The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-01-10 00:00:00

THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE ON THE
ORGANIZATION OF RIFLE CORPS.

Woursor Thursday.

Yesterday at noon a most influential meeting was
held in the Corn-Exchange, at this town, to promote the
establishment a • ride company for the district. Lord
Hobert Clinton, M.P., occupied the chair, and be was
supported by his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, Lord-
Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire ; Lord Albert Pelham
Clinton, Viscount Galway, M.P., Sir Thomas W. White.
the Eight Hon. the Speaker of the House of Commons,
and the leading gentry of North Notts.
The Duke of Newcastle, in proposing the first resolu-
tion, obeerved that if the meeting had been assembled
in the month of June last, inAvail of at the present
moment, he should have felt it necessary to adde,..as
them at some length upon the expediency of the object
for the support of which they had been called together.
((hear.) It was, however, most unnecessary that lie
should now enter into any explanation or defence of this
movement, which had extended throughout this
kingdom", and to do so would be simply a waste of their
time. He rose, therefore, to speak upon matters of
detail, upon tolics which related to their organization,
and upon topics which lie thought acre suggested by
the character of the present aspect of time movement.
They would, perhaps, permit Imm, to make a remark
or two before he entered into the consideration of
questions which lie regarded as of some importance to
them. (Hear, hear.) It VMS said by some that this
movement was not now necessary, inasmuch as there
were no appearances of a present invasion. There
might or mnight not be any fear of present invasion ;
but that was not the question that dictated the wisdom,
the policy, the importance, and the expediency of
eAablisiiing a rifle corps as a means of defence. (Hear.)
Time point was that this country found that, not for the
aliment, but for many years past, we had not been in
hmuch a state of preparation for our defence as was
necessary, end AS appeared to be from circumstances
that were transpiring. (Cheers.) It was felt to be a
duty to put ourselves in a defensive state; and it was
regarded to be of the utuoist importance that corps of
this character should be established in order to render
invasion impossible. (Hear.) Although there was no
reason to apprehend an invasion of our shores, yet at
the same time, we felt that on the part of a neighbour-
ing power, if there was not the disposition to attack,
there was the accumulation of strength to strike a blow,
which made it extremely unadvisable longer to delay
the means of defence. (Hear.) When he saw the
immense standing armies which every Government in
Europe maintained—when he saw the power that was
being accumulated for aggressive war—lie could not
but regard it as an act of duty as well as an act of
necessity to take some measures which were calculated
to preserre this kingdom from invasion. (Cheers.) It
had been occasionally said that there was a strong
objection to the formation of rifle corps, as the move-
ment, as it had now come to be termed, was calculated
to cause neighbouring Powers to look npon it
as an act of hostility, and as evincing distrust.
Well, it might be showing distrust, but not
hostility. If the ministers of the Crown were to
ask Parliament to double the present standing army, it
might be interpreted by sonic Power as an act of hosti-
lity ; but it was impossible that • purely voluntary
force could be looked upon as being establiabed for any
aggressive purpose. (('heers.) It was clear that this as
so, and for this reason—that no Ministry could compel
any man who entered the force to do duty except in
case of invasion. (Hear.) It was therefore a purely
defensive movement; and, while this was its main ele-
ment, it had also other advantages—not the least of
which WSW that it dispensed with the necessity of increas-
ing the standing army. The increased expense which
any extension of the army would entail was an import-
ant consideration, but still not the greatest, because any
increase of the army would involve the drawing off
from the industry of this country those very men who
contributed to the accumulation of its wealth, and who
would not, if in the army, assist in those pursuits and
occupations which forniei the main elements of the suc-
cess and position of this country. (('heers.) If, then,
they had wine to this conclusion, as he did not doubt
they had, that these corps were desirable, it only re-
mained in the next place for them to consider the best
means for their organisation. The first umeeting for
this county took place in June last at Nottingham; and
he did not think there was at that time the strong
opinion upon those corps, either in that town or through-
out the country, as there was at the present moment.
Since then, no doubt from the pressure of circum-
stances, but much more from thought and reflection, the
esSeblishment of these corps had progressed. The only

place in this county that took up the movement at the
commencement was the town of Nottingham, and there
a censidemble force had been raised. Many of the offi-
cers had been gaxetted, and the number who up to the
present tune had volunteered a as from 600 to 700; sett
bm fore long he expected that 1,000 men would be raised.
(Hest.) lie ventured to suggest at a meeting lie atten-
ded that, eonsideriug the purely military character which,
had distinguished the county in slays of old for the
excellency of its ',hookup.. (hear), the corps should be
called the " Robin Hood Itiea ;" hut he had no wisk
that that title should be monopolized by them, and be
should be glad to see it taken up in other parts of the
county. (Hear.) But as he had told then (the nieetiuig).
that he would address them more especially on the gun.
tion of organisation, he would now turn to that topic,
and give them what he conceived to be the best advice
respecting their future proceedings. He would then, in
the first place. remark that it was most desirable, as
far as practicable, to form rouipaniee of some battalion,
rather than to hove sub-divisione of one company, one
part of a company residing in one neighbourhood aud
Another at another place, because he saw that at wee
future (lay this would give rise to much difficulty.
Each district should form a company in Amen, and
your to to concentrate its members within a limited dis-
tance. The movement was not well suited to thinly.
scattered populations, and it was difficult for knee=
living down on the banks of the Trent to meet together
at a certain appointed place for drill without great,
inn nvenience. Where persons had to travel four.
and
be nme
r, a
five, six, or seven miles to drill, and return
the same distauce, the movement could not he
livid up. The yeomanry was best suited for
farmers, because, possessing good horses, they.
could inzet with that body, and find no inconvenience.
in attending duty for eight days in the year. But in
such towns as Bettor& Worksop, Mansfield, and
(Lnedi. in
tthiciedrili
could Newark the case was different. In each of these towns
larger
tw
b en it
properlyso
; spirit kept up. (Hear.) By taking this step they would
nut only he doing patriotic service to the country, but
they would benefit themselves, and at the same time
be Improving their social 'melanin. (Cheers.) He had
seen the advantage of it in the teen of Nottingham,
met was fully pereuadel that it would do much good
by keeping young men out of bad company, and at
the same time afford ndaration and recreation. There
was one point reapectiug the organisation of companies
that lie would eapecially call their attention to, and it
was this .—lle felt coevinced that in ease of
neceesity the ride corps of Worksop and Retford and
other places would be prepared to mlo their duty, and
would not stay at home to await the approach of an
an enemy, but that they would march either to the'
coast of Kent or into Lincolnehire, or any other part.
of the kingdom where a descent was likely to be made..
But if they went as separate companies they would be
isolated from each other and their not acting in con-
cert would he eeriously felt by any general who had
command of theui. It would be extremely difficult, even
if it were possible, to command any body of riffrmen
under such circumstances, and therefore what he amid
suggest was that they should as often as possible meet
for battalion drill. Now they must not be alarmed at
this suggestion, because it was not compulsory, though
it was highly expedient they should do. If they were
willing to forum a battalion with Newark and Southall,
they could go—say, to Newark for battalion drill for
three days occasionally ; but he wished them to bear in
wind that neither they, nor he (the Lord Lieutenant)
could so order them. If formed into a battalion they
would likewise hare the advantage of having a lieuten-
ant-colonel and a major, who could give them instruc.
eon, and in fact, bring them up to a state of the highest
efficiency ; but these two officers, it must be borne ia
mind, would not have any command over them when
they were not met for battalion drill, though their as.
sistance and advice as practical men would be mod
advantageous. If formed into a battalion it would be
necessary that they should have the same uniform.
This he 4418 must anxious should be borne in mind ; and,
without attempting to dictate to them as to what uni-
form they should adopt, he would say —" Do not let
it be a mere piece of dandyism ; let it be useful, and not
adorned with too much silver lace and vanities of that
der.eription." (Cheers.) Ti, colour lie did not attach
much importance. He thought too much prominence
had been given as to the colour of the uniform. If they
wets going for service to the plahui of India, or the
the eteppes of Russia, it might be wide duly to consider
the colour. but he (lid not regard it as a very essential
considerstion fur ride corps. Seine preferred one
colour and SOMA another, but his own opinion wait
that • gray-brown was the best. (Hear.) He left com-
panies to choose their own uniform, but at the saute time
be did not wish it to exceeds oust of Di per man. U,
as he said before, they agreed to join to forum a battalion,
it was desirable that they ahould Lave one uniform, awl
what that uniform should be the respective companies
would have to arrange among themselves; and the best
way to do this would be for each company to decide as
to whether a meeting should be held at Newark to ix
upon one colour of uniform, and to send a deputation—
say two or three of their members—to represent them.
As Lord-Lieutenant he was most anxious to interfere as
little as peesaible in these matters, being desirous to
leave the respective companies to suit themselves. At
the same thue he should, if possible, attend any ineeeting
they might hold for such a purpose ; but with the near
approach of Parliament pending lie could not promise to
do so ; and if not, be would commit his views to writing,
and forward to the meeting the opinions he entertained.
Sir Thomas White bad must peeped,' observed that it
would be a matter of deep regret to him if anything
were done to induce any of the yeomanry or militia to
serve in this new volunteer force (cheers), for
if this were done they (the officers) might leave
the "new love" without returning to the old. With
respect to t tie officers, he would just make
a remark. lie had never recommended any officer for
appointment to lier Majesty without consulting the
wisliee of the company as to whom they desired to com-
mand them. (('heers.) He had adopted this plea be-
cause he fully relied upon the good, sense of the respec-
tive companies to name such persons as were worthy of
time poSition in which it was proposed to place thew. He
had so far been fecal fairly treated by those on whom
had devolved the responsibility of naming them, hut at
the same tinme he alone was responsible to the Queen
for those whout lie recomuiended for Her Majesty's
sanction. (Cheers.) He had pat them upon their
honour to name fit and proper persons, and they had
done an. There had been a disposition on the part of
me of the Nottinglimini volunteers to elect men not
altogether desirable, but it had been reconsidered. He
ie Lmrd Lieutenant) had full confidence. that the coin.

patties that had yet to elect officers would do so haviug
a due regard, not to persons whom they respected from
private motives, but to select the men in whose judg-
ment and good sense to command them they placed the
firmest reliance. (Cheers.) And now he did not know
that lie hail any other observation to make to them
respecting the organisation of thew companies. He
had merely risen to make a suggestive spet-ch, and
in concluding his somewhat iengthy remarks, he would
say that the number of volunteers was daily increasing
throughout the country, and lie was fully persuaded that
before next summer was over there would be such a
volunteer force throughout the length and breadth of
this kingdom as would strike terror into the minds of
those who might still have a disposition to attempt an
invasion of our shores. (Loud cheers.) Ha was not one
of those who thought that the intelligent and the edu-
cated of Englishmen would not be found • valuable ad-
junct to the standing army. (Loud cheers.) There was
one point to which he bad not called their attention,
and to which it was necessary he should refer. It was
that, at the present moment, it was inadvisable to enrol
men who were not prepared to pay, at any rate, for a
considerable portion of their outfit. ((.heers.) He would
observe, " not make your company exclusive; and
by all means have the representatives of all classes; but
at the se.ine time, do not involve yourselves in any great
expenses at first in this respect. By all means have all
classes in your corps, but do not at first attempt too
much." If they only got a euMpany of 100 to start
with, they would be the nucleus of a greater number,
who. in case they were required—which God forbid—
might render good service. They must not endeavour
to effect too much— if they did, instead of succeeding in
the object they had in view, it might only end iu dis-
credit to themselves and failure, b 0 far as they were
concerned, to the cause which they desired to serve.
(('heers.) That they would have to assist the artisan
who joined the corps was evident, because it could not
be expected that lie would give his time, and then, oat
of his hard earnings, purzhase his uniform; but his
advice to them was, not to attempt too much at first.
lie mind now apologise to theta for haring occupied
so much of their time. (Cheers.) It only remained
fur him ti, say that he could not attend any other
meeting that might be called in this district, as his
duties elsewhere required his attention. He would,
therefore, earnestly beg of them to encourage unity and
cordiality among themselves. (Cheers.) If they had ally
quarrels, let them keep them to a future day, and carry
into the conipany that spirit of thorough friendship and
good feeling which would conduce to their benefit. He
hoped the conipany they were about to form would
prosper. The movement was one of solemn import-
ance ; he held it as a great blessing that it bad been
awken up in this country in so warm a spirit, and his
wished it every prosperity (Loud cheers.)

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