THE ARMY.
The I and R batteries of field artillery, under the command of Col. Anderson, C. B., stationed at Hilsea, near Portsmouth, and numbers 6, 7, 8, and 10 batteries of garrison artillery, under the command of Col. Longdon, the whole being under the command of Col. Warde, C. B., commanding the artillery in the south-western district, were yesterday officially inspected at Portsmouth by Major-Gen. Lord W. Paulet, C. B., commanding the south-west district. The inspection was short owing, to a strong gale from the S.W. accompanied with rain, which prevailed throughout the greater part of the proceedings. The appearance of the horses, men, and guns, as the batteries marched past, and also during the movements which followed, elicited general admiration. The marching past of the batteries of the 6th brigade was also worthy of all commendation. At the close of the proceedings Lord Paulet, addressing the troops, highly complimented Col. Anderson upon the efficiency of the batteries under his command, and said that from what he had seen of them that day he felt convinced, notwithstanding the short time they had been formed, that they need fear none with whom they might come into contact when in camp at Aldershot, to which place they were about to proceed. His lordship also complimented the garrison artillery upon their marching past and steadiness under arms, but said their conduct in garrison required amendment, which amendment he was determined to effect if they remained long enough under his command. The I battery, mounted portion, leave their quarters at Hilsea on the 27th inst. They will halt at Petersfield that night, and proceed on to the camp at Aldershot on the 28th. The dismounted men proceed to Aldershot by rail on the 28th. The K battery, mounted portion, leave Hilsea on the 28th inst., halting at Petersfield for the night and proceeding on to Aldershot on the 29th. The dismounted men leave Haslar for Aldershott, by rail, on the 29th. It is said to be the intention of the Commander-in-Chief to concentrate 16 batteries of field artillery, 96 12-pounder Armstrong guns, at Aldershott, to take part in the forthcoming military spectacles.