not afford sufficient room for these meetings, encouraged as they now are, and that a larger ought to be engaged: we are glad to learn, in support of this change, that the funds of the assembly are much improved.-(Mad. Gov. Gaz. dug. 18.) LOSS OF THE THEODOSIA.' We regret to find, that accounts have reached the Presidency of the loss of the Theodosia, of Liverpool, on the coast near Ganjam. This ship was from Calcutta homeward bound: all on board are stated to have been saved. The Theodosia left the Bengal river about the 3d, and was lost on the 14th Aug.—(Mad. Gov. Gaz.) SHIPPING. Arrivals. Aug. 6. Minerva, Probyn, from London.-11. Atlas, Hunt, from London.-14. Warren Hastings, Mason, from London, and Jane, Maitland, from New York.-16. Princess Charlotte of Wales, Biden, from London.-24. Isabella, Wallis, from Calcutta.-25. Lord Amherst, Lucas, from Calcutta, and John, Popplewell, from London.-26. Sarah, Milne, from London and Ceylon.-30. Lady Flora, M'Donald, from London.-Sept. 3. Eliza, Sutton, and Royal George, Reynolds, from London.-4. Guildford, Johnson, from London, and Boyne, Lawson, from Calcutta. Departures. Aug. 3. Atlas, Hine, for Penang, Singapore, and China.-7. Herefordshire, Hope, for Penang and China.-13. Windsor, Haviside, for Penang and China.-19. Minerva, Probyn, for Calcutta.20. Jane, Maitland, for Covelong and Calcutta.— 27. Warren Hastings, Mason, for Calcutta.-29. Sarah, Milne, for Calcutta.-Sept. 4. Isabella, Wallis, for London, and Princess Charlotte of Wales, Biden, for Calcutta.-5. Royal George, Reynolds, for Calcutta.-6. Lord Amherst, Lucas, for London.-8. Boyne, Lawson, for London. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. July 19. At Jaulnah, the lady of Capt. Gibbings, of a son. 21. At Secunderabad, the lady of Lieut. Poyntz, H.M.'s 30th regt., of a daughter. 27. The lady of Lieut. Col. G. L. Wahab, commanding 32d regt., of a daughter. At Berhampore, the lady of J. T. Anstey, Esq., civil service, of a son. 28. At Trichinopoly, the lady of Capt. Fulton, dep. assist. quart. inast. gen. southern division, of MARRIAGES. June 11. At Mysore, Mr. R. Fitzsimons, to Miss E. Atkinson. July 27. At the Luz Church, Mr. J. M. Genot, to Louisa, youngest daughter of Mr. Favia. -At Berhampoor, Mr. W. R. M'Koy, to Julia Maria, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Lavale. 30. At St. George's Church, J. W. Kindersley, Esq., civil service, to Miss J. C. Elliot. Aug. 1. At the Scotch Kirk, Mr. James Alms, son of Capt. J. M. B. Alins, of the Royals, to Miss M. A. Carr. 15. At Ranipett, Mr. T. Morris, to Miss S. Lincoln, fourth daughter of Mr. H. Lincoln, revenue surveyor, centre division. Lately. Alex.Grant, Esq., to Mademoiselle Marie Therese de Champ. - At Secunderabad, Lieut. and Adj. Pinson, 46th N.I., to Mrs. Cowen, widow of Dr. Cowett, H.M.'s 41st foot. DEATHS. April 16. At Rangoon, Lieut. J. Williamson, Royal regt., son of Maj. Williamson, of Caithness, North Britain. May 22. At Prome, Lieut. W. Stokes, 28th Madras N.I. June 9. At Masulipatam, Capt. F. Best, of the Madras artillery. 26. At Manantoddy, Lieut. E. Newton, 14th N.I. July 13. At Pondicherry, Mr. Aime de Lasselles, second in council at that place. 29. Mr. W. Maggs, late of the firm of Laird, Maggs, and Co. 30. At Vizagapatam, Mrs. E. Samuels. Aug. 1. At Nagpore, the lady of George Adams, Esq., surgeon Madras establishment. 4. At Mahattee, Lieut. Bradley, 18th Madras N.I., doing duty with the 10th regt. 6. At Negapatam, William Arthur, infant son of Mr. C. Richardson. Mr. D. J. Deckers, aged 52. Margaret Bridget, infant daughter of Lieut. S. B. Goodrich, 1st N.I. 7. Mr. P. Samuels. 9. On board the Indiana, hospital ship, in the Arracan river, Capt. Howell, 16th Madras N.I. -At St. Thomas's Mount, Mrs. M. Jepp. 11. At Sadras, the lady of B. Cunliffe, Esq., of the Madras civil service. 15. At Secunderabad, Ens. Wilson, H.M.'s 30th regt. At Pondicherry, Mary Louisa, third daughter of Lieut. Col. Warren, aged five years. 20. At Cuddalore, Capt. W. Preston, late of 24 Nat. Vet. Bat. At Negapatam, James Smart, Esq., surgeon. Bombay. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITE OF THE SYRIAN CHURCH. aware A very interesting occurrence took place at St. Thomas's church on Sunday last, and such as probably was never before witnessed in any church of our establishment. Many of our readers are that a primitive Syrian church exists in Travancore, who were long accustomed to receive their bishops from Antioch, The Syrian Metropolite Mar Athansius, who has lately arrived in Bombay, and is proceeding on a mission to that church from the Patriarch, in the course of the last week waited on the Bishop of Calcutta, and on Sunday morning attended divine service at St. Thomas's. The metropolite remaining after the sermon to receive the sacrament, the lord bishop conducted 2H 2 him The Lord Bishop of Calcutta and his family embarked in the H. C. S. Discovery on Monday, in prosecution of his episcopal visitation to Ceylon, taking with him the Rev. Thomas Robinson, of Poona, as his chaplain. His lordship was accompanied into town from Parell by the hon. the Governor, and was received at the government house by the general staff, many of the civil servants, and the archdeacon and several of the clergy, by whom also he was attended to the pier head; and there, in taking leave of the gentlemen, the bishop made his grateful acknowledgments for the great attentions which had been paid to him, and with wishes for the prosperity and happiness of those he left, expressed the pleasure he had derived during his residence from the excellent and valuable society of this presidency. The high talents of Bishop Heber, united with his very kind and amiable feelings, engage the regard and friendliness of all who know him; and his frequent discourses from the pulpit, exhibiting with unusual force the leading features of the Christian faith and character, leave an impression on his hearers which will long remain to their delight and improvement. He carries with him, we are sure, the prayers of every good man for his health and success in the arduous and awfully important duties in which he is engaged-[Ibid, Aug 20. LUNAR IRIS. On Monday evening a beautiful Lunar Iris made its appearance towards the west, and continued visible nearly twenty minutes. It formed a perfect arch of about 60°, the extreme altitude of which was 50° from the horizon: but as the moon rose, the circle of which it formed a segment diminished, till its altitude was not more than 30°. The colours were at times very brilliant, and, from the contrast of dark clouds to which they were opposed, the effect was singularly grand. -[Bom. Gaz. Aug. 3. CHEVALIER DE RIENZI. Among the strangers who have from time to time visited Bombay, is the Che valier Domeny de Rienzi, who lately arrived here by way of the Red Sea. This young French savant is well known by his travels to Mount Caucasus, in Barbary, in Syria, among the Druses, in America, the Orkneys, Greece, &c. It is to be hoped he will give to the public his recent travels in the three Arabias, to Mount Sinai, Taief, in the plains of Hali and Betelfaki, to Surakem, to Hinterab and in Abyssinia. These travels would be more interesting, as the Chevalier de Rienzi is the first European who has ever visited the country between Mount Samen and Assab, and the vicinity of the ancient Adulis. veral gentlemen in Bombay have had the satisfaction of inspecting the collection of inscriptions, antiques, plants, minerals, and other curiosities, brought by the Chevalier de Rienzi from antient Ethiopia, besides the various drawings he made during his travels.-[Bom. Cour. Aug. 6. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. Se July 21. At Poonah, Lieut. C. D. Blachford, adj. 2d troop of horse artillery, aged 31, son of Maj. Gen. Blachford, of this establishment. 22. At Girgaum, Mrs. Trash, aged 40, the wife of Mr. E. Trash, chief officer on board the H.C.'s ship Elizabeth. Aug. 5. At Seeroor, Helen Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Sykes, aged 6 months. 9. At Mazagon, Master J. M. de Quadros, aged 8 years, youngest son of the late Rozario de Quadros, Esq. Ceylon. CIVIL APPOINTMENTS. Aug. 5. T. Eden, Esq., to be an additional deputy secretary to government and secretary to council. C. P. P. Stewart, Esq., to be an assistant to collector of district of Chilaw and Putlam. H. R. Scott, Esq., to be an assistant to collector of districts of Colombo. ALTERATION IN THE CURRENCY. By a regulation, dated July 4, 1825, the legal currency of the island is declared to be the silver and copper coin of Great Britain; We are rejoiced to learn that, during the last fortnight, the harbour has been full of shipping, and a great deal of business transacted. Trade is reviving, and the acting resident daily receives the most gratifying tokens of confidence and goodwill from all classes of the inhabitants. In former years, during the British administration, Malacca was a place of considerable trade, and we have little doubt that, under the same liberal and benevolent government, commerce will be revived, and its dormant energies restored. Its centrical situation, internal resources, and close vicinity to Siak, on the cast coast of Sumatra, and Salengore on the Peninsula, together with the convenient position of the port for ships passing to and from China, Batavia, &c., must always ensure to Malacca a very considerable portion of trade.-[Penang Gaz. May 21. DEATH. July 19. At Malacca, Adrian Koek, Esq. Penang. SHIP-BUILDING. The Ex-King of Acheen, the second son of the late Syed, proceeded a few months ago to Cochin, and intends bringing with him, on his return, a new ship of four hundred tons, for this port. Several handsome junks, of large dimensions, have lately been built at Poongah, near the island of Junk Ceylon, for Chinese merchants of this place. One in particular, a very fine vessel of 225 tons, belonging to Che Toah, one of the prin cipal merchants, which lately arrived from Poongah with a full cargo of rice, seaslug, birds-nests, tin, &c., quitted this island last week, with a very valuable cargo, consisting principally of piece goods and opium, for the west coast of Sumatra for which trade the junk is destined, and in which a very considerable number of junks belonging to this island are at present engaged.[Penang Gazette. NICOBAR ISLANDERS. From a report from the deputy master attendant at Penang, despatched by government to the Nicobar islands, to endeavour to rescue the crews of two vessels wrecked there, it is evident that these people really are pirates, two of the inhabitants of Bompoka having confessed that several ships had been lately cut off and their crews murdered by the natives. The editor of the Penang Gazette observes, that the inhabitants of these islands are represented to be stout, well-proportioned men, resembling the Malays in their general appearance. They have been considered as a quiet, inoffensive, and rather hospitable people. It is very certain, however, that several vessels have been wrecked close to these islands and the crews have never been heard of, especially during the last few years. COCHIN CHINESE TRADERS. The Cochin Chinese, we understand, have disposed of the whole of their cargoes of sugar, rice, raw silk, &c. and are making large purchases of woollens, glass-ware, and various other articles. It is amusing to see these men going about from shop to shop followed by their retinue, and to observe their tenacity at making bargains, and their keenness with regard to the measure and weight of any thing they purchase. They are constantly accompanied by a man with a measure in his hand, which is applied to every piece of woollen they purchase, and with such scrupulous nicety, that they haggle about the slightest deficiency. They seem an intelligent people, civil and well behaved, and although they spend the most part of their time ashore, no disturbance of any description has taken place. They talk of quitting a month hence, but very probably may be induced to wait the arrival of the Indiamen of the season. DEATH. June 27. At Penang, the lady of Capt. W. H. Hewitt, 40th regt. B.N.I. Singapore. ORES OF ANTIMONY AND TIN. In some of our earlier numbers we speculated upon these two commodities as probably in the middle of which sparkled two of the largest diamonds ever known. On each side of the hall many of his sons were seen fixed motionless as wax-work figures; they were all magnificently dressed, and covered with pearls. Opposite the shah, and behind us, in a sort of vestibule, appeared men in grand uniform, bearing golden axes on their shoulders, emblems of their terrible office; their eyes fixed upon the lord of all, they indicated not by the smallest motion that they were of this world. "This stillness, and the Eastern splendour which reigned throughout the scene, produced mixed emotions of terror and admiration; it had such an effect upon our poor drogeman, that he became ill. "Futty-Ali-Shah is about sixty-six years of age, less remarkable by his features than by a beard, which has become historical: it almost covers his face, scarcely allowing his eyes to be seen, and descending to his waist. This excites great admiration amongst his subjects, who declare that there is not a greater king upon the earth, for he has a long beard, an infinite number of wives, and plenty of horses." M. de Richemont has since been taken seriously ill, owing to the excessive heat and unhealthiness of Teheran. He has been attended by Dr. M'Neil of the British mission, as well as the writer of the letter. Postscript to Asiatic Intelligence. THE intelligence from the seat of war is very scanty. All accounts agree in representing that great sickness has prevailed amongst our troops at Prome. A mortality appears likewise to have raged amongst the horses and bullocks; the disease is described as the same which visited the lower provinces of India in 1824, and was, probably, transferred to the Burmese country by the army bullocks sent to Rangoon. The country about Prome has been flooded with water to such a degree, that fears were entertained that the army must betake themselves to the hills. The excessive moisture and the decay of vegetables, have produced a dysentery amongst the natives; but it was not of a dangerous nature. The monsoon had been, however, light, and the troops were under excellent care. The bazaar at Prome was well supplied, and the climate is described as infinitely superior to that of Rangoon. At the commencement of August the waters began to subside; and it is asserted in the Calcutta Government Gazette of August 25, that the army had recovered its health, and that every thing was going on well. The Burmese seem intent upon further hostilities, though the reports upon this point are contradictory. A communication of some kind appears to have been made by the court of Ava to the Supreme Government, through the authorities at Rangoon. This circumstance is said to have caused the visit which Sir A. Campbell paid to this place. He returned to Prome August 2d. The last accounts from Prome which appear on the Calcutta Gazette of September 8th, state that the bulk of the Burmese force in the vicinity of that city had been summoned to Ava, as a disturbance had taken place at the capital, supposed to have been an insurrection of the Shaum and Cassay troops. The British army was not expected to move for some time. But little sickness has occurred at Rangoon, although this season was last year attended with very fatal disease. The sickness at Arracan has been most extensive. Almost the entire force had experienced its effects, and in many cases it has proved fatal to the British officers. Every provision had been made for the relief of the troops, by sending hospital vessels for the reception and conveyance of the sick. Among the invalids Gen. M'Bean, and it is said Gen. Morrison. By late accounts it is consolatory to find that the sickness is daily decreasing, and that the troops are recovering Brig. their health. The cause of the disease is traced to the unusual sultriness of the season, the humidity of the place, and the miasma arising from the stagnant water. In ordinary circumstances Arracan is described as healthy, the climate being fine, the nights cool, and the days not commonly hot. A The communication between Arracan and Prome has been found so difficult, that it is said the intention of crossing the Mug 'mountains is abandoned at Arracan. passage has been found to the east by water, from Prome to Arracan, which realizes the hope entertained that one of the branches of the Errawaddy empties itself at the Bay of Bengal, far to the northward of Cape Negrais. Letters from Assam state, that the auxiliaries employed by Lieut. Neufville are operating against the Singphos, and have occupied Beesagong. Accounts from Ramree mention, that all was tranquil there; the inhabitants were contented, provisions were plentiful, and but little sickness exists there. Gumbeer Sing has returned from Munnipore to Silhet, having left a force to garrison the place until the advance of our troops in September. A detachment of the Rajah's pharis occupies Banskandi. DEBATES ing off the restriction as to the specific quantity of 4,050 piculs, and extending the indulgence of exemption from measurement duties at Whampoa, to vessels of any size, provided they imported a full cargo of that article. The Mauritius. Government Notice.-His exc. the governor has been pleased to direct that the following proclamation of Radama, king of Madagascar, be published in the gazette of the colony for general information. Chief Secretary's office, Port Louis, 16th G. A. BARRY, Chief-sec. to Gov. "By Radama, King of Madagascar. "Whereas having recently possessed myself of the town of Muzungay and of the bay and harbours of Bombatok, and it appearing that various exorbitant and undefined sums have heretofore been extorted from British vessels, as well as others visiting this harbour for the purpose of trade or refreshment, and being desirous of manifesting on all occasions my high consideration for the British nation, and my friendship for Commodore Joseph Nourse, C. B., commanding his Britannic Majesty's ships and vessels in these seas, it is hereby ordered: That all British vessels, visiting the said ports and harbours for the purpose of engaging in lawful trade, shall have free liberty to do so, without let or hindrance of any kind, on payment of the sum of fifteen dollars anchoring money, and of five per cent. duty on all articles the produce of Madagascar exported for the purpose of such trade and traffic. The said duty to be levied in the most equitable and convenient manner, and no other duties or fees of any kind whatsoever to be imposed. "That, with a view to encourage the residence of British subjects in my dominions, for the better civilization of my people, and the introduction of various arts and sciences, I hereby assure them of my special protection; and that they shall have free liberty to dwell therein, to build ships and vessels and houses, and cultivate lands, to carry on lawful trade and traffic, to come and to go at their own will and pleasure, without let or hindrance of any kind, and without payment of any duty or tax than beforementioned." (Signed) RADAMA. Cape of Good Hope. Cape papers have reached England to the 22d October: a great portion of the colonists have suffered materially from drought and the excursions of the Caffres and Bushmen. The latter evil seems to have become a terrible scourge upon the peaceable settlers. The Enterprize remained at the Cape at the date of these advices, and Capt. Johnstone had issued cards for the inspection of her machinery. Lord Charles Somerset and a large party went on board, and partook of a splendid collation. She was to sail on the 22d for India, after taking on board 280 chaldrons of coals. Persia. FRENCH MISSION. The French papers contain a letter from M. Belanger, who accompanies the Vicomte de Richemont in his mission to Persia, dated from Teheran, where they arrived in June last. He states, that M. de Richemont was received at the Persian capital with the same honours paid to him at Tabriz.* He was lodged with Aboul Hassan Khan, the ambassador to England, who is now minister for foreign affairs. M. Belanger gives the following description of their presentation at court: "We were conducted into the presence of his majesty by the grand master of the ceremonies, and by the minister for foreign affairs, attended by a crowd of other khans in court dresses, and a multitude of armed men. When we arrived at a little gate, a porter of enormous size, and like Lucifer in figure, opened it, and we entered a garden where two tents were pitched opposite each other. At the extremity of that which looked towards the hall of audience, was a number of courtiers in magnificent dresses, arranged in line, and motionless as statues, scarcely daring to breathe, although they were about 200 feet distant from him who, by a motion, could cause the thread of their existence to be cut. "Before we ascended to the hall of the throne, the grand master of the ceremonies announced, as loudly as he could, that Let the Vicomte de Richemont, bearer of a letter from the King of France, desired to be introduced.' The shah replied: him be welcomed.' Accordingly, after two salutations, we were admitted-the Vicomte deposited, accord to etiquette, before the shah, who was seated upon a kind of throne or chair of ancient form, but covered with jewels, the letter and present of the king. "The hall of audience was extremely superb, adorned with ornaments or glasswork resembling crystal. Near the shah, on his left hand, were placed, in a theatrical attitude, the grandees of his court, holding, one his diadem, another his scymetar, a third his shield, and a fourth his sceptre. Nothing could be more splendid. All these articles were covered with jewels; at the top of the shield was an emerald of extraordinary size. The shah had bracelets, See Asiat. Jour. vol. xx. p. 485. in |