The Express.
London, England, 1855-07-18 00:00:00

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wertstotarning from the Qumey,
at port of R treat& which for a slikk
Hirealitis expound to an ibilading fire. The W
dens must have observed them and fired. Boss of
the men said that only a round:shot was dbeharged t
ethers said that both around shot and shell wei die
urged at the same moment. The missile, whatever
I nature, took fatal effect, for no lees than 16 men
were killed and wounded. Two wise killed 4 the
spot, and three subsequently died from the
their wounds. Some of the injuries were songera-
lively trifling. The Russians also fired at a pasty of
men belonging to one of the Highland regimen%
who imprudently showed themselves on the arm
ground above the 21;gun battery, as they INN 110.
turning from the trenches. Their object was me*
to effect a short saving in distance, by returning to
camp in a sore direct line than that of the covered
way, but this proceeding is highly reprehensible. It
not only exposes the men themselves to needless
risk, but also serves to point out to the enemy the
time at which they had been relieved. The Russians
tired two or three shots against the party, ell of which
ricochetted, after striking the ground, but no casualty
occurred.

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Lieutenant R. Resound James, of the Royal En-
gineers, was last night engaged with a working
party in part of the quarries. The position was very
exposed. The men were busy at their work, and
Lieutenant James, leaving them, went forward to-
wards the Russian works to reoonnoitre. He did not
return, but the men. being intent an their occupation,
did not for a considerable tints nodes his absence.
When at last it was observed, and the (dicer could
not be found, it was surmised that he might perhaps
have returned to camp on some account, and the
Sappers came back without him. No tidings have
been heard all day, and there is little doubt that he
was quietly taken prisoner by some advanced Rus-
sian picket. A further march is to be made tonight,
in case he has been unable to return in consequence
of being wounded.
During last night there was rain of very great
violence, and there were occasional showers this
morning, but the weather cleared towards the after-
noon, and the night is now floe and dry.
JOLT 4.—The enemy threw a great quantity of
grape and shells in the supposed direction of our
working parties last night. An active fire was kept
up from the batteries, chiefly of shell, against the
Itedan and Idalakhoff works.

The heightening of the parapets in front of the
Makkhoff is progressing fast. The French covered
approach, which is being advanced in the direction of
the hialsklioff, also seems to have made a good start
last night.

Nothing was discovered respecting Lieut. James,
R. 8., and little, if any, doubt exists respecting his
being in the hands of the Romans.
A very sharp fire was maintained towards sunset
from the batteries on both sides. The enemy does
not exhibit any want of ammunition. The French
works on the east of Careening Bay have been ex-
posed to a frequent fire during the whole day from
the guns on the north side, and from the Russian
batteries on the west side of the port.
Major-General Codrington, who has been absent
on account of ill-health, has sufileiently recovered to
return to camp, and resume the duties of the com-
mand of the Light Division.
The day has been fine and dry.
JOLT s.—The usual firing against the working
parties, and shelling on both aides, occurred during
the night.
The fire has been chiefly directed against the works
of our Allies in progress on the east side of Careening
Bay. The 12-gun battery on the north side has kept
up a persevering fire in this direction. Fort Con-
standee has also fired frequently from some mortars
placed on the roof. The charge given must be very
heavy, as the shells have to pass across the month of
the harbour, and over the Alexander Fort and other
works, to reach the French approaches against which
the missiles are directed.

The transport of gabions, the arrival and depar-
ture of working parties near the outworks of the liter
Fort, the frequent burials, and other movements on
the north side, continue se previously noticed. A
body of troops was observed to march from the en-
trenched camp on the heights north of Inkermann
this morning; they moved in an easterly direction.
No change in position is said to have occurred among
the Sardinian troops in advance of Tchorgoun, ok in
the force occupying Balder.
The day haa been floe and clear. The temperature
hen again become very high, but has been moderated
by a cool breeze from the north west.
Jinx B.—A sharp musketry fire occurred on the
left about half-past eleven o'clock last night, but was
of brief duration.

Captain Alezander Gordon, of the Royal Artillery,
was killed yesterday evening in an advanced battery

of the right attack. He raise out from England in
charge of troop-horses, and, after his arrival in the
Crimes, asked permission to remain for a short time
to do duty in the batteries. His request wu acceded
tot but hie services being required at Woolwich, he
was abut to return in a few days. When his death
occurred, he was just leaving the works. The enemy
had been assaying one of our working parties, and a
message was sent to Captain Gordon, to request him
to open some guns upon the Russians, for the purpose
of directing their fire towards his own battery. This
was successfully accomplished. Suddenly Captain
Gordon observed a large 'bell coming towards the
spot whore be and some of his men were, and he had
barely time estaeisat to warn the men to shelter them-
selves. He himself appears to have hit a momentary
hesitation uto the side of the traverse the missile
wu falling, and thus lost the opportunity of obtaining
protection. While be wu still standing up the shell
struck the side of the head, and he wee killed instan-
taneously. The shell lodged near him and burst.
No one else was injured; the men bad thrown them-
selves :on the ground, and were safely under cover
of the traverse, immediately after receiving warning
of their danger. Captain Gordon was a valuable
°Soar, and had anted as adjutant's! Woolwich.

The hest hoe been 'my banns, and the ataoe•
phone Glom, all day. Honey mews at dark deeds
have bean hovering owe the eamntainr, and the roll
at thunder has been heard monionally. Or or two
slight showers of rain ham fallen in map.

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Indy aides aria( the early past d bat night. As
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..co has been again suocessful is destriiyiug a
..a-oonstrnoted fort at evarthohn, in the entrfuies
of the Bay of Lovies; bat their lordships will. ob-
serve, with regret, that, notwithstanding the humane
desire of that °dicer, the tows of Loviss was unfortu-
nately destroyed by fire, which occurred aocidentally
on the night following the visit of her Majeity's
ships. Captain Vansittart informs me that the autho-
rities of the town have themselves admitted and ex-
plained the accidental origin of the fire.

Her Majesty's ship Arrogant,
alElogland, Illy 8.
Sir,—l have the honour to inform you, that I
reached Louisa on the afternoon of the 4th instant,
and anchored the vessel' clam to Fort Bvartholm.

The enemy mast have had intelligence of oar
movements and quitted the fort on oar approach, for
they had been at work but a few hours before an-
roang the barracks and taking away stores. The
guns and ammunition bad been previously removed.
Ilvartholm was io good condition, and a work of
great strength, entirely commanding the approaches
to Louisa; has had important additions of late
years, can mount 122 guns, and bad accommodation
in casemated barracks for about 1,000 men, with
governor's house and garden, and excellent officers'
gangers. I made immediate arrangements for blow-
ing up the fort and completely destroying the bar-
racks; these have sines been fully carried out.
On the Stb, I made a reconnaissance of the town of
Lorin, in the Ruby, accompanied by the boats of the
Arrogant and Mogicienne. A strong detachment of
Cossacks made thaw appearance at one time, but they
were dispersed by the fire from the boats, the rockets
particularly throwing them into great confusion. On
Ilanding at Lovia I sent foe the authorities and ex-
plained the object of my visit ; some demur was
caused by our not having a fin of truce. I told them
they had no right to such a guarantee, as the respect,
due to it had been so pond violated at Hango. I
then proceeded to the bar and government stores
within the town, which I destroyed, but did not set
fire to them, as by so doing the whole town must have
been burnt.

This prece Mimi was not destined to save Lorin,
for during the night an accidental fire mewed in a
portion of the town where we had not been, and
before morning the whole place was reduced to
zsbee—l have, &c
(Signed) H. R. YELVERTON, Captain.
Rear-Admiral theHomß. S. Dundu,

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