The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-14

vessels were mere decoys which rendered ~ 49,
dlent 10 use no enort to secure the second one A
few minutes suiced TO confirm this superstition for
no less than two fIigates, two gun brigs and tvr,
steamers simultaneously got under weigh with fair
wind, and carrying all sail possible: their progress.
through the water was so fast that the Fury found
it imperatiyely necessary to shake Off her drag and
but for its being discovered at the moment she was
about to be sunk that one Of her crew still no
board secreted, this would have been her fate, but
out OF humanity she was simply cast off,
The difference between the sailing of the foremost
frigate and the Fury's steaming was provokingy
small, and bad time been lost In securing the
second schooner, the Russians might have gained q
British prize though not without having a tustle
Tor II. The chase lasted from until Ill A. M.
by which the Fury had edged well to windward,
whereupon the pursuers bore up. Shots were ex-
changed nevertheless with the foremost frigate,
without, however, any other result than a proof
tnat they were out OF range The Fury, after
visiting the mouths of the Danube, returned to Ka-
varna pay on the morning OF the 18th, when the
master, Tour men, and boy, taken out OF the
schooner, were transferred to the flagship. Here
they underwent searching investigation and ao-
cordng TO their answers there lying at Sebast0-
pol thirteen or fourteen line-of-battle ships, OF
winch SIX are three-deckers, besides number Of
iiigates and thirteen steamers, ready, at moments
notice, to put to sea- The following account of tho
affair is given in the Malta Mail Of April 2l:-
On the 10th inst H. NJ 8. Fury left the fleet At Bald
On the afternoon of the th the western coast OF the
Crmea was distinctly visible and order be sesn
or discovered TOO soon she stood of from IT, During the
night and in the early part of the morning. gradual
y edged In to the shore but the brancy the moou
past three O'Clock M she steamed ahead at full speed
and at half past five in sight of Sebastopol BY
this time the sun had risen, and tho morning
couded, SO that objects at long distance visible
Two merchant vessels were coming out of port,
with the Russian ensign flying, Of which the Fury
carrying splendid breeze with her rapidly neared The
Fury passed her, and took survey OF the harbor at
stance Of two and half miles Two briggs of were
under weigh and the two frigates stationed at the
mouth OF the harbor crossing gallant and royal
yards.
The Fury at six A. NJ, changed her course hoisted
Austrian colors and bore down the merchant ships;
and an hour after, having taken the board six
in number, and made the ship fast by hawser, She
lowed the schooner of at fall speed The brigs,
followed by two frigates then seen to leave the
harbor under all plain sail, and steamer getting up
vorable that could blow for them at 1856.
II was now clear that the frigates rapidly
ing, the Fury being three miles to lee ward Ina
medatey the fore and aft sails set the prize cut
adrf and the steamer brought to its highest pressure,
gates seemed to be gaining ground and the position of
the Fury became highly dangerous, two miles
were the most that separated the enemies Tuns Of water
were started all except two days requirements which
considerable assistance.
one Of the frigates dropped and the briggs;
but still the other kept in the winds eye. At S54 the
windward frigate and the Fury close to be
almost in range OF the long guns of the latter the
word "open fire. was given. Immediately steady aim
taken, the sternmost gun fired an down dropped
the shell yard distant from her lee bow which seemed
to many to have struck her.
She Immediately replied by firing two but the shot
did not reach half way and hoistcd the Russian ensign
at her main which was responded 10 by relocating with
rapidity and again firing The shot still fell little
short, and to leeward, and again she fred four
guns at the Fury, and another ensign was up to
still fell shorter, the Fury rapidly, and AZ
every moment, increasing the distance. Having thus
gone 10 wndward OF her. but still out of range Of her
guns the idea entertained OF engaging them with
long guns-but at this time the steamer rapidly
advancing which would tend to distract attention FROM
them so that II was considered prudent to remain
content with taking merchant vessel and six of their
countrymen prisoners from beneath their fortAcatians
as the distance at that time was but mile and half at
most When the Fury went alongside the schooner she
hauled down the Austrian coors and hoised the English
ensign which seemed to startle them little in the hAr
bor--so TO judge by heir rapid movements
The rage of the Russians must have beea great they
seemed of catching the Fury and the hosting q
three 'ensigns angry attempt to challenge .
steamer OF s guns to engage frgate Of forty and she
steamer or thew would not have returned uniniursd
On the 18th, forenoon, two strange steamers
ported as being seen in the northeast direction and the
nhexible was ordered to get steam but they soon
disappeared.
The Rotislaff did not founder on her way back
from SinOpe although she suffered much injury, and
had heavy list of killed and wounded; she has un-
dergone thorough repair. One steamer keeps her
steam always up, and is occasionally sent outside
the harbOr to reconnotre, fearing, as they do, q
surprise from the enemy. NachimOh, Of SnOpe
R5hhitK G2mYapds the .hfftrqg aJR yi9C" ,Afr .ahu
file The brave Osman Pacha, the real hero OF ST.
nope, has recovered from his wounds, and been sent
Oft NikolaeG. On the day Of his departure the
Russian feet manned yards and fired royal salute.
The forts on the shoros of Circassia have been
destroyed by their garrisons, excepting Anapa, Su
guljak, Ghelinjk and Sokoum Kaleh, whose several
garrisons have been reinforced by those of the de-
sebastopol for Nikolae to fetch stores. The Sidon
Retrbuton, Firebrand and Niger, accompanied by
the Magellan, have been despatched to intercept
them in their homeward course, and will, it Is ear
naSfl v nod capfur IF hon
An occurrence has taken place at Constantinople,
over which mystery hangs. At nine p. M ON
the Sd OF April, at about which time the Bansheo
was looked for from Marsees and Malta, fast
steamer, having two tunnels, and so very much re-
sembling her as to be taken for her, passed the
Tiger at Constantinople, and was supposed to be
going on to Therapia, under the impression that
Admiral Dnndas might still be there. The Retri-
bption at Therapia saw her. and as she pushed on
into the Black Sea likewise set her down for the
Banslee, thinking that she was going on to the adj
miral, after communicating with Lord Stratford Dc
Redche at Constantnople When the captains Of
tie Tiger and Retribution met on the next day,
they mutually inquired as TO what news the Ban
shee had brought. Neither Of them could tell,
nor has it been discovered what the vessel was.
The King has published the following ordinance
prescribing the course which ought to be adopted
for the security OF the commerce and navigation Of
Sweden in time Of war between foreign Powers -
STOCKHOLM April 8, 1854
We, Oscar, by the grace Of God King Of Sweden and
Norway and Of the Goths and Vanda make known that
having acknowledged the necessity in face Of the col
sions likely to take place between foreign maritime
imposed such Of our faithful subjects
gagged in and navigation Of vigorously obssrv
ing the obligations and precautions requisite to insure To
the Swedfh flag all the rights and privileges which belong
to neutral power and also to avoid which
might in any excite the suspicion Of belgcrest
powers and expose II TO insults have thought proper
taking into confederation what has previously been set
tied In that respect to order that the following regula
tons shall be hencetorth generally observed
l. In order to enjoy the rights and privileges belong
ing 10 the Swedish flag in its character Of neutral every
Swt dish ship should be provided with documents which,
according 10 the existing ordinances are requisite to
prove its nationality, and these documents should n
ways be on board the ship during her voyages.
2 Is expressly forbidden to captains to have on board
paper documents double false well ~ To hotse
foreign flag. whatever occasion or under whatever
presext IL may be. -
3. Should i happen during the soiourn Of Swedish