The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Miscellany, Volume 21Wm. H. Allen & Company, 1826 |
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... troops stationed in Oude , by virtue of the existing subsidiary alliance . The authority of the Nawaub in the territories reserved to him was expressly declared by the treaty , and in the final arrangement in the following year , to be ...
... troops stationed in Oude , by virtue of the existing subsidiary alliance . The authority of the Nawaub in the territories reserved to him was expressly declared by the treaty , and in the final arrangement in the following year , to be ...
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... troops for his coercion . Thus the Vizier employs the British troops as the instrument of these wide - extended exactions , while their presence , and the knowledge of the obligations imposed on the British Government to suppress ...
... troops for his coercion . Thus the Vizier employs the British troops as the instrument of these wide - extended exactions , while their presence , and the knowledge of the obligations imposed on the British Government to suppress ...
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... troops began to scale . The enemy this day suffered a loss of 100 men . Preparations were now made for the attack of the fort of Rungpore , which was strong and extensive , containing 300 pieces of ordnance , and garrisoned by 10,000 ...
... troops began to scale . The enemy this day suffered a loss of 100 men . Preparations were now made for the attack of the fort of Rungpore , which was strong and extensive , containing 300 pieces of ordnance , and garrisoned by 10,000 ...
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... troops advanced to storm . On the 25th the flotilla proceeded up a branch of the Irrawuddy to- wards Donabew . The enemy was first encountered on the 28th at Young- youn , on the left bank of the river ; this appeared to be an outpost ...
... troops advanced to storm . On the 25th the flotilla proceeded up a branch of the Irrawuddy to- wards Donabew . The enemy was first encountered on the 28th at Young- youn , on the left bank of the river ; this appeared to be an outpost ...
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... troops took posses- sion of it without firing a shot . They found there about 100 pieces of artil lery , and extensive well - filled granaries , which had probably been devoted to destruction , as the town was on fire when the British ...
... troops took posses- sion of it without firing a shot . They found there about 100 pieces of artil lery , and extensive well - filled granaries , which had probably been devoted to destruction , as the town was on fire when the British ...
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Page 290 - considering, and, from time to time, submitting to Government the suggestion of such measures as it may appear expedient to adopt, with a view to the better education of the people, to the introduction of useful knowledge, including the sciences and arts of Europe, and to the improvement of their moral character. The committee are
Page 385 - must never lose sight of their Master's injunction, to unite the wisdom of the serpent with the harmlessness of the dove. Sound policy requires us to proceed with caution, and to assail, with a delicate and tender hand, deeply-rooted prejudices.
Page 476 - be lawful for the said Court of Directors, with the approbation of the said Board of Commissioners, to alter and vary such rules and regulations from time to time as circumstances may appear to require ; and that the rules and regulations so altered and varied shall be of the same force and effect as the original rules and regulations.
Page 305 - not be made a soft and dull-eyed fool To shake the head, relent, and sigh, and yield To Christian intercessors.
Page 281 - booty recovered at that place cannot be distributed upon the principle of actual capture, and ought, therefore, to be divided amongst the forces of all the presidencies engaged in the combined operations of the campaign. 4. With respect to the booty recovered at Poonah, alleged to have been removed thither from
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Page 305 - W. to S. 50° E. Clouds hang about it. " At this altitude the atmosphere exhibited that remarkable dark appearance which has been often observed in elevated situations. The sun shone like an orb of fire, without the least haze. At night, the part of the horizon where the moon was expected to rise, could scarcely be distinguished before the limb