New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES


Nv Iopn Duxr. I have the honor to scqusint
yeur grace that the eneu attacked the Pos"lon ~
TIE front Of BJsklavs at an early hour on INC "o'"
ing Of the 25th inst. IL,
at ,he bottom Of which the town Is placed vas p1g'
teeitd by four email reiouis hastily oon-euc,en'
Three of these bad guns in them aed on higher ni'i,
in front Of the village Of Camsra, In advance 0. our
right AsLk, was established work oil somewn'' "o'e
Importance ..o, hv r,,.ish
these several redou's were gnrisoned ~ turxsa l
troops no other force being at my disPo'A iof 'ef
occupation. ;.
on the plain with the exception of part OF ost-
tlion of a attachments of weakly men, and o%.eey
Of artillery belonging 10 the third divl.ion; ana on
the nights behind our right were placed the marines
oblieinely lanced from The feet by Wee. Adnirh
DuIds AL these, including the ra'kish troops,
were under the immediate orders OF MAJOR 'Gensts,
Sir Colin Campbell, whom had taken from the nrst
division with the e3d. .
AS soon as wss spprised of this movement OF the
eIemy felt compelled 20 withdraw from before 30,
yastopol the first and fourth divisions COMMANDED
by Lieutenant Generals His Royal Hlghness the
Duke of Cambridge, and the Hon Sur George Cstn-
csr, aud brig them down INTO ire pam aau zen,
Canrob,rt subsequently REINFORCED these troops with
the fret division Of French Infantry and Chasseurs
dAfrique. -. ,..,
The enemy commenced their operations by attack
ing the work on side of the village OIL Camara'
and, after very lite resistance carried IL.
They likewise got possession of three others IN con-
tieuty 70 it, being opposed only in one, and that but
for a very short space of time.
The fsribest OF the three shey did not retain but
the immediate abandonment OF the others enabled
them 10 take possession of the guns in them amount
ing in the whole to seven Those in the three lesser
forte were spiked by the one English artileryman
who was in each.
The Rutsian cavalry at once advanced, supported
by artillery in very or. at strength One portion OF
them assaed the front aud right flank OF the $50,
and were instantly oriven back by the vigorous ana
siesdy fire Of that distinguished regiment, under
Lie tool AiDslle. -
The other and larger mass turned toward Her Ma
jestys heavy cavalry and afforded Brig sdierieneral
Scarlet uIoer the guidance of Lieutenant General
the Earl of Lucan, the opportunity OF lnhctng upon
them most signal defeat The groun1 was very UNI
favorable for the attack of drsgoons but no OBJ
sacle was SUIT cient to check their advance and they
charged into the Russian column which soon sougst
safety in fie ht although far superior in numbers
The baTge Of this brigade was one OF tue most
succestfnl / ever Witnessed was never for a moment
doubtful, and is in the highest degree credttoie TO
Brgadier General Scarlet and the othcers ana men
engsged IN IT,
&, the enemy withdrew from the ground which they
had momentarly occupied, | directed the cavalry
supporteo by he fourth division, under Leuten ant
General Caihcart, 10 move forward and take sdvan'
tage Of any opportunity to regain the highs: and,
not having been able to accomplish this i'm ucdtsly
and il appearing that an attempt making 10 re-
move the captured guns, the Earl of Lucan was de-
sired TO advance rapidly, fo'low the enemy In their
retreat and try TO prevent them etecDg their OBJ
jecfs.
In the mean y lille the Russians had tine to re- form
their ground, with artillery in front and upon
their hsDls.
From some misconceptiOn of the instruction to al.
vance the Lieutenant General consderei tnat ne was
bound to attack all all hazards aud he accordingly
ordered Major General the Earl of Cardigan to move
forward with the light brigade.
This order was obey ed IN the most spired and gal
liant manner. Lord Cardigan charged with the ut.
most vigor, attacked battery which was firing upon
tie advancing squsdrons; and having passed beyond
it, legged the Russian cavalry in its but there
bis troops assailed by artillery aud !nfsnry as
well cavalry, and necessarily retired after having
committed much havoc upon tbe enemy.
They effected this movement without haste or con-
fusion but the loss they have sustained has, deeply
lanept been very in Off ;ers and horses,
opy by the briIliancy Of toe attack
and the gallanry order, and discipline which db tin
eu,hed it, forming striking contrast to the conduct
Of the .neuy's cavalry, which hsd previously been
engaged with the heavy brigade.
The Chasseurs dAfrique advanced our left. and
calamity charged Russian battery, which checked
It's FIRE for Time and thus rendered the British cav
airy essential service.
have the honor 10 inclose copies OF SIR Cohn
Campbells sno the Esrl OF Lucan's reports.
beg to call your Graccs attention 10 the terms in
which Sir Colin Campbell speaks Of Lieutenant Colo
mel AiDslie, Of the 93d and Captain Barker, of the
roy artillery; and also to the praise bestowed by
the Earl Of Lucan Major General rhe Earl Of Car
digep, and Brigscier General Scarlett, which they
mOet fully deserve.
The Earl of Lucan not having sent me the names
Of the other officers who distinguished themselves, !
purpose 10 forward them by the next opportunity.
The entmy made DO further movement in advance
and at the close of the d,y the brigade of Guards of
the LIST division and the 4th division returned to their
original epcaDpmeDt, did the French troops, with
the pon OF brigade of the LIST diyison, which
Ger era CsnrobeIt good to leave in support
Of Sir Colin Campbell
The remaining regiments Of the Highland brigade
also remained IN The valley
The fourth division had close TO the nights
and Sir George Cathcsrt caused one Of the redouts
to be reoccupied by the Turks afording them his
support he awaited himself Of the opportunity 10
asist with his remen in nciug two OF the enemys
guns.
The of defending tbs extensive position which
bad been occupied by the Turkish troops in the
il having proved wholly inadequate | deemed it
necessary, in concurrence with General Canrobert to
withdraw from the lower raoge of hghts and TO
ceurate force, which will be increased by con-
siderable body of seamen to be landed from tue ships
unOer the authority Of AID airal Dandss Immediately
in front Of the valley leading into Baliklavs
and upon the precipitous nights cur rght-thus
aforoing narrower line of defense.
have. ke., RAGLAN
HS Grace the Duke Of Newcastle.
fInclo.uTes
BALAKLAyA, Oct. 81, 1854.
MY LORD: have the honor to report that the