New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-09
THE BATTLE OF AKHALTZICK.

The Journal de 81 PetersJourg contains also the Rus
sian bulletin Of the battle of Akhalzck as contained ia
report Of Prince Andronko the commander Of the Rus
sian Caucasian corps 1t is 10 the wing effect
"On the 18th Of November arrived at Akhalzck.
econnOiteed the position of the enemy and obtained the
conviction that the ground they upied was unapprosch
aide 1t ext nded from the village Of Alb down to Sup
piss and this position further strengthened by many
br astworks and batteries The condition OF the town
ard district of Akhalzck compelled me to act with decs
or and this the since had been Informed that the
Turks had been norced and that fresh reinforce nents
were expected from Ardagan, Adjar and Kars Early on
the morning of the 18th inst formed column of four
b0ttaons Of foot and guns and pushed them forward
against the euemys front at Lower Supplies. The artl
efymen had been drafted from the various regiments,
and the horses taken wherever they could be got
Another column consisting of three baaons and three
light guns, was detached against the left wing Of the
Turkhb position the banks of the river of POsk-
hof IchaI This second column was supported by nine
soiuiss 200 each Of Cossacks twelve sotnas Of Tells
militia, and one detachment OF Noble Volunteers Inc
engagement commenced with the fire of the artillery which
was continued either side till IL 30 NJ This Obsti
macy the enemy the defense Of the position they had
convinced me of the necessity Of stormng that po
son in spite of its natural advantages and catons
and although the river is of considerable depth The
Turks made desperate defense in their nrenchmens in
the houses gardens and in short in every point which
shot of the whole Of the enemys artillery, and harased
by the FIRE from the Turkish foot infantry up to
their necks in the water crossed the river and attacked
the enemy with such violence and overwhelming force,
that in spite Of their obsnacy they commenced losing
ground The first step backward was the commencement
Of total defeat Of the Turks On this SIDE in Lower and
Upper Supplies captured nine pieces of artillery and
in the village of Pamash took three pieces of artillery
and two light field pieces The streets and houses Of the
village were covered with the bodies Of the slain While
to hand combat raging the right bank Of the
PoskhoH Tchsi second victory gained the left
bank At clock large column ofthe enemy horse aud
foot deserted approaching the nights of the mountain
OhRs Tumanski. Six s0tnias of Cossacks were sent
against this force and the firing commenced at
o'clock y. NJ. A detachment of the mountain battery
No. l, consisting of guns taken from the enemy, was
icnt to support the COssack The six sotnis of COssscks
and the Noble Volunteers who joined them from Upper
Supplies attacked and routed the enemy 200 were killed
and the rest dispersed and in spite of their attempts they
could not effect junction with the main force. At
set the combat over, because there snago
niss for conquer must confess that this success
unheard of in its way, which was obtained by perse-
in cannonade of four hours and after FIRE of
grape and musketTy which lasted two hours and which
contaminated by hand to hand engagement, could
be expected only from the dauness courage of Russian
troops All this proves that there be obstacles for
the orthodox army fighting at the call of the mighty Sow
eTegn for its creed Car and country Can there be
obstacles for army which is mindful of tho Imperial
word In Thee Lord have we trusted let Us not for
ever be confoundedr We have lost one officer and 80
pIiyaes and uine officers and l7s priyaes wounded
The loss OF the enemy must have been very for
above 1000 Turks remained dead the field of battle
We took 80 prisoners Of foot horse and artillery and
among them a mullah and the servants of the PAshs
They taken to the fortress. We took also 10 field
pieces and two mountain guns two artillery parks several
hGgs and standards and large number OF small aags
with stores &c
The JosraaI de 81 Peters6osrx adds
In consequence victory the CESr ordered
those who lad admission ct Court should repair TO the
Winter Palace for general thanksgiving The ladies ap
pesred in the Russian national dress and the gentlemen in
grand gala IL all other churches Of the capitol public
prayers OF thanksgiving offered and the population
in crowds to Join the service The most pous Car
thanked the Lord Of Lords for the success Of the victorious
Russian which tumphed in the second combat for
the orthodox faith
These sppear from the Journal of the 18th
have caused great enthusiasm at St Petersburg On the
sth there re DEAN Of thanksgiving for the Of
tho Russian arms in the chapel Of the Winter Palace at
which the Emperor and Empress the different members OF
the Imperial family the members of the Council of the En-
pe the senator's the ministers the high dgnitses OF the
Corr the generals Of the army and the sdmirels Of ~.
Petersburg were present On the day r, DeHn
sung in al the churches Of the capitol and salute
cred by the fortress Of II Petersburg In the evening
the city was Illuminated
at the end Of this report read
For this brilliant victory the Emperor has conferred
Lieutenant General Prince ADdronikOh the order Of
St George Of the third class and awarded different
Compenses 10 al the commanding officers ave decOra
tons 10 each company Of infantry and piOpOriona.e
Dumbtr of the deeOra0xs to the companies Of Co.
sacks. militia and artillery
The Journal Dc st. PeterRoRrs Of the llth says:
The Emperor has degned 20 order under date OF the
a. that there sha be presented 90 him every te with
og' waiting for special orders detailed information tho
ED6s cf the officers Of the feet Of the Black Sea killed
n comha' In ode. that measures ct s'ed 90 relieve De
of of thO,o iauilils may be taken