The Placer herald., 1855-10-20

It appears now that Sweaborg has 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 cannonading had positively done no
DAMAGE. either to the Notifications or to the
batteries or guns although it is admitted that
the conflacration destroyed some buildings
on the Island of ra-Ester-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
Tchernaya 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 Tchenaya and at
tackled the heights Of Tediouchene. A san
Culinary conflict ensued, Of which Gen. PeIi-
ser Gives the following telegraphic 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 Tediouch
4 inc. After having crossed the river at seve-
ral places they had accumulated supplies Of
sappers' tools oak planls, beams and scaling
ladders. all of which they left in their retreat.
As on all occasions, our artillery fought
most mantullv 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 3S
Russian officers and / ,G20 Russians wounded
are now in our ambulances. Three Russian
generals are killed, and we have now more
/ than 400 prisoners. Our loss amounts to
! I8l killed and $40 wounded.
Pclliser again tcegraphs, August 18th;
/ Prince Gortschakof' has asked for an aimis-
tice to bury the dead. Lieut.. Gen. Read is
/ killed.
August 9th, 7 Mt was necessary to
/ continue the armistice demanded yesterday
/ by the Russians from ~. 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, ., 1923;
/ by the Russians, 200. Total 1928.
/ (Si9ned) PEmsslER.
/ 4 private letter from the French camp,
/ (Quoted by the London Tjmcs Paris Cores
pondencc) referring to the disproportionate
! loss Of the Russians, as compared with the
Allies, at the Tchernaya, SAYS, the Russians
/ had to pass through deep rayne to ap-
proach the Allied lines and while approach
/ ing they were absolutely moved down by
grape and musketly, 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: "If vyn do not take Seba@topol by
our cannon we shall soon do so by famine
Queen Victoria had visited Paris, and the
Parisiaus expended an immense amount Of
the most Imperial spirit Of hospitality. The
English papers are filled to overlowing with
accounts Of the festivities.
Fergus O'Connor, the noted chartist, has
died, aged 3d.
Omar pasha has been appointed comnan-
der in chief Of the Turkish forces
The Russians have met with severe re-
pulse in Asia
All Europe is alive with intrigue. In
Spain, the CariiStS 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 co-operate
with them, or make refusal ground for
was The King is under the influence Of
Russia. 1t is apprehended in Europe, that
the refusal on the part Of the United States,
to pay Sound Duties to Denmark will lead
10 n war between the United States and Den
mark, and perhaps other Powers. Several
riots have taken pIaccin France
The bombardment Of Sebastopoi was again
resumed by the Allies, with considerable ad-
vantage to their cause