LITERARY NOTICES. Statistics of the Educational Institutions of the East India Company in India. By Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. SYKES, F. R.S. From the Quarterly Journal of the Statistical Society of London, June, 1844. THIS paper contains that which we believe is no where else to be found, a complete account of the means pursued by the EastIndia Company for the promotion of education in the territories under their administration, and of the results of those means. The labour of collecting and arranging this information is so considerable, and that none but one whose heart was engaged in the work would have undertaken it. The benevolent author has long been known as one of the warmest friends of the noble cause in which we now find him labouring; and in the opening passage of the production before us affords indication at once of his solicitude for its success and of his just appreciation of its effects. The Government educational institutions in India date comparatively from so recent a period, that the most ancient amongst them (with the exception of the Sanscrit College at Benares), the Hindoo College at Calcutta, was only in its 28th year in 1844, and very many of them are only of two or three years' standing. A gradual progress, however, is manifest, both in the number and character of these institutions; and though the time is far, very far distant when they will be commensurate with the wants of the people, yet a perseverance in the benevolent and politic activity, which has evidently been strengthening of late years, will ultimately fully realize, there can be little doubt, the objects contemplated-a healthy, moral, and intellectual standard in the native mind, and a bond of union between the governors and governed, by sympathies and tastes in common, derived from a common knowledge. To those who take an interest in the advance of the Indian mind, no part of this pamphlet will be more attractive than the answers given in the scholarship examination questions in the Bengal colleges, of which a very copious selection is furnished. The following summing up in regard to Bengal and Agra is important, as illustrating prevailing tendencies. The preceding 11 tables suggest the following observations. The first feature is the proportion of the Mahomedan students to the Hindoo. Opinions are expressed in the reports that the Mahomedan population are averse to receive European instruction; but the final numbers in the returns do not seem to authorize these opinions. The total number of pupils in 1843 was 8,203, under the Bengal and Agra Governments, and of this number 1,621 were Moslems and 1 6,140 Hindoos. Some statisticians have estimated the Mahomedan population as low as 1 Mahomedan to 14 Hindoos; while the highest estimate, I believe, does not exceed 1 to 9. In either case, the proportion of the Mahomedan students far exceeds the proportion of the Hindoo students relatively to their respective population, being, in fact, 1 in 5:06 of the whole students. The next feature is, that more than five-eighths, or 5,132 of the whole students, learn English; while only 426 learn Sanscrit, 572 Arabic, and 706 Persian. The two former are necessary in the study of Hindoo and Mahomedan law, and it would hence appear that those studies can scarcely be prosecuted with a vigour proportioned to their importance. The Bengal language, after English, has the greatest number of students, viz. 2,718; followed by the Hindee, 1,819, and Oordoo, 1,504; the last two being chiefly spoken under the Agra Government. There are 253 Christians in the schools, and 189 who are neither Christians, Mahomedans, nor Hindoos: these are chiefly Buddhists, at Moulmein, or low castes of the Bhaugulpoor Hills. A marked feature of the tables, also, is the fact that, under the Agra Government, out of 2,420 pupils, only 42 pay for instruction. In Bengal 1,572 pay, and 4,211 receive gratuitous in struction. Dialogues of the Living upon our Colonies and upon our Colonial and Indian Administrations Compared. Part I. Interlocutors, Sir ROBERT PEEL, the EARL OF RIPON, and BARON STANLEY, &c. &c. &c. London, 1845. Richardson. THE names of the performers here announced are sufficiently attractive to excite curiosity. The pamphlet, consisting of only nineteen pages, being denominated Part I., is to be regarded but as the prologue to the drama upon which the curtain is to rise hereafter. Prologues, like prospectuses, not unfrequently deceive; but unless this is more deceitful than usual, we may conclude that what is to follow will be interesting both to colonial and Indian readers. Portrait of MAJOR-GENERAL SIR WILLIAM NOTT, G.C.B. Engraved by G. T. Payne, from an Original Picture painted by J. Diffet Francis. J. S. Welsh. IN a letter lately published in one of the Indian papers the writer related an anecdote of his casually meeting Sir WILLIAM Norr when walking in company with a lady to whom the general was unknown, but who observed that she was sure, from his appearance, he was, in the best sense of the words, a soldier, an officer, and a gentleman. Such is the impression given by the portrait before us, which, in addition to being, as we are assured, an admirably faithful likeness, has the further advantage of being a very beautiful specimen of mezzotinto. The expression of the portrait conveys that intensity of feeling which the readers of Sir WILLIAM Norr's despatches will recollect to be so frequently manifested in those documents. Portrait of MAJOR-GENERAL SIR WILLIAM NOTT, G. C. B., from a Painting by T. Brigstock. Engraved by G. R. Ward. Ir would be disgraceful to the public feeling if the countrymen of Sir WILLIAM NOTT manifested no desire for the possession of his portrait, and it will be discreditable to the public taste if such a portrait as this be not sought after. It is a full length, representing its gallant original in his regimentals, with his right hand on that sword which he knew so well how to wield. It is one of those portraits which seem to want only the power of motion to be perfect, and the engraver has done ample justice to the painter. [ADVERTISEMENT.] POUR BLANCHIR LA PEAU. PATRONIZED BY HER MAJESTY AND THE ROYAL FAMILY. MEEN FUN, or CELESTIAL SKIN POWDER, a truly wonderful cosmetique, which has for centuries been in constant use among the Chinese, possessing properties of a character unparalleled. Its application entirely counteracts those disagreeable appearances to which delicate skins are subject, more especially at this season of the year; it allays and averts discolouration and coarseness, at the same time rendering the skin beautifully white, smooth, and soft. The component parts are so perfectly harmless and simple in themselves, that those with the most delicate complexion may apply with safety.--Sold retail by all Perfumers and Chemists, in boxes, price 3s. 6d. and 7s. 6d. each; and wholesale by the sole Proprietors, FABIAN & Co. (late Watson, Fabian, & Co.), 24, Mark Lane, London, without whose signature on the labels none are genuine. ADVERTISEMENTS. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY OF Provisionally registered under the Act 7 & 8 Vict. c. 110. Capital, £4,000,000, in 80,000 Shares of £50 each. DEPOSIT, 5s. per SHARE, being the largest sum allowed to be taken under the Registration Act. PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE: THE RIGHT HON. THE LORD VISCOUNT Park MAJOR-GENERAL WYATT, Bengal Army 1 MAJOR H. B. HENDERSON, late Officiating Military Auditor-General (Firm of Carr, Dwarkanauth Tagore, and Co., Calcutta), 15, Norfolk Crescent, Hyde Park RICHARD HARTLEY KENNEDY, Esq., M.D., WALTER EWER, Esq., F.R.S., F.G,S., Bengal COLONEL SKARDON, late of the Bengal Army, Service ARCHIBALD SPENS, Esq., late of the Bombay Civil Service W. P. ANDREW, Esq., late of Bengal, Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square JAMES B. GRAHAM, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, CAPT. HITCHINS, late of the Honourable East- Wilton Crescent down to Calcutta from the north-west (where it is computed that nearly 600,000 acres are under culture of the Sugar Cane), in one year amounted to about 130,000 tons. In 1841 the number of chests of Opium brought from Behar and Benares amounted to 18,927. The object of this Company is to construct a line of railway connecting Calcutta westward with the river Ganges at Patna, passing along the left bank of the Hooghly, by Dumdum, through Barrackpore, the country residence of the Governor-General, and a large military cantonment, to Chogda, at or near where it is intended to cross the river, and will then The estimated traffic of the Ganges is rated at continue its course through the highly-cultivated provinces of Bancoora, Beerbhoom, Ramghur, Mon- from 800,000 to 1,000,000 tons per annum; supghyr, and Behar, to Patna, terminating at the chief posing only one half of this should be diverted to town of that important district, with an extension the Railway, the goods traffic at the estimate of Ope from the main line commencing at Chogda, on the Penny per ton per mile, with the usual deductions of 40 per cent. for working charges, would yield (exleft bank of the Hooghly, joining the Gauges at or near Sootec; this extension being a short and prac-clusive of Passengers and other traffic) a return exwith that part of the country, is in accordance with Company. In that portion of the line between ticable line, approved of by all parties acquainted ceeding 12 per cent. on the estimated capital of the Burdwan and Calcutta, in 1843, nearly 13,000 tons of Salt and about 18,000 tons of Sugar were carried from thence to Calcutta at the cost of 3d. per ton per mile. The gross amount of traffic between tons per year; and the return thereon amounted to these points alone has been estimated at 108,000 nearly 120,000!. the recommendation of the Hon. East-India Com- An extension of the line from Calcutta to Diamond to Delhi. The Promoters have been in communication with, The cost of transport of merchandise between Patna and Calcutta has been estimated at 26s. per ton by water, and about 41. to 51. by land, occupying about three weeks in the transit going down, and, on acThe Company, in carrying out the above project, count of the great difficulty experienced by the boats feel strongly impressed with the important advan-in going up the river, the time occupied is often more tages that must accrue to this portion of India by than double that of coming down. these projected lines, which immediately connect Calcutta with the fertile, productive, and important districts of the north and north-west, and, by the and have memorialized the Court of Directors of the junction with the Ganges at Patna, open a direct Honourable East-India Company upon the merits of communication for the traffic upon that great river this undertaking; and upon the 8th day of May, the with Calcutta, and thus avoid the dangerous, uncer-letter, of which the following is a copy, was received tain, and tedious river navigation, at present the from Mr. Melvill, the Secretary:principal means of carrying the valuable commercial productions of the interior and north-western provinces, for shipment to the ports of Europe and America. These productions consist of cotton, rice, indigo, silk, sugar, opium, coals, lac, dyes, timber, saltpetre, minerals, &c., which abound through out the whole extent of this district; and when it is taken into consideration the great loss sustained by delay of transit, damage done to inerchandize, expenses of freight, insurance, and various other losses, caused by the insufficiency of the present mode of internal communication, it may be confidently expected that this railway will, to a very great extent, supersede the river navigation, and bring down to Calcutta the enormous amount of traffic that at present floats down the Ganges. alter the course of the railways as delineated in red The length of the main line is about 320 miles, to be formed is, for the most part, well fitted for the "East-India House, May 8, 1945. have addressed to the Court of Directors of the "SIR,-With reference to the letter which you East-India Company, regarding the formation of Railroads in India, I am commanded to acquaint you that the Court have deemed it necessary, for the for that purpose, that the general subject should, in safe and satisfactory prosecution of undertakings the first instance, be referred for investigation and report to the Governor-General in Council, and that an eminent engineer will be deputed from this country to act under their directions in that investigation. No time will be lost in carrying this resolution into effect, and the opportunity will be hereafter afforded to you of ascertaining its result; in the mean time a copy of the Court's Dispatch to the perusal at this House. Government of India on this subject is open for your "I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, "JAMES C. MELVILL. "W. B. James, Esq. Solicitor to the Company, "5, Basinghall-street." The Committee feel great pleasure in announcing to the public, that _DWARKANAUTH TAGORE, Esq. has consented to act as Trustee for this Company in India; and has addressed his firm at Calcutta, requesting they would act as Agents there. The Company will be managed by a Board of Directors in London, assisted by a Board of Direc tion in Calcutta, and arrangements will be immediately made to cominence a preliminary survey, and competent parties will be sent out for that purpose, and also to promote the interests of the Company generally in Bengal. In the present most inefficient state of internal communication in India, it is scarcely possible to arrive at any thing like an accurate statement as to the possible amount of passenger traffic; but the fact of the immense number of European and native troops, Government stores, passing and re-passing to the upper provinces, and the safe and accelerated transmission of the mail, the frequent and at the The dividends will be paid in London and Calsame time tedious and expensive palankeen tra-cutta at the usual rate of 28. per Rupee. velling, which to Patna costs 260 rupees, and occu- The deposit of 11. 5s. will be invested upon appies four days, and the large amount of native traffic proved security, and the interest will be applied created by a more ready and rapid mode of inter- towards defraying the expenses of preliminary surcourse between the several provinces through which the lines will pass, shew a strong case for expecting Veys, and the necessary disbursements of the Comthat large returns will eventually accrue to the shareholders of this undertaking. From a statistical return of the inland trade of India, it is found that the Annual Imports and Exports of Calcutta amount to about 16,000,000/. sterling, of which the chief portion comes down from the interior, or is conveyed thither by the present expensive and tedious mode of carriage; in the article of Sugar alone the quantity that was brought G REAT INDIAN PENINSULAR RAILWAY COMPANY. Capital, £6,000,000, in 120,000 Shares of £50 each. Deposit, 2. 10s. per Share. The Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, under the 7th & 8th Vict. c. 110, is satisfied that this Company The Right Hon. G. R. DAWSON. CAPTAIN GRESLEY (late in civil employ in the Nizam's Country). WILLIAM GLADSTONE, Esq. (firm of Thomson, Bonar, & Co.) SWYNFEN JERVIS, Esq. (Director of the London and County Bank, Lombard Street).. JOHN PEIRSE KENNARD, Esq. (firm of Denison, Heywood, Kennards, & Co.) MAJOR MOORE (late Military Secretary, Hyderabad). RICHARD PATERSON, Esq. (Chairman of the Northern and Eastern Railway Company). HENRY POWNALL, Esq. (Chairman, Middlesex Magistrates). tablishment). " TRUSTEES. Thomas Halifax, Jun., Esq. Francis Mills, Esq. Claude Edward Scott, Esq. DIRECTORS. Francis Mills, Esq., Chairman. Thomas Heath, Esq., Dep. Chairman. Edward Sept. Codd, Esq. Thomas Morgan, Esq. Wm. Chippindale, Esq. William Lyall, Esq. Henry T. Danvers, Esq. John Stewart, Esq. John Harvey, Esq. Barclay F. Watson, Esq. Edwin Leaf, Esq. J. J. Zornlin, Esq. AUDITORS. John L. Bennett, Esq. Robert W. Eyles, Esq. William Scott, Esq. The first Quinquennial Valuation was made and the Annual General Meeting, held on 23rd June, Division of the Profits of this Company declared at WILLIAM AMBROSE SHAW, Esq. (many MELVIL WILSON, Esq. (Director of the Alliance Standing Counsel.-CHARLES BULLER, Esq., M.P. SOLICITORS. BANKERS. Messrs. WHITE & BORRETT, 35, Lincoln's-Inn Fields.-Messrs. AYRTON & WALKER, Bombay. Messrs. DENISON, HEYWOOD, KENNARDS, & Co., London. -Messrs. SMITH, PAYNE, & Co., London. Messrs. ARTHUR, HEYWOODS, SON, & Co., Liverpool. The objects of this Company have already been stated in the preliminary Prospectus. few years. The extent of India, and the value, variety, and abundance of its products, render that country a most fit scene for Railway enterprise. Wherever its inhabitants are found poor in the midst of its exuberant fertility, the fact is distinctly to be traced to its imperfect means of internal communication, and wherever even common roads have been made the traffic has increased many fold in the course of a The proposed lines having for their object to connect the interior of the Peninsular with Bombay in one direction, and with the best port on the eastern coast in the other, while they lay the foundation for a connection between the three seats of British Government, will for the most part traverse rich and fertile districts, and accommodate (among others) the large and important towns of Poonah, Nassuck, Aurungabad, Ahmednuggur, Sholapoor, Nagpoor, Oomrawutty, and Hyderabad, affording increased facility for the export of cotton, sugar, silk, opium, gum, dye-woods, spices, &c., and for the import of salt, manufactured and other goods. Upon the highest authority, the Provisional Committee are enabled to state that the population of Hyderabad alone amounts to 800,000, and that the population of the area accommodated by the line is not less than between 9,010,000 and 10,000,000. The proposed ultimate length of this Railway is 1,300 miles. It will not, however, depend for success upon its completion as a whole, but is capable of being divided into successive parts, each of which will return a proportionate profit on the capital expended on it. The great importance of the subject has been fully recognized both by the home and local governments, and from intelligence received by the last mail it appears that it is in India a topic of increasing interest, and that the greatest desire is manifested by the native merchants and others to obtain the benefits which a railway would bestow; and plans have even been formed, and surveys made, which only require British skill and capital to carry them out. The proceedings at a meeting held at the Town Hall in Bombay, on the 19th of April last, and reported in the local newspapers, fully shew this to be the fact. Copies of this report may be obtained from the solicitors and agents. The promoters of the present scheme have been in frequent communication with the Board of Control and the Honourable East-India Company, by both of whom their proceedings, as set forth in the original Prospectus, have been favourably received. The data on which the cost of constructing and working the line, amount of traffic, and the like, have been estimated, are derived from official documents (to which access has been most liberally given by the Honourable East-India Company), and from information furnished by gentlemen of long residence, and who have filled high civil and military situations in the Indian Peninsula. The Provisional Committee, without professing to have the minute knowledge which can only be gained by actual survey and careful local inquiry, have satisfied themselves that from the existing traffic to and from the coasts, without reckoning on any receipts from passengers, mails, troops, government stores, or the local trade of the country, there is reasonable ground for expecting a profit of at least 12 per cent. per annum, after allowing 50 per cent. on the receipts for the cost of working and maintenance of way. In the preliminary Prospectus, the anticipated profit was stated at 8 per cent., which was founded on a charge of 2d. per ton per mile, being the usual rate in this country for merchandize; but since the lowest cost of carriage in this part of India is 34d. per ton per mile, and often exceeds 8d. per ton per mile, the Committee assume that a mean between the English rate and the minimum existing charge in India, or 2ąd. per ton per mile, may be fairly adopted, by which the profit on the goods traffic only will amount to the per-centage now stated. It is proposed immediately to make the necessary arrangements for commencing a preliminary survey, and for sending to India competent parties, who will obtain the fullest information on the subject generally. The result will be submitted to the Shareholders, with whom it will rest to decide on the future proceedings of the Company. The Deposits of 21. 10s. per Share will be invested in approved securities, and the interest arising there from will be applied towards defraying the expenses of the preliminary surveys, and the disbursements of the Company connected with its general management; and should the Shareholders, on the preliminary surveys being submitted to them, determine not further to prosecute the work, the Deposits of 21. 10s. per Share will be returned, subject to the payment of all the necessary expenses not covered by the interest. Applications for Shares to be made, in the subjoined form, to Messrs. White and Borrett, 36, Lincoln'sInn Fields, and Mr. L. M. Simon, 5, Warnford Court, Throgmorton Street, from whom further imformation may be obtained. A portion of the Shares will be reserved for India. J. STUART WORTLEY, Chairman of Provisional Committee. FORM OF APPLICATION for shares. To the Provisional Committee of the Great Indian Peninsular Railway Company. Gentlemen,-Please to allot me Shares of 501. each in the above Company. And I hereby undertake to accept such Shares, or any smaller number which may be allotted to me, and to pay the deposit and calls thereon, and to sign the necessary legal documents, when required. I am, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, Name Profession Residence Reference Date No extra premium will be charged on the Lives of Military or Naval Men, unless they enter or are called into active service, when the lowest rate consistent with safety will be required. Premiums, founded on correct data, have been specially calculated for Assurances on Lives of OffiCompany, 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. vate interview with the Medical Adviser of the ComNo appearance required before the Board.-A pripany considered sufficient. PNE NEUMATIC SAFETY ENEMA, manufactured solely by PHILP & WHICKER (late Savigny & Co.), 67, St. James's-street, London. Philp & Whicker take the liberty of soliciting the fession, to the following description of their Patent attention of the nobility, gentry, and medical pro Pneumatic Syringe, feeling assured that the long standing of their house, and the respectable manner they have always endeavoured to conduct their bu siness, will be a sufficient guarantee that they would not bring such an article before the public unless they were fully satisfied of its real merit and the general approval of the faculty. ministered over every other means of relieving the The superiority of aqueous injections gently adbowels, has been for a long time universally acknowledged by the faculty, but owing to The complicated nature of instruments hitherto used for this purpose, The trouble attending their application, The inconveniences and occasional ill-effects consequent upon their mal-application, and Their extreme liability to get out of order, have caused the indiscriminate use of aperient medicines. The Patent Enema now offered to the public is entirely free from all these objections, being of so simple a construction that it can be used by any person without risk of failure. The pump being quite distinct from the injecting clogging or corrosion can take place. pipe, no fluid can pass through it, therefore no The instrument is thus at all times clean, in perfect order, and fit for immediate use. When worked with a moderate force, according to the directions given, it injects the fluid in an uninterrupted and well-sustained stream, free from all violence; but should occasion require it, the force can be increased. 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Mr. Thomas continues to supply the loss of teeth on his new system of self-adhesion, without springs or wires. This method does not require the extraction of any teeth or roots, or any painful operation whatever. At home from 11 till 4. Mr. Thomas, Surgeon-Dentist, 64, Berners Street, Oxford Street. & PERRIN'S WORCESTER Any quantity of meat may be instantaneously salted, and rendered fit for exportation. Every part of the joint becomes suddenly impregnated."United Service Gazette. "On board ship, and in the colonies, it is inva- "For pork and tongues it is even better than approbation of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, are now the regulation pattern for the army, according to orders recently issued by the Adjutant General. W. and Son manufacture swords of every description for presentation, dress, or fancy, with swordbelts, sword-knots, sashes, epaulettes, and all military accoutrements, strictly correct to regimental pattern, and of superior make and quality. G 27, PALL MALL. 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To prevent any prejudice as to quality, shape, and fit, a trial of twelve months allowed previous to payment. Household Brushes, Brooms, and Turnery. Finest Toilet, Nursery, and Bath Sponges, warranted unbleached, at half the perfumers' prices. Patentee of the cele brated Flexible Horse Brushes, also the celebrated Mane and Tail Brush, to supersede the use of Mane Combs. Tooth Brushes, drawn with corded silk and India-rubber, to prevent the hairs coming loose. All orders from the country sent, carriage free, any dis tance, at the wholesale prices. Lists of prices forwarded by a post-paid application.-A. DAVIS, 33, Strand, and 20, Regent Street, Waterloo Place. CEYLON LAND AGENCY. ARTIES interested in the PurPARTIES at Ceylon, may have their views forwarded by application to roughly cleaning between the teeth when used up friend or servant with them, to see how it is used, Address, ROSS & SONS, 119 and 120, Bishops- YIRCULAR NOTES and LET WESTMINSTER BANK has commenced the issue For the convenience of the public, these Notes 1, St. James's Square. 4, Stratford-place, Oxford-street. 3, Wellington-street, Borough. By Order of the Board, DEBILITY, CONSTITUTIONAL WEAKNESS, Era. the stimulant and renovator in all cases of Debility, The CORDIAL BALM of SYRIACUM is a genwhether constitutional or acquired, Nervous Menta lity, Irritation, and Consumption,-by the use of which the impaired system becomes gradually and effectually restored to pristine health and vigour. may be had as usual, at their establishment. The CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE; an anti-syphilitic remedy for searching out and purifying the diseased humours of the blood, removing all Cutaneous Eruptions, Scurvy, Scrofula, Pimples on the head and face, Secondary Symptoms, &c. Price 11s. and 33s. per bottle. PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS (price 28. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 11s. per box) have long been used with perfect success in all cases of Gonorrhaa, Stricture, Inflammation, Irritation, &c. These pills are free from mercury, copaiva, and other deleterious drugs, and may be taken without interference with, or loss of time from, business, and can be relied upon in every instance. Sold by all medicine venders. Messrs. PERRY and Co. may be consulted at their residence, 19, Berners-street, Oxford-street, daily, from 11 till 2 and 5 till 8. On Sundays, from 10 till 12. 1st January, 1845. MILES & BELLIN (LATE DODWELL & MILES), 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. Capt. C. J. Bosanquet, R.N. EAST-INDIA HOUSE,-A knowledge of the Public business of the various Departments. The Public will see the advantage of selecting, in so important a matter as Life Assurance, a wellestablished office, which, from its continued prospe rity, and its large additions to policies, offers the greatest inducement to Assurers, combined with the undoubted security of a numerous and wealthy pro ADDITIONS TO POLICIES. com OVERLAND ROUTE.-PASSAGES engaged and Goops forwarded, the latter at REDUCED Rates, viz. MESS SUPPLIES.-Such orders have been executed by the late firm of DoDWELL & MILES to a con- mence ment. 10 1,192 18 4 15 1,350 8 4 681 2 7 5,681 2 5,769 5 1 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 pur chase, 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 Sub-estimated profits is added to Policies entitled, every scriber 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. 16, GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET, REGENT STREET. M R. J. H. WOOLER, 22 years member of the firm WOOLER & Co., Bombay, having commenced business in London, respectfully begs to solicit in this country a 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 J. H. W. also requests to state, that having formed arrangements with a most respectable house at Bor- 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 INCLUDING THE COST IN EGYPT. Letters of Credit granted, Estimates of Outfit prepared, and every information connected with the Packages forwarded at very reduced Rates, by this Route, to the above places and to China. future Premiums. seventh year; or an equivalent reduction made in declared to the 31st December, 1845. Persons AsThe Third Septennial Division of profits will be suring 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. INDIAN ARMY.-CADETS and INDIANNA BURGEONS inspect the strictly REGULATION PATTERNS prescribed for the Dress of the Army in each of the PRESIDENCIES, wherein a material difference exists; and parties will, on application, he furnished with an Estimate for the whole supply of necessaries, including the Passage, Cabin Furniture, Shipping India Army Business, No. 42, late 57, Jermyn Street, Baggage, &c.-Apply to JOHN NICHOLLS, East |