The Sun.
London, England, 1847-09-17 00:00:00

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

PORTSMOUTH, SEPT. 14.--Sir Harry Smith, ac-
companied by Lady Smith, arrived last evening by the
South-Western Railway, at six o'clock, and came
over to Portsmouth, and took up his quarters at the
George Hotel. In the absence of Lord F. Fitz-
clarence, who is suffering from severe illness, the
Gallant General was received by the senior officer of
the garrison, Colonel Lewis, R E., accompanied by a
numerous escort of mounted officers. On approach-
ing the George, in front of which the united bands of
the 421, 32. d regiments, and Royal Marines, were
drawn up in line, " See the conquering hero" was
played at the same time that the numerous assem-
blage heartily cheered the hero of Aliwal. Lady
Smith also received similar honours, which were
gracefully acknowledged, and after a cheer for the
Queen all was quiet.

This morning Lieutenant-General Sir Harry
Smith, Bart., reviewed the garrison of Portsmouth,
comprising the 43d, 52d, and 2d regiments, on South-
sea Common. The troops, commanded by Lieutenant-
Colonel Nesbit (in the absence of Lord Fitzclarence),
marched past the Gallant General in slow and quick
time, and performed several manoeuvres in a highly
creditable manner.

The General addressed the brigade on the con-
clusion in the following words :---" Soldiers and corn-
rades,—Right glad am I once more to find myself
associated with you, the immortal light brigade, and
to witness the order and discipline to which you have
been trained by your officers. I have seen those
colours in the field of battle, and I have seen
them crowned with victory. Right glad am
I also to find that the same spirit animates you
now that animated the gallant light brigade in
the day of battle, that spirit of bravery which
crowned your ancestors with immortal glory; that
same spirit animates you now, and should you, like
them, be called on to fight for your country, you will,
doubtless, like them, be crowned with victory ; it
will be only to give the word, and you will be able to
follow your leader, whoeve: should have the honour
to command. A few years back I was a subaltern
like yourselves, and was drilled by your sergeants ;
but I have been fortunate, and, I hope with all my
heart that you also may be equally fortunate. The
moral character you all bear in this garrison is an
honour to you, and, I must say, the higher the moral
character appears, the more brave the men in the
field. Bear in mind these sentiments, and be go-
verned by them—Comrades, farewell !"
The above address appeared to make a deep impres-
sion on all present, especially the soldiers. There was
a large assemblage to witness the review. The gallant
Sir Harry was heartily cheered on his arrival and
departure.
The Vernon, Indianian, arrived this day to convey
the new governor and family, and suite, to his com-
mand at the Cape.
This evening
with
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where covers for eighty are prepared. The enthusi-
astic reception of the Gallant cieneral last evening
and this day on tha Common was a well-merited
rebuke to the spirit that prevailed yesterday at a
meeting of the Town Council, when a proposition to
present an address on the occasion was negatived by a
majority of the members present. Thert
timecominpgreovfiothues
General was only made known a short
to his arrival, and then only to the military authorities,
or thousands in place of hundreds would hare assem-
bled to honour him.

ENCOURAGEMENT TO FISHERMEN.—WearegIacI to
observe that prizes are again to be given
of Sutherland, to the crews of such " native boats as
shall take and deliver for cure, within the Tongue dis-
trict, the greatest number of cod, ling, and hake, from
by the Duke
loth September to Ist July, 1848. The prizes, two in
number, are each to consist of a well built cod boat,
With oars, sails, and materials for a set of great lines;
and the district will be thrown into two distinct divi-
sions, in each of which a prize is to be given, viz., first
division, from the eastern boundary of the county to
Armadale, inclusive; second division, from Armadale to
Leathad, on the west side of Loch Erriboll, The prizes
the
district,
be awarded by the factor and fishery officers o':
fihn.
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whole in the best possible condition.—John o Groat
Journal.
DUCAL FEES.—At a late meeting of the Perth
Town Council, Bailie Barlas stated that heavy fees were
exacted by the thike:of Atholl from every one who visited
the Dunkeld grounds, and that the whole of these fees
went into the Duke's pocket. Lie (B lilie Barlaa) was
certain there was not another Duke in Scotland did the
like. " These fees," adds the .Edinhurgh Advertiser,
"are as follow:—One person, 2s. GI; two persons, 35.;
and ls. a head for any greater number. A. gentleman
told us on Monday that he had lately paid 7s. for the
Privilege accorded to the party with which he was con-
nected."