February 25.J 
THE FIELD. 
183 
STEAMERS. 
by the queen.— a proclamation. 
<l ^Wheren^ by the Customs Consolidation Act, 1853, certain 
roods may be prohibited either to be exported or carried const- 
wise- nnd whereas We, by and with the advice of our Privy 
Council, deem it expedient nnd necessary to prohibit the goods 
hereinafter-mentioned either to bo exported or carried coastwise; 
We by and with the advice aforesaid, do hereby order and direct 
that, from and after the date hereof, all arms, ammunition, and 
gunpowder, military and naval stores, nnd the following articles 
--being articles which wo havo judged capable of being converted 
into, or made useful in increasing the quantity of, military or 
naval stores— that is to say, marine engines, screw-propellers, 
paddle-wheels, cylinders, cranks, shafts, boilers, tubes for 
boilers, boiler plates, fire bars, and every article or any other 
component purt of an engine or boiler, or any article whatsoever, 
w hich is, or can, or may become applicable for the manufacture 
of marine machinery, shall be, and the same are, hereby pro- 
hibited either to he exported from the United Kingdom or 
corried coastwise. Given nt our Court at Buckingham Palace 
this eighteenth day of February, in the year of Our Lord one 
thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, and in the seventeenth 
year of Our Reign. 
“GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.” 
Mediterranean Steambrr. — The Giornale tli Roma an- 
nounces that a company is forming nt Rome for the establish- 
ment of a new line of steamers along the western coast of 
Liverpool, February 18. — We regret to state that the Liver- 
pool Steam-tug Company's life-boat, while proceeding down the 
Victoria Channel, in tow of the Victoria steam-tug, capsised, 
drowning all on board (eleven persons, including the captain) 
with the exception of one man, named Hatch, who saved himself 
upon an oar. 
Sjbbiods Steam Boat Collision on tup. River.— Graves- 
end, Feb. 15. — Early yesterday morning, almost at the top of 
high water, a very serious collision took place in tho Lower Hopo, 
some six miles below here, between the Hopo screw steam ship, 
one of the African Steam Navigation Company’s fleet, and the 
American ship Glenburn, Captain Springer, which was nearly 
cut down to the water’s edge, and run ashore, in order to prevent 
her foundering. Tho Hopo was on her way round from Plymouth, 
where she had landed the African mail, and was proceeding up 
the river to her station in the pool. The Glenburn was going 
down in tow of a tug, bound to Nowport, in the Bristol Channel, 
where she would take in a cargo. Both the Hope and the tug 
bad the usual lights exhibited, and on approaching each other 
their helms, os we have been informed, were put oport, in com- 
pliance with the Admiralty regulations. From some circumstance, 
however, as yet not correctly ascertained, they came in fearful 
contact, the bow of tho Hope striking the Glenburn nearly amid- 
ships on the larboard side, and cutting her down considerably, to 
the extent almost of the hatch on deck. The steamer’s engines 
had been stopped nnd reversed ; had they been otherwise the 
consequences might hove beon for more serious. It w»b quickly 
discovered that the ship was fast making wnter, nnd ns her sink- 
ing was apparent, it was determined to ruu her ashore on the 
Kent side, which was accomplished. Captain Springer sustained 
injury ut the moment of the collision by being thrown over a spar. 
The Hope escaped damage, except some small extent of injury at 
her bow, and afierwnrds proceeded up the river. 
South American Mails.— Southampton, Feb. 14. — By the 
Royal mail steamship Thames, Captain William Strutt, arrived 
at Southampton, we have dates from Buenos Ayres to January 2 ; 
Montevideo, January 5; Rio de Janeiro, Junuary 14; Bahia, 
January 18; Pernambuco, January 21; St. Vincent (Cape de 
Verd), January 31 ; Teneriffe, February 5 ; Madeira, February 
6; Lisbon, February 10. Her Mojcsty’s ship Locust and United 
States steamer Savannah were nt Montevideo; her Majesty’s 
ship Vixen, at Buenos Ayres; at Rio de Janeiro, her Majesty’s 
steamer Centaur (Rear-Admiral Henderson), her Majesty’s 
steamer Sharpshooter, the Madagascar, and brig Express. The 
Russian frigate Dwina, of 50 guns, was also lying there. Rear- 
Admiral Corry’s squadron was lying at Lisbon when the Thames 
left. 
itilitojr. 
War-Ofkice, Feo. 21 From the London Gazelle of Tuesday — 
Brevet— Lieutenant-General Fitzroy James Henry Lord Raglan, G.C.B., 
to be Commander of the forces about proceeding on a particular ser- 
vice, with the rank of General while so employed. Colonel Henry 
John William Bentinck, of the Coldstream Guards, Colonel Sir Colin 
Campbell. K.C.B., upon half-pay Unattached, Colonel Richard Aird 
upon half-pay Unattached, nnd Colonel William Eyre, C.B., of the 
73rd Regiment of Foot, to bo Brigndler-Generals while employed 
upon the staff of the forces nbout proceeding upon a particular service. 
The above commissions to bear date Feb 21. 
PREPARATIONS FOR THE TURKISH WAR. 
Rations. — The following is tho dietary table which has been 
ordered for the troops embarking at the port of Southampton : — 
When to be 
issued. 
Articles. 
Troops. 
Women. 
Children 
under io 
yeurs of 
age. 
Biscuits or 
1 lb 
ftlb 
11b 
Soft Bread 
1 1 lb 
»lb 
5-10 lb 
Spirits 
ft of a pint.. 
1 
Sugar 
ljoz 
'13 oz 
8 oz 
Chocolate 
I oz 
1 oz 
Tea 
ioz 
oz 
ft oz 
Oatmeal 
1-0 of u pint 5 of a pint 
1-10 pint 
Pepper 
l-0oz ... 
S oz 
1-16 oz 
V inegnr 
1-0 of a pint & ot ft pint 
1-10 pint 
fresh Ment 
j(lb 
ft lb 
5 lb 
Vegetables 
ft lb 
Illb 
i lb 
Salt Pork 
| lb 
fib 
ft lb 
Peas 
i a pint . . . 
ft of a pint 
ft of ft pint 
Salt Beef 
| lb 
Ift lb 
4 lb 
Flour 
0 oz 
|4J oz 
aft oz 
Suet 
h OZ 
8 oz 
Cur. or raisins 
i oz 
j oz 
8 02 3 * 5 * 
1. Daily.... j 
"J. Daily 
3. Daily 
4- Daily 
5. Dally 
6 Weekly.... 
7- Weekly .... 
« Weekly.... 
Weekly .... 
10. ( Dailywhen ) 
1 1 ■ I procurable j 
12. (Alternate 
13. | days when 
1 *• i 1 fresh pro- 
l ft . 1 visions can- 
10. I not be pro- 
17. (cured. 
. ^ LYMOtJ TH. — r or uie iusi iorinigm neincnmema oi irom uo io 
100 of tho Plymouth division of Royal Marines have marched 
daily from their barracks nt Stonehouse to the Barbican, whence 
they lmvo been conveyed in barges to Mount Batten. Here they 
hnve been stationed to tho south of Oliver Cromwell’s Tower, and, 
having had targets fixed towards Staddon Heights, have been 
H m— r - C ' 8 * 10 * 12 13 * * * 17 - e d w ‘ t * 1 knll in tho use of the ordinary musket and 
he MiniS rifle. By the former the mark has been struck on an 
average at 150 yards; nnd with tho latter, after fair exorcise, the 
iimnncs can hit an enemy nt 800 yards. Tho 93rd Regiment 
v-utherlnnd Highlanders), is daily exercised in front of Govern- 
mont-house, Plymouth Citadel, in the practice of the Minie rifle, 
with which the men are supplied. 
Inspection of tiif. Housbeold Troops by Prince Albert. 
. n !“ 7 .? orn j n » nn in8 P e cUon of the Grenadier Guards 
•mu scots Fusilier Guards took place on the Parade. Wellington 
AinrrocKs, Birdcage-walk, St. James’s Park, in tho presence of n 
y numerous assemblage of military officers. The troops on 
ne ground for inspection were the 3rd battalion of Grenadier 
inards nnd 1st battalion of Scots Fusilier Guards, previous to 
Sh,!I*i mb w k a tion , on Wednesday, at 2 o’clock, at Southampton. 
eleven o’clock the Commnnder-in-Cliief, Lord 
A 1 ^ n .v^ d l. nge i 2 nd a brilliant staff, accompanied by Prince 
r ^“bridge, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimur, 
-clone! Lord Rokehy, Colonel A. Colville, Colonel Angerstein, 
manv r,ik« W A tCr .'- Slr - Willoughby Cotton, General Hope, and 
y other distinguished officers, entered the barracks; the 
troops formed in line, presenting arms, nnd tho united bands 
played “ God save the Queen.” The ovolutions then commenced 
by the Infantry opening in single and double columns; they 
then took . close order marching in quick and slow timo before 
Prince Albert and staff, when, having taken up thoir original 
position, the Princo, the Commander-in-Chief, nnd tho stall" 
passed through the various companies. After the men had 
gone through their evolutions in full marching order, Princo 
Albert addressed tho battalions at tho conclusion of the in- 
spection, and expressed his extreme satisfaction at tho efficiency 
of their movements and soldier-liko bearing, at tho same time 
highly complimenting the officers of the soveral companies for 
their attention. The Prince, the Duke of Cambridge, and staff 
then left the grounds amidst great cheering. The men of both 
battalions looked in first-rate order. 
SAILING OF THE GUARDS FROM SOUTHAMPTON. 
The 2nd battalion of the Coldstreams and the 3rd of the 
Grenadier Guards embarked on Wednesday at Southampton for 
Malta. The former arrived from Chichester at half-post 8 in the 
morning, nnd at once went quietly on board the Orinoco, where, 
al ter a few hours, they appeared to settle down into a tolerable 
state of order and comfort. The Grenadiers left tho Waterloo 
station (London) in two special trains, between half-past G and 
7 o’clock, reaching Southampton about 10, and embnrked in the 
Ripon and Manilla to tho music of thoir own band. From St, 
George’s Barrncks to the terminus they were accompanied at that 
early hour in the morning by crowds of people, whose loud 
cheers proved the enrnestness with which they wished them fare- 
well. Though the last to go on board, the Grenndiers were the 
first to leave the dock, nnd, what with their journey from town, 
the excitement of leave-taking, nnd the short tune given them, 
they had hardly accommodated themselves to their new quarter? 
when tliov got under steam. The Manilla, the smallest of the 
three ships, and which is fitted with the bomerang propeller, led 
the way about 2 o’clock, having 250 rank and file of the 
Grenadiers, and 6 officers, with a large quantity of baggage nnd 
stores on board. Soon after 3 the Ripon paddle-steamer followed, 
having on board 600 rank and filoof the Grenndiers, 28 to 32 officers, 
and 32 women. Last of nil, nnd detained for more than two hours 
later by the want of water in the dock, the Orinoco took her depar- 
ture with 854rnnkancl file of the Coldstreams, 28 to 32 officers, and 
32 women. She had also on board of her Colonel Bentinck, Co- 
lonel Eyre, nnd their respective staffs. The tlireo steamers 
remained in Southampton Wnter on Wednesday night, anil 
proceeded on their voyage on Thursday morning — a judiciou- 
arinngement, by which the men were initiated into shipboard 
life beforo being called upon to pay tribute to Neptune. It is 
alleged that the sea god is more exacting in this particular with 
soldiers than with any other class of landsmen ; nnd though the 
two battalions embarked looked cheerful and liigh-heorted 
enough, itmay be questioned whether they are not at the present 
moment succumbing to nn influence the power of which the 
Emperor Nicholas may well envy. As the ships passed out ot 
dock the crowds that lined the quays rent the air with their 
cheers, which were returned again and again, and with thrilling 
effect, by the soldiers. This is the telling feature of nil scenes oi 
the kind, which, however touching they may he to the hearts o' 
individuals, are certainly, except in this, deficient in gcneml 
dramatic effect. Whether it be emigrants leaving the shores of 
their native land, troops going on foreign service, seamen or fleets 
setting out to sweep the ocean — whatever bo the propelling cau-e 
that tempts large bodies of men to go down to the sea in ships, — 
until the vessel is under way,ond the final hurrnli3nre exchanged 
with the shore, the apparently hopeless confusion and hustle 
which prevail knock on the head everything like superfluous 
sentiment. Any one who has watched a bco-hivo in n state 
of violent internal commotion, and will suppose the hive a 
steamer and the bees soldiers, will hnve a very tolerable idea ot 
the scene which the different decks of tho Orinoco, Ripon, and 
Manilla presented for several long hours. Not that there 
was the least ill-temper displayed, but that every one was look- 
ing out for himself without knowing precisely how. Officers and 
men were all in tho highest spirits, and leave-taking, though 
protracted by the former in many instances almost to the lost 
moment, seemed to throw no damp over the general excitement 
The whole scene was n mingled and confused one, through which 
the general impression of a remarkable event being in progress 
could, nevertheless, be more or less distinctly caught. As one 
by one tho steamers slowly hauled out of the basin, their deck- 
crowded with soldiers, the responsive cheers which they sent 
back to the land told pretty clearly what it all meant. This 
country, with its vast ami scattered colonial empire, is con- 
tinually sending out regiments to serve her upon the most 
distant shores. Though the dangers and uncertainties thus 
encountered ore scarcely inferior to thoso of the hottest campaign, 
we havo become so habituated to tho practice that the spectacle of 
our Boldiers so departing excites very little interest. More 
powerful and stirring influences were evidently at work in the 
harbour of Southampton on Wednesday. The two battalions 
thus despatched form tho first portion of that army which 
wo ore about to send out to tho East. For nearly 40 years 
no such expedition has left our shores. Within that period 
steam navigation lias been created,, and Southampton, from 
a place of no importance, has risen to bo the harbour for fleets 
of steamers which carry the civilisation and the commerce of 
England round the world. The gigantic Himalaya, alongside 
ono of her quays, was a stupendous testimony to those changes 
which peaceful industry has wrought since that army which 
‘‘could go anywhere, and do anything,” was despatched from 
this country. Her huge hulk, reposing so placidly in tho har- 
bour, dwarfed even the dimensions of tho Orinoco, nnd the 
public crowded eagerly on hoard, their curiosity being vainly 
checked by n small admission fee imposed for tho benefit of the 
South Hants Infirmary. On Friday she left Southampton, taking 
with her thence 150 Sappers, 211 of the Rifles, 8 officers, 12 
women, and 20 children. From Plymouth, on Monday, she 
will take on board, in addition to these, the 93rd Highlanders, 
consisting of 860 rank and file, 31 officers, 44 sergeants, 10 
drummers, 54 women, nnd from 75 to 100 children. She will 
thus have on board 1,320 effectives, nnd 186 non-effectives, besides 
12 horses, all accommodated in a manner hitherto unknown to 
the transport service. With such a triumph of naval architec- 
ture in their harbour, and with all the gratifying recollections of 
progress during tho past 40 years, it is not surprising that the 
people of Southampton should have beheld tho scene of Wednes- 
day with deop interest and emotion. From their port, and in 
steamers which moy almost be cnlled theirs, the first consider- 
able portion of the British army destined for the East was 
embarked. A great war would moke this at least as memorable 
an event in their local history as tho well known tradition oi 
King Canute still preserved among them. 
Thursday Evening.— The Government havo chartered the 
Australasian Pacific Mail Company’s screw steamer, Kangaroo, 
for tho conveyance of troops to the Eust. The Kangaroo is ot 
1,600 tons burden. 
Plymouth, Feb. 22. — Ye»t<rday the sergeants of the 20th regi- 
ment, stationed nt Devonport, entertnined the sergeants of the 
93rd (Sutherland) Highlanders to a dinner at Millbay, on tho 
occasion of their early departure for tho East. About 80 of both 
regiments assembled. The room was tastefully decorated in 
military style, and the utmost harmony nnd loyalty prevailed 
throughout the evening. The 93rd expect to embark on Monday. 
Knapsacks and Squadbags — The following is the order re- 
lative to the articles to be carried by English soldiers on service: 
— In knapsack, 1 pair of trousers, 1 shirt, 1 pair of hcots, 1 pnii 
of socks, 1 foroge-cap, 1 pair of mitts, 1 brush, 1 small book, I 
hold-nil, reduced; blacking, 1 towel. In equodbag, 1 sboll- 
jacket, 1 shirt, 1 pair of socks, 1 towel, 2 brushes, and such 
articles from tho hold-all as can be immediately dispensed with. 
gcoMitrjr auir glilitia. 
(From the London Gazette </ Tuesday ) 
Commissions Signed by Lord- Lieutenants. — 1st Regiment 
of King's own Staffordshire Militia.— Charles Edward Elliot 
Welohman, Esq., to bo Assistant-Surgeon, vico Astlo, resigned, 
Jan. 23. Shropshire Regiment of Militia. — William Henry 
Niccolls, Gent., to be Ensign, Fob. 16. 
The Devonshire Militia. — Aotivo preparations aro being 
made in Devonshire, in conscquonco of the wnr in the East, for 
tho completion of tho various regiments of militia. By a recent 
01 -dor of tho Lord-Lioutonnnt, tho force of the county hna been 
divided into two regiments, tho East and South Devon, tho com- 
plement of which consists of 1,000 men each. Owing to various 
causes, however, thnt number was not obtnined when they were 
Inst called out for training ; and the various authorities are now' 
actively engaged in enrolling recruits. Several volunteers lmvo 
joined the South Devon corps during the pnst week, and it is not 
anticipated thnt there will ho much difficulty in obtaining tho 
requisite number. Selected from encli regiment is a body of 
militia artillery, comprising about 300, which, from their general 
efficiency, would ho able at any time to render great assistance. 
Tho staff of tho East Devon is at present on drill nt Exeter. 
Tub New Camp.— It is confidently stated that tho now comp 
will bo formed early in May next. Beyond ono or two line regi- 
ments it will bo almost entirely composed of militia, which force, 
it is said, will be mustered to the extent of 30.000 or 32,000 mon. 
I'lio open downs in the neighbourhood of tho Military Collego of 
Sandhurst is, according to present arrangements, tho locality 
lixed upon ; and, from nil wo have heard of tho nature of tho 
ground, the choice appears more judicious than thnt made last 
year. Drilling up the men, and getting the smartest young 
fellows to volunteer for regulnr service in tho East, is said to bo 
the immediate object which tho authorities lmvo in view. 
Royal College op Surgeons — The following gentlemen 
having undergone the necessary examinations for the diploma 
were admitted members of the’ college nt tho meeting of tho 
Court of exnininers on the 17th inst. : — Messrs. Samuel Corn- 
wallis Ameshurg, Hon. East India Company’s Service, Bengnl ; 
William Thomas Fernio, Yelden, Bedfordshire; William Lewis 
Horley, Hoddesdon; George Mnyris Piltock, Deal; Samuel 
Strelton. Leicester ; Phineas Samnel Ellis, Crowle, Lincolnshire ; 
Ebulus Williams, Williton, Somerset ; and James Benson, Aus- 
tralia. 
Deal Hospital. — The preparations for wnr nro beginning to 
he apparent hero, nnd Deal is likely to experience the stir nnd 
hustle of olden times. Sir W. Burnett has been hero to open tho 
lloyal Naval Hospital, nnd the chief medical offleor (Dr. J. Win- 
gate Johnston, deputy inspector of hospitals nnd fleets) nnd others 
have already arrived for its superintendence, tho officers and 
men of tho Const Guard occupying a wing of tho huilding 
having orders to quit, ns well as thoso renting tho hospital 
buildings, the Admiralty Uouso in Queon-street. and other pro- 
perty of the Government. The hospital is a fine commodious 
huilding, with excellent sick quarters, nnd enn mnko up 400 beds. 
It has not been opened sinco tho last war, except for a short timo 
in 1832, when the combined English and French fleets were 
stationed in the Downs. The Baltic fleet will assemble in the same 
roadstead on the 6th March, und it is expected their stay will 
extend to the beginning of April. In tho meantime every effort 
will he mode to improve their efficiency, nnd not tho least at- 
traction will be the practice in naval gunnery. The arrangements 
for the erection of the electric timo ball, in connection with 
Greenwich, nro nearly completed, nnd probably beforo the 
arrival of the fleet this most wonderful invention will bo in action 
on tho Semaphore. 
Tumor.— Mrs. Dawson, Asknm Bryan, York, has bnd a deep- 
seated and malignant tumor of an enormous size, measuring in 
circumference 16 inches, removed from the abdomen last week, 
by Mr. J. L. Ward, surgeon, 24 Wellington-street, Leeds. In 7 
weeks it carno out 10J inches. Tho remarkable feature in tho 
removal of this tumor is, that it has been performed without 
an operation with the knife, or loss of blood; nnd, that whilo 
undergoing the process thnt has been employed, she was able to 
attend to the duties of her family. 
Tiib Medical Staff for tub Army. — The Medical Bonrd, by 
order of tho Right Honourable General Lord Hardiugo, tho 
Commnnder-in-Cliief, have been making, during the last ton 
days, all the necessary arrangements for the British troops under 
embarkation for Malta nnd Constantinople, being provided, nut 
only with a most efficient medical staff, but every requisite for nn 
army entering on a campaign, surgical instruments (on tho 
latest improved principles), medicines, Ac., Ac. ; so that, in enso 
the Anglo-French combined forces should bo obliged at a mo- 
ment's notice to take tho field, the wounded and sick will ho 
carefully nttondpd by some of our most experienced medical mon 
— physicians nnd surgeons. Besides the above, there are to bo 
a certain number of ambulant hospitals, on the same principle ns 
the French Hospitaux d’Ambulance (light Bpriug vehicles, with 
beds and every possible comfort for those who may require sur- 
gical aid, ond well ventilated). So great is tho outhusiaam 
among the medical professional students in the metropolis in 
favour of the expedition to tho Levant to secure the integrity of 
'lie Ottoman empiro against the ambitious invasion of the 
Muscovite troops of tho autocrat Nicholas, nnd to acquire a 
perfect practice in their profession by rendering every assistance 
in tho ensuing war. thut a great number of them, who have 
passed their examinations nt tho King's Collego and tho various 
hospitals, for their diplomas us physicians and members of 
tho Royal College of Surgeons, huve applied to Government 
to allow them to accompany tho expedition on tho medical staff 
is “ surgical volunteers.” Wo are informed that several of 
King’s College hnve been accepted ond from the hospitals, who 
are taking out thoir required diplomas from the above named 
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, so that, should 
vacancies occur n3 nssistunt-surgeons, Ac., to the forces, eitlior 
military or naval, they will be on the spot for nppoiritmeut. 
I’lio Turkish army, although having experienced medical mon, 
ire much in want of un addition to that important broach of the 
service. 
Jaap Intelligence. 
The Czar’s Reply to tiie Emperor Napoleon's 
Letter.— The Moniteur says : — “The expected reply from 
St. Petersburg has arrived. The Emperor Nicholus an- 
nounces that lie does not accept the proposals of accom- 
modation which have been addressed to him." 
The Bcedf Gras for this year arrived at Bntignolles 
yesterday week (Friday night) from Poissy market. He 
has received the name of Prince Menschikoff. This is not 
a very happy appellation, seeing that the custom is to 
receive the fat ox on his triumphal passage through Paris 
with shouts of applause. Perhaps, however, the sponsor 
had in view the beast’s melancholy end at the slaughter- 
house at the close ot the day. It is stated in Paris that 
the project of un alliance, defensive and offensive, between 
France and Switzerland, is not merely on the tapis, but on 
ihc point of conclusion. It would appear that one of the 
most warlike of the political personages now in the French 
capital is the Papal Nuncio. His Eminence, it appears, i g 
of opinion that the Czar has been too tenderly treated al 
through ; thnt war should have been declared long sincej 
