The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-22 00:00:00

Rate of
titi Quane3
Articles. Cost Price. proposed
provided. Charge to
the Troops.
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Porter 64,800 gals. 355. per bar. of 36 3d. per qt.
Pale ale (for the gals.
officers) 2,700 „ 40s. per ditto. 4d. „
Preserved pota-
toes 50,000 lbs. sd. per lb. sd. per lb.
ChocoLte . lO,OOO „ 11.165. per cwt. 4d. „
Coffee BO,OOO „ 611. lOs. per ton. 63d. „
Tea B,OOO ~ is. per lb. is. „
Sugar lOO,OOO ~ 11. ls. 6d. per cwt. 2d. „
Rice 200,000 „ 261.105. per ton. 3d. „
Scotch barley
for broth lO,OOO „ 14s. 6d. per cwt. Id. „

The regulations under which the different articles are
to be delivered in bulk by the Commissariat to each
regiment and then distributed in detail will probably be
left to Lord Raglan to determine, and his lordship will,
no doubt, fix a limit to the quantity allowed to officers
and men, in crder that the boon thus conferred may not
be converted to other purposei than the soldier's benefit.
The importance of this precaution is pointed out in the
Treasury minute, it being very naturally presumed that
in the article of beer especially the predilections of our
troops are likely to undergo no change from service in
the East. The foregoing arrangement must give great
satisfaction not only to those gallant fellows who will
be directly benefited thereby, but also to their country-
men at home who will have all the more confidence in
the triumph of our arms when they know that the
" pluck " of our soldiers is sustained by a liberal Com-
missariat. Should the plan succeed with the expe-
ditionary force, as is expected, it will probably be ex-
tended to the troops ordinarily serving abroad ; but, as
our policy is now to let our colonies not only govern
but defend themselves, the diminished number of soldiers
required for foreign service will enable us, without any
serious loss to the revenue, to make suitable: provision
for their comfort. It is to the honour of the East India
Company that they set the example in this respect, but
the Treasury are entitled to commendation for this
additional proof of their attention to the wants of the
soldier.

SOUTHAMPTON, MARCH 21.

Capt. Austin, R.N., the Admiralty Superintendent of
Packets at this port, has received instructions to survey
the Peninsular and Oriental Company's screw steamer
Colombo, of 1,800 tons and 450-horse power, and report
upon her capacity for the conveyance of troops. The
Colombo is being coaled and prepared for sea, and may
be made available for the transport service at two or
three days' notice. In the event of her being chartered
by the Government, the Sultan would be despatched
with the India and China mails of the 4th of April,
which are at present arranged to be taken out by the
Colombo.
It is expected that the 38th regiment will embark
from this port in a few days for the East by the Royal
mail steamer Magdalena, which has been held at the
disposal of the Government for the last fortnight.

PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 21.

The St. Vincent, 102, Captain Scott, is progressing
fast with her rigging. She has main andbmizen topmasts
up and fielded, and foretopmast slung ready for hoisting
on board.

The Caesar, 91 (screw), Captain Robb, is swinging at
Spithead for the adjustment of her compasses.
A survey has been held to-day upon the state of the
Penelope, 16, paddle-frigate, Captain Lyster, with the
view of making her available for further immediate ser-
vice in this emergency.
The Gladiator, 6, paddle-frigate, has been brought to
the steam factory jetty to-day to receive her new shaft.
She is to be ready for commission by the 3d proximo.
The Resistance, 42, troop-ship, Master Commander
Bradshaw, hauled out of dock to the fitting-basin this
afternoon to complete for sea.
The Cuckoo, steam-vessel, arrived this mornine, from
the eastward, with seamen and supernumeraries for the
fleet.

Some blasting experiments connected with naval ope-
rations were exhibited to-day at Rat Island, in this
harbour, in the presence of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas
Cockrane, K.C.8., the Commander-in-Chief, Captain
Sir Thomas Maitland, C. 8., of the Excellent, Captain
Savage, R.M.A. Instructor in Fortification at the
Royal Naval College, and other scientific officers. We
abstain from minutely describing the object from pru-
dential motives.
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The Gorgon, 6, paddle-wheel sloop, Commander
Cumming, completed the adjustment of her compasses
to-day, and will bend sails to-morrow, preparatory to
dropping out to Spithead, where the St. George, 121,
Caesar, 91, Prince Regent, 90, and Desperate, 8, re-
main at anchor.

The 23d Royal Welsh Fusiliers, under the command
of Lieutenant-Colonel Chester, paraded this morning, at
10 o'clock, in the Governor's field, within Portsmouth
Garrison, in heavy marching order. Major-General
Simpson went through the ranks and inspected the arms,
accoutrements, and kits of the men. This regiment is in
the highest state of efficiency, and eager for active ser-
vice. It is expected to embark shortly for Turkey.

PLYMOUTH, MARCH 21.
Her Majesty's screw steam-ship James Watt, 91,
Captain George Elliot, will go out of harbour on Satur-
day. Her crew will probably be paid wages the same
day, and she will sail on Sunday for the eastward.
The hospital ship Belleisle, 24, Commander James
Hosken, was yesterday moved from the sheer-hulk to
the jetty, to be rigged by seamen riggers.
The crew of the steam-vessel Conflict bent sails yes-
terday. She will go out of harbour to-day.
Wind, easterly, blowing strong.

WOOLWICII, MARCH 21.

The Lightning steam-vessel, Captain Sulivan, left this
morning, at five o'clock for Sheerness, preparatory to her
proceeding to the Baltic. She is to be employed in lay-
ing down buoys where the navigation is difficult, and
will be assisted in that service by the Alban, commis-
sioned at this port by Captain Otter. The Lightning
had 12 buoys put on board at Woolwich. Her duties
will be of no ordinary kind, as it is understood that the
Emperor of Russia has ordered all the buoys serving as
guides to safe navigation in the Baltic to be removed
previous to the arrival of the British fleet. The Light-
ning and the Alban are preparing to lay down about
350 buoys, which will be taken out a few in each of the
ships of war and war steamers proceeding to the
Baltic.
The Archer, 14, screw steam-corvette, Captain Heath-
cote, remains in the harbour here ready to join the Bal-
tic fleet, and is expected to leave Woolwich for her des-
tination in the course of the week.
The Hope, hired steam-transport, left Wookfich yes-
terday afternoon, with the officers of the Commissariat
and a large quantity of commissariat stores on board, for
Malta.
The Melbourne, hired steam-transport, is having coals
put on board from the coal depot off Woolwich Dock-
yard.
The John Masterman, No. 9, horse-transport, was
brought down from Deptford to Woolwich on Saturday,
and is now in the basin ready for embarking horses pro-
ceeding with the next detachment of the Royal Artil-
lery for service in the East.
The Allipore, No. 8, horse-transport, was towed down
the river yesterday from Deptford to Woolwich by the
Rhadamanthus paddle-wheel steam-storeship, Master-
Commander Belam, and has also been taken into the
basin.
The Palmerston, No. 7, horse-transport, was towed
down from Deptford to Woolwich in the afternoon, but
too late to be taken into the basin on the same day.
It is expected the Melbourne will embark the reserve
battery of Artillery, under the command of Captain
Barker, as that battery takes out no horses.
ROYAL ARSENAL.
The whole of the workmen belonging to the royal car-
riage department worked from seven o'clock a.m.to seven
o'clock p.m. on Sunday last. Nearly 1,000 men are
employed in that department in the construction of field,
garrison, and ship gun-carriages.
ROYAL ARTILLERY.
Captain • Maude's troop of Royal Horse Artillery ar-
rived at Woolwich to-day, their arrival being accelerated
by an order transmitted to them, while on the march, to
take the railway from Stafford to London.
Captain Cleaveland's field battery, Bth company of
the 12th battalion, has received orders to join head-
quarters at Woolwich, from Ireland, with the least pos-
sible delay.
Captain Harrison's company, 6th battalion, has been
placed under orders to proceed to Dublin on Tuesday,
the 28th inst., to relieve Captain Graydon's company,
Ist battalion.

....
Captain Graydon's company, on being relieved, will
proceed to Portsmouth, to relieve Captain Bingham's
company, 12th battalion, the latter being under orders
to return to head-quarters.

DUBLIN, MAP.CH 21.

The 21st North British Fusiliers (Lieutenant-Colonel
Lord West commanding) was inspected yesterday at
Richmond Barracks by Major-General Cochrane, pre-
paratory to its embarkation for Malta. The result of
the inspection was most satisfactory, and the high disci-
pline and fine appearance of the troops elicited warm
commendation from the General. The 63d infantry re-
giment will be paraded for inspection this morning in
the Palatine square of the Royal Barracks. A large