The Express.
London, England, 1855-04-07 00:00:00

killed on _ _ 20th- instant. Singularly enough,
though at the distahoe at least of 400 or 600 yards,
they were bOlpanded mortally by the same rifle
WM The ant, who was in front, was struck
first, in the forehead ; and the ball passing out at the
'huh of the, head, .wounded the private in the Ma
Both were found dead on the spot where
they were observed to fall. Several others have been
wonnidad by sheds.from the Russian riflemen on the
Hsmelon-hill; but their fire, especially from the
called,a ambuscade, or small redoubt, as it may be
has now been silenced by two field pieties,
which have been taken down to our advanced work.

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Two of the 13-inch sea service mortars were opened
on Frenchman's-hill against the town on the 21st
inst. ,One experimental &charge only was made
from each. The shells were carried to an amazing
distance, and fell with admirable precision. The brat
was hurled in the direction of the Admiralty build-
ings, and fell within the area inclosed by the
three walls of a stately pile, not unlike the structure
of Somerset-house in London. A cloud of dust

rose in the air, but the spacious wing nearest to
the line of fortifications prevented the extent of the
mischief done by the shall from being observed. The
next shell was thrown against some new works in
course of construction to our left of the Malakhoff
Tower-hill. It fell precisely in the spot aimed for.
Immediately after the explosion, a crowd of working
soldiers were observed running in all directions, and
several wounded were seen to be carried toward the
works immediately around the remains of the tower.
The next day these mortars were again used, but the
direction of the line of fire was changed, in accord-
ance with directions from the Field-Marshal, it was
understood, that the buildings in the town itself were
not to be injured. No doubt Lord Raglan has good
reasons for giving such an order, but a good deal of
disappointment was expressed in consequence. The
French do not appear to have any scruples of this

Lord Raglan, attended by General Jones, com-
manding the Royal Engineers, has paid several visits
to some new works in course of construction, and
which will be speedily completed, in a very advanced
position on our left attack. General Canrobert has
passed some time daily at the Victoria redoubt on
the right, inspecting the progress of the works about
the Mamelon-hill, and on more than one occasion has
gone up to the advanced work itself.
There has been a court of inquiry into the circum-
stanoes attending the danger to which some naval
officers uselessly exposed themselves the other day
by advancing too far along the ravine between
Greenhill and Frenchman's-hill, and the wound re-
ceived by an officer on duty in the former position,
while attempting to effect their escape from the fire
of the Russian riflemen. The officer alluded to is
Lieutenant George Mitchell, of the 57th Regiment.
He received a rifle ball in the chest, and though
still alive, there is scarcely any hope of recovery.
He and the naval officers had to remain behind a
slight shelter until dusk, when Captain Chawner, of
the 77th Regiment, and a small party carrying a
stretcher, succeeded in bringing him away. At the
time they arrived at the spot a party of Russians
were observed approaching with a similar object.
The naval men had narrow escapes, one having bad a
button shot away from his coat, the other having had
his cap perforated by a balL Tie rumour still pre-
vails in camp that Prince Mentobikoff is dead, and
also that a General of Engineers, wounded in the
Mamelon redoubt, and the Admiral in command of
the fleet, also wounded, are not expected to live.