The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-17 00:00:00

EVENING, FEBRUA 1:Y1 17, 1858.‘

ter W. M. Dowell.
filer Charles Fellowes.

Officers. Soldiers..
Rik
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Highflyer 5 - 61
Het-het.
Cr ilser 4
Furious ............ - 10
Third division will wear white trousers over blue
trousers. I
Grand Total-1,554.
Captain C. F. A. Shadwell, C. 8., to take cominand of
the forces ion the Factory Reach, including the magazines
and depots ion Honan.
Captain 7iCr. T. Bate to be attached to the Staff of the
Commander-in:Chief, and Lieutenant Colin Campbell;
commandieg the Opossum, to be attaehed to the Staff
of Major-Genersl Van Stranheozee, C. 8., Commanding
the Forcds. Commander Wilmshurst to take charge
of the ships and transports below the barrier in
WhamP"Reaall' Commander W. A. J. Heath to tido
charge of the ships and transports in the Macao and Blen-
heim Passage Reach. Mr. J: S. Hill, Master of the Flag-
ship, will superintend the landing of the boats at tt'e
landing-plaice, assisted by the Master of the Hesper ; anti
two or mom gun-boats will be told off to cover them.
M. SEYMOUR.
Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
To the Corhmodore, Captains, Commanders, I
and Cominandieg Officers of her Majesty's
Ships and Vessels, Canton River.
MIISIORINDA.
On the lit day the 59th Regiment is to be told off for
the attack lon Fort Lin, supported by a battalion of the
French Brigade.
Fort Lin, isafterwards to be occupied by Col. Holloway's
Brigade,
The following morning, the whole of the 59th Regiment
and 38th Madras Native Infantry are to form the coveriag
party to keep down the fire from the walls.
The laddtrs of the French, Centre, and Naval Brigades•
having bee placed on the first night: as near the ditch as
practicable; the parties told off for them will, when or-
dered, advance and form the storming party, the remainder
being in support.
The French Brigade will escalade as near actiNpossible to
the north side of Blind Man's Houao; the Batish Naval
Brigade 600 yards to the north, and the Centre Brigade
between the two.

After entering the 'place, the French Brigade will form
on the open ground inside the wall, advancing southward.,
to take, close, and occepy the Eastern Gate. This acooto-
plished, the remainder of the Brigade will move northward
along the wall.
The Briti-h Naval Brigade will form on the wall, and
advance northward along the ramparts, taking the North-
East Gate,: which they will open for the Artillery, and
continue to hold.

Lieutenant-Colonel Lemon will form his Battalion on
the wall, and will follow and support the French Naval
Brigade.
Colonel Graham, having formed the 50th Regiment, so
soon as the walls are in our possession, will order it to ad-
vance in support of the British Naval Brigade, unless he
should see that the French Brigade requires support, in
the attack on the East Gate, when it will be his duty to
afford it.
Each Battalion will leave one company on the wall to
assist in mounting on the ramparts such howitzers and field
pieces, as may not be in position outside the walls. They
will afterwards rejoin their respective brigades.
The whole force is to bear in mind that the principal ob-
ject is to capture the heights withal the city; no move is
therefore to take place, after the capture of the two north-
ern gates, Magazine-bill, and five-storied Pagoda, until
special orders be given.
No soldier is, on any account, to be permitted to leave
the ranks. _ _ .

Col. Holloway's Brigade, being in reserve, he will super-
intend the forwarding of the reserve ammunition, and the
protection of the wounded, and see that such artillery as
may be in position is properly supported. He will occupy
so much of the first position, vacated by the other brigades
as he may deem necessary, with a view to oppose any
attack that may be made from the hills on our flank and
rear.
The mot d'ordre or parole, throughout the operations
will be " France and England." The guns on the walls
and on the captured forts and gates will be turned on the
city, except the northward ones, which will be directed on
Gough's and the adjacent forts.

TfrOTTINGHAM AND DERBY.
Mr. T. Darr has commenced the season with some
thing of I‘tr. Howard's luck. Already has he run three
"seconds," Odd Trick, as at Lindoln, placing his
colours in that aggravating position for the Trial Stake.)
at Nottingham yesterday. The most prominent feature
in the racing up to the present time, has been the ex-
traordinary supply of sport. Large fields have been the
rule and not the exception, and to-morrow, at Derby, a
most attractive card will be found. The running will,
of course, !be materially regulated by the result of the
events to be decided to-day at Nottingham, but still
sufficient is known of the form of the competitors, to,
enatolo me to calculate the chances with tolerable accu
racy. AcCording to the " perf.)rarances" at Lincoln and
Nottingham, Madame Moet and The Dutchman's
Daughter ought to occupy the foremost places in the
race for the Scarsdale Stakes. Should Vandermulin
run unpennlised f,r the Harrington Plate, I shall be
induced td place faith in his ability to pull through.
He has certainly recovered that form which he displayed
just prior to the Derby of '56. In his default either the
Terpsichorp filly or Eeperance might first catoh Mr.
Johnson's eye.
A FRESH MAN.

SPORTING NOTES.

NOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING.—TUEuDAY.
The Trial Stakes of 5 soya each, with 30 added; for 3-yr-
olds and upwards; allowances and penalties. Otte mile.
L 4 subs.
Mr. J. Paekerti Martha, by Orlando, out of Martha
Lynn, 3 ).re, 6at 41b (Roe) 1
Mr. T. Parrs Odd Trick, 4 yrs, Est 101 b (ins. 51b extra)
(Flettnan) 2
Mr. liTicholison's Marander, 3 yrs, 6st 71b (Bray) 3
The folloWing also ran :—Lord Nelson,.Greenwich Fair,
Silica, Lady of Rohallon, Steeple, Maggie Lauder, and
Baionage.
Batting--2- to 1 apt Odd Trick-3 to 1 agst Lord Nelson
—5 to I agbt Maggie Lauder. -
Martha made all the running, and. won, ills canter by a
length ; smile distance leetweetetbeweeceedwadelfbivelleteet
fourth; Ge4ecnwich'Fair was dole up, with Loid Ne so
The Grand ltand Handicap of 5 soya each, with 25 added.
T.Y.C. 4 subs.
Mr. Blanton's filly, by Joe Lovell—Terpsichore, 3 yrs,
S (French;
7st
Mr. A.ngell's Plumstone, 3 yrs, 7st 81b (Cresswell) 2
Mr. Hynde's Queen Lily 3 yrs, 7st 6lb (Bray) 3
Mr. Barber's Riokledon, 4 yrs, Bst 71b (Dales) 4
The betting opened at 6 to 4 agst Queen Lily, and closed
at even on her-5 to 2 agst Terpsichore filly-4 to 1 agst
Plunistone.
Won by a neck ; half a length between the second and
third. Riokleclon was beaten off.
The Little John Stakes of 5 sous each, with 30 added ; for
two-yr-olds ; colts Bst 71b, fillies list 41b. Winners 51b
extra. The second to save hie stake. Straight half-
mile. 23 subs.
Mr. J. Parker's Snap, by Windhound, Sat 41b ...(Bray) 1
Mr. J. Bates'a The Dutchman's Daughter, Sat 41b,
(J. Osborne) 2
Mr. Blanton's Armenius, Bst 121 b (inolud. 51b extra)
(French) 3
The following also ran : Joyeuso, Madame Moet,
Sheffield, Therinopylm; Gilbert de Caust gelding, and
Daniel Forester.
Betting-5 to 2 against Madame Moet (with whom Mr.
J. Dawson declared to win), 3 to 1 nest Joyouse, 9 to 2
agst The Dutchman's Daughter, 5 to 1 agst Armenius, 6
to 1 eget any other.
A good race, won by a neck ; a length between the
second and third ; a head between the third and fourth ;
Madame Moet close up.
The Nottingham Spring Handicap of 5 soya each, with
50 added; the second to save his stake ; winners extra.
One mile and a half. 37 subs.
Mr. Peter's Gammon, 3 yrs, sst 61b {Madden) 1
Mr. E. R. Clarke's Vandermulin, syra, Bst 71b (including
71b extra) (Bates) 2
Mr. R. Jones's Esperance, 3 yrs. sst 41b..... (Crook) 3
The following also ran :—Honeytree, Our Sal, Rigs,
Lady of Rohallon, Blueberry, and Young Hopeful.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Vandermulin-5 to 2 agst Honey-
tree-8 to 1 agst Gammon--12 to 1 each apt Blueberry
and Our Sal.

A fine race from the distance ; was won bya short head.
Esperance was beaten half a dozen lengths from Vander-
mulin ; nothing else near.
The Park Stakes of 5 sore each, with 20 added, for three-
year-olds and upwards; optional selling weights, dtc. ;
T.Y.C. 4 subs.
Mr. Saxon's Woodmite, 3 yrs, (401.), 6st 9lb (Dales) 1
Mr. Barrett's Piff Paff, 3 yrs, (201.), Est 21b (W. Bottom) 2
Mr. Houghton's Gipsy Girl, byre, (201.), Bst rib (Rayner) 3
Betting-5 to 4 agst Weodmite— 6to 4 agst Piff Paff.
Won easily by half a length. Gipsy Girl was beaten off.

LATEST BETTING.
LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
ill to 7 agst Lough Bann
15 to 1 agst Knight of the Shire

NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

Captain Peter Cracroft took up his commission yesterday
at Portsmouth, appointing him to the command of tho Ra-
dom, 32 gun screw frigate, during the illness of Capt. Moor-
som, who has been compelled to invalide to Millar Hospital.
The Diadem will leave Spithead in a few days fora trial cruise
as far as the Tagus.
An official intimation was yesterday received at Woolwiek
from the Aumiralty, directing Capt. Julius Bunco, Woolwich
Division of Royal Marine Light Infantry, to hold himself in
readiness for the commaAl of a pickled detachment, about to
be appointed from the Plymouth Dii,ision of Royal Marines, for
service ou board her Majesty's screw steam frigate Euryalus,
51 guns, recently commissioned by Capt. J", W. Tarleton, to
convey his Royal Highness Prince Alfred on his first sea

The Royal standard iron gun foundry, recently erected in
Wool mich Arsenal, commenced operations ou Friday last iu
an experimental form, under the investigation of
Wilmot, R. A., Supe•intendent of that department. A couple
of the furnaces, each of which is capable of melting upwards
of 12 tons of metal, sufficient to cast one of the heaviest !guns
employed in the service, ware on that dsy set in motion, and
towards evening the op!ration of casting took place. The
huge piece of ordnance has since been lifted from the mould-
ing pit, and represents the rough east of a 68-pounder weigh-
ing 95 cwt. A couple of smaller 'guns were likewise cast,
exhibiting, as far as could bo judged, a most satisfactory re-
sult. After being planed and bored, these guns, it is under-
stood, wid be subjected to some extra udin.iry proofs, in
order t' determine the contemplated advantages of the
establishment, as a check on the contract manufacturers.

The convict ship True Briton, IL W. Morris, master, after
shipping ammunition for the use of a detachment guard of the
26th Cameronians, sailed from Woolwich yesterday for Ber-
muda. The frieghtship Albemarle, laden with military stere3,
for Colombo, ha,, also sailed front Woolwich.
The Duke •f Wellington, 131, screw, and tle Lightning
paddlewheel vessel, were docked yesterday at Portsmouth, to
be advanced for immediate commission.

The Algiers, 91, screw two•decker, will be taken out of
Portsmouth harbour to-day by the officers of the steam re-
serve, to try her engines before being reported ready for cow-
mission.

The Victor Emmanuel, 92, was taken out by the same offi-
cers on Monday, and tried her speed at the measered mile in
Stokes Bay,. •
The Calypso, 21, Capt. Montressor, sailed on Monday from
Spithead for the South Pacific station.

- Mr. T. Baring, M.P., one of the Lords of the Admiralty,
having placed a nay ,1 cadetship at the disposal of the Council
of the Royal Naval SchJol, New-cross, it has been awarded,
after a preliminary competitive examination of the candi-
dates, to Mr. C. A Crespin, son of the late Lieut, Henry
Crespin, of the Royal Marines.
The following appointments were yesterday made at the
Admiralty
Lieut. Warren H. Anderson, to the Victoria and Albert,
vice his Serene Highness the Prince of Lainingen, promoted ;
Lieut. J. G. G. M`Hardy, to the Excellent; W. E. O'Brien
and Marmaduke P. S. Ward, surgeons, to the Calcutta ; Archi-
bald Stevenson and W. 0. Roberts, assistant-surgeons, to the
Calcutta ; Maxwell Rodgers, acting assistant-surgeon, to the
Calcutta ; William Biddlocome, paymaster, to the Euryalus;
and William Phillips, assistant clerk, to the Euryalus.