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THE FIELD. 
[Saturday, 
duties, so as to be admirably adapted to command these 
steamers, to serve as pilots to the large ships on their 
entering the Baltic Sea. Captain E. M. Lyons to the 
Miranda, 14, screw corvette ; Captain B. I. Sullivan to the 
Lightning steam-vessel ; Captain G. Hcathcote to the 
Archer, 14, screw steam sloop ; Captain John Foote to 
the Conflict, 8, screw corvette ; Commander Hon. A. A. 
Cochrane to the Driver, 6, steam-sloop ; Commander G. 
Wode house to the Rosamond steam-sloop ; Commander 
H. C. Otter to the Alban steam -sloop ; Commander E. B. 
Rice to the Prometheus steam-sloop ; Commander Arthur 
Ctimming to the Gorgon, 6, steam-sloop. Lieutenant 
John dc C. Agnow is appointed flag-lieutenant, and James 
IV. Ozzard. secretary, to Sir Charles Napier. 
Port of Plymouth. — Her Mujesty’s screw steam- 
ship Duke of Wellington, 131, Commodore Henry B. 
Martin, arrived in the sound, left Lisbon 14 days since, 
with the flagship Prince Regent, 90, Captain Frederick 
Hutton ; the screw steam-ship St. Jean d’Acre, 101, Captain 
the Hon. Henry Keppel; screw steam -frigate Imp6iieuse, 
50, Captain Hundcl H. Watson; Arrogant, 47, Captain 
Hasting R. Yelverton ; Tribune, 30, Captain the Hun. S. 
T. Carnegie ; A in ph ion, 34, Captain Astloy ('. Key ; ami 
the paddle-wheel steam- frigate Valorous, 16, Captain Claude 
H. M. Buckle. The Duke of Wellington parted company 
with the fleet at 11 o’clock on Monday night, 20 miles 
south-west of the Lizard, when they wore proceeding to the 
Downs. Wind west. The Duke of Wellington communi- 
cated with the Himalaya outside the harbour. 
Deptford, Feb. 25. — It is understood that no less than 
£5 transport and sloro ships have been taken up for service 
in connection with the army nnd nuvy to aid in the prepara- 
tions for war. Five o! tlio-o vessels have arrived at Deptford, 
and commenced loading, the Amazon, No. 2 transport ship, 
belonging to Dunbar, the Ites .lute, belonging to Green, and 
the Pyranee and Egmont. A large red- funnel steamer has 
also arrived, named the Tonniugs, of LowesiofF; it is 
suppo'Cd to bo in attendance on tiio sailing vessels with I 
horses on board, to assist them if they should encounter any 
difficulty, or any of them fall behind from any unforeseen I 
accident during their voyage. 
The following vessels were on Tuesday taken up by the | 
Admiralty for use ns troop-ships — viz., the Arntdale, Bride, 
St. Vincent, Wild Wave, Edeudile, and Pride of America. 
The bread now baked daily at the Royal William Victual- 
ling-yard, Devonport, umounts to 24,1021b. 
SAILING OF TROOPS. 
Departure of the 9tii Regiment. — The head- 
quarters of the 9th Regiment, under the command of 
Lieut.- Colonel Burton, embarked on Thursday morning, 
at Cork, on board the Georgiu.no, transport, for convey- 
ance to Malta, to form portion of the British contingent 
destined for service in Turkey. 
Departure of the 50th Regiment. — The Cambria, 
steamer, with the 50th Regiment on board, left Kingstown 
Harbour on Saturday morning, at eight o’clock, with a 
favourable breeze for the Mediterranean. 
Departure of the Rifles. — Iler Majesty’s screw 
troop-ship Vulcan, Commander Von Donop, was to have 
gone out of Portsmouth harbour yesterday (Friday) week, 
at six o’clock p.m. In consequence, however, of a strong 
north-west wind, the tide did not rise sufficiently high to 
save daylight ; she consequently remained alongside in 
harbour for the night. Every preparation laid been made 
upon the Royal Victoria Pier with flags and banners, and 
a device in large letters, “ Success to the gallant Rifles,” 
was conspicuously placed in front of the pier. The 
band of the 35th and a vast concourse of respectable 
persons were there to bid farewell to this excellent and 
well-conducted corps. As a matter of course, the disap- 
pointment was very great, although unavoidable. Steam 
was got up on Saturday morning, and at eight o’clock she 
went out of harbour to Spithead. The cheering com- 
menced from the Hard at Purtsca, then taken up from the 
Point, and continued until the Vulcan had cleared the 
month of the harbour, which was right well returned from 
the "brave band," who take with them the earnest wishes 
of their countrymen for their safety and welfare. Having 
let go her anchor at Spithead, she soon after took in her 
powder and shells. 
Departure of the Scotch Fusiliers. — Tnesdny 
morning, it being generally known that a battalion would 
leave Wellington Barracks, en route by the South \Ypstern 
Railwav,to embark on hoard the Siuioom, for Multa, 10,000 
to 15,000 persons as-enabled in 8t. James's- park and (lie 
line of inarch at a very early hour. At six o’clock the 
roll was culled, nnd every man found on his post on parade, 
numbering upwards of 800 men, the actual number of the 
battalion proceeding to the war being 880 rank and flic. 
Colonel Dixon having inspected the several companies, the 
order was given to form in open columns to march, it being 
the express command of her Majesty that tho battalion 
should pass in full marching order before Buckingham 
Palace, that she might, with her royal consort and family, 
in common with the people, congratulate them on their 
departure. Precisely at seven o’clock the gates were 
opened and the order given to march ; as soon os the 
troops appeared they were received with one universal 
burst of cheering and enthusiasm, which rang through tho 
line witli a soul-thrilling effect. The crowd was so great, 
that it was with the greatest possible difficulty the men 
could move. On the battalion arriving at Buckingham 
Palace, and entering the south gate, her Majesty, his Royal 
Highness Prince Albert, his Royal Highness the Prince of 
Wales, the Princess Royal, and Princess Helena, appeared 
on the balcony in front of the Palace. When the whole of 
the men had marched into the enclosure, they formed iu 
line and presented arms, tho band pla\ ing “ God save the 
’ Queen," Prince Albert and the Royal Princes being un- 
covered, her Majesty frequently bowing to the cheering of 
tho vast crowds assembled. The order to recover arms was 
then given, and the entire battalion simultaneously took off 
their bearskin caps and gave three hearty cheers. Her Ma- 
jesty seemed much struck with the enthusiasm of this 
splendid body of men about to proceed to the scat of war, 
and frequently expressed her acknowledgments. The bat- 
talion then marched through the Mall part of St. James’s 
Palace, through Pall-mall, Coekspur-.-treef, Charing-cross, 
the Strand, Waterloo-bridge, to the Waterloo- road station 
of the South Western Railway ; and throughout tho entire 
route thousands upon thousands vociferously cheered tho 
men, who appeared to be in tho highest possible spirits, and 
not the lea*t sign of irregularity was perceptible amongst 
their ranks. On the arrival of the troops at tho station 
and their getting into tho carriages, the cheering was most 
enthusiastic; and each train departed amidst cheers from 
all present on the plulfimn, the baud playing “ God save the 
Queen." 
Portsmouth. — Tuesday being fixed for the embarkation 
of the Scotch Fusiliers for tho East, a largo concourse of 
persons assembled at the railway station and along the line 
of the route thence to thedockyurd, to witness their arrival and 
progress. A very l uge number of officers of botli services, la- 
dies, and civilians, were also in the dockyard, and the greatest 
possible interest was excited by the event. Their arrival and 
embarkation must have been witnessed by 10,000 persons. 
The special train convoying the troops was expected to 
arrivo at 10 o’clock, and by that hour the bands of the 23rd 
Scotch Fusiliers, 35th Regiment, 42nd Highlanders, und 
I 79th Highlanders, hud arrived at the railway station to 
I escort them thence to the place of embarkation. By some 
delay, however, in the arrival of the troops at i he Waterloo 
| station of tho South Western Railway, the special train was 
I some two hours behind its time before it got into the 
terminus here. When it did arrive tho Lieutenuut- Governor, 
I Major-General Simpson, and the officers of the staff and 
garrison were in attendance ; these officials, together with a 
number of friends of officers of the Guards, marching through 
thostreots with thorn. The utmost enthusiasm was exhibited, 
the men themselves appearing to tie in the highest spirits 
and efficiency. At tho Dockyard gates the crowd was 
exceedingly large, and the cntranco of tho troops into it 
was marked by loud and almost continuous cheering. It 
was with great difficulty the troops could force their way 
through the crowd here, the people crowding round them, 
and, not content with simple cheering, grasping them by the 
hand, and wishing them God speed in their enterprise. In 
the Dockyard the troops were told off into messes and 
marched on board the screw steam troop-ship Simoon, 18. 
Captain Smith, which was lying alongside tho Dockyard 
Jetty, having taken the baggage and horses belonging to tire 
battalion on board yesterday afternoon. The Simoon, being 
in constant use ns a troop-ship, is in excellent order, and 
bus the be-t accommodation for such a body as that embarked 
on board her. She is a vessel of 2,000 tons burden, with 
engines of 350 horse power, und was built (of iron) at 
Glasgow iu 1849. Sho was intended for a steam- frigate, 
but iron being pronounced unsuitable for a man-of-war, 
sho was devoted to the conveyance of troops to and from 
the colonies, and lias performed that service most successfully. 
The Fusilier Guards embark 850 strong, rank und file, with 
about unother 150 commissioned and non-commissioned 
officers. 
Departure op the 93rd in the Himalaya. — 
Plymouth, Feb. ‘28. — The 93rd Highlanders embarked 
on board t he Himaluya yesterday. The streets on the route 
from the Citadel to the Victuftlling-offico at Stouchouse, 
whero the embarkation took place, were crowded with spec- 
tators. No occurrence for very many years has excited so 
much interest amongst the inhabitants of these towns and 
the neighbourhood. Tho shores around and opposite the 
Victualling yard were crowded ; and when tho officers and 
soldiers embarked in the Pike, Confiance, and Jasper steam- 
tenders, in which they were conveyed to the Himalaya in 
the Sound, a repetition of such hearty cheers greeted them 
ns was heard for miles around. The soldiers appeared in 
high spirits, and evidently participated in the enthusiasm of 
tho populace. All were got on hoard with safety ; and tiiis 
morning, at half-past ten, the Himalaya, with her immense 
living freight, set out lor her destin ition. Thousands of 
persons had again assembled to take a last look at the brave 
men who are universally regarded as going forth to fight in 
a righteous cause. 
Under ordinary circumstances, and with moderate wea- 
ther, it is confidently expected, from her previous perform- 
ances, that the Himalaya will reach Valetta Harbour on 
Tuesday, March 7, or the following day. The distance is 
estimated at 2,040 miles, which would require an average 
rate of only 12A knots per hour. As she made nearly 15 
knots in steaming from Southampton to Plymouth, it seems 
reasonable to conclude that the passage to Malta can be 
accomplished in a week. The military arc thus disposed 
of on board : — Officers of all fcrces in the chief saloon ; 
non-commissioned officers and women in the after lower 
saloon ; Sappers and Miners, and Rifles, in the forward 
main-deck cabin, the luggage-room, and in the second- 
class accommodation. The Highlanders have the fore 
orlop, after orlop, the lower saloon cabins, and the maindeck. 
Including officers and crew of theship (140), she carries 1,452 
souls; alsosix horses. The day before the Himalayasailed.her 
Majesty’s screw steamship Royal George, 120, Cap'ain H. 
J. Codrington, in charge of Mr. Thompson, Queen’s 
Harbourmaster, with royal yards across and sails bent, 
steamed out of harbour into the Sound. As sho came 
abreast of the Himalaya, the crew of the Royal George 
manned yards and riggings, one man being at each royal 
masthead, und then gave the troops three hearty cheers, 
which were acknowledged by the Highlanders and all on 
hoard, the Himalaya dipping her colours at the same time. 
It is very unusual to man yards to any ship not carrying a 
pendant’ but on this occasion tho etiquette of tho service 
was set aside. 
TROOPS ON THE MARCH, OR UNDER 
ORDERS FOR FOREIGN SERVICE. 
Grand Farewell Banquet by the Members of 
White’s Club to II.R.II. the Duke of Cambridge. — 
On Saturday evening a most distinguished company of noble- 
men and gentlemen, members of this aristocratic club, about 
sixty being present, entertained his Royal Highness the 
Duke of Cambridge at a grand banquet, given in anticipa- 
tion of his highness’s immediate departure lor the scat of 
war. Pending the formal announcement of his appointment 
— and about, which, that it will be to the command of tho 
expeditionary cavalry, no doubt is now entertained — the 
members of White’s Club were anxious to pay a farewell 
tribute of respect and admiration to tho gallant duke — re- 
spect for his military talents, und admiration for the affable 
and social demeanour which endears his highness to both 
officers and men. It was accordingly determined to invite 
his highness to the banquet which took place on Saturday 
night, and which was celebrated with an eclat und a splendour 
worthy both the company and the occasion for which they 
were assembled. We may here mention, that if anything 
could contribute to render the festivity of Saturday more 
disthigut than other such fetes, it would be found in the 
fact, that since the year 1814 no such banquet has over 
taken place at White’s. During that year, on the occasion 
of the visit of the allied sovereigns, the Emperor Alexander 
(brother to the present Autocrat), the Emperor of Austria, 
the King of Prussia, Marshal Blucber, Holman Platoff, and 
other illustrious foreigners, partook of the princelyl^Tp 
tality of this long-established club of tho English aristocracy" 
The table lor the banquet was laid iu tho drawing-room of 
the club, which was brilliantly lit up, and, when the tali|p s 
were laid, presented a most gorgeous appearance. Bt>i f ] ea 
tho usual display of fruit and flowers, epergnes, plateaus 
candelabra, <Xc., there was a fine collection of racing cans’ 
won at Goodwood, Doncaster, Ascot, Stamford, Brighton’ 
and other colebratcd races, und which, we believe, "came 
from B co I by Hal), having been contributed towards iho 
decorations by their noble owner, tho Earl of Chesterfield. 
In addition to tlioso, there were many rare and valuabla 
cups of antique plate, of exquisite workmanship, and a 
superb silver candelabra of regal height and dimensions 
which attracted universal admiration. A considerable 
number of Indies and gentlemen of rank and fashion euino 
to inspect the tables before the banquet took place. Shortly 
before eight, the hour fixed for the dinner, the guests com- 
menced arriving, and precisely at the hour appointed came 
his Highness the Duke of Cambridge. He was received ut 
the club by the committee who conducted the arrangements 
connected with the entertainment — viz., the Eurl of Glen'mll 
the Eurl of Chesterfield, Colonel Blair, and Mr. John Massey 
Stanley. At the banquet, his Grace the Duke of Hamilton 
and Brandon took the chair, the Duke of Cambridge being 
seated on his right hand, nnd tho Duke of Leeds on his 
left. The Duke of Montrose sat on the right of the Duke 
of Cambridge. The other guests on this interesting occasion 
were the Marquis of Breadalbanp, the Marquis of Donegal, 
tho Marquis of Clanricarde, the Marquis of Northampton 
the Earl of Shelburne, the Eurl of Wilton, the Eurl of Sand- 
wich, the Earl of Malmesbury, the Eurl of Glengull, tho 
Earl of Desal t, the Earl of Dnnouglimorc, the Earl of Car- 
digan, the Earl of Chesterfield, the Earl of Beauchamp, 
Viscount Anson, Viscount Canning, Viscount Canterbury, 
Viscount Enfield, Vifcount Jocelyn, Viscount Maidstone, 
Viscount Naas, Viscount Ossulston, Viscount Somerton, 
Viscount Sydney, Lord George Paget, Lord William Paulet, 
Lord Ri-desdale, Lord Stanley of Alderley, Lord Bateman, 
Lord Burghersh, Lord Colville of Cullross, Lord Elclio, 
Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence, Lord Foley, Lord Francis 
Gordon, Baron Knesebeck, Lord Methuen, Lord George 
Manners, Right Hon. Colonel Cecil Forrester, Colonel 
Brownlow Knox, Mr. Charles Leslie, Captain William 
Lyon, R.N , Mr. Norman Macdonald, the Hon. James Mac- 
donald, Colonel Meyriclc, Captain William Murray, Hon. 
Mr. Hubert Do Burgh, Colonel Hunter Blair, the Hon. II. 
Churteris, the Hon. Frederick Craven. Colonel Dawson 
Darner, Mr. George l’ayne, Admiral Rous, Mr. George 
Smythe, Mr. John Massey Stanley, Colonel Steele, the 
Hon. Francis Villiers, Mr. Des Voeux, and Colonel Wild- 
man. The Earl of Glengall wus vice-chairman, and occupied 
a scat facing his Royal Highness. It is, of course, unneces- 
sary to say that the banquet was of the ino9t rechcichS 
description. The party broke up shortly before midnight. 
Royal Artillery. — The whole oi' the field batteries, 
five in number, under orders to form the first division 
proceeding on foreign service, have several times been out 
on the Common in route order ; each of the pack horses 
attached to the batteries had on a pack saddle for conveying 
the medicine chests and the portable baggage of the officers. 
The pack saddles are made of very strong canvass, padded 
with tow, and tho medicine chests have two broad straps to 
go over the backs of the horses, with one in tho centre under 
the bottom, to fasten under the horses’ bellies. As a mis- 
apprehension exists in some quarters relative to the 
strength of the batteries proceeding on foreign service, the 
detail is hero recapitulated, and may he relied upon as 
correct: — Captain Puyntor’s buttery (8th battalion) consists 
of 192 officers and men, with 170 horses, 6 gunu und 
howitzers, with 11 ammunition waggons. — Captain Fitz- 
mayer’s flattery (3rd battalion) consists of 192 officers ami 
me:i, with 170 horses, 6 guns and howitzers, with 11 
ammunition waggons. — Captain Thomas’s battery (3rd 
battalion) consists of 192 officers and men, with 170 horses, 
6 guns und howitzers, with 11 ammunition waggons. — 
Captain Harrison's battery (11th buttalion)— now Captain 
Barker's, an exchange having taken placa between these 
officers — consists of 192 officers nnd men, with 170 horses, 
and goes oat as a reserve battery, and will tuko over the 
guns and ammunition waggons of a Turkish battery, on 
their arrival at their destination. — Captain Anderson's 
battery (lltli battalion), consisting of 192 officers and men, 
with exactly 200 horses, goes out as a small-arm mounted 
brigade, and the men will be all supplied with Minie rifles. 
The above does not include Captain Levinge’s troop of Royal 
Horse Artillery, and tho strength of the five batteries gives 
a total of 960 officers and men, with 880 horses. The 
batteries are now double the strength in every respect to 
what they wore about two years ago, and the horses all 
appear iu tho finest condition. Sailing vessels have been 
taken up for the conveyance of 1,600 horses for the Medi- 
terranean, as a considei able number will be required for tho 
staff, and the officers of the Guards and other regiments. 
Glasgow, Tuesday. — The 77th Regiment left Glasgow 
this morning by railway for Preston, cn route for the East. 
They passed along the streets amid an immense concourse 
of spectators, who had assembled notwithstanding the 
carliuess of the hour, and by whom the soldiers were 
cordially greeted. It was originally intended that the 77th 
should sail from the Clyde in the new steamer Atrato, but 
as this ship is not yet ready, it is believed they will embark 
at Liverpool. 
Exeter, Monday Evening. — The head-quarters of 
the 8th Hussars arrived here late this afternoon from 
Dorchester, and immediately proceeded to the Cavalry 
Barracks, where several troops of the same regiment have 
been for some time quartered. They have received orders 
to hold themselves in readiness for embarkation. Two 
squadrons of the 3rd Dragoons will leave Exeter in a few 
days. They received orders on Thursday week to hold 
themselves in readiness for immediate departure to the 
seat of war. 
Ireland. — Saunders's Neics Letter states upon the 
best authority that the undernamed regiments have been 
ordered to join the expedition to Turkey, in addition to 
those already gone and going: the 1st Regiment Royals, 
the 7th Fusiliers, the 19th aud 23rd Fusiliers, 88th and 
95th Regiments. 
— -♦ 
SOLDIERS’ WIVES AND FAMILIES. 
Sutherland Highlanders (93rd). — The condition of 
the wives and children of a portion of these brave soldiers, 
who embarked a* Devonport on Monday last, is singularly dis- 
tressing und interesting. Most of them were married when 
the regiment was stationed in Caoudu and the Bermudas, 
