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.RAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
CHEAP EXCURSION to the SEA SIDE. On SA-
TURDAY, 23d of Jtily, a Train will leave the Paddington
Station at 2 30 p.m., for CHIPPENHAM, Trowbridge, West-
bury, and Frome (Fares, 12s and 6s); Yeovil (14s and 7s) ;
Dorchester and Weymouth (20s and 10s), retnring on Tues-
day, July 26th, from Weymouth at 7 a.m., and intermediate
stations as per handbills.

board to their work. Bulay is also susiended. • Rissetter,
the contract painter, has been dismissedfrom the yard.
It is said to be 53 years since such a punishment was
given on board a ship in Devonport Dockyard.

RIFLE CORPS

The following circular has beet issued from the
War-office to the Lords-Lieutenant of counties. It
is dated July 13 :
" Her Majesty's Government are fuly sensible of the
public spirit displayed by large numbers of her Majesty's
subjects who have offered toforra voluntaer artillery or rifle
corps under the Act 44 George ITI., cap. 54. Though en-
gaged in important and often ludrativa occupations, they
have expressed their willingness, at their own cost and at a
considerable sacrifice of time, to instruct themselves in drill
and in the use of the arm, whetherrifle or great gun, which
they propose to adopt, with a view to lit themselves to act 1
as auxiliaries to her Majesty's regular forces in case of
public danger.
" But though the -very essence ota volunteer force censists
in their undertaking themselves to bear, without any cost
to the public, the whole charge of their training and prac-
tice previous to being called out for actual service, her Ma-
jesty's Government are of opinion that it will be but fair to
the volunteers, as a just acknowledgment of the spirit' in
which their services are tendered, to relieve them, in s;,-,20
degree, of the expense which their first outfit will entail
I sari i if, theih
trot heaviestnecessary,
upon them, and of which the per-1 -- -f
/ r-
.ezrasE o is neces-
arms
for the purpose of instruction, that
each individual of a corps should be provided with a rifle,
since a musketry instructor cannot superintend a larger
class than about 10 men. It is proposdd, therefore, to issue
in the first instance to each corps Enfield rifles at the rate of
9,5 per cent, of the effective members, for the purpose of in-
- ~.
structiori, the e9.vernment undertaking to arm the whole
effectives of .the forte whenever it may be called out for
active service against the enemy.
" It is necessary, however, before these arms can be
issued, or, indeed, before the, services of any corps can ' for
the future be accepted, that certain precautions be taken
with a view to insure the public safety and the efficiency of
the volunteer force.
" Her Majesty's Government c.pterfahi no objection to the
' members of arty 'volunteer rifle corps providing themselves
with breech loaders, or any other description of rifle, for
purposes of ball practice, upon the understanding that, if
not of the regulation gauge in barrel and nipple, no prac-
tice ammunition can be issued by the Government for such
arms.
"Every rifle corps will, however, under all circum-
stances, be furnished with 25 per cent. of the Enfield rifle,
with the use of which weapon the members are expected
to acquaint themselves, as in case of the active services of
the volunteer force being required, it must be exclusively
armed with the rifle common to all the regular forces of her
Majesty.
" 1. The Secretary of State must be satisfied by the re-
port of "competent military officers, who will be sent down
for the purpose, that a sufficient and safe practice range can
be obtained within a reasonable distance of the head quar-
ters ; where no such range can be found, a rifle corps would
clearly be either useless for want of practice, or dangerous,
if attempting it where the nature of the country affords no
sufficient security 'against accident, which would bring dis-
credit upon the volunteer force in general, and would tend
to indispose the public towards them.
" 2. The lord-lieutenant must satisfy himself, and must
certify to the Secretary of State, that a secure place of cus-
tody for the arms, and a competent person to take charge of
them have been provided at the expense of the members.
" The militia county stores or police stations might, no
doubt, in some places be made available for this purpose.
" 3. The rules and regulations for the Government of
volunteer corps must be submitted to and approved by the
Secretary of State.
"4. The corps must be subject to periodical inspection
by ii military officer deputed for that purpose.
" His Royal Highness the General Commanding-in-
Chief, with a view to afford every facility for the musketry
instruction of the volunteer force, has sanotioned the recep-
tion of two officers or members of each company, at their own
expenseor that of the corps, at the School of Musketry at
Hythe, to undergo a modified course of instructjon, which
shall enable them to conduct the practice of their companies
upon the general principles adopted in the regular army with
such signal success. A large musketry class of sergeants
of the disembodied militia will, moreover, soon be formed at
Hythe, so that within the course of a few months there will
be a vast increase in the number of musketry instructors
who will be available for the instruction of the volunteer
force.
"But her Majesty's Government are especially anxious
to direct the attention of the lord lieutenants of maritime
counties, in which our commercial ports and chief arsenals
are situated, to the desirability of forming artillery rather
than rifle corps.
" In case of war the vast number of guns mounted in our
coast defences will require a large artillery force to work
them, and the volunteers can in no way be so useful to the
public service as when formed in artillery corps to man the
batteries and thus release a proportionate force of Royal
Artillery for service in the field.

" Her Majesty's Government will, therefore, in all cases
where coast batteries are available for practice, give a pre-
ference to the formation of artillery corps. Atplaces on the
sea coast at which batteries do not now exist, but where
the military authorities may deem it advisable to place guns
hereafter, artillery corps may usefully be formed, if the
members, aided by the residents in their vicinity, would
take upon themselves the erection of earthworks.

" In that case guns would be provided by the Government
for training and practice, and for arming the works in case
of necessity.
" Should the lord-lieutenants of maritime counties be of
opinion that these suggestions can be carried out, her
Majesty's Government will request the military authorities
to afford competent professional advice as to the selection of
proper sites for such coast defences, and as to their construc-
tion and armament.

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guns to be • boats or ships'launches armed with single
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andform opaetin'onrivoef:vsofl
17th eed in the sup-
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by the Government, as recommen
last, the Board of
graph of the circular of the 25th May.
ourW commercial ma evraltpo
from
tok ive his
lieutenants, to send down a competent officer g.sa
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to their organisation
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advice to these associations in regard
ery instruction.
and equipment, and to aid them in the gum .
Admiralty will be requested, on application the lords
"Misconceptions have apparently
in
the selection of individaals to fill the position of officers
ouirlmteearnaa
repeat that, while I shall not be disposed
the volunteer force and of their responsibilities. I can onlyht
grounds upon which a lord-lieutenant may recommend any
person for a commission for her Majesty's approyal,l can
not recognise the principle of the election of their officers.
arisen with regard to
by any body possessing, in any sense, a
mitioitqaryuestoirogan
nic.)l
sation.
the"
and guidance, the accompanying memorandum, shortly re-
capitulating With
volunteer the
systemview o f,
Ifacilitating, thefor early
general
informationdevelopment of
mcoeripits: sahnodwinthgethneairhirpreopoofsetdheoragidanwisha
vernment have determined to sanction the
capitulating the conditions upon which herMftremstyati'sonGo-f
by obviating in a great degree necessity
afford them, and indicating a course of proceeding which,
office, will afford the means of a more speedy and effectual
throughout the country by her Majesty's
realisation of the loyal and patriotic desire so widely mani-
festeditiehonitainsdp'reosrtoasbel4ish_to-
- i [The f memorandum
h eA otu
Georgerefer referred to,
chap.
54
place 'their services gratuitously at the Queen's command
for the general defence of the nation." ~p fr•eferesnuebeietcotsthitos
the conditions under which Offers of service will be
accepted. The chief condition is, that there shall be actual
invasion or appearance of an enemy in force on the coast
which recapitulates the p r
explainso v i -
of Great Britain, or of rebellion or insurrection arising or
existing, or during any invasion. In these cases; but not
otherwise, the services of the volunteer force will extend
to any part of Great Britain. Regulations follow re-
specting the safe custody of arms and the general
guidance of volunteer corps. Directions are then given
as to the general organisation of rifle companies, the
establishment of artillery companies, supernumeraries, non-
effectives, rank of officers, equipments, drill, musketry in-
structors, and other matters of detail. Forms are appended
to enable commanding officers to give an accurate account
of the persons enrolled who are effective members of the
various corps.]
The Nottingham corps, which now numbers nearly 200
members, under the name of the " Robin Hood Rifles,"
possesses at present five companies; it is, however, intended
to have 10, each consisting of 80 or 100 members. They are
drilled four times a week, two of which drills are compul-
sory. 'The names of the companies are the "Castle," the
tcocniiajk,,T,
htheolaititFeroriessunt,"dtehrerhciaCplrinestoidne,n"eaynd the " Welling-
the Indian army. The first drill of this comapManayj
being
several
Fe rffi omcs ieoer
served
otetodhf
toeor
on Friday morning in the Park.
The council of the London Rifle Brigade have determined
Saturday shall be the day for weekly drill, in order to meet
the convenience of the numerous class likely to join the
brigade.
In • • otrooGkiplliaocfe
addition to the six professional conapanies of the Edin-
burgh volunteer rifle regiment, the Highland company, and
the " Citizen" company, steps are being taken for the for-
mation of several artisan companies. Already about 250
men have given in their names, and a public meeting was
held a few evinings since to promote subscriptions, each
artisan volunteer being only required to pay 30s. towards
the expense of his arms and uniform. The meeting was a
remarkably enthusiastic one, and has given a considerable
stimulus to the movement generally. The uniforms of
out,ec3e oo . companies
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dee every evening for drill, and give promise of becoming
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have enrolled themselves.
In the small county of Selkirk, where the proposal to
form a rifle corps had not met with sufficient encourage-
ment, a movement has been Made towards the formaticin of
a small cavalry regiment to be called the " Ettrick Forest
Carbineers." About 30 gentlemen have enrolled them-
selves, and whenever the number has increased to 80 the
necessary steps for embodiment will be taken.
A muster of the Bristol corps for inspection and drill, to
which a portion of the public were admitted, took place
on Saturday afternoon in the quadrangle of the Bristol
Exchange. The corps at present musters about 350 mem-
bers, the great majority of whom attended on this occasion.
Eight companies have been formed, of which one or two
number about 60, exclusive of officers, commissioned and
non-commissioned, while some hardly exceed 20. The in-
spection was made by the commanding officer, Major Bash
(late 96th Regiment), Lieutenant-Colonel of the Bristol
Volunteer Rifles, each company taking open order in turn
and closing its ranks after inspection. The area of the Ex-
change not
at a affortidme, ing room for more than.cne company to
manoeuvre four men were ordered to fall out from
each, and were formed into a test company. The column
was then retired under the North Piazza, and the test com-
pany
was put through a series of ordinary field-day evolu •
tons, advancin,,,, and retiring in line, taking ground to the
flanks in fours and in files, changing front by wheel of com-
pany, by sections and subdivisions ; forming open and close
columns of sections and subdivisions; echelon movements,
marching in fours and columns of sections, and reforming
company to the front, reverse flank, and right about; sub-
4ivisions and sections wheeling outwards and wheeling back
into line, &o. Several of these movements were executed
from the halt as well as on the move, and with a degree of
promptitude, steadiness, and correctness highly creditable

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N E WS PAPER
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een, Presideili of the 11037-
ge ti r geon one of the witnersses called by http:i
orities, stands St. Thomas's Hospital, which
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w objects to an extension of the railway wic
as was sugg,ested in
is _ already but a few yards from its Walls.
tTbheesceomgmeinttteelem, e.ntoouggihyte,
and take, srin_
g that
'with great
at the
the proposed line would be attended
permanent public advantage; and vtrould; most,' entail only a re-arran
and buildings." gement-. of the wards
We may as well state that the railway, after
passing the angle of the north 'wing of the hospital,
will cross Wellington-street by an arch 18 feet in
height, and 72 feet in span. The road at South-
wark Bridge will be crossed by an arch of the same
heig
ossed b ht, and a span of 75 feet.
be cr Blackfriars-road will
y three arches, one of 50 feet span, with
a height of 18 feet, and two side arches, each with
a span of 16 feet. The whole of the line will be on
a viaduct of arches. It will cross the Waterloo-
road about 100 feet north of the
Western Railway Station, and will forming
, after present South
a junction with the South Western Railway, cross
the river to Hungerford Market. The cost of the
line will be £BOO,OOO, including £179,000 for the
Purchase of Hungerford Market.
1
The committee will, as we have already stated,
meet on Tuesday, when the decision will be pro-
nounced, which we have no doubt will be in favour
of the undertaking. In its future stages in the
House of Lords we do not apprehend there will be
any serious opposition ; it would be difficult, in-
deed, to discover any ground for adopting,in respect
to this bill,'the usual course of reversing the deci-
sion of a select committee.— Observer.

ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE.