The Express.
London, England, 1860-08-02 00:00:00

OPERATIVZ VOLUNTEER CORPS.

List evening nn influential and ii=rra
attended publis ninsting was lid st the
Blacklmeth, for the pismoso cf aiding the fonnatics el •
volunteer ride mem to be composed of the skilled artisans of
the district. The- chair was occupied by Major H. Farrell,
and oo the *Worm were numerous volunteer otboers from
Greenwich, Deptford, hc. The chairman commenced the
nrcceoahlii by observing that he had for 'come time enter-
tained an °pia= that the volunteer movement would never
be perfected arbor by the co-operation of the great moms of
the working cheese of this country. He considered that
every man in Great Britain who was able to handle and use
Smarms should enlist himself in that important form which
might be truly described se our national guard. (Peen.)
At the volunteer review before her Majesty and at the Asa
cot in Modem-park the wealthy sad the coninterdi
Ames were well represented, bat the working clam important
from its intelligenceand awnless, might be mid not Whether*.
Several working saes had waited upon him to express their
anxiety to form a corps, and he was delighted to have as
opportunity of minting them. He was convinced that the
working chime of that district would form a most cadent
force, and that the wealthy inhabitants would gladly soma.
forward to aid the project. After referring to the Mumma
army of France, nod the recent campaign of the French
Emperor in conflict with Austria, the speaker observed that
this country could never afford to compete with France as
to the numerical strength of its standing army, bat with
the free population of this country trained to arms we
used not fear being laid prostrate at the foot of any con-
queror. (Cheers.) He would remind those working men
whom he trusted would enrol themselves on that night, that
if ever a struggle did come, it would be • death struggle ;
oeverthelees be did not believe that • single 'whin.
Leer would be found to flinch, if called upon to
defend to the utmost the honour of his country.
Dr. Carr proposed the following resolution : " That it is
expedient and desirable that the skilled operatives and arti-
sans of the district of Blackheath should be embodied as •
volunteer corps." Claptoin Bnndram (Blackheath Artillery),
in seconding the motion, maid be was fully prepared to
aid the formation of an artisan corps, not only by words
' but by mamas of hie pocket. (Loud cheers.) The resolu-
tion was =Had. Mr. Matthews (a working man) moved
" That the artisan corps form a division of the hid Kent
Rifles, the wet of uniform not to exceed three guinea, of
which each member shall contribute U. Se. by instalment+
during twelve months. Mr. Webb seconded the motion,
which war adopted. The chairman expressed the utmost
contideoce that the movement would be warmly supported,
and after other addressee and the enrolment of members
the meeting separated.

VOLUNTEER FIELD DAY ON HAMPSTRAD-HEATE.—
It has been arranged between the West Middlesex, the
North Middlesex, and other rifle corps established is the
northern and western districts of the metropolis, to have •
fielalday and sham fight on Saturday afternoon next on
Hampstead-heath. The corps invited and expected to take
the most prominent part in the nunieuvres are the West
Middlesex, commanded by Major Compton, in the absence
of Lord Rildstock ; the North Middlesex, commanded by
Captain Rom ; the 14th (Highgate), Captain Wilkinson ; the
Hampstead, Captain Winne, ; the Homey, Captain Wal-
ters ; and the 7th Middlesex (Islington), Captains Hepburn
and Dennis. His also stated Dot to be improbable that the
London Scottish and London Irish Rifles may take part in
the proceedings. The regimental onion state that the
North Middleux will meter atheadquarten at fotvo'clock,
sad march with their band to the Regent's-park -Barracks,
where ten rounds of bleak cartridge ammunition per man
will be served oat, and they will then march towards
Cbalk.fann and Haverstock-lull, where they expect to be
joined by the West Middlesex (also with its land), which
leaves the Lord's Cricket.pound (headquarters) at five.
The two corps will taw march to Hampstead
together. It le understood that the Light Greys will be
the defending, and the Dark Greys and Green
uniforms the attacking forces. The action is to commence
punctually at six o'do.M. The 29th (North Middlesex
Rides) are to march to St. Pancras New Church on Sunday
afternoon next, where, after the service, • sermon is to be
preached by the Rev. C. H. Andrews, the acting vicar. The
corps assemble in the enclosure of Morningtomcrescent,
Hampstead-road, at 2 o'clock, and march to church headed
by their band, and after service march back to the same
place and dismiss As an illustration of the spirit which is
manifest amongst the Voltinteen it is a fact worth mention-
ing, that on last Saturday evening, after undergoing he*de
drill in the pelting rain, which wetted the men to Orb.
skins, at Barnet, the 29th North Middlesex, in company
with the 7th (Islington) Middlesex Rifles, marched, wet as
they were, the entire distance to town (13 miles). Oa remit-
Ism the turnpike crossing the Highgate Archway-reed, the
toD-keepsr shut the gate and refused to let the 'Volunteers
through without payment of a toll levied thee* upon foot
but ultimately the men were allowed to pees
upca the commanding °Moen giving their cards,
the maven being counted with a view, as the toll-keeper
derkred, of IPERlMltitioic foe the toll, as it was • private road.
Oa the two carps reaching the junction-road they separated,
the 7th taking the Holloway-road, and the 29th that leading
to Kentish-town, each giving the other several rounds of
cheering.
WAIWICKNEIRI RIFLE VOLUNTZERS. —An inter-
estiag event in esemezine with the 7th company of the
Wiliam of the Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers.
Purermtruenniand of Celeste, Cherie. Radcliffe, recently
took place Some months ago that gentleman, with • view
to the more_pirrfect organisation of his men and their effi-
ciently la drill, offered several prizes to he contested for
the summer ; and Thursday hut was appointed as the
daring
tall. The company mustered in full dress uniform
and with area at two o'clock. at Hanley Hall, and from
thence marched in military order, headed by their baud, to
Wyddrington, Ealgtustoa, the residence of Sir John Retch".
They were accompanied by Adjutant M'lnnis, Lieu-
tenant Armfiel.l Ensign Blaney, and quartennester C. J.
Newey. the officers of the company, and by Colonel Sanders
and Major Mason, and the officers of the battalion. On
arching the ground they gave three hearty cheeks for Sir
John and Lady Radcliff, sued their captain, who was in at-
temlance to welcome them on their amvid. The company
took up their position in au enclosed field selected for the
occasion, and the examination commenced and lasted for
three hours. During that period the movement through
company drill, the manual, platoon, and position drill,
evinced . profbiency the attainment of which would seem
to he incredible in so short • period. They were hearty in
the work, and vigorously contested fur the prizes. The
order of skirmishing was executed with great precision,
the men moving to the sound of the bugle with the quick-
ness of practised soldiery. The position drill was excel-
lent, and proved • careful training on the pert
of Sergeant-major Forsyth, and Sergeants Randall
and Ward, who, with the adjutant, appeared highly please[with the proficiency of the men. Alter the various pre-
scribed evolutions had been gone through, the adjutant as-
sembled the men around him to announce the result of the
inspection, which had been of the most rigorous character.
Previous to the distributionhe complimented the volunteers
upon their soldier-like appearance and efiteency. He said
he had watched their manoeuvres with great attention, as
had also their officers, and he felt great pleasure in bearing
his testimony to their general bearing and profie'ercy.
The adjutant then awarded various prises for efficiency
and punctual attendance at drill, which were heeded to
the successful competitors by Lady Ratcliff, amidst the
plaudits of the men and a luglily respectable company, who
had assembled by invitation. The field exercises
were brought to a close by two spirited races in which the
whole of the volunteers contended for a handsome sum of
money, subscribed by the spectators. The company and
private friends of Captain Ratcliff then dispersed about the
beautiful grounds of Wyddrington, and afterwards to the
number of two hundred re-assembled to partake of dinner
in a spacious marquee erected for the occasion. Captain
flutchff presided, and was influentially supported. After the
repast the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given by
Captain Ratcliff, sad most heartily responded to by the
volunteers. Other toasts (including the health of Captain
t:aiclid. Odd). was received with great applause) having
Weil gine aid duly honoured, the company left the grounds
in mama sow , highly gratified with the proceedings of
the day.—,4lllhningham Gazette. •

(•1414,e POIMAL iirmirrY.—Pnratinnt to a moat
iiilLteatielly-sigued requisition, addressed to the Lord
sper • blic meeting of the shareholder' sad all others
in the maintenance of • portal, paamager, sad
.1.1 packet station betwma Galway and America,
on Tuesday. at the Mansion•bouse, Dublin. " for
the ,se of petitionigg parliament to confirm the sub.
nted by Lord DiAiy's government, and to adopt
a caber memoirs* as may be best calculated to promote
the prosperity of the compeoy, sad to iaaure to the people
iof Ireland the advantages this great national es Wish.
meet." The meeting wits numerously and infl tinily
attended, and the warm interest was manifes in the
imoneedings. Rssoluti, accordance with the 'ects of
the meeting can unanimously adopted.
STRAY Sntretwo.—Since the publication of our
last report, neatens in this branch of the shipping business
have continued in the time quiet date. The demand for
steamers for the Mediterranean (elleded to in our last) has
been fully satisfied ; although, pmhetaly. • very small num-
ber of suitable construction may yeVbs placed. In spite of
numerous inquiries for mediumatzed steamers, the amount
of tonnage malls, sold is very limited. Buyers are still un-
willing to parttime at the prices mooted. Several of our
builikra are at present getting bare of contract work. The
disordered state of natters in Syria has caused several ves-
sels to be taken up by the French government in French
At present, however, it does not include demand
aorta
teenage in England. We have to note in frei;ht a
slightly 'screamed demand in the coasting trade ; and for
lower poets with grain, Ac. ; but there is an uutomil absence
of inquiry far the Baltic poets.—(From the Circular of
Yeast". Alfred Brett and Co.)
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wii,lplte. inflammation of the throat. and constant enough-
's. hen err...it...UM), trotted by the ordinary medicine. adapted
for ....Ms the most amines co uencee ensue. and tin often the
mistake il mortal. TAD mischance can sever happen when
Mien e it piaed on Holloway's medicines, fur whether the
smptorns arise from infiammatlon, colds, or Irritation in. tie ,t... these remedies relieve In the fird, by lowering the dr.
I enlntion in the latter, by •owhing the !Melted nerves. At this
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In n•• content • grain of noxious logredlenta to injure the con.
solution.