The Statesman.
London, England, 1814-09-07 00:00:00

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• GENERAL ORDERS
OF LORD LY,NROOCK, UPON RLSIONING TH,
COMMAND OF THE ARMY IN THE LOW COVN
TRIES.

Head-quarters, Brussels, Aug. 16, 1814.
The Commander of the Forces having received his
Royal Highness the Prince Regent's poi mission
resign the command of this army, cannot quit hi- si.
tuation without recording in General Orders his smite
of the merit and conduct of the officers and soldiers
composing the British corps entrusted to his direc-
tion. A witness of their gallantry in the field, he
would ever have had implicit confidence in their con-
duct before an enemy, had the circumstances of the
service called for a continuance of their exertions;
but there is scarcely less merit in having behaved with
such exemplary discipline, and with such kind at-
tention to the inhabitants of the countries which they
have had to defend and protect. lie will be bold to
say, that the conduct of these troops was never sur-
passed by that of any army whatever so circum-
stanced.
It will be his pleasing task so to report of them to
their Royal Highnesses the Prince Regent and the
Commander in Chief, with feelings of satisfaction in
the discharge of the duties of the high situation which
he has held. The Commander of the Farces cannot
but wish to assure the different corps composing the
army, that he will ever cherish with grateful senti-
ments, the recollection of his having had them
under his command. lie is happy to think that
this army, as well as all the other troops serving in
the Belgic Provinces, are placed in the hands of
General the Hereditary Prince of Orange. It would
be unnecessary and improper to say more of his Royal
Highness than that inheriting the military talents
of his great ancestors, he has been bred under the
illustrious Chief, who has in the estimation of Eu-
rope carried the renown of the British arms still
higher than it ever was at any former period.—ln
the course of that career of victory, his Royal high-
ness has endeared himself to the whole British army.
'Under such a Commander, the troops will, either
in peace or war, uphold the high name of British
soldiers. The Commander of the Forces ems no
doubt of the Allied troops under his command
in the Belgic Provinces emulating the British in
discipline and good conduct. lie regrets that
circumstances hale rendered it impossible for hint
to see those corps. lie has• heard with much
pleasure the orderly behaviour oat he 1)••cli gar-
rison at Namur, under Major-General itatman.—
lie trusts that the Hanoverian corps now en.rring
Brabant will fellow the example of that distinguisded
cavalry, whichl•with their countrymen, the infantry
of the Legion, have exalted the name of th. King's
German Legion to the greatest pitch of glory. Ile
cannot doubt of the Belgic levies ; these troops,
when fostered by the care of a paternal governm
will form with their brethren in arms belonging to
the United Provinces in the Netherlands, an iovin-
cible barrier for the defence of their own country,
so fortunately rescued from the iron rod of owes-
sion by•the wonderful achievements of the Allies.
They will rival in discipline and military prowess
those chosen bands drawn from the Low Countries
*bleb formed a pillar of strength to the Austrian
empire, and which never went into the field but to
be admired. The Commander of the forces cannot
anclude this farewell address without returning
his
sincere thanks to all officers and soldiers of the army,
sad assuring them that he will ever feel d.'eply
interested in their welfare and honour. He wishes
In a particular manner to express his entire ap-
probation of Major-General Cook and the other Of-
ficers from whom he has ever received such cordial
support in the execution of the service; is also of
Col. Graham and the other Officers of his personal
Staff; of Deputy Quarter-Master•General Lord
Greenock, Deputy Adjutant-General Lieut.-Col.
M‘Donald, of Col. Sir George Wood, and Lieut.-
Col. Smith, of the two branches of the Ordnance De-
partment, of Inspector of Hospitals, of Acting-Com-
missary-Gen. Dunmore, and Deputy Commissary
General of Accounts Bayly, and Deputy Paymaster-
General Sury. All of these officers, at the head of their
respective departments, with the officers attached to
them, have, by their diligence and utility, rendered
the most cordial assistance, which the Commander
of the Forces acknowledges with grateful satisfaction.
He is not less indebted to Capt. Hill, of the Royal • A INA
Navy, for the cordial co-operation and support which V
be has on all occasions experienced front him. •fs
General the Hereditary *Prince of Orange will •.
please to assume the command this day. •
E. BARNES, M. and Adpfien.
KEt-sp,.Anu. R9.—We observe that COLALEXAN.
DER Diluesos, son of the late Admiral WILLIAM
DICKSON, of Sydenbam, near this place, is expected
to embark at Portsmouth, for. America, to take the
command of the artillery. The frequent tributes of
applause bestowed on our. gallant townsman by the
Duke of WELLING•rott, and especially the skill and
genius which he displayed in conducting the artillery
at the siege of St. Sebastian, show him to be well
worthy of this important trust. It affords es pecu-
liar satisfaction to add, as we know it wilt afford
our readers pleasure to hear, that another respected
townsman, Lieutenant-Col. WALKER, now of the
58th regiment of foot, has returned to visit his ire..
latives and friends, in this neighbourhood, after a
long and honourable period of absence Spent in the
service of his country. Our readers need scarcely be
reminded of the distinguished valour and ability
which Col. W 'Ea displayed as acting Commander

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