The Sun.
London, England, 1852-06-02 00:00:00

pt6Lsly bold and daring to tri Ake, A Vigorous on4lttught
'on our rear, for /he -role t ilourse, of dnticipating
the attack on theireattle. For thix Colonel Eyre mos
Judiciously provided, while hn moved clre,ard to the

the result of which he ilial3elt so ably describes. I
mention this to. your Lordship with referendh to your
dispatch 4o me of the 15th or liekternter last; in which
you remark, with reference to, operations in .the Writer
kloof, chat "it was the rear ,nd not the vats of the Bri-
tish force which war engaged with the enemy, and that
the latter must, therefore, have been the assailant." In
my dispasch of the stn February list I endeavoured to
remove this impression, °heaving that " those who have
witnessed military operations; and are well acquainted
with their varying character, success attending them in
one part of the field, while in others partial bodies may
be held in check, will not consider the affair of a rear-
guard as the critekion by which to judge of their general
result." In all warfare, but more especially in that of a
desultory character, these contradistinctions of attack
and defence occur; and no more striking instance has
been offered during the war under my conduct than the
one now in question, showing at once the daring of the
enemy, and that in the operations of a day the affair of
a rear-guard does not constitute success or the reverse.
H. G. SMITH.

Camp, Kabousie Neck, April 8.
Sir,—l have the honour to report, for the intormation
of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, that having
rested my men on the 6th inst, I proceed at daylight on
the 7th inst. with the force as per margin,* to cross the
Kabousie Neck, en route to resume my former position
in the Keiskamma Hoek. On reaching the summit of
the pass I observed cattle in the distance, and imme-
diately hastened on the cavalry in pursuit of it under
Atekr Armstrong. As we descended into the Hoek,
the'enemy, hitherto concealed, came forward with un-
we,nted boldness and attacked our rear-guard, following
Vs into the open in skirmishing order. It was plain that
the object of the enemy was to draw us towards him,
and so divert our attention from his cattle in front. I
therefore pushed on and surrounded the kloof into
which the cattle had been driven. With astonishing
exertion the infantry climbed up to the highest summits
of the mountains between Mount Doom and Mount
Thomas, and prevented the egress of the cattle, while
'the Cape Mounted Rifles and Armstrong's Horse dis-
mounted, and the Levies, under Lieutenant Nicholls, the
whole under Major Armstrong, entered the bush, and in
spite of the resistance of the enemy captured 210 head of
cattle and 15 horses. Above 30 more, evidently choice
cows, were found killed by the enemy with assegais.
Two of Armstrong's Horse were wounded on this occa-
sioeo Hearing also cattle in "Auto's Hole" I ordered a
company of the 73d to penetrate the bush and search for
" spoor." This company failed in finding spoor, and re-
turned from the bush, having one man wounded. To
aspport this company I had ordered one company of the
43d Light Infantry, under Captain Gore,. to enter the
bash in another direction. , I afterwards reinforced it
with another company of the 43d, under Captain Green,
and a company of the 73d, under Captain Burne. The3e
three comparnes, under Major Pinckney, penetrated the
bush, and wi.h admirable perseverance, in spite of the
bepesence of the enemy, who were in considerable num-
rs captured between 500 and 600 head of beautiful
cattle, supposed to belong to Auta, and succeeded in
driving them up the precipitous side of Mount Thomas.
A considerable number of these cattle, however,
could not reach the summit, and were obliged to be
destroyed, but we have 630 remaining, and 15 horses.
I beg particularly to bring to the notice of his Excel-
lency the Commander-in-Chief the conduct of Major
Pinckney, and that of the three companies under bis
command on this occasion. The intrepedity and perse-
verance with which they pursued through that dense
bush a large herd cf cattle, driving them without the
aid of Fingoe or Hottentot, and finally captured them,
despite the opposition of the enemy, in one of the most
formidable positions in the Amaleias, excited the admi-
ration of every one in the field. We have not succeeded
in this instance without incurring, some casualties; and
I have to lament, in common with every otficer of the
division, the loss that her Mejesty's service has sustained
in the death of Captain Gore, 43.1 Lightiufintry- This
excellent officer, ju Advaneing to the bush, was shot dead,
apparently by some cne in the trees. He was, as usual, in
front of hie men, leoding them on with the utmost gal-
lantry. Ilia place, however, was instantly supplied by
Lieutenant Graham, who efficiently commanded
the company nod brought :t cut of the bush. Our total
casualties were-1 officer killed; 2 rank and file, 43d
Light Infantry, wounded; and 2 of the 73d wounded;
and 2 of Armstrong's Horse, wounded.
I beg particularly to express my thanks to the follow-
ing officers, though the exertions of all wore very con-
spicuous—viz., Lieutenant-Colonel Skipwith, command-
ing 43d Light Infantry; Major Pinckney, commanding
73d; Major Armstrong, commanding the Cavalry; Lieu-
tenant Nicholls, commanding the Levies; Lieu.enant
Gawler, 73d, Deputy-Assistant Quartermaster-General;
and Lieutenant Reeve, 73d, Field Adjutant.
I have, &e.,
WM. EYRE, Lieutenant-Colonel
73d Regiment, Commanding Patrol

EXTRACT OF GENERAL ORDER BY HIS EXCELLENCY
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL THE HON. GEORGE CATH-
CART.
Head-quarters, King William's Town, April 11.
2. The Commander-in-Chief desires to record, as part
of the operations in progress under the disposition of his
Excellency's predecessor, Sir Harry Smith, the energetic
exertions of the column under Ventenant-Colonel Eyre
in the Keiskamma Hoek, on the 7th inst., when about
800 head of cattle and 15 horses, belonging to Auta,
were captured in one of the most formidable positions
of the Amatolas, in spite of every opposition of the
enemy. In this affair our casualties were-1 officer
(Captain Gore, 43d Regiment) killed at the head of his
company, leading them on with the utmost gallantry,
and 6 men wounded.

A. J. CLOETE, Quartermaster-General.

•43d Light Infantry ...
73d Regiment ...
Cape Mounted Rifles
Armstrong's Horse ...
Levies ... ...

... 243
... 159
... 36
... 38
... 79

Total

... 355

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
• GRAND EXTRA. NIGHT.
DON PASQUALE--ERNANI.
TO-MORROW
Will be presented Donizetti's admired Opera,
DON PASQUALE. ,•
Don Pasquale, Signor Lablache ; Ernesto, Signor Calzolari ; Dr.
lialatesta, Signor Ferranti ; Norina, Madame de la Orange.
With the last act of
ERNANI.
Elvira, Madlle. Sofia Cruvelli ; Ernani, Signor Calzolari ; Ruy
Gomez, Signor Belle ; sago, Signor Fortini ; Carle V., Signor
Yerletti.
To conclude with a new Ballet Divertissement by M. Gosselin, the
music composed and arranged by M. Vadaud, entitled
LA FETE DES ROSIERES.
By Madlle. Carolhaa. Rosati, Madßes. Rosa, Riper, Lamoreux, and
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ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
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TO-MORROW
Will be performed Meyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LBS HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Madame Grisi ; Margarita di Valois, Madame Castel-
ma; Damn d'Onore, Madlle. Cotti ; Urbane, Madlle. Seguin ; Mar-
tllo, Herr Formes ; 11 Conte di San Bris, Signor Polonini ; II Conte
---16_1C"ers, Signor Tagliafico ; De Cosse, Signor Luigi Mei ; De Retz,
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latin-2!lncidental Divertissement will be supported by Mao.lles.
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Mr. B Web RKATIM
5t,.,_,73 ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
Will be performed an er_FIS EVENING,
YOUR OWN BUsp.s,VlelY new comic Drama, entitled MIND
Duckstone, and Keeley; yirs"7. ;idlester,. B. Webster, Leigh Murray,
Aster which a new Buri,Stirikug, Miss Reynolds, &c.
be called 0, GEMINI ;or th a frightfully popular subject, to
Messrs. Ruckstone, Veoltu•-•'eth.ers of Co(u)rse. Characters by
lens, Caulfield. Honey, &c. , Mesdames Buckingham, Col-
ToMr. Buckstone
conclude with the garee eau T
Mr. sigTWO BONNYCASTLES.
Bonnycastle, ;
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BehilYeastle, Mrs. Luck-

THEATRE
Lessee, Mr. B. Webster ; Dtre,trAbELpEu.
THIS EV ENll,l"Vg4ldaine Celeste.
Will be performed SE and LAND, char
0. Smith, Worrell, nil by Messrs. Paul
C haplin, K. Fitzwil
73edford, Wright, Hliam, and Mrs. Keeley, ugheA s,
,naerY ; Misses Ellen
Alter which MY LITTLE ADOPTED.
With THE LOAN OF A LOVER.
To conclude with GOOD NIGHT SIGNOR p_

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-B
Under the Management of Mr. C. Keaii.EET,
•
Mr. A. lirigari's Benefit.
THIS EVENLNG,
Will be Performed the CORSICAN 13SOTHERS. p..
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Beier, J. "...yrs 4.
-.•-• Cheater ; Misses emliips, Murray, aw. •
Ledereq. ~ C.
hiessrsalAd.MlVirag.anA:.
' - After hick the BENGAL TIGER, in which 31r.
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.

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Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The most :successful end Popular Theatre in Lon&IL.
THIS EVENING,
Will be presented the gorgeous Equestrian Spectacle of vs.
pEOIZGE and the DRAGON. tit. George, Mr. Allred Cooke.
To be followed by Batty's Inimitable Scenes of the Arena*
To conclude with a Laughable fosree.
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Stage Manager, Mr. Leclercq.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Open for the Season,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
-Exhibition of Denson's Colossal Daylight View of MOUNT
ETNA and the CAVES of VULCAN and the CYCLOPS—Splendid
and interesting Menagerie—Promenade Concert by Godfrey's un-
rivalled Military Band—Various Amusing Novelties—Concluding at
Dusk with a Grand Pyrotechnic Exhibition by Messrs. Southby,
rePresenting the Interior of the Mountain (the Pandemonium of the
r44lcients), with the Caverns and Forges of Vulcan and his Cyclops,
te whole terminating with the Eruption of Mount Etna and a
rand Tableau on the Lake of Thetis, and the Nereiads receiving the
amour of Achilles •
joartTtrs °Pen. Achilles.
A.m. Feeding the Animals at Five. Con-
Past Six. Fireworks at Half-past Nine.
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THIS EVENING
An uninterrupted succession of `Entertainments from Three o'clock
A new Ballet—Vocal andcaear iticallitno,lcblighentiatu.
i.--.fons. Rochez and tlis _ °lnc lit b jtdmgcert—The Kafir Chiefs
ogs--Professor Taylor arid his Son VP e double-sighted Touth—M_une. Violante's performances on the
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wan
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