the Residency, a charge of a troop of cavalry, led by Cornet Smith, round the base of the hill, in which he cut up numbers of them, seemed so totally to dispirit them, that from this time their attacks in every quarter began to slacken, and at twelve entirely ceased. I can never sufficiently express my admiration of the conduct of the troops on this occasion. To Major M'Kenzie, second in command, and to every officer and individual engaged, I haxe to offer my thanks, which are freely expressed in my orders issued on the occasion, and of which I inclose a copy. Mr. Jenkins, Resident, was present during the whole of the action, and his animating couduct tended, iu a very considerable degree, to excite the troops to their duty. I have to deplore the death of Mr. Sotheby, his First Assistant, a gallant gentleman, who had also been present from the first, and exposing himself in every situation, was severely wounded towards the close of the action, and died in in the course of the day. I shall by to-morrow's rappal*, forward regular returns of the killed and wounded, which I am sorry to say is considerable, amounting to 14 officers and 333 killed and wounded, of all other ranks. I have, &c. &c. H. S. SCOTT, Lieut. Colonel, Commanding at Nagpore. Camp, Nagpore, 29th Nov. 1817. P. S. From the best information I can obtain, and my observations, the enemy opened upwards of 35 guns upon us. The number of their cavalry is said to amount to 12,000, and their infantry 8,000, 3,500 of which are Arabs, from whom we met our principal loss. Grand total of killed and wounded-1 Major, 6 Captains, 7 Lieutenants, 3 Adjutants, 1 Assistant Surgeon, 1 Serjeant Major, 2 Quarter Master Serjeants, 5 subedars, 3 jemedars, 18 havildars, 1 corporal, 2 drummers, 303 rank and file, 10 gun lascars, 1 recruit boy, 1 horse-keeper, 2 serjeants, 45 horse. Names of the Officers Killed and Wounded. List of Guns and Ammunition captured from the enemy on the 26th and 27th November, at Nagpore. GUNS-2 brass 9 pounders, 2 brass 4-pouuders, carriages unserviceable; 2 brass 12 pounders, spiked. AMMUNITION-25 iron 9-pounder shot, 40 iron 4-pounder shot, 55 iron 24-pounder shot; 60 lbs. of gunpowder (country). N. B. Four jingals taken, but are not of order for service. Copy of a report from Brigadier-General Doveton, commanding the 2nd division of the Army of the Deccan, to the Adjutant General, dated Camp, Nagpore, 19th Decembe, 1817, with an inclosure. SIR, I had the honour of reporting, for formation, (through the Quarter-Master-Gehis Excellency the Commander in Chief 's inneral of the Army, my arrival at this place with a part of the force, highly equipped, on the morning of the 12th, my expectation of being joined by the remainder on the following day. These troops did join me on the evening of the 13th, and I determined to allow them sufficient time to recover their fatigues after so long a march, previous to the Resident making known to the Rajah the terms which it was have it in my power to attack his troops improposed to grant him, in order that I night mediately, in the event of his not agreeing to them. I accordingly, on the afternoon of the 13th, ordered the whole of the stores and baggage of the force to proceed and take post under the Sutabulber Hill, where they would be protected by the 1st battalion 20th, and 1st battalion 24th regiment, and a battalion of his Highness the Nizam's infantry. I having placed the troops in the order I intended they should attack, the whole slept upon their arms, to be in readiness to commence hostilities at half past four o'clock the following morning, previous to which time the Rajah's determination would be known. Early in the morning I received information from the Resident that his Highness had agreed to the terms proposed, and was hourly expected at the Reand the Resident was told, that the troops sidency; the time fixed, however, clapsed, could not well be further delayed in their movements should the Rajah not soon make his appearance; with his approval therefore, I shortly after moved down; I took up the position from which I intended the troops should commence the attack, soon after my reaching the Residency, of his having given orders to ity. I was informed of the Rajah's arrival at put in my possession the whole of his artillery, by twelve o'clock, and that the agent from him would arrive in my camp for that purpose, I accordingly waited the arrival of the agent and accompanied by him proceeded with the whole of my force in battalion columns of divisions, followed by the different reserves in line. On my approach to the first battery it was drawn out in line ready to oppose us, but having come rather unexpectedly upon it, the enemy quitted their guns and retired; having taken possession of these, and left the division under Lirut..Colonel Scott in charge of them, | I contioned my advance in the sime order, when shortly after a heavy fire was opened on us by a large body of troops, posted in the Sucker Durry Gardens, which was followed by a general discharge from the whole of their batteries; the infantry consisted of the divi-sonally his uncommon exertions to Major sions under Lieut. Colonel M'Leod and Mackellor, supported by a battery and a reserve of infantry ander Licut. Col. Crosdile; and a reserve of infantry under Lieut. Col. Stuart, continued their advance until the ground could admit of a formation in line, when the enemy's batteries in the front were carried in a most gallant manner at the point of the bayonet. The horse artillery under Lieut. Poggempohl, and cavalry in parallel regimental columns of divisions under Lieut. Col. Gohan, supported by their reserve of gallopers and cavalry under Captain Smith, were fired upon at the same time, and having made a detour round a tank immediately in front of the Sucker Durry Gardens, charged and carried instantly the batteries opposed to them in a most dashing style, driving at the same time before them an iminense mass of the enemy's cavalry, which they routed and pursued, as long as there was a chance of doing them any mischief. A few of the enemy's guns, which had been charged by the cavalry, but which had reopened their fire upon the latter advancing in pursuit of that of the enemy, were charged and carried again in a very spirited manner by five companies from the reserve, under Lieut. Col. Stewart, by the artillery of reserve, and a party of reformed horse, under Captain Pedlar, who distinguished themselves much on the occasion; and by half-past one o'clock the whole of the enemy's guns and camp equipage were in our possession, together with upwards of forty elephants. His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief will be gratified to find, by the accompanying list of killed and wounded, that our loss has not been so considerable as might have been expected, from the great superiority of the enemy's cannon; the wounds, however, I regret to say, are generally severe, being chiefly from cannon-shot. It gives me much satisfaction to assure his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, that the whole of the troops composing this force who bad the good fortune of being engaged on this occasion, behaved in the most gallant manner; and I am happy, after bearing this general testimony to the merits of the officers and men of the division under my command, to mention more particularly for his Excellency's information, those of Lieut. Colonel Goban, M'Leod, Scott, Mackeller, and Crosdile, commanding brigades of cavalry, infantry, and artillery, and of Major Munk and Captain Western, commanding corps of cavalry, and of Lieut. Colonels Stewart and VOL. VIII. No. 45. Lit. Pan. N. S. Dec. 1. Fraser, Major Pereira, Pollock, M'Dowal, Wildon, Macbian, and Garner, commanding corps of infantry and artillery. I must also bring to his Excellency's favourable notice the merits of Lieut. Poggenpohl, in command of the horse artillery, and of Lieut. Hunter, of that corps, the latter of whom having been attached to the column where I myself was, afforded me an opportunity of witnessing perM'Leod and the Officers of the General Staff, and to Captains Morgan and Edmonds, my personal Staff, I am quite at a loss to express how much I feel myself indebted'; nor must I omit to mention the uncommon zeal and activity of Lieut. Davis, senior engineer in the field, during the entire movements; I am likewise much indebted to Captains Lucas, Grant, aud Nixon, and to Lieuts. Davidson, Fenwick, and Sherriff, who volunteered their services on this occasion; of Major Addison's valuable services I was unfortunately deprived by severe indisposition. Before I conclude this dispatch, I beg leave to mention, for his Excellency's further information, that the Resident having previously requested that his brother, Major Jenkins, commanding the infantry of the Rajah's contingent, might attend me as an extra Aid-de Camp on this occasiou, it becomes a pleasing part of my duty to express how much I was indebted to that officer for his uncommon exertions, nor can I pass over in silence the merits of Lieut. Bayley, attached to the Nagpore contingent, who, though suffering under a severe wound received in the attack of the 26th, volunteered his services, and from his local knowledge, was of great use to me. His Highness the Nizam's troops, under the command of Major Pittman, having been previously detached to bring on the baggage, were prevented from being present in the action; but, I am thoroughly convinced, that had it been otherwise, they would have distinguished themselves equally with the other troops. I inclose, for his Excellency's information, a return of the killed, wounded, and missing of the division I have the honour to command, as also of the ordnance, &c. captured from the enemy. I have, &c. &c. &c. J. DOVETON, B. G. Camp, near Nagpore, Dec. 19, 1817. ΑΜΒΟΥΝΑ. Formidable Insurrection. Matters wear a most alarming aspect at Amboyna, where every negro is in a state of open rebellion. Allang Lilliboy, and even the villages in the vicinity of Fort Victoria, are in arms against the Dutch government. The Amboynese have expressed their determinatiou to emancipate themselves * Not transmitted. S from foreign thraldom and servitude, or perish in the attempt. consequences are exceedingly important. We, being apprehensive that the foreign It is reported, that a Mr. Burgraff, the merchants of your honourable country, resident at Hela, was so incautions as to who come to Canton to trade, may not all beat the Prang Tua of the Negree for some fully know the hinderances arising from trifling offence; an act for which he is bringing it to Canton, do therefore especilikely to atone with his life, having been ally prepare a letter to inform you, and mortally wounded by the enraged inhabi- will trouble you, benevolent brother, to tants. At Loricke, the gentleman in write a letter immediately back to your charge of the residency is shut up in his country, and tell these things to your holittle fort, out of which he dare not show uourable country's President, that all the himself. It would appear that the natives ships which come to Canton may be caused of Ceram have supplied the people of Sa- to know that opium, the dirt used in smokparoa with fire arms, gun-powder and am- ing, is an article the Celestial Empire promunition, in return for which they receive hibits, by an order received; and hereafter, specie. It is understood that the Alfoors on most positively, they must not buy it, and Ceram, (than whom a more savage and bring it to Canton; if they bring it, the moblood-thirsty race of men does not exist), are ment we examine into it, and find it out, collected in great force for the purpose of certainly we shall not dare to be security for making an attack, in conjunction with the the said ship; and moreover, will assuredly people of Amboyna, Saparoa, aud Harooka report it fully to the great officers of go upon Fort Victoria; the Dutch commissio- vernment, who will, according to the law, ners are consequently in a state of the investigate and prosecute. Decidedly we greatest alarm, and they entertain appre- will not dare to conceal the affair for those hensions that the whole of the European who import it, and thereby bring guilt inhabitants of Amboyna, civil and military, upon ourselves. The trade of the said ship will ultimately be obliged to seek refuge on will assuredly be impeded by the smoking board the ships of war in the harbour. dirt; and when seeking to repent, it will Admiral Boyshes left Java on the 28th of be a difficult thing (for the persons conJuly, in the Prince Frederick (74), accom-cerned) to find it availing. Do not say panied by two sloops of war of twenty guns cach, several gunboats and small brigs, likewise two merchantmen as transports, the whole fleet taking five hundred European, and the same number of native troops, but the admiral did not expect to reach Amboyna until the end of September. The commissioners of his Netherland Majesty at Amboyna had deemed it prudent to ship all the public treasure on board the ships of war. CHINA. Cohong Address. The Cohong are licensed merchants for foreign commerce, and delivered this singular address to the American consul at Canton in September last. Address to the American Consul, to Mr. Wil that we did not speak soon enough. We pray you, benevolent brother, to write a letter immediately, and tell these things. It will be fortunate if you do not view it as a common place affair, and so delay, and cause future impediments. The above is what we particularly beg We, younger brothers, commonly called MOWQUA CHEONQUA CONSEEQUA POONQUA KINQUA GEOQUA FATQUA MAUHOP. Kais-king, 22d year 5th month, 22d day—Canton. Frequency of Executions. On the 21st of March, 1817, twenty-four cocks; may he be highly promoted. men were beheaded at the usual place of We approach to inform you that foreign execution at Canton; and on the 16th, opium, the dirt used in smoking, has long eighteen more. Such executions are so been prohibited, by an order received: frequent here as to excite little attention. it is not allowed to come to Canton; if it The government does not give publicity to be presumptuously brought, the moment it the causes of these punishments; the daily is discovered, it inevitably involves the se- paper coldly mentions that they were becurity merchant; and the crime of the said headed. There are no confessions, no dying vessel bringing prohibited dirt for smok- speeches, no account of their dying behaing to Canton, will also assuredly be ex-viour, no minister of religion attends, or amined into, and a prosecution be begun, urges them to repentance. which will impede her departure. The The posture of execution is singular.— THE ELGIN MARBLES. Are these the fragments of the glorious prime Yes! and they mock at all-devouring Time ; SONNET WRITTEN WITHIN THE RUINS OF FLINT The festal blaze, the awful pomp of war; Shall burl each curse o'er Cambrian climes no more, Where now fair Science and the arts expand. The time-worn towers, reflecting minds survey, And in them view the emblems of their doom; Like them, they flourish thro' their short-lived day, Then sink, neglected, in the silent tomb, Stranger, as o'er this pile thou cast thine eyes, Think thy own fate pourtrayed before thee lies. THE MOSS ROSE [From the German.] The Angel of the flowers, one day, Beneath a rose-tree sleeping lay, 1 bat Spirit—to whose charge is given, To bathe young buds in dews from heaven, Awaking from his light repose, The Angel whisper'd to the Rose : "O fondest object of my care, Still fairest found where all are fair, For the Sweet shade thou'st given to me, Ask what thou wilt, 'tis granted thee." "Then," said the Rose, with deepen'd glow, "On me another grace bestow." The Spirit paused, in silent thought, What grace was there that flower had not! "Twas but a moment-o'er the Rose A VISIT TO LONGWOOD. [Fom the Rev. Mr. Latrobe's South Africa.] We now turned towards Longwood, which after a ride of a few miles, presents itself over a deep, barren glen, called the "Devil's Puuch Bowl." Gen. Bonaparte's near its ruin. After rounding the edge of premises appear, at first sight, to be placed the Punch Bowl, we reached the outer gate and guard-bouse. Sir Hudson pointed out to us the situation of Lougwood, as peculiarly calculated to prevent unobserved escape. The grounds which occupy a space of about twelve miles in circumference, lie upon a kind of inland peninsula, the only practicable access to which is between the Devil's Punch Bowl, and a deep glen to the right, descending towards the sea, or between the flagstaff-hill, and the other end of the Punch Bowl. Both these roads are sufficiently defended by troops. As far as the guard-house, and within the twelve miles, General Bonaparte may ride and wishes to exceed those limits, an officer amuse himself as he pleases; but if he must accompany him. He finds this extremely unpleasant, and requested the officer to dress like a common gentleman, which however, being on duty, the latter was obliged to refuse. After entering the gate, we rode up to another inclosure, where Sir Hudson desired us to wait, til! he had obtained iuformation respecting the general's actual situation. The interior of the premises is well stocked with ornamental and other trees, forming a pleasant shrubbery, the rest of the domain being principally covered with gum trees standing singly. In a short time Sir Hudson returned from the house with an account that Gen. Bonaparte was very ill with a swelled face and gums, and could not leave his room. This answer we had expected, and contented ourselves with riding about the park, if I may so call it, and obtaining a good idea of the situation of the dwelling of this remarkable man. He and his friends complain of it, but I can only declare that in the whole island of St. Helena I have not seen a spot, more convenient and airy, aud where there is so much opportunity for taking a ride in a carriage or on horseback without interruption. The park is even and grassy, and General Bonaparte frequently rides out in a cabriolet and six, generally at full gallop. In the shrubbery, near the house, stands a large marquee, in which he commonly breakfasts, and spends a good deal of time. Bertrand has a separate house, a little lower down the declivity at a small distance from his master's. We saw him and Montholon with their ladies, walking in the park. The mansion itself is rather an assemblage of buildings, than one whole house. The dining room, with its viranda, is the principal feature, and has three large windows. Connected with it are General Bonaparte's own apartments, the principal one turning its gable end towards the entrance. Behind that, if I am correct, follow those of the captain on guard, Las Casas, Gourgeon and Montholon. The latter has four windows. They are all one story high, whitened, with grey roofs. To the north-east, is a remarkable rock, from its shape called the barn, rising perpendicular from the sea to a great height, black, rugged, and without any trees. Farther inland lies a peaked hill called the Flag Staff. Towards the Baru descends a narrow vale, covered with gravel of decomposed volcanic matter, in some parts so red, that it furnishes the imagination with the idea of a burning torrent. Here and there are patches of blue, yellow, and violet, increasing the deception. The following paragraphs relate to Bonaparte's peevishness and general dissatisfaction with his treatment. gained the battle of Waterloo, and that the Duke of Wellington ought, if he had been a good general, to have retreated, and not made his stand where he did. Yet, at other times, feeling peculiarly indignant at the Prussians, he of course, will not allow them to have had any share in the result of that action, but describes bis defeat to the firmness of the English infantry alone, by whom all his plans were disconcerted, General Bonaparte once observed to a gentleman, at whose house he used to bear his lot with considerable composure, thai so many extraordinary things had happened to him in his life, which had happened to no other man, that he should, not be surprised if some time hence the British government were to recall him. thereof. National Register : FOREIGN. AMERICA: BRITISH. has St. John's, Feb. 10.-The frost, during the last and present month, has been intense, with very little intermission. The barbour is frozen over, below Chain Rock, to so great a thickness, that several vessels which have been ready for sea these ten days past, are still detained in consequenre A great quantity of snow fallen, and the weather, which was mild and flattering in the early part of the season, now wears the rigid climate of Greenland. In this advanced state of the winter, it is particularly fortunate that abundant supplies of provisions have providentially arrived, which, no doubt, will tend in a great measure to alleviate the sufferings of the more unfortunate inhabitants, who have not now to experience the same melancholy scene with which this distressed town was afflicted last winter, when every effort to relieve their wants was rendered abortive by the extensive barriers of ice which surrounded the coast. I will quote one instance of the effect of his dissatisfaction about things of minor importance, which came to my knowledge from the best authority. A butcher, at James town, who used to deliver meat for his table, being at length wearied out with continual repetition of complaints, though he furnished the best meat he could procure, directed the following laconic epistle to the Governor:-'Sir Hudson! may it please your Excellency, this same General Bonaparte is hard to please. I begs to be excused sarving him any longer with meat. As he hates Sir Hudson Lowe, the latter does not unnecessarily trouble him with his presence, but delivers all notices to him by Sir Thomas Reade, whose polished manners, good-humoured disposition, and know-it ledge of the Italian language, which Gen. Bonaparte is said to prefer to French in conversation, makes him a pleasant mes senger. Sir Thomas has therefore had more opportunities of becoming acquainted with him in the various affections of his mind, than most Englishmen with whom he has conversed. A proof of great meanness is this, that he will not give credit to the English for any great warlike action. He says, that by all the rules of war, ne ought to have Canada: Improvements. From a motion in the House of Assembly, appears that the immense wilds south east of Canada, and towards the American frontier, are beginning to be cultivated, and are found fertile. "In the course of a few years," says one of the speakers, “ instead of an impervious forest, we shall be able to oppose to our neighbour, in case of war the energies of a stout, a hardy, a loyal population." This is an interesting subject of contemplation among the various changes which are gradually taking place on the American Continent. It is the object of the Speaker, who touches upon |