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Terraneau, Robert, Esq., to Miss Elizabeth Brown, at Mooradabad, June 5. Turner, John, Esq., Attorney-at-law, to Miss Frances Maflin, Calcutta, June 23. Tomkyns, Mr. William, Assist. in the office of Accountant Board of Revenue, to Miss Maria Louisa Desplannes, at Calcutta, June 9.

Urquhart, Lieut. George, 65th N. I., to Cecilia Mary, youngest daughter of the late Col. G. Torrane, Governor, at Cape Coast, Africa, at Barrackpore.

June 23.

Vincent, Major William, commanding 25th N. I. Vols, to Mrs. E. Pickersgill, at Calcutta, July 12.

Walker, James A., Esq., to Miss Feliciana Da Costa, at Calcutta, June 5. Willoughby, Edward, Lieut., 18th N. I., to Emma, eldest daughter of Lieut.-Col. Sheall, Bombay Estab., at Poonah, June 1.

DEATHS.

Burchell, Lieut. Edward Sayer, at Kamptee, June 26.

Barnes, Lydia, wife of Mr. Salmon, of the Surat Mission, aged 20 years, at Surat, June 12.

Booth, George, Esq., aged 23 years, at Calcutta, May 27.

Brady, Mr. Patrick, Tutor of the Engineer Institution, aged 40 years, at Geergaum, July 29.

Bell, Charles Hamilton, Capt. of Artillery, Sophia, the lady of, of cholera, at Nusseerabad, May 19.

Comparte, Lewis Jacob, Esq., Superintendent of Indigo Works, aged 37 years, at Monghyr, June 16,

Clarke, the lady of Lieut. Augustus, Dep.-Ass.-Com.-Gen., at Bellary, May 25.
Clarkson, Lieut. W. H., 31st N. I., at Poonah, Ang. 2.

Campbell, Neil, Brev.-Capt., H, M.'s 13th Lt. Inf., at Dinapore, April 25.
Crewes, John, Capt. of the brig Marcelly, aged fifty, at Calcutta, July 13.
Cavell, June Henrye, Esq., Surg. to the Right Hon. the Governor-General, at
Subathoo, June 21,

Davies, Major, Evan, 14th N. L., commanding the Nizam's Reformed Horse at
Mominabad, May 8.

Davies, Julia, wife of Capt. Charles Frederick Davies, of the country sea-service, aged thirty-two, Calcutta, May 1.

Dickenson, the lady of Capt., 1st Brigade Horse Artil., at Bangalore, June 19. Eaton, Charles, Capt., late Master-Attend., at Coringa, aged 74, Madras, May 20 Eurenell, Lieut., E. S., at Kamptee, June 26.

Fawcett, J., Esq., Helen Langford, infant daughter of, Bombay, July 28.

Fitzgerald, Lieut. and Quart.-Mast. 41st regt., at Kamptee, near Nagpore June 7,

Glover, Harriet, youngest daughter of J. Glover, Esq.. of Pool House, Worceɛtershire, at Hawul Bagh, near Almorah, May 24.

Grant, Capt., Charles, 7th Lt. Cav., near Kurnaul, June 13.

Hutchings, Rev. R. L. (A. M.) Chaplain of the Presidency, at Penang, April 20.

Halhed, J. Hastings, eldest son of N. J. Halhed, Esq., Civ. Serv., at sea, Jan. 3. Harvey, J., Esq., aged 62 years, at Calcutta, May 15.

Henwood, G., Esq., late of Kedgeree, aged 24 years, at Entally, June 20.

Heath, Wm., Esq., Assist. Surg., attached to the Depôt at Chinsurah; drowned in crossing to Chaudpaul Ghaut, May 28.

Humphreys, the wife of the Rev. J., aged 31, at Malacca, on the 29th of May. Muspratt, R. J. M., Esq., Civ. Serv., aged 19, at Bombay, July 20.

Maevite, the infant daughter of Lieut. W. J., Artil. reg., at Ishapore, June 26. M'Leod, J. A., infant son of J. M'Leod, Esq., at Pondicherry, June 13.

Montgomery, A. B., infant daughter of Assist. Surg., Bombay, Mad. Estab., at Chanda, near Nagpore, June 16.

Macdonald, A. C. M., infant daughter of the late Capt. A. Macdonald, Political Agent at Neemuch, Villa Marina, Bombay, May 4.

Moran, E., Esq., late Commissary of Ordnance, aged 71 years, at Calcutta, on the 12th of July.

Macauley, M., infant daughter of T. B., at Bombay, July 16.
Panton, A., daughter of Capt. J., Engineers, at Arcot, June 1.
Robson, W. H., infant son of F. H., Esq., at Madras, June 30.

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Renwood, G., Esq., late of Kedgeree, aged 34 years, at Entally, June 20 Ramsay, P. W., Maj., of H. M.'s 47th reg., at Berhampore, June 29.

Robertson, Ens., 53d N. I., of the Arracan fever, while marching through the country, at Akyal, June 22,

Scott, C., Esq., Ceylon Civ. Serv., and Provincial Judge, at Galle, Ceylon, June 3. Spencer, E., Lieut., Inv. Estab., at Monghyr, June 23.

Steel, the infant daughter of Capt. J., Deputy-Judge Advocate-General, at Dinapore, June 22.

Salmond, F. C., Esq., Civ., Estab., at Penang, May 28.

Stewart, F., Esq., Assist.-Surg., on board the Java, June 11.

Stapleton, the wife of Lieut., 52d N. I., at Chittagong, May 27.

Stewart, J. D., late Master-Attendant at Cochin, May 9.

Turner, W., Capt., 58th N. I., at Agra, June 8..

Vibart, Emma Forbes, infant daughter of John Vibart, Esq., Civ. Serv., aged 11 months, at Ahmedabad, May 11.

Willis, J., Lieut., 28th N. I., at Musulipatam, June 25.

Waldron Eliz., Miss, daughter of the late Capt. J. H. Wa'dron, 46th N. I., aged 7 years and 7 months, at Calcutta, July 5.

Watkins, Mary Anne, infant daughter of Capt. J. Watkins, 62d N. I.. at Benares,

June 23.

Warren, F., Lieut., N. I., aged 24 years, drowned in attempting to save himsel from the wreck of the late ship John, July 3.

Watkinson, Mary Emma, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Watkinson, o Grove House at Chinsurah, May 13.

Watson, J. C. Esq., aged 47 years at Calcutta, May 10.

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SUPPRESSION OF ANOTHER INDIAN PAPER.

IN a former part of this Number, we have adverted to the fact of the suppression of a second Indian Newspaper by the mere mandate of authority, without trial or hearing ;-on which occasion, no Public Meeting,-no Memorial to Government, no Petition to Parliament,-no Public Subscription to carry through measures necessary for redress,-seems to have been thought of by the English community in India; though the power of suppressing the opinions, and destroying the whole property of individuals, at will, is even worse than the arbitrary taxation of the community, generally, by a Stamp Tax, which, being divided among thousands, can positively effect the ruin of no one, though it may be generally inconvenient and disagreeable. Since our sheets were closed for the Press, we have received the following from India, which, as containing the injured indivi dual's remarks on the Official Correspondence given, we feel it our painful duty to place on record here:

'THE LATE CALCUTTA CHRONICLE.'

6 RUDE TIMES GIVE NOT REASONS.'

Mill's Hist. of Brit. India, 2d Ed. vol. i. p. 255. 'The Proprietor of the late "Calcutta Chronicle" yesterday informed the subscribers to that paper, that a respectable application had been addressed to the Government, praying for a renewal of the license on grounds which, it was hoped, would be successful. He has now to add, that the application has been unsuccessful, and for the information of his friends and the public, he subjoins the correspondence that has passed on the occasion, republishing the first letter of Mr. Secretary Lushington, that the whole may be presented to the reader at one view.

To Mr. William Adam, and Mr. Villiers Holcroft, Proprietors of the Calcutta Chronicle.

'General Department.

GENTLEMEN, "The general tenor of the contents of "The Culcutta Chronicle," having been for some time past highly disrespectful to the Government, and to the Honourable the Court of Directors, and that Paper of the 29th instant in particular, comprising several paragraphs in direct violation of the Regulations regarding the Press, I am directed to inform you, that the Right Honourable the VicePresident in Council has resolved, that the license granted to you on the 25th January last, for the printing and publishing of "The Calcutta Chronicle," be cancelled, and it is hereby cancelled accordingly from the present date. 'I am, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,

'Council Chamber, 31st May, 1827.'

'C. LUSHINGTON,

Chief Secretary to the Government.'

To Charles Lushington, Esq., Chief Secretary to the Government, 'SIR,-I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date, informing me that the license of " The Calcutta Chronicle" is cancelled by the Right Honourable the Vice President in Council.

As his Lordship in Council has not seen fit to indicate the particular articles or paragraphs that have brought upon me this heavy expression of his displeasure, I am at a loss to know wherein my offence consists, what are the violations of the Press Regulation, to which his Lordship refers, or in what respects the general tenor of the paper has been considered as highly disrespectful to the Government and to the Honourable the Court of Directors.

'I beg to call to the recollection of his Lordship in Council, that the rules attached to the Press Regulation are expressly declared to "impose no irksome restraints on the publication and discussion of any matters of general interest relating to European and Indian affairs, provided they are conducted with the temper and decorum which the Government has a right to expect from those living under its protection; neither do they preclude individuals from offering, in a temperate and decorous manner, through the channel of the public newspapers or other periodical works, their own views and sentiments relative to matters affecting the interests of the community.' With profound deference to his Lordship in Council, I beg to state, that in offering my sentiments relative to matters affecting the interests of the community, I am not conscious of having transgressed the bounds here prescribed.

I beg respectfully to submit, for the consideration of his Lordship in Council, that in every former case of suppression, several previous admonitions have been given; whereas, in the present case, although I am informed that the general tenor of the contents of "The Calcutta Chronicle" has been considered, for some time past, highly disrespectful, yet the withdrawal of the license is sudden and unexpected, and has not been preceded by any authoritative warning, to which it would have been at once my duty, my interest, and my inclination to attend.

'Knowing the difficulties and dangers that beset the path of an Indian Editor, I was originally induced to allow my name to be sent into Government, in that character, with extreme unwillingness, which was vanquished chiefly by the hope of being instrumental in saving from destruction the property of a poor man, vested in a paper that had incurred the displeasure of Government; and the leniency shown by Government in that case, subsequently, encouraged me to

embark property, on my own account, in a similar concern. I venture to hope, that an engagement thus commenced, for the benefit of another, will not be terminated, by the fiat of his Lordship in Council, to my great loss, without any premonition for my guard and guidance.

I have only to add, that should his Lordship in Council be pleased to extend to me the same consideration which has been bestowed upon others in similar circumstances, it will be my earnest endeavour to avoid whatever may appear likely to be deemed a violation of the Press Regulation.-I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, 'W. ADAM,

Calcutta, 31st May, 1827.'

Sole Proprietor of "The Calcutta Chronicle."

'To Mr. William Adam.

'General Department.

'SIR, "Your letter of yesterday's date having been laid before Government, I am directed to inform you that the Right Honourable the Vice-President in Council does not think it necessary to make any more specific reference to the objectionable passages contained in "The Calcutta Chronicle," of the 29th ultimo, than was done in my communication of yesterday.

2d. I am desired to add, that the remainder of your letter requires no other reply, than that the warnings publicly given to other Editors were sufficient for your information, and that Government does not see fit to accede to your application for permisison to continue the publication of "The Calcutta Chronicle." am, Sir, your obedient servant, 'Council Chamber,

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'C. LUSHINGTON, Chief Secretary to the Government.'

The suppression of a Paper in Calcutta by the mandate of Government, is not a new thing; but the suppression of "The Calcutta Chronicle" is attended by circumstances of a peculiar nature, which furnish some novel illustrations of the state of law and government in this country. It is not, however, the intention of the Proprietor to offer those reflections which suggest themselves to his mind on this occasion, because, from higher considerations than a regard to his own personal convenience or safety, he is desirous of avoiding a course that might subject him to the penalty of transmission, to which, as a British-born subject, he is liable.

He must, however, be permitted to express his regret, that" the Right Honourable the Vice-President in Council does not think it necessary to make any more specific reference to the objectionable passages contained in "The Calcutta Chronicle," than a bare mention of the paper of the 29th ult., as it has generally been considered necessary to let a culprit know why and wherefore, on what specific grounds and evidence, he is convicted, condemned, and punished. There cannot be a stronger or clearer proof of the uncertainty of the law regarding the press, and the difficulty, if not impossibility, of escaping from its penalties, than the fact, that of different individuals of great judgment and experience, who have attempted to specify the offensive paragraphs, each has differed from all the rest, and no one, as far as the proprietor can learn, has fixed upon the paragraph which he happens to know, on good authority, was the ostensible reason for suppressing the paper.

'Arrangements are in progress for the purchase of the stock and printing materials of the late "Calcutta Chronicle," by an individual who may probably possess sufficient penetration to understand, and prudence to observe, the Press Regulation. Should this individual succeed in obtaining a license for a new paper, it will be forwarded to the Subscribers of the late "Calcutta Chronicle," with the strongest recommendation of its Editor, who is satisfied that it will be found to merit their support.

The Proprietor takes his leave of his Readers, with the gratifying consciousness, confirmed by the suffrages of a numerous and constantly increasing List of Subscribers, that "The Calcutta Chronicle," in its brief day, has done the public some good service.

Calcutta, 2d June, 1827.

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