The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-11

last thing that expected but the moment the Cap
OF the Marines showed himself he shot dead BY
abe Russian sharpshooers who lay in an,buscadc In
Abe bushes, and every man Of whom glimpse could be
caught shared the same fate On the marines pressed
Notwithstanding the CALLING hidden fire. and when they
TO retrace their steps, IT Is stated that they
aost their path and found themselves suddenly brought
mp by u bank precpice upwards Of seventy feet
in depth Deadly volleys poured them from the
rear, and there alternative left but to jump
Or be shot dead. In this dilemma some eaped
from the precpice and were killed, and those who
remained shared the fate. II was what might
DE termed horrible dilemma either horn Of which was
equally fatal II Is admitted all Sides that the Rus
iars fought with bravery and determination seldom
puancd. AS example of the unninching courage dis
played ty them, anecdote is related of Russian
ninei against whom upwards OF sixty rife shots were
ued but nothing could overcome his stoicsm, and he
>oDnued to pace and down the ramparts OF the fort
Jn which he stationed, without turning his head
luler 10 the left TO the right; he escaped The
clifton OF the French vessel In port bears ample tesi-
arony to the skin Of the Russians in gunnery and IL is
stated that II viii take considerable to make the
necessary repairs The British fr gate President is
ported to be in very disabled condition. and it with
difficulty that she reached yancouvers Island One shot
from the Russian forts killed thirteen her deck
abe bored through and through in sevcrs places
We have thus been at considerable pains to obtain all
particulars Of the bombardment of Petropaulovs from
every accessible source, and give them for what they
crth Is pretty evident from all the fs s. which
means expected the reception which was extended
~ them Of Petropsulovski.
With regard 70 the behavior Of the Russians, the
xHyses says
combined attack from land and sklfuy and
edvantagcously effected and the determined IN
shch the invaders driven back to their boats anil
10 Sea- reflects great credit Russian prowess 18th
1acs not SUFFICIENT TO place the socaled victory ia
Sts true light the studied avoidance Of the publ sig
Ahe number slain, with the exception Of few oaieers
Feeiss conclusive that disastrous encounter was sus-
~tained.
The French feet Is rehtting in the harbor OF Gan
acisco One Of the Times reporters thus describes
$50, 10 the Forte
+, soon M we had passed mp the gangway and stood
arou the deck, were kindly met by several Of the
crsrts, who standing upon the quarter deck
IA seon 40 they learned the object OF visit they
y4o into free conversation respecting the ship and
Ia capabilities in naval engagement. Leaving them
Tor .v moments, to inspect tho vessel found the
sps Geek fhroDCed with marines and sailors Twelve OF
iht tou4cst of them, whose countenances bctokened
an, ling else than the rcmotest suspicious Of defeat
vest engaged in Pumping water from the hold Of the
hin On the quarter deck close by the quarters OF tho
td6ra there about dozen others sitting ON the
eek engaged In nlending the sails and making new
e,1es The forward deck was perfect JAM The sound
or hc hammer md saw and the clear ringing Of The
Snyll tuacicrt 20 indicate TINT the ship had I'M
a. gone as.e engagement. IN eiacxent places 10 the
butwaIts tie asfl carpenters we're engaged ~ re-.
Islapg &c Tea' ttA i1bflo load frt nthod canelns OF
~ assiaas a. ~ .slna.ofsi lad roade through them