The Sun.
London, England, 1862-08-06 00:00:00

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Pearl.
Fieldpiece party, Lieut. J. A. Poland 15
mall-arm Company, Lieut. R. P. Denniatoun .. 60

"Camp of the Naval Brigade, near the city of
Cholin, May 18.

" Sir,—l have the honour to report that from an early
hour yesterday morning a large body of well-equipped rebel
troops were seen assembling,on a high bund, about three-
quarters of a mile on our right flank. It was quite evident
that the city had been reinforced during the previous night,
and prisoners, since taken, state that they were from Vong-
mai. Later in the day troops were Feel) leaving the city by
the East Gate and gathering on our left flank. I felt then
quite convinced that some hostile measure was intended and
awaited the result with anxiety, but with the most perfect
confidence.

"About 2 p.m. the people on our right flank advanced in
large numbers, while others sallied out from the city, amid
a frightful noise of gongs and trumpets.
"I directed our advanced picket to fall back, until met
by Captain Holland and his party of Marines, with a few
small-arm men under Lieut. Grant, of the Vulcan.
"A stand was here made, until a number of the rebels
had passed the bridge and creek, and were well down. t 3
our quarters.
"The Marines and seamen then advanced in a most gal-
lant manner, and drove the assailants back at the point of
the bayonet. Captain Holland with the main body of his
men passed the bridge and continued his advances for a
considerable distance. Lieut. Grant, with his Oh, and
First Lieut. H.-ait Shirt, Royal Marine-Lighfinfantry;
with a few Marines, forded the creek which was between
our quarters and the city, found the rebels in some out-
houses, bayonetted them, and drove them up to the walls of
the city. During this time Captain Strode kept up a well-
directed fire from the three field pieces in their position near
the boats.

" About 5 p.m. the rebels, who had been collecting on our
left flank, assisted:by a few of the more spirited on the right,
advanced with frightful yells. The 12-pounder howitzers
played upon them with shrapnell shell, and with good
effect; while the Marines again*
back. advanced and drove them

./ The loss of the assailants on each occasion was consider-
able, at least 40 killed, most of whom were fine well dressed
men, and armed with the old musket marked ' Tower.'
" I beg particularly to call your attention to the good
conduct of the Marines, headed by their captain, John Y.
Holland, whose coolness and steadiness under fire render
him an invaluable support ; and this opinion is confirmed
by the experience of nine occasions. -And, in conclusion, I
have to speak well of the steadiness of the whole force under
me (under 200), and I feel convinced that had the attack
been of a very much more serious nature, seconded by Com-
mander
Strode, I should have seen a similar result.

" I have, &c.,
" GEORGE 0. WILLES,
Captain Her Majesty's ship Imperiense.
" Vice-Admiral Sir James Hope, K.C.8."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BRIGHTON RACES, TUESDAY.

Treading closely on the heels of Goodwood, where horses
generally have had engagements to run off which render
them unfit to appear in public for some days at least,
Brighton may consider herself fortunate in the fields pro-
duced at the post yesterday. The Brighton Stakes num-
bered nearly twice as many runners as last year, and the
Nursery brought out again some youngsters which had
figured on Friday at the great gathering ending on that
day. The weather was delightful, the company fully up
to the average of preceding years, and the rain of Saturday
had rendered the turf elastic without being hard. Backers
of horses won their money on the first three races in which
the favourites came off victorious ; and the last race also
disappointed the hopes of the fielders, who took odds freely,
but had no chance against Lord Stamford's Bertha, pa-
tiently ridden by Edwards with a penalty of 61b. The filly
won in the last few strides with scarcely an effort, and
closed the day's proceedings soon after five o'clock.
The Bristol Plate of 60 sovs (handicap), for all ages. One
mile.

Mr. Payne's Voltella, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Drew) 1
Lord Westmoreland's Clementi, 3 yrs, 7st 91b (Fordham) 2
Mr. Goldby's Church Militant, 3 yrs, 65t.... (H. Clark) 3
The following also ran :—Twilight, Little Dick, Mary
Stuart, Quicksilver, and Cowboy.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Voltella, 3to 1 agst Clementi, and
9 to 1 agst Church Militant.
Voltella being extremely fractious at the post delayed the
start some short time. When the flag was lowered Little
Dick immediately rushed to the front and made play for the
first 200 yards, when he was passed by :the favourite, who
came on with a commanding lead of upwards of a dozen
lengths into the bottom, where Little Dick gave way to
Clementi and Church Militant, who came on in hopeless
pursuit of the leader, who won, hands down, by two
lengths, Church Militant finished a bad third, Little Dick
was fourth, Cowboy fifth, Quicksilver, sixth, the others
beaten off, Twilight being last.
The Brighton Nursery Stakes (handicap) of 10 soya each,
with 100 added, for 2-yr-olds. Winners extra. T.Y.C.,
three-quarters of a mile. 20 subs.
Mr. W. Day's Rubini, 7st 21b (J. Adams) 1
Mr. Naylor's Equinox, 7st 21b (Challoner) 2
Mr. Bruce's Gipsy Girl, Bst (Custance) 3
The following also ran :—Birdlime, Arrogante, The Dic-
tator, Barrister, Catalpa colt, and Beatrice filly.
Betting-5 to 2 each agst Rubini and Equinox, and 6to
1 agst Gipsy Girl.
After two failures, occasioned by the Beatrice filly, Dic-
tator, and the Catalpa colt breaking, the former running to
the turn the last time before she could be stopped, at last
the flag was lowered to an excellent start. The Beatrice
filly on the far side was the first away, and came on with a
slight lead of the Catalpa colt and Arrogante, their imme-
diate followers being Equinox, Gipsy Girl, and Rubini, the
atter lying next the rails on the lower side. On rounding
the turn Arrogante ran out, and Equinox with Rubini and
Gipsy Girl took a decided lead, the three running nearly
in a line to the distance, when Rubini drew slightly in
advance, was never after caught, and won cleverly by three
parts of a length, two lengths separating the second and
third ; the Catalpa colt was fourth, then came Birdlime,

Barrister, and Dictator abreast three lengths in the rear.

The Beatrice filly was last.
The Brighton Stakes of 14 soya each, 10 ft, and only 5 if
declared, with 200 soya addod. Winners extra. Tho
second horse to receive 50 Bove out of the stakes. The
new course, one mile and three-quarters. 48 subs, 32 of
whom pay 5 soya each. The highest weight accepting
being Bst, it has been raised to Bst 121 b, and the others in
proportion.
Mr. W. H. Mundy's Watchfire, 3 yrs, Est 121 b (Reeves) 1
Mr. Godding's Fitz. Eva, 4 yrs, 7st 91b (Challoner) 2
Mr. Merry's Sir William (ino. 41b extra), 6 yrs, 9st 21b
(Aldcroft) 3
Mr. Elphinstone's Lapidist, 3 yrs, 6st 81b ...... (Daley) 4
The following also ran :—Myrtle, Shepherdess, Walpole,
Fergus, and Dux.

Betting-2 to 1 agst Watchfire, 10 to 3 agst Sir William,
4 to.l agst Shepherdess, and 8 to 1 each agst Pergus and
Myrtle.
The flag was lowered to an admirable start. Shepherdess
made play, having Walpole, Pergus, and Dux as her im-
mediate attendants, the rear division, headed by Watchfire
and Myrtle, lying two or three lengths off, the last of all
being Lapidist. Proceeding up the hill Fergus went to the
fore, and carried on the running, Dux going on Bee„:
Shepherdess third, and Walpole next, Sir William, Pita.
Eva, and Watchfire following nearly abreast round the
far
turn, where Dux gave way and speedily dropped b
the extreme rear. Fitz-Eva, followed by Sir ack Williaminto
and
the favourite, lay close upon the quarters of M
mare to the Bristol mile postere Shephe r.
Stevens's
and Fitz-Eva closed up with Per, pear naming wide,
the 5d ess
gave way,
corning on in advance of Sir Wilgusliam
pidist, the latter having made lap his ) Watchfire, and Le-
on equal terms with the leaders. on ground, and running
the straight the leading horses closedmrinandg eathmeetaernnininta°
body into the bottom, when P
disposed of, and the favouri ergua and Shepherdess w.ere
Fitz-Eva and Sir William te took the commend,grheovwung
;neat,,,,.. with_i per am
MYrtle, lyingdWwiadlpeoinle thfolleouP"Per at wide
al'ervala. Little or no alteration in this order of running
occurred until they reached the stand, where Fitz-Eva and
Sir William made their final effort to reach the favourite,
but Without avail, Watchfire winning very cleverly at last
by two lengths; a head separating the second and third,
and half a length between the third and fourth Myrtle
was fifth, Pergus sixth, and Shop_haerdegg next, the others
beaten off, the absolute last bei VP
jigs (handicap) for allages,
The Marine Plate of 100 sous
twee-quarters
of amile,
Winners extra. r-Y•C•,
Col. Towneley's Cellarius,
Bst 121 b mshaw) 1
(Aldcroft) 2
Mr. H. J. Smith's Fitz • A.v7a
0317,yr7est, 71b (H. Gri
...... (J. Daley) 3
Mr. Fuller's Baffler. ,
-) yrs, list 101 b
Lord St. vineent's Duke sof Cambridgp 3 •
(Hibberd) 4
The following also ran :—cWobmbat, Furious, Lord of the
Man Olive Branch, and ali an.
Betting 2 to 1 agst Calthan, 4 to 1 agst Collariug, 5 to 1
each agst Olive Branch and Duke of Cambridge, and 7 to
1 agst Lord of the Manor.
From the rep
Duke of repeater breakings away in which Baffler,
Avon, F.l-
C Cambridge, and Caliban were the
.prisoa
tejiik,
performers, the flag was lowered to an excellent eta 4" • -
of Cambridge having the lead, followed
by Confirms,
Baffler, and the favourite, the latter having the inside place
next the rails. On reaching the dip Cdiban joined .the

Vulcan.
Guns of position, Commander A. C. Strode, Lieut.
J. F. G. Grant .. .. • • • • •. 40
Royal Marines of Squadron, Capt. J. Y. Holland.. 71
Total .. • • • . • . 306

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