The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14
LORD RAGLAN,s DISPATCHES.

My LORD DuxE-I have the honor TO report to your
grace that the army under my command, powerfully
aed by me corps OF observation of the French army
under the command that distinguished officer General
bosquet eiectualy repulsed and defeated most veor
Gus and determined attack of the enemy position
o,erocsng the ruins OF lnkermann the morning Of
the 9th inst
In my letter to your grace Of the 3D. informed you
that the enemy had considerably increased their force
in the valley Of Ichernaya The following day this aug
mentson was stil further apparent and large
OF troops had evidently arrived from the norhward and
on two several occasions persons distinguished rank
were observed to have Joined the Russian camp
darmee conveyed in carriages OF the country and Ia
the ighest possible order had been brought from Mol
davia and were to be Immediately followed by the Sd
corps. .H.H.H8.
therefore to be expected that extensive move
ment would not be long deferred
columns Of the enemy came the advanced pickst
covering the right Of the position. These pickets be-
tss dssnan the the
enemy, until the second DIVISION under Major General
Pennefather, with its field guns which had been imme
The light division under Lieu General Sir George
Brown also brought to the front without loss Of
occupying the long slopes the left towards sebasopo
and protecting our right battery, and guarding against
and s second .
division, with the 88th Regiment under Lieut.. Colonel
| Jefreys, thrown in advance
Duke Of Cambridge and Major General Bsntnck, pro-
ceeded likewise to the 'front.' and took up most mpor.
| extreme
ment of the second division but separated from it BY
deep and Precpitous ravine and posting its guns with
The 4th DIVISION under Lieutenant General Sir George
Cathcart having been brought from their encampment
advanced to the front and right of the attack the LIST
brigade under Brgadier General Gode proceeded to the
left Of the nkermann road the % brigade under Briga
der General Torrens to the right of it, and the ridge
oyerhanging the valley of the Tchernaya.
The Sd division, under Lieutenant General Sir Richard
England occupied part the ground vacated by the 4th
division and supported the light division by two regi
hall
General Eyre held the command of the troops
rendering IT almost impossible to discover anything be-
yond the fash and smoke Of artillery and heavy
/ kerry fire.
4 1t, however, became evident that the enemy
under of vast cloud Of skrmshers supported by
dense columns of infantry had advanced numerous bat
eries large cabre to the high ground to the left and
front of the I'd division, while powerful columns of in
antry attacked with great vigor the brigade of Guards
Additional batteries of heavy artillery also placed
by the enemy the slopes our left the guns in the
field amounting in the whole, to 80 pieces independent
however, OF the ship guns and those in the works Of
Protected by a tremendous fire of shot, shell, and
grape the Russian columns advanced in great force
curing every effort OF gaanty the part of troops
to resist them.
AT this time two battalions of French infantry which
had on the first notice been sent by General Bosque
Joined right and very materially contributed to the
successful resistance to the attack cheering with
men, and charging the enemy down the hill with great
About the time determined assault was made
II.
sessed themselves OF four of guns three Of which
were taken by the SSth while the fourth was speedily
recaptured by the 18th regiment under Lieutenant
In the opposite direction the brigade of Guards under
his Royal Hghness the Duke of Cambridge engaged
in conflict.
The enemy, under the of thick brushwood, ad-
vanced in two heavy bodies and assaulted with great
determination small redoubt which had been construc.
ted for two guns, but not armed The combat
most arduous and the brigade after displaying the ut
most steadness and gallantry Obliged to retire be-
Of the Goth regiment Of the 4th DIVISION when they
again advanced and retook the redoubt.
This ground afterwards occupied in gallant style
by French troops and the Guards speedily reformed
rear Of the right flank of the I'd division.
George ca thca1t with few companies Of the 68th reg
ment considering that he might make strong impress
my IN sans moved rapidly forward but sndng the
heights above him in full occupation by the Russiane,
perio orcs and while attempting to withdraw his men
he received mortal wound shortly previous to which
Rrgader General Torrens when leading the esth, was
Subseq uently to this the battle continued with
bated vgor and with positive result the enemy bring
ing upon line not only the fire OF all their field bat
teres but those in front Of the works of the place. and
the ship till the afternoon when the symptoms of
hone The Gre did not cease the retreat became gene
raj and heavy masses observed retiring the
bridge Of the Inkermann. and ascending the opposite
heights, abandoning the field Of battle Ave or six
thousand dead and wounded, multudes Of the latter
having already been carried of by them. never before
y
| upon this viii not dwell
Having ys.. th: as:s.p
dscharge-the most gratifying the last most pain
Ih.ye the greatest in drawing your graces
attention TO the brilliant conduct Of the allied troops
French and English We'd with each other in displaying
their galantry manfesng their jealous devotion
duty that they had to contend against
| hours to most CALLING fire.
fha fanfa hnrN hat
many Of them passed the previous night in the
Twill not attempt to enter into the detail of the move
ment Of the French troops lest should not state them
correctly but proud Of the opportunity bearing
testimony to their valor and energetic services and OF
paying tribute Of admiration to the distinguished con-
duct of their immediate commander, General Bosquet,
while it is in the highest degree pleasing to to place
upon record my deep of the valuable assistance
received from the commander inchief General Canro
bert, who was himself on the ground and in constant
on all occasions cannot too highly extol.
| Your grace will recolect that he wounded at the
Alma. He was again wounded on the 9Th, but should
hope that he will not long feel the effects Of it.
will in subsequent despatch, lay before your grace
the names OF the officers whose services have been
brought to my notice. will not detain the mail for
that purpose now, but cannot delay to report the ad
mirable behavior Of Lieutenant General Sir George
Brown, who unfortunately shot through the arm,
but is doing well Of Lieutenant General his ROYAL High
the Duke Of Cambridge, who particularly dstin.
guishod himself and of Major General Pennefather in
command of the second division which received the first
attack, and calamity maintained itself under the great
est difficulties throughout this protracted conflict of
Major Gonera Bentnck, who Is severely wounded Major
General Codrng.on Br gader General Adams and Brga
der General Torrens, who severely wounded and
ril adler General Butler, who is also wounded, but not
| 4 severely.
must likewise express my obligations to Lieutenant
General Sir Richard England for the excellent DISPOSE
ticn he made OF his division and the assistance he
dertd TO the left Of the light division, where Brgader
General Sir John Campbell judciously placed, and
effectively supported Major General Codrngton, and
nave great pleasure in stating that Brgadier Genera
Eyre was employed in the important duty of guarding
| the trenches from any assault from the town.
Lieutenant General Sir De Lacy Evans, who bad been
ctl ged rs disposition to board ship few
days previously left his bed he received in.
tegence of the attack and promptly at his post
and though lie did not feel well enough TO take the
mand OF the division of the hands of General
rennefaher he did not fail to give him his best advice
| and assistance.
II il deeply distressing 20 10 have TO submit to
your grace the list of the killed wounded and missing
this memorable occasion. 1t is indeed heavy and
many xnlnahlc officers and have been lost in