The Sun.
London, England, 1863-10-24 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

An order has been received at Chatham garrison fromthe
Horse Guarder in which Field-Marshal the Atka a-4 W,
bridge directs that arm chests are in future to be provided
in all transports carrying troops, and are to be so constructed
as to provide receptacles for the arms of a regiment or de-
tachment ordered to proceed complete on foreign service, in
the ratio of one stand for each efficient man. In the case of
a detachment not taking its ownarms, accommodation is to
be provided for 10 stands per 100 men. The arm racks will
occupy that part of the vessel which is likely to afford the
greatest freedom from rust, and at the same time admit of the
arms being easily attainable either for the purposes of in-
spection, drill, or use on an emergency.
A number of mechanics and skilled workmen belonging
to the corps of Royal Marines have been permitted to vo-
lunteer as settlers in the Falkland Islands, and will sail
from the Thames in a few days. One officer and 20 privates
are to be received on Monday next at headquarters, Wool-
wich, for the purpose of embarkation, together with other
numbers from the Chatham and Woolwich divisions. The
works connected with the enlargement of the entrance from
the river to the basins in Woolwich dockyard, which have
been suspended for some time on account of the cofferdam
having been carried away by the tide, are again in course of
progress by means of a couple of huge boxes, termed stanks,
in which the stonecutters are enabled to carry on their ope-
rations at low tide, about four hours per day. The stanks
are firmly secured over the works by means of heavy iron
ballast and chains, and are well caulked with oakum and
banked up with clay to protect the men during the ebb of
the tide. By this means it is expected that the work will be
completed about Christmas, and ships will then be admitted
as heretofore.

THE CIVIL WAR IN CHINA,

(From the Timcs' Correspondent.)
SHANGHAI, Aug. 20.

Burgevine's accession to the rebels has created
considerable excitement in Shanghai, as it is felt
that with the aid of disciplined troops, and Euro-
peans to lead them on, he may do immense mischief.
Certainly the Imperialists will be unable to with-
stand him without European aid, after he has suc-
ceeded in organising a body of drilled men, unless
Gordon's force is largely increased. Directly it be-
came certain that he was in Soochow, Col. Hough,
who in the absence of Gen. Brown commands the
station, despatched Captain Murray, R.A., in com-
mand of 200 of the 67th and artillery, and 200 Be-
looches, with six guns, to Tai-tsan, to be at hand to
support Gordon, in case, as was apprehended, he
should be immediately attacked in force at Quinsan
and be obliged to vacate it. Fortunately their aid
was not needed. Gordon had in the meantime had
several successful skirmishes with the rebels, and
completely thrown them back on Soochow; so the
column was recalled, and returned to the settlement.
on Wednesday lust.
Gordon had takes the field in consequence of in-
telligence received from Wokong that that city was
menaced by a large body of rebels, who, knowing
that the disciplined troops had all been withdrawn
to Quinsan, probably thought the opportunity ex-
cellent to attempt its recapture. He left Quinsan,
with 700 men and a rocket tube, on the morning of
the Bth, and the same evening reached Karpoo and
occupied the stockade, which had been taken from
the rebels on the occasion of his first march on
Wokong. The next morning, sending on a portion of
his force to the city, he remained himself to recon-
noitre, as the rebels were reported to be in strength
in the neighbourhood. This he soon ascertained,prac-
tically,to be correct,as he was attacked during the day
by a large force, accompanied by a number of Euro-
peans; but, thanks to the strength of his earthworks
and the excellent practice of his artillery, he re-
pulsed them with considerable loss. Several prisoners
were taken, who stated that three Europeans had
been killed and others wounded, and added The
Burgevine himself had come up at the close. The
following day Gordon assumed the offensive, and
marched to attack the rebels in an intrenched posi-
tion on which they had fallen back in the direotion
of Soochow. With only 250 men, besides a company
whom he detached to menace their rear, he suc-
ceeded in dislodging them almost without loss, in
nwardice of the Euro-
consequence, mainly, of the c
peans, who ran away almost at the first exchange of
shots, and, naturally, carried the Chinese with them.
One of the Futai's first acts, in consequence of
Burgevine's defection to the rebels, has been to
issue the following procarnation, offering a reward
of 3,000 taels to any one who will deliver him dead
or alive into his hands :--
PROCLAMATION.

being informed that a number of per-
The undersigned
persons have been led away. under false pretences by the
American named Burgevine to join the rebels at Soochow,
this is to give notice to all foreigners that the undersigned
of the said Burgevine, whether alive or
will, on deliverY
custody, or that of his officers, immediately
dead, into his
pay over to the persons so doing the sum of 3,000 taels •
and
he further guarantees them against any further proceed:
ings on account of their previous connection with the rebel°
CHANG, Futai and Imperial Commissioner.
shanghai, Aug. 12.
If the men whom Burgevine has collected around
him were even " indifferent honest," £l,OOO would
not suffice to tempt them to take his life; but being
as they are, for the most part the very scum of the
offscourings of society, his life will be in no slight
peril. The attempt either to capture or assassinate
him, however, will be no child's play ; apart from
the fact that he is a man of undaunted personal
courage and determination, he has many with him
who are attached to him personally, and would visit
with summary vengeance any attempt against him.
No doubt, however, all these dangers were taken
Hinteomeaonyswideelrl ation by him before he joined the cause.
argue that since he was able to live
quietly on the English settlement, despite a reward
of 20,000 taels offered for his head, after his dispute
with Takeo, whose house was not half a mile from
his own, he may escape in Soochow when only a
sixth part of that sum is offered. But, although no
protest has hitherto been raised by the American
Consul, I cannot avoid the conviction that in issuing
a proclamation of such purport, the Futai has taken
a step opposed to treaty provisions. All foreign
treaties with China (stipulate for the surrender of
criminals to their consular representatives for trial.
But the Futai prejudges Burgevine
If he fall in
offers a premium for his execution. I guilty' and
fair fight, of course nothing more CAR be said than
that ho has incurred the risk and paid the forfeit ;
but if he be taken prisoner, the Chinese would be
bound to deliver him up to the American Consul,
who, I have reason to believe, would only deport
him. It is difficult, then, to believe that the latter
will allow this glaring attempt to procure his usu..
sination to pass without strong protest.
The Consuls of
England' Fiance, America,
'toga have conjointly
Prussia, and given
notice that any person enlisting in the rebel ranks,
or endeavouring to induce others to enlist, will be
punished with "the utmost rigour the law allows."
Active eters have been taken to chgdk
the arms