usual sources of supply may fail; and that whenever any of the prescribed articles shall be procurable in the country adjasent to where the troops are serving at the rates specified in the foregoing table, such articles are not to be furnished from the public depots, it being the duty of commanding officers, in such cases, to take measures for providing their bazars with sufficient supplies.

No articles except those mentioned in the table shall be supplied from the public stores, and it shall be optional with the commissariat to serve out rice instead of flour, when the state of the public supplies may reuder such a measure necessary.

The Hon. the Vice President in council is pleased to direct all officers in command of posts, garrisons, and posts where: depôts of provisions, grain, liquor, &c. may he established, to furnish the military board with regular quarterly returns of all stores in the depôts under their command, commencing with the 1st of August next.

August 4.-The Hon. the Vice President in conncil is pleased to authorize an establishment of fifteen trumpeters to be entertained for the corps of irregular horse, commanded by Lieut. Col. Skinner, on a monthly pay of twenty-eight rupees each, and with a staff allowance of five rupees for a trumpeter major.

The establishment of Naggarchies, attached to the above-mentioned corps, is reduced to fifteen.

5. The Hon. the Vice President in council is pleased to appoint Mr. Assist. Surg. Savage, at present attached to the civil station of Midnapore, to perform the medical duties of the civil station of Tumlook.

Ordered, that the following copy of a paragraph, which will be inserted in the next general letter to Bengal, he published in general orders: We have permitted Lieut. Col. Jas. Garner, of your establishment, to remain in England until the departure of the first Company's ships of next season, (1817-18)."

The Hon. the Vice President in council

all claim on the military branch of the service, the following promotion to supply the vacancy:

Seu. Assist, Surg. W. Ainsley, to be full surgeon from the 5th May 1817, viceJames Campbell, deceased.

August 12.-By direction of the most noble the Governor-General, the hon, the Vice President in Council is pleased to appoint the following officers to be a committee for the establishment of a telegraphic. communication between Fort William and Nagpore.

President. Lieut-Col. C. McKenzie, Surveyor-General of India.

Members.-Lieut.-Col. J. Paton, Quarter-master General of the army; Lieut.Col. J. Nicol, Adj.-General of the army; Major C. Stuart, Deputy-Adj. General, Presidency; Captain G. Swiney, Artillery; Captain W. D. Playfair, Superintendant Military Roads; Capt. R. C. Faithful, Major of Brigade, Cuttack.

Major H. Faithful, of the Regt. of Artillery, is appointed Secretary and Accountant to the Committee, on a salary of sicca rupees 600 per mensein.

The Vice President in Council is pleas ed to direct, that all letters addressed to or by the secretary and accountant, on business connected with the establishment of the telegraph, shall be transmitted free of postage. Such letters shall bear on the envelope the words "Telegraphic communication," and have also the official signature and designation of the writer.

12. It having been ascertained that Lieut. Alex. Spiers, of the 23d regt. of Nat. Inf., is not entitled to take rank with the Marlow Cadets of the season 1802, but with those of the season 1803, the hou. the Vice President in Council is pleased to cancel that part of the General Orders by Government, dated the 14th of March last, which promoted Lieut. Spiers to be a Captain by brevet.

Aug. 19.-Capt. James Young, of the Artillery, to be secretary to government in the military department, in the room

of Mr. C. W. Gardiner.

Major W. Mitchell of the Artillery, to be agent for the manufacture of gun carriages at Cossipore, in the room of Capt.

Young.

The above appointments to have effect from the 27th ultimo,

Aug. 19.-The hon. the Vice-President is pleased to appoint Lieut. R. Dickson of His Majesty's 67th regt. to be a supernumerary aid-de-camp from the 1st inst.

Aug. 19.-The hon. the Vice-President in Council is pleased to make the following promotion.

20th Regt. of N. I.-Senior Ensign of the Army, John O'Driscal MacGrath, from the 10th regt. of N. I. to be Lieut. from the 28th July 1817.

Sept. 8.-The hon. John Fendall, Esq. late Lieut.-Governor of Java, having returned to the Presidency, a salute of seventeen guns was fired from the ramparts of Fort William, in honor of that occa sion.

FURLOUGHS.

Capt. G. Swiney, of artillery, on this establishment, has been permitted by the hon. the Court of Directors to return to his duty without prejudice to his rank.

The following officers are permitted to proceed to Europe on furlough, on account of their private affairs: Major Sir T. Ramsay, Bart, of the Hon. Company's European Regt. Capt. O'Shea of the 8th N. I.

July 29-Mr. Surg. J. Langstaff has been permitted by the Hon. the Court of Directors to return to his duty on this establishment, without prejudice to his rank.

Maj. Gen. Sir G. Wood, K. C. B. who stands appointed to the Benares division of the army, having furnished the prescribed certificate from the medical department, is permitted to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope, and eventually to Europe, for the benefit of his health.

Capt. G. H. Gall, commanding the Governor General's body guard, having forwarded a medical certificate from the Cape of Good Hope, the permission granted to him in government general orders, dated the 4th of February last, on account of his health, is extended six months beyond the period therein mentioned.

Ens. R. Bell, of the 17th N. I. who now commands his Highness the Nizam's artillery in Berar, is permitted, at his own request, to resign the Hon. Comp uy's service, and to return to Europe.

Aug. 19.-Capt. Lieut. E. Browne, 2d bat. 30th N. I. is permitted to make a voyage to sea for the recovery of his health, and to be absent from his corps for six months.

Capt. W. H. Frith of Artillery, commanding the corps of Golundauze, is permitted to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope for the recovery of his health, and to be absent for that purpose for ten months.

August 19, 1817.-Lieut. T. H. Coles, of the Hon. Company's European Regt. is permitted to proceed to Europe on furlough for the recovery of his health.

Aug. 28.-Lieut. R. Burney, 8th N. I. has permission to proceed to Europe on Furlough.

Aug, 29.-Capt. John Johnson, 30th N. I. is permitted to proceed to Europe on furlough, for the recovery of his health.

Sept. 2.-Capt. G Warden, 2d batt. 2th N. I. is permitted to proceed to Europe on furlough, on account of his private affairs.

Lieut. M. Ramsay, 8th N. I. is permit ted to proceed to Europe on furlough, for the recovery of his health.

Lieut. R S. Brownrigg, 10th N. I., and deputy assistant quarter master general, is permitted to make a voyage to sea, for the benefit of his health, and to be ab sent for ten months.

MILITARY APPOINTMENTS:

Serj. C. Housden, Bazar Serjeant at Kurnaul, to be a sub-conductor of ordnance, vice Humphreys, transferred to the commissariat.

Serj. T. D'Arcey, of the commissariat, to be a sub conductor in that department.

ADMINISTRATIONS TO ESTATES.

August 1817.-Mrs. Cox, alias Bebee Munnah,-Administrator, D. Heming, Esq. Registrar.

Lieutenant Charles Crichton: Execu tor, Alexander Colvin, the younger, of Calcutta, Esq.

Mr. Crichton Ramsay, Assistant Surgeon on the Bengal Establishment: Executors, Maciutosh and Co.

Captain Alexander Mall Rowland: Administrator, D. Heming, Esq. Registrar.

Mr. Thomas Casey, Assistant Surgeon on the Bengal Establishment: Executor, John Campbell Bu ton, Esq.

Mr. John Dixon: Executrix, Mrs. Sarah Dixon.

Mrs. Anne Green: Executor, Arthur Jacob Macan, Esq.

Mr. Joseph Seaward, Administrator. D. Heming, Esq. Registrar.

Mr. Bellington Loftie, Surgeon on the Madras Establishment; Executrix, Mrs. Leonora Brown, (late Mrs. Leonora Loftie).

Mr. James Sutherland: Executor, Rev. Dr. James Bryce.

Mr. Fidello Filose, formerly in the military Service of Dowlut Rao Scindiah

Maharaj: Administrators, Messrs. Eorbes and Co.

Lieut. Heury Finch: Executor, Gen. G. Martindell.

Mrs. Elizabeth Potter, Administrator, D. Heming, Esq. Registrar.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Extract of a Letter, dated Batavia Roads, June 25, 1817.

"For the information of those concerned and employed in the Eastern or Malay trade, I have to state that the Coriozo, a new brig from Manilla, of 240 tons burthen, coppered, &c. has been cut off through the machinations of the Sultan of Sambas at an island called by them Sarrassan, the St. Naturas. The commander Captain Mitchell, Mr. Matthias, Supercargo, and about 25 of the crew killed.

"The Sultan has since armed the vessel with 10 guns, and mauned her; and will it is expected, cruize off Sambas, and Slacco rivers, to take and plunder whatever he can master. The Coriozo did belong to a Mr. Augustine Scarella, and was only a few days from Manilla."

The

Aug. 7.-We have to notice this week one arrival more from Europe, that of the French ship Titus. She left Bordeaux the 12th of March, and Corunna the 8th of April, and stopped at the island of Johanna, where she took the commander and crew of the Admiral Gambier lost in the Mosambique channel, and two Ambassadors of the king of Johanna, Admiral Siboo and Duke Abdoollah.* islanders are a mild and hospitable race, who most chearfully assist with all the means in their power the navigators of all nations by whom they are occasionally visited. But they are often annoyed by the barbarians of Madagascar, who, for the sake of plunder, carry fire and sword into their peaceful habitations; and the object of the embassy is, we understand, to solicit the protection of the British government against their cruel enemies.

Messrs. Guillaume Amant Roquet, and Jean Boye, Merchants, and Pierre Marie Magdinier, a clergyman, have arrived from France on the Titus.

Aug. 9.-A letter dated or the Ganges Zungera near Moonghyr, states with reference to the progress of the fleet, that it could not reach the latter place on that day as was expected, owing to contrary winds; and that 13 boats, containing articles of consumption belonging to the most noble the Governor General, from the boisterousness of the weather, had been carried adrift, and totally lost. Some portion of the articles however, is stated so have been recovered, but we have not

* See page 412 of the present number.

been able to learn the fullest extent of the injury, or whether any lives had been lost on this occasion.

Sept. 1.-The H. C. ships Thomas Grenville, Capt. R. Alsager, and Lord Castlereagh, Capt. W. Younghusband, both from England the 23d April, and Cape of Good Hope 21st July, arrived at Kedgeree. The pursers of these ships landed on the following morning, with their respective packets.

Passengers per Thomas Grenville.— Mrs. B. Buller, Miss S. Taylor, Lieut, Col. R. Houston, C. B. 6th N. C., Lieut. J. Taylor, 7th Madras N. I. Cornet A. Taylor, H. M. 22d Light Drag., Mr. G. F. Franco, writer, Mr. J. Alsager, Mr. J. Cullen, cadet, Mr. J. C. Faithful, Mr. J. Cox, free mariner.

Sept. 25.-The Union, Tweedy, and Princess Charlotte, M'Kean, dropped down the river, the former for the Isle of France, the latter to complete her lading for Penang.

The under-mentioned vessels left Calcutta. Mary Anu, Webster, for Malta; and Robert, Quale, for Liverpool.

The Honourable Company's ships Lord Castlereaghi, Thomas Grenville, William Pitt, Carnatic, True Briton, and Ganges, were at Diamond Harbour; the extra ships Northumberland and Union, at Kedgeree; Princess Charlotte of Wales, Marquis of Wellington, Streatham, Minerva, Rose, Moffat, and Cornwall, at the New Anchorage; and the ship General Kyd, below Sauger.

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Oct. 30.-Arrived the Lady Borringfrom the Cape and Isle of France-Woodbridge, G. G. H. Munnings, from London, and the Isle of France 27 th July ;-and the Paragon, R. Miller, from London 19th March, and the Isle of France 27th July.

James Stuart, Esq. and Charles Milner Ricketts, Esq. have reached the Presidency bythe Lady Borringdon.

Passengers per Paragon.-Mrs. Miller and son.

The Paragon grounded on Diamond Harbour Sand, but came off without damage, and reached town on Tuesday last.

On the afternoon of the 13th instant, a native boat was crossing the river from the Sulkea side to Calcutta, with about thirty natives on board. It had nearly reached the Burra Bazar Ghaut, when it was carried by the rapidity of the ebb tide, athwart the hawser of one of the Free Traders, and melancholy to relate, coming in contact with the ship's iron cable, it was immediately upset, and swept with many of those on board under the ship's bottom. Eight or ten lives were lost. It was lucky that many kept fast hold of the cable, and by that means saved themselves.

DEATH.

Nov. 26. At Masulipatam, in the house of G. E. Russel, Esq. R. C. Ross, Esq. Collector of the Zillah of Cuddapah, third son of the late General Ross of this establishment, in the 34th year of his age, after a short but severe illness.

MADRAS.

Sept. 30-By letters from Hyderabad, dated the 20th instant, Sir T. Hislop was not expected to leave the Residency before this date. In the mean time the differeut columns are on their march to form their respective divisions of the army in the field. From the banks of the Beemah we have some accounts of the movements of troops. A vast quantity of rain had fallen in that part of the Deccan. The river had risen considerably, and a great number of cattle had perished from the inclemency of the weather.

Madras was visited, early on Tuesday morning last, by one of the most awful and tremendous thunder storms we ever remember to have observed. The lightuing was extremely vivid, but we are happy to state that, as far as our inquiries go, no material damage was occasioned by it. A tree at the St. Thome Tank was struck and shivered. An immense quantity of rain fell during the storm. The weather has since been serene, but extremely sultry.

Oct. 7.-Letters of the 8th ult. from the most noble the governor general's fleet, lead us to believe that head-quarters would be established at Cawnpore on the 10th ult. The third division of the Bengal army had received orders to hold itself in readiness to take the field by the 15th. An army of reserve was to form at Calpee, where the Marquis of Hastings will fix his head-quarters during the time the army is in the field. His lordship had enjoyed the best health during the voyage. The gallant veteran General Sir D. Och terlony is to command the third division. We are happy to hear that the sickness at Jessore has considerable abated. The epidemic is said to have been occasioned principally by an immoderate use of sable fish.

Brigadier General Malcolm assisted by Colonel Walker. The fourth by Brigadier General Smith, and the fifth by Colonel Adams, commanding the Nagpore subsidiary force. The troops have not yet begun to move, and perhaps their advance may be protracted a month or six weeks longer. On the Bengal side the Governor General has proceeded on a'tour to the western provinces, and it is said, will fix his head quarters at Cawnpoor. Grain has been collected and stored along the frontier, but the troops still remain inactive in their cantonments. The object of these preparations is the annihilation of the Pindaris in Malwa, a work which would have been performed five years ago if the government had consulted the welfare of our native subjects; for by putting off the evil day we gave them opportunities of making incursions into the Company's unprotected districts, where they have committed every atrocity and caused a scene of devastation, the paral lel of which is to be found only in the annals of the Buccaneers. In this work I can only say every British officer will feel that his sword guarantees security and happiness to millions."

Bombay Marine.-Rauk assigned to officers of Bombay Marine corresponding with those of the military by General Orders, 3d May, 1798.

The commodore to have equal rank with colonels in the army.

Captains of larger vessels of 28 guns and upwards rank with Lieut.-Col. Captains of sinaller vessels undar 28 guns rank with Majors.

First Lieutenants rank with Captains. Second Lieutenants rank with Lientenants.

Superintendants in civil rank next to the members of council.

The Master Attendant civil rank next below the superintendant.

1794. Hon. Company's ships and vessels on the marine establishment to be conducted and disciplined as nearly as possible agreeably to the rules of the royal navy.

mate acquaintance with your excellency's high and valuable qualities.

"It is not for us, Sir, to expatiate upon the benefits which have accrued, and which are yet derivable to Mauritius, from the system you have acted upon and the measures you have adopted; those will be better declared by the flourishing, state of the island, even after the awful visitation of last year, and your praises on these points best sounded by the inhabitants themselves, who, happy under that beneficent rule of government which, has conciliated the best interests of the crown with those of the colony, can never cease to remember you with gratitude for the enjoyment of those advantages which your paternal solicitude has obtained for them.

"To us, however, is permitted the expression of sentiments which, if different in their nature, are in their kind equally pure, strong, and sincere, those of persoual affection, esteem, and regard, arising out of that connexion which the discharge of our several official duties here has formed between us; and it is to mark that affection, to evince that regard, and to record that esteem, that we request your excellency's acceptance of a piece of plate.

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"Deeply indeed should we lament your departure had we not the prospect be fore us of your speedy return; during your temporary absence our fervent wishes for your welfare, and the health and happiness of your family, will attend you: soon may we again receive you amongst us, permanently to establish the colony according to those enlightened views, and on that firm basis, which will equally reflect honour upon his Majesty's government and your excellency's name.

(Signed) "G. A. Barry, Chief Sec;

G. Dick, Aud. Gen.; T. E. Hook,
Treas. and Acct. Gen.; T. Webster,
Paym. Gen.; R. Barclay, Bt. Col.
of Int. Rev.; E. A. Draper, Sury.
Gen.; R. Jones, Chaplain; T. Brad-
shaw, Regist. of Slaves; W. Burke,
M. D.; A. W. Blane, Dep. Sec.; C.
Royer, W. Madge, R. Suffield, P.
Salter, R. Chaillet, C. Mylieus, N,
Kelsey."

To which his Excellency made the following reply:

"Gentlemen,-It is a great source of -satisfaction to me, at the moment of parting from this government, to receive from you the expression of those sentiments of cordial regard which have mutually actuated us, and contributed so much to our success in the discharge of our several duties in public and private life during the last seven years; as a memorial of that constant attachment the piece of plate which you offer me, and which I accept with unfeigned pleasure.

"It will be my duty, on my return to the presence of our gracious sovereign, to tes tify the valuable assistance I have received from you, together and individually, in the execution of the great task entrusted to us, during the eventful period of my administration, from the conquest of the colo-, ny to the present day.

"From the perils and depression which were the consequences of the awful visitation of last year it required no common talents and industry to emerge. Those talents I found amongst you, united to an ardent zeal to promote the best interests of the crown and colony, by the most disinterested, assiduous, and indefatigable exertion.

"Should his Majesty's ministers in their wisdom accept my humble services for completing the fabric of policy on which the prosperity of our island depends, I shall feel myself singularly fortunate in being again surrounded, at my return amongst you, by men undaunted by difficulty, ever ready to carry into execution the beneficent intentions of our gracious prince, and to lighten the labour by that cheerful co-operation, which is not less conducive to the interests of the service than the happiness of each individually.

"Accept, gentlemen, the assurance of my inviolable attachment, and believe, whatever my future destiny may be, that I shall never cease to wish you the undisturbed enjoyment of all possible happiness and prosperity, and the entire accomplishment of all those fair objects in the service, to which you are entitled by long tried, honorable, and distinguished public conduct."

Major General Hall, on assuming the temporary government of this island and its dependencies, has issued a proclama. tion, stating his intention to act in every respect conformably to the principles of the British constitution.

CIVIL APPOINTMENTS.

Mr. F. Chrestien to be civil commissary of the district of Flacq, vacant by the death of Mr. Boullé.

James Blanch, Esq. to act in the situa tion of deputy registrar of slaves in the absence of Sir Arthur Forbes, who has obtained his Excellency's permission te proceed to England.

His excellency the Governor has bee pleased provisionally to appoint Mr. James Blanch to the duties of the situation of deputy harbour master, vacant by the death of Mr. Burch.

Major General Hall, acting governor, has been pleased to appoint Lieut. Col. Leitch to be his private secretary.-The appointment to take date from the 19: instant.