The whole of the police force take one step forward, on account of the
late very liberal brevet.
Sergeant Snooks, of the Royal Heavy Highlows, to be raised to the Light
Wellingtons.
Policemen K 482,611, to be restored to the staff by having his staff
restored to him, which had been taken from him for misconduct.
Corporal Smuggins, 16th Foot, to be Sergeant by purchase, _vice_ Buggins,
arrested for debt.
All the _post_ captains, who were formerly Twopennies, will take the rank
of Generals.
In the Thames Navy, 2d mate Simpkins, of the _Bachelor_, to be 1st mate,
_vice_ Phunker, fallen overboard and resigned.
All the men who are above the age of 100, and are in the actual discharge
of duty as policemen, are to be immediately superannuated on half-pay--a
liberal arrangement, prompted, it is believed, by the birth of the Prince
of Wales.
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