The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-10-30
ToRoNro, C. w, Aug. 81, 1868.

sJ ToRoNro, C. W., Aug. 81, 1868.
Nix EDITOR: -od .rI ...
As military topics and discussions pre-
vail iii the United States, a brief description of
the British troops in Toronto may interest some
of the patrons of the Gazette,
This bright summer morning, the citizens of
Toronto have been RECALLED by parade Of Her
Afaiestv's Both Reciment of Infantry, ~, = Battery.
and a company of Cavalry. The 30th is, with
out doubt, a veritable Royal Regiment, as its
manner and appearance bear testimony: solid,
proud in its movement, and brilliant in its equip
ment and uniform. The officers and privates
are clothed in the same gaudy, scarlet tunics,
that the British invaders of the American ma
ton shone in, and that have been so faithfully
and minut ely depicted by the ancestors OF the
present generation. The majority OF the men
of this regiment are young, robust and active,
since their number was much declmated in the
Crimean war. But many countenances appear
in the ranks, weather-beaten and bearing Spar
tan cast, impressed by many a severe campaign.
The parade this morning was the most resplen-
dent have ever witnessed. Highly polished
buckles and plat es sparkled, bristling bayonets
blazed, crimson ensigns waved in the morning
ar scarlet tuncs glowed in the sunlight, and
a military halo was impaired to the whole, by
the stirring strains Of the Band OF the 3Oth.
A company Of cavalry lead the van. This
body made a fine display; the men appeared to
be Young and vigorous, and were uniformed in
neat blue jackets trimmed with white The
horses they rode, like the men, were young and
strong, in good condition, well bridled and sad
died. This body was followed by the artillery.
1mpar,aty compeis me to say, that tho ap-
pearance Of the artillery was in the highest de-
gree creditable and admirable. All connected
with this body was solid and staunch harness,
chains, carriages, horses, riders and gunners,
everything was bright, clear, and i'll proper or
der; not a fault or defect could be discovered.
The very countenances and bearing OF the SOL
diers indicated the consciousness OF having la
bored, and as a result were entitled and enabled
to present defiant and orderly appearance. -
/ have been informed, that only the most Sc
lect men are accepted for artillery service. L
would have judged this to be the case, as the
infantry and artillerymcn scarcely notice each
other, and arc never to be seen together on the
street. The military law forbids their associa-
tion as companions. They use the Armstrong
guns. Their uniform is dark blue, trimmed with
red The roll and tread of this body was firm
and steady. Next, in the line, came corps OF
drummers and truinpeters, about twelve in num-
ber Then the Brass Band of the 30tb, num-
bering thirty musicians, all attired in spotlcss
white tunics. The music discourscd by them,
is beyond the reach Of my criticism; all can
say is, that it enlivened the streets; and that
the strains of ''Young Rory OMore'' met with
my entire appreciation. The leader was Ger
man, and as L have since learned, named Zeig-
ler, something not unusual, for where you find
a body of musicians German talent is the main
support The Both, resembling Grecian pha-
lanx, ''firm-paced and slow" brought up the
rear. The scarlet regimental dress Of this body
imparts n fierce and sanguinary mien to the
men, and shows to much greater advantage
when the men are in u body than as individuals.
Their dress is much more gay and brilliant than
that of the Americans. The scarlet may have
pleased the vision in the sixteenth century, but
at the present day it conflicts with refined taste;
more delicate colors now crafty. The remark
of Southern soldier, sojourning here, that the
"Bushwhackers, with their grey uniforms could
harass and destroy such an attired regiment,
among the mountains of Tennessee" struck me