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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 28, 1855
Page
8
A dated letter expresses Allied hopes for durable peace and fruitful outcomes among allied nations. It praises brave officers and soldiers under command, pledges no distinction among tollers in the common cause, and asks Con Ethene Pacha to deliver the message, wishing success and divine protection.
A nurse’s correspondent from Palace Hospital Scutari recounts the voyage from Crimea on June 26 aboard the Emen and life in the Sultan’s former palace turned hospital. He praises the cool rooms, varied meals, daily medical visits, and social amenities while noting a daily charge for extras and discomfort from fleas and mosquitos. He reports improving health, regular services, and gratitude to God.
The Baltic fleet grows as England lends 85 warships and 2 095 guns while France adds 16 ships and 408 guns. The combined fleet totals 101 vessels with 2 506 guns. Critics say Napier was dismissed after failing to meet expectations, while the Baltic campaign shows limited enterprise versus 1854.
Capitan Caplan Yelverton reports Arrogant off Viborg on 14 June engaging a large Cossack encampment at Konnda Bay. The Ruby with Magicienne and Marines supported landing and bombardment driving troops from Portsoiki, then at Stralsund shelling and engaging Russian gun boats and a masked battery. Midshipman Story was killed when an Arrogant cutter exploded. Lt Haggard and Lt Dowell helped tow the stranded boat to safety amid heavy fire.
Reports from Nargeen on Sunday describe Admiral Seymour and three admirals aboard the Duke and Tourville with the Euryalus towing four mortar vessels and the Vulture with coal ships. Rumors of Sveaborg or Revel attacks rise, while Viborg action ends in a boat accident and wounded aboard the Arrogant.
The writer notes French floating batteries near the Baltic and questions why British mortar ships and gunboats lag. Reports Amphion joins from Helsingfors. French artillerymen encamped nearby plan possible mortar work. Weather hot, fleet healthy, no Gulf of Riga news. Cronstadt remains active under Admiral Baines.
The Red Jacket reaches Sydney after May sailing from Melbourne. The Liverpool clippers replace mail steamers amid mixed expectations. The Patriotic Fund nears 50,000 pounds. New South Wales revenue falls. December sales were halted. Immigrants total 1446 at Port Jackson. Sydney and Hunter River Railway progress eases government concerns. The Sydney Railway opening looms in months.
Paris telegraph reports a July 25 clash near the Little Redan where Russian forces attempted a night sortie but were driven back by Chasseurs and infantry. Eight killed and several wounded were left behind the trenches as the Russians retreated into darkness. Officers praised for handling the engagement. Also mentions Dr Hassall proposing a London Central Board to buy and inspect suspected articles for potential prosecutions.
Debates cover Crimea factors including Austria crossing the Pruth. Palmerston defends limited discussion on Vienna papers. concerns over Turkish loan guarantee and encumbrances court in Ireland. leaders discuss authority, objectives, and timing amid ongoing war.
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