The Sun.
London, England, 1846-04-22 00:00:00

INFANTRY MUSICIANS,

" " Memorandum, April 2,
It having been represented to the Commander-in- Chief
that the number of musicians allowed under the present re-
gulation is insufficient, his Grace has been pleased to sa-c-
-tion the employment of a sergeant. and 20 privates in that
capacity for the future in all regiments of infantry, with the
express understanding, however, that this increased number
of musicians is not to cause additional expense, and that it
is not to be exceeded under any circumstances, or upon any
pretence whatever."

MILITARY EFFICIENCY OF OFFICERS' SERVANTS.
" M A, 1
" With reference to the War-officeemorandum, circular of 15the846. 30th
ult., whereby the provisions of the 20th and 21st articles of
the good conduct warrant, of the 19th December last, have
been cancelled, the Commander in-Chief desires that it may
be clearly understood that her Majesty has been pleased to
dispense with these provisions under the express conditions
that soldiers appointed to act as servants to officers, or other-
wise accepting employment which may have the effect of
withdrawing them from constant duty in the ranks, shall,
in all corps alike, be required to attend at exercise and in-
spection, and to mount guard with their masters, as pre-
scribed by her Majesty's regulations, so as to satisfy the
commanding officers that their military efficiency is at all
times maintained, and that they are not unworthy of the re-
wards of good conduct."
To all the above circulars memoranda are affixed :
" By command of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington
Commander- in-Chief,
(Signed)

" JOHN MACDONALD, A.G."

* This form has columns to be filled up-1. Number of Roman
Catholic soldiers present, who are capable of reading and desirous of
possessing Bibles. 2. Number of Bibles in possession of the men,
3. Number in store. 4. I,.;uniber required for hospital. 5. For in-
dividual soldiers. To be signed by-the commanding officer.

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PERSONAL COURAGE OF SIR 11.
Smini, BAWL'.
The following interesting detail is taken from the private
notes of an officer who served with Sir 11. Smith in Cafrre
land. They are dated

XABECCA, CAFRELAND, 1835.
Hintza (paramount chief of all the Catlres), possessed of
youth, great activity, lofty stature, and personal strength,
leading in hand his best and stoutest horse, which he had
dismounted (probably to keep him fresh for a special mo-
ment), followed Colonel Smith and a party of the Cape corps
up a narrow cattle tract, winding through bush and clefts of
rocks to the summit of a high hill, whence the country be-
came open. Near the summit. Hintza and his followers
springing suddenly on horseback, passed Colonel Smith at
speed through the bush to his left. One of the guides, who
brought up the rear, observing the movement, called out to
the Colonel, who spurring his horse, soon left his own escort
behind. Approaching Hintza, after a gallop of some dis-
tance, desiring the chief to "surrender," he received a ne-
gative answer in the shape of an assegailthrown from Ilintza's
hand. The assegai passed close to the Colonel, who pulled
out one pistol, then another, both of which snapped. Hir.tza
now pressing his horse, endeavoured again to escape, not,
however, in time sufficient to prevent a blow from the butt
of the Colonel's pistol telling on his head. It did not un-
horse Ilintza, who continued his flight, the pursuer throw-
ing both pistols at him as the distance widened. The Colonel,
though unarmed, had confidence in his own superior horse-
manship ; approaching Ilintza, the' latter threw several as-
segais without effect. Now the Colonel's horse is at his best,
the enemy is overtaken, courage and energy seek no pause,
take no thought of consequences ; seizing Caffraria's greatest
chief by the caross, Colonel Smith hurled him to the ground.
Amongst the numerous well- known acts of endurance
and fatigue on the part of Sir H. Smith, may be mentioned
his having ridden at the outbreak of the Caffre war from
Cape Town to Graham's Town, a distance of 608 miles in
two hours under the six days. G. C. E. L.
NVeolwich, April 17, 1846.

DEATH OF GENERAL SIR HENRY BAYLY, G.C.11.
This gallant officer, Colonel of the Bth Foot (the King's
Regiment), died on Monday morning at ten minutes btfire
two o'clock, at his residence in Dover-street, Piccadilly, after
a long and severe illness. lle entered the army- as an
ensign on the 12th of April, 1783, and was struck, while
serving in the Guards, holding the colours, in liis right
band, at the battle of Lincelles. lie served at the battle of
Famas, and was present and behaved so bravely at the siege
of Valenciennes, that he was imme hately promoted to
Captain. He served during the rebellion in Ireland in 1798,
and subsequently proceeded to the Helder, and was orderly
officer to Sir Ralph Abercrombie on the day of landing, and
was present at the action on the 10th of September follow-
ing. While in Holland he succeeded to a company, with the
rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1808 he went to Lisbon as
private secretary, with Mr. Villars, who was appointed
Minister at the Court of Portugal, ant in April, 1809, re-
turned to England with dispatches from Sir Arthur Wel-
lesley and Mr. Villars. Ir. October, 1809, he was promoted
to Colonel, and was appointed aide-tie-camp to the Prince
Regent; and on attaining the rank of Major-General in
1812, was appointed Equerry to his Royal Highness. In
June, 1813, he was placed on the staff of the home district,
as Major. General. In 1811 he was removed to the stall' of
the army under the Duke of Wellington, anti subsequently
joined that army in command of the brigade e,f Provisional
Militia that had volunteered to serve abroad, one battalion
of which was commanded by the Marquis of Buckingham,
another by Sir W. W. Wynn, and a third by Colonel Bayly,
brother of the late Sir Henry. In March, 1816, he was
appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Guernsey, and commanded
the troops in Guernsey and Alderney till June, 1821. He re-
ceived the brevet rank of General in November,lB4l, and was
appointed Colonel of the Bth Foot (or King's Regiment) in
the month of September of the same year. The late gallant
General was the second son of Colonel Nicholas Bayly, for -
merly M.P. for Anglesea.
DEATH OP ItER ROYAL RICHNESS PRINCESS WIL-
Liam OF PRUSSIA.—We regret to state that intelligence has reached
town announcing the demise of the above Princess,
Berlin on Tuesday last. Iler Royal Highness had been in an 11l state
of health for some time, arising from a cold she caught tsu
was the
front which rheumatic fever ensued. The deceased Princessr
and was
fifth daughter of the late Landgrave of Ilesseflnbu,
January, 1804. she
born the 13th of October, 1785. On the 12th of
(ucle to the
married his Royal Highness Prince Willi,ansaneo, I
the Princes Adelbert
who expired att
King of Prussia), by whom she has left .
consort or the
Prince of Hesse Darmstadt, and the P
the members of her august
Crown Prince of Bavaria. Most of
nig
Royal
moment of herdissolution.„
faintly were present at the
who accompanied the British troops in
and Waldemar of Prussia,
Highness Prince Waidema,
was,
in
consequence of his august
their recent campaigns India,
time ince, and an otlicer of his Loyal
mother's illness, sent for sonic
left for Suez to make
Bombay
had by last accounts on
Highness's sure
preparations for the Prince's journey
rid Trieste direct to Berlin,
the Princess
iti:il:iczeasbse3thli,iintiaa,rried to Charles,
which city he expe • cted to reach in the course of the ensuing mouth.
demise causes universal regret. The Court of Prussia
will go into mour.iing for four weeks for the deceased.
The Princess's

TESTIMONIAL TO JOHN DAVIS, ESQ., BY THE SUGAR
REFINERS.—On Monday evening a dinner was given at the Albion,
Aldersgate-street, to John Davis, Esq., by the sugar refiners of
London, on the occasion of presenting him with a testimonal as a
mark of their appreciation of his ability in conducting the negotia-
tion with the Government relative to the late reduction of the sugar
duties. A large number of the gentlemen engaged in this branch of
our national industry were present, the chair being I bly filled by
James Gadsden, Esq. The testimonial consisted of a massive silver
candelabrum, elaborately chased in the usual good taste of Mr.
Green, of Cockspur-street, on a triangular pedestal, with a suitable
inscription, and weighing 500 ounces. It is due to Messrs. staples to
add, that the entertainment is deserving of especial mention, as com-
bining great splendour an liberality with an equal share of elegance
and refinement.

SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCE.—A cow,
I:'longins to
Robert Duncan, farm servant at Monylaws, showed symptoms of
illness during the after part of last summer, and, after ineffectual
means being used, Mr. James Marshall, blacksmith at Cornhill, was
Applied to for his service. On examining the animal be found an
abscess formed behind the near shoulder, and he applied a blister to
the affected part, which, with other successftd dressings, afforded
great relief. A few weeks ago, however, the illness returned, and
Mr. Marshall again attended the case. After making an incision, he
was presently surprised by the appearance of an iron substance pro-
truding, which resisted the application of pincers to extract it; and .
on widening the orifice, he at last succeeded in extracting a strong
Iran skewer, nine inches in length, and considerably bent. Tbe sow
now fait rwaveriag.—.l3erteiat Warder.