adjust the amount with him when 10. The reports of the cagual. they shall have received the bills, as ties above alluded to, are invaridirected in the preceding paragraphs ably to be annexed to the musterof this order. Such transaction be- rolls of the companies which they ing considered as a matter of ac- concern. commodation between the com- 11. Officers absent in Europe, manding or public staff officers and or at any of the other presidencies, paymasters of stations, and solely and officers on the staff, or emfor the convenience of absentees, is ployed in situations which prevent on no account to appear in the dis- ihem from joining their corps, are bursements of paymasters. not to be included for pay in the 9. In the event of the death or abstracts of their troops or compadesertion of any European or native nies; but their names, rank and soldier, (including native commis- staff, designations are to be insioned officers) when absent from serted as heretofore in the musterhis corps, and for whom full pay rolls and pay abstracts. Officers of may have been drawn and remit. the two latter descriptions are to ted, agreeably to these orders, it is draw their regimental and staff aldirected, that the commanding or lowances in separate abstracts from public staff officer of the station, to the paymasters of stations where whom the remittance was made, they may be employed, and the do immediately report the circum- amount of the regimental abstracts stance to the officer commanding is to be entered in the paymasters' the corps to which the deceased or disbursements, under the heads of deserter belonged. He is then to those corps to which the staff offitake the earliest opportunity of re- cers belonged. turning the surplus pay, arising , 12. The foregoing regulations from the casualty, by the same are to be considered to take effect mode in which it was conveyed to from the 1st of April next. him, viz. by a bill on the paymas- By order of the right hon, the ter of the station where the corps is governor in council, serving in favour of the officer commanding it, who will thereby be (Signed) G. STRACHEY, Sec. to Govt. enabled to meet the retrenchment, which must unavoidably take place on that account. BOMBAY -General Orders, 1807. this presidency, be in future desig. nated by the title of advocate ge. neral. MINUTE IN COUNCIL. 15th Feb. 1807. The hon. the governor in coun. cil is pleased to direct, that the office hitherto denominated the hon. company's counsel, and counsel for the crown in public prosecutions, at MARCH Bombay Castle, March 17, 1807, Lieutenant-colonel Scott, of his majesty's majesty's 78th regiment, having and applause to the troops, which obtained permission to proceed to in the course of the war became Europe, on furlough, the honorable placed under his personal comthe governor in council takes the manut; to all that were engaged in opportunity, previous to this offi- the field immediately, or remotely, cer's departure, of expressing his in the support or co-operation of approbation of the satisfactory man- the general warfare, his thanks and ner in which he conducted his com- praise are equally due, since all mand to the northward ;- while have been occasionally employed, in the performance of his duties, and all have maintained the ascenwith the gallant regiment to which dancy of our arms, and established he belonged in the army, in the undoubted claim to the highest proDeccan, under the command of the fessional reputation. The service honorable major-general sir Arthur of the troops employed in BundleWellesley, in the memorable battle kund, in Rampoora, in Gohud, Guof Assaye and Argaum, and in alliare, in other remote and sickly general, in the arduous service op- situations, has been both arduous posed to the Mahratta confederacy, and severe, but in proportion to the during the last war, colonel Scott severity of those trials, has the reis justly entitled to this govern- putation of our arms, and the chament's commendation and acknow- Tacter of the troops been enhanledgments. ced and confirmed, for all have been distinguished by their gallanCawnpore, May 19, 1807. try in action, and by their cheerful The commander-in-chief feels submission to the hardships and highly gratified in publishing to the privation incident to the services on army the sentiments of the gover- which they were employed. To nor-general in council, contained the troops which served under his in the 4th and 5th paragraphs of lordship's personal command during the orders of government, under the last campaign, his thanks and date the 6th May, 1806, which approbation are, however, more affords to his lordship the oppor- particularly due, for their exem. tunity of recording his testimony plary discipline and peculiar good of the meritorious conduct of all conduct in the territories of foreign the troops, employed in the field neutral states through which the during the late war in India.---To army passed, whereby the admirathe spirit of gallantry and zealous tion and gratitude of the rulers and exertion manifested by the officers, inhabitants of those states have the bravery, discipline, and good been acquired, and the most favourconduct of the men, combining a able impression of veneration and prompt and cheerful performance respect for the principles of our of all the arduous services on which government, and the constitution they were employed, the comman- of our armies, have been establishder-in-chief ascribes the successful ed in a manner that must prove issue of the war; and to those highly beneficial to our country, causes does he, therefore, feel in- and truly gratifying to all who have debted for the honor conferred upon been instrumental in exalting its himself by the approbation and reputation and character in this rethanks of the supreme government mote quarter of the globe. of Bengal. The commander-in. (Signed) H. WORSLEY, Adj..gen. chief does not limit his gratitude L2 Head-quarters, Cawnpore, July 5. with the appearance of his majes On the occasion of the approach- 'ty's 67th regiment of foot, in the ing departure of his majesty's 25th field, this morning. The state of regiment of light-dragoons from the efficiency to which the 67th Cawnpore for the presidency, pre- regiment has arrived, its discipline paratory to its embarkation for Ma- and steadiness under arms, and the dras, the right honourable the com- correctness with which the mamander-in-chief feels it equally his nưuvres they went through this duty, as inclination, to express the morning, were performed, reflect regret he experiences ai losing, the highest credit on major Murray, from under his immediate com- the otäcers and men of the regimand, this in valuable corps. His ment. His lordship requests that lordship begs the otacers and men major Murray will accept his partiof the 25th light-dragoons will feel cular thanks, for the real and atassured, that he can never forget tention he has evinced, in bringing their memorable services during forward the 07th to its present etthe late war; and, that it will ever ficient state: and when his lordship be his pride and pleasure to recal considers the very short time this to his remembrance the gallant and corps has had to perfect itself in well-timed exertions of this regi- field exercise, he feels his thanks ment at the battle of Laswaree; are due to every officer of the corps their conduct on that occasion did for the attention they bave paid to them immortal honour, and his their duty; and his lordship relordship will ever recollect, with quests that major Murray will exsentiments of the most lively grati- press to the officers and men of the tude, the personal obligations he is 67th, his entire approbation and under to the corps, for their heroic thanks, for their conduct at the conduct on that and on every other review this morning. The comoccasion which has offered of dis- mander-in-chief only regrets that tinguishing themselves during the the confined nature of the ground, period of his command in India. deprived the 67th of an opportunity In taking leave of the 25th light- of shewing themselves to greater dragoons, his lordship assures both advantage. officers and men of his fervent wish for their happiness and prosperity, The commander-in-chief has in whatever quarter of the globe much pleasure in expressing the their country may require their satisfaction he received at the inservices ; and has no doubt that the spection of this morning of the spirit and ardent military zeal which body guard of the honourable the has ever characterized the 25th dra- governor-general. The correct pergoons, will support them in the formance of the sword exercise, and hour of difficulty and danger, expertness displayed by the native , of position, and the firm and rapid charges in division and in line, evinced a degree of perfection in Riander-in-chief was highly pleased the discipline of this well-appointed corps, corps, which is highly creditable to meritorious officers, who havo all the officers and men composing zealously and faithfully served their it, and affords the pleasing testimo- country and the honourable comny that captain Gall, as command- pany in this remote quarter of the ant, is deserving of the situation globe. he has the honor to fill. H. WORSLEY, Adjutant General. Fort William, Feb, 17, 1807. The departure for Europe of Fort William, Feb. 17, 1807. lieutenant-colonel Salkeld, quar The commander in chief has ter-master-general of the military received the report of the capture establishment of Bengal, affords of the strong fort of Chumeer, in to the commander in chief an the district of Koontch, at 4 P. M. opportunity, which he embraces on the 29th of January, 1907. with sincere pleasure for recording, The energy and decision evinced in the general orders of this army, by, lieutenant-colonel Hawkins, the character and conduct of that since he succeeded to the comofficer, which his lordship with mand in the Bundlekund, is highly confidence recommends as an creditable to his professional repuexample worthy of being emulated tation; and the judgment, ability, by all who are following in the and promptitude, manifested by him same career of military exertion in the attack of Chumeer, entitles and renown. From the com- lieutenant-colonel Hawkins to the mencement until the close of the particular approbation of the comlate war, lieutenant-colonel Sal- mander in chief. keld filled one of the most impor- The professional ability and tant situations on the general staff zealous exertion displayed by capof the army in the field, under tain Hopper, and the artillery, his lordship's personal command; engineer and pioneer details ernduring which extended period, ployed on that service, in prethe unabating zeal, indefatigable paring the way; and the deterand laborious exertion, and the mined gallantry evinced in the active spirit of gallantry invariably assault of Chumeer, against a very manifested by him on all and every spirited and desperate resistance, occasion, not only in the discharge redounds highly to the honour of of the arduous duties of the quar- captain Delamain, of the 16th ter - master-general's department, native infantry, who led the attack; but on several other duties on and to that of the gallant officers which he was employed, and and soldiers of his Majesty's and especially in the superintendance the honourable company's service, of the guide and intelligence de- who so nobly performed their partments, which required pecu- duty on that occasion, and for liar ability, temper, and discern- which all are entitled to his lordment; have not only established ship's particular praise and thanks. the pre-eminent claims of lieutenant-colonel Salkeld to the The commander in chief laments highest praise, and the most grate- the loss of lieutenants M'Gregor, ful acknowledgments which the of his majesty's 17th foot, and commander in chief can bestow; of lieutenant M Queen, of the 1st but also entitle him to the honour native infantry, now numbered of having his name recorded with with those who havę gallantly those of the most deserving and fallen fallen in the service of their.coun: Sworn before me at The Officer to sign this his Name here, try. day of in the H. WARSLEY, together with his Year of our Lord place of residence. Adjutant-general. The Magistrate to sign his Name here, and the Country or Place for which he acts N. B, chaplains must insert in been officially transmitted from his their affidavits the following words majesty's pay-office, is published between the words “ Majesty" and “ besides"-viz. -" or any for general information. Ecclesiastical benefice in Great Britain or Ireland.” No alterations or interlineations Residing in the British Colonies. of any sort, will be allowed to Notice is hereby given, by di- be made in the above-mentioned rection of the right honourable atfidavit. the paymaster-general of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of officers on half pay, and mili Head Quarters, Choultry Plain, Oct. 13, 1806. tary allowances, who reside in the British colonies and plantations, has been pleased to express in their The eulogium that government commencing subsequently to the late order upon the services of 241h day of December, 1805, his majesty's 19th light dragoons, will not be passed at this office, throughout its long and distinunless the officer's place of resi- guished course in this country, dence, and also the country, dis- leaves to the commander in chief trict, or place, for which the but little to add, except his warmest magistrate acts, before whom the wishes for the continuance of their said affidavit is made, (the com uninterrupted honor and success, petency of whom must be cer- in other regions of the British tified by the governor, lieutenant empire. governor, chief justice, senior re The records of government every sident, member of the council , or where proclaim the value of his attorney-general of the province majesty's 19th light dragoons, in or Island,) are therein specified, India, and stamp the occasions, agreeably to the under-mentioned where this regiment has perhaps form. secured the foundations of our (Signed) D. THOMAS, empire. Accountant. Such subjects belong to the highA. B. maketb oath, that he had est authority, and have only been not between the 24th day of briefly mentioned with grateful and the 25th day of any acknowledgment. The bounded other place of employment of limits of an order were unequal profit, civil or military, under to the history. his Majesty, besides his allowance It therefore only remains with of half pay, or his military allow- the commander in chief, tó state ance, as the case may be) as a the humbler, sentiments of approreduced in bation of the discipline, good order, obedience, and harmony that pre |