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The Presidency division order of the 5th instant, appointing ensigo J. W. L. Bird, recently admitted into the service, to do duty with the 50th regiment of uative infantry at Mirzapore, is confirmed.

The regimental order of the 11th instant, by lieutenant colonel J. Anderson, commanding the 34th native infantry, appointing ensign CH. Wake to act as interpreter and quarter master to the regiment during the absence, on leave, of Lieutenaut G. W. Hamilton, is confirmed.

The leave of absence granted in general orders of the 29th of January last, to lieutenant J. MacDonald, of the 66th regiment native infantry is cancelled at his request.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence: Division Staff.-Captain F. Angelo, deputy judge advocate general, sirhind division, from 16th March to 16th March, 1840, to visit Mussoorie, on medical certificate.

5tb battalion artillery.-Lieutenant A. M. Seppings, from 16th March to 16th December, to visit Landour, on medical certificate. 7th regiment light cavalry-Lieutenant colonel G. J Shad well, from 18th March to 18th March, 1840, to visit the hill pro vinces north west of Deyrah, on medical certificate.

40th regiment native infantry.-Ensign R.M. Franklin, from 1st April to 1st July, to visit Darjeling, on private affairs.

47th regiment native infantry Captain C. Corfield, from 20th April to 20th October, to visit Landour, on private affairs.

56th regiment native infantry-Captain A. J. Fraser, from 1st April to 20th May, to visit Benares, ou private affairs.

7 1st regiment native infantry.-Lieutenant H. A Reid, from 15th April to 15th October, to visit the hills north of Deyrah, on private affairs.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 21st March 1839- The Futtehgurh station order of the 7th instant, directing assistant surgeon S. M Griffith, of the 14th native infantry, to proceed to Myn poorie, making over medical charge of the regiment and troops at the former station to assistant surgeon T. C. Hunter, is confirmed

The Cawnpore division order of the 11th instant, directing as sistant surgeon S. M. Griffith to relieve assistant surgeon J H. Serrell from the medical charge of the left wing of the 44th regi ment of native infantry at Mynpoorie, is confirmed.

Lieutenant and brevet captain J. Dyson, of the 21st regiment of native infantry, is appointed to officiate as deputy judge ad vocate general of the Sirhind division, during the absence, on leave, of captain F. Angelo, or until further orders.

Meer Haidur Alee, native doctor, doing duty with the 26th, is posted to the 49th regiment of native infantry, to fill a vacancy, and directed to join.

Moobib Allee, native doctor, doing duty with the 17th regi

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ment of native infantry, is posted to the 3d regiment of local Shoulder arms. horse, to complete the establishment of that corps.

Head-Quaters, Meerut, 22d Marrch 1839,-The Cawnpore division order of the 17th instant directing s. rgeon R. Rankine, of the 4th native infantry, to proceed and join his corps making over the medical charge of the 68th to the Surgeon of the 72d regiment of native infantry, is confirmed

The Ailygurb station order of the 15th instant, appointing hieutenant and adjutant C. C. Pigott, of the recruit depot, to act as station staff, is confirmed.

The lieerut station order of the 18th instant, appointing staff sergeant John Peech, of the 34 troop Ist brigade of horse artillery, to act as sergeant major, and sergeant T. Mara, of the European regiment, as provost sergeant, to detachment, of convalescents proceeding to the depôt at Landour is confirmed. Hospital apprentice John Decluzean, attached to the 3d brigade of horse artillery, is to be discharged the service, from the date of publication of this order at Cawnpore

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence :

10th regiment light Cavalry.-Captain C. D. Blair, from 25th April to 25th October, to visit the hills north of Deyralı, on private affairs.

38th regiment native infantry - Lieutenant inter. and qr. mr. W. Kennedy, from 1st April to 30th November to visit the bills north of Deyrah, on medical certificate,

Rear rank take close order. March,

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DIRECTIONS.

Bring the arms to the position of " attention," the sword being held between the fore. finger and thumb,the remaining fingers alone the side of the handle ready to grasp it, the upper part of the hilt resting upon the band across the back part of the thumb, the edge direct to the front, and the back of the blade in the bollow of the right shoulder; elbow close to the body.

Take a grasp of the handle, bring up the hand, the thumb as high as the chin, and close in front of it, the thumb on the side of the handle, the blade perpendicular, and the edge to the left.

Bring the sword diagonally across the body, with the edge upwards, at the same time bending the left elbow, so that the band rises as high as the shoulder, the fingers being lightly closed with the b ade passing between the fore finger and thumb; elbows close to the sides.

As directed above,

Resume the position of "port swords.”

At the word " order," bring the sword to the" recover."

Move forward three paces, and on com. pleting the last, at the word "steady," let the sword be brought to the position of "port swords."

Bring the sword up to the "recover" at the second motion of the firelock, and drop it at the third motion of the firelock, extending it to the right, paralled with the right foot; eibow close to the side; and at the same mo tion raise the left arm as high as the shoulde, the band being brought round by a cir. cular motion over the peak of the cap; the knuckles uppermost and fingers extended

Bring up the sword to the "recover," at the first motion of the firelock, the left arm resuming its position, at the same time; and at the second motion of the firelock, resume the position of " port swords.”

Face to the right, and as the right foot is drawn to the rear, bring up the sword to the "recover."

Move back into the original line, and front at the same time, bringing the sword down to the right in the position of " attention," (close order)

TO SALUTE ON THE MARCH.

The officers will fall in at five paces dista nt from each other in column, three or four officers being in one line, as when in front of a company, when they will march past and salute as follows: The salute on the march in open order, is to comace when at ten paces from the general, the officer on the right of the com pany giving a signal, to prepare the other officers, by raising the finges of the left hand. The sword is brought to the "recover by slowly extending the arm to the right, and by a circular motion of the hand to the left; the time occupied in performing this movement will be that of four paces (commencing with the left foot) and, without pause, the sword is gradually lowered with an extended arm to the right; the left hand is then gradually raised over the peak of the cap, to the position already directed, two paces being required also for these motions, the head being Having passed the general six paces, the sword is again brought to the "recover" and to its original position in four paces, the officer on the right of the company giving the signal with the left band.

Head Quarters, Meerut 23d March 1839.-The Presidency division order of the sth instant, appiuting ensign W. Champion, recently admitted into the service, to do duty with the 15th regiment of uative infautry at Barrackpore, is courfimed.turned to the officer saluted during the time of marching past. The undermentioned officer has leave of absence: 45th regiment native infautry-Lient. WJ. H. Charteris from 20th February to 20th December, to visit Mussoorie, on medical certificate.

The band and drums are to practice at this drill, which is never to be without a pendulum and pace stick.

In marching past in quick time, the arms are to be kept per. Head Quarters, Meerut, 25th March 1839-The Commanderfectly steady to the sides, the sword in the hollow of the shoulder. of the Forces pablishes for the information of the army, the fol fowing instructions for the sword salute, and carrying the sword both on the march and when halted, and directs a strict observance of them:

Instructions for the drill of officers in order to establish and ensure a uniform mode of carrying the sword, saluting, &c, both on the march and when halted

The officers to be formed in line at five paces distant from each other, and standing at case in the following manner, holding the sword in the right hand with the point lowered between the feet the edge to the right, the hands together, the left coveruig the right.

In taking post exercise in the rear, at open order. the officers when fronied, will bring the swords to the position of " attention." (close order) and on moving from thence to their places in line at close order, the swords to be brought to the recover, and when they have reached their place in line resume the position of attention"

On the march, or when the battalion is manoeuvring, the fol lowing position of the sword is to be adopted; viz.

The sword is to be corried to the full extent of the arm, the right side of the guard resting on the inside of the fingers, the

thumb having a sufficient grasp on the outside, so as to hold it with ease and flexibility, the back of the blade being kept agains: the ho low of the right shoulder.

With reference to the regulations for the field exercise and evo Jutions of the army, page 249, and in which it is directed, that when troops in column at quartar distance are marching past a inspections in quick time, the mouuted officers are to salute, it is to be understood, that. if the troops have previously marched round in slow time, the mounted officers are not to salute.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 25th March 1839.-The Dinapore division order of the 11th ultimo, appointing 1st corporal Vernal, of the sappers and miners, to act as an assistant overseer in the department of public works, during the absence of sergeant Bruce with his corps on service, is, with the sanction of govern ment, comfirmed.

Major general Mossom Boyd, who was appointed to the divisi onal staff of the army, in general orders by the Right Honorable the Governor General of the 9th instant, is posted to the Sirhind division, to succeed major general Duncan on his vacating his command.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 26th March 1839-The tioned Meerut division orders are con med: 21st

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March-Directing surgeon D. McQ Gray, of the 26th regiment of the native infantry, to proceed in medical charge of Convalescents in progress to Landour under the command of Captain F. Knyvett, of the 64th native infantry.

25th March-Directing surgeon G. T. Urquhart, of the 7th regiment of light cavalry, to afford medical aid to the 26th regi ment of native infantry and to the staff attached to the bead quarters of the Meera division, and the station of Meerut, dur. ing the absence of surgeon Gray, or until further orders.

Brigadier J. H Litt'er's order of the 4th instant, directing assistant surgeon G. 8. Cardew, in medical charge of the troops at Luckipore, to join the 70th regiment of native infantry without delay, is confirmed.

Major general G. Cooper is, with the sanction of the Right! Honorable the Governor General, permitted to reside at Futtehgurh, and draw bis pay and allowances from the Agia pay office. Surgeon C. McQ. Gray, M. D. (new promotion) is posted to the 6th regiment of native infantry.

The commander of the forces is pleased to make the following appointments:

4th regiment of light c-valry.-Lieutenant J. M. Drake, of the 46th regiment of native infa try, to act as interpreter and quarter master..

N. B. This cancels the appointment of lieutenent Corfield (absent on duty) published in general orders of the 16th instant. 21st regiment of native infantry.-Lieutenant T. S. Price, of the 8th regiment of native infantry, to act as interpreter and quarter master, during the absence of lieutenant Besant, or until further orders.

The uudermentioned officer has leave of abcence: 64th regiment native infantry-Captain G Cox, from 16th March to 15th December, to visit Simla, on medical certificate.

Head Quarters Meerut, 27th March 1839.-The Meerut divi siou order of the 25th instant, appointing assistant apothecary W. Joeman to act as apothecary, and Apprentice T. Murphy as as sistant apothecary, in the hospital of her Majesty's 34 light dragoons, during the absence, on duty, of apothecary C. Billings, is confirmed.

The commander of the forces directs the following remiovaldo staff officers:

Brigade major J. Hamilton, from the Meywar field force to the station of Cawnpore.

Brigade major R Wyllie, from the latter to the former. March 29th-Captain E Wintle, of the 71st regiment of native infantry, is appointed to officiate as brigade major to the Mey. war field force on the departure of cap ain Hamilton to join his new station, and during the absence, on medical certificate of captain Wyllie, or until further orders,

Captain Croudace, of the 11th regiment of native infantry, is appointed Aide de Camp to major general G. R. Penny, commanding the Dinapore division.

Lieutenant H. A. Shuckburgh of the 40th regiment of native infantry, is appointed to 40 du y with the convalescent depot at Lindour, during the present season.

Surgeant William Walton, of the pension establishment, is, with the sanction of Government, p rmitted to reside and draw his stipend at Cawnpore, instead of Futtehgarh.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence : 4th regiment light cavalry -Cornet W. Wyld, from 1st May to 1st November, to visit the bills north of Deyrab, on private affairs

sth regiment native infanty.-Lieutenant H. T. Tucker, (commanding detachment of local horse attached to the Ramgarh light infantry battalion) from 29th March to 30th June to visit, the Presidency, on medical certificate.

14th regiment native infantry- -Captain C. Douglas. from Ist March to 31st December, to proceed to the north western bills

on medical certificate.

Head Quarters, Meerut. 30th March, 1839 --The Rampur light infantry battalion order of the 9th instant, directing lies tenant T T. Wheler, doing duty with the battalion, to proceed to Chvebassa and relieve lieutenant H. T Tucker, who has obtained leave, on medical certificate, from the command of the detachment of local horse attached to the corps, is confirmed. Hospital apprentice 11. Gawke, who has been abs nt from his duty, without leave since the 1st of August last, is discharged the service.

Kasee Persaud, native doctor, is removed from the 74th to the 46th regiment of native infantry to fill a vacancy.

Salemahamed Khan having been pronounced qualified for the situation, is appointed a native Doctor, and directed to join the 74th regiment of native infantry at Nusseerabad.

Head Quarters, Veerut, 1st April. 1839 The Saugor division orde of the 22d of January last, appointing captain R H. Miles, of the 1st regi ent of native infantry, to officiate as executive officer of the department of public works in that division, during the absuce, and on the responsibility, of captain Knyvett, is, with the sanction of government confirmed

Major General T, P Smith is with the san ction of government, permitted to reside and draw his pay and allowance within the limits of the Meerut circle of payment.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 8 April 1839-The Sylbet stating order of the 13th ultimo, directing assistant surgeon G. S. Ca dew to assume medical charge of the 75th regiment of native infantry, to which he stands posted, is confirmed

Major A. F. Richmond's regimental order of the 12th time, directing Surgeon H Taylor, of the 33d, to afford medical wid to the company of the 29th regiment of native infantry, composing the scort of the governor general's agent in Bundlecund, during its stay at Jhansi, is confirmed, and to have effect from the 19th February last, the date on which he assumed charge of

the detachment.

The Kurnaul station order of the 14th ultimo, ordering the re eruits of the 27th regiment of native infantry to proceed to Fe rozepore, under charge of Bhowanneedeen Sing, Subador of that corps; ad directing five companies of the late Kurnaul depôt The Neemuch station order of the 22d ultimo, appointing lira. to march Meerut, under the command of captain T. E. A. Napleton, of the 60th regiment of native infantry, is confirmed tenant C. C. J. Scott, of the 37d regiment of native infantry to act as interpreter and quarter master to the 71st regiment of The Kurnaul station order of the 11th instant, appointing pri-native infantry, (vice Bristow deceased) until further orders, vate Hills, of Her Majesty's 44th foot, to act as church clerk, is confirmed Confirmed.

The order of the 24th ultimo, issued by major G. Broeke, The Presidency division order of the 14th instant, directing commanding the 1st brigade of horse artillery, appointing ist assistant surgeons W. Jameson, T. R. Strover. J. A. Guise lieutenant R. Waller to act as adjutant, vice Sunderland, w and R. V. Shuter to proceed to Cawnpore by water, and place has obtained leave of absence, is confirmed. themselves under the orders of superintending surgeon at that station, is confirmed

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The following removal and postings are made in the regiment of artillery:

Captain O. Baker, from the 3d company 4th battalion to the 2d company 3d battalion.

1st lieutenant F. Turner (new promotion) to the 2d company 7th battalion.

The leave of absence granted to captain C. D Blair, of the 10th regiment of light cavalry, in general orders of the 23d ultimo, is cancelled.

Sergeant John Sheehan, of the 34 company 4th battalion of artillery, who was appointed by general orders of the 30th of January last, to act as a laboratory-man in the Agra magazine, is transferred to the town major's list, and appointed perio nently to that situation, to complete the establishment.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence: 7th regiment light cavalry.-Cordet MJ. Turnbull, from 5th April to 15th October, to visit Allahabad, on private affairs. Artillery 2d lieutenant W. Hay, from 31st January to 25th February, to remain at Akyab, on medical certiâcaté,

40th regiment native infantry. —Lieutenant C. E. Burton, from 1st April to 5th May, in extension, to enable him to rejoin. Orduance department.-Conductor J Gower, from 1st April to 1st October, to visit the Presidency, preparatory to applying to retire from the service.

Subordinate medical department Assistant steward J. W. Franks, from 23d March to 23d April, to proceed to the Presi. dency, on private affairs.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 4th April 1839.- Assistant surgeon H J. Tucker, M. D is removed from the 6 st to the 54th re giment of native infantry, and directed to join.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 9th April 1839.-With the sanction of the Right Honorable the Governor General, the destination of the 46th regiment native infantry, in progress from Jubbulpore, s altered from Agra to Delhi, where it will be stationed.

The Kemaoou district order of the 28th ultimo, directing lieutenanant and Adjut nt J. Liptrott, of the Kemaoon local battalion to act as 2d in command to the corps, from the date of his assum ing charge of the post of Petoragurh until he may be relieved by captain J Drummond, appointed by general orders of the 13th ultimo, is confirmed.

The Agra garrison and station order of the 31st ultimo, directing assistant surgeon A. Stewart, M. D. of the 47th, to receive Surgeon M. Powell is removed from the 54th to the 64th regimedical charge of the right wing of the 34th regiment of nativo meut of native infantry, which he will proceed to join on being infantry, from surgeon W. Mitchelson, proceeding to join the 8th relieved from his present charge. regiment of light cavalry, is confirmed.

Assistant surgeon W. Veal doing duty with Her Majesty's 31st foot, is appointed to the medical charge of the troops stationed at Peto agurh, in the province of Kemaoon, and will proceed to his destination as early as possible.

The leave of absence granted in general orders of the 13th February last, to brevet inajor W. H. Earle of the 39th regi ment of native infantry, is cancelled at his request.

Ensign J. E. Gastreil, of the 13th native infantry, is appointed to act as adjutant to the regiment, until further orders, vice Edwards promoted.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 5th April 1839.- The battation order of the 6th of February last by brevet major W. Simonds, com Imanding procceed by water to the Assam Sebundies, directing the head quarter of the corps to Bishnauth, is with the sanction of the Right Honrable the Governor General, confirmed,

The regimental order by lieutenaut colonel G W, Moseley, dated the 31st ultimo, appointing en ign W. H. Jeremie to officiate as interpreter and quarter master to the 38th ragiment of native infantry, during the absence, on leave, of lieutenant W. Kennedy, is confirmed.

Lieutenant F. W Burkinyoung, of the 5th regiment of native infantry, is permitted to visit Allah b d instead of Simla, as sanctioned in general orders of the 23d of January last.

The underimentioned officers have leave of absence: 10th regiment Light cavalry.-lieutenant M. H. Hailes, from 5th April to 15th November, to visit the hills north of Deyrab. on medical cerificate.

7th regiment native infantry.-Ensign R. R. Mainwaring, from 15th April to 15th June, to visit tawab, on private affairs.

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BY THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF

Head Quarters, Meerut, 5ih April, 1839 -The following removals of medical officers are ordered: Surgeon W. Duff, from the 21st to the 54th regiment of native infautry.

Assistant Surgeon W. M. Buchanan, M. D., (on furlough) from the 21st to the 19th regiment of native infantry.

Assistant Surgeon H. J. Tucker, M. D., from the 54th to the 21st regiment of native infantry.

Cornet A. W. M. Wylly, to whom rank was assigned in Government General Orders, No. 25, of the 18th of February last, is posted to the 7th regiment of light cavalry.

By order of the Commander of the Forces.

Head Quarter, Meerut. 6th April. 1839-The Sirhind division of der of the 25th ultimo directing hospital apprentice James Coles recently arrived at Kurnul as acting assistant Apothecary with artillery drafts from Dum Dum, to do duty in the hospital of the 1st brigade of horse artillery, is confirmed.

The Agra garrison and station order of the 30th ultimo, directing assistent surgeon G. G. Brown, M. D. of the 4th battalion of artillery to wford medical aid to the dept of the European regiment, is counrmed.

The Mynpoorie station order of the 22d ultimo, appointing Lieutenant P. J Chiene, of the 34th regiment of native infantry, to act as station staff, is confirmed.

The detachment order of the 25th ultimo, by captain P. Bonham, of Her Majesty's 16th lancers, directing a st. Surgeon J. C. Brown of the 23d regiment of native infantry, to make over the medical charge of the detachment of Her Majesty's troops to assistant Surgeon J. Macintire, is confirmed.

Sergeant George Singer, of the 1st troop 3d brigade borse artillery, and Charles Young of the 4th company 1st battalion of artillery, are transferred to the town major s list, and appointed laboratory-men to the arsenal of Fort William, to all existing Vacancies.

The underimentioned officer has leave of absence:

30th regiment native infantry-Captain E. T. Milner, from 15th May to 15th November, to visit the Presidency, on private @fairs.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 8th April, 1889-Brevet major J. Steel, of the 41st regiment of native infantry, is appointed to the command of the Ramghur light infantry battalion, during the absence, on leave, of Major Lawrence, or until further orders.

The Meerut division order of the 8th instant, directing surgeon D. McQ Gray to resume medical charge of the 26th regiment of native infantry, and the staff attached to the head quarters of the division and station of Meerut, from surgeon G. T. Urquhart, of the 7th regiment of light cavalry, is conficined.

The commander of the forces is pleased to make the following appointment:

52d Regiment of Native Infantry.-lieutenant W. Martin to be a jutant, vice Jamieson, who is permitted to resign the situation Adjutant, vice Jamieson, who is permitted to resign the situation.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence;

47th regiment native infantry Lieutenant W. C. Hollings, from Ist April to 1st August, to remain at Seetapore, Dude, on private affairs

67th regiment native infantry-Lieut. colonel H. L. White from 27th March, to 31st March, in extension, to enable him to rejoin.

4th regiment light calvalry.-Lieut. colonel C. P. King. from 1st May to 39th December, to visit Mussoorie, on medical certi ficate."

Head Quarters, Meerut, 10th April 1839-Captain C G. Dixon's order of the 22d ultimo, appointing captaiu J Bartleman, 2d in command, to act as adjutant to the Mbairwarah local batta. iou, during the illness of brevet captain and adjutant burnett, or until further orders, is confirmed.

Captain C. G. Dixon's detachment order of the 27th ultimo, appointing captain J. Bartleman (2d in command, Mhairwarah. local battalion) to act as detachment staff to the force on service at Kot, is confirmed

Lieutenant J. Gordon, of the 15th, is appointed to officiate as interpreter and quarter master to the 69th regiment of nativo infantry

Staff sergeant Michael Mahon, of the 4th company, and sergeaut Edward Kirby, of the 2d company 1st battalion of artillery, are transferred to the town major's list, and appointed, the forthe Assam Sebundy corps. and directed to join without delay. mer sergeant major, and the latter quarter maste sergeant, to

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence:

24d regiment native infantry.-Ensign C. P. Trower, from 15th April to Ist August, to visit Allahabad, on private affairs. N. 1., from 16th February to 10th March, in extension, to enable Unposted. Ensigu T. M. Cameron, doing duty with the 40th him to join.

40th regiment native infantry-Lieutenant A. Macdonald, from 16th February to 10th March, in extension to enable him to join.

Medical Staff-Superintending surgeon G. Playfair, Meerut division from 25th May to 25th September, to visit Mussoorie on private affairs.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 11th April, 1839.-The leave of absence granted in general orders of the 13th ultimo, to major G. Huish, of the 26th regiment of native infantry, is cancelled at his request.

Surgeon R. Grahame, of the invalid establishment, is, with the sanction of Government, permitted to reside at Deyrah, and draw his pay and allowances from the deputy pay master at Meerut, S. Price of the 8th regiment of native infanty, to act as in erpre. The general order of the 26th ultimo, appointing lieutenant T. at the request of that officer, cancelled. ter and quarter master to the 21st regiment of native infautry, is,

Ensign W Lowther, of the 40th, is, at his own request, remov rank. ed to the 41st regiment of native infautry, as the junior of big

Head Quarters, Meerut; 12th April, 1839.-Captain C. Framer's detachment order of the 29th ultimo, appointing Leutenant C Rattray, of the 20th regiment of native infantry, to act as adju. tant to the detachment of British troops proceeding with the mig sion to Peshawar, is confirmed.

The leave of absence, for one month, granted in general orders of the 14th February last, to assistant surgeon T Leckie, attach. Right Honorable the Governor General, extended to the 31st altiIed to the civil station sf Bhaugulpore, is, with the sanction of the mo, to enable him to rejoin.

The undermentioned ensigns, to whom rank was assigned in. Government general orders No. 25, of the 18th February last, are. posted to corps as follows, and directed to join.

Ensign George Walter Cuninghame to the 54th regiment of 44. tive infantry at Kurnau).

Ensign Thomas Charles Henry D'Oyly to the 45th regiment of native infantry at Shabjebanpore.

Ensign Robert Henry David Tulloh to the 39th regiment of na tive infantry at Neemuch.

Ensign Patrick Cheap Clark to the 41st regiment of native infan try at Secrole Benares,

Ensign Charles Rickets Maling to the 28th regiment of native infantry proceeding to Dinapore.

Ensign James Travers to the 2d regiment of native infantry at Feroze pore.

Ensign William Champion to the 48th regiment of native infan.

try with the army of the Indus

Eusign Thomas Peach Waterman to the 13th regiment of native infantry at Nusseerabad.

Ensign Edward Cornwall Garden to the 40th regiment of na tive infantry at Dinapore.

Ensign Egenton Mackneal Wylly to the 49th regiment of native infantry at Neemuch.

Ensign George Strangways to the 71st regiment of native infantry at Neemuch.

Ensign Basil Ebenezer Bacon to the 50th regiment of native in fantry at Mirzapore

Ensign David Scott Dodgson to the 30th regiment of native in

fantry at Neemuch, at his own request.

Ensign Peter Archibald Robertson to the 68th regiment of na tive infantry at Allahabad.

Ensign Thomas Mouat Cameron to the 55th regiment of native infantry at Lucknow.

Eusign John Hewetson Reynolds to the 53d regiment of native infantry at Loodianah.

Ensign William John Hicks to the 22d regiment of nativ e infantry at Nusseerabad.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence:

5th regiment light cavalry.-Cornet E. W. C. Plowden, from 20th April to 20th December, to visit Mussoorie, on medical cer. tificate.

Sth regiment native infantry-Captain G. F. F. Vincent. from 8th May to 8th November, to visit Simla, on private affails.

By order of the Commander of the Forces.

J. R. LUMLEY. Major General.
Adjutant General of the Army.

QUEEN'S TROOPS.

Meerut, 18th April 1839.-No. 193. At a general courtmartial re assembled at Cawnpore, on Thursday the 21st day of February 1839, Ensign James Andrew Campbell, on Her Majesty's 16th regiment of foot, was arraigued on the following charges:

Charge- For conduct unbecoming the character of an officer and a gen leman, in the following instances:

"First. In having neglected to attend parade for muster on the 1st January 1839, (though he had been on the 10th of the preceding month censured for neglect of duty as officer of the day;) and baving, in a letter addressed to Lieutenant and Adjutant John Brace, falsely assigned illness as the cause of his absence from muster parade.

"Second. In having, on the afternoon of the 1st January 1839, entertained, and associated with Soldiers' wives, and other women, in the house of, and in company with Harriet Monks, a woman of bad, character, during which evening the bouse was visited by gunner James Printou, of the 3d com pany 5th battalion of artillery, who, for a short time, sat at the table; notwithstanding that Ensign Campbell had been earnestly and repeatedly cautioned by his cominanding officer against the ruinous consequences of intimacy with Harriet Monks, and had led his commanding officer to believe that he had separated bimself from her entirely.

Third. In having, on the evening of the same day, whilst in an extreme state of intoxication, severely beaten and kicked without any immediate provocation, Khoda Bux, Khidmutgar. ADDITIONAL CHARGES.

"First Additional Charge.-With having, at Cawnpore, on the evening of the 10th January 1839, broken his arrest, by entering the bungalow of Dr. Charles McCurdy, civil surgeon of Cawnpore.

"Second Additional Charge-With Conduct highly dis officer and a gentleman, ju graceful to the character of an the following nistances:

"First instance. In having, on the above mentioned occa sion, without the slightest provocation, grossly abused and mal. treated Khoda Bax, Khidmutgar, in the service of Dr. McCurdy fu having at the same time, during the "Second instance. absence of Dr. McCurdy, broken open a box, and supplie, himself with beer, after drinking which he, ensign Campbell was conveyed to his buggy in an extreme state of intoxica

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"That the second instance, he is guilty, with the exception of the word entertained,' of which the court acquits bin, as well as of the criminality conveyed in the following passage; du. ring which evening the house was visited by Gunner James Prin. ton. of the 3d company 5th battalion of artillery, who, for a short time, sat at table. The court considering the evidence insuffi. cient to establish, the fact here represented.

"In the third instance, that Ensign Campbell is guilty of having, on the evening of the same day, whilst in a state of in toxication, beaten and kicked Khoda Bux, Kidmatgar; but the court finds him not guilty of the remainder of this count and acquits him thereof,

The court is of opinion, with respect to the facts found in these three instances, that Eusign Campbell is guilty of conduct unbecoming the character of an officer and a gentleman.

"The court in further of opinion, that on the first additional charge Ensigu Campbell is guilty.

"That in the first instance of the second additional charge, he is guilty, and in the second instance, that he is guilty, with the exception of having broken open a box,' and of being conveyed to bis buggy in an extreme state of intoxication; of which excepted portions the courtacquits him, and with repect to these two instances the court find Ensign Campbell guilty of unbecom ing conduct.

Sentence.-"The Court Sentence Ensign James Andrew Campbell, of her Majesty's 16th regiment of foot to be cashiered. Approved,

(Signed H. FANE, General.

Recommendation by the Court." The court having discharged its duty in recording the above sentence, in obedience to the ar ticles of War, would, in consideration of Ensign Campbell's youth and inexperience, and the earnest regret and contrition be has expresed respectfully recommend his case to such alleviation as the Commander of the Forces may be able to afford to it." REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE COMMANDER IN CHISP.

The Commander in Chief can see no grounds for the "alleriation" which the members of the court recommend; because the misconduct of the prisoner was in direct disregard of in attention to, the warning of his commanding officer, convey the letter of the 9th of December 1 37

The sentence to have effect from the date of its publication at
Cawnpore.
J. BYRNE, Major

Asst. Adjt. Genl. H. M. Forces, in India.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 4th April, 1839.-No. II.-Asisstaat surgeon Stevenson, of H. M. 3d foot, is directed to do duty, until further orders, with H. M. 3d light dragons

Sergeant,.........
(orporais......
Drummers....
Privates,............

The Presidency division order issued by 3 Major General Watson, under date the i th 2 January 1937, appointing captain O'Neill, 3 44th foot to the command; brevet captains 121 Mathias and Woolhouse to do duty, and

sistant surgeon Baitour to the Medical charge 129 of a detachment of Sick, &c, (as per margia of that corps, ordered to proceed of Ghazeepore by water, is confirmed,

The undermentioned officer has leave of absence: 4th foot-Lieutenant E. S. Cumberland, from IIth April to August next, to proceed to the hills, on medical certificat e.

Head Quarters, Meerut, 1th April, 1839-The Presidency di vision order of the ist instant, granting leave of absence to brevet years captain T. Sandes, 9th foot, to proceed to Engiand, for 2 from date of embarkation, on medical certificate, is conti med,

13th Foot.
Ensign,.......
Sergeant,..
Corporal...
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44th Foot,
Lieutenant,....
Sergeants,....
Corporals,.
Privates,..

Colonel Shelton's regimental order of the 9th instant, directing assistant surgeea 1 Balfour to assume medical charge of HM.

1 44th regiment from surgeon W. H. Young, I who has been appointed to the 2d or queen's 19 royals, is confirmed,

The Meerut division order of the 14th in 22 stant, directing lieutenant Dodgin, 44th foot. to assume command from captain Benbom of the details for H. M. 13th and 44th regi ments (as per margin,) proceeding to Kurnaul, is confirmed,

Lieutenant Dodgin's detachment order dated 11th inst, »ppointing a sergeant major and non-commiss oued staff to the abuts stérmed, the extent

3 sanctioned by Government general order 71 of the 26th December 1:39.

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SHIPPING REGISTER.

ARRIVALS AT KEDGEREE.

May 1st-English Ship Maitland, J Baker, from London 20th Jane, and Madras 27th April; English Suip Nerbudda, F Pa trick, from Madras 21st, and Vizagapatam 29th April; English Brig Elizabeth, M. Thaddeus, from Rang on 16th ditto 7th-English Barque Bengallee, Thos. Hamlin, from London (no date) and Rangoon 27th April; English Barque Thetis W. Boothby, from Rangoon 24th April; English Barque Christopher

Rawson, E. Edwards, from ditto 14th ditto.

8th-English Ship Thalia W Graham, from Liverpool 18th June,; English Barque Kyle, T. Fletcher, from London 15th ditio; English Barque Apot on, H. Laglois, from the Mauritius 28th March; English Barque Governor Doherty, D O'Brien from singapore 6th April; English Barque Mahomed Shah, Randle, from Rangoon 26th ditto; English Brig Packet, D. Sherling, from the Cape of Goot Hope 18th March, and Ceylou 27th April; Fr. nch Barque Trident, M. Mouleuet, from Bourbon 2d March and Madras 1st May.

9th-English Ship Medusa, J. Purdie, from Sydney 27th January, and Madras 3d May

Paymaster;

Per Fairlie from Hobart Town-Colonel George W. Walker
Lieutenant Colonel, Her Majesty's 21st Regiment; Lieutenant
Colonel George Deare; Capt. J. G. Ainslie; Lieutenants B.
Fannce. W. McKnight, A. Andrews, A. L. Johnstone, G. Deare
J. L. Mortimer, nd H. W. Martin; P. Jeau
Robt Smith, Assistant Surgeon; Mrs. Col. Walker; Mrs.
Jean; Misses I.. Jeau, E. Jean and A. Jean; 315 Non.Cominis.
sioned Officers, Drummers and Privates; 48 Women and 110
children, being the Head Quarters of H. M. 21st Regt.
Per Martha from Mauritius-C. Boss, Esq.
Per Henry Ewbank, from B ston-F Foster.
Per Margaret Connal from Greenock-Mrs. Captain Morris.
Per Adims, from Mauritius, from Point de Galie and Mairag
-J. Baghden, Esq. Merchant.

Per Suipe from Moulmein-Revd. Mr. Bonnett and Lady with four Childlen; Dr. Pellew. H M. 63d Regiment.

Per Lord Lowther, from London,-Miss Earle; Lieut. Scott, Benal Artillery; Lieut. Hobhouse, H. M 13th Regt. Light Lafuntry: Easigns Williams and Van Strawbengee, H. M. 135, ditto; Walshe, H M. 9th Regt: Cadets Rawson, Taylor, Tre. 10th-English Ship Fairly, Heary Ager, from Hobart Town vor, Bigual and Pogson, H. C. S.; Messrs Nicks, Gamble and 1st March and Madras 27th April; English Ship Forth, J'. H. McKenzie; Mr. Lewis, Steerage Passenger; 3 Private soldiers, Prom Madras- Mrs. Landers, from Rangoon 20 May; En lish Bark Woolsington, Woman and Child, of HM Forces. W. Burrows, from London 18th October, Cape 5th Marcu and Tousdale; Capt Lonsdale, Commanding Detachment of H M Mauritius 9th April; English Bark Mirgaret Connall, D.Ist Fosileers: Lieutenants Dely, Lamb and Bace, of H M. 21st Morris, from Greenock 15th January; English Bark Martha, Fusileers; M.. Assistant Surgeon Bice, in medical charge, 61 Men. Troops of E Bayle, from Mauritius 12th April; Euglish Bark Adams, J. Mr. and Ms. Slater, Steerage Passengers; Mills, from Mauritius 17th February and Madras 1st May; M. 21st Fusileers; I man, Private of H M 26th Regiment; I Woman and 20 Children, Wives and Families of H M Fusileer. English Bark Cecelia, P. Roy, from Bombay 18th April and Vi zi apa am 7th May; English Brig Saipe, W. C Spain, from Moalmein 29th April; Americau Ship Henry Ewbank, J Smith,

from Bostou 21st December.

Per Abercrombie Robinson from London—Mrs Jarvis, and Mr,

Edlin; and Mr. Beussey. Dr. Ediin, and Mr. Pitt, Assistant Surgeons; Lieut. Jervis, Ei S 424 Regt; Mr. Anderson, Me.chant;" dessrs. Simpson, Griffiths. Moore, Mactier, Griese, Ford, Rad

12th H M S. Favourite, Croker, from Amherst 1st May; English Ship Lord Lowther, A. Yates, from London 6thcliffe, Else good, Trollope, Jenkins, Seruan Sherwell and Smailand Madeira 24th December, and Madras 4th May; English Schooner Rover, J WeGill, from Singapore 27th April

13th-Tae ship Scotland, D Cunningham, from Greenock 15 January; English Bark Rosalind, J. Fonrose, from London 15th December; English Bark Emma Eugenia G. Wade, from Cina 14th March and Penang 6th April; English Bark Ed ward S Morton, from Rangoon 24 h April; English Brig Patriot, R J. Morris, from Penang 17th April.

14th-English Ship Abercrombie Robinson, R Scott, from Loudon 26th January, and Madras 9th May; English Ship Antigua Packet, J McNight, from London 17th October, and Mauritins 15th April; English Ship Margaret, E Cauney, from Sydney 13th February, and Singapore 21st April; English Barque The. resa, W Young, from Sydney 25th February, and Madras 8th May; English Schooner Pirate, LS De Lange, from Madras 221 April and Vizagapatan 1st May.

14th-English Bark Lonach, J Senger, from Masulipatam 13th

May.

19th-Dutch Barque Maria, E Bergman, from Rotterdam 16th December, and Batavia 14th April.

20th American Ship Harold L Howes, from Boston 14th December, and cape of Good Hope 28th March; English Barque Diana, E Laue, from the Mauritius 20th April, and Madras 15th Mar.

231-English Barque Mona, J Glass, from Singapore 1st, and Nicobars 15th May

24th-English Ship Good Success, H Fraser, from China 10th April and Madras 18th May.

25th-English Ship Frankland, Harrison, from Liverpool 18th January: English Ship Eleanor, P Wallace, from Cape of Good Hope 10th April.

25th-English Ship Indiana, A Gillett, from Deal 24th Jan.; English Ship Enterprize, J Salkeid, from Liverpool 22d January; English Barque Sylph, Thos Viali, from Bombay 8th, and Madras 21st May.

26th-English Ship Drongan, J Mackenzie, from Cochin 12th, and Madras 22d May; English Barque Portsea, SJ i owe, from Singapore 26th April, and Madras 21st May; English Barque William Dampier, S. W Hazlewood, from Rangoon 27th April. 27th-English Barque Europa, J Brown, from the Cape 20th March, aud Madras 22d May; English Barque Catherine, A. Browu, from the Cape 6th April, and Madras 22d Ma).

29:b. English Brig Royal William, Thos Irvine from Ham burgh 18th December, and Plymouth 17th January. 31st-English Ship Donna Pascoa, J Hullock, from Rangoon 19th May.

ARRIVALS OF PASSENGERS.

Per Elizabeth, from Rangoon -Mr. J. Gregory Lucas.
Per Governor Doherty from Malacca-Master John Wester-
boul, Charles Westerhout, and Herbert Westerbout,

Per Packet from the l'ape of Good Hope-Mrs. Sherling.
Per Mahomed Shaw from Rangoon.—Mrs. Randle and family.
Mrs. Francis, and Mirza Mahomed Ally and family.

Daze, Cadets; Messrs Ciely, Jones and Warden, Pilot Service,
From Madras-Capt. and Mrs Cotton, and Miss Kingston.
Per Theresa, from Madras-Mr. Saml. Swinton, Eusign, H M
44th Regt.
Per Rosalind from London-Messrs, Edwd. Joalmiu, and Geo
Dowens.

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Per Christopher Ranson-Mrs Edwards and Child.
Per Rover from Singapore-J A Porte us, Esq.
Per Edward, from Rangoon. Mrs. Morton.

Per Antiqua Packet, from the Mauritius-Mrs. Harogan and 6 coulies.

Per Lonach, from Masulipatam-Furdoonjee Hormajee and
Byramjee Manickjee, Merchants.

Per Good Success, from Chira-James How, Esq. Merchant.
From Madras
From Singapore-RJ Hamyn, Esq, Surgeon.
JR Schestele, Danish Majesty's Civil Service.
Per Harold, from Boston-J J Bell, Esq.
Per Soorma, from Allahabad-Mis. Major Qubue;-Coruish
Ximenes, Esqs

and

Per Indiana, from London-Mr Wm Johnston, Cadet, for Ma dras; Mr Wm Agnew, ditto for Bengal; Mr HB Hinton, Assistant Surgeon,

Per Sylph, from Bombay-Mr Viall, and Mr. Read, Mariner.
Per Catherine, from the Cape of Good Hope-Mrs Brown, a and
Mr R Stein.
Per Europa, from the Cape-Mr T Hollis, Soldier-From
Madras-Mr H Torre.

DEPARTURES FROM SAUGOR.
May 1-Hindoo, McGill, for Liverpool.
3-Patriot, Mullins, for Mauritius.-Ino, Whelan, for London,
Flora McDonald, Horne, for Rangoon.

6-Amherst, (H. C. S.,) Paterson, for Arracan.-Isabella Robert. son, Hudson, for Singapore and China.-Catherine, Willie, for Singapore.

8-Trais Freres, Autie, for Bourbon.-Arachne, Thurlett, for Mauritius 9-Lawrence, Shaw. for Liverpool,

11-Prince George, Chilcott, for Sydney.-Aigle, Guillemot, for Havre.

15-Eleanor, Griffin, for Sydney.

16- Margaret, McGrath, for Moulmein.-Moira, Owen, for London-Lulworth, King, for Swan River.-Abeille, Bartho, for Bourbon.

17-Cavendish Bentinck, Messiter, for Mauritius

18-John McLellan, McDonald, tor Loudon.-Palmira, Parsons, for London.

1-Bengal, Marjoram, for London-Martam, Timms, for Moul mein and Rangoon.-Emma, Bonamour, for Bourbon.-Capa Packet, Lamb, for the Cape of Good Hope.

21-Lloyds, Garrett. for London-Gloucester, Boston.

Crooke, for

25-William Nicol, Potter, for London.-Gentoo, Dodds, for Liverpool.

26-Augustus, Gordon, for Madras and Colombo.

27-Clydesdale, Davies, for Liverpool.-Elizabeth, Dewar, for Liverpool.

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