The Express.
London, England, 1848-08-17 00:00:00

MILITAItY.

TILE DOCKYARD VOLUNTEERS AND TROOPS or THE
Ll:ca.—The following order has been issued by the Captain,Super-
intendent of Chatham Dockrard :
" Mut., Ark. It, lb am commanded by my Lords COIIIIIII,
alone. of the Admiralty, to make known to the Royal Dockyard
Brigade the following general order, issued by oaininand of his lirdee
the tkinamander-trbknef ; and I am desired by their lordships to
direct the men of the ilockynni corm when is uniform, to pay the
comphnlent of nalutmg the unwary and naval ottleers.—T. Dock.

t. mot, Cuptain-Superinteudent.-
" Doles (less is, At n. 1, 1040.—The troops in garrieon a
tt Ports-
mouth, Plymouth, Chatham, ribeernow, Woolwich, d and
Pembroke, will have been unformed dust her Mktesty has been gra-
ciously pleased to accept the offer of the voluntary services, as sol-
diers, of the turn working in the dockyards at dame stations, awl
that officers have been appointed to train them in the performance. of
!unitary duty and to obannend them, and have been appointed by her
MOJP.ty act.orilingly. These arrangements are siuular to those made
I In this country during former wars, which were found NO ocelot to
the service of the sovereign, and to give important ambiance to the
more regularty formed and permanent military establishment....
Baying been to inert by tier Majesty's command, the Commander-in-
Chief desires that these terns may be treated us the stations in which
they are severally setting with all the respect and attention shown
to other troops, whether of the line, militia, or marines; and the
officers of these newly-raised battalions, each of them appointed by
her Majesty, must be treated with tbe same respect by all the troops
as they are required by the regulations to treat all officers dressed in
their uniforms who may happen to paw their posts when on duty, or
to he in their view at any time. Of course guarda are to tie placed
under arms when any detachment of thew troops should pans them
as they would in any ease of the pomp of an armed body. The
officers conimanding them several battalions MU doubtless recom-
mend to those in course of training under their command, to follow
the example which will be given In compliance with this order by the
soldiers in her Majesty's regular services. By command of P.M. the
Duke of Weilington.—Jour filscoonahn,
YffisTkAIDAX 714 E PLAN FOX THE ADOMENTATIOX OP
c Royal. A till tense was officially announced at Woolwich in general
orders, and, contrary to general expectation It consists of the ad di
lion of 16 companies to the strength of the regiment.

SPORTING.
EGIIAM ILACES.—WeDPIMMAT.
SURREY AND MIDDLESEX STAKES 01 25 sow. each, 15 ft,
and only 5 if declared, with 50 added ; the second to sue hio.stake ;
two nine' and a die. (le nubs., 9of Sin= pay 5 lon. each.)
Mr. Shelby's T.trellti
Mr. Death's Antagonist ........ (
Day 2
Lord Exeter'. Cosachie (Pettit 3
Duke of Itichmenire Venipyre (Net 4
Mr. E. M. Garidon'ellippona (Mater.' S
IsICEEN'S PLATE of 100 guineas. Two mile' and a UM.
Mr. Ilarriaon'a Pyrrhus the First (A. Day) 1
Mr. Debelitestoies Fogleman (Wakefield, jun.) 2
' Lord Exeter's 'fophand (Pettit) U
AMATEUW. STALIN of 10 110V4. each, and 25 added ; 3-yr
Gun, het 10lb; four, lost 101 b; tire, Ilet 510; six and aged, 1 Ist 121 b.
I The second to ease hie stake, and the winner to be sold for 20t1.
Meets, I mile. (13 subs.)
Mr. 4:twee's Conveyancer sie
F.
I.C::.w.ontjk) 1 3 1
Mr. Drewitea Volley
Mr. Peart's Ennui (lion. S. Erskinei 2 2 3
Mr. Sides Eliondoes . (Mr. Wyllie 2 4 4
Count hathyany's Tredlcid Owner) 3dr
MEMBERS' PLATE of 401., added to a sweepett.kes of 5
Kim each. 3.yr olds, Set 12th; four, Set 11b; fire, bet; six end
aged, 94 albs; mare*, exc., allowed 31In. The winner to be sold for
2301., Sm. Heats, I t mile'. (3 subs.)
Sir S. Spry's Iby Sir liercutes out of Eaglioni (Nat) 1 1
Mr. F. Clarke's BeActuien Malan) 2 2
Mr. S. Scott's Tot (J. Sharp) 3 3
WOLVEItILIMPTON RACES.—Wmelearier.
WROTTESLEY STAINS of 10 tor.. each, with 20 added ;
3-yr nide, Ist 41b ; four, Set 11h; fillies allowed 31b; winners 310
extra. Once round. (3 rubs.)
Lord Calcdon's Capsicum (Tether) 1
Mr. J. Fowler'e Ribaldry (G. Oates) I
Won by half o length. Run in 2 min. 21sec.
NEW STAKE' 01 10 SOTS. each, with 30 added; for 2-p
olds, fist 121 b; three, 9et 2lb ; Mlles and geldings allowed 21b ; win-
ners this year, 31b °etre. T.Y.C. (4 subs.)
Hr. F. Nichol's Woolwich (0. Abdale) 1
Mr. Thrimpeon'e bc by Gladiator out of Lily (Evans) i
Mr. llowlices fby Morning Star out of Mies Fite (Tanker) t
Mr. J. Lillie's Amine (Marlow) 1
Won by three lengths. Run in 5s sec.
HOLTOALI STAKES of 20 SOTS. each, 10 ft, and 6 only if
declared, with 50 added ; the second to sore his stake. Twice round
end a dia. I
Mr2,Meeenn`a Ehe Dart (Whitehouse) 1
MirWalket named Brandy YAM (G. Abdale) I