The Sun.
London, England, 1803-11-01 00:00:00

VOLUNTEERS.

WE have seen in an Edinburgh i'aper the follow-
ing Order's and Instructions issued by the Command'.
ing Officer of the First Regiment of Royal Edin-
burgh Vt,tanteers to his Regiment. They form
such an excellent compendium of the very best ad-
vice that can be given to Troops of any kind, but
particularly Volunteers, that we think we are ren-
dering a service to the Country by giving them
every possible publicity, and, we have no doubt they
will be read with satisfadion, as we are sure they
will with advantage, by all descriptions of Military
Men.

Ist Regiment R. E. V.
REGIMENTAL ORDERS. •
Vin.6urgb, Oct. 113, 180.
Lieutenant-Colonel Hors congratulates the Gentlemen of
he Regiment on the distinguished appearance which they

made yesterday, and on the marked approbation which was
bestowed on them by Lieutenant-Generat VY SE, command-
ing His Majesty's Forces in Scotland. '
The Lieutenant-Colonel has also the pleasure of assuring
the Regiment, that their appearance and discipline received
the unanimous approbation of the other General Officers

present, and likcw-6e of His Grace the Lord Lieutenant of

the County, himsel fan excellent judge of Military Duty.
The Lieutenant-Colonel, however, trusts that the Regi-
ment will consider, that the objed of their labour is not the
parade of an inspection or Review, but the serious and im-
portant duty of qualifying themselves to defend all that is
dear to them, against an implacable Enemy, whose avowed
intention is the utter ruin and extirpation of the People of
'lbis Country : he trusts, therefore, that the Gentlemen of
the Regiment will not allow their zeal to abate, but will
persevere in such attendance during the winter months as
shall, at least, prevent them from forgetting what they have
already attained; for nothing could he so absurd, as to acquire
such a state of discipline as they have done, only to lose it as
fast as possible. When all the Gentlemen of the Regiment

are returned to Town for the winter, the Lieutenant-Colony
will make such an arrangement for Exercise, as may enable
every Gentleman to attend, at least once a-week, which can-
not be t hardship or inconvenience to any one. In the mean
time, the Lieutenant-Colonel earnestly exhorts them still
to examine and keep their firelocks in the very best order ;
and all of them, but especially such of the Regiment as have
not been much accustomed to fire-auns, to form themselves
into small squads for ball praaice. The Lieutenant-Colo-
nel intends to institute Prites for firing at a Target, to be
shot for by such Gentlemen of each Company only, as shall
declare upon honour, that they have 'fired forty rounds of
ball between mith Odlober and the 19th November. FOlif
tidies will be given to each Company :—One for the best
shot:--One for the second bat shot :—One for the greatest
number of balls through the Target:---One for the next
number.

In other respeas, the Regiment may have a better oppor.
tunity of improVing their discipline than by private drills of
their own, as Lieutenant-General V.v sr. has signified to the
Lieutenant. Colonel his intention of brigading the Volunteers,
and of having several field-days with the Troops hi the
neighbourhood of Edinburgh. For this reason, although the
LiouteriantiColortel never wishes the duty of the Regiment
to interfere with real business', yet, on the other hand, and
considering the state of the times, he hopes that no Gentle.
man, Officer or Private, will lean quarters except on para..
cular business.

In the view of the Regiment being called into OW ser-
vice, the Lieutenant-Coloncl thinks it necesury to issue or-
ders applicable to that event.—As it is the first duty of
a Commanding Officer to attend to 'the health of those un-
der his charge, the Lieutenant-Colonel assures the Regiment
that he will not permit a single Gentleman, 01110er, or Pd.
rate, to march out of Edinburgh on service, unless he is pro-
vided with a flannel under-dress. This is at all times the
best clothing for a Soldier; but for a winter campaign, in
such a climate as thil, and with constitutions not accustom-
ed to hardships, it is essentiallroccessary, and on no account
will bedispensed with. ..
In this Regiment; the Officers cannot be permitted to have
any indulgencies or accommodation beyond the Privates.—
They must, therefore; march with their whole baggage. on
their backs, of .which the Lieutenant-Colonel will set the

example, never mounting his horse, but for the purpose of
command. In camp or quarters, no distinction of tents or
rootiwwill be permitted. Officers and Privates must fare
alike, but the Officers will mess together, as i t will give op.
portuoities, not otherwise to be easily obtained, of convers-
ing on many points of regimental ditty.

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The horses, which by the King's regulation!: are allowed.
to the Officers; will he appropriated to general purposes.
The only exception to this is to be in favour 'Mlle Chaplain,
adjutant, and Surgeons.
Every Officer and Private, therefore, will immediately pro-
vide himself with the following articles, and keep them con-
stantly packed up In the neatest and most compael manner.
I Worsted or Flannel Night-Cap to tye under the chin.
I Flannel Underwaisicoats, with sleeves, or at lea,t
halt-
sleeves to the elbowi, and to come.Wel) down over the

loins.
Pair of Flannel Drawers.
$ Pair thick Worsted Stockings, or Ancle Socks.
Fair of Strong Shots'.
tOne of these to be on the feet, and the other in the knap
sick .1

s Pair of Worsted Gloves.
s Good warm Blanket—one Blanket easily rovers two
men, and to be so used, if the cold requires it.
Comb, Brush, and implements for Shaving, but as few
as possible. A piece of ripe Clay, and Blacking Ball.
A few needles, and worsted and thread.
rack Gentleman may also bring with him his ordinary
Great Coat, as the Blanket renders it less necessary to have
proper Watch Coats.

Each Officer and Private will also firovide himself, entire.
pair to the Alarm Post (On the north-side 'cif St. Andrew's-
square, unless differently ordered), With 4 lib. of Biscuit or
Bread. IlaveiJacks,Canteens, Camp-kettles, and Bill-hooks,
are to he issued to the Regiment from the King's Stores.
Knapsacks will be furnished out of the Regimental Fund.

On halting for: the day or night, the Lieutpant-Colonel
earnestly revommends,, that no Gentleman shall lye down to
steep while warm, or with wet feet,—but, however fatigued,
always to take .tima to cool gradually, and to put on his dry.
atm:kings and shoes. In case of being very wet, it 'is highly
ustfat to rub the body'and limbs with spirits,'want if pos-
sible, taking at the same time 'a mouthful, and not more
inwardly, diluted with warm water, if m ,to bei,. Gentle.,
mat will see the propriety of not taking too much money

with thew, or two guitlos at ttlotA, 'wily in ciivcr,
will be sufficient.

As to the Field, the Lieutenant-Colonel has little to say.
Much will be expeCted by their 'Cosuntry front such a Regi-
ment. The Licutenaut.Colonel has no anxiety on the sub

jec'},• except from its impetuosity. If the Regimeni were
adiug singly against another small body, this might produce
no had died. But acting in combination with other Troops,
perhaps in the centre of a line or chili? of posts; all move-
ments must be relative, and.,by rushing forward prematurely,
• the Line may be broken, other Regiments. or rosts'exposed
to be taken in flank, and,the whole plans. of the Commander
disconcerted, by the nce,essity of suppoiiing,a ix% witiCh
has improperly pushed forward, or reinforcing the post it has
quitted. The Regiment therefore will recoiled, that true
Courage consists as much in staering as in acting: as much,
or more, in coolly facing danger, as in furiously rushing on it.
There is little probability that the General will allow young
and high spirited Troops to be long galled by distant fire.—
The Regiment may be assured that they will be allowed to
dos,: with the enemy whenever it can be done to advantage.

When that moment comes, the Lieutenant-Colonel re-
minds the Regiment of the instrudions he has been incul-
cating on them at drill, to make their charge With the ut-
most steadiness and precision, so that all parts of the Line,
by coning in contad • with the Enemy at the same instant,
may support one another. The leading Company will take
care not hurry too much, but to carry on the Line, so
that each individual may preserve the entire command of his
person ; that he may be able freely to use his bayonet, not •
only to thrust, but to parry. If the charge is made with too •
great rapidity, the Line will be broke—one part of the Regi-
ment will be cut to pieces before another comes up, and the
whole will rush on certain destrudion ; whereas, if the
Charge is made steadily and correctly, the auperior strength
and impetus of this Regiment must bear down whatever is in
its way.
If the force of the Enemy, in immediate contaEt with this
Regiment, be broken, the pursuit is by no means to be made
without orders. It may be necessary to wheel to the right
or left to support other parts of the Line.
In firing, the Regiment will see the folly and danger of
firing at random. if their fire is inelEedual, they may as
well stand to be shot at with ordered arms. Every indivi-
dual must take a steady aim, so as to he certain that his shot
will take place in some part ofthe platoon Opposite to him.
If the smoke prevents the Regiment trom seeing the Enemy's
line distindly, they will always see the flash from the muz-
zles of their muskets, by which the Regiment can dired its
own tire. In short, let the objcd rather be to keep up a
weli-direded, than a very quick tire, always remembering
that as little time be lost in loading as possible. It will be
the business of the supernumerary rank. in the rear, to look
over the shoulders of the ranks in front, and to coned any
error in the aim.
When Prisoners art taken, they are to be immediately dis-
armed, and passed to the rear.

lithe Regiment (which is not likely) should be charged in
front by Cavalry, they will on nu account fire till ordered—
and then only the two front ranks ; the front rank taking
aim at the horses, the centre rank at the men. If the fire Is
reserved, and then given, within a few yards, in the faces of
the Cavalry, one half will drop, and the horses in all proba.
bility, will carry the other half to the right about; and, at
allevents, if the:Regiment will only receive them steadily,
without breaking, though the whole may be overthrown,
very few will be killed or hurt. Receiving a charge from
Cavalry, each rank will charge their bayonets, one over the
other. The supernumerary rank to close well up to the rear,
so that the Cavalry may have no time to make a cut at them:
Should the Regiment be drawn up on a beach to oppose
the landing of the Enemy, it will probably be ordered to re.

serve its fire--as the horizontal lire of rausquetiy against men

welt covered in boats must be very inerfalual. 'ln such '
cases, it is only cannon which can play on the Enemy with
The Battalion, therefore, will reserve its fire till the
boats take the ground, when each Offleer commanding a pia.
toon will pour In his fire on the boat opposite to him, at the
instant the Enemy expose themselves, by rising up in the
boat in order to leap on shore—a well direeled fire against
min so huddled together, must be destrudive, and the Bat..
tallon will instantly give them the bayonet before they have
time, to form and recover from their confusion. It is hardly
possible that any troops can withstand this .mode of attack
whereas, if met only by a distant fire from the heights, they
will sutler little—will infallibly land arid form, and press
on with all the spirit and advantage whiclinsUrtilY attend the
assailants. This was precisely the error which the French
committed, when opposing the landing ofour troops in Egypt.
Should the boats of the Enemy be fitted with guns in their
bows, the Battalion will endeavour to shelter itself behind
sand-hills, walls, or broken ground, while the Enemy pull
for the shore; and it will not be advanced to the beach, till
the boats are nearly aground, when, of course, the enemy
cannot give above one discharge of their guns, which beam.
log useless the moment they attempt to land, the Regiment
will attack them as already directed.
Adhering tothese hints—steadily obeying orders, restrain•
ing their inipetuosttyt-and lighting with the cool determined
courage of their native minds, instead of imitating the in.
toxicated and blind fury of their r tretr4,' and above all, call.
ing on the God of Battles to aid them in the preservation of
those blessings which Ile has Conferreitilph them, this Re.'
giment may hope to render essential service, and to merit a
large share of that glory which shall be acquired by all the
Forces of their Country, in repelling the threatened Inva.
lion. -

By Order of the commanding Officer,
!MIN WHYT,
Capt. and Adj. tat Rest, R. E. V,

General Moarrist has sent two of his Adjutants
to Schwerin, to demand of the flute of Macitt.att...
aultott, that he would send the Hanoverian Mini..
sters out of his Territories, and would restore all
the eireds belonging to the KING of ENGLAND,
which had been secured in that country. The
Dolce of MECKLiaaviecn, however, has not
complied with these demands, and has sent off ex,
rillteS on the sohjeet to Petershuigh and Berlin.
the Russian Minister at the latter Court appears to
have interested himself in the business; and not
only delivered an official nnte respkting the claim
made to the Duke of NIECKLINDURCH, hilt has
Isent a special Messenger to his Court to notify the
transaftion,

The Towns of Hamhorgh arni Altona cow inue to
be in a deplorable situation, from the blot kale of
the Elbe, so that many o the common attideN
are
atiVal'teed in price to a degree that is not ctetlible.
One hundred workmen were .bout to etn,p)rate to
itmetica Irani HalubtUgh iii consegtiCßCC.

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LACY Pgainst HUD 24R6 AND ANOTHEiI.

MR. MARRYAT opened. the P:eadings in this
case, from which it appeared that this Adion was
brought for goods solo and deiivered to the amount
of med.
ExstaNr, who opened the Plaintiff's ease,
observed, that it lay within a very narrow com.
,asses---that this Aaiun we ,s bron!,ilit by the Plaintiff,
who is a rope-maker, to recover 7591. fair cordage,
furnished to a Mr. Henry Wilkinson, who had be.
come a Bankrupt ; but who then was in partnership
with Mr. Hubberd, and on whoce joint credit the or.:
der was executed by the Plaintiff. This cordage was
intended for a new ship which was built for these
Gentlemen, called the Youiig newsy. Wilkinson
wa,4 desired by Hubbard to bespeak the Cordage,
arid the Plaintiff entered it in his books, " to
kinion and Co." When the Ship was finished,
Wilkinson being then in falling Circumstances, the
Defendant proposed the Regisier should be taken
out in the name of Wilkinson only.
Lord ELLENROROUGH here asked, if the credit
had been given by the Plaintiff priiir to that period ?
Mr. ERSKINE replied, that it had, and that. he
should prove that fact to the satisttaion of his Lord.
ship, and of the Gentlemen of the Jury. Mr.
Wilkinson, who had obtained; his Certificate; 14'
a competent Witness to prove that fad.
That Gentleman was examined by Mr..PARK,
and said, that he and Mr. Hubbard were Cnrieerned
in this Ship, the Young flenv, before the date of
the new Register. tie was the Managing Owner
during the building of that hew Snip, and gave di.
reetions to the Builder, lie mi,ght have communica.
dons with Mr. Hubbard during., he building, but riot
particularly. lefrit to him. He wai considered as
Agent for the whole, He believed he was so con.
sidereal hi the Defendant. The amount of the
cordage was about i 591, and he was satisfied all the
articles were fairly supplied. The Ship was regis.
tered in his name only. Mr. Hubbard wished to
decline having any thing. to do with her previntls fo
the time when it was necessary to take out a Re.-
gister : That was after the cordage had been sup.
plied. Mr. Hubbard said he was tired. of Shipping
Concerns, or words to that efred. The Witnoc
allowed him his Share back again
.by giving hint
credit for it in their accounts.

•On cross.examitiation by Mr. C 1.11 us, be said no
other person appeared in it but him, He was the
ostensible person, and when the Ship was built,
Hubbard was to have a share in it. He ordered the
Ship, and Hubbard was so take a share with him.
Mr. Ginas, on the parr of die Defendant, en.
deavoured, by .cross.examining this Witness, to
shew that, originally, the Defendant hail no
concern with this Ship, and that it was only in.
tended he should have a share after the ,Sip was
built. But he failed in making that fan out to the
satisfaaion of the Jury, in as much as the Wit..
ness positively swore that he conceived they were
originally jointly concerned, and that it was set on
foot for their joint benefit.
Mr. Gt a us said he had no defence.
Verdiet for the Plaintiff.--,Damages Seven
.Hun...
dred and Fifty-nine Pounds Eighteen Shillings.
Five other Causes .were called on ; but 'as the'
Patties were not ready, they were obliged to be
withdrawn, and the whole business of the day was
concluded about ten o'clock. • •'

The PRI NCR of WALts's absence from the Vo,
lunteer Review, which has been attributed to many
causes, was certainly owing to His Itoal Highness
having found there wasp some apprehension of speedy
Invasion, which rendered it necessary for him to
attend the post assigned to him should the Country s '"
be in danger. This post is at the head of his Re..
giment, where he is eerforrning the duty of Colonel
with the most uoreinitring attention, no otiier Mi.
litary Situation for the defence of his Country being
allotted to him.

There is no truth in the statement made in 'eve.,
ral of the Papers, that many of the Hanoverian soI.
diets who have come over here from Hanover, have
been enlisted in the Marines; they are all engaged
to serve in an Hanoverian regiment which is to he
formed in this Country, and for no other service.
It is Hts MA EStY'll orders to forward every Ha-
noverian soldier arriving in Greatllritain to the de.
pots of the new raised Hannverian Corps without
delay, and no Recruiting Officer is permitted to en.
gage any man enlistedlor the Hanoverian Corps.
TH a Tit BA:alt.—The Tragedy of Edward the
Black Prince' Wks repeated last night at Drorv.l4lle
Theatre, before a larger audience, and with Irlter
effect, than on its former representation. 11,e eltirf
interest of the Play firiaa trOill the peal/ re, which
refer to the state of the times, and those pass;lges
are well calculated to exercise the patriotic feelings
of Englishmen. Poch Was more to possession of
the clingier of Edward, and exerted himself with
much greater energy and fire. Mrs., YouNo gave.
an affeeiing interest to the part of Mariana. BA► *
MOR E W 4 very Spirited in Riientant, and. the
whole was well received.

Pizarro was again represented at Covent Garden
Theatre last night to a numerous audience. COOK e
enters into the part of the Spanish Chief with 16
usnal ability. KEMELCS Reba czeited ,great aV.
planet, and so did the Ehira of Mrs. Stunotts.
The as was the old and pleasing little
Opera of Thomas ert,i'd San).
A general rehearsal of the new Opera took place
yesterday at Drury-lane Theatre, and the Sotte,was
lighted up for the purpose. We "halt nor ant tcirate
the public delight by a description of its splendiii
dresses anti pitturesque scenery, but we were phnised
to see it in that perfeft,state which does credit to
the attention and industry of the Performers.
A sharp contest took place *yesterday in the
Strand between two females, one of whom chargca
the other with seducing be,. husband Vivv,ty how 11,.(
aireetionl and from his fainily.. Prom word 4 ii try
proceeded to Wows, when, alter a k hard ti 4.14..
.ing, the seihiCiNg Leta one was compellett ttithe in,
and in e a retreat s.:Kr.-bonnet, sdns top, says.
cloak, sass handkerchief, with one eye dosed ups
and it scratched litZe.