The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-14
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
MILITARY OPERATIONS AT SEBASTOPOI.-
RUSSIAN OPINION OF THE ALLIED MOVE


RUSSIAN OPINION OF THE ALLIED MOVE
MENTS.
The Austrian Gazette Of November &c, publishes a
heightened report the military operations in the CD
since the taking of sebss.opo from the pen NJ de
Kozebue, Councillor Of State Of Russia, and of the
persons attached to the military secrearys Office OF Cen
eral Gortschako The Austrian journal does not say
NJ &c kotzebue has sent In the document to the Cabinet
Of St. Petersburg official report but from the posi-
ton OF the writer his remarks certain interest
showing in what light the late operations Of the allies
are regarded by the Russians. The following is
lysis Of the report
1t commences by stating that it is very difficult to
count satisfactorily for the Of the allies since
the departure Of the Russians from seoasopo 1t would
SEEM says, II they had intended attempting 10 force
the Russian army to quit the northern forts and after
wards the rest of the Cmea To that end they attempted
to the left wing Of the Russians but when the large
body CT the allied troops 10 the number OF between
10000 and 30 GOO meu-the Russian writer
what loose in his numbeyshsd made their onward
ment into the valley of the Baidsr and found that the
Russians had concentrated large forces at Argoul po
sition described by NJ de Kotaebue almost una aoka
take posses Of their former positions. 'nce that
time Oct. +" rays the report ''the allies have not
dertaken anything OF Importance in that qusrer." NJ
de kczebue then goes on to soy that the allies having
renounced their plan Of turning the Russian left
menced operations in the direction Of Eupators The al
lied forces there described very considerable al
though from their landing having been effected by
night the writer Is not able to state their
bes The report then gives account Of the reconuas
and admits the defeat of General Koi which IL attribu
ted to the unpardonabe negligence Of that officer. The
capture OF kinburn Is also described and Atopishent
expressed that the aes should continue occupy IT,
vations:-
Our army in reality received considerable reinforce
ments in September and the beginning OF October These
endorsements composed Of the corps Of Grenaders
and OF the militia o, the governments of 0rel Kavecra,
and Tua. In consequence the Russian gene raj in chief
had the means of concentrating in very short time
enormous forces against the enemy, If the latter should
attempt Serious movement from the side of Eupa-
toria, and he could do that, while s.il leaving suf
cent force the heights ofMaekenze and in the other
positions on the north Of sebastopo to epuse any at
tack that might be made. II Is difficult TO divine what
the future movements OF the enemy will be- but 1t il
nevert probable that they win still make at
II may he therefore expected that the allies win make
some movements the aide Of kertcn and Yenikae,
however 10 be hoped that these Sroiects win he de-
feated, for have before mentioned the Russian
army Of the Crimea has received such considerable
achievements, that the general in chief may
terislly add 10 the ftr,es under General Wrangei
who his extreme left the side of the peninsula
OF kertcb This il also the with the shore Of the
Black Sea from the mouth OF the Danube to Perekop
Large al cavalry and infantry have been stationed
in such manner that they may DO concentrated in
very short time on different points, and particularly
NcolaieG and Perekop. This latter town Is besides
surrounded by Notifications and batteries which give
the appearance OF entrenched camp. la addition TO
Bug and the pnper several new ones have been Of late
established In order 70 be able to more promptly unite
the different bodies Of troops stationed the two banks
OF those Several Of those bridges
as we'll for their sodiy for the holiness of their
structiou.
NJ. de Kotzebue concludes by again referring to KIN.
burn declaring that its possession cannot be Of any u
~ whatever to the ales, particularly after the fleets
have taken their departure. IT has not )" says the
report any strategicsl Importance and cannot Of
service the base for any military raton 1t would
therefore be advantageous dcu for us 10 re.
tack IT. for tma number Of light vessels placed near
the coas could prevent every attempt Of the kind by
For from which side and at what time did the enemy
enter the cisy2 Which Russian regiment compelled
to lay down its arms retreat Where the trophies
masses Of prsoners2 or ell this there Is net vestige
and the truth is that the allies in,midae that
they did not venture int, the cy after it evacuated
BY the Russian troops tor three whole days and then
only with the greatest precsuton and with fear and
trembling II only for the purpose longer serv.
ing uselessy target TO the enemy who approach
ing the walls every day more and more that the Rus.
ssns crossed over to the north side just changes
ones dress or selects another psth. 10 be sure H.
pity TO put Aside the beautiful purple dress OF Sebas
topo but Il only for time, and the Car Will
give II another Ear more magnificent than the for
mer and the genius u Totleben and his will
weave II NJ their leisure and without seam No 10y
has been expressed the called victory by the
ern Powers neither by the English who completely
beaten M they have been In every action since the
Of the war by the French who in
condition to quote the well known words Of pyrrhus
The sole trophies Of England and France black Grape
and mourning dresses. The armies fought without
any reason and solely BY order Of their respective
,sgn. Who give hen no protection or correlation under
Of despair whilst Russia, the other hand attacked
without any cause fought CALAMITY for honor and self
preservation.
The PRISE dOrirt PUBLISHES the following letter
dated Kamiesch, 18th November
The winter, which Ia fast approaching, obges US TO
suspend all military operations IN the FIELD The o,rps
Of army the Tchernlyn IL coniir uAlly under arms
and at,entvey watching the OF the enemy
The remainder Of the allied troops actively engaged
making preparations for the rigorous Marshal
Pelissier maintains his soldiers Ia excellent condition.
The attitude Of the Russians and their habit OF awaiting
OF the night and ogs to attach render 1t
necessary that we should be constantly the 9ui rim
On the other hand whatever may be the real strength
increased within the last ew days. fully prepared
10 encounter " should u again attsmpt to force the
passage Of the bridge Of Traktir Numerous arrivals
from France have amply nlled up the void left In our
ranks by the departure Of the Imperial Guard You may
Be certain that the Russians win not surprise us.
0nr line ~ defence IL this rne rncnt truly formi-
datle. The heights Of Inkermann are covered with
troops, and all the redcubts well armed. Every day
We parade, exercise, and mapouvrc. me troops are
eSnsigneip and no one In allowed 10 Quit the camp