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expedition of the Royal Engineers NO** - 'IV Cy'
readiness to proceed to Montenegro, for Va. ' -z-- Y.-- , 4,.
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of making an accurate survey of the bonin:law,. .::1`,...„,
to Constantinople. The officers named to accorgn I. '-: bi
the expedition are Capt. Cox and Lieut. Sitwel
R.E. Another expedition of the Royal Engineers
is also in course of formation for the purpose of
proceeding by the overland route to Persia to sur-
vey the Turkish and Persian boundary line. This
expedition is likely to be absent from England
three years. •
The Suffolk Militia Artillery will be embodied for
duty on 12th April; and the Norfolk Militia Artil;
lery will also be embodied on the Ist of the same
month.

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PRICE 4D. STAMPED, SD.

such a company round it. When Sydney Smith
was in town he was sure to be there ; and the
Jeffreys and Dundases, and all the Scotch, with
plenty of English celebrities. The Lord Advocate's
chambers were under the same roof with the House
of Lords, and in the intervals of the debate, Lords
and Commons used to come dropping in for tea, and
that unique cake, and chat, till the summons to a
division called them away, rushing and scrambling
like schoolboys at the last stroke of the bell. As a
contrast, there was the Murrays' country-house at
Strachur, on Loch Fyne. There, in the depth of
Highland seclusion, the guests were expected to
make themselves perfectly at home, and be as free
as the winds. There were guides always at hand for
strangers : there was the lake steamer at command,
to carry them up to Inverary. At breakfast, there
was every sort of fish yielded by the waters of the
region
; and at dinner, everything that could be got
from mountain or flood—red deer soup, salmon,
game pies, grouse, &c. The hospitality of the Mur-
rays was remarkable everywhere; and their desire
to see others happy deepened the concern of their
friends at the sorrow which clouded their house.
Their only child died early, and. with him their,
bright enjoyment of life went out.
Mr. Murray's first office was that of Clerk of the
Pipe—a sinecure in the Scotch Exchequer, given
him when the Whigs came in. The office is now
abolished. In 1834 he was made Lord Advocate,
and held the appointment for five years, without
distinguishing himself, or being able to carry his
measures. He was evidently not qualified for poli-
tical life • and he was removed, as early as practi-
cable, to Le Court of Session, where he held a judge-
ship till his death. As a mark of attention, on
account of prior services, he was made.a baronet nt •
the same time as a judge, that his lady might be-
titled also. They spent the remaining years of his
long life chiefly in Edinburgh, and at their country
seat ; and there were few in the populous parts of
Scotland to whom the bland countenance and white
hair of the old judge were unknown.
We may seem to have devoted a disproportionate
space to our notice of a man who failed to distinguish
himself when his opportunity came, and. whose
ability seemed really to be in a course of evapora-
tion from early manhood onward. But he was the
last of a remarkable set of men:who have produced
a good deal of effect (though much less than they
might have done) on their country. The pall of
John Archibald, Lord Murray, covers more than
the one last departed. It hides the final glimpse
we had of the brilliant period and hopeful company
in which this last survivor bore his part, when that
life opened before him which disappointed him so
strangely. The mighty Edinburgh Whigs who set
up the Review are now a tradition ; and it is na-
tural to linger and gaze to the last as the pall is
finally spread over what was so full of vitality and
promise, and so ever present to the successive poli-
tical generations of a period of sixty years.—Daily
News.

PRESENTATION OF COLOURS TO THE'2d BA7-
T4LIOIV: OF THE ROYAL FUSILIERS.

(From the Gibraltar Chronicle of March 3.)
Yesterday morning this battalion assembled OR
the Grand Parade, at 11 o'clock, in the presence of
Major•• General Rumley and Staff, to have new
colours presented to him.
The Alameda and its walks presented a very
splendid appearance by the presence, on the parade
ground, of the regiment. and the numerous assem-
blage of the elite of the garrison, as well as a great
number of strangers and others to witness the

ceremony.
Shortly after the above hour, the regintent -
marched into the square, where their clean and
soldierlike appearance was the theme of admiration
by all present. Three sides of a square were then
formed, with the new colours crossed on a pile of
drums in the front. Shortly afterwards Major-
Peneral Rumley, accompanied by Mrs. Somerset
and the Rev. Charles Moore, Chaplain to the Forces,
'rode into the square, when the rev. gentleman
offered up the following prayers on consecrating
the colours :
" Present us, 0 Lord, in all our doings with Thy molt
gracious favour, and further us with Thy continual help ;
that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in Thee,
we may glorify Thy holy name, and finally by Thy mercy
obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord."
" Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy
name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth ABU _
is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forghte
us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against
us, and lead us not not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil."

" 0 Lord of Hosts, who doest according to Thy will
among the armies of heaven and the inhabitants of earth—
grant us Thy blessing at this time, for the sake of Jesus
Christ, 'the Captain of our Salvation,' who having 'led
captivity captive' has 'received gifts for men, even for the
"
" We thank Thee that Thou condescendest to employ
Thy creatures in carrying out the designs of Thy provi-
dence, and that Thou hast said them that honour Thee Thou
wilt honour. Grant 0 Lord that these colours, now to be
presented, may never be unfurled before the enemy, but in
the cause of Righteousness. Be Thou the strength of the
arms that bear them. Be Thou the shield of the warriors
who shall rally around them. And may the officers and
soldiers of this regiment be distinguished for that true
courage which fears God and knows no other fear.' Keep
us, we pray Thee, from all vain boasting. ' Not unto us,
0 Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy name give glory for Thy
mercy and for Thy truth's sake, whenever Thou pest
forth with our armies and grantest them the victory.'
" Give Thy blessing to our gracious Sovereign the Queen,
and all in authority under her; especially to Thy servant
the governor of this garrison. Bless him in his public acts
and in his domestic relationships, and be to him at all times
and in all circumstances, the God of his strength and his sal-
vation. Bless our country and its dependencies—our army
and our navy—and give success to every effort for the
decrease of ignorance and oppression and wickedness
throughout the world. These, and all other need-
ful blessings, we ask in the name and for 'the
sake of Him who died for our sins, and ever liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, blessed
for evermore.—Amen.

" The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost be with us all ever-
more —Amen."

On' the conclusion of the prayers, Major Hibbert
and Captain Glyn advanced, and, uncovering the
colours, delivered them into the hands of Mrs.
Somerset, who, after handing them to Ensigns
Griffiths and Smith kneeling, addressed the regi-
ment, in. a firm tone of voice, as follows :
' " Officers, non-commissioned officers, and men,
"It is with great pleasure that I accede to your request
this day, associated as I shall ever feel myself to be with
this battalion. lam proud to be the medium of presentingto
you the colour's sent to you by your Queen. This regiment
has ever borne the highest character, since it was raised in
1668, and lam certain that this battalion will prove itself
worthy of the name it bears, and emulate the gallantry of
the old regiment ; and, believe me, soldiers of the Royal
Fusiliers, that a woman's prayer will ever be raised for your
welfare and for your glory."
This address was received by the officers and men
on parade with the greatest emotion.
Col. Somerset then advanced, and, in answer to
Mrs. Somerset, spoke as follows :
" Madam,
" In the name of the officers, non-commissioned officers
and men of the battalion I have the honour to command, I
beg to thank you for presenting to us, this day, our
colours. It will be an occasion long cherished and remem-
bered by us. The battles incribed on these colours bear
witness to the bravery and gallantry of the regiment of
which we form a part. This regiment, nearly the most
ancient of any in the service, has been on many
occasions conspicuous for its devotion to its Sovereign and
country. To talk of the bravery of the British soldier is no
distinction, where all are brave. But I feel confident that I
have not a brother soldier in my battalion who would not,
with God's help, bear these colours,whenever and wherever
his sovereign requires him to do so. To the Rev. Charles
Moore I beg to tender our best thanks, for the kind and able
manner he has assisted us on this occasion."

After the ceremony was over three hearty cheers
were given for the Queen, three for Mrs. Somerset,
and three for Colonel Somerset. The battalion was
then formed up in open column wheeled into line,
opened ranks and saluted General Rumley, after
which the regiment marched past in slow and quick
time.

In the afternoon the whole of the battalion pro-
ceeded to the New Mole Parade where a variety of
games were got up for the amusement of the men.
In the evening, a fancy and full dress ball, given
by the colonel and officers of the regiment, took
place at the Theatre Royal, the front of which was
brilliantly illuminated with gas on the occasion.
The elite of beauty and fashion and the majority of
the officers of the garrison were present.
Shortly after 9 o'clock the guests began to arrive
and pour in. They were conducted to the refresh-
ment room by their gallant hosts, and then received
in the principal ball room by Colonel and Mrs.
Somerset, and the other officers of the regiment.
Two bands, those of the Royal Fusiliers and 25th
King's Own Borderers, were in attendance, and
dancing was kept up with great spirit in both rooms
until after 4 o'clock this morning.
The taste displayed by the ladies in the selection
of their fancy dresses was most admirable, nor
must the gentlemen's costumes be passed over with-
out mention, many being well chosen.
The supper provided was of the most recherche
description, and, together with the champagne
frappe a merveille, was fully appreciated.
The decorations and the whole of the arrange-
ments of' this splendid entertainment reflect the
highest credit on the stewards, who, with the other
officers of the battalion, were indefatigable in their
attentions to the guests, and in promoting the spirit
of the ball.

" NOTCIIEL CRYING" EXTRAORDINARY. —On
Wednesday there was at Accrington an extraordinary in-
stance of the disgraceful practice of " notchel crying." The
town's bellman went round the town announcing that a
certain man (an inhabitant of the town) would not, from
that day forward, be answerable or accountable for any debt
which his wife might contract. On the afternoon of the
same day the same important functionary was employed by
the wife to' inform the inhabitants of Accrington that as she
was, up to that day, straight with her husband, she would
not be answerable for any debts which he might contract ;
and stated, by way of additional information, that she
had been allowed by him ss. per week to find herself and
him in meat and lodging, and that he was also not a very
constant husbani, and that if he had brought home the
money which he had given to other women he might have
maintained them in very comfortable circumstancee. Great
crowds followed the bellman up and down the town during
his oration:—Bkekburn Standard.
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