The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-29 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

A circular from the Horse Guards was received
last week by Lieutenant-Colonels commanding regi-
mentF, informing them that in future all candidates
for commissions and promotion must be prepared to
undergo an examination in the following several
branches of literature and science :
Lieutenants who have entered the service since
July, 1849, will be required, previous t• being re-
commended fur promotion to the rank of Captain, to
have—

10. A competent knowledge of geography. 11.
Of history, ancient and modern. 12. Of the first six
books of Euclid. 13. Of the properties of the circle.
14. Of algebra,' to quadratic equations inclusive.
15. Of the use of logarithms. 16. Of plane trigo-
nometry. 17. Mensuration.
18. They must have studied permanent and field
fortifications.

19. And have so far a practical knowledge of the
science as to be capable of projecting a front of fortifi-
cations according to the first system of Vauban.
20. To be perfectly acquainted with the provisions
of the "Mutiny Act and Articles of War.

21. With the form and proceedings of courts-
martial.

22. They should have studied some of the standard
works on courts-martial.

23. To understand perfectly the evolutions of a
battalion of infantry or regiment of cavalry.
24. Must be acquainted with light infantry drill.
25. To understand perfectly the interior economy
of a troop or company, the regulations for the messing
and subsistence of the soldiers, and the system of
keeping their accounts.
2G. To have a knowledge of the regulations which
regulate the pay, provisions, pensions, rewards, pe-
riods of service, clothing, and equipment of the
soldier.
27. To be acquainted with the general regulations
and orders of the army, more particularly with those
for the government and management of the troops
embarked in transports or convict ships.
28. And it must be ascertained that they are com•
petent to take charge of a company or detachment in
every position in which it might be placed.
Lieutenants who entered the service previous to
July, 1849, will after July, 1852, be required, before
they can be recommended for promotion to the rank
of captain, to have— _ _ _

. .
10a. A competent knowledge of geography.
11a. Of English history.
12a. Of the first four books of Euclid.

14a. Of algebra, to simple equations inclusive.
19a. And so far a practical knowledge of the science
of fortification as to be capable of projecting a front
of fortification according to the first system of
Vauban.

20a. Thsy must be perfectly acquainted with the
provisions of the Mutiny Act and Articles of War.
21a. And with the forms and proceedings of courts-
martial.

22a. They must have studied some of the standard
works on courts-martial.

233. They must understand perfectly the evolu-
tions of a battalion of infantry or regiment of cavalry,
as shown by the regulations.

24a. They must be acquainted with light infantry
drill.

25a. Must perfectly understand the interior eco-
nomy of a troop or company, the regulations for the
messing and subsistence of the soldiers, and the esta-
blished system of keeping their accounts.
26a. They must have a knowledge of the regula-
tions which regulate the pay, provisioning, pensions,
rewards, periods of service, clothing, and equipment
of the soldier.

27a. They must be acquainted with the general
regulations and orders of the army, more particu-
larly with those for the government and manage-
ment of the troops embarked in transport or convict-
shi ps. .

fiB3. And it must be ascertained that they are
competent to take charge of a company or detachment
in every position in which it might be placed.
It is to be distinctly understood that they are to
complete the remainder of the course prescribed for
the lieutenants who entered the service subsequently
to July, 1849, before they can be declared eligible to
become field officers.