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letter dated the 24th ultimo, relative to the piece of jam directed in reply to state that the circumstances men. ground on the north side to Tank-square to be appro-tioned by you in respect to the title of the ground, within priated for the erection of a public library, and in reply the enclosure of Tank-square, north of the tank, will be to communicate to you a copy of the letter addressed made the subject of particular enquiry, and in the mean under His Lordship's orders to the committee for erect-time the Committee appointed for carrying into effect the ing a public library under date the 28th September last, resolution of the inhabitants of Calcutta, for the erection 2. The right Honorable the Governor of Bengal can- of a building to the called the "Metcalfe Library," will not believe, that an ornamental building of the kind pro-be made acquainted with the nature of the objections and posed to be erected under the conditions imposed by His claims preferred by you. Lordship would be other than an improvement to the square, and to the property in the neighbourhood.

3. His Lordship will, however, be prepared to receive, and give attention to any objections that may be urged by yourself or any other parties interested. I am, &c.

(Signed) H. T. PRINSEP, Secy. to Govt. Genl. Department. Fort William, March 1, 1837.

To H. T. PRINSEP, Esq. Secy. to Government. Sir, I was honored on the afternoon of the 4th ultimo, with the receipt of your letter bearing date the 1st of March, and relating to the proposed assignment of a piece of ground in Tank-square for the site of a public library.

As to the mere question of local improvement, it would ill become me to venture an opinion in opposition to the one so strongly intimated by His Lordship, the Right Honorable the Governor of Bengal, but I certainly was not without apprehension, that the sale of the property called Writer's Buildings, which has for a length of time been contemplated, would be materially prejudiced by a structure raised so immediately in front of it.

I am, &c.

(Signed) H. T. PRINSEP, Secy. to Govt. General Department, Fort William, 8th March, 1837. (True Copies,)

H. T. PRINSEP, Secy to Govt.

Courier, February 5.]

To H. T. PRINSEP, ESQ. Secretary to Government,
General Department.

Sir, We have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th, instant No. 411, to the address of James Pattle, Esq. and others forming a committee &c. transmitting copies of correspondence with Mr. E. D. Barwell on the subject of a piece of ground in Tank-square, for the site of a public library ; ind stating that the Right Honorable the Governor General of Bengal has been pleased to leave it to the committee for the proposed edifice to determine whether they consider it advisable to persist in the selection of the spot in question.

We are directed by the committee for the Metcalfe I have, however, much more forcible objection to sub- Library to reply to your favour above quoted, and to mit to the consideration of His Lordship, vis. that the request you will be so good as to submit to His Lordtitle to the ground proposed to be granted is (unless they ship their wish to adhere to the selection referred to; have been divested of it in some way of which both the since they cannot find any situation in Calcutta so well other member of my family in this country and myself adapted in every way for the purpose as the one referred are ignorant) in the trustees of the will of Mr. Richard to in Tank-square. The committee, therefore, solicits Barwell, formerly of Calcutta, and of Stansted Park, in that His Lordship will obligingly authorize the proper the County of Sussex, it will not, I apprehend, be neces-Government officers to put us in possession, that the sary at present for me to disclose this title, further than further necessary steps for the proposed building may to state, that up to this time Mr. Richard Barwell's be adopted. estate, pays the ground rent to Government for upwards of eight beegas north of the tank and south of the great road running in front of the Writer's Buildings, as will appear by entries in the office of the Collector of Calcutta. I also find, on searching among some old papers, that reference is made to an agreement by Thos. Lyons (from whom Mr. Barwell purchased the property) not to erect a second range of buildings south of the 19 houses during the lease No. 52, to which Mr To H. T. PRINSEP, Esq. Secretary to Government, Barwell was bound. This agreement I presume, remained in force during the subsequent tenancy of the buildings by the Company, which tenancy as to the greater part of the premises ceased with the expiration of

the last charter.

We have the honor, to be, Sir, your most obedient servants,

(Signed) CARR, TAGORE AND Co. Secys. to the Committee for the Metcalfe Library Building.

Calcutta, 25th March, 1837.

General Department.

Sir,-By direction of the committee of the Metcalfe Library Building, we take the liberty to beg your at tention to our letter of the 25th March last; and as we I have to beg that you will convey to His Lordship, have not received any communication from the proper my humble and thankful acknowledgments for the readi- Government officers, who we anticipated would put us ness with which he has accorded the request contained in possession of the spot of ground in Tank-square, sein my former letter and hope that the nature of my pre-lected for the site of the proposed building, we solicit sent communication may be such, as to convince His the favour of your intimating to us the necessary measures Lordship, that I have not been guilty of any wanton to be taken, and the authority to be applied to for the intrusion upon his valuable time, should he require fur- purposes of having the ground in question regularly ther information, and be pleased to allow me the honor of made over for the purpose contemplated, the committee an interview, I might perhaps put him in possession of having, in obedience to the desire expressed by the what little I know about the matter, in a shorter time Right Honoroble the Governor of Bengal, submitted than it would take to commit the same to writing. their wish to adhere to the selection of the ground referI have, &c. red to, no better situation in Calcutta occurring to them. We have the honor, to be, Sir, Your most obedient servants, CARR, TAGORE AND CO. Secys. to the Committee for the Metcalfe Library Building,

(Signed) E. D. BARwell. 2, Post Office-street, 6th March, 1837.

(No. 410.)

To E. D. BARWELL, ESQ.

Sir-Your letter dated the 6th instant, has been laid

(Signed)

No. 986.

To MESSRS. CARR, TAGORE AND Co.
Secretaries to the Committee for the
Metcalfe Library Building.

Gentlemen,-1 am directed by the Right Hon. the Governor of Bengal to acknowledge the receipt of your letters, dated the 25th March last, and 10th instant, on the subject of the piece of ground in Tank-square, select ed for building the edifice for the “ Metcalfe Library," and in reply to state, that the matter has been referred to the Government law officers.

I am, Gentlemen, your obdt. servt.

H. T. PRINSEP, Secy. to Govt.

Gen. Dept. Fort William, the 12th July, 1837

To H. T. PRINSEP, Esq. Secy. to Government,
General Department.

CAPT. W. R. FITZGERALD, Civil Architect.

Sir,-We have to apologize for the unaccountable delay which has taken place, in replying to your letter of the 16th August last.

The Committee for the "Metcalfe Library" request us to state with reference to your communication, that they would be content and thankful did the Government permit them to build the proposed edifice on the semicircular space of ground before the Town-hall, or opposite to the Ochterlony monument, immediately to the south of the Durrumtollah tank, opening upon the new cross road, or adjoining to the new reservoir near Chandpaul ghaut.

You will oblige us by ascertaining the pleasure of Government on this communication, and informing us at your earliest convenience of its decision. We are, &c.

CARR, TAGORE AND CO. Secs.

No. 332.

Sir,-We have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Calcutta, 21st Oct. 1837. of your letter of the 12th instant, informing us that our application in behalf of the Committee to be put in possession of the ground in Tank-square selected for the site of the proposed building of the a Metcalfe Library, has been referred to the Government law officers.

In reply the Committee authorize us to solicit that should any difficulty or inconvenience present itself in making over the spot of ground referred to, for the purpose contemplated, that Government will be pleased to point out any other spot where they can accord sufficient room for the erection of the proposed edifice. We are, &c.

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TO MESSRS. CARR, TAGORE & Co. Secretaries to the Committee for the Metcalfe Library Building. Gentlemen,-Your letter dated the 2d instant to Mr. Secretary Prinsep having been referred to me to learn whether I can suggest any other ground for the Metcalfe Library Building than the position first proposed for it in Tank-square; previous to making my report to Government on this subject I am desirous of being informed whether your committee can point out any situation that would be eligible for such a structure, as I am not aware of any ground belonging to Government, that is not used for public purposes, and the giving up of which would not be attended with inconvenience.

I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,

Your obedient servant,
W. R. FITZGERALD, Civil Architect,

Fort William, Aug. 16, 1837.

To MESSRS. CARR, TAGORE AND CO. Calcutta.

Gentlemen,-Your letter dated the 21st ult. to my address, having heen submitted for the orders of Government, I beg to forward a copy of Mr. Secretary Prinsep's reply to my communication, for the information of the Metcalfe Library Committee.

I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,

Your obedient servant, W. R. FITZERALD, Civil Architect.

Fort William, 9th Nov. 1837.

No. 1486.

To CAPTAIN W. R. FITZGERALD, Civil Architect.

Sir, I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letters, dated the 4th and 25th ultimo, the latter enclosing the copy of a letter from the Secretaries to the Metcalfe Library Committee to your address, proposing the semi-circular spot of ground before the Town hall, or opposite to the Ochterlony monument, immediately to the south of the Durrumtollah tank opening upon the new cross road, or adjoining to the new reservoir near Chaund paul ghaut, as sites on which to erect the Library. 2. In reply I am directed to state, that the Deputy Governor of Bengal cannot consent to assign ground beyond the existing line of buildings towards the Esplanade of the fort.

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SIR CHARLES METCALFE'S VISIT TO ALLAHABAD.

Sir Charles Metcalfe and suite reached Allahabad on the 15th instant, and the steamer Megna having arrived on the following day, and discharged a miscellaneous cargo of matrons, maids and packages, was immediately prepared for his reception. Mr. Colvin gave a ball to Sir Charles on the evening of the 17th, on leaving which he embarked in the steamer, and sailed early next

We have much pleasure in presenting to our readers the valadictory address of the residents of Allahabad to Sir Charles Metcalfe, and His Honour's reply. A large body attended on the presentation of the address, which was read by Mr. Bird.

Pursuant to resolutions adopted at a meeting held on a former day, for the purpose of consideriug on a public

relinquishing his high functions of Lieutenant-Governor of the north western provinces, the residents of Allaha bad, comprising all the heads of departments and many of the uncovenanted servants of Government, with some of the officers of the station, proceeded at noon, on the 17th instant, to the Honourable Baronet's tent, which place he had appointed to receive them.

After a few words expressive of his entire approval (individually) of all the Lieutenant-Governor's public acts, and of his pleasure at having been selected as the organ of communicating the sentiments of the meeting, the Chairman (Mr. R. M. Bird) read the following:

ADDRESS.

would overwhelm me with shame and sorrow, should I ever do any thing unworthy of sentiments which you have so generously expressed.

are some of the most eminent of my fellow servants; who Among those who have honoured me on this occasion, are at the head of the great branches of the public admiDistration in these provinces; and whom I have always regarded as colleagues in the government entrusted to my charge. With such efficient co-operation, the task of administration was easy, and was cheered with every prospect of success. The government is now in the stronger hands of the Governor-General, and I entertain a confident expectation that with his Lordship's beneficent and enlightened views, and with such powerful aid as he will derive from the controlling authorities to whom I have alluded, and from the integrity, zeal and ability pervading every grade of the public service, the prosperty and happiness of these provinces will be greatly ad The immediate cause of your withdrawal, in the full vanced; provided, as I humbly hope, it may please the vigor of your strenght and faculties, from the discharge Almighty Giver of all good to grant more favourable of those high functions in which you have evinced so seasons, and remove the drought and dearth, which predeep and constant an interest, we have learned from your vail to a most painful extent in some districts; but here, published reply to the address of our fellow-country- I am happy to see, in a less degree, than in those from men at Agra, on quitting the seat of your Government. which I have recently come. On this point, thus openly declared and set at rest, it

HON'BLE SIR,-We, the residents of Allahabad and its vicinity, desire to wait upon you on this occasion, with our assurances of regard for your person, respect for your character, and sorrow for your departure.

would hardly become us to inquire or to remark further. My administration in these provinces has been exclu. But under any circumstances, we must deeply regret sively civil; I have not had the usual authority of a Gothe loss of an experienced, high-minded, and able Gover-vernor over the army. It is only, therefore, to those nor, whose established reputation, intimate acquaintance der me in a civil capacity, that I am at liberty to exofficers, military, as well as civil, who have acted un. with the concerns of every public department, sound and

extended policy, and tried administrative skill could not press the thankfulness which I feel, for their valuable fail to secure to you the fullest confidence of all under assistance and support. I notice this circumstance, your authority, and, especially, to stimulate and encour-party because it precludes me from paying officially the age those who have been entrusted with the subordinate tribute due to the merits of the military branch of the conduct of the various branches of the public service. public service, for which I have always entertained heartfelt respect and affection, and to which we owe the We beg you to accept our grateful thanks for the hos-acquisition and preservation of our Indian empire; and pitality and social virtues displayed during the brief partly because I am proud to state, that, notwithstandperiod of your sojourn at this station; for your ready aiding the want of those powers which are usually attached to every benevolent object; for that kindliness and to the administration of a Government, I have invariably courtesy, as well in official as in private intercourse, received from the officers of the army, consideration, which never fails to conciliate affection, and command attention, and courtesy, to the utmost extent that could esteem, and which will not speedily be effaced from our have been expected, if the millitary as well as civil powers of government had been vested in me-I may say

remembrance.

Your judicious measures for the relief of the distressed to a greater extent, for there has been more than mere pupulation during the present calamitous year, and stren-respect for station-there has been the greatest personal uous exertions to obviate the threatened scourge of the kindness, such as I must ever acknowledge with grati last, form a suitable close to a long career of enlightened tude. This grateful feeling, although the expression of benevolence, and cannot, we feel, fail to call down on it is called forth on the present occasion, by the friendyou the blessings of those who were ready to perish.

iness which I have experienced in these provinces, exWe now, with all regard and regret, bid you farewell presidency, not to any one branch of the army, nor to tends beyond local limits. It is not confined to one We trust you may long be continued to be a blessing to any particular description of force. Wherever I have all those within the sphere of your influence. We feel served in India, have always found, on the part of assured that, whether you may again engage in public, or every portion of the army, without exception, in public enjoy the quiet of private life, you will possess that assu-duties the mos' zealous co-operation, and the most hearty rance of the confidence and effection of those over whom desire to uphold the civil power; in social life, uniyou have been called to preside, and that satisfaction in formly, the utmost hospitality, cordiality, and kindness. the recollection of a life spent in the service of mankind, The impression made on me by what I have witnessed which, to a benevolent mind, is a never-failing spring of in these respects, can never be effaced, and I trust that pleasing recollection and present enjoyment.

SIR CHARLES METCALFE'S REPLY.

To the Residents of Allahabad.

it is not presumptuous in me to avow my sense of it. The greatest part of my life has been passed in situations, in which the society has been for the most part military;

SIRS,-I beg you to accept my warmest thanks for the and the consequence of the intimate intercourse has been honour conferred on me by this address.

on my part a degree of admiration and attachment, which I cannot adequately describe; but, nevertheless, cannot wholly refrain from declaring, on the last opportunity that I may ever have, of giving public expression to such

sentiments.

The assurance of approbation and esteem, at the close of a long public life, is the most gratifying reward of bonest service. The expression of such sentiments in this conspicuous manner, is a high distinction, and a manifestation of personal regard, for which I must ever be I beg you all, gentlemen, again to accept my grate. grateful. The recollection of this testimony of your ful thanks for your kindness, with my fervent wishes friendly feelings, and of the other marks of kindness that every blessing may attend you, and that this Coun which I have received from all classes of the inhabitants try may be rendered prosperous and happy, more and of these provinces, on the occassion of my departure, will nore, by that devotion to the public interests which be a never-failing source of pride and comfort to me, does honour to every branch of the public service.

ENTERTAINMENT TO Æ. R. MCDONNEL, Esq.

The public entertainment given to E. R. McDoNELL, Esq., on Saturday last, by the Native Gentlemen of Madras, was in every respect as creditable to them as it must have been most gratifying to their honored guest. We may say without being accused of flattery, since he will have quitted our shores before these remarks appear, that no man ever spent a long life in India more universally and deservedly admired and esteemed by all classes than Mr. McDONELL; and the Hindoo community in publicly testifying their approbation of his conduct, have" won golden opinions from all sorts of people."

The fête given to Mr. McDONELL, by his numerous Hindoo friends was a "Subscription Nautch," at the residence of C. V. Juggarow, in Vepery.-All the roads leading to the scene of festivity were lit up with torches for the occasion; and the garden and house were one blaze of light. At half past eight o'clock, the guests, European and Native, began to arrive; and in half an hour the hall was pretty full. The European gentlewere about sixty in number, principally of the civil and military services; and several ladies were present also. The following programme exhibits the

men

order of the entertainment above-stairs.

salver. The cup surmounted with a raven, the family crest, and the coat of arms engraved on one side, with the following inscription on the other as well as on the salver:

PRESENTED

To E R. Mc DONELL, Esq.

BY HIS HINDOO FRIENDS AT MADRAS, ON THE
OCCASION OF HIS DEPARTURE FROM INDIA,
AS A SLIGHT TOKEN OF THEIR SINCERE
REGARD AND ESTEEM.
3D FEB. 1838.

Mr. McDonell replied to the following effect:
"I regret very much that I cannot sufficiently ex-
press my feelings at the entertainment given by my
native friends. When a man's heart is full he is unable to
utter a word. Nothing could have gratified me in this
world more than the honour done me this evening. I
have been in India for thirty years, and from the situa-
tions I have held in the Revenue department, I have
had opportunities of being much associated with the na-
tives, and I have liked them very much. Pray accept
my thanks for the piece of plate which you have done
me the honor to present to me; and which will be pre-

Programme of the Nautch, given to Mr. McDonell, served in my family from posterity to posterity."

Feb. 3, 1838.

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Almost immediately after the presentation of the cup, G. V. Juggarow proposed Mr. Mc Donell's health in a glass of champaigne, which was drunk by the European friends with enthusiastic and deafening applause, Mr. Mc Donell then proposed the health of Strenevassay Pillay and the Hindoo gentlemen of Madras, in a brief but very appropriate speech, which was also drunk by the same portion of the Company, with hearty cheers.

larity until midnight. Two sets of dancing girls exThe entertainment was kept up with unbounded hierted their powers for the amusement of the company, at the same time, in very different costumes and received great applause. To persons who never witnessed the sight before, nothing can be more entertaining than the dance; and, in spite of what has been alleged to the novelties, and, to some extent, the grace of a Hindoo contrary, nothing can contrast more favourably than it does with the legeretté. to use the mildest word of our jewells on three of the girls who were dancing together, own Opera-house. It was said that the value of the could not have been less than ten thousand pagodas! They were literally covered with brilliants, not excepting their noses, which were positively tortured with precious stones.

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"The Hindoos, whom you have this day so highly cing on the sharp edges of swords, which formed the The rather alarming exhibition of a young girl danhonoured by your acceptance of the entertainment prepared for you, are proud to number you amongst the second act, was repeated late in the evening; but on warmest of their European friends. the second occasion she cut limes with her heels inIt has devolved on stead of sugar cane. me to express the feelings excited by the recollection of It appears hardly credible that your kindness to them. I cannot attempt to say any delicate little girl should be able to stand on the edge thing more than simply to allude to the deep regret of a sharp sword, and at the same time, by pressing with which pervades our minds at the prospect of being de- her heel, cut a lime in two on the same instrument. prived of your presence at Madras, even for a season. We must not omit to notice, that throughout the evenIn the mean time, however, while we indulge the war-ing the European guests, and especially the ladies, exmest hopes of seeing you return to us, at no distant pe-perienced the most polite and unremitting attention riod, with increased honours, we beg you will carry with you this trifling memorial of our sincere regard and esteem. We wish you a safe voyage to England, and all possible prosperity." (Loud cheering.)

The Cup presented to Mr. McDONELL by his native

from the native gentlemen who gave the entertainment. A room was laid out with every luxury to gratify the palates of our omniverous countrymen-wine cooled to a fault; and, indeed, nothing omitted which could render the entertainment worthy of the occasion.—

relinquishing his high functions of Lieutenant-Governor | would overwhelm me with shame and sorrow, should I of the north western provinces, the residents of Allaha ever do any thing unworthy of sentiments which you bad, comprising all the heads of departments and many have so generously expressed. of the uncovenanted servants of Government, with some of the officers of the station, proceeded at noon, on the 17th instant, to the Honourable Baronet's tent, which place he had appointed to receive them.

After a few words expressive of his entire approval (individually) of all the Lieutenant-Governor's public acts, and of his pleasure at having been selected as the organ of communicating the sentiments of the meeting, the Chairman (Mr. R. M. Bird) read the following: ADDRESS.

Among those who have honoured me on this occasion, are some of the most eminent of my fellow servants; who are at the head of the great branches of the public admiDistration in these provinces; and whom I have always regarded as colleagues in the government entrusted to my charge. With such efficient co-operation, the task of administration was easy, and was cheered with every prospect of success. The government is now in the stronger hands of the Governor-General, and I entertain a confident expectation that with his Lordship's beneficent and enlightened views, and with such powerful aid as he will derive from the controlling authorities to whom I have alluded, and from the integrity, zeal and ability pervading every grade of the public service, the prosperty and happiness of these provinces will be greatly adThe immediate cause of your withdrawal, in the full vanced; provided, as I bumbly hope, it may please the vigor of your strenght and faculties, from the discharge Almighty Giver of all good to grant more favourable of those high functions in which you have evinced so seasons, and remove the drought and dearth, which predeep and constant an interest, we have learned from your vail to a most painful extent in some districts; but here, published reply to the address of our fellow-country- I am happy to see, in a less degree, than in those from men at Agra, on quitting the seat of your Government. which I have recently come.

HON'BLE SIR,-We, the residents of Allahabad and its vicinity, desire to wait upon you on this occasion, with our assurances of regard for your person, respect for your character, and sorrow for your departure.

would hardly become us to inquire or to remark further.

On this point, thus openly declared and set at rest, it My administration in these provinces has been excluBut under any circumstances, we must deeply regret vernor over the army. It is only, therefore, to those sively civil; I have not had the usual authority of a Go. the loss of an experienced, high-minded, and able Gover-officers, military, as well as civil, who have acted un. nor, whose established reputation, intimate acquaintance

with the concerns of every public department, sound and der me in a civil capacity, that I am at liberty to exextended policy, and tried administrative skill could not press the thankfulness which I feel, for their valuable fail to secure to you the fullest confidence of all under assistance and support. I notice this circumstance, your authority, and, especially, to stimulate and encour-party because it precludes me from paying officially the age those who have been entrusted with the subordinate tribute due to the merits of the military branch of the conduct of the various branches of the public service.

public service, for which I have always entertained heartfelt respect and affection, and to which we owe the We beg you to accept our grateful thanks for the hos- acquisition and preservation of our Indian empire; and pitality and social virtues displayed during the brief partly because I am proud to state, that, notwithstandperiod of your sojourn at this station; for your ready aid ing the want of those powers which are usually attached to every benevolent object; for that kindliness and to the administration of a Government, I have invariably courtesy, as well in official as in private intercourse, received from the officers of the army, consideration, which never fails to conciliate affection, and command attention, and courtesy, to the utmost extent that could esteem, and which will not speedily be effaced from our have been expected, if the millitary as well as civil powers of government had been vested in me-I may say

remembrance.

Your judicious measures for the relief of the distressed to a greater extent, for there has been more than mere pupulation during the present calamitous year, and stren-respect for station-there has been the greatest personal uous exertions to obviate the threatened scourge of the kindness, such as I must ever acknowledge with grati last, form a suitable close to a long career of enlightened tude. This grateful feeling, although the expression of benevolence, and cannot, we feel, fail to call down on it is called forth on the present occasion, by the friendyou the blessings of those who were ready to perish.

iness which I have experienced in these provinces, extends beyond local limits. It is not confined to one We now, with all regard and regret, bid you farewell. We trust you may long be continued to be a blessing to presidency, not to any one branch of the army, nor to all those within the sphere of your influence. We feel any particular description of force. Wherever I have served in India, I have always found, on the part of assured that, whether you may again engage in public, or enjoy the quiet of private life, you will possess that assu-duties the most zealous co-operation, and the most hearty every portion of the army, without exception, in public rance of the confidence and effection of those over whom desire to uphold the civil power; in social life, uniyou have been called to preside, and that satisfaction in formly, the utmost hospitality, cordiality, and kindness. the recollection of a life spent in the service of mankind, The impression made on me by what I have witnessed which, to a benevolent mind, is a never-failing spring of in these respects, can never be effaced, and I trust that pleasing recollection and present enjoyment.

SIR CHARLES METCALFE'S REPLY.

To the Residents of Allahabad.

it is not presumptuous in me to avow my sense of it. The greatest part of my life has been passed in situations, in which the society has been for the most part military;

SIRS,-I beg you to accept my warmest thanks for the and the consequence of the intimate intercourse has been honour conferred on me by this address.

The assurance of approbation and esteem, at the close of a long public life, is the most gratifying reward of honest service. The expression of such sentiments in this conspicuous manner, is a high distinction, and a manifestation of personal regard, for which I must ever be grateful. The recollection of this testimony of your friendly feelings, and of the other marks of kindness which I have received from all classes of the inhabitants of these provinces, on the occassion of my departure, will be a never-failing source of pride and comfort to me,

on my part a degree of admiration and attachment, which I cannot adequately describe; but, nevertheless, cannot wholly refrain from declaring, on the last opportunity that I may ever have, of giving public expression to such

sentiments.

I beg you all, gentlemen, again to accept my grate ful thanks for your kindness, with my fervent wishes that every blessing may attend you, and that this Country may be rendered prosperous and happy, more and nore, by that devotion to the public interests which does honour to every branch of the public service.

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