The Sun.
London, England, 1858-01-27 00:00:00

EAST INDIA HOUSE.

ADJOURNED MEETING THIS DAY.

The adjourned meeting of the proprietors for the
purpose of considering the proposed change in the
Government of India, was held this morning at the
Rant India House, Leadenhali -street Mr. Rose
Mangles, M.P., chairman of the Court of Directors, in
the chair. The attendance of proprietors was more
numerous than at either of the previous meetings.
The CHAIRMAN, in commencing the business of the
meeting, urged on the proprietors the necessity of their
bringing the proceedings to a close this day, either by
affirming or negativing the resolution before them.
In reply to a question from Mr. Lewin,

The CHAIRMAN, as we understood, intimated that the
directors would support, by their votes, the resolution
proposed by Mr. Crawshay.
Mr. HELPS, in resuming the debate, referred to the
petition circulated by the directors since the last meeting,
and said that its perusal confirmed the impression it
made on him when read to the court of proprietors.
He highly applauded the document, observing it was one
that any Chancellor of the Exchequer might be proud of
—and ens that would do credit to the hest served
country in Europe, (Flom., hear.) It represented not
only the feelings of tfie court of directors, tut those of
the proprietors and the public out of doors. (Hear,
hear, and cheers.) He referred to a former proposi-
tion of Mr. Jones's, urging the desirableness
of their having Indian representatives in the board of
directors to inform the court and the people )f England
of the actual requirements of the Indian people. (Hear,
hear.) It was to be regretted that the Government had
not allowed the court of proprietors and directors an
opportunity of discussing the details of their proposed mea-
sure, especially as the members of the court of directors
comprised men who were perhaps the beet quAified in this
country to give a sound opinion on Indian G tvernment
He was, however, very much afraid that her Msjesty's
Goverement were rather more arxious to •ileoce than
take advantage of their informw.ii n, and that they con-
templated shutting up the India House by a sudden
stroke. (Hear, hear.) He referred to public meetings
that had been held in reference to India to mislead the
people of England—he especially alluded toone held at the
London Tavern, attended by Lord Clanricarde, brother-in-
law of the present Governor-General of India,and observed
his lordship then stated that the annexations in India
had taken place at the instigation and direction of the
Court of Directors. That and similar statements made
by the noble lord showed astonishing ignorance or false-
hood on his part, and was, he (Mr. Helps) presumed, his
passport to office. The hon. proprietor said ho entirely
concurred in the resolution.

[W• will give the conclusion in our latest edition.]

LAW INTELLIGENCE.--(This Day.)

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

:sittings in Banco before the Lord Chief Justices

Williams and Willes.)
IN RE AN ATTORNEY.

Mr. Joyce moved for a rule nisi in this case, calling
upon an attorney to show cause why he should not take
steps to discontinue an action he bad brought without
the knowledge of the plaintiffs ; to pay cots incurred,
and answer the matter of certain affidavits. It appeared
that a person named Prir..e employed a Mr. Fleming to
sell a tavern for him. Fleming sold it to a person
named Harwood, who entered into an agreement, and
paid a deposit. Mr. Price subsequently found that Mr.
Fleming had instructed an attorney to proceed against
Harwood for an alleged breach of this agreement without
his kno mledge.
Rule granted.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Bafore Mr. Commissioner Goulbnrn.)
IN R ELLIBON -JUDGMENT-817819iNSION 07

CERTIFICATE.

His Honour this day gave judgment on the question
of certificate in the case of this bankrupt, wbo was de-
scribed as a warehouseman in Bread-street. The case
WAS fully reported a few days since.
His Honour raid that this was one of those cases
which had latterly been before the Court, and had
been treated much less seriously than they de-
served. In this case the bankrupt had commenced
business in October, 1855, and at that time h-
ewed 1,5931., without a farthing for his creditors.
He bad however res'ded in Harley.street, on credit
obtained from the weak and credulous, who were foolish
to trust him. He now owed to creditors 7,3511. 18s.,
and was also liable for a further sum of 1,9471., and all
that was likely to come to the creditors was 3s. in 'the
pound. His personal and domestic expenses during a
period of about IS months bad been 1,4221., whilst his
profits bad bean only 601., and the losses 8001. In
this as in the other similar cases it had been urged that
there had been no fraud, although it was admitted that
there had been reckless trading. His Honour could not
look upon such cases as being reckless trading, it was,
in fact, fraud, and there was more design, contrivance,
and moral turpitude evinced, by many who came before
the Court, than by many who wire convicted at the
Criminal Courts of larceny and other °fleeces. This
Court, however, had no direct power to inflict punish-
' mint, except by refusing protection. The bankrupt in
this case had committed the grievous offence of obtaining
credit without the slightest probability of meeting his
engagements, and must therefore bear his punishment.
The certificate (3d class) was suspended for 12 months
without protection for 6 months,

CITY SHERIFFS' COURT•
(Before Mr, Prendergast, Q.C.)
00I2EN5ATION TO PARISH 111LVULL

In a case which came before his Honour this morning,
the plaintiff, a parish clerk, was questioned by his
Honour as to his emoluments. He said be could not
give the defendant much time to pay his debt, as he him.
self was much pressed. His fees had dropped off very
much.

His Honour—l see ; there are no burials in the City
now.

Plaintiff—No.
His Honour—But of course you hav©
compensation
for the lows of your fees.
Plaintiff—No, indeed I have not.
His Honour--The rector and curate have, I suppose
Piaintiff—Yes, in all cases.
His Honour—Then, I think it is a shame that parish
clerks have ant some
Compensation. They seem to me
to be as much entitled to it as any other sigss.
A PROKISI TO PAY-lIIPORTANT DECI3I3Ir.

?RACAL T. GRAM
This was an action for rent. The defendant pleaded
that plaintiff had allowed him to leave the house upon
payment of 24i., but hie Honour thought that was no
b.tr to plaintiff recovering the bAlance.
Defendant—She came round to my place of bußiness,
and, to get rid of her, I said, 66 Go away; I'll pay
y u.
His Honour—That is a promise to pay.
Defendant—But I never intended its
His
hack out of it. I shall give upon that promise a verdict
Ilonour—lt is a promise to pay,
for the plaintiff, and you cannot

LITERATURE..

Adele. A Tale. By Julia Kavanagh, author of
"Nathalie," &c. 3 vols. Hurst and Blackett.
Miss Ravanagh is well known in the world of
fiction as a writer of many clever and successful
works. Her last production, indeed, was not
worthy of her powers. It abandoned those pic-
tures of character and delineations of feeling in
which she excels, for the wild, the startling, anc't
extravagant. But in the work before us we are
happy to find she has resumed her old manner, an (.1
achieved a decided triumph. All is fresh, an d
simple, and natural ; and if some events seem out
of the usual current of daily life they never out-
strip the legitimate domain of fiction, and both
incidents and characters form a striking contrast, to
the adventures and dispositions of that very un-
attractive couple, John Owen and Grace Lee. 7 Lie
heroine is one of those whom Miss Kavanagh ei
cially excels in pourtraying : a young French girl,
brought up in seclusion, yet in freedom, with quick
intelligence and ardent feelings, a frank, care less
manner, and an intuitivegrace and delicacy of fee ling
that never forsake her. She is a charming picture,
and secures the reader's sympathy through out.
Mr. Osborne, her English husband, though the
very opposite from his excitable and variable •wife,
does not fail to excite interest. His character is
ably and consistently drown, and the difficulties
and annoyances of his position are vividly pour-
trayed. His father, on his death, had left, his
son, from whom he had parted in anger, the whole
of his property and business, burdened with the
charge of his stepmother and her three children ;
the former a crafty, smiling, and ambitious woman,
the young people equally agreeable. The son,
placed in charge of one branch of the business, com-
mits an extensive fraud ; one daughter is a selfish
invalid, the other a violent tempered beauty, who
nearly drives Adele frantic by her hints and inter-
ference. The business is a failing one, and poor
Mr. Osborne, whose private fortune is large, finds
himself called from artistic quiet to all the turmoils
and troubles of an embarrassed property and a dis-
cordant household.. He obtains a reward fur his
disinterestedness in the affection of Adele, but
at first his marriage only adds to his per-
plexities. The story of Adele is the most prominent
part of the tale, all the other incidents being inter-
woven with it ; the change from her girlish light-
ness and indifference to the depth and intensity of
a woman's feeling is skilfully shown. The story is
novel and interesting, the characters are vividly
drawn, and the style is fresh and attractive. It
will no doubt become at once a popular favourite,
and add another to the list of Miss Kavanagh's
successes.

Burns and Scott. By the Reverend J. White.
Routledge.
Th• Rev. J. White is favourably known to the
public from his contributions to the popular library,
in simplifying and classifying ancient and modern
history. The present volume consists of essays
on the lives of Burns and Scott, rendering all the
honour to their memories that might be expected
from a writer of such cultivated taste. We com-
mend it to all who wish for an hour's literary
entertainment,

The Play-Ground ; or, the Boy's Book of Games.
By G. Forrest, M.A,, Author of " Every Boy's
Book. Reutledge.
A pleasant volume for boys, giving them a de-
scription of plays and sports for the schoolboy's
year, It is a treasure for holiday folks, and many
an hour's pleasant and healthful recreation may be
derived from its pages.

The Useful Metals and their Alloys. Houlston

and Wright, Paternoster-row,
This extremely valuable and scientific work will
be certain to secure for itself a standard position.
It treats of all the useful metals, mining ventila-
tion, mining jurisprudence, and metallurgic
mistry, with their applications to the inustrial
arts. It has employed the labours of seven
authors, all of them engaged in some practical
works of the character. It is difficult to form an
idea of its comprehensive scope and pactical utility
without seeing the volume, but a very brief in-
spection will convince the reader that it is equally
adapted to the scientific amateur or the practical
mineralogist. It will no doubt take a high position
among instructive and standard works of this
class.

A Week at the Bridge of Allan+. By Chages
Roger, LL.D., &c. /Warn and Charles Black.
The fact of this being the seventh edition of this
little work is a sufficient testimony in its favour,
and the present edition is of a commodious size,
and illustrated with numerous engravings. The
descriptions of Scottish scenery, connected as they
often are with its romantic history, are full of in-
terest. The seventh edition of the work will pro-
bably be as well received as its predecessors.

THE PRINCESS ROYAL'S BRIDAL
PRESENTS.

Yesterday afternoon the representatives of the
public were admitted to Buckingham Palace to see
the magnificent collection of bridal gifts which have
been presented to the Princess Royal by every
member of the Royal family, by most of the illus-
trious guests who have lately honoured her Majesty
with a visit, and by some of the chief personages
of the illustrious house with which she is now so
happily connected.
The exhibition of wedding gifts on these occa-
sions is generally made with some display of taste
and skill in the combination of colours and general
eff,•ct, so as at least to exhibit the objects fairly, if
not to set them off to advantage. Under such cir-
cumstances, and with proper management, such
displays are often very attractive ; and with the in-
tense interest which attaches to all relating to the
Princess Royal it would not be easy to render gifts
to her other than deeply interesting. If anything,
however, could have detracted from the effect, and
even interest, of these magnificent codeaux it was
the manner in which the functionaries connected
with the Palace displayed them. We do not speak
of the style in which they were put together on a
table in the small billiard-room. It is quite
possible that the arrangement might be a
matter of taste ; but it surprised us to find
that many of the presents were left without
anything to indicate the quarter whence they came,
and the only information beyond the name of the
person who gave it which it was in any case
possible to obtain was the cost price of almost every
article exhibited, and whether it was silver gilt, or
only gilt on "metal." This ungracious knowledge,
which is generally kept so carefully in the back-
ground when gifts are in the question, was, as we
have said, almost the only kind obtainable beyond
the actual sight of the anonymous articles to which
it related. One functionary, however, possessed
not even this limited information, though he knew
the things " was very valuable as he was put there
to prevent them been stolen." Most of the articles,
however, were ticketed with the name of the
illustrious individuals from whom they came, so
that a catalogue raisonne could be formed which
we append, only as a general rule withholding
the price list. The most conspicuous among the
lst iiliant mass was the present of the King and
Queen of Prussia—a lofty open coronet of diamonds,
the design of which, with its thin spires of
brilliants and open shell work between, isprobably
one of the most chaste and graceful that has ever
been executed. Equal with this are those given by
Her Majesty. The first is a broad diamond neck-
lace, with a treble row of the most brilliant drops
and long pointed terminals, which match
the light tracery of the coronet. The second
gift from the Royal mother consists of three
massive brooches, somewhat in the style and size
of the Scotch plaid brooch, but which, instead of
having an open oirolet in the middle, are ia each
case filled with a noble pearl of the very largest
size and purity of colour. The Prince Consort
gives a superb bracelet of brilliants and emeralds,
which is beautiful both in design and execution,
and is altogether a most costly present. This has
additional interest in the eyes of visitors from its
being one of the bracelets which the young bride
wore at the Chapel Royal on Monday last. That
which she wore on the left arm was also a diamond
and emerald bracelet, presented by the gentlemen
of the Royal Household, but which, though a
splendid present, and probably equal in value to
the Prince's, is much inferior to it in design, and
still more so in the manner in which it is set.
The gift of the Prince of Wales is in rich beauty
of effect far superior to them all. It is a suite of
ear-rings, brooch, and necklace of opals and dia-
monds ; but the opals, in play of colour and irri-
descence, are superior to any we have yet seen,
and the design of the settings is quite in keeping
with the exquisite beauty of the stones they in-
close. As we have said, in magnificent and at
the same time chaste effect, this gift surpasses
i
all. But the present of the bridegroom s perhaps
et
most
the most costly, though in appearane
simple of any. It is a necklacejudge
of their value
ofpeeahe rls, and
our readers may easily
when we say that the necklace, though full sized,
only requires 36 to complete the entire circle, which
graduates in size from the centre tapering less and
less in size of jewels as it approaches less
and
three centre pearls in this superb circlet are said to
be of great value.
The Queen gives a third preseni
of three silver candelabra., which form the mos
regal looking group in silver we have ever seen.
piece springs from an elaborate base,
TCe centre
and is surrounded by large groups of figures exqui-
sitely chased in full relief. This supports between

20 and 30 branches, and is four feet high. The
two others are to match the centre, and are equally
elaborate and almost equ illy massive and lofty.
Thero was no ticket to indicate whom this was
given to, one of the authorities stating most posi-
tively that it was a present from the Queen to the
bridegroom, while another asserted that it was
presented to the bridegroom's father. As, however,
the former statement seemed infinitely more pro-
babl ,e we must believe it to be the correct one.
The Princess of Prussia gives a truly regal gift of a
stomacher brooch of brilliants. The stones in this
superb ornament are large and of the purest water,
and the setting and design are exquisite. The
Princess Alice gives a small, but beautifully formed
brooch ofpearls, and the Princesses Helena, Louisa,
Victoria give each a massive stud brooch or button,
similar in shape to those in diamond and pearl of the
Queen's gifts which we have already mentioned.
These brooches are of massive gold, ornamented
with pearls and emeralds, pearls and rubies, and
pearls and sapphires. The Duchess of Cambridge
gives a noble bracelet of diamonds and opals, and
the Princess Mary her portrait in massive gold
frame and stand. One of the most beautiful of all,
however, is the gift of the bride's father-in-
law, the Prince of Prussia. It isa magnificent neck-
lace, with pendants of exquisite design. It is com-
posed of pure brilliants and turquoises, and is called,
from the size, rarity, and value of the latter gems,
the turquoise necklace. The bride's graud mother,
the venerable Duchess of Kent, gives a most mag-
nificent and useful present. It is a large and most
costly dressingcase, contsining sufficient articles to
fit out the toilet tables of a dozen ladies of quality,
and all of which are of massive silver gilt enriched
with bright red *oral. The simplicity and exqui-
site beauty of the designs for these things are not to
be surpassed. Next, probably, to this in costliness,
taough infinitely reduced in regard to size, is the
gift of the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, which is one
of the most fairy-like opera-glasses ever used by
a lady. The design is elaborate—arabesques of gold
on white enamel, with a double border and enrich-
ment of diamonds. In a little card-box, with a
delicate fringe lett out to show the pattern, is the
gift of his Majesty the King of the Belgians. It is a
Brussels lace dress made expressly for the young
bride, and our readers will be best able to judge of
its exquisite beauty and carefully elaborated work-
manship when we state it is valued at no less than
50,000 fr, or 2,0001. The Duchess of Saxes Weimar
gives a magnificent bracelet of rubies, diamonds, and
emeralds, and the Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg
give plain gold bracelets with enamel miniatures of
the • ivers on each. Conspicuous among the piles
of jewellery and plate is a characteristic gift, a large
edition of the sacred volume—a Bible, bound in
the most costly and gorgeous style. On the fly-
leaf is inscribed—
" The Committee of the British and Foreign Bible
Society to her: Royal Highness the Princess Royal, on
the occasion of ber marriage, with sincere prayers to
Almighty God for her happiness in time and eternity.
SHATTESBURY, President.
"January, 1858." .

There is also a writing-desk to match the dress-
ing case, and in which the contents are equally
valuable and chaste. This is the gift of the
Duchess of Buccleuch. The Marchioness of Bread-
albane gives a toilet hand-mirror, with the frame
of massive gold set with pearls and the handle
oDmposed entirely of one brilliant cairngorm.
Other things are there, too, Which were rich and
costly in the extreme, but none of them were
ticketed, nor was it possible to ascertain from whom
or whence they came. Of the little presents from
the schools at Balmoral—the gifts of embroidery
and Berlin work—the thousand nameless little
tokens of affectionate remembrance which the young
bride has received from all parts—not one was
shown. The bad taste of such an exclusion needs
no comment. It was, however, stated that all
even of what was costly had not been displayed.
This may very likely be the case, and may also
account for the absence of any gifts from some of
the late Royal guests.

TIER BATTLE AT CATV.NPOBE.

We have been favoured with a copy of the fol-
lowing letter from Cawnpore :

"The Trenches, Cawnpore, Deo. 4, 1857.

"My dearest Father,--1 am ioing- to write you a
highly interesting and ezeitiog letter, telling you of our
exploits within the last week. You will, even before
you get this, I think, receive an account of the fighting
before Cawnpore, but as I doubt not that my own par-
ticular story will be appreciated by you to the fill, I
shall give it in extense. Last Thursday, Nov. 26, after
having been in camp about three miles from Cawn-
pore for some five or six days, we received orders to
march against the enemy, consisting of the three con-
tingents of Holkar, Scindia, and G walior, with the
40th N. 1,, artillery, cavalry, and other warlike
appendages. Early, then, on the morning of the 26th
Nov. we turned out at 4 a.m.., and having been
inspected by Generals Windham, Dupuis, and Adie (all
of whom, by the bye, took notice of and spoke to me),
we, the 82d, 88c,b, some Sikh cavalry, Rifles, and four
or five guns, marched up the banks of the Ganges canal.
About 3 miles on the other side the sharp whiz of the
grape and round shot commences, and we are for the first
time in ow life under fire. lam not going to describe
all the different feelings, &c., which all people talk about
ssi having experienced when jest going into the &lit,
but all I say is, that at that particular moment I weld
rather have been quietivnuoking a cheroot at a comfort-
able distance off ; but 'ben, as the smack of the rifle
mingles with the boom of the cannon, and as wits a
British cheer we rush forward over the paddy fields t,
drive in the position of themutineers, the feeling changes ;
we feel as if we are on wings, and begin to enjoy our-
selves amazingly. And now thick and fast fly the
musket balls of the enemy, and thick and fast fall those
who are hit ; but we don't look to the rear, it is all front
work, and we keep going on after the already retreating
sepoys, until suddenly the cry of " Cavalry coming 1" is
raised, and quick as thought the 34th Queen's form a
square, and with one thundering volley we redden the
young rice before us with the blood of all but five. Then
on again ; a little more grape, shell, and round shot,
and we form on the Calpee road, find that we have not
lost any officers, but plenty of men, and with band play-
ing, return—now watch the mistake—to a camp one
mile from Cawnpore. Mark the result. Next day, just
as the 12 o'clock gun from the fort at Cawnpore has
sounded, a rattle of round shot announces that the
enemy, having been allowed to cross the canal, are going
to attack us.

" We showed our weakness yesterday in employing
our whole force against what appears to have been hut
a part of theirs, and hence their pluck. You will read
the account of this day's fighting with astonishment, my
dear father, for it tells how English troops, with their
trophies and their mottoes, and their far-famed bravery,
'were repulsed, and lost their camp, their baggage, and
their position, by the scorned and degraded natives of
India.

"It was a sad business, and I dare say you will hear
but a very modified account of it, so I will describe ft
impartially. Seeing that we were attacked, the 82d
moved on in front, and we were sent (i.e., two compa-
nies) through a village on our right flank, and took up a
position on the Nawalegunge road. After waiting here
for some considerable period it was reported that the 82d
and 88th were retiring. So, marching down the road.
we found ourselves, in about 20 minutes, on the other
side of Cawnpore. Wheeling to the right we attempted
to join the main body, and then what confu.ion seted
us—flying camels, elephants, hackeries, servants, horses,
and musket balls ; before as overturned tents, pillaged
officers' baggage, and men's kits. Well, we made a stand,
and my company was detached from the others, an,t had
to take up a position on the top of a large mound of
earth, where we overlooked the whole field of action. It
was a desolate scene, and one to make us feel uncom-
fortable. Again the order to retire was given, and
silently through the deserted bazaar of Cawnpore the
' beaten Feriagees' made their way to the fort. I was
lucky ; all my baggage, with the exception of blankets,
shell-jacket, kc., was saved through the fidelity of a
Madras servant. My horse, too, is safe. I found him at
night in the entrenched camp. And now I must give
you an account of tae third day, the most disastrous for
us of all.

-- - -- -
"The Sepoys attacked ns about 10 o'clock. All
through the Bazaar and Canes we kept fighting till
about 2 ; then we advanced, and sustained such a storm
of grape, musketry, and shells, as some of the oldest
among us had rarely or never beheld. My company was
in front about 4 p.m., and repulsed the enemy, rescuing
a gun in great style. About 5 my captain took off one
subdivision, my fellow subaltern a section, and I was left
with about 20 men at a place where I certainly never
wish to be again. The men were falling fast, when sud-
denly from a road on the left a rush of 82d men, Rifles,
and other corps came down, and the whole, in spite o
the attempts of the officers to rally them, rushed pell-
f
mell into the fort. The firing and fighting was kept up
until dusk, whey we retired from the town, leaving the
mess plate of 10 regiments and the baggage of neatly all
those officers who were murdered in their hands. And
what& list we had of killed and wounded! 3 officers killedand 8 wounded of our regiment alone. Poor Gritr, my
tfoelrlmowers.ucb.o,lA.
Kopelielyg,atme,sajnord
MLieexuwt.eJilo, andrd an, composed tht
capts.
St cart,
Cassidy, and Jordan, Lieuts. Lampen, Cochrane, a: li
.
Holroyd, wounded. It is extraordinary how I ' -
and I thank Crud for it. I have had my escapee ,hough,
2PeeB w'hiothughh':
aim, and was on the point of firing and if yon don't get too nervous i will tell
m yi is thew.
On the first day a sepoy had just covered
when our Dolour-ser.
great took a chance shot,
and I.! , rascal lay writhing
ia thßeaa dust.r , a
as we were retreating through
the
black,believe a native, took a shot at
Bazaar,
Next day,
me from the house-top; the ball passed between me and ,
the left-hand man of the section. You will own it was a
pretty close shave. A
head and shoulders, V 8 to bullets whizzing about my
and kindof
blanket, tent
tohnet h
popping away,
and
as
I liehye very minute the fellows keep
heree b
under the parapet, in an
anqimpromptuuette, composed of
two s
bullets keep whistling over
my head in undesirable proximity. And now I will con-
tinue this account. Ever since this day we have been day
and night in an outwork of the fort, without covering ,
from the heat' by day and the intense cold by night,
living on 'ration biscuit, hackerie billieolcß' flesh, or
rather gristle, and sighing after the fleshpots of Egypt.
" It is hard work, but my health is excellent, and, as
for all things, I thank God for this. My
dearest father,
I wonder how you your bon see would like to bo4'
___ either A

the head of his section, cheering tLe me to the charge,
or in the centre of asquare charged by cavalry, or quietly
smokinu his chero.4 with the round shot and musket
bullets flying around him, or sketching on the parapet
galls with the sepoys taking pot shots at him, or break-
ing his teeth against the impenetrable biscuit, or in the
military watch at night, or, finally, eating his gristle with
Adam's fork and spoon ; for these and such like are his
occupation now. My sketching stands me in excellent
service. I at told the other day by an old officer that
were I to send in a good sketch of the enemy's position
I should get staff employment without reference to length
of services. I have taken sketches all about here, and
doubt not they will be tolerably interesting by and by.
And now I am going to say good bye, and to tell you on
no account to be anxious or nervous about your young
hopeful, for Sir Colin says he won't lose a man be can
help, and has determined to nothing but shell and round
shot them, polishing them off like so much vermin. A
report, indeed, has just come in that they are bolting,
and have, in fact, succeeded in crossing the river, but of
that there appears but little chance. I forgot to tell you
'bat we had an attack on our position last night. They
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a iorage cap with white cover, and my trousers generally
`ticked in my boots, en Zouave, I manage to get up very
respectably. Ot course lam obliged to sleep in full cos-
tame, with sword, pouch, flask, and loaded revolver on,
and shall therefore stare in in embecile manlier When I
next gat sight of a bona fide bed. Au reste, the only sport
we have here is leaning over the parapet and getting
now and then a shot at a sepoy as he runs from one
bungalow to another. You have heard me talk of Dyce,
of Twickenham memory. Well, after the third day's
fight, as I was passing through the hospital, looking at
the wounded, the dying, and the dead, a voice called me
out of the darkness. I turned and saw the person in
question lying on his charpoy with a bullet wound
through his foot. He had been in Cawnpore altogether
about three hours. He is all right now, and I generally
go and sit with him about sunset every evening.
' know nearly all the staff there—Brackenteiry, Swire,
Elliot, and lots of others. After the first day I was
lucky enough to get a dinner out of the Quarter-
master-General, poor Mr. Rae ; next day at sunset
he was dead. lam told I am looking wonderfully
well, and feel so, notwithstanding all the knocking about
I undergo. And, oh !if I had thought of you all before,
how in this crisis within the last week have I done so I
How, when death was so near that his messenger almost
touched me, and his victims fell thick on each side, I
wished for your sake and my mother, and for those who
are interested for me at home, that those messengers
might find a bourne different from my body, and that I
might get safe out of the deadly shower I
"I have learnt to take things easy, sad while I trivet
in Providence I take for my motto, " What is to be is
to he,' and I go on my way in a stoical manner. I must
tell you that, should we have a regular fight again, I
have been chosen to carry the colours, of which I am
not a little proud, so many seniors being passed over.
" And now adieu. My kindest and most affectionate
love to my, I hope, not over-anxious, dear mother,
M.M., G. P., and all, ike.
"Poor Col. English 1 he was shot on the third day."