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as the inland one on the north side. Besides the fire main-
tained on the forts, frequent discharges of shell and grape
were made in the direction where it was supposed the
enemy's entrenched camp was situated.
So effective was the fire from the ships, that in less than
three-qua'ters of an hour faun its commencement the bat-
teries were only able to reply from three or four guns. At
this period (7.45 a.m.) of the engagement, the Ferooz,
fly-
ing my pendant, hoisted the rendezvous flag at her mast-
head, which was repeated by the other vessels engagei,
being the preconcerted signal for the troopships to a lve.oce.
This movement on the part of vessels in question not
being, made with such celerity as could be desired, Com-
mander Rennie, of the Ferooz, volunteered to , proceed
through the fire to accelerate their alvance, which was
accomplished in admirable order, although at the time the
fire from the batteries was far from being silenced.
From between 9 and 10 o'clock five heavy explosions, in
different parts of the fortifications, indicated the over-
whelming nature of the attack, and led me to suppose that
the resistance hitherto offered could not much longer con-
tinue. I was therefore anxious to have the troops landed
as expeditiously as a due regard to their security would
allow, so that a combined and simultaneous movement by
the naval and military forces might-be made with the cer-
tainty of a successful issue, and with this view passed up
the river, until clove to Jaber's Fort, where the disembark-
ation was effected easily, and without interruption.
After the batteries had ceased firing artillery, a fire
of musketry was opened from them, as well as from breast-
works in their vicinity, and maintained with great spirit
for some time, when storming parties were landed from
the Semiramis, Clive, Victoria, and Falkland, who drove
before them the last of the enemy, and took possession of
their works wad guns.

tbunk them all, and beg to recommend those specially
tamed in your excellency's notice.—l have, &c ,
J. OUTRAN, iLicut.-Genersl, Commauling
Ex• ?editionary Force.

ACTING COMMODORE J. RENNIE, 1.N., COMMANDING
SQUADRON IN nit PERS lAN GULF, TO LIEUT.-GENERAL.
SIR JAMES OUTRAM, COMMANDING EXPEDI-
TIONARY FORCE.

Ahwaz, April 3, 1557.
Sir,—lt affords me mu eh gratification to report the
complete success that has: attended the expedition you
did me the honour to place under my command.
On arrival near Ahwaz cm the morning of the Ist in-
stant, the Persian army we a observed posted on a, strong
position on the right bank • at' the river ; and having reason
to believe that whatever fo roe there might be on the left
bank, did not amount to a Etch a number as would entail
serious risk to our force,. it was at once determined to
carry Ahwaz.
Our arrangements for attack were speedily completed,
and by 10.33 a.m. Captain Hunt., his advance flanked by
the gun boats, moved off with his gallant band of 300
men; and, in one hour and. a half (torn the time of the
gun boats opening fire, he was in possession of Ahwaz ;
and the Persian army, cotassisting of 6,000 infantry, 5
guns, and a cloud of Bulr'E tiaree horsemen, were in full
retreat upon Dizful, leaviit g in our possession 1. gun (a
brass 14-pounder field-piece)L, 154 stand of arms, 56 mules,
230 sheep, besides an enormous quantity of grain, wheat,
and barley.
Captain Kemball request( sl me to remain at Ahwaz for
two days, to afford him time to communicate with the
Arab tribes, as also to enst Ere the impossibility of the de-
feated Persians returning to Ahwaz. They retired so
precipitately as to have b een unable to carry with them
means of subsistence for m( ►re than two, days.
It would be presumptuon s in me to offer a remark upon
the gallantry and zeal of those serving with me.• I shall,
therefore, merely take the liberty of attaching a nominal
list of officers, with the nu caber of men under their com-
mand, composing an expedition that penetrated over 100
miles beyond Mohumra, anal which, in so short a time,
compelled the Persian army to abandon a depot of provi-
sions on which it almost entirely depended for sub
sistence.

Considering the strength of the fortifications, both as
regards position and construction, with a numerous garri-
son, and the large number of grans which could ba brought
to bear on the ships, Colls3weivo of their dueness to
the enemy's defences, which were likewise strengthened by
breastworks occupied by lark+ bodies of small-arm men,
whose fire at times was annoying, I am thankful to say
the casualties sustained by the squadron ,during the en-
gagement amounted only to 5 killed andlB wounded.
Before concluding, I feel it to be the most pleasing part
of my duty to bring to your notice the great gallantry and
coolness displayed by every officer and seaman under my
command dialing the operations so successfully carried
out.

gin conclusion, I bag to aclitl that it is to Captain Rem-
ball, who planned, and to Captain Hunt, who executed,
this bold stroke, that thanks' are more especially due. Fur-
ther comments from me are unnecessary.—I have, &c.,
J. RENNIE, Commander I. N., Acting Commo-
dore, Commanding Squadron, Persian Gulf.

The important services rendered by Com. Rennie, of the
Ferooz, ere a further and honourable addition to an sheerly
well-established reputation.

Commander Selby, to whose local knowledge I am much
indebted, elicited my warmest admiration by the dashing
manner in which he cnried the Semiramis into the channel
leading to Mohumra, between the forts on either banks.

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Charity, either as out or in-door patients. on their personal
iwucation:

To the excellent way in which Commander Grieve, of the
Clive; Actin Commander Manners, of the Victoria • (and
Lieut. Tronson, of the Falkland ; and Worsley, of the
Ajadha, handled their respective ships, and to the close-
ness and precision of their firs, much of the success of the
day is to be attributed. Special commendation is due to
Commander Adams, of the Assaye, for the gallant and
most efficient manner in which he seconded my attack on
the Northern Forts. The conduct of Lieut. Chitty, of the
Berenice, also calls for my approval, for conducting his
vessel, under shelter of the ships of war, past the batteries
with about 1,400 troops and followers on board.
Coat. Nisbatt, agent for transports, by the assiduity
with which he had my arrangements carried into effect,
was of material assistance.

To Acting Masters Commanding M'Laren, of the Napier;
Holland, of the Comet ; Fletcher, of the Planet ; Neal, of
tha Assyria ; Davies, of the Etherley Flat ; and Mr. DArk
of the Hugh Lindsay. my warmest acknowledgements are
'due for the zeal and intelligence with which they acted on
this occasion, and by all of whom my instructions were
ably carried out.

The peculiar nature of tho services required to be per-
formed rendered unavoidable the exposure of the steam
transports to the effects of the musketry fire. The able
manner. however, in which the officers iu command of
those vessels brought them through the ordeal, with all
but immunity, was highly creditable and praiseworty.
To the commanders of the transports generally too much
praise cannot be accorded for the willing assistance they
rendered tbronghout the day, both personally, and with
earnestness of the means at their disposal, for the further-
ance of the public service.
Finally, allow me personally to acknowledge the many
obligations I owe you for the great assistance you afforded
me in maturing and facilitating measures that appeared
likely to conduce to the success of the enterprise. My
thanks are also due to your staff for the completeness with
which every arrangement was made for the immediate
landing of the troops, in a fit state for active service.
I feel confident that, although the victory is a naval 9ne,
it would not have been so complete but for the sight of the
imposing force with which the enemy felt, he must' soon
come in hopeless Contact, unless he male an immediate re-
treat.—l have, &c.
J. W.. YOUNG, Acting Commodore,
Commanding Persian Gulf Squadron.
P.S.—The many matters of detail to be attended to at a
period of such hurry has placed it out of my power to obtain
an authenticated list of the casualities sustained during the
action; you will, however, observe that, according to the
numbers already given, they have been comparatively few.
This is, in a great measure, to be attributed to the very
efficient protection afforded the crews by a breastwork made
of trusses of pressed hay, which were placed on the bul-
warks round the several vessels. Neither have lan account
of the damage inflicted on the ships by the enemy's fire.
They have. been, however considerably cut up in the rig-
ging, and injured in the hull, although rarely, if at all, be-
low the water line.
I had almost forgotten to mention the services of my flag
lieutenant, Mr. Sweney, who besides buoying off the chan-
nel across the bar of the river, was invaluable to me in com-
municating orders to the ships of war and transports. His
coolness during the action, when performing the office of
flag lieutenant, was conspicuous.
Mr. Rogers, my secratarY, likewise deserves being brought
to notice for his services on the occasion, which were such
as to meet with my warm approval.

COLONEL E. LIIGARD, C.B. CHIEF OF THE STAFF, TO
COMMODORE J. W. YOUNG, I.N.
Camp, near Mohumra, March 27, 1857.
Sir,—l am instructed by Lient.-General Sir J. Ontram,
K.C.8., commanding the expeditionary force, to express to
you in warm terms his anpreciation of the great service
rendered by the Indian navy yesterday, in reducing the
strong batteries which the enemy had erected on the left
bank of the Euphrates to defend their position at Mohumra,
a service so ably planed and conducted by yourself, and so
gallantly and effectu dly performed by the armed steamers
and sloops of war Forooz, Semiramis, Assaye, Ajdaha,
Victoria, Clive' and Falkland, with their brave crews,
commanded by Captains Rennie, Selby, Grieve, Manners,
Adams, and Limits. Tronson and Worsley, that nothing
was left for the army to do, after being conducted by the
navy past the silenced batteries, than to land and take pos-
session of the enemy's entrenched camp, which they had
abandoned PO precipitately as to leave behind all their
tents and property, public and private, with a vast amount
of ordnance stores and 16 guns, having carried away only
a small portion of the personal effects of the Shabzada
and five guns.
The lieutenant-general tenders to you, your officers and
crew, his best thanks for your services, and his hearty con-
gratulations upon the successful issue of the undertaking.
He further begs you will thank Lieutenant Chitty and Mr.
Holland fur the important services they rendered in the
Berenice and Comet, and also the masters commanding the
several steamers and transport ships, for their zealous as-
sistance throughout the expedition.—l have, &o-.
EDWARD LUGARD, Colonel,
Chief of the Staff.

Week ending 7th February ....•• 2,095
Ditto 14th February ..•... 2,351
Ditto 21st February ...... 2,650
Ditto 28th February : 2,890

NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS AND MEN COMPRISING THE EXPEDITION
TO AIIWAZ, UNDER COMMANDER JAMES RENNIE,' N., ACTING COM-
MODORE, PERSIAN GULF SQUADJ.ON, COMMANDING THE EXPEDITION.
Lieutenants Crockett, Hag; (sic), and Tozer, naval aides
de camp.
Armed Steamer Comet.— Commander W. B. Selby, I.N,
Actin; Master Hilland, Acting First Class Quartermaster
Salmon, Assistant Surgeon W. Wood, M.D. ; 21 seamen
and 16 Mussoolies.
River Steamer Planet.—Acting Master Fletcher, in
charge ; Acting Master Keer2 ; 6 Europeans and 13 lascars.
River Steamer Assyria.----Acting Master Neale, in
charge ; Acting First Class Second Master Favey ; 5 Eu-
ropeans and 12 natives.
No. 6 Gun Boat.—Lieut. Edwards, Midshipman Burn,
and 16 seamen.
No. 5 Gun Boat.—Mate Hewett., Midshipman D'Arcy,
and 14 seamen.
No. 9 Gun Boat.—Lieut. Lakes, Midshipman Finuis,
and 14 seamen.
Falkland Cutter.—Midshipman Law and 11 men.
Ferooz Cutter.—Midshipui an Booth and 11 men.
Assaye Cutter.—Midshipman Scamp and 9 men
Assistant Surgeon Asher in medical charge of gun boats
and cutters from Ferooz.
Mr. Sims, 3d class gunner of Ferooz, temporarily at-
tached for the expedition to steamer Planet.

NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS OF DETACHMENT, UNDER THE COM-
MAND OF CAPTAIN G. H. HUNT, 78TH HIGHLANDERS.
Her Majesty's 64th Regiment.—Captain Goode, Lieut.
Haldane, _Ensign Pack, Assistant Surgeon Lundy.
78th Highlanders—Caps. Hant, Capt 3PAndrew, Lieut,
Cassidy, Lieut. Finlay, Lieut.. Barker.
Detachment con.lsting of 300 men, being 150 from each
of the above regiments.

NOMINAL ROLL OF POLITICAL AND STAFF OFFICERS PRE-
SENT WITH THE DETACHMENT UNDER CAPE. HUNT 73TH
HIQIILANDERS, IN THE ADVANCE UPON AHWAZ, ON THE
IST OF APRIL, 1857.
Capt. Kem ball, Bombay Artillery, Political Agent in
Turkish Arabia.
Lord Schomberg H. Kerr, attached to the Persian Mis-
sion.
,Cap.t. Wray, Deputy-Quartermaster-General, P.F.F.
Capt. Malcolm Greene, Made Horse.
Lieut. Baigrie, Commissariat Department.

of which Total in February .... 9,986
,3,379 were
admitted previ new cas
ousles they remainder (still under treat-
ihi fl.
limieieatselergY of all denominations have unlimited access to the
al r„, 7 expenses are inevitably incurred in affording such eaten-
he "'"f• The Committee, therefore, earnestly entreat the aid of
- ,„
)eemo management of the Hospital is in the hands of 30 Governors,
Vl.,eglected from the general list of subscribers, at the Annual
4 o.eiZst_ Meeting in January. A Board is held every Thursday, at
Whei"' (Bev, J. B. Owen, Chairman). to conduct the business,
sli ti4n3, subscriber may attend, if sn disposed, the lloard being at
The e,,,! desirous of receiving suggestions or giving explanation.
`,avy eenosPital is net endowed, but is wholly dependent on volun-
vohn Otributions and legacies, which are received by the freasurer,
,t.Pd e'aaterman, Esq., M.P., Nicholas-lane also by Messrs. Cnutts
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Wing for the destitute patients will be thankfully received..
By order. J. B. OWEN, M.A., Chairman.

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CAPTAIN J. WRAY, DEPUTY-QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL,
P.F.F., TO COLONEL LUGARD, C. 8., CHIEF OF THE STAFF.
Camp, Molmuira, April 5.
Sir,--According to the instructions received from you, I
have the honour to forward the following report upon
Ahwaz and the country in its vicinity, with a brief account
of the military operations of the expedition.
Ahwaz is situated on the left bank of the Karoon River,
at about 100 miles from its mouth. The town is in ruins,
and not more than one-third of the houses appear to be
occupied. There is no fort or defence of any kind beyond
an old ruinous stone wall round part of it. The inhabitants
number about 1,200, chiefly Arabs of the Chab tribes.
Clo-e to the town are two old broken-down bunds, across
the river, through which the water rushes with great rapi-
dity ; ono of these is just opposite to the town ; the other
considerably below it. These bunds are impassable for boats
drawing more than a few feet water, and the strength of
the current renders the passage of any boats a matter of
great difficulty. Indeed, we did not ascertain satisfactorily
that boats could pass at all. The river here is from 90 to
110 yards wide, and there are several low islands in the
middle covered with low tamarisi jungle. The banks of
the river are generally high, and the water so deep that
our small steamers could lie close alongside. The country
on the town side of the river is a bare plain, with very
slight patches of cultivation here and there, and on the
south-east side of the town is a range of sandstone hide,
perfectly bare. The country on the opposite side of the
river is much the same, a barren plain, without a tree, and
the most desolate-looking place imaginable. A few hun-
dred yards above the bank is a ridge, which, when we ap-
proached Ahwaz, we found occupied by the Persian army.
The river passes round this point, rendering the position
very strong ; but, at the same time, a force driven out of
it by an enemy atsacking at A, and beieg obliged to em-
bark and retire down the river in boats or small steamers,
would be exposed to the fire of batteries or musketry from
the river banks from any point which an active enemy
might select. The advantages of this site for a canton
went, are, first, that our commissariat and stores coming
by laud from Mohumra could join our camp without having
to cross the river ; second, the strength of the position.
It is impossible to form any idea of the healthiness of
this place. Thera had been a good deal of rain when we
were there, and the surface of the ground was very heavy ;
but there is no reason to suppose that troops stationed here
would be otherwise than healthy. At present the climate
is very pleasant, the mornings delightful, and the days,
though warm, quite bearable. The Arabs furnished us
with sheep in abundance, milk, ghee, Sea.
The Kaioun River has already been reported on by Capt.
Selby, and I found the map drawn up by that officer per-
fectly correct. The river is generally from 90 to 180 yards
wide, a fine stream with very rapid current; the banks
for the first few miles after leaving Mohumra are covered
with date trees, afterwards with cypreess or dwarf poplar
jungle, for a hundred yards or so from the water's edge—
the interior a barren desert. We insect' a few Arab vil-
lages on the left bank at long intervals, anti anchored for
the night at two of them to get supplies. Excepting here
we did not see a single soul the whole way ; the country
on the right bank appears to be an uninhabited wilderness.
The operations against the enemy were conducted as
follows, under the orders of Captain Rennie, I.N. :
At 3 a.m., April 1, our little fleet left Bost Oomarra, an
Arab village on the left bank, where we bad remained
during the night. Soon after daylight we came in sight
of Ahwaz, and found the Persian army collected behind a
ridge on the right bank—crowds of horsemen, apparently
some guns on the ridge, and infantry innumerable. An-
chored at one and a-half miles from the place. Some
horsemen came down, but a rifle shot sent them off at full
gallop, and no one attempted to come very near again.
Heard from the Arabs that Ahwaz was not occupied, and
that the troops that had been there had gone up the river
the day before, frightened by the appearance of our
steamers, and that nothing now remained but 30 horse-
men ; that they had no means of crc;asing excepting by
two boats and two canoes. It was therefore determined to
land all our party (30) men), advance up the left bank
upon Ahwaz, and endeavour to destroy the enemy's depot
of grain and ammunition, and, in the event of our finding
that we had been deceived, or that they were in force in ,
the town, that we should turn our move into an armed re-
connaissance, and return to our ships. Meanwhile we
captured a bugla lying under the left bank, with a brass
12-pounder gnu, which was taken on board. At 11 a.m.
the troops commenced landing, and advanced at once in
three columns covered by skirmishers, the whole party being
extended in such a way that they looked like a large body
of men. Capt. Hunt, of the 78th, commanded and ar-
ranged it all. The left column consisted of the light I
company 78th, divided into skirmishers and supports,
both in one rank, the remainder of the company in
columns of threes, also in single ranks. The filth Gre-
uadiers, and the other company, 78th, formed centre
and right columns in the same way. The two gun-
boats were sent off in advance up the river, and
took up position within shell-range of the enemy's ridge,
and opened fire. The enemy apparently had some guns in
position on the ridge, but the moment the gunners made
their appearance the gun-boats opened, and drove them
away; they consequently did not ratan a single shot,
though they attempted a little musketry, which did no
harm. In the meantime the troops pushed on ; the Per-
sians still collected, though in reduced numbers, on the
opposite bank of the river, at about 1,000 yards from us.
At 12 o'clock the troops approached the town, when the
Arab Sheik came out, tendered submission, and informed
our party that the enemy were re+reating, and with our
glasses we saw a large army of 7,000 men, with a perfect
swarm of Buklitiaree horsemen, and five or six guns, re-
tiring from a very strong position, before a body of 30q
infantry, three small steamers, 4ncl three gun-boats. The
enemy retired in tolerable order, covered by their horse,
the Shazatla himself travelling in a green palankeen car-
riage, the wheel merks of which we had seen in the several
encamping grounde on the river.
The town was filled with flour, wheat, barley, &c. ;
mules and a horse were also found, beside' 14 boxes of new
flint muskets, Tower mark, each containing ten. A party
crossed the river, examined the enemy's camp, and set fire
to the remains of their magazine. The Arabs had plun-
dered it before we arrived, and bad carried off the powder,
ball, ammunition,. and muskets, the cases of which me
found, but the enemy bad left a great quantity of loos(
shot on the ground, which could not be destroyed or carried
away.
Thus ended a very successful day. It was expected that
when our troops reached the town the enemy would open
dre with their guns from the ridge on the opposite bank,
but that we should be able to hold our ground under cove,
f the houses and wall until all the stores were destroyed or
carried off; but in this little or no loss was anticipated ;
and as the enemy were unable to cross the river, and it was

LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR JAMES OUTR AM, R.O 8., COMMAND-
ING EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, TO HIS EXCELLENCY LIEUT.
GENERAL SIR H. SOMERSET, E. C 8., K.H., COMMANDING
IN CHIEF, BOMBAY.
• Camp, Mohumra, April 4, 1857.
Sir,—ln my despateb, dated the 27th ult., I announced
to your excellency my intention of immediately dispatch-
ing up the Karoon River to Ahwaz an armed flotilla, be-
ing the only means I had of effecting a distant reconnais-
sance, owing to the total want of baggage cattle; but as the
steamers had to be coaled, and seven days' provisions for
the troops put on board, whilst all were busily engaged dis-
embarking tents and stores from the transports, some little
delay occurred ; and it was not until the afternoon of the
29th that the party could be dispatched.
2. The flotilla I placed under the immediate command
of Captain Rennie, Indian,navy, aided by Captain Kern-
ball, Political Agent in Turkish Arabia, who zealously
undertook the political conduct of the expedition ; Captain
Hunt, 78th Highlanders, commanded the military detach-
ment; and Captain Wray, deputy quartermaster-general,
and Captain M. Green, my military secretary, accompanied
the expedition, for the purpose of reporting upon the coun-
try in the vicinity of Ahwaz.
My instructions to Captain Rennie were "to steam up
to Ahwaz, and act with discretion according to circum-
stances." Should the Persian army have arrived, and
apparently be prepared to make a determined stand, the
party was to return, after effectin‘ the reconnoissance ;
but, in the event of the enemy having proceeded beyond
Ahwaz, or if they continued their flight on seeing our
steamers (as I fully expected they would, under the im-
pression that the flotilla was the advance guard of the Bri-
tish army), it was my desire that the party should land,
and destroy the magazines and stores which the Persians
had collected.
3. By the annexed reports from Captains Rennie and
Wray, which I have the honour to submit, your excellency
will learn how admirably my instructions have been carried
out, and the complete success which has attended the
energetic and judicious measures adopted by all concerned ;
indeed, it is imposAble to calculate upon the advantages
which must ensue from the successful result of this expe-
dition, in the effect it will have upon the Arab tribes, who,
in crowds, witnessed the extraordinary scene of a large
army of 7,000 infantry, with five cr six guns,* and a haat
of cavalry, precipitately retreating before a detachment of
300 British infantry, three small river steamers, and three
gun-boats.
4. I feel that I cannot sufficiently express to your excel-
lency the great oblige ion I am under to the several bfficers
and men of the expedition.
5. Captain Rennie, Indian navy, whose gallant conduct
at the bombardment of Mohumra I so recently recorded,
has again earned my highest praise and warmest thanks
for the able manner in which he has conducted this ex-
pedition.
6. Captain Kemball, who on this, as on every occasion
of difficulty and danger upon which I have required his
services, has rendered me most valuable assistance, mate
rially contributing to the success of the expedition by his
counsel and energy. Great praise is also due to Captain
Hunt, 78th Highlanders, wbo so successfully carrie.t out
the military operations; to Capt. Wray, oeputy-quarter-
master general, and Capt. M. Green, my military secre-
tary, for the part they so ably performed ; and to all the
officers and men employed in the expedition. I have to

* The remainder supposed to have been thrown into the
river.

1 Cavaby, Irregulars' 1,500 ; 9 regiments, Regulars, 700
each, 6,300 ; Arabs and Be khtiarees and Beloochees, 4,600;
gunnErs, 600. " Total, 13,000.
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1: Her Majesty's 14th Light Dragoons, 89 ; Scinde horse,
303 ; her Majesty's 64th Foot, 701 ; her Majesty's 78th
highlanders, 830 ; 23.1. Regiment Native Infantry, 749 ;
20th Regiment Native Infantry, 716; Light Battalion, 920;
Bombay Sappers and Miners, 109 ; Madras Sappers and
Miners, 124; 18 guns-3d Troop Horse Artillery, 166, and
No. 2 Light Field Battery, 176. Total of sabres, 4,886.
Only one troop of Scinde horse baying been able to land
n time.

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Ttie Commissioners on the Medii
Areiy es=e:nblel yesterday t
hail. Thera were present tile
bert, M.P. (chairtuariN, Colonel Sir Henry Stork-5, Sic
Janes Chrk, Sir Thomas Pl7illips. Mr. Augustus S.
Staffiird, M. P., Dr. Andrew W. Smith, Dr. John Sut-
herland, Mr. T. Alexander, and Mr. J. R. Martin ; Dr.
Balfour officiated as secretary.
Vice-Admiral the Right Hon. Sir M. F. F. Berkeley,
K.C.8., Senior Sea Lord of the Admiralty, and Captain
Sir Baldwin Walker, K.C.8., Surveyor of the Navy,
visited Portsmouth Dockyard yesterday on business
connected with the wages of the artificers employed
therein. Deputations from the dockyard men waited
upon Sir James Elphinstone and Sir Francis Baring,
the members for the borough of Portsmouth, and prayed
their interference to obtain an increase of 2s. per week
to their wages, in accordance with the tariff paid by
civil etnriloyers, and on account of the high rate of pro-
visions. Similar petitions were presented to the Lords
Admiralty through the Admiral-Superintendent of the
dockyard. Yesterday delegates from the several grades
of workmen waited upon Sir M. Berkeley and Sir
Baldwin Walker and stated their grievances, which
were patiently listened to ; the result will, of coarse,
be made a Board question.
By the death of Admiral the Right Hon. Lord Wil-
liam Fitzroy, K.C.8., mentioned in the obituary of the
Sun of yesterday, the' following promotions will take
place on the flan list :

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known that they had never more than SOO men in the town,
share was no great risk incurred in the move. As it was,
the enemy commenced their retreat at exactly one hour
from the time the first shell was fired from the gun-boats.
—I have, &0., J. WRAY, Captain.

CAPTAIN A B. B. KEMBALL, POLITICAL AGENT, TO LIEUT.-
GENERAL SIR JAMES OIITBAM, K.C.B.
Mohumra, on board of the ELC.S. Comet, April 4.
(Extract.)
I have much satisfaction in announcing to you the corn-
,plate success of the expedition, which left Mohumra about
mid-day, on the 29th nit, under the command of Captain
(Acting Commodore) Ronnie, 1.N., and of which the poli-
tical direction was committed to my charge.
After quitting Mohumra, the first traces we discovered
of the enemy were at a point about three miles beyond
Rawali Ali ibn Jaeo b, or 30 miles up the river, to which
our attention was attracted by the remains of fires, shreds
of clothing, &c., indicating a recent bivouac. There we
anchored for the night, a little before sunset. On landing,
however, we failed to obtain the desired clue to the num-
ber of guns accompanying the retreating army. Either
their stay on the spot, had been very temporary, or they
had omitted to range their guns in line, and must have
unhooked the horses in the order in which they advanced
on the road.
About two p.m. on the following day we again fell upon
the track of the enemy at Labaort el Hnnieyrah, where
they appeared to have bivouacked in comparative order,
and having packed their guns we wore enabled to deter-
mine their number to be five, with an additional wheeled
conveyance, supposed to be the carriage of the Shahzada.
In our further progress towards Ismailiveth, where we
cause to an anchor h t eight p.m., we for the first time en-
tered into communication with the inhabitants of the
country, at an encampment of the Nuwasn tribe, about
six miles below that place. It was evident from the move-
ment amongst them that our approach erected some con-
sternation. Every precaution was, however, taken to re-
move their fears, and on landing I succee led, I believe, by
reading and explaining to them a notification under your
signature, of which I enclose a copy, in completely re-assur-
ing them. From these people we learnt, that the Persian
army'had passed up the opposite bank on their way to
Ahwaz, two days before • that at Subant they buried
Agha an Khan wounded before;
killed ?) at Mohumra ; and
that one of their guns being disabled, they had been com-
pelled to ship it on board of a boat they found there for
conveyance by water. They likewise confirmed our sur-
mises with respect to the private carriage of the Shahzada.
At Ismailiyeh we procured a sufficiency of fresh meat,
&c., for the use of the force.
Leaving Ismailiyeh at five a.m. (31st), we reached
Oomarra about three p.m., without any incident worthy
of notice beyond the capture of a Persian straggler, from
whom, however, we fails i to elicit any information what-
ever. This man who, but for our timely arrival, must in-
evitably have perished, was received on board of the
Comet ; and having been fed and supplied with provisions,
was released at Oomarra.
At Oomarra we ascertained positively that the Persian
army had reached Ahwaz the previous morning, and that
the boat containing the disabled gun passed Oomaira the
same day. It was likewise reported that, immediately on
the receipt of the intelligence of the fall of Mohumra,
orders had been given to remove across the river the small
force under the command of one of the Shahzada's sons,
which formed the garrison of Ahwaz, as well as to with-
draw the grain and provisions collected there.
Time being thus of importance, the vessels resumed their
progress towards Ahwaz, now distant about 15 miles, at
3 a.m (April 1). At seven we first observed the enemy's
cavalry vi Jetted (who retired at our approach) stretching
along the right bank, and having made good our advance to
within two and a half miles of their position, we could
clearly discern their battalions of infantry, with a largo
body of horse on the right flank, crowning a low range of
hills of sandstone formation which trended westward in a
direction at right angles to the river. Here, in the view
of the Persian force, we overtook the beat carrying the dis-
abled gun, and took possession.
Some time was now occupied in reconnoitring the coun-
try, as also in awaiting the return of spies I had dispatched
the previous evening to obtain information, and there being-
reason to believe either that Ah waz had been totally aban:
doned, or was so weakly garrisoned as to be liable to
a coup de-main, an attack upon the town was speedily de-
termined on. The details of the plan will doubtless be re-
ported to you by the naval and military commanders ; but
I may be permitted to observe that its adoption fully jus-
tified the previous reputation of Captain Rennie for daring
and intrepidity, while the judicious disposition of the small
force under tbecommand of Capt. Hunt, 78th Highlanders,
insured its successful execution. The gunboats having
taken up the position assigned to them under the shelter
of an island within range of the enemy's camp, the troops
landed, and were formed up in a manner to assume the ap-
pearance of 1,500 men, rather than of 300, to which num-
ber they were in fact limited ; and at the same time Capt.
Rennie proceeded in person in the Comet (Capt. Selby
commanding) to support the former, and, as far as possible
to cover the march of the latter.
As.we advanced, the last of the enemy's pickets were
seen to retire on the main body. The battalions on the
heights gradually disappeared, and one hour later, when
the occupation of the town had been effected, we descried
the whole Persian army, with their rear not 1,200 yards
distant from us, in full retreat on Dizfal. Among the
wheeled vehicles the private carriage of the Shahzada was
deafly discernible. I must not omit to mention that
twice, as the troops proceeded, the enemy endeavoured to
bring a gun to bear open them, and as often the steady
and accurate fire of the gunboats compelled him to relin-
quish the attempt. •
On our approach to the town a number of the inhabi-
tants came out to meet us, with proffers of entire submis-
sion and devotion to the British Government. I lost no
time in allaying the alarm which so manifestly possessed
them ; and the assurances I conveyed to them that, pro-
vided they would honestly disclose all property belonging
to the Persians, their private dwellings should be respected,
seemed to have the desired eflect. As soon as leisure
permitted, they conducted us to the different stores of
gram and flour, and further delivered up to us 230 I
seep, some 50 mules, and 150 new stand of arms (in
cases), which time had not been allowed the enemy to re-
move. The sheep, arms, and mules, Capt. Rennie caused
to be shipped on board of the steamers, but the grain, after
removing so much as was required for the subsistence of
the animals en route, and reserving two boatloads of wheat
and barley, there being no other means of conveyance
available, for transmission to Mohumra, I distributed
among the inhabitants of the town and the outside Arabs.
While engaged in inspecting the stores of grain informa-
tion was brought to me that several stand of arms and a
magazine of ammunition had been abandoned by the Per-
siens on the ground they occupied.
Accordiugly, a small detachment, under the superintend-
ence of Major Wray and Capt. Green, passed on to take
possession ; but, having been preceded by the Arabs, whom
from Ahwaz we could observe covering the ground imme-
diately after the departure of the Persians, they were en-
abled to discern merely powder strewed over the ground,
port-fires, shot, shell, &c., and empty and open cases. The
whole were collected in a heap and set on fire *
With advertence to the Arabs in question, I may here
mention that, oven before reaching the walls of Ahwaz, we
could perceive crowds of these marauders gathering on the
hills in the immediate neighbourhood, ready to attack the
defeated party, and anxious of course to share in the Persian
spoils collected in the town. The inhabitants did not con-
ceal their apprehensions of indiscriminate plunder by these
people, but an injunction from me to retire under pain of
coercion, coupled with my refusal to receive the visit of
their chiefs then present among them, had the effect that
day of inducing them to withdraw, while a voluntary con-
tribution of grain on the morrow (when no doubt could be
entertained of the elms actor of the gift) sufficed to conciliate
them. It encouraged the hope, too, that under the general
impression which prevails of the speedy approach of the
British army, my final remonstrance against depredation
would, after the departure of the steamers, continue to be
respected.
I need hardly remindyou, however, that the word of the
Arab is only to be trusted when superior force, or some
other equally strong motive, is present to induce its ob-
servance.
Situated as they were in a position remarkably strong by
nature, the precipitate retreat of the Persian army-a before
a mere handful of British troops can only be explained by
the panic inspired by the defeat at Mohumra; by their in-
ability, from the want of boats, to effect the passage of the
river; by the bold front assumed by the expedition ; and,
finally, by the fact, which would have weighed, probably,
with better troops than themselves, ignorant'of our defi-
ciency in field guns, that the occupation of Ahwaz enabled
us to turn their flank, and thus effectually to rake their
position. The advantages accruing to us cannot, I think,
be overrated. Already had they commenced to entrench
themselves, and bad made arrangements for the arrival of
reinforcements, and for the supply of stores and provisions
from Shuster and Dizful ; as it is, the loss of their grain at
Ahwaz, which in the interim would have maintained the
army for 15 or 30 days, will not only occasion much loss
and suffering on their retreat, but, by driving them to a
distance, will destroy their political status in the country,
and, for the present at least, deprive them of any control
over the inhabitants. To enable you to judge of the feelings
of the tribes towards them, I. may mentionthat several men
presented themselves wearing Persian clothes which it was
seid they had °ray yesterday stripped from the backs of
stragglers. It was farther added that bodies of Arabs from
every side were hanging on the rear and flanks of the Per-
sian army, and assuredly would lose no opportunity of b. a
missing them. Their rancour may indeed be ascribed to
wish to retaliate the oppression and extortion practised by
their late masters, but I believe it to have some
foundationandin a
in the innate propensity of the Arab to plunder,
not unnatural desire perhaps to gain favour with the victo-
rious party.
From the intelligence derived from natives it would seem
that the line of retreat of the Persian army is on the direct
road to Dizful ; that they have with them seven guns, of
which three were present at Ahwaz, or met them on their
way thither from ,Mohuorra, and that the Shahzada, at-
ter.ded by 30 horsemen, had quitted the army, and pro-
ceeded in advance
In conclusion, I take the liberty to bring to your notice
the steadiness and admirable behaviour of the military por-
tion of the expedition while employed on shore; their
presence in the town was regarded as a protection by the
inhabitants of Ahwaz— men, women, and children ; and,
though for a time isolated in small bodies at different
points, in no instance were they charged with any act of
molestation or annoyance.
Nor an I close this despatch without acknowledging
the assistance rendered to me by Loid Schomberg Kerr,
attached to the Persian mission, who, as you are aware,
volunteered his cervices for the occasion.
Intelligence having reached me at Ahwaz of the occur-
rence of disorder at Shuster, I beg to transmit herewith a
translation of a letter I addressed to the elders of the
latter town in consequence.
I have dispatched emissaries to Shuster and Dizful, to
bring me information with respect to the state of affairs
generally in that quarter.

Admiral of the Blue Richard Thomas, to be Admiral
of the White.
Vice-Admiral of the Red Sir Genrge Franais Seymour,
K C. 8., G C.H., Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth,
to he Admiral of the Blue.
Vice-Admiral of the Whit 3 Henry Hope, K.C.8., to
be Vice-Admiral of the Red.

Vice Admiral of the Blue Sir Augustus William Jas.
Clifford, C. 8., to be Vice• Admiral of the White,
_ _ _ _

Rear-Admiral of the Red Francis. Erskine Loch to be
Vice-Admiral of the Blue.
Rear-Admiral of the White the Hon. Sir Montagu
Stopford, K.C.B , Superintendent of Malta Dockyard,
to he Rear-Admiral of the Red.
Rear-Admiral of the Bine Frederick Thomas Michell,
C. 8., to be Rear-Admiral of the Mite.
Captains William Frederick Lapidge, James Brasier,
Robert Coutart M'Crea (1837), to be Rear-Admirals on
the Tleservpd List.
Captain Michael Quin (1837) to be Rear-Admiral of
the Blue.
By the death of Rear-Admiral on the Reserved List
Donat Henchy O'Brien, Captains 'Yobs Balfour Maxwell
and John Rivett Cameo (1837) become Rear-Admirals
on the Reserved List, and Captain Sir Thomas Mait•
land, C. 8., of her Majesty's ship Excellent, becomes
Rear-Admiral of the Blue. •

By these promotions two •good service pensions, an
aide-de-campship to the Queen, and the command of her
Majesty's ship Excellent, fall to the patronage of the
Admiralty.
The death of the Senior Admiral of the British nary
(Sir Thomas Le Merchant Gosselin) was reported yester-
day at Portsmouth as having taken place at Jersey. He
was in his 93d year, having-been born on the 7th of May,
1765. The deceased had not seen very brilliant service.
He was made a Captain in 1795; Rear-Admiral in 1814;
Vice-Admiral in 1825 ; and Admiral in 1841. His death ,
will cause a promotion all down the flag list to Captain*
Smart, of Pembroke Dockyard.
Another good service pension is at the gift of the Firs 12..
Lord of the Admiralty by the promotion of Captain
F. Lapidge to the rank of Rear-Admiral, by the de
of Admiral Lord W. Fitzroy, K.O B.
The screw steamship Exmouth, 90, Captain Eyre,-a ► **,
the Colossus, 80, Captain T. Thompson, sailed from Ply-
mouth Sound on Thursday evening for the eastward.
The 69th Regiment landed on Thursday morning from
the troopship Urgent in Plymouth Sound, Pad the 45th
Regiment, from DeYonport, embarked in the afternoon,
and she sailed for Portsmouth on the same day.
Yesterday 80 non-commissioned officers and men of
the Royal Marines arrived at head-quarters, Chatham,
from the Majestic, 80, screw steamer. Nearly 100
Marines also arrived at Chatham on the previous day
from the Winchester, 50, and the Cressy, 81.
Colonel E. A. Parker, Commvndant of the Chatham
division of Royal Marines, has been ordered to furnish
a detachment of non-commissioned and men to embark
on board the Brune steamveasel.
The following officers have completed a course of rifle
• instruction at Chatham previously to embarking for the
purpose of joining the head-quarters of their respective
corps, viz. :—Lieutenant C. C. Abbott, 75th Regiment,
and Ensign W. R. Nash, St. Helena Regiment.
The following is a correct statement of the good con-
duct gratuities awarded on Thursday, when the Win-
chester, Captain Thomas Wilson, was paid oft at Chat-
ham :

The first-class good-conduct gratuities of 71. each were
awarded to Henry Corps, Captain of Foretop ; Thomas
Wilson, Captain of Afterguard ; W►lliam Pitman, Car-
penter's Mate ; Henry Coombes, Caulker ; Sergeant
Henry Corp, Royal Marines ; and the second-class
gratuities of 51. each to Wm. Gray, Captain of the
Mast ; Wm. Horn, Coxswain of Pinnace ; and Corporal
Eli White. Royal Marines.
The following appointments were made yesterday at
the Admiralty :—Lieut. the Hon. R. A. Capel, to be
Flag-Lieutenant of the Cumberland ; Lieut. H. L.
Round, to the Cumberland ; Henry Champion. Paymas-
ter to the Wasp ; G. A. Rowe, Clerk to the Calcutta ;
E. H. Whyte, Clerk to the Princess Charlotte ; T. Pal-
linger, Assistant-Clerk to the Calcutta ; T. W. Moore,
Assistant-Clerk to the Assistance ; J. N. Houseman,
Assistant-Clerk to the Adventure.

THE TURKISH NAVY.

PLYMOUTH, FRIDAY.

The Turkish line-of-battle-ship Peiki Zaffer, 104,
Capt. Ismael Bey, which arrived at Plymouth last Oct.,
and was placed in the hands of Mr. Turner, master ship-
wright, of Keyham-yard, for the pur-,3ore of being pierced
for a screw propeller, made a most satisfactory trial out-
side the harbour yesterday. Her machinery has been
carefully fitted under the inspection of Mr. Trickett,
chief engineer. The engines are of 650 horse-power,
Napei's patent horizontal direct ; boiler, ordinary
tubular ; cylinders, 72 inches ; stroke, 3 feet 6 inches ;
screw, 18 feet diameter ; pitch, 23 feet ; pressure ful
steam 20ib; revolutions, 54 per minute, will go 55 to 60;
probable consumption of fuel, 50 tons per day.
The Peiki Zaffer has the masts which belonged for-
med?, belonged to H.M.S. Queen ; with this exception
no altera'ion has been made in her equipment. She
burdens 3,000 tons, is 205 feat long, and has a beam of
60 feet—a proportion of width exceeding greatly all the
ships of war lately constructed by the superior naval
Powers. The ship was not in favourable trim for the
experiment, as she drew 35 feet 8 inches forward, arid
only 26 feet 8 inches aft. Mr. Turner and Mr. Biddle-
corube, Mager Attendant at Keyham, who went out in
her, propose that she shall be trimmed to 27 feet for-
ward and 28 feet 8 inches aft. The experiment was
considered of so much importance that his Excellency
Admiral Salih Pasha and Colonel Kadri Bey came down
from the Turkish Embassy, and were met by Abdoulli
Effendi, the Turkish Consul from Manchester. Mr. It.
Hughes, assistant to the chief engineer steam branch,
attended on behalf of the Admiralty.
There was a moderate breeze from south-west, hut her
canvass was not used by Mr. Thompson, the Queen's
harbourmaster, who conducted the trial. , The ship ap-
peared to be thoroughly under the control of her engines
from the first, and in going out of harbour, notwith-
standing a headwind and heavy ground swell, answered
her helm admirably, the only inconvenience being caused
by her pitching, wuicb will be remedied when her trim
is altered ; the log gave her about 8. knots. After re-
mainieg an hour in the Channel she returned to the back
of the Breakwater, and took her course for the mea,ured
mile, over which she ran seven times, at a mean rate of
about 6 minutes 20 seconds, or an average of 9i miles
per hour, showing a speed highly gratifying to all parties
concerned. From her great beam Mr. Thompson was
able to turn her in 7 minutes 26 seconds ; ships of her
armament in the British navy usually require 11

minutes.
While lying to in the Channel Captain Ismael Bey
gave a dejeuner to his visitors, when due honours was
done to her Majesty and the Sultan, to Admirals Salih
Pa,ha and Sir B. Walker, and a sprit of the most cordial
alliance was evinced. Among the company was Commo-
dore Mustapha Bey, whose frigate, the Geyvan Bahri,
42, is now lying in the Sound, having recently arrived
from Liverpool, where she was fitted with a screw. She
made the passage with a speed of 91 knots with sails,
and 8i under steam only. Her engine, of 500 horse-
power, are by Messrs. Napier and Co., who are also
making two pair of 650 horse-power each for the Turkish
fleet, which will probably be fitted at Constantinople,
where the Ottoman Government is lengthening a dock
for the purpose.

* The quantity of ammunition was estimated at 300
rounds of artillery. The glittering of arms at a di tanoe
',bowed that the Arabs had possessed themselves of some
,f the new Persian muskets, but their number could not
be ascevaine.l.
t Estimated at 7,000 men, including cavalry, of which
the number seen by us certainly did not fail short of 1,000.

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THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be performed a new and original
drama (fifth time), entitled JOSEPH CHAVIGNY.; or,
finder the Thumb. Ban. Webster, Paul Bedford, Madame
Cele.tc, &c.
Followed by a new _Farce, called FEARFUL TRAGEDY
IN THE SEVEI,DIALS.

-"TO concindoYFiih the new and original domestic sketch,
entitled WELCOME, LITTLE STRA.NGER. Mr. Wright,
Mr. Paul Bedfcrd, &c.

irtLOYAL SURREY THEATRE,
Losseog, Mosgrs.. Shopheri an') Cr.esrrick.
THIS EVENINTG will be performed MATT-TILDE.
fter which, THE THREE WONDERS OF PEKIN.
To conclude with 102 ; or, The Veteran and his Pregany.
Mr. Widdieomb, &c.

11) 0Y AL OLYMPIC THEATRE,
.217 Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.

THIS EVENING will he performed a new drama
called D D i HARD ACRE. Mr. Robson, Bre.

To conclude with YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Messrs
Pobs•j^, G. 31 array, are.
Commence at half-?ast Seven.

CTR AND T HEAT RE.--l'an3.tzer, Mc. T.
• Pavne.—THlS EVENINC4 will bp performed
M.IItRIED DAUGHTTaI AND YOUNG HUSBANDS.
Y.lior.reJ by OVER, THE WAY.
TJ conclude with THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE.

Commence at &wen. Stalls, 3s. ; Bores, 2s. ; Pit, ls. ;
rancry, 64.

A STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
1.-R- Lesiee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.

Oa Monday text will be produced Verdi's far-famed Opera
of IL TROVATORE ; cr The Gipsy's Vengeance, with
Equ,strian Illustrations, and, supported by the FIRST OPERA-
TIC ARTISTES OF THE DAY.
To be followed by a matchless routine of SCENE 3 IN
THE ARENA, in which Miss Kate Cooke will appear.
To conc:udo with a Ri-ible Farce.

CornrneLce at seven o'clock. Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper
B saes, 35.; Private BoSes, from IL, no charge for booking ;
P.t, ; Gallory, Is. ; Uppar Gallery, &1,

office open from Eleven till Four. . Stage Manager,
mr, V. West. Epostriaa Director, Mr. W. Cooke, jan.

rtiNTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
kJ OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
in; company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
`'elections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, ac., viz. Miss E Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunel], Miss Summers, and Madame Marietta;
,Mr.
Fierr F. Jongurnans, Ti. Grover, T. Farrant, S.
Jo,,es, J. Barker, W. Melling, P. corri Senor Antonio M.
e.e ;Sella, and E. L. Hirne Masters Bennett and Corri;
Mei-srs. Sam Cowell, Sam Collins, and E. Hackney.
1T,c1:3; harmonium, J. Canlfielfi, jun ;
lirecter, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre
ciicly, Suppers, tic., until twelve o'clock.

OYA r, o 7.IvI:)RNE GARDENS. Open
!kJDaily nission la.—The sea•on o 1457 will ba inatu-wa ed
an MON!",,Of neat, %lay 14. by a valid ,),1.17 and NITWIT FETE,
sviddi will be suor:oried in its various f.sl fresco charactee by paritm •
lar general talent In every de artment of this lio4idy attractive
&Ace of amusement. Toe alteratinns and improvements mrs e dur.
nt; thc, rrc,ss w,ll be faun' to c .mine artistic eic.ganee With, in-
creased ennvcnlence. and are ca!eq:ate: to advance the igh charm',
te, thi•e4iabl,vu-nolt has for year past ma main 4. Tire musical

are ng,:ment q are under and the or:btstral stye gth mi 1
in.da .e Sri=s G. F.l:is, Mrt. A. al Tyne, Mi‘s Rrottel, Man.l3;aa Blattini ;
lalet,srq. Bart!curia Wake:* (=ct,ge, tiers. For t, r dirrion, and othe s.
A new ura,al tl,llet wa I be preir-nied, cut tled..The Gip•ry Girl.
which. tor choreo raph,e tai,-nt, comic tar•rdents, and scenic off.ct,,
will f.r outvie any for:nor elf •rt of M. Milano. X 'Southera Troape
of' real S : tn,e 11arrnonists are a'so engarpd wilds • talented comi-
cal tie 4 es Imitators and steers are asitrnitted„b, be moat effee-
ti v, and anrism,r. The Draw;nz-r -norn Peri° mere are eel ct.ed
from gymnast: an 1 artistes of contonental celebrity. A troupe of
perftrmin./ dogs, and the learnrd doe T h e, whose sagacity has been
admired by mott of die e;overeleannt of Korona, hat been secur,d.
rine.thinZAng writ commence at the usual hair on the newly
deco-
r ttc,l cryrt .1p atform, the it uminat v. ofwh ch is ...elm w
le Iged t, he a f,ature ttneTiallnal in 21113 o^ arty other co in ry, and
11F, ueneral illuminations arc of that varied and effective character
which mns prove h rirly attr active. The .pyrotechnic display, by
C. Mornrash wilt on a stale of great ma nitn.ic and will tate
Made Shortly after lr.). thle,.•Vre C.rsmoramie Views, American
Bowl nit !Aalcum, R Ile Gallery, Ch!nese, Games, Air ',nil Shooting,
Hermit's Cave, flipsyN (lr,to, Statuary, River Esplanade, Sea Ele-
ph,,,,t4. Maze, &c. pen Oct Sundays fur promenale by re-
fresh:tient. 'rabic d'Uote at 6 ric,oci:, 'ls. 6d. rhe grand Cirque
opens on Welt Monday, and the elegant ravillon for the Marionettes
In the course of a (ant-tight.

I!Qri 17.rATE'R AT LONDON BRTIWI-.

T .is DA --Mom. 20 min. aft. 6 —Tvening 47 tuld. aft. 6
i1...,:e5-attow—Morn. 18 min. aft. 7—Evaaing 55 win. aft 7

TaE v:EATITER—SUN OF2IOI, MAY 16.
TEIZRMONETEB, IN THE SEZADE.
72 --11Igheat, aline noon yesterday.
57 -lowest this morning and daring the night.
71. —this ...lay xt noon.

BAROMETRE, 30.18.
WiNr, W.N.W; light, with Eno weather.

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LONDON, SATURDAV, MAY 16, Ic-467

Lord PALMERSTON ha 4 gracefully apologised t
Lord JOHN RUSSELL for taking out of his hands
an important queAion with which his name has
been peculiarly associated, and t ) which he has
devoted much time and attention. The great fa-
cilities pomes39d by the Government for carrying
any bill to a satisfactory termination, are, how,
ever, so notorious that it scarcely required the
recognition of the Noble Member f,r the City of
London, to be assured that he would Willingly
transfer what might almost be termed his " copy-
right," to the Premier! Mr. EIEN2./. BERXELEY
would feel grateful for a similar act in reference
to " the ballot," and even thankfully relinquish
his paramount cl liras on that important
point. In like manner we may venture
to speak of the Marriages Affinities all and others
which have obtained a locus stanch in Parliament,
and been repeatedly sanctioned by large Trivit ju-
ritics in the representative branch of the Legisla-
ture ! The Honourable Gentlemen whore re-
spective names are creditably connected with
those various propositions will unbesitatinAy
surrender their leadership to the tried and expf-
rienced general, whose very nanlo will give an
assurance of complete and signal triumph.

It is not, however, merely a " Jewish Relief