Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-02-16

"A missing despatch from Zen Canro.
bert, Of the 10Th, says: The English
have coded to us portion of their lines
viz: The works commanding, and des
tined to batter and breach the Malakof
tower, on which serious attack will
probably sson be made
Jan nth. Frost. Quantities o.
warm clothing received in camp, bu,
more wanted.--The French are assisting
the British 10 build huts and stables
Grumbling among the British, respecting
alleged injustice, and partiality Of recent
brevet.
Jan 18th. Several desertions 10 the
Russians reported. Nothing doing by
the British, excep, getting up shot, shell.
and provisions French and Russians
exchange few shots now and then, and
keep up constant fire of rAemen. Las,
night was the coolest yet experienced
During the night body Of $50 Russians
attacked point. OH the French lines. A
sharp conflict ensued with the bayone,
Forty killed. The French force now
numbers eigh, divisions, comprising 6S,
900 men, and the ninth division is on the
way.
Jan. 18th Russians celebrated their
new years day within the city, with ap.
parent gaie,y. At mi might all the chap,
eI bells were ringing. At l Pm, the
Russians within their lines commenced
cheering. The French. taking it as an
insult. opened fire upon the town.
The Russians Immediately replied along
their whole front Of defence, by the
fercest cannonade yet experienced
Earth. works flashed forth uninterrupted
hame-rapId and uubroken as file firing
and showed the dcfences swarming with
men. Under cover of the firing, a
strong party Of Russians made a sortic
on the front and flank of the British left
attack. Russians captured British vi
de,te. Also drove in covering parties
but on being engaged by the regiments
retired towards the town. Simultaneous,
y with the attack on the British, q
strong sortie was made on the French
The Russians penetrated within the par.
apet, and spiked three mortars. The
French rallied and drove back the enemy
inside the lines of his advance batteries:
AT daybreak all was quiet.
Jan. i4th. The sanitary condition o.
the British is improving, The Turks
still suffer fearfuIy, apparently from the
plague. The establishment of cen,ra
depot for provisions has much relieved
the sufIerings of the army.
Jan. 18th. Continued snow-now 81
feet deep. Preparations for renewed
British bombardment are progressing
rapidly. Fifty new siege guns. thirteen
largest mortars. $4,000 shot and shell
are brought TO camp.
A Polish deserier has given important
information respecting the range OF their
batteries. Guns nearly silent all day
A movement is observed among the
Rnsseans towards Baldan, and it is re.
ported that Liprandi has received strong
reiniorcements.
Jan is. The Russians appeared in
considerable force near Balaklava.-
Heavy tall Of snow to.day-two fee, deer
on level. Thirty.nin,h British regi
ment Of infantry disembarked The
French are very active, bringing up Brit.
ISL powder. No firing today. The
French batteries quite silent The Rus
SLAMS have scarcely fired shot, but are
active. Rifle practice continued on botl
sides. The Slmla steamer arrived with
40 horses.
Jan 10. A despatch in the Paris Pat
ric announces that the fire was almost
suspended on both sides-all seeking
shelter from the snow. The moral and
physical condition Of the besiegers good.
The horses are suffering from the cold.
Jan 90. A despatch from Menschikof
states tina, during the last night success
full sortie was made against the French
left flank and centre. Several prisoner:
were taken and many killed.
Jan %. The following is via Buchar
est. Weather very fine and temperate
British still sickly. Abundant supple:
OF all kinds have arrived-shot, shell and
clothing-but no houses. There is nc
progress to report in the siege. British
18th and l4,h regiments are dsenbark
ing. The French have undertaken tt
hold British RICH, works. Supplies en-
tered Sebostapool on the 9Th. The
Russians are said to want ammunition
but continne to fire briskly. For two
days past a continued fire has been di
rected against the British works, aht
last night the Russians made an unsuc
cessfnl sortie. All reports respecting .h'
plan Of opera tions. indicate that no even
Of magnitude need be expected before