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the NORTH of SCOTLAND.
The Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company's splendid and power-
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For INVERNESS, the New Iron Steam-Ship DUKE OF
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Offices: Spread Eagle, Regent-circus, or 257, Wapping.
CHARLES WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY, Agent.

LOUVAIN A LA SAMBRE RAILWAY.
DIRECT TO NAMUR AND TO CIIARLEROY
Notice is herehy given that the SECOND ANNUAL MEETING
of the SHAREHOLDER-I of this Undertaking will be held at the
LONDON TAVERN, Bishopsgate-street, London, on TUESDAY, 11th
May Next, at ONE o'clock precisely, on the General Business of the
Company.
Resolutions will also on this occasion be taken relative to the
Shares upon which the Call of 2/. per Share, due on the 2d Octo-
ber last, has not been paid; and a proposition will ho submitted on
the subject of the formation of the important line from Brussels to
Namur. . .

JOIIN BARNES, President.
GEO. DANCE, Secretary.

N.11.---By the Statutes of the Company it is necessary that all
Shareholders intending to be present at the above Meeting should
deposit their Share Certificates with the Secretary, at least Ten Days
before the llth proximo, in order to intitle them to take part in the
proceedings.
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MART'S WRITING- INS'T'ITUTION, 7, New-
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Separate rooms for Ladies, to which department (if preferred) Mrs.
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" The specimens approach as near perfection as possible."—Bell's
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pOY AL POLYTECHNIC IN sTiTu 'HON.
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T. Rymer Jones, Esq., F.R.S., Professor of Comparative Anatomy at
King's College, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at Half-past
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Agents employed in its production, by Dr. Bachhoffner. Experiments
with ARMSTRONG'S HYDRO-ELECTRIC MACHINE. The
WORKING MODELS and MACHINERY clearly explained. The
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EYEBROWS, MOUSTACHIOS, and WHIS-
KEIN produced in a few weeks, and Baldness removed and
prevented by the use of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE-
RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers,
a few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a
most delightful, fragrant toilet perfume. Sold only in triangular
bottles, protected by the Government stamp, at 4s. ; double the size.
is. ; and double this size, I Is. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con-
taining testimonials of undoubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes'
Advice on the Growth and Preservation of the Human Hair, &c."
By post, 4s. 6d., is. 8d„ and 125., for money orders only.
Sold wholesale only at Grimstone's ilerbary, Highgate, near
London ; and by Messrs. Barclay and Son. Farringdon-street ; Sanger,
Oxford-street; Messrs. Butler and Co., Cheapside • Fisher and Toiler,
Conduit-street ; Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, SS, Cornhill •
and by all Chemists, Perfumers, and others For Edinburgh, J. and
It. Raimes, Leith-walk ; for Manchester, eresehe and Son, Adver
tiser-office.

TO THE LADIES.
This lady had the following letter inserted in the "Times" news-
paper on Aug. 7, MG. Reader, remember, this letter was put into
the paper by the lady herself, as a testimony to me.
" Mrs. Weekley, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this oppor-
tunity of publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstone, of the Herbary, High-
gate for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenerator, in having com-
pletely restored the hair on her head, after using itabout four months,
and the whole of her hair is much stronger and mere luxuriant than
I ever was before the baldness appeared.
"Mrs. Weekley inserts this testimony to the virtues of Mr. G.'s
Regenator, feeling assured that many ladies would gladly purchase
an 11 s. bottle if they were as certain of its virtues as she is, from ex-
perience, not only in the restoration and produotion of hair in abund-
ance, but as a cure of nervous headache ; as a toilet perfume it is far
beyond any to her taste. She will feel a pleasure in answering any
lady of respectability to the above fact:.-3, Swan-street, Borough."
In cases of the hair becoming thin, weak, or turning grey, a few
drops on the crown of the head occasionally, every week, will pre-
vent the hair from coming away with the comb, make it strong, and
arevent it turning grey, rendering the hair luxuriant and curly. A
few drops on your hairbrush before brushing the hair, will give the
hair brilliancy, causing it to curl.
The most delicate ladies may use this delightful product of the
inost aromatic herbs and flowers with confidence; its refreshing
)(lour removes headache and makes it a most necessary companion
o the toilet. In cases of nevous headache, pour ten or twelve drops
n the grown of the heal; if v •ry bad, repeat It every quarter of an
our. In most cases relief is certain in ten minutes. It produces
air on ehildrea's heads in a few appplications. If used on infants'
eads, it has such a peculiar cooling influence on the brain as to pre-
vent convulsions, as well as promoting the growth of hair.—See
pamphlet of testimonials.
All letters addressed to William Grlmstone Herbary, Highgate.

FENDERS, STOVES, and FIRE IRONS.—
The LARGEST ASSORTMEN T of STOVES, KITCHEN.
RANGES, and FENDERS, as well as General Ironmongery in the
world, is now on Sale at WILLIAM S. BURTON'S (late RIPON
and BURTON'S) extensive warehouses. Bright steel fenders, to 4
feet, from 30s. each ; ditto ditto, with or-mole ornaments, from 605.;
rich bronzed scroll ditto, with steel bar, 10s. Gd.: iron fenders, 3
feet, 4s. Gd. ; 4 feet, Cs. ; ditto bronzed, and fitted with standards,
3 feet, Os.; 4 feet, I ts.; wrought iron kitchen fenders, 3 feet, 48.6 d. ;
4 feet, Gs,: bright register stoves, with bronzed ornaments, and two
sets of bars, nom 955. ; ditto ditto, with or-molu ornaments, from
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bed-room register stoves, 2 feet, 16s. ; 3 feet, 245. The new econo-
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cut heads, 6s. Gd.; newest pattern, with elegant bronzed heads, lls.
A variety of fire-irons, with or-molts and richly cut heads, at propor-
tionate prices. Any article In the furnishing Ironmongery, 30 per
cent. ms.ter any other house. The money returned for every article
not approved of. Petalled catalogues, with engravings, sent (per
post) free.

WILLIAM S. BURTON'S (late RIPPON and BURTON'S) stock
Of general furnishing ironmongery is literally the largest in the
world, and as no language can be employed to give a correct idea of
its variety and extent, purchasers are Invited to call and inspect it.
39, Oxford-street (corner of Newman•street). Established in Wells-
street 1820.

UILAT PATENT LEVER WATCHES, Lon-
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level with the other wheels of the watch, so as to render it flat for
the waistcoat pocket, with the detached escapement, capped and
jewelled in four holes, hand to mark the seconds, hard enamel dial,
maintaining power to continue the action of the watch while wind-
ing, are offered in silver engine-turned cases, price six guineas each,
or hunting cases six and a half guineas. An undertaking is given,
with fixed terms on which the watches will always receive at-
tention.
T. COX SAVORY and CO., Watchmakers, jewellers, &e., 47,
Conihill (seven doors from Gracechurch-street), London.
N.B. Second-band Watches puchased in exchange.

DR. CULYERWELL on HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and
LONG LIFE.
In pocket volumes Is. each, by post (in stamps), Is. 6d. each.
II 0 W TO BE HAPPY.
utande Vivere."—Cic.

WHAT to EAT, DRINK, and AVOID.
(With Diet-tables for all Complaints.)
3.
MARRIAGE and its MYSTERIES.
To:be, or not to be, that is the question."—Shakspeare.
4.
The PASSIONS—Their ADVENT and CONTROL.
" Cura ut valeas."

These publications are free from empyrical mysticism, and are
adapted to the Intelligence of the times.
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hill ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet-street ; and all Booksellers, or direct from
the Author, whose practice is exclasively devoted to home consults-
lion, Mornings till Three, and in the Evenings from Seven till Nine,
at 10. Argyle-place. Regent-street.

ON THE CONCEALED CAUSE THAT PREYS ON THE
HEALTH AND SHORTENS THE DURATION OF HUMAN
LIFE.

ILLUSTRATED WITH COLOURED ENGRAVINGS,
Just Published, in a Sealed Envelope, price 2s. 6d., or free
by post, 3s. 6d.

CONTROUL OF PASSIONS: a Popular
Inquiry into the Concealed Cause of its premature Decline,
with instructions for its Ccmplete Restoration. Addressed to those
suffering front the destructive consequences of excessive indulgence,
terminating in Mental and Nervous Debility, Local or Constitutional
Weakness, Indigestion, and Consumption. Including a comprehen-
sive Dissertation on MARRIAGE, Incontinence, and Celibacy.
Illustrated with Coloured Engravings, explanatory of the various
Cases, &c.
By C. J. LUCAS and Co.. Consulting Surgeons, No. 60, Newman-
street, Oxford-street, London.
Member of the London College of Medicine, &c. &c,
CONTENTS OF THE WORE,
Chap. I. —Bodily and Illentxl Exhaustion induced by inordinate
I ndulgence of the Passions, illustrated with Coloured Engravings.
Chop. 2.—Baneful Results of a Secret Vice on the Mind and Body,
evidenced to ths production of Consumption, Epilepsy, and other
convulsive diseases, Insanity, Idiocy, moping Melancholy, Indiges-
tion, Stricture, Impotence, and Sterility, with Observations on the
Duties of Married Life, and on the unhappiness caused by Unfruitful
Unions. Chap. 3.—Debility and Exhaustion of the principal Vital
Functions, the nature and treatment of Impotence and Sterility, and
the imperfect performance of the Marital act, caused by the practice
of self-indulgence. Chap. 4.—Gonorrhoea, its symptoms, complica-
tions and treatment, Gleet, Stricture, and disease of the Prostate.
Chap. s.—Syphilis, and its attendant maladies and treatment. Cases,
and concluding observations, Plates, &c.
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A POPULAR TREATISE on the HEALTH, LIFE and VIGOU• •
of the BODILY FUNCTIONS.
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gravings ; followed by observations on Marriage. By R. and L.
PERRY and Co., Consulting Surgeons, London.
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Part I. of this Work is particularly addressed to those who an
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tain disqualifications, and will bef oundoan available introduction t.
the means of perfect and secret restoration to manhood.
Part 11. treats perspicuousb upon those forms of diseases, either
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how numbers who neglect to obtain competent medical aid, entail
upon themselves years of misery and suffering.
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7
NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
2G, CORNIIILL. LONDON,
Capital £.500,000.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This Institution embraces important and substantial advantages
with respect to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities. The assured
has, on all occasions, the power to borrow, without expense or for-
feiture of the Policy, two-thirds. of the premiums paid (see Table);
also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion of his in-
terests to meet other conveniences or necessity.
Assurances fur terms of years are granted at the lowest possible
rates.

The division of profits is aunual, and the next will be made in
;cumber of the present year.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Secretary.

PORT OP LONDON SHIPOWNERS' LOAN
AND ASSURANCE COMPANY.

Offices, 20, ST. HELEN'S-PLACE, LONDON.
The Deed of Settlement of this Company having been approved by
the Registrar, and the number of Shares prescribed by the Act having
been subscribed for, the Directors will proceed upon the ist of May
next, ensuing, to issue Sea Policies under their Common Seal.

For the effectual protection of both shareholders and the assured,
the constitution of this Company is based on the principle of limit-
ing the a►nount entertained in and upon Individual vessels, or their
cargoes, in rateable proportion to the capital subscribed, and remain-
ing clear in hand according to a graduated scale, constructed with the
greatest care, thereby securing a wide and equalised distribution of
outstanding risks, to the entire exclusion of gambling profits, and
ruinous losses, from both sides of the account.

tinder special clauses inserted in the Deed, no single Insurance.
for the space of twelve months, from the date of issuing the first
Policy, will exceed 5001. For the space of three years from the same
date the limit has been fixed at 1,0001. ; and for the space of seven
years at 1,5001.,—a method of proceeding obviously calculated to
ensure a steady and remunerative business, and avoid the disastrous
results incidental to an opposite system.
A list of the Board of Directors, of the officers of the Company,
and of the Agents appointed for the outports, will be given in the
Prospectuses, which will be published after the complete registration
of the Company has been legally effected.

THE EXPERIENCE LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
Edinburgh, 15, George-street. London, 58, King William-street.
Established 1843.
Capital 310,0001.
This Company's Tables are based upon the EXPERIENCE OF
THE SEVEN I'EEN LIFE OFFICES,as contained in the Report
of their Mortality published in 1843. The Company embraces, in
its constitution, the advantages of both the mutual and proprietary
systems of Assurance. The SHORT PERIOD RATES will be found,
in comparison with other Companies, to be exceedingly favourable to
Insurers, and the rates for the whole period of life as low as is
consistent WITH PERFECT SECURITY.
For prospectuses, &c.. apply at the offices as above, or to any of
the Agents throughout the kingdom.
By order of the Directors,
T. YUILLE WARDED?, Secretary.

TH E LICENSED VICTUALLERS' and
GENERAL FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
ADELAIDE-PLACE, LONDON-BRIDGE;
No. 11, QUEEN-STREET, EDINBURGH;
No. 30, OLDHAM-STREET, MANCHESTER ; and
WASON'S-BUILDINGS, LIVERPOOL.
The Company transact business in every department of Life and
Fire Assurance, in Annuities, Reversions, and Loans.
ACTUARY—J. T. Clement, Esq.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
A sum far more than equal to the valve of the policies Is invested
in the public securities, in the names o; the trustees, so as to be at
all times available.
At the last quinquennial meeting there was added a bonus to the
Life Policies equal to 25 per cent. on the sums paid, and a bonus of
5 per cent. was added to the Shares, in addition to the payment of
the annual interest.
For the convenience of parties wishing to assure fora specific sum,
without a prospective bonus, a new table at lower rates has becu
calculated, on which, as well as on the participating scale, one-half
the premium may remain on interest at 5 per cent. for five years,
thus enabling a person to insure his life for 1,0001. on the immediate
payment of the premium for 5001. only.
The following are the annual Premiums for the Assurance of 100/.
for the whole Life, one-half of which may remain for five years by
merely paying the interest annually at five per cent. ; and should
the Policy become a claim in the interim, the amount due will then
be deducted.
Age 20, without profits.. £1 13 0 With profits .• • • £1 18 0
.. 1 19 3
40 ...... •• • 214 3 .•• • • • ....... 3 I 3
53 ... .... 4 3 4 ••••. • • • • • .......... 4 9 6
For short periods the Premiums are considerably lower, and for
any ages or contingencies not usually advertised information may be
obtained on application to the Actuary or Secretary.
FIRE DAPARTMENT.
The Company insure houses, furniture, stock in trade, farming
stock, and every description of personal property, against loss or
damage by fire.
Insurances may be effected for any period of time ; if for seven
years, the Premium and Duty will only be charged for six.
JOHN BIGG, Secretary.

THE PROVIDENT CLERKS' MUTUAL
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSU-
RANCE (enrolled under the Friendly Societies Acts), 42, Moorgate-
street, London.

Thomas Baring, Esq., M.P.
Thomson Mulkey, jun., Esq.

TRUSTEES.
I W. G. Prescott, Esq.
1 Baron L. de Rothschild

TREASTILER OF THE BENEVOLENT FUND.
John Abel Smith, Esq., M.P.
Every description of Life Assurance on the Mutual Principle may
be effected daily.
The Sixth Annual Report is now ready.
By order of the Board,
THOS. MULLINDER, Secretary.
April 13, 1847.

This day is published, In post Bvo., price 95.,
THE STUDENT OF SALAMANCA.
By the Author of " Peninsular Scenes and Sketches."
William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.

'("HE Proprietors of " SHARPE'S LONDON
11 MAGAZINE," encouraged by the success which has at-
tended their efforts, have entered into arrangements with some of
the most eminent Artists of the day for the supply of Illustrations
for their future numbers, which they venture to affirm shall defy
competition. Determined to sustain unimpaired the character their
Magazine has already ehrned, of furnishing, for the gratification of
the popular taste, Illustrations which, for design and execution, have
never been equalled at the price, they have, at a great sacrifice,
added very materially to the expense of that department of the
Magazine, and have secured the services of gentlemen whose names
stand among the highest in the ranks of living Art. Prints of some
of the best pictures intended for the exhibitions of the present season
will early appear in this Magazine, brought out under the superin-
tendence of the Artists themselves.
The Part published on the Ist of May forms the commencement of
a new Volume, and affords a most favourable opportunity to parties
desirous of subscribing to a work which has already received the un-
divided commendations of the whole public press.
May be ordered of any Bookseller.

IHARPE'S LONDON MAGAZINE, a Journal
of Entertainment and Instruction for General Reading, con-
sisting of original Essays, Tales, Articles desoriptive of objects of
Antiquarian or Historical Interest, Translations, Interesting Ex-
tracts, Poetry original a,21 selected, with valuable Miscellanies, is
printed in large octavo, Sixteen Pages, double columns, in a new and
elegant type ; with Wood Engravings, from original designs by the
beat Artists, and published inthe following forms :

Monthly Parts
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The Third Volume Is Just published. Orders received by every
Bookseller or Newsvender.

HARPE'S LONDON MAGAZINE for May,
V 7 contains, in addition to Eighty Pages of Letter-press, Five
elegant Illustrations by the following eminent Artists :
Return of the Sennerin, by C. 11. Weigall, Esq.
True Walter, by J. Franklin, Esq.
Reading the Will, by Phiz,
The Cottage Home, by G. Dodgson, Esq.
Count Gero of Montfort, by H. C. Selous, Esq.
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ON NERVOUS DEBILITY AND GENERATIVE DISEASES.
JUST PUBLISHED, THE THIRTIETH THOUSAND,

An Improved Edition, revised and corrected, 120 pages, price 25., in
a sealed envelope, or forwarded, post-paid, to any address, secure
from observation, for 2s. 6d. in postage stamps, illustrated
with numerous Anatomical Coloured Engravings,
A N H 0 0 D:
m The Causes of its Premature Decline; with Plain Direc-
tions for its Perfect Restoration.

A Medical Essay on those diseases of the generative organs,
emanating from solitary and sedentary habits, indiscriminate ex-
cesses, the effects of climate, and infection, &c., addressed to the
sufferer in youth, manhood, and old age ; with practical remarks on
marriage, the treatment and cure of nervous and mental
debility, impotency, syphilis, and other urino-genital diseases.
by which even the most shattered constitution may be restored, and
reach the full period of life allotted to man. The whale illustrated
with numerous Anatomical Engravings en steel, in colour, explain-
ing the various functions, secretions, and structures of the reproduc-
tive organs in health and disease; VI ith instructions for private cor-
respondence, cases, fec.
By J. L. CURTIS and 0., Consulting Surgeons, 7, Frith-street,
Soho-square, London.
REVIEW OF THE WORE.

" CURTIS ON Mammon. ( Strange). Having for many years been
the standard work on these diseases, its originality is apparent, and
its perusal breathes consolation and hope to the mind of the patient."
—Naval and Military Gazette.
Published by the Authors, and may be had at their residence ; sold
also by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxford-street;
Mann, 39, Cornhill, London; Sowler, 4, St. Ann's-square, Man-
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Argyle-street, Glasgow ; Robinson, 11,Greensidc-street, Edinburgh;
and in a sealed envelope by all booksellers.
Messrs. CURTIS and CO. are to be consulted daily at their
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IMPORTANT AND UNPRECEDENTED
SALE AT HOLMES', REGENT-STREET.
Messrs. HOLMES have taken several thousand pounds' worth
of SHAWLS (at an immense sacrifice), in liquidation of a debt due
to their firm by an eminent French manufacturer, the whole having
been expressly produced for the present season. The patterns are of
a most elaborate and recherché description ; and In consequence of
the immense quantity, they are compelled to sell ithem at a sa-
crifice unprecedented.
This vast additional amount of stock have induced Messrs. llolmes
to re-mark (at a great discount:from their original cost) the whole of
their extensive and valuable assortment of MANTILLAS and FURS.
with their unrivalled collection of INDIA, BRITISH, and FRENCH
s; lAw Ls, to be included in this gale, and to facilitate which,
every article is marked in Plain Figures.
FOREIGN and BRITISH SHAWL EMPORIUM, 171, 173, and
17b, REGENT-STRELT.

OVER LAND MAIL

INDIA AND CHINA.

(From the Times.)
We have received, by extraordinary express from
Marseilles, our dispatches in anticipation of the
Bombay mails to the 15th of March, a brief sum-
mary of which appeared in our Wednesday's im-
pression.

From the Punjaub we learn that details of the con-
spiracy against Tej Singh and others of the chiefs
were every day coming to light. The- religious
enthusiasts of Lahore, called the Akhalees, are at
the bottom of the whole, and it will require the
utmost caution on the part of the Lahore Government
to prevent the assassination of some of its leaders.
The mode in which all dissatisfaction is shown in the
Punjaub is by mutilation and murder. We may ex-
pect to hear of such atrocities within a short time.
The British officers are on the alert to prevent them,
but the enthusiasts are onlr4Waiting their oppor-
tunity.
The death of the notorious Akbar Khan, the son
and Wuzeer of Dost Afahomed, of Caubul, is an-
nounced, but it requires to be confirmed. The cause
is said to be delirium tremens—a fit death for such a
character. There appear to be intrigues at work at
Candahar and Caubul. Persia is said to be the agent
of a great European Power in all these intrigues.
The British agent sent into Caubul some time
back, to recover the prisoners left behind after the
retreat from Caubul, has returned ; he arrived at
Lahore with the rescued captives, among whom is a
European boy, whom Colonel Lawrence has under-
taken to protect.
In Sinde tranquillity prevails ; the hot weather
was beginning, yet there was no remarkable sickness.

Sir C. Napier had returned to Kurrachee; he had
visited the plains of Meeanee and Dubba, as if, as
some maintained, in anticipation of his retirement
from Sinde. His enemies are not idle in their old
trade of misrepresenting all his actions.
The Governor-General was at Hurdwar on the
10th of February, and the Commander-in• Chief had
left Kalka on the 7th. Both those noblemen were
preparing to go to Simla, to pass the hot months at
that pleasant station.

The Nizani's dominions present the same picture
of a dilapidated treasury and a miserable people,
All sorts of outrages are perpetrated. The present
Government of these fine districts of the Deccan is
impotent for producing any good ; and some altera-
tion must speedily be effected to relieve the wretched
inhabitants.

The arrival at Calcutta of the 252 guns from
Lahore took place in the beginning of February,
and was the occasion of much rejoicing in that
capital.
In Bombay there was much discussion respecting
the decisions of the Judges of the Supreme Court
in the case of the demurrer against the proceed-
ings of the plaintiff in the celebrated opium ac-
tions. The Chief Justice gave judgment in favour
of the demurrer ; while the Puisne Judge, in
clear and well-reasoned discourse, gave It.contrary
opinion. Both these judgments have bee,n
üb-
lished, and will be found worthy the attention of
those who seek to understand the nature of Indian
time-bargains. An appeal, on behalf of the plain-
tiff, has been sent home against the decision of
the new Chief Justice 9f Bombay. The matter
is of great interest to that Presidency, for, if
the demurrer be established, it will be difficult
to make the native dealers adhere to any pro-
spective contracts, or promises to take goods at a
future day.

Her Majesty's 17th Regiment left Bombay on the
1-Ith of March on board the barques John Bremer
and Ann.

Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas M'Mahon, Bart.,
quitted Bombay on the 15th of March. He was suc-
ceeded as Commander-in-Chief by Major-General
Morse, until the arrival of Sir Willoughby Cotton,
who was expected to arrive from England in the
beginning of April.

(From the Bombay Times.)
Another fortnight of almost newsless tranquillity
has passed over us, and the peace
policy of the pre-
sent Governor-General, which leaves little to record
and nothing to criticise, continues to be the bane of
journalists.

The current of events in the Punjaub continues to
run on as smoothly as if it had flowed undisturbed in the
same channel for centuries. Festivities and gaieties
seem to have taken the place of intrigues and murder, and
no portents are now discoverable calculated to occasion
alarm. The troubles in the Ilazareh country have been
subdued, and Lieutenant Lumsden is loud in the praise
of his Seikh allies.
The messenger sent into Affghanistan in quest of
the captives left behind in our retreat in 1842 has re-
turned with those he has been enabled to release. They
crthsiestchietly_ofthe children of our Sepoys. or servants
o
officers. He received every assistance in their
recovery that could have been desired from the Ameer
of Caubul. Akbar Khan is dead. From the time we
discovered the Sirdar to be our enemy, when we ez.
petted him to have acted as the mediator betwixt the
heleagured garrison of Caubul and the insurgent
Ghilaies, he has been the object of unremitting obloquy
and slander. Grievously as he has been misrepresented,
there seems to have been much in his character adverse
to the peace of the state and the harmony of his father's
house. His removal relieves us of the awkwardness of
forfeiting our pledge by declining to recognise him on his
succession to the throne, or, by keeping it, admitting to
terms the destroyer of a British Envoy. Throughout
Affghanistan the usual course of turbulence and disorder
appears to prevail.
The Governor-General continues in the north west
provinces. No credence is given here to the reports
of his removal to be found in the English papers. We
know how cordially his measures have been commended
both in Leadeuhall-street and Cannon-row, and we think
it unlikely that any Administration will dare to inter-
rupt a course of policy so auspiciously begun, so long as
its author is willing to undertake its guidance.
Discontent continues throughout the Nizam's domi-
nions, and disturbances in the Gumsoor country. Sinde
is quiet and healthy. Sir C. Napier has returned to
Kurrachee and Hyderabad. A complimentary order to
General Hunter had been issued by him on the retire-
ment of the worthy veteran from the country. The 3d
Light Cavalry, supposed to have fallen under the Gover-
nor's displeasure in consequence of their having per-
mitted the Booghties to escape them, have been highly
complimented in orders.
The Seikh guns, 252 in number, captured in the late
campaign, have reached Calcutta. The cost of their
conveyage from the Sutlej to the llooghly- is estimated
at 25,0001.
Sir Thomas M`Mahon, Commander-in-Chief of the
Bombay army, leaves us by this day's steamer, amidst
the general good wishes of the community. Having,
declined to accept of a gift on his departure, a bracelet,
of the value of nearly 2,0001., has been bestowed on T ady
111‘Malion. General Morse succeeds succeeds hint as
Commander of the Forces until the arrival of Sir W.
Cotton, who is expected here about the 10th proximo.
A meeting for the relief of the distressed Scotch and
Irish took place a week since, and already has nearly
3,000/. been subscribed at the Presidency our princely
Parcco Knight, Sir Jemsetjee JeejeebhoY9 contributing
5001. out of his own pocket.
The Governor of Bombay is about proceeding to the
Mahabuleshwur hills, returning to the Presidency prior
to the dispatch of the Ist of April mail.
The Dutch barque Marie has been wrecked at Madras,
a heavy ground swell having caused her to drag her
cable and drift ashore.
Sir E. Perry has decided that the late opium sale time
bargains at Bombay were legal—Sir D. i'ollock being of
a contrary opinion. It is said that an appeal against
the judgment of the Chief Justice is about to be trans-
mitted home.
The country generally is healthy and quiet, and the
hot weather beginning to set in.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
BOIIII3AY, MARCEL 15.

(From the Gentleman's Gazette.)
Cotton Piece Goods—The late accounts from Englant
being less encouraging, and only two months remaining
of the season for disposing of goods, holders have be-
come free in offering their stocks, and at the same time
dealers have become cautious and do not purchase be-

yond their immediate wants. The business done since
the 2d inst. has consequently been to a limited extent
only. The advance noticed on grey goods in our last
has not been sustained excepting the Domestics, which
maintain their previous value. Turkey red goods are
rather dull of sale. In fancy goods there are no changes.
I'he following are the particulars of sales that have come
to our knowledge since the 2d inst.:—

rt. A. r.
1,550 pieces Grey Long Cloth, 40 inches, 38 yards 6 2 0
1,500 „ MAddapolarns 31 24 ... 113 6
250 „ Sheetings 34 36 ... 515 0
500 ~ ft „ ... 512 0
ft
8,700 „ Mulls 33 21 ... 2 3 0
500 It ft ft „ ... 2 1 6
750 Bleached Jacconets ... ... 2 10 0
300 ft ~
... .. 212 0
ft
1,000 „ Shirting ... ... .. ... 510 0
1,200 „ Lappets ... ... 10 ... 1 8 0
800 ft ft ft ••• 110 0

. .
800 f, ft ..
I 11. 0
1,300 ft ~ ~ ... 2 11 0
1,300 ff f f f t ..• 2 10 0
800 „ Book Mulls 10 .. 1 2 6
500 „ Mulls 20 ... 1 10 0
400 ), ~ ~ ... 1 9 0

400 • PI ~

300 I/ ff

„ ... 1 13 0

o ... 1 11 0

PRICE SD.

continued scarcity of money, the almost entire cessation
of purchases throughout the past week in conseuence of
the Ilindoo festival of the Dole Jattra, and also in a
great measure by the accounts received of the high
prices ruling at home, inducing holders here in most
instances to refrain from offering their goods at the
rates now obtainable.

Our exchange on England has continued to advance
very gradually, 2s. lid. to 2s. lid. being about the rat. s
current for good 10 months' date paper, notwithstamang
the rumours which have lately been current as to Go-
vernment being about to raise their rate, if not t, clog
the warehouse altogether; the former has, however,
now been so long delayed, that it does not appear likely
that any change will be made until the entire amount of
8,000,000 Company's rupees advertised for Las been
drawn out, which, however, it most probably will be b(-
fore our next issue, about 3,000,000 having been taken
within the past 20 days, and the total amount advanced
here being already between 5,000,000 and 5,500,000, ex-
clusive of Madras and Bombay.
Previous to the receipt of the mail on the 23d
freights had rather a downward tendency, but the brisk
demand subsequently experienced for tonnage to Great
Britain has again caused a steady advance, 61. 15s. to
71. 15s. being the rates now current for dead weight.
We have but little change to report in the position of
our money market, which continues tight, with no im-
mediate prospect of relaxation, and Government securi-
ties and Bank Stock have in consequence declined in
value very materially, there being but little disposition
manifested to invest in them even at the comfaratively
low rates now current.

Indigo—Since we last had this pleasure, business has
been interrupted by a succession of holidays, in conse-
quence of which only three public sales were hold from
the 17th to the end of February, and one large one
since; at which, however, every chest found purchasers
at former rates.

The season is now speedily coming to a close, the
greater portion of the indigo remaining, being out of
the market, having been either sold some time since, or
being about to be shipped on planters' account; of the
former about 2,000 chests purchased at the sales held in
the bonded warehouse will most probably go forward in
the course of the week; and the portion which remains
to be disposed of will also, we thick, soon find purchasers,
parties being anxious to take advantage of the favourable
rate at which they can now get their advances from Go-
vernment.

The following statement shows the number of chests
which have actually gone forward this season (from Ist
of November, 1846, to 7th of March, 1847), that is to
say, the quantity on board vessels which have actually
cleared out for the various ports up to this date, and ex-
clusive of that laden on vessels which have not as yet
applied for clearance:—

London Chests.
Liverpool .
•• ••• "• ... 10,847
. ... ... ••• 513
Hamburgh ... ... ..• ... 86
Havre
••• ••• ••• 3,837
Bordeaux ... .
•••
1,056
•• ••• •••
Boston ... ...
...
...
598
Red Sea, Bombay, and Gulf
... 372
but, taking into consideration the paucity of orders
from foreign parts, we should be disposed to think
that at the close of the season exports will stand as
follow, viz.:—
To England
„ the Continent
„ Bombay and Gulfs 1,200 „
„ North America
Up to date they are as follows, viz.:—
Chests. Fy. Mds.
To Great Britain
„ France ... 5,286 ... 19,532
„ North America 572 —. 1,905
„ Red Sea, Bombay, and Gulfs 1,167 ... 4,052

Total .

21,918 .., 82,229

Sugar—As anticipated in our last, the native mer-
chants have continued to force their goods on the market,
and the advices by the past mail having again been
somewhat encouraging a large business has been done
in Benares and Date sorts, the former being taken in at
from 6r. for Domma, 7r. to Br. for middling to good and
second and third quality, and 9r. for fine; with Gur-
patty Date at sr. to Br. 4a. per maund. Stocks have of
course been considerably reduced, but still appear amply
sufficient to meet the probable demand until the new
crop commences to arrive. Khaur and all low sugars
continue to be taken for local refinement at compara-
tively 4" high prices, Exports to at Britain from the
Ist instant up to date amount to , tnaunds.
Saltpetre—Notwithstanding the cessive rates now
demanded for tonnage a moderate business has been
done in this staple for the English market, and the de-
mand being almost exclusively for fine qualities, wfiiiiit
are comparatively scarce, these have maintained their
piesent value; of low and middling Chuprah;glhowever,
the stock is extremely heavy, and there being scarcely
anything doing for America at present prices are still
looking down.

Exports frocrthe Ist inst. up to date have been as
follow, viz :

To Great Britain 13,431 mils.
Frunce 903 „
North America
Rice—The paucity of tonnage continues the only ap-
parent restriction on operations in this staple for the
English markets, which have nevertheless been rather
extensive, as will be seen by our exports; it is reported
that several parties have been purchasing largely with
the intention of holding until it can be sent forward at
more moderate rates, but this scarcely seems probable,
the immense supply at market, and in the interior, ren-
dering it impossible to calculate on any decided advance
being established for some time to come; our present
quotations will be found much the same as on the 18th;
ranging from lr. 12a. to lr. 14a. for discoloured and
mixed, to 2r. to 2r. 2a. for middling to good table, and
2r. 4a. to 2r. 6a. for very superior. For Mauritius a
large business has hitherto been doing, but it seems pro-
bable that this will shortly be checked by ♦essels being
taken from that trade to send home.

Exports from the Ist instant up to date have been as
"ollow, ♦iz.:—
To Great Britain ... ... 31,846 maunds
France ... ... ... 0 I
Mauritius ... ... 9,440 „
Bourbon ... ... 3,000 „
_ _ _

Raw Silk—The somewhat improved inquiry for this
staple, as noticed in our last, has continued, more espe-
cially for Cossimbazar, Hurrypaul, and Radnagore, of
the November bond; and the supply of these descrip-
tions being moderate, previous rates have been main-
tained. The holders of Baulsah, finding it almost
impossible to get an offer for the English market, were
compelled to accept 6r. to 6r. Ba. per bazaar seer, at which
rates almost the whole has been taken for Bombay and
the Gulfs. Exports from Ist instant up to date have
been as follow, viz.:—
To Great Britain 326 maunds
France 0 „
North America ... ~
Silk Piece Goods—Really fine torahs have been in
good demand at full prices, say 125 r. to 130 r. per corge,
but of these the supply has been very moderate, whilst
of low and middling goods, which are in limited inquiry,
and obtainable at comparatively low rates, the stock is
heavy. Choppas and bandannas of good quality are sel-
dom obtainable in this market, and our quotations are
therefore in a measure nominal. Exports from Ist inst.
up to date have been as follow, viz.:—

G. Britain. France. N. America.
Choppas and Bandannas 1,424 0 0 pees.
Shell Lac and Lac Dye—We have not the slightest
alteration to notice in the position of these articles, which
are still entirely neglected for shipment, and on which
stocks continue to accumulate.

Exports from Ist mat. up to date have been as follow,
viz..—

Shell Lac. Lac Dye.
To Great Britain ... 0 mds. ... 344 mds.
France 243 „ 0 „
North America ... 0 „ 0 „
Oil Seeds—There has been but little doing in these
seeds lately, operations for the European markets being
impracticable in the present scarcity of tonnage, and the
demand for America having of late been moderate ; in
prices we have no material alteration to notice, good
cleaned linseed being still worth about 2r., and mustard
seed Ir. 14a. per maund.
Exports from the Ist instant up to date have been as
follow, viz. :

Linseed. Mustard seed.
To Great Britain ... ... 2,309 aids. ... 0 rods.
France... ... ... 0 „ 0
North America ... 0 „ 0 „
Jute—lt is at present almost impossible to obtain ship-
ping orders for this staple, but a moderate demand has
nevertheless been experienced, and sales have been
effected at previous rates.
Exports from Ist inst. up to date have been as follow,
viz.:—
To Great Britain ... 7,656 aids.
France ... ••• o „
o „
North America ...
Hides—Up to the middle of the last month the market
continued quiet, but there has subsequently been a fair
amount of business done for the English anContinental
markets at a further reduction in prices ; the Americana
have taken off a few parcels of buffalo and medium
quality of cow, but have not come forward at all freely.
Stocks contiune heavy and on the increase, more
especially of buffalo, but in fact of all but really good
cow.
Exports from the Ist inst. up to date have been as
follow, viz.:—
To Great Britain ,•• 31,110 tads.
France ••• ••• ••• 0 „
North America „, 0 „
Opium—The fourth sale of the •
season was held on
theresult:—
22d ult., and went off quietly, with the following
Chests. Highest. Lowest. Average. Proceeds.
Patna, 1,690 1,200 1,185 1,193 20,10,700
Benares, 715 1,180 1,160 1,171 8,37,575
Subsequently there has been but little doing, but prices
have nevertheless had rather an upward tendency, yes.
terday's quotations being 1,210 rupees per chest for
Patna, and 1,180 rupees for Benares.
IMPORTS FROM EUROPE.
BRITISH COTTON PIECE GOODS.
The advices of the great advance in the value of
the raw material at home have not as yet had the effect
, of enabling importers to establish any material advance

less is
firmness for all descriptions, tlurc being every reason
to anticipate some improvement as the stocks in
the hands of dealers be3ome reduced, it being evident
that shipments from home must fall off. Some few par-
ties appear disposed to realise at a slight advancs on the
rates previously current, being anxious to take advan-
tage of the present high ruling of exchange, but cannot at
present find purchasers even at this, except to a verylimited
extent; the reported sales of almost all descriptions of
fabrics under this head show a falling off of nearly
50 per cent. as compared with those of the previoUg
month, and prices are at present in a measure nominal.
Imports in February have been as follow, viz.--
Grey (in) packages. White (in) packages.
Long Cloths and Shirtings ... 573 ... 2,730
Madapollams
Cambries 33 59
Jacconets 7814
••• ••• 592 245
Lappets
Lenoes
0
Book Muslins •• • •• • 16396 0
Mulls and Mediums 1 a
• - • • •
7
Muslins
Checks, Sp•,t.•, and S:ricei 1
.0
Scharfs •.!nd Chudders •• • 53 •• • 0
I )booties
Twills ... 143 0
Drills •• • • • • 0 17
Coloured and Printed Gads and Woollens—These
goods have fully participated in the gem ral inactivity,
the sales of till descriptions having hen extremely
limited, and with the exception of Turkey Red Cloth,
which has been in fair demand, previous rates have
smreely been obtainable.
Imports in February were as follow, viz.:—
Coloured and printed goods ... 494 cases.
Woollens ••• 67 bales.
Mule Twist—About the beginning of the past month,
on receipt of the advices of the great advance in the
Home market, a speculative demand sprang up, and
large quantities changed hands at an advance of 2 to 4
pie per morah ; this, however, did not last, and dealers
not being disposed to operate on the same terms, and
holders being firm, the reported sales show a correspon-
ding falling off with those of piece goods.
Imports in February were 2,854 bales, or 1,396,7001b5.
Coloured Yarn—The business done has been moderate,
and at about previous quotations, except for British dye,
which may be quoted slightly lower.
Imports in February were as follow, viz.:—
Red ..• ... 233 bls. or 89,8601b5.
Green 22 bls. or 6,6001b5.
Metals—During the latter part of last month• there
was a moderate business doing in metals at about the
previous currency, but even then the demand was far
from brisk, whilst throughout the past week we have
scarcely heard of a single sale ; the native holidays of
the 2d, 3d, and 4th, combined with the tightness in the
money market, having kept dealers out of the market.
Holders, however, show no symptoms of submitting to
any reduction in their demands, and, in fact, iron is in
most instances held for an advance, but for the present
prices of all are in a measure nominal.
Imports in February were as follow, viz.:—
Copper—Tile and Ingot ... ... 681 mds.
Cake 817 „
„ Nails 82 „
I Sheet ...1,150 „
f t Old ... 297 ~
Japan :•• •.. ...1,909 „
„ Slab ••• ...1,618 „
Iron—Bar 2,755 „
Pig 544 ~
Nails ... 21 „
Spelter ... 1,361 ~

. „ ..
Beer—A few hogsheads are occasionally disposed of
at our quotations, but we have not heard of any large
transactions lately.
Imports in February were as follow, viz.:—Bass's, 70
hogsheads; Freeman's, 25 hogsheads.

MONEY MARKET.
We have very little change to notice in the position of
our money market since the 18th ult., but if anything
the tightness then noticed has increased, and as this
has been the case in the face of the unusually heavy
advances made by Government within the past month,
the prospect for the future appears far from encou-
raging. Government Securities have fluctuated in
value very considerably; up to the end of the last month
holders were firm at the rate quoted in our last, but
have since been giving way, and realising at our quota-
tions, whilst even these are obtained with difficulty, and
e have heard of operations on less favourable terms to
the seller. In Bank Stock also but few transactions
have transpired, there being at present but little dis-
position manifested to invest.

CURRENT VALUE OF GONERNMENT SECURITIES, BANS'.
STOCK, &C.

Rs. a. Rs. a.
Transfer Five per Cent 8 oto 10 0 premium.
Second do., according to Nos 2 8 312 discount.
Third ditto
Now ditto
Company's Rupees, 4 per Ct lO 8— 11 4 „
Sicca Rupees, ditto 11 S— 12 8 ~
Bank of Bengal Shares, 4,000 each prem. 2,350 r. to 2,450 r.
Union Bank Shares... 1,000 „ 45 55
. Agra Bank Shares .... 500 „ 240 250
Oriental, Bank
N oyth W Old 190 200
t. Bk. of India 500 ,? 1 New 100 130

FREIGHTS.
'tor a few days previous to the receipt of the mail on
the 23d ult., the busiuess in produce having slackened,
there was lees inquiry for tonnage, and some parties
anxious to coinplettheir cargo g.i.ve orders for rice as
low as 6/. 10s. per ton ; suhsequ,ntly, however, when it
‘v,,s found that the favourable tidy ices brought by the
Bentinck were fully confirmed, a decided advance took
place, the rate for rice rapidly advancing from 61. 15s. to
71. 10s. to 71. 155., at which it has of late been steady,
with sugar at. 71., saltpetre at 61. 155., and indigo and
silk at 71.75. to 71. 15s. ; there being but little difference
between London and Liverpool, except for the latter
(indigo and silk), a hich may be quoted about ss. to 7s. 6d.
lower for Liverpool.
For most other staples the rates are in a measure no-
minal, and far too unsettled for us to give quotations
with any degree of confidence.
In the rates for Mauritius we have not heard of any
alteration as yet, shipping orders for rice having been
obtained at 2r. 2a. per bag ; but can scarcely think it
possible this can last, as vessels will doubtless be taken
from that trade and put on for England, should present
rates be maintained, as appears probable when the
amount of tonnage to arrive is compared with what will
be required both here aT,d at Bombay during the next
three or four months • but more especially at the latter
port, where the limited number of vessels has already
caused a considerable advance, although the new cotton
had not commenced to arrive.

CHINA.
(From the Herald.)
HONG-KONG, MARCH 1.-A dreadful tragedy occurred
on the evening of the 6th ult., in Chimmo Bay, a small
opium station near. Amoy, the receiving two vessels,
Omega and Caroline, having been boarded by Chinese
pirates, who murdered the captains, officers, and part of
the crews of both ships, and carried off an inameme
booty. The circumstances are as follov,

Three days before the catastrophe, two boats, of a
different rig from those generally seen in that neigh-
bourhood, entered the bay; as they were rather suspi-
cious looking, Captain Macfarlane, of the Omega, sent
kis serang (native boatswain) on board of them, to
ascertain what they wanted. They said they were salt-
dealers from Hang-Kong. Both boats were heavily
armed for their size, as, besides ginjalls and other
Chinese weapons, one carried five, and the other six,
guns, but apparently without more than sufficient hands
to work the boats. The serang wished to look down
into the hold, but was not permitted to do so. The
gunner was afterwards sent, with orders to bring one
of the Chinamen on board the Omega; but they all re-
fused to accompany him, but said that if it continued
calm they would come next day and buy opium. Two
boats sent from the Caroline received no more satisfac-
tory answer. In the morning the two boats left the bay,
returning to their anchorage in the evening, and
this they repeated the following day. On the 6th,
however, as they were sailing back they laid them-
selves one on each side of the Omega, and threw fire-
balls on the deck. One boarded while the other pro-
ceeded towards the Caroline, which was lying a short
distance off, and took possession of her. The schooners
appeared to have been entirely unprepared for resistance,
as none of their guns were loaded. The Lascars who
were on the deck of the Omega either jumped or were
thrown overboard, having barely time to give the alarm
to their comrades below, too late, however, for them to
offer any resistance, as the pirates battened down the
hatches upon them. The officers rushed out of the
cabin, but, with the exception of the mate, who must
have been immediately killed, ran down again for arms.
The captain and gunner, with their servants and two
native steersmen or seacunnies, took refuge in the after-
cabin, where, though the two former were severely
wounded, they defended themselves for some time, till
t
down,
,
the skylight was taken off and fireballs
returned to the
thrown
upon which the gunner and servants
went out through
fore-cabin, and the
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girl and several of the Lascars, who fortunately
reached the shore in safety. The pirates then proceetied
to rifle the vessel. The watch on board the Caroline
supposed the Omega to be on fire, and reported the
matter to Captain Chamberlain. All hands were called,
when it was discovered that she was not burning, but in
the hands of pirates, and that a boat was coming towards
the Caroline. The men were sent below for arms, and
in the
heinmsteeaandtiomfeatthuemlpiprtigantes pulled alongside. The cap-
tain,a defence, ordered the gig
and jollyboats to be lowered for the purpose of making
his escape, but the one was swamped and the other
smashed betwixt the pirate boat and the schooner. The
captain, two mates, and nine lasears, then leaped over-
board, and were probably either drowned or killed in
attempting to regan the vessel by the chains.:- Captain
Chamberlain's body was afterwards picked up on the
beach, at Chimmo. A seacuany advised them against
jumping into the sea, and induced one of his comrades
to remain. They took to the riggidg, and were saved.
When all the treasure and by far the greater part of the
opium had been removed into the pirate boats,
the crew of the Omega succeeded in breaking
through the bulkheads into the cabin, from which
they drove the pirates. This alarmed those
above, and the whole retreated to their boats, crying
that the Malays were upon them. They then sounded
a gong, which seemed to have been a preconcerted sig-
nal, as their comrades, who were rifling the Caroline,
hurried into their boat and immediately made sail,
When the Lascars reached the deck of the Omega, they
found all the guns spiked, with the exception of one,
which was slung ready for removal. This they loaded