The Sun.
London, England, 1862-12-29 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

On Wednesday the Aldershott division turned
out in pursuance of orders previously issued for
route marching, and proceeded to Cove-common,
forming up on the high ground opposite the
Queen's Hotel, in line of contiguous column at
quarter-distance, as follows;--The A battery,
Royal Artillery, on the right of the Ist Infantry
Brigade, consisting of the Ist Royals, 6th Fusiliers,
37th and 61st Regiments ; 13 battery, on the right
of the 2d brigade, consisting of the Ist battalion
24th Regiment, 26th Cameronians, and 76th Regi-
men. t ; C battery Royal Horse Artillery, on the
right of the 3d brigade, consisting of the Ist bat-
talion 2d Queen's, Ist battalion 60th Rifles, and the
64th Regiment; G battery Royal Horse Artillery,
on the right of the Cavalry Brigade, consisting of
the 6th Dragoons, 12th Lancers, and 13th Hus-
sars; the whole facing west, Lieut. Gen. Sir J. L.
Pennefather inspected the Division, and the whole
then changed front to the rear on the centre regi-
ment of brigades, and marched past, cavalry and
artillery in open column of batteries and squadrons
at a walk, and the infantry in open column of grand
divisions in quick time. After marching past, the
troops filed off to the left, forming in their original
order, and the movements incidental to a field-day
took place, the object being to repel the attack of an
imaginary enemy approaching from the westward.
A strong front was formed, and this appeared to
have the effect of deterring the enemy. After re-
maining in position for a short time the troops re-
turned to their quarters. The appearance of the
troops was admirable, and the marching past of
some of the regiments excellent. Through the libe-
rality of their commanding officers the troops eta.
tioned at Aldershott were bountifully supplied
with good cheer on Christmas-day.
A portion of the permanent barracks at Alder-
shott have just been lighted with gas from exten-
sive works erected by the Government on the banks
of the Basingstoke Canal. The west infantry and

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cavalry blocks will be lighted to-night, and the
lighting throughout will then be complete. The
gas supplied is pure and good, and its introduction
is regarded with much satisfaction by ali ranks
and branches of the service. The gasworks, it is
stated, was erected at a cost of £22,000.
The Ist battalion 60th Rifles which has been sta-
tioned on the Camp since August, 1861, is under
orders to hold itself in readiness to move early in
the ensuing month—headquarters and seven com-
panies to the Tower, and three companies to Wool-
wich. The let battalion, 60th Rifles will he re-
placed at Aldershott by the Ist battalion 3d Buffs
from the above-mentioned stations.

A new permanent bridge, connecting the North
and South Camps at Aldershott, has just been
opened, replacing the pontoon bridge over the
Basingstoke canal, which has been a source of many
melancholy accidents. The bridge has been con-
structed by the 10th and 24th companies of the
Royal Engineers, stationed in camp. It is situated
parallel to E, F, G, and IT Lines, North Camp, by
which it is connected by a splendid road across the
heath, the work of the convicts at the military pri-
son. The bridge is constructed of iron girders, sup-
porting a wooden framework, with a raised footway
on each side, leaving a roadway of 18 feet for car-
riages. By its means access to either camp will be
more direct.

The examination of 'candidates for admission to.
the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, before the
Vies-Pr,sident and members of the Council of Mili-
tary Education, which commenced on the 17th
inst., at the Royal Hospital,Chelsea, terminated on
Tuesday last. There were about 130 candidates.to
fill the 60 vacancies at the College. The next exa-
mination of candidates for admission to the Royal
Military Academy at Woolwich is appointed to
commence on Monday next, the sth proximo, at the
Royal Hospital, Chelsea, before Major-General
Hamilton, the Vice-President, and other members
of the Council of Military Education. The exami-
nation will extend over 15 days, terminating on
Wednesday, the 21st. The next examination of
candidates for direct commissions will take place
.on the 26th proximo at the Royal Hospital, Chel-
sea, before the Council of Military Education. The
examinations will occupy the whole of the week.
Capt. Baldwin, of the 31st Regiment, has been
appointed brigade-major at the Camp at Colchester,
in the room of Major Cooch,whose term of service has
expired. Staff Assist. Surg. Kearns has been in-
structed to prepare for service with the troops in
China. Oa Christmas-day the troops in camp were
provided with dinner at the expense of the officers.