Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-10-24
THE RAFTsMAnss JOURNAL

The NEws.-The following is Marshall Pc
.isser's telegra2hic despatch, dated Oct lst.
-s.A brilliant Cavalry engagement took place
on the 29th of September, at Konghill, FIVE
leagues north east of Eupatoria, in which the
Russian cavalry, commanded by General K orr,
was defeated by those Of General Alonville.
guns, II caissons, and field forges, with the
carriages, fell into our hands, with l60 prison
ers, and $50 horses of the Uhlans. The enemy
left SO dead upon the field of battle, among
whom is Colonel Andreawski. Our loss is
SMALL consisting of killed, and q wound
ed.''
On the Goth September the Emperor address
sed the following rescript to Count Zarewsky,
Military Governor of Moscow
s.Count Arsene Andreivitch Since my
accession to'the throne of my ancestbrsSit has
bee n my lively desire to visit my ancient cap
ital, that loyal and beloved residence, where
was born and where received baptism under
the protection of the relics of the blessed
Alexis the tbaumaturgus of Moscow.
Having to-day satisfied that desiie, l have
witnessed with the greatest satisfaction the
cordial and sincere empressmenf which the in
habitants of Moscow have shown in their re-
ception of myself and all my family, tradi-
tional welcome which Russia has always given
to her Sovereigns. / charge you TO express
my sincere gratitude to all classes of the pop
ulation of Moscow, and to assure them of my
good will. My happiness would have been
complete if recent events had not dimmed the
satisfaction of these sweet moments.
ssMy order of the day to the Russian armies
has already made public that after an unex-
a:np!eG siege of IL months, the garrison of
SebastopOl, after having given unheard Of
proofs of courage and self-denial, and having
successfully repulsed six desperate assaults,
has crossed over TO the north side of the town,
only leaving ssblood stained ruins to the en-
my. The garrison of Sebastopol has done all
that man could do.
81 accept past and present events as the i'm
penetrable DEGREES of Providence, which has
given a year of sad trial to Russia. But Rus
sia has supported still greater trials, and the
Lord, in his great mercy has always given her
his tacit support. Let us, therefore, now also
place our trust in him.
ssHe will defend orthodox Russia, who has
taken up arms for just cause-for the cause
ofChristianity. 1t is great satisfaction to
me to see the unceasing proofs which all men
are giving in their readiness to sacrifice their
property, their families, and even the last drop
of their blood, for the maintenance of the in
tegrity of the empire and for the national ho-
nor.
81 is in the manifestation of these senti-
ments of the nation, in these acts that derive
strength and consolation, and uniting myself
inseparably with my heart to my heroic and
faithful people, l repeat, putting my trust in
the helpand grace of the Almighty, the words
of the emperor Alexander I.-ss Where right is
there is God also!
81 am ever and invariably yours.
s.ALEXANDER."
The boats of the U. S. steamer Powhattan
and the British steamer Ratler. aided by the
steamer Eaglet, recently attacked party of
pirates near kulae, chastised them severely
and captured great quantity OF stores, am
munition, and about 5000 900 IN treasure.-
The officers employed estimate the guns taken
at 200, large and small, and the pirates at 1000.