fell in the first affair; in which also, Colonel Egerton received a contusion that only incapacitated him for duty for a few minutes. Five officers were wounded, three of them dangerously. A second rifle-pit was abandoned by the enemy on the following night, and, not being required was filled up by the British. The other rifle-pits were connected with each other and the quarries.

The names of the five officers wounded on the 19th. of April, were Lieutenant John William Trevor, 55th. regiment, (dangerously;) Captain Bentinck Duncan Gilby, and Lieutenant (Adjutant) George Bernard Morgan, 77th. regiment. Royal Engineers. Captain Henry Charles Cunliffe Owen, and Lieutenant Charles Edward Stuart Baynes, (both dangerously,) the latter died on the 7th. of May. Lieutenant William Norris, 2nd. battalion Rifle Brigade, was wounded on the 16th. of April, and Captain Frederick William King, Royal Engineers, on the 17th. of that month, both severely. The casualties from the 16th. to the 19th. of April, consisted of two officers, and twenty-two rank and file killed; seven officers, nine sergeants, and ninety-three rank and file wounded.

The "Staff Officer" relates the following characteristic anecdote, in reference to the rifle-pits.-"A drummer-boy of the 77th. regiment went with his comrades in the first rush against the enemy's pits, when he saw a Russian trumpet-boy trying to clamber over the parapet in order to get away. He was immediately collared by our drummer, who, having no arms, began to pummel him in truly British fashion. The Russian boy, not understanding this mode of treatment, tried to grapple with him, but in this he signally failed, as the English boy threw him on the ground, made him a prisoner, and took his trumpet from him. He afterwards gave it to Sir George Brown, who liberally rewarded him, and praised him much for his courage and daring. Lord Raglan, hearing of the circumstance, also made the boy a present."

During the night of the 5th. of May, the enemy assaulted

diately under him, and it is only a few days ago that I learnt that Captain Gilby was the next in seniority to him, of the 77th., on the occasion, and that he had highly distinguished himself. I deem it an act of justice to a most deserving officer, to bring his conduct under the notice of your Lordship."-Subsequent despatch, 26th. May, 1855.

the advanced parallel on the right attack, and some actually got into the trench; but they were speedily driven out and repulsed with the utmost gallantry, by the detachments occupying it, of the 30th. and 49th. regiments, under Captain Williamson and Lieutenant Gubbins, of the former, and Lieutenant Rochfort, of the latter, who was severely wounded. On the same night Captain Arnold, of the 4th. Foot, was wounded and taken prisoner whilst .posting the advanced sentries of the left attack, and died of his wounds. Lord Raglan stated that "the loss of the services of this officer is greatly to be lamented. He had done his duty unremittingly, and in the most spirited manner, throughout the operations of the siege."

Two serious assaults were made by the enemy upon the most advanced parallel of the right attack, during the night of the 9th. of May, but they were, on each occasion, most nobly met, and repulsed with considerable loss. Colonel Trollope, who had charge of the right attack, and LieutenantColonel Mundy, the field officer of the trenches, were thanked for their judicious arrangements; and Captain Turner, of the 7th. Royal Fusiliers, and Captain Jordan, of the 34th. regiment, were also named in Lord Raglan's despatch, as having done their duty in the most gallant manner.

During the following night the Russians opened a powerful fire on the trenches, and exposed their columns to a heavy musketry fire from the troops on duty. They did not, however, reach the parapets, nor approach very near them. On the night of the 11th. of May, a very determined sortie was made upon the advance of the left attack. The enemy moved forward in two columns from the Woronzoff road. The advanced sentries having slowly retired, the guard of the trenches was prepared to receive them, and drove them back in the most determined manner. A few Russians only got into the parallel, and five were left dead close outside. Lord Raglan, in his despatch, observed:-"The conduct of both officers and men was admirable; and it is with deep concern that I have to report the death of Captain Edwards, of the 68th. Foot, and that of five men. I have also the pain of saying that the wounded amount to thirty.".

One of the most memorable events of the month was the presentation of the Crimean Medal by Her Majesty to the officers and men of the troops, and of the Naval Brigade and Marines, who, from ill-health, or on account of wounds, had returned from the seat of war. The Queen had already shewn her interest for the wounded, by visiting them in hospital, and this requital of their valour was a becoming sequel. Never had such an honour been thus conferred; and it was a most touching sight to witness the officers and men, many of whom, by their pallid countenances or maimed limbs, affectingly appealed to the sympathy of all, receiving from their Sovereign's own hands the well-earned guerdon of bravery; they represented, as it were, their brethren in arms. before the beleaguered city, and the recital of this day's proceedings must have exercised a great effect upon the troops before Sebastopol, although it was no new thing for them to experience the Queen's consideration. This interesting cere

mony took place on the parade at the Horse Guards, on the 18th. of May, 1855, in the presence of numerous spectators, including the members of the Royal Family, and of both Houses of Parliament, for whom galleries were erected, as well as for the fortunate persons who were enabled to obtain tickets. Every exertion was made to accommodate as many as possible, and the ceremony, which was of a most impressive and affecting character, is not one easily to be forgotten. Colonel Sir Thomas Troubridge, Bart., of the 7th. Royal Fusiliers, who lost both his feet at Inkermann, and Captain Sayer, of the 23rd., who had the ankle joint of his right leg shot away at the Alma, were drawn in wheeled chairs. Captain Currie, of the 19th. regiment, desperately wounded at the Alma, approached on crutches, with his disabled leg supported by a soldier. To these, as to many other officers whose wounds still crippled them, the Queen addressed expressions of kind commisseration, and Sir Thomas was appointed one of her aides-de-camp.

The recipients of the medals were subsequently marched to Buckingham Palace, in the riding house of which the men partook of a substantial repast, during which the Queen and royal party visited them. The officers were entertained

at luncheon in the palace. Until the announcement of dinner the whole were permitted to walk in the gardens of the palace, and there, likewise, Her Majesty encouraged them in their enjoyment by her presence and sympathy. The formation of the troops was superintended by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, who had been compelled, through ill-health, to return to England.

Renewed exertions were made during this month by the allies, the railway which had been constructed proving of immense benefit. The enemy, at the same time, were actively employed in covering their advanced works; they constructed a new battery on their left of the Mamelon, and troops were constantly in motion on the north side. A welcome reinforcement had arrived, in the shape of a portion of the Sardinian troops. The expedition which had been embarked early in May, for Kertch, and countermanded, again sailed on the 22nd. of May, and was attended with complete success. It was composed of British, French, and Turkish troops, commanded by Lieutenant-General Sir George Brown, and Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, the French being under General D'Autremarre. The forts were forced, and the magazines were exploded by the Russians themselves; but all their guns, an immense quantity of corn, grain, munitions of war, naval stores, and military equipments, fell into the hands of the troops. A most serious blow to the enemy was thus effected, and the whole coast of the Crimea became open to the allies, and the difficult route through Perekop was the only road by which reinforcements or provisions could be sent to the troops in Sebastopol. After leaving a sufficient garrison, principally Turks, in Kertch and Yenikale, the greater portion of the troops returned to Balaklava on the 15th. of June. It was matter of congratulation that so much was effected without loss of life.

An expedition to Anapa was in course of preparation, when, on the 5th. of June, the Russians withdrew from that place, and thus abandoned their last stronghold on the coast of Circassia.

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THIRD BOMBARDMENT OF SEBASTOPOL.

THE third bombardment of Sebastopol was commenced at about half-past two o'clock in the afternoon of the 6th. of June, instead of at daybreak, as in the two former instances. Circumstances, too, were more favourable, for on this occasion summer sky made the works stand out in bold relief, instead of being veiled in rain and mist. The additional weight of metal of the British guns, and the increase in the number of mortars, added to the plentiful supply of ammunition in the several batteries, augured a speedy termination of the siege. The Mamelon and Malakoff by half-past four were nearly silenced. The firing re-commenced at daylight on the 7th. of June; the Russians, with their wonted promptitude, having made good the damage sustained, kept up a vigorous fire from the Redan and Barrack batteries, and the Mamelon and Malakoff soon became in the same plight as before.

It was determined to make the attack on the enemy's outworks from the Quarries in front of the Redan, on the Mamelon, and on the Ouvrages Blancs, during the evening; and at six o'clock, as the Anglo-French troops formed in the trenches, a crushing fire told with great effect upon the Mamelon, which, in half an hour afterwards, was occupied by the French. The mortars and guns were then turned on the Malakoff, towards which the French advanced, but were driven back, and the Mamelon was again in possession of its original owners, but after a short interval was once more re-occupied by the French; a heavy fire was then poured in upon the Malakoff until dusk.

Whilst the French had succeeded in their attack upon the Mamelon, (so named from its appearance-a rounded hill,) the British had obtained possession of the Quarries. This success was thus achieved:-On the evening of the 7th. of June, an assault was made upon these works, which, as their name implies, were pits from which stone had been excavated for the buildings in the town. They were situated in front of the Redan, from the British advanced parallel in the right attack. Their possession was achieved with great

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