The Sun.
London, England, 1821-11-03 00:00:00

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PORTSMOUTH, Nov. I.—The Brazen, Captain
SHEPHEARD, and Hardy storeship, from St. He-
lena, have brought home Lieut. CAMPBELL, R.N.
and the late garrison of the Isle of Ascension,
having been relieved by Major CAMPBELL and a
party of Royal Marines. Ascension abounds
with Guinea fowl, so much so, that a good day's
shooting can be had the horned cattle were but
few ; goats in considerable numbers. Six day's
supply of water could be collectedi but with
great trouble. Vegetation was thriving fast.
The late garrison consisted of fifty men: Col.
BowLcs, of the Guards, Adjutant-General, and
Col. Cooper, of the 92d, and Quartermaster-Ge-
neral of the Island of Jamaica, will embark from
this port in a few days. Major Fogerty and
Lady, are detained here in the Fanny, in conse-
quence of his regiment, the 33d, destined from
Ireland to Jamaica, being placed on active duty
in Ireland. The Fanny will now proceed from
this to Cork, to take in detachments. This
morning the Royal Marine Corps, under the com-
mand of Colonel MONCRIEFFE, were ilspected on j
Southsea Common by Lieutenant-General Sir R.
BBLL, K.C.B. The appearance of the battalion
was particularly fine, and it was regretted by a
numerous assemblage of spectators, that the
boisterous state of the weather prevented their
going through the whole of their manoeuvres.
The General expressed himself well pleased with
the few manoeuvres the weather allowed the bat-
talion to go through. In-eonsequence of the de-
tention of the 33d regiment in Ireland (destined
for Jamaica), a regiment will proceed from Ply-
mouth, to release them in Ireland. The 15th
regiment, from this garrison, will, in consequence,
embark for Plymouth on the 9th inst.

Two companies of the 7th Regiment, now at
Newcastle, arrived in London on Thursday, for
the purpose of being invalided, having beet► dis-
charged from the Regiment pursuant to the late
orders for reduction.

The 55th regiment, under the command of
Colonel Frederic, arrived at Chatham, on Friday
last, from Liverpool.
On Thursday, a detachment of the 73d Regi-
ment of Foot, just arrived from the West Indies,
where they have been 13 years, marched through
Orford, on their route for Weedon barracks.

The remaining detachments are not yet landed.
It is with great pleasure we state, that the second Somerset
Militia, to which our city and the immediate vicinity furnish
almost half its numbers, has, at its training this autumn, main-
tained its former high character ; a friend at Wells having in-
formed us, that the orderly behaviour of the men excited gene.
rat approbation, as the attainment of the regiment in dis-
cipline did the surprise of some experienced officers of the
army. The corps mustered about 750: and Colonel Sir T. B.
Lethbrike, Bart., Lieut.-Colonel Cooper, Major Sheraton,
and nearly thirty other officers, were present.—(Bath Herald.)
On Saturday last, the North Western Regiment of Oxford-
shire Yeomanry Cavalry (assembled at Woodstock, under the
command of the ;Right lion. Lord Churchill) completed the
appointed period for training and exercise. The great pains
which had been taken to render this corps complete and ef-
fective, were fully evinced., as well by the compactness and
superiority of the equipments, as by the regular anti sol-
dierlike appearance and conduct of the men. Many .prizes
were distributed by the
.officers, amongst which was
superb silver tankard, with •an appropriate inscription,
which was awarded to Mr: Merry, as mounting the best
charger. The regiment was honoured on Friday with the
presence of many or the neighbouring nobility and gentry, who
appeared highly gratified in witnessing the evolutions and
manoeuvres of a regular field -day to the effect of which the
favourableness of use day,- and. the beauties; of Bleulittin'' Park,
did not a little contribute. • We understand the regiment will
assemble again in May next. •
On Saturday last, the Agent for Transports at Cove, received
orders to proceed immediately to Waterford, to superintend the
embarkation of the 49th Regiment. The transports had already
arrived there to take the Regiment to Bristol, from whence it ix
to march to Chatham, and there again embark for the Cape of
Good hope.—(Cork Intelligencer.)

[FIIO3I THE MAURITTES GAZETTE.]
GENERAL ORDER.

II cad-quarters , Po wit, r
Wednesday, 2rith April, 1821.
The Major-General would be wanting in justice to the troops
composing the garrison of Port-Louis, should he omit expres-
sing the sense he entertains respecting their exemplary con-
duct on the occasion of the fires which have recently taken place
in the town. .
The cause of the first rendered it peculiarly awful ; the im-
mediate scene of the latter. Made it more appalling. But in both
instances the conduct of the troops was conspicuous, and could
not fail to excite the praise which it: so well deserved. .
The exertions of many of the officers and other individuals
have been mentioned as deserving particular commendation.
• But where all appear to have been animated by the same gene.
coos zeal, it might be considered invidious to instance any in
particular. From this motive alone, the Major-General ab-
stains from naming individuals ; but he begs that Lieut.-Col.
Barclay, and the officers and soldiers of the garrison generally,
will accept his best thanks for their prompt and efficient exer-
tions on the occasions alluded to. It will be a sensible gratifi-
cation to them to reflect, that those exertions they have been
mainly instrumental in arresting the progress of a calamity
which, it not checked, might eventually have led to the most
strious evils.

By command of the 3lajor-General,
EFFINGHAM, LINDSAY.
Deputy Adjutant-General.

GENERAL ORDER.
llead-quarters,.Powder Mills, Friday 26th April, 1821.
The Major-General has the pleasure of communicating to
Lieut.-Colonel Barclay and the garrison of Port Louis, the
accompanying copy of a letter which he has just received from
the Governor, expressing the sense which his Excellency enter-
tains of the exertions of the troops on the occasions of the late
fires alluded to in the Order of yesterday ; and of the,good
effects which have on former occasions resulted from their
promptitude, -zeal, and alacrity.
By command of the Major General,
EFFINGIIA3I. LINDSAY.
Deputy Adjutant General.