Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-08-31

short period which has elapsed since tho
mail left on the 2'sl instant has not been
marked hY any important event connected
with the siege operations. The French works
have been steadily advancing against the
MtlokoU position, in spite Of continued and
very severe opposition both by day and night.
Frequent discharges of grape have been di-
rcctod against the head of tho sup, and gre
nadls and cohorn shells have been thrown
abundantly. At intervals the Russians fire
a volley Of muskctry, not only from the
blstion in front, but also from the 1lnks
ami various concealed places.
1t would scent as if these volleys were dis
charged at random in the direction Of the
French trenches, on the nero chance Of hit
ting some of the men engaged among the
working parties. 1t requires no little cour-
agc, as well rs use to the work, to be able
to carry it on vigorously in the face Of such
inr'dimonts, more especially when at night
"a surta may be made by the enemy at any
moment. Although the French have nccrs-
slrilv suffered from the fire directed against
them. their daily numbcrs of casualties are
by no means 50 great as might be nntici-
rltcl. Oar new batteries are completed and
armed. Inc principal battery, occupying a
very advanced position ON the right, and in
front Of Frenchman Hill, is fitted with
most powerful armament, considerable
proportion of which consists of land and sea
service l3 inch mortars.
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~ ,vrs S,,,r.ov
"Lieutenant-GcnerAl Commanding.
July 25.-Ihe fire from the batteries on
both sides was very inccssant during the
whole night. ihe Russians not only threw
.Ln ,,,rks int knnt MA constant li.chnrro
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number %! small shells or grenades they
are thrown irom " mortar, about ten or
twelve at one disch"r4" tH'y burst closely
t"S.,r,r' ana thelr fragments are scattered
IN all directions. y constant iire oI tins KIND
|, golnIon against the French works on the
h'ldNpH NM ana IA dIdltloh tne sharp
shooters MAINTAIN an unceAsing luSiltde. -
Inc loss of our allies, from casualties Of this
kind, l. sad to be equal in numbers 10 II
regiment per month, or nearly one hundred
men per diem,
This seems Il very largo number hut the
greater extent oi ground they occupy, and