The steamer Victoria, with the Bombay mail of 1st Feb. arrived at Suez 18th Feb. The mail reached Alexandria on the 20th, and arrived at Malta, per Iberia. The mail was conveyed to Marseilles by H. M. steamer Locust. The portion via Southampton will be brought by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Tagus. The London mail of the 7th December reached Bombay, per Atalanta steamer, on the morning of the 11th January; Madras on the 17th, Calcutta on the 19th, Agra on the 19th, and Delhi on the 20th. The steamer Bentinck, with mails of the same date, reached Point de Galle on the 14th, Madras on the 17th (an hour after the overland express from Bombay), and Calcutta on the 21st January.

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been, by turns, in and out of favour with Heera Singh, some months since obtained a jaghire, to which he was recommended to retire. But retirement and inactivity did not agree with his mental constitution, and he returned to Lahore, where, in conjunction with his sister, he engaged in intrigues against Heera Singh. The latter endeavoured to defend himself by counter intrigues, which induced Jowhair Singh to make a second retreat from the capital, but led to no suspension of his machinations against the minister. Heera Singh appears to have liked him still less at a distance than when close at hand, and recalled him to the city. It did not, however, suit the purpose of Jowhair Singh to come till he had prepared for his own safety, and the result was that the order was disregarded. At length, in the first week of December, he appeared, having secured the interest of the troops in his behalf. The minister now thought the best way of disposing of the intruder was to murder him, and, with a view to his security, he proposed to extend the precaution, so as to subject the Ranee to the same infliction. These strong measures were averted by the minister discovering that he had been so completely countermined by Jowhair Singh as to be without the means of carrying them into effect, albeit murder is regarded as no great matter in the Punjab. In this difficulty, Heera Singh consulted his familiar Pundit, Jella. To this latter person the murder of the young Maharajah appeared a much more feasible scheme than that of his mother and uncle, and he advised recourse to it, the vacant throne to be occupied by another puppet prince, the youngest son of the former Maharajah, Shere Singh, aged two years. This plan, however, like the former, was found impracticable. The Ranee and her brother had gained the minds of the soldiery, and these latter determined to take the interests of the state into their own hands. They seem to have proceeded with great regularity, and to have been well acquainted with the machinery of the representative system, deputations from each battalion having met in consultation. Heera Singh became alarmed, and made overtures for a compromise, offering to descend from his high station and accept an inferior office, as well as to pay back to the treasury any amount in which, on examination, he might be found indebted to it. The officers required time to consider, but on the following morning a scene took place which Heera Singh, regarded as boding him no good. Jowhair Singh mounted on an elephant, proceeded with the Mahara jah to the parade, and presented him for the homage the soldiers. This pageant was acted in die presence, and with the approbation, of a number of powerful chiafsy

Heera Singh, thinking Lahore no longer a desirable residence, loaded some elephants with treasure, and departed, with a few hundred followers, for the fortress of Jumboo, leaving his home garrisoned by a considerable force. Jowhair Singh was soon apprized of this movement, and no time was lost in commencing pursuit. The fugitive was overtaken, as stated in our last, about ten koss (thirteen miles) from Lahore, and here his disasters were crowned by the discovery that the principal part of the small force' which accompanied him were faithless, having been corrupted by the opposing party. Heera Singh and the few that adhered to him took shelter in a building, from which they were compelled to emerge, by its being set on fire. But they fled from death in one shape, only to rush upon it in another, and Heera Singh was cut down almost as soon as he came out. The procession of the heads of the victims has been previously related, as has also the plunder of the house of Heera Singh, to the amount of five lacs of rupees in cash, besides a large amount of jewellery and other valuables. "These," remarks the Delhi Gazette, were transferred to the State Treasury, or at least it was said that they were." Thus far the conspirators against Heera Singh had succeeded to their heart's desire; but the course of revolution, like that of true love, seldom runs smoothly. The army would not have Jowhair Singh for minister, and messengers were despatched to invite Lehan Singh, who had fled into the British territories, to return and accept the office. Peshora Singh (a son of old Runjeet Singh) was also invited to take the command of the army, a post for which, if general report be correct, he is singularly fitted by his extreme cowardice. He obeyed the summons, but being without the means of paying the price of the good opinion of the soldiery, they turned cool upon the man of their choice, and acquiesced in his retiring to a jag. hire with which it appears the Ranee and her advisers bought him off. Lehan Singh does not seem disposed to have any thing to do with the new government, but prefers playing the devotee at Benares.

The troops are now supreme, and the prospects of the Punjab under their sway gloomy enough. Ever since the occurrence of the change, negotiations have been going on for satisfying claims set up by them to increased pay and gratuities. The progress of these negotiations seems to have been exactly what might be expected "where one party depends for its security on the other, and that other has arms in its hands." The conduct of the troops is represented as proceeding from bad to worse; "they are in a most frightful state of insubordination, beating some of their officers, imprisoning others, and abusing all who are not exactly to their taste:" in fact the state of Lahore is that of complete anarchy. The relations of the deceased minister Heera Singh seem well disposed to revenge his death, and, it is stated, are offering very tempting price for Sikh heads, which, in consequence, are brought in in very satisfactory quantities. The Delhi Gazette thus winds up its record of the passing horrors, and declares its views as to the future:-"As a last example of the frightful result of the late revolution, it gives us the most heartfelt pain to be the recorders of the dreadful fact that no less than nineteen women have fallen sacrifices to the barbarous rite of suttee; two wives and ten slaves of Heera Singh, one wife and five slaves of Meean Sohun Sing, and the wife of Pundit Jella have been burnt, in addition to the sacrifice of the wife of the Dewan. Add to this that the whole of the native population, not Sikhs or

military, are crying out for the intervention of the British, and that the state of the Punjab requires the presence of some 10,000 men more on our frontier than were necessary two years ago, and we cannot surely be blamed for expressing a conviction that the British Government would in every way be warranted in undertaking an armed intervention which should have for its object the pacification of the country, and its ultimate annexation to the British possessions in India." The Sikh empire is obviously falling to pieces. Its neighbours are looking out for a share in the spoil, and the notorious Mahomed Ukbar Khan is said to have his eye on Peshawur, if he have not actually entered it. In this state of things it would behove the British Government to be watchful; and the present GovernorGeneral is not a man to suffer himself to be found sleeping at his post. The Lieutenant-Governor of the North-west Provinces has proceeded to join the Commander-in-Chief at Umballa, the motive to the junction being undoubtedly to be looked for in the state of the Punjab.

The disease which ravaged Affghanistan seems to have abated. It is now stated not to have been plague, but cholera. Kandahar appears to be disturbed, and its joint rulers, it is said, being unable to agree, proposed to divide the country, but this was opposed by the chiefs.

Nepaul is still in an unsettled state, but no precise or trustworthy information is obtainable.

The Southern Mahratta country is much in the same state as at the date of our last intelligence, notwithstanding the presence of an army of great force. Colonel Outram, with a light irregular detachment, is constantly engaged in scouring the country, and taking the forts which offered refuge to the marauders; but the work seems to belong to that class which is familiarly said to be never done." The loss of officers in this miserable warfare has been very considerable.

The news from Scinde is not quite so bad as heretofore. Sickness still prevails, but not to the same extent. The Highlanders, whose numbers have been so fearfully thinned by disease, are yet suffering, but the diurnal amount of deaths has decreased about one-half. Sir Charles Napier had departed with nearly 5,000 men on an expedition beyond the frontier, to chastise some robbers. Previously to his departure he issued a manifesto, explaining and justifying his object.

From the three Presidencies there is but little intelligence of any kind. The Governor-General remained at Calcutta, calmly but assiduously pursuing the avocations of his office. At Bombay the people were entertained by a comet, and this source of excitement was aided by another of a different character a project for constructing a railway between Bombay and the Thul and Bhore Ghaut roads. The plan has been submitted for the approval of Government, and a very elaborate report has been made, which we are compelled, by want of space, to exclude till our next publication. In another column we have expressed our opinion on such undertakings, and of their possible consequences, both in regard to India and our own country.

The case of the Parsees convicted some time since of murder continues to occupy attention. A petition to the Crown on the subject is in course of preparation.

The two ships (the Runnymede and the Briton), whose non-arrival had excited so much apprehension at Calcutta, were wrecked close to each other on the Andaman Islands. The crews and passengers were saved.

BENGAL.

MISCELLANEOUS.

(From the Englishman.)

Jan. 8th.-The review at Barrack poor, for his Royal Highness, Prince Waldemar, took place last Monday. The elephant and bullock batteries naturally attracted the greatest share of his royal highness's attention. The brigade was commanded by Majorgeneral Cooper, and the whole line was under Major-general Cartwright.

It is reported that the 37th regt. N.I. have received orders to march from Allahabad to Mhow.

By a letter received from Benares, dated the 2nd ult., we learn that the 62nd foot had arrived at that place, but in consequence of H. M.'s 10th foot only marching out the same morning. was halted for the day.

We understand, by intelligence received from Lahore, that Europeans are again being entertained in the Sikh service, partly in consequence of the preparations for war which are being made by Golab Sing, and partly because the death of Jellah Pundit, who was opposed to the European interest, has reopened for them that path of service. The Lahore troops are described as being in a state of complete anarchy, and as having dismissed several of their generals.

Letters from camp Sirhind mention that the Commander-inchief, in conjunction with Major general Gilbert, intends to examine that station, its capabilities, &c., for the purpose of cantoning a cavalry regiment.

His highness the Nawab Nazim of Bengal has presented a plate, value Rs. 1,600, handicap for all horses. R. C. heats. Entrance 25 G. M. To be run for on the 4th day of the Febru. ary meeting.

It is reported, that the Rajah Mohesnarain Sing, and fortythree others, are now lodged in Juanpore Jail, heavily manacled; on suspicion of being concerned in the late barbarous murder of Mr. Barwise.

We find that at the preliminary meeting which was held yesterday, for the object of forming a Gas Company, a Provisional Committee was only formed-to receive plans and estimates, and to prepare a report for the meeting which is to assemble next Wednesday. Several individuals have engaged to light up with gas, besides which, the municipal authorities have promised their support.

13th. The Enterprize steamer, which was sent in search of the missing vessels, Runnymede and Briton, has arrived; bringing tidings of the total wreck of those vessels in the Andaman Archipelago, on the 11th Nov. last-all hands saved.

It is reported that commotions are rife at Lahore, among all classes. The inundation is said to have carried away the bridge at Mozufferabad, and the troops destined for Cashmere are waiting at Mozufferabad for a passage.

Numerous demands are said to have been made by the Mahajuns, Shroffs (or bankers), against the late Jellah Pundit for moneys lent.

We understand that a private of the 2nd Grenadiers feeling himself annoyed at some interference on the part of a havildar, loading his musket, and going up to the havildar, deliberately shot him dead.

It is rumoured that cholera is raging to a fearful extent at Dacca.

14th. We hear it reported, that the 17th N. I. from Midnapore, and the 46th N. I. from Berhampore, are ordered to move, and to be relieved each by a wing of the 71st N. I. from Barrackpore. If this be the case, the duties of the Barrackpore station will have to be reduced; as there will then be but three corps there, for the Fort duty and all.

The regiments which were on board the Briton, lately wrecked on the Andamans werethe 80th and 84th Queen's. The vessel has been sold for 1,700 Co.'s rs.

David Boyd, Esq. has been appointed a lay trustee to the chaplaincy of Bangalore, vice Captain G. Haines resigned.

The detail of H. M. 80th and 48th regts. which were wrecked in the ship Briton on the Ardamans, have arrived per Ayrshire. The remainder of the detachment of the 80th were to embark on board the Elizabeth Ainslie, and they aae hourly expected here. The remnant of the troops wrecked in the Briton off the Ardamans arrived yesterday, per the Elizabeth Ainslie.

We have received Mauritius papers to the 29th Nov. They announce two reforms as having taken place, viz. in the Postoffice, and the Police-office. The same paper contains an ordinance relative to imprisonment for debt. The longest term of imprisonment for commercial debts is fixed at five years, but there is an exemption for persons in their seventeenth year, as well as for women, girls, and minors, not legally reputed traders.

We understand that the 62nd foot arrived at Allahabad on the morning of the 11th; and that in the evening the 65th N.I. entertained Col. Reed and the officers at dinner, where a select party was assembled to meet them The corps marches again on Monday, and expects to reach Cawnpore on the 23rd. The 10th foot left Allahabad on the morning of the 10th.

By news received from Australia, we learn that the colonies are again beginning to assume new features, the extreme point of colonial depression having been surmounted. Adelaide papers mention a considerable rise in the value of land in that city; and as much as 4,000l. is stated to have been offered for a single acre of land in a good situation.

We understand that 100% was transmitted by the steamer Hindoostan for the Scottish poet Thom, and the proceeds of the late Fancy Ball, amounting to Rs. 1,374, will also be duly remitted per this mail.

MILITARY MOVEMENTS.-We believe Sir Hugh Gough has recommended that the 31st Queen's regiment, which is very effective, all its men being in India, though not all at head-quarters, should remain another year at Umballah. It is very wise. at the present juncture, to concentrate our forces on the North-Western frontier, or as near it as practicable. Why is there not an European regiment sent to Ferozepore? If one station more than another requires additional strength, Ferozepore is that station. It might have been better policy to have ordered the Queen's 39th Foot to Ferozepore, instead of sending it to Dinapore, where they are not particularly required. This gallant regiment, which has earned for itself a name in Iudia that will never die, laurels that will never fade, should have passed the short time it has to remain in the country, employed at its old work, thrashing the enemies of Britain, a work it well knows, from experience how to accomplish.-Agra Ukhbar, Jan. 11.

UMBALLAH, 30th Dec.-"His excellency the Commander-inchief arrived here on the 26th, having passed Christmas.day on the banks of the Guggur, just beyond the city of Umballah. All ceremony was dispensed with by him; a salute from the artillery merely announced his having arrived. On the following morning, the troops of the station were brigaded by Major Fast for his inspection, and I have heard that his Excellency expressed himself highly gratified with their appearance, and the manœuvres performed. In the evening H. M. 31st regiment entertained Sir Hugh and Lady Gough at dinner; some eighty persons (a considerable number of whom were ladies) sat down to the table, and all the station, about 150 more, were invited to a ball in the evening. The mess.room (which was afterwards the ball-room) is one of the finest I have seen in India, and this evening was opened to the station for the second time since it has been finished, the regi ment having given a ball to the station on the 2nd inst. when for the first time they occupied their new messhouse; several rooms are still in an unfinished state, but, judging from the finished portion which I have seen, I consider it one of the finest mess-houses in India. The room on the with was present occasion ornamented stars formed of bayonets, having the armorial bearings of his Excellency on shields in their centres, and with various other military devices and trophies. Unlike most large public dinners I have heretofore attended, we were permitted to enjoy the good things before us, and drink our hock, hurgundy and champaign quietly, without being compelled to quaff innumerable bumpers incessantly, to the honour of certain individuals, who mostly, apparently, suffer under our infliction, if we may judge from the hesitating manner they reluctantly murmur out their coy thanksgiving. Three toasts alone were given, and I need not say how received, when I name them. First then, as by love and duty bound, came the health of our gracious Queen - God bless her! Then "the Navy and Army," and thirdly we drank to the health of the fine old chief, the hero of a hundred fights, who honoured the party wi h his presence, and God bless him too, say I; may he live long to enjoy what he has so well, so nobly won, and may we soon see him again leading the armies of India to victory. Long and loud were the cheers that followed this toast, renewed once more and again" as we heard the strains of that inspiring air, Garry Owen, so identified with the gallant chief's birthplace, and indeed with his great renown. Strains that, on the 1st of January, 1812, poured over the breach at Tariffa, inspiring its brave defenders with fresh vigour, and sounding the knell of destruction to the advancing columns. His Excellency returned thanks in a most feeling and excellent speech, but so continued was the cheering, that I could catch but unconnected sentences, highly complimentary to the Army of India. The dinner party left the table immediately after, and adjourned to the reception

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room; the tables were cleared as if by magic, the orchestra formed, and the room prepared for dancing, which was kept up with spirit till past two o'clock. The regiment have, what is so rarely metwithin India, a strong band for quadrilles, which I think is a sine qua non to dancers. This morning his Excellency reviewed H. M.'s 31st reg. and, I hear, complimented them highly on their appearance: in the evening he looked at some artillery practice. On Wednesday, the 41st N.I. are inspected; the 63rd N. I., H. M.'s 3rd light drgs, and 4th light cav. will be seen on the three next successive days; so we may calculate upon the chief remaining at Umballa for some days to come.

H.M. 39th foot reached Dinapoor on the 13th instant, and were welcomed on their arrival by Col. Reed and the officers of H.M.'s 62nd, at dinner, and a few days after by Major Moule, and the officers of the 23rd Bengal Native Infantry. We are somewhat surprised to hear that they ware kept on the qui vive, not knowing whether they were to remain at Dinapoor or to proceed on to Fort William, and that the decision of the Governor-general on this point had not been received, the movements of H. M.'s 40th being still uncertain.

A rumour prevailed at Dinapoor, that the 8th Bengal Infantry would be ordered to that station, from Barrackpoor.-Delhi Gaz., Jan. 1.

DAKOITEE COMMITTED NEAR SIRDHUNAH.-The following we believe to be a correct account of the offence :- On the night of the 26th ultimo, intimation was received by the civil authorities at Meerut, that a large gang of dakoits had entered the house of the late Jemada Khoosheeal Singh (whose son is constantly figuring away in the report of our Lahore newswriter) at Eekree, a small village near Sirdhunah, and that they had been surprised, in the act of plundering, by the large gateway of the house having been closed upon them. On these circumstances being communicated to the magistrate, it was determined that a detachment of the Murat police battalion should be sent to the spot with all despatch, with the view of securing the Dakoits. Some delay seems to have occurred in conveying the necessary order to the commandant of the battalion; this was, however, no sooner received than he forthwith marched off a party of between twenty or thirty men under a native officer, and then prepared a larger column, consisting of about 100 men. Of these he proceeded in charge himself, and with such a quarry before him, lost no time in taking them on to the scene of action. About day-break, he hastened on to join the advanced detachment, and did so as they were approaching the village of Eekree. The place was regularly reconnoitered, and preparations made to attack the plunderers, as Capt. Chiene was, we are told, assured that they had expressed a full determination of fighting their way out of the house as soon as the gate might be opened. Seeing several of them on the top of the house, with matchlocks in their hands, some of the police were ordered to load in their presence, and pretend to fire, when the besieged all disappeared and were not again seen. The magistrate joined the party about this time, and proceeded to summon the men to surrender, with a threat, that if they did not do so, the gate would be opened, and the party be directed to fire on them, for which purpose it was previously drawn up. After half an hour's hesitation, one of the men inside called out that if they were permitted to go away unharmed, they would come out. They were told in reply, that being prisoners, they must not dictate terms, and that if they did not immediately give themselves up, the police would forthwith proceed to attack them. This had the desired effect, and they agreed to surrender. The magistrate and Capt. Chiene immediately went up to the gate, the former intimating to the dakoits, that they would only be allowed to come out one by one, and were moreover to leave their arms inside. Motee Ram, the leader of the gang, came first, and after him the remainder one by one, who were all secured by the small advance party, the main body having lost their way and not coming up till the tamasha was over. A large amount of plunder was found on the persons of the dakoits, all of which was, of course, recovered. Twenty matchlocks and tulwars were deposited in the portico of the house, and a small quantity of ammunition. The number of prisoners amounted to twenty, and they were forthwith marched to cantonments, and safely lodged in the jail, protesting, as they went, that if they had the old police force to contend with, they would not have allowed themselves to be taken so easily. We are told the civil authorities have expressed themselves well satisfied with the manner in which this neat bit of duty was performed, as indeed they ought to be, and we take the opportunity of congratulating the commandant of the battalion on his success. He was, we are told, quite surprised at the coolness and steadiness of his men, most of whom were recruits of some four or five months' standing, and with very good reason. The dakoits were doubtless sincere in their remark, that they would have been less ready to surrender to

the old police force. The achievement above recorded is highly creditable to the Meerut police battalion and to Capt. Chiene, and will go far to remove the objections, which we know to exist, against the force generally. We find that our native cotemporaries have both very good accounts of the affair, barring exaggeration as to the number of dakoits, which is stated to have been fifty-Delhi Gazette, Jan. 4.

UNION BANK.-The report is the most satisfactory document we have seen for a long time. It informs us that "the great bulk of our capital, employed in discounts and loans on security, has been turned round in these channels nearly three times within the half-year, without suffering in their course the loss of a single rupee!" The other parts of the report are also of a satisfactory character, and the document ends by stating that the half-year's profits amount to 8 rupees, 14 annas, 11 pie, and recommending a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent., leaving a sum of Rs. 96,626-2 11 to be added to the reserve fund, which will then amount to Rs. 4,96,671-15 4, and reduce the old bad debt account from Rs. 6,12,808 to Rs. 5,16,182.—Bengal Herkaru.

GAS LIGHTS.-The display of gas lights in Dhurumtollalıstreet, on Friday night last, was very successful, and attracted a large number of persons, who flocked to the spot to witness the novelty. It appears also that a tender has been made to the magistrates by the projectors; but the details of it, or the magisterial decision on the subject, are not known, though the justices held a special meeting on Saturday-but with closed doors.-Bengal Hurkaru, Dec, 23.

LADY GOUGH. Our latest intelligence, dated 6th Jan., of the health of Lady Gough, we regret to say, is not so favourable as we would wish. She has been very unwell, but is a little better. We trust soon to hear that her ladyship is perfectly restored to health. It is uncertain when the Commander-in-chief may leave Umballa.-Agra Ukhbar, Jan, 11.

Head Quarters, Camp, Umballah, 30th Dec., 1844.-At a general court-martial, assembled at Sangor, on Wednesday, 20th November, 1844, Capt. John Turton, 3rd N. I., was arraigned on the following charges :

Charges.-1st. For conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, in having, at Barrackpore, on or about the 8th of March, 1842, drawn a bill in favour of Capt. B. Studdy, 8th cavalry, on John Jenkins, Esq., No. 14, Red Lion-square, London, for the sum of sixty pounds sterling, and by an assertion that he, Captain Turton, had authority to draw the same, induced Capt. Studdy to receive it, in payment of the sum of six hundred company's rupees due to him from Captain Turton, but which said bill was dishonoured, on presentation, for want of authority in the drawer, and still remains unpaid.

2d. For highly unbecoming conduct, in cruelly beating his servants, in the following instances:

1st. In having, at or near Hussingabad, on or about 6th of June, 1844, severely bruised on the left arm and back, by blows with a stick," Peerbuksh," a bheestie in his service.

2nd. In having, at Hussingabad, on or about 25th June, 1844, severely cut on the left eyebrow, and bruised on the right shoulder, by blows with a stick, "Hussainbuksh," a cook or mussalchee in his service.

3rd. For unbecoming conduct, in having, at Hussingabad, on the 28th of June, 1814, broken a pledge he had that day given

in an apology, that he would in future endeavour to meet the approbation of his commanding officer, if his past acts of misconduct and disrespect were overlooked, by offensively intimating that he had withdrawn his name as a subscriber to the regimental dress fund.

4th. For having, at the time and place last stated, when placed in arrest by the adjutant of the regiment, made use of highly unbecoming language, and expressed his regret that he had made the apology, and given the pledge specified in the third charge.

Additional charge.—In having, at Hussingabad, addressed an irritating and offensive note, dated 13th of October, 1841, to lieut. Caulfeild, of the same regiment.

Finding.―The Court, upon the evidence before them, find that the prisoner, captain John Turton, 3rd N. I., is

On the first charge, "guilty."

him.
On the 4th charge, that he is "guilty."

On the additional charge, that he is "guilty" of having written the note in question, but, under the circumstances of the case detailed in evidence, do not attach any criminality to his having done so.

Sentence.-The Court, having found the prisoner Capt. J. Turton, 3rd N. I., "guilty," as above stated, do sentence him, the said Capt. J. Turton, 3rd N.I., to be cashiered.

Signed, &c.

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. -The addition to the finding on the first charge, declaring that the conduct alleged was unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman, was unnecessary; that imputation having been included in the previous general conviction.

The Commander-in-Chief calls the attention of Courtsmartial to the general order of the 16th October, 1843, in which the inconsistency of finding a prisoner guilty, and declaring the act alleged to be void of criminality, is pointed

out.

The Commander-in-Chief conceives that, in granting the bill alluded to in the first charge, Capt. Turton may have acted under the impression that the letters from his parents authorized him to draw, in 1842, upon the family agent in London for a portion of the annual allowance made to him, and that the bill would be duly honoured; but his excellency is of opinion, that Capt. Turton behaved with great impropriety, in not ascer taining, before granting the note of hand in question, that sufficient funds had been actually placed at his disposal, to provide for the payment of it.

The misconduct of Capt. Turton as alleged in the fourth charge, of which he has been found guilty, appears to be in some degree extenuated by the circumstance of his having been unnecessarily placed in arrest upon a charge on which he has been subsequently acquitted.

Upon the grounds above stated, the Commander-in-Chief is pleased to remit the sentence of the Court.

Capt. Turton is to be released from arrest, and directed to return to his duty.

BREV. CAPT. JAMES FLYTER.

Head. Quarters, Camp, Umballah, Jan. 4, 1845.-At a General Court-martial assembled at Sukkur, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 1814, Brev. capt. J. Flyter, of the 64th N.I., was arraigned on the following charge:

Charge. For conduct unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman, in having, in a letter, addressed to Maj. gen. Fast, commanding the Sirhind division of the army, dated Sukkur, 9th April, 1844, falsely represented that the 64th N. I. had accomplished the march from Kurnaul towards Sukkur, in good order, actuated by feelings of cheerfulness and subordination; he, Brev. capt. Flyter, well knowing such to be contrary to the truth, and being in direct contradiction to a subsequent written report made by him, dated 29th June, 1844, wherein it appears he was actively engaged in protecting one of the colours of his regiment, during a mutiny at Moodkee, on or about the 14th March, 1844, while on the said line of march from Kurnaul towards Sukkur, and during which mutiny, according to this latter statement, about 200 of the men refused or failed to fall into the ranks, when the order for the march was given, and at the same time delayed the progress of the regiment, by crowding round the

colours, and preventing the advance for an hour or more, urging as a condition that they required 12 rupees a month whilst serving in Scinde.

Opinion. The court, having maturely weighed and considered the evidence in support of the prosecution, together with what the prisoner has brought forward in his defence, is of opinion, that he, the prisoner Brev. capt. J. Flyter, 64th N. I. is guilty of the charge preferred against him.

Sentence. The court does therefore sentence him, the prisoner Brev. capt. J. Flyter, 64th N.I., to be dismissed the honourable the East-India Company's service.

Signed, &c.

Recommendation.-The court, having performed the painful duty of sentencing the prisoner to dismissal, beg most respectfully to recommend his case to the merciful consideration of his exc. the Commander-in-Chief.

The court are induced to make this recommendation, being impressed with the belief, that the prisoner's conduct (although necessarily entailing the punishment awarded) was actuated by mistaken motives of zeal, and an unfortunate error in judg

ment.

Remarks by the Commander-in-Chief.-Under all the circumstances of the case, the Commander-in-Chief is willing to give Brev. capt. Flyter the full benefit of the recommendation of the court, and consequently he remits the sentence; but his exc. cannot admit the validity of the grounds on which the prisoner has rested his defence. No motive can justify misrepresentation, or a disingenuous attempt to mislead; and the interest and honour of the service to which Brev. capt. Flyter belongs, demand that the Commander-in-Chief should, on this occasion, convey to that officer the expression of his marked displeasure at the very reprehensible conduct of which he has been justly found guilty.

Brev. capt. Flyter is to be released from arrest, and to return to his duty.

LIEUT. GEO. D. PRETTEJOHN.

Head Quarters, Camp, Umballah, 7th January, 1845.-At a general court-martial, holden at Colaba, near Bombay, on Tuesday, December 10th, 1844, Lieat. G. D. Prettejohn, of H. M. 78th (Highland) regt., was arraigned on the following charges.

Charges.-First Charge.-For highly disgraceful conduct, unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman, and to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, in having, on the 13th November, 1844, on board the ship Earl Grey, in Bombay harbour, used most abusive and opprobrious language to me, his immediate commanding officer, on board the said ship, by calling me a damned coward for not meeting him on a former matter, in respect to which I had occasion to remonstrate with him on his conduct.

Second Charge.-For outrageous and irregular conduct, to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, in the following instances.

1st. In having, at the time and place above specified, refused to go to his cabin, in arrest, for the language set forth in the preceding charge.

2nd. In having, at the same time and place, used defying language towards two file of the guard directed to take him to his cabin, in consequence of his having refused to go there.

3rd. In having, on the evening of the day above specified, entered the cuddy of the ship, and there behaved in an improper manner, by using contemptuous contortions of his face towards me, his immediate commanding officer.

4th. In having, at the time and place last specified, disobeyed my orders, by refusing to go to his cabin, when directed by me to do so.

5th. In having, at the same time and place, violently resisted the guard ordered to take him to his cabin, in consequence of his disobedience of the order specified in the preceding instance, and in breaking out of his cabin, after he had been placed there.

Third Charge. For highly disgraceful conduct unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman, and most subversive of good order and military discipline, in the following in

stances:

1st. In having, at the time and place above specified, used grossly abusive language in respect to me, his immediate commanding officer, in the hearing of the soldiers of the detachment on board the ship, addressing them in the following words: "he (meaning me) is a coward: I pity you, men."

2nd. In having, at the same time and place, used threats of personal violence to Capt. A. S. Mollison, commander of the ship Earl Grey.

(Signed) A. MILLER, Lieut. 22nd regt. Late Com. Detach. of Troops on board the Earl Grey.