The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-10-02 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

REVIEW OF TILE GARRISON AT CHATHAM.
On Thursday his Royal Highness the Commander in
Chief, attended by the Duke of Wellington, the Adjutant
and Deputy Quartermaster-General, Lord Fitzroy So-
merset, and a numerous Staff, reviewed, in Brigade, the
troops composing the Garrison of Chatham, upon the Lines
without the Fortifications. Their force consisted of the
Queen's Regiment, under Major Williams ; the Royal
Fusileers, under Col. Sir Edward Blakeney, K.C.B. • the
Royal Marines, under Col. Tremanhere ; the 57th Regi-
ment, under Lieut.-Colonel Carey ; and a Light Battalion,
composed of the Royal Sippers and Miners ; and 60th, or
Duke of York's Rides, under Lieut.-Colonel Wylly,
Royal Fainters.
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I. The Brigade having marched past in column at quartet
distance, closed to the head of the leading column—wheeled by
Battalions into a line of contiguous columns--took ground by
echelon to a lank—advanced in echelon of columns from r.ight--
wheeled round by Battalions to left—fanned squares to roust Ca-,
valry—reformed columns—formed line of contiguous columns as
leading Battalion—deployed on centre—firing from centreMinh
of
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OW lea lank of the echelon befog covered by Light Troops).
wheeled up by Battalions to left quitter circle on moveable pivot—
adventsd le new direction—formed squares agairst Cavalry—formed
dqpble column on centre of Battalions—advgiired in double co-
luims—entered alignment of leading column, and deployed succes-
sively when in alignment.
3. The Line changed position to left on central company of Royal
Marines—the advance and retreat of the Battalions in open column
to either flank covered by Light Troops.
4. Advance in echelon of wino of Battalions from right (left
flank of echelon covered by Light Infantry) wheeled up to left
by wings—formed squares of wings four deep—reformed line of
wings entered alignment of leading wing, and formed general line.
ii. Retired in Battalion open columns successively front right
'(fmni and left flank covered by Light Troops)—closed on march to
quarterdistance—formed squares to resist Cavalry—reformed column
at quarter distance—entered alignment of leading column—esti-
Battalion as it arrived in alignment, counter-marching to retort+
Inversion, and deploying.
fl. Advanced successively In double column of companies upon
two centre oornpanies of each wing of Brigade (covered by Light
Infantry)—closcd to half distance—formed squares of Brigade
wings--advanced by front faces and squares—reformed column—
closed heads of columns deployed on centre of wings of Brigade.

On Friday, the Corps who composed this brilliant and
tmposing spectacle, were to be reviewed individually by his
Royal Highness, and the admirable improvements intro-
duced by Colonel Pasley and Sir James Colleton, in our
pontoon system, were to be inspected by his Royal High-
ness and the Master General of the Ordnance.
In the present reduced state of our military establish-
ment, such exhibitions are as desirable and attractive as
they art uncommon : and in this practical proof of the ad-
vantages of Sir Henry Torrens's new system, it was satis-
factory to observe, that every movement was so completely
adapted to active service as to excite the admiratittn of those
who were on the ground.

(CIRCULAR.)
War-office, Aug. 31, 1821.
Sll,—l have the honour to transmit, for your information and
guidance, a copy of the Ring's Warrant, dated the Bth April last.
for discontinuing the use of the saddle blanket in his Majesty's
regiments of cavalry in India, and substituting in its stead a fixed
puma or pad; and at the same time directing that the horse
cloth, to which it will be necessary to revert in consequence of the
disuse of the saddle blanket. shall be provided at the cost of the
soldier as an stride of necessaries.
I have further to acquaint you, that as the price of the saddle
blanket is lbs. &l. and that of the horse cloth Bs. only, the differ.'
nee of 7s. bd. between those sums will be deducted from the al.
lowanee of V. 6s. Id. hitherto granted by the public to provide
necessaries for each recruit raised for his Majesty's cavalry regi.
seats la India, thereby reducing the said allowance to 11. 18e. 7d.
per man. I am, &c.
(signed) PALMERSTON.
Addressed to the Colonels of Regiments of Cavalry.

Wurant dietnotinning the Use of the Saddle Blanket in Regi-
ments 'erring in India, and substituting in its Place a fixed
Fennel or Pad. Dated Bth April, 1824.

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litotoe
Whereas it has been represented unto us, that the saddle blanket,
as now used with the hussar saddle, is ill adapted to the climate of
India : our will and pleasure is that the saddle blanket shall ac-
cordingly he discontinued, and shall no longer form a part of the
cavalry equipment for our regiments In India; but that instead
thereof, a fixed pannel or pad, shall be substituted.
It is our further pleasure, that the said pannels or pads shall be
procured at the chug! of the respective Colonels ; and, in order
to Indcmnifv them for the additional expense thus imposed upon
them, the ihacos. which the Colonels have been hitherto required
to furnish biennially, shall. in future, be furnished only once in
three years; this article haring been found, by experience, to last
that period.
It is likewise our pleasure, that the horse cloth, which, it, con-
sequence of Om discontinuance of the saddle blanket, it will be
necessary to revert to, shall be provided at the :barge of the soldier,
and be considered as part of his necessaries.
And for so doing, this shall be, to all persons whom it cloth or may
concern, a sufficient warrant, authority, and direction.
Given at our Court at Carlton Pajace, this 11th day of April, 1824,
in the fifth year of our reign.
By his Majesty's command, PAL3IERSTON.

conctit.An.)
11.ar.offite, 30th August, 11124.
Ern.—l have the honour to signify to you the King's pleasure,
Mit the arrangement by which certain allowances arc paid through
the Amu Medical Department to Acting Regimental hospital As.
sistanta, shall he discontinued in regiments of cavalry at home
from the 24th of October near, from which day, a Hospital Ser-
jeant, with the same pay and allowances as onlit.ary Serjennts,
will be borne on the strength of the regiment under your com-
mand.
I am to 'lda. that, in consequence of this arrangement a private
is to be reduced from the same day on the same establishment.
I have, &e.
(Signed', PA.LMERSTON.
Addressed to Colorcls of Regiments of Cavalry.

(GENERAL ORDER.)
llocse.fluards, Mst August, 1821.
His Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve of a hospital
Sergeant being borne upon toe establishment of each regiment of
Dragoon Guards and Dragoons on home service. This appoint-
ment is to take effect from the `2sth October next.
His Royal Highness the Cominander.in-Chief directs, that in
the appointment of Hospital Sergeants, Commanding Officers will
take care to select men who are active, intelligent, and of good
character.
The Hospital Sergeants are, in future, to be accounted for in
the regimental returns, under the head of " StaflSergeants."
In consequence of this addition to the establishment ofSergeants,
one private is to be discontinued as a part of the establishment of
regiments of Dragoon Guards and Dragoons from the period above
stated.
By command of his Royal Highness, the Commander-in-Chief.
II ENRY Tt 111 II ENS, Adjutant-Gencral.

(CaICULAR.)
War Office, 10th Sept. Pf.ll.
FTTI—W Ph reference to the instrumimis tor the regulation of
Army Hospitals, which were circulated by the Adjutant-General
on the 25th .Tune last. I am directed by the Secretary at War to
transmit herewith additional instructions fur the guidance of the
Paymaster of the regiment under your command.
I am directed to add that the Financial System. established by
the said Regulations and additional instruction., is to commence
fr. it the 25th Ilecember nest, and that the necessary Mmis will he
duly supplied by this Office.--1 hare, &m W. MERRY.
Officer Commanding Regiment of