Eastern times., 1855-05-24
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The Baltic left Liverpool on the afternoon
of the 5ih, and reached her dock in New York
about quarter before 6, on the 18th, bringing
l60 passengers.
The siege of Sebastopol was progressing,
and the allies were apparently gaining s'ou"o, !.
The bembardment, however had siackeneo, II
not entirely ceased, in order not to exhaust Inc
ammunition. Lord Ragan admits 'nat IL had not
produced the result looked tor.
The list of casualties TO the allies was not
heavy. The general impression in England
appeared to be that the siege would be aban-
doned for the present, and that while kannesch
g. BaIaclava are left 10 the defence of few
corps, the main portion of the allied troops
would penetrate into the interior and cut off
the supplies from Sebastopol, and then com
pleiely invest the town.
Numerous reinforcemen,s were continually
reaching the allies. The French reserve of
5000 near Constantinople was expected to be
sent 10 Balaclava The Russian official ac-
counts are to the 24th Of April, and represent
the damage sustained as of little, account, and
skirmshes are generally successful.
The loss sustained by the Garrison from the
10Th TO the 18th of April is set down at sub
"a subaltern officers, and 1899 men wounded.
The English captured the first Russian place
night 18th after desperate encounter in which
Col Graham Engerton the field officer in CON-
mand was killed. On the 20ih an attack was
made on the second Russian rifle pit, and was
almost Immediately abandoned. According to
the statement of two Polish deserters there are
1OO, 900 Russian troops in the vicinity of Sc
bastopol go, 900 of whom have arrived at Sc
bastopol.
The forts on the north side Of the Harbor
had taken part in the cannonade, carrying their
shots clear over the town into the lines of the
allies, during the first week of the lombard
ment.
The English alone fired about 2200 tons of
shot, and FIVE hundred ions of powder, so that
the total consumption of the allies for the week,
amounted, probably TO some 5000 tons shot,
and 1900 tons powder.
The telegraph between London aud the Cri-
mea was perfect, except small portion across
the Danube. Dispatches reached the British
Government in few hours, but were not gen.
orally communicated 10 the public. although
nightly questions were asked in the Parliament
as to the news. Ministers declared that they
should exercise due dscrt tion iii the publication
of the news.
The Vienna negotiations are of course at an
end. Lord John Russell had re-appeared in
his seat in Parliament Russell stated the sub
stance of the negotiation, and intimated that
the proposals would be submitted TO Parlia-
ment. The following are the latest dispatches
from the seat of war. A sharp engagement
took place on the night of the first of Nav in
front and left attack, the whole Russian rifle
pits were taken. Eight mortars and 200 prs-
oners. The whole affair was brilliant for the
Allies.
PARIS, May 4th. 1t is reported to-day that
on The 2nd.. besiegers took possession of some
very important Russian works of counter ap-
proach, after fierce engagement. On the Sd,
the Russians attempted 10 break the position,
which remained in the hands of the Allies.
SEsAsTopoL, May 4th. On "Wednesday
night, the French, under Gen. Pellesser
attacked the advance works of the Quarntine
Bastiou, and carried them at the point of the
bayonet, taking twelve mortars from the Rus
SLAMS, and establishing themselves 10 the con-
quered position. The following night the
Russians made sortie, TO return to the posi-
tion, and after sanguinarY encounter were
driven back
The British Baltic fleet, had left Kiel, and
the French feet were about TO sail from Cher
burgh. The King of Prussia was i'll of fever.
GREAT Britain. The loan bill of sixteen
million pounds was read third time and pass
ed on the night of the LIST by the commons, and
on the same night was ordered 10 be committed
to the Lords,
Metals have experienced a great decline,
owing to the diminished demand for iron for
railway works in the United States.
FRANCE. The Emperor Of the French had
a narrow escape from assassination on the
evening of the 2Sth ult. while on his way to
join the Empress in their usual evening ride in
the camp elysus. The Emperor was accom-
panied by the officers of household aid When
near the Bararun De Letile, he was approach
ed by a well dressed man, with an action inti-
mating desire 10 present petition. He had
advanced to within five or six PAGES of the En-
peror, who had not observed him, he was dis
covered by policeman, who thinking it was
tile intention of the stranger TO present some
document TO the Emperor, advanced quietly TO
iRferm him that such an act in the street was
strictly forbidden. As the policeman was pro-
ceeding towards the man, cab was driven
rapidly between them, and in the interval, the
individual had drawn a double barrelled pistol,
and aiming at the Emperor discharged both
barrels, but without effect. He was immedi-
ateiv selZeo oy he poilce, Dut not uhtil ne hao
drawn another pistol and made another attempt
TO shoot. 1t is said one ball grazed the EN-
peror's hat. The assassin is an Italian named
Pianosi. and was a volunteer In Gan Jucdis ar
ny. He was in London while the Emperor
was making his visit and would have made the
attempt there if he had not been prevented by
the great conconrse of people. The Emperor
proceeded with his ride. .and visited the opera
comiona with the Etnnress in the evening
where he was greeted by an immense outburst
of loyalty and enthusiasm.
Discovery OF OLD ColKs. On Saturday
last, as some workmen were blowing on Rich
mond,s Island which lies off the southerlY