The Sun.
London, England, 1864-07-14 00:00:00

Naval and Military Intelligence,

MALTA, July 9.—The movements since the 4th inst. of
ships of war in this port stand limited to the departure on
the 4th of the Firefly, steam surveying vessel, for the coast

of Barbary, to resume her surveying labours in the vicinity
of Susa, and the arrival of the Weser, steam gunboat, from
Galatz, Salina, Constantinople, and Syra,sto be docked and
refitted, after which she will return to the Danube station.
The schooner yacht Harlequin, having on board the owner,
Col. Hare, and family, sailed from Malta on July 4 for

Sicily and Naples. The schooner yacht Gipsy arrived at
Malta from the Pit Eens of Athens on July 6, having on board
Dr Dawson and Mr Mente. The Ottoman Government

steam corvote Kars arrived at Malta from Tripoli on July
8, with despatches and a mail from Constantinople.

The Duke of Somerset, K.G., Vice• Admiral the Hon.
Sir Frederick Grey, K.C.8., Bear-Admiral Charles Eden,
C. 8., Rear•• Admiral the Hon. J. R. Drummond, C. 8., and
Mr C. E. Childers, M.P. (Commissioners of the Admiralty),
with Capt. Hall, secretary to the First Lord, and Rear-
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Admiral Robinson, Controller of the Navy, paid a hurried
visit on Tuesday afternoon to Woolwich Dockyard. They
arrived at 3 o'clock, and devoted an hour only to the inspec-
tion of the three following ships under fitment and construc-
tion :—The new ironcased cupola ram Prince Albert, 4,055
tons, about to receive her engines of 1,000 horse power, and
an armament of 35 heavy guns; Mr Reed's ironcased cor-
vette Favourite, 8, preparing for the pennant ; and the
Pallas, in course of building in a shed at the southern ex-
tremity of the yard. They then took their departure, going
through the mast and rigging houses, and passing down
the pier they went on board a small twin screw steamer,
brought down the river on trial, in charge of Capt, Symons
R.N., and awaiting their lordships' embarcation, in which
they proceeded to the Victoria Docks.

Gen,Warde, C. 8., Commandant of Woolwich gar-
rison, attended by Col. Travers, commanding 13th Brigade
Garrison Artillery, Capt. Nangle, Deputy Assist. Quarter-
master-General, Capt. Williams, A.D.C., and acting brigade
major in the absence of Major Hay, on leave, and others of
the Staff, assembled on the Royal Artillery parade yester-
day morning, and inspected the following officers and men
under orders for India :—Col. Fitzmayer, C.B„ Captain
Lyon, Lieuts, Wyndham, Ilazlerigg, and Elwyn—Assist.
Surg. Lower, Riding master Hadcock, and 151 non-com-
missioned officers and men, composing the head quarcers
staff and the D battery Royal Horse Artillery. After the
inspection the battery was formed in three divisions, and
the left division was wheeled up so as to form three sides
of a square. Gen. Warde then addressed them. He hoped

they would maintain the lofty reputation they had hitherto
borne for discipline, soldierly appearance, and general effi-
ciency, and that whether in the field in front of an enemy,
or more peacefully quartered in their cantonments, he
should still be able to hear the same honourable character
of them. In conclusion, he wished them all a happy and
prosperous voyage. The General and Staff then took the
load, and followed by the Royal Horse Artillery band and
the bugle band of the regiment, under the direction of Mr
Smyth, they marched down to the railway station and pro-
ceeded by special train to Gravesend for einbarcation on
board the chartered East Indiaman Middlesex, 1,200 tons,
Capt. Jas. Common (Lieutenant, Royal Naval Reserve),
belonging to Messrs. George Marshall and Co,, 3, Cross-
lane, London. Yesterday this vessel, which has been taken
up by the lion. Council of India for the conveyance of re-
inforcements for the British regiments serving in the Pre-
sidency of Bengal, embarked from Government-quay,
Gravesend, for Calcutta, the following troops, viz. :-151
non-commissioned officers and men, 25 women, and 39
children of the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Artillery,
from Woolwich and Shornclifle-4 men, 2 women, and 6
children of the 21st Hussars, from Maidstone-2 men of the
2d (the Queen's) Dragoon Guards, from Canterbury-41
non-commissioned officers and men, 8 women and 4 chil-
dren of the Ist battalion of the 2d Queen's Royals, from
Walmer-23 men of all ranks, 2 women and 4 children
of the 3Sth Regiment-28 non-commissioned officers and
men, 9 women, and six children of the 88th Connaught
Rangers, from Colchester —25 men, 2 women, and 1
child of the 91st Argyllshire Ilighlanders—and 31 non-
commissioned officers and men, two women, and four
children of the 94th Regiment, from Chatham, together
with tho following officers:—Col. J. W. Fitzmayer, C. 8.,
Royal Horse Artillery, in command—Capt. C. H. Lyon,
Lieut. J, C. S. Windham, Lieut, C. E. Elwyn, Lieut. T.
M. Hazlerigg, and Ridingmaster G. Hadcock, Royal Ar-
tillery—Lieut. Beaumont and Ensign Outrey, 2d Royals—
Lieut. J. T. Carroll, 38th Regiment—Capt. Bruce, 91st
Highlanders—Ensign R, L. Beatty, 88th Regiment—
Capt. G. J. Teevan and Ensign J. G. Kelly, 94th Regi-
ment—Assist.-Surg. A. Lewer, Royal Artillery—and
Assist Staff Surg. E. Wilkes—giving a total of 15 officers,
five officers' wives, five children, two officers' servants, 306
non• commissioned officers and men, 54 women, and 83
children. The Middlesex takes out a Welsh goat, a pre-
sent from her Majesty to the 23d Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
now in India. The embarkations were effected under the
superintendence of Brigade-Major W. Congreve anQuar-
termaster J. Menzies, with the afisere of the Stafffrom
Chatham garrison, the Middlesex having been previously
inspected by Major-Gen. Eyre. The arrangements on
board for the accommodation of the large number of officers
t
and troops are very satisfactory, and the 'n
lofty and well ventilated. A patent marine w decks are
distilling appa-
ratus will supply the necessary quantity of
orc fresh water for
her troops daily. The Middlesex, in additionf
f to her troops,
dow on board.
after the em-
barkation b ark nto d aalyl
takes out a valuable miscellaneous cargo. She will leave the
Thames
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Instructions have been received at Chatham Dockyard
ati to-day,
o-
from the Admiralty, directing that in future punishment
cells are to be fitted in all line-of-battle ships, frigates, and
large corvettes, providing sufficient room can be found on
board; such cells to be of not less dimensions than Gft Gin
in length, 3ft in width, and of the full height of the deck.
Each cell is also to be well ventilated.
. plan having been submitted to the Lords of the" A-
dmiralty whereby metals can be united by MOW of