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we have some difficulty to determine as to whether he had on the present occasion done the foolish thing he says-avoided reading the India House debates, or indulged in the other foolishness of fibbing about the matter. Men are sometimes anxious to appear more absurd than they really are; whether on the present occasion this be the case or not with the regenerator of India," as Captain Neill has nicknamed him, we shall not take it upon us to say. Even if his Lordship, under the impression that it was unimportant, had not at first read the debate of the 23rd September, it can hardly be supposed that before the 27th some good-natured friend had not informed him that one of the results arising out of it was the disclosure of the fact that the same body which found they had the power of removing a Governor-General, and were pleased to exercise it, had referred to Lord Hardinge for an opinion on the Scinde question, which, if consonant with the opinions entertained by the majority of the Directors, would cause the restoration of the country to its former rulers-the exposure, repudiation, and reversal of the great master-stroke of Ellenboroughian policy and Napierian strategy. The downright impertinence of the tone of the opening and concluding sentences of the note reminds us of the national saying, that "a man may be a lord and no gentleman "-though he might not (until lately) be an officer, and leads to the conclusion that the regenerator," being a civilian, was merely availing himself of the privileges of the peerage. His Lordship is quite correct that his conduct towards Sir Charles Napier indicated the opinion he entertained of him while in India. No higher evidence assuredly could be given of his estimation of any man than that supplied by the GovernorGeneral applauding a subordinate commander for concealing information, acting in direct opposition to orders, making war when he was desired to maintain peace, and conquering a country when he was directed to leave it alone! Colonel Outram had endeavoured to relieve his Lordship of the blame and disgrace of acts which he had desired to be avoided, and to allocate to each of the parties connected with the Scinde robbery his proper share of responsibility. His Lordship, by approving after the fact that which he had before forbidden, will insist on criminating himself: so let it be. The result of the inquiry now impending, would, after this, in a more spirited age, where honest, bold, and independent statesmen were concerned, have drawn down an impeachment on the " regenerator of India"-dismissal from the army, if not worse, on the conqueror and ruler of Young Egypt. In these days petty quarrels about peddling reforms absorb the attention which ought to be devoted to the great affairs of empire; and all parties are so completely implicated in the Affghan or Scindian dishonesties, that none dare moot a question on which all are so open to recrimination. Murder will out. The words of Lord Ellenborough, in reference to the Murree expedition, are almost verbatim those employed by the Duke of Wellington-the field-marshal must clearly have been crammed by the regenerator! We chance on this sub

ject to have the opinion of the planner of the expedition himself as to its success; which may, when less favourable than that of other commentators, surely have the preference in authority. Sir Charles Napier went forth with a force of 6,000 men, headed by three MajorsGeneral, so to chastise and humble the hill tribes that they should give no more annoyance. He ordered stores for sixteen days to be provided, this being the period considered necessary for the completion of the operation in view. His army ran the risk of starvation by being kept two months in the field; and obtained the surrender of the freebooters only by the assistance of Ali Moorad, and the promise of settlements in lands more fertile than those they left. To excuse his want of success he sent, through the secret department, charges of breach of faith against Captain Postans in instances alleged to have occurred in 1840, and which caused the promises now made the Chiefs to be disbelieved. These became accidently known to the party affected by them, by his appoint

The reader may be reminded of a few of his Lordship's more notable official slips, which appear in the Blue Book. On the 16th August, 1842 (B. B. p. 332), he writes to the Secret Committee-" I adhere absolutely to my original intention of withdrawing the whole army from Affghanistan, and have, in the most emphatic manner, repeated the order before given for that withdrawal." The original order was to evacuate Candahar so soon as the troops could be moved, to retire on Quettah, and there take up a position till the season permitted the retreat to be continued to Sukkur (Letter of Mr. Maddock, 19th April-B. B., p. 224. Ditto ditto, 13th May-B. B., p. 251. Ditto ditto, 1st June -B. B., p. 297. Ditto ditto, 4th July-B. B., p. 336.) While on the 4th July he had given the permission to retire by Cabool, reversing all his previous orders, of which Generals Pollock and Nott availed themselves. Again, in his despatch to the Secret Committee, inclosing the various reasonable and moderate proposals of Uckbar Khan to treat with us, the good intentions of the Affghans are allowed, while in the Proclamation of October 1, it is stated that the Sirdar had refused to treat altogether! In the Scinde Blue Book we find it stated, at page 515, in a public proclamation, dated March 5, that the hostile and traitorous conduct of the Ameers had placed Scinde at our disposal; while on page 516 it is intimated to the Secret Committee, under date 13th March, that the treaty might have been carried into effect without hostilities, had the Ameers been able to control their own troops! These things, which have a hundred times been published, are recited for the benefit of those who consider it a very venial thing for a Governor or Major-General to make a few slips now and then, but a very horrible one for a journalist to charge them with these.

ment as Resident with the Baiza Bhaee being, in consequence of their being for a time believed, refused to be confirmed; and having at his request been investigated by the Supreme Government of India, they were pronounced utterly groundless-Captain Postans being immediately thereafter, and in evidence of the high opinion held of his abilities at head quarters, named to an important political appointment! Finally, as if all these evidences of admitted failure had been insufficient, Sir Charles Napier, on his return from the Murree expedition, found it necessary to draw a cordon of some three thousand troops along our whole north-west Scindian frontiers, to defend them from marauders; just as if he had never been in the field with an army against them! If the cordon was necessary, the functions of the field force were null if the expedition was successful, the cordon was useles. Equally baseless are his Lordship's notions about the Bahawulpore expedition. The amount of troops moved was 12,000 not 15,000; the number of guns thirty, not a hundred, as stated by the regenerator. They moved on Bahawulpore-a friendly state-not, as stated, on Mooltan-a hostile one. To make the difference clear to the English reader, it would find a parallel in this: it is as if we were at war with America, and the President of the United States boasted that he had sent a fleet to Dover-Calais being the actual point of destination, the French being friendly. Then as to the merits of the movement: in the first place it proved useless: the army moved up just to move down again. In the second place, it was surely no great matter to take twelve thousand men up a river, by the help of steamers, from a country in which a war establishment of sixteen thousand was maintained, in such profound peace that a police force had a year before been pronounced fit for its maintenance; the places of the troops moved up having meanwhile been to a considerable extent supplied by regiments sent from Bombay by steam! The man who considers Sir Charles Napier's previous victories surpassed by feats like these, must think much more lightly of them than they are thought of by the rest of the world. The value of Scinde, in a military point of view, may be tested by the fact of its requiring half the Bombay army for a garrison, and annually disabling a sixth of those who guard it -a million sterling in excess of its revenues being requisite to meet its expenses ;-it being found, besides, as already stated, that before troops sent from it upwards could be spared, they must have their places supplied from India: before they could reach the scene of operations their services were useless! Call you this backing your friends, my Lord? Colonel Outram's facts are less severe than the irony of your compliments !-Times, Nov. 25.

MISCELLANEOUS.

IMPORTANT CASE.-In the important case referred to in our numbers of the 12th instant and the 14th September last, of "Cassim Gatha and Another versus Godfrey Lee Farrant," the Court yesterdy gave judgment on a motion to enter a verdict for the defendant,-the late Chief Justice (without the concurrence of his brother judge) having decided last term for the plaintiff. The name of Godfrey Lee Farrant has been by consent struck out of the former record, and that of Vessonjee Jewraz substituted, with a view to narrow the points for argument. The question which, upon the motion, came before the Court, was whether a bona fide pledgee or purchaser of goods in Bombay could hold them against a former owner, who, at a former period, had been defrauded of them; and Sir David Pollock (Sir Erskine Perry concurring) held in favour of the pledgee or purchaser. The evidence in the case shewed that the plaintiffs had entered in their books an agreement to purchase some ivory by a third party named Herjee Jetsey. This party the next day sent for the ivory, and sent with it a forged cheque in payment. The ivory was taken away; the cheque turned out to be spurious; and Heerjee Jetsey absonded, having, however, previously pledged the goods with Vessonjee Jewraz, and received money upon them from him. No inquiry as to the goodness of the cheque had been made by the plaintiffs when it was received in payment for the ivory. The Court held that the mortgage to Vessonjee Jewraz would hold good against the plaintiffs. Their lordships expressed a strong opinion that no such action as had been brought against Mr. Farrant would lie against a magistrate; and the Chief Justice signified his surprise that such an action should have been instituted. The ivory had come to the hands of the magistrate under a search warrant issued by his predecessor at the instance of the plaintiff.—Telegraph, Nov. 14.

There was a slight error in our report of the "Ivory case. on Saturday, which it seems desirable to correct. It was stated that Heerjee Jetsey had “ sent for the ivory, and sent with it a forged cheque in payment." This is erroneous; the cheque was of course not sent with the ivory, but was forwarded by Heerjee Jetsey with his messenger when the latter went to fetch the ivory,-Ibid. Nov. 16.

Mr. G. W. Leech was sworn in on Saturday last as an Attorney of the Supreme Court.-Ibid.

CHEMICAL LECTURES.-We are glad to hear that Dr. Giraud's second Chemical Lecture, on Saturday afternoon, was extremely well attended-rather too fully, indeed, for the pressing in of all sorts of hearers, or rather sight-seers, prevented many of the very numerous intelligent visitors from gaining admission.Ibid.

POONA.-Letters from Poona mention the indisposition of the Commander-in-Chief; His Excellency had been suffering from fever and rheumatism. By latest accounts, we are gratified to find Sir Thomas is recovering fast. The rain that fell on the 6th had effected a material reduction in the price of grain of every sort, and a further reduction was anticipated.- Courier, Oct. 17.

Dr. Giraud's LECTURES.-We are glad to find that Dr. Giraud's Lectures continue to be most popular and attractive. That delivered on Saturday last was very numerously attended, and more European gentlemen were present than on the two former occasions. Amongst the visitors were observed Sir Erskine Perry, the Hon. Mr. Blane, Major Holland, Mr. R. W. Crawford, the Rev. Mr. Nesbit, &c. Some ladies also graced the assemblage with their presence. The Native gentlemen continue to attend, and amongst those present on Saturday were Cursetjee Jamsetjee, Rustomjee Jamsetjee, and Juggonath Sunkersett, Esquires. After all who had tickets had been admitted, there were still about fifty or sixty more natives pressing for entry. Subjoined are the heads of the lecture. Each subject was, as usual, illustrated by experiments. I. The effects of Cohesion in opposing the action of Chemical Affinity. II. Caloric the antagonist force to Cohesion. The form of matter. Solids, Liquids, Gases. The adaptation of the Earth's temperature to the properties of the kinds of matter. III. Elective Affinity: 1 Single Elective Affinity. Synthesis Analysis. The Analysis and Synthesis of Water. 2. Double Elective Affinity.-Telegraph, Nov. 23.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.-The Commander-in-Chief arrived at the presidency from Poonah on Sunday, suffering so much from indisposition as to have at one time occasioned considerable uneasiness. His Excellency is himself so full of kindliness and sympathy with the distresses of others, that his own sufferings experience an unusual share of general sympathy. The indisposition of one well stricken in years, and who has spent one year beyond what was meant to be his last in India, naturally makes his friends nervous. We are happy, however, to learn that the ailments of Sir T. McMahon have turned out much less serious than they threatened to do, and that he is now in such a state of advanced convalescence as to be likely to leave us on the 1st of February in the best of health, and with every prospect of spending a green old age, happy and respected, in his native country. He will carry with him, whenever he goes, the hearty good wishes of all who have known him in India. - Times, Nov. 25.

NEW TEACHERS.-We hear that four new teachers for the Elphinstone Institution are expected out very shortly: the educational staff of that establishment will thus be materially augmented.-Telegraph, Nov. 25.

THE STEAMER RACE TO CEYLON.-We have seen a letter from Cannanore, describing the arrival of the two steamers there on the 17th instant: the Seaforth arrived at 5 o'clock in the morning, and having taken in some tons of coals, started again at 8 o'clock for Ceylon. The Sir Charles F.rbes, which left Bombay 3 hours after the former, and had to touch at three several places before Cannanore, reached there at half-past 9 o'clock the same morning, and having landed some of her passengers, who stated themselves to be highly pleased with their trip, took in coals and started at 2 o'clock for Calicut and Cochin. The Seaforth had 6 hours' start of the Sir Charles Forbes from Cannanore, yet hopes are entertained, notwithstanding, that the latter will reach Ceylon first. The latter steamer, with the Ceylon mails, is expected to arrive in Bombay on Monday next, in the afternoon.-Gentleman's Gazette, Nov. 27.

HEALTH OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. We are glad to learn that the health of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief continues to improve. He has been able for the past two evenings to take his usual drive along the esplanade, and the apprehension that he might require to proceed immediately to England is now removed. He seems, indeed, chiefly to have suffered from rheumatism and severe cold,-some symptoms attending these giving rise to the fear that his ailments were of a much more serious nature. Now that he is able to move about again, we see no reason to fear but that he may spend the closing months of his career amongst us in such health as to enjoy the society of warm friends, to many of whom he must bid a final adieu in February.-Ibid.

Colonel Moore has been appointed Military Auditor-General

in the room of Major-General Barr, whose term of service is about to expire. Major Jameson and Captain H. Barr will, we presume, remain in the appointments they at present so worthily hold. Colonel Moore has had much experience in business as acting for a time in the department, at the head of which he has just been placed, and as stipendiary member of the military board, which last he quitted on his return to England. He is a valuable public servant, and an able and upright man.—Ibid.

PROFESSOR ORLEBAR.-We understand that Professor Orlebar has resigned his appointment in connexion with the Elphinstone Institution, and proposes leaving India in the course of next year.-Telegraph, Nov. 28.

PURCHASE OF BUILDINGS.-We understand that the Government is now endeavouring to effect an arrangement with the Apollo Cotton Screw Company, and Dadabhoy Pestonjee, Esq., for the purchase of the ground and houses at present occupied by the Apollo Cotton Screw Company, and Messrs. William Nicol and Co., and extending from the office of the company's solicitor as far as the post-office. It appears that the Cotton Screw Company and the above named Parsee gentleman, in reply to a letter from the Government, with respect to the terms upon which they would be willing to sell, stated that no less a sum than Rs. 80 per square yard would be accepted. These terms were, however, rejected, and Rs. 70 offered instead. It is doubtful whether an immediate final settlement will be effected, as, at a meeting of the Company a few days since, it was determined that the terms originally proposed to Government should be adhered to. This movement is, we hear, preliminary to carrying into effect the instructions lately received from the Court of Directors to construct a wet-dock, which is to extend from the dock-yard to the castle wall.-Ibid.

PROPOSED CUSTOM-HOUSE.-The Government, we learn, have had a proposition submitted to them for the construction of a custom-house and bunder between the mint and Fort George, seawards, commonly called Moody's Bay. It is said that land from the sea may be reclaimed there at a much less expense than that of the Colabah Company's ground, Gibbett and Butcher's Islands being so close by, where abundance of sand for filling up may be obtained for the mere cost of carriage. The design for the building is said to be a very handsome one. If the above information be correct, the removal of the Fort Custom House establishment, of course only as to Colabah, is intended, a temporary arrangement.-Ibid.

SIR THOMAS E. PERRY.-We understand that Sir Erskine Perry contemplates quitting Bombay shortly, on a visit to Mount Aboo, and other places in Guzerat, and that he will probably be absent for a period of about three months. The chief justice will preside at the criminal sessions, which commence on Thursday next, the 3rd proximo.-Ibid. Nov. 30.

SUPREME COURT.-On Saturday the Supreme Court was occupied with the hearing of the important appeal of the Govern ment from the assessment to the municipal rate made on the various public buildings in Bombay and Colabah, which came on in the shape of a special case. The counsel for the justices was called on to begin, he having to support the affirmative of the question, and argued that the East India Company, who had been rated as proprietors, were liable to be assessed for the buildings in question, as owners or occupiers, under the rating statute of 33 Geo. 3., as extended by Act of the Legislative Council of India XI. of 1845. The court decided the question, without calling on the Company's counsel to impeach the rate, holding that the buildings were vested in the East India Company as governors of the country, and that they were applicable only for public purposes, and that as there was no beneficial valuable ownership in, or occupation by, the East India Company, rateability did not arise. The rate was accordingly quashed, so far as the buildings comprised in the special case were concerned. The result of this decision will, it is presumed, support the proposition, that the East India Company ought not to be rated at all to the rate levied under the statute 33 Geo. 3., and the Act of the Government of India XI. of 1845. All government property will thus escape being rated to the municipal fund.-Ibid.

MEETING OF THE ASIATIC SOCIETY.-The anniversary meeting of the Bombay branch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held yesterday afternoon, in the rooms of the Society, pursuant to notice; and the proposed adjournment to the 14th of January, for the purpose of enabling the secretary to lay before the members a general account and statement of the Society's affairs to the end of the official year, was not agreed to, as being contrary to an original rule, which it was not within the province of any single meeting of the Society to alter. On the proposition of Colonel Jervis, Vice-President, seconded by Dr. Glen, the Rev. Dr. Stevenson was elected a Vice-President of the Society, in place of Dr. Burnes, K. H., removed by official appointment

from the Presidency. The following gentlemen were ballotted for and elected members of the Managing Committee:- Professor John Harkness, Captain H. B. Turner, S. S. Dickinson, Esq., Rev. George Cook, Joseph Glen, Esq., Dr. Don, Dr. C. Morehead, Captain H. B. Lynch, W. Howard, Esq., and John Scott, Esq. The members of the Museum Committee elected by the meeting were Professor Orlebar, Rev. George Pigott, C. J. Erskine, Esq., Dr. J. Carter, Capt. Marriott, and Captain T. M. B. Turner.-Ibid. Dec. 1.

AMENDMENT.-An error occurred in our last in reference to the salaries of the secretaries to Government. The civil secretaries, so to speak, receive from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,000 a month; the secretary in the military and marine department receives at present Rs. 2,000, and has applied to have an increase so as to bring his allowances up to Rs. 2,500; this, it is understood, will be conceded.-T.mes, Dec. 2.

AJMERE.-A letter from Ajmere informs us that in that quarter the rains had been unusually late, but that the fall when it came was most abundant, and every tank was full.-Times, Nov. 18.

AHMEDABAD, 13TH NOVEMBER, 1846.-Cholera has again made its appearance here for a second time this year, and is committing great havoc in the city, the average number of deaths being from forty to fifty daily. A few cases appeared in camp some days ago, all of which terminated fatally. In consequence of the epidemic increasing amongst the Europeans and lascars in the Guicowar Havalee, the superintending surgeon suggested the necessity of the ordnance establishment being removed to Dhooliakote, the practice ground of the artillery, a few miles beyond the city. This suggestion the commissary of ordnance, in coujunction with the orders of the officer commanding the sta. tion, carried into execution two days ago. The weather in the morning is as cool as one need wish, but at mid-day the heat is quite extreme. Fever is very prevalent, and it seems to be of a very fatal nature, for many have been known to be carried off with it after an attack of twenty-four hours only. The hospital of the 26th regt. N.I., though a spacious building, could not contain the sick of that corps; they are consequently obliged to lay out in tents. The patients in both hospitals muster from 280 to 300 men; a great number, indeed, considering the headquarters' strength of these corps. You have no doubt heard of the death from cholera of Lieut. Young, adjutant of the Guzerat irregular horse, which melancholy event took place at Shahee Baug on the 29th ultimo, where he had been invited to dinner by the collector. Lieut. Young was universally liked in testimony of which all the military officers off duty and civilians of this place, together with the whole of the men of his corps, paid his remains the honour so justly due by following them to the grave. The assistant quarter-master and acting deputy assistant adjutant-generals, proceeded to Rajcote some days ago and joined Brigadier Robertson. Rajcote is now the head-quarters of the N. D. A. Brigadier-general Hughes's return is looked for with pleasure.-Times, Nov. 21.

19th Nov., 1846.-Agreeably to the promise contained in my note to you of the 13th, I beg to state that since then the following changes have taken place:-The men of the ordnance establishment have been removed from Dhooliakote to a more suitable locality in the vicinity of the race-course, which is immediately outside our limits. Not a case of cholera has appeared amongst them since they left the Guicowar Havalee. Cholera is greatly on the decrease, and few are now dying with it in the city. It has again made its appearance in camp, and two or three are carried off daily. It is to be hoped that it will soon subside. Superintending surgeon Burnes leaves this to-morrow on his annual tour of inspection. He proceeds direct from this to Rajkote and Cutch, whence it is his intention to embark for the presidency. Dr. Mackenzie, of the 8th Regt. N. I., has had a severe attack of fever, and has been recommended a change of scene. He leaves this for Bombay this evening. Assistant surg. Lord, of the 26th, performs his duty during his absence. Ensigns Mignon and Sharp, of the 26th regiment, arrived here on the 15th instant from Bomhay. Captain Thomson, aid-decamp to Brigadier-general Hughes, and lady, leave this tomorrow for Cambay, where they embark for Bombay, intending, I believe, to join the general at Mahableshwur. Fever is as prevalent as ever. The weather is now becoming delightful. The Annual Native General Invaliding Committee assembled ere on the 17th current. Plenty of work now for sporting olk, for as the crops are now being cut, they have to go but a furlong or two from camp for partridges, quails, and hares; so much for the present.

Superintending surgeon Burnes has abandoned the intention of going to Aboo, as there are no Europeans there, and he will consequently have no inspection to make. Ensign Lennox, of

H.M.'s 28th, passed through this station for Deesa to-day.Ibid. Nov. 25.

BELGAUM.-Our Belgaum correspondent has forwarded the following items, in a letter under date 16th instant:-"The 20th M. N. I., which have been in camp ready for a start since the 9th instant, proceeds to morrow, the 17th, on its way to Madras, via Hurryhur, Chittledroog, and Chittore, not through Bangalore. The corps musters more than a thousand bayonets; about forty-six are absent on leave, and a dozen sick are to be left behind at Belgaum. The following are the numbers of officers of the different grades present with the regiment, viz. one major commanding, one captain, six lieutenants, five ensigns, and one assistant surgeon. The 16th M. N. 1. has been ordered from Butnagherry to Vingorla, leaving a detachment of two companies at the former place. Many outposts have been directed to be abandoned. The left wing of the 27th Bo. N. I. leave Vingorla for this place on or about the 20tli. The right wing now here consists of six European officers and three hundred and forty men. Major Troward has proceeded on leave to Vingorla. Belgaum is now very bare of officers, both civil and military. Nearly all the bungalows are vacant, much to the regret of their owners. During the last eighteen months a large number of splendid houses have been built at this station; indeed considerably more than are required. Lieuts. Mark and Anderson, who have removed from the artillery here to that branch of the service in Scinde, have left for their new appointments, and have thus left the battery with only one lieutenant. Dr. Kane, our Superintending surgeon, I hear shortly proceeds to the Cape on a year's leave of absence. He is now about to make his annual tour, and will probably embark from Vingorla next month. Lieutenant Morse, A. D. C. has been appointed Postmaster in room of Captain Archer of the 20th M. N. I. Would it not be better to bestow such small appointments (the salary is only 100 Rs. a month) on old and deserving clerks and pensioned conductorsas is the case, I believe, in the Madras presidency-than to commissioned officers with two or three other and more lucrative situations? The former would think much of both pay and office: it is well known what the latter think of the matter." Times, Nov. 21.

MANGALORE.-Letters from Mangalore dated the 17th, state the arrival there on the preceding evening of the steamer Sir Charles Forbes. That steamer had stopped previously at Vingorla for a short time, and subsequently for the space of thirtyfive minutes at Goa. She expected to arrive at Cannanore before the Seaforth, and having to touch at but one other port, Cochin, the race could not fail to be interesting between the two steamers to Colombo. The steamer Sir Charles Forbes, having the China mail on board, was to proceed without any delay to Point de Galle. She is expected to arrive in Bombay' on or before the departure of the overland mails on Tuesday next. The boat and engines of the Sir C. Forbes had worked well to Mangalore. The friends of the passengers will be glad to learn that, with the exception of a slight sea sickness, caused by a strong land wind on the morning of Wednesday, the passage was delightful.- Gentleman's Gazette, Nov. 26.

POONA, 23RD Nov. 1846.- On Thursday last, Mrs. Deacle and the amateurs of Poona played Black-Eyed Susan and Fortune's Frolic. The parts of William and Susan were very well sustained by Mr. Reeves and Mrs. Deacle. Mrs. Collins, as Dolly, was also much admired. Jacob Twig was exceedingly well played by Rodley, of the 8th regt.; and Mr. Green played the part of Captain Crosstree in regular seamanlike style. In Fortune's Frolic, Snacks was played first-rate by Corporal Ray; and the characters of Rattle and Robin Roughhead were well sustained the first by Mr. Moyle, and the latter by Rodley. Mrs. Deacle and Mrs. Collins went through their parts in their usual style. I am sorry to say that the theatre was not well filled, and I am afraid that Mrs. Deacle was not much in pocket by it. The play was repeated on Saturday, and I believe it is be played again on Wednesday.-The good old chief left us on Friday morning, under the usual salute: we shall never see his like again. He was, and is, universally respected by the society at Poona, both high and low.-The wing of H. M.'s 22nd regt. arrived this morning. There were about 200 that marched in, headed by the band of the 8th regt: the sick were in doolies and carts. The sick are located in the hospital lately occupied by the 78th regt., and the duty men and convalescents are quartered in the new barracks at Goparee. They seem to be very much pleased at getting back to Poona.-Times, Nov. 25.

By letters of the 24th from Poona, we learn that the sick of H.M.'s 22nd foot were fast recovering, though on that date upwards of 230 were in hospital. The wing was under medical charge of Assist. surg. Fennell, Surg. Campbell being in the siek list. The mornings were delightfully cool, the thermometer at 6 o'clock being as low as 65 deg.-Ibid. Nov. 28.

ming, of the 1st Bombay European regiment fusileers, is presisident, Lieut. Scott, of the 17th regiment native infantry, was tried on the following charges, viz. :—

Lieut. Lambart Scott, of the 17th regiment Bombay native infantry, placed in arrest on the following charges.

1st Charge. For unofficerlike conduct, in having on or about the 27th August, 1846, left the head quarters of his regiment, stationed at or near Hydrabad, without leave.

2nd Charge. For highly disgraceful conduct, unbecoming the character of an officer and gentleman, in the following instances, viz.:

1st Instance.-In having on or about the night of Thursday, the 3rd September, 1846, been drunk, and created a disturbance at or near Jemadar Ka Tanda.

2nd Instance. In having on or about the night of Thursday, the 3rd September, 1846, forcibly taken possession of a horse, the property of Muckajee, Head Guide in the quarter-master general's department in Scinde, who was proceeding to Meeanee in the execution of his duty.

3rd Instance.-In having at the same place and time set forth in the 2nd instance of the charge, most wantonly and violently assaulted and cruelly beaten Muckajee, Head Guide in the quartermaster general's department in Scinde.

4th Instance.-In having, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock at noon, on or about the 5th September, 1846, been in a state of intoxication when at Government house, Kurrachee, he the said Lieutenant Lambart Scott having been duly warned on the previous day to attend at Government-house on duty, at noon on the 5th instant.

Camp at Kurrachee, 9th September, 1846. By order of His Excellency Major-gen. Sir C. J. Napier, G.C.B. commanding the troops in Scinde. (Signed) EDWARD GREEN, Major Assist. Adj. Gen. Upon which charges the Court came to the following decision:

Finding. The Court having maturely weighed and considered the evidence before it, is of opinion the prisoner, Lieutenant Lambart Scott, of the 17th regiment native infantry, is guilty of the 1st charge, but considers the prisoner acted under a misapprehension in leaving Hydrabad without his leave appearing in oders.

With regard to the 2nd charge, the Court is of opinion the pri soner, Lieutenant Lambart Scott, of the 17th regiment native infantry, is,

Not guilty of the 1st instance. Not guilty of the 2nd instance.

Guilty of the 3rd instance, with the exception of the words most wantonly, violently, and crelly, of which the Court acquits the prisoner, and under the gross provocation received acquits him also of the preamble of the charge in this instance.

Not guilty of the 4th instance.

Sentence.-The Court having found the prisoner, Lieutenant Lambart Scott, of the 17th regiment native infantry, guilty to the extent above specified, does adjudge him, Lieutenant Lambart Scott, to be reprimanded.

(Signed) J. P. CUMMING, Lieut. Col. and President.
(Signed) R. M. HUGHES, Capt.
Depy. Judge Advocate-Genl.
Confirmed.

(Signed) THOMAS MCMAHON,

Lieut.-Genl. and Comdr.-in-Chief. Head-quarters, Poona, Nov. 10, 1846.

Remarks by the Commander-in-Chief.-After attentive consideration of what appears on this trial, I have confirmed the finding and sentence without directing a revision, giving the prisoner the benefit of the doubts which may have arisen in the minds of the Court, in its capacity as jurors, in weighing the evidence before it, although it appears to me that what has been adduced in support of the fourth instance of the second charge is very strong. But I consider it necessary to record my special remarks on two points, for the future guidance of other courts-martial in similar

cases.

In the proceedings of the court on the seventh day there is the following entry-"Shall the Court of its own accord originate further evidence on this trial?"-which was decided in the negative.

The above minute has evident reference to the 5th instance of the 2nd charge before adverted to, as from the testimony of those examined, it appears that there were other persons (who might have been easily called) who were cognizant of the matter therein set forth, but who have not been examined either on the prosecution or defence. The real question, therefore, which that circumstance presented was not whether "the Court should originate further evidence of its own accord," but whether it should exa

mine those whose testimony was available, and from whom further information might be obtained; and such a proceeding was fully within the power and competency of the Court to pursue, and it should have been adopted.

The verdict on the 3rd instance of the 2nd charge is inconsistently expressed, as the Court thereby declares the prisoner guilty of that instance (with the exception of certain words) whilst it acquits him of what it terms the "preamble," but which is, in fact, the charge. The finding, therefore, on this instance, is virtually a special acquittal.

In giving effect to the sentence of the Court, passed on Lieutenant Scott, I convey to that officer the reprimand which has been awarded to him; and from what appears on the proceedings before me, I feel myself called on to impress on him the imperative necessity of a thorough amendment in his line of conduct towards his professional superiors, and to all with whom he has any intercourse or communication.

By order of His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief. (Signed) THOMAS MCMAHON,

Lieut.-Genl. and Comdr.-in-Chief. (Signed) C. HAGART, Lieut-Col. Adjt. Genl. of the Army. Head Quarters, Poona, 14th Nov. 1846.

CIVIL. APPOINTMENTS, &c. BAZETT, R. Y. ret. to duty, Nov. 13. DAVIES, J. M. del. over ch. of the agency of Colaba to E. C. Jones, Nov. 13.

JONES, E. C. rec. ch. of the agency of Colaba fr. J. M. Davies. LAW, J. S. coll. of Tanna, to proceed into his districts on deputation fr. Nov. 20.

LIDDELL, H. to proceed into his districts on deputation fr. Nov.

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MERCER, R. W. to be superint. of cotton experiments in Broach. NEWTON, H. acting 2nd asst. to the coll. of Raira, is pl. in perm. ch. of pergunna of Nerial, Nov. 25.

RICHARDSON, A. asst. to coll. of Broach, pl. in ch. of the district of Ahmode and Jumbooseer, Nov. 25.

ROGERS, R. joined his appt. as acting 2nd asst. to the coll. of Broach, Nov. 20.

TYTLER, C. E. F. act. sub. coll. of Nossick, ass. ch. of his duties, Nov. 11.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

JENKINS, leave to have effect fr. Nov. 10. LLOYD, F. 1 mo. fr. Sept. 16 to presidency.

ECCLESIASTICA L. APPOINTMENTS, &c.

BADGER, Rev. G. P. to be a surrogate for and throughout the archdeaconry of Bombay, within the jurisdiction and dioceses of Bombay, Nov. 16.

MILITARY. APPOINTMENTS, &c.

ALBAN, Ens. T. E. 8th N.I. to be lieut. to rank fr. Aug. 26, 1846, in suc. to Richards, retired.

ARTHUR, Lieut. E. V. 1st L.C. app. adj. of the Guzerat irr. horse, v. Young, dec.

BELLASIS, Capt. J. B. 9th N.I. to be major in suc. to Littlewood, invalided fr. Nov. 13.

BLENKINS, Major, asst. com. gen. in Scinde, reported his return to Kurrachee Oct. 26.

BRUCE, Lieut. H. to act as lieut. of police at Sholapore, Oct. 22. BURKE, Lieut. J. H. eng. to proc. to Kurrachee and pl. himself under disp. of the gov. of Scinde, for the purpose of taking ch. of engineers dept. at Hyderabad, Nov. 26.

CHURCH, Lieut. A. B. 9th N.I. to act as interp. until further orders.

CLIFTON, Ens. E. G. 2nd Eur. H.A. to join his corps by steamer of Dec. 1.

CONYBEARE, 2nd Lieut. F. art. fr. 4th batt. to h. brig. Nov. 28.
to proc. and join the 2nd tr. b. brig. at Kurrachee.
DAWSON, Lieut. 1st batt. 60th royal rifles, to be asst. to Capt.
Scott, supt. of canals and forests, subject to confirmation.
DYETT, Lieut. 3rd N.I. to join his regt.

FRANKLAND, Ens. A. C. 2nd Eur. L.I. to be lieut. in succ. to
Thornton, retired fr. Nov. 24.

GOODFELLOW, Lieut. to act as staff officer to left wing, 20th N.I. GORDON, Brev. capt. M. F. 2nd Eur. It. inf. to be capt. to rank fr. Nov. 2, 1846, in succ. to Thornton, prom.

GREEN, Lieut. camel corps, to Jeysulmere, asst. to purchase camels, Oct. 29.

HART, Capt. E. H. 19th N.I. to join his corps, Dec. 1.

HASSARD, Ens. R. H. 2nd Eur. It. inf. to be lieut. to rank fr. Nov, 2, 1846, in succ. to Thornton, prom.

HUNTER, Lieut. F. E. to act as interp. to 4th N.I. Nov. 17. HOLLAND, Lieut. H. W. 13th N.I. ret. to duty, Oct. 8. JOHNSTONE, Capt. J. G. J. 10th N.I. transf. to inv. est. Nov. 20.