The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-07

ham, Captain Yecrton, Of H. n. s. Arrogant, was dea-
under his ORDERS and directed TO occupy the atten-
ton Of troops which observed TO be posted on the
island Of pramsc. and to watch the movements 1 ~
that direction.
Early in the day observed that the detached squad
from both directions had opened fre upon the
enemy and that the ason general upon all points
rapid FIRE Of shot and shell kept up from the
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beyond the mortar vessels but the continued MOTION OF
the n-boats and the able manner IN which they we're
conducted by the officers who commanded Them enabled
them to return the withgrea spirit and almost i'm
punity, throughout thee day =,
served IN the different buildings and heavy explosion
occurred about the island OF Gustaisvard IN
Mc,ing much damage upon the dosences OK the enemy
and tending greatly to sacken the ire OF the ensms'
The advantage the rapidy Of tho FIRE from the NOR
tars that been directed apparent in the con-
tinued fresh CONGREGATIONS which spread extensively on
the leland vargon
boats had occasionally grounded compelled me also to
recall them before and the fire " the enemy was
slack at The boasof the Acct and then ordered to be
assembled with rocket before dark and under the drec
Of Captain CALDWELL In command Of the ship bearing
my flag. They maintained . continual fire Tor upwards
three hours which attended with considerable sue
cess causng fresh fres and adding much TO the general
At Daylight on the morning of the 10th instant the
position OF several of the mortar had been ad
vanced within easier ranges, and the gunboats were
again directed TO engage.
enemy to block defend the channel between Gusta
ward and Homen had been withdrawn to more secure
position, but the ire from the batteries was
and the Spga cement renewed with activity on both
des fires continued 10 burn without interruption with
in the fortress, and about noon column Of smoke
ed and succeeded by bright flames gave signs that the
shells had reached combusble materials in the direction
Of the arsenal In the exact situation which at first
concealed from our view but the flames continuing to
spread IL was evident that they extended beyond
The island Of Wagon, and that many buildings In the
BY tSe iudeious management q the officers Of artillery
steady re kept up during the whole Of the follow
ing night The rocket boats in the evening were again
assembled when the gun-boats were again recalled and
proceeded successfully In separate divisions the trst
under the direction Of Capt Seymour Of the Pembroke
from the fortress the second, under the direction OF
Capt Caldwell at later period Of the night succeede
also in adding TO the res already burning but the glare
Of the flames exposing the boats TO the view of the enemy
they their ground under smart ire Of burst
ing shells With steady galantry.
Considering the extent Of the injury which had now
been inflicted upon the enemy and rejecting that few
buildings of Importance remained to be DESTROYED in the
swaro were at the extreme extent Of range, and in
Io,ns where shells had reached them, 1t was our
opinion tina, proportiouatc advantage was to be gain
I'd by continuing the IRE during another day.
accoi DINGHY despatched Capt Seymour, OF H. NJ. :
Pembroke, to communicate with Rear Admiral Penaud
md with the cordially and ready concord nave ~
| ,ariably experiences from that officer, arrangements
in mediaiely concerted and orders given TO cease
b. ng ter daylight Little fire, except from the rocket
boa,s adj been returned by tie enemy during the night
and almost entirely on their daylght
aho, gh tn, defences in general we're but h'tc IN
& me Of the most casualties are those which
unfortunately occurred nom explosions OF the rockets IN
the boats Of the Hastings and Vulturc. The general
casualties fewer than could possibly have ben
Iected.
NAV be permitted to acknowledge my deep sense o.
the valuable cooperation afforded by Admiral Penaud
and TO express my admiration of the gasn, 'nduct Of
those under his orders and my warmest thanks Tor the
cordial support which have received.
Late on the morning Of the 10th inst, H. NJ ship Mer
in under command OF Capt sullivan, struck upon an
unknown rock ground which he hmsefhsd repeatedly
yamnedw conduc ting along the line OF mortar
vessels No blame whatever can be attached 70 this ON
Ger the occasion.
Admiral r. s. undas concludes by enumerating on.
GERS who have particularly distinguished themselves.
He speaks in high terms of the conduct OF the ohcer'
and seam and marines of the squadron generally
ADMIRAL PENAUDs REPORT.
The Minister of Marine has received the following
port from Admiral Penaud:-
TorRsiIIn OF syeaborg August II, 1858.
Monsieur lie Ministre-As have had the honor to in
form your Lxcellency by my letter OF The th Admira
unaas enied elves before Sweaborg will
he c,mbined squadron, with the intention 81 lombard
ing it, Al halEpasi seven in the morning Of the sth
French bomb vessels having each two OF those pieces
ard siege battery Of four mortars Of nearly loinci
bore which, during the last six hours darkness OF thu
two d e,ous nights had established the lsot Abra
ham, 2OO metres rcm the place, opened Gre against
Swtaborg
that this operation succeeded perfectly 1t not onl
simple cannonade which the sqradrons have made
rortant results Of which have exceeded my hopcs
In less than three hours after bad begun TO throw
shells we could observe that they did considers bic dam
age in the fortress Numerous fires rapidly broke
several points at the time, and socn thu
flames rising above the dome Of the church situated ~
the northern part Of the island EsSwarto. That build
ing however not touched and IL may be sad 10 b.
the only one the islands yargon and swsrto which
Terrible EXPLOSIONS were soon after heard four liz
feent times the fire had reached the magazines ilet
with powder and Shells The last two explosions wsrt
particularly violent, and they must have caused thu
enemy enormous losses both in men and ndsFtL fo
several minutes the explosions Of shells continued
! The bombardment ceased this morning n. half pas
ur it conseq uently lasted for two days and two nights
during which time sweaborg presented the appes
| a vast fiery furnace The FIRE, which still cont nues 1t
ravages has destroyed nearly the whole place. and
sumed stoiehouscs magazines barracks, different gov
eminent establishments, and great quantity OF store
The fire Of our mortars was so accurate that the
| my, fearing that the threedecker, which was moore
the channel between Sweaborg and the island
Back Homer, would be destroyed, had her brought int
| the port during the night.
The Russians have rece ed a serious blow and osscs
the the side of the allied sqnaeron tl
less Is confined to English sailor killed and fev
| lightly wounded.
! The enemy's forts returned fire very vigorously
and did not slackcn 1t until the moment Of the explosions
above. mentioned, but the precision Of our long rang
gave us an incontestable superiority over hoee
Every one in the division fulfilled his duty with ardor
DEVOTION and courage; the crews evinced admirable
| the country
am perfectly satisfied with the of action placed
at my disposal The mortar vessels and gunboats rem
dered immense services and they fully realise every
that was expected from them The siege battery pro
duced very fine results, and it may be said that It
from enemy's island, which we had hoistel Ill,
French flag that the Eost destructive hots fred
H. this affair." under every other other circumstance
which has taken place tnce flags have beed united
Rear Admiral Dundas 81 have acted with common 40
cord. The example Of the perfect good under standing
which exists between the chiefs has had the best effect
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reality only form in the, moment Of action. Every
one has only objecto rival each other in zeal
the enemy the greatest possible mischief and the
success of vessel of one of the two nations ap
pauded by the other with the cries of enthusiasts
| as If IT had been gained by,its own flag.
doubtless, Monsieur lie Mnistre, the bombardmeut Of
Sweaborg will exercise considerable influence tho
Russian people, who have acquired the conviction
that hsr fortified places and their arsenals
Ietey sheltered from the attacks Of the allied naves
which may and must hope 10 be ahe 10 deal destruction
the enemy's coast withopt suffering sny vercons.
derable In ury themselves
In scndi.g you, Monsieur = Minis.rc more circum-
stantal report of this affair shall have the honor to
thc satto