Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-10-03
FALL OF sEyAsTopoL.

South Sevastopol by the Russians in their retreat,
and the vast losses incurred by the allied troops.
Sevastopol or Aktiar, is town and seaport of
European Russia, on the west coast of the Crimea.
1t stands creek, the south side of one of the
finest bays in the world, the Eterus of Strabo. It
stretches east into the country about five miles, with
breadth of about mile. The bay is defended by
strong forts both sides the entrance. 1t has of
late become the principal station of the Russian
fleet in the Black sea; and the immense expendi-
lures in and money, made in defending it against
the allies is the best evidence of the Importance at
tached to it by the Russian government
1t the place attacked in four directions.
The British troops attempted the sto1ming of the
Redan the French attacked the Malakoff; the
treme right of the French made . diversion on the
Little Redan and united attack of the English,
French, and Sardinians made on the Central
Battery. The London Gazette says:
'Both the Redan and the Central Bastion were,
at times, in possession of stormng parties, but
accurately did the guns of the enemy cover these
works, that we had gained possession Of
them and the Russians had retreated the fire which
opened upon men muFdereus that it was
found impossible to hold that position which we had
gloriously
The French eagles once floating over the Mala-
koff, the victory half gained, and the lombard
ent was continued with increased impetuosity and
ferceness. Having now the Southern part of the
town within range of our mortars, an internal fire,
as Prince Gortschakof calls it, was opened on the
doomed city, the effect of which was that in short
time the whole place was in flames, and owing to
the Russians exploding their mines, literally reduced
to ashes"
FROM ADMIRAL BRUAr.-CRnEA, Sept 9th-The
assault upon the Malakoff Tower was made yester-
day noon, and later, on the Great Redan and Gen.
trail Bastian A gale from the North kept the ships
at anchor. The mortar boats to be enabled to fire,
obliged to enter Steetseka Bay. They fired
600 shells against Quarantine Bastion and Fort AL
exander. Six English mortar boats, also at anchor
in Steleteska Bay, fired about the same number of
shells Last night violent explosions and vast confa
grations made US suppose that the Russians were
evacuating the town. To-day ascertained that the
Russian vessels had been sunk.
The bridge covered with troops retreating to
the north side. After o'clock the bridge de-
stroyed. A few steamers remained in the port, an
chored near Fort Catherine.
Crinaea, September 10th, II P. Nj inspected
to-day Sebastopo and its lines of defence The mind
cannot form an exact picture of our vctory-the
full extent of it only be understood by an ex-
animation Of the place itself The multiplicity OF
works of defence and the material means applied
thereto, exceed by far anything in the history
of the Wharf.-The capture of the Malakof has placed
in the hands of the allies large amount of material
and immense establishments-the Importance of
which 1t is not possible to state exactly. Iomor-
the allied troops will occupy the karabelnaia
and the town, and under their protection an Anglo
French Commission will be occupied with making
out return OF the material abandoned TO us Dy the
enemy. The exultation of our soldiers is very great
September 12th.-The enemy has destroyed the
remainder of his fleet. Nothing now remains ahoat
The allies are fastening preparations in case of
GortSchakotf attempting to reach Perekop, to
unite with Liprandi.
LOSSES THE ALLIEs.-The London Post says
the English loss in the assault the Redan
five to six hundred killed, and fourteen hundrd
wounded, including one hundred and forty-one Off
The Moniteur says up to the morning of the 18th,
4,5OO wounded including 240 officers, had gone to
the ambulances The number of the dead was not
ascertained, but it is probably 1000
The Paris correspondent of the London Times
writes that French generals were killed, besides
10 superior officers.
1t is also affirmed that Generals Mcmahon and
Frocher have died from the effects of wounds and
that General Bosquet is either killed or wounded.
Pelissier has been created Marshal of France,
and Paris completely illuminated on account of
the victory.
A grand national TIE Deuna was celebrated at the
Church of Notre Dame, the Emperor attending in
person.
Queen Victoria has sent an address of thanks to
her army and directs Gen. Simpson to congratulate
Marshal Pelssier on his brilliant victory.
Throughout France and England the rejoicing is
immense.
Paris Correspondence says: Pelssier has tele-
graphed for instructions in case GorSchakof should
ask to capitulate.. The reply, reported, is, in
substance, that the Russians must surrender at dis
erection, lay down their arms, and give up all the
fortified places in the Crmea, including OueSSa and
all their munitions of war; without doing any pre-
vious damage thereto But Gortschakff has not yet
asked for terms
RUSSIA Geographic dispatch from st. Peters.
burg states that the Gar intends leaving there on
theI1 9th for Moscow. At Warsaw he will be attended
by Count Nesselrode who WILL it is thought, arrange
an interview for him with the King of Prussia
RUSSIAN REPoRT.-The Russian paper, " The Brus-
SETS Nord" says the resolution of Prince Gortscha-
koff exhibits the energy of great commander. 1t
saves Russia from an inextricable position, into
which false Interpretation of point of honor
would have thrust her. The Russian army concen-
trated north of Sebastopol will henceorth have that
unity of movement and action which until now it
has wanted. The Sebastopol of the South is repac.
ed by the Sebastopol of the North-a formidable
position, bristling with innumerable guns which a
compact army henceforward will defend. Impartial
history will do justice to Prince Gortschakof, who,
by making momentary sacrifice, and avoiding use
less eusion of blood has preserved for Russia
my;traned to war by struggle Of years duration,
and placed that army in position which enables
him to command the situation.
The position of the Russian army at the latest
date, follows: The extreme right rests upon
the Star fort and holds strong positions the north
shore by centre covers Belbec sprotected by field
works along the Inkerman ridge. The left wing
consists of Liprandi's forces, running from McKen-
ze's farm to the heights of Baksha on Serai road.
The London Times reviews the battle at length,
dwells upon the result and anticipates very great
advantages from the success of the allies The Lon
don Spectator graphically describes the enthusiasm
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