The Sun.
London, England, 1864-04-16 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

Yesterday the Duke of Cambridge, Field-Marshal Corn- I
manding-in-Chief, paid a visit of inspection to Aldershott,
His Royal Highness, who was attended by Lieut.-Gen. Sir
James Yorke Scarlett, Adjutant-General, and Lieut.-Gen.
Sir Richard Airey, Quartermaster-General, arrived by the
9 o'clock ordinary train at Farnborough Station, where he
was received by Lieut.-Col. the Hon. 11. H. Clifford, V.C.,
Assistant Quartermaster- General. The division,under Lieut.
Gen. Sir J, L. Pennefather, K.C.8., was formed up on
Claycart-ridge at 9 o'clock, the cavalry on the right and the
infantry on the left, a troop of Horse Artillery on the right
flank of the cavalry, and two battalions of Military Train
on the left flank of the infantry. The inspection commenced
immediately on the Duke of Cambridge reaching the field.
The division afterwards marched past, cavalry and Horse
Artillery in open column of squadrons at a walk, and the
infantry in open column of grand divisions in quick time.
The Horse Artillery, cavalry, Royal Artillery, and Military
Train afterwards went past at a trot from the reverse flank,
the two former again passing at a gallop. The infantry,
too, went by brigades in contiguous column at quarter dis-
tance. The Cavalry Brigade, under the command of Major-
General Hodge, C. 8., then performed the sword exercise,
in open order, at the halt, at a walk and at the charge. This
exercise was well executed, and elicited the Duke's approval.
The regiments of cavalry afterwards formed up in close
column of squadrons, wheeled to the right, took ground to
the front at a trot, and performed several other manoenvres
of a similar kind. The commanding officers were then called
out and addressed by the Duke, after which the brigade
marched to quarters. Aleonwhile the infantry had formed
up on Claycart-ridge, in line of contiguous column, facing
west ; the Ist brigade on the right, the 2d on the left, and
the 3d in the centre. The Dake and staff after leaving the
cavalry proceeded to put the infantry through a variety
of field evolutions, marching in line of brigades, in echel-
lon, forming square, moving in squares—keeping the
troops in continual motion for upwards of an hour. At
the conclusion, the regiments being in lino of contiguous
column, a general salute was given, and, as a finale, the
Royal salute, the bands playing the National Anthem.
The commanding officers were then called to the front,
and wore highly complimented by the Duke of Cambridge
on the appearance and steadiness of their respective regi •
mente, and the troops were then ordered home. The force
on the ground consisted of three regiments of cavalry,
nine of infantry, three batteries of artillery, two batta-
lions of Military Train, and a company and troop of
Engineers—a total of all ranks of 6,074. The Ambassadors
from Madagascar were present at the review, and appeared
highly delighted with the spectacle afforded them. The Duke
of Cambridge just prior to the final Royal salute being given
rode up to their carriage and explained to them the nature
of the salute which was to follow. The Duko and staff,
after lunching with Sir J. L. Pennefather, left Aldershott
about 2 o'clock.