The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-08
Progress of the Siege.
RENEWED ROMBARDMENT.

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o5-Last night considerable number of Rus
S.n workmen came out of the Flagstaff Battery
oou after dark, and began excaVaIing rifle pits
oIose 10 the French saps. Our allies perceived
these operations, and at once advanced on the
Russians, and drove them back at the point OF The
bavonet. The enemy, stronger than before, re-
mrned once again to their labor, and, covered by
their guns, succeeded in making some progress in
excaVaring the work, but they were driven away
after another struggle Of some duration by our gal
liant allies.
The conflict lasted from eight o'clock till three
o'clock in the morning, and the expenditure of
ammunition must have been prodgious on both
sides. In the morning it was discovered that The
enemy were in possession Of several pits, which
they succeeded in throwing up in spite of the siren
nous attempts made TO dislodge them. The French
loss is estimated at 900 harS de combat. The
Russians must have los; three times that number,
Judging from the heavy rolling fire OF musketry
necessarily directed upon them. To compensate
for this partial success Of the Russians, allies,
however, made considerable progress with their
sap towards the Quarantine Fort and works, and
placed several new guns in their entertainments
On the right OF Their left attack. which had been
rendered rather weak 6y the effects of the
centrated fire directed upon it. AT dawn the con.
fict ceased, and the cannonade was only contn.
ued by the French.
GRAND REVIEW OF FRENCH TROOP.
THURSDAY, April 26.-The monotony of the
camp wss relieved to-day by one of the grandes,
specacIes it has ever been the lot Of most of US 10
witness. The whole OF Gen. Bosquet's army of
observation, consisting Of IS bataoHs Of iHlan-
try. two regiments OF heavy Dragons, and two
regiments OF Chnsscurs d'Alrjqnr, together with
numerous and well appointed field artillery, mum.
bering 60 pieces. were reviewed by Gen. Canro.
bert. who was accompanied by a large and very
brilliant staff, by several English Generals, and
by an immense "feld" of officers. The in
Ipecron took place the ridge which forms the
natural defences of the plateau on which the allies
are encamPrd, and the troops took ground from
the point OF it opposite the first Russian battery
over lnSermann, 30 The heights above the scene
Of the battle of Balaklava, on the 25th Of Oclo-
Der.
a, half pas, two The black columns Of French
infantry formed in front of the white fields OF cam
vas. or streaked the plain of the plateau with
a.shing lines OF steel, they marched from their
various camps, with The rays Of the bright sun
fectcd from their arms, and the clash Of their
bands filing the air with the essence of the oper-
Gs. For the space Of four or five miles they could
he seen covering and drawing up regiment after
regiment on the extended ridge, rill they formed
solid wall, living, yet mutiOnless, Growing its
summit. The ground was too limited TO contain
such body al mcn even in the dense manner in
which the formed, and there was soon
d double wall created by the arrival of fresh rcgi-
mrn.~. The greater part of the little army must
have been visible TO the Rassians on the heights
the Tchernaya, aud to the Cossacks on The
r"doubrs. aud on Caurob.rt's hill in the valley
The spectacle OF the review magnificent.
Az three O'Clock General Conrobert. attended
hv his st"f and by General Rose, Col. Foley, and
u ,Jnr Ciar"mont, arrived on the ground, and was
received by General Bp~quet and his staff. The
troops received the General with presented arms.
The bands struck up PttrtaH: p0~r la SyriF.-
Tn" 'iSandierrs. standing by the muscrrns smII-
ed their best. The golden engles, with their g"r-
g"ous standards. were lowered, and Gen. Cunro.
b,rt, his hat trimmed with OSTRICH pumes, his
hfrasi covered with orders, mounted GU a spirited
charger, followed by brilliant staff, aud his "rs
quirP," displaying tri- colored guidon in the air.
End by his escort and a suite OF Generals, pmss,d
along and long lines o! men. galloPiug to the
'it and now TO the right between the intervals, to
inspect the various regiments. Gen. EscoUrt,
Gen. England, Gen. P"nnefathcr, great number
nf staff officers, we'll as a ruck OF English off
GERS On foot, on horse, and on pony, in all the
varied uniforms and most Of the army, we're pres
EFT.
The Gay was very bright ard fine, and the
spectacle was very beautiful. As the General
oarls OF the regiments, praised the artillery, ad
mired The condition nf the horses, said few words
Ia the Zuuaves, and fattered the Chasseurs H.
digenes
As soon as General Canrobert had reviewed
couple OF divisions there was can officers call''
Of some sixteen bataIIions. The officers formed
square. and General Canrobert riding into the
centre, addressed them with much eIocutounry
emphasis. In conclusion, the General, raising his
hat briefly said "Bonjour, Messieurs." and rode
OH 10 review the rest of the troops. The address
was listened 10 with profound silence. The Cen
eraI and staff having reviewed ell The troops, took
up ground near the centre OF the position, and re-
giment after regiment marched past.
FRIDAY, April 27-Gen. Csnrobert revie wed
ihe Imperial Guard and the troops the right TO-
DAY, and the spectators pass the highest euiogums
on the appearance of the men.
SEVERE CANN0NADE.
The Imperial Guard were marched down TO the |
trenches on the right of our right attack this even
ing. IL Is now II o'clock at night, and there IS |
no firing on the right, but very severe cannon. |
ade and ncessant mrsketry have been going on |
on the left, opposite the Flagstaff Battery. 1t is |
now affirmed that our fire will not open for 10 !
Gays al least. Not only is our supply Of she'll and
fuses insufficient, but we cannot mou Mt the new
guns and complete our new batteries in time.
Max, 2.-Ne are progressing fast with our bat.
,eFles on both attacks, and hope, when we open
ire next time, we shall in a few hours silence the
russians fire. although they have nude a battery
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