COMPANY hereby give notice, That the Finance and Home Committee will be ready on Wednesday, the 18th instant, before 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to receive Tenders for the freight of STORES from England to the City of Calcutta, in ships of the burthen of 400 tons register and upwards O.M., or 500 tons register and upwards N.M. The Tenders to be made according to a form which may be had at the Marine Branch of the Secretary's Office, in this House, with conditions annexed. The freight to be payable thus: viz. one-third part in England, and the remaining two-thirds in India, on the delivery of the Stores at Calcutta, after the rate or exchange of 2s. 04d. per Company's rupee. N.B.-No Tender will be received unless made and filled in according to the form prescribed. The Stores consist of about 75 tons of Measurable Goods. 10 tons of Oars. 5 per Cent. Transfer Stock Paper, 1834-5, div. payable in London.. Book Debt of 31st Dec. 1834, 3rd Jan. and 3rd July.. Do. 10th Aug. 1835, 13th Feb. and 13th Aug. Do. 15th Jan. 1836, 18th Jan, and 18th July BILLS. Buy. S. d. Sell. S. d. Actual Sales. INDIA EXCHANGES. Commercial Bills, E. I. Co.'s Bills, Co.'s Bills, drawn at 60 days' sight, at 60 days' sight, fr. Dec. 24, 1853, to per Co.'s Rupee. per Co.'s Rupee. Jan. 7, 1854. HE CHARTERED BANK OF ASIA.-The Court of Directors have the satisfaction of announcing to the Shareholders and the Public, that the GREAT SEAL has been affixed to the ROYAL CHARTER of incorporation of this Company, and that the same is now in the possession of the Directors. Due notice will be given when the Deed of Settlement is ready for execution. Dated this 30th day of December, 1853. Annual sum required by the Court of Directors in England, from UNIVERSAL 1st May, 1853, to 30th April, 1854, £3,500,000. By order of the Court, HUGHES, KEARSEY, and MASTERMAN, 17, Bucklersbury. LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, No. 1, King William Street, City, London. Established 1834. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament, 6 Will. IV. cap. 54. The successful operations of this Society have enabled the Directors for the last twelve years to reduce the premiums on Policies entitled to participate in profits on an average more than 44 per cent., and during the last three years a reduction of 45 per cent. has been declared." Weekly Board-day, Thursday, at 1 o'clock. Committees sit also every Tuesday and Saturday at 12 o'clock, when Policies requiring despatch may be effected. Agents in India.-Messrs. Braddon and Co., Calcutta; Messrs. Bainbridge and Co., Madras; Messrs. Leckie and Co., Bombay. MICHAEL ELIJAH IMPEY, Secretary. The Hon. JOHN CADWALADER ERSKINE, E.I.C.S., Chairman. Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Chadwick, Bengal Army. Major Auchmuty Tucker, C.B., Bengal Army. John Edward Stephens, Esq., Manager (late Manager of the Simla Bank, London Branch). Agent in Calcutta-John Mackellar, Esq. Bankers-The Bank of England; the Commercial Bank of London. Audit-J. E. Coleman, Esq., Accountant to the Bank of England; George Joseph Lyons, Esq. Solicitors-Messrs. Oliverson, Lavey, and Peachy. It has been long seen and felt by mercantile houses connected with India that more extended banking accommodation is required, for, while business with the East is rapidly and steadily increasing, banking accommodation in connection with the commerce of India is principally confined to one large establishment. A very favourable opportunity of starting a Bank of this nature exists at present, as the Simla Bank, which has for some years been established in India, with branches in Calcutta and in London, has, by mutual arrangement among its shareholders, been separated from its two branches; and on the foundation of these latter the London and Eastern Bank is formed. Thus the new Bank at once secures the existing business connection and establishments of the Simla Bank in London and Calcutta, and the capital of the Bank is provided at starting with an immediate and profitable field for employment, and is at once rendered productive-an object which a new Bank can very rarely present. Nearly all the home and many of the Indian shareholders in the Simla Bank have joined the London and Eastern Bank. It may be mentioned here that the Simla Bank has been established in India for nine years, and during that time has given a regular and steady dividend of 8 and 9 per cent. per aunum. The business of the London and Eastern Bank will be confined for the present to Exchange operations between London and India, the purchase of bills secured by first-class credits and shipping documents, the purchase and the sale of Government paper, and bullion for the Bank and its constituents, reali. zation of bills and drafts in India, discounts and advances on dock warrants, bills of lading, and other securities of a safe and easy convertible description. It is intended to commence working the Bank with a Branch at Calcutta only in the first instance, employing the agency of other Banks at Bombay and China until the business is sufficiently large to support separate branches at these places, and for this reason the paid-up capital is limited in the commencement to £100,000, to be increased as may be found advisable, existing share. holders having the preference in every new creation of stock. The Bank is prepared to transact business with all parties on the following terms: 1. Drawing or current accounts opened with individuals and firms, and interest at 2 per cent. per annum allowed on the monthly minimum credit balance, if not reduced below £100, interest not being calculated on broken periods of the months of lodgment and withdrawal. 2. Deposit accounts. Interest is allowed on all sums deposited in the branch for fixed periods at current rates, such accounts being generally payable at once, under discount, if required. Large amounts are received for fixed periods under special agreement. 3. East-India Government paper bought and sold, dividends and interest drawn, and investments and sales effected in the British and Foreign Funds, East-India Company's Stock, and other securities. 4. Pay and pensions of the officers of the army and navy, and of the civil and military services of the East-India Company, are realized as they fall due. 5. Commission at one-half per cent. is charged on all accounts opened with the branch (except deposit accounts) unless remitted by special agreement. 6. Bills and letters of credit are granted, and remittances made to India, at the exchange of the day. 7. The Bank is prepared to purchase bills drawn against funds or Government paper in India, or on approved parties there. 8. The Bank will generally be prepared to discount its own acceptances. Every information with regard to the Bink may be obtained on application to the Manager, and a list of the shareholders seen at the office. J. E. STEPHENS, Manager. 36, King William Street, City, January 1, 1854. HESS. CHE THE STAUNTON TERRACE CHESS BOARD, expressly sanctioned and adopted by Mr. Staunton himself. The amateurs of Chess in India are respectfully invited to give their orders for the magnificent Chess Boards which MECHI has just produced, as an appropriate accompaniment to the far-famed Staunton Chess men. The prices vary, according to the style of embellishment, and they are warrante: to stan any climate. N.B.-MECHI'S, 4, Leadenhall Street, London, is the well-known emporium for dressing cases, writing desks, razors, and all descriptions of cutlery. Orders must be accompanied by a reference for payment to zome home in London. 4, Leadenhall Street, near the India House, MADRAS CURRY, and MULLIGATAWNEY PASTE and CHUTNIES. Messrs. BARRIE and Co., Vepery, Madras, to enable their old correspondents returning from India to continue the use of the celebrated Condiments, have made arrangements to forward regular supplies of the above, packed in glass jars for family use, at 1s. 9d. and upwards, which may be had of CROSSE and BLACKWELL, Purveyors to Her Majesty, 21, Soho Square; FORTNUM, MASON, and Co., Piccadilly, and of the principal Sauce Vendors throughout the kingdom. Each bottle is labelled, and BARRIE and Co., Madras, stamped on the glass. The London Mail, Published on the 8th and 24th of every month, to meet the requirements of the Commercial, Military, Civil, and Naval interests of Australia, India, and the Colonies. The general politics of the LONDON MAIL are conducted on strictly independent principles, advocating liberal views on all public questions, irrespective of party. The Mercantile Intelligence-including Markets, Shipping, and Exchangeis fully and accurately reported. The ADVERTISEMENT charge is 3s. 6d. for nine lines, and 6d. for every additional line. The LONDON MAIL, price 24s. per annum, can be regularly forwarded to friends in Australia or India, by application at the LONDON MAIL Office, No. 113, Fleet Street, where all letters to the Editor should be addressed. Agents, Messrs. THACKER, SPINK, and Co., Calcutta; Messrs. TURNER and Co., China; Messrs. PHAROAH and Co., Madras; Mr. JAMES CHESSON, Bombay. Printed and published by JOHN JAMIESON, the Proprietor, at the LONDON MAIL Office, No. 113, Fleet Street. Jo GUNS, RIFLES, AND PISTOLS. OHN BLISSETT, Gun-Maker, 322, High Holborn, respectfully begs to inform his patrons and the public that he continues to make to order and has the largest and best assorted stock in the trade of Guns, Rifles, and Pistols, of every bore, weight, length, and description, and of every varied price, made of the very best materials, by all experienced firstclass workmen, upon the premises, which may be selected from at once, without uncertainty or delay, and the superior shooting qualities seen. J. B. begs especial notice to his recent and very important improvements in his Revolving Poly-chambered Pistols and Rifles, each chamber interlocking by insertion with the fore-barrel at the time of discharge, without which no revolving arm is perfect or safe. An inspection will prove his adaptation of the revolving chamber principle to be the most secure, effective, and complete ever invented. JOHN BLISSETT, GUN-MAKER, 322, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, opposite Gray's Inn. E SPENCER and CO. have the satisfaction to announce that they have received the unsolicited permission of Captain Crookshank, 51st Regt., to state that he has given one of their WATERPROOF GARMENTS a TEST OF FOUR YEARS in the HOTTEST PARTS of INDIA; and whilst his friends around him (who had purchased "Pocket Syphonias" and other novelties, advertised to "stand all climates") were drenched to the skin, he had not so much as a damp thread about him, and with the exception of his cape being minus a couple of buttons, it is nearly as good as when purchased. E. S. and Co.'s STOCK comprises every kind of OUTER GARMENT, made in the best style, and suited to all the various circumstances of exposure to weather by sea and land. All kinds of Fioats and Life Buoys, Patent Buoyant Water-tight Trunks, Bags, Portmanteaus, Overland Trunks, Packing Cases, and all articles of Travelling equipment. GENERAL WATERPROOF warehouse, 116, FENCHURCH STREET, EREMIE'S SEDATIVE SOLUTION of OPIUM JEREMIE'S not amable preparation stands highly recommended by the faculty both in India and England, and also in several large cities on the Continent of Europe, as a sate and efficient remedy in all cases requiring the use of Opium, but more especially in arresting the Diarrhoea and Vomiting which so generally precedes EPIDEMIC CHOLERA. As disgraceful attempts have b en made in this country and in India to rections, it impose a spurious preparation by counterfeited labels and becomes the duty of Messrs. SAVORY and MOORE to caution the public against such impositions, and to inform them that JEREMIE'S SOLUTION OF OPIUM is now prepared (EXCLUSIVELY) in their laboratory in London, by desire of the representative of the late Captain Jeremie, and that every bottle will be surrounded with a Government stamp, without which none can be genuine. London, December 1, 1853. H Agents in India-Messrs. R. SCOTT, THOMSON, & Co., Calcutta. OLLOWAY'S OINTMENT and PILLS, the most effectual Cure for GOUT and RHEUMATISM.-A frequent cause of these complaints is the inflammatory state of the blood, attendant with bad digestion, lassitude, and great debility, showing the want of a proper circulation of the fluids, and that impurity of the blood greatly aggravates these painful disorders. Holloway's Pills are of so purifying a nature that a few doses, taken in time, is an effectual preventive against Gout and Rheumatism; but any one that has an attack of either should use Holloway's Oin ment also, the powerful properties of which, combined with the effect of the Pills, insures a certain cure. Sold by all druggists, and at Professor Holloway's, 244, Strand, London; and by all European and native vendors of medicine throughout the whole of the East Indies. This Day is Published, in post 8vo., price 78., THE PUBLIC WORKS IN INDIA, WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR THEIR EXTENSION AND THE London: WM. H. ALLEN and Co., 7, Leadenhall Street. In post 8vo., handsomely bound in cloth, gilt, price 7s. 6d., HE FLIGHT of the PIGEON; or, a Trip from London to Paris. By DRAPEAU BLANC. "Drapeau Blanc describes the characteristics of modern French society with a finish united with breadth, belonging only to a true artist."-Indian Mail. "Everywhere original, rapid, and racy."-Britannia. "A charming light-reading volume." Morning Advertiser. "The light and elegant dotting down of the various trifles of reflection and observation which strike the writer upon his journey from Paris to Vienna. A very pretty little mystery."—Court Journal. London: WM. H. ALLEN and Co., 7, Leadenhall Street. OVERLAND OR VIA THE CAPE. ANTS a PASSAGE to MADRAS (would go to from Ladies she has served, now in England. A very small remuneration required, the return passage being her object within a month. E. P. care of Mr. J. M. Richardson, No. 23, Cornhill, or No. 20, Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park. EDUCATION JACKSON POMBEARD, DUCATION for ADDISCOMBE, HAILEYBURY, years head classical master at Temple Grove, East Sheen, but now principal of Clarendon House, Deal, Kent, desires to receive a limited number of pupils, sons of officers in the H.E.I. Company's Army, Navy, and Civil Services. Every attention will be paid to the health, comfort, and religious training of those committed to his care. Terms, from 40 to 60 guineas per annum. References to noblemen and clergymen, and also to Lieut. G. N. Adams, I.N. ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, Walbrook, London.-Incorporated by Royal Charter.-The Court of Directors grant DRAFTS and LETTERS of CREDIT on, and collect BILLS payable in, Bombay, Calcutta, Ceylon, Hong-Kong, Madras, Mauritius, Singapore, and Melbourne. They also issue Circular Notes for the use of Travellers on the Continent, and to India overland. The Corporation undertakes the agency of parties connected with India, and the purchase and sale of Indian Securities; also to effect remittances to and from India, Ceylon, China, Mauritius, and Melbourne. W. W. CARGILL, Chief Manager. ORIENTAL, AUSTRALIAN, and GENERAL STEAM AGENCY. PARCELS, PACKAGES, and MERCHANDIZE forwarded, and Passages engaged to all parts of the world. Baggage shipped. Insurances effected, &c. INDIA and CHINA-overland, 4th and 20th of every month. Prospectuses, with reduced rates, from 2s. 6d., upwards, forwarded free, on OUTFITS TO INDIA. OHN BESEMERES and CO., Manufacturing Out HOUNDSDITCH, SUPPLY CADETS and PASSENGERS at MANUFAC TURERS' PRICES, thus effecting an important saving in the outlay. Gentlemen's Long Cloth Shirts, with linen fronts, 3s. od., 4s. 6d. The Indusium, an easy-fitting shaped shirt, 5s; White jean or drill Trousers, 5s. 6d., 68. 6d., 8s. 6d.; Long cloth Drawers, 1s. 6d., 2s.; Merino Underwaiscoats, 2s. 6d., 3s. 6d.; Cotton Socks, 6s., 7., 9s. per doz.; Lawn Pockethandkerchiefs, 6s., 8., 10s. per doz. Bullock-trunks, one guinea each. Outfitting lists, estimates, and shipping information forwarded by post; also detailed Lists of Ready-made Linen, priced and described. Outfitting Warehouses, 61, 62, 63, and 64, HOUNDSDITCH, London. EAST-INDIA REGISTER AND ARMY LIST FOR 1854, IS NOW READY, Containing Complete Lists of the Company's Servants, at home and abroad; Regulations respecting the appointment of Writers, Cadets, &c. Compiled from the official returns received at the East-India House. By F. CLARK, Of the Secretary's Office, East-India House. Separate Presidencies,-Bengal, 6s.; Madras, 5s.; Bombay, 5s. PENINSU ENINSULAR and ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. DEPARTURES OUTWARDS. INDIA and CHINA, via EGYPT.-For Aden, Ceylon, Madras, Calcutta, Penang, Singapore, and Hong-Kong, on the 4th and 20th of every month from Southampton, and on the 10th and 26th from Marseilles. AUSTRALIA, via SINGAPORE.-For Adelaide, Port Phillip, and Sydney (touching at Batavia), on the 4th January, and 4th of every alternate inonth thereafter from Southampton; and on the 10th of January, and 10th of every alternate month thereafter from Marseilles. MALTA and EGYPT.-On the 4th and 20th of every month from Southampton, and the 10th and 26th from Marseilles. MALTA and CONSTANTINOPLE.-On the 27th of every month from Southampton. MARSEILLES, and the COAST of ITALY.-From Marseilles to Genoa, Leghorn, Civita Vecchia, and Naples, on the 15th and 30th of every month; and from Naples to Civita Vecchia, Leghorn, Genoa, and Marseilles, departing from Marseilles on the 19th and 4th of the month. SPAIN and PORTUGAL.-For Vigo, Oporto, Lisbon, Cadiz, and Gibraltar, from Southampton, on the 7th, 17th, and 27th of every month. CALCUTTA and CHINA.-Vessels of the Company ply occasionally (generally once a month) between Calcutta, Penang, Singapore, Hong-Kong, and Shanghae. For further information and tariffs of the Company's rates of passagemoney and freight, for plans of the vessels, and to secure passages, &c., apply at the Company's offices, 122, Leadenhall-street, London, and Orientalplace, Southampton. LONDON:-Printed by CHARLES WYMAN, of 13, Hunter Street, Brunswick Square, in the Parish of St. George, Bloomsbury, Printer, at the Printing-Office of COX (Brothers) & WYMAN, 74 & 75, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's-Inn Fields, in the Parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields; and published by LANCELOT WILD, at 13, Catherine Street, Strand, in the Parish of St. Mary-le-Strand, all in the County of Middlesex.Jan. 13, 1854. AND REGISTER OF INTELLIGENCE FOR BRITISH & FOREIGN INDIA, CHINA, & ALL PARTS OF THE EAST. PUBLISHED ON THE ARRIVAL OF EACH OVERLAND MAIL. Vol. XII.-No. 237.] SUMMARY AND REVIEW...... 25 [PRICE 18. SUMMARY AND REVIEW. LONDON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1854. CONTENTS. BOMBAY: 27 Government General Orders.. Appointments, &c.... 42 43 Marine Department.......... Domestic BURMAH: Prome... BENGAL: North-West Frontier The Medical Service ........ Some Facts about Cotton The Retired List .... The Future Lieutenent- Go vernor of Bengal Domestic 45 46 .... 46 Shipping and Commercial.... CORRESPONDENCE........ Great Indian Peninsula Railway.. 32 ..... Government General Orders.. 34 HOME: Court-Martial Appointments, &c. ...... 35 Her Majesty's Forces in the East.. The Deodar Cedar ........ 37 Shipping 38 Domestic Shipping and Commercial.... MADEAS: Arrivals, &c. reported at the East-India House 51 Court-Martial 39 Changes and Promotions in Appointments, &c. .......... 40 H.M. Regiments in India.. 51 Domestic Shipping and Commercial.... 41 STOCKS AND SECURITIES, &c.. ARRIVAL OF MAILS. 52 53 The Bentinck, with a mail, left Calcutta Dec. 19th, Sand Heads 20th, Madras 24th, Point de Galle 27th ult., Aden Jan. 5th, and arrived at Suez Jan. 11th. The Feroze, with a mail, left Bombay Dec. 28th, and arrived at Suez Jan. 11th. The Malta, with the China mail, left Hong-Kong Dec. 11th, Singapore Dec. 19th, Penang 21st, and arrived at Point de Galle Dec. 27th. The mails thus brought were taken on to Alexandria; they arrived at Malta (per Ripon) Jan. 24th, and Marseilles 27th inst. (per Valetta). The Ripon, with the remainder, may be expected at Southampton Feb. 4th. THE news from Burmah is rather more exciting than it has lately been, for there has been a plot to oust us from Rangoon. The existence of the plot was, however, divulged by a Burman, and preparations were made for frustrating it. But when the time came for acting, the courage of the conspirators failed, and nothing was attempted. It seems not to be doubted that an attack was meditated, but whether it was the mere want of heart and spirit in the conspirators that stifled it, or whether they suspected, or perhaps knew, that they had been betrayed, does not appear. That the court of Ava was concerned in this affair, is asserted by some, denied by others. No one of course can positively know anything about the matter at present, or at least at the time when the latest despatches left; but we should certainly not be surprised to learn that the court of Ava had contrived and fostered the plot, or at least that it had been concocted with its knowledge and approbation. Some of the chief ringleaders are lodged in gaol, and possibly through them more may be heard of the matter. The minute particulars, as reported, but which cannot be specially noticed here, will be found in the usual place for such intelligence. An attempt made by the inmates of the prison at Prome to effect their escape was very fatal in its results, a very large number having been either killed or wounded. Among the more painful articles of intelligence from Burmah, is a report of the failure of the health of Sir John Cheape. A fair amount of news of a minor description from the North-West will be found in its proper place, but there is little to require mention here. Of that little, the chief points are the submission of the Afreedies of the Kohat pass, and the like result with regard to the people of the valley of Boree, who, however, were not brought to reason without a sharp skirmish. The remaining claim upon notice is furnished by another attempt to assassinate a British officer, but happily not attended by the fatal success which followed the attack on Colonel Mackeson. Lieut. Godby, attached to the cavalry of the guide corps, was stabbed in the back on the 2nd December, while on parade at Murden. The ruffian who committed the act, quickly, however, met the fate which he deserved, though it is to be lamented that it did not come in more grave and regular form. He was forthwith cut to pieces on the spot by the native officers and men, whose just indignation thus assumed at once the functions of judge and executioner. Unfortunately there was no European medical man at hand, and the wounded officer was obliged to be intrusted to the skill of a native doctor. As soon as practicable, Dr. Lyell arrived from Peshawur, and it is said that the recent reports of Lieutenant Godby's situation are favourable. On the motive of the murderer there are speculations, which the rude justice of the bystanders has probably prevented being either verified or refuted. From Oude, there is only the "old story." We need not say what it is. From Hyderabad (Nizam's country), much the same. Calcutta is for the present deprived of the light of the Governor-General, who has departed for Pegu, under an Act of the legislature of India, passed at once, the rule of suspension having itself been suspended for the purpose. The Act, as usual, enables the Governor-General alone to exercise all the powers that may be exercised by the GovernorGeneral in Council, excepting such as may by resolution be reserved to the President in Council, and excepting, necessarily, the power of making laws and regulations; the Act to commence from the official announcement of the Governor-General's departure; and its duration is limited to two calendar months from the time of passing the Act. Having adverted to legislation, another measure of that kind may be mentioned. This is an Act empowering every attorney of any of her Majesty's courts to practise in any of the Sudder Courts of the East-India Company, subject to the rules in force therein; and every attorney and barrister in any of the said Supreme Courts to practise in any of the Company's courts subordinate to the Sudder Courts, without obtaining any certificate of good character and qualifications, as previously required from pleaders, and still, it is to be presumed, from all not attorneys or barristers of the Supreme Courts. These functionaries are to be regarded as pure as Cæsar's wife, and as able as Sir Frederic Thesiger, yet perchance they may make strange havoc with Indian law. Whether the people at large are likely to be improved by the European lawyers, or the latter contaminated by their intercourse with the masses, is a nice point of inquiry, into which it were better not to enter. The absorbing matter at Madras seems to be the acquisition by the British Government of the fertile territory of Nagpore, in consequence of the late ruler leaving no heir. This country is vaunted as the "garden of India," the "great cotton-field of the country," &c. Its power of producing cotton is undeniable; and with the facilities of communication which will, without doubt, now be furnished, it may render us independent of the United States, -a most desirable thing, for various reasons. It is to be wished that the hope of this result might be extended, by adding the words-and satisfy the Manchester cotton-spinners; but as nothing can satisfy them, it would be folly to entertain a hope of effecting such a process. From Bombay, it is announced that a large body of Persian troops had marched from Shiraz to Bushire, which port was blockaded by the Company's sloop Clive, and that the schooner Constance and the steam frigate Auckland have been despatched to the Persian Gulf. The army of exercise at Poona has been broken up, and has been the subject of a very complimentary order, issued by Lord Frederick Fitzclarence. It is reported, that his lordship is about to proceed to Scinde. China contributes little or nothing; and no information, either new or entitled to credit, is furnished as to the movements of the rebels or insurgents, or patriots, or what ever they may be entitled to be called. The army of this body is said to be within sixty miles of Pekin, having advanced after sustaining a defeat, an operation which in Europe usually checks progress, but which, in China, seems to accelerate it. At Shanghae, a man of Chinese descent, but a native of Singapore, consequently a British subject, is said to have been inveigled into the city and there beheaded, on the ground that he was a spy. His countrymen of Chinese origin have memorialized the British Consulate on the subject, and the memorial is. under consideration. The following is by the China Mail, considered important : "By the portion of the Russian squadron just arrived here from Japan, the demise of the temporal sovereign is reported." CASUALTIES BY DEATH IN THE ARMIES OF INDIA, REPORTED SINCE OUR LAST PUBLICATION. H.M'S TROOPS.-Lieut. J. L. S. Lumsdaine, H.M.'s 15th Hussars, near Bangalore, Dec. 15. BENGAL.-Col. W. H. L. Frith, at Southampton, aged 68, Jan. 23. MADRAS.-Lieut. E. W. Vaughan, 17th N.I., at Aurungabad, Dec. 9; Col. F. Haleman, at Kensington, aged 58, Jan. 2. BOMBAY.-Capt. G. Stack, 24th N.I., at Kurrachee, Dec. 9; Lieut. T. B. Jones, 11th N.I., at Asseerghur, Dec. 16; Lieut. S. Dobree, 5th L.I., at Florence, Jan. 7. BURMA H. CONSPIRACY AT RANGOON.-By the steamer Fire Queen we have been apprised of the discovery of a conspiracy at Rangoon, planned, it is supposed, with the connivance of the court of Ava, for the murder of all British, or rather European, residents, on the 23rd Nov. It appears that the plan of operation sketched out was to set fire to the commissariat storehouses, and by taking advantage of the confusion thus created, to attack and regain the Shoay Dagon Pagoda, and after taking possession of the stockade, to burn the town of Rangoon, and annihilate all European residents. One of the conspirators, probably thinking that he might gain more by siding with the British than with his own countrymen, gave secret information to the commissioner of Rangoon, who, after first satisfying himself by all possible means in his power of the correctness of the intelligence thus derived, made his arrangements accordingly. An officer of H.M's 80th regt., and a company of the 9th N.I. were ordered to embark on board the Nemesis at half-past five on the evening of the 22nd of November. The commissariat is said to have complied with the indent made for provisioning the troops, and it was generally supposed that the force was to start next morning in pursuit of some dacoits, which caused much annoyance to the inhabitants of Pegu. After dark, however, the troops disembarked again, and were stationed near the commissariat godowns. The guards were doubled, and some of the ports were strengthened by artillery. The conspirators, however, probably keeping an equally sharp look-out, after learning of the arrangements, desisted from carrying their designs into effect, and the impending conflict was averted by the timely measures of the commissioner. Numerous arrests are said to have taken place, and it is stated that through the exertions of the authorities not less than twenty-three persons concerned in the conspiracy had been secured.-Hurkaru. On Monday night reports were rife about the town that Pegue had been retaken by Moung Beau and his followers, but from inquiries we have made we are happy to say that advices from Pegue have been received, dated the 21st, but no allusion has been made upon the subject of the reports, neither was the garrison in any fear of danger-Rangoon Chronicle, Nov. 23. The Myo-Ouks of Pounling, and other villages on the banks of the creek to which it gives its name, having reported to the deputy commissioner that several gangs of daring dacoits are committing depredations there, a strong party of the Pegu light infantry battalion, under Captain Nuthall, its commandant, proceeded up there on Sunday last. |