In 8vo. cloth lettered, price 7s. 6d. THE OVERLAND GUIDE-BOOK; A complete VADE-MECUM for the OVERLAND TRAVELLER to INDIA vià EGYPT. By Capt. JAMES BARBER, H. C.S. Illustrated by Maps of the Routes, engraved Plans of all the Steamers employed on the Line, and ** The London: WM. H. ALLEN & Co., 7, Leadenhall Street. AUDITORS. Capt. C. J. Bosanquet, R.N. James Buller East, Esq., M.P. Bankers.-The London and Westminster Bank. Physician.-Seth Thompson, M.D. The TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of this Society was held on the 10th of April last, when a highly satisfactory REPORT was laid before the Proprietors and Policy Holders, and unanimously adopted. The Public will see the advantage of selecting, in so important a matter as Life Assurance, a wellestablished office, which, from its continued prosperity, and its large additions to policies, offers the greatest inducement to Assurers, combined with the undoubted security of a numerous and wealthy proprietary. ADDITIONS TO POLICIES. Total Sums now payable in case of death. Shortly will be ready. Price 10s. sewed, or 11s. 6d. bound, THE Complete Lists of the Company's Servants at home and abroad, Civil, Military, and Marine, with their respective Appointments; with Indexes to the same, and Lists of Casualties. Regulations and Instructions respecting the Appointment of Writers, Cadets, and Assistant-Surgeons. Rules and Regulations of the Civil and Military Funds, and a List of Proprietors of East-India Stock. Compiled, by permission of the Hon. East-India Company, from the Official Returns received at the EastIndia House, by F. CLARK, of the Secretary's Office, East-India House. The Lists for the three Presidencies may be London: WM. H. ALLEN & Co., 7, Leadenhall AUSTIN & SEELEY, of the New Road, London, having an extensive collection of Vases and Fountains made of their artificial stone (which has now stood a test of about 20 years), desire to draw the attention of persons having connections in the East to their establishment. Many of their patterns are correctly copied from the antique, and others have been designed by the best architects of the present day. Specimens of their work are to be seen in the gardens of about half of the British nobility. ARTILLERY. ENTLEMEN having appointCompany's Artillery, can be completely equipped, at the shortest notice, at MAYNARD & HARRIS'S, 27, Poultry. The articles supplied at this establishment are of the best quality, and strictly correct as to the uniform of either presidency. Samples, with the prices and detailed lists of necessaries, may be seen at the J. REGIMENTAL warehouse. &c., 1, Suffolk Place, Pall Mall East, London, Trousers cut on this plan have obtained the as- 7 A Bonus of Four-fifths, or Eighty per Cent. of the estimated profits is added to Policies entitled, every seventh year; or an equivalent reduction made in future Premiums. The Third Septennial Division of profits will be declared to the 31st December, 1845. Persons Assuring previous to that date will have their proportion of profit appropriated. Parties travelling in Europe, by sea or land, in time of peace, are not charged any extra premium. Applications for Agencies, in places where none are established, to be addressed to the Secretary. NICHOLAS GRUT, Secretary and Actuary. Officers of her Majesty's regiments in India, and those of the Honourable East-India Company's army, wishing to avail themselves of this improvement, may do so by transmitting their measure, according to the following directions, to J. STOVEL, 1, Suffolk Place, Pall Mall East, London. W. and Son manufacture swords of every descrip. MEASURE FOR COATS, WAISTCOATS, &c. tion for presentation, dress, or fancy, with swordFrom bottom of collar to hip buttons. belts, sword-knots, sashes, epaulettes, and all milihip buttons to bottom of skirt. tary accoutrements, strictly correct to regimental centre of back to elbow; continued to length pattern, and of superior make and quality. strictly REGULATION PATTERNS prescribed CEYLON LAND AGENCY. TO BE SOLD, by Messrs.CHRISTIE PARTIES interested in the Pur-thenien es, that those with the most delicate com chase or Sale of Land at Ceylon, may have the last week in May, three or four LANDSCAPES, their views forwarded by application to by HODGES. Mr. CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT, Colombo; They are views taken by that eminent artist whilst or at 55, Old Broad Street, London. Office hours, resident in India. 1st January, 1845. MILES & BELLIN (LATE DODWELL & MILES), 69, CORNHILL, LONDON. This Office was established by DoDWELL & MILES (late of the Military and Civil Department of the Honourable Company's Home Service), in June 1836, and has continued to this date under the firm of DODWELL & MILES. Mr. J. S. MILES has now the pleasure to acquaint the Civil and Military Services of India, that Mr. ROBERT BELLIN (who has been for seven years connected with Agency business, the latter two of which he had the care of the Madras Military Fund, in the house of Messrs. Arbuthnot & Latham, the London Agents) is admitted a partner this day." Mr. EDWARD DODWELL'S ill health occasioned his retirement in May, 1842, since which period the firm has continued to be conducted under the names of DODWELL & MILES. Messrs, MILES & BELLIN now respectfully submit to the Officers of the East-India Company's Service the routine of business transacted by their House of Agency. THE MINERVA LIFE ASSU THEANCE COMPANY, L4, King William TRUSTEES. Thomas Halifax, Jun., Esq. Francis Mills, Esq. Francis Mills, Esq., Chairman. Wm. Chippindale, Esq. John L. Bennett, Esq. | Robert W. Eyles, Esq. The first Quinquennial Valuation was made and Division of the Profits of this Company declared at the Annual General Meeting, held on 23rd June, 1842, when FOUR-FIFTHS of the ascertained profit were appropriated to the Policy-holders entitled to participate, enabling the Directors to add a rever. sionary bonus averaging 31 per cent. on the Premiums paid during the last five years, or to give an equivalent reduction of premium of nearly 17 per cent. on the Premiums payable during the next five years. The next Quinquennial division will be made in June, 1847, and all persons assuring by the Partici pating Scale prior to 31st December, 1845, will be entitled to share therein. EAST-INDIA HOUSE.-A knowledge of the Public business of the various Departments. OUTFITS.-This branch of Agency is under especial supervision; DETAILED LISTS are submitted to MESS SUPPLIES.-Such orders have been executed by the late firm of Dodwell & Miles to a consi derable extent, and acknowledged with much satisfaction; future commissions on this account will receive the accustomed care and strict attention. GOVERNMENT FUNDS and other PUBLIC SECURITIES. INVESTMENTS made at the most favourable market price of the day. REMITTANCES on this account from India will be placed in the hands of one of the most influential members of the London Stock Exchange; return Overland Mail will convey receipt for the same, with printed published List at the time of purchase, of the value of every Public Security. DIVIDENDS received under power of attorney. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.-The payment of 1 in England, or Rupees 12 in India, entitles the Subscriber to have his LETTERS consigned to the Firm, which are duly registered and forwarded, thereby affording a reference in case any letter should fail to reach its destination. Postage Account rendered half-yearly; also the latest information of PROMOTIONS, RESIGNATIONS, or DEATHS, or any further intelligence required. HON, COMPANY'S BILLS, or LETTERS OF CREDIT-Obtained at the INDIA HOUSE, or granted upon their AGENTS in INDIA at the most favourable rate of exchange. SERVICE GENERALLY.-Correspondence conducted with the COURT OF DIRECTORS of the E. I. COMPANY upon any subject in which the interest of the party may be engaged. A knowledge of the FORMS of APPLICATION, and the several DEPARTMENTS of the INDIA HOUSE which report officially to the Court, affords to the SERVICE information strictly to be relied on. M WOOLER'S ORIENTAL STORES, 16, GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET, REGENT STREET. R. J. H. WOOLER, 22 years member of the firm WOOLER & Co., continuance of the patronage so long and so liberally afforded him in India. J. H. W. proposes supplying WINES, &c., and trusts his experience of the general tastes prevailing in India may be found useful in the removal of an inconvenience often complained of by parties recently returned to this country, viz. a difficulty in obtaining Wines, &c. to their liking. Military or Naval Men, unless they enter or are No extra premium will be charged on the Lives of called into active service, when the lowest rate con Premiums, founded on correct data, have been specially calculated for Assurances on Lives of OffCompany, and the Lives of any persons proceeding cers in the Military or Civil Service of the East-India to any part of the world will be Assured on terms commensurate with the risk incurred. Tables and every information can be obtained at the Office. W. T. ROBINSON, Actuary and Secretary. No appearance required before the Board.-A private interview with the Medical Adviser of the Com. pany considered sufficient. OYAL ESSENCE of EGLANTINE. This well-known and highly-fashion. able scent for the handkerchief, distinguished for its originality, and remarkable for its lasting and fragrant properties, is particularly recommended as a delicate and highly-refreshing perfume, especially in crowded assemblies. Prepared only by THOMAS WHITE, Chemist, 24, Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange, London. In bottles, at 2s. 6d., 4s. 6d., and 88. each. LE EMON and KALI.-The cooling properties of this delightful beverage cannot to those whose occupation is of a sedentary nature, be too highly esteemed. It is of inestimable value or whose duties oblige them to perambulate the crowded streets of large towns in hot weather, as a few draughts speedily remove head-ache, thirst, &c. Prepared in the form of a powder, only by THOMAS WHITE, Chemist, 24, Cornhill, London. In bottles at 1s. 6d., 5s. 6d., and 10s. each. HITE'S COOLING APERIENT SEIDLITZ POWDERS.-These powders, possessing absorbent as well as aperient properties, are superior to all others for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, bile, or acidity of the sto mach, arising from a too free use of wines, spirits, or highly-seasoned viands. They may be had re course to as an agreeable and efficient saline remedy, ing as soda water. In bottles, lined with tinfoil, 28. each, warranted to keep in any climate. Prepared by THOMAS WHITE, Chemist, 24, Cornhill. eaux, he is enabled to forte, that having formed arrangements with a most respectable house at Bor-MEDICINE CHESTS. THOMAS to offer FRENCH WINES at prices as moderate as such Wines can be supplied. Also, Richly-carved BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, made expressly for this country, of choice wood. J. H. W. will also undertake the execution of Commissions to or from India. STEAM TO BOMBAY, CEYLON, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA, PASSAGES ARE SECURED THROUGHOUT FROM SOUTHAMPTON TO ALL THE PRESIDENCIES OF INDIA, INCLUDING THE COST IN EGYPT. Letters of Credit granted, Estimates of Outfit prepared, and every information connected with the with meat-dishes and covers, corner dishes and Journey, whether by Long Sea or Overland Route, promptly afforded on inquiry. Packages forwarded at very reduced Rates, by this Route, to the above places and to China. JAMES BARBER & Co., 17, St. Mary Axe. warmers, and such requisites as constitute the table service. J. C. has a variety of table services en suite, the whole of them warranted of Sheffield manufacture. 11, Holles Street, Cavendish Square, London. CADETS and ASSISTANT-SURGEONS.-Messrs. GRINDLAY & Co. have prepared the most complete and detailed scales of equipment for Cadets and Assistant-Surgeons, combining efficiency with the utmost economy, and shewing at one view the total expense of an equipment for India, including the passage, and every other expense. CALCUTTA, MADRAS, BOMBAY, and CHINA.-Plans and particulars of all desirable Ships proceeding to the above places may be seen, and Passages negotiated free of expense, on application at either office. Baggage collected, shipped, and insured. Messrs. GRINDLAY and Co. continue to receive and forward packages by the Overland Mails. Passengers to India, through the Continent, supplied with circular letters of credit, and all necessary information. For Freight or Passage, apply to the respective Commanders, at the Jerusalem Coffee-House; or to WIMBLE & ALLPORT, with Messrs. WIGRAM, 98, Gracechurch Street, corner of Leadenhall Street. THE 1845. to for HE following superior SHIPS, belonging to Messrs. the INDIA TRADE, will leave Gravesend punctually at the undermentioned dates, and embark Passengers at Portsmouth a week after. Last Shipping Day in the East-India Docks Three Days previously. PARCELS OVERLAND to all parts of INDIA, CHINA, &c.-J. Hartley & Co. and J. Barber & Co., in connection with the Peninsular and Oriental Company, receive and forward parcels, as above, twice a month.-For CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON, and CHINA, parcels received till the 18th of each month, and for BOMBAY till the last day BUT ONE of each month.-Contents and value should be described on outside cover of each parcel.-Insurances effected.-Offices, 137, Leadenhall Street; 33, Regent Circus; and 17, St. Mary Axe. For Freight or Passage, apply to Capt. JAMES BARBER, 17, St. Mary Axe; or to Capt. WILLIAM FULCHER, at T. & W. SMITH'S, 78, Cornhill. OVERLAND TO MALTA, ADEN, INDIA, CEYLON, HONG M KONG, &c. ESSRS. WAGHORN and Co. forward Parcels, Packages, and Periodicals to and from India, &c. by the OVERLAND ROUTE. Charges on application at their Offices, 34, Cornhill, and 34, Regent Circus, London. Passengers to India viâ the Continent, &c. receive the best advice, and letters of introduction and credit to places on their way to India. Parcels should be with W. and Co. on the 17th and 31st of this month. W. and Co.'s Overland Guide sent, postage free, for 2s. NOTICE TO SHIPPERS FOR BOMBAY. THE HE PERSIA, CAPTAIN MORRIS, will sail positively on Saturday, the 10th inst., therefore all goods intended for shipment must be down in the West-India Dock by the afternoon of the 9th inst. Has first-rate poop accommodation for Passengers. Apply to H. H. LINDSAY, East-India Chambers, Leadenhall Street. BOMBAY direct, to follow the PERSIA, the fine First-class Ship TOKEN, 615 Tons, WM. CHEYNE, Commander. Now loading in the West-India Dock, and will be despatched immediately. Has first-rate poop accommodation for Passengers, and carries a Surgeon. Apply to H. H. LINDSAY, East-India Chambers, Leadenhall Street. FOR dan built Ship HEBRIDES, 646 Lex. OR CALCUTTA direct, with immediate despatch, the MELVILLE, Commander. Now loading in the West-India Dock. Has firstrate poop accommodation for Passengers, and carries a Surgeon. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. H. LINDSAY, East-India Chambers, Leadenhall Street. FOR OR HONG-KONG, MACAO, and WHAMPOA, the fine British-built Ship SAPPHO, A 1, 500 Tons, G. DUNLOP, Commander. Now loading in the West-India Dock. This vessel being a regular trader, will clear at the Custom-house on the 3rd of June, or forfeit freight; therefore all goods intended for her must be alongside and cleared by the 1st. Has very superior poop accommodation, and carries a Surgeon. For Freight or Passage, apply to Ĥ. H. LINDSAY, 8, East-India Chambers, Leadenhall Street. Communications for the Editor should be sent under cover to Messrs. Wm. H. Allen and Co., 7, Leadenhall-street. COUNTRY AGENTS: Liverpool, G. Arnold & Co., 20, South John Street. Edinburgh, W. Blackwood & Sons; Charles Smith. Dublin, Hodges & Smith. LONDON:-Printed by CHARLES WYMAN, of 49, Cumming Street, Pentonville, in the County of Middlesex, Printer, at the Printing-Office of J. & H. Cox, Brothers, 74 & 75, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's-Inn Fields, in the Parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, in the same County; and published by LANCELOT WILD, at No. 13, Catherine Street, Strand, in the Parish of St. Mary-le-Strand, in the said County.-Wednesday, May 7, 1845. AND REGISTER OF INTELLIGENCE FOR BRITISH & FOREIGN INDIA, CHINA, & ALL PARTS OF THE EAST. PUBLISHED ON THE ARRIVAL OF EACH OVERLAND MAIL. No. 29.] LONDON, SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1845. The Hindostan (steamer) Mousby, from Calcutta, arrived at Suez on the 8th of May; having left Calcutta on the 8th of April, Saw. gor, on the 10th; Madras, on the 15th; Point de Galle, on the 17th. The mails arrived at Alexandria on the evening of the 10th of May, and the Oriental (steamer) left on the 11th for Malta, where she arrived on the 16th, and was appointed to leave on that day for Southampton, at which port she may be expected on the 27th inst. The fr. steamer Archimede, from China, Feb. 21; Singapore, March 18; and Ceylon, April 2; arrived at Suez, May 4, carrying a mail for England. [PRICE 18. to the contrary, this result has, it seems, been gained at last without fighting. Our readers, therefore, if they delight in a detail of the incidents of war, will be disappointed. All the hard blows were exchanged early in the campaign (if we may describe such a harrying expedition as a campaign); and Sir CHARLES, and those immediately with him, had nothing to do with it. The General consoles his associates for their immunity from the dangers which attend whizzing balls and sharp-edged swords by a logical disquisition on the different kinds of glory, of which he determines that there are two chief species:- "the glory of battle, and the He congratulates his men upon glory of endurance." having won the latter, and apparently with reason, if hard marching, short commons, and the constant apprehension of being cut off from supplies and the means of retreat can entitle men to the distinction. The negotiation with BAJUR KHAN appears to have been conducted, on the part of that chief, with a degree of trickery which did not discredit the honourable profession which he followed; and he talked, in a manner worthy of a bandit chief at the Victoria or the Surrey, of fighting it out to the last, dying where he was, and the other commonplace topics of brigand eloquence, which ring well in the ears and mean nothing. To give him an excuse, however, for breaking his word-General SIMPSON and Major BROWN proceeded to his quarters, and prevailed upon him to wait upon the General, Major BROWN, it is said, remaining as a hostage. A hostage in the hands of robbers cannot feel in a very pleasant situation, but in this instance no harm came of the experiment. BAJUR provided himself with a number of camels as a nuzzur to the General, with whom he had what the negroes call a palaver, -a word of little dignity, but making up for the deficiency by its expressiveness, and perhaps indicating, with greater accuracy than any other word that could be employed, the real character of what ordinarily takes place on such occasions. The old robber departed, enriched by a horse bestowed on him by Sir CHARLES NAPIER, and enlightened, as to the views of the General, by the possession of a series of propositions, to which he was to return an answer within forty-eight hours. This promptitude by no means accorded with the notions of the veteran plunderer as to the proper mode of conducting such affairs, and, indeed, he meditated avoiding giving an answer at all by shifting his resting place. But he had to deal with one who, whatever his merits or demerits in AL other respects, is not addicted to what, in the phrase of the sporting or quasi sporting circles, is called, giving a chance away. BAJUR KHAN found that Sir CHARLES did not wish to part with him, and this being the case, he forgot his high-sounding words, or swallowed them, after the example of many men standing higher in the scale of civilisation, and surrendered unconditionally. If he had been unable to make up his mind to this, the British General would yet have had him, alive or dead. The best spirit prevailed in the British force, and officers and men were alike anxious to share the dangers of the attack which, had BAJUR KHAN been obstinate, must have taken place. That spirit is illustrated, and the privations and sufferings endured by the troops exhibited in the following extract from a letter which has appeared in the local papers. Captain FRUSHARD is the officer spoken of in the com mencement : He had been detached from head quarters camp, in pursuit of Bijar Khan and the other chiefs; and was only just returned, having been away for five days, without a tent, or a particle of baggage of any sort; not a thing to eat for the last 24 hours, and marching all day and night over a country which is worse than any he had before seen. He had only three companies of his own regiment with him. On the 9th they found the fellows in a most formidable position; Beatson, with the legion and European volunteers, had tried to carry the place the day before, but failed, having lost six Europeans killed, many wounded, and 20 natives killed and wounded. Frushard made arrangements for another attack, but just as they were commencing, an order came from Sir C. Napier to allow the chiefs to surrender, which they had promised to do. They did, and thus saved many broken heads. Bijar Khan and all the chiefs, with one exception, were, when F. wrote, in our camp; so he concludes they shall return to Sukker immediately. Sir C. had started to Poolajee, to see the Khan of Kelat. It was originally understood, that the chief, when he was captured, was to be hanged; but the intention of resorting to this ceremony seems to have been abandoned. The Calcutta Star on this point says: We by no means desire to say that Sir Charles Napier has made an impotent conclusion, because we must wait to see the effect it may have; but there is something a little out of keeping between the manifesto and the camp-bed colloquy. The gentleman who was to have been hanged has been quartered upon Ali Morad-with all his followers. 66 Indeed there seems not much to boast of in the matter, but for the present, at least, we have put down one troublesome neighbour. Of Mercutio's wound, though neither so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door," the dying wit pronounced, ""Tis enough; 'twill serve!" So the campaign, or the movement, whatever name it may deserve, against BAJUR KHAN, though neither very brilliant nor productive of any very important benefit, has answered its purpose. ""Tis enough; 'twill serve!" We wait to see what Sir CHARLES NAPIER will set about next, with the anxiety consequent upon a conviction that he must be doing or attempting to do something striking, either for good or for evil. The Punjaub was the staple of the last Bombay mail. That from Calcutta adds nothing to our information on the state of that most miserable country. There are rumours, but nothing more. One gives us a battle between the Khalsar troops and GOLAB SINGH ; another assures us of a reconciliation, purchased by a large sum from the latter. The local papers profess inability to guide our choice between these rumours, and, as we cannot help them, our readers must decide for themselves. We shall probably, at no distant period, have something to communicate which, in addition to the recommendation of authenticity, will possess that of interest. It does not appear that the report of the arrest of PHOND SAWUNT, at Goa, was well founded. On the contrary, it is said that he is still at large in the territories of that miserable wreck of Portuguese dominion, and that our troops are denied permission to follow him. According to the Hurkuru, the Portuguese government "nonplused the Bombay government when it began to talk of treaties, by quoting a letter from Sir ROBERT GRANT to his predecessor, who had made a demand for the delivery to him of certain troublesome characters who had sought refuge in the British territory, which was to the effect that he, Sir ROBERT, could not find any treaty which called on him to give up 'political exiles."" If this be so, we seem to be in what brother Jonathan calls a fix. The same rule must, of course, apply to both parties. We cannot and must not presume upon our superior strength to demand that which we would refuse to a weaker power. In Moulmein, the fire which has destroyed so many houses seems to have been nothing to the fire of controversy and dispute which has been kindled in the breasts of the inhabitants. They were greatly excited by the proceedings of the government after the fire, and they are now still more excited by a sense of the imperfections and abuses of the administration of justice among them. The precise points of grievance are not readily to be gathered, but if their importance bear any proportion to the vehement sense of wrong which they have called forth, it must be great indeed. The Calcutta Star makes extremely merry with the "Marteban martyrs," as it terms the complainants, but grows solemn towards the conclusion of its strictures, closing with the following very sensible observations: "It is not necessary to say more on this last public explosion. We have no desire to ridicule the real wants of the people at Maulmain, and we have no doubt that their Court is susceptible of great improvement, to be made with small difficulty and at light expense; but we cannot say we think they understand the way of setting about redress. We might imagine from their greenness and extreme irritability, that they never dreamt of having any thing to complain of until the other day. It will not take them long to learn that men must be something more than big boys, and public meetings something more than spouting clubs, if any thing good is to come of them." The movements of British troops to the north-west, with a view to the concentration of a strong force on the Sutlege, appear to be nearly completed. Whether or not it will be called into active service remains to be seen. It is rumoured that it is intended to propose to the Seiks a treaty which shall provide the means of preventing or summarily putting down any atrocities similar to those which have for some time past been of constant occurrence in the Punjab. The Governor-General has presided at the annual meeting at the Medical College for receiving the customary report, distributing diplomas, scholarships, and prize medals. He made a suitable and encouraging address on the occasion, the report of which we are obliged, from want of space, to defer till our next publication. The interest which, from the commencement of his government, he has manifested in the progress of education, appears to continue without abatement. Sir HENRY HARDINGE remains at Calcutta, but the belief that he will proceed to the Upper Provinces at the fall of the year seems to gain ground. Neither from this Presidency nor from that of Madras is there any news of the slightest interest. Here, then, we pause till the arrival of the next overland mail. |