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London, England, 1826-01-16 00:00:00

FROM SATURDAY NIGHrI GAZETTE.

India Roan., Jaalsserlf,lBte.
A despatch has been received ambe &mit India-Boone from the
Governor-General in Council at Fort William, iti Bengal; with
enclosures, of which the following are copies:
Copy ,of a letter from Brigadier-General 31oveihrin. C.B. to the
Adjutant•Gencral of the Army, dated Arratan, 10th May 1625.
Sir.—l have the ilOl/01,1, to enclose, in original, two despatches
just received from Brigadier-General 31'1Ieen.one, dated 21dAfiril,
announcing the o.cupation of the isJand of Ramtee, and the other,
the 11th of 3tty, that ot Santlawev, on the Main.
From both places the enemy trinely revealed, and though they
did not of an opportunity for the display of British valour. his
Excellency will to gratided in learning dm on both occasions such
ardour was displayed as gave matirance that the service would be
i maintained with honour and credit.
The directions of the Governor-General hare now been so far
fulfilled, that 1 may report the Burman aroma to be expelled from
the Amato territory, and that the four provinces of Cheduba,
Rannee. A ratan, and Sandowey, are now subject to the orders of
bra Lordship. I have, Ike.
J . W. MORRISON.
Brigadier-General commanding the S.C. Division.
Copy of a letter from Brigadier-general Mikan to Brigadier-
General Morrison, C.B. dated Ballow. 'ad April 1325.
Si a—l have the honour to Inform you that thettlotilla weighed
early in the morning of instant, at the tomtit of the Artarin
River, and having fine weather with moderate breezes, the whole
were anchored the night of the 18. h. wriNii three miles of Cheduba
Rnads. It being necevary to take lititlpply of water, the Oros
and boats proceeded to Low Inland, riveted to the southward of
Ritmree. Several of the glut; inhahhearts from Ramree having
liolued us the night of the 40d,, gave Mfeternaram that the island
had two days previously been eviimateibv the enemy. To this no
very Mintier faith was given. The slithery and a detachment of
the 40th t, Anent of Bengal native infantry having joined, the
fleet was anchored the night of the 21st at the entrance to the
Ramreeor6 It, and diapositions being made fur landing the troops,
the same was carried into effect the billowing morning. The nu-
merous M.% or s.akee the enmity had driven across the creak, pre-
sented so formidable and effectual an obstacle, that, with every ex-
ertion on the pact of the acumen and Wears, it was nearly two
Iviurs before a
,passage could be cleared for the small boats. 6o
anon, however. an the advance, under Captain Skelton, of his Ma.
jedy's 45th regiment, could be disembarked, I proceeded with
Commodore Hayes to the town of Hountee. The road, to appear:
'nee, has lately been made, and wa. commanded in many parts by
fortified heights and well constructed entrenchments. The creek is
practicable ter boats to the town at high water ; distance from its
entrance about seven miles by land ; from the great entrencbment
considerably lees. NO opposition whatever rim made, and the
Wand was taken quiet posseiunon of in the name of the British.
The enemy. to protect him against a landing by the ereck, had
thrown up a tong line of entre' ehments upon the right bank, con-
atructed with great judgment. and made particularly strong by the
numerous traverses placed in all directions. •
The defences of the town consist is a stockade of nonsidtrable-
Mxtent and some strength, situated about the centre of it, this being
protected by several torts upon hills, end one of them completely
commanding the mad by which you approach. The inhabitants
are in quiet occupation of their houses, and Napst Nunn, at their
solicitation, has been continued in his office of Jemidar. charged
with the maintenance of peace and good reel r upon the island.
I have directed that eight companies of the 4thh regiment Bengal
native infantry, with the detachment of artillery team Cheduba,
under the command ot Major 31urray, ehonkl constitute the garri-
son of Retiree, Ind I consider that they will be quite equal to all
thertutles that may be required of than at prevent.
To Commodore Hoye% 1 am mast Indebted for his hearty co-
operation upon all occasions. and feel the fullest confideace front his
able assistance. I have every reason to be tuitistied with the of-
ficer' and soldiers under my command, and ant happy to inform
you they have continued to be healthy.
Herewith Is transmitted a Retura of camuted ordnance.
have, &c.
W. 1101EAN, Brigadier-General.
Return of Ordnance and Stores catuured at Ramree by the Forts'
under Brigadier-General 3l•Deo. CB. 221 April, 1325.
Braga gun-1 two-pounder; non guns-1 six-pounder, 1 two-
pounder, 3 one-pounders; 13 jinge/e, 16 muskets, 261 down, 150
spears, 1,200 flints, Europe; 6 tWer4y.four-pounds shot. Europe;
4.lwelvespeends shot, Europeitenne-poundsehet, Europe; 2
six-pounds shot, Europe ; 150 grape shot, Europe i 'firers* y Modred
weight of leaden balls; fire hundred weight of iron balls; four
hundred weight of spare lead;
E quantity o
Yf gunpowdeeutenant,r destroyed.
GORG DKE, Li
Commanding Artillery Detachment.

Copy of a Letter from Brigadier-General 31• Bean to Brigadier-
General Morrison, C.B. dated llamree. sth May, 1825.
SlR—Part of the force under my command having arrived at the
entrance of the Sandrine River on the 48th of last month, it was
determined by Commodore Hayes and myself that the troops should
be put into boats, and proceed up the following day.
The Macnaughten transport having grounded in the passage
from Ramree, Captain Anderson, with four hundred and fifty of
the 16th regiment Madras native infantry on board, never joined us.
A stockade a; the mouth of the river was evider tly evacuated,
and information was at this time given by inhabitants (Mugs) that
the enemy had also left the stockades at Sandowey.
The boats having moved about eight miles try the river, Com-
modore Hayes leading, about dusk came upon a stockade and en-
trenchments. The enemy had also constructed breast-works In
different commanding points, and had staked the river below the
entrenchments. A space however had been left sufficiently wide
for the boats to pass. The troops had been landed for the night,
and being re-embarked early the next morning, the whole were in
progress up the river at four o'clock.
Nn opposition was made to our passage, and having reached
Sandowey anon after seven o'clock, the stockades were taken pos-
session of; there are two, neither of any strength, though the
ground upon which one is constructed had Leen well chosen.
Many acts of cruelty are reported to have been committed by the
Burmese previous to their departure, and four bodies were found,
said to be executions that had taken place for refusal to accompany
them in their retreat.
It did not appear to me that there was any object to be gained
by remaining at Sandowey, I therefore determined upon embarking
the troops, and that they should join the division.
I have to repeat how much I owe to Commodore Hare, and my
admiration in him of the good effect of u zeulous and animated ex-
ample for enterprise.
The officers and men under m command have given me much ;
cause to speak well of them; for, although the enemy has not
given us the opportunity of a meeting, they have suffered mush
front continued exposure to extreme heat, and in a variety of ways
have undergone much fatigue, which they have borne with becoming
spirit and cheerfulness.
Captain Hall. of the artillery, was obliged to proceed sick to Che-
duba, without furnishing me with any return of the captured ord-
nance.
1 am happy to acquaint you that the troops hare continued re-
markably healthy, there bring at present only two Europeans sick.
I have, &c.
W. :INMAN, Brigadier-General.

Fore;gn-Offirc, January 14. 1826.
The King has been pleased to appoint Thomas Tupper. Esq. to
be his Majesty's Consul iu the dushy of•Coutland, to reside at
Riga.
'The King has also been pleated to appoint Anthony Lancaster
Molyneux,ll:sq. to be his Majesty's Consul in the State 01 G.!Olgia,
to reside at Savannah.
The King has also been pleased to appoint George Silken!, Esq.
to be his Majesty's Consul at New Orleans.

lirarafire, Jan. 13, 1826.
MEMODANDUSI.
ilia Majesty has been pleased to approve of the sth Foot bearing
on its colours and appointments, in iv:di:ion to any other badges or
devices which may have heretofore been eranted to the Regiment,
the ward " Corunna," in commemoration of the distinguished
gallantry displayed by the Regiment at the battle of Curunna, on
16th January 1809.