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of the field officers are past the "prime of life. Colonel Spalding will command the artillery, with Major Airey second to him, and Lieutenant Colonel Raymond the infantry. Everything is being done to fit out the expedition with - every requisite. They will not take their guns, as they are too heavy, but will receive a battery of 9 pounders at Suakim. War correspondents from .each paper will accompany the expedition. • . In the midst of these preparations ' there are not wanting those who raise their voices m deprecation of the course pursued, and the* loudest among them is S>r Henry Parkes. It is urged m opposition that England is not at war with any Great Power, and does absolutely require our help ; that no Legislative sanction has been given to the : step, which will involve the expenditure of an immense amount of money ; that m fact a feeling of " Jingoism " has run away with the acting Colonial Socretary 'arid a large portion of the people. Anyhow, all agree that the New South Wale 3 troops will comport themselves with credit m the field.