The Sun.
London, England, 1855-02-27 00:00:00

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ILLUSTRATED INCIDENTS OF Mr WAR;

Perhaps one of the most prominent and strfking few,
tunes connected with the present war is the cch'splete-
ness with which the modern appliances of jotuvislism
and popular art have been brought t 9 bear, in oonv:,eY-
ing to the reading world, through the medium of tale
letters of "Our own Correspondents" and "Our own.
Artists " in the Crimea, a vivid and accurate ides of
the gallant movements and the glorious achievements of
the Allied Army. Thus, from the graphic pens of the
former, the public have, from time to time, been enabled
to trace with remarkable clearness the progress of our
troops, from the moment of their landing on the sterile
and inhospitable shores of the Black Sea, through all
the stirring vicissitudes of the campaign ; to see them
with "the mind's eye" now enacting some of' the bright-
est deeds of valour and heroism that ever were recorded
in the pages of historic warfare ; now "in the bloody
earnest of storm and siege," adding, by their deeds of
cool bravery, additional lustre to the British military
fame, and, though last not least, enduring with a forti-
tude and unyielding submission to duty, equally worthy
of them—though crowned with victory and success—all
the horrors of lingering sickness, privation, and incle-
ment weather, and meeting by thousands, almost with-
out a murmur, a fate far more certain and more dread-
ful in its aspect than that from which the fortune of war
had hitherto spared them. All these phases in their
career the pencil of the artist has, at the same time ren-
dered still more intelligible, and with a truthful reality to
the perceptive faculties which the most gifted pen could
never accomplish. To this subject it is our present pur-
pose mere particularly to refer. Whilst the public are
touch indebted to the liberal arrangements made by the
conductors of the first illustrated periodical of the day
for the spirited delineation of so many incidents of the
war, several independent efforts, with the same object
in view, but on a different scale, have been in operation.
Amongst the first of these we may call attention to the
commission given by the well-known publishers, Messrs.
Colnaghi and Co., of Pall Mall, to Mr. William Simp-
son, an artist whose works have for se long a time been
favourably appreciated by the public, to proceed to the
Crimea, with a view to the publication of a series of au-
thentic sketches of the places and occurrences of interest
arising out of the campaign. Mr. Simpson, it would
appear, received every assistance from the military and
other authorities in the prosecution of his task ; and we
have now before us as the result of his labours parts I.
and 11. of the series. These representations, whioh are .
executed from the original_ dranzigyjataserialatidlyliVor
tinted lithography, by Messrs. Day and Son, comprise
a view of Balaklava, looking towards the sea ; Sebes-
topol from the rear of the English batteries • the gale
off the port of Balaklava ; Lord Raglan's quarters before
Sebastopol and at Khntor Karagetch ; the dashing
cavalry charges on the 25th October ; the second charge
of the Guards at Inkerman, when they re-took the twe-
gun battery ; and the field of Inkerman at the spot
where the hottest engagement took place—all of which
are vigorously depicted, and are guaranteed for
fidelity. Accompanying each print is an explana-
tory key to the various points of interest embodied,
and which are already familiar to the ear; and the letters
of Mr. Simpson himself, which are highly descriptive
and very useful in relation to the different subjects on
which his attention has been engaged. The series, when
completed, will form a handsome addition to the draw-
ing-room or cabinet portfolio ; whilst they will serve for
years yet far away in the future to recall events of the
deepest and most lasting moment, and to perpetuate the
well-earned triumphs of modern English chivalry.
Messrs. Colnaghi have also published a portrait of Sir
De Lacy Evans, in whioh any one who has once seen
the veteran will at once recognise the hero of Inkerman.
Mr. J. S. Welsh, of St. James's-street, has sent for our
inspection a beautiful engraving illustrative of ens of
those numerous episodes in the war in which acts of in-
dividual courage and bravery are so conspicuous—
namely, the gallant defence of their colours by Lieu-
tenants Lindsay and Thistlethwayte of the Scots Fusi-
liers, when separated with their serjeants from their
battalion. This is also a tinted lithograph, with a large
pictorial surface, and portrays the incident in question
in a very inspiriting and animated manner.

DINNER TO MR. JACOB BELL.

SIR B. HALL AND SIR CHARLES NAPIER.

The electors of Marylebone purpose giving a publio
dinner at the Freemasons' Hall to-morrow (Wednesday)
to Mr. Jacob Bell, the late unsuccessful candidate for
the borough, and considerable interest is manifested, it
being understood that Sir B. Hall, Bart., one of the pre-
sent members, and Admiral Sir C. Napier, the late gal-
lant representative of the borough, have accepted invita-
tions. It is hoped that the right hon. baronet may give
some foreshadowing of the intentions of his great mea-
sure for improving the local' management of ttte metro-
polis ; and it is expected that the gallant Acripiral may
enter into a little further expose of the BaltiC affair. It
is also rumoured that Sir Robert Peel and other distin-
guished persons are likely to be present.

HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION FOR

W OUNDED SOLDIERS.

The following circular has been addressed by the Lord
Mayor to the governors of the various hospitals in the
city of Dublin :

" Mansion House, Feb. 24, 1855.
" Gentlemen,-1 am directed by the Lord Mayor to re-
quest that you will have the goodness to report, for the in-
formation of his lordship, what amount of accommodation
your hospitals could afford In. the sick and wounded
sol tiers and ssilors returnincT home from the Crimea. It
apptnrs to his lordship that it would be most desirable tbst
an offer should be made to Government to place at their
disposal any spare accommodation in the Dublin hospitals,
on condition of their providing necessaries and paying all
extra expenses.
" The Lord Mayor feels certain that the physicians and
surgeons attending the hospitals, and also the profession
generally, would willingly lend their assistance to carry
out such a benevolent undertaking.
"On receiving your reply, and that of the governors of
the various other hospitals of the city, the Lord Mayor will
take such steps in the matter as may appear advisable.
1 have the honour to be, gentleman, your humble servant,
" S. RADCLIFF FETIIERSTONILIUGII, Sec."