A writer at Woolwich, who makes his communication to the
Daily Hews and the Morning Post simultaneously, states that the Duke of Wel- lington and Sir John Burgoyne have been for some days past in almost daily communication and deliberation on the best means of protecting the Metropolis in case of invasion ; " and the result has been, that several military camps are likely to be formed round London, and eligible situa- tions will be selected, particularly on the Kent and Essex banks of the Thames, and on the banks of the Medway, with the ultimate view of rendering them permanently fortified camps.' The writer adds, that it is intended to augment the Artillery service by twenty-four companies, or about 2400 men, and the regiments of the Line by 10,000 men. The Portsmouth Times states that two batteries, each for 100 guns of heavy metal, are to be constructed " with the least possible delay," at the Nab Light, off Bembridge, near Spithead, and at Lumps, also off Spithead.
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