The Sun.
London, England, 1864-05-19 00:00:00

Naval and Military Intelligence,

THE ARMY.

His Royal Highness the Field-Marshal Com•
manding-in-Chief will hold a Levee at one o'clock
on Monday next. _ _ _

Major-Gen. Sir R. Dacres, K.C.8., accompanied
by Brigadier Major Hay, Assist.-Quartermaster-
Gen. Capt. Nangle, has just made his half-yearly
inspection of the troops at Warley barracks, near
Brentwood. The troops, to the number of 700,
executed several manoeuvres in a creditable manner.
At the close they were formed in close column and
addressed by the gallant major-general, who en-
forced the advantages and importance of temper-
ance. The general then proceeded to inspect the
hospital, married men's cottages, schools, barracks,
&c., all of which were declared to be in a satisfac.
tcry state, while the arrangements in the new block
of buildings, including the reading and recreation
rooms and sergeants' mess, were specially com-
mended.

In accordance with instructions to that effect re-
ceived from the Horse Guards, a number of non-
commissioned officers and men of the Royal Engi-
neers experienced in land surveying were yesterday
selteted from the companies at head-quarters,
Chatham, to proceed to Portsmouth, for the pur-
pose of being employed in surveying the land on
which will be erected the additional fortifications
near Spithead, and also to prepare the plans of the
ground proposed to be set apart as gardens for the
soldiers. A detachment of trained buglers and
musicians also received orders yesterday to proceed
from Chatham to join the 7th company of Royal
Engineers at Dover, and the 20th and 26th corn-
panies at Weymouth.
The 'Woolwich division of enrolled pensioners, in
command of Major Mackinnon, yesterday went
through their annual official inspection on Wool-
wich-common by Col. I. Travers, R.A. The drills
commenced on the 6th inst., since which time the
whole force has been through a course of exercises
and manceuvres in separate companies, in which
they acquitted themselves with great credit. They
yesterday mustered at the review ground in full
force, numbering 375 strong, and fired 10 rounds
of blank ammunition. The inspecting officer ex-
pressed himself highly pleased with the appearance
of the veteran soldiers and their steadiness under
arms, remarking that in case of emergency they
would form a most formidable auxiliary to act with
the regular troops. Their arms, clothing, and
accoutrements, he added, were all in good condition,
for which and for their correct manceuvres he gave
them great commendation. He said he should not
fail in making a. most favourable report of his in-
spectfOn to the Horse Guards. The men were all hale
and active-looking, varying from 40 to 50 years of
age, 55 being the maximum age for their being re-
tained on the enrolled list of the corps. The majority
of the men are employed as mechanics and labourers
in the Arsenal and dockyard. Each man is allowed
a compensation for lost time—namely, Li as enrol-
ment money, and at the rate of 2s per day during
the drills to privates, 2s 6d corporals, 3s ser-
geants, and 3s 6d sergeant-majors. Their cloth-
ing is renewed every seven years. Major Mackin-
non formerly belonged to the 16th Lancers, and
is a most zealous staff officer. He has seen many
years active service, having been, as appears from
Hart's list, 10 years in India. He served through-
out the campaign of Affghanistan under Lord
Keane, and also in the campaign of the Sutlej in
1846. During the inspection yesterday the death
of the laic) superintending officer, Sir Alexander
Tulloh was announced. He resigned the post on
attaining his rank as Major-General, and died on
Monday last at Winchester of inflammation of the
lungs. The announcement was received with much
regret.