sitive orders to receive no more than four people into his boat; three seacunnies and a little boy accordingly went, and at about six P. M. he departed. In the morning of the 24th saw the vessel in the S. E. lost sight of her by ten A. M. On the 29th launched one of the boats, and on the 30th the other. They were each 17 feet long, and five feet wide below, as beforementioned, 23 feet long, and eight feet wide over all, and five feet deep. We were employed until the 3d instant in loading the boats, as they required a great quantity of weight to bring them to their bearings; there were two buts of water in each, and a great many of the ship's stores. In one of the boats went the ca; tain, the 2d mate, the topazes, servants, carpenters, &c. in all 23; in the other boat the lascars, tindals, &c. 24 in number. At four P. M. on the 4th, we left the wreck, as we were incapable to beat to windward to clear the reef; we were obliged to take the advantage of high water, and go over the reef to get into deep water. Notwithstanding all our precautions, both the boats grounded upon the rocks, when we had proceeded a little distance from the wreck; the wind blew very fresh, the boats beat very hard upon the rocks, and we were under great apprehensions they would go to pieces. We continued in this situation until six o'clock; we then got into a hole in which there was about eight feet water, and there came to anchor during the night. On the 4th the small boat was sent to look for a passage; we got through in deep water, and immediately sent the small boat with a line and grappling to the assistance of the other boat. By six o'clock A. M. we both got clear VOL. 6. of the reef, made sail and stood to the S. W. We found that during the night one of the people had died in the lascars' boat. At noon the wreck bore E. by N. distance about four miles. On the 5th light breezes and little sea; found the spray wash frequently into the boat, she being no more than nine inches out of the water. Another height of boards was put on, and by this means kept tolerably dry; the other boat kept company with us very well, having rather the advantage in sailing. At sun set she was about a mile distant; hoisted a light at the mast head during the night for our companion. At two A. M. on the 6th, from the carelessness of the helmsman, the boat broached too, and had nearly filled got her before the wind again, and in about an hour got the water out of her at day light the other boat not in sight, and from that time never saw any more of her. The latitude by observation to day, was 9°. 18'. North, (the ship was lost in 9°. 44. N. and longitude about 114°. 46'.) we had the small boat, or China sanpan, towing a-stern, and two men in her, one to steer, and the other to bale. At half past ten P. M. on the 11th, in a squall of wind, the small boat upset, and one man was drowned. On the 15th a very high sea, and almost all of the people sick; our rice having been damaged from the time the boat shipped the heavy sea on the 6th, afforded such indifferent sustenance that we could scarcely eat it. On the 16th we saw the Anambas: on the 19th we came to anchor at one of the small islands near Pulo Aore: we procured here wood and water, and remained until the 21st, searching for vegetables, &c. to stop the progress of the scurvy, which raged with with great violence amongst us; but not succeeding in our researches we continued our passage on the 24th we entered the straits-on the 25th, being off the Rabbit and Coney, we fell in with a small ship called the Brisk, of Penang; the captain supplied us with every necessary he could spare, and kindly offered either to come to an anchor, or, if deemed necessary, to put back (he being bound to Rio) and tow us into Malacca-on the 28th one of the topazes died-on the 2d of the next month, we arrived at the Water Islands, our passage having been retarded by light airs, currents, and calms; on that day another of the topazes died; a fishing boat came alongside and we sent to give the account of our arrival at Malacca, and of our distressing circumstances; when captain Farquhar (who was commandant of Malacca) was acquainted with this, he immediately sent provisions to us, and boats to tow us into the road, at which place we arrived at about eight o'clock that evening, after a hazardous passage of twenty-nine days. "The lascars behaved extremely ill from the period of the Typhoon; and although the boat intended for them was began first, yet by the time she was completely timbered, they positively refused to rip plank to complete her; in short, they behaved throughout with a degree of inactivity and unwillingness that was highly culpable. It is reported that one of tindals had arrived at Rio." Governor General's Body Guard. The body guard of his excellency the most noble the governor general, was reviewed on Thursday morning, by major-gen. Cameron, affording great delight to a most numerous concourse of spectators, who eagerly assembled to witness a display of that characteristic dexterity which has ever distinguished this well appointed and highly disciplined corps. The masterly style of performing the sword exercise, the rapidity and correctness of the horse artillery (which was uncommonly well managed) excited universal admiration, which was raised to a still higher pitch by the several charges in line, producing a most formidable effect, from their wonderful compactness and velocity. Immediately after the review, the company present, consisting of nearly 200 persons of the first distinction, retired to partake of an elegant breakfast, prepared by capt. Daniell on the review ground; where every luxury the season could afford was arranged with the utmost taste, and where every countenance in this brilliant assembly beamed with the most lively satisfaction. The band attached to the body guard, played the most delightful airs (chiefly martial) until near ten o'clock, when the company reluctantly withdrew from this festive and truly interesting scene. Fort William, April 12. His excellency the most noble the governor general has derived the greatest satisfaction from the following report, received from major-general Cameron, after having reviewed the body guard, in consequence of his excellency's orders. To captain Armstrong, Acting SIR, I request you will do me the honor of reporting to his excellency the governor-general, that I reviewed his lordship's body guard this morning, and have much satisfaction in bearing testimony of the good order, correctness, and general appearance of the corps. The steadiness of the men, the neatness of their accoutrements, the good condition of the horses, and the accuracy with which the movements in general were performed, reflect much credit on capt. Daniell and the officers under his command. The principal points which claimed my favourable notice,were the strict attention paid to preserving proper distance in passing in column of troops, and the correctness with which the line was formed on wheeling up, and advancing in line at a trot. Also the skill and activity displayed in the sword exercise at speed, and in the attack and defence. The gallopers were served and brought up with great exactness and celerity. The charges were close and steady, though not quite so rapid as the present system enforces; yet, it is obvious, from the attention generally paid to, the discipline of this corps, that a little more practice only is wanting to produce the desired effect. I cannot conclude without again expressing my approbation of capt. Daniell's attention, which reflects the highest credit on that officer, more particularly when it is considered, that one half of the men, as well as horses, at this morning's field exercise, have been enrolled on the strength of the corps, little more than four months. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient, humble servant, (Signed) W. N. CAMERON, Major-gen. Com. Presidency. New Regulations respecting Wine from Madeira to India. Par. 7th. We have established the following regulations for the shipping of such wine from Madeira on the extra ships as may be required to be carried to India, and from thence brought to England, we direct that you make them as public as possible, viz. That the freight of wine from Madeira to India be 41. per pipe, and that the same be paid within fifteen days after permission shall be granted for shipping wine. That the same rate of freight be paid for wine sent to any part of India, both in peace and war, and that no pipe do contain more than 110 gallons. That the freight of wine brought from India to England be 81. per pipe in time of war; and that this freight be paid previous to the delivery of the wine in England, and charged at the above rates respectively, whether the pipes contain the full quantity or not. That persons requiring tonnage for wine from Madeira to be carried to India, and from thence to England, be permitted to lade in articles for Madeira freight free to the amount of the tonnage they may be allowed in wine; and that two pipes be calculated equal to ong ton. That such ships as may be appointed to take on board wine at Madeira, be allowed to remain at that island two working days for every 20 tons of goods they may have been permitted either to carry to, or receive on board at, Madeira, (the day of arrival and sailing not included) and that if the agents of the shippers should not complete their lading within that period, the ships do proceed on their voyage, and the freight paid in England do then become forfeited. Sth. You will observe that the rate of freight above-mentioned applies TH2 plies also to such wine as may be sent from India. Mission to the Court of Tehran. By letters from Bushire, we are informed, that Mr. Manesty left that place on the 25th February last, on the mission to the court of Tehran, in a style of elegance which cannot be equalled by any of the Tersian nobility, and hardly surpassed by the king himself. On the 15th of March the mission had arrived near Shiraz; the gentlemen composing it highly delighted with the trip. One may form some idea of the splendid manner in which Mr. Manesty travels, when we add, that his retinue consists of upwards of one hundred horses, three hundred baggage mules, and sixty camels, with a multitude of servants, and camp-followers, which makes the whole appear like a little army in motion. The procession moves in the following order: in the van an elephant; several men on horseback, who administer a constant supply of coffee and hookahs, during the march; some troopers, two of them carrying union jacks; nine led horses, elegantly caparisoned in the Persian fashion; twelve running footmen; two gold sticks, and two silver ditto, mounted; Mr. Manesty; the gentlemen of his suite; a led horse before each; forty Gholams or Persian guards, dressed in orangecoloured clothes, and armed with shields, swords, and carbines; the sepoy guard, &c. &c. which destroyed a great number of huts to the extent, it is said, of near a mile. The very prompt and able assistance afforded, by a number of gentlemen who repaired to the spot, and from the ships in the river, fortunately prevented the conflagration from spreading, and saved from the flames a ship of 600 tons, then on the stocks at Mr. Thomson's yard. Civil War in Cabul. The civil war, in Cabul, between the Kizilbaches and the Afghans, which broke out in the beginning of the present year on some trifling dispute, has been attended with the most bloody and extraordinary circumstances. During the space of three days, Cabul displayed a continued scene of conflagration, rapine, and devastation. The number of persons slain in the city alone, amounted to 4000. Even the presence of the king, Shaw Mahmood could not check the disturbances, and the result to him was equally fatal and unexpected. The partiality he discovered during the disputes, for the Kizilbaches, greatly exasperated his Afghan subjects: a spirit of discontent pervaded their minds, already too well accustomed to rebellions and revolution. The defection augmented daily, caused, in a great measure, by the impolitic measures adopted by the government; and, when it arrived at maturity, the malcontents formed the bold design of deposing the king. The conspiracy was conducted with so much address and secresy, that no one even suspected it till the moment it was put into execution. The revolters wanted nothing but a leader, which was found in the person of Shawzade Chejah-ul-mulq, bro ther ther to Zemaun Shaw, and one of his most faithful partisans. It was supposed that he had taken refuge in India on the usurpation of Mahmood Shaw; however, on diligent search being made for him, he was discovered and introduced, incognito, into Cabul. The conspirators now discovered their daring designs, seized on Mahmood Shaw, whom they deposed, blinded, and confined in the Balla Kissar of the fortress of Cabul, (where he had imprisoned Zemaun Shaw) and declared Shaw Zadé Chejahul-mulq, king of the Afghans. By subsequent advices from Persia, it appears, that the cause of the conspirators had been supported by the Kilidge-zey, a powerful tribe of Afghans; and that Chejahul-mulq had abdicated the throne, upon which he had been thus so abruptly placed, in favor of his elder brother Zemaun Shaw, offering however to serve him as regent on account of the latter's blindness. Shaw Zadé Kamran, son to Mahmood Shaw, and governor of Candahar, collected treasure and troops to march to the assistance of his father in Cabul; but his enterprise failing, in consequence of the latter's deposition and captivity, he resolved to fortify himself in the strong city of Candohar. Shaw Zade Phirouz-uddin, brother to Mahmood Shaw, and governor of Heraul, has declared himself independant of all parties, and lawful king of Cabul. He has caused himself to be crowned, and money struck in his name. Such is the present state of Afghanistan, according to the most veridical (though indirect) accounts; that is to say, according to the news which we receive from Persia and Corassan. The three prin cipal cities of Afghanistan have declared themselves independent states. The roads are impassable. Anarchy reigns uncontrouled throughout the kingdom. The result cannot be known till intelligence arrives direct from Cabul, Candahar, or from Heraut, which may, however, be daily expected. Particular Account of the Loss of the Ship Ann. April 19, 1804, at 11 P. M. the seacunny of the watch, called out that he saw the land, and before any body else could distinguish, it being very dark; saw the appearance of breakers a-head; put the helm immediately for the purpose of bringing her head to the westward; but, before it could be effected, the ship struck on a reef of rocks, sand, and stones. Furled all the sails, to prevent her going further on the reef; hoisted out the boats, and run the stream anchor out to the north, to keep her from forging a-head on the reef; sounded a stern of the ship, and found the deepest water to the N. N. W. carried the small bower anchor out in a N. N. W. direction, and let it go in four fathoms rock, sand, and stones; hove a great strain on the small bower, and, finding she did not go off, left off heaving, and sent the people below to heave out the stones, and stave the salt-water casks forward. At 12, the appearance of a squall from the southward; loosed all the sails, and hoisted them. At half past twelve, a heavy squall from the southward, accompanied with heavy rain; hove all aback, and kept heaving a great strain on the small bower, but without effect. Sent the people below again for the purpose of heaving up the stones, and, at half past one, having lightened |