LINSEED.-Continues as reported in our last. The fresh crop is expected in June and July with the opening of the rivers, and is said to be equal to the last. SPICES, DRUGS & OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCE.-Market as usual in regard to sales during the season.

RAW COTTON.-Production is greatly on the f is reported to have been a total failure, we may expect increase, and from the eagerness of the natives to im-some vessels to arrive from those parts. prove this cultivation by the use of foreign seeds, an HIDES. Our supplies from the interior continue improvement in quality may also be expected. The large, the demand for England is limited and the purcorps of this year is now commencing to arrive and is chasers chiefly on American account. Freights becomestimated at 550,000 bazar mds. During 1835-36, ing more available, the demand of this article for England 591,203 bazar mds. were brought from the interior to will probably revive. this market, while the import in 1832-33 was only bazar mds. 260,490, 1833-34 bz. mds. 218,620, and in 1834-35 bazar mds. 387,991.-The exports to England of this article have also considerably increased, and amounted in 1835-36 to bazar mds. 113,968, whilst the average of the exports of the 5 years previous 1835-36 is only 19,247 bazar mds. To China the exportation has also METALS.-Copper.-The market continues to be in increased considerably and amounted during 1835-36 a healthy state, and prices have every tendency to a to 439,998 bazar mds. whilst only 167,691 bazar mds. further improvement. The stock of the Mirzapore appears to have been the average export of the five Depot is reported to be very small, and our stock in years previous to 1835-36. Shipments to China con- Calcutta is not excessive, and may be estimated at tinue in active progress, but sales are less extensive.—about 40,000 mds. of Slab and Tile, and 10,000 mds. Tonnage for England becoming more available, we Braziers and Sheeting. The exports to the interior of may expect active business for the next month in this the last year, are about the average exports of the 5 article. Prices remain steady. years previous 1835-36. The importation in Tiles durSALTPETRE.-Advices from home being favorable, ing 1835-36 has fallen short of the average import at and freights more abundant, we may expect some the 5 years previous by 16,801 bazar mds. while on the improvement in prices. The market is at the present contrary there is an increase of 7086 mds. in Braziers time bare of fine qualities; the accounts from the Hazee- and Sheets. pore districts are not favourable, the violent rains in Spelter.-Importation having been limited during the February and March having much injured the earth, present month, prices experienced a slight improvement, and prices of the rough produce experienced a consi- and may now have further support, as the high price derable increase. Our export to England during the in England of the article will probably restrain any last year fell short of the average of the five years pre-large shipments. Our exports to the interior during the viously by 55,868 bazar mds. past year have fallen considerably short of the average SUGAR.-The late favourable advices from England while the exports of eleven months of 1835-36, amount of the five years previous, which amounted to 54,738, have improved the market, and the supply of tonnage during this month for the home markets may produce only to 23,352. The abolition of the town and transit some further increase. Our crop is small owing to the duties having taken effect on the 1st April, the Customs injury done to the cane in the Ghazeepore districts du- Register ceased on that day, and we are therefore only ring the last rainy season. The average export to Eng- enabled to give extracts of the goods passed to the Inland of the 5 years previous 1835-36 was 86,371. Du-terior during eleven instead of the whole 12 months. ring 1835-36 our exports amounted to 519,584, showing an increase of more than the double. Several parcels have been sold of the fine new Benares at Rs. 9-3 to 9-6 without drawback and subject to the then anticipated duty of 3 per cent.; on the other hand some few parcels inferior and old Sugar are selling at Rs. 8-12; this apparent disproportion is accounted for by these latter enjoying the drawback, having paid the inland duties under the former transit regulations.

LAC.-Lac Dye.-Our supplies are small, and the old stock having been cleared, the parcels as they arrive are taken freely. Our exports to the United States have considerably increased during the years, being 4,417 bazar maunds against an average of 857 of the years previous 1835-36. The exports for England during the last year remain at about the same figure as the average of the years previous, being about 7,000 maunds.

Shell Lac.-Our exports to England in this product have also increased, but without any improvement in prices. Our stock continues heavy and prices are on the decline. The average export to England of the 5 years previous 1835-36, is 12,736 bazar maunds. The export of 1835-36 is 17,836, showing an increase of 5,063 bazar maunds during 1835-36.

RICE. Our shipments to England during 1835-36 have fallen considerably short of the average of the former years, being for the last year 1,96,523 bazar maunds against 2,67,138. This decrease of 70,610 bazar maunds is owing to the discouraging accounts from Europe and to the high rates of freight. The crop is reported to have been full 50 per cent. above that of an average season, and prices continue to be lower than ever was known before.

WHEAT. The new grains is still detained by the lowness of the rivers; however, vessels from New South Wales begins to arrive, and as the harvest in that colony

however supported. The imports of Pig were rather Lead. The market continues dull of sale, prices are heavy during 1835-36, being 21,572 baz. mds, against an average of the 5 years previous of 17,763 baz. mds. that excessive imports from England have met with Iron. We have already stated in our last number, an increased consumption for the Interior, which susfrom England in 1835-36 amount to 263,163 baz. mds. tained our prices beyond expectation. The imports whilst the average of the five years previous was 152,888. Our exports to the interior are for eleven months of 1835-36 149,075 bazar mds. against an average of 101,263 bazar mds. of the 5 years previous.

Tin Plates.-Without alteration since our last; the market continues depressed and the stock is considerable.

Quicksilver.-The late arrivals have occasioned a decline in the prices.

TWIST.-The market has not improved since our last, and the late arrivals have caused a further decline in the prices. The demand for Coloured Yarns is limited at present.

COTTON PIECE GOODS.-The demand continues active in Chambrics, Lappets, Jaconets and Book Muslin; put prices are depressed by the late heavy arrivals; in Shirtings and Longcloth the consumption being considerably extensive, the prices are upheld; our stock being rather small. Mull-Mulls, stock heavy and prices declining; on the other hand our stock of Book Muslin is very moderate, the same may be observ ed in regard to Lappets. In coloured Piece Goods consumption is increasing and our stocks are limited, and present prices are likely to be maintained.

WOOLLENS.-Market inactive, stock moderate and prices likely to improve as soon as the demand for the interior shall be renewed by the opening of the river.

THE

CALCUTTA MONTHLY JOURNAL.

GENERAL REGISTER.

1836.

CIVIL APPOINTMENTS, &c.

ORDERS BY THE HONORABLE THE GOVERNOR
GENERAL OF INDIA IN COUNCIL.

FORT WILLIAM, POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, DEC. 7, 1835.

Lient. C. Davidson, of the 66th Regt. N. 1. now on the per Bonal Staff of the Governor of Bombay, is placed at the disposal of the Resident at Hydrabad.

Major J. Maison assumed charge of the duties of Resident in the Persian Gulph on the 24th of September last,

Lient. J. R. Lumely, of the 9th Regt. N 1, is appointed au Assistant to the General Superintendent of the Operations for the Suppression of Thuggee, Vice Ensign Russell, deceased,

Captain Richard Budd, of the 824 Regi. Madras N. 1, is ap pointed to officiate as an As-istant to the Commissioner for the Government of the Territories of His Highness the Rajah of Mysore.

The Honorable the Governor General of India in Council has been pleased to confer the titles of Rajau and Bubadoor on Bejai Govind Sing of Pornea.

DECEMBER 14.

Captain J. D. Stokes, of the ‍4th Regt. Madias N. L., to be Resident at Mysore, on the reduced consolidated allowance of 20,000 Company's rupees per anam, in succession Col. Fraser. to Lieut.

This appointment to take effect from the date of Lieut. Col. Fraset's appointment by the Right Honorable the Governor in Council of the Presidency of Fort St. George to the Residency of Iravacore and Cochin.

Lieut. Col. Cubbon, the Commisioner for the Government of the Territories of His Highness the Rajah of Mysore, to be also Commissioner for the adats of Coorg, in succession to Lieut. Col. Fraser.

DECEMBER 21.

Mr. J. Bax, Resident at ludore, has obtained one month's leave of absence, on private affaits, from the 1st proximo.

Mr. Assistant Surgeon A. Walker, of the Bombay Establish ment, is placed at the disposal of the Resident at Hyderabad. DECEMBER 23.

Ensign Walter Caddell, of the 36 h Regt. N. I., is placed at the disposal of the Resident at Hyderabad.

The nomination by the Right Honorable the Governor of Bombay, of Lieutenant J. Hale, of the 244 N. 1. to officiate as an Assistant under the General Superintendent of Operations for the Suppression of Ponzgee in Western Malwa and Guzeral during the absence of Captatu Outram, has been confirmed.

Mr. J. A. F. Hawkins, of the Civil Service, reported his return from furlough on the 18th instant, and is assigned to the Bengal Presidency.

Mr. R. B Garrett, of the Civil Service, reported his return from England on the 15th instant.

FORT WILLIAM, FINANCIAL Department, Dec 9. of absence for one month, from the 10.h instant. Mr. R. B. Berney, Re-ident of Jungy pore, has obtained leave

DICK BKR 19.

Mr. R. H. Talloh, Civil Auditor, has obtained leave of absence for one month, preparatory to proceeding to Europe. Mr. C Trower, Collector of Calcutta, is appointed to take charge of the office of Civil Auditor, and to succeed eventually on the departure of Mr. Tallah. The office of Collector of Calcutta held by M, Trower, will be abolished from the same of the Twenty four Pargunnabs. date, and its duties will be annexed to the Ollice of Collector

LAW DEPARTMENT, FORT WILLIAM, Dec. 7. The Honorable the Governor General of India in Council has been pleased to appoint Richard Howe Cockerell, Esq, one of the Gentlemen nominated by His Majesty's Judges of the Supreme Court, to be Sheriff of Calcatta during the eu suing year.

FORT WILLIAM, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, DEC. 23. The undimentioned Gentlemen having, at the request of Government, formed themselves into a Committee for the preparing an improved plan of Prison Discipane, the Honor. purpose of enquiring into the state of the Indian Jails, and of able the Governor General of India in Council is pleased to quisitions which may be made to them by order of the Com direct bat ali public Othcers pay prompt attention to any re antee, in connexion with the above subject.

The Honorable H. Shakespoar, Esq, President; The Honor. able Sir E. Ran; The Honorable 1. B. Macaulay, Esq. The Honorable Sir. J. P. Grant; The Honorable Sir B. H. Mal. Anderson, Esq; . R Burwell, E-q D. McFarlan, Esq.; J. kin; C. II. Cameron, Esq.; J. M. Macleod, Esq.; G. W. P. Grant, Esq. Junior Member and Secretary.

Lall Ondit Perkasht Sing to be Deputy Collector in Patna.

Synd Nadir Ally to be ditto ditto in Behar.
Mirza Aka Nawaub to be ditto ditto in ditto.

Radee Oozuman to be ditto ditto in Chittagong.
Lisbenkaut Dutt to be ditto ditto in ditto.

Session Judges of Patna and Behar, and the officiating Serging
Judge of Shahabad, the whole of the duties connected with
Criminal Justice, appertaining to their respective jurisdictions.
DECEMBER 15.

The Honorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased to

The following officers have obtained leave of absence from make the following appointments: their Stations:

Mr. T. R. Davidson, officiating Civil and Session Judge of Shababad, for one month, on private affairs. Mr. T. Sandys will conduct the current duties of his office.

Mr. J. McCosh. Assistant Surgeon of the Civil Station of Gowahatty, from the 1st to the 20th January next, in extension of the leave granted to bim on the 10th September last, to ena ble him to join his Station.

Mr. J. Lewis to be Special Commissioner under Regulation 11. of 1828 for the District of Sylhet,

Mr. E. A. Samuells to officiate until further orders, as Magio" trate of Zillah. Hooghly in the room of Mr. Gilmote.

Mr. F. Skipwith to officiate until further orders, as Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector of Zillah Burdwan.

Mr. J. S. Torrens to be an Assistant nuder the Commissioner of Revenue and Circuit of the 15th or Darea Division, with Mr. D. W. Fraser, Assistant Collector of the Pilgrim Tax at authority to exercise the powers of Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector in Zillah Funeedpore. Gyah, for two months, on private affairs.

The Honorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following appointment:

Mr. J. B. Ogilvy to officiate until further orders, as Joint Ma gistrate and Deputy Collector of Pubna, in the room of Mr. Allen.

The following officers have obtained leave of absence from their station.

Mr. William Blunt, a Judge of the Courts of Sudder De wanny and Nizamut Adawlut, for one mou-h, on private affairs.

DECEMBER 5.

Mr. J. A. Pringle, Commissioner of Revenue and Circuit of the 15th or Dacca Division, to remain at the Presidency, for two months, preparatory to his making application to retire to England.

DECEMBER 8.

Lieut. J. R. Lumsden, Adjutant to the Arrakan Local Batts. lion, to officiate as a Junior Assistant in Auracan, during the. absence of Lieut. Raine), or until further orders.

Ram Ruttum Mookerjea to be Deputy Collector in Moorshe.

dabad.

Mr. J. M. Deverinne to be ditto ditto in ditte.

The following Oflicers have obtained leave of absence from their Stations:

Mr. A. Dick, Civil and Session Judge of Midnapore, for ene month, to visit the Presidency, on private affairs, Mr. R P. Nisbet will act as Civil and Session Judge of the District during the absence of Mr. Dick.

Mr. Robert Barlow, Civil end Session Judge of Rajeshabye, for fifteen days, in extension of the leave granted to him on the 24th ultimo.

Lieutenant A. C. Rainey, Junior Assistant to the Com The Honorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased to missioner of Arakan, for three months, on private affairs. make the following appointments:

Mr. Wigram Money to officiate, until further orders, as Special Commissioner under Regulation III of 1828, of the Moor Air, W. shedabad Division, in the room of Mr C. R. Barwell. J. H Money will conduct the current duties of the office of of Civil and Session Judge of Beetbboom, in the 100m of Mr. Money, until further orders.

Mr. H. Nisbet to officiate as Commissioner of Revenue and Circuit of the 12th or Bhagulpore Division, on Mr. C. Harding's avaiting himself of the leave granted to bim on the 24th ultimo. Mr. G. G. Macintosh for one year, from the 1st February next. will, on Mr. Nisbet's vacating his present oflice, conduct the current duties of the Civil and Session Judge of Purneah, until further orders.

Mr. W. Travers to be Deputy Collector of Bhaugulpore, in addition to his appointment of the same grade at Monghyr. Mr. C. Steer to officiate as flead Assistant to the Magistrate and Collector of Bhaugulpore.

Mr. H. C. Hamilton has been vested with full powers under Regulations VII. of 1822, IX. of 1825, and IX. of 1833, in the Districts of Monghyr and Bhauguipore, in order to conduct of detailed Settlements.

Mr. J. K Spencer, Assistant Surgeon, attached to the Civil Station of Backergunce, for one month, ou private affaits. Mr. J. J. Jordan, Sudder Ameen and Moousiff of Backer. Nachtree gunge, for two months, on medical certificate. Seeromenee, the Moonsiff of Kowkhalee, will officiate as Sudder Ameen during the absence of Mr. Jordan.

DECEMBER 16.

The Honorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following appointment:

The Honorable R. Forbes to officiate until further orders, as Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector of Maldah.

DECEMBER 22.

The Honorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased to Dake the following Appointments:

Mr. J. Donnithorne to be Collector of Calcutta as well as of the 24 Putgunnahs.

Mr. John Hawkins to officiate as Collector of Calcutta and the 24 Pergunnahs, during the absence of Mr. Donnithorne, of

Shoojah Aleem Oolla Khan to be Deputy Collector in Zillah until further orders. Tirnout.

The following officers have leave of absence from their sta tions:

Mr. James Shaw, Civil and Session Judge af Tipperah, for one mouth, on private affairs, Mr. W. S. Alexander will com duct the current duties of the above office until Mr. Allen Join the Station, on Mr. Shaw's return.

Mr. A. Grote, Aassitant to the Magistrate and Collector of Jessore, for six weeks, to proceed to the Sandbeads, on me dical certificate, in extension of the leave granted to him on the 6th October last.

Captain T. Fisher, Superintendent of Cachar, for two months, from the 20th instant, to visit the Presidency, on private affairs, Lieutenant P. Mainwaring will conduct the cur Tent duties of the above othice during the absence of Captain Fisher.

Mr. W. S. Dicken, Assistant Surgeon attached to the Civil Station of Balasore, for twenty days, in extension of the leave granted to him for one mouth, from the 23d of October last.

Mr. A. Wilson, Assistant Surgeon attached to the Civil Station of Rajeshabye, for one month, to visit the Presidency, on private affairs.

Mr J. Pagan, Assistant Surgeon attached to the Civil Station of Rangpore, for one month, on private affants, in extension of tha leave granted to him on the 20th October last.

The Honorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased, under the Provisions of Act VII. of 1835, to transfer from the Commissioner of Circuit for the Division of Patna to the

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The Honorable W. II. L. Melville to officiate, until further orders, as Special Commissioner under Regulation III of 1829 of the Calcutta Division, in the room of Mr. N. J. Halbed.

Mr. J. A. O Farquharson, has been authorized to conduct the current duties of the office of evil and Session Judge of Purneah, instead of Mr. G. G. Mackintosh.

Mr. G. L. Martin to be Assistant under the Commissioner of Revenue and Circuit of the 12th or Cuttack Division. Chowdry Abdool Rezak to be Deputy Collector in Zillah Moorsledabad.

Kirpasindhoo Doss to be Deputy Collector in the Southern Division of Cuttack.

Collypersaud Ghosal to be Deputy Collector in the Northern Division of Cuttack.

Gobindpersaud Sain to ditto ditto in ditto.

Goburdbun Sain to officiate as ditto ditto in the Central Di vision of Cuttack.

Nursing Chun Doss to officiate as ditto ditto in ditto. The following oflicers have obtained leave of absence from their stations:

Mr. Wigram Money, Civil and Session Judge of Bheerbhoom for a fortnight, on private affairs, on making over charge of the current duties of his odice to Mr. W. J. H. Money.

Mr. H. P. Russell, Magistrate and Collector of Jessore, fat one month, to remain at the Presidency on private affairs, in extension of the leave granted to bim on the 24th ultimo.

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DECEMBER 29.

The Honorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following Appointments :

Mr. W. A. Pringle to be Civil and Session Judge of Purneab.
Mr. H. Nisbet to be Civil and Session Judge of Sarun.

Mr. T. R. Davidson to officiate as Civil and Session Judge of Zillah Saron during Mr. H Nisbet's employment as officiat Ing Commissioner of the 12th of Bhaugulpore Division.

Mr. II. B Beresford to officiate, until further orders, as Magistrate and Collector of Purneab, upon being relieved by the Honorable Mr. Forbes at Maldab.

Mr. B Garrett to exercise the powers of Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector in the District of Balasore.

Mr. A. G. Macdonald to be an Assistant under the Com. missioner of Revenue and Circuit of the 13th Division. or Baulean

POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, DECEMBER 29, 1933.
Major E. J. Honeywood, Superintendent of the Mysore
Princes, has obtained one month's leave of absence, from the
1st proximin, preparatory to applying for leave to return to

The following Olicers have obtained leave of absence from Europe on furlough.

their Stations:

Air. William Blant, for one month, on private affairs, in ex teusion of the leave granted to him on the 1st instant.

Mr. E. H. Barwell, for one month, on medical certificate, in extension of the leave granted to him on the 27th October last.

Mr. J. W. Templer, Additional Judge of Tihoot for six months, to remain at the Cape of Good Hope, on medica certificate, in extension of the leave granted to him on the 11th August 1834.

Mr. A. Grote, Assistant to the Magistrate and Collector of Jessore, for six weeks, on medical certificate, in extension of the leave granted to him on the 8th instant,

Mr. Janies Anderson, M. D., officiating Assistant Surgeon attached to the Civil Station of Beerbhoot, for one month, on private affairs, from the 24th August last.

DECEMBER 31.

The flonorable the Governor of Bengal has been pleased to make the following Appointment :

Lieut. F. W. Bireb, 41st Regi. N. 1., to officiate as Superin tendent of Police, in the Town of Calenta, during the absence of Calain J. Steel, or until further order.

FORT WILLIAM, GENERAL DEPARTMENT, DEC. 9.
Mr. Robert Parry Nishet, of the Civil Service, reported his
retu›n from furlongh on the 28th ultimo, and is assigned to the
Bengal Presidency.

Messis. Robert Tudor Tucker and Alfred Turnbull reported their arrival as Writers on this Establishment, the former on the 25th and the latter on the 29th ultimo.

Mr. C. F. Yong is appointed to ociate as Assistant to the Board of Customs, Salt and Opium, vice M. H. R. Alexander.

Mr. J. Trotter, Opium Agent at Benares, is permitted to be absent from bis Station for a period of one month, from the 10th instant. Mr. G. F. Edmons one will officiate as Opium Agent during Mr. Trotter's absence.

DECAMBER. 16.

Mr. R. T. Tucker has been permitted to proceed to Azeem ghur, and prosecute bis study of the Oriental Languages at that Station.

DECEMBER 23.

The Honorable J. E Elliot, Post Master General, has ob tained leave of absence for one month, preparatory to proceed. lug to Europe.

Mr. G. J. Siddons, Collector of Customs at Calcutta, is ap pointed to take charge of the office of Post Master General, from the Honorable Mr. Elliot.

Mr. C. C. Hyde is appointed to take charge of the office of Collector of Customs, but as that Gentleman will not artive in Calcutta until after some days, Mr. R. Wa ker is authorized to receive charge from Mr. Siddons intermediately.

Mr. C. Mackenzie to take charge of the Commercial Resi dency at Bauleah,

FORT WILLIAM, FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT, DECEMBER 30. Mr. C. Mackenzie has obtained leave to remain at the Presi dency, on urgent private affairs, for three months, from the date when his appointinent to the Baaleah Residency will take effect.

Mr. J. Dewar is appointed to the temporary charge of the Commercial Residency of Bauleau, during Mr. Mackenzie's absence, or until further orders.

ECCLESIASTICAL DEPARTMENT, DECEMBER 9.

The Reverend Henry Fisher is permitted to be absent from the Presidency, for one year, from the 1st proximo, DECEMBER 23.

With reference to Orders under date the 29th April last, appointing the Reverend John Vaughan, to officiate as District Chaplain at Dinapore, and the Reverend Charles Wimberley, to officiate as Garitson Chaplain of Fort William, each for six months from that date, the Honorable the Governor of Bengal is pleased to confirm the exchange of appointments by those Gentlemen respectively.

The Honorable the Governor of Bengal is pleased to extend the Reverend James Bryce, Senior Chaplain of St. Andrew's the leave of absence granted under date the 21st Oct. last, to Church, from 9th Feb. to 9th April next.

ORDERS BY THE HONORABLE THE GOVERNOR OF
AGRA.

JUDICIAL AND REVRNUR DEPARTMENT, ALLAHABAD, 3D
DECEMBER, 1935.

The following officers have obtained leave of absence from their Stations:

Mr. T. J. Turner, Commissioner of the 4th or Allahabad Division for two months, to proceed to Calcutta, on private affairs.

Mr. A. Cumming, Magistrate and Collector of Futtehpore, for wo months, on medical certificate, Mr. Cumming has been desired to make over charge of the offices of Magistrate and Collector to Mr. H. Armstrong.

Mr. A. Spei s, ociating Magistrate and Collector of Alaffairs lahabad, for one month, to proceed t› Calcutta, on his private the oflices of Magistrate and Collector to Mr. C. C. Jackson. Mr. Sprits has been desired to make over change of R. J. Tayler to officiate as Civil and Session Judge of Futteh. The Hon'ble the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. pole.

DECEMBER 5.

The following officers have obtained leave of absence: Mr W. Gorton, Civil and Session Judge of Bea es, to the 15th instant, in extension of the leave granted him on the oth

These appointments to take permanent effect on the depar- Sept. last, on his private affairs. ture of the Honorable J, E. Elliot for Europe.

Mr. Edward Deeds, of the Civil Service, has been permitted
to proceed to Europe on furlough, in the present season.
Mr. David Cunliffe reported his arrival as a Writer on this
Establishment on the 13th instant.

lector of Ally Ghu, from the 20th ultimo to the 27th instant, MI. A. U. C. Plowden, Assistant to the Magistrate and Col. to enable him to rejoin his Station, in extension of the lease granted him on the 26th May last.

Mr. R. M. Bird, Member of the Sudder Board of Revenne Mr. C. L. Martin is reported qualified for the Public Service has obtained leave of absence for one month, on his private by proficiency in two of the native languages. affairs, commencing from the 7th instant.

Mr. A. G. Macdonald having passed an examination on the 16th instant, and being reported qualitied for the Public Ser

DECEMBER 8.

The Honorable the Governor has been pleased to appoint»

vice by proficiency in the native languages, the order issued Mr. W. H. Benson to officiate as Commissioner of Revenue on the 25th ultimo for that Gentleman's return to Europe, island Circuit of the 4th or Allababad Division, duzing Mr. Tur cancelled.

ner's absence on leave, or until further orders.

GENERAL ORDERS BY THE HONORABLE THE GO- pleased to make the following temporary appointments:

48th N. 1.-Capt. Robert Arding Thomas to be Major, Lient. and Brevet Capt. Thomas Fisher to be Captain of a Company,partment, ditto 30th ditto. and Ensign Henry Palmer to be Liem'enant, from the 18th Aug. 1935, in succession to Major Hugh Massey Wheeler promoted.