The Sun.
London, England, 1860-08-29 00:00:00

TUE ARMY.

Col. the Hon. It. Gordon is about to succeed
Major-Gen. R. B. Wood in the command of the
camp at Colchester.
It is stated that the 10th Hussars are about to
be quartered in Norwich and Ipswich barracks.
Brevet-Col. Heaton has received orders to pro-
ceed immediately to Landguard Fort, Harwich, to
relieve Major G. E. Brown-Westhead, who will
take charge of the 9th Depot Battalion in the camp
at Colchester durinc, Col. Dixon's leave of absence.
A detachment of the 2d battalion of the 19th
Regiment has rejoined head-quarters, after going
through a course of instruction in musketry at that
useful establishment, the School of Musketry, at
Hythe. By the return brought by the detach-
ment the " figure of merit" was 52.25, the third
best average ever made by any detachment or com-
pany in British service. It was as under :
Average points per man, Ist period .. 2012
File firing .. 13.71
fl
51 1) Vol.ey 12.42
1) 1, Skirmishing 6.00

Total •• .. • • •• .• b 2.25
The above figure was surpassed by detachments of
the Donegal Militia and the 2d battalion of the
18th Regiment. The detachment consisted of
young soldiers, it being thei? second course of in-
struction. They were not picked men. The above-
named detachments were under the instruction of
First-class Sergeant Instructor Bowering. The
above figures show what British soldiers can ac-
complish with the Enfield rile when placed under
such superior instruction.
Yesterday 40 non-commissioned officers and men
of various cavalry and infantry regiments left St.
Mary's barracks, Chatham, end proceeded to join
their respective depots at Maidstone, Colchester,
Canterbury, and Winchester.
Orders have been received at Chatham garrison
by Lieut.-Col. Fairtlough, commanding the 3d bat-
talion, directing the depot of the Bth (the King's)
Regiment, the head-quarters of which have re-
cently arrived from India, to vacate the Hut-bar-
racks and proceed to Templemore. The Bth will
be relieved at Chatham by the depot of the 51st
(King's Own) Light Infantry, ordered to that gar-
rison from Chichester.

GARIBALDI EXCURSION TO SOUTH.
ITALY

(From the Manchester Examiner.)
Most of our readers are aware that recently
Captain Styles, an aide-de-camp of Garibaldi, has
been in London organising an " excursion to
South Italy." We can now furnish a few interest-
ing particulars, which we have gleaned from an
authentic source, with reference to the efforts made
by Captain Styles in London. Captain Styles left
London a week yesterday, in order to convey a
message from the English Government to Gari-
baldi; and it was his intention to travel through
the enemy's country, and, if circumstances per-
mitted, to return to London in twelve days. Cap-
tain Styles left to represent him Captain Boyle
Minchin of the Ist Royal Surrey Volunteers.
During the past week Captain Minchin has had a
suit of the uniform made for himself which it is in-
tended the excursionists for Garibaldi from Eng-
land
shall wear, and he has worn it in public on
several occasions. All persons who have seen it
agree that it is a handsome and picturesque uni-
form. A better substitute than Captain Minchin
could not have been found by Captain Styles, for
in carrying out the instructions of his predecessor,
Captain Minchin, and officers connected with him,
have incurred considerable pecuniary liabilities—
in fact, no less than £2,500 for clothing alone—for
the volunteers. There will be no lack of funds,
however, for men in every position in life are con-
tributing the requisite funds, and only a day or two
ago a nobleman of the greatest historical reputa
tion in England made a handsome donation to the
committee. With reference to the number of ex-
cursionists who will accompany Captain Styles,
allowing a large per tentage for those who may be
prevented by various circumstances from availing
themselves of the trip, not less than 600 men will
leave England to pay their respects to Garibaldi,
and to enjoy the romantic scenery of that country,
which has been briefly described as " the land of
love and sunny skies." The excursionists will in-
clude persons of every rank and profession—noble-
men, professional men and artisans. One of the ex-
cursionists is a nobleman, and he is going out as
a private. It was Colonel Peard, " Garibaldi's
Englishman," who suggested to Captain Styles the
advisability of paying a visit to this country. Gari-
baldi, having great respect and admiration for the
English, approved of the suggestion, and said it
would give him great pleasure to see any English-
men who might choose to visit him. Capt. Styles
and those acting with him have taken every pre-
caution not to violate the Foreign Enlistment Act;
and some notices which have appeared in the Scot-
tish papers, and which are said to contravene that
act, are all unauthorised by the committee of the
Garibaldi Fund. The proceedings of Capt. Styles
in London are described as being for the purpose of
organising an excursion to Southern Italy; and, in
answer to the numerous applications for informa-
tion which are made by a letter, a copy of the fol-
lowing circular is sent to each applicant:--
" 8, Salisbury-street, Strand, London,
August, 1860.
" Sir,—ln reply to your letter of the instant,
I beg to forward you the following particulars :
" 1. The English excursionists will be provided
with a free passage, costume, means of self-defence,
and all necessary provisions during thevoyage, and
satisfactory personal provisions will commence
from the day they land.
" 2. You can leave the English excursionists at
any moment, but should you do so before their re-
turn to England, no claim will exist to any of the
advantages which may fall to others.
" 3. A personal interview is imperative, when
you can learn all further particulars.
" The excursionists expect to leave within days
from this date. Three days' notice will be given to
those going.—Yours faithfully,
" EDWARD STYLES, Captain, Garibaldi's Staff."
An excursion ticket has also been issued, which
has the following statement printed upon it :
" GARIBALDI EXCURSION TO SOUTH ITALY.---A
select party of English excursionists intend to visit
South Italy. As the country is somewhat unsettled,
the excursionists will be furnished with the means
of self-defence, and with the view of recognising
each other will be attired in a picturesque and uni-
form costume. General Garibaldi has liberally
granted the excursionists a free passage to Sicily
and Italy, and they will be supplied with refresh-
ments and attire suitable for the climate. Informa-
tion to be obtained at Captain Edward Styles's
offices, 8, Salisbury-street, Strand, London, W.C.
All persons desirous of joining the excursion, or
willing
to aid the same with their subscriptions, are
r nested to communicate immediately with the
egcommittee of the Garibaldi Fund, at 8, Salisbury-
street, London."
The most remarkable offer made to the committee
in London is one made by a gentleman residing in
the neighbourhood of Lytham. He says that, if
made colonel, he would equip SOO men, and
land them at any point which Garibaldi might

wish.
We are informed that it is not improbable that
Captain Styles will visit Manchester on his return
to England ; and on Saturday night a gentleman,
who has taken an active part in supporting Captain
Styles, paid a visit to this city to inspect an inven-
tion in the way of arms which has been devised