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Newspaper
Empire
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 21, 1855
Page
7
A baronet lorded the late Lord Dudley Stuart charity aim over statue plans. The press notes the insanity evidence signed by leading lunacy experts lies before the Secretary of State. It claims Mr Shaw of Middlesex Hospital, the senior surgeon, was withdrawn when his testimony would aid an insanity plea for the defence.
At a meeting born in Manchester Canon Stowell warned England must emerge from the war with clean hands and resist Papal influence. The Lewes war prison guards escort prisoners to the Downs for exercises, showing improved health. A Bristol vault raid on Smyth family remains is described with suspected jewel theft. Fatal railway accidents are reported in two cases, with men crushed on trucks and trains. War dispatches from Sebastopol and Vienna give updates on bombardments, casualties, and strategic positions with multiple officers noted.
Vienna reporting Evewixe says on the evening of the 9th bombardment of Sebastopol began and had lasted 12 hours when the courier left with apparent Allied advantage but no signal success. Paris notes General Canrobert stating on the 10th that all batteries opened fire and the besiegers showed manifest superiority. Kamiesch despatches of the 12th received in Paris say bombardment continued.
Reports from Vienna describe tenth and subsequent conferences over the Black Sea limitation of navies. Russia proposes equal ships, urging a closed Euxine. Allies fear no progress, Austria may stay neutral, and Russell plans return. Baltic rumors claim Russian stores, fortress builds, and British naval activity near Kiel and Copenhagen.
The Morning Chronicle notes that after months of suspense the pursuit of an honourable peace is thwarted. It cites delayed decisive action by allied forces at Sebastopol and Russian counter propositions, with Vienna pressuring Allies toward softer terms while Austria relaxes support. Telegraphs between London Paris and Vienna show rapid diplomacy.
An Austrian journal quotes Prince Gortschakoff upon arriving at Sebastopol on March 20. He states he is appointed to command the sea and land forces in the Crimea. He recalls Emperor Nicholas I and expresses that Alexander II has conveyed gratitude. He notes improved roads, easier transports, and on the way reinforcements. Osten-Sacken and Nachimoff resume former commands.
Lord Raglan reports continued siege operations before Sevastopol with minor enemy fire and musketry causing casualties. Captain A E Hill of the 89th died of wounds after being captured while placing sentries. A fire erupted in Sevastopol, origins unknown. The enemy moved on the Tchernaya. the railway to Balaklava progressed, enabling ammunition and stores to be brought up. Casualties listed include 7th Foot lieutenant J L F Jones and 90th Foot ensign J Barr. one missing.
A 19th century casualty roll reports multiple soldiers and mariners by regiment and rating. Killed and severely or slightly wounded are listed for units including 39th Foot 47th Foot 17th Foot 90th Foot 97th Foot 68th Foot 77th Foot and 1st Foot among others, with missing William Howell and a separate H.M.S. shipboard death of Robert Laverick A.B.
A Russian woman suspected of espionage at Kamiesch enters French trenches with a lantern and notes, pursued by Zouaves, examined by General Canrobert, and found with a pocket book detailing battery strength and a pistol. She claims to act for her country and to avenge her husband’s Alma death, is detained for transport to Malta.
Reports from the week note 92 volunteers joining the West Essex Militia Corps, Russian reinforcements at Tchourgoum, and large arms shipments from Portsea for the Baltic fleet. Balaklava festivities, ships landing troops at Portsmouth, Burgoyne in Vienna, and Ismail Pasha withdrawing Danube forces are among numerous dispatches. preparations for Crimea escalate with detachments marching, fortifications planned near Antwerp, and ships sailing from Kingstown to the Crimea.
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