The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-27

The following dispatch from Lord Raglan relative to
this action, received yesterday by his Grace the
Duke of Newcastle and published in Extraordinary
London Gazette Mt late hour evening Of the 18th inst
WAR DEPARTMENT, Nov II, 1854 O'Clock P. NJ
His Grace the Dpke of Newcastle has this day received
two dispatches with enclosures, of which the following
Raglan, G. c. B..
No. IS. BEroRE SEnAsroPoL Oct. %, 1854.
nv LORD DuKE-I have the honor to acquaint your
Grace that the enemy attacked the position in the front
of Baak at early hour the morningf the 25th
inst.
The low range heights that the plain
the bottom Of which the town is placed, was protected
by four small redoubts hastily constructed Three Of
these hsd guns in them and higher HILL in front Of
the village of Camara in advance OF right flank was
established work of somewhat Importance.
These several redoubts garrisoned by Turkish
troops other force being at my disposal for their
cupation:
the plain, with the exception of part of battalion of
attachments of weakly men, and battery of artillery
belonging to the third DIVISION and on the heights be-
hind right placed the marines obgingy land
ed from the aest by Vice Admiral Dandas. All these,
orsers os Major GENERAL sir Colin campSe whom had
taken from the FIRST division with the esd.
As soon as was apprised of this movement Of the
enemy, felt compelled to withdraw from before Sebas
topo the first and fourth divisions commanded by Lieu
tenant Generals his Royal Hghness the Duke Of Cam
bridge and the Hon Sir George Cathcart and bring them
down the plain and General Canrober quenty
reinforced these troops with the rt division OF French
infantry and Chasseurs d'Afrique.
The enemy commenced their operation by attacking
the work side Of the village of Camara and after
very little resistance, carried II.
They likewise got possession of three others in CONT
guilty to it, being opposed only in one and that but for
q very short space of time.
The arhest Of the three they did not RETAIN but the
immediate abandonment Of the others enabled them to
take possession Of the guns in them amounting in the
10 @ an
The Russian cavalry at once advanced supported by ar
tlery in great strength One portion Of them as
sailed the front and right flank Of the 93d and in
stanty driven back by the vigorous and steady FIRE of
that distinguished regiment under Lieut. Col Ainslie
The other and larger turned towards Her Males
tys heavy cavalry afforded Brigader- Scar
lett under the guidance OF Lieutenant the Earl
Of Lucan the opportunity of incting upon them most
signal defeat The ground very unfavorabe for the
attack of Dragons but obstacle sufficient to
check their advance and they charged into the Russian
column which soon sought safety in flight although tar
superior in numbers.
AS the enemy withdrew from the ground which they
had momentarily occupied directed the cavalry, sup
ported by the fourth division under lieutenant general
Sir George Cathcart to move forward and take advan
tage OF any opportunity to regain the heights and not
having able to accomplish this immediately and it
appearing that an attempt making to remove the
captured guns the Earl OF Lucan desired to advance
rapidly follow the enemy in their retreat and try to
prevent them from citing their objects.
In the meanwhile the Russians had time to reform on
their ground with artillery in front and upon their
TANKS
From some misconception OF the instruction to ad-
vance, the lieutenant general considered that he
bound to attack at all hazards and accordingly ordered
nsjor-gcne the Earl of Cardigan to move forward
nth the light brigade.
ANT manner. Lord Cardigan charged with the utmost
dgor; attacked battery which was firing upon the ad
vaneng EYE m e ss
lrooTs were assaled by artillery and infantry well
cavalry and necessarily retired after having committed
They eaccted this movement without haste or confu
SION but the loss they have sustained has deeply la
ment been very severe officers, and horses only
counerbsanced by the brliancy of the attack and the
gsllanry order, and discipline which distinguished IT,
forming striking contrast to the conduct OF the enemy
had sIv haau "
The Chssseurs dAfrique advanced left, and gal
fantiy charged Russian battery which checked its fire
for time and thus rendered the British cavalry an es
sential service.
have the honor TO inclose copies Of Sir Colin Camp
bells and the Earl OF Lucan's reports.
The enemy made further movement in advance,
and at the close Of the day the brigade Of Guards OF the
LIST division and the 4h division returned to their orgi
nal encampment, did the French troops with the ex
ception OF brigade Of the LIST DIVISION which General
was SO good as leave ia support of Sir Colin
Campbell
The remaining regiments Of the Highland brigade also
The fourth division had advanced close to the heights
and Sir George Cathcart caused Of the redoubts to
be re occupied by the Turks aordns them his support
and he avaled himself Of the opportunity 10 assist with
his riAemen In siIencng two OF the enemy's guns.
The means Of defending the extensive position which
had been occupied the IN e
In concurrence with General Canrobert, to withdraw
from the lower range of heights and to concentrate our
force (which win be increased by considerable body OF
eeamen be landed from the ships under the authority
OF Admiral Dundas) Immediately In front OF the narrow
valley leading into alaklava and upon the pecptous
heights on our right thus aording narrower Line OF
defence. have &c, kAGlaN
His Grace the Duke Of NeEcastle, &c.
RETURN or CASUALTIES AMONG OFFICERS FROM OCT.
az TO OCT. 26, 1854, BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE.
0c1. 81 1854.
stsg-Lieutenant General the Earl OF Lucan wounded
slightly; Brgadier General the Hon. J. T. Scarlett
wounded slightly; Captain the Hon. Charters, killed
Captain George Lockwood, killed missing; Lieutenant
II. r. Maxse, wounded slightly Lieutenant A, Elliot
woupded gliohtIy