The Placer herald., 1855-10-20
It appears now that Sweaborg has not been

1t appears now that SWeaDorE mas not been
taken by the Allies, although it has been
nearly DESTROYED. The Russians still hold it.
The Russian accounts make it appear that
the camonading had positively done no
damage, either to the fortfcatons or to the
batteries or guns although it is admitted that
the confagration DESTROYED some buildings
on the Island of ura-Eser-Swartoe.
The French Admiral in the Baltic, in his
despatch to the Minister Of the bombardment
of Sweaborg, does not consider the fortitica-
ton as injured.
The particulars of the great battle Of the
Tchelnaya are given in the dispatches to the
French Minister, which we briefly sum up as
follows:
On the 10th August, the Russians under
Gortschakof, crossed the Tchernaya and at
tackled the heights Of Tediouchene. A san
culinary conflict ensued, Of which Gen. Peli-
ser gives the following teegraphic account:
August II, II p. NJ in his attack yes
terday the enemy threw forward five divisions
supported by 5000 cavalry and 20 batteries
of field artillery, with the determination OF
possessing himself of the heights Of Tcdiouch-
/ inc, After having crossed the river at seve-
raj places they had accumulated supplies OF
sappers tools, oak planks, beams and scaling
| ladders,.a all of which they left in their retreat
/ As on all occasions, our artillery fought
most manfully and successfully An English
battery on the rising ground, occupied by
the Piedmontese, lent us powerful aid. The
Russians left on the field $500 dead, and 38
Russian officers and 500 Russians wounded
are now in our ambuIances Three Russian
generals are killed, and we have now more
than 400 prisoners. Our loss amounts to
l8l killed and $40 wounded.
PeIliser again telegraphs August 18th:
Prince Gortschalioif has asked for an alms-
tice TO bury The dead. Lieut.. Gen. Read is
killed.
August 9th, = N-Jtwas necessary to
continue the almistce demanded yesterday
by the Russians from A.. Nj. to . p. Nj.
to-day, for them to carry Of their dead The
nearest returns we could make gives these
results: Russians buried by the French, 2,l29;
by the Russians, 200. Total, 3,328
(Siened) PEMsslER.
A private letter from the French camp,
! Quoted by The London Ijmes Paris CORES
pondence) referring to the disproportionate
loss Of the Russians, as compared with the
Allies, at the Tchernaya, SAYS, the Russians
had TO pass through a deep rayine to ap-
proach the Allied lines, and while approach
J ing they were absolutely moved down by
grape and musketry, while the Russians,
from their position could do little more than
fire in the air. 1t was consequently in the
advance and retreat they suffered most The
same letter says the Russians both in the
/ field and fortress are destitute Of provisions:
and adde's "If we do not take Sebaetopol hy
our cannon we shall soon do SO by famine"
Queen Victoria had visited Paris. and the
/ PariSians expended an immense amount of
/ enthusiasm, while Louis Napoleon exhibited
the most Imperial spirit Of hospitality The
/ English papers are flied to oyerlowng with
accounts Of the festivities.
Fergus O'Connor the noted chartist, has
! died, aged So
/ omar I'asha has been appointed comman-
der in chief Of the Turkish forces.
/ The Russians have met with a severe re-
pulse in Asia
! All Europe is alive with intrigue. In
Spain, the Carli>ts are making preparations
to take the field once more. They are sup
/ ported by Russia The Allies, it is said. will
now compel the King of Naples 10 cooperate
with them, or make a rctusaI ground for
was The King is under the influence Of
Russia. 1t is unprecedented in Europe, that
the refusal on the part Of the United States
to pay Sound Duties to Denmark, will lead
70 a war between the United States and Den
mark. and perhaps other Powers. Several
riots have taken pIacein France
The bombardment Of SebastopoI was again
resumed by the Allies, with considerable ad-
vantage to their cause