Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-10-10
The Crimsa Exnedliian.

Tho most important and interesting fcatur> IN th'
news from Europe is the official intelligence of the
successful landing of the English and French expedi
ton TO the Crimea. Tho landing was effected or
the l4th September, at Eupatoria No resistance was
offered, and the troops Immediately after landing
commenced marching on Scbsstopol
The newspapers, both in Europe and in this coun-
try are filled with specuatioi,s concerning the pros
poets of the expedition, and the probable results Of
its success or defeat. 1t is exceedingly difficult to
predict, with any thing like accuracy, which side will
be victorious; for in the absence of all authentic
information, it is simply impossible to form even a
conjectura estimate Of the Of resistance which
the Russians have provided for the defence of Sebas
topol. We know what the strength Of the allied
forces is but know next to nothing OF that OF the
Russians. There various copectures and esti-
mates about it, but all differing most widely. The
English journals represent the Russian force at and
about Sebastopol amounting to not more than
forty or hfy thousand men. While other persons,
not much interested in blinking the true facts OF
the case, alegs the number to be greater than that
by three or four times. The London correspondent
Of the Rsrald for instance, believes that Sebastopo;
will not fall quite the English press would
have the public believe-says the best military men
in England and France regard the contest as very
ing immense bodies of men into the Crimea-tbat
he has heard the Cossacks alone estimated as high
as forty thoussnd-and tina, Russian officer, Of
rank, in London, received lately letter from his
friend,a Russian officer, now in tho Crimea, who
says that the Russians had then 10000 men in the
Crimea independent Of the garrison of sabastopol
From these discrepancies Of calculation, it is clear
that all speculation is at fault and that must sw ait
the result itself
The interest," however, naturally felt in the result
Of this important expedition on both sides of the
water may very well pardon any amount of specula-
ton upon the subject, Without entering upon any
ourselves, propose simply to give readers al
idea of what other journals better informed upon
the matter, think about it. The New York Herald
is of the opinion that it is far from clear that tue
uumolested landing OF the allies to be taken either
as an indication of weakness or of bad generalship
on the part of the Russians, and says
with an extensive coast TO watch and one al impor
tant position TO defend from assaults both by and
land, il that toe Gar has exercised wide
discretion in dividing aud weakening his strength BY
seeking protect the whole line Of the Crmeau
against the uncertain operations Of deet possessed OF
the most powerful 'HdtsTdl that has yet been
ployed for the purpose Of INVASION and manned by the
most skilul sailors and troops 10 the world. Had he
attempted to do so, he might owing the facilities pos
sessed by the allies of transporting their forces by
from point point, have been taken disadvantage
which would have seriously affected the ultimate fate
the csmpaign The Russian plan OF operations seems,
from what learn to be that 10 which Napoleon
owed much OF his success namely that OF bringing
overpowering of troops bear upon the weak
points OF the enemy. To effect this object il is in TIA
necessary draw the invaders into the interior #
tae country separate thom far possible from
moral well material support Afforded by the proximity
of tho feet, and then to fall upon them with crushing
force Such, have believe, is the system Of
tactics which has been decided upon by the Car and h
generals and in order carry IL effectively, the
energetic eIeEtous have been for time past making
to concentrate the necessary number of troops 10 such
positions as will DO likely to ensure its success.
The previous disasters which attended the Russian
armies In the Danube be securely relied upon
Se,o against their chances in the present campaign
They are fighting in their territories removed
from the Influences that parased their former efforts AID
they have the consciousness that they beaten they
will be shorn Of much OF their importance as q ua.ion
Under such circumstances have had enough histo
cal examples to SNOW what greatly inferior numbers
nay effect With OF the advantages upon their eide,
he Russians will be forever dsgraced il this instance
they succonb to the power of their invaders
On tue other hand, should the allies be defeated the
consequences will be disastrous the peace Of Europe al
though we are far from regarding such result as inmlea
70 the liberties OF mankind il Of such commissions
fhat the democratic spirit usually gathers together the ee
sn's Of s progress and strengthens itself In each hard
earned position that Il WIps Yes. there are few who car
blind themselves to the conviction h. II the campaign Of
the Crmea should prove failure the part Of the allie.
nothing can save Europe from general aud 10 con-
oomants Of anarchy and revolution. II is for soue i'm
portant event oil this that Prussia hA. been ,mi5
boiling back alternately consulting her fear, and Der SYM
pa'bie whilst Austria holder 10 her policy las beeu a.
droi,y pushing her interest by duping tho allies
Let the Russian Emperor succeed Tor season in hold
log defiance the combined forces Of England spd France
add We may witness strange revolutions 10 the prospects @,
abe bsnigereDic. The whole Of Germany will probstl,
declare 10 hs favor, and Sweden sud Denmark n follow
w lie wake. The campaign Of the Ctiuea is do uuon
which, perhaps, more Important dsslns5 arc cas. thsu
have hung suspended upon auy similar even. upon record
Tue struggle will therefore be Of deep and
Ing interest," even to us who not Immediately affected
BY H. Let look out however for IL, more distant .pd
possible results"
Toe Courier and Enquirer also speouatss "a follows
Ut bto be remembered that Of the Engish spbs
terms and soldiers no" moving upon s.bas.opo have
nsveF seen day Of active servIce that tbey have
a'd duty In time Of VAR and especially that the, are On
gAgsdin cause appealing little to their personal feeling,
and 70 their eye redouudIng ony u the benefit Of u,y
inadss They are without too tho Smuhnt of pre7onr
successes Not blow has yet been struck BY sms,ys
slough they have been 10 the Geld four or I've o,,b.
nor has any achievement been effected by the other die;
sion Of tbO Englih force 10 the Baltic which can s,o
their pride and emulation. They may also reasopsb,
poet tina, the Russan' now being sbsirorn coil and de
Tending themselves from Invasion will 6ghi better m.
IL s admitted that the R1ssans did not gbt badl
on tho banks Of the Danube They were lodsed vor,o
10 nearly every battle, but still time did they m
display bravery 10 action aud sisadness In retreat Mott
log has ranSpircd yet tending to inspire British soldier
With sentiment Of superiority the enemy II Sc
bastopoi to he taken At all this season. must be don
not BY proraetSd investment but by direct assault Tb
hardest sort Of lighting will be necSseary-and that par
teuar sort which soreIy tests the discipline the st