The Press.
London, England, 1856-01-05 00:00:00

K A R S.

There is only one opinion about the heroic defenders of Kars, and never perhaps has a mili-
tary deed, unsuccessful in its ultimate result., conferred mere fame on its performers.
The condition of Kars was frightful. Townspeople and soldiers alike suffered all the horrors
of famine. The former crowded round the general as he rode out of his quarters, and prayed him
with all the eloquence of despair to seek some means of putting an end to their misery. Women
forced their way into his very rooms, and, throwing their starving children at his feet, Implored
him rather to kill them at once than let them thus perish thus piecemeal for want of suitensuce.—
Lctters from Conetantirsople, Dec. 11; and Erzeroum. Dec. 24.
Within the leagued wall
Brave Williams took his stand,
To conquer or to fall
At Duty's high command.
By foe and famine prest,
His courage, clear and bright,
Rose high within his breast
At thought of England's might.
It whispered to him hope,
It spake to him of home,
Of watchful eyes 'neath Britain's skies,
And succour sure to come.

Huzzah ! to God be thanks!
The Cossack columns form ;
Mouraviefrs chosen ranks
Advance, the town to storm.
Each hot-contested post
Saw Williams at his work ;
Against the Russian host
Ile led the conqu'ring Turk.
Their triumph nobly won,
They shout the victor's name !
Throughout that day of bloody fray
Ho fought for England's fame.
O'er forms that swiftly droop,
O'er hourly-closing eyes,
O'er many a famished group,
The victor's banner flies.
Oh, England ! can it be
That in their sorest need
Thy sons who fight for thee
For help shall vainly plead ?
To thee their hearts they turn,
To thee their prayers address,
They cannot think that they must sink
Through thy forgetfulness
'Tis over, and they yield,
Grim Famine standing by;
O'er victors in the field
He gains his victory.
Not won by Russia's skill,
Not lost by Turkey's blame ;
Be Williams honour'd still—
Thine, England, thine the shame !
Lost through thy rulers' wrong,
The name of KARB shall stand
In Glory's place—a deep disgrace
Their heartless sloth to brand !

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LIGHTS AT THE ADMIRALTY.

TII E public has been apprised through the journals that a representa-
tion is being made to the Admiralty, by shipowners, ship-masters,
and others connected with navigation, against the order which, with a
view of providing against accidents at sea, compels all vessels to carry
wbingle bright light. It is submitted that this light is at once insuffi-
cient and confusing, and the result of experiments induces the in-
terested parties to petition that a different system may be adopted.
The details may be found in a memorial from North Shields, published
during the past week.

Yesterday, a deputation from the above classes waited upon Sir
Charles Wood, the First Lord of the Admiralty, to urge upon him the
necessity of rescinding the order in question. They were introduced
by Mr. Bernal Osborne, and were received by Sir Charles Wood with
his usual affability. Captain Kelson, the spokesman of the deputation,
began by apologising for intruding a technical matter upon a lay
Lord, but explained that no other course was open to them.
Sir C. Wool): 0, no apology, Captain. I am happy to see you,
being indeed partial to sailors. Besides, though, as you say, a lay
Lord, I am one of those who hold the helm of the State, and so far am
a navigator myself. (Laughter )
Mr. B. 0813OhNE (aside to him): Besides being often quite at sea.
Sir C. Wool) (aside to him): Hold your tongue—better at sea than
half-seas over. Come now. (To the deputation). So I shall be very
glad 'o render you any service in my power.
Captain KELSON : We hope that you have looked over the memo-
lulls we had the honour to solid up.