The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01

The nrst division OF french troops u 0aHy ex-
pected at COnstantin0ple.
The Turkish squadron is at Kavarna.
The English Account OF tho Angio-American
Battle In China.
HER MAJEsTY's STEAMsLo0P ENCOUNTER,
SHANGHAH, April 4, 1854.
SRI have the honor to inform you that q col
lison has taken place betweenthe imperialst forces
before the city OF Shanghai and ourselves, under
the following circumstances:-
2. At about p. NJ, on the Sd inst observed
the signal previously arranged) for the small arm
men Of her Majesty's ships to land, which was
8. shortly received message from Commander
the Hon. q. D. Keane, (whO happened to be on the
spot at the time) that the imperial troops were
firing on our people, and the ground was being held
by the marines of the main guard.
4. l advanced with the Encounters men to the
spot indicated (the race course,) which is within
the limits Of our boundary, where sharp firing was
being maintained on either side;
there and at the formers reputation and quite in
accordance with Smy own views, l determined on
at once acting on the offensive, and, having clearly
ascertained the camp from which the aggression
had been made, took it and burnt it, which, am
happy to sayI was effected without loss, as the
troops retired the moment we opened fire upon
them.
g. Commander Kelly, of the United States ship
Plymouth also landed his crew, and having ar
ranged with him for the protection OF the settle
ment during the night by means of strong patrols,
the rest of the crews were re-embarked.
Z Her Aajesty's Consul deeming it advisable to
take further steps for the security Of the settle
meDt, suggested the taking possession of the Chi
nese feet, and holding it until camp, (Which most
unnecessarily has been pitched close to the b0un-
Diary, and from which most want0n attacks have
frequently been made was removed, and in this
he conourred.
g. In accordance with the above, sent the boats
of the Grecian, with the pinnace of the Encounter,
commanded by Lieutenant Dew,) under the COM
mand Of Commander the Hon. G. d. Keane, to take
possession Of the junks, and bring them down un-
der the Encounters guns, which he effected most
judiciously; and take this opportunity Of stating
that from him ! received every assistance that
adroitness and promptitnde could afford.
g.. think it my duty to call your attention to the
conduct Of Iieutenant Maiendie. Of her Majesty's
time the aggression took place, and on being sent
for, repaired to the spot with ten marines, and
there kept considerable body Of men at bay until
reinforced; and feel it due to Lieutenant r. Dew
first lieutenant of this ship, to mention the prompt
tude and smartness with which the crew of the En-
counter were landed.
ADVANCED Posi-, SHANGHAI. April 5, 1854.
10. Since the above was written, | have the honor
further briefly to inform you that at the request of
Her Majestys Consul, in accordance with the other
Consuls, we have found it requisite to attack the
imperial camps near our boundary, which have
bee n most CALAMITY taken. Ihave not time to en-
t,r into details, as am writing this on the field.
IL. The lmperia!ists have retired in considerable
force $4,000 to 5000 men) to the main camp. My
object win be now to defend the settlement; but the
force at my disposal is email, and urgently request
reinforcement, if possible some troops indeed, so
critical do deem our position that have resolved
on ordering the Styx up, if the senior officer at
Annoy can spare her
IL. cannot too strongly praise the conduct Of
CALAMITY stormed the very strong works thrown up.
b. am anxious this should reach as soon as
possible, and for this purpose the Nymphe clipper
will sail tonight or tomorrow morning.
n,~- e. 3 IA mn al A.
Americans. Capt Kelley, with his gallant crew,
has oparated with me in most effective and cordial
manner. / am much indebted to the gallant and
steady conduct of himself, officers and men, and to
killed and wounded.) Her Majesty's Consul and
Vice Consul-the latter with forty gentlemen of the
settement-have been with me in the field, and af-
forded me much assistance.
l5 will take the earliest opportunity of afford
ing you more detailed account but Of this you
may rest assured, that the extreme measures taken
were positively requisite for the safety Of the COM
munity.
CHINESE IAPERIALIsT CAMPS, OFF shanghai, ON
THE 3p, 4TH AND 9TH DAYS OF APRIL, 1864.
Captain G. w. D. OCallaghan.
Lieutenant r. Dew.
Lieutenant l.. E. Montgomery.
DR.. ]. T. Jenkins, surgeon.
Mr.. Hardy, mate.
Mr.. Butler, mate.
Mr. bucket, assistant surgeon
uIls AuluSI, pdsScu VkelA 10 aux S@mp
to the senior Cfhcer.)
Mr. Hardinge, midsbipman.
MIR. Tupman, naval cadet
MIR. Pardon gunner.
Her Aajesty's ship Grsejar.
Commander the Hon. G. D. keane
Lieutenant Majendie
DR.. Layton, surgeon.
Dr.. Little, assistant surgeon.
Mr.. Jardine, mate
Mr.. Rusden acting second master.
Mr.. Williams, midshipman.
Mr.. Thursby, midshipman.
Mr.. Kelly, passed clerk.
Dir. Mankey, gunner.
have, &c.
G. O'CALLAGAHN, Captain and Senior Officer.
(Sub Enclosure in Enclosure No. 1, in No. %
LIST OF KILLED AND WOUNDED N AN ATTACK ON
THE CHINESE IMpERrALIsTs' CAMP, OFF sHANa.
Hal, APRIL 4, 1854.
Her Majesfy's ship Encounter.
Lieutenant r. Dew, slightly.
Mr. Tupmau, naval cadet, slightly.
William Blackman, carpenters crew, killed.
William Stevens, ordinary, slightly
Her MajestIs ship Grecian.
John Badge, ABB, severely.
Henry Wilcox, quaTtermaster, severely.
Henry Nicol, marine, severely, (arm amputated).
George Bailey, captain foretop, severely.