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that they are in some respects superior to the
French It is singular fact that while the
English and the French scatter under heavy
fire, the Russians flock together and cling to
each other with tenacity that knows not when
to yield. They never think of retreating, and
rush into battle with an enthusiasm inspired by
the deepest feeling of religion. They tell you
they are fighting for "their God, their Gar,
and their country" and they believe that death
in such cause is little less than martyrdom. In
fact, they regard it as such and believe that the
greatest sacrifice they can make, is to die on
the battle field fighting in defence of their
! church, Of which they regard the Gar, under
God, rs the head.
At The commencement Of the war the highest
feeling of respect was entertained by the Rus
slams for the English, but this has undergone
change, and they have at last come to regard
them with feeling of contempt. 1t Is not un-
usual DR.. Davega told US, 10 hear them say,
"What are the English? Nothing. We have
beaten them in every battle, and would have
destroyed them but for the French. 1t is
against the French we fight. If we had to do
only with the English, we would have swept
them off the earth before this"
II do not know" said Dr.. Davega, of bat.
tic in which the English were not worsted. and
in which they were only sa7cd from destruction
by their allies, the French"
The Russian soldiers know this well, and
when engaged in carrying cannon balls, Jocosey
say, here is some bread for the French" ap-
parently ignoring the very existence Of the Eng
lish Their officers are highly educated, and it
is an uncommon thing to find ono who does not
speak three or four languages Thcy are also
men of refinement, and MS the Doctor had every
opportunity of knowing practically, are most
courteous to AnericSfs. He confirms, in this
particular, all we were told by Dr.. hoffman,
eightsor nine months ago, and says that The
highest Generals in the army show them every
attention and kindness in their power. He adds,
however, that the climate in the Crimea is very
unhealthy, and that of nine Americans who
were in the medical staff during his service, FIVE
died. In word, they entertain feelings OF the
deepest friendship towards our countrymen, and
are always ready to exhibit them, even at their
own personal Inconvenience and loss. This may
be said CT all, from tho Gar down to the poor
est soldier in the ranks.
In regard to the "Toteberl" rs he is more
properly named, he says the affection which
Generals, officers and men bear for him amounts
almost to alteration. They are proud of him,
and justly look upon him as the greatest engi-
neer in Europe. To him they ascribe their un-
precedented success in the defence of Sebas;o.
pol, and there is hardly man under him who
would not sacrifice his life if necessary to pre-.
serve him 10 "his Czar and his country" Totle-
ben is about thirty years Of age and we'll pro
portioned, with the most prepossessing features.
He is, DR.. Davega thinks, Russo-German.-
His wonderful celebrity in increasing the defen-
ces of Scbastopol astonisied even those who
knew him best and the whole army entertain
the most unbounded confidence in his energy,
his ability and his skill.
As to the movements of the Russians the
most profound secresy is kept by the Generals,
and to this is attributable The success with which
they have in many instances been attended. No
one knows beforehand what they are going to
do, and all their plans are generally carried out
with q precision and despatch that has often
surprised the allies, and taken them at disad-
vantage when they reposed in feeling of per.
feet security. The old adge, shear, see, and
say nothing" is held not only in the highest
reverence among them, but is law the obser-
vance of which is commanded and enforced with
| all the power and authority of military rule.
1t is the opinion of DR.. Davega that it is ut
tery impossible for the allies to avoid another
winters campaign. in the Crimea in any other
way than by leaving it altogether Their work
has only commenced with the taking of the
south side of Sebastopol; and the capture Of
the north side-if it ever shall be captured
will be attended with a still greater loss than
they have yet experienced. He confirms the
accounts We have already published, as to the
! seventies of the climate and the character of
the country. They will be compelled to encamp,
rs they did before, outside of the city, rs that
part of it which the Russians gave up to them
is, as we have said, completely untenable, and
such is the nature of the soil during the rainy
season, that it is utterly impossible TO use either
cannon or cavalry, while the foot soldier sinks
down to his knees at every step. The prospects
which open before the allies, under these circum-
stances, are of most gloomy kind. Gortscha-
koff spoke truly when he said Generals January
and February would do all their business for
them.
We have spoken of the feelings of the Rus
sian soldiers in respect to the war, and we may
add that it is n feeling which is entertained by
all classes throughout the empire The mobiles
are willing to sacrifice their fortunes, il neecs-
sary, in a war which they look upon as one Of
the most justifable that has ever been waged
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they believe that they cannot be defeated, and
are determined on fighting for every inch Of
ground in the Crimea before they give it up.
The religious enthusiasm of the soldiers is kept
up by the Greek priests, of whom there are
large number in the camp, and who inspire them
with an idea that they are engaged in Il crusade
against the infdel. Every address issued by
the Emperor is received by them with the great
est enthusiasm, and incites them to the most
reckless deeds Of daring and bravery. With an
army inspired by such feelings, with an engineer
who has not, perhaps, his equal in Europe, with
Generals whose abilities have been well tested,
and with the disposal of almost unlimited re
sources at his command, his ultimate success
appears to be only question of time. It only
remains to be seen whether the difficulty will
be patched up by diplomacy or settled by force
of arms.
DARING RoBBERY.-We learn that one day
during last week, the house of Mr. Henry Smith,
living some few miles from this place, was forci-
bly, entered by six or eight negroes, or white
men in disguise, and ROBBED of about four or
five thousand dollars in specie.
1t seems that Mr.. Smith had, not long since,
disposed Of his entire property, and had placed
the proceeds derived from the sales thereof in
large iron pot, secured with wooden covor and
an iron bar looped over the ear of the pot, which
was fastened with a paddock.
The parties, whoever they were, entered in
the absence Of Mr.. Smth--one with gup-
frightened Mrs. Smith out of the house. knock
ed off the lock, took the money and decamped.
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