The Sun.
London, England, 1866-05-08 00:00:00

Naval and Military Intelligence.

Yesterday Major-General A. B. Stransham, In-
spector-General of the Royal Marines, commenced
his summer inspection of the Chatham or first divi-
sion of Royal Marines Light Infantry at head-
quarters. The Inspector-General arrived at the
Royal Barracks, attended by his Aide-de-Camp,
Capt. J. C. Travers, shortly before 3 o'clock yes-

terday afternoon, and, attended by a numerous
Staff, proceeded at once to the Great Lines, where
the whole of the available officers and men of the
division were formed up in review order, under the
command of Col.-Commandant J. O. Travers,
C. 8., with the divisional and Queen's colours in the
centre. The division was formed into ten com-
panies, the whole numbering close upon 800 officers
and men, the remaining portion of the battalion
being occupied in the ordinary garrison and divi-
sional duty. The troops were in heavy marching
order, and each man, including the flank com-
panies, was provided with 15 rounds of blank
cartridge. On the arrival of Major-General
Stransham and Staff, at a few minutes after 3, the
battalion gave a general salute, with colours
lowered, and the inspection immediately commenced
by the Inspector-Genera ridinc, along the line and
inspecting the several companies in contiguous
columns. This completed, preparations were made
for the customary field-day manoeuvres and bat-
talion exercise, in which the division was occupied
for about two hours, the manner in which the vari-
ous operations, directed by Major-Gen. Stransham,
were effected reflecting credit on both officers and
men, and eliciting the unqualified approval of the
Inspector-General. The inspection will be resumed
this morning, and will, it is expected, be concluded
this afternoon.
The 87th Royal Irish Fusileers, Col. J. C. Lyons,
were inspected on Southsea-common yesterday by
Lieut.-Gen. Sir G. Buller, commanding the South-
West district.

The military invalids by the Anglesey disem_
barked at Spithead yesterday, and were removed to
the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley. The ship
proceeded to London to discharge her cargo.
Yesterday an official communication from the
Admiralty was promulgated at Chatham dockyard,
in which their lordships expressed their approval of
the successful exertions made by the officers and
men of the establishment on the occasion of the re-
cent launch of the iron-clad frigate Northumber-
land. As a mark of their satisfaction with the con-
duct of all concerned they direct each of the officers
and men engaged at the launch to be granted a day's
leave of absence from the dockyard, without any
deduction being madejrom their pay.
The Pelican, screw, Capt. Cator; was paid off at
Portsmouth yesterday, under the superintendence
of Capt. John Seccombe, of the Liverpool, and
placed in the third-class Steam Reserve ; she has
been four years and eight months in commission.
The Tribune, screw frigate, Capt. Lord Gilford,
was inspected at Spithead yesterday, after her arrival
from the Pacific ; she is ordered to be paid off at
Portsmouth, and will proceed into the harbour this
day, after discharging her powder and shell.
The ironship Bellerophon, Capt. E. Tatham, went
out of Portsmouth harbour yesterday for the purpose
of making another trip for experimental purposes.
The Orontes, troopship, Capt. H. W. Hire, re-
ceived orders at Portsmouth yesterday to be taken
into dock and have her defects immediately surveyed
and reported on, before she makes another voyage
The Fancy, gun vessel, went out of Portsmouth
harbour yesterday for a trial of speed at the mea-
sured mile in Stokes Bay, in charge of Lieut. J. B.
Michell, of the Steam Reserve.

The gunboat Hind, tender to the Coastguard ship
St. George, 72, Capt. Edward P. Rice, at Falmouth,
arrived at Plymouth on Sunday, on a tour of in-
spection.

ELECTION IN FELLIGENCE.

NOTTINGHAM

The new writ for thisborough arrived in Notting-
ham on Saturday morning, and was proclaimed in

the market place. The nomination is fixed for Wed-
nesday, and the polling the following day.
ose of the Liberal candidates (Mr. Sergeant
Simon) has withdrawn from the contest.
Mr. B. OSBORNE addressed large meetings on Fri-
day evening, and vindicated himself from the charge
of dividing the Liberal interest in the borough. He
maintained that he had not split up their interest,
and had as fair a right to come forward as my Lord
A mberley or Mr. Cossham, His reputation was as
dear to him as that of either of his competitors.
Were they to be told that the representation
of this great city was to be in the hands of a
" select vestry ?" (Cries of " No. 30.") He had been
asked by both parties (the independents and those
who had solicited Lord Amberley and Mr. Cossham).
He declined the overtures of the second, saying,

" First come, first served." He would not leave the
people who first came and asked him to fight their
battle. If he had done so, he might have gained hi 3
election more easily, but he would have been dis-
graced. "England," it was said, " disliked coali-
tions," and Nottingham.would dislike the coalition
that was now taking place—Lord Amberley and
Mr. Cossham. What a coalition ! What a Robin
Hood to beat the political drum of Little JOhn! He
(Mr. Osborne) was fighting against five other men.
With Sir G. Jenkinson he had no sympathy or coa-
lition. Sir George was not a man of his kidney. My
Lord Amberley told them that there were only
minor differences between himself and Mr. Cossham.
The son of the great W big Prime Minister talking
of minor differences ! What were they ? Lord Am-
berley went only for a reduction of the franchise—
Cossham went the entire hog. Lord Amberleyliked
to mix spirits with his water—Cossham would ex-
communicate him for it. Lord Amberley wished to
reform, but not revolutionise, the Church—Cossham
would pull it down.
The other four candidates also addressed meet-
ings of their supporters, and the greatest excitement
prevails in the town.