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HASZARD'S‘ GAZETTE, DECEMBER 30.

“ Austria binds herself to France and Eng- land, as she had already done to Turkey by the treaty of the 14th of June, 1854, to occupy the Principalities for the purpose of rspulsing the

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Igussian troops, if they attempted re-enter t em. “ Austria reclaims

the right, as justly belon ing to urkey and to the llies, of mak- ing.al the movements which may suit them for the ‘purpose of attacking either the Russian troops or the Russian territory. —

“ If, in confsquence of her attitude in the Principalities, or for any other cause, Austria should iind herself at war with Russia. the alliance olensivs and defensive between er, France, and England, shall be established by the fact of the war.

" Ii‘, bel'ors the end of the present year 1§54, Russia should not have made propositions which are considered acceptable, and which ensure good and durable‘ peace, the three Powers will advise as to the means of obtain- ing that pe cs _

“The three high contracting Powers bind themselves not to accept any proposition for the re-establishment of peace without having deli-

e upon it in common.

“Such are the terms of this important treaty.”

Pints, Dec. 8.—At a council held at Berlin, on the 6th instant, the King of Prussia had determined on following the example of Austria, and signing the Austr Western Treaty. -

CONSTERNATION IN PRUSSIA.

The correspondence from Berlin states that surprise, consternation, and rage have seized the Russian party in that capital, at Austria having concluded an alliance with the estern Powers. Some represent Prussia as having been overreached, after having gone so much farther than she need have done, for the very purpose of prevent- ing the accession of Austria to the French and English alliance. Others regret that Austria has taken the initiative, while Prus- sia has been dragged on step by step un- willingly. Ofiicial persons holding high appointments spoke only on Sunday of any such alliance as more improbable than ever.

THE BATTLE OF INKERMAN.

Further Particulars. (By the Times’ Special Correspondent.)

Novimata 8 —The battle was at its height about eight o'clock, and by that time the Russians had partially established themselves on the heights on our right. Dr. Smith, of the head-quarters stall‘, and two gentleman who hs_d ridden out with him towards the front, ignorant of the exact posi- tion of the enemy, got under fire in the fog, and the proximity of fragments of shell, tiie whirring of shot, and the “ iiz-z-sing” of fuses, warned them that it was just as well for non-combatants to retire as rspidl as possible towards the valley of Balaclava, where all seemed to be quiet. As they centered oil‘, the saw poor Sir George Brown, who has been living in a blaze of tire since he came out here (for not only has he been in the heat of action, but he has received smart volleys from our own picquets), borne back on a litter, and taken down and put on board the Sanspareil, after Dr. Alexander had examined his wound. Men covered with blood, and spit- ting it out, came limping along, and sat down by the bushes, examining their hurts and imploring a little water or a little brandy. Ambulances hovered on the plain in the rear around the scene of the light; horses on three legs or cut by balls, hopped slung, looking piteously for help ; the fog folded the hills in its clammy embrace, but the roar of cannon and musketry told of the struggle which was going on along those bloody heights.

THE FRENCH ADVANCE.

The French were driven up in three bodies of about 2000 men each on the ridge of the hills over Balaklava, watching the movements of the Russian cavalry in the plain below. Aslcame up the enemy were visible, drawn out in six divisions, with the artillery and infantry ready to act, and horses _saddled and bridled. t was evident they were waiting for the siglrgl to dash up the in our rear. an sabrs our in regiments. ey had a long time to waizt; Thgs French lines beloiyv us were lined b the usvss; the gunners in t e redoubts, with iiiatchss lighted, were prepared to send their iron messengers through the ranks of the horses the moment the csnie within range. Behind the French 5000 “ ono .lohnnipls” wort: drawn u in columns as a reserve, an severe Turkish regiments were also stationed under the heights on the right, in a position to act in support, should their services be required. Already the French were on their march from the sea tor our assistance, and the black lines of their regiments streaked the gray plain as they marched double- quiok towards the scene of action. The Chas- seurs.d’ Afriqne on their gray Arabs swept about the slopes of the hill to watch an opportunity for a sub. Our own cavalry were drawn up by their encampments, the heavy brigade on their left, the light brigade in the centre of . our position. The latter were out of fire some tiru ut an advance to the right exposed them to shot and shell. Mr. Cleveland received a mortal wound, and several men an bones were injured later in the day. The heavy cavalry were emplo ed in protecting our left and rear. At nine the French streamed over the brow of the hill on our right—Chssssurs d‘ Orleans, Tirailleurn, Indigeues, Zousves, infan- try ofhthriline, asdf al:tills:y,—flan|d sit t:'l'i0ORIIllllOd over e row an e on is an o ' e ossian columns. On visiting the spot, it was curious to observe how men of all srms—EngIish, French, and Russians lay together, showing the ground must have been occupied several times by differ- ent bodies of troops. The French were speedily

engaged, for the Russians _liad plant of men for a|l’lecomprs. sTheir rssprves I:.ldlIOhV.Il y anldepllong I roa to ebssto rscei t siistte co- lumns that were rivsn down the hill, allowed them to re-form and attack again, or furs

fresh regiments to assault the allies again and again. 'l'his rsservs seems to have consisted of

_ three large bodies-probably of 6000 men each.

' The attacking force could not have been less than 90,000 men, and I make a very low estimate indeed of the strength of the Russians to-ds

when I place it at from 46,000 to 60 ooo men cl all arms. as ere from 56,000 to 00,tll0 inert engaged on the side _of the enemy: but I think that number excessive, and there cer- ' enough for them to show he saw

inis rile did our work. and Lord in beast he of thecoantrylb: expedition as far that could be got, with whbb

. in the battle oi'.lnirernisn, at 700 killed and

weapon was received by many inexperienced soldiers. Our volleys told on the advancing bodies of Russians fsarfully, and, in order to'be out of scope of such terrible weapons, they rushed on us with the bayonet, and after long and des- perate encounters met their masters, and were forceoto retire. .

'i'he Qlumn of attack on the Russian right, which came up on our position at the nearest point to Sebasto_pol. was mainly resisted by the Fourth Division and srines. The Russian centre ' ‘ncipsily resisted by the Second Division and the Light Division ; and some of the Third Division and the Brigade of Guards were opposed to the third or left attacking column of the Russians, which forced its way up the hill to- wards the Sandbag Battery, at the farthest point from lnkermau.

Continuation of the Report from the Illustrated

Lord Raglan during the day advanced several times to the crest of the hill above the Second Division's camp. and was accompanied part of the time by General Canrobert. There can scarcely be a greater contrast than-that between the staid appearance of our Commander-in-cliief—his white hair and grey dress, and the dashing uniform of the French General—his cocked-hat fringed with while, his spare black hair falling over his face, and the peculiar twitch given to the month by a cigar in constant ignition. The sober dress of our Stall‘ was also strangely modest compared to that of the host of oflicers and orderlies, French and Arab, which surrounded General Canrobert, parading at their head the brilliant tricolour. The courage and ability of both Generals is admitted ; but the French-had a vast deal of what they call chic-more, in fact, of the trick of military dress than we have.

Whilst General Canrobert was thus sharing in the battle of lnkerman—where I must not omit to say a shell cnntused his srm—the Russians made a false attack on the lines of Balaclava, which was treated with the contempt which it required ; but they made a determined assault on the ranch lines in front of Sebastopol. They sallied with 4000 men. and attacked the sailors’ battery by the shore. The covering parties were not re-formed with suficient speed; and the enemy entered the battery, when they proceeded to spike the guns. This operation they perform- ed vcry superiicislly to some of the pieces. when they were charged by General do Lourmel at the head of the 26th regiment, and repulsed tothe will of the town, with the loss of 1000 men and 100 prisoners. General do Lourmel unfortunately was shot through the lungs, and is not expected to recover. The loss of the French in this sortie is estimated at 500 men killed and wounded,and wounded. In this number are fifty oflicsrs, a heavy proportion. The French Chasssurs ique, and our Light Brigade were moved during the day, under fire of the enem , and they both suffered slightly. ornet Clare and of the nth Lancers, was killed by a shell, or rather died of the wound, some time after he received it. The loss of gallant oflicers and men on this me- morable day, will be felt in many a home in England. t is consoling to know that the exer- tions of these brave men have conducsd to the attainment ofa victory, and that their names will be preserved amon at those of many gallant fol- lows, who have fallen like them, for the honour of_their country.

The 6th and ‘lab has been spent in attending to the wounded, numbers of whom have been placed on board shi , after having had their wounds at- tended to. 'l:he Russian wounded were cared for after ours. It will take sorns days to finish bury- ing the vsst number of dead which encumbers the field of battle.

Yesterday, I am happy to ss , a reinforcement of 5000 French troops entered herson Bay, the landing place of our allies.

On the 0th a grand council of war was held;

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bnt, of course, its decisions are not known.

The French and English together took about 3000 prisoners on the 5th.

I must not forget ip mention that Sir De Lsey Evans came up from Balaklara, and took part in til-:s action of the 5th. He then returned on board I e rei .

'.I'lIl BAYONIT CEAEI.

It has been doubted by military historians, if any enem have ever stood a charge with the ouet, ut here the bayonet was often the on y weapon employed in conflicts of the most obstinate and deadly character. ‘ n prone to believe, t t no fee could ever with- stand the British soldier wielding his favourite weapon, and that at Maids alone did the enemy ever cross bayonete with him ; but at the battle of Iukermsn not only did we charge in vain—not only were desperate encounters between masses of men maintained with the bayonet sloIs—but we were obliged to resist, bayonet to bayonet, the Russian infantry a in and again, as the charged us with incrs ible fury and determina- tion. The battle of Inkerman admits of no descri tion. It was a series of dreadful deeds of daring, of sanguinary hand-to-hand fl hts, of‘ despairing rallies, of desperate assau ts—in glens and valle s, in brusbwcod glsdes and re- mote dells, iii den from all human eyes, and from which the conquerors, Russian or British, issued only to engage fresh foes, till our old supremacy, so rudel assailed, was triumphant- ly asserted, and the ttalions of the Csar ve way before our steady courage and the cbfv.nl- rous tire of France.

BAYONITING ‘I'll! WOUNDID.

The greatest atrocity marked the conduct of the Russians towards the ofllcsrs of Adams’ brigsd who fell into their hands. Poor Colonel Carpen- ter, as hs lay on the ground badly wounded. was bsyoneted by a ruflisu who, not content with that act of ferocity, clubbed his musket, and best the

ray-haired old man with it on the head, till be oh him senseless. The Colonel lived buts few hours after he was taken to his tent. Colonel Haly, of the 47th. was treated in the some way, as he was stretched in his blood in frontsf his shattered regiment. The men on both a rushed in and carrier! of!‘ their oflcers, and bayou- eted the Russians, who had used them so barbar- ously. Major Powell, who was in eesunsod o the 50th, was kilIed,as he fell to the esfi, and his murderer. who is an oflssr, is in car ads a prisoner of war. The lrst brigade su fear. fully also in men and olosre.

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The Light Division, or the portion of it in action. was as usual, foremost in the fra , some of the oilicers had most wonder ul escapes. In the 88th regiment, Major axwe|l's horse was shot under him, in front of the enemy's column. Lieut. Crous and Lieut. Bayues were surrounded by a body of Russians, who attacked them with the bayonet, although they were both wounded. r. aynes miraculously es- caped. r. Crosse was surr-oun_ded by four Russians who thou ht to make sure work of him. He shot t o two in front of him with his revolver, and a private named Houl han rushed out of the ranks, shot one of is remaining assailants dead, bayo- neting the other, and, taking up Mr. Crosse in his arms, ran back with him to the roar of the «regiment and placed him in safety. Out of four weak companies the 88th lost 140 men killed and wounded, and they would most likely have been cut to pieces but for the silent charge of a party of their comrades ofthe 77th, under Major Stratton. e 33rd re iment lost 58 out of less than 300 men. .nsign Thorold, a most promi- sing young ollicer, was killed as he was zealously employed in serving the men with cartridges from the pouches, and Mr. Cor- and Mr. Owen were wounded.

Mr. Donovan, brother of Captain Dono- van, of this regiment, who was attached to the 33rd at the battle of the Alma, where be displayed great gallantry, has received his commission from her Majcst for his behaviour in the iiold. Licutcnsnts Butler and Shiplsy and Ensign Jones, of the Fusi- liers were wounded at once. Colonel Yea, Captain Rose, and one other oflicer, whose name I don’t remember, are the only oilicers now serving with the .7th Fusiliers, who were at the Aims and at Inkermann with the regiment. Sir T. Troubridge lost both legs above the ankle. He is doing well.

Sir De Lacy Evans, who was very un- well on board ship when the fight began, managed to get on shore and ride u to the front, and I saw him on the battle-field full of

rief for the loss he had sustained in his

ivision. Cap. Allix, one ofthe gencral’s aides—de-dam , was killed; Capt. Gubbins, another aide e-cam , was wounded; Briga- dier Pennefathsr ha a narrrow escape, and Brigadier Adams was slightly wounded; and there lay the spot, the weakness of which the general had so often represented! It was enough to make one sad.

Buciuaas-r, Dec. 2-45,000 Turkish troops are being concentrated at lbrail. Omar Pasha will leave our city to-morrow. 20,000 more are ordered to Vnrna.

THI IIARDSHIPS AND HORRORS OF WAR.

The oldest soldiers here never witnessed or heard of a campaign in which general oilicere were obli to live out in tents on the open field, for t e want of a roof to cover them ; and generals who seed their outh in the Penin- sular war, an "who have tnessed a good deal of iightin since that time in various parts of the worl , are unanimous in declaring, that they never knew or read of a war in which the o - iloers were ex to such hardships. Th lauded, as most of us remember, without any. tbiu but what they co carry, and t sy marc edbeside theirmen, sle thy them, fought b thsm,and died by them, un istinguished from t em in any respect, except by be deadly epaulette and sword belt which has cost so many lives to the country. The survivors have often been unable to get their things fro on board ship. The have lain down at night in the clothes whic they wore during the day; many delicately nurtured youths never chan shirts or shoes for weeks together. and t ey are deprived of the use of water for ablution except to a very limited extent. “Rank and fashion,” under such circumstances have fallen a rey to parasitical invasion—sn evil to which the other incidents of roughing it are of little moment. The oficers are in rags. Guardsmen, who are “ the best style of men ” in the parks, now turn out in costs and trousers and boots all ‘seams and patches, torn in all directions, and ms with more vi or t nss ass, and our smartest cavalry and line men are models of ingenious sowing and stitching. The men

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b when they see their oflcere no better ol‘ than themselves. Wears out here “ soldisrin the filding of,” and many a un gen eman wou be for ever cured of h s love of arms, if he could but see one day's dgpoting, and have one day's rsde of the men w do it. Fortu- nate it is or us, that we have a nth on whom tocsly, and that there hrs in o d In ad men " who delight in war,” and who w i be ever ready to incur privntion, danger and death at her summons. to young ladies sufsring "scarlet fever,”—-the pa ils ofthe “ L. E. L. school, who are for ever inking of heroes and warriors, singing of champions, of “ crowning. conquerors’ rows with flowers," and wishing for “ Arab steeds and. filchions bright”—i they could but for one instant have stood beside me and “Feed into one of the pits where some 30 " cl s of-the valley," all covered with scar- let and blue cloth, with lace and broid , and blood, were i in side side, and star ng up on t eir sig tlsssorbsis the were about to be consigned to the worm, they would feel the horrors of their hero worship, and pin in prayer for the advent of that day- coriis it ever ma --when war shall beno more, s sddin of blood shall cease. cod-—brsad the sta of life, and meat-we have in suflcient auantity, and if the depart- r. Filder

so can only sdpply us, as it he done, the Crimes the Arm

dur ug our winter in , will be much indebted to it. In the elirts the oommisssriat oflcers are making for the maintenance of the army they receive material aid from our merchant ships. ' nussislt account on ‘run lanes or IIIIIIAN.

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mended by General Soimonotf, was ordered to advance up the leil bank of the ravine occupied at its summit by the British troops, while the left column, commanded by Ge- neral Pauloif, and consistin of 12 batta- lions ofinfsntry and some lig t troops, was to occupy the brusbwcod on the other side higher up the valley, until the columns were in a position to attack the British lines from two sides at once. This plan was, however, defeated, for General Soi- monoif was at once driven to the right bank of the ravine by the tire of the British titles. Shortly sfterwaads a portion of the Cather- inenbur regiment, supported by three bat- teries o heavy guns, attacked the redoubt wit momentary success; but it was here that General Soimonoif himself, and several of his principal oiiicers, were killed. The combat continued to rage_ with rest fury between our troops and the Tent Division of Russian Infantry from the heights to the bottom of the ravine. On the left, the Regiment of Okhotslt succeeded in gaining the heights, and had almost turned the po- sition, whcn it was repulsed by the arrival of the French troops. “The enemy con- tinued however (saysGeneral Dannenberg,) to defend himself wtth peculiar obstinacy, and, as be continually received reinforce- monts of fresh French troops we were obliged to yield to the superiority of his forces, and the murderous artillery of the enemy soon compelled us to withdraw into