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"I am this moment arrived from Palaveram, and trust this will reach you in sufficient time for insertion in your next paper. I have perused with delight the accounts descriptive of the enterprizing feeling manifested by our gallant sepoys at this momentous period; but till withinthe last few days I have never witnessed the military enthusiasm, the ardour for glory, or the zeal for honour, which native troops about to embark for foreign service exhibit. I was happily present when the*

regt. (which has lately reached the above station) received intimation of its destined embarkation for Rangoon, and it was truly gratifying to my feelings to observe the simultaneous expression of heartfelt satisfaction from every rank on the corps being selected to add to the intrepid army now employed against the Burmese; not a dissenting voice attempt. ed to impede the orders or wishes of the authority which nominated them for service; every man appeared anxious to acquire fame, and to support that character which the regiment has already obtained. The possession of such feelings must be a guarantee for the most exemplary conduct, and must tend to make the whole corps tenacious of preserving its unsullied reputation.

"A CORRESPONDENT."

"Madras, 3d Jan. 1826."

MADRAS RACES.

The horses for the Maidens on Thursday are :

First Maiden.

Mr. George's G. A. H. Schoolboy.
Mr. Vernon's G. A. H. Dolphin.
Mr. Fox's.... B. A. H, Wandering Willie.
Second Maiden.

Capt. R. Hugh's B. A. H. Envoy.
Mr. Vernon's .. G. A. H. Dapple.
Capt. Looney's.. B. A. H. Sinbad.
Mr. Fox's ....BR. A. H. Stingo.
Mr. Seymour's.. B. A H. Sly Boots.

Both these purses are likely to be well contested.

There are three challengers of the Abercromby Cup this year. The best horses on the course will contend for it: the famous Orelio, who won the second maiden in 1823 in such gallant style, will it is understood start for the cup; but he is advised to look well after our old acquaintance Andrew-who perhaps will be found still to have a gallop left in him. The cup is challenged by Capt. O'Neil, Col. O'Kelly, and Capt. R. Hugh.

It will be seen by the following notice, The 36th must be the regiment alluded to by our correspondent.

that besides an addition to the third day, a sixth day of running has been added to the sport, and that the race ball has in consequence been postponed to Monday, the 6th of February.

Madras Spring Meeting.-The committee for the management of the races have pleasure in announcing the following additional sport for the spring meeting:

Third day, Thursday, 26th Jan.-A plate of 400 rupees from the fund, with 50 rupees each subscriber P. P. to be added, for Arab and country bred horses, mares, and geldings, untrained, and that have not been exercised on any course, or in any way put in training before the first day of the meeting. Once round the course, carrying nine stone. A free

course.

ings.

No allowance to mares and geldFour subscribers or no race.

Sixth day, Saturday, 4th Feb.-A sweepstakes for all Arab horses, 500 rupees each subscriber, P. P. Two miles. Winners before the meeting of 1826 to carry 8st. 12lbs. Horses that never won before 1826 to carry 8st. 6lbs. To close on the 18th January.

A sweepstakes for all Arab horses, excepting Andrew and Orelio. 500 rupees each subscriber. Half forfeit. Once round the course and a distance, carrying 8st. 5lbs. To close on the 18th January.

In consequence of the arrangement for an extra or sixth day's sport, the committee request to notify to the subscribers to the races, that the race-ball is postponed till Monday evening, the 6th Feb.-[Madras Gov. Gaz. Jan. 17.

NABOB OF THE CARNATIC.

His Highness Gholam Mahomed Ghous, only son of his late Highness Auzum Jah Behauder, was on the 23d Dec. proclaimed successor to his deceased father in the rank and title of Nabob Subahdar of the Carnatic.

During the minority of the Nabob, the affairs of the Durbar will be conducted by His Highness Azeem Jah Bahauder, brother of the late Nabob, with the title of Naib-i-Mooktar.

THE WEATHER.

According to a Register published in the Madras Gazette, the greatest height of the thermometer in August, on the Neelgherry Hills, 8,000 feet above the level of the sea, was 63°; the least 54°. In September the greatest height was 62°, and the least 49°. The fall of rain in August having been 12,5 inches; in Sept. 3,4.

At Madras, the greatest height of the thermometer in August was 95°, the least 80°; and fall of rain 7,7 inches. In September the greatest height was 94,8°, the least 81°, and fall of rain 3,5 inches.

ACCOM

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Nov. 28. At Jaulnah, the lady of Capt. Wright, 40th N.I., of a daughter.

29. At Madura, the lady of J. Horsley, Esq., of a daughter.

30. At Bangalore, the lady of E. H. Woodcock, Esq., civil service, of a daughter.

.Dec. 7. The lady of W. S. Binny, Esq., of a son. At Bellary, the lady of J. Burton, Esq., garrison surgeon, of a son.

13. At Vellore, the lady of T. V. Stonhouse, Esq., of the civil service, of a daughter.

19. At Masulipatam, the lady of Lieut. Codrington, 46th N.I., of a daughter.

24. At Palaveram, the lady of Capt. J. R. Godfrey, 1st N.I., of a daughter.

27. The lady of Capt. Moberly, dep. sec. mil. board, of a son.

Jan. 1. At Palaveram, the lady of Capt. Dods, of a daughter.

2. At Trichinopoly, the lady of Brigade Maj. Macneill, of a son.

9. Mrs. Wm. F. Gepp, of a still-born child. 12. At Negapatam, the lady of Mr. J. M. Muhldorff, of a son,

MARRIAGES.

Dec. 19. At St. George's Church, Capt. R. S. Wilson, fort adj. of Fort St. George, to Catherine Alicia, fourth daughter of J. Ewart, Esq.

20. At Palamcottah, Ens. L. E. Duval, 27th N.I., to Miss J. A. Lutter.

27. At Vellore, Lieut. O. F. Sturt, 16th regt. N.I., to Harriet Thompson, fourth daughter of the late J. D. White, Esq., of the Medical Board. Jan. 5. At St. Thomas's Mount, Lieut. Middle

coat, artillery, to Miss Hampton.

9. At Mysore, Mr. W. King, of the Residency Office, to Arabella Jane, second daughter of Mr. J. W. Fermier, of the Revenue Board.

13. At the Scotch Church, Mr. R. H. Kerr to Miss Frances Leary.

Lately. At Pulicat, the Rev. Mr. Winclair to Miss C. Obdam, daughter of M. Obdam, Esq., late resident of that station.

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12. At Arracan, Assist.surg. Harrison, in medical charge of H.M.'s 54th regt.

13. At Kamptee, Capt. James Tagg, 48th regt. M.N.I., aged 43.

16. At Wallajahbad, John Anthony, infant son of Lieut. G. Brady, 33d N.I.

18. At Royapooram, Harriet Lydia, daughter of the Rev. J. Kindlenger.

20. At Anantapoor, G. R. Gosling, Esq., acting head assist. to collector and magistrate of Bellary. 21. At Belgaum, George Richards, infant son of Capt. John Taylor, 4th L.C.

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28. At Bangalore, Assist.surg. A. Ewart.

In Black Town, Mr. B. Careless, aged 64. 29. At Colapore, in the southern Mahratta country, Lieut. W. Lewis, 4th regt. L.C.

Jan. 1. At Cochin, of dropsy, George Miles, Esq., of Surrey, formerly a captain in the Tra

vancore service.

3. At New Town, aged 74, Mrs. Jane Case.

6. At Vizagapatam, Capt. T. Bennet, of the Carnatic Europ. vet. bat.

Lately. At the Residency, Hyderabad, Lieut. F. Kelso, H.M.'s 13th regt. light drags., youngest son of Col. Kelso, of Dalkeith, in Ayrshire.

Bombay.

GOVERNMENT GENERAL

ORDERS.

STAFF ALLOWANCES.

Bombay Castle, Oct. 1825.-It having been deemed expedient to revise the Orders of Government, under dates the 14th September and 1st March last, relative to the pay and allowances of the army, with reference to the instructions of the Hon. the Court of Directors on that subject, the Hon. the Governor in Council is pleased to resolve, that officers under the rank of Colonel-commandant in command of corps, shall not be considered entitled to full batta, except on field service, at a field station, or when sanctioned by the regulations for the officers and men immediately under their command.

The Hon, the Governor in Council has been also pleased to resolve, that when officers in command of corps are detached from them on duty, they shall not be entitled to the regimental staff allowance during their absence, it appearing to be the intention of the Hon. Court that this allowance shall be received by the officer only who is in the actual command.

The case of an officer who may be specially selected for any particular duty, and who, under the above order, forfeits the regimental staff allowance, will of course be taken into the consideration of government.

The 22d article of the Government Orders of the 28th of August 1823, in as far as it relates to officers in command of corps, is hereby annulled.

These orders to have effect from the end of the present month.

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publish the following copy of a letter from the Adjutant General of H. M.'s forces, and is pleased to direct that the rules therein prescribed be considered applicable in cases of the embarkation of invalids of the Hon. Company's service, in common with those of his Majesty's service. The arms and ammunition in charge of the Hon. Company's invalids will be made over on their arrival in England to the orders of the hon. Court of Directors.

"Horse Guards, 23d June 1825. "Sir: It having been represented to the Commander-in-chief that considerable inconvenience as well as danger has arisen from the frequent occurrence of mutinies on board the free-traders coming from India to this country, I have received his Royal Highness's commands to direct that on all future occasions, when invalids are embarked on

board of these vessels for England, that each man should be provided with a pistol and sabre for defence, and that the requisite quantity of pistol ammunition should be embarked at the same time.

"It will be understood that the charge

of this ammunition will be confided to the immediate care of the captain of the ships, with instructions to secure it where it shall be inaccessible to any of the crew; so that upon a mutiny breaking out, it will be easy to protect the magazine with the sabres, and to serve out a sufficient portion to each invalid.

"Care will be taken that the arms furnished on these occasions are received into stores on the arrival of the ships in this country, and returned to Bombay by the first detachment proceeding to that Presidency. I have, &c.

(Signed) "H. TORRENS, A G. "To General Officer commanding at Bombay."

CLERICAL DUTIES.

Bombay Castle, Dec. 9, 1825.-The Hon. the Governor in Council is pleased to notify, that whenever European troops are employed, either on field service or at stations, where there may be no chaplain, commanding officers are to direct the brigade major, or other staff officers of each brigade or station, or the officer of the day with each European corps, to perform clerical duties when requisite, without any separate or distinct appointment being made.

ESTATES OF DECEASED OFFICERS.

Bombay Castle, Dec. 15, 1825.-With the view to relieve the estates of deceased officers from the loss to which they are liable in the remittance thereof from subordin the presidency by private

the Governor in Council is pleased, with reference to the G. O, by Government of 19th July last, to authorize such remittances being made through the military paymaster, by a bill on the military accountant; the estates in question being of course liable to the fixed exchange on the local currencies as issued to the troops.

MISCELLANEOUS.

PUBLIC WORKS.

In a former number we adverted to the timely precautions that had been adopted distress from want of water, of which the by Government to mitigate the threatened state of the public wells and tanks, caused by an almost total failure of the last monsoon, justified alarming apprehensions. In the measures which were sanctioned for the attainment of that ob

ject, the views of the Government were

not confined to the relief of the immediate exigency, but were prospectively extended to an ascertainment of what were the resources of the island, and in guarding against the recurrence of a scarcity of water, by enlarging and deepening the different reservoirs. Three-fifths of the

public wells, and all the tanks, had become dry before the month of April, all of which were deepened and improved, and about thirty wells, that had been filled up for years past, from not being required in ordinary seasons, and from being incommodiously situated, were reopened. Temporary wells were also sunk, and new permanert ones constructed in various parts of the island, and, in fact, every measure was adopted that was likely to assist in securing the community from a failure of one of the most necessary articles of life; and we firmly believe that had Government not taken the timely steps that were pursued, much distress and misery would have prevailed.

Out of those works, which have been nearly completed at the expense of government, it may be noticed, that few of the old, and most of the new, Esplanade wells alone continued to afford a supply of water during the latter part of the fair season,-to these, and these only, the inhabitants of the town resorted in crowds, by night as well as by day, for water for almost all purposes, which caused the price of this article (at all times a vendible commodity throughout the greater part of the city) to rise from eight to twenty-four reas per chatty of about five gallons; the unbuilt wells in more distant situations having afforded to the last a supply that went greatly to relieve the distress elsewhere experienced.

berality of Government the indebted for a contribution ,000 rupees, for completing

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Nov. 28. At Jaulnah, the lady of Capt. Wright, 40th N.I., of a daughter.

29. At Madura, the lady of J. Horsley, Esq., of a daughter.

30. At Bangalore, the lady of E. H. Woodcock, Esq., civil service, of a daughter.

Dec. 7. The lady of W. S. Binny, Esq., of a son. At Bellary, the lady of J. Burton, Esq., garrison surgeon, of a son.

13. At Vellore, the lady of T. V. Stonhouse, Esq., of the civil service, of a daughter.

19. At Masulipatam, the lady of Lieut. Codrington, 46th N.I., of a daughter.

24. At Palaveram, the lady of Capt. J. R. Godfrey, 1st N.I., of a daughter.

27. The lady of Capt. Moberly, dep. sec. mil. board, of a son.

Jan. 1. At Palaveram, the lady of Capt. Dods, of a daughter.

2. At Trichinopoly, the lady of Brigade Maj. Macneill, of a son.

9. Mrs. Wm. F. Gepp, of a still-born child. 12. At Negapatam, the lady of Mr. J. M. Muhldorff, of a son.

MARRIAGES.

Dec. 19. At St. George's Church, Capt. R. S. Wilson, fort adj. of Fort St. George, to Catherine Alicia, fourth daughter of J. Ewart, Esq.

20. At Palamcottah, Ens. L. E. Duval, 27th N.I., to Miss J. A. Lutter.

27. At Vellore, Lieut. O. F. Sturt, 16th regt. N.I., to Harriet Thompson, fourth daughter of the late J. D. White, Esq., of the Medical Board.

Jan. 5. At St. Thomas's Mount, Lieut. Middlecoat, artillery, to Miss Hampton.

9. At Mysore, Mr. W. King, of the Residency Office, to Arabella Jane, second daughter of Mr. J. W. Fermier, of the Revenue Board.

13. At the Scotch Church, Mr. R. H. Kerr to Miss Frances Leary.

Lately. At Pulicat, the Rev. Mr. Winclair to Miss C. Obdam, daughter of M. Obdam, Esq., late resident of that station.

DEATHS.

Oct. 17. At Prome, Lieut. C. J. Whitlock, aged 23.

Nov. 11. At Paungull, on the road to Hyderabad, Major Johnson Wilkinson, of the 1st bat. art. Dec. 8. At Palamcottah, Theodosia, youngest daughter of the Rev. Mr. Rhenius, aged one year.

12. At Arracan, Assist.surg. Harrison, in medical charge of H.M.'s 54th regt.

13. At Kamptee, Capt. James Tagg, 48th regt. M.N.I., aged 43.

16. At Wallajahbad, John Anthony, infant son of Lieut. G. Brady, 33d N.I.

18. At Royapooram, Harriet Lydia, daughter of the Rev. J. Kindlenger.

20. At Anantapoor, G. R. Gosling, Esq., acting head assist. to collector and magistrate of Bellary. 21. At Belgaum, George Richards, infant son of Capt. John Taylor, 4th L.C.

28. At Bangalore, Assist.surg. A. Ewart.

In Black Town, Mr. B. Careless, aged 64. 29. At Colapore, in the southern Mahratta country, Lieut. W. Lewis, 4th regt. L.C.

Jan. 1. At Cochin, of dropsy, George Miles, Esq., of Surrey, formerly a captain in the Travancore service.

3. At New Town, aged 74, Mrs. Jane Case.

6. At Vizagapatam, Capt. T. Bennet, of the Carnatic Europ. vet. bat.

Lately. At the Residency, Hyderabad, Lieut. F. Kelso, H.M.'s 13th regt. light drags., youngest son of Col. Kelso, of Dalkeith, in Ayrshire,

Bombay.

GOVERNMENT GENERAL

ORDERS.

STAFF ALLOWANCES.

Bombay Castle, Oct. 1825.-It having been deemned expedient to revise the Orders of Government, under dates the 14th September and 1st March last, relative to the pay and allowances of the army, with reference to the instructions of the Hon. the Court of Directors on that subject, the Hon. the Governor in Council is pleased to resolve, that officers under the rank of Colonel-commandant in command of corps, shall not be considered entitled to full batta, except on field service, at a field station, or when sanctioned by the regulations for the officers and men immediately under their command.

The Hon, the Governor in Council has been also pleased to resolve, that when officers in command of corps are detached from them on duty, they shall not be entitled to the regimental staff' allowance during their absence, it appearing to be the intention of the Hon. Court that this allowance shall be received by the officer only who is in the actual command.

The case of an officer who may be specially selected for any particular duty, and who, under the above order, forfeits the regimental staff allowance, will of course be taken into the consideration of govern

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publish the following copy of a letter from the Adjutant General of H. M.'s forces, and is pleased to direct that the rules therein prescribed be considered applicable in cases of the embarkation of invalids of the Hon. Company's service, in common with those of his Majesty's service. The arms and ammunition in charge of the Hon. Company's invalids will be made over on their arrival in England to the orders of the hon. Court of Directors.

"Horse Guards, 23d June 1825. "Sir: It having been represented to the Commander-in-chief that considerable inconvenience as well as danger has arisen from the frequent occurrence of mutinies on board the free-traders coming from India to this country, I have received his Royal Highness's commands to direct that on all future occasions, when invalids are embarked on board of these vessels for England, that each man should be provided with a pistol

and sabre for defence, and that the requisite quantity of pistol ammunition should be embarked at the same time.

"It will be understood that the charge of this ammunition will be confided to the immediate care of the captain of the ships, with instructions to secure it where it shall be inaccessible to any of the crew; so that upon a mutiny breaking out, it will be easy to protect the magazine with the sabres, and to serve out a sufficient portion to each invalid.

"Care will be taken that the arms furnished on these occasions are received into stores on the arrival of the ships in this country, and returned to Bombay by the first detachment proceeding to that Presidency. I have, &c.

(Signed) "H. TORRENS, A G. "To General Officer commanding at Bombay."

CLERICAL DUTIES.

Bombay Castle, Dec. 9, 1825.-The Hon. the Governor in Council is pleased to notify, that whenever European troops are employed, either on field service or at stations, where there may be no chaplain, commanding officers are to direct the brigade major, or other staff officers of each brigade or station, or the officer of the day with each European corps, to perform clerical duties when requisite, without any separate or distinct appointment being made.

ESTATES OF DECEASED OFFICERS.

Bombay Castle, Dec. 15, 1825.-With the view to relieve the estates of deceased officers from the loss to which they are liable in the remittance of the proceeds thereof from subordinate stations to the presidency by private bills, the hon.

the Governor in Council is pleased, with reference to the G. O. by Government of 19th July last, to authorize such remittances being made through the military paymaster, by a bill on the military accountant; the estates in question being of course liable to the fixed exchange on the local currencies as issued to the troops.

MISCELLANEOUS.

PUBLIC WORKS.

In a former number we adverted to the timely precautions that had been adopted by Government to mitigate the threatened distress from want of water, of which the state of the public wells and tanks, caused by an almost total failure of the last monsoon, justified alarming apprehensions. In the measures which were sanctioned for the attainment of that ob

ject, the views of the Government were exigency, but were prospectively extended

not confined to the relief of the immediate

to an ascertainment of what were the resources of the island, and in guarding against the recurrence of a scarcity of water, by enlarging and deepening the different reservoirs. Three-fifths of the public wells, and all the tanks, had become dry before the month of April, all of which were deepened and improved, and about thirty wells, that had been filled up for years past, from not being required in ordinary seasons, and from being incommodiously situated, were reopened. Temporary wells were also sunk, and new permanert ones constructed in various parts of the island, and, in fact, every measure was adopted that was likely to assist in securing the community from a failure of one of the most necessary articles of life; and we firmly believe that had Government not taken the timely steps that were pursued, much distress and misery would have prevailed.

Out of those works, which have been nearly completed at the expense of government, it may be noticed, that few of the old, and most of the new, Esplanade wells alone continued to afford a supply of water during the latter part of the fair season, to these, and these only, the inhabitants of the town resorted in crowds, by night as well as by day, for water for almost all purposes, which caused the price of this article (at all times a vendible commodity throughout the greater part of the city) to rise from eight to twenty-four reas per chatty of about five gallons; the unbuilt wells in more distant situations having afforded to the last a supply that went greatly to relieve the distress elsewhere experienced.

To the liberality of Government the public is also indebted for a contribution last year of 20,000 rupees, for completing

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