Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-09-29

,yive l'Emperor = We occupied ourselves with
securing our position and succeeded, and our
firm settlement in the Malakoff will speedily
cause the Redan TO succumb. AT sight OF our
eagles floating over the Malakon, General De-
sales made two attacks upon the central bas-
ton, but did not succeed and our troops retired
TO their trenches. Our losses are serious and
cannot We, be precisely indicated. These are
amply compensated by the capture of the NAL
akofT."
On the ninth the work Of destruction COM
menced and mines were successfully sprung at
different points the burning ruins had the ap-
pearance of great furnace.
Gen. Simpson despatch Of the 10th says 81
inspected to-day Sebasiopol and its line Of de-
Tense. The mind cannot form an adequate pic
ture of our victory the full extent Of which
can only be understood by an inspection Of the
place ITSELF The multiplicity Of the works Of
defense and the material means exceed anything
hitherto seen in war. The exultation Of the
soldiers is very great" On the 10th the Rus
SLAMS destroyed the remainder Of the fleet of
which nothing remains afoat in the harbor Of
Sebasiopol. The allies are fastening prepa-
tions in anticipation Of the Russians attempting
to reach Perekop, or to unite with Liprandi,-
French accounts say that Gortschakoff will GER
tanly hoid the north side of Sebastopol to the
last extremity. 1t is reported that 5000 Of
the allies had embarked from Balaklava for this
point, and that the Russians were in full re-
treat towards Perekop
Up to the morning Of the 18th 800 wound
ed including 2i0 officers, had been taken to the
hospitals of the allies. The number Of the
dead was estimated al 1000. Five French gen.
erals were killed and ten superior officers. In
the assault on the Redan The English lost 600
killed and 400 wounded, including lil officers.
The Sardinians lost 40 men in the trenches
The allies found 200 guns within the lines Of
Sebastopol
The Russian paper, the Brussels Nord, says
"Tbe resolution of Gorischakoff Ito retire from
southern Sebastopol) exhibits the energy of a
great commander. 1t saves Russia from an in
extricable position, into which false nterpre.
cation OF point Of honor would have thrust her
The Russian army concentrated in north Sebas-
topol, will henceforth have that unity of move
ment and action which, until now, it has want.
ed. Sebastopol of the south is replaced BY Sc.
basiopol of the north, formidable position
brislling with innumerabe guns, which a com
pact army will henceforth defend. Impartial
history will do justice to Gortschakoff, who BY
making a momentary sacrifice and avoiding use
less effusion of blood, has preserved for RussiI
an army trained by struggle OF years du
ration.
Throughout France and England the rejoic
ing over the fall of Sebastopol is immense
The London Times suggests a day of naiona
thanksgiving. Queen Victoria has sent an ad
dress of thanks to the army, and directed GeI
Simpson to congratulate Gen Pelissier on hi
brilliant victory. Pelissier has been creates
marshal Of France. Paris was Illuminated, an,
grand national TIE Dcum was celebrated by tn
emperor in the church of Notre Dame.