The Sun.
London, England, 1862-05-24 00:00:00

THE AlilllY.

The I and R batteries of field artillery, under the
command of Col. Anderson, C. 8., stationed at Hil-
sea, near Portsmouth, and numbers 6,7, 8, and 10
batteries of garrison artillery, under the command
of Col. London, the whole being under the com-
mand of Col. Warde, C. 8., commanding the artil-
lery in the south-western district, were yesterday
officially inspected at Portsmouth by Major-Gen.
Lord W. Paulet, C. 8., commanding the south-west
district. The inspection was short owing, to a strong
gale from the S.W. accompanied with rain, which
prevailed throughout the greater part of the pro-
ceedings. The appearance of the horses, men, and
guns, as the batteries marched past, and also dur-
ing the movements which followed, elicited general
admiration. The marching past of the batteries of
the 6th brigade was also worthy of all commenda-
tion. At the close of the proceedings Lord Paulet,
addressing the troops, highly complimented Col.
Anderson upon the efficiency of the batteries under
his command, and said that from what he had seen
of them that day he felt convinced, notwithstanding
the short time they had been formed, that they need
fear none with whom they might come into contact
when in camp at Aldershot, to which place they
were about to proceed. His lordship also compli-
mented the garrison artillery upon their marching
past and steadiness under arms, but said their con-
duct in garrison required amendment, which amend-
ment he was determined to effect if they remained
long enough under his command. The I battery,
mounted portion, leave their quarters at Hilsea on
the 27th inst. They will halt at Petersfield that
night, and proceed on to the camp at Aldershot on
the 28th. The dismounted men proceed to Aldershot
by rail on the 28th. The K battery, mounted por-
tion, leave Hilsea on the 28th inst., halting at Peters-
field for the night and proceeding on to Aldershot
on the 29th. The dismounted men leave Hasler for
Aldershott, by rail, on the 29th. It is said to be the
intention of the Commander-in-Chief to concentrate
16 batteries of field artillery, 96 12-pounder Arm-
strong guns, at Aldershott, to take part in the forth-
coining military spectacles.
The Robert Lowe screw steamer, Capt. Congalton,
sailed from Kurracheo on the 28th of February,
arrived at the Cape of Good Hupe on the sth of
April, and sailed thence on the 9th of April. She
steamed from Kurrachee to 10 S., when the south-
east trades were met with ; and again from 1 S. to
9 N., between the trades in the Atlantic, for five
days. During the whole passage the weather was
so fine that not a reef was at any time required to be
taken in the topsails. The following officers, mili-
tary invalids, and passengers have arrived in the
ship—Capt. Schebarras, 98th Regiment, in com-
mand of detachments on board—Capt. Willis, 33d
Regiment ; Lieut. Bacon, 95th Regiment ; Lieut.
Sherlock, 72d Regiment ; Lieut. King, 56th Regi-
ment ; Lieut. Grant, 91st Regiment; Lieut. Ward,
28th Regiment ; Ensign Haytor and wife, 7th Re-
giment; Lieut. Welsh, Ist Regiment; child and
native servant; Lieut. Lewis, 3d Europeans; Lieut.
Templar, Indian Navy ; Quartermaster O'Connor,
Surgeons Paleologoa and Sharp, Mr. and Miss
Jeffries, Miss Emily Moorhead, Mr. and Mrs.
Adams, Mr, Poynter, And Mr. Wineard. The in-