The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-10-30

as having much force. - Inc scarlet could Dt
seen at great distance, whilst the grey coult
scarcely be distinguished few hundred yards
But many a charge of the 30th, with the bay.
onot on the open plain, has met with success
and here it is that the blood colored uniform
serves and sometimes strikes terror. The clean
illness and neatness of the men are surprising,
and tell vastly iii their favor. l have not seen
soldier with soiled and careessly donned uni
form. In this respect they are scrupulously
neat; this condition has been produced by Sc
we're discipline.
The notorious vanity Of the nation, vividly
discovers itself in the soldiers, as tile following
description of parade '.off duty will evince
An undress turban is gayly placed upon the ex-
treme side of the head, which is always sleeked
to shine; the tunic is a bright scarlet, faced
with yellow, the belts encrcling the waist and
shoulders, are broad and as white as the cestli-
est linen, the breeches are blue and striped with
red, the boots are always polished, and then the
stride! This is the gay exterior of the Royal
soldiers, yet must say theirdeportment on the
street is unobjectionable they are not intrusive
and then, of encounters between the soldiers and
rowdies, and of the ill-treatment Of the former.
There does not appear to be any congeniality
between these two classes. The cavalry, artil-
lery, and rifemen are differently uniformed, the
former wear blue, the last green. Their dress
is very brilliant, yet it approaches nearer good
taste than that of the 30th. But, notwithstand-
ing the gaudy exterior of the British soldiery,
they lack the expression of intelligence that
beilms on the countenances of many iii the ranks
of the American armies 1t is said that the En-
ssh soldiers are machines, and truly they are,
in their movements as body OF this was
convinced at review made by Major General
Napier which / witnessed. The face of every
man is precise and measured, the wheel of the
platoons and the whole body is true and exact
and the commands are obeyed with alacrity
All appear to be on the alert, all is formality
and order. The discipline of the British army
is unouestionabe 1t is evident that no labor
and pains are spared. Tho expenditure to rem
der the army efficient and powerful, is lavish.
The army is the great pillar that supports a
monarchy; and the exterior and discipline of
Queen Victoria's soldiers prove that her govern
ment deems it such. Major General Napier,
the commanding officer in Canada, is a good
Of the old British officers. His
frame is stout, large and erect, his face is full
and forid, with all the Aauteur of the proudest
Of. ssN Napiers stamped Upon it. There is moth
Ing very striking III his appc'rrnce ,o. las henr-
ING is that of an officer. The organization of
the 3Oth was in existence before the American
Revolution and still exists Like Il corporation,
it never dies. As the work of decay progresses,
n restoring process is active This regiment,
under the stern Wellington, grappled with the |
veterans of Napoleon, in the sanguinary strug-
yle at Waterloo; it bore conspicuous part in |
.he Crimean War; fought under a burning sun |
On ''Inda's coral strand" and is now in the cold
North, prepared to meet any invading foe of
Canada No regiment of the line as far as /
,an learn, holds a more exalted position in the
stimation of the government than the S0th.-
The men arc not as large in stature as those
most of the other regiments, but they
ire broad and staunch and of the very size to
ght. When reviewing TIE regiment as it march
by, the descriptions given by our sires of their
rmson tunics and naughty demeanor, fierce
harges and persistent struggles to subdue them,
we're wildly reproduced by my Imagination
lhe blazing glare and proud onset could not
izzlc and intimidate men contending for the
acred principles of honor, justice and liberty.
/ have scrutinized closely most of the British
egiments in Canada, and have failed to see a
egro among them, and do not think that the
rave Irish boys, faithful wherever found with
proud sense Of their position, would submit
, such degradation. Neither have | seen any
mong the volunteers. The first pure, unconi-
animated Roman army was irresistible, but a
chasing mixture with other races, much higher
the scale of humanity than the negro, ener-
ated it and crushed its spirit. Its wonted val
! and high sense of honor vanished. Such, {
II time, was the exalted eminence of the
mcrican army. A debasing element has been {
troduced, and, reasoning from experience, |
ust we not infer, that the fate of the Roman !
my will be the fate of the American? lT s
May renovation and publication of the ar {
y and the Administration of the Government {
, created, by the elevation to power of men i
Too honest to be purchased, too firm to be bull |
ID, and too watchful to be surprised" before 7
entire degradation of the army and nation is /
. F.,
The military spirit is aroused and active in G
anada In Toronto, / have witnessed great Y
al and energy in organizing and rendering eff
ctive the militia. One would think that Can f
la was engaged in the American strife, judg- a
g from the number of soldiers promenading c
c streets. During the day, turn any corner, c
I'd you will behold the strut of a regular; in
e evening the green Of tie riaemen and the n
d of the militia appear on the streets. Re b
ews are frequently held, and the papers are "
led with announcements of target practice
ID rifle matches. In Toronto, there are about v
yht companies Of volunteers, and a battalion il
militia They are striving to perfect their II
IN in discipline, and, therefore, almost e,-
y night in the week, drilling is in progress g
the armories Rife practicing and matches d
We become favorite and general amusements
d exercises, both in Canada and England al
,e spirit is sustained, and ambition is awaken
by the presentation of costly medals to sue W
ssful competitors. l have endeavored to pen "
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