The Sun.
London, England, 1825-11-10 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR—The present rise in the price of PORTER
being uncalled for, 1 ask leave, through the me-
dium of your Journal, to make those objections
which I flatter myself the public at large will
consider just and equitable. Twenty years ago
the rrice of Beer was 455. the barrel, al-
though malt And hops were dearer than at pre-
sent ; it is now 505., which is an advance of
one half-penny the pot, and Is. over. That
clearly evinces there must he something wrong
in the system, of which the public should be ap-
prized. The Brewers of London consist of ex-
tensive firms immensely rich, and so united in
their own monopoly, that they can dictate to the
Publicans such terms and prices as they may
consider best suited to their own interests. This
is principally effected by their advancing money
to the Publicans on mortgage of their leases, and
thereby becoming, in due time, sole possessors
of such public houses, as holders of those mort-
gages, whereby they may serve out such beer or
stuff as they think proper. Along with this,
many Brewers are Magistrates, and thus the Li-
censing System is converted to a power over those
who dare resist their encroachments. , We have
had many examples of the ill effects of partial
Licensing and striking ones in MIDDLESEX and
SURREY. Here we see Brewers holding public
houses, Magistrates favouring their friends in
licensing, and also in billeting of soldiers, ob-
jections daily made to honest and industrious in-
dividuals at a time that houses of base character
are looked over, and continue to harbour the
worst individuals in the community. I have
known a house where a murder was planned and
executed on the same night, still retain its License,
and a brothel hold a Beer License that did not
sell a Barrel of Beer for 20 years before.
If, Mr. Editor, these are not grievances worthy
of immediate Parliamentary itiqbiry and correc-
tion, it will at once chew the nation that its
:general interests ale but a minor consideration.

ANTI QUASSIA.

INDIA..
CALCUTTA, MAY 20.
(OFFICIAL.)
POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, MA Y

The following copies and extracts of dispatches
`from Brigadier General MACBEAN and Commo-
dore HAYES are published for general, informa.-

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To the Adjutant-General of the Army, &c., Calcutta.
Ramree, May lfl.
Sir—Commodore Hayes having determined upon sending
the brig Mesita?: to Calcutta, and as it is but lately I have had
the opportunity of making my report to Brigadier-General
Morrison upon the proceedings of the expedition under my
'command, I have thought it would be advisable to transmit to
you copies of the same, tar the information of his Excellency
the Commander-in-Chief.—l have, &c.
(Signed) WM. MACBEAN, Brigadier-General. .

To brigadier-General Morrison, C.ll. commanding South
Eastern Division, &c.

•
Ramree, April 23.
Sir—l have the honour to inform you that the flotilla
Weigitittl early on the morning of the 17th Instant, at the mouth
of the Arnim river, and having fine weather, with moderate
breezes, the whole were anchored on the night of the 18th
within three miles of Cheduba roads. It being necessary to
dos tip s supply of water, the ships and boats proceeded to
*et bland, situated to the southward of Ramree. Several of
she Mug inhabitants from Ramree having joined us the night
• of the 20th, gave information that the island had two days pre-
vieuSlrbeen evacuated by the enemy : to this no very implicit
.fojilb was given. The artillery and detachment 40th Bengal.
...Noire Infantry having joined, the fleet was anchored on the
Weis of the 21st at the entrance to the Ramree creek ; and
Ahreneitions being made for landing the troops, the same was
• caortedinto effect the following morning. The numerous rows
,of Issiikes the enemy had driven across the creek presented so
famidable and effectual an obstacle, that 'with every exertion
iiii,the part of the seamen and Lascars, it was nearly two hours
Wore a passage could be cleared for the small boats. So soon,
hrierever,ns the advance under Captain Shelton, his Majesty's
40* regiment, could be disembarked, I proceeded with Corn.
rood'ore Hayes to the town of Ramree. The road to ap.
pastance had lately been made, and was commanded in many
ports by fortified heights, and well-constructed entrenchments.
Tte creek is practicable for boats' to the town at high water,
-distance from its entrance about seven miles by land; from
the great entrenchment considerably less. No opposition what-
ever was made, and the island taken quiet possession of in
the name of the British.
The enemy, to protect him against a landing by the creek,
had thrown up a long line of entrenchments upon the right
• hank, constructed with great judgment, and made particularly
.airoog by the numerous traverses placed in all directions.
'The defences of the town consist in a stockade of consider.-
. ie extent and, some strength, situated about the centre of it,
this being Protected by several forts upon hills, and one of them
completely commanding the road by which you approach. The
inhabitants are in quiet occupation of their houses, and Nepal
?titian, at their solicitation, has been continued in his office of
''.gesnadar, charged with the maintenance of peace and good
:order upon the island.
I have directed that eight companies of the 49th Bengal Na-
tive. Infantry, with the detachment of artillery from Cheduba,
tinder the command of Major Murray, should constitute the
garrison of Ramree, and consider they will be quite equal to
ail tlteduties that may be required of them at present.
To Commodore Hayes I am most indebted for his hearty
.00-apOration upon all occasions, and feel the fullest confidence
.from his able assistance. I haie every reason to be satisfied
with the officers and soldiers under my command, and am
. happy to inform you they have continued to be healthy. ,
Herewith is transmitted nreturn of captured ordnance.
I have, &c.
(Signed) ' VIrM. MACBiAIs-, Brigadier-General.

Ratnree, May 5.
To Brigadier-General Morrison, C. B. commanding South.
Eastern Division, &c.i

Sir=—Part of the force under my command having arrived
at the entrance of the Sandowey river the 2thli of last month,
it was determined by Commodore Hayes and myself that the
troops should be put into boats and proceed up the follow-
ing day.
The Macnagliten transport having grounded in the passage
from ftaniree, Captain Anderson, with 450 of the 16th Madras
Native Infantry on board, never joined us.
A stockade at the mouth of the river was evidently •eva-
cgated, and information was at this time given by inhabitants
(Mugs) that the enemy had also left the stockades at San.
dowse'.
'The boats having moved eight miles up the river, Commo-
dore Hayes leading, about dusk came upon a stockade entrench-
ment ; the enemy had also constructed breastworks in different
commanding points, and had staked the river below the en-
tranchments ; 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 weer in progress up the river at four o'clock.
No opposition was made to our passage, and having reached
Sandowet soon. after seven o'clock, the stockades were taken
possession of. There arc two, neither of any strength, though
the ground Open which one is constructed had been well
diosen. Many acts of cruelty are reported to have been com-
mitted by the Burinas previous to their departure, and four
bodies were fotlnd, said to be executions that had taken place
• for refusal to accompany them in their retreat.
It did Wappear to me there was any object to be gained by
red ini~ig;at Sandowey ; I therefore determined upon embark-
, itig pro:44, incl. that they could join the division. I have
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