AIR. Great God! our ardent supplications hear, ALLEGRO MAESTOSO. Our prayers are heard, behold where vanguish'd now, See his proud warriors hurl'd into the flood, See his Cavery's streams are crimson'd with their blood. Two glees were executed in a masterly manner, and the charming duet of "Richie Cornachie," again excited general applause. The concert was concluded by the March of Judas Maccabous, and by Handel's celebrated, and (on the occasion) appropriate chorus of Sing unto God, and high affections raise, To crown this conquest with unmeasur'd praise. The chorus was performed by the boys belonging to the church, under the direction of Mr. Trinks, and by the amateurs of Calcutta. It was much admired, and was deservedly encored. Stewards for the night, were Messrs. Taylor, Colebrooke, Colin, Shakespear, Thoroton, Prendergast, and lieut. McLeod. The dances began soon after the conclusion of the concert, and lasted until past twelve o'clock, when the governor-general and the company were conducted to a splendid supper, prepared by Messieurs Carlier and Scornec, for 500 persons, on the lower suite of apartments. The decorations of the table were very magnificent. The mnost remarkable objects were four temples, ornamented with colours, trophies, &c. and three transparent columns, five feet high; the pedestals of which contained emblematical representations of the following events; 1st. The governor-general marquis Wellesley, taking charge of the supreme government on the 18th of May, 1798. 2d. The assault of Seringapatam, 4th May, 1799. 3d. New government house on the day of thanksgiving for the late peace with the French Republic, 19th January, 1803. 4th. His Excellency the governor-general, attended by the members of government, with the offi cers and students of Fort William, at the annual disputations in the Asiatic languages. At the angles of the pedestals were figures, representing the cardinal virtues; the shaft, which had transparent flutings, was ornamented with trophies, representing the standard taken from Tippoo Sultan, and the cclours from the French at Hydrabad. The capital was surmounted by a figure of Fame, holding an admirable portrait of the governorgeneral, and crowning it with laurel. These figures and transparencies were beautifully executed by Messrs. Croese and Capini. The portraits were drawn by Mr. Andrews. During supper, the governorgeneral's band played martial airs. All the servants, in number 400, were dressed in white, with rosecoloured sashes and bandeaus, with the word Seringapatam, 4th May, † A2 1799, 1799, stamped in large characters in commemoration of that glorious conquest. At half past one, his excellency returned to the ball room, when the dances recommenced with increased spirit, and continued until past three, at which hour his excellency retired. On quitting the ball room, his excellency was pleased to express to the managers, the gratification which he had derived from the entertainment; and indeed, it would be unjust not to declare that every thing was arranged with the greatest taste and propriety, and conducted with the most marked attention to the convenience and gratification of his excellency, and of the numerous company, assembled on this occasion. Fort William, May 19, 1803. To M. G. Prendergast, esq. Secretary to the Managers for conducting the entertainment to the Governor General, Sc. &c. Sc. Sir, I am commanded by his excellency the most noble the Governor General to request you to communicate the accompanying note from the Governor General to the Managers appointed to conduct the entertainment given to his excellency on the 18th instant, by the gentlemen of this settlement. I have the honor to be, Sir, humble servant, (Signed) M. SHAW, Private Sec. Fort William, May 19, 1803. Gentlemen, The flattering sentiments which you were appointed to convey to me from this respectable settlement, could not have been expressed with more propriety and judgment, nor could such a distinction have been conferred upon me, in a manner more justly calculated to confirm my respect, gratitude and attachment towards those who have been pleased to afford me this unsolicited testimony of regard and esteem. While I receive with the highest consideration this public expression of favourable opinion, I derive the most sincere satisfaction from observing, that in signifying to me the kind sentiment of personal regard and esteem, this settlement has manifested the continuance of that spirit of honorable zeal for the prosperity and glory of our country, from which I have experienced effectual assistance in every exigency of the public service; and from which the Company and the nation may confidently anticipate the stability of every advantage, resulting from the important events, commemorated under your direction on the 18th of May, 1803: I have the honor to be, with great consideration and attachment, Gentlemen, Your faithful servant, SINKING FUND. Fort William, May 28, 1803. The public is hereby informed, that the sum expected to be applicable to the redemption of the public debt, by the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, in the month of June, is sicca rupees five lacks (sicca rupees 5,00,000). Of this sum sicca rupees one lack (sicca rupees 1,00,000), will be applied in the purchase of the promissory notes of this government, bearing an interest of six per cent. per annum, and the remainder will be applied to the discharge of the notes of the General Register, in the order of number and date, as follows: On On Monday the 20th June, from No. 3647 to No. 3659, Sa. Rs. 65,000 On Monday the 27th June, from No. 3659 to No. 3665, Sa Rs 64,000 On Thursday the 30th June, from No. 3665 to No. 3678, Sa. Rs 66,400 The interest will cease on the date on which the notes are severally ordered for payment. Tenders for the sale of promissory notes bearing an interest of six per cent. per annum, will be received as usual by the commissioners every Monday and Thursday. Six per cent. Old 8 per cent. 2 6 Sell. 2 12 dis. Loans of April and Nov. 1800, Do. of Sept. 1801, Aug. 1802, and Feb. 1803, 3 0 Ten per cent. Twelve per cent. Occurrences for May, 1803. ADDRESS OF THANKS FROM THE INHABITANTS TO H. м's 34th REG. Fort St. George, May 9, 1803. To Colonel Dickens, commanding his Majesty's 34th regiment. Sir, Impressed with a grateful sense of the extraordinary exertions manifested by the officers and men of his Majesty's 34th regiment under your command on the occasion of the late calamitous fire, we feel it incumbent upon us to offer you, and them, our public acknowledge-ments for the service thereby rendered to the commercial interests in particular, and at the same time we request you will be assured of our sincere respect for the public spirit which uniformly animates and distinguishes the British military on every emergency. We are, Sir, Your most obedient 3 do. Harrington, Burnaby, and Cockburn, Chase, 43 Chase, Chinnery, and Mc. Dowall, Hunter and Hay, Tulloh, Brodie, and Halyburton, Binney and Dennison, Colt, Baker Hart, and Co. Basil Cochrane, Adrian, John, and Lewis De Fries, Abbott and Maitland. Fort St. George, May 11, 1803. Gentlemen, I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 9th instant, and to communicate it in the regimental orders of yesterday to the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of his Majesty's 34th regiment. I beg leave to assure you, gentlemen, in their name, of the satisfaction which they derived from being informed, that in the execution of their duty at the late fire, their exertions were in any degree beneficial to your commercial interests, and that the very obliging manner in which you have been pleased to express your sentiments on this occasion, is most highly gratifying to our feelings as British soldiers. I have the honour to be, John Chamier, esq. was on Tuesday last, sworn in a member of council at this presidency, under the usual discharge of artillery. Anniversary of the Capture of Seringapatam. On Wednesday evening, the right hon. the governor gave a ball and supper to the settlement, it being the anniversay of the capture of Seringapatam. CEYLON Occurrences for May, 1803. The Seven Corles. His excellency the governor made a tour through the newlyconquered province of the Seven Corles. Preparations were made at the different stations for his excellency's reception. The endemial fever, by which some of the troops have suffered so much, still continues to prevail with great violence in the interior of this island, and has been peculiarly fatal to the natives, among whom the mortality has been very great. We are however in hopes that, as the season advances, the ravages of this dreadful disorder will cease. Ferers are commonly prevalent at this time of the year, but they never were known to be so fatal, or to rage with such violence, as at present. COUNTRY NEWS. Delhi. May 3d.--Mohunlal represented to his Majesty, that colonel Bourquin and the sons of Puroosram Bhao, with a large body of auxiliary troops had passed the city of Poona. Juswunt Rao Holkur has written a letter to Muharaja Sendheea Buhadoor, desiring him to appoint a place where they both might hold a conference, in order to remove every doubt that may possibly have arisen in their minds, during the late perplexing state of warfare. By this procedure it plainly appears, that a general peace must have been established, and that the country will now enjoy uninterrupted repose. He fur ther ther states, that Rao Umrut Rao, who was the original fomenter of the late fatal contest, has clandestinely retired from Poona to the woods and hills in the vicinity of that city. SCINDEAH'S CAMP. May 5th.---It would appear by the Persian newspapers, that the forces of the Nuwwab Nizam Ulee Khan and the attendants of his highness the Peishwa arrived at Poona; a notification hath consequently been given throughout the city, advertising the restoration of Baje Rao, the Peishwa, to his late dignity. Juswuna Rao, on receivthis intelligence has actually marched from the banks of the river Godawuree,and approached Uorungabad; but some part of his troops nevertheless have remained in the fort of Duolutabad. May 6th.---Juswunt Rao Holkur's wukeel informed Muharaja Sendheea of the arrival of that chieftain; upon which the Muharaja sent Kashee Rao with instructions to desire Holkur to encamp near Boorhanpoor, where the Muharaja will have the pleasure of seeing him on the following day. May 10th.---Shahnuwaz Khan represented to his Majesty, that a general peace has been concluded between Muharaja Sendeea Bubadoor and Juswunt Rao Holkur, and a place on the banks of the Godawuree has been appointed for an interview, but it has hitherto been postponed from some unavoidable obstacles. He moreover states, that his highness the Peshwa was completely restored to his late dignity. All his principal servants, the wukeels of several chieftains of the Dukhun and the chief officers of the army accompanied Chimnajee to pay their respects to his highness, who accepted their presents, and received them with every demonstration of joy, and salutes were fired from all the hills to celebrate his happy return. May 12th.---It appears by the Persian newspapers, that the prince of Qysur, who had been a few days ago defeated by some Sikhs near Lahuor, is again making great preparations to prosecute the hostile operations he has lately becn engaged in, against his enemies, but no subsequent news of the result has yet been received, though we may daily expect to have the particulars from that quarter of Hindoostan. May 17th.---It appears by the Ukhbar, that an action has lately been fought between the Puthans of Rohtas Gurh and Bhag Singh of Lahuor, who had entered into a plan of confederacy with Gooroodut Singh and Sahib Singh, the Sikhs of Lahuor, in order to carry on their warlike operation with great vigour, but the whole received a complete defeat from the Puthans, with the loss of about |