The Sun.
London, England, 1855-05-04 00:00:00

DEMERARA.

The adjourned annual meeting of this company was
held yesterday at the offices—Old Jewry, Sir J. Car-
m►chael in the chair.

Resolutions ware passed alopting the report ; recom-
mending that application be made to the Colonial Legis-
lature to incorrtate the London and Demerara commit-
tees of management into one general board of directors,
the numbers thereof not to he 1t1414 than 5 nor more than
10, and that the management of the compiny be trans-
ferred to Liverpool ; authoriming the sum of 20,0001. to
be raised either by bonds or preference stock, on such
terms as the directors may determine ; and re-electing
the retiring directors and auditor.
The meeting then separated.

PRESENTATION OF A SWORD TO MAJOR-GENERAL
SCABLETT.—Major-General Scarlett having been recalled
from the seat of war by urgent family business, his neigh-
bours at Burnley, Lancashire, have availed themselves
of the opportunity bef-re he returns to present him with
a handsome sword. The sum of 150 guineas was sub-
scribed in the course of a few days, and the sword was
presented on Wednesday evening, at the Court-house, in
the presence of a large assemblage, including Mr.
Townely, of Townely-park, Lord Abinger, Mr. It. T.
Parker, M.P., Mr. Le Gendre Starkie, M.P., most of
' the principal gentry and manufacturers, and a number of
ladies. Li acknowledging the handsome testimonial, the
gallant officer alluded to the engagements in whioh the
cavalry Lad taken part in the Crimea, and more particu-
larly to the successful Heavy Cavalry charge at Bala-
klava. He was loudly cheered, The proceedings con-
cluded with a hatiquet.

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" In the night between the 13th and 14th General
Pelissier took efficacious measures to assure to us the
possession of the ground upon which the engineers were
to advance towards the Central Bastion. The operation
was divided into two parties—that of the right directed
by General Rivet ; that of the left towards the Ctnetery,
directed by General Breton.
" First of all the enemy's ambuscades were carried with
great vigour by four dompanies of the 46th, commanded
by Chef do Battaillon.Julien and a company of the sth
Chasseurs (Lieut. CoPri). The resistance of the enemy
was most energetic, and the reserves made two or three
vigorous attacks, but *which could not overoome the re-
solution of our companies engaged. Supported by a de-
tachment of the Foreign Legion (Captain Robert), twos
companies of the 42d (Capt. Beauregard), and a conipany
of the 14th (Lieut. Suave) they valiantly maintained
their ground. The ambuscades; lit.twithAtanding the
solidity of their construction, were razed. On the left
and in the rear the work of the engineers was protected)
by three companies of the 26th, under the orders of Caps
tain Michel, whose arrangements were most excellent;
and who was wounded at the head of his troop.
" While these events were taking place, General Bro 4
ton caused to be carried on the left, with the same
energy and success, all the Russian ambuscades of the
Cemetery, by six companies of the 98th, commanded by
Chef de Bataillon Gremion. Those companies, rein-
forced during the action by two others of the 9tb
battalion of Chasseurs, gave proofs of the most remark.
able intrepidity and solidity. The 98th (23d Leger)
made here a brilliant damt. The enemy gave way after
a very sharp fire, which did not cause our men to retreat
even for a moment. These ambuscades were occupied
and destroyed like those on the right.
"Protected by this vigorously conducted double
operation, the engineers were enabled to complete their
levels and push on their works with activity. A new
parallel was formed ; we propose to turn it to great
ad vantage.
"In this nocturnal affair, which was very brisk, and
which does the greatest honour to our troops, we bad 40
men killed, of whom 4 were officers, and 117 wounded.
"As regards our approaches on the Flagstaff Bastion
the effects of the enemy's artillery, acting at a very short
distance, almost rendered them impossible, or at least
they were only practicable at a considerable loss. Under
these circumstances we endeavoured to form a trench

half- way between our own parallel and the salient of the
bastion with the assistance of our nines, which had been
oonvoaiently placed for that. purpose. The train was fired
or. the evening of the 15th. The operation was per-
fectly successful. The engineer officers and sappers
were kynnediately enabled to lodge themselves in an im-
mense fosse, of an average depth of four metres, the pos-
sessiorr of which was not disputed by the enemy. Thelr
troops lined the fortification, and kept up a sharp fire of
inuske try arid cannon.
" 0 or mortars, on their part, sent a shower of bombs
upon the thickly-massed troops ; and I am informed by
a non-. mminissioned officer who deserted that the garri-
son th ere suffered considerable loss. Our workmen,
though in a difficult position, worked actively till the
night is the disputed ground t 4 complete as touch as
possible the crowning of the shaft, and to connect the
new trench with the third parallel. That night tho
tro-ps cnntinned their labour with ardour ; 100 picked
men of. the 74th now occupy this fourth parallel during
the dal..
" In the midst of these combats and laborious worsts
the troops have always conducted themselves with the
greatest firmness, and shown the best spirit. General
Pelis.der, who commands the left, is satisfied beyond
measure.

"T 4, the right, on the side of the Malakhoff Tower,
the suporiority of our artillery has ahn been main-
tained, but without succeeding in silencing that of the
besiegod, except, however, in the two works of counter-
approach of Careening Battery, which have not fired a
gun for the last two days. In this part of our attack,
as in thas other, we advance slowly, perfecting our exist-
ing trenches, and leaving nothing to chance.
"A new battery, established opposite the counter-
approv•ch, called the Mainelon Vert (Green•hill Battery),
the fire of which was opened yesterday morning, has
produ eed good effect..
" Acoor I:n.* to deserters tho garrison has suffered
cqnsiderable losraa, esmcially the marine artillerymen.
who fern] its most vital lick, and show the greatest
moral courage. The Central and Flagstaff Batteries
are seriously damaged. Their armament toas been re-
peatetfilyremlered unserviceable; but the alinost inex-
haustible resources of the place in artillery do not yet
fail thietn, and every night thousands of workmen repair
the d image which most requires it."
The Moniteur also publishes the following

"13Eroun SEnnerorw., April 16.—Monsieur Is
Mare chal,—General Bizet has just succumbed, nt the
very moment that I received a4surances from all sides
that he was out of danger.

"'J'hia death is truly a public calamity, a grief for the
whole, army. Geoetul Bizot enjoyed the most deserved
popularity. He pushed his love of duty almost to fana-
mobil's, and for six months we have seen him day and
night at work, displaying in the midst of the most ar•
duous difficulties the most extraordinary calmness, deci-
sion, ti.nacity, and serenity. AU our soldiers knew him ;
they admired his zeal, his dashing courage, and they
were surpriwed at seeing him return every day from the
trenches after confronting danger with a recklessness
and !gaiety which gave a peculiar stamp to his courage
, and taharacter.

" I should never end, M. le Marechal, if I were to
repent to you here all that this excellent man was to us,
and the regret we feel at his loss. his mind, full of
resources, and initiative, was always up to the mark of
the task we had in hand.

" I am, M. le Mudclia, the organ of the Army of
the Crimea when punting out to you the claims that
geners.l officer has acquired to the regard of the Em-
peror.

"It is also my duty to bring under your notice all
that the Corps of Engineers have deserved and deserve
daily in this memorable siege, and to renew my solici-
tations that the services of its officers, who are as brave
as they are skilful and devoted, may be handsomely re-
warda-d."
The brouiteur likewise publishes the following :
"On the news of the attempt from which Providence
preserved the Emperor the whole of France was pene-
trated with a double sentiment of indignation and of
gratitude. Everywhere the population crowded the
churches to thank God for having so visibly protected
France, and to pray to Him to preserve days so precious.
" Although the Emperor has expressed the dtsiro that
on this occasion no official a•ldress shall be presented to
him, his Majesty could not behold without being deeply
rooted this unanimous and spontaneous manifestation of
the sentiments of the nation."
Under date of Vienna, May 2, the Moniteur
publishes the following :
"The French Legation had a divine service of thanks-
giving celebrated this morning, followed by a Te
Although no invitations were issued, the Grand Chem.
heal'', Count de Lanckorotr-ki Count Buol, and all the
members of the Austrian Cabinet ; General Hogs, who
is on the eve of departure for the army, Marshal Nugent,
Baron de Prokeach, &0., proceeded to the church ; also
the members of the Diplomatic Corps."