MILITARY,

August 29.-Capt. J. R. Sandford, 22d N. I., has returned to duty from Europe. September 9. Capt. C. Bond, recently invalided, posted to Carnatic Eur. Vet. Bat.

12. Cornet J. F. Johnstone, of 3d, doing duty with 6th L. C., permitted to join his corps.

15. Lieut.-Col. J. Hazlewood, 2d Nat. Vet. Bat., to Presidency, prep. to furlough to sea.

Capt. T. Baylis, recently invalided, posted to Carnatic Eur. Vet. Bat.

Ens. H. E. Walpole, recently arrived, to do duty with 35th N. I. until further orders.

- Brev. Capt. Lambert, 16th regt., reported qualified for the duties of an Interpreter.

19. Brev. Capt. J. Gordon, 31st L. I., furlough to Europe for health.

Cornet A. Strange, 7th L. C., to be Lieut., v. Fuller, dec.; date of Com. 10th May, 1837.

20. Capt. J. R. Sandford, 22d regt., to have charge of detach. of Madras Eur. regt. in Fort St. George, in room of Capt. C. Davinier, 30th regt., relieved from duty.

21. Brev. Capt. W. H. Macauly, 21st N. I., to be Adjutant.

Lieut. T. Lowe, 1st N. I., furl. to Europe.

Lieut. T. Master, 55th N. I., do. do.

22 Lieut.-Col. T. Marret removed from 10th regt. to 20th.

MEDICAL.

September 20.-Assist.-Surg. R. Colthurst removed from 2d Bat. Art., and to afford med. aid to detach. of Madras Eur. regt., under command of Capt. Sandford, till its arrival at Secunderabad, when he will join.

Assist.-Surg. J. A. Reynolds, removed from General Hosp., to do duty with H. M.'s 55th Foot, to join with detach, of Eur. regt. under Captain Sandford.

22. Assist.-Surg. W. Holmes removed from General Hosp., to do duty with H. M.'s 39th regt., and to afford med. aid to party as far as Bangalore.

October 6.-Assist.-Surg. E. S. Cuming, removed from H. M.'s 63d, to do duty with H. M.'s 55th regt.

BIRTHS."

September 10.-At Masulipatam, the lady of Capt. R. Hurlock, 20th N. I., of a

son.

11. At the Presidency, the lady of Major W. J. Bradford, of a daughter.

Eade, 39th N. I., of a daughter.
13. At Jaulnah, the lady of Capt. F.

15. At Palamcottah, the lady of Capt. Fabor, Engrs., of a son.

18. At Hingolee, the lady of Capt. G. Onslow, Art., of a daughter.

20. At the Presidency, the lady of Capt. P. J. Begbie, Art., of a daughter.

The lady of A. D. Campbell, Esq., C. S., of a son.

Lieut. Col. J. T. Gibson removed Bond, Art., of a daughter. from 20th regt. to 14th.

22. At the Presidency, the lady of Capt.

Lieut.-Col. N. Alves removed from 14th regt. to 10th.

Lieut. T. G. Silver, 20th regt., to Pres. (prep.) for furlough to Europe.

29. Major A. Ross, Eng., to be Super. Eng. to Hyderabad Subsidiary Force.

October 6.Sen. Ens. W. A. Lukin, 14th N. I., to be Lieut., vice Kennedy retired; date of Com., 3d October, 1837. Lieut. C. W. Burdett, 41st N. I., to be Quarter-m. and Interpr.

Lieut. G. J. Russell, 5th L. C., to act as Aide-de-Camp to the Rt. Hon. the Governor.

24. At Cuddapah, the lady of Capt. W. Craigie, 28th N. I., of a daughter.

27. At Ootacamund, the lady of Capt. J. Benwell, 46th N. I., of a daughter.

October 3.-At Chittoor, the lady of J. Onslow, Esq., C. S., of a daughter.

Capt. J. Stoddart, H. M. 54th regt., of a 4. At Trichinopoly, the lady of Brev.

son.

Assist.-Surg. J. Sanderson, of a daughter. 8. At St. Thomas's Mount, the lady of 9. At Madras, the lady of Capt. Bowes Forster, of a son.

10. At the Presidency, the lady of W. B. Thompson, Esq., Assist.-Surg, Art., of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

September 5.-At Vellore, M. B. Pollock Esq., 1st Regiment N. I., to Helen, second daughter of the late Capt. J. Smyth, 7th regiment N. I.

At Vellore, G. V. Cumming Esq., 15th regiment N. I., to Mary, youngest daughter of the late Capt. J. Smyth, 7th regiment N. I.

6. At Secunderabad, John Gile, Esq.,

Assist. Surg. 37th N. I., to Jane Margaret, relict of the late Capt. E. S. Dickson, of the Madras Army.

16. At Secunderabad, Capt. D. Buchanan, 22d N. I., to Mary Jane Eliza, eldest daughter of Maj. T. W. Nicholson, H.M.'s

5th foot.

20. At the Presidency, Capt. J. Mahon, H.M.'s 63d regiment, to Emily Jane, youngest daughter of the late Captain R. Daly, H. M.'s 53d regiment.

October 4.-At Madras, Dr. G. Morrough to Miss Lucinda Keating.

DEATHS.

July 16.-At Cuddalore, Harriet Maria, daughter of Lieut. Brice, Horse Artillery, aged 11 months.

September 1.-At the Presidency, Sarah, wife of Mr. J. Gregory.

3. Mrs. Lucy Edwards, aged 85. 7. At Gopaulpoor, near Ganjam, Thomas Scott, Esq., Master Attendant at that station.

11. At Salem, Assist. Surg. J. Glen. 16. At the Presidency, Ens. C. H. G. Roberts, 40th N. I.

18. At Vepery, of cholera, Mr. T. A. J. Green, aged 17.

20. At the same place, Mrs. Chamier, relict of the late Mr. John Chamier.

23. At the Presidency, of cholera, Catherine, wife of the Rev. M. Winslow, American Mission, aged 39.

25. At Masulipatam, the infant son of Capt. Duff.

28. At Madras, the Rev. F. J. Darrah, chaplain of Black Town,

29. At Kamptee, Capt. C. Nutting, left wing Madras European regiment.

October 4-At Tallewarsale, of cholera, Eliza, wife of Capt. J. Wyllie, 45th N. I., aged 25.

Passengers by the John-Capt. Whyte, from Sydney-Maj. England, commanding officer, Capt. Chetwoode, Capt. Burn, Adjutant Espinasse, Lieutenant Moneypenny, Ensigns Short, Hext, Wilby, Dr. Lewis, and 232 non-commissioned officers and privates of H. M.'s 4th regiment. Mr. Coleman (band-master), the band, and soldiers' wives and children.

Passengers by the Adam Lodge-Capt. Main, from Sydney :-Captain Irving, Captain Potter, Lieutenant Faunce, Ensigns O'Neil, Otter, King, and Ruxton, Dr. Allman, and 203 privates, non-commissioned officers, soldiers' wives and children of H. M.'s 4th regiment.

Bombay.

Marquis Camden, for China.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

MILITARY RETIRING FUND.-Bombay Castle, September 14, 1837.-The Governor in Council is pleased to direct that the receipt of subscriptions and donations to the Military Retiring Fund which it was proposed to establish, be discontinued; and to announce that the amount that has already been received under the arrangement sanctioned by G. O., dated 21st December, 1836, will be refunded, under instructions which the acting Military Accountant will issue to the several Paymasters. The following are certain remarks from a letter addressed to the Governor in Council by the Court of Directors on 14th June last :

"When we framed the retiring regulations, transmitted in our military letter to India, 23d December, 1835, we adverted to the difficulties which stood in the way of the establishment of a general Retiring Fund, and distinctly stated that we regarded the realization of such an object hopeless. To meet the want thus created, and to provide in another way for that which was desired alike by the army and by us, we passed the regulations to which we have referred. Our views in taking this step, were explained in paragraph of the letter above quoted.

"Retaining the opinions which we expressed at the period referred to, we are precluded from extending our sanction to the plan which has been transmitted.”

LIEUT. C. F. JACKSON.-Head Quarters, August 21, 1837-At a General Court-martial, held at Poona on the 27th of July, 1837, Lieut. Charles Forbes Jackson, Adjt. 2d regiment L. C., was tried, charged with highly disgraceful conduct, in having at a private party, at the quarters of an officer of the same regiment, at Sholapoor, on the afternoon of the 24th of May, 1837, engaged in a scuffle with Lieut. W. Loch, of the same regiment, and in having then and there made several cuts at that officer with a drawn sword, which he (Lieut. Loch) was not prepared to guard against, and in which scuffle Lieut. Loch received a cut and a contusion. Second InstanceIn having, after the aforesaid scuffle, used highly opprobrious and offensive language to Lieut. Loch.

Finding and Sentence-Guilty of all parts of the charge, with the exception of the 66 cut," ," in the first instance. Not guilty of "highly disgraceful conduct," as regards the second instance. Lieut. C. F. Jackson to be dismissed the Hon. Company's Service.

(Signed)

Approved, &c.

J. KEANE, Lieut.-Gen. Com.-in-Chief.

LIEUT. W. LOCH.-In continuation of the proceedings of the above Courtmartial, reassembled at Poona on the 5th of August, Lieut. W. Loch, of 2d L. C., was tried, charged with highly disgraceful conduct, &c., in having at a private party, at the quarters of an officer of the same regiment, at Sholapoor, on the 24th of May, 1837, engaged in a scuffle with Lieut. C. F. Jackson, of the same regiment, by striking him with the bamboo stick of a pellet-bow; and, in the second instance, having used highly opprobrious and insulting language to Lieut. Jackson.

Finding and Sentence Not guilty of the first instance of the charge, but guilty of the second instance, with the exception of "highly disgraceful conduct." Lieut. W. Loch to be publicly and severely reprimanded at such time and place as the Commander-in-Chief may direct.

Approved, &c.

Remarks by the Court. The Court notices in terms of regret that the use of uncourteous language and practical jokes appears to have become too common amongst the members of the corps in which those charges have originated.

Remarks by the Commander-in-Chief. The Commander-in-Chief has approved and confirmed the finding and sentence of the Court in the two cases; he also fully concurs in the remark of the Court at the conclusion of the second trial. The degree of familiarity in which the officers of the 2d Cavalry have indulged when associated together, is most unmilitary; and the habits they appear to have contracted, of using language not tolerated in society, the Commander-in-Chief much condemns. The attention of Major Wilson, the officer in command of the regiment, is therefore drawn to the point, with a view to its correction. The conduct of Lieut. Jackson exhibits a want of temper and of judgment very unbecoming a person in his situation and rank in life, who has had the advantage of twelve years' experience in the H. C.'s army. In consideration, however, of the testimonials he has adduced of former good character as an officer, and the strong recommendation of the Court, the Commander-in-Chief pardons Lieut. Jackson, and restores him to his duties as Lieut. in the 2d Cavalry; but the Commander-in-Chief must add, that he considers it will not be for the advantage of the service to continue Lieut. Jackson any longer in the situation of Adjutant;

and he desires that another officer be recommended to Head Quarters for the appointment.

From the high character which Lieut. Loch has borne during the two years of his service, and his extreme youth (being only eighteen years of age), the Commanderin-Chief deems that the simple publication of the censure passed upon him will prove a sufficient caution, and have the desired effect on his future conduct.

These observations are solely applicable to the 2d Cavalry, in regard to the tone by which the society of its officers appears to be carried on.

Lieuts. Jackson and Loch are to be released from arrest, and will return to their duty.

APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, FURLOUGHS, CHANGES, &c.

Mr. T. Lewis to act for Mr. W. Wilson during his absence.

26. Mr. E. C. Morgan, (H. C.'s Sol.) one month's leave to Mahableshwur Hills for health.

29. Mr. A. Bell, leave to the Hills and Sabrara for one month.

Oct. 3.-Mr. B. D. Luard proceeded into the districts on deputation on 6th ult., to inquire into the balances and village accs.

Mr. N. Kirkland delivered over charge of the Collectorate of Kaira on 18th ult. to Mr. Keays, Acting 1st Assist.

Mr. H. Hebbert received charge from Mr. W. Simson, of the Adawlut at Surat, on 29th ult.

4. Mr. G. A. E. Campbell to act as Dep. Col. of Customs at the Presidency. 6. Mr. H. Beyts to act as stipendiary Commissioner in Court of Requests.

9. Messrs. R. D. Luard and P. Scott to have furlough allowances of £500 each.

13. Mr. C. E. F. Tytler reported qualified in the native Languages, and for official employment accordingly.

Messrs. E. H. Briggs, C. G. Prendergast, and A. C. Stuart qualified in Guzerattee Language.

ditto.

Mr. D. Davidson ditto in Mahrattee

16. Mr. C. E. F. Tytler to be Assist. to Princ. Col. of Dharwar.

Sept. 5. Capt. C. Johnson, 3d N. I. returned to duty from Europe.

8. Capt. W. Morley, Artillery, retires on pension of his rank.

23. Capt. A. Woodburn, 25th N. I., furlough to Cape for two years for health. 25. Lieut. J. Burt, 6th Bengal Cavalry, furlough to Europe for health.

26. Ens. A. Hall, 25th N. I., leave to Neilgherries prolonged for three months.

Lieut. J. Brodhurst, Europ. Regt., transferred to invalids.

Lieut. J. E. Parsons, 11th N. I., to be Capt. v. Molesworth, resigned.

Ens. T. Minster, to be Lieutenant, v. ditto ditto.

27. Lieut. Col. Dickenson on leave to Khandalla for one month.

29. Ens. A. P. Hunt removed to 16th N. I.

Ens. F. E. Woodhouse, ditto.

Ens. H. Dent removed to 21st N. I. Lieut. J. H. G. Crawford, further leave to Neilgherries for six months. 30. Lieut. E. Whichelo, to be Assist. Commis. Gen.

3. Lieut. E. A. Hart, 19th N. I., a′′ Cadet of 1821, promoted to brev. rank of Captain, from 24 Sept. 1837.

9. Major C. Davies, 15th N. I., furlough to Europe for health.

NAVAL.

Sept. 20. Capt. R. Cogan, furlough to Europe, agreeably to regulations.

22. Mr. Mid. Cruttenden, furlough to Europe three years for health.

28. Acting Lieut. Buckler to the Berenice, as Mate.

Mr. Midshipman Grieve to the Shannon.

Mr. Midshipman Scott to the Palinurus, as Mate.

Mr. Tanner to be Act. Exam. of Indents.

30. Lieut. A. A. Williams, leave to the Deccan for one month.

Lieut. G. Robinson, ditto ditto. Acting Com. Haines to act as Assist. to the Superintendent during absence of Lieut. Williams.

MEDICAL.

Sept. 14. Messrs. Hughes and Williams, (Assist. Surgeons) having completed their period of service in Indian Navy, are placed at the disposal of the Commanderin-Chief.

-Messrs. Roncland and Sproule, (Assist. Surgeons) are placed at the disposal of the Superintendent Indian Navy, for duty in that branch of service.

20. Assist. Surg. Durham, ditto, ditto. 22. Assist. Surg. J. Hamilton, do., do. 27. Assist. Surg. Thatcher, ditto, ditto.

25. H. C. S. Hugh Lindsay, Rowband, for Red Sea.

Ceylon.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATIONS.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.-The Legislative Council met on the 4th September:-There were present the Commander of the Forces; the Council Secretary; the Auditor-General; the Treasurer; Government Agents for the Western and Central Provinces; the Surveyor-General; the Collector of Customs for the Western Province; J. G. Philips, Esq.; J. G. Hillebrand, Esq.; E. D. Parlett, Esq.; and A. Archer, Esq.

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