MADRAS.

On Tuesday, the 20th August, about eleven o'clock, his highness the Nawab Delawer Jung Bahadar (who resides at Chitpore), accompanied by his eldest son the Nawab Soalut Jung, and his grandson, the fate Nawab Moshir Jung's son, with a grand retinue, proceeded from his house to pay a visit of ceremony and respect to his excellency the right honorable the Earl of Moira, at the government house. When his highness's carriage entered the north area of the government house, he was saluted by the guard, and immediately after Mr. Molony, acting Persian secretary to government, and three aides-de-camp, descended the grand staircase and proceeded to receive the Nawab and his children, and conveyed them to the presence of the right hon. the governor-general, who advanced from his seat some paces to meet and embrace each of them in his turn, after which ceremony his lordship directed them to be seated near him. His lordship expressed himself in terms suitable to the occasion, which appeared to be highly gratifying to his respectable visitors. Some time after the Nawab and his children had taken their seats, his lordship decorated the Nawab with a rich turban, jewels, and a necklace, ornamented with diamonds, pearls, &c. and ordered the intended khilaut to be laid before his highness. His lordship also presented him with a fine male elephant, sword, target, and a superb nalkee, such as eastern noblemen ride in. When his highness the Nawab had received these marks of the governor-general's favour and esteem, he appeared highly gratified; a similar ceremony was observed on conferring a rich turban, jewels, and necklace, ornamented with diamonds and pearls, on the Nawab Soulut Jung, who was also presented with a khilaut. His highness's grandson received a pearl tassel with gold hook to his turband; after having been honoured by these flattering marks of the governor-general's favour, his highness signified a desire to return with his children, which, being granted, his lordship gave Ottur and Paun to the Nawah and his children. On taking leave of the right honorable the governorgeneral, his highness was handed to the superb nalkee by Mr. Molony, and several aides-de-camp, and immediately returned, with his retinue, to his house at Chitpore.

Sept. 10. On Wednesday last, his excellency the commander-in-chief paid a visit of congratulation to his highness the Nabob of the Carnatic,at Chepauk Palace, and was received with the accustomed honours. His bighness returned the visit at the Ameer Baug on the following day. The usual salutes were fired.

Major-General Pates has presented to the hon. Company an elegant and commodious chapel at Masulipatam, built at his sole expence. We have much pleasure in recording this act of munificence hand down his name with honor to a on the part of an individual, which will grateful posterity. The cost of the building amounted to 40,000 pagodas.

Head Quarters: Choultry Plain, 27th Aug. 1816.

G. O. By the Commander-in-Chief: The Commander-in-Chief adverting to a mistaken idea which appears to exist, that Field Officers holding Staff Appointments, are entitled to the distinction of two Epaulettes with their Staff Uniforms, without reference to the particular regulations for uniforms of this sort, is pleased to publish for general information, the uniforms established for Staff Officers, are intended to mark the situation they hold on the Staff, and not the rank which they may have in the Army, and it is therefore to be understood, that no deviations from the ruies laid down, can be admitted, whatever the rank of an Officer may be.

Aug. 6, 1816.-A very considerable quantity of rain has fallen during the last week, which has had the most beneficial effect. The weather has become delight

fully cool and pleasant, and the thermo

meter at times has been as low as seventy-nine.

July.-Dutch slip Twee Vrienden, P. J. Pieters, from Indramayo 10th July-cargo, coffee.-Same day, Ship Venus, R. Bood, from Mauritius 10th May, and Sourabaya 8th July.-13.-Ship Jamima, R. Brown, from London 14th Feb. and Falmouth 22d March.-14.-Brig Susanna Barbera, E. S. Badendyk, from Tagal 10th July; cargo, rice-passengers, Messrs. P. M. Bossotiel and Arons. Same day, Brig Maria, R. Devos, from Samarang 11th July.-16.-Brig Margaret, Abdul Laut, from Bantam 7th July.-Same day,Brig Johanna Maria, W. Van Leuwen, from do. do.-Do.-Schooner Louisa, Sarai, from Indramayo 13th July.-Do. Dutch ship Aurora, C. Brandlight, from Amsterdam 26th Nov.-Aug. 1. H. C. Ship Wexford, Capt. Charles Barnard, from London 26th Feb.-4th. American Ship Fawn, of Boston, from Bombay the 21st July, and Trincomalee the ed inst.-Passenger, Mr. Kelly, of the country service.-Sept. 8th. Schooner William, Capt. Chick, from Coringa 23d Aug.-do. Brig Cyclops, Capt. Z. De Egville, from Calcutta 1st May and Vizagapatam 13th Aug.-9th. Ship Hero, Capt. Stephenson, from London 4th May and Madeira 3d June.-11th. H. M. Ship Iphigenia, Capt. J. Reynolds, from Saugor Roads 26th Aug. 12th. Ship George, Captain B. M. Arle from London 23d April.

Departures.

July 13.-H. C. C. Thetis, Capt. L. A. Reynolds, from Bombay.-14. Ship Harriet, S. Moore, for Indramayo, cargo coffee.-Chinese Junk Tekshin lo Goko, for Amoy.-16. Ship Albinia, R. Wetherall, for London, cargo, coffee.-Same day. Ship Brothers, R. Stamp, for London-passengers, Ensign V. H. Maires, H. M. 78th regt, and Mr. T. Hughes, Assistant Surgeon H. M. 78th regiment.-Do. H. M. ship Volage, Capt. J. Druv, on a cruize.-H. C. C. Nautilus, Lieut. G. Hepburn, for Amboyna.-Do. Portuguese Brig Emily, J. France, for Macao-passengers, Messrs. F. A. Lodi, and N. Grenovius.-18. America ship Ophelia, S. Hill, for Canton.-Same day. American ship Alexander Mansfield, B. Church, for New York-cargo sugar, &c.-Same day. Ship Venus, R. Boon, for Rangoon.-Do. Brig Christina Charlotte, D. Valentya, for Cheribon.-Do. Schooner Dheiken, J. J. Overton, for Paccalongan.-19. American ship Juno, S. William, for Boston.-July 28th. Brig Madras Packet, Captain Boutbar, for Bengal.-29th. Brig Anna Catharina, Capt. Peter Barbet, for Trincomalee.-do. ship Clara, Capt. W. Gibson, for Sumatra.-do. Brig Shannon, Capt. R. Adams, for Trincomalee.-do. H. C. Packet Phoenix, Lieut. J. Criddle, for Bengal-do. Ship Charlotte, Captain G. James, for Bengal.-31st. H. C. ship Regent, Capt. T. Ripley, for China,-do, H. C. ship Fort William, Capt. J. Innis, for China.-do. H. C. ship Warren Hastings, Capt. T. Larkins, for Bengal.-Aug. 1. H. M. ship Iphigenia, on a cruize.-Sept. 4. Culter Gertruyda, Capt. E. Daviot, for Colombo.— Do. Ship Reliance, Capt. M. Pike, for Trincomalee-Do. H. M, Ship Magicienne, Capt, J. B- Purvis, for Trincomalee.-H. M. ship Conway, Capt. Tancock, for Trincomalee.-Sept. 10th.-Ship Aberdeen, Captain Joseph Fenwick, for Masulipatam and Bengal -13th. Ship Prince of Orange, Captain Thomas Silk, for Bengal.

The Free Traders Thalia, Mary, Fanny, Frince Regent and Indus started from Calcutta on their homeward voyage on the 28th August.

The fleet of Hon. Company's ships which left these Roads on the 27th ult., had arrived at the new anchorage, but were unable to proceed further up the river, in consequence of the prevalence of northerly winds.

Sept. 17. The whole of the Indiamen of the season, destined for Madras, are now arrived.

The H. C. ship Warren Hastings continued her voyage to Bengal on Wednesday last.

The Regent and Fort William sailed in prosecution of their voyage to Penang and China.

The Elphinstone is expected to sail for the same destination about Sunday next, and the Wexford will follow about the end of the ensuing week.

The remainder of the Indiamen are expected to sail for Bengal in the course of the week.

H. M. ship Iphigenia, Captain Reynolds, sailed for Bengal on Thursday morning. She conveys the treasure, which is very considerable, brought out on the Magicienne.

The Elk was to be dispatched from Trincomalee, for England, on the 26th ult.

The H. C. ship Larkins, Captain Dambleton, was expected to sail before Sunday. The Private ship Grant, about the same time,

On Wednesday H. M. ship Iphigenia, Captain Reynolds, from Calcutta, anchored in the roads. She again sailed last night for Trincomalee.

We hear that H. M. ship Icaras, Capt, Devon, is likely to call at this port on her way down the bay,

On Thursday, the long expected free trader George, Captain Arle, anchored in the Roads. She sailed from England on the 23d of April. She brought a small Ship Letter Packet, containing about fifty-four letters for this Presidency, The following is a list of her Passengers:Lieut. and Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Bellingham, Dr. and Miss Jor dan, Mr. Hay and Mr. Stromborn.

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The Frederica Maria and Alexander are still due.

MADRAS BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND

DEATHS. Births.

At Royaporam, the relict of the late Capt. Edward Malton, of the 13th regt. of N. 1. of a daughter. At St. Thomé, the lady of Henry Warner Kensington, Esq. H. C. Civil Service, of a son. At the house of Major Showers, St. Thomas's Mount, the lady of Charles Roberts, Esq. of a daughter.

At St. Thomé, the lady of Lieut. W. O'Reilly, of a daughter.

Marriages. George Sinclair, Esq. eldest son of the Rt. Hon. Sir John Sinclair, Bart. to Camilla, second daughter of Sir Wm. Manners, Bart. nephew of the Earl of Dysart.

14th Sept. By the Rev. Mr. Morgan Davis, John Stephenson, Esq. H. M. 22d regt. Light Drag. to Miss Jane Maggs.

7th. By the Rev. Mr. Wetherherd, Serjeant George Wray, of H. M. 84th regt. to Miss Ca. roline Hall, daughter of the late Serjeant Hall, of Fort St. George.

4th. At Kurnool, by Lieut.-Col. Thompson, Samuel Hopkinson, Corporal in a detachment of the 1st bat. Artillery, to Mrs. Anna Dixon. $

CHINA EA, ASI The commercial advices received from Macao, (at Madras, Aug. 21) by the Good Success, give a tolerablé favourable report of the China markets. Opium had somewhat advanced in price; and is quoted at from one thousand four hundred and twenty to one thousand four hundred and thirty dollars. The accounts, by the Juliana, which left Macao fourteen days before the Good Success, only gave it from one thousand three hundred and eighty to one thousand four hundred and twenty dollars. A small quantity of Turkey opium had been brought to market, which realized from eight hundred and fifty to nine hundred dollars per pecul. Cotton had fallen from four to six mace since last accounts, and is set down at one thousand three hundred and twelve. Tutenague, fifteen tales per pecul, and scarce. Sycee at a discount of five per cent. The Company it was believed would not open their treasury at a higher exchange than forty-two or forty-three.

MAURITIUS. On the 10th Sept. the two brothers of Radam, king of Ova, accompanied by two of his ministers and several representatives of the principal nations of the coast of Madagascar, were landed from His Majesty's ship Tyne, Captain Curran, who conveyed them to this island. His Excellency the Governor received them under a salute from the batteries, and with all due honours, at the government house as a mark of the high sense he entertained of the confidence with which Radam, the most powerful prince of Madagascar, had consigned the heir apparent of his kingdom and his brother to the protection of the British Government for their education: these young princes, Maroutafique and Rhaovi, are of the age of ten and eleven years, and from their intelligence appear capable of acquiring every requisite principle of morals and religion, as well as a knowledge of those arts and sciences which must essentially contribute to the happiness of the people whom the eldest is destined to govern.

An event of this nature has ever been considered as most desirable by those persons who are best acquainted with the interests of this colony-as contributing essentially to the safety of the different merchants and European inhabitants settled in Madagascar,-and as assuring that friendly communication, on which so much depends for the provisioning of these colonies."

It may also be considered as one of the primary steps for the advance in civilization of that vast and fertile island, by the introduction of European arts and industry under such powerful protection there. Mauritius Gazette.

We have much satisfaction in stating to the colony, the return of Captain Lesage, who arrived on the 16th Sept. after having successfully accomplished the object of his mission to the north of Madagascar. The murderers of the government agent and his assistants at Lucquez fled from that part, immediately after having committed the crime, and have in vain sought an asylum with the neighbouring princes.-Chichipi, the most active author of the assassination, has been apprehended, tried by the laws of his country and his countrymen, and although nearly related to some of the surrounding chiefs has suffered death, and been gibbetted on the spot where he committed the murder. His two accomplices, Semireci and Cæsar are still fugitives-the whole of the country is in pursuit of them, and pledge to do equal justice on them when apprehended.

The station of Lucquez has been resumed by the agent, who is now in firm alliance with all the native princes. His influence has been so great as to prevent the naval annual attack upon Aujuan and

the Comoro's, to obtain a pledge for the definitive relinquishment of that predato.. ry warfare. The territory surrounding Lucquez, and numerous herds of the finest cattle, have been guaranteed to the agent by all the Princes of the North-the first in right of the ancient purchase, the latter, agreeably to their customs, as an atonement for the crime which was committed there.-Mauritius Gazette.

We have with the deepest concern to intimate the occurrence of a most deplorable conflagration at Port Louis, on the 25th and 26th of September last. We have not been able to discover in the Mauritius Gazette any account of its origin, its progress, or extent; but from the proclamation of His Excellency R. T. Farquhar, Esq. the Governor and Commander in Chief, it would appear to have taken a most melancholy range, and to have happened at the most critical and inconvenient season. Shelters in cabins and boats, with old clothes, were advertised for the sufferers the next day. We make an extract from the proclamation of the 1st of October.

"Whereas the late extensive conflagration reduced to ashes the chief part of this city-that part inhabited by the most crowded population, containing the greatest part of the commercial property and riches, and especially the mass of provisions and merchandize destined for the consumption of the inhabitants, together with the warehouses, stores, yards, and shops, in which those articles were daily sold, wholesale and retail, thereby cutting off, at the source, whatever gives support and activity to the existence and to the interior and exterior commerce of this island.

"And whereas, in consequence, a great number of families hitherto in affluence and in independent circumstances, the result of their industry and economy during a long residence in this colony, are thus reduced to extreme indigence, and left without a home.

"And whereas in thisfisland, which is exclusively commercial, and where the properties and interests of all individuals are necessarily interwoven, it is indispensable to take the most expeditious and effica cious means to prevent the total ruin of public credit, both at home and abroad, general bankruptcy, and all its concomitant miseries.

"And whereas the distance at which this island is situated from the mother country and the surrounding governments, throws every hope of resource to an indefinite distance, and obliges us in this moment of urgent necessity to depend solely on ourselves :-Considering the experience of former calamitous junctures in these islands, the near approach of the hurricane season, the unfavourable mon

soon already set in, and almost the whole crop of Madagascar warehoused in this island being destroyed by the flames.

"And whereas the total failure of the public revenue of this colony, both from the destruction of the great source of internal taxation, and the restrictions of commerce, would throw the whole expense of the adminstration upon the mother country.

"And whereas it appears that the greatest part of those evils, may be averted, or assuaged, by adopting such extraordinary measures as the extraordinary and imperious nature of the conjuncture indispensably requires-by acceding to the universal and anxious desire of the inhabitants, to remove, until the pleasure of His Royal Highness the Prince Regent shall be known, every possible restriction upon their industry; the restrictions of the 18th May, upon this island, are suspended for the present."

Proclamation of the 26th September (the morning after the fire) ordains, that all judiciary and extrajudiciary proceedings should be suspended, even those of promoting influence.

Proclamation of 28th September decrees that, "From the 1st of October next to the 31st December following, no prosecution shall take place, nor any sentence or judgment be pronounced for the payment of any note of hand, negociable bill, bond, or any act of engagement whatsoever which may be already expired, or may expire hereafter; and no judical formalities, protests, or other measures taken by creditors or bearers of such notes of hand, negociable bills, or other acts, shall be necessary to preserve all their rights and privileges, both towards the drawers and those who are bound with them, and towards all debtors or bond, securities, and

endorsers.

Proclamation of the 9th October directs, that none of the persons educated at the Colonial College, shall be removed for want of pecuniary means of payment for their education.

The proclamation of the 23d October appoints a Special Committee to ascertain amount of loss and damage. These gentlemen are, Major Barry, President, Captain Dick, Theodore Hook, Esq. Sir Robt. Barclay, Bart. M. Virieux, Proc. Gén. M. Maure, Agent-de-Change, M. Saulnier, Négt. M. Amic, Négt. M. Laurent Barbe, Négt. M. D'Unienville, Secrétaire de la Commission.

We learn, by private intelligence from France, some further particulars. It is stated, that 560 houses were burnt, and that the loss was estimated at thirty mil

lions of francs.

JAVA.

We are happy to be enabled to publish the following official account of the defeat of the Rajah of Boni, on the 8th July.

Batavia, July 3d.-The honourable the Lieutenant Governor in Council is pleased to direct that the following dispatch from Major Dalton, Resident and Commandant at Macassar, be published in orders.

To Major Nixon, Act. Dept-Adjt.-General, Java.

SIR-I have the honour to state to you, for the information of the commander of the forces, that we yesterday attacked and carried by assault the entrenched position of the enemy at the fort of the Baliangan Pass.

Our force for the attack consisted of

Bengal artillery-men sufficient for a brithe hon. Company's European regiment, gade of guns,-three hundred and forty of and. 4th volunteer battalion-about fifty seamen and marines from the cruizers on this station.

On the 7th, in the afternoon, we moved to our advanced post, two miles distant from the enemy's position; this intrenchment was very strong and planned with great skill, forming a chain of redoubts which described an area of a circle, with salient and runtering angles to an extended line of about 600 paces, appuyed on each flank by rocks, which are high, nearly perpendicular, and containing caverns which answered as places of refuge against our fire; one of the caverns in a principal redoubt served as a magazine, and a fort or casemate capable of containing about a thousand men. This redoubt, with the one on its right, formed the key of the position, being within the distance of a few hundred yards of the point, when in going through the pass the defile is very

narrow.

For attack the troops were formed into two columns, and a reserve commanded by Captain Wood and Lieut. Davison, of the Bengal European regiment; a detachment with a small howitzer, under the command of Capt. Rawlins, 4th battalion, was sent to the enemy's left to endeavour to turn his position, and another party under Lieut. Watson, European regiment, was sent to his right, to drive them from the straggling rocks, and at all events to push him into the range of fire from our battery, this consisted of two iron 18 pounders, and two medium howitzers ; we had a 6 pounder disposable. The battery opened a little after six in the morning, and although extremely well served, the positions appeared to be too extensive and well constructed to receive from our guns any quick and decided impression; the enemy was supposed to be about two thousand strong, he had not any

large guns, but musketry and swivels in abundance.

The attack on the enemy's left, after the most spirited and persevering exertion, was checked by obstacles which were not to be surmounted.

That on his right had obtained some partial success, and which I endeavoured with a reinforcement immediately to improve; it was led on with promptitude and effect by Lieut. Ashe, assisted by Lieut. Goding. We now completely succeeded in turning the position of the enemy, and obtaining the command of the pass from whence he withdrew his supplies; but at the moment of this success the officers of the party were unfortunate ly wounded, the men were drawn off and screened from the fire of the redoubts, but at the same time enabled to keep a fire on them; we got a six pounder up, which fired occasionally; the battery continued to play, but the enemy still appeared resolute, nor did he waver till about four in the afternoon; it was instantly perceived, the assault in the most intrepid manner followed, and the two principal redoubts were in a few seconds in our possession.

The enemy's chieftain, Datoo Cheeta, resisted to the last, and is reported to have been killed in the assault; the royal flag of Boni was found by his side.

After carrying the principal redoubts we experienced no further resistance; the enemy fled in most directions, and in a close intricate country was immediately concealed from our view. The loss of the enemy was considerable.

I have sincerely to lament that our loss in men is severe, but when the nature of the attack is considered, and the obstinate defence made by the enemy, our loss in numbers may be deemed perhaps mode

rate.

I request to submit to the Commander of the forces the long and numerous services on this island of Lieut. Farrington, of the Bengal artillery.

For the present achievement I am entirely indebted to the cordial assistance of the officers and men in the performance of my duty, and the determined bravery with which they completed its intent.

Captain Eatwell, and his first officer Lieut. Gry, with their usual zeal and alacrity ably assisted on the occasion.

To Captain Wood I am indebted for his advice; and to Lieut. Bolston, Fort Adjutant, and to Lieut Brook Watson, Acting Field-Quarter Master, for their alacrity and intelligence during the action.

Exclusively of the valuable services of Captain Rawlins in the field, I am under great obligations to him for the correct information he obtained for me respecting the enemy.

With sentiments of the strongest feeling, I have also to report the very attentive and humane treatment towards the wounded of Mr. Assistant Surgeon Lawson and Patterson: amongst the wounded there are only two or three bad cases; the greatest number of the wounded officers and men will in the course of a short time be sufficiently well to return to their duty.

The enemy ought now to be convinced, however superior in numbers he may be, that neither in the open field nor within the strongest entrenchments he can withstand the firmness and enterprise of British troops.

I have the honour to transmit to you enclosed a return of the killed and wounded of the detachment engaged on the 8th instant.

I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
D. H. DALTON, Major,
Commandant.

Fort Rotterdam, June 9,

1816.

The return of killed and wounded at the attack on the enemy's benting, on the 8th of June, 1816, states, eleven killed, and sixty-three wounded, of whom eight are since dead. Officers wounded, Lieutenant S. Watson, Adjutant European Regiment, slightly. Lieutenant B. Ashe, European Regiment, severely. Lieutenant J. Goding, ditto ditto.

August 1 had been fixed upon for the transfer of Java and its dependencies to the Dutch authorities. The honourable Company's cruizer Nautilus, had conveyed instructions to Lieutenant Governor Fendall, which occasioned this immediate cession. Eight free traders, which were lying in Batavia roads, had been taken up to convey the civil and military authorities, together with the troops, to Bengal. Part of the European Regiment has already reached Calcutta in the Mandarine.

The Dutch troops in Cornelis are reported to be very unhealthy.

The Moluccas, it is said, are to remain for some time in our possession, in cousequence of the Dutch not having sufficient troops for their protection.

Great damage had been done to the spice plantations at Amboyna by a tremendous storm.

We are sorry to find that the ship Creole, belong to Calcutta, had been lost on the island of Gilion. The captaiù and crew were saved.

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The honourable Company's ship Europe, it appears, got on shore in going to Batavia, and was to proceed to Calcutta to be repaired. The Surrey was on the eve of sailing for Europe.