The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-03
Another Version OF the Attack Petr0p0-
loski-By an Eye-Witness.

TIE BRITISH STEAMER ENTERING THE HARBOR W.
DEB AMERICAN CoLoRs-LAReE RUSSIAN FORCE
From an extra issued from the Office Of the Polyaesom
learn that the American brig Noble, Capt Robert
son, reached Honolulu the 18th Nov, direct from
Petropolosk where she lying nj tho time Of the
tack by the allied feet In August last The Noble
struck BY several shots from the squadron during the
action, but sustained no very serious damage.
The Polynest0n extracts from the letter OF resident
Of Petropooski 70 gentleman In Honolulu some further
particulars regarding the bombarnent, which did
appear In the allies version Of the affair and which puts
matters in o new light
The writer above referred 10 says-The combined feet
was lying here about fortnight, during which time
two attempts were made 10 take the place, both Of
which, from some unknown cause failed. Although
the Russians made brave and determined resistance,
the force opposed to them decidedly SUPERIOR In
point Of numbers and arms that the general
doubt would have been the case Il the attacking party
had followed up the advantages they obtained In both
~. Are 70
mounting together 10 guns ssoof the Russian frigste
Aurora and transport Dwinsn oil 10 guns The feet had
in aetion three fsates and steamer, mounting 90 far
- known, 80 guns. After sharp contest Of about
twenty minutes, Of the forts OF i've guns 81.
lsnssd another Of three guns taken by storm and in
made useless for the rest Of the action leaving ak
Of the forts in order and the gste and transports 70
gage. AZ this tme which was about noon, the Eng
hsh and French ceased 6rng--they only having main.
tanned the Ore for some tme-and sooa hauled on be-
yond the reach Of the Of the fort thus terminating
After this affair no further attempt was made for four
days. during which time the Russians had entirely
paired their damages, with the exception OF two runs
completely disabled. rpon the fourth day another 81
tack made ct early hour the WEAKEST point in
the place. defended by two forts mounting nine guns
In half an hour after the first gun fred both forts
silenced and the steamer landing mon
which effected with but little loss The spot chosen
for landing was ct the base Of high HILL leaving the
shore about midway between the forts which had been
quoted After landing they marched In the direction Of
the fort situated at the back Of the town. and from
made successful attempt to scale which vas wen done,
although y was very steep and traversed only By small
paths and thickly covered with small wood.
Al this point the Of action obscured from
Observers b. thick fog and smoke from musetry which
bad been engaged some fifteen minutes shortly after
the firing ceased and when the fog cleared up which
WAS soon the Russians found 10 be In possession
Of the place STILL The assalan had returned 10 their
vessels. This concluded the Affair." the second day
after the entire 9eet got under way and stood
port and after lying Of and on for day two, dsap
peared altogether.
The loss 10 the Russians In both engagements vas net
above 200 kill and wounded. The loss Of govsrpment
property Little or nothing That Of the other party
not - correctly stated bat 10 known 10 be much
severe they suffered much from the Ore o. the Rus
sAas While resrestins 10 thsu vessels from IN, lat On