The Express.
London, England, 1860-08-13 00:00:00

Milt SCHOOL.

We understand that the committee llf old Weel-
soinetan appointed to cooler with the Dean and Chapter
reaped* the kepooninteot of the school oa its present
ilk and the quails. el Warr* it elsewhere, have Ht.
abided their Libman *the priest. The committee eon-
sided of the Arehbkirsp ef York, the Marquis of Westmin-
ster, the Faris of alendikoko sad Devoe, Lords Lawyer
and Charlie Rom& Ilk David Dudes (chairman), Sir
George Rom, Menies. Marry Maier sad Jame Mum,
and the Rev. Bossy 8011. The Archbishop and Lord
Devon were premsted from attending the committee
more than two en three times ; but the majority
were regular in attendance at numerous meetinge.
On the important question whether the school
should be removed to the country the committee have pro-
nounced no corielosies, but they appear to hedli=eu
that tof he expense removal, if it were thought to
remove, would be considerably greater, and that the mesas
available from the sale of the school property at West-
minder would be eemidembly less that, the dew and
chapter had unneeded. The committee have communi-
eated their repast to the dean and chapter, and to the head
meter, and we understand that it is proposed to einamani-
, eate It to the old West:dusters in good tams to SHOT of
I adr anstel empideeireaml of the subject before they are
enneonid to ire theirainneka erhon a hair
eon be obtained than at the present time.1111"11
W meanwhile the dean and chapter have before
Om • long list of improvemente, which the cow.
adds* have unanimouily recommended to be effected in
the school, is the dormitory, in the day.rooms, cricket-field,
sad playgreanda The rept, in enact, finds fault with
the want of repair, comfort, and convenience of almost
every part of the premises of Westminster School ; and, as
the assnand chapter express their concurrence in a great
many of the recommendations on this head, and their in-
tention to give effect to them, it is to be hoped that the
general appeasenoe and convenience of the whole place will
at once be effectually improved. The date of the holdings
externally and internally reflects little credit upon those
who are responsible for them ; and, as it is clear that even
if the school is to be removed, it must, at least, remain for
some years on the present site, the dean and chapter are
doing well to commence at once the much needed work of
improvement The report embraces • great variety of quips-
nom interesting to those who are interested in this vener-
able foundation. The appointment of head masters, the dis-
cipline,the play,the use of "college gardens," the accommoda-
tion of home boarders, are all dealt with, as well as an in-
finity of details of the suggested structural improvements.
—Tsawk

AT THE RATTLE O .VELASZO.

Two young gentlemen, natives of the county
Antrim, bore themselves bravely in the battle of Melasso.
One of them, a Mr. Alexander Patterson, was wounded ;
the other fortunately escaped all injury. In drawing atten-
tion to the bravery of these "volunteers," the Begs* Ater-
CUM says :
"We subjoin a letter from Mr. Alexander Patterson,
son of the late Rev. Alexander Patterson, of Ballymena,
and nephew of Dr. Patterson, of Belfast, to his mother,
briefl)u but interesting personal account of the battle
in of which he bore an honourable part, and was
w • ed, t not dangerously. kr. Patterson was a dis-
tinguished student in the Queen'. College, Belfast, but
same months ago he sad • fellow-student, the son of the
Rev. 8. C. Nelson, of Downpatrick, led away by a pardon-
able enthusiasm, set out to join the army of Garibaldi,and
arrived at bead-quarters immediately after the fell of
Palermo. They at coos obtained enrolment in the English
regiment commanded by Colonel Dunne—a regiment whose
undaunted bravery materially contributed to the glorious
victory al Molar). For Lis gallantry in the field Mr.
Patterson bas been promoted to &lieutenancy. The follow.
ing is his letter :
" ' My dear Mother—Yesterday we had a terrible battle
at Morro. At 6 o'clock in the morning our troops ad-
, Tared from the camp, which is about four miles from
Melasso. The Neapolitans advanced to meet us three miles,
and we found them posted in a splendid position, behind a
besot vineyards, walls, houses, do. Garibaldi at once gave
the order to attack, and the battle commenced about 8
o'clock. We had about 2,000 men ; the Neapolitans about
6,000. As the Neapolitan. were so well posted the slaugh-
ter among our men was terrible ; but nothing can withstand
Garibaldi. Step by step they retreated, disputing every
inch of ground, and lighting splendidly. Our regiment was
scattered in small partite through the vineyards. Walker and
I I, with twenty of our men under us, kept close to Garibildi,
and were always in thefront. We had driven the Neapolitans
within a quarter of • mile of the town, when • squadron
of cavalry charged down on us at full speed. 'We did
not fire till they were within three yards of us ; then we
fired, and &II were either killed or taken prisoners. But
we were now under the arson of the castle, and the
slaughter became very great. A bullet struck me on the
finger and passed through my sleeve. Another cut the
gold face on my cap, and hit my head, stunning me for ten
Malik& Bat what we bad got as far as the bridge • bullet
struck me on the leg, about two inches above the foot,
I knocking me right over, and I was carried to the rear. This
happened about six o'clock, and at halt-put nine the battle
esassd, the enemy being driven into the fort Garibaldi
said that it was the most desperate battle he was over
=VIa. Seven hundred and fifty of our men are killed
ended oat of 9,000. Oaribalbi almost cried when
he heard the number. Thank God, the shot parr round
the bens and did not break it, and the wound on my head
did no more harm than to stun me. lam now stn at
the country house of • Sicilian gentleman, by
every earfort, and treated with the utmost kindar. My
word is vary fortunate indeed. I have been promoted to
• lientemency. Nelson is eds. Post starting for Palermo.
—Tour affectionate son, • •A. P.
"' Love to brothers, he., ke.' "

The statue of Mr. Crossley, M.P., which is to
be inaugurated tomorrow (Tuesday), in honour of that
gentlemen by his fellow•towmmee of Halifax, for his
munitleent gift of tee People's Park, sad other deeds of
liberality to the town, arrived there an Wednesday night.
The dates and the pedestal are of colonel proportious. Mr.
Crossley is re resented seated in a chair, or couch, holding
in one hand the deed or gift of the People's Park. The ceat
of it has been about 1,000 i., raised by public vabsceiptiou.

CHATHAM, Arouse 12.
The 4th company of Royal Engineers, underthe
commend o Lieutenant 0. 8. Berkeley, arrived at this pr-
rim co Irklay Mint keen Oilcan&
A delachmeat 4 the 1.4 battalion of the Bth (the Yinsre)
amaleantibiabout 60 non-coannission(4 ogees

news. itij..ol ark etranies, Ewaie
right from Inn -baying at
=faits M_ on. The °Motes who arrived with
we Capri R. R. Used., Captain F. A. &ebbing,
ark latinant A.•Mayniker (v.C.). The head-quarten ci
the Slit an daily expiated to arrive at Gravesend in the
Lady Clarendon, which raid from Calcutta on the 17th of
April bah
A on
party of wounded and dieslded troops, to the
alt of nearly 300 men of all ranks, arrived at this gar-
den fieterday afternoon from India, having disembarked
at Ornesend from the Fist India troop ship Tipnes, Cap-
tain Final, which salad from Ifuree on tn 10th of
tesamTbe troops bang to the 7th Dragoon Guards, 7th
7th Royal Fusiliers, 24th, 27th (laniskillings),
45* 514 (Light Infantry), 64th, Slat, 87th (Royal Irish
Fusiliers), 93rd (Highlanders), 94th, and 98th Regiments,
with some men of Native Regiments, the whole
it:ill= of Captain J. V. Cleleaa, Da Dregood Guards,
Clarisia B. H. IL alwarde, alth, Lieutenant W. Y. }Ur-
sa and Quartermaster C. Correll, diet, Lieutenant T. B.
Enka, Cape Mounted Rides, and Quartermaster W.
Knott, 52nd. Seventeen deaths and two births occurred on
board during the voyage. After the troops had been midi-
ainspected at Fort Pitt, 37 men ware admitted into hos-
including ten insane soldiers, and the rest sent to the
d depot.

Tiß Came COLcaIIOTER. —lt is repot-text that
Major-GeneralWood, commandantet GO Mang Cfilehilikak
will sherd be promoted to a higher appointment. His
Royal Higfies the General Comm oding-m-ilief has bees
pleased to appoint Major C. C. de Morel, 9th bamboo, to
without delay to relieve Brevet-Colonel E. A. G.
uller, at Stirling Castle (22nd depot battalion, ladle.) His
Royal Highness has also appointed Maj,~oorr H. A. Wehnan
(now adjutant sth depot battalion, t) to the 9th
depot battalion. Eltaff-Anrgeen IL A. M'Dermott, in me-
dical clump of the 10th NO-U.., bee bee relieved by Staff-
Burgeon J. M. G. Laing. Mr. ll'Dennott proceeds to the
Gold Coast. Deputy-Com ' -Gam& Napier will leave
the camp on the arrival of -Commissary-Gement!
Marsh from Malta. Deputy -General Napier
goes to China. A draft of the let n sth Fusiliers,
under orders for India, will embark on Friday. The drat
consists of) Brevet-Major Arthur Scott, Lieutenant G. A.
Shegog, Ensign W. C. Ormond, and 203 rank and file.