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the French. He died gloriously upon the lap of victory which was won through his instrumentality. As Wolfe was valorous in the battle-field, Lord Chatham was conspicuous in the cabinet. He was the most eloquent, the most sagacious, the most quicksighted, and the most principled of all the great British statesmen. He was either the author or the advocate of all the benevolent institutions that were founded at his time. The advancement of his country's cause was that which lay nearest to his heart. The poet represents him to have died "heart-sick of his country's shame." This is an allusion to the fact that Chatham was greatly opposed to the war of the British against the Americans, which ended in the disgrace of the British; for they were at last obliged to give up America, which, if they had followed the wise policy of good old Chatham, they would have done in honour.

We have on our table a little work, entitled "Some Remarks on the Proposed Articles of War for the Indian Armies, published for general information, in the year 1838; and a Slight Sketch of the Traits and Characteristics of the Bengal Sepoy, &c. &c." These letters were originally printed in the Calcutta Courier, under the signature of "Oudeis Ouden," and are now acknowledged by Capt. Hollings, of the 38th N.I. They are interesting papers, and worthy of preservation. Capt. Hollings, in common with all who have had any personal connection with them, entertains a high opinion of the character of our Bengal sepoys: their gallantry, their fidelity, their deep attachment, under proper treatment, to their masters; but he holds to the opinion, that the abolition of corporal punishment in the Native army, was an unnecessary and injudicious measure. Of the characteristic differences between the Hindoo and Mahomedan sepoy, Captain Hollings observes :

"It is proper to notice in this place such characteristic distinctions as are generally observed between Mahomedans and Hindoos. The followers of the Prophet are careless with regard to money, and when much excited become reckless; they have frank and generous dispositions, and quick and sensitive feelings; the Hindoos are fond of money, crafty, and cold-hearted. A Mahomedan takes the good you offer, and is happy; the Hindoo considers it an instalment, and that many similar ones are to follow.

"A Hindoo seldom forgets his family and generally remits his savings to his home. A Mahomedan considers that he performs all that can be required, if his family have not to support him. An appeal to the heart of a Mahomedan may be successful, but a Hindoo never acts from impulse. Having once satisfied himself that his situation is a comfortable one, the Hindoo will take greater pains to retain it than a Mahomedan, and is therefore more worthy of being trusted. A Mahomedan is uncertain and generally incapable of sustained exertion-a Hindoo on the contrary, seldom shows signs of impatience, and invariably gains his object by the steadiest perseverance-if it is thought necessary to point out on what occasions the peculiar qualities of each would be most valuable, I should say that for all work that is short, sharp, and decisive such as an assault, attacking guns, charging, &c., the Mahometans would appear to advantage-but in fatiguing marches-long pursuits-protracted sieges, either as beleaguers or defenders- in suffering from scarcity of provisions or exposure to weather, the Hindoos would prove themselves the better soldiers.

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Amongst the Hindoos the particular caste of Bramins or Priests are generally the secret fomentors of all disturbances and disaffection, but they generally contrive to avoid personally committing themselves."

Of the generosity and devotion of the sepoy Captain Hollings gives us some interesting characteristic anecdotes. We cannot do better than quote the following:

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The circumstances which caused the failure of the operations conducted by Lord Lake before Bhurtpore, that is, during the first siege of that fortress. have never been laid before the public in an authentic historical form-the order issued by his lordship on the occasion mysteriously alludes to the cause of failure; but in such a manner that no one who was not present with the army can understand the allusion-there are several versions current, which although differing in other points all agree in noticing the excellent conduct of some of the Native Regiments; and amongst others of the present 31st, which suffered very severely ;- their colors had been planted on one of the bastions, and before the regiment was r called they had been completely riddled with shot a short time afterwards the colors were condemned. On the occasion of the new ones being presented to the regiment, an order was given to burn the ad ones, every preparation was made to carry the order into effect, but before it could be accomplished the Sepoys tore the This occurred, I think, in 1806.

colors into ribands; the circumstance was thought little of at the time and soon forgotten.

"At the siege of Bhurtpore by Lord Combermere, this regi. ment was again employed, and for the second time after an interval of twenty years, ascended its imminent deadly breach;' just as the hour of danger arrived, the shreds of the old colour, which had been preserved as a sacred relic, were produced, and tied round the new ones, and a solemn vow was offered by each soldier, that he would do his utmost to earn, when fighting near the new colours, as high a reputation as those had gained who had fallen in defending the old ones.

"I saw in 1832 a havildar of the 34th N.L., of whom the following circumstances are recorded. On one occasion during the Nepaul war, the detachment to which he belonged was obliged to abandon a gun, that had been placed near a precipice on the side of a hill, the officer commanding the party had not the means of spiking it; the havildar, who was then a sepoy, determined that he would, if possible, prevent its falling into the hands of the enemy-he left the ranks, and notwithstanding that a heavy fire was directed towards him, he succeeded in unlimbering the gun in such a manner that it fell down the precipice.

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"On another occasion when a young ensign who had recently joined the regiment was killed, he carried off the body, which was interred with due honours. In effecting this he exposed himself to very great danger. When some of his comrades spoke to him about the folly of incurring so much risk for a lifeless body, he replied the sabib logs like to bury their friends in a certain manner, and, we ought not to allow the bodies of those who are so kind to us to be exposed to insult.'

"During, the operations against the unfortunate Coles in 1832, a small detachment of the 38th regt., under a native officer, came to a mountain, stream, which, owing to recent. rain, was much swollen. The Coles had taken away the boats which had been sent for the use of the party, and threatened, from the opposite shore, to oppose its advance. The native officer was somewhat puzzled what to do, when a sepoy volunteered to go into the river and endeavour to find a ford, if he would draw up his party to protect him. The officer agreed to the arrangement; the sepoy, holding his pouch box and musket over his head, went into the water, and succeeded in finding a ford with the water up to the neck. On getting to the opposite bank, he prepared to keep off all intruders, till he was joined by the other sepoys, some of whom, after depositing their arms in a safe place, returned, and carried over the spare ammunition on their heads, after which the builocks were made to swim across. It so happened that for about a hundred yards from the river the country was open-which accounts for the Coles not attempting to prevent the party crossing; but when the men resumed their march and entered the jungles, they commenced annoying them with their arrows-the sepoy who had first crossed the river followed up one man, who directed three arrows at him, (none of which touched him,) and on coming up to him, instead of shooting or bayoneting him, struck him with the butt end of his musket, quietly observing what a fool you are to contend against us with such weapons.'

"I was once conversing with an officer who has now attained nearly the highest rank in the army, regarding the sepoys, when he remarked, that on one occasion a friend of his was reconnoitring a stockade, and intently occupied with observing the arrangements that had been made by the enemy, when he suddenly received a severe blow and a shove from one of his own men, which fairly knocked him down; he however instantly recovered himself, and saw the man, who had treated him so unceremoniously, fire his musket at some object in front of him. It appeared that my friend had not, but the sepoy had, seen one of the enemy taking a 'quiet pop' at him-and as he saw that if he wished to save his officer's life no time was to be lost, he had adopted this strange method of showing his attachment -it cannot be denied that in acting as he did, he displayed great decision and presence of mind-the two best qualities a soldier can possibly possess.

"The circumstances connected with the murder of two officers of artillery at Nunklow in the Cosseah Hills are generally known, but there is one worthy of being mentioned here. Lieutenant B had defended himself and his small party of six sepoys for some time; but havi: g heard that the Cosseahs intended to set fire to the Bungalow, with lighted arrows, he determined on making an attempt to escape; having taken a supply of rupees. he flung them amongst the Cosseahs, and whilst they were engaged scrambling for them, made an attempt to rush past having first fired both barrels of his gun, which added two to the number he had destroyed fore he could reach a place of safety, the Cosseahs recovered from their surprise, and succeeded in wounding him in several

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places with their arrows;-he however contrived, in a last effort, to jump across a small mountain stream, but fell on the further side. Finding, that he had been mortally wounded, he desired the two sepoys, who had followed him, to save themselves; one who was an Assamese, immediately took the hint and made the best use of his heels: the other, a Goorkab, said that it was his duty to save his officer and that he would not leave him'placing himself over the body he awaited the approach of the murderers, and after an ineffectual effort to accomplish his purpose he was killed. The late Mr. Scott, the Governor-General's agent, reported the circumstance to Government, who to the present day give a pension to the sepoy's family.†

"At the present writing I am sitting within a hundred yards of a spot where an officer was drowned,-a Sepoy in attempt. ing to save him shared his fate.

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"It is well known that the Sepoys are generally very fond of money, yet I have known instances when a whole company has come forward with a large sum to prevent a favourite officer being arrested.".

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BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.-The annual examination of the pupils of the Benevolent Institution, in both departments, took place yesterday forenoon, in the presence of a small company of ladies, and some Missionary gentlemen, among whom were the Rev. Dr. Yates, Rev. W. Morton, Rev. T. Smith, and a few others. As the examination had been very injudiciously fixed for yesterday, when the examination of another institution had been long previously advertised to come off on the same day, we were unable to be present more than a very short time, during which the first class of the girls' department were examined in Scripture reading. There appeared to be a large number of children, almost all Christians, attached to the school; and the number, as we understood, in the boys' department of daily attendance, averages to about a hundred and fifty and upwards, and that in the female 'school to about one hundred. The studies of the first class, in the former department, comprise the reading of the four Gospels, portions only of the History of England, and Marshman's School Histories of India and Bengal; a little rudimental brochure on Astronomy; outlines of general and Scripture Geography; and although the lads are said to have gone through twenty propositions in the first book of Euclid, yet their arithmetical knowledge does not extend beyond Practice. In addition to these, they are described as being instructed in Bath's Church History, only a portion of Lennie's Grammar, about a dozen pages of the Manual of Christian Evidences," and, lastly, the Manners and Customs of the Jews, and the Companion to the Bible; the two latter also forming class books. Not having been present throughout the examination, we are not qualified to express any opinion as to the proficiency of the senior lads in the several books enumerated; but, without doubt, under the superintendence of the reverend gentleman and his lady, who preside in each of the departments of the Institution respectively, the children are instructed with due care.

THE CALCUTTA HIGH SCHOOL.-There was a very good company of ladies and gentlemen present at the public examination, yesterday, of the pupils belonging to the Calcutta High School. The examination commenced at half after ten o'clock, the junior classes being first called up. These were succeeded by the senior classes, and all of them generally exhibited equal proficiency in the several departments of instruction dispensed to them, being up to the same standard which has hitherto been obtained in the institution. Great credit is due to the teachers, and no less to the learners, for this efficient state of the school. The examination was principally conducted by the Very Reverend Archdeacon and the Rev. Mr. Thomas.

The following is a list of the studies of the senior classes :1st. Class.-Classics-Latin: Poetry.-3 Books of the Odes of Horace. Prose.-Sallust; The Jugurthine War. Greek: Fables.Palaphatois's. Dialogue.-4 dialogues from Lucian.

- Mathematics.-6 Books of Euclid's Elements; Plane Trigonometry; Algebra; Quadratic Equations; The Progressions, &c., and Binomial Theorem.

2nd Class.-Classics.-3 Books of Virgil's Æneid. Mathematics.-4 Books of Euclid's Elements; Algebra; Equations; Pure Quadratics.

As some incredulous reader may ask how these details became known, as both the parties concerned were killed, I will mention that I was informed the whole scene had been witnessed by a servant of Lieut. B--'s, and the manner of the sepoy's death was mentioned by some of the murderers themselves, a few days after it had occurred.-O.0.

Senior English Class.-Histories of Rome, Greece, and England; Use of the Terrestrial Globe; Geography; The Four Quarters of the Globe; Grammar; Correction of False Syntax and Parsing Lessons.

Senior and Junior Classes.-Scripture.-Old and New Testament Histories, including the Prophecies and Historical reference, &c. &c.

GOVERNMENT GENERAL ORDERS.
CIVIL AUDITOR'S OFFICE.

Dec. 17.-The civil auditor again requests the attention of the several functionaries to his notice published in the Culcutta Gazelte of the 25th November, 1843, page 1137.-The almost total disregard of it occasions much correspondence, and necessarily delays prompt audits of the abstracts. If every presiding functionary would be careful to submit with his abstracts of establishments, certificates of departure and return of his uncovenanted absentees, the evils of delaying audit, and uselessly multiplying labour, would be avoided. If this call be not attended to, this office has no alternative but to extract the information by much writing, and has had not unfrequently to make retrenchments nonths after the proper time has passed. W. H. BELLI, Civil Auditor.

ADJUSTMENT OF EXTRA FURLOUGHS.

Calcutta, Dec. 18th.-The following extract from the proceedings of the Right Hon. Governor of Bengal, dated 18th Dec. 1844, is published for general information:

"The Right Hon. the Governor of Bengal observes, that the gentlemen named in the margin having failed to obtain furloughs in 1838-39, were allowed to go to England, and there await their turn.

"Under orders of the Court of Directors, dated the 29th July, 1840, extra furloughs were allotted to those gentlemen, in the season, 1840-41, on condition that no additional charge should be thereby occasioned; but these extra furloughs took effect from 1838-39, and were reckoned to have expired in 1841-42, so that the aggregate number of servants absent on furlough during 1838-39 and 1839-40, was four in excess of what it ought to have been-that is to say, 55 instead of 51. But the necessity of holding these four furloughs vacant for two years, in order to compensate the East-India Company, was overlooked when they expired in 1841-42, and they were accordingly allotted to the four gentlemen named in the margin +

"The mistake was, however, discovered in 1842-43, and then it was ordered that the furloughs of the last-mentioned gentlemen should be held vacant on expiry for a period equal to that during which the furloughs of Messrs. Money, Edmonstone, B. J. Colvin and Trench, ought to have been held vacant on their expiry in 1841-42.

"The furloughs held vacant will not, under this restriction, become available until the following dates.-Mr. J. R. Colvin, 8th Dec. 1846; Mr. C. J. H. Graham, 2nd Jan. 1847; Mr. E. Thornton, 26th Dec. 1846; Mr. J. C. Dick, 31st Dec. 1846.

COLOURS OF THE 64TH N.I.

Dec. 24.-The Right Honourable the Governor-general in Council has received from the Commander-in-chief in India, a copy of his Ex. Gen. Orders, containing the extract proceedings of a general court-martial assembled at Sukkur, on the 14th ultimo, for the trial of Lieut.-col. Moseley, c. B. recently in command of the 64th N.I., with the approval and confirmation of the sentence of the court by which that officer has been adjudged to be cashiered. The trials arising out of the misconduct of the regiment having terminated, and the discipline of the army having been vindicated by the punishment of the guilty, the Governor-general in Council deems it proper to convey the orders of the Government through the Commander-in-chief of India, that the colours of the 64th regiment may be restored as soon as Major-general Sir Charles Napier, G.c. B., commanding the forces in Scinde, shall be of opinion that the regiment has returned to such a sound state of discipline as to justify the Governor-general in Council in again confiding to it these emblems of a regiment's honour, fidelity and valour.

The Governor-general in Council had delegated to his Excellency Sir Charles Napier, the powers of the Supreme Government to disband the regiment if necessary, in consequence of the state of utter disorganization into which it had fallen by the misconduct of its commanding officer, and by its own reckless

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career in insubordination and crime. In the exercise of this power thus specially entrusted to him, Sir Charles Napier authorized Major-general Hunter to deprive the regiment of its colours, a punishment, which every brave soldier must feel to be most severe, but which in this instance was most justly deserved. Under the same authority from the Governor-general in Council, sixty-nine men of bad character have been very properly dismissed the service.

The Governor-general in Council desires that whenever Majorgeneral Hunter, commanding in Upper Scinde, shall be instructed by Sir Charles Napier to place the colours in the hands of the officer commanding the regiment, on its own parade, he will distinctly explain the course by which soldiers can lawfully seek the redress of any grievance, whether real or imaginary, without assuming the right of judging and acting for themselves; that if they do attempt to resist superior authority, the same fatal consequences will inevitably follow-an ignominious death to the most guilty, ruin and disgrace to their convicted confederates, and loss of reputation to the whole regiment.

The proper tribunal has administered the law with firmness and judgment. The officer commanding in Upper Scinde, Major general Hunter, has performed his duty with the resolution and judgment which belong to an able officer; the most guilty have paid the forfeit of their lives, the bad men have been dismissed, and from the day on which the colours are restored, the Governorgeneral in Council expects that the future conduct of the regiment will justify this act of grace. It is conferred as the bond of the returning confidence of the Government in the allegiance of the regiment to the state, and as the renewed pledge of its obedience to the Commander-in-chief, and to all superior authorities. The Governor-general in Council trusts that every man, as he marches under his restored banners, will remember that he is bound by a solemn oath to be a valiant defender of his colours; to never abandon those colours; to march wherever directed, whether within or beyond the Company's territories, and so be a good and a faithful servant of the Company.

CIVIL.

APPOINTMENTS, &c.

BELL, W. offic. coll. Behar, assumed ch. of coll. Dec. 13. BERESFORD, H. B. made over ch. of office of coll. 24-pergunnahs to T. Bruce, Dec. 4.

BROADHURST, W. H. made over ch. of office of mag. of Burdwan to G. Loch, Dec. 11.

BROWNLOW, H. B. civ. and sess. judge, Cuttack, made over ch. of office to the principal sudder armeen, Nov. 29. BRUCE, T. resumed ch. of office, Dec. 4.

BUCKLAND, C. T. to be an assist. to the mag. and coll. Chittagong, Dec. 21.

BUCKLE, W. B. to exercise powers of jt. mag. and dep. coll. Midnapore, Nov. 27.

COLVIN, B. J. superint. of settlements of Patna and Behar, made over ch. of duties of office, Dec. 10.

CRAWFORD, J. H. made over ch. of coll. East Burdwan to A. Pigou, Nov. 23.

CRICHTON, C. to be dep. postmaster of Calcutta, Dec. 18.

CUNLIFFE, R. E. maj. and coll. Dacca, made over ch. of his office and treasury to B. H. Cooper, Dec. 2.

DEEDES, E. resumed ch. of his office, Nov. 19.

DUNLOP, R. H. to return to presidency to continue his studies. FARQUHARSON, J. A. O. mag. of Patna, made over ch. of his office to T. Trotter, Nov. 16.

LAUTOUR, E. recd. ch. of coll. Bhagulpore, Nov. 21.

LOCH, G. jt. mag. West Burdwan, resumed ch. of office, Dec. 11. LOUTH, F. to offic. as coll. of Jessore, Dec. 9. LUSHINGTON, G. A. to offic. as superint. of settlement in Bahar and Patna, and to exercise powers of jt. mag. and dep. coll. in those districts, Dec. 11.

LODGE, E. to be insp. of colleges and schools in Bengal, Behar, and Orissa, Oct. 25.

MONEY, W. J. H. coll. Moorshedabad, resumed ch. of office,
Nov. 21.

MOORE, J. C. pl. temp. under the superint. of Ajmere, Nov. 1.
MOORE, W. resigned service.

MULLER, C. J. assumed ch. of office of superint. of settlements of
Patna and Behar, Dec. 10.

ÓGILVY, J. B. to offic. as civ. and sess. judge Cuttack, Dec. 14. OWEN, H. T. leave cancelled fr. Oct. 23.

PEARSON, E. S. assist. to the mag. and col!. of Sylhet, vested with sp. powers, Dec. 14.

PIGOU, A. rec. ch. of collectorate, East Burdwan, Nov. 23; rec. temp. ch. of office of mag. of E. Burdwan, Dec. 17.

READ, F. E. made over ch. of coll. Jeypore, to J. H. Reily, Nov. 25.

REID, J. made over ch. of coll. Behar, Dec. 13.

REILY, J. H. rec. ch. of coll. Jepore, from F. E. Read, Nov. 25. RUSSELL, R. II. offic. mag. E. Burdwan, made over temp. ch. of mag. Dec. 17.

SAMUELS, E. A. mag. Tirhoot, resumed ch. of office, Dec. 12.

STAINFORTH, F. resumed ch. of his office, Nov. 13. SWEETENHAM, H. to offic. as civ. and sess. judge, Dacca, Dec. 14.

TEMPLER, J. W. to offic. as sp. commr. Cuttack, Dec. 18.
THOMAS, J. N. to offic. as principal Sudder Ameen, Rungpore, in
add. to other duties, Dec. 11.

TROTTER, T. rec. ch. of office of mag. at Patna, Nov. 16.
TYLER, W. H. to offic. as agent to lieut. gov. Furrucabad, Nov. 16.
WINGFIELD, C. returned to duty, Nov. 14.

YOUNG, A. R. made over ch. of office of mag. Tirhoot, Dec. 12.

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ABBOTT, Capt. J. fr. 1st comp. 4th to 9th comp. 7th batt. art. and to command No. 18 light field battery at Lucknow, Dec. 10. ABBOTT, Lieut. 47th N. I. to act as station staff, Nowjong, Nov. 22.

ALEXANDER, 2nd Lieut. F. 4th comp. 6th batt. art, to be adjt. and qu. mas. of the art. in Upper Scinde, Dec. 14.

ANGUS, Ens. J. A. 9th N.I. to be a lieut. fr. Dec. 14.

AUBERT, Lieut. W. W. of the late 33rd N.I. to do duty with 38th.
N.I. Dec. 1.

BAILLIE, Lieut. G. 6th N.I. returned to duty, Dec. 27.
BARSTOW, Capt. J. A. 37th N.I. returned to duty, Dec. 24.
BAUGH, Ens. B. H. of the late 34th N.I. to do duty with 27th N.L..
at Nooradabad, July 3.

BEADLE, Lieut. J. P. to retain his appt. as assist. to superint. of
Benares Road, Nov. 29.

BIGNELL, Brev. capt. W. P. 69th N.I. to act pemp. as major of brigade and superint. of boat dept. in Scinde.

BIRD, Lieut. R. W. apd. ch. of duties as offic. 1st. assist. to Resident at Lucknow, Nov. 12.

BISHOP, Lieut. W. L. M. to offic. as interp. and qu. mast. 46th N.I. Dec. 18.

BRODIE, Lieut. G. M. pl. at disp. of Capt. S. F. Hannay, commanding 1st Assam L.I.

BROUGHTON. Lieut. T. to be acting adjt. left wing 1st batt. and trans. to 5th comp. 1st batt. art. Dec. 10.

BROWNE, Bt. maj. B. fr. 2nd to 1st comp. 4th batt. art. and to command M. 17 light field battery at Cawnpore, Dec. 10. BRUCE, Lieut. R. R. 1st troop 2nd brig. art. to do duty with 3rd brig. H. A.

BURGESS, Ens. F. J. to be a lieut. fr. Dec. 23.

BURROUGHS, Lieut. col. W. fr. 29th to 47th N.I. Dec. 13, to 61st N.I. Dec. 18.

BURROUGHS, Capt. F. W. 27th N.I. returned to duty Dec. 23. BUTTER, Ens. C. J. to do duty with 1st N.I. at Dinapore, Nov. 29, to rank fr. July 27.

CAMPBELL, Ens. A. H. to be lieut. fr. Jan. 1.

CARMICHAEL, Lieut. col. C. M. c.B. from 9th to 3rd L.C. Dec. 5. CHANNEY, Ens. R. doing duty with 65th N.I. to 67th N.I. at Barrackpore, Dec. 17.

CHRISTOPHER, Lieut. D. 71st. N.I. returned to duty Nov. 11.
CLARKSON, Lieut. col. J. O. from 42nd to 47th N.I. Dec. 18.
CLIFFORD, Cornet R. W. cav. to rank fr. Sept. 3.

CORSAR, Lieut. C. Hurrianah L.C. batt. to be station staff, Dec. 13.
CUMBERLEGE, Capt. N.I. 74th N.I. to be maj. fr. Dec. 23.
DANIELL, Bt. capt. J. T. 47th N.I. to offic. as dep. commr. 3rd
class in the Saugor and Nerbudda territories, Nov. 29.

DE MONET, Ens. T. to do duty with 47th N.I. Nov. 29, posted to 68th N. I. Dec. 2.

DICKINSON, Lieut. col. T. fr. 10th to 55th N.I., Dec. 10, to retain command of 10th N.I. until arrival at Delhi, whence he will join the 55th N.I. at Meerut.

DORIN, Ens. J. A. to do duty with 68th N.I. at Mirzapore, Dec. 1.,
D'OYLY, 2nd Lieut. E. A. C. to be a lieut. fr. Sept. 20.
DRUMMOND,
Lieut. col. J. C. fr. 61st to 42nd N.I. Dec. 18.
ELD, Bt. capt. L.P.D. to be capt. from Jan. 1.

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ELLIOT, Lieut. J. to be adj. and qu. master left wing of 2nd batt. and transf. fr. 3rd comp. to 2nd batt. art. Dec. 10.

EVANS, Brig. major F. R. posted to the district of Robilcund, Nov. 16.

FIDDES, Col. T. made over command of Benares div. to Col. Tulloh, Dec. 10.

FINNIMORE, 2nd Lieut. R. K. art. to perform duties of dep. com. of ord.

FORBES, Cornet H. to do duty with 4th L.C. at Umballa, Dec. 1. FREELING, Ens. W. T. fr. 68th to 46th N.I. at Barrackpore, as junior of rank, Dec. 2.

FULTON, 2nd Lieut. G. W. W. to do duty with sappers and miners at Delhi, Dec. 1, to rank fr. June 9, 1843; pl. at disp. of Gov. for emp. on Benares road, Dec. 24.

GASTKIN, Ens. F. A. to do duty with 30th N.I. at Dinapore, Nov. 29, to rank fr. July 10.

GIBBS, Ens. J. I. 68th N.I. to be a lieut. fr. Sept. 21.

GOODWIN, Capt. H. Eng. to assume ch. of the office of superintending eng. S. E. provinces, fr. Dec. 1.

GRAHAM, Lieut. col. J. returned to duty Nov. 16, fr. 55th to 10th. N.I. Dec. 10.

GRANT, Ens. B. D. to do duty with 62nd N.I. at Benares, Nov. 15. HAWKES, Lieut. col. R. fr. 3rd to 9th 1. c. Dec. 5.

HAY, Brig. major H. fr. Rohilcund to Sukkur, Nov. 16.

HAYLEY. Ens. H. to do duty with 68th N.I. at Mirzapore, Nov. 29, to rank fr. July 27.

HICKEY, Ens. W. A. G. 32nd N.I. to be a lieut.

HICKS, Lieut. R. H. to offic, as adjt. 9th irr. cav. Dec. 18.
HILLS, Ens. T. to do duty with 62nd N.I. Nov. 29.

HODGSON, Ens. H. N. to do duty with 33rd N.I. at Bareilly, to rank fr. July 27.

HODGSON, Major gen. I. A. 14th N.I. to be a 2nd class brig. Dec.

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HOLROYD, Lieut. C. pl. at disp. of Capt. S. F. Hannay, com. 1st Assam It. inf.

HOPKINSON, Lieut. E. to offic. as sen. assist. commr. Kyouk Phyoo, Dec. 11.

HOME, Lieut. col. R. fr. 47th to 29th N.I. Dec. 13.

HUNTER, Capt. I. 53rd N.I. to offic. as major of brig. at Meerut, Dec. 3.

HUNTER, Lieut. 25th N.I. pl. at disp. of Gov. of Rengal for employ on Bombay post road, Dec. 24.

HUTCHINSON, 2nd Lieut. C. W. to do duty with sappers and miners at Delhi, Dec. 1; to rank from June 9, 1843, pl. at disp. of Gov. for employ in Benares road, Dec. 24.

KENNEDY, Maj. gen. C.B. 5th L.C. leave cancelled, Nov. 15. LANG, Capt. J. 36th N.I. to temp. ch. of current duties of Dinapore div. Dec. 24. ; to be executive officer of the Burrisaul div. of pub. works, Dec. 30.

LAW, Lieut. C. P. St. J. 11th N.I, to be adj. of Cav. in Bundlecund Legion, Dec. 19.

LE MESURIER, Capt. H. L. 61st N.I. returned to duty, Dec. 15. .LEWIS, Lieut. H. art. to offic, as dep. commy, of ordnance at Sukkur, Dec. 23.

LOCH, Cornet H. B. to do duty with 11th L.C. at Nusseerabad,
Nov. 29, to rank fr. July 27.

LUMLEY, Brev. capt. J. R. 9th N.I. to be a capt. fr. Dec. 14.
.MANNING, Capt. F. E. 16th N.I. to be brev. maj.

MCCARTY, Ens. J. to act as int. and qu. mast. 55th N.I. Dec. 18. MASON, Brev. capt. J. 57th N.I. 3 mo. in ext. fr. Nov. 15 to presidency, to apply for furl. to Europe on M.C.

MAYNE, Capt. W. 37th N.I. to have ch. of Mysore Princes, Nov. 27.

MIDDLETON, Capt. I. F. 32nd N.I. transferred to Invalids, fr. Nov. 30, and to reside at Dacca.

MOODY, Lieut. col. D. fr. 59th to 20th N. I. Nov. 16.

MULCASTER, Lieut. W. E. to act as 2nd in com. of 9th irreg. cav. MUNRO, Capt. J. made over ch. of office of superint. of Mysore Princes, Nov. 27.

OGSTON, Ens. J. D. to do duty with 47th N.I. Nov. 29.
OLDFIELD, Lieut. T. W. 74th N.I. to be capt. fr. Dec. 23.
OMMANEY, Capt. E. C. eng. to place himself in communication
with the jt. mag. of Champarum, with a view to his accompanying
that officer to the Nepaul frontier, Dec. 24.

PEREIRA, Lieut. col. J. leave cancelled, Dec. 14.
PHILLIPS, Ens. W. H. to do duty with 47th N.I. Nov. 29.
PLOWDEN, Lieut. A. C. 50th, to rec. charge of recruits of 60th N.I.
Nov. 16.

-PRICE, Lieut. R. 67th N.I. to be a brev. capt. Dec. 23.
REEVES, Capt. C. 9th N.I. resigned service, Jan. 1.
ROBARTS, Lieut. C. J. 43rd N.I. returned to duty, arrived at Bom-
bay Nov. 12.

ROBARTS, Ens. G. R. to do duty with 11th N.I. at Cawnpore,

Nov. 29.

ROBINSON, 2nd Lieut. I. 4th comp. art. to act as adj. to rank fr. June 9, 1843.

ROWLOTT, Lieut. E. A. pl. at disp. of Capt. T. Fisher, commg. 2nd Assam L.I.

RUSSELL, Ens. R. W. T. to do duty with 62nd N.I. at Benares,
Nov. 15.

SALKELD, Capt. J. C. 5th N.I. returned to duty, Dec. 27.
SAY, Capt. H. 45th N.I. returned to duty, Dec. 28.

SCOTT, Brev. capt. C. C. J. 32nd N.I. to be a capt. fr. Nov. 30.
SIM, 2nd Lieut. G. eng. to rank fr. June 9, 1843.

SINCLAIR, Ens. G. to do duty with 62nd N.I. at Benares, Nov. 15. SKENE, Lient. A. 68th N.I. to offic. as dep. commr. 3rd class in Saugor and Nerbudda territories, Dec. 4.

SMALLPAGE, Lieut. F. J. 55th N.I. to be a lieut. of police at Shicapore, Nov. 7.

SNELL, Ens. G. to rank fr. Aug. 3.

SNOW, Lieut. T. R. to act as adj. to 9th L.C.
SPERS, Maj. A. to be lieut. col. fr. Dec. 23.

SPILSBURY, Ens. E. J. doing duty with 65th N.I. to 67th N.I. at
Bandah, Dec. 17.

SUTHERLAND, Lieut. A. G. C. to act as adj. 25th N.I.

TALLAN, Ens. W. to do duty with 62nd N.I. at Benares, Nov. 29.
TAYLOR, 2nd Lieut. A. eng, to rank from June 9, 1843.
TAYLOR, Lieut. col. T. M. 5th L.C. leave cancelled fr. Dec. 31.
THOMPSON, Lieut. col. J. A. fr. 20th to 59th N.I. Nov. 16.
TRENCHARD, Ens. N. W. to do duty with ist N.I. at Dinapore, to
rank fr. July 8.

TULLOH, Lieut. col. J. c.B. to command Benares div. vice Fiddes,
Dec. 10.

TULLOH, Lieut. S. W. R. 22nd N.I. returned to duty Dec. 24. TURNBULL, Ens. A. to do duty with 37th N.I. at Umballa, Dec. 1. WARDEN, Ens. A. D. fr. 71st N.I. to 2nd N.I. at Agra, Dec. 17. WATSON, Lieut. E. D. to act as int. and qu. mast. 9th N.I. Dec. 18.

WELD, Ens. G. to rank fr. Aug. 27.

WHITING, Ens. R. C. to do duty with 62nd N.I. at Benares,
Nov. 15.

WILKINSON, Cornet O. posted to 10th L.C. to join Nov. 16.
WRIGHT, Ens. T. 46th N.I. to be a lieut. fr. Dec. 22.

OFICERS WHO HAVE PASSED THEIR EXAMINATION IN
NATIVE LANGUAGES.

AUBERT, Lieut. 30th N.I.
ANDREWS, Ens. 47th N.I.
BISHOP, Lieut. 30th N.I.
BOUCHER, Lieut. art.
BUNBURY, Ens. A.C.
CAFE, Lieut. 56th N.I.
CLARKSON, Lieut. 44th N.I.
CROLY, Lieut. 26th N.I.
CURTIS, Lieut. 72nd N.I.
CURETON, Ens. 38th N.I.
DICKENS, Lieut. 38th L.I.
DODGSON, Lieut. 30th N.I.
DORIN, Ens. 27th N.I.
EATWELL, Lieut. 26th N.Í.
EDGELL, Lieut. 53rd N.I.
EDWARDES, Lieut. 15th N.I.
FENWICK, Lieut. 30th N.I.
FINCH, Ens. H. 31st N.I.
FULLERTON, Lieut. 14th N.I.
GILL, Ens. 37th N.I.
GOTT, Lieut. 56th N.I.
GOWAN, Lieut. 37th N.I.
HALL, Lieut. 12th N.I.
HALLIDAY, Ens. 56th N.I.
HARRIS, Ens. 67th N.I.
HAY, Lieut. W. art.
HENDERSON, Lieut. 48th N.I.
HICKS, Lieut. 1st Eur. L.I.
HILLS, Lieut. H. 2nd gren.
HUTCHINSON, Lieut. art.
JERVIS, Ens. R. 56th N.I.
JONES, Ens. 42nd N.I.
LAMB, Lieut. 52nd N.I.

LAMB, Lieut. 62nd N.I. LEIGH, Lieut. 7th N.I. MACPHERSON, Ens. 15th N.I.

MANSION, Lieut. art.

MAYNE, Ens. 59th N.I.
MCCARTY, Ens. 53rd N.I.
MONEY, 1st Lieut. art.

MONTGOMERY, 2nd Lieut. art.
MoxON, Lieut. 52ndN.I.
NICHOLSON, Lieut. 27th N.I.
NICOLLS, 2nd Lieut. eng.
OBBARD, Ens. 61st N.I.
PATERSON, Lieut. 68th N.I.
PIERCY, Lieut. H. J.
PLOWDEN, Lieut. 50th N.I.
POGSON, Lieut. 47th N.I.
PUGHE, Liut. 47th N.I.
RAWSON, Lieut. 63rd N.I.
REYNOLDS, Lieut. 53rd N.I.
REID, Ens. J. 60th N.I.
RICHARDSON, Cornet, 3rd L.C.
SMITH, Ens. 14th N.I..
SMITH, Ens. B. C. 57th N.I.
STEWART, Ens. 20th N.I.
TAYLOR, Lieut. 11th N.I.
THOMPSON, Lieut. 36th N.I.
THOMPSON, Lieut. 62nd N.I.
TICKELL, Lieut. 73rd N.I.
TULLOH, Ens. 12th N.I.
WARD, Lieut. 33rd N.I.
WILLIAMSON, Ens. 41st N.I.
WROUGHTON, Lieut. 12th N.I.
WYLD, Lieut. 4th L.C.

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BESANT, Capt. T. H. G., Invalids, 6 mo., to Presidency, to apply for furl. to Europe on M. C.

BIGNELL, Lieut. 10th N.I. fr. Feb. 6 to March 16, in ext., Dec. 10. BODDAM, 2nd Lieut. H. M. art. 1 year, fr. Nov. 15 in ext., to remain at Presidency on M. C.

BOSANQUET, Lieut. E. B. 16th N.I. till May 1, to Bombay, with permission to embark on furl. to Europe.

BURN, Bt. maj. H. P. 1st N.I. to Europe, Dec. 24.

CHAMBERLAIN, Lieut. C. T. 9th irreg. cav., fr. Nov. 5 to March 15, to pres. on M. C.

CHILCOTT, Capt. J. 74th N.I. fr. 15 to Nov. 30, N.I., in ext. to remain at Mussoorie on M. C.

CONROY, Ens. I. A. 58th N.I. to Europe on M. C., July 3. COOKE, Brev. capt. W. A. 3 mo. fr. Dec. 4 in ext. to Presidency, to apply to furl. to Europe, on M.C.

CROSSMAN, Bt. capt. C. 7th N.I. fr. Dec. 1 to Nov. 15, to hills N. of Deyrah, on M.C.

DALZELL, Capt. Hon. H. B. to Europe, on furl. Jan. 3.

DODGSON, Lieut. D. S. 30th N,I. in ext. to enable him to join. DUMBLETON, Cornet A. V. 4th L. C. to Europe, on M.C. Dec. 20. DUNCAN, Bt. capt. 43rd N.I. to Europe, Dec. 27.

EKINS, Bt. maj. C. fr. Nov. 15 to Feb. 8, to Presidency, on M.C. to apply for leave to sea.

FAWCETT, Ens. W. F. 4th N.I. 1 year fr. Nov. 10, to remain at Loodeanah, on M.C.

FISHER, Capt. A. 35th N.I. to Europe, on M.C. Jan. 3.- (

FORBES, Bt. maj. W. 61st N.I. 2 mo. fr. Dec. 10, to Cawnpore, on M.C.

FRITH, Ens. J. H. 5th N.I. 1 year fr. Nov. 10 in ext. to Pres. to apply for furl. to Europe on M.C.

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GARDINER, Lieut. T. J. 16th N.I. to Europe, on furl. Jan. 3.
GWATKIN, Capt. C. R. 60th N.I. 1 year in ext. fr. Nov. 8.
HOME, Lieut. col. R. 29th N.I. to Europe on M.C. Jan. 3.
INNES, Bt. maj. P. fr. Nov. 30 to March 3, in ext. to presidency,
to apply for furl to Europe, Nov. 30.

LEESON, Capt. J. 3 mo. fr. March 1, in ext.

LONG, Capt. S. 4th N. I. fr. Nov. 30 to Jan. 31, in ext.
LUMLEY, Bt. capt. W. B. to Europe on M.C. Jan. 3.

MACKENZIE, Maj. J. 3rd L.C. 3 mo. fr. Nov. 15 in ext. to Mussoorie, on M.C.

MACLEOD, 2nd Lieut. H. J. B. art. 1 year fr. Nov. 15, to remain at Simla on M.C.

MC NEILL, 2nd Lieut. D. art. fr. Nov. 10 to July 1, in ext. to remain at Simla on M.C.

MACVITIE, Capt. R. F. 49th N. I. fr. Nov. 25 to March 1, to Pres. MASON, Bt. capt. J. 57th N.I. to Europe, on M.C.

MUNRO, Capt. E. A. Invalids, 3 mo. fr. Dec. 15 to Bombay, to apply for furl. to Europe on M.C. Dec. 27.

MURRAY, Lieut. J. (sen.) 9th N.I. to Europe, on M.C. Jan. 3. NESBITT, Lieut. G. Q. 49th N.I. fr. Dec. 6 to Feb. 15, in ext. NISBETT, Lieut. J. 69th N.I. 1 year fr. Nov. 19, to Mussoorie, on M.C.

PHILLIMORE, Lieut. 10th N.I. fr. Nov. 15 to Jan. 1, in ext. to remain at Simla on M.C. Dec. 11.

PLOWDEN, Lieut. 9th L.C. 4 mo. fr. March 30, to pres. to apply for leave to sea on M.C. Dec. 10.

RADCLIFFE, Lieut. C. W. 1 year fr. Nov. 21 to Mussoorie, on M.C. REVELL, Capt. J. R. 5 mo. fr. Dec. 5 to pres.

ROBERTSON, Capt. J. W. Eng. in ext. to Nov. 30th, 1845. ROBERTSON, Lieut. A. act. 4 mo. fr. Nov. 1 to Calcutta, and to Europe on M.C. Jan. 3.

Ross, Ens. J. 71st N.I. to Europe, on M.C.

SAUNDERS, Ens. J. W. 41st N.I. 1 year in ext. fr. Nov. 15, to remain at Simla on M.C.

SIMPSON, Bt. maj. F. J. 55th N.I. 4 mo. fr. Jan. 1, to pres. to apply for permis. to resign the service, Jan. 3.

SISSMORE, Lieut. E. 69th N.I. in ext. to remain at Mussoorie on M.C. till Nov. 30, 1845.

STANNUS, Lieut. H. J. 5th L.C. 2 mo. from Feb. 1, to pres. STEWART, Maj. R. fr. Feb. 2 to May 1, to pres. to apply for furl. to Europe.

STUDDY, Capt. T. B. 8th L.C. 1 yr. from Dec. 1, to Mussoorie, an M.C.

THORPE, Maj. R. invalids, to Eur. on furl. Dec. 20.

TOULMAN, Bt. capt. S. 63rd N.I. to Europe on furl. Dec. 20. TUDOR, Major J. C. 46th N.I. 10 mo. fr. Jan. 1, in ext. to Mussoorie on M.C. Dec. 10.

TURNER, Lieut. A. 1st N.I. to Europe on M.C. Jan. 3. WHITCOMBE, Assist. surg. J. R. M.D. to Europe on M.C. WILSON, Capt. J. D. 10th N.I. fr. Nov. 30 to March 31, to pres. to apply for furl. to Cape on M.C.

YOUNG, Lieut. W. 7th L.C. to Europe on M.C. Jan. 3.

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BEDFORD, Assist. surg. J. R. to offic. as civ. surg. Tipperab, Dec. 2.

BERWICK, Assist. surg. relieved fr. ch. of Haupper Stud. Jan. 3. BOWHILL, Assist. surg. J. to offic. in med. ch. of the Meywar Bheel corps, Dec. 20.

CHEYNE, Assist. surg. G. M. to return to Chunar, and resume duties as garrison assist. surg. Dec. 17.

COLQUHOUN, Assist. surg. A. to be surg. fr. Dec. 9.

CURLING, Surg. S. C. to receive med. ch. of left wing of 2nd irreg. cav.

EWART, Assist. surg. W. H. to do duty in the hospital of the 2nd
batt. art. at Umballa, Dec. 5.
FREEMAN, Assist surg. J. H. to temp. ch. of 2nd comp. 5th batt. art.
GERRARD, Assist. surg.
M. A. B. posted to 33rd N.I. at Barielly,

Dec. 13.

GLENNIE, Assist. surg. W. R. M.D. to afford med. aid to the detach. of 63rd N.I. at Khytul.

GRANT, Assist. surg. J. W. made over ch. of med depôt at Cawnpore, Dec. 17.

GRANT, Assist. surg. J. attached to hosp. of H.M.'s 3rd drags. to do duty with 1st Europ. L.I. at Subathoo, Nov. 15. GRANT, Assist. surg. A. pl. at disp. of gov. with the view of being appointed to offic. as assist. surg. Bhaugulpore, Jan. 3. GRIERSON, Surg. M. to med, ch. of a detach. of H.M.'s troops proceeding towards Cawnpore, under com. of Major Baldwin, fr. Nov. 1, to temp. med. ch. of 11th N.I. Dec. 17.

HARRISON, Assist. surg. I. B. M.D. to afford med. aid to 15th N.I. at Ferozepore, instead of 10th N.I.

HARRISON, Assist. surg. J. M.D. to receive ch. of med. depôt at Cawnpore, Dec. 17.

HART, Surg. T. B. to afford med. aid to 15th N.I. Nov. 26. HENDERSON, Assist. surg. F. C. M.D. to afford med. aid to the staff and art. and to the 33rd N.I. at Bareilly, Nov. 18.

HILLIARD, Assist. surg. J. to afford med. aid to 1st and 6th comp. 6th bat. and detach. of 10th comp. 6th comp. 7th bat. art. at Saugor, Nov. 25.

HOLMES, Surg. S. 50th N.I. to have med. ch. of 64th N.I. Nov. 22.

HORTON, Assist. surg. C. M.D. to med. ch. of 10th N.I. Nov. 26. KEATES, Assist. surg. to med ch. of the Haupper stud, Jan. 3. KEIR, Assist. surg. A. M.D. to offic, as civ. surg. Ajmere, Dec. 20. LLOYD, Capt. E. S. 49th N.I. to do duty with recruiting depôt at Benares, Nov. 23.

MACKINNON, Surg. Kenneth, M.D. 1st N.I. to be med. storekeeper at Cawnpore, Dec. 20.

MAINE, Assist. surg. T. to do duty with detachment of Recruits for H.M. service about to march towards Upper Provinces, Nov. 15.

MAYES, Assist. surg. W. to rank fr. Oct. 11.

MCMURDY, Assist. surg. C. delivered over ch. of 6th detach. art. Dec. 2.

MORRISON, Assist. surg. J. S. to temp. med. ch. of 36th N.I. Nov. 15.

PATON, Assist. surg. G. M.D. made over ch. of 64th N.I. Nov. 22. RANSFORD, Surg. J. to med. ch. of Recruits fr. H.M. service

about to march towards Upper Provinces, Nov. 15. SAUNDERS, Assist. surg. G. to the temp. ch. of the 63rd N.I. Dec. 13. SPENCER, Surg. W. to med.ch. of Meerut and Mozufferpore, Dec. 10. SPRENGER, Assist. surg. A. M.D. to temp. med. ch. of 21st N.I. SYMONS, Assist. surg. J. S. C. to proceed to Benares and report himself to the superint. surg. Dec. 17.

TWEDDELL, Surg. H. M. 51st N.I. to temp. ch. of 55th N.I. Dec. 10. TURNER, Assist. surg. G. to receive med. ch. of 68th N.I. at Mirzapore, Dec. 17.

TYTLER, Assist. surg. H. W. 61st, placed at disp. of gov. for civil emp. Dec. 2.

WETHERED, Assist. surg. T. A. recd. ch. of 6th detach. art. Dec. 2.
WILSON, Surg. B. to retire on pension of rank, fr. Jan. 1.
YOUNG, Assist. surg. J. to do duty with detachment of recruits for
H. M. service, about to march towards Upper Provinces.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

BOYES, Assist. surg. W. R. 4 mo. fr. Dec. 1.
GRANT, Surg. J. W. to presidency, to apply for furl. to Europe,
Dec. 20.

GUTHRIE, Surg. Hugh, to Europe, on M. C. Jan. 3.
HOWDEN, Assist. surg. W. M. 35th N.I. to afford med. aid to Bun-
dlecund legion, and to 3rd comp. 6th batt. art. 2nd sq. 10th L.C.
HUNTER, Assist. surg. T. C. to Europe on furl. Jan. 3.
IRVINE, Assist. surg. R. H. M.D. 1 year fr. Nov. 20, to Darjeling,
on M.C.

LECKIE, Assist. surg. for 2 mo. to apply for furl. to Europe, Jan. 3. MACLEOD, Surg. D. A. 3 mo. fr. Dec. 10, to pres.

MITCHELL, Assist. surg. E. to Europe on M. C. Dec. 27. MITCHELSON, Surg. W. 6 mo. fr. Dec. 1, to pres. to apply for leave to sea or Europe on M. C.

O'CALLAGHAN, Assist. surg. D. J. 2 mo. fr. Dec. 11.

REID, Assist. surg. A. to Bombay, to apply for leave to Europe, Dec. 28.

ROSE, Assist. surg. J. to afford med. aid to the squadron of the 18th L. C. at Jhansi, Dec. 6.

TURNER, Vet. surg. C. fr. Nov. 10 to March 10, to pres. to apply for furl. to Europe on M. C.

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