much reason to apprehend that among such a number
of severe and dangerous injuries, a certain proportion of
casualties must occur."

In another general order, dated the 29th of October,
Lord Raglan acknowledges, in the following terms, the
services of the troops engaged in the actions of the 25th
and 26th:—

"The Commander of the Forces feels deeply indebted
to Major-General Sir Colin Campbell for his able and
persevering exertions in the action in front of Balaklava,
on the 25th inst., and he has great pleasure in publishing
to the army the brilliant manner in which the 93rd
Highlanders, under his able directions, repulsed the
enemy's cavalry. The Major-General had such
confidence in this distinguished regiment, that he was
satisfied that it should receive the charge in line; and
the result proved that his confidence was not misplaced.

"The Commander of the Forces considers it his duty
to notice the brilliant conduct of the division of cavalry
under the command of Lieut.-General the Earl of
Lucan, in the action of the 25th inst. He congratulates
Brigadier-General the Hon. J. Y. Scarlett, and the
officers and men of the heavy brigade, upon their
successful charge and repulse of the Russian cavalry, in
far greater force than themselves; and, while he
condoles with Major-General the Earl of Cardigan, and the
officers and men of the Light Brigade, on the heavy loss
sustained, he feels it to be due to them to place on record
the gallantry they displayed, and the coolness and
perseverence with which they executed one of the most
arduous attacks that was ever witnessed, under the
heaviest fire, and in the face of powerful bodies of
artillery, cavalry, and infantry.

"The Commander of the Forces has great
satisfaction in thanking Lieut.-General Sir De Lacy
Evans, and the officers and men of the Second Division,
for the gallant and energetic manner in which they
repulsed the powerful sortie made upon this position on
the 26th inst.

"The conduct of all engaged was admirable, and the
arrangements of the Lieut-General were so able and
effective as at once to ensure success and inflict a heavy
loss upon the enemy."

In his despatch of the 3rd inst., the Commander-in-
Chief continues his narrative to that date:—

"Since I wrote to your Grace on the 28th ultimo the
enemy have considerably increased their force in the
Valley of the Tschernaya, both in artillery, cavalry, and
infantry, and have extended their left, not only occupying
the village of Camara, but the heights beyond it,
and pushing forward pickets and even guns towards
our extreme right: and these yesterday fired a few
shots, apparently to try the range, which fell somewhat
short.

"These movements have induced me to place as
strong a force as I can dispose of on the precipitous
ridge in that direction in order to prevent any attempt
to get round to Balaklava by the sea; and the whole
line is strengthened by a breastwork, which has been
thrown up by the Highland Brigade, the Royal Marines,
and the Turkish troops, thus circumscribing that part
of the position; whilst immediately in front of the gorge
leading into the town, a strong redoubt is in course of
being completed, which is to be garrisoned by the 93rd
Regiment, and armed with several guns; and on high
ground behind, and to the left is a battery manned by
seamen, which terminates the position to be defended
by the troops under the command of Major General Sir
Colin Campbell.

"Further to the left, and in a more elevated position,
is the Brigade of the 1st French Division, commanded
by General Vinois, ready to move to the assistance of any
of the British force that may be assailed, and maintaining
the connection between the troops in the valley and
those on the ridge on which the main armies are posted.

"The harbour of Balaklava is under the charge of
Captain Dacres of the Sanspareil, and Rear-Admiral Sir
Edmund Lyons is in the roadstead, outside, and is in
daily communication with me.

"Thus every possible step has been taken to secure
this important point, but I will not conceal from your
Grace, that I should be more satisfied if I couId nave
occupied the position in considerably greater strength.

"With reference to the operations of the combined
armies, engaged in the attack on Sebastopol, I have the
honour to state, that there is no material diminution in
the enemy's fire, and yesterday morning, two hours
before daylight, the cannonade from all parts of the
south front was heavy in the extreme, both on the
French and British lines, and it occasioned, I deeply
regret to say, some loss, but less than might have been
expected under the circumstances.

"In the meantime the French, who have before them
the town and real body of the place, have taken advantage
of the more favourable ground, and are carrying
on approaches systematically on the most salient and
commanding part of the enemy's lines; and they have
constructed and opened batteries, the precision of the
fire from which has most materially damaged the Russian
works, although as yet they have not succeeded in
silencing their guns.

"The weather is still fine, but it has become
extremely cold, and there was a severe frost last night.

"I beg to submit to your Grace the nominal returns
of casualties amongst the non-commissioned officers and
rank and file from the 22nd of October to the 1st
November, both days inclusive, and a list of officers
killed and wounded between the 27th October and the
1st November.

"Captain Maude, of the Horse Artillery, an excellent
officer, is, I am assured, doing well.

"I likewise enclose the naval return of casualties."

Return of Casualties from 27th October, to 1st
November, both days inclusive.—Artillery—1 officer
(Captain G. A. Maude), 1 sergeant, 5 rank and file
wounded. Sappers—1 rank and file wounded. Coldstream
Guards—1 rank and file wounded. 7th Regiment
—1 rank and file wounded. 19th Regiment—1 rank
and file wounded. 20th Regiment—1 drummer, 4 rank
and file wounded. 21st Regiment—2 rank and file
killed. 49th Regiment—1 officer (Major Powell), killed;
57th Regiment—2 rank and file wounded. 63rd Regiment
—1 rank and file killed; 1 rank and file wounded.
77th Regiment—1 rank and file wounded. 88th Regiment
—1 rank and file killed; 1 sergeant, 1 rank and
file wounded. 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade—1 rank and
file killed; 1 rank and file wounded. Total—1 officer,
5 rank and file killed; 1 officer, 2 sergeants, 1 drummer,
23 rank and file wounded.

The return of casualties in the Naval Brigade,
contains the names of five seamen slightly wounded.

On Sunday the 5th of this month, a great and
sanguinary battle took place, in which the Russians
were routed, with immense loss. The first account of
it—a telegraphic dispatch from Lord Raglan—was
published in the London Gazette extraordinary of the 16th.
It is as follows:—

"November, 6, 1854.

"The enemy, with immense forces, attacked yesterday,
in the dawn of morning, the right of the English
position before Sebastopol, which was defended by the
Second Division and the Brigade of Guards of the First
Light Division, the Fourth Division, and part of the
Third, and subsequently by the Division of General
Bosquet and other corps of the French army, which by
their gallant conduct contributed essentially to the
decided success of the day. General Canrobert immediately
came to the spot, and gave me the support of his assistance
and of his excellent counsel. The battle was
extremely obstinate, and it was not till past noon that
the enemy was definitively repulsed and forced to
retreat, leaving the field of battle covered with his dead
and several hundreds of prisoners. The number of the
enemy much exceeded that which was opposed to us at
Alma, and the losses of the Russians have been
enormous. Our loses have also been very great. General
Sir George Brown, Major-General Bentinck, Brigadier-
Generals Adams, Buller, and Torrens, have been
wounded. They are all doing well.

"The conduct of the troops in the face of an enemy so
superior in numbers has been excellent."

The official account of this great battle, contained
in Lord Raglan's despatch, was published in the
London Gazette extraordinary of the 22nd. It is as
follows:—