The Press.
London, England, 1856-05-03 00:00:00

DAY OF THANKSGIVING.

Lord PALMERSTON, on Monday, said that he wished
to mention that her Majesty had appointed, by order
in council, next Sunday, as a day of thanksgiving for
the restoration of the blessings of peace. He should
beg leave to move that the Rev. Mr. Gardiner, the
chaplain of that house, be requested to preach before
its members upon that occasion.
The motion was agreed to.
WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS.

Lord PALMERSTON, on Monday, in reply to Lord
Manners, said it was his intention to move, upon the
Friday preceding Whitsunday, that the house should
adjourn to the Friday following.

THE FIREWORKS.

The CHANCELLOR of the IiaciIEQUER, on Tuesday,
in reply to Lord Hotham, said he had already stated
that there was no intention to lay an estimate for the
fireworks on the table at all ; but the charges would
be defrayed out of the civil contingencies. He un-
derstood that the actual expenditure would not ex-
ceed 0,000/.
Lord PALMERSTON, on Thursday, in reply to Mr. T.
Duncombe, said it was proposed that the fireworks
in celebration cf peace should take place upon
the Queen's birthday.

The following arrangements have taken place
during the week :

MONDAY.

The Exchequer-bills ('31,182,7001.) Bill was read a
third time and passed.
On the motion of Sir B. HALL, a select com-
mittee was appointed to consider and report upon the
best means of providing accommodation for the public
offices in the neighbourhood of Downing-street.

TUESDAY.

Lord Avelands (Sir 6.11---eatlieote) took the oaths and
his seat. among the Peers.

The Royal assent was given by commission to the Ez-
chequer•hills Bill and a large number of private bills.
The Mercantile Law Amendment Bills ( England and
Scotland) went through committee in the Lords.
The Whichwood Forest Bill passed through committee.
The Bankers' Compositions Bill was read a third time
and passed.
Mr. L. KING obtained leave to bring in a bill to repeal
certain statutes which are sleeping and not in use.

WEDNESDAY.
Mr. HEYWOOD gave notice that on Tuesday, the 27th of
May, he would move for a select committee to consider
what public measures could be adopted to advance science,
and to improve the position of its cultivators.

SATURDAY,

Ou the motion of Mr. HAYTEIt, a new writ was ordered
to be issued for the election of a member for the county
of Longford, Ireland, in the mom of Mr. R. M. Foz.
deceased.

THURSDAY.
Mr. HUTT introduced a bill to amend the Act 6th and
7th Viet., c. 36, to exempt from county, burough, paro.
chial, and other rates, laud and buildings occupied by
scientific or literary societies.

THE CAMP IN THE CRIME

NOTHING but reviews and counter-reviews, and great
fraternisation between the generals, has taken place
lately in the allied and Russian camps. 130,,h armies
show off to great advantage on these occasions, but a
preft renee is ullowed by our correspondents to have
been displayed by General Luders for the magnificent
appearance of the English troops, of whom upwards
of 36,000 were on the ground.

Tourists and subalterns on htit ponies of every
description were extending their visits to Siinferopc:
and Baktchi-Serai, where they met with great hospi-
tality from the Russians.

The embarkation of the French army continued,
and preparations were also making for the em.
barkation of the entire English force. Upwards of
4,000 Sardinians and 20,000 French had lett by the
19th ult.

The Russian review of the 15th ult. was very
successful. It took place at Mackenzie's Farm,
and was given in the presence of the allied generals.
Every one was early astir in the allied camps on
that morning. About noon General Luders rode
down to Tractir. bridge to receive his guests, and
returned in procession :
Marshal Pelissier, who was riding a superb black charger,
with long bang tail, the trappings. being of gold and the
holsters and saddlecloth of leopard akin, headed the pro-
cession, taking off his cocked hat on the occasion. Behind
him was General Luders, who likewise rode on a black
charger, bearing an Astracan black saddlecloth, having the
Emperor's cipher on each corner. This noted soldier is
by birth a German. With his helmet on he appears about
forty, but when I was nearer to him afterwards, in the
marquee, he struck me as being about fifty years of age.
His hair is short and thin, and of a greyish tinge. His
figure is stout, although he is above the middle height.
On his breast he wore six medals or crosses, and five stars.
After General Luders there fol owed in line Sir W illiam
Codrington, who was dressed, as all his staff were, in a
plain blue frock coat, with cocked hat and sword, General
de la Marmora, Sir Hugh Hose, General Windham, Ike.
Then came the different sides•de-camp, amongst whom I
noticed Captains Ponsonby, Hall, and Earle, the whole
winding up with several officers, English, French, and
Sardinian, who were not on duty, and therefore ought not
to have been there—an escort of the 11th Hussars, about
fifteen in number, a like number of the Chasseurs
d'Afrique, end the Russian escort I have before mentioned.
By this time the Russian troops had formed up in close
columns of companies, each containing seventy five men,
three deep, with the exception of the two last, which were
only two deep. Each of the ten battalions had its
standard, its band or bugles, its two small banners, and
consisted of tell companies or seven hundred men. On
the right was a complete field battery of eight guns, with
eight animuni,ion waggons. The horses were in capital
condition, and the whole of the fittings appeared to be in
good order. As the commanders-in-chief rode down the
line, followed by a crowd of horsemen, each band and
bugles struck up, the soldiers presenting arms and cheer-
ing After this General Enders, with his guests, took up
his position in front or the mud huts quite close to the
ruins of Mackenzie's Farm, so as to allow space for the
infantry to wheel and march past in open columns, with
sloped muskets, at a quick pace.—L. Newt cur., March 15.
The Russian troops appeared in admirable condi-
tion, and the review went oaf with great eclat, although
7,0;10 infantry, a battery of artillery, and a few troops
of Cossacks from the Don and Ural comprised all
the troops reviewed. After the review the allied
generals were invited to luncheon in a marquee at
hand:—

Inside the marquee, about forty eight feet long by fifteen,
which was white tipped with green, there were three tables
—two rectangular ones, and between them, in the centre,
a small horseshoe table. At the centre of this table sat
General Luders, having on his left Marshal Pelissier, and
on his right General de la Marraora. Next to Marshal
Pelissier sat General Codrington. At the two other tables
there sat General Windham, Sir Hugh Rose, and all the
staff. Sir Colin was asked in, but as he had come to the
review uninvited he declined, until at a later time he was
again sent for—when he made his appearance, apparently
much to the delight of General 'Alders. The marquee
was lined with crimson ; in the centre, round the pole,
were bright•barrelled muskets, which the Russians always
have. At one end was a shield, made out of swords, with
the spread eagle in the centre ; and at the other end a
similar shield, made out of bayonets. The tables were
made of deal planks, covered with a white tablecloth.
There were no chairs or benches, only camp stools. As the
different toasts were drunk, the bands outside played
suitable airs ; but it always struck me that the soldiers
cheered at the wrong time, although their guides were four
fellows placed close to the mouth of the tent. All the
eatables and drinkubles come from ltaktchi Semi, where
General Luders lives, and also the servants, who wore

MAY 3, 1856.

black coats and white waistcoats. Marshal I'elissier, in
proposing the Emperor Alexander's health, alluded to the
brave armies that were enemies but are now friends. Two
different kinds of bread were on the table—the black
ration bread and the white bread, like cake. After the
company
had risen, cigars were handed round, and several
officers who had been partaking of a capital luncheon just
outside, at the end of the marquee, from the remains,
together with others,
were invited in. It was close upon
five o'clock before the allied commanders again mounted
their horses, when General Luders and Marshal Pelissier,
who was smoking, led, followed by General de la Marntora,
Sir Hugh Rose, General Windham, ; Sir William
Codrington and his aides•de-camp keeping in rear amongst
the escort, which was th 6 same returning us coming.—lb.

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