THE $, V. C. PARADE, There was ratherasmall muster of Voluns teers Wednesday afternoon. No. 1 turned out in nearly its full strength, but No. 3 was represented by only 3 files, who were added to No. 2; and the Miholoongs i than half their strength, ree tolerably even Companies were however formed, and some active drill was gone Uirough on the English and French Bunds, After a little preliminary wheeling into line, and breaking back again into column, at the place of muster, the force was marched over to the French Bund, when the right half Company of No, 1 was ordered to the front to skirmish, with the left half Company to support, At the bridge over the City moat these positions were reversed, the right half Company being extended on either side of the bridge to protect their comrades? passage, till the latter had extended, when they closed and formed support in turn, On nearing the Namtow Station, the skirmishers were recalled, and the Fores was marched back towards the English Settlements, the Mihvloongt this time leading as skirmishers. On the English Bund, some active battalion drill was gone through, and the Force was tually dismissed at about 7 o'clock, evening was fine and cool, and the drill, notwithstanding the small numbers, one of ti est the Volunteers have hud for some time.
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