Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-11-01
FURTHER BY THE AFRICA.
The Battles in the Crimea.
New YoRK. Oct goth. 7

NEW York, Oct. goth, z. NJ
The latest dates from Sebastapol are to 9th
Sept. The reported capture OF Sebastapol
very gradually broken TO the public The allies
two days after the reported fall of Sebastapol
still a considerable distance from it. A dispatch
from Paris states that the Russian entertainments
the Bedrock, were carr led after third battle
and the allied Generals were preparing 10 lay
sege to Sebastapol. On the 30th Sept. the Rus
sian ambassador at Vienna, received intelligence
that two forts had been taken, but did not state
whether they were merely advanced forts or near
Sebastapol.
The independence publishes the following des-
patch:
Berlin, Oct 2d-A despatch from Menschikof,
dated Sept. Goth. TO the Emperor of Russia, an
rounces that the Prince wants the troops under his
command moved without opposition from the po-
sition which he occupied before Sebas'apol, TO
Batkchi-s erai. where he TO unite with the rein
forcements brought by the Hetman Hominlotf, who
was coming from PerIkop.
The Allies had not attempted anything against
Sebasapol On the goth every measure had been
adopted for the defence OF the place.
II is suggested that the above despatch wrongly
dated and that the movement CT MenschikoH was
in allusion TO his advance to Alma.
dispatch published in the Cologne Gazette,
admits that dispatch has been received via Mos
COW, stating that on the goth, the Russian force,
after sanguinary conflict, was retiring TO Sebas-
tapo
The details of the battle of Alma, would not be
announced before the 9th owing TO the non-arrival
ofdespatches. Gen Bosetie was killed. The Rus
slams numbered 10000 men and 100 guns. Let
tiers from Vienna state reliably that the reserves
of the allies not brought into action and the
work was so well done that The Russians never had
chance. In the retreat of the Russians, Menchi-
koff was chased by Chasseurs, and only escaped by
the feetness of his horse. Russian loss estimated
| ~ r
Poles deserted to the allies. The French loss was
LOO men and 60 officers-Engsh 1895 men,
rank and file, 90 officers, ii Seargents and %
drummers killed and wounded Both ST. Arnaud
and Lord Raglan issued orders of the day, praising
the conduct of their troops, St Arnaud informed
his that he expected to lead them conquerors
into Sebastapol. The Cunard steamer Andes con-
veyed goo wounded to Constantinope, and the
Vulcan $50. The operations between the goth
and 18th not known with certainty, but there
is reason believe that several actions had taken
place. Part of Omar Pasha army remained in
Galuz. and the other will march to the coast of
the Black Sea. The roads leading to the Bulgar
an Coast crowded with infantry and artillery,
making double marches 10 embark for the Crimea
Baron Hess entered Jassy October I'd, al the head
OF a strong Austrian force.
Cholera is very severe in the Garrison at Sebas
tapol
1t is stated that the city is provisioned for
months and that the crew of the fleets are put on
three fouTths ratIons
The Russian steamer Tanner escaped ont of Sc
bastapol on the 9th captured two Turkish trans
ports and took them into Odessa.
From Asia nothing important. The Austrian
Government is preparing note for Russia the
substance OF which is that if Russia refuses give
the four guarantees demanded Austria will con-
slider IT a casus bella
The King of Naples has forbidden his subjects
10 invest in Russian loans,
The firm of Allen & Anderson had failed liza
bilities one TO two millions. James Nc Henry al
suspended, but it thought his affairs would
be satisfactorily settled
Odessa reports said 10 be received by Greek
House yesterday to the effect that Generals Osten-
sacken and Luders had entered the Crimea at the
head of 40 battalions besides the Garrison of
Odessa; 10000 strong
| Marsees. Friday -The Fury from Constant
nople 27th, had on board Lord Burgess with des-
patches from Lord Raglan Tor English Govern
ment.
At the Battle of the Alma three thousand pris-
! oners were taken The struggle fierce At
ter the defeat the Alma the Russians regained
! their Notifications without making halt.