Crichton, from 30th. H. Norton, from 60th. J. Brandon, from 46th. N. Penny, from 68th.Lieuts. J. M. Sim, from 15th. J. P. Hickman, from 4th. W. Brown, from 38th. R. Wroughton, from 63d. R. R. White, from 66th. R. Garrett, from 39th. J. Pollard, from 51st. R. Steward, from 42d. R. Macdonald, from 4th. W. S. Menteath, from 52d.-Ensigns F. E. Smith, from 56th. J. Murray, from 49th (3 vacant).

2d Extra Regt. Major E. Simons, from 2d regt. -Capts. J. Aubert, from 38th. F. Buckled, from 37th. G. Young, from 56th. J. Cowslade, from 39th. J. C. Wotherspoon, from 61st.-Lieuts. T. Williams, from 58th. G. W. J. Hickman, from 2d. G. M. Home, from 43d. A. Mercer, from 53d. Hon. P. C. Sinclair, from 44th. J. K. McCausland, from 7th. A. C. Scott, from 36th. E. J. Betts, from 18th. T. W. Bolton, from 38th. W. L. Hall, from 23d.-Ens. R. Hill, from 54th. J. Robertson, from 14th (3 vacant).

3d Extra Regt. Major W. Lloyd, from 11th regt. -Capts. J. Anderson, from 63d. P. Jeremie, from 5th. G. W. A. Lloyd, from 65th. J. Davies, from 64th. R. Bayldon, from 3d.-Lieuts. J. S. Marshall, from 57th. E. Marshall, from 62d. R. McPollock, from 64th. G. D. Roebuck, from

65th. G. Kinloch, from 59th. E. Wintle, from 41st. W. G. Cooper, from 40th. W. McGeorge, from 6th. B. Stewart, from 54th. W. E. Robertson, from 26th.-Ensigns W. J. Rind, from 20th, W. Alston, from 34th (3 vacant).

4th Extra Regt. Major H. D. Showers, from 8th regt. Capts. W.B. Salmon, from 36th. E.T. Bradby, from 7th. J. Graham, from 21st. R. Forster, from 29th. J.Manson, from 9th.-Lieuts. N.Stewart, from 20th. A. Wright, from 12th. J.F. May, from 28th. A.D.Gordon, from 12th. R.W. Beatson, from 13th. J. C. Sage, from 69th. D. Balderston, from 37th. J. Campbell, from 32d. C. H. Boisragon, from 16th. A. Tweedale, from 24th.-Ensigns H. Foquett, from 11th (4 vacant).

5th Extra Regt. Major W. Skene, from 67th regt.-Capts. W. A. Yates, from 67th. R. Home, from 55th. R. Armstrong, from 28th.

H. R.

Murray, from 27th. J. Price, from 51st.-Lieuts H. Carter, from 10th. J. Oliver, from 2d. H. Patch, from 11th. J. S. Mostyn, from 22d. Hon. W. Stapleton, from 55th. E. A. Cumberlege, from 58th. R. McNair, from 15th. F. Thomas, from 50th. G. D. Harvey, from 2d E. R. M. Hunter, from 10th R. regt.-Ensigns Geo. Miller, from 1st E. R. (4 vacant).

R.

A.

6th Extra Regt. Major J. Duncan, from 22d regt.-Capts. C. C. Smith, from 1st E. R.. W. Stirling, from 45th regt. C. A. Munro, from 13th. J. Johnston, from 48th. J. R. Stock, from 61st. -Lieuts. A. Farquharson, from 6th. James Bunyon, from 1st. H. Mackenzie, from 17th. Spens, from 5th. J. White, from 49th. N. J. Cumberlege, from 69th. A. Charlton, from 48th. H. N. Worsley, from 14th. W. D. Kennedy, from 25th. G. W. A. Nares, from 19th.-Ensigns M. Huish, from 67th (4 vacant).

(For formation of 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Extra Regiments, see our last number, p. 700). N.B. By augmentation of two regts. of L.C. and six of N.I. to estab., the following officers become entitled to benefits of off-reckoning Fund :

Cavalry. Lieut. Cols. Com. J. Nuthall and M. Fitzgerald.

Infantry. Lieut. Cols. Com. P. Littlejohn, J. Shapland, W. Casement, M. White, W. Croxton, and J. R. Lumley.

Lieut. J. Heaver, 16th N.I., transf. to invalid estab., and Capt. W. Bayley, 34th ditto, to pension estab.

Head-Quarters, June 28.-Brev. Capt. and Lieut. Jones to be adj. to left wing of 5th regt., in room of Lieut. Spens, app. adj. to 7th extra N.I.

34th Regt. N.I. Lieut. J. T. Croft. to be adj., v. Cowley rem, to 35th regt. Lieut. R. Angelo to be interp. and quart. mast., v. Marshall rem. to ditto.

35th Regt. Lieut. C. W. Cowley to be adj., v. Croft rem. to 34th regt.

36th Regt. Lieut. J. R. Troup to be adj., v. Barstow rem. to 37th regt.

37th Regt. Lieut. J. A. Barstow to be adj., v. Lloyd rem. to 36th regt. Lieut. C. R. Bellew to

be interp. and quart. mast., v. Troup rem. to 36th regt.

1st L.I. Bat. Ens. R. Nelson, 36th N.I., to be adj., v. Steele prom.

Sappers and Miners. Lieut. J. Thomson to be adj.

Pioneers. Capt. J. Wilkie, 8th N.I., to be commandant, v. Swinton.

8th Local Horse. Loc. Lieut. J. M. Turnbull to be adj., v. Comyn who resigns situation.

Assist.surg. Stenhouse, attached to 38th N.I., to repair to Lohargong and afford medical aid to troops at that post during absence of Assist.surg. Smith.

June 29.-Assist.surg. J. Smith, at Chunar, to do duty with 8th extra N.I. at Azimgurh.

Fort-William, July 5.-Messrs. J. C. Hannyington, R. Ramsay, C. Corfield, F. Streatfield, W. D. Nash, R. S. T. Cunnynghame, F. W. Burroughs, A. H. Shepherd, and W. B. Holmes, admitted to inf., and prom. to ensign.

July 8.-16th Regt. N.I. Ens. J. M. McGregor to be lieut. from 1st July, v. Heaver transf. to inv. estab.

34th Regt. Lieut.J.T.Croft to be capt. of a comp. from 1st July, v. Bayley transf. to pension estab.

Capt. Shuldham, 30th N.I., to be a dep. assist. adj. gen. on estab., v. Frye app. to com. of 12th extra regt.

Brev. Capt. W. Ramsey, 41st N.I., to be fort adj. of Dehli, v. Anderson app. a brig. maj. on estab.

Maj. F. Walker, 65th N.I., to command 12th or Rampoorah local bat., v. Hamilton prom. Assist.surg. R. Shaw to perform med. duties of civil station of Shahabad, v. Simms.

Assist.surg. W. W. Hewett to be 2d assist. gar. surg. of Fort William, v. Shaw.

Ens. W. H. Campbell doing duty with 28th N.I., permitted to resign service of Hon. Comp.

Capt. D. McLeod, corps of engineers, to be superintend. of Nizamut buildings at Moorshedabad, v. Buxton dec.

Corps of Engineers. Lieut. J. F. Paton to be capt., v. Smyth retired.

Head-Quarters, July 2.-Removals and postings in Artillery. Capt. H. J. Wood from 2d comp. 1st bat. to 1st troop of 3d horse brigade, v. Roberts. Capt. C. H. Campbell from 10th comp. (6th or) Golundaz bat. to 2d comp. 1st bat., v. Wood. 1stLieut. T. B. Bingley, from 4th troop 3d horse brigade to 1st troop 2d horse brigade. 2d-Lieut. H. De Waal Cockburn (lately arrived) to 1st comp. 5th bat.

Lieut. Bradford to act as adj. to 1st L.C. during absence of Lieut. and Adj. Thornton, proceeding on duty to Cawnpore.

7th Regt. L.C. Lieut. F. Angelo to be adj., v. Hunter removed to 1st extra regt.

Assist.surg. B. Bell appointed to med. charge of 62d regt.

2d-Lieut. Boileau, of eng., appointed to corps of sappers and miners at Cawnpore.

July 4-Capt. Hemming, H.M. 44th regt. to be dep. judge adv. gen. to eastern div. of arty; date 11th March.

July 5.-Assist.surg. Toke posted to 11th extra regt. at Ghazeepore.

Assist.surg. Stenhouse posted to 4th extra regt. July 6.-Capt. G. B. Bell, 68th N.I., to act as maj. of brigade to station of Barrackpore, as a temp. arrangement.

FURLOUGHS.

To Europe.-June 3. Capt. C. C. Chesney, artil., for health.-13. Capt. Eyre, royal regt., for health. -17. Quart. Mast. Coates, 54th foot, for health. -July 1. Ens. R. K. Meares, doing duty with 2d Europ. regt., for health.-July 8. Lieut. R. P. Fulcher, 67th N.I., for health.

To China. June 17. 1st-Lieut. A. Campbell, artil., for twelve months, for health.-24. Lieut.

J.

J. Whiteford, 65th N.I., for eight months, for health (via Singapore).

To Penang-July 8. Capt. H. Davidson, 30th N.I., for twelve months, for health (also to visit Malacca and Singapore).

FROM HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES.

To Europe.-May 30. Lieut. Stewart, 47th foot, on private affairs.-June 6. Lieut. Berham, 45th foot, for health.-24. Assist.surg. Campbell, 11th It. drags., for health.-Capt. Heatley, 47th foot, for health.-July 4. Ens. Furlong, 20th foot, for health.-7. Capt. Anderson, 45th foot, for health. To Ceylon.-May 30. Capt. Hilton, 45th regt., for two months, on private affairs.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

GAIETIES.

Boitaconnah Performance.-The theatre at Boitaconnah afforded a great treat on Friday evening last, in Cumberland's Comedy of "The Jew," and the ballet of "The Spanish Wedding." In the represen. tative of the Jew we had an amateur who has frequently strutted his hour upon the stage; this character seems to be his peculiar forte, and we question if his performance of Sheva can be excelled, even by the great talent of our Indian Drury. The accent, the dialect, and appearance, accorded so much with the character of an Israelite, that it appeared doubtful to the mind that the person was any other than a rich money-searching son of Judah. Though the thirst for lucre was the ruling principle of his mind, he had the consolation, in the evening of his days, to reflect, that he had hoarded up, for the son of his protector and friend, Don Carlos. There is something so peculiarly characteristic, in the Jew which Cumberland has drawn, of the national traits, and yet of the honesty and uprightness of the land in which he lived, that we cannot but admire it throughout. The representative was successful in every scene, and drew forth reiterated bursts of applause from the audience. Sir Stephen Bertram, though much out of the line of the amateur who presented it, was supported in a creditable manner. Frederic seems improving; his last night's performance was pretty tolerable, considering the nature of the character. Charles Radcliffe appeared not in good spirits; but in saying this we do not mean to attach censure to his representation. Saunders' droll figure excited much mirth; and, with regard to Jabal, we think he monopolizes all the applause of the audience the moment he enters. As to the female part of the performers, Mrs. Radcliffe, was pretty respectable; every thing considered, Eliza Radcliffe did jus. tice to the character, only now and then we thought her rather cool for the young and winning lover. Mrs. Goodison looked rather too young for the personification of an old widow, and rather too sprightly; but, now-a-days, one would rather appear young than old. Dorcas, whom we

had almost forgot, was maintained, in appearance and manner, respectably.

To the foregoing piece succeeded the ballet, in which was introduced the dance in wooden shoes, which went off with general eclat, as did the fancy dance. "The Spanish Wedding" went off with its usual success.

We are glad to find that the managers have attended to the hint thrown out on a former occasion, and have introduced a punkah, which was a great desideratum; if it be practicable, and another can be hung, it would, we think, contribute the more to the comfort of the audience.[Hurk., May 17.

Chowringhee Theatre.-The frequent successful representation in England of the comedy of "Pride shall have a Fall," attached a good deal of interest to it among our play-goers here, and, it is possible, attracted a much larger audience to the theatre on Friday night than any other comedy would have done. But, unfortunately, the heat of the weather, or some other cause, threw a damp upon the amateurs and the audience; the latter consequently were, in a great measure, disappointed, of which disappointment, the great cause, no doubt, was the heat of the weather.

The

Count Ventoso, half noble and half merchant, fretful, old, bustling, and complaining, was in the hands of an amateur well known under the appellation of the "Father of the Calcutta stage," and he was irresistibly comic, forming a strong contrast to the general dulness of the play. In the scene, particularly where he attempts, urged on by his wife, to address the supposed prince, he kept the house in a roar, and many of his jokes and puns were given in that dry humour which cannot fail to please. Lorenzo was by the amateur who performed Brutus, Octavian, &c. and was done in his usual excellent style. Colonel Pistrucci was pretty good. Major O'Shannon had but little to do, and Cornet Carmine rather overacted his part. Few characters have been performed better than that of Torrento, the radical orator of the gaol, and afterwards the impostor prince. His matchless impudence, his unabashed effrontery when detected and exposed, were depicted with much skill, and reflect much credit upon the judgment of the amateur, who in no case "o'erstepped the modesty of nature." The Gaoler was very well performed, and the subordinate characters did as usual, except Lazaro; the part of the Countess, a line of character new to the performer, was one in which she acquitted herself very well. Victoria was what she always is; and the remaining female performer, on this occasion, was not only remarkable for her good-natured smiles, but also for the excellent manner in which she acted. Though last, the serenaders ought

not

not to be forgotten. Great credit was due to them as to the other amateurs, whose exertion, it is to be hoped, will not have again to contend against the effects of such a warm night as that of Friday last, which could not fail to have a paralyzing effect both on them and their audience.-Cal. John Bull, May 30.

CIVIL SERVICE ANNUITY FUND.'

We have much satisfaction in stating, upon unquestionable authority, that of 361 civil servants in the country, 311 have desired to subscribe to the Civil Service Annuity Fund. Only eight have declined to contribute, and the answers of forty-two (of whom eighteen are at the Cape) have not been received. Our readers will bear in mind, that the Civil Service Annuity Fund was to be established, provided two-thirds

of the service consented to contribute to it. That the terms prescribed have been agreed to by so large a proportion of the service, affords incontestable proof that the liberality of the hon. the Court of Directors on the occasion is properly appreciated. -[Ind. Gaz., July 11.

FEMALE EDUCATION.

The fourth report of the female department of the Bengal Christian School Society exhibits a very gratifying picture of the proceedings of this truly benevolent institution. The increase of schools from six to twenty, and of scholars from one hundred and fifty to between three and four hundred, is the best proof of the success of its exertions, and the best claim it can urge to a continuance of public support and patronage, of which we cannot doubt that it will receive a liberal

share, while the labours of Christian philanthropy are respected amongst us.— Cal. John Bull, July 5.

TAME LIONS.

We understand that a gentleman, a passenger in the ship Lady Campbell, has brought with him a pair of young lions from the Cape of Good Hope. They are so tame as to admit the familiarities of strangers without evincing the least sign of ferocity. They are intended, we believe, to be presented to the GovernorGeneral, and will, no doubt, eventually be placed in the menagerie at Barrackpore, where they will, we presume, be visible to those who wish to see them. These animals are of the twenty-fifth litter of the pair possessed by Mr. Valette, of the Cape; a circumstance which would appear to be against the correctness of the belief inculcated by some naturalists, of the infe cundity of some of the feline race.-[Ind. Gaz., July 11.

*See vol. xx. p. 350.
Asiatic Journ. VOL. XXI. No. 121.

ORIENTAL LITERARY SOCIETY.

Among the new institutions rising around us is a Literary Society among the class of Indo-Britons: its existence, however, has only been announced to the world by some of its members complaining, through the press, that a resolution had passed, forbidding the proceedings at its establishment from being published. We are not a little surprised, we confess, at this resolution; as, of all subjects, the institution of a Literary Society seems a most legitimate object of publicity; and it is certainly unfortunate, for the fair fame of the literary association, that its labours should commence in controversial discussion on such a point. But while we regret this circumstance, we are not among the number of those disposed to ridicule the attempt of this class of British subjects to attain among each other the means of enlarging their knowledge of literary and scientific subjects. We see this attempt with pleasure; and are willing to hope, that although the first step appears to have been at variance with that liberality and openness which ought to distinguish all literary undertakings, the further progress of the "Oriental Literary Society be creditable to its projectors, and calculated to promote the important objects which it has, no doubt, in view.-[Cal. John Bull, May 30.

will

[This Society has been adverted to in a tone of ridicule in the India Gazette, which has led to some discussion, of rather an angry nature, in the Calcutta prints.]

A BHEESTEE'S PETITION.

The Humble Petition of Saddoo, Dirwan, your humble Servant and Bheestee.

did work, with bag upon shoulder, for to Humbly Sheweth,-That your petitioner bring water for your worthy worship at your house, for washing every thing, and putting water in gamlah and all jars; and your worship's Sircar not paying to your servant and humble petitioner his wages for one month and for eighteen days, which your worship will please to order the Sircar to discharge poor petitioner's salt for the amount due to him for the above period, and your petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever pray for your health, long life, and prosperity for ever.-[Ben. Hurk.

CABUL.

Surdar Yaar Mahomed Khan is at Ca

bool, who, having placed Hubeeboolla Khan under arrest, has taken measures for the permanency of his own authority. Shah Mahomood has invested himself with the dress of a Durvesh, and lives in retirement from the world at Herat. Kam. ran is in possession of Herat, and is said to have intimated to the Afghan Chief that M

he had no view beyond that territory, with which he was well satisfied.-[Dehli Ukhbar, June 27.

THE SHAKSPEARIÁN PONT ROULANT

MILITAIRE..

Whatever doubts may have existed as to the stability of this experimental bridge, they must yield to the test this extraordinary fabric was put to on Tuesday night, during the great severity and long duration of the North-wester, which has otherwise done much mischief to every thing within its reach, and even less exposed to its fury than the rope bridge, standing, as it does, quite unprotected in the middle of the race-course; and, what is still more surprising, as we have before stated, is, that all the frame-work is superficial, no part entering the ground, with the exception of half a dozen guy pins át the greatest extremity of either end; that is, forming a radius of two hundred and fifty feet each way, from the centre of the bridge, or covering a total span of five hundred feet: the main guys being only of four inches circumference, the others three and a half, similar to the strands of the road-way, which stands perfectly horizoutal, rather indeed rising in the centre.

After the storm, numbers went to gratify their curiosity, but none could discover that the slightest-alteration or movement had taken place in any part of the machinery. Can there be a stronger proof of the justness of the principles acted upon? though these are opposed by some as contrary to the received maxims of theory.

It is pleasant to see that the bridge is all the lounge, daily gaining on the confidence of the public mind, and that many now sport their steeds across who hitherto thought it dangerous so to do, considering that it is only four feet wide, that the height from the water (which is about seventeen feet, and visible through the bamboo road-way) might alarm their horses. But it is remarkable with how much unconcern and steady sagacity the generality of horses pass over.- -[Gov. Gaz April 21.

By one of those expert manœuvres that have ceased to excite our surprise, this 'novel portable structure, seen in full play at the close of Friday evening, was in the course of that night, notwithstanding the occurrence of a squall and a heavy fall of rain, taken down, and removed from its position over the basin, on the race-ground, where it had been viewed, and tried in

The guys of the Caramnasa Bridge cover 640 fcet: the road-way is 320 feet, by 8 wide, the rope-work somewhat stronger.

The span of the Bar Bridge over the Tweed, between the extreme points of suspension, is 470 feet-the road-way 367. Now, if the angles were equal, and the action perpendicular, the span would be 784 feet.

every way during the two past months, and during that time had also been exposed to several very severe gales, which tore up large trees, and levelled many a dwelling, yet not the least impression was made on the rope bridge, even in its exposed situation, although of 250 feet span, and the framing altogether superficial. In England the scheme of this experimental military structure is yet unknown; but we have heard that the original Shakspearian, of which a model was sent home, has already, at Chatham and Woolwich, been considered of great importance as applicable to the military art. The curious footbridge, constructed entirely of cane, or ground rattan, of 100 feet span by five and a half, is still standing at Allipore. [Ibid. June 9.

THE SHAKSPEARIAN RUSTIC IN THE LOWER RANGE OF THE HIMALAYA MOUNTAINS.

We learn from a correspondent in these distant regions, that Capt. C. P. Kennedy, assistant political agent, stationed at Subathoo, completed in March last the first of these useful structures, so situated, which, in the opinion of a committee of officers purposely assembled, has been officially pronounced as admirably adapted for mountain torrents, and as, therefore, promising to be of great general benefit to the country at large.

The situation of the one in question is not very distant from Subathoo, and is placed in a most picturesque situation over the river Gumber, running between lofty mountains, hitherto impassable for more than six months in the year.

The dimensions are about 120 feet span by six feet broad. The timber used is cedar and oak; the rope is of a fibre called moongée. These, and good iron, are almost every-where procurable at a cheap rate, and are admirably adapted to the purpose.

The superintendant-general had sent up by land a large-sized model, and some full-sized pattern-pieces, which, together with the plans and drawings, gave every facility to the execution of the workcompleted, it is said, at a very trifling expense, yet in the most satisfactory manner, to the great admiration of the chiefs of the protected states and of the inhabitants, who hail it as a boon bestowed by the English Government; and which, from its beautiful simplicity and economy, will disseminate itself in all directions, to the great convenience and safety of the people, and the promotion of commerce, even to the frontier of China.-[Cal. Gov. Gaz, May 5.

SUTTEE.

"I have just witnessed one of those terrific scenes so frequent in, and so pecu