The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-27 00:00:00

ROYAL MARINES.

We are glad to find the recommendations of the mili- '
tart' commission, in reference to this gallant branch of
the public service, have been confirmed by the following
order in council:—
" At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 13th day
of Sept., 1854. Present, the Queen's Most Ex-
cellent Majesty in Council.
"Whereas there was this day read at the board a
memorial of the Right Honourable the Lords Commis-
sioners of the Admiralty, dated the sth day of August
last, in the words following, viz.:—' Whereas we have
had under our consideration the report of the commis-
sioners appointed by your Majesty to inquire into the
several modes of promotion and retirement in your Ma-
jesty's military forces, and it being highly desirable that
in any changes that may be adopted in reference to pro-
motion in the army the condition of the Royal Marine
corps should not be overlooked, we would venture, most
humbly, to submit to your Majesty, with the view of
keeping alive in that meritorious corps the spirit and
zeal so essential to their efficiency, the following propo-

CAVERCOATS, PALETOTS, AUTUMN and
WINTER CLOTHING FOR Al L CLASSES.
The roost gigantic Establishments. the most extensive and busi-
ness-like transact b.ns, experience matured by the most energetic
and persevering efforts, has given an entire precedence to E. ‘i OSES
and SJN as Merchant Tailors, Gothiers, Uniform, Livery, and
Lad'es' Habit Manufacturers, as 'gaiters, Ties! re, Shirt and Boot
and Shy e Makers. Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen to all parts
of the World.—The success which E. MOSES and sON have kad in
the above Departments is fully corroborated by their New S ock of
Overcoats, Paletots, The greatest novelties in materials, the
maost ingeni u= styles—the best workmanship, and the most com-
fortable lipid serviceable articles are secured to all purchasers at the
most economical prices.
The New Paletot, of which E. MOSES and SON are the sole
Inventors and P,oprietors, is offered at 255.; it is the union of ex-
cellence, skill and economy—the most gentlemanly Dress of the
Season. •
Autumn and Winter Attire for Noblemen, Tradesmen, Mechanic.,
and all ot,ers, is furnished in the first order of fashion and excel-
lence. and considerably cheaper than any Go ds offered elsewhere.
Autumn and Winter Hosiery for Ladies and Gentlemen at the
Establishments of E. MOSE's aud SON c,mbine the Novelties of the
World's Manufacture—the richest and most comfortable goods at the
most economica prices.
The eepartm.nt for Ladles Underclothing (eiclusively) is flir-
nish-d with richly Embroidered, Serviceable, and Comfortable
Articles, all New for the S,,ason —unequalled for Novelty, Quality,
anc' Cheapness.
Tae whole-ale Clothing, Shirt, and Boot and Shoe Department,
from Suitability, Superior Qtrility, and Cheapness, offers the greatest
advantages to Merchants, Captains, and others.
CACTION.—E. MOSES and SON regret having to guard the
public against imposition, having learned that the antradesman-like
falvehoort of " Being connected with their Establishment," or " It's
the same concern," has been resorted to in many instances, and for
obvious reasons, they beg to state that they havo

sitions :
" 1. That officers, after actually serving in the rank
of lieutenant-colonel, or on the staff, in situations neces-
sarily held by lieutenant-colonels for three years, be
given the rank of colonel.
" 2. That field officers, whine commissons as such
date prior to the 19th June, 1854, be allowed to rise by
brevet, as under the regulations now in force ; but no
officer, not then of the rank of lieutenant.colonel, to rise
to that of colonel, otherwise than by three years' ser►ice
in the former rank, or as's reward for distinguished ser-
vice, or by appointment as aide-de-camp to your Ma-

lished.
" 5. That there shall be a fixed establishment of 10
general officers of Marines, of whom two may be gene-
rals, three lieutenant•generale, and five major-generals.
" 6. That in addition to the above established list of
general officers of Marines, the rank of major-general
shall be given to all qualified officers holding the rank of
colonel on retired full pay of the rank in which they
were last serving, whenever any officer, originally junior
to there in the rank of colonel, may become major-gene-
ral on the established list of general officers of Marines,
but without further increase of pay.
." 7. That those general officers who may henceforth
be allowed to receive the retired full pay of the rank in
which
be
with the
other general
, according to
tins served, shall
msehalllist
officers of Marines, but their names, for convenience of
their seniority,
l a s
reference, to have an asterisk prefixed to them, or to be
printed in italics.
THE LANCASTER GUN.—A correspondent observes : "8. That every vacancy on the fixedlist of general
"There is one possible cause of the tendency of the Lan- officers be filled either by the senior major-general, or by
caster guns to burst which I have not seen noticed. Any the senior colonel serving
on the strength of the corps,
inequality in the thickness of a gun barrel, it is well unless there should be a supernumerary officer (as here-
known, renders it liable to burst. Now, it would seem after explained), in which case the supernumerary should
that the Lancaster, like other great guns, is originally fill the vacancy ; and if there be more than one super-
cast,and bored of a circular form. The internal' ellipse nurnerary, a promotion shall take place in every second
is then produced by an additional hallowing out above vacancy only, until the supernumerary number be re-
and below. The upper and lower parts of the gun must duceel.
consequently be thinner than the sides. This must occa- "9. That promotions skall be made in the ranks of
sion unequal resistance to the explosive force of the pow- field officers below the rank of colonel, from time to
der, and of course a liability to give way at the points time, or as vacancies occur in the major-generals' list,
of least resistance. Might not the defect be obviated by with a view to secure to those officers that promotion
giving an elliptical form to the outside as well as to the in the Marines which they would have obtained under
inside of the gun ?" the present system.
Tin: LATE COURT-MARTIAL AT WINDROR,—U " 10. That an addition to the colonels promoted to
• p to last
t i.,iectenant Perry's Defence and Testimonial Fund be major-generals under the foregoing rules, colonels of
ted to 2,4251., and although the Mayor of Wind- Marines shall be eligible for- promotion to the rank- of
vi.o.) is the treasurer, is extremely anxious to close major-general, lieutenant-geuerai, or general, either for
the subscription, every post brings further '
remittances, brilliant service in the field or afloat, or in consequence
from all parts of the kingdom! of haying held commands with temporary rank, 45 gene,
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jesty. _ _
" 3. That the Lords Commissioners of the Admi-
ralty, with the sanction of your Majesty, or the Com-
mander-in-Chief of the Forces, should exercise the power
of appointing colonels of Marines to commands as major-
generals, without reference to seniority ; or that colo-
nels or lieutenant-colonels may be selected to serve as
field-officers of Marines, embarked in the fleet, without
reference to seniority.
" 4. That periodical brevets be prospectively abo-

NO CONNEXION WITII ANT OTHER HOUSE IN 01 OUT OF LONDON,
except their own Establishments, as follows :
Lencl,n City Establishment, 154, 155. 156, and 157, Istinories, 64,
45, and 86, Aldgate, opposite the Church, all communicating.
Lcndon West-end Branch, 606, 507, 593, New Oxford-street, 1,2,
anal 3, Hart-street, all consmuicating.
13radtord (Yorkshire) Branch, 19 and 20, Bridge-street.
sbefileld Branch, 36, Fargate.
Colonial Wholesale Branch, Melbourne, Australia.
Merchant , Clothiers, Hatters, Hosiers, Furriers, Boot and
Shoe Makers, and General Outfitters for Ladies and Gentlemen.
IMPORTANT.—ShouId any article not give satisfaction, it will be
exchanged if desired, or, if preferred, the money will be returned
without hesitation. All goods are marked in plain figures, the lowest
price, from which no abatement can be made.
The Establishments are closed from suns. on Fridays to sunset
on .aturdays, when business Is resumed till 12 o'clock.
A new Book for Ant= and Winter. " The Commercial Cornu
copia," containing full lists of price?, our system el self-measure-
ment. Rc., &c., may be had on application, or post-free.
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Tiler spricht man Deutsch Aqua sa hahla Espano.

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