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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
TENGLIsH ACCOUNT. I

sAEGUINARY BATTLE-DECISIvE VICTORY
MANY HUNDRED RUSSIAN PRISONERS
Five ENGLISH GENERALS WOUNDED.
EBglth advices from Bucharest Of the 10th state
tbs, on the morDog of the 5th Prince Menchik ,ff 8
whole army attacked the English position. san
noon The allies obtained decisive victory. There
were severe losses on both SIDES The Eoglish took
many hundred prisoners. Generals Butler, Adams,
Bentnek, Torrens, and Ut s4id also Gen. Sir G..
Brown were wounded. The English official account
has not arrived.
Latest Up to Tuesday afternoon, 18th, no official
accounts he'd been received by the English Govern
DeDt from LORDS Raglan Sratford de Radcliffe rela
tive 10 the action of the 5h but advices received al
Liverpool on the morning of the 18th supply afew sd
Sitional particulars. The right wing Of the English
army which was attacked by the Russians, contested
Of the gsh foot guards and the socond third and
four,h divisions. At Vienna the prevalent opinion
ives that few more such VICTORIES " would compel
the allies - raise the siege. henchikof appears to
be Of The same opinion, for in a dispatch to Prince
Pashkiewitch he ssys: "It will be impossible for the
"sles to continue the siege, and will continue to
"harrass them TO cbastse their temerity -
The London Timers correspondent telegraphs that
Gen. Canrobert had assured the French Government
that the Russians weakened in the affair Of the
sth that for ten days to they would not be in
position TO resist assault the town. and that be
Desps to make ,be attempt. The correspondent calls
the allied loss 1000 English, French and Turks.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27

oouch thro. -sh these eorges at any tine upon this
pam On the neck Of the valley, or TO march from
So .s.topol by the Chernaya, and to advance along
II toward Balsklsva till checked by the Turkish re-
dou,s on the southern eide or by the fire from the
French works the northern side IT, the side which,
in relation TO the ALLEY 10 Balaksva forms the rsa
Of our position. II evident enough that Mench-
koff and Gorchakoff had been feeling their way along
this route for several days past and very probably at
night the Coss.cks had crept up cloee TO picket
which are not always wa chful might be de-
sired sbd had observed the weakness Of position
far too extended for army defend and occupied
by their de- pss enemy, the Turks. say "des2sed,
because we hear from prisoners and from other
sources that, notwithstanding all the drubbngs re-
csived on the Danube from the Osmanl, the Russians
have the most inefiable contempt for the champions
of the crescent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
1.-THE FRENCH ACCOUNT, ]
IMPORTANT BATTLE BEFORE SEvASTOPOL
NICINRY CLAIMED RY ROTH SIDE

IMPORTANT BATTLE BEFORE SEVASTOPOL
VICTORY CLAIMED BY BOTH SIDES
NINE THOUSAND RUSSIANS KILLED.
General CsDIoberis official report OF the battle OF
Nov. 5 10 published in the Mon,teur. He says;
"The Russian army, Swollen by reenforcemens
from the Danube well as by the combined reserves
Of all the southern provinces, and animated by the
pseseDee of the Grand Dukes Michael and Nicolas,
attacked yesterday, Nov. s. the right of the English
portion before Sevestopol
I" The English army sustained the attack with the
most remarkable frmpess and solidity i supported
1t by portion of General Bosquets division-which
fought with admirable vigorSs well by the troops
which we're nearest to the English pc 'ition
"1be enemy; who far outnunbered our force, bei
retreat with oss estim ated at from 900 to 5000
zen.
- The struggle lasted The whOle day.
"At the same time, Gen. Forey was forced to re-
pulse a sOIte made by the garrison, and, under hi'
energetic command, the enemy were driven back
into the place. with loss of 900 killed al wounded
This brilliant day, which was not purchased with
cut consoe loss by the allies, does the creates
honor 10 our arms.
"Tbe siege continues with regularity.
Isisned) CAROBERT.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
MOVEMENTS OF CAvALRY-THE CHARGE
is MET BY THE HIGHLANDERS

As The Russian cavalry on tue left of their line
crown the hill across the valley they perceive the
HigblsDders drawn up at the distance Of some half
lie, calmly waiting their approach. They halt, and
squadron after squadron flies up from the rear TIL
they have body Of some l. 500 meu along the ridge
-lsncers, drsgoons and hussars. Then they move
eh toheOn in two bodies, with another in reserve.
The cavalry vhe have been pursuing the Turks on
tie right are coming up TO the ridge besea,h us,
which coDcess our cavalry ON view The heavy
brigade in sdvarce Is drawn up in two columns. The
first column consists Of the Scots Greys and of their
old companions in glory, the Ennisk-ns; the second
On the Attn royal Irish Of the ;th dragooa guard and
Of lst royal orsRoOns. The light cavalry bri zsde
Il al their left in two divisions also. The silence is
opIGessivei between the cannon bursts one can
bear tie ehauping Of bits and the clink 81 ssbres
III The valley below. The Russzns on their left drew
breath for a moment, ana then ID one graod line
dssbed at the HighlaLders The gruuad file. be-
leah their horses feet Gathering speed at every
stride, thy dish on tosard that thin red
sreek, topped with line Of steel The Turks FIRE
voley at soO yards, and run. As the Russians
cone within COO yards down gees that line Of stee ia
mont, AID out II g rolling yoley VI Miuie mus
kerry Tie tistiree Is too great. The Rassiaas are
not checked, but si sweep onward win the whole
force Of horse ard man, through the note here and
1tre knock ed over by the sbOt of batteries aoo.e
With brestbIess Suspense every one wait. tue burst
H. Of the wave upon the line II G t~, rock; bat
itey came within 80 yards another ally yosy
tabSs from the leselled tile and carries death aud
terror into the Russians. They wheel about open
fts right and left and fy bach f.ster sbao they cane.
% Bravo. Bigblapden web done shouted the eI.
cSed spscbtors; bot events lbickeD. The HkEtani-
rs end ib.r splendid front soon forgotten ulen
csrrf'y have momfbt 10 think II tbs "a that thu
Sd revet altered h-ir formation 10 receive that lie
4 hoIsem.n. NO, said sir Colin Campbell "Iail 7
lot think 4 worth While TO form theta egen four /
d tpF The G, 6iIsry Brifish line, two deep vs. |
ute ufhei, Il, 10 I he attack Of these 9usccy.te
h.y aliers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE.

Looking TO the left, toward the gorge, we beheid
six compact masses of Russian infantry, which had
just deboucbed from The mountain passes near the
CbeIDsya, and were slowly advancing with solemn
stateness up the valley Immediately in their front
was a regular liue of artillery, of ut least twenty
pieces strong. Two batteries of light guns we're al
iesdy mile in advance of them, and were playing
with energy the redous, from which feeble pulls
Of smoke came at long intervals. Behind To 'se guns
in front Of the Infantry, were enormous bodies OF
cavalry. They were il six compact squares, three
Cd each flank moving down eehelOn toward u.s.
and The valley Lit up with the blaze of their
bres an6 lance points, and gay accoutrements. In
their 'front.' and ext Idng along the intervals between
each battery Of guns, were ouds of mounted skir-
uhhers, wheeling and whiting in the front Of their
march like autumn leaves tossed by the who'd The
ZCuav,s close to us were lying like tigers at the
spring, with ready Iifies in hand hid len chin deep by
the esrthworks which along the line of these
ridges rear, but The quick eyed Russians were
msDeuveriDg on the other side of the valley and old
not expose their columns 10 attack. Below the Zou-
aver we could the Turkish gunners in the redouts
all in confusion the shot burst over them. just As
came up the Russians had carried No. redout,
the luTlbett and most elevated Of all and their horse
men were chasiI the Turks the interval which
lay between it and redOut No. 2.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
THE ALERT-THE TURKISH WEAKNESS.

Sir Colin Campbell who was in command of slak
lava had drawn up the 93d Hghlan1ers little 10 Tn nj
Of the ROAD to the town. at the fret news OF the adj
vance of the enemy. The marines on the nights got
unoe r AIMS; the seamens batteries and msrines pay.
teres On the bigb's close 10 the toSu, we're m4naei
ard the French arerymen and the Zouaves pre- pared
for action along their lines Lord Luesns little camp
was the scene OF great excitement The men had not
tine to water their horses they had not broken heir
fast tiDce the evening Of The day before, and "a
barely sadded the first blast of the trumpet when
they we're drawn up on the slope behind the redout'
in front Of their camp to operate on the enemy sqid
rons II was soon evident that no reliance vas TO De
placed on the Turkish infantry or artillerymen. All
The stories we bad heard about braver behind stoae
walls and earth. works, proved hog differently the
zane or similar pc ope fight under different circum-
stances. When the Russians advanced the Turks
fred r, W rounds At them got frightened at the DIS
tapce of their supports in the rear looked round re-
ceised few .hots, and she and then bolted, and
fed " th an agility quite at variance with common
mace potio ms Of Oriental department the battle
fed. But Turks on the Danube are very different
beings from Turks in the Crmes as it appears tn st
the Russians Of Sevastopol are not az all Ike the
Russians Of SIittrie.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
OUR CAvALRY-THE RUSSIAN SKIRMISH-
ERS-ELIGHr OF TIE turks.


At that moment the cavalry, under Lord Lucan,
were formed in itteripg masses; the light brigade,
upcer Lord Cardigan, in advance; the heavy brig ade,
under Brig adler General Scarlet in They
were drawn up just in front Of their encsmpment,
and were concealed from the view Of the enemy bya
slight "wave" in the plain. Considerably to the
rear Of the right the s3d Hgblander- were drayn up
in line, IN front Of the apprv ach Ia Baaklava More
behind them on the nights, the marines were visible
through the glaze, draEn up under aims, and the
eunners could be seen ready N the rthwprka 10
had orie inslly been advanced somewhat moro into
the psiI but the instant the Russians got possession
of the first redout, they opened fire on them from
our guns which inflicted some injury, ami Sir Colin
Campbell "retired" his men to better position.
Meantime the enemy sdvsnced his cavalry rapidly.
To iDexpressible disgust the Turks 10
redout No. fly ct their approach. They ran in
scattered groups across tosArd redout No. g. aud
toward Balakavs but the horse hoof Of the Cossack
wss too quick for them, and sword and lance we're
busily Piled along the retreatng herd. The
yells of the pursuers and pursued plainly
audible. As the lancers and light cavaly Of the
RufsaDs advanced they gathered no their skirnish-
ers with great speed and in excellent order-the
shifting trails of men, which play ed the valley
like moonlight on the water, contracted gathered up,
and the little peot0H 10 few moments became solid
column. Then up came their guns, in rushed their
eunpers to the abandoned redout, and the guns Of
No. redout soon played with deadly effect upon
the otpirited defenders Of No. redout. Two or
three shots IN return from the earth works aud all s
silent. The Tsrls swarm over the earth works and
run in confusion toward the town. firing their muskets
as they at the enemy. Again the solid column Of
cavalry opens like FAM and resolves itself into
long spray Of skirmshers. II laps the flying Turks
ano steel fasbes in the air. and do ~n 90 the poor
Moslems quiverirg on the plains split through fez
and musbet guard to the chin and bresst belt There
is support for them. 1t is evident the Russians
have been too quick for The Turks have been too
quick ao for they have not held their redouts long
enough TO enable US to bring them help In vain the
Davs guns on the nights fire on the Russian cavalry
The distance is too great for shell shot resch Ia
vain the Turkish gunners in the esr.ben batteries,
which ere placed along the French iutrench nents
strive to protect their flying countrymen Their shot
fly wide and short Of the swarming masses.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27

-, s.,ruction was the result of mistake, or,
:, sss a. miscopcepdon Of orders arising from the
s.s,a Ss corp. tho. induced the cavalry 70 ''emp.
a,s brilliant exploit to retrieve the secondary par
~sv played at the battle Of Alma. In 'SeS, ms
..,.,,p;ng an order from the Commands. in-Che''
,ouy.yed BY Captain Nolan, Lords Luoan ana = a'.i-
,sp rode the Light Horse over plain a mile ana a
IN IN length. and exposed to cross-are, fall AZ
Russian battery Of thirty gunsi The attempt was
madness, and the result destruction. The troops
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS WITH TUE
GERMANIC STATES.

On Wedrssday, the 18th inst, the Germsnic Con-
federation to occupy Itself with the war question
Ausiris snd Prussia lit is reported) have smoc thed
their differences 30 far ss the Germauic States are
concerned, ard joint demand will be made upon
The bsdy Of the Diet by both the overs
All the tmaeI German States, particularly those
of the south are engaged in putting their armies on
war footing as though it was decided already that
the ' hole German nation will adhere to Austria s
policy.
The indications says an English account Of the
oD.Dsi,e and defensive alliance about to be brought
to O c)ofe b,tween Austria and the Western powers,
are closely watched by the Cabinet Of Prussa and
Lord PanersOns presence at Paris is considered as
furtherIg such a treaty. Negotiations continue
active betse.n the Russian and Prussian Courts.
Baron Brunow had returned 18th inst.) from st.
Petersburg TO Berlin ts have joint Interview with
NJ. ce Manteuf1el the Prussian premier and Baron
Budberg, the Russian Ambassador at Berlin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27

Not three hours, but onequarter Of an hour served
TO 10y all these gallant fellows low, and every soul
vSuo have been cut off had it not been for the heavy
Dragons, who charged q rapidly as they could IN
the track of The devoted eight" OF this latter
charge, Lord Raglan says: " The charge Of this
brigace Cheavy cavalry was one Of the most sue
ctssful ever witnessed, was never for q moment
doubtful and was in the highest degree credtable
"to Brigsdier General Scarlet and the officers and
"men engaged in it." It, with the brave stand made
BY The Scotch Hghlsnders and some assistance given
by the French certainly redeemed the day For details
Of the battle, refer to Subsequent part OF our
summary. After the action, it was resolved by the
allies to ebandon the position at Baaklava, and to
retire to the bills overlooking the town. 10 which case
the depot would have been established at Arrow Bay,
or Cberson But advces Of the 27h state that Il hos
been re-decded TO retain Balaklava.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
THE ERENCH.

As rode in the direction Of the friag observed
a French light Infantry regiment the 9th, think
advancing with admirable and CELEBRITY from
tight toward the ridge the telegraph house.
which was lined by companies of French infaotry,
while mounted officers scampered along 1t, broken
outline in every dire ction.
Gen. Bosqnet, a stout, soldier like looking nan,
who minds one Of the old genre of French Generals,
as DEPICTED in the Louvre followed with his staff AMI
a small escort Of hussars, at gaIop. FAINT white
chDnoDede below.
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fInclo.uTes |

BALAKLAyA, Oct. 81, 1854.
My LORD: have the honor to report that the cav.
ahy DIV ision under my command was seriously en-
gsged with the enemy the 25th inst, during the
greater pant Of which day il under heavy fire;
that 1t made most Triumphant, charge against very
superior number Of the enemys cavalry, and an at
tack upon batteries which for daring and gallantry
could lot be exceeded. The loss, ho veyer, in Of
tctrs, nen snd horses has been very severe.
From q in the morning, when the horse artillery
first optDed fire. till the enemy had possessed itself
Of oil the different FORTS the cavalry, constantly
changing their petitions continued giving all the
support they could to the Turkish troops, though
much exI Deed to the fire of heavy guns ami riaemea
when they took poet on the len Of the second line Of
redous, BY an orcer from your Lordship.
The heavy brigade had s0oc 10 return to the sup
port OF the troops defending Btlaklava and for
tur ate enough in beng at band when large force Of
Russian cavalry was oescs ndiDg the hill. nmsdi-
et.ly ordered Brgadier Gen Scarlet to attack with
the Scots Greys and EUDiskillen Dragons and had
bis attack supported 10 second line by the 5h ORA
goon Guards, and by flank attack OF the 4th Ora
coon Gusrcs.
Under every disadvantage Of ground. these eiyh,
en- all quadIons succeeded IN defeating and die osrs-
60 booy Of cavalry, estimated at three times their
number ana more.
The heavy brigade having now Joined the light
bTigsfe the division took Up position with a view
Of Supporting ON attack upon the hghs which being
instructed 10 mske a RAPID adv1Gce To our front, 10
prevent the eEeuys carrying the guns lost by the
Turkish troops III the morning 1 ordered the Iigbt
oItsoe to ADVANCE IN two lines and supported thsm
With the heavy brigade. Tbs attack Of the li,ht
caytITy wa, very brilliant and daring exposed 70 a
IRE nom heavy oafteitso on their front ahd two inks
hey advanced unchecked until they reached tb hat
teres of the enemy. and cleaIed them OF their oun.
ners, and Only retired when they found themselves
engaged Nth avery superior force Of cavalry in the
rear MtJorGeoeral the Earl OF Cardgan led this
attack IN ibe most gaan, aud ip,reoij r9eansr- sn
De Lorcsbip bed expressed himself 10 me "a al
Inriig IN the highest degree the courage and zsSI
Of every otoer, non CON nissioned officer. and man
as.ei.d ~ NA"A
The heavy brigade advanced 10 the supnort n Tho
sfteek uhde' Ve'y calling fire fr IN the saJ
hiabtry IN redout aud acted With most oerfsr,
d, comes, snd IN a manner to Deserve all prsise.
Ire loss's o'y Lore, il grieyes ue 10 stats basa
'tsb very great indeed, ADD fv AZ. will be mac1 IN,
y yoSr L'rdsbip. A1'i 'o''
l cannot too ,uorgly recommend 10 your I,,,d.b;o
iS 0 teperai Officers Commanding the riI.5e. nj
lie tfies's u eOnmaId OF regiments a. also Tho d.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
1.-THE RUSSIAN ACCOUNT. !

both sORTIES SUCCESSFUL-TwOB BATTER
les STORMED-AND FIFTEEN CANNON
SILENCEDi
"A telegrsphic dispatch from St Petersburg, dated
November IL, states that Prince Menchikoff reports
10 The Emperor, under date the 9Th November, from
Sevastopol, tina, on the 5th the garrison made two
, ~roes-one against the right flank, which was suc
q sssnl, and resulted in the capture of one of the
81 why's batteries, the guns in which were spiked.
'~Tbtse was great loss on both Sides
The second sortie slso completely successful;
The Russians having spiked fifteen guns.
immediately afterward q French infantry division
pusuSDg he retiring Russians attempted to mount to
ahe assault bat was thrown back with imuense loss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
The BALTIC.

The steamers of the feet under Sir Charles Sspier
were in Kie barbor, one English mile from the town
OF Kiel, on Nov. 7. Frost had already set in, and
the feet would probably soon leave.
Commercial lttters received at Memel on the sth
inst from s.. Petersburg merchant order that their
goods sbopld not be shipped in British vessels, as
they feared the Russian feet would put 10 sea- there
beiI 60 few Britifh cruisers in the Baltic.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27

:, N. pripoipsIities II is not doubted that
mpTn,.h army 4 in q condition 10 resume the Of
r.ivs with vigor Omer Pasha Is expected in per-
OSe,,a letters cay that the Russian forces in ne
Delta Of the Danube vii prooaoiY be remove to the
de- fortified places. Gen Luders & i, said. will
win tvscuate the southern part of Bessaraba IL Sc
vstopol falls the allies III then act against Odes-
"A ana AckeImann.
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TIE VERY LATEST.

"WEDNESDAY MORNING, New. l5)-It is tele-
gspbed from Vienna that Prince Gorchakof the
dplou atist) has officially announced to Count Baoi
Il at Russa prepared 10 treat direct with Austria on
the ba,is of the four condons This is considered
palpabe attempt discussion between and the
western powers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
REPORTED BATTLE ON FOURTH OF NOV.

A dispatch from Prince Mencbikof sent to Berlin,
IN cipher and thence forwarded by a special courier
10 Paris states thss on Nov T. unusual activity bav
ing been observable in the allied camp, doubtless
preparative to Storm Gen. Liprandl reinforced by
corps sent by Mepchikoff, had attacked the Allied
camp and KILLED coo men.
This report, however, is dOubtful-as is the state
nept that practicable breach was opened in the
walls ON the tsme day, the 4th.
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AUSTRIA WILL NOT YET TAKE THE FIELD.

The statement il that Austria viii not, under any
circumstances take the field against Russia until the
spring AS long the Russian troops were concen
trsttd along the Austrian frontier there constant
hk elihood that a collision might take place; aud the
Cal met of ST. Petersburg 70 proven. such casualty,
and ,pyous not to give umbraee to Austria has an-
noupced its willingness to Withdraw this enacns
force sno during the winter to place it in other
"eaually advantageous strategic position.
Austris, while accepting this accommodation, viii
continue her ornaments.
LAIEsT.-Tbere is a rumor in Vienna that Baron
Roihscbild, finding his recent purchase OF the Aus
trian Government railways bad bargain, offers the
Government loan Of 2oO, 900 900 francs to cancel
the agreement This proposal, If true will exercise
consio cradle influence on financial affairs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
RUSSIA EvINCEs A WILLINGNESS TO
NEGOTIATE

We were informed by our sdvices per las: steamer
from Europe. that the Gar tviuces a willingness TO
Iesume n,eo,ist Ms. These indications confirmed
by the news received to day. His concession h W.
ever, goes 10 further than offering to treat on the
four points Of guarantee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
ASIA.

The British Embassy is endeavorins to recover
no,,e, sion Of the Russian ladies who were recently
carried of by the Daghestanees from the village
north Of Tifis.
Nothing from the army.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27
REPORTED COMMENCEMENT o. THE
ASSAULT!

IL was reported in Paris that the French Govern
men, had received dispatch announcing thst the
,storui1g of topo commenced On the STD, under
,ey favorable circumstances. Nothing else was
Known.
II, viii BE- observed that the preceding Russian dis
patches admit that al assault made. by the
French, ,he 9Th instant be; say it repused with
~, at skEashierl
Anorb or dispatch confirms that on the 4th Noveu-
her The aba batteries were bat $50 yards from the
,.I,, and u ttbey bad effected pra,tlcal breach
IRE DANUBE. OvAsCE OF rae TURKS.
- - 10 10 IS teiegrapees thai the
N'ou ,ob,. oops 10 sArd MJidsVia Sal
~. Pru,S eop,isses wila >s'y AID produces mech
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ANOTHER BATTLE NEXT DAY-REsULr
UNDECIDED

" The &orgea Post, of Vienna, has the following
do e'ch from
." CzrRSovITz, Nov lion the 9th, The whole
gsrr., Os of SevastOpol, amounting to $4,000 men,
made sortie.
"A "a rious battle ensued which not ended
when lie messenger left but the allies had the ad
vantage