The Express.
London, England, 1862-12-09 00:00:00

NAVAL AND MILITARY.

ADMIRALTY, Dec. Bo—APPOINTMENTS. COUI-
- E. Scott, to be inspecting-commander of the Coast
Guard.
Lieutenant P. H. Colorob, of the bodice, to be flag.
lieutenant to Rear-Admiral Symonds, C.B.
Hasten in Command George Raymond, to the Rbade.
menthol] ; E. S. Youel, to the Fox.
Eagioeer J. to lAnglandaiipthe Sheenrater, commissioned.
Funt-illess Assistent 'neer T. Murray, to the Indus,
for the ;linker.

Seo;all:Clania Assistant Engineer J. ConoUy, to the
Shearwater.

CHATHAM, D. 8.

THE GENERAL COUNT-MARTIAL ON LIEUTENANT
SADLEIR, ROYAL MARINE 4. —The r'
eral court-martial for
the trial of Lieutenant J. M. Sa eir Royal Marines, on
the numerous charges preferred against hun, re-ssaemWed
at the Royal Marine Barracks this morning, under the pre-
sidency of Colonel W. H. March. In addition to the
evidence in support of the prosecution which was taken at
the previous sittings of the court, witnesses were called to
prove the third charge—that of allowing a bill for 31., which
the prisoner had drawn on his agent, Mr. TOM:, and cashed
by Mr. Smith, the canteen sutler, to be dishonoured ; and
also his non-payment of a debt of several years standing
owing to the master4hoemaker of the division. At the
close of the case for the prosecution the court was adjourned
until ,Wednesday, to enable the prisoner to prepare his
defence.

WOOLWICH, DEc. 8.

THE MILITARY AND LANCASHIRE DiSTRFAS.-
A vocal and instrumental concert, under the patronage of
Sir R. Decree, commandant, will take place ►t the Riding-
school of tie Royal Artillery barracks to-morrow evening,
in aid of the cotton districts relief fund. The spacious
building, which will accommodate about 2,000 persons, has
been fitted up in a tasteful manner for the OCCallioll under
the direction of Major Field, deputy-saartant quarter-
maater•generaL The price of tickets, a large number of which
have been disposed of, are 7s. 6d. and 3s. 6d. ; and for the
convenience of military officers, &c., who are expected to
arrive from Loudon, a midnight up train will leave the
Arsenal station of the North Kent Railway.

Commanders J. J. Harrison and A. R. B.
Carter have been appointed naval moil agents on the South-
ampton station. _ .

ROYAL NAVAL REBOOT. —The following ap-
pointment baa been made:—To be Lieutenant: blicbael
Henry Smith.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S. -MONDAY.

There was not a very large attend►nce at the Corner this
afternoon, but betting on the Derby was carried on with
some spirit. Lord Clifdea was somewhat firmer, 15 to 2
having been taken and offered, while Seocharometer was
backed to money at to 1. Automaton, N►tional Guard,
and thtinicastle were each supported at 25 to 1. The follow-
ing is the list of closing prices :

DERBY.
15 to 2 agat Mr. Hind's Lord Clifden (t and off )
9to 1 Lord Strathmore's Sucharometer (t)
25 to 1 Lord Exeter's Automaton (t freely)
25 to 1 Mr. Merry's Cain:muds (t)
25 to 1 Mr. Watta's National Guard (t)
30 to 1 Mr. Godding's Carnival (t)
30 to 1 Mr. Williamson's Tom Fool (t)
40 to 1 Mr. Bower's Early Purl (t)
40 to 1 Captain I). Lane's Blue Mantle (t)
40 to 1 Mr. Nnylor'a Pratiqua (t)
50 to 1 Sir H. Des Vcein'e Tajo (t)