Military/Militia

Newspaper clippings concerning the Military and Militia

Newcastle Journal. June 29 1782 Northumberland Militia.- Where as several men are wanted to serve as substitutes for the militia, all single men are who are willing to serve for three years, may apply to St Nicholas, All Saints and St John`s before Thursday next, and they will meet with goon encouragement. 28^th June 1782.

Newcastle Courant .Newcastle May 3 1800 For the last 10 days this neighbourhood has been much alarmed by reports of the intention of the various workmen employed in the collieries (many of whom had struck their work) to take riotous measures for the procuring supplies of provisions at lower rates than the present state of the markets will allow. The Sunderland volunteers paraded the streets of that town; and the Durham volunteers, horse and foot, the Usworth and Castle Eden cavalry, marched to Chester-le-street, where they were quartered two day, with militia, to the number altogether of about 2,000 men. Several of the ringleaders in laying off the colleries were taken into custody, and committed to Durham gaol. Quiet being restored, the volunteers, to whom every praise is due, returned home. Similar disturbances were apprehended at some of the collieries north of the Tyne, and the volunteers of this town received orders to hold themselves ready to march; but fortunately their services have not been required, the men having been induced to go to their work by the spited and dignified conduct of Lord DELAVAL and Magistrate

Since writing the above, we have received the following paragraph from authority:-

Several pitmen, concerned in the late riots, were last week taken into custody by the magistrates, with the assistance of the military, and committed to Durham gaol. They underwent an examination on Saturday last, before Sir J. Eden, Bart and Bench Justices, when four of the ringleaders were detained for trial at the ensuing assizes; and the others, upon showing much contrition for their offence, and making faithful promises of future good conduct, were bound, over to the Sessions, and discharged. It appeared, in the course of examination, that no description of labouring people have so little cause of complaint as pitmen, their earning amounting, on an average, to 2s 6d and 3s per day; besides the advantages of having their bread-corn found them at 1s 6d per stone, with house and fire. It is hoped the lenity shewn to some of these deluded peo0ple, and the punishment which probably awaits those detained in custody, will have the desired effect, of preventing in future any further disturbances.

Newcastle Courant 29^th January 1803 On the 23d of January, Mr Justice BELL, with a party of soldiers, surprised a number of people in the act of making bank notes, at a paper-mill, near Templeoge, near Dublin. The note makers made a desperate resistance, in which two of them were killed ; four were afterwards made prisoners. In suddenly forcing into their apartments, Mr BELL received a wound of a bayonet in the knee, from a woman, The notes taken are executed with astonishing accuracy, and are to a very considerable amount.

Newcastle Courant 9^th April 1803 The Northumberland Militia are to embodied on the 22^d inst. At Alnwick.

Newcastle Courant 9^th April 1803 MILITIA. WHEREAS several Persons having engaged themselves and received Money from the Parish Officers of Newcastle upon Tyne, to serve as Substitutes in the Militia for that Town and County, did not appear on the 5^th instant before his Majesty`s Deputy Lieutenants, to be sworn in an inrolled accordingly:- Notice is hereby given to such Persons, that unless they appear at the Guildhall of the said Town and County, on Wednesday the 13<sup>th</sup> Day of April instant, at Ten o`Clock in the Forenoon, to be sworn in and inrolled according to their Engagements, Warrants will then be issued for the Apprehension, in Order that they may be brought to Justice. – Newcastle 8^th April 1803

Newcastle Courant 28^th May 1803 The three regiment of West York Militia, have marched for Hull, and some neighbouring places. The East York have marched to Stockton upon Tee. On Thursday, the first. Division of the North York Militia, marched from Richmond, and the Durham Militia from Barnard Castle, for Sunderland Barracks. The Northumberland Militia under the command of Colonel REED arrived on Wednesday and Thursday last, in this town from Alnwick. The Cumberland Militia are on their route to Liverpool, to embark for Ireland. The first division left Penrith on Saturday; the second on Monday; and the third on Tuesday.

Sir George COOKE, Bart. Resigns the command of the Third Regiment of West York Militia, in which he will be succeeded by B. COOKE, Esq of Owston.

Newcastle Courant 4th June 1803 The Westmorland militia marched into Sunderland Barracks on Saturday last, and the North York on Monday and Tuesday went into quarters.

The Cumberland militia have marched for Liverpool, but not for Ireland as erroneously mentioned in our last.

Newcastle Courant 11^th June 1803 On Thursday the Anglesea militia arrived in this town. The 30^th regiment march yesterday from Sunderland for Shields, to be embarked for Ipswich. The North York militia goes into Sunderland barracks.

His Majesty has accepted the offer of service of the Hexham Volunteer Infantry, under the command of Mark William CARR, Esq. late captain of the 80^th regiment of foot, an officer of approved military merit.

Newcastle Courant 18^th June 1803 The Anglesea militia have marched from hence for Tynemouth. The Berwicksire militia are gone to Ayr.

The overseers of townships should be cautious not to pay the allowances to the wives and families of militia men, without being satisfied from the inrolment, in what class they were entered, as many frauds are practiced.

Hexham volunteers.- Mark William CARR, Esq. to be captain-commandant. William BELL, jun. gent. To be Lieutenant. George CARR, gent. To be ensign.

21^st Light Dragoons, Col. James HALL, from the 8^th Light Dragoons, to be lieutenant colonel, vice WOOD who exchanges.- Gazette

His Majesty has offered his royal pardon to those deserters from the militia, who surrender themselves before the 14^th July next.

Capt. William CHARLETON of the Navy is appointed regulating officer of the impress at this port, in the room of Capt MacKENZIE.

Newcastle Courant 2^nd July 1803 Commissions in the Northumberland militia, signed by the Lord Lieutenant. To be Captains – Richard CHUTTERBUCK, Esq. Dated May 9, 1803. Peter SHIELDS, Esq. Dated May 25 1803. William MILLER, Esq. Dated June 9, 1803. – To be Lieutenant : Matthew HAWDON, Gent. Dated June 9, 1803. – To be Ensigns: James ALLAN, Gent. Dated May 25, 1803. Patrick ROMNEY, Gent. Dated May 30, 1803. William HAWKER, Gent. Dated as above:- To be surgeon: James SHIELD, Gent. Dated

Newcastle Courant 9^th July 1803 A private in the North York Militia was found dead in bed, at Sunderland barrack, on Saturday morning, in consequence of having drank a large quantity of common spirits the evening before.

July 16 1803 The deputy lieutenants of this town intend completely to amend the militia lists, by inserting the name of every person liable, not contained in the old lists, prior to balloting for the army of reserve. Officers will be in this town on the 25^th instant for the purpose of receiving the new raised men.

The Offer of service of the Newcastle Armed Association has been accepted, and next week the enrolment commences.

The North York militia marched in three divisions, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from Sunderland barracks for Ipswich: and the Durham in two, on Monday and Tuesday, for Hull. A part of the Northumberland is going garrison duty till the arrival of some other regiment.

Newcastle Courant 23 July 1803 A corps of infantry is about to be formed in this town, under the command of Charles John BRANDLING, Esq. one of our worth representatives, which corps (with a company of sharp shooters) it is proposed, should, in the event of an invasion, serve in any part of the northern military district, and receive the allowance granted by government.

Upwards of 500 persons have already entered into the Armed Association of this town.

The members of the army of reserve for this town will be completely enrolled by Monday.

On Tuesday last, the South Shields Loyal Volunteers held a meeting in the Market-Place, to select officers, to be immediately returned to the lord lieutenant for his majesty`s approbation. The following gentlemen were nominated:- Sir Cuthbert HERON, Baronet. Major commandant; Christopher BAINBRIDGE, John THOMPSON, John SHARPE, and George TOWNSEND FOX, Extra captains; John SIDDAL, John SHADFORTH, William SMITH, and Roger LESSLIE, Gents. Lieutenants; Ralph ROBSON, John PAXTON, Robert HODGE, and George KELL, Gents. Ensigns.- Major HERON addressed the corps in a very spirited speech, in the course of which he mentioned their offer of service, which extends to the whole of the northern district; but at the same time he expressed hope, that were the enemy to land in any other district, the corps would not object following him to meet them; to which they unanimously replied with three times three cheers, that they would follow wherever he led. They afterwards spent the evening with that loyalty and harmony by which they have always been distinguished.

On Monday last, the Northumberland militia marched from this town to Sunderland barracks.

Newcastle Courant 30^th July 1803 The late corps of Loyal Newcastle Volunteers has again been enrolled under Thomas CLENNELL. Esq. mayor of this town, their former Lieut.- colonel. The number is about 320. They serve without pay, and their offer extends to the whole northern district. In Mr BRANDLING`s corps 600 have already entered. Their offer of service extends to the same limits, and they will have the usual allowances from government. The Armed Association is nearly completed, the number entered being upwards of 1100. A troop of Associated Light Horse is forming; and the owners and workmen of Heaton colliery have offered to raise a company of artillery. A police corps, of persons above the age of 45 is also forming under R. H. WILLIAMSON, Esq. the recorder, to act as armed constables in preserving order, should all the other force be marched out, in case of actual invasion.

Newcastle Courant Aug 6 1803 On Sunday evening last, the Sunderland volunteer infantry, under the command of Sir R. MILBANKE bart. Paraded on the Moor. The ground was kept for them by the Northumberland militia.

The services of the Percy tenantry are again offered to government on the same terms as during the late war. His grace the Duke of Northumberland, with his usual munificence, furnishes the uniforms and cavalry accoustrements, and pays one shilling for each day of exercise to all who choose to accept it. Earl Percy is to have thee command.

Strict orders have recently been given, that no person shall be allowed to walk on the south side of the ruins of Tynemouth Priory, where the view of the harbour and shipping of Shields is most conspicuous, as some spies are supposed to be in this neighbourhood at present.

On Saturday, three men were fined 10s each, by the deputy lieutenants at Durham, for not appealing in proper time from the Army of Reserve-ballot.

Newcastle Courant Aug 13 1803 On Monday last, a volunteer corps under the command of J. B. S. MORRITT, Esq. offered their services to his majesty, through the lord lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire, to serve within the military district, and in case of invasion, in any part of Great Britain. It consists at present of above 500 men, and meetings are daily held in the neighbouring parishes for the purpose of increasing it still further. It contains nearly the whole population within the military age, of the townships of Rokeby, Barningham, Starforth, Romaldkirk, Cotherstone, Lartington, Mickleton, Hunderthwaite, Holwick, Lunedale, Ovington, Newsham, Brignall, Scargill and Wycliff. Those of Bowes, Hutton, and others, have already appointed meetings for the purpose of acceding, and it is supposed that in a few days the corps will be 1000 strong. A chosen body of young men from Barnard-Castle, have volunteered their services to act as riflemen with the above corps.

Upwards of 300 of the inhabitants of Morpeth have, within these few days, enrolled themselves as a body of infantry, to be commanded by Thomas BONNER, Esq of Callerton, and in case of actual invasion, to extend their services to any part of Great Britain. A very liberal subscription has been entered into in aid of the service.

Government has declined the offer of Col. CLENNELL`s Newcastle Loyal Volunteers unless the corps will accept twenty days pay yearly, and the allowance for cloathing. Mr BRANDLING`s corps have already mad arrangements for meeting the ideas of government on the subject of allowances. 760 are enrolled in this corps.

At a meeting of the Sunderland volunteer infantry, on Wednesday last, to consider of the late regulations respecting volunteer corps, they unanimously agreed to accept the terms offered by government. After the meeting, the volunteers took the horses from Col. Sir R. MILBANKE`s carriage, and drew him to the end of Wearmouth, the band playing before the carriage.

The Hexham volunteers by the sedulous and unremitted attention of their veteran commandant, are already in a very advanced state of discipline; and it is gratifying to see young gentlemen of fortune and respectability, stand in the ranks as privates in this corps, and do their duty in the most exemplary manner.

Newcastle Courant 20 Aug 1803 The business of volunteering goes on most successfully in the parish of Whickham and the adjoining districts. Not fewer than 700 have already entered their names, and several of the men, particularly those employed in the iron works of Messrs Crowley, Millington, and co. have begun to learn their exercise. In fact, the spirit of the country seems now rowzed to a pitch, that will, no doubt, convince the adversary, in the day of trial, that British valour will always be sufficient to repel the attacks of ambitious and barbarous invasion.

The volunteer corps at Chest-le-street (to consist of 300 men) is intended to be under the patronage of the Earl of Scarborough, who has subscribed liberally towards it. The facing of the uniform will be green, being the same as that of his lordship`s regiment : the breast plate will bear his crest; a pelican, nourishing her young; and the motto, Murus AEeus conscientia sana- A good conscience is a wall of brass.

Colonel HALL has completed five of the six companies for which he has obtained letters of service. They will be stiled. The Loyal Berwick Volunteers

Newcastle Courant 27^th August 1803 On Wednesday last, the Newcastle Armed Association had a general muster on the town moor, to meet their Colonel, Sir J. W. RIDLEY, Bart. Upwards of 1000 appeared, and considering the shortness of the drill, performed their manoeuvres with great precision.

The Government has accepted the offer of service of a battalion of volunteer infantry in the parish of Gateshead; and a liberal subscription has been opened; for the purpose of assisting in cloathing and accoutreing the men.

The North York militia, commanded by Colonel the Right Honourable Lord DUNDAS, marched on the 18^th inst. From Ipswich to Foxall Heath, about 4 miles distant, where the regiment was encamped.

A person of the name of MacDONALD hired himself as a substitute in the army of reserve for a parish in Northumberland, at the rate of 3s. per lb. At this high rate of flesh, he proved to be of much less value than he expected, as he only obtained about 19 guineas and a half.

Newcastle Courant Sep 3 1803 On Monday last, the Northumberland militia marched from Sunderland barracks, and encamped at Fulwell, about a mile and a half north of Sunderland. Part of the Army of Reserve for Yorkshire has since arrived at Sunderland barracks, and the whole are on their march for the same place, amounting to upwards of 3000.

This week the Anglesea Army of Reserve has passed through this town to join the militia regiment of that county at Tynmout.

On Thursday evening, the Gateshead volunteer infantry were drawn up in Oakwellgate to receive their colonel, C. ELLISON, Esq. Their appearance was very soldier-like. The Drham Volunteer Infantry has been accepted by government.

Mr LOFTUS, of the Turk`s-head inn in this town, has made an offer of 20 carriages and 50 horses, for the use of government in conveying troops, &c in case of invasion.

Mr CHAPERON, lately brought from Greenock, and committed to Edinburgh castle as a spy, has been liberated.

Newcastle Courant 10^th September 1803 Percy Tenantry Volunteers. .-Cavalry.

To be captains- Henry COWARD, Esq. Thomas FORSTER, Esq. Anthony LAMBERT. Esq. Humble LAME, Esq. Charles NIXON, Esq. William READ, Esq.

To be lieutenants- Joseph BELL, jun. gent. George LAING, gent. John ROBINSON, gent. John TAYLOR, gent. John THIRLWALL, gent. George WEATHERBY, gent.

To be cornet- Robert DAVIDSON, gent. John DOBSON, jun. gent. Thomas HEARN, gent. Robert SWAN, gent. Robert WADE, gent. George WILSON, june. Gent.

Infantry- To be captains- Adam ATKINSON, Esq. Thomas BELL Esq. Lathurn BLACKER, Esq. Thomas BUSTON, Esq. John CLUTTERBUCK, Esq. Henry CRAMLINGTON, Esq. John DOBSON, Esq. William John HAY, Esq. Joseph LAMB, Esq. William LAWES, Esq. Anthony MARSHALL, Esq. Cuthbert NICHOLSON, Esq. John REED, jun. Esq. Thomas STORER, Esq. Thomas THOMPSON, Esq. John WALDIE, Esq. John WALKER, jun. Esq.

To be first lieutenants- William BELL, gent. Christopher BLACKETT, gent. John CHARLTON, gent. Thomas CHRISP, gent. John CHRISP, jun. gent. Robert DIXON, gent. Jonathan FORSTER, gent. Ralph MARCH, gent. John Plumber, gent. Thomas READHEAD, gent. Thomas ROBSON, gent. Arthur STORY, gent. John TATE, gent. Thomas TATE, gent. Thomas TAYLOR, gent. William WATSON, gent. Thomas WILKIE, gent.

To be second lieutenants- David BAIRD, gent. Edward DOBSON, gent. John DONKIN, gent. George FORSTER, gent. Joseph HARDY, gent. Robert HERON, gent. Matthew LEADBITTER, gent. Martin MORRISON, gent. Thomas POTTS, gent, Henry ROBSON, gent. John STORY, jun. gent. Andrew THOMPSON, gent. John WAITES, gent. Joseph WATSON, gent. William WILSON, gent.

Commissions in the Northumberland Militia, signed by the Lord Lieutenant.

William DENT, Esq; to be lieutenant-colonel. Dated July 28 1803.

William LEAVISS, Esq; to be major, Dated as above

John BLENKINSOPP COULSON, Esq; to be second major, dated as above.

Nicholas FENWICK, Esq; to be captain. Dated August 13, 1803.

Samuel BARBER, Esq; to be captain. Dated as above.

Thomas PETERS, gent, to be lieutenant. Dated July 27, 1803.

William MARTIN, gent. To be lieutenant. Dated July 27, 1803.

Hexham Volunteer Infantry.

Thomas GIBSON, Esq. to be captain. John GIBSON, gent. To be lieutenant. Thomas GRAHAM, gent to be ensign.

The postponement of the acceptance of the volunteer offers of service, it is stated, has arisen from an arrangement of some magnitude, which is now under consideration with respect to them. It appears that the offers for this service were become so numerous, that apprehensions were entertained that there would have been scarcely a sufficient supply of men left to form the ordinary drafts for the militia, &c. had the exemption been extended to all who offered; at least it would have fallen very heavy upon the few who remained unenrolled. One part of the plan therefore is, that such volunteers as may hereafter be accepted, are not to claim an exemption from being drawn for the militia &c. Another arrangement will be, that volunteers in future will be expected to find their own arms; and they are also to be formed into regiments or brigades, and to be occasionally reviewed or inspected by experienced officers, who will be appointed to preside over certain districts. In short, the plan (it is stated) will be calculated to give them perfect efficiency, should the exigencies of the state require it; to render them, in all respects, competent to the defence of their country; to methodize and regulate that generous ardour with which they are inspired; to give them confidence in their own exertions, and to make them feel as soldiers.- Courier

Newcastle Courant Sep 10 1804 Sunday se`nnight, the Chester-le-street volunteer infantry, under the command of Major BELL, were reviewed by the Earl of Scarborough, and performed the different manoeuvres with great precision. The officers afterwards dined with his lordship at Lumley Castle, where they were entertained with every delicacy in season.

The Stockton and Norton volunteer corps, between three and four hundred in number, have been accepted by government, and a very liberal subscription has been raised for defraying the expence of clothing, &c. also to provide substitutes to serve in lieu of such volunteers as were balloted for the army reserve.

Newcastle Courant 17^th September 1803 Killed in action with His Majest`s Sloop Seagull. William ARMSTRONG, Jeremiah FALLS, Wounded Lieutenant William DAVIS, (slightly), William REYNOLS, marine; John THOMPSON, seaman; Thomas MANNELL, ditto; Joseph CRAGG, ditto; William ROCKETT, ditto; Patrick MacDONALD, ditto; James DRIMON, ditto; Francis GREY, ditto

Fifth Dragoon Guards. John DALRYMPLE, gent. To be cornet, without purchase, vice BAYLY, promoted.

Robert ROMER and William BERRY, Esqurs are appointed deputy lieutenants for the borough of Berwick. The commissions signed by the mayor pursuant to act of parliament

The 53d regiment marched on Monday se`nnight from Bromsell camp for Sunderland. This regiment is immediately to completed from the army of reserve.

The Staffordshire supplementary militia are on their march for this town

Newcastle Courant 24^th Sep 1803 Among the new improvements in tactics, the duke of York has ordered, that the men shall continue with arms levelled, a few seconds, after firing. This is to prevent accidents from pieces hanging fire.

Newcastle Courant Oct 1 1803 On Thursday the Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry, commanded by Major BUCHAN; and the Eagle Troop, by Captain SPOTTISWOODE, marched into quarters at Berwick upon Tweed, for a fortnight`s exercise. Lord OSSULSTON`s and Sir Carnaby HAGGERESTON`s troops, are expected there on Thursday next, for the same purpose.

The Durham yeomanry cavalry having completed their ten days exercise, marched home from Sunderland on Wednesday last. Their appearance and discipline do them credit.

On Monday last, the 53d, or Shropshire regiment, marched into Sunderland barracks. They are not quite 200, but will be filled up to two battalions of 1000 each, from the army of reserve there, which is rapidly advancing in discipline. Their arms are arrived.

Tuesday se`nnight, the second West York and Durham regiments of militia were reviewed on Wold Carr by Lieutenant-General Lord MULGRAVE, who expressed himself highly gratified with their martial appearance and discipline. Part of the heavy stores are ordered to be removed from his majesty`s storehouses at Tynemouth, to the westward.

Newcastle Courant Oct 1 1803 Chester-le-street Volunteer Infantry. Richard BELL, Esq. to be major. To be captains.- Luke COLLING, Esq. John JOHNSON, Esq. To be first lieutenants. – William PUBUS, jun.gent. George GREENWELL, gent. William MATTHEWS, gent. To be second lieutenants, - Joseph SOWLER, gent, Robert TANNER, gent. John CROUDACE, gent.

Berwickshire Regiment of North British militia. John J. CRAWFORD, Esq. to be captian; dated AUGUST 11, 1803. George JOHNSTONE, gent to be ensign.

Doddington Volunteer Infantry. The Rev. Henry DELVES to be captain. Thomas

TURNER, gent to be lieutenant. Richard EDLESTON, jun. gent to be ensign

Newcastle Courant Oct 8 1803 This week the Staffordshire supplementary militia have arrived in this town: and the second Derbyshire at Durham. More troops are expected in this neighbourhood.

Yesterday the first division of the 61^st regiment, marching from Durham to this town, on their route to Berwick.

Lord OSSUISTON`s corps of infantry, took the oath of allegiance at New Town Moor, on the 30<sup>th</sup> ult. His lordship and the hon. Captain BENNET attended. On Tuesday last, the Newcastle Loyal Volunteers (consisting of four companies and a company of riflemen attached) commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel CLENNELL, assembled in Pilgrim-street, and marched from thence to their exercising ground, near the Forth, in order to receive their colours, which after some manoeuvres by the corps, were returned to them by Thomas SMITH, Esq. the mayor, (having been, at the close of the late war, deposited in the mansion-house) with a short speech, expressive of his sense of the honour he received in having this service to perform. After the colours were delivered to the ensigns, the Lieutenant-Colonel addressed the corps in an eloquent speck, pointing out the duty of the respective members, and concluding with invoking the blessing of Heaven on their arms. The corps then marched back again into Pilgrim-street, and deposited the colour; after which they dined together at the Turk`s head, and spent the afternoon in conviviality and harmony.- The dress of the rifle company is a bottle gree,; that of the others scarlet and gold – very handsome.

A few days ago, a publican of South Shields was fined 5l. according to the articles of war, for receiving the side arms of a soldier in pawn.

Newcastle Courant Oct 8 1803 The Northumberland militia have volunteered their services to Ireland.

On Sunday morning last, the troops of the 5^th dragoon guards quartered here, were suddenly called to arms, to ascertain the time in which they would be ready to meet an enemy. The whole, completely equipped, were on the parade in about a quarter of an hour.

This week 1000 stand of arms have been received here for the Newcastle armed association

Newcastle Courant 22 October 1803 South Shields Volunteers. Sir Cuthbert HERON, Bart. To be major-commandant. To be captains; John THOMPSON, Esq. John SHARPE, Esq. George TOWNSEND FOX, Esq. To be lieutenants; William SMITH, Gent. John SHADFORTH, Gent. William NIXON, Gent. Jonathan COCKERILL, Gent. – 2d corps of South Shields volunteers Jos BULMER, Esq. to be major-commandant. To be captains; Christopher BAINBRIDGE, Esq. Richard BULMER, Esq. Timothy BULMER, Esq. To be lieutenants; James KIRKLEY, Gent. Thomas MASTERMAN ROCKWOOD, Gent. John ADDISON, Gent. To be ensigns; Thomas WALKER, Gent. William BONN, Gent. John WHITE. Gent. To be chaplain; The Reverend R WALLIS. To be adjutant; David Raw, Gent. To be surgeon; Paul LEE, Gent.

Stockton Volunteers. Leonard RAISBRECK, Esq. to be major. To be captains; Thomas ROBINSON GREY, Esq. Edward BROWN, Esq. William WILOSN, Esq. George HUTCHINSON, Esq. John HUTCHINSON, Esq. To be lieutenants; Robert WILKINSON, Gent. William PAGE, Gent. Richard ECKSON, Gent. To be ensigns; John Frederick LUMLEY, Gent. Christopher WHITE, Gent. William RICHMOND, Gent. Ralph LODGE, Gent. William BRAITHWAITE, Gent. To be chaplain; The Rev Joseph DAWSON. To be adjutant; Henry WADE FOXTON, Gent. To be paymaster; John BARKER, Esq. To be surgeon; William MILBURNE, Gent. To be Quartermaster; Leonard TINKLE Gent.

Norton Volunteer Infantry. Samuel SHORE Esq to be captain; Samuel SHORE, jun. Gent. To be lieutenant; John READ, Gent to be ensign.

Newcastle Courant Oct 22 1803 The last division of the 61^st regiment arrived in the barracks at Berwick, on Saturday last, where they are expected to continue during the winter. On Monday a detachment of the same regiment marched to garrison the castle at Holy Island.

A battery has been erected at the south end of Blyth, facing the bay, at the expence of Sir M. W. RIDLEY, bart. Which is to be mounted with 18 and 24-pounders.

Francis SITWELL, Esq. is appointed major in the Berwick Volunteers.

Fire Arms:- The cautions against the careless use of fire-arms have been innumerable, and yet accidents continue to happen. A commander of volunteer infantry was shot a few days ago, by one of his privates, whose musket had been used by another person in shooting of wild ducks, and by whom it was left loaded. The gentleman survived but four hours.

Newcastle Courant 29 October 1803 On Wednesday, two of the privates belonging to the corps of Newcastle upon Tyne Loyal Volunteers, in consequence of information previously laid, were severally convicted before the mayor, under the act of parliament, of not attending the musters. One of them paid the fines he had incurred, besides double the sum by way of penalty; and the other, not paying, will be levied upon. This is inserted as a caution in general to all volunteer corps.

Dec 17 1803 Berwick Artillery Company – Geo. SCOTT Esq. to be Captain. John HENDERSON, Gent. To be first lieutenant. George BURN, Gent. To be second lieutenant.

Durham Volunteers.- Thomas HOWEL, Gent. To be lieutenant, vice MILNEW, resigned.- Charles LIDDELL, Gent. To be ditto, vice CLARK, resigned.- To be ensigns: Anick SMITH, John James WILKINSON, James Dent WEATHERLEY, James RICHARDBY, James CAWDELL, Mewburn TATHAM, and William SIMPSON, Gents.- John HANCOCK, Gent to be adjutant.

Percy Tenantry Volunteer Riflemen.- Second lieutenant Geo. DOBSON, to be first lieutenant, vice FORSTER deceased. – Wm THOMSON, Gent. To be second lieutenant, vice DOBSON

2 South Shields Loyal Volunteer.- Major Joseph BULMER to be lieutenant-colonel commandant.- Captain Christopher BAINBRIDGE; and Lieut. Thomas MASTERMAN ROCKWOOD. To be Lieutenants: Ensign Thomas WALKER, vice Kirkley; Ensign Wm BONE, vice ROCKWOOD; and Ensign John WHITE. To be Ensigns: Edward OLIVER, James RICHMOND, Robert HUMBLE, and Wm DOUGLASK, Gents. Rev Richard WALLIS, A. M. to be chaplain. D. A. RAW, Gent to be Adjutant. Paul LEE, Gent to be Surgeon. James DOWNEY, Gent. To be Quarter-master.

Tuesday night, a severe impress took place on the river Tyne; very little respect was paid to protections.

Darlington Volunteer Legion.- Newby LOWSON, Gent to be cornet, vice WILSON, resigned.

Newcastle Courant 24^th December 1803 A prize medal presented by Col. CLENNELL to the Rifle company of the Newcastle Loyal Volunteers, was yesterday morning shot for, at the distance of 120 yards, and was won by Edward JOHNSON, who twice hit the bull`s eye. Out of 240 shots fired 202 hit the target.

Last week the Durham regiment of militia marched from Hull for Beverley, where they are expected to be quartered until the barracks now fitting up at the former place are completed. The Cumberland militia also marched from Beverley for Whitby, Scarborough, &c.

Newcastle Courant Jan 5 1804 Court Martial – His majesty has confirmed the proceedings of a general court martial holden., at Brighton, on the 12^th inst, for the trial of Col. ELLIOT, of the first dragoon guard, on charges exhibited against him by Capt. SOBER, of the same regiment, whereby he has been adjudged to be dismissed his majesty`s service.

The king has likewise ratified the proceedings of a general court martial lately held at Weymouth, for the trial of Capt. JOLLIFFE, of the 2d Somerset militia, on certain charges adduced against him, of which he was found guilty, and was adjudged to be dismissed his majesty`s service, and to be rendered for the future incapable of filling any military capacity whatever.

Newcastle Courant 26 Jan 1805.On the 7^th inst. The Royal Cheviot Legion Cavalry, commanded by Col. St Paul, marched into Alnwick, on permanent duty for 11 days. On the 13^th they returned home, after the most indefatigable exertions to perfect themselves in their discipline, and notwithstanding their daily fatigue, performing the regular duty as if in a garrison town.

Newcastle Courant Feb 2 1805. The Loyal Appleby Volunteers, under the command of Major DENT, marched to Penrith on Tuesday se`nnight, upon permanent duty ; but, owing to some mistake, (from what quarter we have not been informed) they were obliged to return on Thursday. Much praise is due to Brigadier Orde, and also to Brigade Major Carleton, for their great attention to the corps, whilst they remained in Penrith ; and they report them to be one of the finest and stoutest bodies of men they have yet seen. The corps are in daily expectation of a new route, when they again intend to march to Penrith, to complete the number of days on permanent duty. Cumberland Packet.

Newcastle Courant Mar 2 1805 The second regiment of Stafford milita this week began their march from Chirton barrack, near North Shields, for Hull. The West York regiment has gone into Chirton barracks from Sunderland.

On Wednesday the first division of the Ayrshire militia marched from Edinburgh Castle for Berwick, where it is supposed, a route will meet them, to proceed farther southward.

A private, names VAUGHAN, of the Nottingham volunteer infantry, was lately fined 10l and another penalty to double the amount of certain arms and accoutrements, for refusing to deliver them up, by order of the commanding officer. Not being able to pay the penalty, he was committed to prison.

Newcastle Courant Mar 9 1805 This week the Royal North Lincoln militia have marched from this town to Sunderland, whence the 2d West York have passed to Chirton barracks. The Essex militia have also passed through from Tynemouth to Sunderland ; and the Ayrshire militia have arrived here from Berwick.

On Thursday last, the detachment of East Essex militia, under the command of Captain Tuffnell, quartered at South Shields, marched from that place to Whitburn barracks. The good behaviour of both officers and men during their stay, has been much remarked by the inhabitants.

Newcastle Courant April 6 1805 The North Shield`s and Tynemouth volunteers, much to their honour, have subscribed one day`s pay to the widow and children of one of their corporals lately deceased.

Newcastle Courant April 6 1805 On Monday morning early a private belonging to the Northumberland militia fell over the cliff a little above Sunderland bridge, and died the same evening.