TO FLAUTISTS.

THOMAS PROWSE, 13,

HANWAY

STREET, OXFORD STREET, LONDON (SOLE MAKER of the CELEBRATED CHARLES NICHOLSON'S FLUTES), takes this opportunity to inform the Musical Public in India and the Colonies that he now also manufactures Flutes on the principle of the talented Flautist, JOSH, RICHARDSON; therefore all future orders should state whether a "NICHOLSON" or "RICHARDSON" Flute is required.

These instruments possess a remarkable brilliancy of tone, and are perfect in intonation and tune in every key; the superiority of style in the finishing department leaves nothing to be wished for by the connoisseur, and the plan adopted only by T. P. of seasoning the wood for extreme climates renders these instruments far superior to any others now manufactured.

The prices are the same as for the "Nicholson's" Flutes, and vary, according to their number of keys, from 11 guineas to 30 guineas; and purchasers, to prevent their being imposed upon, will receive a certificate, signed by the approver and maker, thus-JOSH. RICHARDSON and THOS. PROWSE.

All orders must be accompanied with a remittance, or by an order through their agent in London.

An extensive and modern Stock of Wood and Brass Instruments for Military Bands.

THOMAS PROWSE, 13, HANWAY STREET, OXFORD STREET, LONDON.

No connection with any other House in England.

CAUTION.

TO OFFICERS of the ARMY in INDIA.It having

been discovered that a great number of spurious Drums, containing an infringement of the subscriber's patent, have been supplied to orders intended for the Patent Drums, Officers who are desirous of obtaining THE PATENT DRUMS are respectfully solicited to write, or to instruct their agents to apply, direct to the Inventor and Patentee, CORNELIUS WARD, Musical Instrument Maker, 36, Great Titchfield Street; or to Mr. KÖHLER, Musical Instrument Maker, 35, Henrietta Street, London.

The patent construction of Drums is allowed to have perfected these instruments as to tone, timing, uniform simultaneous bracing, and stability. The Patent Drums are adopted in her Majesty's private band, by the Lord Chamberlain's Office, in the Royal Household Troops (including the Silver Drums), by many Regiments of Cavalry, Infantry, and Yeomanry, by the Philharmonic Society, her Majesty's Theatre, M. Jullien's, and the principal Orchestras in the kingdom.

The important nature of the patent improvements in Drums has induced attempts to vend pretended improvements in Kettle Drums: the Patent Drums are braced and turned from one point, and experience has shewn that simultaneous and uniform tension cannot be obtained in Drum-heads by means of more than one screw.

AN INJUNCTION was granted on the 15th November, 1843, by the Vice-Chancellor, to restrain Mr. THOMAS KEY, 20, Charing Cross, London, from making, using, selling, or exporting for sale, any Drums to which the patent improvements of CORNELIUS WARD, of Great Titchfield Street, London, are applied. All persons are therefore cautioned against selling, purchasing, or using Drums which contain any of the patent improvements, or in any manner infringe the patent granted for improvements in the manufacture of Drums, to C. WARD, 36, Great Titchfield Street, London.

O

VERLAND ROUTE, viâ TRIESTE.-The Council of Administration of the Austrian Lloyd's Imperial Royal Steam Navigation Company in Trieste beg to inform the mercantile community and the travelling public that they have OPENED an OFFICE in London, at 137, Leadenhall Street, where all information relating to their steam-vessels in the ARCHIPELAGO, LEVANT, BLACK SEA, &c., will be readily afforded. Parties desirous of proceeding overland by any of the very pleasant and economical routes through Germany, will find at Trieste well-appointed boats of the Lloyd's Company quitting that port for Alexandria, via Syra, every alternate Tuesday-Nov. 9 and 23, Dec. 7 and 21.

Arrangements have been made for the booking of passengers and goods for
all the now existing lines, as well as for the direct communication between
Trieste and Alexandria, which will be open to the public in January next.
By order of the Council.

The Agency of the Austrian Lloyd's I. R. Steam Navigation Company.
J. WOOD, I.N., Superintendent.
F. O. HUBNER, Agent.

London, 137, Leadenhall Street, October, 1847.

OFFICERS and FAMILIES, CADETS of CAVALRY

and INFANTRY, WRITERS and ASSISTANT-SURGEONS, having appointments for INDIA, can be completely equipped at forty-eight hours' notice, if necessary, on the most reasonable terms, at

MAYNARD & HARRIS'S, 126, Leadenhall Street. The articles supplied at this Establishment are of the best quality, and strictly correct to UNIFORM, under guarantee both for the CAVALRY and INFANTRY. Samples, with prices and detailed lists of necessaries, may be seen at the warehouse.

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

FOR THE EAST INDIES. SECURITY FROM THE RAVAGES OF THE WHITE ANT.

THIS

HIS great desideratum completely obtained by using
SOUTHGATE and CO.'S BULLOCK TRUNKS.

In the manufacture of these Trunks, a composition is used so repugnant to
the white ant, that it avoids contact with any article to which it is applied.
This composition has been long employed in the preservation of the Hon.
E.I.Co.'s stores in India, and found to be thoroughly efficacious.
These Trunks are manufactured only by

SOUTHGATE and Co., 76, Watling Street, London,

And may be obtained through most respectable Outfitters and Army Tailors.

NOTICE to SHIPPERS of GOODS and PARCELS,

per Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Steamers to INDIA and CHINA.-Goods and Parcels sent direct to the Company's Parceloffice are forwarded at less cost to Shippers than when sent through any intermediate channel. Packages are received up to the last day of the month to go by the mail of the 3rd, and till 6 p.m. on the 17th of each month for the mail of the 20th. Cases must not exceed 100 lb. weight each for Aden, Ceylon, Madras, Calcutta, and China; and 50 lb. each case for Bombay. No Package for India or China can, under any circumstances, be shipped at Southampton, unless it be, cleared through the Custom-house, and be placed alongside the Steamer by noon, on the 19th of each month.

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

ECONOMY IN OUTFITS.

OUTFITS to INDIA and the COLONIES.-Officers

and passengers proceeding to India, &c., will find it very greatly to their advantage to purchase their OUTFITS at E. J. MONNERY and Co.'s, 165, Fenchurch-street, City, where a large assortment of Shirts, Hosiery, Gauze, Merino under Shirts, Clothing, Bedding, Military Accoutrements, &c., adapted for each particular colony, as well as for the voyage, is kept ready for immediate use, at prices far more reasonable than usually charged for the same articles. Cabin and camp furniture of every description. List, with price affixed, forwarded by post.

ROWLANDS' UNIQUE PREPARATIONS. Under the especial Patronage of Her MAJESTY the QUEEN, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, the COURT and ROYAL FAMILY of GREAT BRITAIN, the several SOVEREIGNS and COURTS of EUROPE, and universally preferred and esteemed.

R

OWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL.-The unprecedented success of this discovery in restoring, improving, and beautifying the Human Hair, is too well known and appreciated to need comment. The patronage of Royalty throughout Europe, and the high esteem in which this Oil is universally held, together with numerous testimonials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best and surest proof of its merits.

ROWLANDS' HAIR WASH.-A preparation from the choicest Oriental Herbs, of peculiarly mild and detersive properties. It pleasingly and effectually cleanses the Hair and Skin of the Head from Scurf and every species of impurity, and imparts a delicate fragrance.-Price 3s. 6d. per bottle.

ROWLANDS' KALYDOR.-An Oriental Balsamic Preparation of singular efficacy in thoroughly purifying the Skin from all Pimples, Spots, Blotches, Redness, Freckles, Tan, and Discolorations; in producing a healthy freshness and transparency of Complexion, and a softness and delicacy of the Skin. 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.

ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or PEARL DENTIFRICE, a white Powder for the Teeth, compounded of the choicest and most recherché ingrelients of the Oriental Herbal, of inestimable virtue in preserving and beautifying the Teeth, strengthening the Gums, and in giving sweetness and perfume to the Breath.-Price 2s. 9d, per box.

ROWLANDS' ALSANA EXTRACT, for the Toothache, Gum-boils, and Swelled Face, and which, by constantly using, prevents those maladies. In the anguish of excruciating pain, it affords instantaneous relief. It is perfectly innocent in its nature.-Price 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d,, and 10s. 6d. per bottle.

IMPORTANT CAUTION.-A. ROWLAND and SON, 20, Hatton Garden, London, beg to caution the Nobility and Gentry against being misled by the attempts of some Shopkeepers, who, to compounds of their own manufacture, give the titles 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, Bills, Advertisements, and Testimonials (substituting fictitious names and addresses for the real) of the original preparations. The only genuine "Macassar Oil," "Kalydor," and "Odonto," are "ROWLANDS';" and the wrapper of each bears the name of " ROWLANDS" preceding that of the article, with their signature at the foot, in red ink, thus "A. ROWLAND & SON."

WIL

Sold by them, and by all Chemists and Perfumers.

ILLIAM FULLER, ICE PAIL MAKER to her Majesty the Queen, the Queen Dowager, the Duchess of Kent and Royal Family, 60, Jermyn Street, St. James's

FULLER'S ICE CLOSET FOR MEAT, POULTRY, GAME, BUTTER, CREAM, FRUIT, &c. This closet will retain the same temperature from seven to eight days with once charging. Rough Ice is used.

THE ICE PRESERVER, in which rough ice can be kept for several weeks, preventing the necessity of opening the ice house except occasionally.

THE FREEZING MACHINE, by which different ices can be inade in a few minutes; and from the constant agitation of the mixture during the process of freezing it is of the smoothest and finest quality.

THE ICE PAIL, for ICING WINE, WATER, BUTTER, &c., either with rough ice or by artificial process.

The above articles of scientific discovery may be seen at the Manufactory only, 60, Jermyn Street, six doors from St. James's Street.

THRESHER'S INDIA GAUZE WAISTCOATS.

THER HESE really important articles of under clothing, although manufactured expressly for India, are equally valuable in all tropical climates, and are strongly recommended by all medical men as the most effectual preventative of the many diseases arising from check of perspiration to which the residents in warm climates are so particularly liable. This manufacture possesses all the advantages, without the inconvenience, of flannel waistcoats; the texture is light, soft, and delicate, perfectly free from all irritating or disagreeable qualities, and a very superior absorbent, consequently the very best description of under-waistcoat that can be worn in India, or in any warm climate. The valuable qualities of THRESHER'S INDIA GAUZE WAISTCOATS are well known and have been long tested in India, and the very general approval and consequent demand for them has given rise to many inferior imitations, which, with a view to deceive, have been variously marked India Gauze, Oriental Gause, Gauze Vigonia, &c. Messrs. THRESHER and GLENNY, therefore, beg most particularly to impress upon all parties the necessity of applying direct to their establishment, 152, STRAND, LONDON, for any they may require, and also most especially to caution the public against purchasing any article of the kind except those which are marked THRESHER'S INDÍA GAUZE, as none others can be depended upon. These waistcoats are made both for ladies and gentlemen, and Messrs. Thresher and Glenny undertake to forward them in dozens or half-dozens to every part of England and the principal towns of Ireland and Scotland, carriage free, at the following prices:-Gentlemen's, 788. per dozen, and Ladies', 668. per dozen; and also to pack and forward them, free of expense, to any agent in India, by the overland route, at the following additional rates, viz. 128. per dozen to Calcutta, Madras, and Ceylon, and 18s. per dozen to Bombay. OUTFITS TO INDIA, BY SHIP AND OVERLAND. Every particular connected with outfits to India, both for ladies and gentlemen, including detailed lists of requisite clothing, uniforms, &c. &c. for every appointment, with the necessary variations for the outfits of

CIVILIANS, CADETS, ASSISTANT-SURGEONS, &c. together with every information respecting passage by ship and by the overland route, baggage, packing, &c., will be forwarded on application to Messrs. Thresher and Glenny, as above.

TRANSIT THROUGH EGYPT,

From Alexandria to Suez, under direction of the Egyptian Transit Company, only 2 cwt, of baggage is allowed without extra charge, and no package or trunk should exceed 80 lb. weight.

THE REGULATION OVERLAND TRUNKS & CASES, Manufactured by Thresher and Glenny especially for the TRANSIT THROUGH EGYPT, and for the cabins of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-ships to MALTA, ALEXANDRIA, and INDIA, can only be procured at their East-India Outfit Warehouse, 152, Strand, London.

All communications addressed to Messrs. THRESHER and GLENNY, 152, STRAND, LONDON, will have immediate attention.

EA

AST INDIA SUBSCRIPTION ROOM,
NO. 127, LEADENHALL STREET,
OPPOSITE THE EAST-INDIA HOUSE.)

W. M. BOYCE and CO. at the suggestion of several of their friends, have opened a "SUBSCRIPTION AND READING ROOM," at their Offices, 127, Leadenhall-street, opposite the India House. A large and handsome apartment is fitted up with every convenience and comfort. It will be supplied with all the Leading Journals and Periodicals of the day, particularly those treating on India and the East generally.

The advantages to Subscribers will be-a comfortable rendezvous for themselves and friends, in the most central part of the City; the certainty of obtaining every information connected with India up to the latest date; a commodious place to write letters, and a place of reference for letters and for general business.

Any Subscriber residing in India, or away from London, may appoint a proxy, who will be allowed all the advantages of such Subscriber.

Terms of Subscription :-To Subscribers in India, one Rupee per mensem. Ditto, in England, one Guinea per annum.

EAST

AST INDIA and GENERAL AGENCY, No. 121,
Leadenhall-street (opposite the East-India House).

W. M. BOYCE and CO. in returning thanks to their friends and supporters for the liberal patronage already bestowed on them, beg to intimate that their offices are now established at No. 127, Leadenhall-street.

W. M. BOYCE and Co. continue to forward supplies and goods of every description to Messes, Families, and Individuals, on the most moderate terms, by the Cape or Overland. Passages to the Three Presidencies, or China, by sailing vessels, vid the Cape, or by steam, vid the Red Sea, negotiated on the most favourable terms.

Outfits for Officers appointed to the Civil, Military, Naval, or Medical Establishments in India, procured with every attention to economy consistent with the supplying of first-rate articles.

PAY and PENSIONS drawn and remitted to any part of Great Britain or the Continent. Luggage cleared and warehoused, and Parcels and Letters forwarded Overland to India.

In order to render their agency as efficient as possible, W. M. B. and Co. would call particular attention to the following points, which they consider of great importance, not only to their friends, but to the public generally.

It frequently occurs that gentlemen residing in India are compelled to send their wives and children home, and remain in India themselves. Circumstances often compel ladies and children to land in England without any one to receive and relieve them from the troubles and annoyances attendant on disembarkation, after a long and fatiguing voyage, and the clearing of their luggage through the Custom-house. In order to meet these cases, one of the Firm is prepared to attend any so situated, personally, and to escort them to their friends. Parties wishing to avail themselves of this accommodation should communicate their intention, in writing, by the Overland Mail, in sufficient time to admit of proper arrangements being made for their reception. Parents in India wishing to send their children to England for education, and unable to accompany them, may avail themselves of W. M. B. and Co.'s agency, who will undertake to receive them, place them at school, and act as guardians, if necessary. If requisite, reference can be given to parties who have already availed themselves of this arrangement. Inconvenience is often felt, and great expense incurred, in consequence of families arriving from India without having previously decided upon a place of residence. This may be obviated by timely application to BOYCE and CO., who are prepared to engage permanent or temporary residences for all parties arriving from India. A residence of upwards of twenty years in India, the greater portion of which was passed in the East India Company's naval service, renders the head of the Firm peculiarly fitted for the business which is now sought, and which is merely reverted to here as a guarantee that the most scrupulous attention to the interests and wants of their supporters will be attended with the advantage of being able to impart, from actual experience, any information which may be required relative to India.

THE
THE GREATEST WONDERS of the present day are

sleeve linings, One Guinea each, weight under 12 oz. Patronized by Royalty, and all the leading nobility. B. WOOLF, in calling the particular attention of his India patrons to the above Coats, begs to assure them, they only who have been fortunate in the purchasing one can appreciate the luxury. A large assortment kept ready made. WOOLF's Llama Cloth Paletôt, 35s. India Gauze Waistcoast, 10s. 6d. Every description of clothing for India 30 per cent. cheaper than any other house. Gentlemen sending their measure round their breast and waist, also the height, accompanied with an order for the amount, may rely on having any of the above luxurious articles forwarded. To be had only of B. WOOLF, Naval, Military, and Court Tailor, 87, Quadrant, Regent Street. No agents employed.

John Saunders Bowden, Esq., 66, Aldermanbury.
BANKERS.

Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co. | Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and Co. On the 23rd June, 1847, the second division of surplus was made. The Reversionary Bonus averaged 53 per cent. on the premiums received during the last five years; and the equivalent reduction averaged 31 per cent. on the premiums payable until the next division, which will be in 1852.

Specimen Table of the Share of Profits allotted to existing Policies
for £1,000 each.

THE

The "HOME NEWS."

"HOME NEWS," with which is now incorporated the "LONDON MAIL," is regularly issued on the 7th and 24th of each Month, in time for the despatch by the Mail via Marseilles, all intelligence of interest for the reader in India being brought down to the latest hour.

Parties desiring to have the "HOME NEWS" forwarded to their friends in India, should apply to Messrs. GRINDLAY and Co. or through any respectable Newsman in Town or Country, at the Offices of the "HOME NEWS," 16, Cornhill, and Green-arbour Court, Old Bailey.

The price of the "HOME NEWS" is 9d. for each copy, or 18s. per annum, payable in advance, and the postage via Marseilles, 6s. per annum.

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.-Friday, Nov. 5, 1847.

No. 89.]

.SUMMARY AND

EASTERN NEWS

BENGAL:-
Miscellaneous Intelligence.... 674
Government General Orders.. 675
Civil, Military, and Medical
Establishments.

LACCADIVE ISLANDS.......... 687
CHINA:-

Piracy and Murder of the Rev.
W. M. Lowrie

688

689 689 690

676

H.M. Forces in the East...... 678 Probates and Administrations

Merchants

Miscellaneous Intelligence...

Domestic Intelligence...

Shipping and Commercial Intelligence

690

679

ORIGINAL ARTICLES:

The New Governor of HongKong

Civil, Ecclesiastical, Military,

and Medical Establishments 681

Change in the Colonial Office Post-Office Peddlings

........

691 691 691

The Haddington, with the mails, left Calcutta October 8; Saugor, 10; Madras, 14; Point de Galle, 18; Aden, 30; and arrived at Suez Nov. 6. The Braganaza left Hong-Kong Sept. 29; Singapore, Oct. 8; Penang, 10; and arrived at Point de Galle on the 18th. The Queen left Bombay October 15, and arrived at Aden on the 26th. "The mails she brought left Alexandria on the 9th inst. by the Indus, which arrived at Malta on the 13th, and would leave next day for Southampton.

The Marseilles portion was brought by the Ardent, which arrived at that place on the 17th inst.

The Indus may be expected to arrive at Southampton about the 26th inst.

The Precursor, with the London mail of August 24, arrived at Calcutta October 5.

The Victoria, with the London mail of Sept. 7, reached Bombay October 8.

[PRICE 18.

versal in the East, but now gradually yielding everywhere to British power and influence-those monstrous engines for raising the prices of the necessaries of life to the poor, without greatly benefiting the government employing them -those lingering relics of exploded barbarism, town and transit duties, have ceased in Lahore, and the joy of the people has been manifested by a general illumination. The articles subjected to these hateful duties were those of prime necessity-corn, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, and fuel. The repealed duties were taxes on the means of life; and the delight of the poorer classes, on being relieved from them, may well be imagined. There is to be also a readjustment of the tariff of customs throughout; and an importer having paid the required amount of duty on the frontier, will not be required to pay again and again, as under the old system, by which duty was demandable, not once only, but two, three, and even four times in some cases, before a trader could bring his goods to market. From these measures some loss of revenue is at first apprehended, but there can be but little doubt that it will soon be made up from the increased prosperity of the country. Something, too, is looked for from an improved management of the salt-revenue, that which is to be superseded being represented (as might be expected) to be 66 as bad as can be conceived." All at Lahore looks well and goes smoothly. The Ranee is enjoying herself at Shaikhoopra, where we are told she receives every indulgence she can desire. It is to be hoped that the measure of indulgence comprehends a due proportion of spirituous liquors, those articles of gratification being among the most coveted objects of "desire" to the Muharanee, in whose bosom love for them holds concurrent sway with lust and cruelty.

The GOVERNOR-GENERAL was about to make an excursion into the hills before quitting their vicinity for Calcutta. His future movements are thus indicated by a Bengal paper, on such authority, good or bad, as it may happen to possess. "Lord Hardinge is to leave Simlah about the 26th instant He intends, [October], and to be at Meerut on the 1st November. we understand, to be in Calcutta about Christmas, and to take his departure for England, vid Suez, on New Year's day. We believe he will go in the new steam frigate Moozuffer, which after taking Sir Charles Napier from Kurrachee to Suez, will bring Lord Dal. housie here in time to meet the retiring Governor-General on his arrival from the Nor-West."

What sort of place this "Nor-West" may be, or to what language the word or words belong, our contemporary does not inform us. The COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF had set. out on a similar tour to that of the GOVERNOR-GENERAL. The LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR of the N. W. provinces had left Simla for Agra.

The GOVERNOR of Bombay had left Poonah for the Mahabuleshwar Hills, and was expected in Bombay early in November. The COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF of Bombay was about to proceed to Ahmednuggur, and from thence to Belgaum, on his tour.

From the NATIVE STATES there is little worth noticing. Various reports are floating about in regard to NEPAUL, one of them being that the old Rajah had been restored to his throne, his party having out-manoeuvred their opponents; and that RUN BAHADUR had become the inmate of a tiger's cage.

The results of Captain YOUNG's mission in search of the Cleopatra have been nugatory as far as that unfortunate vessel is concerned; but his voyage was not without effect as to the hapless inhabitants of the Laccadive Islands, who had suffered fearfully from the storm in which the Cleopatra is supposed to have foundered. Over two of the islands, Kalpini and Umderhoot, the sea made a clear breach, and swept away about 250 persons. On the latter island more than 160 are said to have died from starvation, and not fewer than 513 in attempting to escape from Kalpini. Many sought to flee from death by endeavouring to reach the Malabar Coast, but the greater part probably perished, and it is feared that the number of the lost amounts to 1,800 souls. When Captain YOUNG arrived in the Auckland, the wretched survivors had for some time been subsisting on the roots of the young cocoa-trees, and nothing could be more welcome than the succour which he was able to afford. His return has been followed by the transmission of fresh supplies.

The PRESIDENCIES appear to be healthy, though at Bombay the weather has been "fearfully hot." At Calcutta it is represented as having been remarkably pleasant. The untoward state of mercantile affairs in this country does not seem to have extended to India. The commercial reports are on the whole very favourable. The new Cathedral at Calcutta was to be consecrated on the day after the closing of the overland mail.

BENGAL.

MISCELLANEOUS.

LOCAL.

CLEARANCE OF VESSELS.-We are informed that the Board of Customs has decided, on a reference made to it, that any foreign vessel can be cleared outwards at Calcutta for any port in the world, not being a port in India,-whether the navigation laws of England are in operation or not.-Hurkaru, Sept. 21.

A STOP WANTED.-An auction catalogue advertises "A Dykes's buggy, the property of a gentleman recently done up." Our readers will perceive that the point of the above joke lies in its deficiency in pointing, but it is hard to say how much truth there may not frequently be in announcements of this sort.-Ibid., Sept. 23.

PROGRESS OF THE USEFUL ARTS IN INDIA. -No one would suppose that a very profitable trade is carried on between Chandernagore and Calcutta, but such is the fact. The market is at present stocked with articles from the ingenious Frenchmen who reside there, and these are, macassar oil, (i. e. sweet oil coloured, and a little essence added,) hair powder, (plain flour finely ground,) brandy bitters, (brandy and churata,) spirits of lavender, (composed of what it is not easy to say,) pomatum, (suet and bergamot,) bear's grease, (ghee scented,) and a host of other things which would occupy too much space to detail. These precious articles of commerce are smuggled in small quantities into Calcutta in tin boxes, &c., which seem to contain wearing apparel belonging to the parties coming from Chandernagore, and which of course no policeman can seize. The natives of Calcutta are following the example of the Chandernagore French, and, as practice makes perfect, it will a little while hence

be hard to find the difference between these spurious goods and the genuine ones which are imported from Europe. - Ibid., Sept. 25.

THE ENTERPRISE.-We are sorry to learn that the Enterprise steamer which left this port as usual on the 10th instant, has met with a serious accident that at one time threatened to be fatal. On her way down to Akyab, at three a. m. of the 16th, she struck on the dangerous reef off Oyster Island or rock, and was at one time in such danger that the passengers and convicts were landed on the rocky islet. Captain Cops had twice to fit a temporary rudder before he could get into Akyab, where the vessel now is. The passengers and stores have been all landed, and as the vessel is leaking very much she will be beached and repaired as well as she can be till she can be brought round here. In the meantime the only government steamer available here is the Fire Queen; and as, if she were despatched immediately, there would be no vessel to go next month, and the regularity of the communication would be thus for several months interrupted, we learn that it is intended not to send her till after the arrival of the next English mail. The inconvenience to the passengers for Maulmain, now waiting at Akyab, will be serious, but no other arrangement is, we believe, practicable, that would not be attended with still greater to the public.-Ibid. Sept. 28. MR. J. T. D. CAMERON.-We are glad to announce that at the half-yearly meeting of the Governors of La Martiniere, at Government House, on Friday, the 24th instant, it was resolved to convert that noble foundation into a collegiate school, appointing Mr. A. W. Christopher, B. A., principal, and elevating Mr. J. T. D. Cameron to the vacant office of head master. Mr. Cameron was appointed second master at the opening of the institution in 1836, having thus obtained, after a probation of nearly twelve years, a promotion which must be alike honourable to himself, and gratifying to his numerous old pupils and friends.— Ibid., Sept. 29.

THE CIVIL MEMORIAL.-Letters from the Hills say that the civil memorial has been returned to Leadenhall-street, strongly backed by the highest authority in India. Also, a recommendation that staff officers shall be allowed to go to England for one year, without loss of appointment.—Ibid., Sept. 30.

EDITORIAL CHANGE.-The Eastern Star announces that the editorial responsibility of it has been placed in the hands of Mr. Newmarch, a Cambridge man, we believe, lately principal of the Lucknow Martiniere, and now a member of an eminent legal firm in Calcutta. -Friend of India, Sept. 30.

THE SAPPERS AND MINERS.-The Mofussillite informs us that the corps of Sappers and Miners is to be immediately remodelled, and that a considerable reduction will be made of its strength.Ibid.

THE STRAITS' SETTLEMENTS.-We understand that it is in the contemplation of Government to supply the Straits' Settlements with the services of two or three of the junior members of the Bengal Civil Service. A measure of this nature was sanctioned some years ago by the Home Government, but has never, we believe, been carried out. The salaries attached to the offices are, we hear, to be small at first-400 rupees or so a month-but as soon as the incumbents qualify themselves for extended duties, by acquiring a competent knowledge of the Malay languages, their salaries are to be increased proportionately to their standing in the service, until the allowance of each amounts to 10,000 rupees a-year. The officers at present selected for the duty are, we believe, Mr. A. Money, Mr. L. Jackson, and Mr. H. Nelson. -Ibid., Oct. 1.

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THE IRREGULAR CAVALRY.-The orders of the GovernorGeneral, which we to-day re-publish, include a notification of some importance respecting the Irregular Cavalry branch of the Bengal army. The new regiments, which have not hitherto been formally attached to the military establishment, are now transferred to it, and placed under the orders of the Commander. in-Chief. The Bundlekund regiment of Irregulars is to take its place in the list between the 9th and 10th regiments, and to become the 10th; the present 10th becoming the 11th, and so This arrangement is, of course, intended to give the late Bundlekund regiment the place which it would have taken bad it been put in the numerical list on its being raised, but we fear it will tend to create more confusion than the object of it is worth. The system of employing one or more regiments of irregular cavalry exclusively in civil duties is abolished, and all regiments so employed are to be periodically relieved, being in no case to be detached on such service for a longer period than three years, or to be again so employed until all other irregular cavalry regiments have had their tour of civil duty. Inconvenience and delay have, we believe, ere now, been experienced from the power of civil and political functionaries to command the services of irregular cavalry not being clearly defined. This point is now, however, settled. Commandants of regiments