six days, Mr. Charles Brix, acting clerk to the honourable sir John Royds, and assistant to T. Raban, esq. Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Roquiere, Mr. Edward Palmer. Mr. Hugh M'Carthy, carpenter of an American ship. At Malacca, after three days illness at sea, on board the Upton Castle, the lady of captain Pavin, commander of that ship. Miss H. Scott, much regretted. Mrs. Mandy, wife of Mandy of the Navy Tavern. At Moorsbedabad, James Wilson, esq. surgeon to that station.

OCTOBER.

Died at Vellore, the rev. C. W. Gerricke, many years a missionary in this quarter of the globe, well known and well beloved by an immense concourse of natives. On board the Matilda, captain Shean, as weighing anchor from Malacca, for Madras, Lieutenant John Taggart, of the Madras European regiment. At Innacondah, after a few days illness, the lady of captain Thomas Vaughan. On board the ship Marquis Wellesley, Robert Williams, esq. junior council to the honorable Company, in the supreme court of judicature, at Madras. Lately, Mr. Lemon, third officer of the marquis Wellesley. Lately, at Kedjarec, Mr. H. S. Tilfer, chief officer of the ship Britannia. In camp near Hydrabad, captain John Spencer Blofeld, of the 2d battalion 5th regiment of native infantry. Lately, at Tannah, on the island of Salsette, Pere Illuminia, capuchin friar of considerable notoriety at that presidency, and in many other parts of India. He was particularly well known to the Madras army, having accompanied lord Cornwallis to the walls of Seringapatam, in the glorious campaign of 1792. At Bombay, Mr. Jameston Kerr, mariner. At Malacca, Anthony Babing, esq. surgeon of the 15th regiment of native infantry. Captain Biggs, commander of the Henry: he fell over board, on the passage to Malacca, on the 28th May, and was unfortunately drowned. Mr. William Simpson, after a long and painful illness At Trincomale, lieutenant colonel Dunbar. James Hunter, of

his majesty's 19th regiment of foot, and commandant of fort Ostenburgh. At Bombay, Mr. Julius St. Leger, a writer on the establishment of this island. Richard Morris, esq. late of Chittagong. At Teteiah, of the

wound he received at the fall of that fort, colonel John Guthrie, of the 19th regiment of native infantry; an excellent officer, a worthy man, and warm friend. In Bundelcund, captain Farley Smith, of the 18th regiment of native infantry. At camp, near Jelna, lieutenant Tate, of his majesty's Scotch brigade. Mr. Alexander Taylor, aged 19 years. A. P. Johnstone, esq. head assistant to the secretary, and Bengal and Persian translator to the board of revenue. Lately, at Berhampore, R. W. Patle, esq. of the civil service on this establishment. On his passage from Madras to this place, on board the ship Mary, John Haldane, esq. Mr. John Petre, sheriff's officer. Mr. A. D'Couto. Mrs. S. Jennen. Mr. John Muffin, an old inhabitant of Calcutta, aged 75. Miss Mary Gattie. In camp at Assaye, of the wound he received in the action of the 23d of September, captain William Mac Gregor, of the 7th regiment of native cavalry: his merits as an officer are too well known to require the testimony of an obituary record, and the memory of his private virtues, will live deeply engraven on hearts of his surviving friends. At Mac the above place, lieutenant Murdo, and ensign Kearnan, of his majesty's 74th regiment, in consequence of their wounds, received at the battle of Assaye: both these gentlemen were highly esteemed in the regiment to which they were attached, and were an ornament to their profession. At the General Hospital, at this Presidency, Jolin Campthis bell, esq. assistant surgeon on establishment. At Kishengunge, the lady of lieutenant H. Griffith. the action between the army under the command of his excellency general Lake, and the Mahratta force near Cossowly, major general Charles Ware, commanding the right wing of the British army: this respectable officer served the honourable Company near forty years, with great credit to himself and satisfaction to his em

the

In

ployers;

ployers. At the house of captain Evens, at Ganjam, of a fever, Miss Crowe. During an affectionate attendance on this young lady, Mrs. Evans unfortunately caught the fatal malady which put a period to her existence. At Ganjam, the lady of captain Evans. Captain A. Glegg. John Campbell, esq. assistant surgeon of this establishment. Mrs. Mary Arthur, wife of Mr. Arthur, of the new Calcutta academy. At Chunar Ghur, the lady of captain James Plumer. In camp, near Hydrabad, captain M. Scohey. At Madras, Mrs. Margaret Stuart, and her infant daughter.

NOVEMBER.

Mrs. Tenet. At sea, lieut. col. Jonathan Scot. At Serampore, captain Jolly. Captain George Romaine, At Sauger, Mr. J. Hodges. At Trincomallie, lieutenant colonel Hunter. Mrs. Sepandro. Captain William Semple. At sea, lieutenant Armstrong, of the European regiment. At Aurungabad, cornet Patrick Mathew. At Madras, Mr. Richard Sparrow. Mrs. Campbell, the lady of Alexander Campbell, esq. Mr. George Saltwell. At Parniera, Mr. Hollingsworth, assistant surveyor of his majesty's 61st regiment. Captain John Wright. At Bassore, captain Robert Shepherdson, of the Diamond. At Bombay, B. R. Lessingham, esq. Captain James Read. M. H. Scott. At Trichnipoly, assistant surgeon Thomas Stephens. At Point de Galle, ensign James Grant, of his majesty's malay regiment.

DECEMBER.

Mr.

Died suddenly, Mr. George Evans, a pensioner. Captain Adam Giegg. At Serampore, John Schaffellitzky. Captain Robert Stair. Graham. Charles Swaris. Lieutenant Hyde, of the 7th regiment of seapoys. Mr. Philip Buttiaz, late chief officer of the hon. Company's ship Hugh Inglis. Mr. John Risberg. Mr. John H. Swinney, Mrs. Elvira Ursula Sutton. Mr. William Spencer. At Balasore, Major Parr. Mr. Robert Pointz Wright. In camp, lieutenant John Johnstone, In camp, in Cuttock, Mr. assistant surgeon Henry Painter.

JANUARY.

At Bengal, Captain Horn. At Fort William, the lady of James Gray, esq. Martin Collin Davidson. The hon. lieutenant Montgomery. At China, Manuel de Scruza, esq. Malchen Leslie, esq. Mr. William J. Arnold. At Futty-Ghur, colonel John Powell. The infant daughter of captain Haslewood. At Surat, captain J. Wright. At Bassora, capt. Robert Shepherdson. At Madras, the infant daughter of Mr. Blyth. At Coringa, A. Mein, esq. At Vizagapatam, major John Hunt. Lieute tenant Francis Beaghan. At Parniera, M. Hollings. At Seringapa tam, lieutenant colonel Simon Dalrymple. Lieutenant Freillier. Miss Maria Bathurst, aged 17. Mrs. Mary Dunn. At Bencoolen, Cap. tain Henry Douglas. Captain Samuel Butler. Mr. George Murridge, late a pensioner in the marine service. At Boggah, Mr. Henry Mac Cleish. At Dinapore, lieutenant Edward Hardwicke. In camp, captain Smith, of the Bengal cavalry. Mrs. Charlotte Gartie, aged 29. Bankipore, the infant son of John Paschal Larkins, esq. At Trichnipoly, captain Richard Barker. Mrs. Rawlins, wife of John Rawlins, esq. second judge of the courts of appeal and circuit in that district. Mr. Thomas Duckworth, examiner in the secret department.

APRIL.

At

Captain William Mackay. Mr. John Fitzgerald, late of the country service. Mr. John Connell. Mr. Alex. ander Taylor, miniature painter, aged 54. At Sultanpore, in Oude, major general Richard Lucas, most sincerely regretted. At Futty-Ghur, by a fall from his horse the day before, lieutenant J. P. Livesay, of the 22d native regiment. Master Thomas Manley. In the prime of life, Peter Delash, esq. Mr. Daniel Murray, aged 49. At Sersey, in the conquered districts, major John Boyle Brownrigg. Mr. Edward Shouldham, of the marine pension establishment, aged 60. Mr. John Tout. Mr. Joseph Church, on his passage to Calcutta.

MAY.

CALCUTTA.

Saturday, May 5, 1804. The Upton Castle, having on board Solyman Aga, envoy from his highness the Pacha of Bagdad, to his excellency the most noble the governor-general, arrived at Garden Reach about twelve o'clock, on Saturday, the 28th April.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the envoy was waited upon by captain White, aid-de-camp to the governor-general, and W. B. Bayley, esq. assistant to the Persian secretary to government, appointed by the governor-general to compliment the envoy on his arrival.

The envoy expressed his high sense of the attention which the governor-general had been pleased to manifest towards him, and of the general kindness and respect which he had experienced since his arrival within the limits of the British possessions in India.

The envoy proceeded to the governor-general's state boats, which had been appointed to conduct him to Calcutta. The governor-general's band attended, and played martial airs during the envoy's progress from the Upton Castle to Calcutta.

On passing Garden Reach, the envoy was saluted, by one of the honourable company's gun-vessels, with fifteen guns, and received

another salute of fifteen guns as he passed Fort William.

The gun-vessel and the governor-general's yacht (the Soonamookee) were decorated, on this occasion, with the flags of different nations.

The envoy was received, on landing at Chaundpaul Ghaut, by the governor-general's staff, by whom he was conducted to a house prepared for his reception,

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Edmonstone, secretary to government in the political, foreign, and secret department, waited on the envoy, to offer him the congratulations of the governor-general, and to assure him of meeting from the governor-general, during his residence in this settlement, every mark of respect and attention.

Calcutta, May 28th, 1804.

On Monday, the 21st instant, Solyman Aga, envoy from his highness the Pacha of Bagdad, attended by Mr. Smith, his Mehmandar, and by lieutenant Stuart, commanding his escort, paid his first visit of ceremony to his excellency the most noble the governorgeneral.

At half-past eight o'clock in the morning, captain Armstrong, military secretary to the governor-geneeral, captain White, aid-de-camp, captain Johnstone, fort adjutant,

and

and W. B. Bayley, esq. assistant to the Persian secretary to the government, proceeded in one of the governor-general's carriages, together with a squadron of the governor-general's body-guard, under the command of captain Doveton, to the house of the envoy, for the purpose of conducting him to the government house..

The governor-general's honorary guard was drawn up to the northward, and saluted the envoy on his arrival at the government house. The band of the governor-general was also paraded in the north Portico, and played martial airs as soon as the envoy reached the government house.

A chair of state was placed in the south room of the upper floor, for the governor-general; his excellency was accompanied by the hon. the chief justice, the hon. Sir H. Russel, and the members of the supreme council, who sat with his excellency to receive the envoy. A seat was also prepared for the envoy. Major-general Cameron, with the staff of the garrison of Fort William, major-gen. Dowdeswell, and colonel Collins, resident at the court of Lucnow, also attended and sat near his excellency.

The envoy entered through the north-east gateway, and was received,

on his arrival at the government house, by Mr. Edmonstone, secretary to government in the secret, political, and foreign departments, and by captain Bristow, aid-decamp. The governor-general having taken his seat, the envoy was immediately conducted to his excellency, and after the usual compliments, presented to the governorgeneral the letter to his excellency's address, from his highness the Pacha of Bagdad.

The secretary to government, by desire of the governor-general, then introduced the envoy to Sir John Anstruther, Sir H. Russel, Sir G. Barlow, Mr. Udny, majorgenerals Cameron and Dowdeswell, and to colonel Collins.

Soon after, coffee was presented to the envoy, who took his leave, and was conducted back to his house with the same ceremonies as had been observed in his reception.

Salutes of fifteen guns were fired from Fort William, as the envoy entered and quitted the government house.

Solyman Aga was highly gratified with his reception; and on his return to his house, expressed to the gentlemen appointed to attend him, the lively sense which he entertained of the honours which had been manifested towards him,

LAW