The Sun.
London, England, 1855-01-02 00:00:00

DEATH OF GENERAL ADAMS.

We deeply regret to announce the death of Major
General Henry William Adams, C. 8., which took place
on the 19th, at Scutari, from the effects of the wounds
which he received in the battle of Inkerrnan on the
.sth of November. General Adams had been raised
to his rank only on the 12th of December, for
the distinguished gallantry which he displayed
throughout the operations in the Crimea while
in command of the brigade of the Second Divi-
sion, composed of the 41st, 47th, and 49th Regiments,
from the last-earned of which he was taken to fill the
post of Brigadier-General. General Adams entered the
service in 1823, and attained the rank of lieutenant-
colonel in 1840 ; at that time he was in the 18th Royal
Irish, which distinguished regiment he commanded
through the operations in China including the first cap.
tore of Chusan, the storming of the heights above Can.
ton, the capture of Amoy, the second capture of Chusan,
the storming of the fortified heights of Chinhae, and the
capture of Ningpo. The 49th Regiment, which was
likewise serving in these operations, was shortly after-
wards returning to England, and Lieutenant-Colonel
Adams exchanged into it, He has since been with his
regiment in this country, Ireland, and the Mediterra-
nean. Major-General Adams being on the supernume-
rary list, his death will not tend to cause a vacancy on
the general officers' list.

THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT YACHT.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BUN.

SIR,—We are all anxious to be doing something for
oar brave fellows on the bleak hills of Balaklava. Rich
and poor are all subscribing something. The Royal
Yacht Squadron have despatched two'of their yachts,
both sailing vessels. Our men want clothing, food, and
shelter ; and though these fine vessels are loaded with
everything that the most anxious friends could suggest
as necessary, they may be a long while on their voyage.
One, indeed, has only reached Southampten. Now, our
good Queen has three yachts, and another building ;
could you not give those muffs that surround royalty a
hint that the old yacht, the condemned one, the Victoria
and Albert, is a noble ship, and just fit for a run to the
Black Sea ; and as her noble cousin, the Emperor of
the French, ham sent his royal yacht, that it is an act
worth copying. How. it would gladden the hearts of our
brave fellows to hear that their royal mistress had sent
her own yacht to their relief, and that she had actually
arrived at Balaklava with comforts for them. Would
not Jack, and Mac, and Pat bless the day, and their
Queen toot If they did not, then they are not what I
think them.
Dublin, Dec. 30, 1354.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT—Jan. 1.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
RETURN OF THE COURT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT.—Her
Majesty and the Royal Family are expected at Osborne
on Friday next, but the stay will be only a short one,
it is understood—probably till Monday next.
IIovEUENT OF TROOPS.--About 500 men embarked
from this port on Saturday for the Crimea.
REcaurrs FOR THE AR Y.—The stream is continuous.
There daily passes through, en route to Parkhurst Bar-
racks, from 30 to 40 young fellows, to be set up and
converted into soldiers of the line. Sone of them are
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that, amongst other good things, there are 1,200 plum
puddings—rather late for Christmas fare, but better late
than never.

THE CASE OF ARCHDEACON DENISON.--It has ben
arranged for the Commissioners in this case to meet on
Wednesday next, at Clevedon, Somerset. Dr. 13ayford
is to appear on behalf of Mr. Ditcher.—Record.
DEATH OF GENERAL HUSKISSON.—The demise of this
venerable General Officer took place on Saturday last, at
hiss residence in Mount-street, He had been upwards of
pity pars is the serrict,