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hitherto exercised in favour of Austria, and, as
long as Austria and Russia were one, in favour of
Russia, is very great ; it has, however, not been
great enough to bear up against the natural ten-
dency of the line of conduct that Austria has ob-
served towards Prussia since she got the Western
Powers on her side, and at the present moment
and for some time past Austrian influence and
sympathy have been at a very low discount.
The secret of the divergence of views and con-
duct evident between Prussia and England in the
present conflict is to be found not in the fact of
Russian sympathies being prevalent with the King,
but in the fact of specifically Prussian views hav-
ing actuated him. As we are told that the late
Emperor Nicholas was the impersonation and focus
of Russian character, so it is true to say that Fre-
derick William is the radiating point of the Prus-
sianism of the present day, or rather as it will be
some years hence, and which is very different from
the Prussianism under Frederick the Great.

OFFICIAL DESPATCIIES FROM THE
CRIMEA.

( Front a Supplement to Tuesday's Gazette.)

WAR DEPARTMENT, JUNE 7.

Lord Panmure has received a despatch, of which the
following is a copy, addressed to his Lordship by Field-
Marshal the late Lord Raglan, G.C.8.; and has also
this day received two despatches and their Enclosures,
addressed to his Lordship by Lieutenant-General Simp-
son, commanding her Majesty's forces in the East, of
which copies are also subjoined.
Before Sebastopol, June 25, 1855.

My Lord,—l am much concerned to have to an-
nounce to you the death of Major-General Estcourt, Ad-
jutant-General of this army, which took place yesterday
morning at nine o'clock, after an illness of little more
than three days ; he died of cholera, and I deeply
lament the loss of so estimable a man, and of an officer
so anxious to perform his duty.
I beg strongly to recommend that Lieutenant-Colonel
the Hon. W. L. Pakenham may be placed at the head
of the Adjutant-General's department He has done
the duty of Deputy-Adjutant-General since the army
was formed ; he is an excellent man of business, and
well acquainted with the service in all its branches, and
his appointment would not alone be agreeable to me, but
would be equally so to General Simpson, who entertains
a very high opinion of his qualifications, and reposes
every confidence in him.
I have reported the death of General Estcourt to the
General Commanding-in-Chief, and have mentioned to
his lordship my recommendation of Lieut.-Colonel the
Hon. W. L. Pakenham.—l have, &c.,

RAGLAN.

The Lord Panmure, &c., &c.

Before Sebastopol, June 30, 1855.

My Lord,—lt is with the deepest regret that I an*
nounce to your Lordship the death of Field-Marshal
Lord Raglan, G.C.B , which melancholy event took
place a little before nine o'clock on the evening of
Thursday last, the 28th instant. His Lordship
expired without any suffering in the midst of the officers
composing his personal staff.
I have further to report that being the next senior
officer present, I have assumed the command of this
army, until instructions shall arrive from England.
I have, &c., JAMES SIMPSON,

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Lieutenant• General Commanding,
The Lord Panmure, &c.

Before Sebastopol, June 30.
My Lord—ln this, my first military despatch, I am not
aware that there is anything new or of consequence to
report to your Lordship.
As regards the progress of the siege, there is no
great operation yet determined upon, but we are
employed in reparing and improving our works,
to be in readiness to co-operate with the French,
when their approaches towards the Malakhoff shall
be completed. .
The nominal returns of casualties from the 25th to
the 28th inst. are enclosed.

I am truly sorry to announce that Lieut.-General Sir
George Brown departed for England this morning on
medical certificate.

The 13th Light Infantry has arrived, and disem
barked at Balaklava this morning. . .. . .

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They will remain there for the present to assist in the
duties of the place.
I hava, &c.,
JAMES SIMPSON,
Lieutenant-General Commanding.
The Lord Panmure, &c., &c., &c.