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CONTENTS.

Dost Mahomed Khan.

The History of Ceylon.

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REVIEW.

No. 13.

The Study of Law in our Indian Colleges.

The First Protestant Missionary to Bengal.

Indigo in Lower Bengal.

Origin and Progress of British Connection with India. Miscellaneous Notices.

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THE SECOND VOLUME of COWPER'S WORKS.

Edited by the Rev. T. S. GRIMSHAWE.
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Overland Newspaper for India, China, and the Colonies. The "HOME NEWS" and "LONDON MAIL."

HE "HOME NEWS," with which is now incorpo

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 arrange. ments have been made for incorporating with the "HOME NEWS," the distinguishing features of the “LONDON MAIL." They refer to the MILI TAPY, COMMERCIAL, and INDIAN NEWS, the greater portion of which has en 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 publie-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.

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IGARS and CHEROOTS.-The choicest qualities may be selected in great varieties, at very low prices, from the original chests as imported, and from a larger stock than at any other house in the kingdom, at the warehouses of Messrs, CHARLES TOSSWILL and Co., Importers and Manufacturers, 6 and 7, Pudding Lane, East Cheap, adjoining to Gracechurch Street, London. Fine FOREIGN HAVANAHS, 17s. 6d., 18s. 6d., 20s., and 21s. per lb.; Government Manillas, 16s. 6d. per lb. British make, from the finest Tobaccos imported:-Cheroots, 6s. per lb.; Cigars, 7s., 7s. 6d., and 8s. 6d. per lb. Cubas, Havanahs, Lopez, Traburaz, Principes, Dos Amigos, Isabellas, Alberts, Byrons, &c. &c. Their Union Cigars, equal to Foreign, 12s. 6d. per lb. Persons going abroad can have Cigars and Manillas shipped free of duty.

THE

HE REGISTERED PALETOT of LLAMA CLOTH, still retains the same moderate price which, with its usefulness and gentlemanly appearance, has secured such general popularity. It has been made by special command for their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert, Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, His Grace the Duke of Wellington, and the several Royal Visitors to the British Court. In London it can only be purchased of the Patentees, H. J. and D. NICOLL, Court Tailors, 114, Regent Street, and 22, Cornhill. Agents-Liverpool, DAW BARN and SON, Bold Street; Dublin, GEO. MACDONA, Molesworth Street; Birmingham, WAREING and SON, New Street; Edinburgh, CHRISTIE and SON, George Street; and the principal Tailors in other large towns. Agents abroad:-JAMES BRUCE, the Cape; ROBERT RUTHERFORD, Hong-Kong; D. WILSON and Co., Calcutta; and WAGHORN and Co., Bombay.

TO CONTINENTAL TOURISTS.

THE NEW TOOTH BRUSH, made on the most T 10TH been teeth when

and down, and polishing the surface when used crossways. This brush so entirely enters between the closest teeth, that the inventors have decided upon naming it the Toothpick Brush, therefore ask for it under that name, marked and numbered as under, viz. full-sized brushes, marked T.P.W., No. 1, hard; No. 2, less hard; No. 3, middling; No. 4, soft; the narrow brushes, marked T.P.N., No. 5, hard; No. 6, less hard; No. 7, middling; No. 8, soft. These inimitable brushes are only to be had at Ross and Sons', and they warrant the hair never to come out, at ls. each, or 10s. per doz. in bone; or 2s. each, or 20s. per doz. in ivory.-The ATRAPILATORY, or LIQUID HAIR DYE; the only dye that really answers for all colours, and does not require re-doing but as the hair grows, as it never fades or acquires that unnatural red or purple tint common to all other dyes. Ross and SONS can, with the greatest confidence, recommend the above dye as infallible, if done at their establishment; and ladies or gentlemen requiring it, are requested to bring a friend or servant with them, to see how it is used, which will enable them to do it afterwards, without the chance of failure. Several private apartments, devoted entirely to the above purpose, and some of their establishment having used it, the effect produced can be at once seen. They think it necessary to add, that by attending strictly to the instructions given with each bottle of dye, numerous persons have succeeded equally well without coming to them.-Address, Ross and SONS, 119 and 120, Bishopsgate Street, London, the celebrated Perruquiers, Perfumers, Hair-cutters, and Hair-dyers. N.B.-Parties attended at their own residences, whatever the distance.

CHA

CHRONOMETERS, WATCHES, AND CLOCKS. HARLES FRODSHAM, of 84, Strand, Corner of Cecil-street, Chronometer Maker to the Lords of the Admiralty, who obtained premium prizes for the extreme accuracy of his Chronometers, begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Public generally, that he has succeeded to the business and valuable stock of the late John R. ARNOLD, who, in conjunction with his father, was rewarded by Government with the sum of £3,000 for their valuable discoveries in Chronometers.

C. F. begs to assure the patrons of his talented predecessor, that no effort shall be wanting to maintain that high character for which the name of ARNOLD has been so deservedly conspicuous for a period of nearly eighty years.

C. F. confidently recommends to Gentlemen composing the Military and Civil Service in India, his improved quick train, compensated, duplex, and lever flat Watches, in hunting cases, which are so constructed as not easily to be disturbed by riding or other strong exercise, and cannot be surpassed for durability and elegance. Any orders which C. F. may have the honour to receive will be properly and speedily executed, as both Watches and small Clocks can now be safely conveyed overland.

N.B. Please address to ARNOLD'S, 84, Strand, corner of Cecil-street.

John Henry Capper, Esq.

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, Esqrs.
Solicitors-Messrs. Maples, Pearse, Stevens, and Maples.
Bankers-The Union Bank of London.

Colonial Bankers-The Bank of Australasia (incorporated by Royal Charter, 1835), 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.

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.

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:

ROYAL TABLE SAUCE.-CROSSE and BLACK

WELL, Purveyors in ordinary by appointment to her Majesty, beg respectfully to inform the nobility and gentry that they continue to manufacture this delicious and justly-celebrated SAUCE, in handsome china vases for the table, in pint and half-pint bottles; also their improved Essence of real Gorgona Anchovies, Dinmore's Essence of Shrimps for boiled and fried fish, the celebrated Soho Sauce for game, Sir Robert Peel's Sauce for general purposes, Anchovy Paste, Strasburg Potted Meats, &c. The whole of the above, together with their superior Pickles, may be obtained of all the principal Sauce-venders throughout the kingdom.-Manufactory, 21, Soho Square.

LASS, CHINA, CHANDELIERS, &c. - APSLEY Dealers in China and Earthenware, having for many years past been honoured with orders of hegimental Messes, Merchants, and the Public in India, respectfully solicit a continuance of those favours they have for so long a period received. Purchasers may be assured of the quality of their goods being of the choicest description, the charges moderate, and the utmost attention paid to packing. Chandeliers and Wall Brackets in highly refractive white, and in variegated coloured glass, of the most novel and artistic designs. Drawings and estimates of Chandeliers, Table Glass, and China, forwarded to all parts of India free of charge.

Address, APSLEY PELLATT and Co., Falcon Glass Works, London. 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.

HE INDIA and AUSTRALIA ROYAL MAIL pleased to grant a Royal Charter of Incorporation to this Company, business will be forthwith commenced. By order of the Board. JOHN YATES, Secretary.

TSTEAN PACKET COMPANY. The queen having been graciously

34, Cornhill.

LADIES TRAVELLING, or otherwise exposed to the

scorching rays of the sun, and heated particles of dust, will find ROWLAND'S KALYDOR a most refreshing preparation for the complexion, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, allaying all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity of the skin. The numerous varieties of cutaneous eruptions, together with sun-burn, freckles, tan, and discolorations, are pleasingly eradicated by the Kalydor, and the skin rendered delicately soft and clear. Its purifying and refreshing properties have obtained its exclusive selection by her Majesty the Queen, the COURT and the Royal Family of Great Britain, and the several COURTS of Europe; together with the élite of the aristocracy and haute volée, from the sultry climes of India and the drawing-rooms of Calcutta and Madras to the frozen realms of the Czar and the saloons of St. Petersburg and Moscow. Price 4s. 6d. and 8s. 6d. per bottle.

Beware of spurious" KALYDORS," containing mineral astringents utterly ruinous to the complexion, and which, by their repellent action, endanger

health.

ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL.-The singular virtues of this successful invention for restoring, improving, and beautifying the Human Hair, are too well known and appreciated to need comment. The very fact of its having stood the test of nearly half a century of probation, and obtained the especial patronage of her Majesty the Queen, H.R.H. Prince Albert, the whole of the Royal Family, and of every Court in the civilized world, and the high esteem in which it is universally held, together with numerous testimonials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best and surest proof of its merits.-Price 38. 6d.; 7s.; family bottles (equal to four small), 10s. 6d., and double that size, 21s. per bottle.

ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or PEARL DENTIFRICE, a white Powder for the Teeth, compounded of the choicest and most recherché ingredients of the Oriental Herbal, of inestimable virtue for preserving and beautifying the Teeth and strengthening the Gums. Its truly efficient and fragrant aromatic properties have obtained its selection by the Court and Royal Family of Great Britain, and the sovereigns and nobility throughout Europe.-Price 2s. 9d, per box.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION.-Unprincipled individuals, for the sake of gaining a trifle more profit, vend the most spurious compounds under the names of Macassar Oil," " Kalydor," and "Ôdonto;" some under the implied sanction of Royalty and the Government Departments, with similar attempts at deception, while they copy the labels, advertisements, and testimonials (substituting fictitious names and addresses for the real) of the original preparations. It is therefore highly necessary to see that the word "ROWLAND'S" is on the wrapper of each article.-All others are FRAUDULENT IMITATIONS!!

The genuine articles are sold by the Proprietors, and by every respectable Perfumer and Chemist throughout the kingdom,

St. Mary Axe.

To Aden, Ceylon, Madras, Calcutta, the Straits, and China, parcels under a quarter of a foot, cubic measurement, will be taken at 5s., 6s. 6d., and 9s. each.

Note.-Five Shilling Parcels will carry six monthly magazines.

Three-quarters of a cubic foot and upwards charged at the rate of 20s. per cubic foot; Bombay, 30s. per cubic foot.

The above rates include every charge from the office to the port of destination, except Egyptian transit-duty.

Packages received up to the last day of the month for the mail of the 3rd, and to 6 p.m. on the 17th, for the mail of the 20th.

Detailed particulars will be given on personal application, or by writing. 44, St. Mary Axe. JAMES BARBER, Superintendent.

WILL

ILLIAM MARTIN BOYCE & CO.'S EASTINDIA and GENERAL AGENCY.-127, Leadenhall Street, opposite the India House, London.

Mr. W. M. BoYCE, late of the Indian Navy, begs to intimate that he has commenced business as an East-Indian and General Agent.

In soliciting the patronage of his numerous friends in India, both European and Native, and that of the public generally, W. M. BOYCE trusts, by the most unwearied attention to the various interests and wants of those who may honour him with their support, to render his Agency as efficient as possible. W. M. B. is prepared to transact every description of Agency business, including the procuring and forwarding of supplies of every kind; passages to India, round the Cape or Overland; clearing and warehousing of luggage, &c.; transmission of packages, parcels, and letters overland.

Arrangements have been made for clearing and disposing of baggage belonging to parties arriving from India, either by the Cape of Good Hope or by Alexandria. Passengers arrived by the latter route, and desirous of having their luggage cleared without delay, should write to BOYCE and Co., viâ Marseilles, who will always have their Agents in attendance at Southampton.

KIN DISEASES.-Dr. Powell's testimony of the effi

dated 16, Blessington Street, Dublin, Feb. 9, 1847. Professor Holloway :Dear Sir,-Having devoted my particular attention for some years to the treatment of cutaneous or skin diseases, I think it but right to inform you that I have in a great many cases recommended the use of your Pills and Ointment, and invariably found them to have the most perfect effect in removing those diseases, even when of a very desperate nature. (Signed) W. E. POWELL, M.D."-In cases of Scald Heads, Ringworms, Pimples or Tetters on the Face, the effect of the medicines is astonishing.

Sold by all Druggists, and at Professor HOLLOWAY'S Establishment, 244, Strand, London. Wholesa e Agent for the Presidency of Bombay, Mr. FRAMJEE NASSERWANJEE, 11, Forbes Street. For the Presidency of Madras, Messrs. ASHTON, RICHARDSON, and Co., Mount Road, and Messrs. STEPHENSON and Co., Beach. For the Presidency of Bengal, Mr. J. H. Cook, Waterloo Street, Calcutta. For Meerut and Simla, Mr. JOSEPH ANDERSON. For Agra, Messrs. THOMAS HULSE and NEPHEW.

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

W. T. ROBINSON, Actuary and Secretary.

Civil Service.

Military Service.

Age

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NDIA.-JOHN BESEMERES and SONS, Tailors,

Ixalanade Linen Warehousemen, and Manufacturing Ontsters, alors;

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.

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 16, Castelnau Villas, in the Parish of Barnes, in the County of Surrey, 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 County of Middlesex; and published by LANCELOT WILD, at No. 13, Catherine Street, Strand, in the Parish of St. Mary-le-Strand, in the said County.-Wednesday, June 2, 1847.

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The Precursor, with the mails, left Calcutta, May 3; Saugar, 5; Madras, 9; and Point de Galle, 12.-The Lady Mary Wood, carrying a mail, lett Hong Kong April 26, Singapore May 7, and Penang May 9.-The Auckland, with a mail, left Bombay May 12. The three mails thus brought reached Alexandria on the 11th inst. and were thence forwarded by the Ripon to Malta, where they arrived on the 16th. From this place the Marseilles portion was transmitted by the Flamer, which arrived at its destination on the 20th inst. The Ripon, with the remainder, was to leave Malta on the 17th, and may be expected at Southampton on or about the 29th.

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discover in it no news of importance. Captain Abbott and Dewan Bishen Sing had settled the boundary beyond the Jheelum, and bad succeeded, as desired by the Sirkar, in retaining the district of Kurra Kurreealee. The following stations seem to have been fixed upon for the establishment of Seikh cantonments:- Hussun Abdall, two battalions and some artillery; Ramnuggur, two battalions and some artillery; Shahpoor, same accommodation; Jheelum, ditto, ditto; Junnuk, for artillery only; Umritser, one battalion; Dhera Ismael Khan, artillery of Sultan Maimood Khan; and Rawul Pindee, two battalions and artillery.' Colonel Lawrence had directed Sirdar Runjoor Singh to be removed from his post in the Adawlut, and General Khan Singh to be appointed in his place. The Resident had also given orders for white mulberry trees to be planted on the road to Ferozepore. News has arrived from Moultan that Dewan Moolraj, having heard that Lieut. Nicolson would leave Junnuk on the 20th April, had expressed his determination of marching from his own capital the same day, so as to meet that officer half way. The Beloochees of his districts were still causing disturbances."

In CABOOL the Ameer DoST MAHOMED is exerting himself to put down insurrection, and apparently with some prospect of success.

From PESHAWUR, the news, such as it is, is thus summed up by the local press::

"The accounts from Peshawur detail the plans adopted by Major Lawrence with a view to improving the administration of affairs in that province. The arrears of the troops were to be paid off, and the tax on the marriage of widows was to be abolished. Accounts had been called for from the Kardars, and a general statement, shewing the income and expenditure of the province, ordered to be prepared by the Dufturees at the capital. A similar mandate had also been issued with regard to the Yoozoofzaie country. Colonel Khan Singh of the artillery was dismissed on the 27th March, and his guns made over to Elahee Buksh. On the 1st April, Sirdar Peer Mahommed went out to meet his brother in great state, and intima.. tion came in that he had reached Naoshera.

From the NIZAM'S DOMINIONS we have only a repetition of the old story thus delivered by a local writer :

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"The progress of administrative incapacity and lawless outrage in the Nizam's dominions seems to be without check, and with little limit. The resources of the state continue in the same unsatisfactory condition as before; the country seems almost at the mercy of turbulent bands of mercenaries; and the new minister Suraj-ool. Moolk, is evidently quite unequal to the difficulties of his position. Recent accounts mention that a body of Seikhs-for there are people of all countries and creeds at Hyderabad-had regularly besieged the palace of the minister, and had only been dispersed by the aid of a band of Arab mercenaries, whom Suraj-ool-Moolk had called in; also that the linewallahs, a body of some 10 or 12,000 men, each line having a distinct cantonment in the suburbs of the city, making in all fifteen or twenty cantonments, had all mutinied.' A pretty state of affairs truly!"

The GOOMSOOR disturbances appear to have greatly abated, and some troops have been withdrawn.

The Presidencies contribute little of an enlivening cha racter. At CALCUTTA sickness seems to prevail to some extent, and particularly in her Majesty's 51st regiment. The regiment is, however, about to be removed to Madras, and a hope is expressed that the change of air will have a beneficial effect.

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