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tTecta of which he sank. It was not a single instance, for 
* many cases they were first stabbed and afterwards 
“ My Lords and Genttemm , — 
" I rely with confidence on your patriotism and public spirit. I feel 
assured that in the momentous contest in which wo are engaged you will 
Lady 
home 
ffeneraf rising from his bed of sickness at the sound of a 
hittle burning to his troops, and, instead of claiming his 
• *ht to command them, resolving not to supersede the 
'aoior who was winning the laurels of the day, but remaining 
at his side, aiding him with his advice, aud assisting him as 
if he were his aide-de-camp." 
During the PRESENT Campaign in the Crimea the enemy 
on one occasion fell into a well-laid trap of the French, by 
which the Russians lost about 100 men, blown up by the 
explosion of the powder laid for them, aud lost many pri- 
soners; the French afterwards chasing them into Sebastopol. 
General. Can Robert is said to entertain an attachment 
for the daughter of one of our Generals who fell on the 5th 
at the desperate battle of Inkermau. Previous to the 
departure of the French General for the East, he had an 
interview with the young lady in Paris, and urged his suit 
w ith his characteristic and national enthusiasm. It is said 
that the interview was satisfactory, and the gallant General, 
left, expressing a chivalrous determination of winning a 
Marshal’s baton, and thus becoming more worthy of the 
much prized English beauty. Sebastopol has, however, 
proved fatal to the father of the young lady ; but the same 
officer who brought the distressing intelligence was also 
entrusted with a message from the wounded Canrobert to 
the lady, in utter ignorance of her bereavement, dilating on 
l,js brightened prospects as one step towards his implied 
promise of rendering himself worthy of her hand. 
Lord Cardigan. — The following account of Lord Cardi- 
gan’s share in the memorable charge of Light Cavalry at 
Balaklava, is derived from a letter from his lordship. When 
he had ridden through the Russian lines, and was near the 
muzzles of their guns in an earthwork battery, he was un- 
able to see what to do next. Observing, however, that the 
embrasures were not high, he put his horse at one of them, 
as he would have charged a fence in Leicestershire. The 
horse took the wall, and alighting on the gim they fell 
together. Lord Cardigan got up as quickly as possible, and 
flourished his sword, when, to his astonishment and relief, 
lie saw the Russian artillerymen running away. Knowing 
that he had no support, he retired with the rest of the 
division who were fortunate enough to get back to their own 
lines. 
Marshal St. Arnaud. — The Emperor has caused a bronze 
medal in honour of Marshal de St. Arnaud to be struck off. 
It. bears on one side the effigy of liis Majesty, and on the 
other an inscription in French, of which this is a trausla- 
tion : — “ Napoleon III. to the memory of Marshal de St. 
Arnaud, conqueror in the battle of the Alma on the 20th of 
September, IS 54. Died on board the Berthollet, the 29th 
September, 1854. His interment in the church of the 
Invalides was ordered on the 11th October, 1S54, and cele- 
brated under the direction of Marshal Vuillant, Minister of 
War, on the 16th October, 1854.” 
Admiral Nachimoff. — The Wanderer of Vienna of the 
8th states, on the authority of a letter from Sebastopol, that 
Admiral Nachimoff, who, it wa3 reported, had been killed, 
only lost one of his ears, and has again resumed his command. 
It was Vice-Admiral Skoropatski who was killed. 
English Court-martial on a Russian Major. — The 
Courtier de Lyons says that General Canrobert sent to Prince 
Meuschikoft' the notes of the English court-martial which 
sentenced the Russian major who killed aud mutilated the 
wounded English at Inkermau to he hanged, asking him at 
the same time, for the sake of humanity and the rules of 
civilised war, to sign the death-warrant himself. Prince Men- 
schikoff declined to affix his signature, stating that he had 
always strictly prohibited such acts of cruelty, but that he 
could not acknowledge any other jurisdiction in such a matter 
than that of a Russian court-martial. It appears, from the 
correspondence of this journal, that the major was actually 
hanged, — a fact not hitherto established beyond doubt. 
and 
at the seat of war. The Home Secretary added a warm 
eulogium upon the loyalty manifested among the regiments 
of militia lately embodied, aud on the proficiency which the 
men had attained in their military exercises. Leave being 
? ;ivou, the bill was brought in, read a first time, aud ordered 
or 
PARLIAMENT. 
TUESDAY, Dec. 12. 
On Tuesday, her Majesty opened in person a session 
which will probably be one of the most important on record. 
The Royal procession left Buckingham Palace at a quarter 
to two o’clock. The House of Peers was attended by several 
persons favoured with tickets, and the ladies' galleries were 
filled, many of the Peeresses appearing in deep mourning, 
showing too plainly the great losses in the aristocratic circle 
from the terrible struggle in the Crimea. The attendance 
of Peers was numerous. At half-past two her Majesty 
arrived, when, the House of Commous having been sum- 
moned, the Lord Chancellor handed to the Queen the speech, 
which she read clearly as follows : — 
“ My Lords and Gentlemen , — 
** I have called you together at this unusual period of the year, in 
order that, by your assistance, I may take such measures ns will enable 
rne to prosecute the grent war in which we are engaged with the ut- 
most vigour and effect This assistance I know will be readily given ; 
for I cannot doubt that you share my conviction of the necessity of 
sparing no effort to augment my forces now engaged in the Crimea. 
The exertions they have made and the victories they have obtained are 
not exceeded in the brightest pages of our history, and have filled me 
with admiration and gratitude. 
“ The hearty and efficient co-oporntlon of the brave troops of my 
ally, the Emperor of the French, and the glory acquired in common, 
cannot fail to cement still more closely the union which happily subsists 
between the two nations. 
** It is with satisfaction I inform you that, together with the Emperor 
of the French, I have concluded a treaty of alliance with the Emperor 
of Austria, from which I anticipate important advantages to the com- 
mon cause. 
' I have ulso concluded a treaty with the United States of America 
by which subjects of long and difficult discussion liavo been equitably 
adjusted. 
" These treaties will he laid before you. 
“ Although the prosecution of the war will naturally engage your 
chief attention, 1 trust that other matters of great interest and im- 
portance to the general welfare will not be neglected. 
" I rejoice to observe that the general prosperity of my subjects re- 
mains uninterrupted. The state of the revenue afford* me entire satis- 
faction; and 1 trust that by your wisdom and prudence you will con- 
tinue to promote the progress of agriculture, commerce, and uiauufuc- 
turesi 
“ Gentlemen of the House of Commons , — 
“ In the estimates which will bo presented to you I trust that you will 
find tlmt ample provision has been made for the exigencies of the public 
service. 
her Majesty declared had filled her with gratitude 
admiration, was delivered with graceful emotion. 
Her Majesty, having delivered her Speech, rose, and 
giving her baud to Prince Albert, left the house. 
The assembly theu dispersed. 
Their lordships re assembled at five o’clock. 
In the Lords, the Address was moved by the Duke of 
Leeds, who thought the treaty with Austria likely to lead to 
the restoration of an honourable peace. He highly eulogised 
the army in the Crimea. Lord Ashburton expressed similar 
sentiments. The Earl of Derby highly praised our own and 
the French army, aud suggested some mark of honour to 
General Canrobert. He then commented on the whole 
policy of the Government in respect to the war, 6howiug 
that it was tardy and inadequate, aud urged on them the 
necessity of energy. The Duke of Newcastle replied to the 
earl, and although not prepared to defend everything which 
had been done by his department, he believed much l>.»d 
been well done. The trade of Russia had been destroyed, 
and their fleet could not proceed to sea. The expeditiou to 
Sebastopol was not rashly undertaken, aud he himself had 
taken the earliest opportunity to provide for reinforcements. 
He admitted they were in error as to the means of defence 
possessed by Sebastopol, but they could take no blame in 
that respect. Earl Grey thought the defence of Government 
a very poor one, but was willing Jo lend them every support 
if they vigorously followed the course they were now 
pursuing. The Duke of Argyle supported the Duke of 
Newcastle, and after some remarks from the Earls of Hard- 
wicke, Carlisle, and Aberdeen, the Address was agreed to. 
In the Commons, Lord John Russell gave notice that 011 
Friday (yesterday) he would move the thanks of the House 
to our army aud navy in the Crimea, and also to that of our 
allies — (loud cheers). The Address was moved by Mr. 
Siduey Herbert, who congratulated the House on the treaty 
with the United States. He supported the policy adopted 
by Government as to the war, highly eulogised the 
bravery of our army in the battles of Alma, Balaklava, 
aud Inkermau, aud congratulated the House on 
the treaty with Austria. Mr. Levcson Gower seconded 
the address, supporting the views of Mr. Sidney Her 
bert. Sir J. Pakiugton, for the great Conservative party, 
would say that they were heartily agreeable to the increase 
proposed in the army : they were indeed disappointed that 
the increase had been so long delayed. The Government 
were now waking as from a dream, aud putting forth ener- 
gies too long dormant. He deprecated the policy of the 
Chancellor of the Exchequer, who would limit the energies 
of the country by the amount that could be raised within 
the year. After paying a high tribute to the British army, 
he reviewed the errors and delays of the whole campaign, 
aud intimated that upon the explanations which the Govern- 
ment might offer, would depend the confidence of the House. 
After a defence of the Government from Sir Robert Peel, 
who complained of the attacks upon our allies by M. Kos- 
suth Mr. S. Herbert entered ou an elaborate defence of 
Government, contending that everything had been done 
which could reasonably have been expected, in conjunction 
with our allies. Having entered into details similar to those 
adduced by the Duke of Newcastle, in the Lords, he men- 
tioned that the total force sent to Lord Raglan, including 
those ready to embark, was 54.736 ; and that our losses were 
2,783 by disease, and 1,350 killed in battle; total, 4,133— a 
loss less than had been supposed. Mr. Layard thought the 
great fault was the absence of any defiuite policy, and that 
as to the treaty with Austria, it would increase our diffi- 
culties ; he therefore called on the Government to produce 
it for discussion. He warned them that the taking of Se- 
bastopol would not conclude the war, for the Russians would 
retire to Perikop, and an additional 100,000^ men would be 
thrown by Menschikuff into Asia, where no efficient resistance 
could be offered to them. In Europe alone could Russia he 
crippled by the establishment of Poluud. Mr. Disraeli com- 
mented on the fact thattheGovemmeutevincedno disposition 
to answer Mr. Layard, whose name would live when this Go- 
vernment was forgotten, aud also ou the miserable estimate 
of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. It was clear that m 
his opinion we were not embarked in a great war. and that 
he totally misconceived the difficulties we had to contend 
with He (Mi*. D.) contended that Ministers had lowered 
that spirit throughout the country which they should have 
fostered. We had entered ou a campaign without making 
the slightest provision for it. He trusted the House would 
insist ou kuowing the provisions of the treaty with Austria. 
Lord J. Russell deprecated the speech of Mr. Disraeli, as 
calculated to damp the ardour of the country, aud to weaken 
our alliance with France. The noble lord replied to the 
objections of the several speakers, aud said, with respect to 
the treaty with Austria, that that country had not done her 
duty by Europe in so long refraining from an alliance with 
the Western Powers ; but then she had more to fear from a 
war with Russia than had either England or France. Austria 
had not agreed that if peace were not concluded before the 
end of the year, she would go to war with Russia ; but she 
had agreed that by that time she would determine on the 
steps she would take in regard to the war. From this he 
inferred, that if France aud England proposed terms of 
with the four DOints which Austria could 
second reading on Thursday. 
THURSDAY, Dec. 14. 
Iu tlio House of Lords, the Duke of Newcastle moved the 
second reading of a bill designed to empower the Crown to 
enlist foreigners For the military service. The present 
application of the measure would extend to the enlistment 
of fifteen thousand men. who would K embodied and drilled 
in this country, and scut to serve abroad. The Earl of 
Elleoborough observed that this would supersede the 
services of fifteen thousand militiamen by those of an equal 
number of aliens. Tl>c Duke of Richmond boro testimony 
to the admirable services performed by the German Legion 
iu the course of the war against Napoleon. — Tlio Earl of 
Derby enlarged on the discredit aud danger that att ended the 
employment of foreigners as a portion of tlio British army. — 
The Ei.i of Aberdeen remarked ou the disparaging reception 
given to this, the first measure introduced by the Govern- 
ment, for carrying on the war with vigour and effect. — The 
Earl of Malmesbury contended that the example afforded 
during our previous wars did not now apply, since the country 
was then embarked almost single-handed iu a conflict with a 
sovereign who wielded nearly the wholo power of the Con- 
tinent. — The Duke of Argyll" aud Earl Grey defended the 
measure. — After a few remarks from the Earl of Glen gall, 
aud a somewhat prolonged reply by the Duke of Newcastle, 
the bill was read a second time. — Her Majesty’s gracious 
reply to the address from the Peers wo* brought up by the 
M irquia of Brcadalbaue. 
In the House of Commons, Lord J. Russell stated that he 
must postpone, until after the Christmas recess, announcing 
the measures which the Government purposed introducing 
during tlio present session. He also stated that the papers 
relating to the ratification of the now Austrian treaty were 
despatched from Loudon some days siuce, and the treaty 
itself would be laid before the House ns soon as the ministry 
received intelligence that the ratifications had been 
completed. — Sir James Graham, replying to Mr. llild- 
yard, said that 110 official intelligence respecting the 
loss of the Prince Bteamer had yet reached the Admiralty. 
The lueu belonging to the 46tli Regiment, which had 
been conveyed by that vessel to the Crimea, were 
landed on the 8th of November. He added, that Captain 
Qoodall, the late commander of the Prince, must bo exoner- 
ated from all blame. — Mr. Cardwell announced that a bill 
was in preparation, aud would be introduced during the 
session, for amending the law of partnership.— Sir J. Young 
obtained leave to bring in a bill consolidating aud simplifying 
the law of jurors and juries in Ireland. —In reply to a quest ion 
from Mr. Disraeli as to public business, Lord John Russell 
stated, that for the present only two bills would be proposed 
by the Government, namely, one respecting the militia, already 
read a first time, and another sanctioning the employment 
of foreigners iu her Majesty’s army.— The report ou the 
address in reply to the royal speech was brought up aud 
considered. — Mr. M. Gibson urged an inquiry respecting the 
proposed measures for regulating the newspaper stamp law. 
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said the Government had 
prepared a bill which they believed would prove satisfactory. 
It was, however, judged expedient to delay its introduction 
until it could be regularly proceeded with, after the 
Christmas holidays.— The second reading of the Militia Bill 
was moved by Lord Palmerston. —Colonel Sibthorp recom- 
mended the insertion of provisions proscribing definitely the 
places in which the militia were to serve, and the period of 
their service abroad. — After a few words from Lord 
Lovaiue, Lord Palmerston, in reference to a question asked 
ou the previous debate, explained that no militia officers who 
should from private reasons decline to volunteer on service 
beyond seas, would bo disparaged thereby. — The bill was 
theu read a second time.— Ou the question that it be 
ordered for committal this day, Mr. Disraeli suggested 
some modifications in the measure, aud expressed hi* regret 
at learning that the Government proposed, although the 
war was only in its first year, to enlist foreigners in the 
British army. — Lord J. Russell submitted that the chief 
strain of a war was ordinarily experienced during its early 
commencement, and before tlio military resources of 
the country could he fully developed.— Mr. Addcrloy 
referred to some recent proceedings in the Canadian 
House of Assembly, and inquired why tho Go- 
vernment preferred enlisting foreigners when the 
colonies offered abundant supplies of men for the 
army.— Sir G. Grey recognised the gratifying proofs of 
loyalty aud attachment to the British Crown manifested by 
the colonies, and especially Canada. They had liberally 
contributed their money, and might hereafter supply also 
men for the services of tho empire, but no definite proposal 
to that effect had yet been made. -Sir W. B. Smyth inquired 
whether militia officers employed abroad would take military 
rank I Mr. s. Herbert contended that such a concession to 
the militia would prove unjust to tho army. — The committal 
of the bill was theu fixed for Monday next. 
FRIDAY, Dec. 15. 
In the Lords, the Duke of Newcastle moved “ A vote of 
thanks to the army and navy engaged in the Crimea and 
Black Sea ; and also a vote of thanks to the military and 
naval forces of the Emperor of the French engaged in con- 
junction with her Majesty’s forces iu the Crimea and the 
Black Sou." His Lordship paid a high tribute to Lord 
Raglau, and asked the House to include iu their vote ot 
thanks Sir J. Burgoyue, Sir G. Brown, the Duke of Cambridge, 
mid Sir De Lacy Evans. The Earl of Derby seconded the 
motion, highly eulogising the skill and bravery displayed 
bv our gallant army. The motion was supported b\ the i..ui 
of Hardwioke, Lord Hardiuge, the Earl of Malmesbury, and 
several other noble lords. The vote was earned amid loud 
peace consistent with the four points which Austria could 
adopt, she would conclude a treaty of peace offensive and 
defensive. The Address was then agreed to. 
WEDNESDAY, December 13. 
Tho House of Lords did not meet. 
In the Commons, Sir B. Hall .mnounced that after 
Christmas he should propose to repeal the Health of iowns 
and Nuisances Removal Act, and introduce wo new 
measures. The report on the Address was brought up by 
Mr. H. Herbert, and agreed to after some miscellaneous 
remarks upon the conduct of the war from Admiral 
Walcott, Mr. A. Pellatt, Sir H. Willoughby, Mr. Alcock, 
Colonel Sibthorp, Mr. Rice, the Chancellor of the Exchequer 
and other members. Leave to bring in a bill enabling her 
Majesty to accept offers of service by militui regiments in 
places out of the United Kingdom was moved tor by Lord 
Palmerston. The bill would be framed upon the model of 
an act passed during the lost war, aud its immediate purpose 
was to give the Government power to send such militia regi* 
ineiits as might volunteer upon tho service to do garrison miy alteration in th. >y stem o( hcensing 
duty in our colonies in the Mediterranean so as to public-house* Mr. Muntz moved for a return of the contracts 
the troops now stationed in those garrisons for employment l pumt 
Cheering. In reply to the Mar.pii* of Ua.mca.de, the Earl 
of Clarendon said he had just received from V maim the news 
of tho ratification of the treaty with Amina He ad lea- 
sure iu laving it on the table and in stating that •vtrj .nfoi. 
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received full '■ 
Joreignera’ Bill, the proposition adopted by a majority 
of 1 2 ^(f thc House ‘then adjourned. 
In the Commons, after the presentation of pet 
uu ,t the Sale of Beer Act, and from 
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