Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1854-11-21
ARRIyAL OF THE ASIA.
New YoRK, Nov. Is.

The Asia has arrived she left Liverpool
at IL O'Clock on the morning of the 4th, and
reached her dock shortly after 9 this morning
she brings IA passengers. On the 9th at y
o'clock, A. NJ. passed the Europa miles north
of Tuscan; on the 18th at P. N. passed the
Pacific. Tae Asia's dates are to the 4th.
Russian dispatches say that the allies
suffered two severe defeats, viz:
The French had their works destroyed and
| Is guns spiked, and the English cavalry
were attacked by Menchikoff at Balaklava and
routed with the loss of 500 horse. The An
clio French reports do not give any explicit
denial, but only say that the Russian story. IS
improbable and exaggerated. The allies
state that two Russian ships were destroyed
in the harbor; also quarantine batteries ST.
lenced-- bastion of Fort Constantine
damaged by the explosion Of a magazine. 1t
is at least evident there has been sharp fight.
ing.
CoSsrANTINoPLE, 2Sth, midnight cap
tain Of an English steam transport, which
left Baiakiayia on the evening of the Doth,
confirms in great part the information
brought this morning. The Russians attack
ed the forts in the vicinity of Balaskiava or
the 18th, oeing about 10000 strong. Thu
attack was unexpected. The Cossacks pre-
$ lceded the Infantry. To resist them at frs
, were the Ottomans and Scotch. TIE Turks
gave way, and even left their guns, which
were seized by the Russiaes and We're turned
against them: the Scotch remained firm; 9th
Q err forces arrived and the Russians wer
obliged to weld. The Russians, Neverthe
less, remained masters OF the TO is, iron
!, which they fred on the allies. Three regi
- ments of English light cavalry were exposed
q to "a cross fire. The Russian batteries suffer
). cd immensely. The French took part in tn
affair with admirable bravery. Next da
this position was attacked by 5000 Russians
}, as we'll from the side Of the town as fror
d Balakiavia; they were repulsed with grea
/. slaughter.
:, The loss Of the Russians must have bee
- very great 1t is affirmed that the firing 9
IS the batteries from the town is much Stacker
ed, and according to the reports Of the wonr
ded officers, some Of whom have arrived {
Buvnkdere, it was believed that Sebastopc
/ would soon be in the hands Of the allies.
,r LaTEsT.-Accounts are still conflicting
:! The English say the siege was progressin
y favorably up to the 9th. The latest tel'
, graph account is despatch from Lord RAJ
: cliff, which confirms the account that 80, OF
Russians attacked and captured the forts :
Balaklava. A great battle ensued, and II
"a allies remained masters of the field. Ih
foreign telegrephic dispatch was received |
l, the Foreign Office from Lord Radcliffe jul
before the Asia's departure.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 17.-Nothing new hs
transpired in money matters. Third sire
u. is assuming quiet appearance.
New YORK, Nov. H.--Several of our p;
in pers announce the settlement of the Sou
in affair; the Emperor has rescin ed his orde
ed and Soule would leave London on the 4th *
- Madrid.
The Herald makes Clark 655 ahead, who
n considered undoubtedly the Governor cleo
IT. The Journa, of Commerce, Courier ar
"a Enquirer show small majorities.
& BALTIMORE. Nov. l7.-Charleston is entir
Id ly free from fever, and business is brushlr
ii' uD.