The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-08 00:00:00

CONSTANTINOPLE.

A despatch dated Constantinople, May 29, re-
ceived 'via Vienna, says no troops have yet been
sent to Varna.

The bombardment and occupation of Redout
Kaleh are confirmed, Auapa WU evacuated, and,
as is said, Kutais also.

REVIEW OF BRITISH TROOPS AT CON-
STANTINOPLE.
We read in a letter from Constantinople of May
20, that the Anglo-French expeditionary army to
the EP.st now numbers 70,000 ; 45,000 French
and, 5,000 English are at Gallipoli, and 17,000
British are encamped at Scutari. Yesterday
liteing the anniversary of her Majesty's birth-
day, the whole British force at Scutari was
passed in review. A field-day, sham battle, &c.,
was expected. Lord Raglan, however, had resolved
not to fatigue the troops unnecessarily, and it did
not take place, to the disappointment of many
persons who hurried across the Bosphorus at six
o'clock yesterday morning, and took up their sta-
tion on the heights surrounding the plain. They
were, however, well rewarded for their patience in
waiting until eleven o'clock, when they were pre-
sented with the magnificent sight of 17,000 British
troops in review. A more splendid body of men
was never assembled. The ground upon which
the British army at Scutari is encamped (three
regiments occupy the barracks) is an undulating
green tract of land, some six miles in circumference.
It can scarcely be called a plain. Towards the
middle there is a dip, leaving a flat meadow about
half a mile in breadth between the two heights, on
which the troops have pitched their tents. The line,
Highlanders, and Rifles occupy the rising ground
on this side of the little valley ; whilst the three
regiments of Scots Fusilier and Coldstream Guards
were encamped on the gently rising bill opposite.
The Guards were the first to be seen moving. In
less than five minutes they had descended the hill,
and were drawn out in a line at its foot. In the
meanwhile the bulk of the army had gathered toge-
ther, and were firming column at the summit of
the opposite height. The Guards spread round to
the right and left, crossing the little stream that
runs through the centre of the green field, and is
furnished with a bridge at each ektremity. They
met this side of the stream, and drew up in a line
to the right ; the rest of the army marched down
the hill, and the whole force spread across the
ground in one compact body, regiments side by
side, the Rifles occupying the extreme left. This
body of troops filled the whole space across, and
were obliged to bend upwards iu a curve to the
left, where the Rifles were stationed. A de-
tachment of field artillery filled the centre. The
bands of each regiment struck up " God save the
Queen," and three thrilling cheers were given,
which filled the air, and sank deep into the hearts
of the bystanders. His Royal Highness the Duke
of Cambridge, Lord Raglan, a considerable num-
ber of French staff officers, Lord Cardigan, who
has just arrived, and a number of British
generals were present, and passed the troops in
review. They all marched up the valley, then off
to left and right, returned quietly to their several
encampments, and might five minutes afterwards
be seen lounging in undress, and reposing from an
hour's exposure to the broiling eastern sun. The
troops are in splendid condition, and look hale and
hearty—in fact, as if they could do anything.
There was no firing.