Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-22
From Europe.
The steamer Asia arrived at New York on the
9th. with I,iverpool dates tn the 4th inst.

| From Europe.
The steamer Asia arrived at New York on the
! 10th. with Liverpool dates to the 4th inst.
! The news from The seat OF war is quite mpor.
/ tani. and shows that not work has been progress
sing.
/ A force Of 80, 900 Russians attacked and took
| the forts of Baldklava. The head quarters of the
English iruurs, 10 the spulh of SevasOpT, when a
great baltle ensured in which the allies were final
y successful and remained masters Of the field.
The siege Of Spvastupol was progressing favor
abb y-two Russian ships had been destroyed in
the har5or by the fire from the besiegers' guns,
and the quarantine batteries had been sienced =
The haSilon of fort Constantine, on the north
side Of The mouth of the harhor. had also been
damaged by an explosion of u,agazne.
The news. however. is conf citing and leaves
matters entirely obscure. Russian dispatches say
the allies suffered two severe defeats namely -
The French had their works destroyed and Is
gus spiked and the English cavalry were at
tackled by Meuschiknff at Baaklava and routed
with loss Of 500 horses
The Ang reports do not give any en-
pllclt denial They only say that the Russi; n
Story Is Improbable and exaggerated.
The allies state above, that two Russian
ships were destroyed in the harhor, and that The
quarantine batteries had been siIenced Also that
basii0n OF fort Constantine had been damaged
by the expulsion Of magazine. II is at least ev-
! ldcnt that there has been sharp fighting
The following is dispatch from the British
Minister al Constantinople, received just before
the Asia sailed
1T appears that the Russians attacked the forts
in the vicinity OF BaakIava, OH the 2jih, their
numbers being aboni $4,000 strong. The al
tack WAS unexpected The Cussacks preceded
the infantry 10 resist them. al first. were The OF
lomans and The Scoich troops The Turks in
gloronsly gave way. and even left their guns.
which were seized by the Russians and turned
galnst them. The Scotch remained firm. aud
other forces arriving The Russians were obliged iu
yield, Though they remained masters ol the frs
lrcm which they fired On the allies. Three reg
mems Of English lghl cavalry were exposed to
the cross fire of the Russian batteries. and snt
fercd immensely. The French took p,rt in the
affair with admirable bravery. Next day Tie
position was attacked by 5000 Russians. us well
rpln The side e The town as from Baakava. bui
they were rrpulsed with great slaughter. The
loss of the Russians must have been very great
1T is affirmed that the fire Of the batteries OF
the town had been much sIackened; and, accnr
ding 10 the report of the wounded officers some of
whom have arrived at Buvukdere. he belief cnn
linued that SeyasopCl would SOON be IN the hands
of the lilies"
Up 10 he 2jlh Of October, the siege and hom
bardment OF Tie city OF SevaStopJ were going on
with regularity and success.
The lSS of life in Sevasiopol has been so great
that The air is said 10 b. tainted by the number OF
unburicd deed.
Admiral Nachimoif was killed by shell.
The loss of the allies has been comparatively
small
Contradictory rumors were current as TO the
progress OF the negotiations. Austria will GER
talnly not. unlrss compelled come Ia an open
ruplur" with Russia unul confident Of The sup
port OF Prussia and the Germanc Governments.
The Paris Cons'iiuiiUue has long, temperate
~ written editorial IN the friendly relations which
should exist between the United States and
France but which. il says. are damaged by the
lndiscreet conduct Of hr. Suulc. whose acts the
Constitutional thinks are generally repudated by
the people Of the United States.
The Paris correspondent Of tho London Times
says: am informed that the French Govern
meni have in their possession positive evidence OF
the participation Of Ar. Soule in spme vast plan
FIR revoIuIlonizmg nearly hr whule Of Europe
IL IS even addeo mat 'hlNe plans occupied Tue al
tenlion of The Diplomatic Congress held At Osiend.
The United STATES Minister at Paris. Nh
Mason. had anuther interview with the French
Minister Of Foreign Affairs De L'ilnys. who as
sured him that there were good reasons for the
conduct of the French authorities which should he
forthcoming when necessary. In the meantime
Mr.. Mason might refer the matter to his Govern
ment.
Mr.. Mason is also said to have had an interview
with the Emperor on The following day. Whai
occurred had not lranspred hut il does not appear
10 have been satisfactory To Mr.. Mason.