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GENTLEMEN,—The peace which has happily, subsisted in Europe for sr, long period, is now unfortunately disturbed, by the unprinciplet't and ambitious aggressions of the Emperor of Russia upon the 'Darkish Empire. These T,,rojects on the part of a great semi-barbarous military power, et Adently endangering not only the progress, but even the existene e of civilisation in Europe. have compelled the British and French Governments to adopt a combined resistance for the Interests of man kind. In the force al'out to he despatched for this purpose to the so zne of action, her majesty's Government have been pleased to remit , ze my humble military services, and which of course I obey with alacrity, in so sacred a cause. 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The intelligence transmitted to us on Friday evening by our correspondent at Berlin was a car rect statement of the result of the last appeal ad dressed to the Emperor of Russia by the Western Powers, which is now confirmed by the arrival of the Queen's messenger from St. Petersburg at a late hour on Saturday night. The Emperor him self is said to have left the capital for Helsinfors, in Finland, after he became acquainted with the nature of the summons, but before the actual ar rival of the courier who was the bearer of it. Count Nesselrode, however, was instructed to in form the Consuls of England and France, who are, in the absence of the two legations, the principal representatives of their respective Governments in Russia, that to this summons for the evacuation of the Principalities no answer would be given by the Imperial Court. Nothing, therefore, now re mains but that last alternative which the Allied. Powers have contemplated throughout these tran sactions, if their honourable and persevering efforts to restore peace, on the terms assented to by the Four Great Powers of Europe, unhappily proved ineffectual. The next step to be taken is that which will constitute the state of war between Eng- land, France, and Turkey on the one side, and the Russian empire on the other. The convention which is to regulate the military operations of the three Powers has already been signed at Constan tinople—we believe on the 12th of this month; and the conclusion of such an agreement with the Porte, at a time when the Sultan is already at war with 'Russia, is in itself an act of Positive hostility. From the moment, however, that France and Eng land resolve to take an active part in these opera tions, the magnitude of the political questions at stake, the extent of the theatre of war, from North ern to Eastern Europe, and a just sense of their own dignity and of the cause which summons them to arms, must render these Powers the principals rather than the auxiliaries in the war, and call for such a declaration of hostilities, and such measures in the prosecution of them, as are adopted when the interests and honour of this country are most directlyengaged. A message from the Crown, there fore, will be brought down to both Houses of Parlia ment this evening to announce the final termina tion of diplomatic communications with Russia by an act tantamount to a declaration of war, and to state the unavoidable necessity of havingreconrse to hostilities to enforce those principles which her Majesty's Government have resolved to defend, with the active support of France and the cordial good wishes of the rest of Europe. This Message will, we believe, be taken into consideration by Parliament on Friday next, but the actual declara tion of war will probably be ordered at a Council to be held on Wednesday, and instructions will then be issued to the naval forces of the Crown to treat as enemies the ships and subjects of the State to which we are opposed. All trade and intercourse between the subjects of the two States will immedi ately become illegal, and liable to be punished by capture and forfeiture, except in as far as a time of grace or license may be granted by the Crown for cargoes or other property embarked and on the way to this country at the time of the breaking out of war ; and this period was extended in 1807, when war was declared by this country against Russia, to a fortnight after the declaration of hostilities. Prepared as we are for this declaration by a long course of negotiations and events, which have already kept the attention and the interests of the world in suspense for upwards of twelve months, it is impossible not to feel that there is something inexpressibly solemn in the near approach of that great calamity, which it is now our duty to meet. The spirit and the resources of this nation will, doubtless, bear us proudly through this trial; and to the abundant blessings which Providence has be stowed npon this country we trust that this one may be added-r- i that the fame and power and liberty of England shall not in our hands wane or decay. But we should scarcely be worthy of these privi leges if we were incapable of looking steadfastly at the change which awaits us, and at the sacrifices which this contest may require. We have no right to presume that this war will be a light or easy en terprise. It is a struggle between the most power ful empires of the world, whose honour on both sides is deeply engaged in the result of it. It is a strug gle by the freedom of England, supported by the military force of France, against the ambitious ab solutism of Russia on the field she has long marked out for conquest. The indirect consequences of such a war are even more complicated and doubful than those which are patent on the surface. We know not the effect it may produce on the political relations of Europe ; we know not the effect it can hardly fail to produce on the dominions and future condition of that empire, the decay of which has proved, as had long been predicted, the first serious cause of European war. The whole question is surrounded with great obscurity, and mixed up with more uncertain chances than a statesman likes to contemplate at the outset of such an undertak ing. Out of these elements, already sufficiently disturbed by the late convulsion of the continent of Europe, the Emperor of Russia has not scrupled to cause war to arise, by acts which bear the stamp of unqualified duplicity and violence. Looking back on the whole of these transactions, it is im possible to entertain a doubt that his mind was made up that the time had come when his policy required him to proceed to extremities ; and whe ther Turkey struggled on with increasing difficulty, or pursued her course of regeneration with success, Russia was resolved to constitute herself the ar biter of its destinies. According to all the prin ciples of policy long established by reason and tra dition in this Country and the rest of Europe, this movement brought Russia into direct collision with the other Powers, and all her attempts to disguise the results of her own insidious projects have been entirely vain. _ . The country at large having now the fullest evi dence of the truth before it, is, we believe, com pletely satisfied that it was impossible to recede, or to stand aloof, after Russia had poured her armies into Turkish territory ; and that the Governments of England, France, and Germany have subse quently exhausted every means consistent with honour to avert war. That is the ground on which the Ministers of the Crown are entitled to claim, and will probably obtain, the universal support of the nation ; and, strengthened by the efforts they have never ceased to make in the cause of peace, they will assume without apprehension the heaviest responsibility which it can fall to the lot of any statesman to bear. They cannot, indeed, forget that, after almost forty years of unbroken peace and rare felicity, we are entering upon an epoch of a different character, which, though it may raise the power and beneficent influence of England to a higher point, must be purchased by the dearest of sacrifices.. They cannot but remem ber that in some respects the calamities of war are aggravated by the long interval of peace—that trade has enormously extended, that nations are become more dependent on each other, and that their hardships must now be in propor tion to the benefits they have mutually conferred and received. This motive will doubtless tend to induce the Government of this country more espe cially to take the lead in the most liberal measures of commercial policy in war which have yet been acted upon by civilised nations. But, above all, the grand object we must all have in view is to bring this war, by energetic measures, to a prompt and successful termination. If that can be accom plished, the peace of the world will be the more secure from the proof we sh a ll h ave g i ven th a t thi s country, with all her commercial reputation, has not forgotten the use of her ancient weapons, and that France, with all her millitary glory, is not less earnest than ourselves, in repudiating the spirit of conquest, and in defending the !cause of peace. In this hope the people of England are prepared for war ; for this object th ey w ill wage it ; and, with entire confidence in the valour of her Majesty's forces, and in the j us ti ce o f our ca use, the united heart and voice of the nation will invoke the protection of Almighty God to— " Scatter our enemies, And make them fall." ( From the Morning Chronicle.) Several days ago we announced the refusal of the Russian Government to comply with the demands of England and France ; and the messenger who had conveyed those demands to St. Petersburg re turned on Saturday, with the official confirmation of the fact. Count Nesselrode formally intimated to the English and French consuls, that the Em peror would not return any answer to the ultima tum of the Allied Governments. The efforts of diplomacy are, therefore, finally exhausted, and no alternative remains but war. This country is deeply sensible of the evils which are inseparable from the rupture of peace ; but the defiance which has been thrown out by Russia will be accepted, not with levity or indifference, but in a spirit of cheerful readiness. The Government will appeal to the support of the nation with unhesitating and well founded confidence. This day, her Majesty will send a message to ' both houses of Parliament, informin p th em of the failure of the negotiations, and of idle. necessity for resorting to force. The Roya 1 d.eclaration will, we presume, according to preced Cut, contain a concise statement of the circumst antes under which war has become inevitable ; ant l it will un doubtedly conclude with an express ion of her Majesty's reliance on the cordial aid of Parliament in the exertions necessary to maintain the honour of the country and of the Crown, and t, bring the war to a successful termination. In accordance with usage, it will probably be found col ivenient to fix a future day for the proposal and &i seussion of the Addresses which will be moved irrn answer to the Message. The Declaration of War,. emanating exclusively from the Crown, will, of ef iurse, be published in the Gazette, without refer 5 114 3e to the Parliamentary proceedings. All other i brmal steps which may be necessary to enable tl le Queen's forces to act will be taken in their usual order. The House of Commons has already thown, by its readiness in granting the suppliE s., that it heartily approves of the resolution which the Government has reluctantly, but deliberately, adopted. It is fitting, however, that Parliament should have an opportunity of claiming i is rightful share in the responsibility of the national decision ; and the response which will be rend( ;red to the appeal from the Throne cannot bp a trubject of doubt. The two Houses would but it 1 represent the feelings of the country, if they wer( backward in vindicating the cause of European ind Impendence. In the debates on the answer to the Roy: O. Message, those who may differ in opinion from tht ) Ministers will be able to explain their 7easons from ..dissenting from any portion of the policy which has been pursued; but there is ground to hope 3 that no attempt will be made to disturb the una.ni mity with which it is desirable that the Addresse: s a hould be voted. The great majority in each House of P arliament concur with the Government in the con vi ction that war has, from the first, been unavoidal de 1, and yet fully approve of the strenuous efforts - hich have been made to attain a peaceful solution. But even those who believe that the collision coul. J. have been averted may conscientiously join in a resolution that the whole strength of the natio shall be employed to carry on the contest wits '3 success. Foreign States, whether enemies, allies, ox • neutrals, will appreciate the power which an En g. fish Sove reign derives from the concert and c• D- operation afforded by the Great Council of the nal -Ai an. It is fitting that so great and serious ; an under taking should be commenced with du e form and solemnity. The reasons which have led to the rup ture of a long-continued peace, although familiar to all men, ought to be placed upon re. :ord, while the general purposes of the contest ►u.ght to be defined. It is not a war of conquest an. which we are entering, nor is it a war of religion . The Em peror of Russia, on pretexts which all Europe de clares to be untenable, has forcibly- occupied a portion of the Turkish territory, and h as persisted in retaining it, notwithstanding the of fer of large concessions for the sake of peace. Itis to check the lawless ambition of an unprovoN ed invader, and to maintain the rights of the Ota toman Porte, that England and France have enter rad the field. The Royal Message of to-day will, nc ► d.oubt, serve to explain to the world the mode ration of the demands put forward by the Allies, as -well as their resolute purpose to enforce them. PREPARATIONS FOE t WAR. It was finally decided on Saturday to ; end the entire cavalry force destined for the East throw; eh France, em barking it on the Mediterranean at Marse ales. No other portion of the British contingent proceeds by that route. The following list of staff appointments is fuller than that last published ; but, as will be obse r red, it is still incomplete : COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE FO3C IES. General Lord Raglan, G.C.8.. MILITARY SECRETARY. Lieutenant-Colonel Steele, Coldstream. .Guards. AIDES-DE-CAMP. Major Lord Burghersh, unattached. Lieutenant-Colonel Somerset, Coldstream Guards. Captain Kingscote, Scots Fusilier Guards.. Lieutenant Hon. J. Somerset Calthorpe, 13t h Hussars. SECOND IN COMMAND. Lieutenant-General Sir George Brown,. K.C.B. AIDES-DE-CAMP. Captain A. M'Donell, Rifle Brigade. Lieutenant R. I. 0. Pearson, 7th FusiMiers. Captain Whitemore, 30th Foot. GENERAL OFFICERS COMMANDING DIVI SIGNS. Major-General Sir De Lacy Evans, AC .C.B. AIDES-DE-CAMP. Captain Allis, of the Ist Royals. Captain Gubbins, of the 85th Regime t. Captain the Hon. R. Boyle, of the 21 si. Fusiliers. Major-General Sir R. England, K.C.13. AIDES-DE-CAMP. Captain Neville, Scots Fusilier Guar de:. Lieutenant J. England, 55th Foot. Major-General H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, K.G. AIDES-DE-CAMP. Major the Hon. J. Macdonald.. Captain Clifton, 7th Dragoon Gu aads. Lieutenant-Colonel Tyrwhitt, Scots Fusilier Guards. COMMANDING THE CAVALRY DIVE 3ION. Major-General the Earl of Luc am. AIDES - DE-CAMP. Captain Walker, 7th Dragoon Grtaxds. Captain Lord Bingham, Coldstream Guards. Lieutenant the Hon. W. Charteris, 92d Highlanders. CAVALRY BRIGADIERS. Brigadier-General the Earl of Cardigan, liath Hussars. Brigadier-General the Hon. J. Yorke Scarlett, sth Dragoon Guards. Staff not appointed. COMMANDING INFANTRY BRIGADES. Brigadier-General H. J. Bentinok, Coldstroam Guards. AIDE-DE-CAMP. Lieutenant Hon. H. Byng, Coldstream Guards. BRIGADE MAJOR. Captain T. C. Stephenson, Scots Fusilier Guards. Brigadier-General Sir Colin Campbell, unattached. AIDE-DE-CAMP. Captain Shadwell, 19th Foot.. BRIGADE - MAJOR. Captain Stirling, unattached... Brigadier-General J. L. Pennyfath.er, C.B. AIDE-DE-CAMP. Captain F. Pym Harding, 22d Foot. BRIGADE-MAJOR. Captain Thackwell, 22d Foot. Brigadier-General Richard Airey. AIDE-DE-CAMP. Captain Nollan, 15th Hussars. BRIGADE-MAJOR. Captain M`Ken z i e , 92d. Brigadier-General W. Ad ams , 49th Foot. Brigadier-General Sir J. Campbell, Bart, 38th Foot. AIDE-DE-CAMP. Lieutenant Snodgr ass , 38th Foot. BRIGADE- MAJOR. Captain Wood, lath Light Infantry. Brigadier-General Buller, C. 8., Rifle Brigade. Staff not appointed. Brigadier-General W. Eyre, C. 8., 73d Regiment. AIDE-DE-CAMP. Lieutenant L. Graham, 43d Foot. BRIGADE-MAJOR. Brevet-Major Hon. A. Hope, 6th Rifles. DEPUTY ADJUTANT -GENERAL. Brigadier-General J. B. B. Estcourt. ASSISTANTS ADJUTANT -GENERAL. Lieutenant -Colonel the Hon. L. Maude, half-pay . . Lieutenant-Colonel Lord W. Paulett, unattached. Lieutenant -Colonel C. H. Boyle, unattached. Lieutenant -Colonel W. Sullivan. Lieutenant -Colonel the Hon. A. Gordon, Soots Fusilier Guards. Major the Hon. T. Colborn e , 15th F oo t. DEPUTY QUARTERMASTER -GENERAL. Brigadier-General Lord De Ros. ASSISTANT Q UARTERM ASTERS -GENERAL. Lieutenant-Colonel A. A. Cunynghame, unattached. Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. P. Herbert, 43d Foot. • T. W 111‘Mahon unattached. Major Maor the CI F. Airey;3d Foot. Major the Hon. W. L. Pakenham, unattached. Major E. Wellesley, 73d Foot. DEPUTY ASSISTANTS QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL AND ADJUTANTS-GENERAL. Captain E. A, Wetherall, Ist battalion Royals. Captain Hon. E. Hardinge, Coldstream Guards. Captain J. Hackett, 77th Foot. Captain W. Morris, 17th Lancers. Captain W. Sankey, 47th Foot. Captain R. Blane, unattached. Captain J. Woodford, Rifle Brigade. Captain A. H. P. H. Worsley, Cape Mounted Rifles. Captain H. E. Weare, sth Foot. Captain H. T. Butler, 55th Foot. COMMISSARIAT. Commissary-General Fielden. iii fors vows by this time. To th Je, however, we may now add : Cxsar screw 90 850 I 400 Capt. Robb. I I Conflict ... screw 8 175 I 400 I Capt. Foote. Tnese reinforcements will make the actual strength of the fleet at present at Wingo Sound, or en route thereto, amount to the following : Total 13 Ships of the line Screws. Sailing. 10 Screws. Paddles. ~ 6 0 .. .. 3 6 .. . 1 GRAND TOTAL. Ships, 32; guns, 1,516; men, 15,000; horse-power, 11,552 Frigates Corvettes , Sloops PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 26. Another fine new heavily armed ship left this morn ing to augment the fleet under Admiral Napier—the Caesar, 91, screw, Captain Robb. She weighed about seven o'clock under all plain sail, and left with a fine breeze from the westward. Her crew was completed by a draught of about 80 from the number (215) of Coast guard men and others brought by the steam-frigate Magicienne, 16, Captain Fisher, from the north of Ire land yesterday morning. It is expected the comple ment of the St. George, 120, at Spithead, will also be materially increased by the men thus brought, and that she will be the next ship to leave for the Baltic. Men being scarce, a number of vessels have been ordered home from foreign stations, among the Meander, 44, from the Cape ; the Fox. 42, from the East Indies (she has been relieved) ; the Centaur, 11, from the Brazils ; and the Athol, Waterwitch, Myrmidon, Teazer, and Alecto from the coast of Africa. These, on arrival, will give upwards of 1,150 men for distribution, and mate rially strengthen the crews of the fleet, for all are, of course, good and experienced seamen. Some disagree able circumstances on board the Desperate have been brought under the notice of the Admiralty since that vessel hasbeen lying at Spithead by means of a " round robin," which the Port-Admiral, Sir Thomas Cochrane, went off to inquire into for the second time yester day. The Conflict, 8, screw-corvette, Captain Foote, left Spithead last evening for the Baltic. The Hecla, 6, paddle-wheel steam-sloop, Captain W. H. Hall, went to Spithead yesterday afternoon, and will leave in a day or two for the Baltic, where Captain Hall's experience will be of great advantage. Much surprise has been expressed at "Nemesis" Hall taking so small a vessel, he being a captain of 10 years' standing, but the fact is that the Admiralty had nothing else in a sea-going condition to offer him when he ap plied. Sir James Graham regretted he had not a ship suitable to his rank and abilities to offer him, when the Hecla came into his recollection at the moment, and he said, "By the way, there's the Hecla, would you take her?" " I'll take a launch, Sir James, if you will com mission her," was the prompt and gallant reply ; nor do we think the insignificant size of the ship will materially hinder so good and well-tried an officer from rendering valuable assistance in the fleet. The Magicienne, 16, Captain Fisher, came into har bour to coal yesterday afternoon. It is supposed she will attend the St. George to the Baltic. PLYMOUTH, MARCI 26. Her Majesty's screw steam-ship James Watt, 91, Cap tain the Hon. George Elliot, went from the Hamoaze into the Sound yesterday afternoon. Her crew will be paid wages to-morrow, and she will leave for Spithead the same day. The despatch steam-frigate Magicienne, Captain Fisher, which put in here yesterday to embark volun teers for the eastward, left Portsmouth on the 4th inst, and called for Coast-guard-men at Cork, Bearhaven, Valentia, Ventry, Tarbert, Galway, Ballinakiel, West port, Black Sod Bay, Killala, Killibegs, Arranmore Island, and Lough Swilley, having run a distance of more than 1,400 miles. The weather, during the first portion of her voyage, was exceedingly boisterous and foggy, which detained her considerably between Bearhaven and Galway. At the latter port Mr. Kelly, commanding the revenue cruiser Amphitrite, was ordered to take the duty of pilot, for which, on the west coast of Ireland, he was well qualified. The Wild Wave Government contract sloop, from Liverpool, arrived yesterday afternoon, and proceeded to the Devonport dockyard. After taking in stores, there she removes to the Royal William victualling yard, to • ship bread and rum for the forces pi the Mediterranean. DOVER, MARCH 26. The Austerlitz, 100 guns, and the Conflict, both screws, passed Dover under steam and sail, about noon to-day, on their way to join the fleet in the Baltic. The Austerlitz saluted the port as she passed, but consider able delay occurred before the compliment was returned. LIVERPOOL MARCH 25, The Royal Mail steam-ship Cambria sailed this morn ing for Malta, via Kingstown, with a detachment of the 77th Regiment. She was to embark detachments of other regiments at Kingstown to-morrow, and then proceed to her destination. SHEERNESS, MARCH 26. The Horatio, 24 guns, screw steam-frigat e , Comman der Robert enner, left here for Hull yesterday, at 9.40 a.m. Permission was given for the wives and fa milies of the ship's company to take a passage in her, and many availed themselves of this considerate grant. She is to be stationed at Hull for the instruction of the newly raised volunteers for the navy in the great gun and cutlass exercise, &c. preparatory to their being draughted into seagoing ships. The Cuckoo, paddle-wheel steam-vessel, Master Com mander George Brockman, left here yesterday in com pany with the Horatio, for Hull, Mr. Brockman having charge of the Horatio as Queen's pilot. The Cuckoo will return to Yarmouth to convey volunteers raised at that port for general service and for ships fitting in the rivers Thames and Medway. The crew of the Driver, 6 guns, paddle-wheel steam sloop, Commander the Hon. Arthur A. Cochrane, were paid advance yesterday at her moorings. Captain-Super intendent Charles Hope superintended the payment. The crew of the Rosamond, 6 guns, paddle-wheel steam-sloop, Commander George Wodehouse, were paid their advance yesterday. WOOLWICH, MARCH 25. The Hannibal, 91, screw steam-ship, had her steam up to-day in the basin, at Woolwich dockyard, to test her engines of 450-horse power, originally made by Scott and Sinclair, of Greenock, for the iron steam-frigate first named the Greenock, but subsequently changed to Mel bourne. The screw was in its proper position when the trial took place, and the engines worked satisfactorily. She is now reported ready for sea, so far as the steam department is concerned, and Tuesday next is named for her being taken out of the basin and to Sheerness to be masted and rigged for sea. It is probable she will be taken to Chatham dockyard to be docked and coppered. The Hannibal was launched at Deptford on January 31, and some idea may be formed of the facilities possessed by this country in fitting out ships of war, when it is stated that this fine ship was taken into the basin at Woolwich on February 15, had one of her boilers put on board the same evening, and on March 25 had the steam-engines, of 450 horse-power, on board, and in perfect working order. The Archer, 14, screw steam-corvette, Capt. Heath cote, went down the river yesterday to try her engines, and they were found to work satisfactorily. She re turned to Woolwich in the evening, and to-day she draughted 10 of the newly-entered men from the Fis gard, flag-ship at this port, and left for the Baltic at 6 o'clock p.m., taking out with her several bags of letters. The crew of the Fisgard manned yards when the Archer left, and, with most hearty cheers, bade adieu to the first draught of seamen taken from those newly-entered under the 10 years' continuous service regulations. Twenty more of the fine young men on board the Fisgard are ready to be draughted into other vessels. The Hecate and Spiteful steam-sloops are again to be brought forward for commission, and the Jackall steam vessel has been taken into dock to be refitted. ROYAL ARTILLERY. No. 8 company of the 11th battalion, and No. 1 and 2 of the 12th battalion, expect to be formed into com panies for working siege guns. DUBLIN, MARCH 25. The Cambria will arrive in Kingstown to-morrow, for the purpose of taking onboard the remaini ng com p an i es of the 33d and 50th regiments, with which she will sail on Tuesday morning. A troop of Artillery will embark for Liverpool on Monday morning. A second troop will leave Dublin for Southampton on Wednesday. Th e i r pl aces wi ll be su pplied by a troop which will arrive from Liverpool on the latter day. The 63d and 31st regiments, underwent another in spection to-day, before Major-General Cochrane, pre vious to their embarkation for war service. A large body of volunteers, including several from the regiments now in garrison, have joined the 63d and 21st. Twenty rank and file from the 90th Regiment (now under orders for Bengal), have also volunteered, and joined the 63d yesterday. It is expected, however, that the order for sending the 90th Regiment to the East Indies will be countermanded. The Admiralty have advertised for immediate tenders for the supply of hay and oats for cavalry horses, to be delivered at the ports of Dublin, Kingstown, and Dun dalk. // / ~ %G [PRICE SD. to. so important a service is highly flattering to that officer, as h e h as b een se l ec t e d for the special s sir .ice without any regard to his turn of duty, lie being t. he last field officer who served in that capacity abroad, h. ?.. - v ing only returned last year from the Mediterranean in . the flag-ship of Sir William Parker. The fact of se le mting Lieut.-Colonel Graham points out how very fe w among the field officers of the Marines are con si de,red eligible for active service. At this moment tere is but one field officer (Lieut.-Colonel Pratt) at ta,c.hed to the fleet in the Black Sea, although the force of Royal M ar i nes i s b etween 2,000 and '3,000 men, which is hourly liable to be landed in the face of a yiwerful enemy, without having a fair proportion of )ificers, and no staff of any kind. It is, therefore, y necessary that officers of all ranks should be ii mmediately despatched to reinforce the numbers both in , the Baltic and Black Seas. '/~~ G~ G f ~'~ BANQUET TO .HER MAJESTY'S MINISTERS. On Saturday evening a banquet was given by the Lord Mayor, at the Mansion-house, to her Majesty's Ministers, and the invitations included the foreign am bassadors and many of the leading members of the aristocracy. The Ministers present were in their official costumes ; the general company were for the most part similarly attired ; and as the room was crraced with the presence of a large number of ladies, (Pressed suitably to the occasion, the spectacle was gay and brilliant in the extreme. The dinner itself was of the most choice and sumptuous character. After the re moval of the cloth, The LORD MAYOR gave the health of her Majesty the Queen, Prince Albert, Albert Prince of Wales, and the rest of the royal family, which met with the customary enthusiastic response. The CHAIRMAN said, the next toast was one which bad been received by the country during the last few months with great attention. They had been in the habit of giving "The Army and Navy" for 40 years past, with a feeling of satisfaction at the deeds they had achieved, and of gratification that those deeds had secured a peace which had lasted so long. But he feared that peace was now drawing to a close. If rumour .Ipoke truly, he might. call that a memorable day for England ; for he had heard it stated that that might be considered the last day of European peace. Of course, he was not in the secrets of the Cabinet: but still rumour with its busy tongue shadowed forth certain events ; and whether the rumour which he had mentioned were true or not, sure he was, that if they had to appeal to British arms, they would find the same valour displayed in the forthcoming struggle that had distinguished the British arms in past times. (Cheers.) He might con gratulate his fellow-citizens and his fello eecountrymen on the fact that they had presiding over the army a nobleman who had distinguished himself gallantly in the field_a nobleman whose wisdom was so established that confidence was reposed in all that he undertook. He all uded, of course. to Lieut.-General Lord Llardinge. (Loud cheers.) The wisdom and energy which was dis played in the military affairs of this country were no less conspicuous in the naval department ; and he rejoiced in being honoured on that occasion with the presence of a Lord o f the Admiralty. He should, therefore, call upon the company " Army at this eventful period, to drink th e et g o e as a t n vi d a A s dmmoisrtal co E r and N avy" with s i ncer ity an d h ear ti ness ; join ing with the t oast the names of Lieut.-General Lord Ha Th rdin e d r i k al e i l y ey r . ece ( i C ve h d e . ers.) Lord HARDIN GE —M y Lord Mayor, my lords, ladies, and gentlemen, I beg to offer you my most grateful thanks on the part of the army for the honour you have conferred upon it. Deprecating as Ido every recourse to war which can be avoided, and lamenting to hear from your lordship this evening that this will be the last day of peace, I nevertheless have no hesitation in saying that y ' I am proud to re t urn th anks for the armbecause I believe that the c on d uc t o f t hi s country inendeavour ing so long to avert war, and its disinterest e d and honourable efforts to maintain the independence of our ally, and to resist a most unjustifiable aggression upon him, justifies us in at length having recourse to arms, when no other solution seems possible, and peace is, I fear; hopeless. (Cheers.) Seeing so many of my ga l. lant brethren at this festive table, who are under orders to join the expedition to the East, I must beg leave to say to them, and to this assembly, that I have no doubt that the military operations will be conducted with great skill and energy under the command of my noble friend Lord Raglan. (Cheers.) That gallant offi cer was for many years the companion, side by side, of the great duke on many memorable occasions in war ; and during 30 years of peace he was also the military secretary and confidential friend of his grace, and was highly-esteemed both by the duke and by the army. (Cheers.) The army, therefore, have the fullest confi dence in their chief, and Lord Raglan, animated by the conviction that his selection for the command is approved by his fellow-countrymen, will, I am sure, be ready to do his duty most faithfully and manfully. (Cheers.) I again, therefore, return you my sincere thanks for the honour you have done the army. (Hear, hear.) Admiral BERKELEY —My Lord Mayor, ladies, and gentlemen, I own that I feel peculiar pride in having to return thanks to you for my gallant companions in the navy ; but I may add that that pride is somewhat tinc tured with regret—perhaps I might almost say with a touch of envy—that lam not going to join them. I myself put in my claims, though very inferior, against those of the gallant officer who has been appointed to command the fleet which has just left our shores. I ran the race honestly with him. (Hear, hear.) lam not sorry that he succeeded ; because, as I told those who consulted me, he is one of the few officers whom, sooner than be left behind, I would willingly serve under, (Cheers.) That gallant admiral will no doubt wait pa tiently for an opportunity ; but, when he strikes, ho will strike boldly and hard. (Cheers.) I must add that the regret which I feel at not being allowed to serve is, I believe, shared by many other officers of the British navy ; and for myself I will only say further, that I should have liked, before my life closes, to have been associated with my gallant companions who are about to uphold their country's cause in the Baltic. The LORD MAYOR then proposed "The health of her Majesty's Ministers" in an eulogistic speech, in the course of which he said—But of this I feel sure, that when the die has been cast, and the sword once drawn, there will be neither hesitation in the Government nor abatement in the desire of the people of this country to carry the war on in the most determined manner, in order that we may have a speedy return of peace. (Cheers.) The toast was drunk with the greatest cordiality. The Earl of ABERDEEN rose and said—My Lord Mayor, ladies, and gentlemen, in responding on the part of her Majesty's Government to the toast which has just been so kindly drunk, I have to express our acknowledg ment of the honour you have conferred upon us, and of the splendid hospitality which has been extended to us this evening. (Hear, hear.) My lord, it is in moments of national difficulty and anxiety like this that the sup port and goodwill of our, ..fellow-countrymen become doubly valuable ; and at a time like Me present you may easily believe that those sentiments 'tare fully ap preciated by her Majesty's Ministers. My lord, in this hall, about a year ago, I declared that the policy of her Majesty's Government was a policy of peace. (Hear, hear, hear.) I repeated that declaration else where, and, indeed, on all other occasions. If our hope of maintaining peace has, however, been disappointed, I can say that it has not been disappointed from the want of any endeavour on our part to realise that policy. (Loud cheers.) Indeed, I believe that if this had not been the case—if the truth and sincerity of those decla rations had not been admitted--we should not have received that general assent and support throughout the country which it has been our good fortune to meet with. (Cheers.) I will not think it inconsistent if, even at this crisis, I repeat that declaration ; for, although it is too true that very shortly we may have to seek peace by other means than those which we have hitherto employed, still peace is our main object. (Loud cheers.) And, my Lord Mayor, it is, in pursuing this object, a great satisfaction to her Majesty's Ministers to be acting in concert with an ally from whom •we have from the first experienced the utmost cordiality, truth, and loyalty. (Loud cheers.) I remember that my distinguished friend whom I now see near me (the French ambassa dor) joine • d with me last year in expressing the hope • and I have no doubt th a t of preserving peace , we shall still pursue that object together, and by th e same means. And although war may be carried on with vigour and energy, yet I think we must entertai n a fi rm resolution to terminate that war as speedily as possible, consistent with national honour. (Loud cheers.) The LORD MAYOR next gave " The health of the Fo reign Ministers," coupling with that toast the name of his Excellency Count Walewski, the ambassador of France. The toast was drank amidst loud applause. Count WeleewsKi then returned thanks in French. The following is a translation of this speech :—My Lord mayor, ladies, and gentlemen,--I thank you for the compliment you have just paid to the diplomatic corps. The presence here of the representatives of almost all the powers of Europe who have hastened to accept the invitation of the first magistrate of the City 0 1 London, affords a striking testimony of the disposi,ie tion with which the whole world is ready to meet the contest in which we are about to be engaged_ Last year I congratulated you in this same halt, with my right honourable friend the First Lord of the Treasury now present, on the maintenance of peace. Vit a desired, we hoped, we made the most sincere effortT that it might be maintained. (Cheers.) Unhappily all, our efforts have been fruitless. But let me be permittogi to repeat here words which have found a great echo—the memorable words of my Sovereign the Emperor Napo leon—" The age of conquest is past without return. (Cheers.) A war undertaken to defend the right, to support the weak against the strong, and to niaintain treaties, cannot, and ought not, to disquiet asry one.. The most fervent friends of peace ought themselves to look without fear upon such a war, for it can only have the effect of strengthening for the future the basis ripe which rests the peace of the world. The intimate unie n which so happily prevails, not only between the two Gc vernments of France and England, but between the tw o navies, and which, I am convinced, will equally Pre vail between the two armies —(much c heering)—that union, which becomes more and more consolidated every day, is the surest guarantee which can be offered against the return of those lamentable events which so un happily marked the commencement of this century. That union, which extends, which manifests itself from one extremity o f th e world to the o th e r, and thecor diality and th e i ntimacy of which have not, u I belie ve, urate the any preced ent i n history—will gloriously inaugurate new era on w hi c h we are en t e ring, an Sovereign whom I hav e so strongly c h aracterised by th e the hono ur to represent. (Loudd which has been applause.) "The Health of the The LO RD M AYO R proposed House of Commons." The CH ANCEL LOR of the EXCHEQUER replied. ,follo wed, proceeding Several other toasts and the terminated. DEATH OF COLONEL GORDON, R.A.—Since the in quest which was held on the body of Colonel Charles i Edward Gordon, wh o was found dead n a railway car . riag e whilst on his wa y to Ab e rdeen from this place, where he had been on a visit to his brother, Sir James A. Gordon, governor of the hospital, some informatio n h as b een r eceived which induced Mr. C. J. Carttar, the core ner for West Kent, to issue his warrant for its disentomb. ment. A post mortein, examination has been made this day (Friday) by Sir J. Liddell and Dr. Nisbett, the phy. sicians of Greenwich Hospital, who discovered that death had been caused by injuries said to be inflicted by some intoxicated or insane person in the railway carriage. The body will be sent back to Crewe to re-open the inquest, at which originally a verdict of " died from natural causes " was returned. 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BURNETT'S DISINFECTING FLUID, :the original and genuine Chloride of Zinc), highly recommended by _he Faculty in all cases of Cholera and Contagious Diseases. Sold by all Chemists, Druggists, and Shipping Agents throughout the United Kingdom, and at the Office, 18, Cannon-street, London bridge. T H E MECHI'S CASTELLATED TOOTH BRUSHES, 4, LEADENIIALL-STREET, LONDON, Price 6d. and Pd. each; in Ivory, 2s.—MECHI is the sole and original inven tor of this article. All without his name are spurious. Nail, Hair' Hat, and Cloth Brushes in great variety, wholesale and for shipping:; Russia Brush Cases, Naples and Windsor Soap, and everything for the Toilet and Dressing Case, Ivory Hair Brushes and Shell Dress ing Combs, elegant or plain. ALLSOPP'S PALE or BITTER ALE.— Messrs. S. ALLSOPI' and SONS beg to inform the TRADE that they are now registering orders for the March Brewings of their PALE ALE, in Casks of 18 Gallons and upwards, at the Brewery, Burton-on-Trent ; and at the undermentioned Branch Establishments:— LONDON, at 61, King William-street, City ; LIVERPOOL, at Cook-street; MANCHESTER, at Ducie-place ; DUDLEY, at the Burnt Tree ; GLASGOW, at 115, St. Vineent•street ; DUBLIN. at 1. Crampton-quay ; BIRMINGHAM, at Market Hall; SOUTH WALES, at 13, King-street, Bristol. • „ . Me , srs. ALLSOPP and S@NS take the opportunity of announcing to Private Families that their Ales, so strongly recommended by the medical profession. may be procured in Draught and Bottles Genuine from all the most respectable Licensed Victuallers, on ” ALLSOPP'S PALE ALE" being specially asked for. When in bottle, the genuineness of the label can be ascertained by its having " ALLSOPP and SONS" written across it. ELECTRIC POWER LIGHT and COLOUR COMPANY. The Electric Colour Company are now able, by the completion of their works at Frogmore-creek, which are at present in full opera tion, to SUPPLY any quantity of their DRY ELECTRIC COLOURS, which, from their brilliancy, durability, body, purity, and price, cannot fail to obtain a preference by the trade generally over those made by the ordinary processes. The celours consist of scarlets, reds, yellows, greens, and blues, of all shades and varieties. For Price and all other particulars all applications must be made, and all communications addressed, to the Commercial Manager, William Prosser, Esq., at the works, Local akencies are required, for which applications may be made, by letter, to the Commercial Manager, as above. TRIESEMAR, protected by Royal Letters Patent of England, and secured by the Seals of the Ecole de Pharmacia de Paris, arid the Imperial College of Medicine, Vienna. The long continuance of certain diseaes arising from impurities, while it tends to render detection more certain, and thus frequently to embitter the domestic hearth, also serves to excite feelings of dis • appointment, and to induce lowness of spirits, and other sensations of a most painful kind. The TRIESRMAR effectually, in the short space of three days, completely and entirely eradicates all traces of these Dise..ses, to whatever stage they may have advanced, possess ing at the same time the manifest advantages of being utterly devoid of taste or smell, and of all nauseating qualities. It may lie on the toilet table without its use being suspected. Sold in tin cases at I Is. each, free by post, 2s. extra, divided into separate doses, as administered by Valpeau, Lallemand , Roux, &c. This quantity is sufficient for any case, however virulent or protracted.—To be had Wholesale and Retail at Johnston's, 68, Corn hill; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-street; and Sanger, 150, Oxford street, London. THIRD EDITION.-WITH ADDITIONS. Just published, Bvo., in cloth, price 55., by post free, 55. 6d. ON TRUE & FALSE SPERMATORRH(EA, with the View to the Correction of wide-spread Errors in relation to the Treatment and Cure of the Impuissant and Sexual Hypochondriacs, Translated from the German of Dr. PICKFORD. To which is added, an ESSAY on SEXUAL DEBILITY, by the Editor. 'Dr. Pickford Is known to English readers by his frequent practi cal contributions to German medical literature. This is the first time, he informs as, that he has addressed himself to the non-medi cal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall letect any other equally flagrant evil which it may be in his ower to correct." —London Medical Gazette, May 30, 1851. The tribe of 'Quiet Sympa thisers,'and ' Medical Friends,'are mercilessly exposed ; and if this book Gould find its way into the hands of those who suffer from the com plaint of which it treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds would ue saved much needless suffering of body and mind, and what is of 'ess importance, though it is that which the quacks most prize— much money ......This volume is well qualified to put an end to the empirical system of treating Spermatorrhcea, and to place the treat ment upon a more rational and physiological basis. It is, therefore, likely to do much good."—Metlical Circular, June 16, 1852. London : H. Bather°. 219. Regent-street. PROBABLE CONSEQUENCES. —It is very probable the Emperor of Russia will get more than be bar gained for, and, more probable, he will meet with an interruption called a complete defeat. The forces of England and France will pro , ably cut such a figure as will leave no doubt of the consequences of the affray. All countries look upon the issue with as much in terest as all classes feel in witnessing the unity of the skill of Eng land, France, and every other nation, as it is displayed by E. MOSES and SON in their magnificent Spring and Summer Attire, which evinces unparalleled experience aad inimitable business activity, and will ensure the most brilliant success for their City and West-end Establishments. The numberless novelties in materials and designs in Dress for all classes, and the most economicarcharge,s for Attire, Bespoke or Ready-made, will claim the attention of ladies and gen tlemen in every section in society. Whatever conjectures may have been made respecting the Spring and Summer preparations of E. MosEs and SON, the most probable consequence is that they are des tined to be infinitely surpassed, for at no period of time and by no house of business whatever were ever collected such a Splendid, Fashionable, and Seasonable Stock of Clothing, Hats, Hosiery, Ladies' Dress Booth and Shoes, &c., as at the Establishments of E. MosEs and SON at the present time. All necessary information is gratuitously supplied by E. MOSES and SON to Emigrants, and the best and cheapest Outfits to any country and climate are furnished for Ladies, Gentlemen, and Families. E. MosEs and Sores immense Wholesale Clothing, Shirt, and Boot and Skoe Department, furnishes the greatest advantages to Mer chants, Captains, and Emigrants, in the superior quality, suitability, and price of the goods. CAUTION.—E. MOSES and SON regret having to guard the cubit° against imposition, having learned that the untradesman-like falsehood of " Being connected with their Establishment," or " It's the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons, they beg to state that they have No CONNEXION WITH ANY OTHER HOUSE IN OR OUT OF LONDON, except their own Establishments, as follows : London City Establishment, 154, 155. 156, and 157, Minories, 84 85, and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating. London West-end Branch, 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street, 1,2, and 3, Hart-street, all communicating. Bradford (Yorkshire) Branch, 19 and 20, Bridge-street. Sheffield Branch, 36, Fargate. Colonial Branch, Melbourne, Australia. Merchant Tailo: ., . Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and Shoe Makers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen. IMPORTANT. —Should any article not give satisfaction, it will be exchanged if desired, or, if preferred, the money will be returned without hesitation. All goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest price, from which no abatement can be made. The Establishments are closed from sunset on Fridays to sunset on Saturdays, when business is resumed till 12 o'clock. A new Book, with illustrations, entitled" The Echo of Public Opi nion," containing full lists of prices, our system of self-measure ment, &c., &c., msr he had on application, o r post - free. A handsome Almanac for the year ending 1854 can be had, gratis, on application. let l'on parle Francais. liter opricht man Deutsch. Qui si parla Italian. Aqua ae habla Espauo. S~ rEw Ha the feet ; at ` the half• tova 1 of Mr. the I u nalpany ► as Vanning tctel !Fused Mr. men tart' con sso seriously all who have Isva2 r system, up silent of I tl it) traffic v OstlL er rail. suc nfluen- Eas tem •ri pro sayis tg that ngdo who anew, ;sfully ;ut f. or years o a s .ection ggri ied at t, n of only eye leclared, 'pot iltion of ers( 'nal and o n many its results, at the late e, in a great and T ritupe , lor i'sy the , :st II 'horn, k , angs srs-on y v . ith I I very s. sme time, cote st de w dire 'store , es have al- ;go in iv " assuz ron Rote the era Vd. 3v, ng corm il'a ray, 4, 1854. be. fore the 11, to de- Ace, i 1 was oany, t who great t vn brtieula rl7 ILUMO7IS rif r than • the al wish of prederr ed dai t tj i i t it Lazing t J he ang,ed tic• direct me, aatioi iin ai to j on, )n shot Act ramrod on he nal al intern LS rotary. , 1854. or Teti ,er ectora of y, in. I in lens. s of is t ,on• GTO W. rc. zr. Voigai ,t •dinart. d, treater t ; Dram ; , Teri a ogard • .elmins i, Arob • Brodei burg. loverei ;aretl ; Jul l dada' Ia chol , rx ; )ple. Lticl Der, rstr iind nd and 18 , , and 1131-i tag) X 1 iii. Bla ck. than in )ats t )n ClOlll a. lark. Jt 1.11U2 : 11 4 ts. Fd is: 6d 4 8 lad 3 IR 8 s, )1d '1 N 4 ad ice Oft OctCa owe d the cur. tl\ T. ..~ ~~ >w _ THE BALTIC FLEET. We presume we may now justly term the force under Sir Charles Napier " the Baltic Fleet," for there is little doubt that the next despatch to Sir Charles Napier will inform him of that formal declaration which will give him the Royal authority to enter the Baltic, and make war upon the common enemy to the peace of the world. Since the depai ture of Sir C. Napier, the Baltic force has been strengthened by the following additions : Gun )Meal, Commanders. Neptune isailing Monarch.... Boscamen . 'sailing Steamers. 1 Odin Vulture Bulldog Gorgon Lightning Archer Cruiser Most, if not paddle 16 paddle 6 paddle 6 paddle 6 paddle 3 screw 14 screw 8 all, of those Capt, . Hutton, flag 01 ar-Adrniral Corry. Erskine. Glanville. 220 175 160 160 Capt. Yelverton. Capt. Glasse. Capt. W. K. Hall. Com. A. Curving. Capt. Sulivan. Capt. Heathcote. Com. Douglas. ived at the rendez- NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. II; will be seen by the report of Rear Admiral Berke le: 0; speech at the Mansion House, on Saturday, that, as lin stated, the gallant officer was an earnest candidate for service in the Baltic fleet, and " ran a race " with Sir C. Napier for the chief command. _ weekly contemporary states that on Captain Charles 11:o pe attaining his flag rank, which he will do on the 3lls t March, if the Admiralty remove the name of Sir J elm Franklin from the list as "missing," Captain C kristopher Wyvill (1832) will succeed him as superin t( indent of Sheerness Dockyard. The new secretary will b e Mr. J. B. Luson. Commander William M. I. G. Pasco (184 G), son Of tl it: late Rear Admiral Pasco, who was Nelson's flag itenant at Trafalgar, has been appointed to command the blue division of transports, and will convey artillery to, the Mediterranean. He will hoist his pendant on b.pa,rd the Caduceus. The pay attached to the appoint ment is 1/. 12s. per diem. Commodore Adam's flag-ship for the coast o f Africa is ncri to be the Termagant, 24, screw, but the Sc ourge, 6, pa►d dle, to be fitted at Portsmouth. The Termagant will be( commissioned for Baltic service. PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 25. Conway, 26, Captain Fulford, is all ataunto under her jury rig, and we suppose will soon leave this port for Cc Irk, to bear the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir Fair brother Carroll, K.C.B. Fairy, tender, Master Commander David N. Welch, ha ving Captain Crispin on board, went to th&measured mile at Stokes Bay, to test the powers of a propeller by M essrs. Lowe and Co. After taking four runs, the mean of the whole was 10.926 with 141 b. pressure, and ave raging 29 revolutions. _ _ ,Clerk's Assistant—Charles W. Roache, to the 'Victory, flag-ship, Portsmouth. Mr. G. C. Edwards, who has been appointed to a clerkship at Somerset-house in the accountant general's department, is son of W. Corbet Edwards, Esq., store ke,3per of this dockyard. Mr. Penny, tide surveyor of this port, has been pro moted, and appointed to the Liverpool station. Mr. Trestrail, tide surveyor of the second class, pro moted to first class, vice Penny. Royal Marines—Capt. W. Suther, of the Woolwich division, has proceeded on the recruiting service to Aberdeen, to relieve at that station Lieut. Colonel Haw kins, recently promoted. Lieut. Frederick Ley, of the Chatham division, appointed to Portsmouth, vice Symonds, deceased. The Second Lieutenants of Royal Marines who have lately received their first commissions are appointed— F. G. Le Grand to the Portsmouth division ; G. C. S. J. Graham to Woolwich ; Robert F. Taylor to Ports mouth ; James H. V. Arbuckle to Woolwich ; A. H. Ozzard to Portsmouth ; E. B. Pritchard to Portsmouth • G. F. Blake to Woolwich ; R. Kerwan to Portsmouth ; Alexander Donellan to Plymouth ; C. H. Guffe to Ports mouth ; H. C. Forbes to Chatham ; and A. H. Barnes to Woolwich division. These officers having been pupils of Mr. Gustavus Dittman, the naval instructor of her Majesty's ship Excellent, have presented that gentleman with an elegant silver inkstand, to mark their sense of his worth and talents in preparing them for their respective commissions. NAVAL APPOINTMENTS. Lieutenants—William H. J. Browne — (lB47), to the Hecla, paddle-wheel steam-sloop, at Portsmouth, for service with the Baltic fleet ; John R. Hanvard (1846), to the Horatio, 24, screw steam-ship, at Sheerness. Masters—E. J. H. Tucker (1852), from the Blenheim, 60, screw steam-ship, to the Hecla, at Portsmouth ; William F. Hains (1850), to the Alban, paddle-wheel steam-sloop, at Woolwich, fitting for service in the Baltic. Chaplain and Naval Instructor—Rev. John M. Ed wards, B.A. (1825), to the Hannibal, 91, screw steam ship, at Woolwich. Chaplain--Rev. Frederick Finch, t-o the Imperieuse, 51, screw steam frigate, of the Baltic fleet. Mate—Henry Boyle Deane Freeman (1853), from the Ajax, to the St. George, 120, at Portsmouth, for service in the Baltic. Assistant-Surgeon—Lowry J. Monteith, from the Co met, surveying steam-vessel, to the Alban, paddle-wheel steam-sloop, fitting at Woolwich for service with the Baltic fleet. Second-master—Thos. A. Mansell (1845), to the St. Vincent, 102, guardship of ordinary, at Portsmouth. Masters' Assistants—John A. Bull, to the Alban, steam sloop, at "Woolwich ; E. J. Welch, to the St. George, 120 ; N. S. Bradley, to the Prince Regent, 00, for ser vice with the Baltic fleet. Clerks' Assistants—J. E. Evans, to the Royal George, 120, screw steam-ship; Charles Wm. Roache, to the Victory, flag-ship, at Portsmouth. Naval Cadet—J. Houghton, to the Ciesar, 91, screw steam-ship, for the Baltic fleet. PROMOTION. Mate—Robert A. Parr (1851), serving in the Czesar, 91, screw steam-ship, promoted to be lieutenant. THE HAY CONTRACTORS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. SIR,—We have presented petitions to the Houses of Lords and Commons, praying for an immediate examina tion, not only of the hay returned to us by the Victual ling-office, but of the whole of that which we had pressed for the Government, to the extent of about 4,000 bales, and which is now in our possession ; and we have like wise prayed that the men, about 20 in number, who were employed by us to press the hay shall be at once examined. This investigation, we submit, is due to public justice equally with ourselves, and we do not shrink from the inquiry, but have the most perfect assurance it will satisfactorily establish the fact that neither water nor filth nor any rubbish will be found in a single bale. We did not deliver more than 27 tons, nor offer more than 60 tons, but within three days of the first delivery, on finding that the unprecedented bad season of 1853 would render any one pressing hay liable to doubt and suspicion, we did voluntarily forego our anticipated -ad vantage and declined to deliver more unless the Govern ment board would appoint an officer to inspect and su perintend the pressing of the hay before it left our pre mises ; to this effect we wrote to theVictualling Depart ment on the 25th and 27th Feb., and we acted upon it. On the Ist of March we had notice to take back the hay we had supplied, and on the 14th of March we had another notice from the Victualling Department, stating that the Board of Ordnance had been requested to ap point the inspector we suggested, and you may imagine our astonishment afterwards on hearing the dreadful and ruinous ex parte statements made which have been advanced against us. Yet the truth will ultimately prevail, and, as we have had the honour of supplying the Government with bay for nearly 20 years without a single previous complaint, we must be content to bear our unparalleled painful position until the present reproach be removed—as we know it soon must be.—We are, sir, your most humble servants, STURGEON and SONS. Gray's-hall, Essex, March 25. CITY OF LONDON HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST.--A donation of 2501. was, at the meeting of th• Court of Common Council, last week, voted out of the funds of the corporation, towards the expenses of erect ing this hospital, now just completed, at the Victoria park. This excellent institution, although so recently established, has been the means of relieving a vast amount of suffering ; more than 4,000 persons affected with the various diseases of the lungs and heart, so pre valent in this country, having received the benefit of the charity at the out-patient's branch in Liverpool street, Finsb ury. PHOTOGRAPHY AND WAR.—It is remarkable to watch the development of any new art, and to notice into what unexpected channels it takes its course. Photogra phy presents us with two very striking examples. At first it appeared as a philosophic toy, progressing from day to day, till at length it has become an instrument in the hands of the many, lending its aid to the every day purposes of art and civilisation. Hitherto its uses have been those of peace, now it appears likely to aid the ope rations of the warrior. It is understood that the Govern ment are about to attach photographers to the expeditions proceeding to the seat of war, both naval and military. Its importance in these respects is obvious ; and when once the authorities have tested its practical value, the results will assuredly exceed all that they expect. It is needless to point out the various practical purposes for which, in a military point of view, it may be made available. A despatch, illustrated with photographic views, cannot fail to convey far more accurate notions to the mind than a mere written document, however voluminous and graphic its descrip tion may be. Headlands, lines of coasts, forts, fort resses, dispositions of fleets, armies, face of country, and military positions, may be instantaneously taken, and, if stereoscopically, with a model-like accuracy which w ould defy a verbal description to emu late. The rapid, instantaneous collodion process is the one peculiarly adapted for this service, and gun-cotton, though its explosive qualities have not been found so valuable as originally considered, will now, dis solved in ether, in the form of collodion, still hold an important position in aiding military and naval warfare. It is hoped that the Photographic Society, with whom the Ordnance-office are in communication, will find out parties competent to undertake the duty for the Govern ment.—Journal of the Society of Arts. ~. _~:..~~ _~► * F Drior Oct 04 0 6d; ; yor d Od„ &I; lb; 7d ; ; od— id I to. 6d, 'Yos ,ter ce) rk 4 d ar mt of . n. to" V N