telegraphic despatches received by the Duke of Newcastle, and which appear in another part of our impression. The cheers were then renewed if possible more vocife rously than before. " Rule Britannia" was played by the band, sung by the vocalists accompanied by a full chorus from the assembled company, and it was some time before their tumultuous expressions of satisfaction subsided. The company separated about 11 o'clock. The excitement caused by the news cf the victory in the Crimea broke in considerably on the formal pro eeedings of the evening ; and while it decidedly added to the liveliness and hilarity of the occasion had rather the effect of throwing the speech-making into the shade. The marriage of Arthur Macnamara, Esq., of Cad. dington Hall, Hertfordshire, with the Lady Sophia Hare, third daughter of the Earl and Countess of Listowel, was solemnised at Convamore, comity of Cork, the seat of the noble earl, on the 28th inst., by the Rev. Nicholas Wilton, rector of Kilbriu. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a select circle of relatives and friends, and his lordship's tenants celebrated the happy event by festivities which were prolonged to a late hour in the evening. The Earl and Countess of Ellesmere are entertaining a distinguished circle of friends at Worsley Hall, Lan- cashire. Lady Molesworth has arrived at Taymouth Castle, on a visit to the Marquis and Marchioness of Breadalbane, from Inverary Castle, the seat of the Duke of Argyll. Sir William Molesworth has returned to town to resume his official duties. RUMOURED DIFFERENCES WITH AMERICA.—A corres pondent of the independence Beige, under date Paris, Sept. 28, says :—" There is an on dit here respecting a joint note sent by France and England to the Cabinet of Washington, requiring explanation of the engage ments entered into between the United States and Rus sia, especially with respect to the nature and conditions of an acquisition said to be made (by the Government of the Union) of Russian possessions situated at the most northern extremity of America." IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.—The German Journal of Frank fort, under date of Vienna 25th, says :—" We are enabled to announce that the English cabinet has made overtures on the subject of a revision of the protocol of London relative to the Danish succession, and that this question will form an important part in the future nego tiations for peace. It is positively stated that the cabinet of Vienna will not offer any opposition to the revision of the protocol, which was drawn up completely in the interest of Russia." COLLISIONS ON THE LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.—During yesterday, and the preceding day, three collisions occurred on the above railway. In the first case a coal train came into collision with an up excursion train, from Birmingham, near the Weedon Station. A great many passengers received contusions and wounds, but none of the carriages, or the trucks of the coal train, sustained any serious damage. The se cond collision took place between one and two o'clock yesterday morning, at King's Langley, resulting, it is to be regretted, in serious consequences. The third colli sion took place between seven and eight o'clock yester day morning, at Kilmun station. A West London coal train was shunting across the line to leave some trucks in a siding, when a goods train was on its way up to Camden, and in consequence of the heavy fog ran into the tail of the coal train, causing another block of the line ; but with this exception and inconvenience, we are informed that no serious results were the consequence. The line was soon cleared, and the traffic throughout yesterday continued as usual. It is understood that the circumstances connected with the mysterious disappearance of Mr. Henry Astrop from Louth, as also copies of the extraordinary letters ad dressed to lei= by Catholic priests, are to be embodied in a petition to be presented to the House of Commons at the opening of the next session. The Catholic body do not recognise the marriage, but consider it null, as Mr. Astrop had previously dedicated himself to the priesthood. The law of England does not recognise the priests' vow as superior to the marriage vow, and the marriage vow only is held to be legally obligatory in this co nn try. —Stamfreel Mercury. THE HARVEST IN NORTHUMBERLAND.—NEWCASTLE ON-TYNE, September 28.—The exceedingly fine warm breezy weather that we have had since Monday has given the farmers a splendid opportunity to gather in the patches of spring wheat and oats which have been rather behind in ripening. The harvest is nearly all carted into the stackyards, and the crops are sound and beautiful, and a good average. Some fine showers of rain last weeklhave greatly improved the green crops. The month of September, which is new expiring, has been the finest we have had for many years. W e have had beautiful westerly winds and lofty clear skies, which haye not only benefited the farmer, and caused a boun tiful harvest of the fruits of the earth, but has, in the mercy of Providence, to all human perceptions, pre served our town from the dreadful malady which last year carried death and desolation into the bosoms of hun dreds of our families. IS FRIDAY AN UNLUCKY DAY.—From time imme merial Friday has been frowned upon as a day of ill omen ; and, though fhe prejudice is less prevalent now than it has been of yore, when superstition had general sway, yet there are many in this matter-of-fact of ours who would hesitate on a day so suspicious to begin an undertaking of momentous import. And how many ir fury n e so r af 11 sh e; oi h rn O o s e eFersind hearts Friday n y u home, But,qu would a i t n o g blanch coul d m show with t ee t bhehv t ee h wn e bravebw e i n l d d e s ttmhf mariners , much reason this feeling is indulged, let us examine the t in d ll se s r cs a na connection o n n ha n etgodi e veeni s c en t cho i lo o i fasvna discovered rese i dc t wa n de t o hw u eri fatal newsee i day :—On Friday, August 21, 14 92, Christopher Co- h s f ( e e l w l t e l e w ue littlegn e m s a n p u :d e r " g r w n e e t a t A n f a e m e s Friday, F lu r m i dbauys: JsailedOctober r o y n 41 h ,2,1 i. 54194g39r,2e lie sailed es v afii o lr y esd a t return ov ls e tn r o y dipalo O inn o , which, if he had not reached in safety, the happy result would never have been known which led to the settle ment of this vast continent. On Friday, March 15, 1493, he arrived at Palos in safety. On Friday, No vember 22, 1493, ho arrived at Hispaniola, on his second voyage to America. On Friday, Jnne 13, 1494, he, though unknown to himself, discovered the continent of America. On Friday, March 5, 1496, Henry VII., of England gage to John Cabot his commission, which led to the discovery of North America. This is the first Ame rican state paper in England. On Friday, September 7, 1565, Melendez founded St. Augustine, the oldest town in the United States by more than 40 years. O n Friday, November 10, 1620, the Mayflower, with the Pilgrims, made the harbour of Province Town, and on the same day they signed that august compact, the fore runner of our present glorious constitution. On Friday, December 22, 1620, the Pilgrims made their final land ing at Plymouth Rock. On Friday, February 22, George Washington, the father of American freedom, was born. On Friday, June 16, Bunkerhill was seized and fortified. On Friday, October 7, 1777, the sur render of Saratoga was made, which had such power and influence in inducing France to declare for our cause. On Friday, October 19, 1781, the surrender at York town, the crowning glory of the American arms, oc curred. On Friday, July 7, 1776, the motion in Con gress was made by John Adams, seconded by Richard Henry Lee, that the States Colonies were, and of right ought to be free and independent. Thus, by numerous examples, we see that, however it may be with forein i nations, Americans need never dread to becri. „ Fri day any undertaking, however meseetttbui it e.-- L Norfolk (United States) Beacon. ~... .. THE SITN I LONDON,_MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2, 1854. LATEST NEWS. THE CRIMEA. GREAT BATTLE VICTORY OF THE ALLIES. STORMING OF THE RUSSIAN CAMP AT ALMA. TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUN DRED OF THE ALLIED ARMY KILLED AND WOUNDED LOSS OF THE RUSSIANS, SIX THOUSAND. The following highly-important mad interesting London. Gazette Extraordinary was published late on Saturday night War Department, Sept. 30, 1854. His Grace the Duke of Newcastle has this day received a letter, of which the following is a copy, addressed to his Grace, by direction of the Earl of Clarendon, accompanied by a telegraphic de spatch from Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe, her Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople, of which a copy is also subjoined : Foreign-office, Sept. 30, 1854. Sir,—l am directed by the Earl of Clarendon to L transmit to you, for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, a copy of a telegraphic de spatch from Viscount Stratford de Radcliffe, dated Constantinople, Sept. 23, and forwarded by her Majesty's Consul-General at Belgrade, un der date September 30, 7 a.m., containing intel ligence of the storming, by the allied forces, of the entrenched camp of the Russian army, on the heights of the Alma, in the afternoon of the 20th instant, I am, &c., E. HAMMOND. Colonel Mundy, &c. &c. &c. Copy of a Telegraphic Despatch from Viscount *Stratford de Redcliffe to the Earl of Clarendon, dated Constantinople, September 23, 1854, and transmitted by her Majesty's Consul- General at Belgrade, under date September 30, 7 a.m. The entrenched camp of the Russians, contain ing 50,000 men, with a numerous artillery and cavalry, on the heights of the Alma, was attacked on the 20th inst., at 1 p.m., by the allied troops, and carried by the bayonet at half-past three, with a loss on our side of about 1,400 killed and wounded, and an equal loss on the side of the French. The Russian army was forced to put itself in full retreat. The Duke of Newcastle feels it is his duty, in publishing this telegraphic despatch, to caution the public against expecting any details for seve ral days. He fears none can be received before the 6th of October. Everything which is received by the Govern ment will be published immediately. War Department, September 30, 1854. [MOH THE LONDON GAMUTS EXTRAORDINARY OP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1. War Department, October 1, 1854. The Duke of Newcastle has this day received a telegraphic despatch from General Lord Raglan, G.C. 8., of which the following is a translation:— Copy of a telegraphic despatch from General Lord Raglan to the Duke of Newcastle, transmitted through Belgrade (not dated, but evidently written from the Crimea on 21st September.) " The allied armies yesterday attacked the position of the enemy on the heights above the Alma, and carried it after a desperate battle, about an hour and a half before sunset. Nothing could surpass the bravery and excellent conduct of the troops. The position was very formidable, and defended by a numerous artillery of heavy calibre. Our loss, I regret to add, is very con.. siderable; but no general officer has been wounded. The main body of the army of the enemy was estimated from 45,000 to 50,000 infantry. A few prisoners, amongst whom are two general officers, and two guns, have been taken by the English army. (Signed) "RAGLAN." In addition to the above the following de spatches have been received : VIENNA, SUNDAY, Oct. 1. The Russian loss at the battle of the Alma, on the 20th September, is estimated at 6,000 killed and wounded. CONSTANTINOPLE, SEPT. 23. A battle was fought on the heights of the Alma on the 20th September. The passage of the river was forced, and the Russians repulsed. The steamer Magellan, which has just arrived, has brought this news. The French General Thomasson is on board, wounded in the abdomen. General Canrobert was wounded in the shoulder, Marshal St. Arnaud and General Raglan com manded personally. The victory is complete. The Allies had 2,400 killed and wounded. The Russians suffered far greater losses. Many cannon have been captured. Three English steamers protected the passage of the Alma from the sea. Three batteries were stormed. VIENNA, SATURDAY, SEPT. 30. The following despatch has been received here, dated Constantinople, 23d : " On the 20th the Allies attacked the fextified camp of the Russians on the Alma, consisting of 50,000 odd, with a large proportion of cavalry and artillery. The battle commenced at half-past one. At three o'clock the camp was taken at the point of the bayonet, and the Russians were put to flight. "1,400 English and about the same number of French were killed and wounded." This is perfectly authentic. SURRENDER SEBASTOPOL. RUSSIAN FLEET, STORES, AND GARRISON CAPTURED. BELGRADE, SUNDAY, OCT. 1. The Turkish Ambassado'r has received through Bucharest the intelligence that the two forts at Sebastopol are taken. VIENNA, SUNDAY. A Turkish despatch, received from Omer Pacha, announces that Sebastopol is taken, with all the materials of war, the fleet, and the garrison. The latter were offered leave to retreat without moles- tation, but preferred to remain prisoners of war. VIENNA, SATURDAY, SEPT. 30. The evening Lloyd's says that the Tnrkish Em bassy has just received the intelligence that the garrison of Sebastopol, with all its materiel, and the whole fleet, have surrendered. Permission was afterwards given for the garrison to withdraw, but was declined, the Russians begging to remain prisoners of war. The evening Wanderer publiakes a despatch, dated Odessa, 27th September. It says : " The battle before Sebastopol commenced on the 22d ; a decision was expected on the 23d. The Russian losses are already very considerable. One general and two colonels are killed. General Chumutoff is wounded." Another despatch apparently confirms another private despatch to the effect that Fort Constan tine was taken upon the 24th, whereupon the garrison of Sebastopol surrendered on the 25th. VIENNA, SATURDAY, ►SEPT. 30. Authentic advices from Bucharest state that a great battle has been fought, which ended in the victory of the Allies and the taking of Sebastopol. The steamer which carried this news from the Crimea to Constantinople communicated it to another steamer bound from Constantinople to Varna, whence the glorious tidings were forwarded to Omer Pacha. The latest authentic advices from Constanti nople, dated the 23d of September, received this morning, confirm the battle and victory of the Allies near Sebastopcl. Further details are still wanting. PARIS, SUNDAY, Ocr. I. A despatch from Vienna, dated this morning (Sunday), has been received by the British Ambas sador, announcing that the allied armies took the Russian entrenched camp by assault on the heights of Alma, defended by 50,000 men. A Turkish despatch from Omer Pacha an nounces that Solastopol has been taken, with all its war materiel and fleet. The garrison - were offered free withdrawal, but preferred remain ing prisoners of war. The English Ambassador at Vienna confirms the capture. The French Three per Cents. have risen to 76f. 60c. PARIS, MONDAY, OCT. 2. The Moniteur publishes a despatch from Mar shal St. Arnaud,. announcing the battle of Alma on tile 20th of sfeptember. The enemy oce upied a ravine which could only be crossed at thx ee points and the heights on the left bank, with of very steep descent. They were entrenched, and 'covered with artillery; The allied trc iops attacked and carried those difficult positions with unequalled vigeur. The battle lac .ted four hours. The French troops lost 1,400 killed and wounded. The loss of the English tr aops is not known. They fought valiantly against a determined resistance. The Moniteur publishes a despatch announcing the taking of Sol bastopol, but with all reserves. The Turkish 3 vlinister in London has received a despatch from . Omer Paella, in which it is stated " &baste To]. has been taken." RECEPTION OF THE' NEWS BY TICE EMPEROR 3 - APOLEON AT BOULOGNE. Camp a t Honvault, Boulogne-sur-Mer, . Saturday, Two o'clock. I have only je at time to send you the following important inteLligence, viz., that the Emperor, while on the field, received a despatch, after read ing which, he tu] :ned round to his generals and the troops, and said , "Sebastopol est prise !" The news way ; received with immense cheering. DESPATCH a F THE CHANCELLOR OF THIII FRENCH C( )NSULATE TO THE MINISTER FOR FORE IGN AFFAIRS. BUCHAREST, SEPT. 26. A French stc .amer, on quitting the mouth of the Bosphorus , met another coming from the Crimea., which announced to it that it was carry ing to Constami ,inople the news of the taking of Sebastopol. 111 to French steamer touched atVarna to announce Oa! is event, of which we expect mo mentarily the o fficial confirmation. A true cop; ►. MAYCHE DE LOISNA Sub-Prefect of Boulogne. VARNA, SEPT. 22. Anglo-Frene 1 i ships, with troops from Malta,, have left for E I tpatoria. RUTSCHUK, SEPT. 24. Despaches roc aived at Lloyd's announce that the Turks are hastening through Bulgaria, by forced niarches,,o on the sea coast. BUCHAREST, Sinn. 28. The RumianVy have been totally defetea on the river Katcha, after several hours' sanzuinary conflict. They were pursued to the trenches before Se- bastopol, now become untenable. The Allies took all the forts on the right bank of Sebastopol harbour. The surrender of Sebastopol is reported. Notwithstanding the above, no official confir mation of the taking or surrender of Sebastopol has as yet been received. THE PROCLAMATION AT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, on receiving from the Duke of Newcastle, on Saturday night, the important intelligence of the victory of the allied armies over the Russians on the Alma, at once proceeded to make known the glorious news to his fellow-citizens by proclaiming the fact in front of the Royal Exchange. The letter accom panying the copy of the Extraordinary Gazette was dated. " 8 p.m., Downing-street„" and the in telligence did not reach the Mansion-house until after 9 o'clock. The Lora. Mayor, hastily sum moning two or three members of his household, immediately left the Mansion-house. His lord ship first proceeded to the London Tavern, where the leading members of the corporation were partaking of the hospitalities of the new sheriffs of London and Middlesex, and here his lordship, amid the cheers of the com pany, announced. the gratifying intelligence to the assembled guests. The Lord Mayor then, accompanied by Mr. Alderman Wire, Mr. Mil lard, and several other influential gentlemen, pro ceeded to the Royal Exchange for the purpose of more publicly proclaiming the news. The civic trumpeter having sounded several times, a cro ivd of eager spectators soon surrounded the group, upon whose identity a flickering light was thrown by the bull's eyes of half a dozen policemen's lantern's. The Lord Mayor, speaking from an elevated position under the portico, said—" Fellow-citi zens and gentlemen, I have to announce to you the intelligence of a splendid victory obtained by the allied forces over the Russians in the Crimea. (Loud cheers.) Before I commence reading to you the despatches which I have received on this sub ject, and in order to give a little more time for our fellow-citizens to assemble, I beg to propose that we give, on this memorable occasion, three good and hearty cheers for our Queen." This appeal caught the spirit of all present ad mirably, and her Majesty's name was greeted with three times three good cheers, which might have been heard in St. Paul's Churchyard. A call for a similar compliment to the Emperor Napoleon by a person in the crowd was readily responded to, and his Imperial Majesty's name in the heart of the city of London elicited manifestations as cordial and enthusiastic as could have greeted it in the centre of his own capital. The crowd in front of the Exchange had by this time increased to some 400 or 500 persons, and the Lord Mayor again proceeded to address them. He said—" Fellow-citizens—l have this night received a most important despatch from his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, her Majesty's Minister of War, conveying intelligence of a great victory obtained by the allied forces over the Russians in the Crimea. (Loud cheers.) Permit me to say that I feel my present a most delightful duty. Some few months since it fell to my lot, as the chief magistrate of this city, to announce to you that war had been proclaimed between this country and Russia. I have now the great satisfaction of making known to you that the allied forces have taken the first step towards reducing the harbaric power , against which they are engaged within reasonable limits. (Cheers.) I cannot help adding that I feel the interests of humanity and the happiness of the whole human race are all deeply concerned in this victory. (Renewed cheering, and cries of " Bravo, Sydney 1") I will now read to you the letter with which`l have been honoured by the Duke of Newcastle. The Lord Mayor here read the letter, which will ba found in another column, and the accompanying telegraphic message, as it appeared in the Extraordinary Gazette, published on Sa turday night.. The important passages in both documents were received with immense cheering by the crowd, amongst whom great excitement prevailed. Having gone through both commu nications, the Lord Mayor said—Gentlemen, I thank you for your attendance. I cannot but feel proud of this opportunity of addressing my fellow-citizens—the representatives of the freest city in the world—upon an occasion of such vast interest. (Cheers.) I believe this victory will do more to promote the civilisation and happiness of the world than anything which has occurred in in Europe during the last fifty years. (Loud cheers.) Before I retire I must call upon yon to give three times three for those brave, bold, and patriotic men who have left our shore to fight their country's battles. This sentiment was received with a deafening burst of acclamations, and was followed by three good cheers for " The French—our Allies." The Lord Mayor now retired amid the applause of the crowd, having previously announced his intention of publishing immediately the glorious intelligenco throughout every quarter of the me tropolis. A GRAND SIGHT AT SEA. Whether the Adasi really abounds in serpents, and is therefore justified in the possession of its byname, I know not ; but certainly a more innocent -looking piece of bleak rock, surmounted by a lighthouse, does not exist. At the Serpent Isle not a sail was to be seen—the fleets had already left for the Crimea. The Banshee shaped her course towards Sebastopol. Hitherto the wind and sea had been boisterous, but daring the remainder of the journey we had a calm, and enjoyed as pleasant a voyage as twelve knots an hour and a quiet sea will afford. In the afternoon we came on two French transports (one laden with horses) which had fal len out of convoy, and were beating up the coast. At dusk we found ourselves in the midst of some French frigates, and two hours later we descried the whole allied fleets in the bay of Kalamita. A grander sight was never seen at sea. A line of lights extended along the whole coast, and when, as signal, the Banshee Britannia, lighted a blue light, the effect w a s magnificent. The bulwarks of Old England , surrounded b y the imposing num ber of transports,. rose, faintly in the distance w hilst in our immediate vicinity a formidabl e row o f line-of-battle ships , inc ludin g t he flag - ship Brnia ; s tood out boldly, in the majesty of their proportions, ' the largest spar a nd the tinies t rope emerging from the darkness of night. The blue light once extinguished, and all sank into the shade ; and wh o wou ld h ave guessed, amidst the surrounding tranquillity, that hero was assembled the most imposin g arma d a t h at ever c l e ft the seas, bearing the strength, the pride, and the hopes of three empires. ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE HAYMARKET THEATRE OF THE VICTORY.—A demonstration of public feeling, such as has not been witnessed in an English theatre for nearly 20 years, was made on Saturday night at the Haymarket, when Mr. Chippendale, the stage manager, came forward, after the performance of the Spanish Dancers, and read from the Gazette extraordinary the c opy of the telegraphic despatch from our Ambassador at Constantinople, announcing the defeat of the Russian army in the Crimea by the allied forces. The audience, to whom the intelligence was as gratifying as it - was un expected, rose en masse, and cheered vociferously, while the orchestra struck up " God save the Queen," fol lowed by "Partant pour la Syrie." The cheering was then renewed with redoubled enthusiasm, and did not cease until Mr. Chippendale, in obedience to reiterated calls from every part of the house, re-appeared before the curtain, and read the despatch a second time ; the audience, which was a most numerous one, testifying their delight by cheers and acclamations which shook the very walls of the theatre. THE VICTORY AT ALMA.—BRISTOL, OCT. I.—The news of the brilliant success achieved by the allied army over the Russian entrenched camp at Alma arrived here by night, at about nine o'clock, by electric telegraph, and gave rise to the liveliest feelings of joy and grati tude in all who heard it. Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour at which it came to hand, the intelligence spread like wildfire through the city. The landlords of many of the principal inns and taverns posted it in their partiesalou d t w e e t r h e e t i o r a b s a s r e s m a I d e d s smoking-rooms, customers,o k ing-ro and , or in aimedp e r v o e c r l y be heard cheering vehem entl y for the allied forces. This street it morning at 10 o'clock the still more gratifying news of the fall of Sebastopol wa s received, and it would he d'ffi . cult to convey an adequate idea of the enthusiasm and patriotic rejoicing with which it was everywhere hailed. A copy of the news received by the Electric Telegraph front of the telegraph office at the bead o Company of the 113 road Quay, and was speedily was posted posted in rounded by vast assemblages of citizens, who could scarcely be restrained even by the sanctity of the day f ro m giving vent to their feelings. Some of the church bells have been ringing to-day, awl no doubt to-mo rrow Will be 0110 of general rejoicing, - FRANCE. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, SUNDAY, The Moniteur publishes the following important telegraphic despatches : " Vienna, Sept. 30. " Constaneinople, Sept. 23. " The Russian army of 50,000 men, in an in trenched camp on the heights of the Alma, with numerous cavalry and artillery, was attacked on the 20th at one o'clock p.m., by the allied troops. " At half-past three the position was carried by the bayonet, and the enemy forced to put himself in full retreat. " The Minister of War has received from the Marshal Commanding-in-Chief of the Army of the East, a report on the disembarkation of the allied troops in the Crimea. We read in the Constitutionnel :—" It was stated yesterday evening that accounts had. reached Paris during the day from Constantino ple more recent than those which came by the Ajaccio. According to these advices, a body of the Allied troops are said to have had a first affair with the Russian army, commanded by Prince Menschikoff. The advantage is said to have re mined with the allied troops, who had acquired the conviction that the Russian forces destined for the defence of the Crimea are too few in number to oppose a long resistance." We find nothing in the d 1 oniteur to confirm the above account. That journal has merely the following lines :—" A de spatch dated from the bivouac of Old Fort, 18th, announces that the army was to commence its march on the following day." A letter from Athens, 22d, in the Moniteur, says :—" The editor of the Siecle, who has been guilty of insulting attacks against the French army and navy, has been arrested and sent to the Pinang. His presses have been seized. This measure which has been long necessary, has produced a very good effect on the public. The sanitary condition of the troops is excellent. Houses have been already taken at the entrance of Athens for the accommo dation of from 1,200 to 1,500 of our soldiers, to the great satisfaction of the inhabitants. The English troops will also enter the capital. The Greek ves sels which were detained at Gravosa have been al lowed to go to Poros." The Pays, which has frequently alluded in terms of reprobation to what may be called the expectant policy of the German Powers, has a long article on the circular of M. de Manteuffel, in which that Min ister makes no secret of the leaning of the Prussian Cabinet towards Russia, and endeavours to show that Germany, now that the Principalities of the Danube have been evacuated by the Russians, and the navigation of the river is comparatively free, has no interest in supporting the demands of the Western Powers. The Pays analyses the circular of M. de Manteuffel, and exposes its fallacies ; at the same time, it shows that the propositions, which have been called those of France and. Eng land, were in reality those of Austria and Prussia, although the Western Powers in their desire to conciliate had consented to lay them down as the bases of negotiation. Austria and Prussia were therefore, according to the Pays, bound to co operate in an effective manner to enfore them upon the Russian government. THE PRINCIPALITIES. By the latest advices from Bucharest We learn that General Baron von Hess was at Thralls, on or about the 23d inst., where, it would appear, a part of the Ottoman troops had recrossed. the Danube. THE WAR IN ASIA. A letter from Kars, 17th ult., in the 14 oniteur, says : " A few days since, it was announced by the advanced posts that the enemy had quitted hie position of Ind.g(e-Dore. A patrol which had been sent on a reconnaissance confirmed this information. The Russians, threatened by Schamyl on the side of Tiflis, and fearing a second attack from the Ottoman army, had in fact fallen back on their centre, abandoning their tents, and a quantity of barley and biscuit sufficient to supply the Turkish advanced guard for a week. The Russians have since established their camp near Gumri, at the place where the Kartschai falls into the Arpatohai. From information received, it appears that the enemy lost 8,000 men and 3,000 horses, in the last battle, and two generals have since died of their wounds. One battalion of grenadiers, which was 1,000 strong at the commencement of the combat, had only 160 left after it. The enemy was so weakened and demoralised that it felt in capable of sustaining a second attack. The Turks, on the contrary, who had been reinforced by fresh recruits from the Diarbekir only wait the arrival of Ismail Pacha to resume the offensive." THE BALTIC. The following telegraphic communication has ust been received : " BERLIN, Sunday. " The French Admiral Deschenes has received orders at Kiel to collect his ships in Kiel harbour, and to take them back to the Gulf of Finland. " The Turkish Minister at Vienna received in formation last night that Sebastopol has been taken. " The details are unknown." NYBORG, Oct. I.—The French steam corvette Heron, having in tow the French line of battle ship Jemappes, passed here yesterday. Orders having arrived to-day, the French ships generally passed the Belt to rendezvous at Gottenburg. It is said a number of English ships rendezvous. PRUSSIA. BEnrt*, Sept. 28.—The King, upon reaching Pulverkrug, on the banks of the Oder, intended to have passed the river at that place, but in conse quence of the stormy weather, and at the earnest recommendation of the local authorities, he .aban cloned his project, and took a circuitous route by Ziebingen and Redenukel, to Crossest, in order to inspect the ruptures in the dykes. Having arrived at Muuchsdorf, his Majesty quitted his carriage, and, in despite of the storm and rain, clorely examined on foot the Havoc committed in that vicinity by the inundations. Having completed his inspection, the King took refuge against th 6 storm in the church, the only building in the immediate neighbourhood which still offered shelter. The King will not return until he has visited the whole submerged localities, so that he is not expected back at Sans Souoi until the 4th October. The Prince of Prussia quitted Berlin yesterday for Weimar, on his way . to the Rhine, in order to attend the birthd ay ce l e b ra ti on o f her Royal High ness the Princess of Prussia, who will complete her 43d year on the 30th inst. A letter from Berlin 26th, in the German jrour. nal of Fra n kf or t , s t a t es that in consequence o f the Austrian circular despatch of the 14th the Ca binet of Berlin has just addressed a second despatch to its representatives at the different German Co urts• Prussia therein declares that on the ground= work she partakes of the views of Austria, but that , she differs in opinions on certain points, for which , . she explains her motives. EGYPT. ALEXANDRIA, SEPT. 22. The return of his Highness the Viceroy, from his visit to the Sultan, has been celebrated. with much rejoicing. Saturday next has been fixed for the reading of the finnan, naming him Grand Vizier, andl the ceremony will take place here, instead of at C: _tiro, as has hitherto been the usage. Most of the old employes of Mehemet Ali are returned, but where employ—which is evidently the attraction—is to be found for them it is did icult to say. Generally speaking, they are men pa sses sing considerable ability. This is about the su m of political matte ] r e in Egypt, except that his Highness intends to r ender t u rise, i b n u Turkey " no mo re efficient the naval and military service 3 s of th e country, and reviews and artillery practice are the order of the day. Ten thousand men and 38 guns are to be embarked forthwith to stn3ng kfeya. are rs e t h e T n h thee Nile contingent continues en tertained of its being higher this year than usu al. Spite of the abundant h a rvest in England and consequent fall of prices, coup l e d with most plenti ful crops here, thoprico of g rain is still maintail ied. Exchange 99, SPAIN. MADRID, 26.—The Gazette contains a decree dig missing the Goveinor of. Huesca, who has coo ,pro mised himself by opposing the free export of si rine. The electoral manifestoes generally occupy tbi ) at tention of the press and the public. Orense and General Prim call for the abolition of the cons( :rip tion and entire liberty of worship. . ec Rogrg HOOD AND LITTLE JOHN" IN AMENI4 An audacious robbery was perpetrated on the 21e* ult., upon the person of the Bishop of Havannah, who. was seized in his Audience Chamber by two robbers , dis guised as priests, who bound him and his secretary with cords, threatening both with instant death on making ghe slightest noise, and then robbed the bishop of about 6,000 dols. Among the plunder was a diamo nisi ring from the bishop's hand. The robbers have nof been traced,—Citccrlotywn .D ily Tunes.