by N. of Remira Island there is a which the French frigate the Regereef. nerce, was very nearly lost, being in chase of a vessel, when she struck. 3°- At 15 to 18 miles to the southward of the island of Arott, there is a coral reef. 4°-At 18 miles in the W. S. W. of the island of Poivre, there is a small island of sand. 5o-In the middle of the channel between La Digue, and Praslin islands, there are two rocks near each other, at the edge of the 7°-At one and a half mile distant from the same Chimeneys, in the N. E. there are also several rocks just under the water. 8°.-At one and a half mile to the N. W. of the Mamelles, there are several rocks. 9o. In the S. S. E of Cosmoledo, from the eastermost part of it, to the distance of twenty-four to twenty-seven miles, may be seen the island Astore, the existence of which was doubted; it is six miles in circumference, and is in lat. south, 10°. 12'. BOMBAY.-Occurrences for March, 1807.. Vaccine Inoculation.-Since the appearance of sir George Staunton's translation of "a treatise on vaccine inoculation" into the Chinese language, the practice is general at Canton: a considerable sum has been collected for the purpose of founding an establishment for extending the benefits of it in the neighbouring provinces, and the rest of that vast empire: it is computed that the small pox annually carries off one-tenth of the children. A subscription has been opened at Bombay under the sanction of government for the purpose of presenting a service of plate to Dr. Jenner in a few days sicca rupees 10,015 were subscribed. BY GOVERNMENT. Bombay Castle, Feb. 10, 1807. Upon the occasion of the return to England of colonel Reynolds, the governor in council feels a satisfaction in expressing his very fa vourable sense of that officers long and distinguished services. Entering immediately on his arrival in India, in the year 1772 on active service, he continued during the course of the twelve following years, in the honorable discharge of his professional duties, including those of an engineer, on the arduous field operations of that period, against the Mahrattas, and Tippoo Sultaun, from the reduction of Broach till the attacks on Dubhoy in 1780, at which he was wounded; and, thereafter, on service, with general Goddard at the reduction of Ahmedabed, the siege of Bassein, and the capture of Amaul, and on the occasion of the general's memorable retreat from the Ghauts to Panwell, at which arduous crisis colonel Reynolds was attached to the rear guard of that army, and was twice wounded, and having subsequently proceeded, in command of a detachment of six gre nadier companies of native infantry, to join general Mathews on the service of 1783 and 1784 in the province of Canara, had thence the opportunity of bearing a very creditable share in the lengthened and gallant defence of Onore, which was not given up till the peace of 1784. During the next hostilities with Tippoo Sultaun, colonel Reynolds was attached in the year 1792, to the staff of the late major-general Hartley, in the capacity of quarter-master-general, and in the confidential charge of the intelligence department; his able and useful services on which, gained to this meritorious officer the approbation and thanks of that eminent military commander, and accomplished statesman, the late ever to be lamented marquis Cornwallis. Between the year 1784 and 1792, and since the conclusion of the peace of Seringapatam, colonel Reynolds has, in his official station of surveyor-general, been chiefly engaged by the extensive surveys of himself, and native assistants, in the sedulous acquisition, and arrangement of the most accurate materials for the construction of a general map of India, on the most extensive scale, the result of which he is now returning to offer to his honorable employers, and to his country, in a work that (to say the least of it) will for magnitude of conceptions, and extent of geographical information, be, if ever equalled, not easily surpassed. To William T. Money, Esq. superintendant of the H. C. marine, Bombay. SIR,-It is with the greatest concern I have to inform you, of one of the most unaccountable trans actions that has ever taken place in a public service, and through which I am still detained at this place with the Sylph, and the honorable the governor's packet; but the assistance I have received from lieutenant Dean, of the Mercury, will enable me to proceed on my voyage to-morrow morning.—On the morningof the 17th January, I went on board at half past nine, A. M. with the packet for Bussora, not being able to get over the inner bar before that day, from the N. W. wind keeping the flood tide to flow; on my arrival on board, I was astonished and surprized beyond measure to find my officer, lieutenant Cox, had quitted the vessel about one hour before, with a large boat, he had forcibly taken, belonging to the Sheik of Bushire, (which had come along side for a few sail needles) to attack four large dows that were at anchor, about five miles to the southward of the town. Immediately on my arrival on board I hoisted the ensign, and fired four guns, to endeavour if possible to bring him back, he being then about three miles from the vessel, but no attention was paid to it, (the pilot had got the vessel under weigh about ten minutes before I was on board) I then furled all sail, anchored, and fired three more guns, to shew him it was not my intention to follow him, hoping it would have the desired effect; however, no notice was taken of it, and he still went on for the boats; finding that was the case, I immediately got under weigh, and set all sail to go to his assistance, and bring him back if possible. After standing to the S. W. for about half an hour, we were obliged to tack and stand to the northward, (this was about half-past ten A. M. the wind W. N. N. W.) at the time he had fired several shot at them, they had only returned one; whether it was my standing to the northward, or what, I do not know, but he at that time left them and stood on shore. The boats got under weigh and stood to sea; unfortunately shortly after I was obliged to tack again to the southward to clear the bar, he again stood for the boats, when they wore round, and in a few minutes he fell; I was then obliged to run for the inner road again, having nothing left to defend the Sylph, in case they should come and attack me, as they would see by the crew that had fallen into their hands, the state the vessel must have been left in. One of the unfortunate men, a Lascar, was picked up yesterday, who had been pierced in three places by a pike. We are now on the look out, to pick up more when they float, as I have not a doubt but every man has lost his life.-William Bruce, Esq. was on the beach at the time with a glass, and he informed me on the fall of our boat, they jumped on board, and he believed they piked every man. It happened opposite his country house, about one mile from the shore. The following is a list of the unfortunate men : Acting Lieut. F. Cox... Havildar... Naique.. Sepoy. Lascar.. Arab Passenger. Total.. 1 have the honour, &c. J. PRUEN, Lieut. in Command. 1 1 1 12 6 2 23 BENGAL.-Occurrences for April, 1807. [The following extract from a general letter, from the Hon. the Court of Directors, dated the 23d of July, formation.] Calcutta. Fort William, Public Department. April 19, 1807. "We direct, on receipt of this dispatch, that public notice be issued, forbidding, under pain of our high displeasure, any public assemblage, either of our own servants, or of private merchants, traders, or other inhabitants whatsoever, without first obtaining the sanction of the government, through the medium of the sheriff, for the time being; and we further direct, that, with the application for holding such meetings, the subjects intended to be taken into consideration 1806, is published for general in be also submitted to your previous consideration, in order that you may have it in your power to judge of the propriety of allowing the questions that may be proposed to be agitated; and on no consideration whatever is the sheriff, or the officer presiding at such meetings, to allow any subject to be considered that has not been previously submitted for your consideration. We have full confidence, however, that our governments in India will not preclude our servants, or other European inhabitants, from meeting for the purpose of expressing their sentiments, whenever proper sub jects jects are submitted to their delibera tion." Published by order of the hon. the governor-general in council. THOS. BROWN, Chief Sec. to the Govt. To his Excellency the Right Hon. Lord Lake, Commander in Chief, &c. &c, May it please your Excellency,-We, the officers of the 1st regt. of cavalry, presume to approach your lordship, with the sentiments of attachment and respect, which we individually and collectively feel for your illustrious character, on the occasion of your departure for Europe. The glory which has been acquired in the late campaigns, by the Bengal army under your lordship's personal command, is spread over the world; and, independent of the immense advantages derived to the British empire from your unrivalled successes against the enemies of the state, who were equally powerful in their resources and in the number of their troops, the fame of your brilliant victories will produce a more remote, yet not less important, effect, by convincing our ancient adversaries, the French, and their renowned leader, that every attempt upon British India must inevitably terminate in the defeat and destruction of the invaders. Thus shall your lordship's name, in the page of history, rank with those of the most distinguished characters of latter ages, or with that of the immortal Nelson, who had the glory of giving a mortal blow to the projected invasion of his country, by the most potent sovereign of the European Continent. Amid the many encounters in which we have met the unnumbered and implacable foe, when every breast was animated by your lordship's great example, and confident of being in the road to victory under your command, the attentive admiration of mankind hath followed your splendid career. In the course of the arduous fatigues, which were necessarily occasioned by the rapid marches of the enemy, your lordship's persevering energy, invincible fortitude, and skilful execution, have been beheld by us, and by the officers of the army at large, with sentiments of the highest admiration; and not without a latent hope, which is natural to the breasts of military men, of future emulation: whilst the same description of troops, with whom the late Madagee Scindia boasted he could overrun the Dooab, without being once seen by the English, have been, by the Bengal and British cavalry, under the influence of your lordship's decisive spirit, successively put to flight, pursued from one end of that country to the other, surprised, overthrown, dispersed, and struck with such terror of the English name, that the troops of Jeswunt Rao Holkar, may be said to have never since presented their front in the neighbourhood of ours. Actions so conspicuous, if ever they are equalled in this country, can never be surpassed. Nor have the warmest emotion of our hearts failed to be awakened by the exalted benevolence of your lordship's mind; which hath embraced the future fortune and prospects of all those gallant and meritorious officers, whose severe wounds in the public service have disabled them for the more active duties of the field; and thus left an impression of gratitude and admiration on the Bengal army, which no time can ever efface; and which will follow to his native country, accompanied by prayers for his lasting happiness, happiness, a commander in chief, whose great and glorious character has so deservedly rendered him admired, respected, honoured, and beloved. We have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) A. Watson, Capt Comdg. 1st Regt. Cavalry. J. Tombs, Captain. Thos. Shubrick, Captain. W. Pattle, Lieut & Adjt. R. H. Sneyd, Lt. & Qr.-Mr. R. Y. Waugh, Lt. Comdg. the guns 1st cavalry. J. M.Dowell, Surgeon. Cantonments, Saharunpore. Reply. To Captain Watson, and the Officers of the 1st Regiment of Native Cavalry. Gentlemen, I request you will accept of my best thanks for the too partial opinion of my services, which you have been pleased to express in the address with which you have honoured me. The British government has derived an important increase of security from the destruction of the French force in the Docab, which was achieved by the Bengal army at a period when that force had become formidable from its own strength, and was rendered dangerous and menacing by the connection which it had established with our European enemies. The cavalry of the Bengal army, by their activity, perseverance and spirit, have not only secured to themselves a high reputation; but, by the complete discomfiture of their enemies, in a mode of warfare in which they considered themselves invincible, have obtained for their country, the most important and lasting advantages. It affords me sincere satisfaction that I have been enabled, in some degree, to provide for those officers who had the misfortune to be disabled in the course of our several campaigns, and I am highly gratified by the expressions of acknowledgment which you have done me the honor to convey to me on that subject. With the most sincere wishes for your welfare and prosperity, and with grateful acknowledgments for the service which, under my command, you have ren dered your country, I have the honor to be, &c. (Signed) LAKE. Head-quarters, Sangur Roads, 23d February, 1807. The ship Helen, captain Allan, was entirely burned, on 17th ultimo, while in the Horingotta. BOMBAY.-Occurrences for April, 1807. In justice to captain William Beauchamp Proctor, the officers, and crew of his Majesty's ship Dedaigneuse, we gratify our readers in publishing the proceedings of a court martial, held on board his Majesty's ship_Culloden, in Bombay harbour, Friday the 27th day of March, 1807. PRESENT. Joseph Bingham, Esq. captain of his Majesty's ship Sceptre; captain The court, pursuant to an order from Sir Edward Pellew, Baronet, rear admiral of the red, and com mander |