The Sun.
London, England, 1854-11-17 00:00:00

DEFENCE OF THE TOWN OF EUPATORIA.

The town of Eapatoria, situated at the northern ex-
tremity of Kalamita Bay, has of late become a place of
great importance to the Allied fleet, in consequence of
the supplies of cattle, which have been sent from it in
great abundance. The town, which was wholly unpro-
tected,-has been placed under the command of Captain
Brock, R.N., who fcir sdine tit-no pait has been busily
engaged in throwing up breastworks for the defence of
the Tartar population who inhabit it, and whose count-
less herds feed upon the steppe that surrounds it. As
the inhabitants have shown a decided predilection for
English rule, and the supplies drawn from their flocks
made the retaining of the town a matter of the greatest
importance, a force of Marines, consisting of 400 Eng-
lish, 200 French, and 150 Turks, have been landed and
placed under Captain Brook's command. This force has
been subsequently augmented by the presence in the bay
of her Majesty's ships Leander, Firebrand, and Megmra,
and one French and two Turkish line-of-battle ships,
which have been detached from the Allied fleet. Ru-
moire had been rife for some time past of a large
force of the imperial cavalry having appeared in the
neighbourhood, and these were confirmed on the after-
noon of the 11th of October by the appearance on the
steppe of large bodies of horse, who threatened the
town on the land side. A requisition for reinforce.
ments was immediately sent by the governor to Capt.
King, commanding her Majesty's ship Leander, by
whose orders First-Lieutenant Hamilton of that ship
landed in command of 100 seamen and Marines and
one fieldpiece, and accompanied by Third-Lieutenant
Colin Campbell, the Rev. J. Stuart Robson, chaplain,
Assistant-Surgeon Blake, Messrs. Mitchell and Bryne,
mates ; and Lord Edward Cecil and Messrs. Dupuis,
Buckle, and Lake, midshipmen. A party of 40 men
were landed from her Majesty's steamer Megmra, under
the charge of Mr. Irvine, the mate, and also placed under
-Lieut. Hamilton's command. On the following morn-
ino• the fieldpiece was placed in a commanding position
at the back of the town, where it adjoins the steppe, a
small redoubt was thrown up, and a party of bluejackets
stationed in it. In the course of the forenoon Captain
1 Brook, accompanied by Captain King and one of the
Marine officers and the fieldpiece, made a reconnaissance
on the steppe, when a body of cavalry, about 600 in
number, suddenly appeared, and advanced within 500
yards. They then opened their ranks and showed four
guns, which opened fire with shot and shell, some of
which fell within the town. The Leander's fieldpiece
returned the fire, and a shell from it burst among the
enemy's ranks, killing and woundingls. Being, however,
unsupported by small arms, Capt. Brock ordered the
party to retreat to the town, which they did, having first
taken the gun to pieces and spiked it. The alarm was
now g ven, and the whole of the bluejackets and Marines
belonging to the Leandet and Megmra, and headed
by Lieutenants Hamilton and Campbell and the Rev.
J. Stuart Robson and Mr. Irvine, immediately got
under arils, and advanced to the steppe in double

quick time to support the fieldpiece. Oa arriving at
the scene of action, they discovered that the enemy had
retired, and th3t the seamen, with Captain King, had
remounted and unspiked their gun, which was then
escorted back to its position. The whole of the men
belonging t 3 the Lea7ider and Megtera remained at this
redoubt during thr,,, day, and were quartered at night in
a house adjoining. Towards midnight one of the
Marines was attacked with cholera in its most malignant
form, and died, after gre at suffering, in four hours.
About 3 a.m. on the morning of the 13th Lord Edward
. _

Cecil, a midshipman on watch with the fieldpiece, ob.

serving a body of the ene:ny's cavalry advancing towards
the redoubt by a road which led to it from the steppe,
immediately opened fire upon them, and the officers, sea-
men, and Marines, rushing out from their quarters,
lined the redoubt and barricades on its right.

A brisk fire was now commenced and-sustained for

some time. The flashes of the muskets were incessant, and
the bullets whistled in every direction, while the appear-

ance of the shells from the gun, as they described their
curve through the air, was extremely beautiful. The
enemy soon retreated, finding that the little force in
the redoubt was on the alert, and without any dis-
position to yield it. At 10 a.m. the saline morning
the remains of the poor Marine who had died of cholera
found an honourable grave, the service being read by
the chaplain, Mr. Rob-on. The same day the na al
brigade was strengthened by the arrival of Lieu-
tenant Pym, of her Majesty's ship Firebraad, with a
party of 35 men, another fieldpiece and a rocket tube.
A fresh redoubt was constructed in the course of the
day for their reception, and the first one was strength-
ened by having its ditch widened and deepened, and
the breastwork made mere substantial. On the 15th
the enemy advanced again in force, burning the villages,
and carrying off corn and cattle in every direction on
the north side of the town. The Firebrand and Arrow
gunboats were therefore despatched along the coast, and
fired several shells, which caused them to disperse in
great confusion and with considerable loss. The Lean-
der on the following evening dispersed another body of
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Arethusa, who had been sent from the fleet with same
rocket tubes, had also a slight engagement on the morn-
ing of the 19th, when the enemy, taking advantage of a
thick fog, pushed forward a body of cavalry towards the
windmills outside the town, in which this officer had
stationed himself with a party of blue-jackets. Thi
Zussians were driven back, but not until they had killed
and wounded several of our Tartar allies. This kind of
skirmishing occurs every day, and as the vedettes of the
enemy are within three miles, and their numbers are re-
ported to amount to 3,000 or 4,000, they may attack the
town at any moment, and greatvigilance on the part of its
defenders is called for, aed not in vain. The defences ed
the town are now in a respectable condition ; a deep
ditch, with a strong breastwork, has been cut across the
level ground, in front of the northern and southern en-
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raTIAM STATE OF TRADE.—The

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n i v tr:lluately attentionat a
viz.:—Colonel Trolfope, Captains Tyler aastderengrquestion absorbstrade
il, the t
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Kilvington, Wilkinson, and Gwynne ; Lieutenants
ceeding retail business in amount. Thisisallartrilcoutl rlCooch Hunter, Gilpin, and Blakiston ; Ensign Cd-
stand-still, or only nominal in character,ra
ex-
bitt, Surgeon Langley, Paymaster Drought, goufaiir..-
tormaster Nowlan, and 373 non-commistaioe d regard to lace ; in hosiery, however, with its
cars and privates. She also took up ot
of tehuec ouch
r and multifarious useful branches, there are real) some trans..
the case in
Hickes and Griffiths, of the R.A.,
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:Uteri) ;
1 gunner,
actions going on—although the inanufactijers complain
two drivers ; Assistant-Surgeon Granta( that their customers appear to be more taken up with
the war than with their purchases. —Nottinghamshire
men four Guardian.
Townsend, second master ; three sea
Algiers
Mr. Bloxan, acting Mate of the ir. lorous ; Mr.
Dide:r
stonerfor the
ne stok
four seamen for the Gladiator ;
marines, and one steward's boy, for the ;
announce the death, on the 11th inst., of this distil-
Strombo 1
guished Indian officer, after afew days' illstsi, at the
The St. Vincent transport (No. _ Bridge of Allan. Gencial Hunter, C.B. was
George
arrived on the sth, after in his
Deptford,
1. ;and_ ounseaman for the Rodney.
a tedious passage of o 5 day
of stores from
~
days. and continued in active service till within the last three
The Egyptus, French postal steamer, arrived I years. He saw much service, commanding in Scinde
from Marseilles on the sth, and left for the Pirieus during the Affghan war, in which he took a distin-
of Athens, Smyrna., and Constantinople on the 6th, \ guished part, and was publicly thanked by the directors
having on board 452 rank and file, , of the Honourable East India Company, in particular
The Columba transport (No. 110) arrived from for the courage and discretion he displayed in quelling
Deptford on the Gth with provisions, and left for
a dangerous mutiny. Sir Charles Napier entertained so
Constantinople on the 7th.
The Athenian, screw steamer, arrived fromal Hunter
to India he made it a condition that (1. enter _
high an opinion of his abilities that when he last went
should accompany
Liverpool on the 6th, and left for Suyra and. Con- though in his sixty-third year. He returned
of youth,
stantinople on the following day.
about two years ago to spend
him. This he did with all the ardour
The schooner yacht Zoe, belonging to Mr. H
mersley, arrived from Ales-. the ' Iwhere he often resided Messina on it 1. Ferry,
gloom.--P1471401 Arkpliicr.
The Malten barque Miehele, with proviaioup for
Haul- life in his native land. In the village.
.death has cast a general of Broughty

TILE WEATHER.—SV Optic; Nov. 17.

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For prospectuses showing the peculiar advantages of the Associa-
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the Chief Office, 15, Zdoorgate-street, London.
Nov. 3,1451. WM. 'MOS. LINFORD, Secretary.

THE A.T RE-ROYA DRURY-LANE,
M. JULLIEN'd C ONCELITS.
LAST WEEK BUT TWO.
Last Week of the " British Army Quadrille."
The Programme is changed Every Evenin.
PROGRAMME for THIS EVENING (Friday, No
v. 17)
PAST L
Overture, " Lee Deux Journees" • • ...... ••. • • .. Cheren.
übini.
Quadrille, "The American Quadrille".. ...... •.-
Jull
Spohr.
i
Symphony, the First Movement from Spohr's Sym
phony, " The Power of Sound" • • • • • • • • •• - • • • •
Serenade, " Sweet Love, Arise" (first time), sung by
Madame Anna Thillon .... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••
Koenig.
•• ' ' P. Henrion.
Polka, "The Staff Polka" • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • •• ' • • •
Solo, Cornet-a-pistons, Sig. Tagliafleo's Romanza,
"Dell Amista Vera," performed by Herr Kcenig Jullien.
Quadrille, " The British Army," assisted by the
military bands (being the last night but one of its
performance, in consequence of tillehe") production• of
Jamey
the new " Allied Armies Quadr • • • •
•• •
Partant pour • • .. .
" God save the Queen." la Syrie

Para 11.
Opera, Grand Selection from Beliint's Opera,
the
"
Puritani" (first time this season), inzluding
celebrated Quatuor, performed on four cornets-
-pistons, by M. Arban, M. Duhern, Mr. Holt,
and Herr ICcenig; also the Grand Duet, "Suona la
Tromba." assisted by the Orchestra and Military
Echottische,
.. The Moldavian Schottische" ••• • • • Jullien.
New Song, " Minnie," sung by Madame Anna
Thillon ................ .....
.........
G. Linley.
`raised deux tents, " Lucrezia Borgla,"on Melodies
from Donizetti'"s Opera (first time this season) .. Jullien.
.• Concert Stuck, Flute, performed by Mr. R.
Pratten .. ••••••• • • • • • ..
...... R. S. Pratten.
Galop, "The Charge Galop" .•
Paters OF Anxisstort.—Promenade, boxes, and galleries, Is. ;
dress circle, 25. 6d. ; private boxes 1/. Is. and 11. Ils. 6d.
The Concerts on each evening will commence at Eight and termi-
nate at Eleven o'clock.
The new " Allied Armies Quadrille" will be produced next week,
On Tuesday next the Beethoven Festival will take place.
M. JULLIEN'S` GRAND BAL MASQUE will take place en
MONDAY, Dec. I I.

TEMA TRE ROYAL HAYMAB.KET.
Under the management et Mr. Backstene.
THIS EVENING, Nov. 17,
Will pe performed JOHN BULL. Characters by Messrs. Chip.
pendale, W. Fatten, and Hudson • Mid E. Chaplin, Miss Martin-
dale, and Mrs. Poynter.
To-which will be added THE SPANISH DANCERS.
Followed by HOW TO PAY THE RENT.
To conclude with the PLOWER OF THE PORT.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Cassias Emus.
THIS EVENING, Nor. 17,
Will be presented FAUST AND MARGUERITE. Principal
characters by Messrs. C. Kean, David Fisher, Rayond, Cathcart,
and Salter ; Mrs. Winstanley, Misses C. Leclercq,m Daly, and K,
Terry.
After which will be presented a hew Melo-dramatic Spectacle, in
three acts, entitled SC lIIMYL, the Warrior Prophet.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor, Mr. B. Yf eb-Aer.—Directress, Madame Celesta.
THIS EYENING, Nov. 17,

Will be performed THE SERIOUS FAMILY. Characters by
Messrs. C. Selby, Leigh Murray, and Keeley ; Miss Woolgar, and
Mrs. Keeley.
After which, a new Farce called THE SLOW MAN.
Followed by BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS.
To conclude with THE FIFTII OF NOVEMBER.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITHEAT
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Copite.
Indescribable AttractioHlSEVn, awl success b
eyond all preceient
TENING

A GRAND MILITARY SPECTACLE, by J. H. STOCQIIELLER,
Esq., called THE BATTLE OF THE ALMA
After which, those PREMIERES SCENES in the CIRCLE, for
which this Theatre is so renowned.

To conclude with an interesting PIECE DERNIERE.
N.B.—An early attendance is respect. ally suggested, in consequence
of the numbers who nightly throng the doors of the Theatre.

Box-office open from, Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. 11. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Mr. Wm. Cooke, jun.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Trns DAY —Morning 46 mi %after 11 I Evening 0 nain.aft. 0
Moasow—Morning 6 min.after 12 1 Evening 26 min.aft. 12

THERMONETEB, IN THE SHADE.
54 highest since noon yesterday.
45 —lowest this morning and during the night.
49—this day, at noon.
BAROMBT ER. 29.41—rising rapidly.
Wurn—Morning, S.W. ; noon, N.N.E., with drizzling
rain end dull dirty weather. The mercury rising indicates
frost.

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