Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-29
ARRIVAL OF srEAmEa wAsHINaToN.
three Days Later from Europe.
FALL OF sEBAsToPoL.


SANDY Hook, Sept. 27.-l2 m.-The steamer
Washington has arrived, with dates from South
ampton to the 18th inst, being three days later
The Collins steamer Pacific at noon on the 18th
was spoken.
The Washington brings the long promised
news of the fall of Sebastopol, which took place
on the 9Th instant, after theree days lombard
ment and six repulses-one repulse before the
Malakoff and FIVE before the Redan The slaugh-
ter was terrific, especially in the French repulses.
The French had fifteen thousand killed and
wounded, and the English about the num-
Der, making total Of 10000.
The Russians evacuated the town after blowing
up their defences and sinking all their ships, and
firing the town, leaving nothing but smouldering
ruins.
Five French Generals were killed. including
Gen. Bosquet.
A large allied force was marching towards the
coast to intercept the retreat of the Russians in
land, with immense material of war.
1t Is reported that the allied Generals have
orders to demand an unconditional surrender of
all Russian troops and stores, including Odessa.
Attempt ON the Life OF Napoleon.
The life of the Emperor of France has again
been attempted, and the city of Paris is in great
excit ement. On the night of the 10th inst. the
Emperor's carriage was fired at the assassin sup
posing the Emperor was in it, Two pistols were
fired, the balls entering the carriage.
The assassin was arrested and his name is Bel,
lemare, and, on examination, was found to be
maniac. He is undoubtedly mad He will not
be tried, but be sent to a lunatic hospital.
The Emperor was to leave on Tuesday for the
camp at ST. Amer to review the troops destined
for the Crmea.
The Fall of Sebastopol.
The only accounts received of the fall of Sebas-
topol are the telegraphic dispatches to govern
ment from the commanding officers. General
Simpson telegraphs, under date of Sept 9:
''Sebastopol is in the hands of the allies. The
enemy evacuated the south side after exploding
the magazines and setting fire to the town.
A despatch to the French Minister ofNVar says:
'sKarabelna and the south part Of Sebastopol
no longer exist. The enemy perceving our solid
occupation, evacuated after blowing up nearly all
the defences. The chief honors of the day are
due to Generals Bosquet and Mcmahon
Plan OF the Battle.
The plan Of battle appears to have been as fol-
lows: The place was attacked in four directions
The British troops attempted the storming of the
Redan; the French attacked the Malakoff; the
extreme right of the French made division on
the little Redan, and united attack of the Eng
fish, French, and Sardinians was made the
Central battery. All the attacks were simulta-
neously, with great spirit and energy; but one
which was eminently successful was led by Gene
raj Bosquet and General Mcmahon on the Mala-
kotf Both the Redan and Central Bastion were
at times in the hands of the storming parties. So
accurately did the guns of the Russians cover
these that soon as the English had gained pos
session of them it was found impossible to hold
Them
Joyous Receipt OF the News.
The intelligence of the fall of Sebastopol was
received in London and the provincial cities with
the most extravagant demonstrations of joy. At
the theatres and places of public amusement the
fact was officially announced, when the bands at
each place struck up the national anthems of
England and France.
DENMARK.
1t is reported that Austria has offered her me-
diaton to Denmark in the settlement of the diff
fculty between that Government and the United
States, in relation TO the Sound duties.
RUSSIA.
A despatch from st. Petersburg says the Gar
intended coming TO Warsaw on the 18th, with
Nesselrode, who will, it is supposed, arrange
interview with the King of Prussia.
From the Sea OF Anon.
A despatch from the Sea Of Azof states that
the Allies were doing immense damage to Rus
sian vessels and merchandise along the coast
The fisheries were nearly destroyed, and the
damage generally is estimated at 100000
francs
Two British steamers we're about ascending the
Gulf Onkllouk, to destroy the government
stores collected on the coast.
GortshnkoT's Account.
SEBAsroPoL, Sept 9.-The enemy receives con-
stantly reiniorcements Of fresh troops, and The
bombardment is fercely violent. The garrison
OF Sebastopool after sustaining..an inferaal fire,
repulsed six assaults but could not drive The
enemy from the Kornilof Bastion.
Our brave troops, who resisted to the last
tremiiy, now crossing over TO the northern part
part Of Sebaslopol, the enemy found nothing in
the southern part but blood stained ruins. On
the ninth Of September the passage Of the garri-
son from the southern 10 the northern part was
accomplished with extraordinary success, our loss
on that occasion being bot 100. We LEFT regret
TO say nearly 500 previously wounded on the
southern side.
The Times the Subject.
The London Times says the ult ends
The seige, but the Russians are still in full
possession Of the northern part OF Sebastopol the
assertion is somewhat premature.
The French eagles once floating over the NAL
skoT victory was half gained, and the lombard
ment was continued with increased impetuosty
and ferceness. Having now the south part Of the
town within range, our morars opened an Internal
FIRE, as Gortschakofi calls it, on the doomed city,
the effect Of which was that in a short time the
whole place was in flames, and, owing 10 the Rus
SLAMS exploding their mines, i was literally re-
duced TO ashes.
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