The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-06-16
Four Russian War Steamers and over One
Hundred Sail Vessels captured.
A Large Amount Of Provisions
'..-- Secured.
Tie Fortress at Kersch blown up
and deserted by the Russians.
SEVASTOPOL COMPLETELY INVESTED
By Tile ALLIED FORCES,
NEWS THE CONTINENT.
An American Vessel Seized by a
--- British Steamer.
New YORK, June is.

NEW YORK, June 13.
The AHaRtic reached her dock at hall
past eight O'Clock this morning, with Liver
pool dates to noon of the I'd instant, and IO2
passengers.
citing character, covering as it does three
distinct successes by the allies. First, by
the last arrival we had brief announce
ment that the French had driven the Russi.
ans from strong position of defence, on
place d'Armee, before Sebastopol. This oc-
CURED during the night of the 23d, and was
most sanguinary affair, the place being
defended by nearly the whole garrison. :
The total loss on both sides killed and
wounded is set down at 5000. Gen Peliss.
Ter says the Russian loss was enormous, and
that OF his troops considerable, but much
less. The French retained their posi-
tion.
Prince Gortchakofrs account of this re.
conotre says:
Seventeen battallions Of the ehemy,
with reserve, attacked our trench or coun-
ter approach, commanded the day before in
front of bastions Nos. : and 6. The COM
batwa sanguinary, and lasted during the
whole night. Our IL batalIons lost nearly
$500 men in driving back the attack"
Gen. Pelisser telegraphs, under date of
25th, $40 P. M. to-day. We have occupied
the line ofthe Tchernays. The enemy, who
were not in force, offered little resistance,
and retreated rapidly into the city. We
have definitely established ourselves in the
works carried during the night of the 22d and
23d."
An armistice was agreed on for burying
the dead, and we were able to form esti-
mate of the enemy's losses. They must be
some five or six thousand killed and wound.
ed.
MAY 26.-The enemy has made no de-
monstration either in front of the place, or
against our lines on the Tchernaya
MAY 800 A. M.-The expedition to
kertch and Yerinkale has been attended
with complete success. The enemy fled at
the approach Of the Allies. They blowed
up their powder magazines, and destroy ed
their batteries and burned their steam
ers.
The Sea of Azorf, is occupied by the ALI
ed squadron.
1t was rumored in Paris that Pellisser
had attacked and routed Leprandi. Canro.
bert was reported wounded, and another Gen.
cral killed. This was regarded as very
doubtful.
Lord Raglan telegraphs as follows:
MAY 27.-The Sea of Azorf is without
any casualty. The troops landed at Kert-
son on her Majesty's Birth Day, the Gath,
and the enemy fled, blowing up their fortifi-
cations at both sides the Straits, and des.
tr0yiug their steamers; some vessels, and ff- |
~ guns have fallen into the hands of the AL |
les.
Gen. Sir Geo Brown had reached Yenl-
tale, having the previous day destroyed
ounGry near Kertsch, where shot, shells and
minnie balls were very numerous. In ad-
lance, the French were on the right, the
English on the left, and the Turks in re-
'erve.
A despatch from Raglan, Of the 3Oth, saws:
Letters from Gen. Brown and Admiral Iy-
ms, of the goth, announce the destruction
'f four Russian war steamers and large de-
,ots of corn.
The Allies ships had succeeded in blowing
Up magazine at Arabat, and destroying
bout one hundred merchant vessels.
Only one Russian war steamer remained
n the sea Of ABORT.
Advises from Gen. Brown, of the 2Sth,
tate that the troops continued healthy.
Five vessels laden with corn had been in
Iertzh, not knowing the place was taken,
nd were captured
The number Of guns found by the Allies
xceeded all expectations.
French accounts say that the Russians
urned thirty transports, as we'll as their
our steamships, and destroyed 36 900 sails
t corn, 100000 saiks of oats, 100000
aiks of flour. 'l
Fourteen Allied steamers entered A.
of. .~ aA
Reinforcemehts were daily arriving at Con-
tantinople. -f
The occupation of Galatz and an attack
n lsmall's rear were confidently spoken
The Russian minister of foreign affairs .
ad issued a circular respecting blockade
the Finland ports, in which he says that
ne flag covers the cargo, and he warns neut- :
al vessels of the circumstances, .E 3
The expected resumption of the Vienna I
onfernece had not taken place, and it was |
oubtfully reported that the new Austrian {
ropositions were peromptorily negatived by !
'ngland and France.
Official acts state that in the EARTHQUAKE j
Broussa 445 were lost in the first and 2O4 :
l the second shock. a .I
Menchikef has returned to st. Peters. t
urg, and was well received by the emper-
+. . .rss sa',a..
TAG Russians were prisoners in the hands
the English, while the former have but :
Do privates and officer belonging to the
ritish. No returns of the French. I
A conspiracy to assussinate Gen. Kalesei,
Ireek Minister Of War, had been discover '
at Athens, and some arrests had been B
lade.
FRANcE-The exhibition was beginning
, attract more attention, but still falls short
I the expectations. The first three days
ttracted 10000 visitors. 'ta: ta
HoLLAND--A convention of eciprocitv in
le coasting trade between the Dutch gov
rnment and Prussia had been confirm !
d. .s ysiI .-,35 4 n
ITALY--The new Sardinisn Ministry has J
length been re-composed. The eruption
Mt Vesuvias has subsidized.
SPAIN--The insurgents at Caspe and AL 4
Intz had been defeated. Two Of the lead {
rs were shot. F.
The provinces were tranquil. 4 /.
INDIA AND CHrNA-De of the Orient.
news had reached England. <, a .s5s-l
Intelligence from Burmah was encourage ,
g for prospects Of peace.