The true Democrat., 1854-06-13

The enemy taking advantage of the heavy calibre of his guns, and particularly of his paix- hans, of 60 and 96 kept for the most part out of range For this reason the 4th and 5th bat teries, being distant, took little part in the con- test, although they were within range of the enemys guns; but the 9th, or left battery, placed on the extremity of the paytique port fought at first with four guns, and atterward with two-One of its guns being dismounted, and the enemy out of the range of the othet
 This battery, commanded by Ensign Stche- golew, of the reserve battery, of the 14th br- gade of artillery, maintained a contest of six hours against the enemy's steamers, which to- ward the conclusion of the battle were seven in number; ln addition to these, they had a screw steamer of the line, carrying 04 guns. The battery at length ceased firing and Ensign Stchegolew only drew off his men when the vessels which were in the pratique port behind the batteries, as we'll as the Notifications. caught fire. The coolness and self-denial of Ensign Stchegolew spread themselves amongst the ar tillerymen, and at the end of the battle three of the enemy's steamers were obliged to be taken in tow.
 In virtue of the powers which have devolved upon me, l have honored those who particular ly distinguished themselves in the above men, toned battle with the order of ' Military Knights" When the battle was finished, 1 reported to his highness the field marshal, the brilliant exploit of Ensign Stchegolew.
 The hostile steamers, being built of iron and drawing very little water, were enabled, in spite of opposition, to round the mole and approach the bank-one of them going toward the su- burb of Perecipe, accompanied by boats, from which they threw Congreve rockets, which burned the vessels in the protique port and the houses in the suburb. They then attempted to effect landing but were repulsed by the grape shot of four guns from battery No.-, garrison ed by the l4th brigade of artillery, and covered by SIX companies of the reserve battalion of Iomsk, and Colyivansk (chasseur regments) placed ln Ambush. Driven back to their yes sels, and exposed to a cannonade during their retreat, they suffered sensible )ss, whilst we had only few men killed ano onnded and two gun carriages destroyed
 During this time the enemy's ine-of- battle ships left their line and drew near the country house of General Luders to fire broadsides into It. They were received, however, by the fire of the batteries l, 2, 3, and after exchanging few shots retreated to their line. The mano- uvre they executed several times. The battle lasted about twelve hours. About o'clock in the evening the line of battle ship and the stea- mers left our left side, regained their position, at the same time that the vessel which was opposite batteries 2 and withdrew to the line | The relation of the brilliantmanner in which | the officers and troops conducted themselves is the best proof which I can give them of my lively gratitude.
 May we always then, aided by divine grace, continue to serve God, our Emperor, and our country, as conscientiously as we have to-day.
 Signed by the aid-de-camp of General Baron Osten Sacken.