The Sun.
London, England, 1825-02-08 00:00:00

THE A ItM Y.

Detachments belonging to the 26th and 42d Regiments of
Infantry, embarked on the 22d ult. at Dublin, for Bristol, on
the recruiting service.
Detachments belonging to the 2d, sth, 12th, 13th, 18th,
21st, 24th, 28th, 29th, 31st, 37th, 38th, 41st, 44th, 45th,
47th, 48th, 54th, 55th, 57th, 64th, 67th, 69th, 70th, 85th,
89th, 94th, and 95th, Itegiments of Foot, embarked the 231
nit., under the command of Staff-Serjeant Byrne, at Dublin,
fbr Bristol, on route for the depots of their respective corps.

The 97th Regiment of Foot.
WINCHESTER, FEn. 3.—At a recent meeting in this city,
the Mayor observed, that the extreme good and orderly con-
duct of the troops which had lately quitted the city, would, he
was sure, be fresh in the recollection of the inhabitants, and he
thought some public expression of approbation was merited.—
He then proposed the subjoined vote of thanks, which being
read by the town -clerk,- was seconded by Alderman Littlehales.
" The Mayor and inhabitants of Winchester beg to express
their -unqualified approbation of the conduct of his Majesty's
97th regiment of foot, which has been lately raised, and quar-
tered for several months in the barracks of this city. The
anxiety and exertions of the officers to maintain good order and
discipline, and to promote harmony between the soldiers and
the inhabitants, have acquired the- regard and esteem of the
public. The peaceable and inoffensive demeanour of the
soldiers has given universal satisfaction ; and the subordination
and regularity which they have at all times displayed, afford
an earnest of steadiness and intrepidity i❑ the hour of danger,
which are the surest means of honour and renown. The city
feels deep regret at the departure of the corps, and the best
wishes will attend it through every change of station, and in
every enterprize; and if the regiment is ordered to embark for
distant regions, the inhabitants of the city fervently hope that
the arm of Providence may be extended over them, to guard
them from the perils of the sea, and the ravages of disease in
eastern clinics. Should they be sent among those nations who
still lie under the darkness of heathenism, a confidence is en-
tertained that they will feel that it is the part of Britons not
to be actuated with desire of conquest or dominion, but to pro-
tect and civilise those less favoured nations, to display the su-
periority of European institutions, and to impart, as far as lies
in their power, those cxnforts and blessings which they them-
selves enjoy. As often as they are called on to contend with
the enemies of their country, may their ardour and courage be
crowned with success : but when the demand of valour is satis-
fied, may the sword be sheathed in mercy,—and, when the
day is won, and their opponents are driven from the field, may
every rank with enthusiastic feelings pour forth the cheers of
triumph and the shouts of victory."
This met the concurrence of all present, and w.is signed by
the Mayor, on behalf of the meeting, which was then dissolved.
The following reply from 'Aleut—Col. Hamilton, addressed
to Richard Littlehales, Esq., was received this morning :
" Dear Sir—l have this morning the pleasure of receiving
your note, conveying me the resolutions of the Mayor and in-'
habitants of Winchester, approving of the conduct of the regi-
ment under my command, whilst it had the good fortune to be
stationed in your city. The unanimous and unqualified ap-
probation of so respectable a Corporation as that of Winchester,
is -indeed most gratifying to me and my brother officers, and I
have no doubt will be the strongest stimulus to the young
soldiers of the 97th regiment, to merit, by due subordination
to the civil authorities (in any quarter of the globe where their
services may be required), the good wishes of the inhabitants.
"Accept, dear Sir, my warmest thanks for your uniform
politeness since I have had the pleasure of your acquaintance,
and believe me faithfully, yours,
" C. HAMILTON, Lieat..Col. 97th Regt.
" Gosport, Feb. 4, • 1825."