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Elent. Dietrich George Alexander Frederick Henry Mellish. | Minutes of Council of the 11th January 1797, and General of the 10th Regt L C. and Lieut. Frederick Carleton Marsden, Orders dated the 5th Feb. 1820, subject to the confirmation of of the 29th Regt. N. 1., on account of private affairs. the Hon'ble the Court of Directors, with permission to receive his Stipend at Agra,

Lieut Mellish, of the 10th L. C., is appointed to the charge of the Invalids, &c of the Honorable Company's Service, under Orders of embarkation for Europe, on the ship Duke of Buc cleugh.

Capt. Ralph Gore Roberts, of the Regt. of Artillery, and Commissary of Ordnance, is permitted to proceed to the Cape of Good Hope, on medical certificate, and to be absent from Bengal on that account for two years.

Major Charles Adolphus Munro, of the 74th Regt. N. 1. ipermitted, at his own request, to retire from the Service of the Hon'ble Company, on the pension of his tank, from the 15th

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The Hon'ble the Governor General of India in Council is pleased to make following promotions in the Subordinate Ordnance Commissariat Department:

Serjeant Major James Hind, of the Rhagolpore Hill Rangers, to be Sub-Conductor, from the 29th September, 1835, vice Sub Conductor Michael Quin, reduced to the ranks by the Sentence of a General Court Martial

No. 250 of 1935.-The following Appointment was made in the Political Department, under date the 7th instant.

Lieutenant J. R. Lumley, of the 9th Regt. N. 1, to be an Assistant to the General Superintendent of the Operations for the Supression of Tuggee, vice Ensign Russell, deceased.

Leave of absence has been granted in the Judicial and Revenne Department, under date the 8th instaut, to the undermentioned officers:

Captain T. Fisher, of the 48th Native Infantry, Superintendent of Cachar, for two months, from the 20th instant, to visit 23d Native Infantry, will conduct the current duties of the the Presidency, on private affairs. Lient. P. Mainwaring, of the abve office during the absence of Captain Fisher,

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

Assistant Surgeon A. Wilson, attached to the Civil Station of

Serjeant Major John Ives, of the Garrison of Allahabad, to Rajeshabye, for one month, to visit the Presidency, on private

be Sub Conductor, from the 8th October 1835, vice Sub Con ductor William Coles, deceased.

Sub Conductor George Irish, to be Conductor, and Serjeant George Paitoa, attached to the Agia Magazine, to be Sub-Con. ductor, from the 23d November 1835, in succession to Conduc for Peter Blaney transferred to the Invalid Pension Establish.

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No. 257 of 1935.-The Hon'ble the Governor General of India in Council is pleased to make the following appointments: Capt. H. B. Henderson, 1st Assistant, to be Deputy Military Anditor General, vice Lient. Colonel Kennedy, permitted to proceed to Europe on medical certificate.

Capt. J. Pyne, 24 Assistant, to be 1st Assistant Military Auditor General, vice Captain Henderson.

Lieut. R. G. MacGregor, of the Regt. of Artillery, to be 20 Assistant Military Auditor-General, vice Capt. Pyne.

The foregoing appointments to take effect from the date of departure of the ship on which Lient.-Colonel Kennedy may proceed to Europe.

Assistant Surgeon Thomas Ginders, attached to Scindia's Contingent, has obtained, in the Political Department, an extension of leave from the Ist instant to the 31st January 1836 to enable him to join his station.

Assistant Surgeon John McCosh, attached to the Civil Sta tion of Gowahaity, has obtained in the Judicial and Revenue Department, leave of absence from the 1st to the 20th J muary 1833, in extension of that granted to him on the 10th September last, to enable him to join his station.

FORT WILLIAM, DECEMBER 14.

No. 25% of 1833 -Mr. Arthur Walton Onslow is admitted to the Service, in conformity with his appointment by the Hon'ble the Court of Directors as a Carlet of Infantry on this Estabish ment, and promoted to the rank of Ensign, leaving the date of bis Commission for future adjustement: date of anival at Fort William, 1 th December, 1835.

The midermentioned officers are permitted to proceed to Europe:

Captain Alexander John Fraser, of the 58th Regt. N. I, Cant. Henry Octavus Frederick, of the 67th Regt N. 1., and Lieut John Henry Blaushard, of the 634 Regt. N. 1, on account of private affairs,

Assistant Surgeon Alexander Chalmers, M. D., of the Medical Department, on medical certificate,

The furlough to Europe obtained by Lieut. Thomas Brad ridge Sinddy, of the thi Regt. L. C. in General Orders No 191, of the 31st Aug. last, is cancelled at the request of that Officer.

The permission granted by the Bombay Government to As sistant Surgeon David William Nash, of the Bengal Establish ment, to proceed thence to Europe, on medical certificate, is contirined by the Hou'ble the Governor General of India in Council.

Captain W. Sage. Executive officer 5th Division, Department of Public Works, has leave of absence for two months, from the 15th instant, to visit the Presidency, on private allas.

Major William Buckley, of the 5th Regt. I.. C., is permitted at bis own request, to retire from the Service of the Hon'ble Company, on the Pension of his rank.

Quarter Master-Serjeant Edward Rivett, of the 57th Regt N. Boy is admitted to the benefits of the Pension sanctioned by

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Rugpore, for one month, on private affairs, in extension of Assistant Surgeon J. Pagan, attached to the Civil Station of

the leave granted to him on the 20th Oct. last.

The Hon'ble the Governor of Agia was pleased under date the 23 h ultimo, to grant leave of absence to the following officers:

to the Governor of Agra, for two months, from the 11th ultimo, Lieutenant F. P. Fulcher, 67th Regt. N. I., and Aid-de Camp Assistant Surgeon J. Esdaile, M. D.. attached to the Civil Station of Azimghur, for two months, to proceed to Calcutta, on medical certificate, preparatory to applying for furlough to Europe.

No. 261 of 1835.—Mr. Archibald Hugh Kennedy is admitted to the Service, in conformity with his appointment by the Ho. norable the Court of Directors as a Cader of Infantry, on this Establishment, and promoted to the rank of Eusigu, leaving the date of his Commission for future adjustment; date of arrival at Fort William, 14th Dec. 1835.

Assistant Surgeon Charles Baird flandyside, M. D. of the Medical Department, has retained to his duty on this Establishment, without prejudice to h's rank, by permission of the Hon. the Court of Directors:-date of arrival at Fort William, 11th Dec. 1835.

FORT WILLIAM, DECEMBER 21.

No. 251 of 1835. -The Honorable the Governor General in Council is pleased to make the following promotions:

5th Regt. L. C.-Capt. William Warde to be Major, Lient. Christopher Edward Thomas Oldfield to be Capt. of a Troop, and Cornet John Dunkin Macua;hien to be Liew, from the 14th December 1835, in succession to Major William Buckley retired to the pension of his rank,

Supernumerary Cornet James Lindsay Metcalf Toone is brought on the effective strength of the Cavalry.

74th Regt N, 1.- Capt. James Johnston to be Major, Lient. Andrew Charlton to be Capt. of a Company, and Ensign Thomas Wilson Oldfield to be Lieut., from the 15th December 1835, in succession to Major Charles Adolphus Munro retired on the pension of his rank.

The undermentioned officer of Infantry is promoted to the rank of Capt. by Brevet, from the date expressed opposite to

his name.

6 h Regt. N. I.-Lieut. Alexander Kerr Agnew, 16th Decem. ber 1835.

Mr Archibald Campbell is admitted to the Service, in con. formity with his appointment by the Hon'ble the Couit of Directors, as a Cadet «f Infantry on this Establishment, and pro. moted to the rank of Ensign, leaving the date of his Co· mis. sion for tu ure adjustment; date of arrival at Fort William 17th December 1835.

The following officers have returned to their duty on this Establi-bment, without prejudice to their rank, by permission of the Hon'ble the Court of Directors:

Lient. Colonel Arthur Warde, of the 8th Regt. L. C. date of rrival at Fort William, 11th December 1835.

Captain Christopher Edward Thomas Oldfield, of the 5th Regi, L. C., ditto, 16th diltɔ.

Lieut. Charles James Horton Perreau, of the 58th Regt. N. I. ditto 11th dirto.

The following Omcers are permitted to proceed to Europe :

The undermentioned officers have obtained in the Judfefal Lieut. and Brevet Captain George Grißths, of the 13th Regt. | and Revenue Department, under date the 15th just, leave uf N. I, Lieut. John Kingston Phibbs, of the 41st Regt. N. 1. absence from their Stations, on private affairs: and Lieut. Riskine Thomas Erskine, of the 634 Regt. N. 1.,

on medical certificate.

Captain John Thomas Croft, of the 34th Regt. N. 1, Lient, the Honorable Robert Vernon Powys, of the 12th Regt. N. 4, and Lieut. William Jervis, of the 424 Regt. N. 1, on account of private affairs.

Lient, Col William Sterling, of the 3:th Regt. N. 1.. is, at his own request, permitted to retire from the Service of the Honorable Company on the pension of his rank, from the date of sailing of the Ship on which he may embark for Europe.

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Assistant Surgeon Donald Campbell to be Surgeon, vice Sur geon George Skipton deceased, with rink from the 15th Octo bet, 1833, vice surgeon John Allan, M. D., deceased.

Lieut. A. C. Rainey, junior Assistant to the Commissioner of Arracan, for three momhs.

tion of Backergunge, for one month. Assistant Surgeon J. K. Spencer, attached to the Civil Sta.

lient, J. R. Lumsden, Adjutant to the Arracan Local Batta. tion. Was appointed in the abovementioned Department, under the same date, to officrate as Junior Assistant in Avracau, during he absence of Lieut. Rainey, or until further orders.

No. 270 of 1333. – In consequence of the paucity of Senior Ollicers present with the 18th Regt. N. !, the Governor General of India in Council is pleased, at the recommendation of the Commander in Chief, to place Captain Fisher, of that Excellency for Regimental duty. orps, lately promoted to a Company, at the disposal of this

FORT WILLIAM, 26TH DECEMBER.

Surgeon Morgan Powell to rank from the 3d Oct., 1835, vice 1st Regl. 1.. C., is permitted to proceed to Europe on account
No. 271 of 1835.—Captain Archibald Lorne Campbell, of the
Surgeon Skipton, deceased.
of his private affairs.

Surgeon John Sawers, Officiating 34 Member, to be 34 Mem ber of the Medical Board, from the 31 Oct, 185, vice Surgeon Skipton, deceased.

Officiating Superintending Surgeon D. Renton to be a Superintending Surgeon on the Establishment, from the 31 Oct. 185. vice Surgeon Sawers appointed 3d Member of the Medical Board.

Consequent on the return of Superintending Surgeon S. Lnd Jow from furlough on account of his health, Superintending Surgeon Renton reverts from the 7th instant to the grade of Surgeon, agreeably to existing Regulations.

That part of the General Order No 256, of the 7th instant, directing the return of Superintending Surgeon Findon to his former rank, is cancelled.

The undermentioned Gentlemen are admitted to the Service fu conformity with their appointment by the Honorable the Comit of Directors, as Ca lets of Infantry on this Establishment, and promoted to the rank of Easign, leaving the dates of thei Commissions for future adjustment;

Infantry.-Messis. Alexander Deacon Caulfeild, Colin Robert son Larkins, and William Heury Larkins; date of arrival at Fort William 17th Dec. 1835.

The following Officers have returned to their duty on this Establishment, without prejudice to their rank, by permission

of the Honorable the Court of Directors:

Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel James Caulfeild, C B., of the 9th Regt. L. C, and Captain George Hicks, of the 8th Regt. N. 1., date of arrival at Fort Willia., 17th Dec 1:3).

Lient. Col. William Charles Lewis Bird, of the Invalid Establishment, is, at his own request, permitted to retire from the service of the East India Comeany, on the pay of his rink from the date of sailing of the Ship on which he may embark for Europe.

Tient. John Bascombe Lock, of the 5th Regt. N. 1, is per mitted to proceed to Europe, on medical certificate.

Lien. William Baker, of the 9th Regt 1. C., and Adjutan to the Governor General's Bods Bnard, is permitted to proceed to the aor of Good Hope, on medical certificate, and to be absent from Bengal on that account for two years.

Native Doctors Ramnath Tewariee and Luchainn Geer, the former attached to the Pilgrim Hospital, and the latter to th Jail at Poovee, are placed at the disposal of His Excellency the Commander in Chief.

No. 266 of 1835.-Lient. Col. J. Craigie, having reported on the 19th instans. his return from the Cape of Good Hope, ho

FORT WILLIAM, 28TH DECEMBER.

No. 272 of 1835. - The undermentioned Gentlemen are nå. the Honorable the Court of Direcions as Cadets of Infantry on mitted to the Service in conformity with their Appointment by this Establishment, and promoted to the rank of Ensign, leaving the dates of their Cəmməsəì ›ns for future adjustment; Mr. Henry Strachey, date of arrival at Fort William, 19th December 1885.

Mr. Robert Moss Franklin, ditto 20th ditto.

The undermentioned Officers have returned to their duty an this Establishment, without prejudice to their rank by permit. sion of the Honorable the Court of Directors:

Lieut Col. William Gordon Mackenzie, of the 15th Regt. N. 1.. date of arrival at Fort William, 15th Dec. 1835. Lient. Glass Kennaway, of the 5th Regt. L. C., date of arrival at Fort Wiliiam, 17th ditto.

The following Oflicers are permitted to proceed to Europe:

Major George Kingstone, of the 52d Regt. N 1, Captain Frederick John Simpson, of the 55th Regt. N. 1., and 1st Lieut, and Brevet Capt. Henry Humfiey, of the Regiment of Artillery, on account of private affairs.

1st Lieut. George Campbell, of the Regiment of Artillery, on medical certificate.

Supernumerary 2d Lient. John fall Smyth, of the Regiment of Artillery, is brought on the effective strength of the Regiment, vice 24 Lieut. John Drake Bainbridge Ellis deceased, 14th Dec. 1835.

Lient. R. M. Hunter, of the 734 Regt. N. 1., is to continue to do duty with the Assam Sebundy Corps; his resignation uublished in General Orders No. 250, of the 30th ultime, is accordingly cancelled.

No 273 of 135 —Lien'. William John Raptist Knywett, of he 38th Regt. N. 1, has returned to his duty, on this Evalishment without prejudice to his rank by permission of the Jonorable the Court of Directors, date of arrival at Fust Villiam, 26 | Dec. 1835.

The nudermentioned Officers are permitted to proceed to Europe:

Lient Col. Henry Hall, of the 424 Regt. N. I., Political Agent in Mheirwarah and Commandant of the Mhairwanaħ Local Battalion, and Ensign James Gandy Gaitskoll, of the 25th Regt. N. 1., on medical certificate.

Captain John Pyne, of the 324 Regt. N. 1 and 1st Assistant

will resume his duties as a Member of the Military Board, ang Military Auditor General, Liest. William Lloyd Lewis Scuit, Colonel W. Battine, Principal Commissary of Ordnance, will of the 1st Regt. L C., and Lient Reymond Harvy DeVontreceive charge of the Arsenal of Fort William from Lieut..Col.uorency, of the 65th Regt. N. I., on account of private affairsPowney, oficiating in that appointment.

No. 267 of 1933,- Surgeon Alexander Ruses!! Jackson, M. D, is directed to relieve Surgeon John Graut, and to officiate as pothecary to the Hon'ble Company during the latter ofli cer's absence at the Cape of Good Hope, whither he is abou to proceed on medical certificate.

Lient, John Francis Egerton of the Regt. of Artillery, it placed at the disposal of the Honorable the Governor of Ben. gal for Survey duty.

No. 274 of 1835. - The Hon'ble the Governor General of India in Council is pleased to make the following appointme&s: Lieut. Robert Guthrie Macgregor, 2d Assistant, to be 1st Assistant Military Anditor General, vice Capt. Pyne, permitted to proceed to Europe on furlough,

Cap'. James Roxburgh, 39 h N. 1., to be 84 Military Auditor General, vice Lieutenant Macgregor.

Hient. R. Hill, of the corps of Engineers, to officiate as An sistant Superintendent of the Coel Division of the Delby and

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Allahabad Road, during the period that Lieutenant Anderson shali officiate as Assistant Superintendent of the Dooab Canal, or untill further orders.

FORT WILLIAM, DECEMBER 31.

No. 275 of 1885.-The services of Lieut. Frederick William Birch, of the 41st Regt. N. 1., are placed at the disposal of the Honorable the Govenor of Bengal, for the purpose of being appointed to Oficiate as Superintendent of Police, in the Town of Calcutta, in the room of Captain J. Steel.

The undermentioned men, who were directed to be sent to Europe in General Orders of the 16th September last, having been examined by a special medical committee assembled in Fort William on the 20th ult., are remanded to their corps:

Gunner Michael Hogan, to be sent to Dum Dum for further medical treatment.

Private Philip Crowler, to be sent to join the European Regt. at Agia, by the first convenient opportunity.

The undermentioned officer has leave of absence: Brigade Staff - Capt. W. Parker, Brigade Major, Onde, from 15th December to 15th March 1836, to visit the Presidency, on medical certificate, and apply for furlough.

BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 1st December, 1835.
The sentence of supension from tank and pay awarded against
Captain P. O'tlanion, of the 1st Regt. L. C., by the general
Court martial which sat at Meer on the 6th of August 1834,
bas this day expired.

His Excellency the Commander in Chief is pleased to appoint
Captain Robert Campbell, of the 43d Regi. N. I., to be an
Aide de camp, on his personal staff.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence:

10th Regt. N. 1.-Surgeon J. M. Todd, from 1st Dec. to 7th Dee, in extension, to enable him to join.

Bd Troop 24 Brigade horse Artillery-Captain G. G. Denuis, from 15th Dec. to 15th April 1836, in extension, to remain in the bills, on medical certificate.

70th Regt. N. 1.- Major F. Buckley, from 10th November to 10th November 1838, in extension, to remain at Mussoorie, On medical certificate.

Artillery Regt. 1st Lient. E. Sunderland, Adjutant and Quarter Master 3d Battalion, from 1st November to 1st Novem ber 1838, to remain in the bills, on medical certificate.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 4th December. Brigadier General R. Stevenson's division order of the 20th ultimo, directing Captain G. S. Lawrenson, of the 1st com. pany 5th battalion, to proceed to Lucknow, and relieve Cap. tain H. Delafosse from the command of the artillery at that station, until further orders, is confirmed.

His Excellency the Commander in Chief has been pleased to make the following appointments:

Crptain J. Hall, of the 8th regiment native infantry, to act as Brigade Major to the Rajpootanah Geld force, in the room of Captain J. Wilson, of the 17th native infantry, whose corps moves in the present relief, during the a sence of Captain P. Lafouche, on detached employment, or until further orders. Captain T. Bolton, of the 47th regiment native infantry, to act as Brigade Major in Onde, during the absence, on leave, of Captain W. Parker, or until further orders.

The undermentioned officer has leave of absence: European Regiment-Lieutenant Colonel D. Presgrave, from 1st December to Ist, August 1836, in extension to visit the Presidency, on urgent private affairs.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 5th December, 1835.
The district order by Brigadier W. Burgh, commanding the

The Sangor division order by Brigadier General J. N. Smith, Rajpootanal field force, of the 7th nitimo, appointing Ser.

of the 15th ultimo, directing Assistant Surgeon J. C. Smith, doing duty with the 6 th Regt N. I, to afford medical aid to the 4th company 1st Battalion of Autistery, during its march to Dam Dam, and Assistant Steward John Hennessy to do duty with that company, under the orders of Assistant Surgeon Smith, is confirmed.

The Kuruaul station order of the 17th ult., appointing un posted Corner H. Y. Bazelt to do duty with the 34 Regt. L. C., on the march of the 9th from that station, is confirmed.

The Dinapore station order of the 20th ult, directing Mandhow Laul, Native Doctor, returned from Dorundah, to join and do duty in the hospital of the 67th Regt. N. 1., is confirmed.

As-istant Apothecary James Hefferan, now with His Majesty's 98th Foot, is appointed to act as Apothecary, and Assistant Apothecary Francis O'Sullivan, auived from the Upper-i'ro vinces, to act as Steward in the hospital of His Majesty's 9th Regt. of Foot, until further orders.

Head-Quarters, Calcutta, 2d December.

The under mentioned officers have been pronounced qualified | in the Persian and Hindustanee languages by a district com. mitter, are exempted from further examination, except by the examiners of the College of Fort William, which it is expected they will undergo whenever they may visit the Presidency: Lient. J. C. Salkeld, of the 5th Regt. N. 1. Lient. G. B. Reddie, of the 29th Regt. N. I.

Lieut. W. F. Campbell, of the 64th Regt. N. I,

Bis Excellency the Commander-in-Chief is pleased to make the following appointment:

6ith Regt. N. 1.-Lient. W. F. Campbell, to be Interpreter and Quarter Master, from the 20th wit.

The undermentioned officer bas leave of absence:

4th Regt. N. I.—Ensign R. Hill, from 1st December to 1st March 1836, to visit Agra, on urgent private affairs.

His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief is pleased to direc the following removal:

Ensign William Remington Mercer, from the 58th to the 70th Regt. N. 1, as junior of his rank.

Unposted Cornet Henry Gordon Chicheley Plowden is permitted to do duty with the 5th, instead of the 10th Regt L. C.

geant Doyle, of the 1st company 24 battalion artillery, to act as laboratory-man in the Ajmere magazine, vice Law, is con. firmed.

The station order by Brigadier General W. Richard, c. B., commanding the Dinapore division, dated the 27th ulumo, appointing Lieutenant J. R. Younger, of the 56th regiment marive infantry, to act as station staff, during the absence, on duty, of Captain D. Thompson, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, is confirmed.

The undermentioned officers having been pronounced qua. lified in the Persian and Hiadoostanee languages by a district Committee, are exempted from further examination, except by the examiners of the college of Fort William, which it it expected they will undergo whenever they may visit the Pic. sidency:

Ensign J. W. Carnegie, 15th regiment native infantry. Lieutenant R. S. Simpson, 27th regiment native infantry, Sergeant John Carter, an out pensioner, at present in Cal cutta, is permitted to reside and draw his stipend at Chunar. The undermentioned oflicers have leave of absence.

21st regiment native infantry.--Lieutenant J. Dyson. from 31th October to 39th November, to enable him to rejoin his

corps.

24th regiment native infantry.-Lieutenant, Interpreter and Quarter Waster R. Smith, from 20th November to 10th March 1834, to visit the Presidency, on medical certificate, and ap. ply for furlough.

5th battalion artillery.-lientenant Colonel J. A. Bizga from 1st December to-, to precede Lis battalion to Cawnpore.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 8th December. The Commander in-Chief is pleased to order the following removals and postings of medical officers:

Surgeon George Govan, M. D., (on furlough) from the 37th to the 12th regiment native infantry.

Surgeon Robert Brown, from the 36th to the 37th regiment native infantry at Agia.

Surgeon John Griffiths, from the 8th to the 52d regiment native infantry.

Assistant Surgeon Ezra Thomas Downes, from the 37th to the 49th regiment native infantry at Neemuch.

Assistant Surgeon Samuel Winbolt, from the 49th to the 8t regiment uative infantry at Nusseerabad.

Assistant Surgeon Charles James Davidson, on being reliev ed from the medical charge of the 10th regiment native infan try, will proceed to Benares, and do duty under the Superin tending Surgeon of that district.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence;

57th regiment N. 1.-Lient. W. Moultrie, from 10th Decem be to 10th Apríl 1:38, on medical certificate.

Subordinate medical department-Assistant Steward J. W Franks, attached to His Majesty's 49.h foot, from 15th Novem ber to 15th January 1836, to visit the Presidency, on private

affairs.

Пead Quarters, Calcutta, 9th December.

The Mhow station order of the 20th ultimo, appointing Ser geant Keilly, of the 20 Troop 3d Brigade Horse Artillery, to act as Chaplain's clerk, vice Brookes, who marches with his Company in furtherance of the relief, is confirmed.

The district order dated the 20th ultimo, by Brigadier W. Burgh, commanding the Rajpootanab field force, appoin ing Bombardier Patrick McLeavy, of the 1st Company 2d Banation of Artillery, to act as Bullock Sergeant, during the employ ment of Sergeant Doyle in the Ajmere magazine, or until further orders, is continmed

The division order by Brigadier General M. White com manding the Benares division, dated the 29th ultimo, directing Capt. J. D. Douglas, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, to conduct the duties of the department, during the indisposition of Brevet Major D. D. Anderson, Assistant Adjutant General, is confirmed.

Captain D. Ewart, (on temporary staff employ) from the 86
company 8d battalion to the 2d company 7th battalion.
Captain P. T. Cautley, (on staff employ) new promotion, to
The 6th company 6th battalion.

1st Lieutenant G. F. C. Fitzgerald, (on staff employ) from the 4th company 4th battalion to the 7th company 7th battalion. 1st Lieutenant L. Smith, new promotion, to the 4th company 4th battalion.

2d Lieutenant E. R E. Wilmot, (on furlough) from the 24 Company 4th battalion to the 4th troop 20 brigade horse artil

lery.

2d Lieutenant R. Warburton, brought on the strength, to the 4th company 4th battalion.

2d Lieutenant J. S. Phillips, brought on the strength, to the 2d company 4th battalion.

24 Lieutenant Warburton will continue to act as Quarter Master to the oth battalion, during the abs-nce, on sick leave, of Lieutenant and Quarter Master J. L. Mowatt.

Ensign E. P. Impey, of the 18th regiment native infantry, la permitted to remain at Benares, and await the arrival of bit corps at that station.

O ut pensioner Sergeant J. Dutton is permitted to reside and draw his stipend at Ghazeepore, instead of Mongbyr. The nudermentioned officers have leave of absence:

1st brigade horse artillery.-Assistant Surgeon W. E. Waison from 1st January 1836, to 30th April 1836, to visit the Pie, sidency, on private affairs.

1st Company 3d battalion artillery.-Lientent J. H. Camp. Superintending Surgeon Samuel Ludlow is posted to the Pre-bell from 15th December to 15th February 1836, in extension, sidency division. to enable him to rejoin.

Surgeon W. Findon is appointed to officiate as Superintend ing Surgeon to the Benares division, during the employment as a member of the medical board of Superintending Surgeon J. Sawers, or until further orders.

Surgeon D. Renton of the 18th Regt. N., I., officiating Su perintending Surgeon to the Benares division, will rejoin his corps on the arrival of otheiating Superintending Surgeon Findon within the Benares circle of Superintendence.

Lieutenant G. B. Reddie, of the 29th Native Infantry, is appointed to officiate as Interpreter and Quarter Master to that Regiment, from the 16-h attimo, in the room of Lieutenant F. C. Marsden, who has obtained leave, on medical certificate. or until father orders.

Lieutenant R.R W. Ellis, of the 23d Regiment, is appointed to officiate as Interpreter and Quarter Master to the 28th Native Lufantry, during the absence, ou medical certificate, of Lient. Interpreter and Quarter Master R. Smith, or undit further

orders.

Assistant Surgeon R. Christie is directed to proceed to Katmandoo, and to place himself under the orders of the Resident at Nepaul.

Unposted Ensigns John Cheap Brooke and Fletcher ShuttleWorth, lately admitted into the service, are appointed to do duty with the 14th Regt. N. 1. at Moradabad, and directed to join.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence:

5th battalion artillery-Colonel C. Parker, from 24 February 1836 to 24 December 1830, to visit Simia on medical certi ficate.

27th Regt. N. 1.-Ensign S. Arden, from 15th November to 15th November 1836, in extension, to remain at Simla, on medical certificate.

Head-Quarters, Calcutta, 11th December.

Head-Quarters, Culcutta, 12th December.

The Dinapore station order of the 2d instant, by liest. Col. W. A. Yates, appointing Sergeant John Mears, of the pen. sin establishment, to act as Bazar Sergeant, in the Om of Taylor deceased, is confirmed as a temporary arrangement.

The detachment order by Lieut. Col. C. P. King, com manding at Jeypore, of the 23d ultime, appointing Surgeon A. Ross, of the 4th Regiment Light Cavaly, to the medical charge of the Artillery detachment under his command, it confi.med.

Ensign J. Fagan, of the European Regiment, is permitted to remain at Agia, and await the arrival of bis Corps at that sta ion.

The undermentioned officer has leave of absence:
Assistant
Division staff-Brevet Major D. D. Anderson,
Adjutant Gential, Besaces division, from 24 December to 24
March 1835, to visit the presidency, on medical certificate, and
apply for leave to sea.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 15th December.

The Meerut division order of the 24 instant, by Major General the Honorable John Ramsay, directing Assistant Surgeon Wiliam Rait, doing duty with the 1st Brigade House Astley, to proceed to Mussoorie, and afford medical aid to the officers of the Civil and Misitary Services residing there, anal relieved by Assistant Surgeon John Magrath, is confirmed.

The Sirhind Artillery division order of the 80th altina, by Lieutenant Colonel J. Rodber, appointing Sergeant Andrew Owen, of the 34 Brigade Horse Artillery, and Gunner Walliam Cooper, of the 3d Company 4 Battalion, to act as laboratory. men during the annual practice, is confirmed.

The undermentioned Officers leave of absence: 31st Regt. N. 1.-Captain E. N. Townsend, from 20th Decem The Regimental order by the late Major R. W. Smith, dated the 14th October last, directing unposted Cornet J. A. D. Fer.ber to 20th December 1836, on medical certificate, to proceed gusson, doing duty with the 6th light cavalry, to act as Adjutant to Landour. to the corps during the indisposition of Cornet (Dow Lieutenant) and Adjutant J. K, Burt, is confirmed.

41st Regt. N. I.—Captain J. Martin, from 15th September to 24 December, in extension, on medical certificate, and to re

His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief is pleased to make join his Regiment.

the following postings and removal:

Invalid pension establishment.-Conductor J. Gilbert, from sidency, and apply for permission to return to Europe.

Colonel John Simpson, new promotion, (on furlough) to the 25th December to 25th February 1838, to proceed to the Pie 58th regiment native infantry.

Lieutenant Colonel John Craigie, (member, military board) on leave to the Cape of Good Hope, from the 48th to the 69ta Tegiment native infantry.

Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Massey Wheeler, new promotion, to the 48th regiment native infantry.

The following removals and postings to take place in the re giment of attery:

Captain G. R. Crawford, (on furlough) from the 1st company 7th battalion to the 3d company 3d battalion.

Captain H. Rutherford, (on staff employ) from the 2d com. pany to the 1st company 7th battalion.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 16th December.

The undermentioned Officers have leave of absence: 4th Regt. Light Cavalry.—Lieut. Col. C. P. King, from 16th December to 16 h March 1986, to vist the Presidency, and ap ply for leave to the Cape of Good Hope, on medical certificate. 27th Regt. N. 1.- Lient, W. R. Batues, from 1st November to 30th November 1836, in extension, to remain at atmia,vd medical certificate.

52d Regt. N. I.-Captain P. Anherjonois, from 18th Decem ber to 15th February 1836, in extension, to rejoin bis Regiment

Brigade Staff-Captain W. Ramsay, Major of Brigade, Delhi, | from 30th November to 30th December 1936, in extension, to| remain at Simla, on medical certificate, and to rejoin his station.

Head-Quarters, Calcutta, 21st December.

The Agia Garrison and Station order of the 8th October last, directing Surgeon J. Forsyth, of the 45th N. 1. to afford medical aid to the Artillery at Agra, consequent to the departure of Asst. Surg. W. Gordon, M. D., to the Presidency, on sick certificate, is confirmed.

The order by Lieut. Col. C. P. King, commanding detach. ment at Jeypore, dated the 28th ultimo, appointing Cornet and Adjutant M. R. Onslow, of the 4th L. C. to officiate as derach ment staff, vice Lieut. and Adjt. F. W. Burroughs, of the 17th N. 1. is confirmed.

The Regimental order by Major H. O'Donnell, commanding the 13th N. 1, dated the 1st inst., appointing Lieut. F. G. Beck, to act as Adjutant, during the absence, on leave, of Brevet Cap tain and Adjutant G. H. Edwards, is confirmed.

Capt. W. J. Macvitie, of the 4th company 3d battalion Arty. is directed to proceed to Benares, and do duty with the 4th company 5th battalion, until the arrival of his own company a that station.

The leave of absence, for four months, obtained by Captain G. Warren, of the European Regiment, in General Orders of the 18th July last, is to cominence from the 7th of Nov. last, instead of the date therein stated.

Bombardier Dennis Clifford, who was directed to be sent to Europe, recommended for pension, in General Orders of the 16th September last, having been examined by a special medi

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 26th December. The Commander in Chief is pleased to make the following removals and postings of field Oficers:

Lieut. Col. C. P. King, from the 4th to the 10th Regt. Light Cavalry.

Lieut. Col. D. Harriott, from the 10th to the 6th Regt. Light
Cavalry.

Lieut. Col. A. Warde, from the 6th to the 8d Regt. Light
Cavalry.
Lient. Col. W. Pattle, from the 3d to the 4th Regt. Light
Cavalry.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 28th December.

The Commander in Chief is pleased to confirm the Benares division order of the 7th instant, directing the following Officers, Members of Commitee, of which Brevet Colonel S. Smith is president, to take charge of the remount horses passed into the service from the Ghazeepore stud, and alotted to corps; viz. Captain E. Guest, of His Majesty's 16th Lancers, to the charge of the horses for that corps and His Majesty's 11th Light Dragoons, Captain R. Aitken, of the 6th Light Cavalry, to the charge of horses for the Horse Artillery and Regiments of Light Cavalry, and Lieut. T. Moore, of the 8th Light Cavalry, to the charge of horses for the Madras Presidency, also directing a Native Officer, with a party of dismounted troopers, from the 8th Light Cavalry, to proceed towards the Presidency in charge of horses for the Troop of Horse Artillery at Dum-Dum.

The underinentioned Officers have leave of absence:

cal committee and declared capable of performing garrison duty, 15th April 1836, in extension, to join his Regiment. is to be sent to join the invalid companies at Chunar.

39th Regt. N. I.—Major F. Grant, from 1st February 1836, to

Head Quarters, Culcutta, 22d December.

The Landour Depot orders of the 30th ultimo, by Major G. Macdonald, nominating certain non-commissioned staff for the duties of the depot during the cold season, and appointing Hospital Apprentice Thomas McNally to act as Assistant Apo thecary and Assistant Steward to the detachment of recovered men proceeding to the plains, are confirmed.

The Neemuch Artiliery division order of the 1st instant, by Lieut. Col. G. E. Gowan, appointing Serjeant Major John Rennick and Farrier Serjeant James Mansfield, of the 4th Troop 1st Brigade Horse Artillery, to act as laboratory men, during the annual practice, is confirmed.

87th Regt. N. 1.-Captain W. S. Prole, from 1st January 1836 to 1st February 1836, in extension, to remain at the Presidency, on urgent private affairs.

The Meerut division order issued under date the 13th instant, hy Major General the Honorable John Ramsay, appointing Captain J. Leeson, of the 424 native infantry, and Lieut G. Cautly, of the 8th Regt. Light Cavalry, to do duty at the convalescent depôt at Landour, during the winter months, is confirmed as a temporary arrangeinent,

Captain W. J. Macvitie's artillery detachment order of the 5th instant, appointing Staff Sergeant Thomas Goldstone, of the 3d company 3d battalion, to act as Sergeant Major and Quarter Master Sergeant to the detachmeut, vice Neville per. mitted to resign, is confirmed.

The Cawnpore artillery division order of the 27th ultimo, by Colonel G. Pollock, C. B., appointing Bombardier Owen Nu pro-gent, of the 3d company 3d battalion, aud Gunner H. Farley, of the 3d troop 2d brigade horse artillery, to act as laboratory. men during the annual practice, is confirmed.

Assistant Apothecary John Harris Peter is removed from the 3d company 5th battalion Artillery to the European Regiment vice Marshall Hayes gone to Europe on furlough, and will ceed and join ou being relieved from his present charge. The undermentioned officer has leave of absence: 24th N. 1.-Major M. Ramsay, from 15th December to 31st January, 1836, to visit the Presidency, on private affairs.

Head Quarters, Calcutta, 23d December.

The Saugor Artillery Division Order of the 1st instant, by Captain C. H. Bell, appointing Gunners Michael Murphy and Richard Duffey, of the 2d Company 3d Battalion, to act as laboratory men during the annual practice, is confirmed.

The Commander in Chief is pleased to order the following removals and postings of medical officers:

Surgeon Mathew Nisbet, M. D., from the 61st to the 48th Regt. N. 1. at Seetapore.

Assistant Surgeon James Davenport, M. D., (on furlough) from the 8th Light Cavalry to the 21st Regt. N. 1.

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The station order of the 8th ultimo, by Major A. Carnegy, commanding at Banda, directing Assistant Surgeon J. H. Serrell, of the left wing 53d, to afford medical aid to the left wing 15th Regt. N. I., is confirmed.

The Commander in Chief is pleased to direct the following removals:

Colonel John Stapples Harriot, (on furlough) from the 70th to the 42d Regt. N. 1.

Colonel Felix Vincent Raper, from the 42d to the 70th Regt. N. 1.

The leave of absence, for six months, granted to Lieut. A. H Duncan, of the 434 Regt. N. 1, and Aid-de-camp to Brigadier. General A. Duncan, in General Orders of the 13th ultimo, is

to be calculated from the 12th instant, instead of the date therein specified.

Ensign Alexander Carre Boswell is removed from the 59th to the 19th Regt. N. I., as junior of his rank.

Sub-conductor Jeremiah Leary, now at the arsenal of Fort William, is appointed to the expense magazine at Dum-Dum.

Quarter Master Sergeant Christopher Antisell, of the bill rangers, is appointed Sergeant Major to the corps, vice Hind promoted to Sub-Conductor.

The undermentioned ofhcers have leave of absence:

Cavalry-Unposted Cornet C. G. Becher, doing duty with the 5th regiment light cavalry, from 15th January 1836 to 15tu

Ensigns William Henry Larkins and Colin Robertson Larkins, February 1836, in extension. with the 434 Regt. N. I. at Barrackpore.

2d Regt. N. 1.-Captain B. Boswell, from 10th January 1838 Ensign Alexander Deacon Caulfeild, with the 56th Regt. to 20th April 1836, to visit Benares, on private affairs. N. I. at Dinapore.

The undermentioned Officers have leave of absence:

21st Regt. N. 1.-Captain C. Farmer, from 1st December to 1st December 1836, to visit Simla, on medical certificate.

58th Regt. N. 1.-Lieut. Interpreter and Quarter-Master G. A. Mee, from 1st December to 1st March 1836, to remain at the Presidency, on private affairs.

Head-Quarters, Calcutta, 29th December.

The undermentioned officers have leave of absence:

45th Regt. N. I.-Lieut. G. Biddulph, from 1st March 1836 to 30th May 1886, to visit Bareilly and the Terrai in that weighbourhood, on private affairs.

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