This victory was gained with the loss of about fifty men killed, and five hundred wounded; but the fall of Major-General JAMES WOLFE was a national loss. He possessed an animating fervour of sentiment,--an intuitive perception,--extensive capacity,--personal bravery beyond all estimation,--and an unbounded thirst for glory; these bright qualities were combined with every species of military knowledge that study could comprehend, and actual service illustrate; and, while the sublimity of his genius soared above ordinary minds, his generous disposition, and complacent deportment, procured him universal esteem. The soldiers admired and loved him. After this victory, preparations were made for prosecuting the siege of Quebec; but further loss of life was prevented by the surrender of the garrison. This conquest produced great joy in England; a day of thanksgiving was set apart by proclamation; and the thanks of Parliament, with the approbation of their Sovereign, were conveyed to the troops: also an abundant supply of warm clothing, purchased by public subscription, for the use of the men in the cold climate of Quebec. The loss of the regiment in the several actions near Quebec, was one surgeon's mate, two serjeants, and eleven rank and file killed; Major Paulus Armil Irving, Captain Arthur Loftus, Lieutenants Samuel Rutherford, John Maxwell, _senior_, John Maxwell, _junior_, William Skeane, Robert Ross, James Leslie, Lieut. and Adjutant Francis Mekins, Ensigns Edmund Wroth, Samuel Baker, nine serjeants, one drummer, and ninety-seven rank and file, wounded. The Lieut.-Colonel of the FIFTEENTH foot, Colonel Honorable James Murray, was rewarded with the appointment of Colonel-commandant of a battalion of the sixtieth regiment, and Governor of Quebec, in which fortress the FIFTEENTH were stationed during the winter, and they suffered severely from scurvy, occasioned by living constantly on salt provisions. [Sidenote: 1760] Resolving, if possible, to regain possession of Quebec, a French force, commanded by the Chevalier de Louis, advanced from Montreal towards the end of April, 1760; the enemy attempted to cut off the British out-posts, but was frustrated by the advance of the piquets, the grenadiers, and the FIFTEENTH regiment. Brigadier-General Murray led the garrison of Quebec forward to meet the enemy, whom he engaged on the 28th of April, near the village of _Sillery_, and gained some advantage; but the superior numbers of the enemy rendered a retreat necessary, which was executed in good order.