The Sun.
London, England, 1859-05-24 00:00:00

MB. B URFORD'S PANORAMA.

A picture of Benares, so celebrated as the metro-
polis of BrahalitlisM, is now exhibited in Leicester-
square. For so many years hall Mr. Burford gone
on producing panoramas of uniform excellence, and
so well is his perfect execution of happily-chosen
sabjects appreciated by the public, that all opinion
on each new picture might be conveyed in the brief
assertion that he is "as good as ever." The archi-
tectural details, the distances, the water, the com-
position, are always admirable, and when he and
Mr. Selous advertise a fresh work everybody in
London goes to see it, in perfect confidence that he
will become,acquainted with some interesting spot
under circumstances most favourable. However,
to utter something in the way of opinion, we would
call attention to the exquisiite finish of the pellucid
water in the last picture. The numerous objects
beside it and upon it cause it to reflect all sorts of
hues, but the difference between shadow and reality
is wonderfully preserved, and it is almost impossibleainted
to divest oneself of the belief that the p
stream is veritably liquid.

The following circular, relative to the treatment
of volunteers from the Merchant Service to the
Royal Navy, has just been issued by the Admiralty.
In The present conjuncture it will be read with in-
terest by those anxious for the welfare of the ser-
vice :

" Sir' —Her Majesty having been graciously
pleased to invite the sailors of the merchant service
to join her Majesty's Navy, in order that this coun-
try and its commerce may be adequately protected
under the varying circumstances of a war in
Europe, I am commanded by my Lords Commis-
sioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you that the
men who loyally accept the invitation deserve a
cordial reception from the profession that has sought
them.
" It must be borne in mind that men, on first
joining the Rovil N ill ha

trarv, an expectation prevail that these men will be
able suddenly to accommodate themselves to the
necessary restraints of a ship of war, and if a harsh
attempt be made to compel their immediate con-
formity to these restraints, they will feel they have
been unfairly and unwisely treated. Such a feeling
would be most unfortunate.

" These considerations alone would seem suffi-
cient to secure to such seamen a proper solicitude
for their contentment ; but the impression produced
upon the merchant seamen, onthe present occasion,
must have a very important influence in times to
come. If they be not cordially received and kindly
treated, the unfortunate repugnance for the Navy
that so long prevailed will be strengthened and
perpetuated, to the irreparable injury of the na-
tional interests.

" The presence of these merchant seamen in her
Majesty's ships should not only be a source of pre-
sent strength, but, by securing their regard for the
service, it should be the means of spreading a simi-
lar feeling among the whole seafaring population of
our islands.

" Those whose duty it may be to instruct the men
should be firm, but they should also be patient and
forbearing. The men should be taught the neces-
sity for their exercises and to take an interest in
them accordingly. Steadiness at quarters and pre-
cise firing are the first steps towards efficiency, and
s ib lee
to at once
the
officers
about
the next is a silent and seamanlike performance of
other duties, without aiming at great rapidity.
The newlythinformed
a -raisediremya men
rre
ofthe
arees
tpe regulations
ton b
epro-
perlyloh;n clad,and and
of their divisions for the condition
of their kits.
Each man is to be at once shown his mess-place,
he
and his sleeping berth, and where is to stow his
bag; and a hammock, clews, and lashing are to be
given him. The usages of a lower . deck, the cus-
toms and routine of the service,
and the pay, pen-
sions, and badges to which seamen are entitled,
must be explained to him. He is to be told to
whom he should apply in
the event of his requiring
advice or information,
and that if he should have a
complaint to make, he must represent it to the
officer of the watch,
and
if necessary, through him
to the captain of the ship.
" He should he shown how to sling and lash up
his hammock, to wash and dress himself for quar-
ters, to wash his clothes, and to scrub his hammock,
so that they may be thoroughly cleaned ; also how
to stop them on the girt lines so that they may not
be lost.
"These things and others of the same character
are to be taught without delay to men on first
entry, in order that they may adapt themselves
readily and with satisfaction to a ship of war.
"It must be understood, however, that the fore-
going instructions giva no sanction to a relaxation
of that discipline which should prevail at all times,
and which is essential to the efficiency of the ser-
vice, and the comfort and well-being of the men.
Having pointed out the spirit in which men
who for the first time join the Royal Navy are to
be treated, and having called attention to some
details in illustration of the manner in which they
should be initiated, my Lords rely upon the officers
of the fleet to turn to good account the opportunity
that has been afforded for dispelling the aversion
for the Navy which the merchant service have
conceived from traditional misrepresentations of
the Queen's service.
" Their Lordships desire that you will direct the
commanding officers of the ships under your orders
to make known the fordgoing instructions t
the
executive commissioned officers and officers i„
chargeiof decks, and the commanding officers
cers are to
take care that all the warrant and subordinate
officers conform themselves thereto,
am, Sir,
your most obedient servant,

"W. G. ROMAINE."
Major Williams, R.A., who embarked for Ame-
rica with Sir F. Williams last Saturday, has been
appointed military secretary to the gallant General.
The two aides-de-camp are Capt. Worsley, R.A.,
and Lieut. Grant, R.E.
Id consequence of the new organsation of the
Royal Artillery, the appointment of a MajovGene-
ral to command that corps in Ireland has been dis-
continued, and the Assistant Adjutant-General will
therefore be attached to the headquarters staff, to
perform the duties of the Artillery service, in the
same manner as the Deputy Adjutant-General of the
' Artillery at the Horse Guards.
The General Commanding-in-Chief has been
pleased to Approve of Inspector General of Hospiof
W. C. Huatifrey, assuming the superinten
dance tn
the Medical Department, vice Dr. Bell,plac ed upon
half-pay.

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wrung the "Loyal' Navy, will have to renounce •- ,„
nany old customs, and to adopt others which willt,c
Lt..M7st be irksome to them, but...they 'will learn
tppreciate the.order that is jensab_tle„Aap;tlia:. -
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the
hange in their habits btl'effected by the officers
temper and with judgment. If, on the con-