The Sun.
London, England, 1854-07-31 00:00:00

THE MILITIA.

CAVAN MILITIA.—The Marquis of Headfort, lieutenant
of this county, has been pleased to appoint Mr. Thomas
G. J. Phillips, of Glenview, to a lieutenancy in the
Cavan militia, vice Mr. John Gumley, resigned.
EXETER AND SOUTH DEVON VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS.
—The Major Commandant, Sir Edmund Saunderson
Prideaux, Bart., will inspect the Exeter Company, on
Saturday, the 15th instant, and proceed on a tour of in-
spection to Exmouth, on Monday at noon, and to Totnes
at 4 p.m. ; to Torquay on Tuesday, the 18th, at 4 p.m. ;
and Teignmouth, on Wednesday, the 19th, at 12 at
noon. This is understood to be in preparation for the
general muster of the battalion, which will take place on
the issue of the new rifles.
DualFunts MILITIA.—We understand that, at the re-
commendation of the Lord-Lieutenant, Major MiMurdo
will be shortly gazetted Lieutenant-Colonel Commandant
of the militia force which is to be enrolled in Dumfries-
shire, Roxburghshire, and Selkirkshire. By this ar-
rangement the Colonelcy will be abolished, and there
will be a second Majority in lieu thereof.

THE NEW MILITARY UNIFORM.—We have already
given a description of the new Light 'lnfantry uniform,
and we have to announce that, on Saturday afternoon,
the patterns for the regiments of cavalry (not Hussars
or Lancers) were sealed at the clothing board, White-
hall. The new attire is in every respect similar to that
worn by the Hungarian troops in the Austrian service.
The full-dress equipment consists of a tunic or frock,
somewhat rounded. On the breast is a profusion of
gold lace terminating in " frogs." The back also is
highly ornamented. The rank of the officer is indicated
by varying forms of the lace. Henceforward no sash or
shoulder belt will be worn. The shacko, as at present
existing, will be abolished, and in its stead will be sub-
stituted a helmet, composed of felt with gilt mountings
and white plume. The trousers will remain as at pre-
sent. For the heavy cavalry regiments, the Lancers
and Hussars, no change has yet been finally determined.
MILITARY SCHOOLMASTERS.—The uniform of the
schoolmasters about to be located at various stations
throughout the kingdom, was decided upon on Saturday,
and consists of a blue frock coat, with red facings, re-
sembling in shape that worn at the Normal Scho,l,
Chelsea, and on the shoulder scarlet cloth, surmounted
by a gold shoulder knot, black trousers with red seam,
and a cap with a scarlet band. The first-class school-
master is distinguished by three gilt stars on the facings,
the second by two, and the third by one. The three
classes wear sashes, but the assistants the humble girdle
only.

THE RUSSIAN SLOOP-OF-WAR AT THE
SANDWICH ISLANDS.

We copy the following from the Panama Star and
Herald of July 3, received by the West India mail last
night :
"News from the Sandwich Island to the 20th of May
inform us that the British sloop-of-war Trincomalee, 24
guns, arrived at that port on the 19th of May, from
Callao, and anchored in the inner harbour. The Russian
frigate Diana, 60 guns, also from Callao, had arrived,
but had anchored in the roads. No official intimation
of war had been received.

" The annexed additional items we copy from the
Sandwich Islands papers :
"An audience was given by his Majesty, on Tuesday,
the 9th inst., to the United States commissioner, and to
Captain Adams and Captain Walker, of the United
States navy.
" RUSSIAN FRIGATE DIANA.—His Majesty the King
gave audience on Wednesday last, at twelve noon, to
Commander Lessoffsky, of his Imperial Majesty's
frigate Diana. On being presented to his Majesty by
the Minister of Foreign Relations, Captain Lessoffsky
remarked that he had called with his ship on his way
from Valparaiso to the Russian possessions in the north,
and was happy in the opportunity of visiting this king-
dom, and of being presented to his Majesty on the pre-
sent occasion.
" His Majesty reciprocated the feelings of
pleasure
hi
expressed by Captain Lessoffsky, and welcomed m
and his officers to his kingdom. He also expressed his
regret at the prospect of war in Europe. which appealed
so imminent, but hoped his rights of neutrality would
be respected. Captain Lessoffsky, with the officers of
the Diana, retired after a brief interview, the baud play.

ing a Russian march.
" The United States ship Saratoga, Captain Walker,
sailed for Tahiti on the 18th ult., ea route for the United
States.
" The subjoined document is a gem of its kind. When
it reaches Europe, we think the people must breathe
freer than usual:—

"‘PEOCILAUATION.