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HE BRITISH WORLD in the EAST; a GUIDE,

LIA, SOUTH AFRICA, and the other possessions or connections of Great Britain in the Eastern and Southern Seas. By LEITCH RITCHIE.

The object of this work is to embody every thing of a practical nature that is known of the countries in question, in an historical description of the course of that great eastward stream of commerce and colonization which has commenced a new era in the destinies of the world.

"The title-page of this book scarcely does justice to its merits. The book is, indeed, something better than a Guide,' in the common conventional acceptation of that word. It is a very interesting, and in some respects philosophical, survey of the rise, progress, and present position of the British Empire in the East. It is the best introduction, with which we are acquainted, to a more minute and extensive study of Eastern history. It is not a mere record of events-the dry bones of chronology-but it is a series of illustrations of the Eastern world,-social, political, religious, geographical, statistical,-embracing an immense tract of country, from Scinde to the extremities of China, and including all the distant islands of the Eastern Archipelago, and ranging out as far as New Zealand, New South Wales, and the islands of the Pacific. The first volume is devoted entirely to our Indian Empire; the second to China, the Malay Peninsula, the Indian Archipelago, the Mauritius, the Cape, Australia, and Tahiti. We have seldom seen so large a matter, condensed in so small a space, with so little sacrifice of the amenities of style and the interest of individual detail."-Atlas.

"The book will become invaluable for reference, since it embraces all the leading circumstances in the histories and position (social and political) of India, China, and Australia."-Court Journal.

"It was with no slight expectation that we sat down to a perusal of his (Mr. Ritchie's) volumes; and we must do him the justice to say, that our anticipa tions have been more than realized. By judicious arrangement, and by skilfully and forcibly exercising the art of condensation, he has succeeded in drawing within one lucid focus an infinite variety of subjects, all more or less interesting and important."-Naval and Military Gazette.

"As a book of reference it will always possess considerable value."-John Bull.

"Carefully collected, skilfully put together, and ably edited in every respect, so far as so vast a subject could be got within a fair readable compass, this publication is one of the greatest utility, reminding us in some measure of the admirable encyclopaedic productions of a McCulloch. There is candour and moderation in all Mr. Ritchie's views, and his narrative is at once succinct and comprehensive. For reference on all the important matters which concern our wonderful colonization, we could not desire a better guide; and we recommend it most heartily to the success which, indeed, must attend it, without our wellmerited panegyric."-Literary Gazette.

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OLLOWAY'S PILLS a CURE for BILE, LIVER, STOMACH, and BOWEL COMPLAINTS.-These diseases are most prevalent in hot, close, and sultry weather, and if not abated by the timely use of proper medicines, frequently lay the foundation of disorders which become incurable, to avoid which take Holloway's Pills, there being no medicine so efficacious in the cure of these complaints, not only ridding the liver of all redundant bile, but creating a keen appetite, and permanently invigorating the constitution. Persons of all ages may take these invaluable pills with perfect safety, for sick headache, gout, rheumatism, and other disorders incident to the human frame.

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ORIENTAL BANK.

AT a Special General Meeting of the Shareholders of the

Oriental Bank, held by public advertisement, on Tuesday, 22nd June, 1847, at their offices, No. 7, Walbrook, London. Present,-R. Hartley Kennedy, Esq., in the chair; a number of influential English shareholders, and a deputation sent expressly by the shareholders in India.

Certain resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in December last, for the management of the affairs of the Bank, were unanimously confirmed.

Thanks having been accorded to the Chairman and Court of Directors, the meeting separated, with every prospect of increased stability and prosperity in the affairs of the Bank.

NEW CHARTS. CHART of the Sangue-kiang and Chusan Islands, including IINA, SOUTH-EAST COAST of CHINA,

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This Chart has also Table and False Bays, the Mauritius, Bombay Har bour, and the Gulf of Aden, given on much extended scales.

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* In this Chart are given, in separate compartments on large scales, Plans of Spithead and St. Helen's Road, with Portsmouth and Langstone Harbours, Southampton River, Needles Channel, Weymouth and Portland Roads, Tor Bay, Plymouth Harbour, Falmouth Harbour, Entrance to Cork Harbour, Entrance to the Seine, and Scilly Islands.

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FFICERS and FAMILIES, CADETS of CAVALRY and INFANTRY, WRITERS and ASSISTANT-SURGEONS, having appoint ments for INDIA, can be completely equipped at forty-eight hours' notice, if necessary, on the most reasonable terms, at

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OVERLAND TRUNKS, FIELD or CABIN FURNITURE, with every article of personal outfit, ready for shipment.

THE NEW INFANTRY Sword.

Every officer may see his SWORD proved on a most powerful machine, and stamped with his own initials, which is then gilt by the best London work. men, price £3. 3s.

MAYNARD & HARRIS, removed from 27, Poultry, to more eligible and extensive premises, 126, LEADENHALL STREET, opposite the INDIA-HOUSE.

READ the following Medical Testimony to the Cure of

rena.

Five Cases of Gutta Serena, from G. H. Boutell, Professor of Galvan ism:-"Southsea, near Portsmouth, Hants, 5th Nov. 1846.-Mr. W. Grimstone. Sir-I must, in justice to you, send the following testimonial with regard to the extraordinary efficacy of your Eye Snuff, in cases of Gutta Se I have used it in five cases with the most astonishing benefit and cure. Sir, you may advertise this, or make what use you please. The cures have wholly astonished me and thousands of others. I am, Sir, your obedient ser vant, G. H. BOUTELL, Professor of Galvanism."-This celebrated Eye Souff can be had by forwarding money orders, directed to William Grimstone, 434, Oxford-street, or Herbary, Highgate, near London. A two-ounce canister will cost 3s. 6d. per post.

OVERLAND ROUTE TO INDIA.
Just published, price 2s.

HINTS to TRAVELLERS to INDIA, detailing the

several Routes. With illustrative Maps.

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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, Esqis.
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:

Age. Male Lives. Female Lives. Age.

Male Lives. Female Lives.

THE REGISTERED PALETOT of LLAMA CLOTH,

the most fashionable Coat for both the present and approaching Seasons, 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, DAWBARN 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.

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LASS, CHINA, CHANDELIERS, &c. - APSLEY PELLATT and Co. (late Pellatt and Green), Glass Manufacturers and Dealers in China and Earthenware, having for many years past been honoured with orders of Regimental 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.

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 3s. 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 ingre. dients 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 "Odonto;" 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.

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ASS'S EAST-INDIA PALE ALE.-This season's ALE is now in excellent condition, both in bottle and cask, and the 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.

CIGARS 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 ib. 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.

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WILLIAM 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.

to make such arrangements as may render that Journal in every respect adapted to the purpose in view.

The MONTHLY TIMES is now in the sixth year of its existence, and is admitted to be, by its numerous patrons and subscribers, unrivalled for the accuracy and completeness of its intelligence. For the sum of ONE POUND STERLING per annum it is sent to all parts of India, China, the Straits of Malacca, Ceylon, the Australian, Tasmanian, West-Indian, and Canadian Colonies, Mauritius, Egypt, and all parts of the Mediterranean.

It is the wish of the proprietors that the MONTHLY TIMES should be acceptable to all classes of readers; and with this view its contents are varied so as to include every thing of interest to the soldier, the civilian, the clergyman, the lawyer, and the merchant.

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HE following SPLENDID SHIPS, belonging to Messrs. WIGRAM, of Blackwall, built and fitted expressly for the India Trade, will leave GRAVESEND at the appointed dates.-Each Ship carries an experienced Surgeon.

Last Shipping-day in the East-India Docks three days previously.

GEORGE N. WRIGHT, M.A., Manager.

HE MINERVA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, 84, King William Street, Mansion-house, London.

THE

Thomas Hallifax, jun., Esq. Thomas Heath, Esq.

Claude Edward Scott, Esq.

DIRECTORS.

FRANCIS MILLS, Esq., Chairman. HEATH, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.

William Lyall, Esq.

John Stewart, Esq.

AUDITORS.

Robert W. Eyles, Esq. I

PHYSICIAN.

J. J. Zornlin, Esq.

Dr. Tweedie, F.R.S., 30, Montague Place, BedfordSquare.

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John Saunders Bowden, Esq., 66, Aldermanbury.

BANKERS.

Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co. | Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and Co.

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, vizFour-fifths of the profits given every five years to the Assured by the parti cipation 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.

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William Scott, Esq.

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The Bentinck, with the mails, left Calcutta, June 3rd; Saugor, 5th; Madras, 9th; Point de Galle, 14th; and Aden, 29th.

The Braganza, carrying a mail, left Hong Kong, May 25th; Singapore, June 3rd; and Penang, 5th.

The two mails thus brought reached Alexandria on the 8th inst., and were thence forwarded by the Indus to Malta, where they arrived on the 13th inst.; from this place the Marseilles portion was transmitted by the Flamer, which arrived at its destination on the 17th inst.

The Indus, with the remainder, was to leave Malta on the 14th, and may be expected at Southampton about the 26th inst.

The Haddington, with the London mail of April 24th, arrived at Madras June 1st, from Suez.

The Auckland, with the London mail of June 7th, left Aden June 28th, for Bombay.

The Pekin, with the London mail of April 24th, arrived at Penang June 3rd, en route to China.

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cutta Englishman of the 25th of May; but though more than a week elapsed before the departure of the mail, it brings us neither confirmation nor contradiction:

"Information having been conveyed to Colonel Lawrence, that on the next Durbar being held it was the intention of several Sirdars to assassinate him, the Colonel proceeded to the palace and roundly rated them for their treachery, informing them that by taking his life they would be no better off, but might get some one who would be rather more severe; that John Company had plenty of officers to fill his place, and would take care to revenge his death.

"The colonel's discovery of their treachery, his promptitude and coolness, seems to have taken them quite aback.' I give you this as the gup of the station, but will not pledge myself as to its authenticity.

"This is what has brought back Sir John Littler, without doubt (who arrived here yesterday morning under the usual salute), to try the guilty Sirdars, and send them down to join Lall Sing."

The editor of the Mofussilite has heard of "a diabolical plot," in which the RANEE was engaged, and the probable result being that she will be sent to Govindghur, there to be kept under strict surveillance. He boasts that he is in possession of particulars, but does not think himself justified in making them known; whether he disbelieves the report, or is moved by high reasons of state policy, he says not.

In the Delhi Gazette of the 22nd of May, we find the following paragraph relating to Colonel LAWRENCE and his

movements:

"We have absolutely not a word of news from beyond the Sutlej. The only fact at all likely to interest our readers is a confirmation of an item we see in the Hurkaru, to the effect that Colonel Lawrence will, in all probability, proceed about the end of this month towards Kashmeer. The object of his visit is, of course, not publicly known; but if we may form any conjecture, we should say it is to afford Maharajah Goolab Singh the benefit of his advice in certain matters affecting the government of that province. A visit to Kashmeer will also have the desirable effect of restoring the health of Colonel Lawrence, which must have been tried considerably by his most arduous labours of the past eight months."

In the same paper, under date the 26th of May, is the following very soothing report of the state of things on the frontier :

"Our frontier continues in the most blissful state of repose; we have not one word of the least political importance since our last, if we except, perhaps, the announcement that Maharajah Goclaub Singh has expressed his determination to make Kashmeer his place of permanent abode."

An afflicting item of intelligence from BOMBAY is that of the death of Sir DAVID POLLOCK, late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at that Presidency. Some extracts from the Gentleman's Gazette, giving an account of the death and interment of the deceased Judge, will be found in another column. The following just tribute to his character is from the Telegraph :

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"It is with no ordinary feeling of regret that we announce the death of Sir David Pollock, Chief Justice of Bombay, which melancholy event took place at the Wilderness, at two A.M., on Saturday last. Arriving amongst us at an age when most men retire exhausted from the active business of life, Sir David Pollock presented the re

markable instance of a man verging towards threescore years and ten, voluntarily encountering the dangers of an unknown Eastern clime, forsaking the attached associates of a long life of professional labour, and forming new ties, new friendships, in a foreign land: animated by a courage that must excite our admiration, but, alas! attended by consequences that all must deplore in his early loss.

"The character of Sir David Pollock was not unknown at Bombay on his arrival; and probably no judge was received with more respect from the legal profession, or with greater warmth by society at large. His kindly disposition, his affectionate manners, his thoughtfulness of the feelings of others, his hospitality, his general benevolence, were characteristics of the man at home from an early age, and in the short sojourn amongst us of eight months, he gave ample proofs that in changing his climate he had not left his many virtues behind him."

If INDIA afford little either to gratify curiosity as to the past, or to excite speculation for the future, CHINA furnishes abundant material for the latter purpose. As far as can be judged, there is obviously a storm approaching: the greatest confusion seems to prevail in Canton; the merchants are alarmed; the native population denounce both the English people and Chinese minister; and if mischief do not follow, the result will be widely different from that which appearances indicate. Reports of an intention on the part of the Chinese to surprise Hong-Kong were rife, and an outbreak at Canton was any thing but improbable. The hostile feelings of the Chinese are beyond doubt, and the British authorities are evidently apprehending some manifestation of them. We take the following from the Friend of China :"The squadron is thus distributed: Hong-Kong-Her Majesty's steam-frigate Vulture, Captain Macdougall. Canton-Hon. Company's steamer Pluto, Lieutenant Commanding Airy. WhampoaHer Majesty's ship Scout, Commander Loring.-Woosung-Her Majesty's brig Ringdore, Commander Clifford. Amoy Majesty's brig Childers, Commander Pitman. Foo-chow-foo-Her Majesty's brig Espiegle, Commander Thompson. "The Dædalus, from Pinang and Labuan, is looked for in the course of ten days."

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According to Chinese custom, a furious paper war is raging as a preliminary to more serious proceedings. Placards are forbidden by the government, but they nevertheless continue to be issued. The great cause of offence, or, at least, the chief pretext for hostility, is afforded by the desire of the English to obtain land for warehouses in Honan, and the attempt made to measure it. The land was to be paid for, but the holders declare that they will not relinquish its possession for any terms. They have succeeded in driving away the surveyor, and upon the principle adopted by the philosophic fox when the grapes which he longed for could not be obtained, it is now discovered that, after all, Honan is not the best site for the purposes of the English, and that Dane's Island is much better. It does not, however, follow that if our claim to the former place be given up, peace will be secured; for it is very easy to find a cause for quarrel, and the Chinese have not the least disinclination to quarrel with the English. The next arrival from China must therefore be looked for with some anxiety. In the meantime we can derive no consolation from the state of trade as it has been conducted down to the present time. The China Mail says, "We are assured that the native failures in four months have been to the amount of three millions of dollars, while the aggregate assets do not amount to a fifth !”

Our "magnanimity," in stipulating for the admission of all nations to trade with China, has been often adverted to. In one of the placards addressed to the "British merchants," we are thus compared with those whom we insisted on befriending :

"Look at the Americans, the French, and every other nation-we love and honour and would not injure them. They have hitherto carried on their commerce quietly, and the smallest boys amongst us know that they are good and excellent men. Should you not take them for an example?"

BENGAL. MISCELLANEOUS.

LOCAL.

CRIM. CON. EXTRAORDINARY.-An extraordinary case of crim. con. is said to have taken place at a Mofussil station, not a thousand miles from Calcutta. The frail fair one is the wife of a public officer, and the object of her extraordinary preference, a young native raja, one of the wealthiest in the country. The bereaved husband applied to the local courts for redress, but finding that Mofussil law is not favourable to the award of pecuniary compensation for the loss of a wife, he either has, or intends, to present an appeal to Government.-Hurkaru, May 12. ORDINATION.-Yesterday, being Ascension-day, divine service was held in St. John's Cathedral, when the attendance was pretty good. The Rev. W. O. Ruspini, junior chaplain, read the morning service, and the Rev. Krishna Mohun Banerjea preached an excellent discourse from Matthew, xi. 36 and 37 verses. The occasion was taken advantage of by the bishop for holding an ordination. Five candidates in all presented themselves for receiving holy orders, of whom two were made priests and three deacons. Among the latter was a native convert from Hindooism, whose convictions on the subject were first awakened, as stated by the reverend gentleman who preached on the occasion, by listening to a funeral sermon some time ago, which was delivered on the death of a young man, who was also a convert to Christianity from Hindooism.-Ibid. May 14. MORE PROFESSORS FROM CAMBRIDGE.-We have heard that the Council of Education are daily expecting two Cambridge men, who have obtained the honours of " Wrangler," to join their metropolitan colleges.-Ibid. May 17.

PROGRESS OF THE ARCHDEACON.-Among the benefits likely to arise from the tour of the Archdeacon of Calcutta through the N. W. provinces, we may mention the prospect of the erection of a church at Deyrah Dhoon, and the appointment of a chaplain to officiate therein. We learn from the Delhi Gazette that at a meeting recently held at Mussoorie, the archdeacon presented a plan for the better supplying of the spiritual wants of Mussoorie and Deyrah Dhoon--by which it was proposed to have a separate chaplain for Mussoorie and the Dhoon; his time to be divided between those two places, and the residents undertaking to build a church in the Dhoon. It was resolved, therefore, that immediate steps be taken to raise a plain substantial and appropriate church at or near Deyrah, and a committee was appointed for the purpose of collecting the necessary funds, together with a sub-committee appointed to choose a site, to obtain plans, and to superintend the erection of the building in correspondence with the bishop and archdeacon. Nearly 2,000 rupees have already been subscribed towards the new erection, and subscriptions to this object are solicited.-Ibid. May 20.

CIRCULAR ROAD AQUEDUCT.-The Circular Road aqueduct is at last completed from the corner of Bow Bazaar-road to the eastern extremity of Elliott-road, much to the delight of the inhabitants of that part of the town, whose comfort is so much heightened, and whose property so much increased in value. An occasional drive along Circular-road might now form an agreeable variety with the eternal monotony of the Strand, but unfortunately, there is no getting out there without passing through the filth of Bow Bazaar, running a risk of being spilt into dunghills in the neighbourhood of the Dhurrumtollah stables, or of being choked in the dust of Royd and Elliott streets. The denizens of Circular-road are likely to have their new airing ground all to themselves, until some means are taken to render one of the three above-mentioned thoroughfares fit to be used. Perhaps, the best way would be to water Royd-street, as from its situation it affords a more convenient access to the eastern suburbs than either of the other thoroughfares. We hope to see the day when the whole of the Circular-road as far as Chowringhee shall be furnished with an aqueduct.-Ibid. May 22.

HOT WEATHER. -The weather yesterday was as hot and oppressive as could have been desired-the thermometer standing at 93 deg. during the greater part of the day. Wise folks say that the barometer is falling, and that a May gale may be expected.-Ibid. May 26.

THE "FRAMJEE COWASJEE."-The return of the Framjee Cowasjee-which vessel is announced by this morning's Semaphore, having put back, was caused by one of the most daring attempts at incendiary we ever heard of. At eight o'clock on the evening of Tuesday the 25th, when the pilot had not yet left the ship, the alarm was given, that the ship was on fire in the fore peak. For some time not a single bucket could be found, and it was with great difficulty that the lascars could be induced to offer any assistance in extinguishing the flames; but by the exertions of the pilot, the officers, and the sea cunnies, the fire was soon