Infantry. Senior lieutenant-colonel Andrew Anderson, to be colonel, vice Banatyne, deceased; date of rank, 14th July, 1806. Senior major Jos. Boden, to be lieutenant-colonel, vice Anderson, promoted.

9th Regt. Native Infantry.enior captain George Llewellin, to be major, vice Boden, promoted; date of rank, 14th July, 1806. Captain-lieutenant John E Robertson to be captain of a company, vice L ewelin, promoted; ditto ditto, ditto. Lieutenant Tho. mas Thatcher, to be captain lieutenant, vice Robertson, promoted; do. ditto, ditto. Ensign Walter B. Mosely, to be lieutenant, vice Thatcher, promoted; ditto ditto, ditto. Senior cadet on the supernumerary list. Mr Robert Mitchell, to be ensign, and promoted, when discharged the cadet establishment.

Artillery.

The honourable the court of directors, having been pleased to order that the establishment of a second lieutenantcolonel, and second major to the battalion of artillery shell, as autho rized by the general orders, dated 14ta July last, have effect from the 21st September, 1804. The commander in chief wil be pleased to take the necessary measures for having uch alterations made in the rank assigned to the officers of artillery, as the orders of the honourable court render necessary.

In consequence of the orders of the

honourable court of directors, pubJished to the army the 19th instant; the honourable the governor in council is pleased to make the following alterations in the commission of officers in the artillery, viz.-Lieutenant-colonel John Baillie, to be lieutenaut-colonel on the augmentation; date of rank, 21st September, 1806. Major John Griffith, to be major, vice Baillie, promoted; ditto ditto, do. Captain Andrew G. Fisher, to be captain, vice Griffith, promoted; do. ditto, ditto Captain-lieutenant H. William Sealy, to be captain-lieutenant, vice Fisher, promoted, ditto ditto, ditto. Lieutenant John Moor, to be lieutenant, vice Sealy, promoted; ditto ditto, ditto. Major Wiliam Ince, to be major, on the augmentation; ditto ditto, ditto. Captain Heury Hessman, to be captain, vice Ince, promoted; ditto ditto, ditto. Captain-lieutenant Henry Hodgson, to be captain-lieutenant, vice Hessman, promoted; ditto ditto, ditto. Lieutenant Robert Thew, to be lieutenant, vice Hodgson, promoted; ditto ditto, ditto. Captain-lieutenant Thomas Morse, to be captain-lieutenant, vice Hawkes; ditto ditto, ditto. Lieutenant-colonel Atkins having returned to Bombay, and taken charge of the office of chief engineer, the honourable the governor in council, is pleased to direct that that he will take his scat, at the military board, as chief engineer. Medical Department. Assistant-surgeon John Rogers, to be garrison surgeon's mate at Bombay, vice Gould, deceased, from 11th November, 1806. Surgeon William Mackie, to be senior surgeon, vice Little, deceased; date, of rank, 27th November, 1806.

By the Commander in Chief, Surgeon Henry Robertson, is posted to the 3d regiment. Assistant-surgeon Rogers, to take charge of the sick of the 1st battalion, 4th regiment, untill further orders. Surgeon Francis Cruso, from the 1st to the 3d regiment, and to the 2nd battalion. Surgeon V. C. Kembel, from the 2d battalion, 7th regiment to the 2d battation, th regiment. Surgeon Andrew Jukes, from the 3d to the 8th regiment, and to the 1st battalion. Assistant-surgeon William Gourlay, from the 8th to the 4th regiment, and to the 2d battalion. Assistant,sur

geon

geon Robert Hayes, from the 2d battalion, 4th regiment, to the first or grenadier battalion, 1st regiment native infantry. Assistant surgeon Marmaduke Hewit, being stationed at Chandore, he is to be struck off the strength of 8th regiment. Aa-istant-surgeon D. Christie, is attached to the Pioneer corps. Assistant surgeon Thomas Marshall, is posted to the 1st battalion 8th regiment native infantry.

Officers removed and postel-Major

general and colonel Kenneth Pherson, from the 2d to the 1st regiment native infantry. Colonel James Kerr, from the 3d to the 2d ditto dirte. Colonel Richard Gore, from the 4th to the 3d ditto ditto. Colonel John Wiseman, from the 5th to the 4th ditto ditto. Colo el Henry Oakes, from the 6th to the 5th ditto ditto. Colonel Thomas Marshall, from the 7th to 6th ditto ditto. Colonel Char.

Reynolds, from the 8th to the 7th ditto ditto Colonel Barnaby Boles, from the 9th to the 8th ditto ditto. Colonel Andrew Anderson, posted to the 9th regiment Lieutenant-col. Joseph Boien is posted to the 1st battalion, 6th regiment native infan. try, vice Anderson promoted Captain Alexander Campbell, of the 9th regiment, is remove to the 2d battalion, vice Liewe.lin, promoted. Lieutenant W. B. Mosely. of the 9th regiment is removed to the 1st battalion. vice Thatcher, promoted. Mr. Robert Vichel, cadet, is posted to the ad battalion, 9th regiment. Lieutenant Alexan ier Hoskins, of the 5th regiment, is removed to the 2d battalion, vice Stewart, deceased; and ensign Abraham Renton, is transferred to the 1st battalion, vice Hoskins, promoted. Mr John Smith Canning, supernumerary cadet, to be an acting ensign.

MARCH, 1807.

31 Ceylon Regiments.-Assistant-Surgeon, P. Barlow, 7th May, 1804. Major general Maitland has been pleased to make the following promotions and appointments, until his majesty's pleasure be known.

19th Regiment -Lieutenant Thome, from H. M. 51st regt, to be lieut. vice Smith, who exchanges, 10th February, 1807.

51st Regiment.-Lieutenant Benjamin Smith, from H. M. 19th regt. to be lieut. vice Thome, who exchanges, 10th February, 1807. 66th Regiment.

Lieutenant James Baird to be captain of a company, vice Wardell, promoted, 14th July, 1806. Ensign J. D. Dunne, to be lieutenant, vice Baird, promoted, 14th July, 1806.

2d Ceylon Regiment.-2d lieutenant, Thomas Rodney, to be first lieut. 15th May, 1806.

3d Ceylon Regiment 1st lieutenant, J. Blackenber, to be captain of a company, vice Reynolds, deccased.

2d do. do. Assistant-Surgeon, J. Adams, 3d Oct. 1804.

Major general Maitland, publishes the following dispatches, received from his royal highness the commander in chief, for the information of the army under his orders. And directs, that the persons there alluded to, late officers in his majesty's service, do cease to receive all pay and allowances on the 19th regiment from this date.

Horse Guards, August 26, 1806. Lieutenant-general the Right Hon. Thomas Maitland, &c. &c. &c. Sir,-Having laid before the king the proceedings of a general courtmartial, held at Colombo, in the island of Ceylon, on the S0th January, 1806, and continued by adjournments to the 10th February, for the trial of major Robert Honner, of the 19th regiment of foot, who was arraigned on the following charges, viz.

him

1st. For behaving in a manner unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman, in having stated to captain Madge of the 19th regiment, in the month of December last, that major-general Maitland, at a conference granted to major Honner, for the specific purpose of stating the reason why he could not be recommended for promotion, had promised to (Major Honner) that if he would withdraw his name for purchase, he (the major-general) would consider himself bound in honour to protect him, and would provide for and promote him at some future opportunity;" or words to that effect, such statements being a falsehood, derogatory to the character, and subversive of the authority of the commander of the forces, and a breach of the rules and articles of war.

24. For behaviour derogatory to the character, and subversive of the authority, of the said major Honner, as commanding officer of his majesty's 19th regiment, in having, on or about the 13th of September last, given one or more bows or shoves to captain Lawrence, of the 9th regiment in the mess-room of the said regiment, and in presence of officers and men of that corps, being a breach of the rules and articles of war.

3d. For having, in breach of the rules, and articles of war, given, on about the 25th of August, 1804, when

senior captain of his majesty's 19th regiment in the mess-room of that corps, one or more blows or shoves, to captain (then lieutenant) Robson, of the said regiment, for which conduct an apology was made by major (then captain) Honner, to captain (then lieut.) Robson, in presence of the greater part of the officers composing the garrison of Trincomalle, assembled for the purpose of hearing it read, and which was couched in the following term or terms to this effect.

Officers of the garrison of Trincomalle, I now beg leave thus publicly to express my sincere concern, at having, a few evenings since, been guilty, in this mess-room, of highly improper conduct, and disturbing the society of those present, for which I now apologize, with an assurance of avoiding, in future, a repetition of any thing of the like nature. But you, Lieutenant Robson, in particular, I address myself, and request, you will receive this acknowledgment of a full sense of my unpardonablebehaviour, at that time to you, which I hope will be buried in oblivion, and also declare, that I entertain the most perfect respect for your character, both as an officer and a gentleman.

The court having found the prisoner guilty of the first charge, as also of the second, but they are of opinion, that, in so acting, major Honner had no intention to insult captain Lawrence, and was not actuated by anger towards him.

And the court having found the prisoner, major Honner, guilty, as above, of breaches of the rules and articles of war, have adjudged him to be cashiered.

I am to' acquaint you, that his majesty has approved of the sentence of the court-martial, but, in consideration of recommendation of the court, in the letter addressed to the governor, and under all the circumstances of the case, major Honner having a wife and large family at Ceylon, and the wife being the daughter of an old and deserving officer, who fell fighting in his majesty's service, his majesty has been graciously pleased to direct that a majority of infantry shall be disposed of, for the benefit of the wife and family of the said major Honner.

I have, therefore, to desire, that you will be pleased to make the necessary communication to major Honner, and

acquaint

acquaint me with the day on which
the sentence shall be made known to
him, as, from that day, he will cease to
receive pay in his majesty's service.
I am, Sir, your's,
(Signed) FREDERICK,
Commander in Chief.
In absence of the Deputy adjutant-
general.

(Signed) C. M. EDWARDS,
Mil. Sec.

Horse Guards, August 21, 1806. Lieutenant-general the Right Hon. Thomas Maitland, &c. &c. &c. Sir,-Having laid before the king the proceedings of a general court-martial, held at Colombo, in the island of Ceylon, on the 13th January, 1806, and continued by adjournments, to the 30th of the same month, for the trial of captain E. H. Madge, of the 19th regiment of foot, for "delivering a message, or stating from himself to the captains of the 19th regiment, at a meeting held in the mouth of December last, or thereabouts.--That major Honner had received such concessions from major-general Maitland, that he was prevented applying for a courtmartial, though it was his nearest wish, that major Honner fel: perfectly satisfied with what had taken place, as captain Madge did himself; but that it was of so private a nature that he could not reveal it, or words to this general tendency and effect, a gross mistatement, derogatory to the character and subversive of the authority of the commander of the forces, and a breach of the rules and articles of war;" of which charge the court have found the prisoner,

captain Madge, guilty, but are of opinion that he was not the author of the above mistatement, and that, in repeating it, he had no intention of conveying a mistatement derogatory to the character, and subversive of the authority, of the commander of the forces, and have adjudged him, the said captain Madge, to be reprimanded in the severest and most public manner, at such time and in such mode, as to his majesty, in his wisdom, or to the commander of the forces on Ceylon, may seem most meet and fitting

I am to acquaint you that his majesty has approved of the sentence of the court-martial, but as it appears, under all the circumstances of the case, that captain Mauge stands in an equal degree of guilt with Major Honner, the king has thought fit to direct that it be intimated to Captain Macge, that his majesty does not consider him a fit person to bear his majesty's commission, and that he should retire from the service, selling his commission at the regulated price.

You will be pleased, therefore, to take the necessary measures for carrying the same into effect, acquainting me with the day on which the sentence is made known to the prisoner, as from that day he will cease to receive pay in his majesty's service.

I am Sir, Your's, (Signed) FREDERICK, om. in Chief. In the absence of the deputy adju tant-general.

(Signed) C. M. EDWARDS,
Military Sec.

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SEPTEMBER.

George Bell, Esq. commander of H. M. sloop Victor, promoted to the command of H. M. ship Duncan, vice captain lord George Stuart, invalided. Fleetwood Pellew, Esq. commander of H. M. sloop Rattlesnake, promoted to the command of H. M. ship Terpsichore, vice captain Boag, deceased. Lieutenant Henry Hart, of H M. ship Culloden, promoted to the command of H. M. sloop Victor, vice captain Bell. Lieutenant William Warden, of H. M. ship Culloden, promoted to the command of H. M. sloop Rattlesnake, vice capt. Fleetwood Pellew.

OCTOBER.

By his excellency Sir Thos. Troubridge.

PENANG.

Captain Troubridge, of the Harrier, to

be post captain into the Macasser. Lieutenants. Mitchell, of the Harrier, Rendysh, of the Carline, and Mr. Priest, of the Blenheim, to be lieutenants of the Macasser. Mr. Hodg kins, purser of the Harrier, to be purser of the Macasser. Mr. Mc Faden, surgeon of the Harrier, to be surgeon of the Macasser. The boatswain, gunner, and carpenter of the Harrier, into the Macasser. Lieute nant Wilbraham of the Blenheim, to the Harrier, with the rank of commander. Mr. Clerk of the Greyhound, to be purser of the Harrier. The boatswain, gunner, and carpen. ter of the Harrier, are made from deserving men of the B enheim. Mr. Pidder, of the Blenheim, to be lieutenant of the Carline. Captain Troubridge of the Macasser, to the Greyhound, vice Elphinstone, proceeding to Europe. Capt. Wilbraham, from the Harrier to the Macasser. Lieut. Pigott to the rank of comman er into the Harrier. Mr. Jackson, and Mr. Wilson to be lieutenants, into the acasser, vice lieutenants Holmes, and Whitchead, proceeding to Europe. Mr. Coffin, to be lieutenant, Mr. Martin of the Greyhound, to be acting-master of the Blenheim. Air. Donovan, master of the Dasher, to be master of the Macasser.

By his excellency Sir E. Pellew, bart. &c.

ton.

APRIL.

Captain Christopher Cole, of H. M. ship Culloden, to command H. M. ship Salsette, on her being received into H. M. service. First-lieutenant, Mr. John Gilmour, second-lieutenant, Mr. William Embury Edwards, Third lieut. Mr. Alexander Fras. Elphinston, master, Mr. John Milne, purser. Mr. Robert John Smith, surgeon. Thomas Dods, captain Flectwood Pellew, from the Terpsichore, to command H M. ship, vice captain Wm. Woodbridge, invalided. Capt William Warden, promoted from the Rattlesnake sloop, to command the Sir Francis Drake, as post captain. Captain Clement Sneyd, governor of the naval hospital, Madras, to command the Rattlesnake. Lieutenant the hon. Henry Dawson, from H. M. ship Wilhelmina, to be governor of Madras naval hospital, with the rank of commander in his majesty's navy. Mr. John Fowler, of the Culloden, to be lieutenant of H. M. ship PhaeMr. John Marshall, of H. M. ship Culloden, to be lieutenant of H. M. ship Russell. Mr. James Anderson, of H. M. ship Phaeton, to be lieut. of H. M. ship Sceptre. Mr. William Fitzgibbon, of H. M. ship Culloden, to be lieutenant of H. M. ship Dedaigneuse. Mr. Samuel Babb, of H. M. ship Culloden, promoted to be lieutenant, of H. M. ship Russell. Mr. Arthur Davies, of H. M. ship Culloden, promoted to be lieutenant, of H. M. ship Russell. Sir Miguel de Rima de Souza, appointed to act as H. M. naval officer at Bombay, vice Simon Haliday, Esq. resigned. Mr. John Lane, purser of H. M. Terpsichore, to be purser of H. M. ship Russell, vice Armstrong, deceased. Mr. Charles Claw, clerk of H. M. ship Sceptre, to be purser of H. M. ship Dedaigneuse, vice Beckett, deceased. Mr. Charles Pettman, clerk of H. M. ship Albion, to be purser of H. M. ship Terpsichore. Lieutenant William Kempthorne, of H. M. ship Culloden, appointed to command H. M. ship Diana, purchased into the royal navy. Mr. George Alfred Tapper, of H. M ship Cu loden, to be lieutenant, vic Kempthorne. BOMBAY C