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John Henry Capper, Esq.

200,000, in 2,000 Shares.

Directors.

Gideon Colquhoun, Esq. C. E. Mangles, Esq. Richard Onslow, Esq. William Walker, Esq.

Trustees-Edward Barnard, J. H. Capper, and Edward Thompson, Esqrs.
Auditors-James Easton and C. Richardson, Esqis.
Solicitors-Messrs. Maples, Pearse, Stevens, and Maples.
Bankers-The Union Bank of London.

Colonial Bankers-The Bank of Australasia (incorporated by Royal Charter, 1838), 8, Austin Friars, London.

Physician-Dr. Fraser, 62, Guildford-street, Russell-square.
Actuary and Secretary-Edward Ryley.

At Sydney there is a Board of Directors, and Agents & Trustees at W. Australia.

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The following peculiar advantages are offered by this Company :

1. Their policies cover the risk of living and voyaging over a far larger portion of the globe than do those issued by any other Company in existence. They allow the assured to reside in the Australasian and North American colonies, and at the Cape of Good Hope. They also allow one passage out and home to any of those colonies. For British India a very moderate extra premium is charged.

2. Premiums may be paid, and claims settled at Sydney, Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay.

3. A third of the premiums may remain unpaid for five years; nor is it necessary for the maintenance of the Assurance to pay up the premium at the end of that time, but the unpaid thirds may remain as a debt against the policy, if the interest be regularly paid upon them as the renewal premiums fall due. ANNUITIES.

GRINDLAY AND CO.,

16, CORNHILL, AND 8, ST. MARTIN'S PLACE, CHARING CROSS, EAST-INDIA ARMY AGENTS,

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AGENTS FOR PASSENGERS TO INDIA.

OFFICERS returning to India can be supplied with every requisite for their re-equipment, and may also procure their MILITARY APPOINTMENTS in conformity with the most recent regulations, on application at either of the above Offices.

CADETS and ASSISTANT-SURGEONS.-Messrs, GRINDLAY and Co. have prepared the most complete and detailed scales of equipment for Cadets and Assistant-Surgeons, combining efficiency with the utmost economy, and shewing at one view the total expense of an equipment for India, including the passage, and every other expense.

CALCUTTA, MADRAS, BOMBAY, and CHINA.-Plans and Particulars of all desirable Ships proceeding to the above places may be seen, and Passages negotiated free of expense, on application at either office. Baggage collected, shipped, and insured.

Messrs. GRINDLAY and Co. continue to receive and forward Packages by the Overland Mails. Passengers to India, through the Continent, supplied with circular letters of credit, and all necessary information.

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Cape & Bombay..

10 Aug.

Sydney.

1 Sept.

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The Annuities offered by the Company are on a more favourable scale than those offered by any other Companies, having been calculated with reference to the rates of Interest obtainable on Colonial Investments. Annuitants also participate in the profits.

Specimens of the Rates of Annuity for £100 sunk →→

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WILKINSON'S NEW REGULATION SWORD,

as approved by the Commander-in-Chief, and deposited (by authority) as a pattern.

WILKINSON and SON, GUN and SWORD MANUFACTURERS, are most happy to find that their exertions have at length obtained a good Sword for the Army, and that others are compelled to adopt some kind of proof in imitation of the one they have established.

They supply ALL MILITARY and NAVAL ACCOUTREMENTS and OUTFITS for OFFICERS and CADETS, which may be relied on for correctness and quality.

Presentation and Dress Swords and Belts of the most elegant description. No. 27, PALL MALL, LONDON.

EAST-INDIA, COLONIAL, & NAVAL OUTFITS.

GENTLEMEN proceeding to INDIA as Writers, Cadets, AssistantSurgeons, &c., are supplied on the shortest notice with every requisite for an Outfit of the best quality at very economical prices, by POPE and PLANTE, General Outfitters and Manufacturing Hosiers, 4, Waterloo Place, Pall Mall. They manufacture for India a particularly FINE and SOFT Woollen

GAUZE UNDER WAISTCOAT,

which, in durability and lightness of texture, surpasses the finest flannel, and is an indispensable article for general use in all warm climates.-Lists and Estimates, with every particular, may be had on application, or forwarded by letter-Ladies' Outfits, Wedding Orders, and Linen for general use, executed with promptness, by experienced female assistants.

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Wood Readett, Esq., 35, King Street, Cheapside.
SECRETARY.

John Jameson Laskie, Esq., East-India Chambers, Leadenhall Street. Applications for shares to be made, in the annexed form, to Mr. John J Laskie, the Acting Secretary; or to the Agents,-Anthony Laurie, Esq., sharebroker, Liverpool; Messrs. Brady and Co., share-brokers, Hull; and Messrs. I, and J. Kimpster, share-brokers, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES.

To the Provisional Committee of the Great Madras Junction Railway
Company.

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UTFITS to INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &c.-Cadets, with their entire outfit, at UNWIN & Co.'s, 57 and 58, Lombard Street, viz. Shirts, Towels, Table Linen, Sheets, Hosiery, White Jean Jackets and Trowsers, Woollen Clothing, Sea Bedding, Single and Double Couches, Cabin Furniture, Bullock Drawers, Trunks, &c. Ladies' ready-made Linen of every description. Light Trunks for Overland.

TO at that they have O MADRAS CAVALRY OFFICERS at HOME.

received detailed drawings from the Adjutant-General's Office, at Madras, giving full particulars, describing all the recent ALTERATIONS in the MADRAS CAVALRY UNIFORM, and that they are now prepared to SUPPLY officers with any appointments they may require. London, Jan. 30, 1847.

ASS'S EAST-INDIA PALE ALE.-This season's public will do well to observe that every bottle sent from our stores is not only sealed and labelled, but every cork is branded with our name.

H. and G. BERRY and Co., 3, St. James's Street, London.

Overland Newspaper for India, China, and the Colonies.

The "HOME NEWS" and "LONDON MAIL."

HE "HOME NEWS," with which is now incorpoTried the LONDON MAIL," is regularly issued on the 7th and 24th

of each Month, in time for the despatch via Marseilles, all intelligence of interest for the reader in India being brought down to the latest hour.

Messrs. GRINDLAY and Co. have the pleasure to announce that arrangements have been made for incorporating with the "HOME NEWS," the distinguishing features of the "LONDON MAIL." They refer to the MILITARY, COMMERCIAL, and INDIAN NEWS, the greater portion of which has been selected and arranged by the late Editor of the "LONDON MAIL," whose contributions to those departments in his own Journal attained for it the wide circulation, high position, and public confidence, by which it was distinguished as a Journal for India.

The Proprietors of the "HOME NEWS" beg to assure the subscribers to the "LONDON MAIL," that no effort will be wanting on their part to prevent regret for the demise of that Journal, and the transfusion of its spirit into these columns. The only change which this incorporation has occasioned, is an addition of eight pages to the twenty-four of which the "HOME NEWS" originally consisted, making a whole of thirty-two pages, without any alteration of its present portable and convenient form; and they venture with some confidence to express a hope that the talent they have secured for its conduct, the peculiar resources at their own command, and their practical knowledge of the information most acceptable to the Indian public-especially as it regards the Civil and Military services-will give the "HOME NEWS," embracing as it now does the leading merits of the "LONDON MAIL," at once a place in the first rank among the Journals for India.

Parties desiring to have the "HOME NEWS" forwarded regularly without further trouble to their friends in India, should apply to Messrs. GRINDLAY and Co. or through any respectable Newsman in Town or Country at the Offices of the "HOME NEWS," 16, Cornhill, and Green-arbour Court, Old Bailey.

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The price of the "HOME NEWS" is 9d. for each copy, or 18s. per annum, payable in advance.

AMES BARBER and Co., Agents for Passengers to

perience in the East-India Company's Maritime Service, together with his personal knowledge of all the first-class Ships, fully qualifies him to furnish every information that can possibly be required for the voyage. MADRAS and CALCUTTA.

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At the last division of profits, the reversionary bonus averaged 31 per cent. on the premiums paid.

The next division will be made in June, 1847.

Among the advantages of this Company are the following, viz.— Four-fifths of the profits given every five years to the Assured by the participation scale.

Persons assured with this Company are allowed to reside in the Colonies of British North America, New South Wales, and Cape of Good Hope, without extra charge, upon payment of sea-risk only.

No appearance before the Court of Directors required.

Tables and every information can be obtained by application to

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JAMES BARBER and Co. 17, St. Mary Axe.

NDIA.-JOHN BESEMERES and SONS, Tailors, Ready-made Linen Warehousemen, and Manufacturing Outfitters, 61 to 64, Houndsditch, present their establishment to Officers, Civilians, and Passengers about to leave for India, as combining facilities for the production and supply of Superfine Clothing for India, ready-made Linen Shirts, and every kind of Under Clothing at value. They also manufacture Cabin and Camp Solid Furniture for outfit and subsequent use. Peculiar Waterproof Overland Trunks, One Guinea each.-Priced estimates in detail, with every particular, sent by post.

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VERLAND PARCEL EXPRESS.-Reduced Rates to CELS, Packages, and Periodicals, till the 18th of March.. Passengers guaranteed for a fixed sum, viâ Trieste, Marseilles, or Southampton. Insurances effected. Offices, 34, Cornhill, Chaplin's, Regent Circus, and 108, High Street, Southampton, where passengers' baggage, bale goods, &c., should be sent direct.

Communications for the Editor, and Advertisements, should be sent under cover to Messrs. Wm. H. Allen & Co., 7, Leadenhall-street.

COUNTRY AGENTS:

Edinburgh, W. Blackwood and Sons; Charles Smith.
Dublin, Hodges and Smith.
Brighton, C. Booty.

LONDON:-Printed by CHARLES WYMAN, of 49, Cumming Street, Pentonville, in the County of Middlesex, Printer, at the Printing-Office of J. & H. Cox, Brothers, 74 & 75, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's-Inn Fields, in the Parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, in the same County; and published by LANCELOT WII.D, at No. 13, Catherine Street, Strand, in the Parish of St. Mary-le-Strand, in the said County.-Friday, March 5, 1847.

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REGISTER OF INTELLIGENCE

FOR

BRITISH & FOREIGN INDIA, CHINA, & ALL PARTS OF THE EAST.

No. 73.]

PUBLISHED ON THE ARRIVAL OF EACH OVERLAND MAIL.

LONDON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1847.

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The Precursor, with the mails, left Calcutta on the 8th February; Saugor, 10th; Madras, 14th; Point de Galle, 18th, and Aden, March 1st.

The Braganza, with a mail, left Hong Kong January 31st; Singapore, Feb. 8th; Penang, 10th, and reached Point de Galle on the 16th.

The Queen left Bombay Feb. 16. The mails reached Alexandria on the 9th instant, and were thence forwarded by the Oriental to Malta, at which place they arrived on the 15th instant. The Marseilles portion was transmitted by the Flamer, which reached her destination on the 19th instant.

The Oriental, with the remainder, was to leave Malta on the 16th, and may be expected at Southampton on or about the 27th instant.

DEPARTURE OF MAILS.

A mail for Ceylon, Madras, Calcutta, the Straits and China, will be despatched, vid Marseilles, to-morrow evening (the 25th).

A mail for Bombay will be dispatched, via Southampton, on the morning of Saturday, April 3. Letters should be posted in London on the previous evening, or if marked via Marseilles, on the evening of Wednesday, April 7.

The Bentinck, with the London mail of December 24, from Suez, reached Calcutta on February 8.

The Erin, with the London mail of March 3, was at Malta on March 14.

The Ariel left Malta on March 15 for Alexandria.

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accompanied him. Thus much for the Punjab and its affairs! A state of permanent peace is, we are satisfied, the best for any country, and the best for the world at large; but it is a heavy time for soldiers and public journalists. The editor of the Bengal Hurkaru pronounces the task of writing a summary in "these degenerate days" an arduous one, and our Indian brother is right. Not having much to report of the doings of the great men of India, it becomes a duty to bring them to the remembrance of our readers by reporting their locations, actual or anticipated. The GovernorGeneral was expected at Meerut about the middle of February; Lord GOUGH was, at the date of the last advices, at Kurnaul; and the Lieutenant-Governor of the Northwest Provinces at Malwa.

We have been fighting no battles, nor, as far as our information goes, engaging in any important negotiations: but we have been exercising our Earl of WARWICK privilege of setting up and pulling down kings (a privilege which, for the sake of India, it is to be hoped we shall long retain), by installing a new sovereign at Bhopal. The following account of the ceremony appears in the Delhi Gazette of the 27th January:

"By the Bhopal Ukhbars we learn that the Shahjehan Begum, only daughter of the late Nawab Jehangeer Mahomed Khan, had been placed upon the musnud, and invested by the Resident of Indore with a Khilut conferred upon her Highness by the GovernorGeneral of India; the ceremony appears to have been conducted very imposingly, and to have given the greatest satisfaction to all classes. Her Highness the Sekunder Begum (Queen mother of the Shahjehan), the Khoodsen Begum (the grandmother), the Nawab Moiz Mahomed Khan, Moneer Mahomed Khan, Foujdars Mahomed Khan, and all the members of the families of Ghose Mahomed Khan and Vizier Mahomed Khan, attended on the occasion, making a reunion of Chiefs quite unprecedented. The Resident, Mr. Hamilton, took the opportunity of addressing the assembly in a speech which is fully reported in the Ukhbars, in which he reviewed the administration under the late Nawab, impressively noticed the desire of the Governor-General to maintain the Bhopal state in honour and integrity, hinted at the misrule which had existed, and the recent attempt at insurrection, and concluding by urging the Chiefs to unite in maintaining unspotted the character of the State, administering some very judicious counsel to all. After the Resident's address, and the investiture of the Shabjehan, the whole of the court presented their nuzzurs; the Nawab Moiz Mahomed, the eldest son of the late Ghose Mahomed Khan, presented a nuzzur, first to the little Princess Shabjeban, and then to her mother, the Sekunder Begum, a mark of respect he has never before been known to offer, but the most striking incident was the venerable Khoodsea Begum offering a nuzzur to her grand-daughter, whose earnest excuses, supported by those of her mother, the Sekunder Begum, were not admitted by the grandmother, who insisted on the acceptance of her nuzzur, and who loudly proclaimed her devotion and respect. The little princess, after an interval, rose and offered a nuzzur to her grandmother, which was accepted, and then turning, tendered one to her mother, the Sekunder Begum, whose maternal feelings overcame etiquette, for she is described as clasping her daughter in her arms, invoking blessings on her child, and turning to the Resident, exclaiming that she was unable to express her feelings of gratitude to the British Government. The scene is described as having made a deep impression on all present, and the effects of the day's proceedings upon the people at Bhopal generally is stated to have been most!! gratifying.

MAPER

"The Ukhbars allude to the measures adopted by the political agent, Capt. Cunningham, acting under the Resident, Mr. Hamilton, as most judicious and effective, and assure us that a new spirit had been infused into all classes by the energy and promptness of the present supervision. The Nawab of Khoorwye was also investe d with a Khilut, on his succession to the chiefship as eldest son of the late Nawab. Allusion is made to the strenuous efforts that had been attempted by the late Nawab and his partisans to set aside the eldest son in favour of a second by another wife, and to the satisfaction which the decision of the Governor General, recognising the eldest son as the successor, had given to all but the discomfited favourite."

The interest of SCINDE is kept alive by its eccentric governor; who, seeing he has done so little for the country, perhaps feels it incumbent on him to make up in talk for his deficiency in act. He has published a general order, which is certainly one of the most remarkable productions of the kind that ever issued even from the Napier mint. We have not had leisure to examine it minutely, but the Bombay Times pronounces it "a tissue of monstrous mistatements" -a sentence which a brief glance at the precious document does not dispose us to dissent from. There have been some curious proceedings in regard to some bankers at Hyderabad. All that remains to say of SCINDE may be most conveniently given in the following extract from the Bombay Times:

The Boogties have once more been marauding upon our frontier, but on this occasion have had no cause to felicitate themselves on their proceedings. A duffadar belonging to Jacob's horse (Scinde Irregulars,) with a party of eighteen sowars, dashed gallantly into the midst of a large body of the freebooters, killing and wounding numbers, and dispersing the rest, when they retired in triumph with the arms and plunder as prize the enemy had collected and were in the act of carrying away. Sir C. Napier had issued an order highly complimentary to Captain Jacob and his men, and none could have better deserved it. Many men belonging to the tribes two years since taken under our protection on condition of their conducting themselves properly, had, as might have been expected, joined the marauders. At Kurrachee the cold was very severe, the thermometer sinking as low as 40 degrees. A violent storm had been encountered by the 16th N.I. on their voyage from Mandavie to Bombay, during which no fewer than thirteen boats were wrecked. Fortunately the water was shallow, and the shore close at hand, so that no lives were lost, though much property was sacrificed. The country continues healthy and peaceful, still garrisoned by some 18,000 men notwithstanding the removal of 7,000 out of the 25,000 which lately occupied it-still drawing from the revenues of India nearly a million and a half a year.

From CALCUTTA we are advised of the then approaching departure of Sir GEORGE POLLOCK, on his return to England, by way of the Cape. The Bombay Times makes the following very just remarks in regard to the gallant general:

"As an officer, General Pollock has never met with a tithe of the applause he deserved. The smallness of the sacrifice of life which occurred to his army on their way from Peshawur to Cabool, has been accepted as an evidence of the ease of the enterprise instead of the consummate skill and caution of the General. The manœuvres by which the Khyber, Tezeen, and Khoord Cabool passes were forced in the face of a triumphant and furious enemy, find no parallels, save in the career of the Duke of Wellington, in the military annals of our country."

These things ought to be remembered. So also ought the fact that but for Sir GEORGE POLLOCK British honour in Affghanistan would never have been vindicated at all, nor the British prisoners rescued. Sir HENRY SMITH, like Sir GEORGE POLLOCK, is about to leave India, but not unhonoured. A meeting has been held, with a view to offering him a fitting testimonial, and a sword is to be presented to him. A ball given to Lady SMITH went off with great eclát.

The amount of information from Madras and Bombay is in accordance with the average of several mails past. What that is we leave the reader to determine for himself, and if he should feel any difficulty, he may assist his judgment by observing the share which it occupies in this summary.

: BENGAL. MISCELLANEOUS. LOCAL.

OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.-We were pleased to see in Saturday night's Gazette a notification, wherein the GovernorGeneral directs that, except in cases of urgent necessity, all public works shall be discontinued on Sundays. It appears this is but an extension to this Presidency and that of Madras, of a regulation that has been in force at Bombav for the last four years. The measure is, we think, equally creditable to those with whom it originated, and to those by whom its operation is thus extended throughout India. Strenuously as we should protest against any interference with the natives, intended to enforce upon them the observance of the Christian sabbath by the cessation of labour or amusement, we think the Government, which, though not in the ordinary sense of the term a Christian Government, is at all events one conducted by Christians, is bound in consistency to respect the ordinances of the religion professed by its members. It is as much a matter of propriety that the works carried on under its authority and on its behalf, should be suspended on the sabbath, as it is that its courts and its council chamber should be closed on that day.— Hurkaru, January 25.

TESTIMONIAL TO SIR H. SMITH, G.C. B.-In another column will be found a full report of the proceedings at the meeting held yesterday in the Town Hall, for the purpose of taking into consideration" the most appropriate method of manifesting the sense entertained by the society of the presidency, of the distinguished character and public services of Major-general Sir Harry Smith, G. C.B." A considerable sum was, we believe, subscribed on the spot, and we hope our readers will not be backward in seizing this opportunity of testifying their respect for the "Hero of Aliwal."-Ibid., Jan. 26.

CONFESSION OF FAITH IN CHRISTIANITY BY A HINDU ON HIS DEATH-BED.-Baboo Gourang Churn Gongooly, a teacher of the General Assembly's Institution, breathed his last on the 17th instant. It appears that he had long been a convert to Christianity, but kept the fact concealed from his friends till the very moment of his death, in order to avoid religious persecution from his countrymen. As soon as all hope of his recovery was resigned, his friends pressed on him the necessity of being removed, according to custom, to the river side. Being thus urged, he suddenly exclaimed in a tone of fervent and heartfelt piety, "O Lord Jesus Christ! forgive my transgressions," and immediately expired.—Ibid., Jan. 27.

PICTURE OF SIR WILLIAM NOTT.-We understand that the picture of Sir William Nott, the distinguished hero of Candahar, is now put up on the left-hand stair case of the Town Hall. -Ibid.

SIRDAR LENA SINGH MAJITEEA.We hear that Sirdar Lena Singh Majiteea, who has for sometime resided at Benares and elsewhere in our territories, has returned to Lahore, having received an intimation that his presence there would be welcome. In all probability we shall shortly see him gazetted as a member of the Council of Regency, and if common report has not done him more than justice, he will prove a most valuable addition to that body.-Ibid.

DEPARTURE OF SIR G. POLLOCK.-We are informed that Sir George Pollock has decided on proceeding to England in the Marlborough, which vessel will not, in consequence, take her departure before the 20th proximo.-Ibid., Jan. 28.

EMBARCATION OF THE 39TH.-H. M.'s 39th regiment arrived here on Tuesday evening, to embark for England. - Ibid.

WONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE!-Sir Charles Napier has actually "approved and confirmed" the finding and sentence of a court martial, without ordering a revision, or making any remarks. What shall we hear of next?-Ibid.

DUM-DUM REVIEW.-On Wednesday last, a large number of European and native gentlemen assembled in the Dum-dum fields for the purpose of witnessing the review, which closed at halfpast six o'clock, when the crowd dispersed, evidently not satisfied with the result, as they were led to expect a representation of the battle of Sobraon.-Ibid., Jan. 29.

BALL AND SUPPER TO LADY SMITH.-On Thursday evening came off the fancy ball in honour of the arrival in Calcutta of Sir Harry and Lady Smith. The exterior of the town-hall was brilliantly illuminated for the occasion, and the interior most tastefully decorated; the double row of columns in the upper hall, or salon de danse, were closely entwined with garlands of flowers, whilst beneath the line of lustres, suspended from the centre, were festoons of flowers in happy unison with those on the columns. Beneath the orchestra at the west end of the hall were arranged chairs of state, above which were fixed

the armorial bearings of the gallant warrior chief, with his Order of the Bath and the Medal of Waterloo. At the east was a wellexecuted transparency illustrative of Sir Henry and the battle of Aliwal, Dancing commenced about ten, and at midnight the numerous guests descended to the supper hall, where (as covers prepared for 600) awaited them delicacies exhaustless, in the usual unsurpassable excellence of Spence. After the loyal toasts of Her Majesty, the Prince, and Royal Family, the pet toasts of the evening quickly followed, accompanied with appropriate music. Lady Smith (the Cachuca), Governor-General (Lord Ellenborough's March), Commander-in-Chief and the Army of India (British Grenadier's), Deputy Governor (Of a noble race was Shenkin), General Sir Harry Smith and the Heroes of Aliwal (He was famed for deeds of Arms), the latter toast of which was most rapturously applauded, with cheering worthy of the occasion. The usual toast of "the ladies" formed a finale, which was responded to by "Green grow the rushes O." Dancing was resumed after supper, and kept up with unabating vivacity and hilarity till near day-break, by many special votaries of Terpsichore; and though the fancy dresses were less numerous than on former occasions, nevertheless, the entertainment passed off with every éclat, and rosy morn had broke ere the last visitor had left the ball and banquet of Calcutta, given in honour of and homage to its illustrious sojourners Sir Harry and Lady Smith.-Ibid., Jan. 30.

NEWS!!-STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CALCUTTA AND HOWRAH.-Certain enterprising individuals have started a scheme for establishing a cheap, safe, expeditious, and constant communication between both banks of the Calcutta river, the announcement of which cannot fail to be most welcome news to the public generally. It is proposed to employ a steam-boat of sufficient power for the purpose, the ferry affording suitable accommodation both for passengers, goods, and cattle. Proper landing places on this side and across the water, will be constructed with sheds and enclosures as stations, both for paying fares, embarking and disembarking. Moreover, it is confidently stated that our excellent Deputy-Governor Sir Herbert Maddock has given favourable reception to the proposal, and that before the lapse of many months, the scheme may be cxpected to come into operation in good earnest.-Ibid., Feb. 1.

THE BENGAL OFFICE.-In consequence of the building being about to undergo repairs, the office of the Bengal secretary, Mr. Halliday, is removing, pro tempore, to the house in Chowringhee road, lately occupied by St. Xavier's college.-Ibid.

BREACH OF PROMISE.-The gentleman of the petty jury will shortly be amused with a singular trial for breach of promise of marriage. The parties move in respectable society, the young lady being the daughter of a Rev. missionary now at home, and the gentleman, a young East-Indian possessing some property. After repeated refusals upon the part of the lady, an attempt on his life by taking laudanum and ejecting himself from an upper window, induced the young lady to relent. The happy day was all but fixed, and the wedding and the settlement of 15,000 rupees in cash determined. The bride elect came from Chandernagore, where she had gone on a visit to be away from her tormentor, when lo! on her arrival at the ghaut, she was kept for fourteen days alone in her bholea, and finally learnt this swain inconstant did not intend to ratify the compact.-Ibid.

THE NABOB NAZIM OF MOORSHEDABAD.-We have heard from a creditable source, that the Nabob Nazim of Moorshedabad, with his suite, has arrived at Calcutta, and is now living at Allipore.-Ibid., Feb. 2.

LORD HARDINGE'S PRIZE.-We have learnt from a source, on which we can rely, that Lord Hardinge's prize of two hundred rupees, has been won this year by Baboo Isserchunder Mitter, the first senior student of the Hindoo college.- Ibid.

INSTALMENT OF MIEDAN IMPROVEMENTS. - Under the happy auspices of Capt. Goodwyn, an extensive tank is now in quick progression between the general hospital and great gaol, and it must prove of considerable comfort to the native residents thereabouts located. Upwards of seventy coolies are daily employed upon the work, which, when completed, will be 150 feet long, 100 wide and 20 deep, this instalment of the many improvements to which the miedan is capable, it is to be hoped, will not be the last, for that which is at present but a grazing field may be easily converted into an elegant parterre and shrubbery for morning and evening promenades, a place for which the City-of-Palaces at present possesses not. - Ibid.

BENGAL CIVIL FUND.-At a half yearly general meeting of subscribers to the Bengal Civil Fund, held on Saturday the 30th January, 1847. Present. Messrs. G. C. Cheap, J. A. Dorin, J. J. Harvey, C. Garstin, Hon. R. Forbes, G. Adams, W. M. Dirom, H. R. Alexander, E. A. Samuells C. Beadon, A. R Young, and P. Melvill.-J. A. Dorin, Esq. in the chair.-An election of managers took place, and Messrs. J. Lowis, J. J.

Harvey, and P. Melvill were re-elected, and in the place of Mr. J. F. M. Read, proceeding to England, and of Mr. J A. Doring, now ex-officio a manager, Messrs. R. Walker and C. Beadon were elected the ex-officio managers being Messrs. W. H. Belli, G. A. Bushby, G. Udny, and J. A. Dorin. The statements prepared for the 4th triennial adjustment of the fund, under clauses 3 and 4 of article IV. of the Rules, according to which the managers declared on the 19th inst., the continuance of the extraordinary cess of per cent. on the public allowances of subscribers for three further years from 1st January 1847, were laid upon the table for the information of the subscribers. Tables of incumbents on the fund of the yearly "admissions and exclusions," and the annual "increase and decrease "were submitted. The incumbents, as on 1st January, 1847 (including the above admission) stand thus: widows 75, girls 93, boys 67, total 235. There appears to have been a net increase in the list since last year of 6; for the number were 229 on the 1st January, 1846. The number on the 1st January, 1838, amounted to 189. Thanks were voted to the chairman.Ibid.

DISPLAY OF VEGETABLES AND FRUITS.-The display of vege tables and fruits, previous to the distribution of prizes, took place yesterday morning at the Town Hall. The first prize adjudged was for cauliflower, which were well worthy of a prize, for they were decidedly fine specimens of that plant. The turnip display was the next most prominent feature, and much attention seemed evidently to have been bestowed by the several competitors on this esculent. The show of fruit presented no novelty beyond the usual exhibition of the kind; indeed, the only exception being a scarlet runner on a bamboo slip, for which was adjudged a prize of three rupees. One of the committee engaged in the distribution of prizes to the anxious candidates, remarked it was the first he recollected having seen in the country. Of flowers there were really none worthy of name or show, for a few baskets of nosegays, or tolerable sized bouquets, comprised the whole display; indeed, it is greatly to be regretted the attention of the mallies is not specially directed to the science of floriculture, by means of a prize society-so common now in every town in England. The attendance of company was pretty numerous, though far from many ladies formed a crowding the hall to inconvenience,

portion of the spectators.—Ibid.

THE BARRACKPORE PARK.-As the deputy governor weekly visits the Government premises at Barrackpore, the park garden and menagerie are preserved in a highly efficient condition, and to those who will venture on a trip thither without caring for the present keen-blowing weather, would be amply repaid for the trouble. The aviary is well stocked with some very beautiful specimens of the feathered tribe, and the menagerie reinforced by a merry family of hoopoos. The latter department, however, has sustained a loss by the death of the large Cameleopard, whose place has been supplied, nevertheless, by a younger and smaller one. There is another sight worth seeing by those visiting the park, namely, a little artificial island, in a sequestered sylvan spot, and tastefully decorated with creepers and shrubberies, and with wild ducks and other game enclosed within.-Ibid.

A FIRE AT CHITPORE.-We understand that last Tuesday morning a dreadful fire took place at Chitpore, when a great number of huts was burnt to ashes; but we are glad to hear that not a single life was lost.-Ibid. Feb. 4.

COLONEL MOSELEY.-Abstract showing the number of votes for and against the readmission of Lieutenant-colonel Moseley, C. B., to the benefits of the fund, submitted to the subscribers in circular No. 888, of the 30th September, 1846. For Lieutenant-colonel Moseley's readmission Against ditto...

ditto

1330 103

Majority for........ 1230 Ibid. Feb. 5.

DEPUTATION TO SIR. G. POLLOCK.-We understand that a deputation of artillery officers waited upon Sir George Pollock yesterday, to request the honour of his company to dine with the regt. at Dum Dum, previous to his departure in the Marlborough ; but we are sorry to learn that the state of the gallant general's health obliged him to decline the intended honour.- Ibid.

WELLINGTON SQUARE.-The Wellington Square appears to stand upon a very unfavourable soil, as there is no other square It is in Calcutta oftener than it is in need of repairs. Under the direction of now again undergoing repairs. the conservancy deptment forty men are daily employed upon the enclosure of this square; the whole of the iron work, so long remaining broken, is under course of repair; new walks are being made, and the last, not least, the slopes of the tank itself are being very considerably levelled and extended;

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