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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 18, 1855
Page
8
August reports describe continued skirmishing with Russian sorties near Woronzoff road and a claim that forces aim to distract attention from a possible Malakoff assault. Writers condemn long inactivity since June and urge action as French batteries near completion may alter the situation.
The Zouaves resumed theatre in their Inkermann camp with an open air venue and rudely painted scenery featuring women with flowers. About a thousand officers and ranks watched as private soldiers acted in men’s uniforms, with a comic Norman patois finale and a moonlit Crimean night ending the evening.
Reading from the front, troops stand four deep in trenches near Sebastopol as a new French battery strengthens works near Kadikoi. Deserters report fear of punishment, while markets find French beans and peas from Balaklava proximity. Duke of Newcastle visits camp. conditions improve with abundant rations and improving health as Sardinians in formation are noted.
The piece describes cavalry proportions and small swift horses, the vast bombardment and test of railway supply, and moments of quiet as ships sail and camps relax. It notes Kadikoi’s diverse inhabitants thriving, a wealthy Egyptian trader, and a Russian captain with four daughters as a prisoner visiting a monastery.
Reports detail the destruction of fish stores barracks and forage depots on the Isthmus of Arabat and near Berdiansk by the English French squadron under Commander Osborn. Fort Petrovskoi and related fisheries targets are silenced as part of operations to cripple the enemy supply lines in the Sea of Azoff.
The speaker endorses a high quality officer whose actions support the maintenance of the enemy's army in the Crimea. The recommendation urges his lordships to give favourable consideration to the officer.
The government steamship Assistance from Constantinople suffers severe cholera with twelve dead and about thirty unfit for duty. Rear Admiral Sir Stephen Lushington stabilizes the crew with rum rations and beer, securing pratique after quarantine at Malta. Troop transports and reinforcements for the Crimea sail and head toward Balaklava amid rapid movements of ships and officers.
Danish dispatch from August reports Allied squadrons back at Nargen after Sweaborg engagement with no serious ship damage. English casualties include two officers and about thirty men wounded, French losses light. Grand Duke Constantine sought to attack Cronstadt fleet but was refused by the Emperor. Morning Post and Herald announce imminent Crimea intelligence forthcoming and government publication through standard channels.
Mr Lindsay, M P, replies to Sir Charles Wood in a pamphlet addressed to S Moreley chairman of the Administrative Reform Association. He outlines criticisms of the Admiralty and related matters, defending his business conduct and vowing to pursue administrative reform despite government pressure. A report elsewhere notes the government’s non involvement in the electoral opposition.
The Lords and Commons hear the Queen's Speech after prorogation. Lords and ministers attend as the Lord Chancellor, Earl Granville, and others present read the speech praising wartime efforts, alliance with France, and reforms including newsprint duty abolition and limited liability.
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