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The Erin, with the remainder, was to leave Malta on the 27th, and may be expected at Southampton about the 8th inst. The Atalanta, with the London mail of Aug. 24th, arrived at Bombay Sept. 25th, from Suez. [PRICE 18. numerous population acknowledging Sikh authority, who will long remember his name with gratitude. Mr. JOHN LAWRENCE is at present supplying the place of his brother, but rumour destines the discharge of the duties of resident at Lahore ultimately to Sir FREDERICK CURRIE. The removal of the Ranee from the capital has not called forth even a breath on her behalf. The following information as to the climate and physical circumstances of Lahore will at this time not be uninteresting. We are indebted for it to a correspondent of the Bombay Times. "As a station, I believe Lahore will in time be one of the most desirable in India. The country around is rich, and studded with topes of trees, which give a delightful green appearance at all seasons of the year. In the city, the temperature is certainly very high for three months and a balf, viz. June, July, August, and half of September; but when the rains are abundant, as has happened this year, the intensity of the heat is mitigated by the heavy showers which have fallen every six or eight days, and which cool the air in a most wonderful manner. These generally are preceded by sand storms, which, though most unpleasant visitors, are upon the whole hailed with delight, as insuring a certain degree of coolness after they are past. I have frequently seen the temperature fall 15 degrees during one of these tufauns, even though no rain has accompanied them, and am inclined to think they are entirely dependent on some peculiar electric state of the atmosphere. They are of much shorter duration here than at Ferozepoor, where they sometimes last for two or three days together, and so charged is the atmosphere occasionally with dust, that it is impossible to see to read without the aid of a candle or lamp. We have now got over the season of the year in which these storms prevail, and are looking out for the cold season, of the approach of which we are already beginning to be apprised by the delightful coolness of the mornings and evenings. From October to the end of April, there cannot be a more favourable climate for a European constitution than Lahore, and taking the medical returns for the last two seasons, it will be found that this is the most healthy station without a doubt in the Bengal presidency, both for Europeans and natives. Last year—no doubt owing to the crowded bar. racks and filthy state of the town, in conjunction with the circumstance of its being an unusually hot season-the sickness was in some corps considerable, but the complaints were generally of a mild character. Ulcers prevailed to a great extent among the native troops during August, September, and October, but this year they are almost unknown in localities where last year they were most prevalent. The natives ascribed this to the waters, but these contain nothing except varying proportions of salt, with, in some instances, a little sulphate of lime and magnesia. I am inclined to think that these ulcers are not so much the result of the waters as of the accumulation of putrid water and filth of the town, the exhalations from which acting upon the system induce a deranged state of the blood, causing even the slightest scratch to be converted into a malignant ulcer. This season every means have been taken to keep the city and neighbourhood clean, and prevent accumulations of stagnant water, and the good effect of this is abundantly evidenced in the health of the troops; thanks to our Resident, who has done every thing in his power to improve Lahore by making new roads, planting trees, &c. &c. "Government have given orders for the growing of potatoes here, and a plot of ground is, I believe, now being laid out for the experi. ment. If one may prophesy from the composition of the soil, the experiment is certain of success, as the ammonio-magnesian phosphate so necessary for the growth of the potato exists in very large quantity in the soil in the neighbourhood of Lahore." Regarding KASHMIR and its wily ruler we find the following in the Delhi Gazette : "A correspondent at Lahore mentions the receipt of late letters from Kashmir, 19th August, from one of the several travellers in PEL the valley, and has obliged us with a few extracts. The friend of our friend says that the weather is truly delightful and cool, with a refreshing shower of rain every third or fourth day. The country is represented as uncommonly quiet, and the inhabitants remarkably civil and obliging, so much so that a traveller may ride over the whole length and breadth of the land without meeting with any thing like danger or insult.' The Maharajah is considered on the whole as popular, lenient in his rule, and anxious to improve his country. The only fault to be found in him is his love of money, which he hoards so carefully as to cause a great dearth of the precious metals. If he would but lay more of it out, especially on the valuable copper and iron mines that abound here, he would obtain a handsome return.'-Colonel Steinbach quitted Kashmir on the 16th of August in command of two picked regiments in progress to Jummoo. He is to have charge of the escort of Meean Punneea, the Maharajah's eldest son, who proceeds from Jummoo on a visit to the Governor-General at Simla, to take leave of his lordship in his father's name preparatory to Lord Hardinge's departure from India. It is said that a German doctor has taken up his residence in Kashmir, but it is thought by the writer of the letter communicated to us, that he will find it a bad speculation, as the inhabitants are too poor to pay any thing for his services. He is reported to have travelled a great deal, and to have returned lately from Yarkund and Thibet. We should like to have been favoured with his name." KABUL has almost ceased to possess interest, but a brief notice of the present state of affairs in that country may, from time to time, be tolerated. We quote that which follows from the Delhi Gazette: "Our Kabul letter, dated 23rd of August, begins by stating that the whole of the affairs of the state are now entirely left by Dost Mahomed Khan to his son, Sirdar Mahomed Haider Khan, the new Wuzeer. On a late occasion the new functionary had assembled the whole of the chiefs of the Kuzzulbashes, Kabulees, Ghilzaies, Kohistanees, and Loghurees, and made them take an oath of allegiance of the most solemn description to the Burrukhzaie family. He had succeeded also in bringing round, at least according to outward appearances, not only the sons of the late Nawab Zuman Khan, Sooja-ooddowlah, and Shah-dowlah, but also Shums-ood-deen and Sultan Jan. In order to secure to himself the fidelity of the army, he had increased the pay (ostensible) of the private soldiers from six to seven rupees per mensem. Mahomed Ameen Khan had been ordered to proceed against Mahomed Shah Khan, still in arms on the banks of the river of Kabul, and striving to obtain the command of the passes. He had succeeded in carrying off, at no great distance from Kabul, 120 bullocks, laden with grain, &c. and compelled a Kafilah proceeding towards Peshawur to stop at Boodkhak. The troops sent under Sirdar Akram Khan to compel the payment of revenues from the western Hazarehs are reported to have been committing great excesses, and to have burnt two forts; on one occasion the people revenged themselves by a night chapao on the camp, and succeeded in carrying off some horses. The former popularity of Nuwab Jubbar Khan is rapidly on the wane, in consequence of the exactions practised by him on the tradespeople of Kabul, whom he was daily fining or torturing (viz. by putting pegs into their ears, &c.) under the plea of their using short weights and measures. Money had become so scarce in Kabul that the Tabrez maund of indigo, that used to sell for fifteen Rs., is now sold for eight; and other items, enumerated in our letter, in proportion. Two rivals had offered themselves as candidates for the hand of the daughter of Wuzeer Yar Mahomed Khan, widow of Ukhbar Khan; viz. Sirdars Ufzul Khan and Haider Khan, The lady declared that, until they made up their difference regarding her, she would marry neither." What will she do when the difference shall have been accommodated? If we were at all concerned in the matter, we should not by any means be satisfied without some terms more definite. SCINDE, like the PUNJAB, is peaceful. Mr. R. K. PRINGLE, the Civil Commissioner, has arrived, and taken up his abode in the residence of the Governor. The closing hours of Sir CHARLES NAPIER's authority have been irradiated by a banquet, thus noticed in the Bombay Times: "A magnificent dinner was given to Sir C. Napier on the 20thColonel Dundas, now Commander of the Forces in Scinde, in the chair. No report of the proceedings has as yet appeared: the chairman, at the outset, seems wisely to have entered his caveat against this being considered an assembly assenting to the justice of the conquest of the country, on which he and others entertained very strong opinions.' Sir Charles seems to have followed with an elaborate defence of his career, which, if it do not conflict most fearfully with the statements previously made by him, or official documents printed by authority of Parliament, will be very unlike any thing which for years has emanated from his lips or pen." Sir CHARLES NAPIER left in the Mozuffer steamer, sent to Kurrachee for his conveyance, and arrived at Suez on the 17th of October. It was reported that he intends spending the winter at Nice. The state of things in the NIZAM's dominions is described in the Bombay Times in the following words-briefly, tersely, and expressively:-"The NIZAM's affairs go on as usual-every thing in as great confusion as possible." The GOVERNOR-GENERAL was to leave Simla about the 26th of October, and to be at Cawnpore early in November. Speculation was afloat as to the object and probable results of his intended visit to Oude, but of course all was but spe culation. The King of Oude was to cross the river to meet the GOVERNOR-GENERAL at Cawnpore. The following paragraph relating to Lucknow is furnished by the Bengal Hurkaru: · "Capt. Hollings discovered a fearful plot the other day. The prisoners in the palace-gaol were to have been released by an armed party of friends, six hundred strong. Two hundred were to attack the residency guard, formed of the 28th N.I., one hundred the treasury, one hundred to watch for Hollings at his gateway, and to do for him if he came out, and the other two hundred to go to the prison and release their friends. Twenty-five prisoners were found with their irons cut through ready for a start, and a hole was knocked in the wall. Information of the plot was sent to Hollings by one of the prisoners, who had formerly been under him as dacoit approver. It was a very fortunate discovery, as the plot, if carried out, must have caused much bloodshed." DOONGHUR SINGH, so long the terror of Rajpootana, has, according to some reports, found himself unable to carry on his occupation, and has thereupon ordered his followers to disperse. Some of them are said to have been taken, and their chief, it was hoped, could not long escape the same fate. Other accounts, however, tell a different tale; and the latest is the following, contained in the Delhi Gazette of the 12th of September: "A native letter gives us the following rather unpleasant intelligence regarding the proceedings of Doonghur Singh. We only hope the account may be incorrect; but fear, from the circumstantial manner in which the narrative is given, that it is too true : "The Kuzak, Juwaheer Singh, being sick, went to the house of his father-in-law, in a village in the state of Beekaneer. The Maharajah of Beekaneer hearing of this, sent a party to seize him; this was done, and he was imprisoned in the fort of Hunoomangbur. The fact being communicated to Major Ludlow by his Highness, Major Ludlow sent some cavalry and infantry belonging to the Seekur Rajah, and also some suwars and peeadas of the Rajah of Jaeepoor, to bring Juwaheer Singh from Hunoomanghur to Ramghur. As soon as Doonghur Singh heard of the capture of his brother he was much grieved, and wrote repeatedly to the Mabarajah of Beekaneer to say how implicitly they had relied on his good faith, secured by an oath; and how he had foresworn himself by his present deed. In reply, the Maharajah of Beekaneer assured Doonghur Singh that it was solely with the view of relieving himself from the accusation brought against him of harbouring the Kuzaks that he had permitted Juwaheer Singh's capture; that he (Doonghur Singh) must remain quiet until his brother was made over to the people of another district, of which due information should be given him, so that he might take steps for securing his liberation. In accordance with this advice, Doonghur Singh and his brother kept quiet, and having watched the party sent to take charge of Juwaheer Singh until they had carried him away, and information from Beekaneer, with an moreover received private intimation that now their time, collected as many of their followers as they could command, and fell on the escort the moment they had quitted the Beekaneer district. It is said that Doonghur Singh lost twelve or thirteen men killed, while the loss of the Seekur and Jaeepoor party was thirty men. The skirmish ended by Doonghur Singh releasing his brother, after much trouble, when he fled with him into Beekaneer. This account is from a man who witnessed the skirmish, and knows the particulars, whatever the Beekaneer Rajah may say to the contrary. As a proof of this, he gives the name of the person who gave information as to the retreat of Juwakeer Singh, which is Kem Singh, slave of Thakoor Sham Singh, brother of Buktawur Singh, killed at Agra, at the time of Doonghur Singh's release.' was "Since the above was written, we have learnt that apprehensions are again entertained of Doonghur Singh passing to the north, and orders have been issued to all the Jagheerdars under the Delhi agency to hold themselves prepared for any attack by the dreaded Robber Chief." From the Presidencies there is nothing deserving of particular notice, except that, down to the dates of departure, the aspect of commercial affairs might be considered satisfactory. BENGAL. MISCELLANEOUS. LOCAL. CHESS CLUB. We have much pleasure in stating that twentysix names have been put down as members of the Chess Club. Hurkaru, Sept. 9. THE RAJAH OF VIZIANAGRAM.-We understand that His Highness the Rajah of Vizianagram, who was reported a short time since to have left Benares on his return to his native country, arrived at Calcutta on Tuesday last, and is residing with his suite at the elegant mansion of Rajah Suttochurn Ghosaul, in Garden Reach. The Madras prince, after inspecting our city of palaces, will proceed by land, viá Juggernauth, to his own province.-Ibid. DEATH OF MR. C. T. SEALY.-All who were acquainted with Cudbert Thornhill Sealy, of the Bengal civil service, must be grieved to hear of his untimely death. Deep and enduring will be the sorrow of his more intimate friends. He was popular with all who knew him. His good temper, his cheerfulness, and his hospitality made him an universal favourite. By his friends he was beloved; there is no other word which can sufficiently express their affectionate regard. And little wonder is it that he should thus have been beloved by them. His cheerfulness, hospitality, and good temper always made him popular in society; but his intimate friends knew that these were among -the least of his excellent qualities. They knew his warm heart, his liberal and utterly unselfish disposition, his invariable kindness and benevolence. They knew that he was as true as steel, and that in adversity or misfortune they could always look to him for sympathy and support. One of his most intimate friends-one who is proud to have been numbered among them -offers this slight tribute to the memory of Cudbert Thornhill Sealy.-Friend of India, Sept. 9. CARGO OF RICE FOR LIVERPOOL. We understand that the consignees of an American ship, now in port, are on the point of closing negotiations to take a cargo of rice to Liverpool, the only obstacle in the way being the difficulty of effecting insurance, which, however, will probably be removed. As freights to America are always very much lower than to England, we have no doubt the American agents would be glad enough to get a cargo for Liverpool at a considerable reduction on the market rate of freights; and if the Navigation Laws continue suspended for any time, the influx of American bottoms will play some havoc with the profits of English shipowners. It is notorious that American ships carry very large cargoes in proportion to those of English vessels of the same registered tonnage, and the arrival of a very few ships from New York and Boston would exercise a material influence on freights to England.-Ibid,, Sept. 11. AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF INDIA.The usual monthly meeting of the society was held at the rooms, Metcalf Hall, on Thursday, the 9th Sept., William Storm, Esq., vice-president, in the chair. The proceedings of the last meeting were read and confirmed, and the gentlemen then proposed were ballotted for and duly elected members of the society, viz. : Baboo Radhanath Sikdar, Baboo Russick Krishna Mullick; Mr. J. F. Harrison, Rajah Protabchunder Singh, Baboo Prannauth Bhose; Baboo Turrucknauth Roy Bahadoor, Major R. Houghton, Messrs. R. F. Hodgson, C.S.; John Barton, E. A. Russell, C. S.; John C. Abbott, Baboo Neelmoney Bysack, Baboo Lall Beharee Dutt, and Capt. A. Dallas. The names of the following gentlemen were submitted as candidates for election. J. M. Vos, Esq.; proposed by the secretary, seconded by Mr. Staunton. W. Ainslie, Esq., C.S.; proposed by Mr. H. Cowie, seconded by the secretary. Baboo Shib Chunder Deb, dep. collector, Midnapore; proposed by Baboo Peary Chand Mittra, seconded by Baboo Ramgopaul Ghose. Capt. R. Smith, artillery: proposed by Capt. F. C. Burnett, seconded by the secretary. Capt. Kinleside, artillery; proposed by Capt. Burnett, seconded by the secretary. Major Thomas Sewell; proposed by Mr. W. Storm, seconded by the secretary.—Ibid., Sept. 14. MAJOR WHEELER.-We are told that in the event of the orders, understood to have been received from the Court of Directors, being carried out, Major F. Wheeler, of the 11th light cavalry, will be appointed to the body guard.-Delhi Gazette, Sept 18. H. M.'s 21ST AND 28TH FOOT.-His Excellency the Right Hon. the Commander-in-Chief in India, with the sanction of the Right Hon. the Governor-General, has issued orders to H.M.'s 21st and 28th Foot to hold themselves in readiness to embark for England. RETIRING FUND.-Twelve annuities are available this season on the Bengal Medical Retiring Fund, and if they, should be all taken up, the number in future years will only allow of six retirements per annum.-Delhi Gaz. GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.-In Calcutta nothing has occurred to disturb the usual monotony of life in "the rains" beyond a somewhat stormy meeting of the India General Steam Navigation Company, which ended in the resignation of the directors and the removal of the managing director.Hurkaru. MOFUSSIL. ALLYGHUR.-Embezzlements.-We are informed that extensive frauds and embezzlements have been discovered in the Post Office establishments of Allyghur and Cawnpore, perpetrated, as usual, by the native writers. The cases are under investigation. -Delhi Gazette, Sept. 1. BENARES.Shipping.-The Sutlege passed down Rajghat on the 2nd, on her way to Calcutta. It would be very desirable to distinguish, by a white or a yellow flag, the boats of private companies from those of the Government. New Hotel.-The Hotel at Rajghat is progressing, and will be, as a place of resort, unequalled by any establishment in the Upper Provinces. We have seen the plan and elevation, and observe that the accommodations and arrangements are made with great judgment, so as to unite elegance with comfort. -Recorder, Sept. 3. CAWNPOOR.-Abatement of Cholera.-We are happy to find that the anticipations, as to the good effects of the heavy fall of rain at Cawnpoor, have proved correct, and that the cholera disappeared from the lines of H.M.'s 21st fusiliers on the morning of the 25th. Five cases had, however, proved fatal up to the time of the disappearance of the disease.-Delhi Gaz., Sept. 1. COSSYA HILLS.-The Bible.-We learn that the tribes of the Cossya Hills will shortly have the Scriptures placed in their hands in the Roman character; the Welsh Missionaries have already translated the Gospel of Matthew and the Acts, which are to be put to press by the Auxiliary Bible Society. Our contemporary is not aware, perhaps, that the whole of the New Testament was translated into the Cossya language by Dr. Carey, and printed in the Bengalee character, sixteen years ago, and put into circulation among the hill tribes.—Christian Spectator, Sept. 11. DEESA.-Attack.-With reference to our observations in our issue of the 4th ultimo, we have been furnished with a much more detailed and accurate account of the outrage committed in May last, upon Lieut. Loinsworth and Ens. Collins, of H. M.'s 28th Foot, while proceeding from Deesa to Baroda, en route to the Western Presidency. We now learn that these two officers had halted on the 22nd May, at the village of Hargoor, bordering on the Kaira Zilla, and that at about half-past three in the evening of that day, they sent on the carts containing their baggage towards Chore Baroda, under an escort of a Naique, and four sepoys that had been furnished to them, themselves following about half an hour afterwards in a Garree, escorted by two Suwars of the Guikowar Contingent, at Deesa. After proceeding a short distance, Lieut. Loinsworth observed a large body of men, armed with swords and arrows, advancing across the fields towards them, and immediately communicated to his companion his suspicion that they were about to be attacked. Mr. Collins, however, thought it improbable that so large a body of men should have assembled for the purpose of attacking but two individuals, but he was soon undeceived on this score, by observing the Garree surrounded by the gang, and finding himself and Loinsworth attacked both with swords and arrows. They protected themselves from the shower of blows and arrows as well as they could, and Mr. Collins fired off both his pistols, wounding one of the robbers it is supposed. After having received respectively five and six wounds, Lieut. L. and Ens. C. succeeded in effecting their escape to some distance from the scene of the outrage, the robbers being too intent on rifling their Garree to notice their movements. As for the two suwars forming their escort, likewise men who knew that "those who fight and run away, will live to fight another day," they galloped off on the near approach of the gang, some of whom, however, seemed determined not to let them off scot-free, for one of the suwars received an arrow wound in his back, and the other's horse was also struck by an arrow. The attack took place in an open plain, situated between the villages of Hargoor and Wurrode, and we are told the inhabitants of the latter village deserve great praise for the part they took on learning of the outrage. A large body of them turned out and proceeded in quest of the robbers, whom they succeeded in hedging in, when they attacked them in front and in rear. In the scuffle that ensued, one of the gang was killed, and some others wounded, as were also some of the Wurrode people. The value of the property lost on this occasion by Lt. Loinsworth and Ensign Collins, as estimated by themselves, is 130 rupees, which amount we believe will have to be made good, either by the villages to which the robbers belonged, or by those to which they were traced. From subsequent enquiries it appears that the gang had been regularly organized some time previous to the commission of this outrage by a notorious thief, named Abla Narra, and his brother Bunneo, and that it consisted of about fifty kolees from the neighbouring British and Guikowar villages. They had sent out scouts on the day in question to ascertain whether there were any carts coming along the road. The scouts returned to the main body about sunset with the information that four carts had halted at Hargoor, meaning probably the carts containing the baggage of Lt. Loinsworth and Ens. Collins. The baggage carts, however, had either passed on before the robbers were prepared to attack them, or, as is equally probable, they dreaded an encounter with the Naique's party in charge, knowing the difference between soldiers of the line and men of the Guikowar Contingent. In one respect it is perhaps as well that this gang ventured upon the bold step of attacking two British officers, for it is highly probable that otherwise such energetic measures would not have been taken for their capture. As it is we are truly gratified to learn that Capt. Fulljames has succeeded in effecting the apprehension of every member of the gang excepting the two leaders, Abla and Bunneo, and these two it is fuily expected will not be able long to elude capture.Delhi Gaz. Sept. 4. FUTTEHGHUR.-Orphan Asylum.-It is with feelings of the most sincere regret we have learnt that the Futtebghur Orphan Asylum, one of those excellent institutions which owed its origin to the dreadful famine of 1837, and of which we have had occasion to speak more than once in the most fuvorable manner, is in such a state of distress, arising from several concomitant causes, as renders an urgent and instant appeal to the charitably disposed in these provinces a matter of absolute necessity, and one which we do most heartily second. Many of the original contributors to the funds which helped to set up this Institution are either gone to England or to their still more distant home the grave; or they would not allow the Asylum to fall to the ground, as must be the case if it be not speedily relieved from its present, difficulties, and we, therefore have the less hesitation in calling upon all who have taken the places in society of the original founders to come forward liberally and quickly, with such sums as they may be inclined to contribute.-Delhi Gaz. FUTTEHPORE.-Mr. C. W. Kinlock. - Mr. C. W. Kinlock, collector and magistrate of Futtehpore, is expected to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope, on medical certificate, this season.-Delhi Gaz., Sept. 8. JOUDEPOOR.-Mr. H. Greathead.-We hear that Mr. H. H. Greathead, political agent at Joudepoor, is an applicant for furlough this season.-Delhi Gaz., Sept. 8. JUMNA AND GANGES.-Tides.-While the Jumna has, notwithstanding the continued rains this year, not risen near so high as in 1845 or 1846, we learn that the rise of the Ganges has been very much above the average of the last eight years; and so great indeed at Allahabad, that appreheusions were entertained during the past week that the bund would give way. The total rise has been 413 feet, or only 24 less than in 1838, when the bund was broken through, and near half the city of Allahabad submerged.-Delhi Gaz., Sept. 1. MEERUT.-Rain.-Last night we had a heavy fall of rain, which the weather-wise predict will bring in the cold weather earlier than usual. A more favourable season was never known in this district. Our worthy Deputy Commissary-General has gone to Mussoorie for a short time. The Major Ferris is passing through on his way to Simlah. Amusement.-The theatre will be opened to-night. amateurs of H. M.'s 32nd are to perform the melodrama of 66 Bampfylde Moore Carew, or the Gypsey of the Glen," and St. Patrick's Day, or the Scheming Lieutenant."-Mofussilite, Sept. 10. MIRZAPORE.-Death of Mr. F. O. Wells.-We regret to announce the death of Mr. F. O. Wells, of the Bengal civil service. Mr. W. had only lately returned from the Cape, and been appointed to the office of judge at Mirzapoor, which he joined but for a short time.-Delhi Gazette, Sept. 1. NORTH-WEST PROVINCES.-Illness of Mr. C. Grant.—We regret much to hear that Mr. C. Grant, the accountant N. W. P., has been compelled, by ill health, to apply for three months" leave to proceed to the hills. Mr. C. Allen, it is believed, will be his temporary successor.-Ibid., Sept. 1. [A later paper states that Mr. Grant will not avail himself of the leave.] Bills on Calcutta.-Considerable disappointment has been created in the native money market by a late order of the Government of the N. W. provinces. It appears that until very late, the local collectorate treasuries have been authorised to grant bills on Calcutta at a premium (14 as per cent. as regards Delhi) for cash in these provinces. The demand for these bills has of late become so great (in consequence, it is believed, of a 'dodge" of the Shroffs' anxious to become holders of new 5 per cent. paper,) as to derange the calculations of the accountant and general, and an order has been issued directing an imposition of as much per cent. as discount as used formerly to be allowed as premium, which will of course have the immediate effect of stopping all remittances, and cash for the paper must be paid into the local treasuries, instead of in Calcutta.—Ibid. 66 Mr. St. George Tucker.-Mr. St. George Tucker, we hear, has applied for two months' leave of absence on private affairs.— Ibid., Sept. 8. SAHARUNPOOR.Clerical.-Mr. Price, whose appointment to Landour we mentioned some time ago, is also to do duty at Saharunpoor during the cold weather.-Ibid., Sept. 1. SUBATHU.-Clerical.-We are very happy to learn that the Rev. J. Norgate has been appointed to Subathu; the Rev. J. Vaughan takes his place at Agra.-Ibid., Sept. 1. GOVERNMENT GENERAL ORDERS. MEDICAL DUTIES OF CIVIL STATION OF MIDNAPORE. It has been resolved to dispense with the services of a separate officer for the medical duties of the civil station of Midnapore, which are henceforward to devolve on the medical officer attached to the corps of native infantry cantoned there. STAFF ALLOWANCES OF SUPERINTENDING-SURGEONS. In Government General Orders of the 1st July, 1842, promulgating regulations to have effect in the medical departments of the three presidencies, the situation of superintending-surgeon having been ruled a staff appointment, the Hon. the President of the Council of India in Council is pleased, with a view to prevent future misconception, to notify that medical officers are not entitled to any of the staff allowances of superintending-surgeon until they shall have entered upon the duties appertaining to the appointment. PILOT'S TRIAL. MR. FIRST-MATE PILOT WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON. Fort William, Sept. 7, 1847.— At a Court assembled on Monday, Aug. 9, 1847, under Act No. 24 of 1845, Mr. First-mate Pilot W. H. Harrison was tried on the following Charge-Ignorance or negligence in the performance of his duty whilst in pilotage charge of the ship Stalkart, Capt. J. Gardner, whereby the said ship took the ground near the Saugor Point Tripod on the night of July 17, 1847, and became a complete wreck. By order of the Superintendent of Marine. (Signed) JAS, SUTHERLAND, Secretary. Fort William, Aug. 3, 1847. Finding.-The Court having maturely weighed and considered the evidence brought forward in support of the prosecution, together with that adduced on the defence, is of opinion that the defendant, Mr. First-mate Pilot W. H. Harrison, is not guilty of the charge preferred against him. And do therefore acquit him, the said Mr. First-mate Pilot W. H. Harrison, of the said charge. (Signed) HY. PIDDINGTON, President. Hr. Howz, Judge-Advocate. Bankshall, Aug, 20, 1847. Remarks.-The Court desires to remark, in explanation of its finding, that the ship Stalkart appears to have been most wretchedly found, and with her crew in a most inefficient state; and that, as far as relates to the carrying into effect the orders of the pilot, unaccountable delay and slackness appears to have prevailed throughout; and further, that in one instance,—that of not informing the pilot of the state of the well,-most culpable concealment has appeared of a matter of the first importance to the safety of the vessel and cargo, which was never communicated to him, neither does it appear in the log, being most un |