cerned however to remark that the injunctions so repeatedly issued on the subject of economical expenditure, have not received from the students in general that degree of attention which their importance demands. I observe with regret, that several of the students who are now about to quit the college, are burthened with debts to a considerable amount, and that many among those of the remaining students, from whom the prescribed declarations have been received, have considerably exceeded, in their expenditure, the amount of their allowances. I have reason also to believe, that the same remark is applicable to the large proportion of the students, whose declarations have not been obtained. As the allowances granted to the students, while attached to the college, are sufficient for every purpose of comfor and reasonable indulgence, no valid plea can be assigned to justify an habitual excess of expenditure beyond the limit of the established allowance. Independently of the personal distress and embarrassment attendant on an accumulation of debt, the interests of the government may eventually be exposed to hazard, in the persons of its officers, by the consequences of that state of dependance in which every individual is more or less involved by the pressure of accumulated debt. In every point of view, therefore, it becomes the duty of those who preside over this institution, to enforce, by every practicable means, the observance of a just and necessary economy, in the expences of the students. For these reasons I think it proper to declare, that, in a general point of view, I shall con

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sider an accumulation of debt, as counterbalancing, in a material degree, whatever merits the students may possess in other respects, and that in all cases in which a competition of claims may arise, between students of both descriptions, the preference will be given to those who have confined their expenditure within the limit of their allowances. I have recently had occasion to renew the existing injunctions upon this subject, and I deem it necessary thus publicly to require from the students remaining in the college, a strict attention to those injunctions. This single subject of unavoidable animadversion, does not preclude me from the satisfaction of expressing the high opinion which I entertain of the general spirit of industry and propriety of conduct which prevails among the students, and of the success of this institution in the most material objects of its establishment. As those objects are inseparably connected with the most essential interests of the government of this empire, the prosperity of the college of For William must ever be a subject o anxious solicitude to my mind. My vigilant observation, therefore, wil continue to be directed to the con duct of the students, in the prosecution of their studies, and in their observance, neglect, or violation of the existing laws and institutions; and I shall, on every occasion, support the efficient operation of those salutary provisions which are calcu lated to promote and reward the merits of industry, emulation, and propriety of conduct, and to discourage the vices of indolence, neglect, and immorality among the students of the college of Fort William.

STUDENTS LEAVING COLLEGE. Classed in the order of relative general proficiency.

1. R. Brown,-first in Persian, third in Hindoostanee, first in Persian writing, first in Nagree writing. 2. R. T. J. Glyn,-first in Hindoostanee, second in Persian.

3. W. F. Clark,-second in Hindoos-1 tanée, third in Persian. 4. G. J. Romney,-first in Bengalee, fourth in Hindoostanee, fourth in Persian, second in Persian writing.. 5. H. Ellis, second in Bengalee, eighth in Persian, eighth in Hindoos

tanee.

6. W. C. Smyth,-sixth in Hindoostanee, seventh in Persian, first in laws and regulatious.

7. W. Wright,-sixth in Persian, ninth in Hindoostanee, se ond in laws and regulations.

8. J. Halhed,-seventh in Hindoos

10. J. Ewing-ninth in Persian. 11. R. B. Gardiner,-fourteenth in Hindoostanee, eleventh in Bengalee. 12. W. C. Ward,-ninth in Bengalee, fifteenth in Hindoostanee.

13. H. M. Money,-tenth in Bengalee. 14. J. T. Roberdeau,-fifteenth in Persiau, eighteenth in Hindoostanee. 15. H. Oakeley, -thirteenth in Benga. lee, and in the last class of Hindoos

taree..

Murray, thirteenth in Hindoostanee at a former examination.

2d MARCH, 1807.

Degrees of honor were conferred this day, on the following students:

R. Brown, Persian and Hindoostanee. R. T. J. Glyn, Hindoos. and Persian. W. Fairlie Clark, Hindoos. and Persian. G. J. Romney, Bengalee.

Henry Ellis, Bengalee.

REGISTER OF DEGREES OF HONOR. 1891. William Pearson Elliot, 1802. Charles Lloyd.

Jonathan Henry Lovett,

1803, William Butterworth Bayley,

William Chaplin,

Richard Thomas Goodwin,

Terrick Hamilton,

Richard Jenkins,

William Byam Martin.
Edward Wood.

1804. Clotworthy Gowan,
Henry George Keene,
William Oliver,
Thomas Perry,
John Romor,

George Swinton,

John Walker,

John Wauchope,

1805. Thomas Chisholme Scott, Montague Henry Turnbull, Joseph Littledale, James Marjoribanks, 1806. Hugh George Christian, William Dorin, Walter Ewer.

Henry Newenham,

Edward Parry,

1807. Robert Brown,

Robert Thomas John Glyn,

William Farlie Clark,

George James Romney,
Henry Ellis.

in Persian.

9. E. Maxwell,-sixth in Bengalee,

Tenth in Hindoostanee.

W. HUNTER, Sec. C. C.

To general the right honourable lord Lake, commander in chief of the forces in India, &c. (. My Lord,-After a series of the most glorious, unprecedented, and politically-important triumphs, and having held the command of the Indian army, during the most eventful period in the annals of this great empire, we learn, with emotions of sincere regret, your lordship's intention of returning to Europe; and, as a part of that army which had the honour of serving under you, during the late memorable war, we cannot suppress the anxiety we feel, to declare our unanimous sentiments on this occasion to your lordship. Your lordship's whole conduct, since your arrival in India, but more especially during the continu`ance of war, has justly endeared you to each individual of this army. Your personal gallantry, activity, and decision, at the most critical periods in the field, by animating and inspiring all ranks, have not only been the primary cause of an uninterrupted success, but the remembrance of so glorious and honourable an example, must, for ever, excite in this army a spirit of emulation, more than sufficient

to prove the acknowledged superiority of our arms. We also feel ourselves forcibly called upon to express the high opinion, respect, and veneration, entertained by us of your lordship's administration, during the period of your services, in which justice has ever been tempered with lenity; and the meritorious officer, as well as the unfortunate sufferer by the chances of war, however unsupported by interest, has found a sincere friend, and the reward of his services. The more we contemplate your lordship's public character in this point of view, the more deeply we are impressed with those regrets, which we must ever feel for your lordship, as the supporter, protector, and father of this army. The beneficial effects of your lordship's humane attention to the welfare and happiness of the natives, are obvious throughout their provinces, originally conquered by your arms, and finally maintained in a most difficult and dangerous crisis, solely by your wisdom, justice, and moderation. From this fortress, a great and lasting monument of your achievements, we are now to take leave of your lordship with our sincere, and most cordial wishes for your lordship's health, and safe return to your native land; where we fervently hope, that yet higher honours, and the applause of a grateful country, will greet your lordship's arrival.

We have the honor to remain, with every sentiment of respect, esteem, and regard,

My Lord, &c.

W. Macquahae, lieut. ditto,-J. Munro capt. 1st, 23d-W. Croxton, capt. ditto, -G. M. Popham, capt. dittto,-G. Bridge, lieut. ditto,-G. Birch, lieut. ditto,-C. W. Brooke, lieut. ditto, C. P. Dana, lieut. ditto,-Alexander Speirs, lieut. ditto,-J. Mansell, lieut. ditto,-C. Ommaney, lieut. ditto,-J. Defeu, lieut. ditto, A. Smelt, lieut. ditto,-J Rutherford, assistant surgeon ditto,-Andrews, lieut. ditto,-H. Tanner, captain, 2d, 24th,-R: H. Buchanan, lieut. ditto,-W. C. Baddeley, lieut ditto,-E. B. Craigie lieut. ditto, -J. Craigie; lieut. ditto, W. T. Monatt, lieut. ditto,-J. Dyer, garrison surgeon,-W. Forrest, fort adjt.H. M. Wheeler, lieut 2d, 24th,-G. Young lieut. ditto.-G. Hall, assistant surgeon ditto,-W. Casement, capt. 24,

4th,-Alexander Campbell, capt. dito, -F. Andre, lieut. ditto.-G. Hunter, lieut. ditto,-R. P. Field. lieut. ditto.-H Cock, lieut. ditto.-G. B. Field, lieut. ditto-E. T. Bradley. lieut. ditto.-J. Oakes, lieut. ditto,J. Hepworth, lieut, ditto,-J. Clarke, lieut. ditto.-H. Moscrop, assist. sur. ditto,-J. Hunt, deputy commissary.

Fort of Agra, Jan, 24, 1807.

To Lieut. Col. G. S. Browne, Commanding at Agra, and the officers serving under him.

Gentlemen,-Your address expressive of your esteem and approbation, and of your regret on the occasion of my leaving India, conveys to me at the same time a flattering proof of your attachment, and a gratifying assurance, that my conduct in the command of the army has afforded you satisfaction, Our superiority in the field has been the combined result of high discipline, of persevering zeal, of patience under severe fatigue, and of courage and fortitude under every circumstance of trial.-The high reputation you have acquired rests on those qualities, and they afford a foundation to your fame, which I feel confident will never be destroyed. The attention I have paid to the claims of the meritorious officer, and the sufferings of those whom the

chances of war have disabled, has proceeded as well from a sense of duty as from feelings of humanity; and that I have sometimes been enabled to render justice to the one, and to alleviate the misfortunes of the other, are reflections which will afford me sincere and lasting satisfaction.-It likewise proves a most agreeable consideration, that I could preserve from many of the evils incident to war the inhabitants of those provinces over which your valour extended our dominions. In taking leave of you, I must express my gratitude for your partial opinion of my services, and favourable wishes for my welfare; and I intreat of you to be assured, that in whatever quarter of the world I am placed, I shall remain sensible of your merits, and ever feel for you, the warmest sentiments of esteem, regard, and affection.

I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) LAKE. Head Quarters, Calcutta, February 19, 1807. Copy of an address from the officers stationed at Moradabad, to his excellency, General Lake, &c. &c. My Lord,- We, the British officers of the station of Moradabad, have received intimation of your lordship's approaching departure from India' with sorrow and regret. Such sentiments naturally arise in the bosoms of soldiers, when deprived of a commander in chief whom they respect and love, and under whom they have been accustomed to victory. We feel, notwithstanding, a particular pride and happiness, when we reflect that your lordship is returning to your native country, whose arms will be extended to receive you, and where that undaunted bravery and perseverance is recorded, with which you led the

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