We were in hopes, not only from Mr. Linton's choice programme, but the unusual coolness of the evening on Monday, that his concert would have been better attended. Malgrè the damper of such poor encouragement; he sang with great spirit throughout, and, with his invariable readiness, substituted a right jovial ballad for the promised Calunnia' of an amateur,' who was non est inventus. The gems of the evening were, decidedly, the delightful performances of the Ryckmanns. Both the basso and the petit bassoon were exquisite, but the bijou of bijoux was the piano forte fantasia of the junior Ryckmann-the Thalberg of Ind. There was one pianissimo passage in it, which, what with the delicacy of his touch, the modulation of the pedal, and sundry other musical witcheries Mrs. Chester was in excellent voice, but, we think, the songs assigned to her were not judiciously chosen, inasmuch as her forte lies in those that require more naiveté in the singing than so sombre a one, for instance, as Gardez vous. Her 'Dashing White Sergeant' and Buy a Broom,' afford ample corroboration of this assertion. Mesdames Ventura and Valadares acquitted themselves very creditably, and Delmar led admirably in short, all went off to the entire satisfaction of the audience.-Englishman, May 2. : LANDHOLDERS' SOCIETY. The following gentlemen proposed at the last meeting, were unanimously elected: Mr. R. Thomas, of Calcutta; Mr. J. C. Miller, of Goorka Rajeshye; Baboo Neelrutten Halder, of Calcutta; Allan Gilmore, Esq.; J. McKilligan, Esq.; James Hastie, Esq.; Baboo Issurchunder, Kanoongoe, heir of Baboo Boydenauth, Kanoongoe, of Chittagong; Moulavee Kurrum Hussen, a vakeel of Shaha Woodaha; Moulavee Karramut Ally, of Hooghly Emambarah; and Baboo Kally Kinker Paulit, of Calcutta. The following gentlemen were proposed as members of the Society: Proposed by Captain Vint, and seconded by Rajah Radhacaunt Bahadoor, Proposed by W. Storm, Esq., and seconded by Baboo Prosonnocomar Tagore, Mr. Robert Watson, of Calcutta. Proposed by Cowar Suttchurn Ghosaul, and seconded by Baboo Ramcomul Sen, Issurchunder Baneerjee, of Calcutta. Proposed by Rajah Kallykissen Bahadoor, and seconded by Rajah Radhacaunt Bahadoor, that the committee be increased to twenty-four, by adding six European members, and that the following gentlemen be requested to serve : Captain G. Vint; W. Storm, Esq.; Robert Watson, Esq.; James Hastie, Esq.; J. McKilligan, Esq.; and W. Fergusson, Esq. Proposed by Captain Vint, and seconded by Baboo Ramcomul Sen, that the question of the vernacular language be discussed on the last Monday of this month, in order to give time to obtain the sentiments of all the members of the Society, and that the meeting be at the Town-hall-agreed unanimously. WM. COBB HURRY, P. TAGORE. Hony. Secretaries. IMPROPER USE OF THE AQUEDUCTS. Calcutta, 4th May, 1838. TO HER MAJESTY'S JUSTICES OF THE PEACE FOR THE TOWN OF CALCUTTA, The petition of the undersigned inhabitants. Your petitioners having observed, with feelings of disgust, the filthy and abominable uses to which the water in the various aqueducts is appropriated, by all denominations of the native inhabitants, who are everywhere to be seen bathing their bodies over the very channels, attended with indecent exposure of their persons, washing dirty rags, hawking and spitting into the water, and applying it for the purpose of clean ing ulcerated portions of the body, beg leave to bring the matter to your spe cial notice, under the confident belief that, as it could never have been intended that the water should be applied to such uses, but for the useful and desirable purpose of supplying the domestic wants of the people, watering of the streets and replenishing the public tanks, that the justice of the peace will adopt such measures, consistent with the authority which they possess, for the application of such wholesome restrictions, as the abuses which your petitioners have noticed so imperatively demand, and the health and comfort of the community merit at your hands. As an efficient measure for the correction of the abuses complained of, your petitioners would suggest the propriety of the day patroles being authorized to eject par. ties from the aqueducts who resort to them for unseemly, uncleanly, and filthy purposes, or by any other mode which may appear advisable and expedient for the accomplishment of the desired object. (Signed) F. Dubois de Saran, D. Parsick, junior, John Dubordieux, (Signed) H. H. DaCosta, [Hurkaru, May 5. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF INDIA. A general meeting of this Society was held in the Town-ball, on Wednesday, the 9th May, 1838, at halfpast 9 o'clock, N. WALLICH, M. D., V. P., in the chair. Present:-Messrs. A. Colvin, W. Storm, M.S. Staun ton, W. Ainslie, R.S. Strickland, and J.W. Masters; Drs. Strong, Spry, and Huffnagle; Lieut. Abercrombie ; Messrs. John Allan, A. Grant, T. Brae, T. Palmer, G. T. F. Speed, C. Dearie, C. Trebeck, F.L. Beaufort, and D.W. H. Speed; Col. McLeod; Dewan Ramcomul Sen; Baboo Dwarkanath Tagore; Messrs. T. Holroyd, C.W.H. Speed, Jas. Colile, R. Smith, C.A. Dyce, R. Watson, F.T. Fergusson, C.K. Robison, G.A. Prinsep, W. Speir, T.S. Kelsalt, D. Hare, E. Preston, T.P. Morell, C. Brownlow, and John Bell. Visitor:-Lieut. Montrieu. The proceedings of last meeting were read and con The following gentlemen proposed at the last meeting were duly elected members of the Society: Dr. James Morton; W. Bennet, Esq.; Wm. Agnew, Esq.; Robt. Campbell, Esq.; Andrew Sym, Esq.; K. Bemdaree; Lieut. J.G. Gerard; John Guilding, Esq. ; M. Scott, Esq., Assistant Surgeon; Muneeram Bur, G.C. Richardson, Esq. viz. The following gentlemen were proposed as members, Capt. H. Macfarquhar, of Tavoy, proposed by Mr Bell, and seconded by Dr. Wallich. Dr. James Hutchinson, proposed by Mr. Bell, and seconded by Dr. Wallich. Thomas Savi, Esq., of Kishnaghur, proposed by C. Deverinne, Esq., and seconded by Mr. Bell. E. Mackintosh, Esq., G.T. Cockburn, Esq., C.S., and Baboo Keenut Sing, Purneah, proposed by J.F. Cath G.G. Mackintosh, Esq., C. S., Purneah, proposed by Mr. Bell, and seconded by W. Storm, Esq. Rajah Bursingchunder Roy, and F. Kircuhoffer, Esq., proposed by G. Preston, Esq., and seconded by Mr. Bell. G.M. Hunter and G. Austin, Esqrs., Jessore, proposed by G.M. Adam, Esq., and seconded by Mr. Bell. Motions of which notice was given at last meeting. No. 1.-Dr. Wallich's motion, to offer premiums for essays on particular subjects, was brought forward and discussed. As there appears to be considerable difference of opinion on the propriety of offering rewards on essays, while the sum of four thousands rupees was already set aside for the best work on Indian Agriculture in all its branches, and as it became a question whether the funds of the Society were adequate to meet the outlay contemplated by the motion in question, with refer ence to other objects for which the Society have already pledged itself, Dr. Spry, as the seconder of the original motion, moved as an amendment, seconded by Mr. G. A. Prinsep, “That the four articles following be assigned as the staple articles deserving of the Society's support, for practical treatises, vis, cereal grains, sugar, silk and cotton; and that the details be referred to the general committee for report.. Amendment carried. The se cretary here submitted an account-current, dated 30th April, 1838, from F. Macnaghten, Esq., shewing that the Society has 19,900 rupees invested in Government securities, 10,000 of which unlocked up to meet Society's engagements, to meet the offer of premiums already voted away. Motions Nos. 2 and 3, carried nem con. NOTICE OF MOTION. Hooghly, Burdwan, Beerbhoom, Midnapore, Cuttack, Comillah, Moorshedabad, Azimghur, and Assam. 7th. That a limited shew of particular vegetables shall be held in reference to the season of their coming to perfection. That a shew of fruits shall be held annually in due season, and rewards given. Motion No. 2. The secretary brought to the notice of the meeting, that the great increase of new members, had exhausted the stock of the Society's transactions, vols. 2 and 3, and that there were not many of the reprint of vol. 1. remaining. Proposed by C. K. Robison, Esq., seconded by W. Storm, Esq., that the 1st, 2d and 3d volumes, be put into a second edition, and that the expense be ascertained and brought to the notice of the Society at its next general meeting. The secretary brought to the notice of the meeting several samples of raw silk, and one sample of sugar, sent in by parties agreeable to a resolution of the Society passed in the 12th April, 1837, to compete for the Society's medals. The secretary was directed to hand over these samples to the respective standing committees, upon whose reports the medals would be adjudged at the next general meeting. REPORTS. Read, the agricultural committee's report on the subject of the distribution of sugar-canes at the end of the year, concerning which an advertisement has already appeared in the public prints. Read, the report of the silk committee on certain specimens of raw silk and cloth produced from the wild silk worm in Assam, Bhaugulpoor, Dinagepore and No. 1.-Proposed by John Bell, seconded by W. Boncoorah,-referred to the committee of papers. 1st. That as most of the European vegetables have been brought to perfection in the vicinity of Calcutta, through the stimulating influence of medals and rewards from this Society, it is expedient to withdraw further encouragement from such as may now with safety be left to the profits of industry derivable from local consumption, and limited in favor of artichokes, asparagus, seakole, celery, parsnips and a few others that have not been brought to sufficient perfection to tempt uninterrupted cultivation for the market. Read minutes of the caoutchouc committee recommending that the caoutchouc samples from Lieut. Vetch, should be given to Mr. Robert Smith, for purposes of experiment,-confirmed. COMMUNICATIONS. Read the following communication: Read a letter from Mr. Robert Smith to the secretary, dated 11th April, requesting to be supplied with as much caoutchouc, as the Society can spare, and offering to pay for the same at the rate of eighteen rupees per maund. The secretary had submitted Mr. Smith's letter to the have what was available, gratis. Resolved accordingly. 23. That the medals and rewards thus taken from vegetables be enhanced (with reference to the more ex-committee, who were unanimous that Mr. Smith should pensive cultivation) and applied to fruits, hitherto negJected, there being little doubt that with care and atten tion, grapes, oranges, apples, strawberries, and other delicious fruits may be brought to perfection in Bengal, and indigenous fruits greatly improved. 4th. That the sum of 500 rupees be annually set apart and laid out in the importation of fruit trees, from the Cape, America, New South Wales and Europe. 5th. That Government be solicited to authorize the superintendent of the botanical garden at Seharunpore to send down grafts of fruit-trees and shrubs, and that the expense of trasmission be borne by the Society. 6th. That two of the Society's ordinary silver medals, and fifty rupees be placed at the disposal of each of the following branch societies, for the purpose of encouraging the natives to cultivate European vegetables as suc cessfully as they are now established round about Read a letter from Mr. Robert Smith to Dr. Wallich, dated 7th May, submitting for the inspection and opinion of the Society some samples of caoutchouc cloth, which he had prepared as a substitute for wax-cloth for packing purposes. From Lieut.-Col. Dunlop, dated Simlah, March 25th, to the secretary, advising the despatch for presentation to the society, of a parcel containing seeds of all varieties of hill forest trees, and several kinds of pine-canes which may be considered valuable for transmission to Europe and other cold countries, giving information respecting the description of vines grown at Koomawur, and promising to forward cuttings. From Messrs. J. Willis and Earle, dated 12th April, presenting to the Society, on behalf Mr. Jeffries Finch, four specimens of apples grown in that gentleman's garden at Shalepore, Tichoot, from English grafts. Inches. 101 91 These beautiful apples were received by the secreta- From M. G. Rose, Esq., of Ramunaghur Factoty, ry on the day after the last general meeting, and, fear-viz Coolbariah, forwarding a box containing samples ing the apples might not keep, he circulated them as of raw silk to compete for the medals offered by the widely as possible. The fruit was equal to any at home, both in appearance and flavor, but Mr. Finch does not state whether these were solitary specimens, or whether the tree or trees bore much fruit. Society. From William Storm, Esq., dated 30th April, forwarding samples of silk, to compete for the medals, prepared by Mr. A. McArthur, at the Bamundee con. From C. K. Robison, Esq. dated 14th April, en-cern, in zillah Nuddeah. closing extract of a letter from Major. Lawrence, dated Dorunda, near Hazareebaug, 3d March, forwarding a small quantity of vegetable-marrow seed. From T. Sandys, Esq., (without date), received 15th April, acknowledging receipt of Secretary's letter of the 16th January, together with copy of the Committee's report on his model, No. 2, of a machine for raising water, and offering a few observations in reply. From Captain Macfarquhar, to the secretary, dated Tavoy, February 21st, forwarding presentation to the Society, specimens of caouchouc, dammer varnish, and cotton. Stating that the former has been manufactured under his superintendance, and that abundance of the gum can be procured in those provinces. That the sample of dammer varnish is made by bees on the same tree from which the rosin is procured, and that the cotton is the produce of his garden from seed raised from Sea Island, and which seems to thrive well in that neighbourhood. From Mr. Thomas, superintendant of the Baptist Mission Press, intimating that he will print the transactions on the same terms as prepared by the College Press. From R. S. Homfray, Esq., dated 18th April, presenting an apricot produced in his garden at Barripore. The members of the agricultural committee had tasted this apricot. Its fragrance was very fine, but it was sour to the taste. From Captain P. Torckler, dated April 19th, ac. knowledging the receipt of transactions, and stating the intention of the committee to agitate the question of establishing a branch society at Dum-Dum. From Dr. A. Campbell, dated Nepal, 12th April, conveying further information on the subject of his former proposition of acclimatiny seeds in Nepal for transmission to the plains. From C. H. Blake, Esq., dated received 21st April, forwarding a bag containing two maunds of sugar to compete for the gold medal offered by the Society for the best sample" Muscovade." From Captain Jenkins, dated 12th April, conveying information on the subject of Eria silk. From N. Alexander, dated 26th April, enclosing a memo. of the mode adopted by him in rearing artichokes. From the secretary to the Meerut Society, dated 18th April, advising the despatch of some samples of wool for the opinion of the committee. Acknowledges receipt of the secretary's letter, with copies of the cattle Committee's pamphlet. From W. Storm, Esq., dated 8th May, forwarding some wool taken from English imported sheep. From H. C. Hulse, Esq., dated Muttra, March, 20th forwarding four samples of wool, viz. two of white, one of grey and one of black, shorn from Merino sheep reared under his care, and conveying some information on the subject. From the same, dated Muttra, 6th April, transmitting, for the inspection of the Society, samples of grass and grass atta, procured in that part of the country; stating that these varieties of grasses are the present means of trict, and that the fact of their being made use of as food subsistence to a large portion of the natives of that dis appears to be but little known, even to parties long re sident in India. From the same, dated 10th April, acknowledges receipt of secretary's letter in reply to his communication, on the subject of a horse-breeding establishment, &c. From Dr. J. T. Pearson, dated Jaunpore, 23d April, acknowledges receipt of secretary's letter of the 16th ultimo, returning his communication on cochineal. From W. Cobb Hurry, Esq.; dated 30th April, presenting an ear of Pensylvania maize. From Mr. Hugin, dated 4th April, Kedgeree, acknowledging receipt of parcels of books, &c., intended for the Agricultural Society of Mauritius. From Mr. A. Millett, no date, received 8th May, forwarding 12 musk melons, of the same description as those presented last year. From Captain G. C. Dicen, dated Mhairwarrah, 224 April, advising despatch of a quantity of Lucerne seed, for presentation to the Society, and intimating his willingness to forward a further supply at the close of the rains; stating his intention of sowing a large tract of land with cotton-seed and maize, the produce of seed furnished by this Society. From the Reverend J. Parry, dated Jessore, 17th From E. MacIntosh, Esq., of Purneah, dated 16th April, presenting to the Society, about half a maund of April, in reply to secretary's letter of the 2d idem, on Sandoway tobacco, and a quantity of Madras tobacco, the subject of Indian cattle. Promises to give such in-growing in that district, from seed supplied by this Society formation as his experience may admit. From Mr. L. L. Leman, of St. Helena, dated 12th December, 1837, offering to become the Society's agent in London, for the purchase of cotton seed, &c. From Dr. A. Campbell, dated 15th April, on the subject of correspondence respecting Nepal paper pub lished in vol. 5, Transactions of the Society. From Major J. D. Parsons, dated Cawnpore, 16th April, promising, in reply to secretary's letter of the 2d idem, to give some additional information on the subject of Indian cattle. From R. Montgomery, Esq., dated Allahabad, April 18, asking for a supply of cotton seeds for distribution to Mr. Cathcart, also a specimen of the soil. Requests culture and preparation of the plant; stating that he has an opinion on these samples, and information on the collected a large quantity of seed from both varieties in distribution at the district. of Cuttack, dated 4th May, advising despatch of samples From Major Syers, secretary Agricultural Society of Virginia tobacco and Upland Georgia cotton, produced in the Society's garden at that station from seed furnished by this Society. From F. Macnaghten, Esq., Government agent, dated 2d May, enclosing account-current up to the 30th April, 1838, showing the sum of 19,900 rupees, to be lodged in Society's fixed assets, in Government Proceedings of a meeting of the committee held at the | a vakeel of Shaha Woodaha; and Moulavee Kurramut Society's office, No, 3. Clive-street ghaut, on Mon-Ally, of Hooghly Emambarrah. day, 30th April 1838. PRESENT. Member Capt. G. Vint. Proposed by Baboo Ramcomul Sen, and seconded by Baboo Prosonnocoomar Tagore,-Kallikinker Paulit, of Calcutta. trict of 24-pergunnahs was submitted to the considera. A petition to Government by a zemindar of the distion of the committee. Resolved, that the petition be considered at the next Visitors-Baboo Bhubanychurn Mitter and Baboo meeting, and of which notice to be given by the circular. Bindabun Bose. Mr. George Preston proposed at the last meeting, was unanimously elected a member of the Society. The following gentlemen were proposed as members of the Society: Proposed by a letter from T. Dickens, Esq., and seconded by Captain Vint,-Mr. Thomas, of Calcutta. Proposed by Baboo Prosonocoomar Tagore, and seconded by Mr. Prinsep,-Mr. H. Miller, of Goorka, Rajeshye, and Baboo Neelrutten Halder, of Calcutta. Proposed by Captain Vint, and seconded by Bahoo Prosonnocomar Tagore,-Allan Gilmore, Esq. J. McKilligan and James Hastie, Esqrs. of Calcutta. The following resolutions were agreed to: Proposed by Rajah Kallikissen Bahadoor, and seconded by Baboo Prosonocoomar Tagore, that the weekly proceeding of the meeting be published in Bengalli in the Chundrika and Durpun. Proposed by Captain Vint, and seconded by Rajah Kallikissen Bahadoor, that as the question of the vernacular language is important, the discussion be postponed, and notice to be given by circular, stating its taking place at the next meeting. Notice was given by Baboo Ramcomul Sen, that a list of subjects connected with involves the general interest of landholders, be submitted the revenue and judicial system of Government, which by him at the next meeting. Proposed by letter from Baboo Ramrutten Roy, and seconded by Moonshee Mahomed Ameer.- Baboo Essenchunder, Kanoongoe, heir of Baboo; Boydenauth, Kanoongoe, of Chittagong; Mouloavee Kurram Hussen, Hurkaru, May 10.] WM. COBB HURRY, P. TAGORE, Hony. Secys. CALCUTTA CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION SOCIETY. At a public meeting of the Calcutta Christian Instruction Society, held in the old church room, on Tuesday evening, the 8th May, 1838, The Lord Bishop of Calcutta, Patron, in the chair, Moved by the Ven. the Archdeacon, and seconded by the Revd. F. Wybrow, I. That this meeting feels thankful to hear of the gradual progress of the society, as manifested in the report just read, and recommends that the report be printed and circulated for general information. Moved by the Revd. Mr. Norgate, and seconded by the Revd. Mr. Ruspini, II. That this meeting feels it to be the indispensable duty of every Christian to impart the knowledge of his religion to his fellow-creatures, and, especially, to the domestics of his own household, and that, as this society recommends to the Christian heads of families to avail themselves of those means. Moved by Capt. Birch, and seconded by Geo. Alexander, Esq. III.-That the following gentlemen be the office-bearers of the society for the ensuing year, viz. Patron. The Lord Biship of Calcutta. President. The Venerable the Archdeacon of Calcutta. The Revd. R. B. Boswell, Capt. Johnston, Captain Richardson, C. K. Robison, Esq. |