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206 HISTORICAL RECORDS OF THE1855. tained of the services of the regiment, and statedthat the protracteddetention of the regiment inthe colony and the eventful occurrences of thatperiodhad enabled the inhabitants toobserve itshigh character, both in times of peace and of war ;also that theyfelt a lively interest in the futureof the regiment. Knowing, as they did, that theregiment was officered by gentlemen of theand that the menhighest military qualifications,whom they commanded were conspicuous fortheir orderly and soldierly conduct, theyfeltassured that in whatever portion of the globetheir services might be required,their deedswould add lustre to her Majesty's crown, and thecountry over which she reigned. In conclusion,they wished the regiment a prosperous voyage.Loud cheers having been given, Major Wright,inreply, acknowledged the high compliment,which he knew was both deserved and appreciatedby the regiment. This reply was received withanother outburst of hearty cheers by the assembledcivilians. From their longand .arduous servicethe regimenthad become so identified with thefrontier, that, in parting with men with whomthey were so familiar, the people among whomthey had so long dwelt felt that they were bidding