Transcribed by Ann Selchick. Geo. <Wondering how one assesses the accuracy of firing when using blank cartridges.> THE CARLISLE PATRIOT, MAY 27th, 1865 THE PENSIONERS. _____ During the past week the pensioners have been up, under the command of their gallant Captain, Major PREVOST, who, we are glad to see, is so far recovered from the accident to his foot as to be able to attend to his duties. Yesterday, the pensioners mustered in full force in the Castle Yard to be inspected by the Inspector of the Division. Eight rounds of blank cartridge had been served out to each man, and the company, after being put through various evolutions by their Captain, went through several descriptions of firing - file firing, line firing, street firing, &c., and with great accuracy, which elicited the marked approval of the inspecting officer. The Company will assemble again t-day, and will be dismissed from their attendance. Many of the pensioners are well decorated with medals. *****