Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-25
HOW ENGLAND GOT
SOLDIERS TO FIGHT

Special Correspondence of The Star.
LONDON, September Is. 1879
r. HAT it was not the easiest task in
the world for King Georges gov
eminent to fird soldiers and sailors
to fight against the "embattIed farmers
in the American war Of independence is
proved by an old recruiting poster which
has just been discovered among a pile Of
dust covered papers in, a. marine recruit
ing office at Glasgow. Scotland. Bounties
of $S4 q man We're offered to recruits for
the Royal Marines, and all sorts of in
ducements were held out in the way Of
pay and prize money. The text of tho
poster Is as follows:
GREAT ENCOURAGEMENT.
AMERICAN WAR
. What Brilliant Prospect does this
Event hold out to every Lad OF Spirit.
who is inclined to try out his Fortune in
that highly renowned Corps
THE ROYAL MARINES,
When every Thing that swims the Seas
must be
PRIZE. -
Thousands are at this moment endeav-
curing to get on Board Privateers. where
they serve without Pay or Reward OF any
kind whatsoever: 50 certain does their
chance appear Of enriching themselves
by fhlLEI NUN w HAT al
station then must the Royal Marine
hod.-who with far superior advantage to
these, has the additional benefit of lib
eral pay, and plenty of the best provi-
sions, with a good and well appointed
ship under him. the pride and Glory Of
Old England: surely every man of spirit
must blush to remain at home in inac-
tivity and Incidence, when his country
and the best Of kings needs his assist
ance.
l. hor ,1l, q faiy
pOrtunity of reaping glory and riches. as
in the Royal Marines, Corps daily ac-
curing new honors, and there. when once
embarked in the BRITISH FLEET. he
finds himself in the midst of honor and
glory, surrounded by a set of tine fell
lows, strangers to fear, and who strike
terror through the hearts of their enc
mics wherever they go
He has likewise the inspiring Idea to
know, that while he scOurs the ocean
to protect the liberty Of OLD ENGLAND,
that the hearts and good wishes or tho
whole British Nation, attend him: pray
for his success, and participate In ms
glory. Lose no time then, my nne Eel
lows, in embracing the glorious oppor-
tunity that awaits you: You VIII He
ceive,-
SIXTEEN GUINEAS BOUNTY,
And on your arrival at headquarters, be
comfortably and genteely clothed. And
spirited young boys Of a promising ap-
pearance. who are five feet high, Will re-
ceive twelve pounds one shilling and Elk
pence bounty, and equal advantages OF
provisions and clothing with the men.
And those who wish only to enlist for a
limited service shall receive bounty OF
eleven gIineas, and boys eight. In fact
the advantages which the Royal Marines
possesses. are too numerous to mention
here, but among the many 1t may not
be amiSs to state
. That If he has a wife or aged parent,
he can make them an allotment OF hair
his pay; which will be regularly PAID
without any trouble TO them, or TO
whomsoever he may direct: and berg
we'll clothed and fed on board snip. the
remainder of his pay and prize money
will be clear in reserve for the relief OF
his family or his own private purposes
The single young man on his return 10
port. finds himself enabled to cut dash
on shore with his girl and his glass, that
might be envied by nobleman-Iake
courage then seize the fortune that
awaits YOU repair to the Royal Marine
Rendezvous, where in flowing bowl OF
punch, in three times three. you shall
drink
LONG LIVE THE KING, AND SUCCESS
TO HIS ROYAL MARINES.
The daily allowance of marine when
embarked is-one pound of beef or pork.
one pound of bread,-fiour raisins. but
ter, cheese, oatmeal, molasses, tea, sugar,
etc. etc: and a pint of the best wine.
or half pint Of the best rum or brandy,
together with a pint of lemonade. They
have likewise in warm countries, a plen-
tiful allowance Of the choicest fruit. And
what can be more handsome than the
royal marines proportion of prize money.
when a sergeant shares equal with the
first class petty officers, such as mid
shipmen. assistant surgeons, etc. which
is three shares each; a corporal with
the second class, which is three shares
each; and the private. with the able sea-
man, one share and a half each.