BY THE PRESIDENT IN COUNCIL. ceive a less quantity of the coins above specified than 1,000 tolahs, but for the convenience of officers and soldiers and other Fort William, revenue department, the 24th April, 1838.persons in public employ, less sums than 1,000 tolas will be The Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal has been pleased, un-exchanged on the same terms at the general treasury,-the subder the authority vested in him by act No. XXII. of 1836, to de. treasurer having been authorized to collect them for transmis, termine, in modification of the orders of the 1st November, 1836, sion to the mint. to make the following reduction in the rates of tollage on boats passing into the Calcutta Canals specified in section II. of the above act, to take effect from the 1st proximo. Floats now paying four annas per 100 bamboos, shall in future pay two annas. FRED JAS. HALLIDAY, Offg. Secy. to the Govt. of Bengal. Fort William, legislative department, the 30th April, 1838. -The following Act is passed by the Hon. the President of the Council of India in Conncil on the 30th April, 1838, with the assent of the Right Hon. the Governor General in India, which has been read and recorded. H. T. PRINSEP, Secy. to the Govt. of India. Ordered, that the act be promulgated for general information. I. It is hereby enacted, that section XV. Regulation XIX. of II. And it is hereby enacted, that it shall be lawful for the Sudder Board of Revenue at Calcutta, with the sanction of the Governor of Bengal, and for the Sudder Board of Revenue at Allahabad, with the sanction of the functionary exercising the authority of Government in the north western provinces, to fix the partition of estate under the Regulations enacted for that purpose the same manner as an arrear of revenue, at such periods, and and to cause the same to be levied from the parties concerned in in such proportions, as the said Boards may severally think fit. Ordered, that the act be promulgated for general information remuneration of an Ameen, or other person employed to effect a ACT No. IX. OF 1833. It is hereby enacted, that from the fifteenth day of May 1838. it shall be competent to the session judges within the presidency of Bombay, in adjudging a sentence of fine, to award such fine, or any part of such fine, in compensation to the party who may have been injured, in like manner as it is competent to magis trates to award fines, under clause 1st, section XIII. Reg. XII.-The Rev. Charles Parker, a chaplain on the Bengal establishof 1827 of the Bombay code. The following act is passed by the Hon. the President of the Council of India in Council on the 80th April 1838, with the assent of the Right Hon. the Governor General of India, which has been read and recorded. Ordered, that the act be promulgated for general information. Fort William, Ecclesiastical Department, the 19th May, 1838. ment, has been permitted by the Right Hon. the Governor in Council at Bombay, to proceed from that presidency to Europe on furlough, under medical certificate. BY THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BENGAL Judicial and revenue department, the 17th April, 1838The Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal has been pleased to 1. It is hereby enacted, that Regulation X. 1817, of the Ben make the following appointments: gal code, be repealed. 11. And it is hereby enacted that the functionaries who are or may be appointed in the province of Kumaon, be henceforth placed under the control and superintendence, in civil cases, of the Court of Sudder Dewanny Adawlut at Allahabad, in crimi. nal cases of the Court of Nizam t Adawlut at Allahabad, and in revenue cases of the Sudder Board of Revenue at Allahabad; and that such control and superintendence shall be exercised in conformity with such instructions, as the said functionaries may have received, or may hereafter receive, from the Government of the north western provinces of the presidency of Fort William. ROSS D MANGLES, Offg. Secy. to the Govt. of India. Fort William, general department, the 2d May, 1833.-The Honorable the President in Conncil is pleased to appoint Mr. Assistant Surgeon J S Login, MD, to officiate as post mas. ter at Hoogly during the absence of Mr Wise, on sick certificate or until further orders. This appointment to take effect from the date on which he assumed charge of the office from Mr. Wiso. Baboo Hu reepershad Sein to be deputy callector under the provisions of regulation IX of 1833, in Balasore. Baboo Hurmohun Roy to be ditto ditto under ditto, in ditto. Fort William, separate department, the 18th April, 1838The appointment of Mr. L. Magniac, under date the 28th March last, is hereby cancelled. The 27th April, 1838.-The following officer has obtained leave of absence from his station : Lieut. J R. Abbott, junior assistant to the commissioner of Arrakan, for one month, to visit the presidency, on private affairs. FRED. JAS. HALLIDAY, Offg. Secy. to the Govt, of Bengal. Judicial and revenue department, the 30th April, 1838.-Tho Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following appointments: Captain W. M. Ramsay has been invested with the general powers of a joint magistrate in zillah Sarun, to be exercised by him under the direction of the magistrate of that district, in addition to the special powers which he now exercises under the Pre-direction of the superintendent of the operations for the suppression of thuggee. General department, the 9th May, 1838.-The Hon. the sident in Council is pleased to attach Mr. William Trevor Taylor, of the civil service, to the Bengal presidency. The Hon. the President in Council is pleased to appoint Mr. Assistant Surgeon James Steel, M. D., post-master at Goruckpore. Financial department, mint, the 9th May, 1838. - The public is hereby informed that the mint-master of Calcutta has been authorized, until further orders to receive Bombay and Furracka bad rupees in like manner as Madras rupees, aud generally the rupees issued from any mint of the British Government that may still be a legal tender in any part of India for recoinage, without demand of seignorgae duty. Rupees of any such coinage will be received by weight according to the forms of the mint for the receipt of bullion, and if of equal standard a mint certificate will be granted entitling the holder to Company's rupees of equal weight. If the coin brought be better than standard, the advantage will be given according to the tables, but counterfeit pieces, as well as drilled, plugged and other bad coin, will of course be rejected. The mint of Calcutta will not however re. Captain N. Lowis has been invested with similar powers in zillab Moorshedabad, in addition to his special duties in the thuggee department. Lieutenant J. Sleeman has been invested with similar powers in zillah Mymunsing, in addition to his special duties in the thuggee department. Fort William, financial department, the 2d May, 1838.Notice is hereby given, that the board of customs, salt and opium at Calcutta, have been authorized to accept tenders for advances to be made upon bills drawn on London, and secured in the manner discribed and provided in the advertisement of this department, dated the 15th June, 1836, at the rate of exchange, until further orders, of (2s. 2d.) two shillings and two pence for the Company's rupee, orders for the amount advanced will be issued by the Board payable at the general treasury at Calcutta, twenty days after sight. Published by order of the Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal. Fort William, general department, the 2d May, 1838.Messrs C. Whitmore and W. Trevor Taylor, of the civil service reported their return to this presidency from England on board the ship David Scott, on the 29th ultimo. H. T. PRINSEP, The 7th May, 1838-The following officers have obtained leave of absence from their stations : Mr. F. Skipwith, magistrate of Patna, for five days, on private affaiss. Mr. D. Cunliffe will conduct the current duties of the office during Mr. Skipwith's absence. The 8th May 1838.-Mr. J. Staniforth, special deputy collect or of Rajeshye, &c., an extension of leave of absence for two months from the 6th instant, on medical certificate. . Judicial and revenue department, the 8th May, 1838.-The following officer has obtained leave of absence from his station; Baboo Hurruchunder Ghose, Sudder Ameen at Bancoorah, for seven days, in excess of the Mohorrem vacation. General department, the 9th May, 1838-Sir Charles Metcalfe Ochterlony, Bart, having exceeded the period within which, under the orders of the Hon, the Court of Direc'ors he ought to Kave qualified himself for the public service by proficiency in two of the native languages, has been ordered to return to England. Mr. Edward Wylly has been permitted to proceed to Berham. pore and prosecute his study of the Oriental languages at that station. Captain J. H. Johnston, controller of Government steam vessels, has obtained leave of absence for one month, from the 7th instant. H. T. PRINSEP, Secy to the Govt, of Bengal. The 11th May, 1838.-The Hon. the Depnty Governor of gal has been pleased to make the following appointment: Fort William, General Department, the 18th May, 1938 Mr. William Crawford, a civil servant, attached to the north western provinces, has been permitted to proceed to England on furlough, under medical certificate. H. T. PRINSEP, Secy. to the Gort. of Bengal. Judicial and revenue department -The Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following appointments. THE 1ST MAY, 1838.-Mr. H. S Thompson to be deputy col. lector under regulation IX. of 133 in Burwan. Judicial and revenue d'partment, the 8th May, 1838-Notif Principal sudder ameens.-Cazee Mohammud Mab, in east Moonsifs-Mohummud Abrahim, of Bissenpore, in Burdwan ; Mr. Rt. Hampton to officiate as special deputy collector of Rajeshye, Dinagepore, Rungpore, Bogra and Pubna, during the absence of Mr. J. Staniforth, or until further orders. Mr. T. Hugon, sub-assistant to the commissioner of Assam' reported his departure to the Mauritius on the ship Donna Pascoa' which vessel left the pilot on the 7th instant. The 11th May, 1833.-The Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following appointment : Mr. G. P. Leycester has been authorized to exercise the powers of joint magistrate and deputy collector in Bancoorah, under Mr. Halkett. General department, the 16th May, 1835.-Mr. Henry Walters of the Civil Service, embarked for England on board the ship Robarts, which ship was left by the pilot at sea on the 11th instant. Shahabad ; Mr. Edward Wylly has been permitted to return from Bernensingh; Imbad Alce, Nassirunggur, Tipperah; Casseenath, of Doctor Wise. The 15th May, 1838.-Mr. C. Steer to be magistrate of zillah Nuddea, The following officers have obtained leave of absence from their stations: Mr. F. B. Kemp, deputy collector of Tipperah, for one month, to proceed to the presidency, preparatory to his applying for leave to proceed to England, on private affairs. Mr. A. S. Annand will officiate as joint magistrate and deputy collector of Tipperah until further orders, and Mr. W. Bell will exercise the powers of joint magistrate and deputy collector in zillah Chittagong, during Mr, Annand's absence. Mr. G. G. Mackintosh, officiating magistrate and collector of Purneah, for one month, on medical certificate, from the date of his making over charge of office to Mr. C. T. Davidson. Luckynarain Nylunkar pundit, sudder ameen of Purneah, for two months and six days, on medical certificate, in excess of the ten days granted to him on the 13th March last, in addition to the Mohurrem vacation. FRED. JAS. HALLIDAY, Sonamgunee, Sylhet; Koer Joy Gopal Singh, Singham, Beer. FRED. JAS. HALLIDAY, THE 15TH MAY, 1838.-Captain J. Whiteford has been invested. with the general powers of a joint magistrate in zillah Moorshed. abad, to be exercised by him under the direction of the magis. trate of that district, in addition to the special powers which he now exercises under the direction of the superintendent of the. operations for the suppression of thuggee, during the absence of Captain N. Lewis. THE 19TH MAY, 1838.-Mr. G. P. Leycester has been autho rized to officiate as joint magistrate and deputy collector of Bacoorah during the illness of Mr. H. C. Halnett, or until further orders. THE 22D MAY, 1838.-The following officer has obtained leave of absence from his station : Mr. W. B. Jackson, commissioner of the 14th or Moorsbeda. bad division, for two days, in extension of the leaye granted o him on the 24th ultimo. Fort William, financial department, the 23d May, 1838 The Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal directs that the foll lowing extract from a despatch from the Hou, the Court of Directors in the financial department, dated the 20th March last, be published for the information of the Members of the civil service of this presidency. Para 1. In our despatch to India in the department, dated 27th May 1835, we sanctioned for a limited period and on specific conditions the approp iation to subscribers to the civil service retiring funds of two-thirds of the unaccepted annuities of each year, at one-fourth instead of one half their value, and we desired that twelve months before the expiration of the period fixed there night be transmitted to us particular information of the state of the funds at that date, and of the effect produced by the authorized modification, in order that we might determine upon the propriety of its continuance. 2. We rely upon receiving the information required as soon as possible after the apointed pe iod-but to prevent inconveni ence from the declaration of our intentions not having reached In lin at the date of the expiration of the time to which the trial of the plan was limited, we are willing to enlarge that limitation to the 30th of April, 1849; and we desire to be furnished with an account made up to the 30th of April 1839, similiar to that e. quired in our despatch above referred to. Fort William, general department, the 23d May 1238.Messrs. H. D. H. Fergusson, G. C Barnes, and A. A. Roberts, writers, are reported qualified for the publie service by profi ciency in two of the native languages THR 234 MAY, 1838.-GOVERNMENT NOTICE-P ST OFFICE. The President in Counci, under the orders of the Honorable the Court of Directors, directs that the privileges of franking and receiving letters free as conferred by section 2 of act XVII of 1837, on the authorities and persons therein mentioned, shall, until further orders, be al owed to the assistant secretary to the Board of Control for the time being. General department, the 23d May, 1833.-The Hon. the President in Council is pleased to attach Messrs C. G Barnes and A A Roberts, writers, reported qualified for the public service to the north western provinces. The Honorable the president in Council is pleased to appoint Mr Assistant Surgeon James Innes, M. D. post master at Bar. rackpore: the appointment to take effect from the 15th instant. THE 24TH MAY, 1833-The Hon the Deputy Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following appointment. Mr. M. A. G. Shawe has been authorized to exercise the pow ers of joint magistrate and deputy collector in Burdwan east, until further orders. THE 25TH MAY, 1838.-The following officer has obtained leave of obsence from his station. Mr. J. Curtis, civil and session judge of Hooghly, for two days, the 28th and 29th current, on private affairs, H. T. PRINSEP, BY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL. Political department, Simla, the 14th April, 1838.-Mr. A. Campbell, M. D has this day been appointed to be assistant to the resident at Nepal vice Mr. Ross Bell. By order of the Right Hon. the Governor General of India. Secy, to the Govt. of India with the Govr, Genl. Ecclesiastical-Notice is hereby given, that the Lord Bishop of Calcutta purposes to hold his triennial visitation at the Cathe. dral on Friday, the 6th day of July next, and afterwards to visit and confirm at the several places following, within his Lordship's Diocese, Singapore, Malacca, Penang, Moulmein and Chittagong, and at any intermediate places requiring his Lordship's presence. The other parts of the diocese will, on the Bishop's return, be visited by his Lordship. In the mean time it is requested, that the respective ministers and chaplains at the places mentioned, as well as of the interior stations, within the diocese, will prepare and examine candi dates for confirmation. By order of the Lord Bishop of Calcutta, dated this 1st day of May, 1838. W. H. ABBOTT, Registrar. Political department, Simla, the 20th April, 1838.-A treaty having been ratified by their Highnesses the Ameers of Sinde providing for the reception of a British Resident in their territories, the Right Hon. the Governor General of ludia has been pleased to direct the following arrangements: Colonel H. Pottiuger to be Resident in Sinde. Captain P. M. Melvill, 7th regiment Bombay native infantry, to be assistant to the resident in Sinde, ordinarily stationed at Hydrabad, and to be British agent for the navigation of the lower course of the Indus. By order of the Right Hon, the Governor General of India, Political department, Simla, the 23d April, 1838.-Ensign C. M. Rees, of the 65th Regt, N. I. was appointed on the 21st inst, to be 2d subaltern to the 1st regiment of infantry of the Oude auxiliary force, vice Ensign M. E Sherwill. Lieutenant (and Local Brevet Major) J. Laughton, of the Bengal engineers serving with the British detachment in Persia has ob'ained leave to visit India, for a period of six months, commencing with the 22d of October, 1837. By order of the Right Hon. the Governor General of India. Political department, Simla, the 10th May, 1838.-Mr. Assistant Surgeon W Laurie, M D., of the Madras establishment has this day been appointed to the medical duties of the residency at Hydrabad, vice Mr. Surgeon Vertue. Simla, the 10th May, 1988.-Mr. Assistant Surgeon W. Brydon, of the 4th light cavalry, has this day been appointed to the medical charge of the 24 regiment of infantry in the Oude auxiliary force, vice Assistant Surgeon H. Taylor, whose appointment is cancelled at his own request. By order of the right Hon. the Governor General of India. Secy, to Govt. of India with the Govr. Gent BY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL FOR THE N. W. General Department, Simla, the 10th April, 1838.-The fol lowing officers have obtained leave of absence: Revenue. Mr. H. Rose, officiating deputy collector of Cawnpoor, on medical certificate, to visit the hills, for seven months, from the 26th ultimo, the date on which he made over charge of bis office to Mr. Wemyss Judicial and Revenue-Mr. E.H.C. Monckton, officiating ma. gistrate and collector of Futtelpoor, on medical certificate, to the 1st January next, for the purpose of proceeding to the bills. Mr. S J. Becher, the officiating joint magistrate, is authorized to take charge of the offices of magistrate and collector, and to act in those capacities till Mr. Armstrong rejoins his station. Revenue. Mr. J.C. Wilson, with reference to his appointment of 30th August 1836 to be joint magistrate and deputy collector of Cawnpoor, to conduct the revenue as well as the magisterial duties of Cawnpoor. Mr. H. Unwin to officiate as deputy collector for the investigation of claims to hold lands exempt from payment of revenue in the Agra division, during the absence of Mr. C. W. Kinlock on leave, or till further orders. Judical and Revenue-Mr. W. Muir to be an assistant under the commissioner of the Allahabad division. Mr. M.R. Gubbins to be joint magistrate and deputy collector of Multra; but to continue to officiate with the powers of a joint magistrate and deputy collector in charge of the Ferozepoor pergunnahs of the Goorgaon district, till further orders, Mr. E F. Tyler to be magistrate and collector of Mynpoory. to have effect from the date on which Mr. A. Cumming embarked for Europe. MILITARY. BY THE PRESIDENT IN COUNCIL. Mr. M. F. Muir to excercise the powers of a joint magistrate the President in Council is pleased to make the following promoFort William, 7th May, 1833.-No 62 of 1838.-The Hon. and deputy collector at Mynpoory. Mr. G. H. M. Alexander to be joint magistrate and deputy collector of Allahabad. The 12th April, 1838, Revenue.-Mr. J. Brewster to he a de puty collector for the investigation of claims to hold lands exempt from payment of revenue in the districts of Bareilly and Shabje hanpore. Judicial and Revenue.- Mr. F S. Head to exercise the powers of a joint magistrate and deputy collector at Cawnpoor. J. THOMASON, Offg. Secy, to the Govr. Genl. N. W. P. General department, Simlah, the 18th April, 1838, judicial and revenue-Mr. P. C. Trench, officiating magistrate and collector of Delhee, has obtained leave of absence, for four months, from the 5th of June next, preparatory to applying for permission to proceed to Europe on furlough. tions and alteration of rank: Regiment of artillery.-Lieutenant colonel and brevet col. John Peter Boileau to be colonel, Major George Everest to be lieutenant colonel, captain and brevet major Thomas Timbrell to be major, 1st lieutenant and brevet captain Frederick Brind to be captain, and 2d lieutenant Charles Stewart to be ist Lieute nant, from the 25th April 1833, in succession to colonel (major General) Clements Brown, c. B., deceased, Supernumerary 24 Lieutenant Henry Lewis is brought on the effective strength of the regiment. 1st Lieutenant and brevet captain John Lealand Mowatt to be captaia, vice Captain Henry Clerk deceased, with rank from the 25th April 183s, vice captain and brevet major Thomas Timbrell promoted. 25th April 1538, vice 1st lieutenant and brevet captain John 2d Lieutenant Charles Boulton to be 1st lieutenant, from the Lealand Mowatt promoted. 15th regiment native infantry.-Lieutenant William lanes to be captain of a company, ensign John William Carnegie to be George Abbott deceased. lieutenant, from the 1st April 1838, in succession to captain Mr. A. R. Bell is appointed to be magistrate and collector of Goorgaon. Cn Mr. P. C. Trench leaving Deblee, preparatory to his departure on furlough, Mr. Bell will proceed thither and relieve him from the offices of magistrate and collector of Dehvice lieutenant George Shairp deceased, lee; and he will officiate in those capacities, till further orders General. Mr. G. F. Christopher is appointed to be civil as sistant surgeon at the station of Meerut. Ensign John Inglis to be lieutenant, from the 15th April 1839 The 21st April, 1838-Ecclesiastical-The Rev. C. Parker, district chaplain of Neemuch, has obtained leave of Absence from his station for two mouths, for the purpose of proceeding to Bombay on medical certificate, and from thence for two years to Van Dieman's Land, for the recovery of his health. General Department, Simla, the 30th April, 1838.-Lieut. J. M. Turnbull is appointed to officiate during the absence of Lieutenant J. Skinner, on leave obtained b as post-master at Hansi him from His Excellency the Commauder in Chief, from 30th 47th regiment native infantry.-Lieutenant and brevet cap. April 1838, vice H. Clerk deceased. 1st Lieutenant C. Stewart, to rank from 20th April 1838, vice F. Brind promoted, Lieutenant Edwar Darvall, of the 57th regiment native in the rank of captain by brevet, from the Mr. Henry Hopkinson is admitted to the service in conformity with his appointment by the Hon. the Court of Directors, a a cadet of infantry on this establishment, and promoted to the rank of ensign, leaving the date of his commission for future ad justment.-Date of arrival at Fort William, 2d May, 1838. Lieutenant George O'Bryen Ottley, of the 6th regiment native infantry, is permitted to proceed to Europe on furlough, on me. dical certificate. giment native infantry, is permitted to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope and eventually to Europe on furlough, on account of his private affairs. Lieutenant colonel William Gordon Mackenzie of the 6th re April to 30th November next, to visit the bills, on medical Gowahatty, is placed at the disposal of His Excellency the Com certificate. General department, Simlah, the 2d May, 1838, Revenue.Lieutenant T. Hutton, assistant revenue surveyor, has obtained leave of absence for six months, to visit the hills, on his private affairs. The 4th May, 1838, judicial and revenue.-The following provisional appointments by the commission of the Saugor divi sion are sanctioned until further orders: Mr. D. T McLeod to officiate as principal assistant at saugor, during the absence of Captain M. Smith on sick leave. Lieutenant C. R. Browne to officiate as first junior assistant at Seonee, during the absence of Mr. McLeod. Lieutenant R. W. C. Doolan to officiate as first junior assis tant at Domoh, during the absence of Lieutenant Browne. General Department-Simla, the 7th May, 1838 -Judicial and Revenue.-The leave of absence granted to Capt. C. Thores. by, superintendent of the Bhuttee territory, under orders of 10 b March last, is to commence from the 15th instead of the 2d April, and extend to the 20th instead of the 15th November next. The 11th May, 1838.-Revenue.-Mr. A. D'Cruz and Mahom mud Daood are appointed to be Deputy Collectors in Zillah Agra, under the provisions of Regulation IX of 1833. J. THOMASON, Offg. Secg, to the Govr. Genl. N. W. P. Native Doctor Bhyroo Sing, attached to the Sebundy corps at mander in Chief for employment in the north western provinces. No. 64 of 1838.-Assistant Surgeon George Rae, at present dong duty under the orders of the superintending surgeon at Barrackpore, is placed at the disposal of the Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal, with a view to his being appointed to the tem orary charge of the medical duties of the civil station of Hooghly, during the absence of Dr. Wise. The following appointments were made in the judicial and revenue department under date the 11th ultimo: Assistant surgeon James Pagan, to the medical duties of the civil station of Gyah, vice assistant surgeon Henry Taylor. Assistant surgeon John Wood, to the medical duties of the civil station of Rungpore, vice assistant surgeon Pagan. Lieutenant Henry Siddons, of Engineers, revenne surveyor under date the 21st ultimo, leave of absence for six weeks on it Chittagong, obtained in the judicial and revenue department, private affairs. Lieutenant J. R. Abbott, of the 12th regiment native infantry, junior assistant to the commissioner of Arrakau, obtained in the leave of absence for one month, to visit the presidency, on prijudicial and revenue department, under date the 27th ultimo, vate affairs, J. STUART, Lt. Col., Circular No. 823. 2 of Fort William on the 16th instant: Assistant apothecary G. Oliver, doing duty in the garrison dispensary, is permanently appointed to fill the existing vacancy in that establishment, vice Fleming deceased. This appointment to have effect from the 19th ultimo. No. 74 of 1838-The Hon. the the Presiden in Council is pleased to make the following appointment: Fort William, 14th May, 1938.-No. 67 of 1838.-The following War Office Circular, dated 30th December 1837, on the subject of the mode of realizing the effects of officers and soldiers dying in Her Majesty's service, is published for general information: War Office, 30th December, 1837. Sir-With reference to the provisions made in the articles of war for securing and realizing the effects of officers and soldiers dying in Her Majesty's service, I have the honor to acquaint you, for your future guidance that the practice of em G 86,686 ploying a non-commissioned officer or soldier in selling by auction, snch of the effects as are not Lieutenant John Gilmore, of the corps of engineers, is placed otherwise disposed of, is to be adhered to only in under the orders of lieutenant colonel G. W. A. Lloyd, employcases in which it shall appear to be most advan-ed on special duty on the north eastern frontier for the purpose tageous for the estate of the deceased, and that of superintending the construction of roads in the vicinity of when much trouble and responsibility shall have been thrown upon Dargeling. a non-commissioned officer or soldier in consequence of being so employed, commission, payable out of the effects, at a rate varying from £2 to £5 per cent. on the amount of the produce of the sale, according to the greater or less degree of trouble and responsibility thereby caused, may be paid to him and charged in the statement of the accounts of the deceased, annexing the man's receipt for the amount, and your certificate that his employment as auctioneer Was most beneficial for the estate; and that the duties imposed on him thereby justify the remuneration charged. I have the honor to be, &c. The ficer commanding regiment of No. 70 of 1838.-The undermentioned men of Her Majesty's service are permitted to reside in India, as out pensioners of Chelsea Hospital, and draw their pay at the stations specified op. posite to their respective names, according to the 55th article of the pension warrant of the 14th November 1829, pending a referance to the Horse Guards as to the amount of their pensions : 11th dragoons-Serjeant Robert Foster, Gbazeepore; privates John McKenley, Peter Browne, William Dalton, Benjamin High, George Salt, Thomas Ferguson, James Yarrell, Joseph Chapman, and Richard Wilkins, Meerut, and John Gooding, Agra. 16th lancers.-Serjeant Samuel Rodgers; privates John Ilay. lott, Hugh Brown, Henry Dixon, Joseph Griffiths, and Thomas Simmonds, Meerut; Joseph Prucell Calcutta, and Thomas Smith, Meerut. Fort William, 14th May, 1838 -No. 71 of 1838-The services of assistant surgeon Foaker are placed at the disposal of the Hon. the Deputy Governor of Bengal, for the medical duties of the civil station of Tippera, vice Dr T. W. Wilson, who is, at his own re quest, placed under the orders of His Excellency the Commander in Chief. Fort William 21st May, 1838.-No. 73 of 1838-The Hon. the President in Council is pleased to make the following Pro. motions : 57th regiment native infantry.-Lieutenant and brevet captain George Moyle Sherer to be captain of a company, and ensign James Masson to be lieutenant, from the 8th of Jul 1836, in successiou to captain William Abraham Smith retired Lieutenant and brevet captain Edward Darvall to be captain of a company, and ensign William Brownrigg Lumley to be lieutenant, from the 4th of August 1836, in succession to captain Alban Thomas Davies retired. N. B. The rank of captain by brevet, assigned to lientenants Sherer and Darvall, in general orders No. 247 of the 26th Decenber 1836, and No. 62 of the 7th instant, is cancelled. 71th regiment native infantry.—Ensign George Ryley to be Lieutenant, from the 30th of April 1838, vice lieutenant William Thomas Mriges deceased. Lieutenant Samuel Athill Lyons, of the 34th regiment native infantry, is promoted to the rank of aptain by brevet, from the 17th May, 1838. Lieutenant William Jeseph Martin, of the 9th regiment native infantry, has returned to his duty on this establishment, without prejudice to his rank, by permission of the Hon. the Court of Directors.-Date of arrival at Fort William, 10th May, 1838. Mr. Andrew George Calebrooke Sutherland having satisfied Government on the points of qualification prescribed by existing regulations, is admitted to the service as a cadet of infantry on this stablishment, agreeable to instructions from the Hon the Court of Directors.-Mr. Sutherland is promoted to the rank of ensign, leaving the date of his commission for future ad justment. Ensign Samuel Arden, of the 27th regiment native infantry is permitted to proceed to Europe on furlough, on medical cer tificate. of the 4th regiment native infantry, in general orders No. 60, The leave of absence granted to lieutenant Nathaniet Vecary, dated the 14th March, 1836, is extended to the 7th instant. Fort William, 21st May, 1838.-No. 75 of 1838.-The Hon. the President in Council is pleased to make the following ap pointment: Ensign Frederick Moffat Baker, of the 65th regiment native infantry, to do duty with the Ariacan local batalion. J. STUART, Lieut.-Col.. Offg. Secy, to the Govt. of India Mily. Dept. Sukeit. Jhabre Petun. Puchpabar. A hore. Political department, Simla, the 1st May. 1838.-A treaty of Kota and Raj Rana Muddun Singh, hereditary minister of having been concluded between His Highness Ram Singh Muba that state on the one Cheechut. part, and the Hon. the East India Company on the other part, whereby the Raj Rana Muddun Sing, in consideration of his receiving in per petual convereignty the districts noted in the margin heretofore forming a portion of the prin cipality of Kota (the revennes of which portion are estimated to amount to about 12 lacks of ru. pees per annum) agrees to the annulment of the supplementary article dated the 20th February 1819 of the treaty with Kotah, which provides that the "entire administration of the affairs of the principality shall commonly called Oormal. or East of the Purwun or Newuj be vested in the Raj Rana Zalum Sing, and after him on his Simla, 2d May, 1838.-The Right Hon. the Governor General of India has much pleasure in publishing to the army, the Directors, in the military department, to the address of the Gofollowing paragraphs of a letter from the Hon. the Court of vernor General of India iu Council, No. 7 of 1837, dated the 29th of November last, |