The Sun.
London, England, 1862-07-07 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

Sir G. Le Marchant delivered the fillowing ad-
dress
on the recent departure of the 2d battalion of
the Buffs from Malta to Gibralta,. Its compli-
mentary terms will be fully appreciated by those
who know how chary this officer is in bestowing
words of praise. Addressing the majors, the offi-
cers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the

Buffs, Sir Gaspard said—
" The exigencies of the service have caused your removal
to another command. I attend this parade previous to
your embarkation in her Majesty's ship Himalaya to
express the regret I feel at your departure. Four years
back you arrived in this garrison a body of recruits ; you
now quit it as efficient a body of soldiers as the service can
in
show. You are admirably appointed; your movements
the field combine celerity with perfect steadiness under
arms, and you have attained that high degree of drill which
bespeaks at every step the marked attention of your
officers, and the careful performance of their duties by
your non-commissioned officers in their respective com-
mands. No regiment can attain a high point of excellence
that neglects its moral obligations, and I have much
gratification in thus publicly stating that, while crime has
I decreased in your ranks, you have advanced in your duties
as soldiers. Your conduct in and out of quarters has been
such as to merit my full approbation. Persevere in the per-
formance of these high obligations, and you cannot fail to
acquire the good opinion of your future General, as you
have won from me my confidence and esteem. Ido
rot know what corps you may meet; doubtless you
will meet many corps in a high state of discipline ; but
recollect you will disappoint me if I do not hear that you
have taken a feather out of more than one cap of those who
stand beside you on parade, and thereby prove that you are
worthy of the high opinion I this day express of your
merits. I regret that Lieut.-Col. Sargent is not this day
on parade. He commands my full confidence. Obey him
as you have hitherto done ; 3 ou cannot follow a better chief.
But forget not the obligations you owe to 3 our former
gallant leader, Col. Maude. Soldiers, I shall watch your
career with interest and with pleasure, and believe me
when I say I wish you happiness, in whatever part of the
world you may be called upon to serve by our Queen and
country. Should the tide of war again pass over Europe,
J should be proud indeed to see your colours unfurled
under my command. Major Buke, officers, non-commis-
sioned officers, and soldiers, God bless you and good bye I
You carry with you my hearty and sincere prayers for your
honour and prosperity."
The troops of the Maidstone Cavalry Depot, com-
prising men from every cavalry regiment on the
home establishment, have been twice inspected
during the past week, on Tuesday by General
Laurenson (Inspector-General of Cavalry), and on
Saturday by the Duke of Cambridge, General Com-
manding-in-Chief; the object of the latter inspec-
tion was the dismissal of the various " Rides " to
join their respective regiments. His Royal High-
ness was accompanied by General Laurenson,
General the Hon. Yorke Scarlett (Adjt.-General),
General Sir De Lacy Evans, and Col. Henry, of the
riding establishment, Royal Horse Artillery, Wool-
wich. Col. Gibson escorted the Duke of Cambridge
to the barracks, where he inspected the troops in
complete marching order. The men then went
through various evolutions under the command
of Captain and Adjutant Miller, and afterwards
the "Rides " of men and officers attached to
the garrison were inspected. The riding establish-
ment then formed up in the field attached to the
barracks, and went through practice at heads and
posts, the sword, lance, leaping, and pursuing
exercises, and the attacking and capturing
guns with the lasso. The men were then formed
into line, and advanced to the front, when the Gene-
ral Commanding-in-Chief expressed his warm ap-
probation of the skill and efficiency they had that
day manifested. The garrison at Maidstone was
in a state of the highest efficiency. From this he
trusted he should never see it recede. The men
were then dismissed for a time, but in a few minutes
they again assembled on the parade in full dress,
marched past the General in slow and quick time,
went through the sword exercise, and gave a Royal
salute. His Royal Highness said that the disci-
pline of the men reflected the highest credit upon
the officers. After the plans of the projected new
barracks had been shown and explained by Capt.
Lynch, R.E., the Duke and his suite left the garri-
son and returned to town.
In consequence of the Royal Marine Artillery
being considerably below its proper strength, an
order was on Friday received by Col. T. Lemon,
C. 8., commandant at Chatham, from the Admiralty,
directing volunteering to be at once commenced
at that division of Royal Marines. Immediately on
the announcement that volunteering was opened
hut only
porton of that number will be selected, and the
names forwarded to the Marine-office for approval.
The qualifications required of volunteers for the
Royal Marine Artillery are that they shall be at
least M. Bin. in height, of strong muscular frame,
with a good character, and able to read and write,
with ease. The strength of the Marine Artillery
is kept up entirely by volunteering from the light
infantry companies, recruiting for that division
not being resorted to.