a very proper and well-merited reprimand, bestowed from the same high quarter on our graceless brother of the John Bull, who is, in substance, stated not only to have disregarded certain orders, but to have broken his own brittle assurances of amendment and repentance."-[Cal. Scotsman, April 13. * ESCAPE OF A SEPOY. Extract of a letter from Asseerghur :In the course of exertions to stop the progress of a fire that broke out in the sepoy's lines a few days ago, a sepoy of the 7th regt. having, in the confusion of the scene, got to the brink of the precipice, lost his footing, and fell headlong over, not less than 112 feet. After a descent of about five and twenty feet, he struck upon a projecting rock (which, no doubt, considerably broke his fall), and was from thence precipitated perpendicularly to the bottom, amongst immense stones: two of these fragments received his head between them, and it was literally jammed in, so that it was no easy matter to extricate him. Every person present naturally pronounced him dashed to pieces; but not a limb, not a bone was broken, nor the slightest contusion to be seen; and the only work for the doctor was bleeding, and some healing application to a grazed shoulder. The poor fellow was not quite himself for several hours (no wonder, indeed); but he is now alive, and doing well! STEAM NAVIGATION TO INDIA. A passage to and from India, in these days, is considered, what it really is, as to risk or danger, a mere trifle; but we are decidedly in favour of a steam-vessel for a winter passage, off the Cape, and for this reason; ships homeward-bound, in encountering heavy westerly gales, are obliged to keep off from the land, to take advantage of the most powerful current which sets round the bank of Lagullas, running stronger in proportion to the strength of the westerly gale. So strong, indeed, is the current, that we have our selves been set against a strong westerly gale 96, 80, and 76 miles in three days respectively. Without this current, ships would often be delayed much longer than they are by these gales. A steam-boat need not seek the current. By keeping in shore she would not encounter so hard gales, nor so heavy a sea, and would be enabled to make her passage round the Cape with speed and security.-[Cal. John Bull. CRICKET CLUB AT RANGOON. The officers of the British army at Rangoon formed a cricket club at that The rampart is in many places shot away, and nothing remains between the sepoys' lines and the precipice. place, the members of which, on the 18th January, after a grand match, dined together; and the following copy of the bill of fare on the occasion will prove that our gallant countrymen were not so near starvation as some have represented. Bill of Fare for the Cricket Club Dinner. Six tureens of soup, 4 saddles of mutton, 6 legs of mutton (boiled and roasted), 6 fore-quarters of mutton, 2 pieces of surloin beef (roasted), 2 rounds of beef (corned), 3 Bengal humps, 4 briskets, 6 tongues, 4 geese, 4 stewed ducks, 6 roast ducks, 4 ducks smothered in onions, 6 roast fowls, 6 boiled fowls, 4 country capt, 4 fowl pies, 4 gibblet pies, 2 mutton pies, 2 beef-steak pies, 4 dishes of mutton chops, 3 roast pigs, 10 plates of yams, 10 plates of potatoes, 10 plates of onions, 10 plates of pumpkin, 4 dishes of prawn curry, 4 dishes of mutton curry, 6 fowl curries, 3 hams, 4 dishes of beefsteak, 2 fillets of veal (roasted), 2 knuckles of veal (boiled), 2 fore-quarters of veal (roasted), 2 dishes of veal cutlets, calf's head, 4 veal pies, 2 dishes of calf's liver and bacon, 2 bullocks' hearts, 4 gooseberry tarts, 4 apple tarts, 4 currant tarts, 4 cherry tarts, rice puddings, 4 plumb puddings, 4 dishes of mince pies, 2 cheeses, biscuits, bread. " Wine, cordials, and beer, in abundance. NEW AGENCY ESTABLISHMENT. A writer in the Calcutta newspapers, under the signature of T, (Mr. Trotter of the civil service,) whose essays on the subject of Indian finance have attracted much attention at all the presidencies, has suggested a new agency establishment, the outlines of which he thus states: It has occurred to me, that if the present government agency (originally established upon motives of the purest benevolence, at a time when a reduction of interest on the public debt induced a declension from eight to six per cent.) was new modelled-or what might be still more advisable, a new agency instituted, to consist of one member from each branch of the service, and of its own nomination -such an establishment, if conducted in a spirit of enlightened prudence, might be made subservient to purposes of the utmost utility. The principal objects would be to receive and manage the funds of the service; to receive and lay out to the best advantage even the monthly savings of each individual-for which there is now no adequate provision, except at a most reduced interest; to effect remittances of all money required by members of the service at large; and, in place of observing any 'distinctions as to the rates of interest on ·long loans or open accounts, to grant to all 4 F 2 con constituents equal advantages, pro rata: the capital embarked, by means of a general dividend to be made, at the close of each year, out of the profits of the concern, similar to the practice and usages of a joint stock company. Supposing, too, an individual to be desirous of making a remittance to England to the extent of 10,000 rupees, he would be required to signify his wish at the commencement of the season most favourable for accomplishing this object by the purchase of produce; and whilst, on payment of the money, he would be allowed a bill on the correspondents of the concern in London for three-fourths of the amount at the customary usance, the remainder would be discharged on the order of the remitter on the disposal of the goods, subject only to a most moderate commission on the gross proceeds of the sale to entirely accrue to the use and benefit of the general remittance fund. If preferred by the remitter, it would, of course, be at his option to effect his remittance in government, or other bills, to be purchased by the agents. Upon the same principle, too, that the British Government employs the Bank of England in the management of its concerns, it is conceived that this Government might, with equal advantage, entrust the projected concern with the management of the duties now entrusted to the Government agents (if an arrangement can be made for their indemnification); as also to conduct both the details of the business likely to emanate from the grant of the projected annuity and furlough, and particularly from the grant of the loan in liquidation of the debt on which insurance, &c. must always be kept up. In short, the sources on which an agency of this sort might most advantageously be employed to the benefit of the service, are too numerous to be severally noticed in my present limits; and I will only add that the proposition is intended to embrace all descriptions of business likely to conduce to the interests of the concerned, even to the commissioning, if required, all consumable supplies from England, or elsewhere, so as to place individuals in possession of the nesessaries of life at the lowest expense. A meeting is summoned for the 26th April, to consider this plan.] SHIPPING. Arrivals in the River. April 12. Calcutta (Swedish), Hjelm, from Stockholm.-13. Frances Charlotte, Johnson, from Isle of France.-18. Isabella Robertson, Murphy, from San Blas, Sandwich Islands, and Singapore.25. Lord Amherst, Lucas, from Mauritius.-General Kyd, Nairne, from London. May 3. Duke of Lancaster, Hanney, from Liverpool; and Sherborne, White, from China.-6. Isabella, Wallis, from Madras.-8. Hythe, Wilson, from London. -19, H.M. Tamar, Bremner, from Madras.-20. Palmyra, Lamb, from London and Ceylon.-23. Bridgewater, Manderson, from London. - 25. Boyne, Lawson, from London and Ceylon; and Almorah, Matthews, from N. S. Wales.-Lady Campbell, Irvine, from London. Departures from Calcutta. April 16. Timandra, Wray, for London.-18. Two Brothers (American), Meek, for New York. -19. Brig Mars (American), Titcomb, for Boston.-20. Adrian, Gordon, for London.- May 2. Hibernia, Gillies, for Arracan.-7. Jane, Agnew, for Cape and London; and Vittoria, Southam, for Rangoon.-19. Aurora, Earl, for Rangoon.— 30. Larkins, Wilkinson, for London. Loss of the Britannia. The Britannia, Capt. Mackey, of and from Calcutta to Penang and China, was totally lost the 4th Jan. on the Brill shoal, in the straits of Salayr. By accounts from Batavia to the 27th April, the captain and crew reached Bonthain, at the south-east end of Celebes, after being in the boats two days and nights. Capt. Mackay had arrived at Batavia, in the Merkus, the 16th April, and was to proceed to Calcutta. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. March 22. At Secrora, the lady of Lieut. and Adj. Minto, 18th regt. N.I., of a daughter, stillborn. April 5. Mrs. J. B. Gardner, of a daughter. 10. At Benares, the lady of Capt. W. Warde, deputy paymaster of that station, of a son. 16. At Chowringhee, the lady of E. Philips, Esq., surgeon, 62d regt. N.I., of a daughter. 18. At Dum-Dum, the lady of Capt. Croxton, of artillery, of a daughter. The lady of Lieut. H. B. Henderson, of a son. MARRIAGES. March 12. At the Cathedral, Edward Waller, Esq., H.M.'s 87th regt., to Miss Sarah Buckingham. At Bareilly, Lieut. and Quart. Mast. Griffin, 24th regt. N.I., to Elizabeth Margaret, eldest daughter of Major Durie, late H.M.'s 11th drags. 31. At Delhi, Wm. Bell, Esq., civil surgeon of Moradabad, to Miss H. C. Matheson. April 7. At Bankipore, Patna, Francis Gouldsbury, Esq., H.C.'s service, to Charlotte Amelia, youngest daughter of the Hon. J. R. Elphinstone, senior member of the Board of Revenue in the central provinces. 10. At Bankipore, Patna, Mr. T. Thriepland, writer in the Board of Revenue, central provinces, to Miss M. A. Chamberlain, of Dinapore. 15. At St. John's Cathedral, Mr. R. G. Crahley to Sophia, third daughter of S. H. Huett, Esq. 16. At the old Roman Catholic Church, Mr. J. Gonsalves to Miss D. B. Vallente, third daughter of Mr. J. Vallente. DEATHS. March 20. At Arrangabad factory, Mr. Charles Marcos, assistant to H. S. Pennington, Esq. April 1. William, second son of A. Constantine, Esq., of Bushire, aged eight years. 3. At Cawnpore, David, infant son of James Wemyss, Esq. 6. Mrs. Macdonald, aged 45. 9. Mr. Julian D'Cruiz, head singer of the Roman Catholic Church, aged 36. 10. At Dacca, N. Kallonas, Esq., aged 83. At Dacca, the infant child of Mr. M. N. Kallonas, aged three months. 13. Lieut. R. D'Arcey Irvine, H.M.'s 87th regt., aged 29. Master R. H. Raban, aged one year. 15. At Serampore, Mrs. Joana D. Ramos, aged twenty-seven. 16. At Barrackpore, Georgina Margaret, infant daughter of Maj. J. H. Cave, 68th regt. N.I. Lieut. G. H. White, 68th regt. N.I., aged 23. 17. Mr. Isaac Mills, aged 34. Margaret, wife of Mr. S. Potter, aged 27. 19. Anthony Dorret, Esq., aged 25. MADRAS. Madras. GOVERNMENT GENERAL ORDERS. CALLING OUT TROOPS. Fort St. George, March 25, 1825.The following extract from the proceedings of the hon. the Governor-in-Council in the Judicial Department is published in General Orders: Extract from the Minutes of the hon. the Governor-in-Council, dated 25th March 1825. The hon. the Governor-in-Council deems it necessary to lay down the following rules relative to the exercise of the authority with which civil magistrates, and other officers acting in a similar capacity, are vested for calling out military force to preserve the peace of the country. 1st. The first and most important rule is, that no civil officer shall call out troops until he is convinced, by a mature consideration of all the circumstances, that such a measure is necessary. 2d. When the civil officer is satisfied of the necessity of the measure, he should, before carrying it into execution, receive the sanction of government, unless the delay requisite for that purpose is likely to prove detrimental to the public interests. In that case, also, he should fully report the circumstances to government. 3d. When the civil officer may not deem it safe to wait for the orders of government, he should address his requisition for troops, not to any subordinate military officer, but to the officer commanding the division, to whom he should communicate his object in making it, and all the information he may possess regarding the strength and designs of those by whom the public peace is menaced or disturbed his duty is confined to these points. He has no authority in directing military operations. : 4th. The officer commanding the troops has alone authority to determine the number and nature of those to be employed, the time and manner of making the attack, and every operation for the reduction of the enemy. 5th. Whenever the officer commanding the division may think the troops at his disposal inadequate to the enterprise, he should call upon the officer commanding the neighbouring division for aid, and report to government and to the commanderin-chief. 6th. No assistant or subordinate magistrate is authorized to call out troops. When any such officer thinks military aid necessary, he must refer to his superior, the principal magistrate of the district. The foregoing rules are to be observed whenever it can be done without danger to the public safety. Should any extraor dinary case occur, which admits of no delay, civil and military officers must then act according to the emergency and the best of their judgment. Such cases, however, can rarely occur, unless when an enemy becomes the assailant, and therefore occasion can hardly ever arise for departing from the regular course of calling out troops only by the requisition of the principal civil magistrate of the province to the officer commanding the division. Ordered, that the foregoing resolution be published in General Orders to the Army, and be communicated for the information and guidance of such civil officers as they concern. (A true extract.) UNIFORM FOR 2D EUROP. REGT. Head-Quarters, April 16, 1825.-Lieut. Gen. Bowser, commanding the army in chief, is pleased to establish the following uniform for the 2d European regiment: Colour of lappels, cuff, and collarwhite. Colour of soldiers' lace-white, with black stripe. Colour of clothing of drummers and fifers, including lining-white. Colour of officers's buttons-gold. CIVIL APPOINTMENTS. March 24. Mr. James Thomas, junior assistant to Accountant General. April 21. Mr. W. Harrington, sub-collector in northern division of Arcot. 28. Mr. J. M. Macleod, secretary to government, to officiate in Revenue and Judicial departments, during indisposition of Mr. Stokes. Mr. G. J. Casamajor, acting secretary to Government in public, &c. departments. MILITARY APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, &c. Fort St. George, Feb. 25.-Commissariat. Assist. Com.Gen. Maj. M. Cubbon to be dep. com. gen., v. Purchas returned to Europe; Dep. Assist. Com. Gen. Lieut. James Morison to be assist.com.gen., v. Cubbon; and Sub-Assist. Com. Gen. Lieut. T. Rooke to be dep. assist. com. gen., v. Morison. 35th Reg. N.I. Sen. Ens. A. Trotter to be lieut., v. Edie dec.; date 22d Feb. March 1.-4th Regt. L.C. Sen. Lieut. R. Bridges to be capt., and Sen. Cornet C. R. Flint to be lieut., v. Greenhill dec.; date 19th Feb. Lieut. W. Sinclair to be adj., v. Bridges prom. Lieut. Col. Com. J. D. Greenhill, of inf., to command Presidency cantonment. mand Nagpore subsidiary force. March 4.-Col. A. M'Dowell, of inf., to com March 11.-Capt. W. G. Page, 48th N.I., to be dep. assist. quart. mast. gen. to Madras troops on foreign service. 44th Regt. N.I. Sen. Ens. T.F.Babar to be lieut., v. Phillipson killed in action; date 23d Feb. Capt. Mitchell, 6th N.I., to act as paymaster at Jaulnah during absence of Capt. Kelso on sick certificate. March 15.-Lieut. Col. D. Kenny, of inf., to command Masulipatam. Capt. R. Murcott, 36th N.I., to be aide-de-camp to Lieut. Gen. Bowser, commanding army in chief, v.Gordon permitted to resign and proceed on foreign service. Lieut. G. Marshall and Ens. J. H. Marshall, 4th N.I., having been cashiered from service of hon. Company by sentence of a general court-martial, their names struck off from strength of army from 7th March and 22d Feb. 1825, respectively. 4th Regt. N.I. Sen. Ens. J. H. Cramer to be lieut., v. Marshal chashiered; date 8th March. Capt. and Lieut. Hoofstetter, 2d Nat. Vet. Bat., to be capt. of a company from 1st Jan. 1819. Messrs. G. Hall, J. H. Gunthorpe, F. Bungoyne, R. C. Moor, and P. Anstruther, admitted to artillery, and prom. to 2d-lieut. Mr. H. Dickson admitted to inf., and prom. to ensign. March 18.-Lieut. Col. S. Cleaveland, of artil., to act as principal_commissary of ordnance in charge of arsenal at Fort St. George. Lieut. A. Douglas, 49th N.I., re-appointed a sub-assist. com. gen., and will resume position which he held in com. depart. previously to 22d Oct. 1824. March 22.-16th Regt. N.I. Sen. Ens. T. Coles to be lieut., v. Cook dec.; date 20th Feb. Head-Quarters, March 16.-Assist. Surg. J. P. Grant to do duty with detachment of 38th N.I. ordered to presidency. March 21.-Ens. H. Marshall removed from 49th to 33d N.I., in which he will rank next below H. P. Clay. Ens. C. A. Moore removed from 50th to 16th N.I., in which he will rank next below Ens. W. Cooke. March 22. Removals in Artillery. Lieut. J. Booker from 2d to 4th bat.; Lieut. P. J. Begbie from 2d to 4th bat.; Lieut. J. T. Baldwin from 1st to 4th bat.; Lieut. J. Back from 1st to 2d bat.; Lieut. J. G. B. Bell from 1st to 2d bat.; Lieut. S. S. Trevor from 2d to 1st bat.; Lieut. W. H. Millar from 1st to 2d bat.; and Lieut. T. K. Whistler from 1st to 2d bat. March 25.-Lieut. J. Shepherd, 24th, to do duty with 22d N.I. at Rangoon. March 26.-Removals in Native Infantry. Lieut. Col. E. Chitty from 31st to 17th N.I.; Lieut. Col. T. Stewart from 17th to 31st N.I.; Lieut. Col. C. Macleod from 32d to 45th N.1.; Lieut. Col. G. Waugh from 50th to 32d N.I.; Lieut."Col. G. L. Wahab from 45th to 50th N.I.; Ens. J. J. Losh from 1st Europ. regt. to 9th N.I. March 31.-Ens. H. Dickson to do duty with infantry recruiting dépôt. April 2.-Lieut. J. Ross, 15th, to do duty with 22d N.I. Capts. R. Gray and W. Preston (lately transf. to Non Effective estab.) posted, former to 2d Nat. Vet. Bat., and latter to Carnatic Europ. Vet. Bat. April 5.-Lieut. E. Amsinck removed from 1st bat. to Horse brigade of Artillery. Fort St. George, March 25.-9th Regt. N.I. Sen. Ens. J. H. Macbraire to be lieut., v. Campbell dead of wounds received in action; date 25th March. Capt. G. Ogilvie, 17th N.I., permitted to resign command of troops in Wynaad in compliance with his request. The permission to exchange corps granted in Jan, last, to Lieut. George, 3d, and Lieut. Kenney, 13th N.I. cancelled. April 5.-2d Europ. Regt. Sen. Lieut. (Brev. Capt.) B. S. Ward to be capt., and Sen. Ens. W. Hill to be lieut., v. Forbes, dec.; date 27th March. 40th Regt. N.I. Sen. Ens. S.Peeshall to be lieut., N. Newman dec.; date 22d March. 14th Regt. N.I. Lieut. C. F. Le Hardy to take rank from 7th April 1824, v. Agnew dec.; and Sen. Ens. F. W. Todd to be lieut., from 1st May 1824, to complete establishment. April 8.-Horse Brigade of Artillery. Lieut. W. Brook to be adj., v. Pinchard, and Lieut. John Pinchard to be quart.mast., interp., and paymast., v. Brook. 3d Regt. L.C. Lieut. G. A. Brodie to be adj., v. Hyslop resigned, and Lieut. Bullock to resume duties of quart. mast., interp., and paymast., at his own request. Capt. R. Shawe, 1st L.C., to act as major of brigade to centre division of army during absence of Capt. Alves on foreign service. 40th Regt. N.I. Lieut. C. Wilford to be adj., v. Newman dec. April 12.-Surg. W. C. Stirling to act as superintend. surg. in Ceded Districts, and Surg. Trotter to return to his duty as staff surgeon. 42d Regt. N.I. Lieut. F. H. Ely to be quart. mast., interp., and paymast., v. Scott returned to Europe.-Lieut. J. Fitzgerald to act as quart.mast., &c. during absence of Lieut. Ely on other duty. April 15.-Engineers. Sen. Capt. (Brev. Maj.) J. R. Cleghorn to be maj., and Sen. 1st-Lieut. J. Oliphant to be capt., v. Cotgrave dec.; date 14th April. Maj. J. R. Cleghorn to officiate as chief engineer, with a seat at Military Board, v. Cotgrave dec. Lieut. H. C. Cotton, superintend. engineer in Mysore, to act a civil engineer in centre division, v. Cleghorn. Head-Quarters, April 27.-Assist. Surg. D. Archer, of Horse Brigade, to accompany head-quarters of army to Bangalore. Surg. Sir T. Sevestre removed from 50th to lat N.I., and Surg. S. Howard from latter to former. Surg. J. Smart removed from 2d Horse Brigade to 48th N.I., and Surg. M. S. Moore from latter to former. FURLOUGHS. To Europe.-March 15. Capt. I. Gwynne, 43d N.I., for health.-22. Lieut. W. H. Symes, Bengal estab., for health.-Maj. J. A. Say, 32d N.I., for health.-23. Assist. Surg. J. R.Gibb, for health. -24. Lieut. C. A. Kern, 3d L. C., for health.April 8. Lieut. (Brev. Capt.) W. Scott, 42d N.I., for health.-Lieut. G. Alcock, artil., for health. To Sea. Feb. 25. Maj. F. W. Palmer, artil., for four months, for health.-March 11. Capt. Kelso, Jaulnah force, for twelve months, for health. 15. Surg. W. Haines, for twelve months, for health (via Bombay). LAW. SUPREME COURT, APRIL 29. The Grand Jury made their presentment, of which the following is an ex tract: "My Lords: A circumstance has been brought to our notice, through the parental care of the Government, which has received our most serious attention: we allude to the recent increase of sickness which has been observed at the presidency. "It is within the knowledge of the Grand Jury, that the Medical Board have expressed their opinion, that the healthiness of Madras may have been effected by the want of free circulation of air occasioned by the height of the hedges, decayed vegetation, the great quantity of herbage, and the number of trees in and around the various gardens. "It is, therefore, our solicitation to your lordships to take such measures as you may deem expedient to remedy this evil. "In conclusion, we beg leave to notice a circumstance which appears to be a very serious hardship on debtors in confinement. While our committee were examining into the interior economy of the gaol, they understood that any person confined for a sum less in amount than 1,000 pagodas, may apply for his discharge immediately on on surrendering the whole of his property; but this is rendered nugatory, from the creditor having it in his power, by paying double batta, to retain him in confinement even during the period of his natural life; and we have most earnestly to solicit your lordships to take this point into your humane consideration." The Chief Justice assured the Grand Jury that he highly approved of their presentment; and would forward it to Government, with an earnest recommendation to have the objects of it carried into effect, so far as to that part which was capable of being acted upon by the Government; and with respect to that part which related to insolvent debtors, he would consult the other judges, and endeavour to frame some rule, under the charter, which would obviate the grievance complained of. This part of the presentment relating to civil matters, his lordship observed, was not strictly within the province of the Grand Jury; but as the notice of the subject was so highly creditable to the hearts and feelings of the gentlemen composing the jury, it should have his best support, and be the subject of his early attention. MISCELLANEOUS. A charity sermon, in aid of the Grand Masonic Charity Fund, was preached at St. Andrew's Church, on the 15th April, by the V. W. Rev. Brother Alexander Webster, provincial grand chaplain on the coast of Coromandel; and we have seldom, if ever, seen a masonic procession at this presidency more numerously or respectably attended. The result of the Rev. Brother's appeal to the feelings of his congregation will be best proved by the amount that was subscribed. This sum far exceeded our most sanguine expectations; and we are authorized to express the grateful acknowledgments of the fraternity to those fair sisters who honoured them with their support, and to the kind-hearted of both sexes who bestowed their mite to relieve the widow and orphan of a mason in distress. The lodges at the presidency assembled at the appointed hour at the hon. Brother Murray's apartment, at the Cutcherry, where a provincial grand lodge was opened in due and ancient form; and, after a short and appropriate address from the chair, by the Acting Provincial Grand Master, Brother George Lys, shewing the purpose for which they were assembled, the fraternity walked in procession to St. Andrew's Church. After divine service, the procession having been remarshalled at the porch of the church, returned in proper order to resume their labours, and to close this lodge. We cannot let pass this opportunity with out acknowledging, with true masonic feeling, since the collection a very liberal donation in aid of the fund, from lodge No. 400, held in H.M.'s 13th Light Dragoons at Bangalore; also another handsome donation from some modest benevolent Friend unknown, at Palaveram; both received through the hands of the Provincial Grand Chaplain.-[Madras Gov. Gaz. THE THEATRE. (From a Correspondent)." Nothing could have been better than the performance at the Pantheon on Friday, which was tolerably well attended, though the house was not by any means so full as the acting deserved. The curtain rose precisely at eight o'clock. The performers required no aid from the prompter, and kept the house in a continual roar of laughter; the conception of some of the characters and the acting were as perfect as can well be imagined, as much so as I ever witnessed on any stage; and the whole of the performance fully answered the expectations which had been previously formed. The curtain fell, after twelve o'clock, amidst the plaudits of the audience." We regret to find that the reports which prevailed of the receipts not being equal to meet the expenses; and of the gentle. man who was so good to take upon himself the task of manager having been robbed of the whole sum, prove authentic : this we are certain will be regretted by the society at large, and no doubt the greatest readiness will be felt to supply, in such way as may seem most advisable, the deficiency occasioned by this unlucky occurrence; as it cannot but be the general wish, that those who have thus exerted themselves to please the society, should not do so at their own expense, much less bear so serious a loss. - Ibid., April 12. THE TACTUS OPUNTIA. Our mention of an order having been issued to clear Madras of that abominable nuisance the prickly pear (see p. 458) as being unhealthy, has caused our cotempo. rary of the Gazette to appear rather indig nant at the idea, both with ourselves and the medical men: to the opinion of the latter, however, he has condescended to bow. We are not of the faculty; but should we convince him that he is wrong, we hope he will do the same to us. worthy brother says: Our "It has ever been far from our wish to excite either of our cotemporaries to a disputatious argument. We may, perhaps, have indulged more in political rigmarole' than proved interesting to our readers; yet, with reference to the vaunted superiority of our cotemporary of the Courier |