The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1855-04-26

Russians were in strong force, and the
French we're again and again borne back
by the weight of the fire.
For four hours and half they perse-
vered in their attempts, and all that time
continuous roll of musketry rang out,
broken only by brief pauses in the ad-
vance In these lulls the British could
distinctly hear the voices of the French
officers cheering on their men-"En a.
rant mes enfanS ~ "En acant Zouccs %
and the ira mp of feet and the rush OF
men followed then roll of musketry
was heard, diminishing in volume to rap
ID file fighting. Then Russian cheer
then more musketry--a few dropping shots
and the voices of the officers once more
The Xouves bore the brunt Of the fight
and the action was somewhat peculiar, as
artillery took no part in it. The British
ID 3D., 4th and light divisions were told
off for action, and the entire British camp
remained under arms until the French
desisted from their attack; but as the gal.
liant French make it point of honor &c
take those pits without aid, no assistance
was offered The French were 5000
strong. and they state their loss at 15C
killed and wounded, besides few prison
ers.
On the 18th, a reinforcement of Is ,00C
men entered Sebastopol. None of the
Russian batteries fired shot to-day
The Russians continue to throw up defen
ces from thc ravines of Inkcrman to tht
seaside south Of the Bclbek. To-day an
other body OF Russians, apparently abou
i 900 strong was observed to march to
wards Mackcnzic's farm, and were rcpor
ted to have crossed the Tchernayo ant
Advanced upon Baidan.
At four, p NJ, of the 18th, ult, Gen
Canrobert, with a small escort, passec
down the Woronsow road, by the British
right attack, and carefully examined 'tht
pits At nightfall, strong force o
French, with six feld-pieces, was moye(
down on the left of their extreme right
and another unsuccessful attempt wa
made to take the pits from the Russians
After some hours of heavy firing o
artillery and small arms, both partie
withdrew. Three unsuccessful attack
were made By the French ere morning
Their loss wos about lS0 The British
batteries, on the 18th, continued to throw
shot and she'll into the mamelon or neV
rcdoubt.
The Russians succeeded in holding tn
pits, and are engaged in constructing
formidable work on the mamelon, althougl
r frequently interrupted by the French ant
English batteries.
The French persevere in working for
ward. Reinforcements were reported t.
be on their way from Russia, and the 9tl
Russian division had reached the vicinit
of Eupatoria. The Russian position o.
the Tchernaya remained unaltered.--
Prince Gortschakoff had arrived at Bak
schi Serai, and had taken command o
the army. Prince Menschikoff it was re
ported, had died on his way to Moscow.
Serious Engagement before the Malakoi
Tower.
A telegraph from Paris mentions tha
a despatch has been received from Gen
eral Canrobert, dated March 29th, givin
: an account of a sortie made By the Rus
slams, on the night of the 23d March
He states that the Russians were driver
! back with a loss of no fewer than 2,00'
: killed and wounded, the allied loss beinj
: 600.
The Latest.
, Gen. Weddell's return as Prussian En-
yoy to Paris has been countermanded
and Col. Olberg, an attache of Prussia
has also been recalled, indicating that tn
negotiations are closed.
IRoN.-Welsh Rails are quoted on hanC
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LONDON MONEY MARKET, April O.
The money market is easier. The Bank
of England has reduced its rates to 4:
per cent. The bullion in the Bank O
England is increasing, Consels are quo
ted at 9255 a92S.
Bell & Son report United States Stocks
active, with general mprovement.--
State stocks are also better.
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