corps, which is highly creditable to all the officers and men composing it, and affords the pleasing testimony that captain Gall, as commandant, is deserving of the situation he has the honor to fill.

Fort William, Feb. 17, 1807. The departure for Europe of lieutenant-colonel Salkeld, quarter-master-general of the military establishment of Bengal, affords to the commander in chief an opportunity which he embraces with sincere pleasure for recording, in the general orders of this army, the character and conduct of that officer, which his lordship with confidence recommends as an example worthy of being emulated by all who are following in the same career of military exertion and renown. From the commencement until the close of the late war, lieutenant-colonel Salkeld filled one of the most important situations on the general staff of the army in the field, under his lordship's personal command; during which extended period, the unabating zeal, indefatigable and laborious exertion, and the active spirit of gallantry invariably manifested by him on all and every occasion, not only in the discharge of the arduous duties of the quarter - master-general's department, but on several other duties on which he was employed, and especially in the superintendance of the guide and intelligence departments, which required peculiar ability, temper, and discernment; have not only established the pre-eminent claims of lieutenant-colonel Salkeld to the highest praise, and the most grateful acknowledgments which the commander in chief can bestow; but also entitle him to the honour of having his name recorded with those of the most deserving and

Fort William, Feb. 17, 1807.. The commander in chief has received the report of the capture of the strong fort of Chumeer, in the district of Koontch, at 4 P. M. on the 29th of January, 1807.

The energy and decision evinced by lieutenant-colonel Hawkins, since he succeeded to the command in the Bundlekund, is highly creditable to his professional reputation; and the judgment, ability, and promptitude, manifested by him in the attack of Chumeer, entitles lieutenant-colonel Hawkins to the particular approbation of the commander in chief.

The professional ability and zealous exertion displayed by captain Hopper, and the artillery,. engineer and pioneer details employed on that service, in preparing the way; and the determined gallantry evinced in the assault of Chumeer, against a very spirited and desperate resistance, redounds highly to the honour of captain Delamain, of the 16th native infantry, who led the attack; and to that of the gallant officers and soldiers of his Majesty's and the honourable company's service, who so nobly peiformed their duty on that occasion, and for which all are entitled to his lordship's particular praise and thanks.

The commander in chief laments the loss of lieutenants M'Gregor, of his majesty's 17th foot, and of lieutenant M'Queen, of the 1st native infantry, now numbered with those who have gallantly

fallen

Head Quarters, Choultry Plain,
April 12, 1806.

The following intimation having been officially transmitted from his majesty's pay-office, is published for general information.

Pay Office, Horse Guards,
28th August, 1805.

Officers on Half Pay, Residing in the British Colonies. Notice is hereby given, by direction of the right honourable the paymaster-general of his majesty's forces, that the affidavits of officers on half pay, and military allowances. who reside in the British colonies and plantations, commencing subsequently to the 24th day of December, 1805, will not be passed at this office, unless the officer's place of residence, and also the country, district, or place, for which the magistrate acts, before whom the said affidavit is made, (the competency of whom must be certified by the governor, lieutenantgovernor, chief justice, senior resident, member of the council, or attorney-general of the province or Island,) are therein specified, agreeably to the under-mentioned

form.

Head Quarters, Choultry Plain,
Oct. 13, 1806.

The eulogium that government has been pleased to express in their late order upon the services of his majesty's 19th light dragoons, throughout its long and distinguished course in this country, leaves to the commander in chief but little to add, except his warmest wishes for the continuance of their uninterrupted honor and success, in other regions of the British empire.

The records of government every where proclaim the value of his majesty's 19th light dragoons, in India, and stamp the occasions, where this regiment has perhaps

secured the foundations of our empire.

Such subjects belong to the highest authority, and have only been briefly mentioned with grateful acknowledgment. The bounded limits of an order were unequal to the history.

It therefore only remains with the commander in chief, to state the humbler sentiments of approbation of the discipline, good order, obedience, and harmony that pre

vail

vail in the 19th light dragoons, which confirm all opinion, that such are the foundations that lead to glory, cause admiration and respect, while a regiment remains in a foreign country, and ensures to them, on their departure, the deepest regret.

Madras, January 7, 1807. The commander in chief has derived extreme satisfaction from his inspection of the squadron of horse artillery this morning.

It was peculiarly gratifying to sir John Cradock, who witnessed the birth of this establishment, to observe the rapid progress they made towards perfection, and his excellency returns his warmest acknowledgements to colonel Bell, commandant of artillery, for the pains he has bestowed upon this infant institution, and requests that he will communicate to the commanding officer, captain Noble, and the other officers of the squadron, how sensible he is, that their appearance in the field, with the view of their regularity and good order in quarters, could not be effected without the most laudable and unanimous exertion.

His excellency entertains the warmest hopes that the honourable court of directors, may view the establishment in so favourable a light, that an extension will be directed, and that in its due proportion an arm, which he had so powerful an influence upon the warfare of the present day in Europe, will not be denied to the military character in India...

Head Quarters, Choultry Plain,
Feb. 14, 1807.

The appearance of the Madras fencibles at the review this morning, gives to the commander in chief, the satisfaction of repeating with

undiminished force, the praise so justly due to that corps.

Their discipline and efficiency have been so long acknowledged that it is unnecessary to dwell upon those points, further, than to permit the strongest impression of the loss the service is about to sustain in the reduction of this valuable battalion.

From their earliest formation to the present moment, the Madras fencibles have displayed that same zealous, active, and uninterrupted discharge of their duty, as gave assurance, that had the event of their time led to the demand for their service in any part of India, foreign as well as domestic distinction would have attended their course.

The prudential reason of the state, and the general situation of affairs, now compel their dissolution; but sir John Cradock is persuaded, that upon the first appearance of a necessity, colonel Taswell and the other meritorious officers of this corps will reunite, and again contemning the excuse of civil avocation, give a fresh example of military and patriotic spirit.

By order of the commander in

chief.

(Signed) P. A. AGNEW, Adjutant-General of the Army.

Fort Cornwallis, July 18, 1807. The honourable the governor and council, have seen with much satisfaction, the honourable testimony recorded by the late lieutenant-governor, of the zeal and readiness displayed by the militia of this island, on occasions when there was a great probability of their being brought into immediate action, in defence of the settlement; but, at the same time, adverting to the change of circum

stances

stances that has since taken place, as well as the interruption of their usual business, which the necessary attention to drill must occasion to the inhabitants, have determined that this corps shall be excused from further attendance, and that the establishment of the · adjutant shall cease on the 31st inst.

The adjutant will be pleased to transmit for the information of government, a return of the arms, accoutrements, &c. belonging to the honourable company, which are at present with this corps, and take the necessary measures for having those of the Portuguese, Caffree, and Amboynese companies collected, and delivered into the arsenal of fort Cornwallis, taking a receipt for the same.

The commander in chief will be pleased to issue the necessary orders for having the whole of these arms, accoutrements, &c. surveyed by a committee of officers, when

the deputy commissary reports that he has received them.

At the same time that the governor and council have thus thought proper to dispense with the services of the militia, in general, as now constituted, in the intention of relieving the inhabitants from the irksomeness and fatigue of attending drills, parades, and other military duties, so little suited to their general habits of life, they cannot but be sensible of the great utility that may be derived from the enrolment of the well-disposed part of the European inhabitants, and the assigning them an alarm post, at which to assemble, on the signal being made for an enemy, or on any other emergent occasion; in view to such arrangement hereafter being made, the European inhabitants will retain their arms and accoutrements until furtherorders, and of which the adjutant to the present militia will be pleased to give in a separate return.

MILITARY.

MAY, 1806.

By the Governor-General in Council. 1st Regt. Native Infantry Senior Ma

jor of Infantry, John Arnold, to be Lieut-col. from the 8th May 1806, vice Wetherstone, deceased.-Captain William Hemmings, to be Major, from the 8th May, 1806, vice Arnold, promoted.-Captain-lieut. Samuel Nesbitt, to be Captain of a company, from 8th May, 1806, vice Hemmings. · Lieut. William Macpherson, to be Capt.-lieut. from 8th May, 1806, vice Nesbitt, promoted.

2d Regt. Native Infantry.-Captain James Davison has returned to his rank on this establishment, by permission of the honourable the court of directors.

6th Regt. Native Infantry.-Captain Robert Pittman, to rank as Captain of a company, from the 24th February, 1805, vice Wright, deceased.— Capt.-lieut. John Pudner, to rank as Capt.-lieu. from the same date, vice Pittman, promoted -Captain-lieut. John Pudner, to rank as Captain of a company from the 21st August, 1805, vice Hodgson, promoted-Lieut. George Herbert to be Capt.-lieut. from the same date, vice Pudner. 19th Regt. Native Infantry.-Captain William Thomas, to be Captain of a company, from the 21st August, 1805, vice Nangreave, promoted Lieut.

Barre Richard William Laker, to be Capt.-lieut from the 21st August, 1805 vice Thomas, promoted.--Capt.lieut B. R. W. Latter, to be Capt of a company, from the 2d Nov. 1805, vice Irwin, deceased.-Lieut. Thomas Hall, to be Capt.-lieut. from the 2d November, 1805, vice Latter, promoted.

14th Regt. Native Infantry.-Lieut. John Rose, appointed Major of brigade, vice Maxwell, returned to Europe.

15th Regt. Native Infantry.-Lieut. R. Jennings, transferred to the civil establishment of this presidency. Engineers.-Brevet Captain and Capt.lieut. James Parlby, to be Capt. from the 15th April, 1806, vice Humfreys, deceased. Brevet Capt.-lieut. Anburey, to be Capt.-lieut. from the 15th April, 1806, vice Parlby, promoted.Ensign William M'Dougal, to be Lieut. from the 15th April, 1806, vice Anburey, promoted. Promotions,-Major Henry Horsley, Adjutant-general, with the official rank of Lieut.-col, vice Gerard, gone to Europe. Capt. John Patton, to be. Deputy Adjt.-general, with the offcial rank of Major, vice Horsley, appointed Adjt.-general.

JUNE.

3d Regt. Native Infantry -Senior Capt. Benjamin Litton, to be Major, from the 8th June, 1806, vice Owen, promoted.-Capt.-lieut. James Scott, to be Captain of a company, from the 8th June, 1806, vice Litton.-Senior Lieutenant John Stewart Schnell, to be Capt.-lieut. from the 8th June, 1806, vice Scott, promoted.

4th Regt. of Native Infantry.-Lieutenant Archibald Oliver, to be Adju tant to the Cadet company, and Assistant to the commandant of that com

pany, in superintending the studies of the cadets.

12th Regt. Native Infantry.-Major William Raban, to be Commandant of the cadet company, and to superintend the studies of the cadets in the language of the country.