On the 11th. of November, General Sir William Codrington, K.C.B., succeeded to the command of the army in the Crimea, General Sir James Simpson having resigned that appointment. Further proceedings were deferred, in consequence of the commencement of winter, and in February, 1856, a suspension of hostilities took place. This was followed by a treaty of peace, which was signed at Paris on the 29th. of March.

By official returns it appears that over two hundred and fifty-one thousand shot and shell, weighing upwards of nine thousand tons, were fired during the siege, and that more than one thousand two hundred tons of powder were used. The expenditure of ammunition was nearly one million five hundred thousand rounds, or a thousand tons a day. The position of the Russians extended about fifteen miles, whilst the trenches of the besiegers were fifty-two miles in length, and comprised one hundred and nine batteries, armed with eight hundred and six pieces, the guns and mortars being of a calibre seldom before used in a siege. For three hundred and thirty-four days the trenches were open, and the batteries for three hundred and twenty-seven days.

British valour and endurance were eminently shewn during this campaign, and the troops, firm to a sense of duty, never disappointed the expectations of their countrymen. The gallantry of the French soldiery, too, and the mutual good-will existing between the allied armies, cemented by dangers and difficulties common to both, will ever be remembered, whilst the Sardinian forces will dwell upon the battle of the Tchernaya, and be inseparably linked with the valorous deeds performed before Sebastopol.

THE FRENCH MILITARY WAR MEDAL.

In addition to the Decoration of the Legion of Honour, the Emperor of the French sent the French Military War Medal for distribution to a proportion of the British Army. The ribbon is orange, watered, with a broad green stripe on the edges; the imperial eagle, in gold, surmounts a medal, the obverse bearing the head of the Emperor, with the words

"Louis Napoleon" in gilt letters on a blue enamelled circle, within a wreath of laurel in silver; the reverse has the words "VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE" on a gold ground, within a circle of blue enamel and wreath of silver laurel.

The deeds of the following non-commissioned officers and men, who were selected for recommendation to His Majesty, to receive the above Medal, not only furnish exciting episodes, but are valuable as examples of military daring, endurance, and kind-heartedness.

FOURTH DRAGOON GUARDS. Regimental Sergeant-Major WILLIAM JOICE, Sergeant RICHARD COOKE, and Private PATRICK HOGAN.-Exeinplary and uniform good conduct during the campaign of 1854 and 1855. Sergeant-Major JOSEPH DRAKE.-Exemplary conduct in living in the same tents with, and unremitting attention to, numerous men when ill and dying of cholera in the Crimea in 1854 and 1855; exhibited the most zealous attention to his duties at all times, and to the care of the sick and wounded.

FIFTH DRAGOON GUARDS. Acting Regimental Sergeant-Major J. RUSSELL.-Served during the whole Eastern Campaign from May, 1854, until the end of the war, and was never absent from his duty a single day. He was present at the battle of Balaklava, on which occasion he had his horse killed under him, but procured for himself a second horse, and immediately rejoined the regiment. He was also present at Inkermann, and during the whole war exerted himself in every possible way for the good of his regiment. Troop Sergeant-Major S. GRIFFITH.-Served throughout the whole Eastern Campaign from May, 1854. Whilst the regiment was in Bulgaria, and cholera raging to a fearful extent, he was most indefatigable in attending to the wants of the sick, and in exerting himself to the utmost, night and day, to rescue his comrades from that malady. He was present at the battles of Balaklava and Inkermann, and never absent from duty during the whole period of the war, incessantly doing his best for the good of the men of his regiment. Troop SergeantMajor WILLIAM STEWART.-Served in the Eastern Campaign from May, 1854, until the end of the war. Was present at the battle of Balaklava, on which occasion he had two horses killed under him, but still continued to act, procuring a third horse, and remaining in action with his regiment. Was present at Inkermann, and never absent from his duty a single day throughout the war, during the whole of which trying time he never relaxed his endeavours to benefit the men and horses of his regiment. Sergeant M. DAVIDSON.-Served throughout the whole of the Eastern Campaign; was present at Inkermann, Balaklava, and the whole of the siege of Sebastopol; and was always distinguished for his zeal and activity and irreproachable character in every respect.

SIXTH DRAGOON GUARDS. Regimental Sergeant-Major WILLIAM LYONS, and Private THOMAS EDWARDS.-Length of service.

FIRST DRAGOONS. Troop Sergeant-Major JOHN NORRIS.-Served as Troop Sergeant-Major during the whole of the Eastern Campaign. Was present at the action of Balaklava, where he distinguished himself by defending himself against four Russian Hussars, one of whom he killed, and whose horse he captured. Troop Sergeant-Major MATTHEW BAILEY.— Served as a Sergeant during the whole of the Eastern Campaign. Distinguished himself on patrol duty when his party was attacked by some Cossacks. Never missed a day's duty, and was always a valuable man on pickets. Private JOHN SAVAGE.-Served during the whole of the Eastern Campaign. Distinguished himself on outpost duty, and by his care and attention to his horse during the severe winter. Never missed a tour of duty from sickness or any other cause.

SECOND DRAGOONS. Regimental Sergeant-Major JOHN GREENE, Troop Sergeant-Major GEORGE TILSLEY, and Private ANDREW WILSON.Gallantry in the field at the battle of Balaklava on the 25th. of October, 1854, and exemplary good conduct throughout the campaign, and during their periods of service. Lance-Sergeant JAMES BOTHWICK.-Gallantry in the field in the action of Balaklava, and good conduct during the period he served in the Crimea.

FOURTH LIGHT DRAGOONS. Regimental Sergeant-Major JAMES W. KELLY, Sergeant JOHN ANDREWS, Private THOMAS GUTHRE, and Private GEORGE MC GREGOR.-Gallant and distinguished conduct in the charge of the Light Cavalry Brigade on the 25th. of October, 1854. Served during the whole campaigns of 1854-5. Were present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Traktir, and expedition to Eupatoria in October, 1855.

SIXTH DRAGOONS. Troop Sergeant-Majors T. J. WAKEFIELD and ANDREW MORTON, and Trumpeter THOMAS MONKES.-Gallantry in the field in the action of Balaklava on the 25th. of October, 1854, and served with uniform good conduct during the whole of the campaign. Private HUMPHREY POLKINGHORN.-Embarked with the first detachment of the regiment for the East on the 2nd. of June, 1854. Was present with it in Bulgaria, and during the first winter in the Crimea. Received clasps for Balaklava, Inkermann, and Sebastopol, and distinguished himself much in the former action. He was sent to England sick on the 18th. of July, 1855.

EIGHTH HUSSARS. Troop Sergeant-Major JOHN PICKWORTH, Sergeant CHARLES MACAULEY, Corporal JAMES DONAGHUE, and Private JOHN MARTIN.-These men charged with the Light Brigade at Balaklava; were also present in the ranks at the Alma and Inkermann, and served with the regiment throughout the war.

TENTH HUSSARS. Troop Sergeant- Major WILLIAM FINCH.-This noncommissioned officer was present with his troop, which was engaged with the enemy near Kertch, on the 21st. of September, 1855, and by his example and personal bravery was a great support to the officer in charge of the party, which, owing to the superior force of the enemy, was compelled to retire.

ELEVENTH HUSSARS. Troop Sergeant-Major ROURKE TEEVAN.— Present at the battles of the Alma and Balaklava, in which latter he led a

troop and behaved gallantly. Was also present at the battle of Inkermann. Sergeant SETH BOND.-Battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann. At the Alma, when ordered to pursue and capture prisoners, he exhibited great subordination in sparing (at the suggestion of a staff officer) a Russian, who had wounded him, and also at the action of Balaklava his coolness and gallantry were noticed. Lance Corporal THOMAS HARRISON.-The battles of the Alma and Balaklava, where he behaved very gallantly in galloping to the rescue of several comrades who were fighting against overwhelming odds. Was also present at the battle of Inkermann. Private CORNELIUS TEEHAN.-Battles of the Alma and Balaklava, where he behaved gallantly. Was also at the battle of Inkermann. All served the campaign in Bulgaria, in 1854, and were present at the affair of Bouljanak, and throughout the campaign in the Crimea from 1854 to 1856. Regimental Sergeant-Major G. L. SMITH.-Recommended by the vote of his comrades, who with himself returned from the Crimea previous to the first issue of the French medal. Served until the 25th. of January, 1856, and was present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann. Horse shot under him at Balaklava, where he behaved gallantly.

TWELFTH LANCERS. Corporal J. W. CANNINGS, and Trumpeter JOHN EARSON.-The former served as orderly and the latter as Field Trumpeter to the Commanding Officer in the actions of Tchourgan and Tchernaya, and the whole of the operations round Eupatoria, under General D' Allonville.

THIRTEENTH LIGHT DRAGOONS. Regimental Sergeant-Major THOMAS G. JOHNSON.-Served the Eastern Campaign, including the reconnoissance on the Danube under the Earl of Cardigan, battles of Balaklava and Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol, and expedition to Eupatoria. Sergeant RICHARD DAVIS, and Privates GEORGE DEARLOVE and JOHN FENTON.Served the Eastern Campaign, including the affairs of Bouljanak and Mc Kenzie's Farm, battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol, and expedition to Eupatoria.

SEVENTEENTH LANCERS. Regimental Sergeant-Major CHARLES WOODEN, Sergeants JOHN SHEARINGHAM and JAMES NUNNERLY, and Private CHARLES WATSON.-Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and were never absent from their duties.

ROYAL ARTILLERY. Sergeant WILLIAM KEMPTON.-Landed at Varna with "I" troop, Royal Horse Artillery, and was present in every skirmish and action in which the troop was engaged, including the Bouljanak, Alma, Mc Kenzie's Farm, Balaklava, Inkermann, etc. Joined "C" troop, the 11th. of June, 1855, and went with the Light Cavalry Brigade to Eupatoria. Present in every affair with the enemy. Sergeant WILLIAM SCOTT.Served with the troop since its leaving Woolwich for service in the East. Present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Tchernaya, and siege of Sebastopol. Driver ROBERT SMEATON.-Present with the troop since its leaving Woolwich for service in the East. Present at the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Tchernaya, and siege of Sebastopol. On the 25th. of September, 1854, this man gallantly jumped into the River Belbec, and succeeded in saving the life of a French soldier, who would have been drowned but for the timely assistance rendered