The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-11-22
THE WAR IN THE EAST.

The Pacific left Liverpool the afternoon OF
November Sd, and arrived at New York the
18th, bringing news one week later.
Nothing decisive had occurred at the seat Of
war. Since the reduction of Kinburn and
Otchokoff, the way is open to Nicolaieff, but it
is doubtful whether the Allies will march upon
it at this season of the year.
The tactics of the Allied commanders seem
directed rather to expose the enemy to the de-
structive influences of winter, and to cut off his
retreat, than to offer open battle There is n
general opinion that the fleets have entered the
Gulf of PerekOp. At Sebastopol, the Allies
continue their repairs of the city, and their
preparations for the bombardment of Fort Con.
stantine and the line of works which the Rms
slams hold and are strengthening on the north
side. desutory cannonade is kept I'M on
both sides, without much effect. Large detach.
ments were said to have been seen withdraw
ing from the north forts, towards Simpheropol
but these evidences of preparation to evacuate
are said to have ceased.
General Gortschakof lately expressed his de-.
termination to defend the CriInea at all hazards.
Now, however, the Emperor has left him to his
own discretion.
The Allied army is at present of considerable
strength In cavalry, and, as Marshal Pel;sser.
IN his despatch respecting the affair of the 29tb
ultimo, speaks of the skirmish of cavalry under
General D'Allonvi!le as inaugurating a new
series of operations" we may expect tn see
more use made of that arm. Previous accounts
have informed us of the advance of the Allies
from Eupatoria and other points, until almost
in face of the enemy. Prince Gortscbakoff now
announces to his Government, that, in conse.
quence of demonstrations he made on their
flank, the Allies have returned to their former
position.
Some other successes, but of trihing import.
have been gained by the fleets
In the Crimea, belief prevailed that the
Russians would attack the Allied positions.
Consequently, the advance of the troops was
countermanded, and the British have returned
to Eupatoria, the French to Baidar, and the
Turks and Sardinians to the Tchernaya The
Allies are repairing and arming Sebastopol,
and keep up desultory fire against the north
side.
The London Times, apparently speaking from
authority, says.
we believe that there can be no doubt that
the operations for the expulsion of the Russians
from the Crimea are abandoned for the present
season The main body of both armies will at
once 60 into winter quarters. Five months OF
inactivity are thus before the armies of the
East"
Affairs in Asia remain without much change,
omer Pasha was at Soukoum Kale, organizing
his means for an advance into Georgia. The
Russians continued before Kars.
From the Baltic and White Seas we have no
news of moment
General Sir William John Codrington is ap-
pointed Commander-in- Chief of the British army
in the Crimea, in room of General Simpson.
his appointment is regarded favorably by the
army and people.
Letters from Vienna announce that the Car
is desirous of personal interview with the
Emperors of Austria and Prussia, with view
to some pacific arrangements
The continued occupation of the Principal.
ties by Austria is said to be displeasing to the
French Emperor. Austria, it is reported is to
augment her force in the Principalities by
twenty-four thousand men.