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command, advanced some distAnce up the hill on which the
Belooches had made their stard end opened fire, but the
Muzzees, who had ensconced themselves behind the rocks,
were comparatively safe from its effects. Lieutenant
Clarke, after killing three of the enemy with his own
hands, end two having fallen by the sword of his orderly
(a young Sewer), was seen to stagger from a wound. At
this moment a Belooehee seized him by the waist and bore
him to the ground, where his throat was immediately cut.
S) fell this young and gallant soldier, admired and be-
loved by all who knew hire. He has been the victim of
that mammon error among daring but inexperienced offi-
cers, who, with ill-judging temerity, and inadequate
means, venture to despise the power and number of the
enemy. The fate of Lieutenant Clarke will prove a warn-
ing to those placed in positions of similar difficulty with
himself, while his name will be remembered -as one who
struggled nobly, though unwisely, for his country's honour,
and his name will be long cherished by all who knew and
could appreciate his gallant self-devotion. I am," &c.

MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK.
(From the Bombay Times.)

One of the most melancholy : and heartrending ship-

wrecks occurred yesterday which has ever fallen under our
notice. The Lord William Bentinck, Captain Ord, with
150 troops and passengers on board, had been beating cff
the mouth of the harbour for two or three days, but was
prevented entering by the violence of the weather. Yes-
terday afternoon she was seen standing acrcss the opening
of Back Bey in gallant style, and every hope was enter-
tained, if she could stand cn five minutes longer, of her
weathering the south-west prong of the lighthouse. Un.
happily, an immense sea forged over and pooped her, and
she struck heavily on the rocks at ten minutes past four
P at. Previously, Captain Ha;man had fired two guns
from the lighthouse to warn her of her danger, and be.
tore a third could be discharged she was on the rocks.
Heavy squalls of wind and rair, soon drove her masts over
her side, and a quarter of an hour after the commencement
of the occurrence she was a complete unmanageable wreck.
The crew and passengers were seen to crowd forward to the
forecastle. Three ladies were on board, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs.
Eckford, and Miss Robertson, also a maid servant, and some.
soldiers' wives and children. Capt. C. Benbow was in com-
mand of the troops, and Dr. Fraser, Mr. Manson (a cadet),
and several other passengers, whose names we are not able
yet to learn, were on board. She kept firing guns and show-
ing the signals of distress, but, alas ! little aid could be af-
forded. The surf was too violent for a boat to live in,
and the most dismal apprehensions were entertained.
She first hoisted out her gig, which rode gallantly for a
while, but was soon engulfed. Her launch was then got
alongside, and some men were seen to enter her. One
gentleman was observed before he descended the side to
elevate his hands to Heaven as if in prayer, he then went
into her, but in a moment she shared the fate of the other
boats. Having nothing to hoist her out by, the longboat
appeared to be pushed over the side by main force. She
also sunk never to rise. The cries of the unfortunates
were distinctly audible in the lulls of the wind, and filled
every spectator on shore with horror and distress. No.
hand could be held out to save.

After much delay boats were brought from the dockyard
by Coolies, and we observed the very great exertions made
by the captains belonging to this port in endeavouring to
bring them up and launch them. As boats were brought down
every means were tried to float them and steer them to the
wreck. Captains Saunders and Hayman, of the Indian navy,
were especially conspicuous in their exertions, leaving
no means untried ; while Captains M'Gregor, Baxter, and
many others, attempted in vain to steer to the ill-fated
craft. She tried to fix a rope from a gun after Captain
Manby's principle, but failed. In the meantime the super-
intendent of the Indian navy had ordered the Victoria
steamer to proceed as near as she could to the spot, but
it was evening before she got her steam sufficiently up to
move, and even then she could not approach the wreck
with the smallest chance of success. Thousands of anxi-
ous spectators were assemoled at the lighthouse during
the evening, and perhaps a more painful and intense in-
terest was never excited in the society of Bombay.
Night, dark and lowering, fell, and we believe :many a
heartfelt player was effered up to the throne of Grace for
those who were so near on the brink of eternity. The moon
rose about nine o'clock, and hopes were entertained that she
might hold to4ether until morning, but the gale still con-
tinued violent. By twelve o'clock at night a raft with ten
men had by great exertion reached the shore; but at half..
past three the vessel finally went to pieces. Another raft
had been prepared on which the ladies, severs children,
and the passengers were placed. Hopes, however faint,
were breathed that she might bring her precious cargo
safe to land, but, alas 1 a lofty wave struck her, and when
she rose from the check neither the ladies, the children,
or sixteen of their comrades could be descried by the sur-
vivors. Those who remained reached land naked, cold,
and shivering. Captain Benbow, Dr. Fraser, and Mr.
Manson were among the survivors, also two of the officers
of the vessel.

The captain and his son were reported drowned, but as
yet no accurate information on these points can be col-
lected. Another raft, with seventeen men on it, was car-
ried into Rock Bay, and, getting entangled among the
rocks, remained until morning, and fifteen of them (two
having having died during the night) were saved by
the exertions of Captain Saunders. But, as if misfor-
tunes were never to come tingle, the Castlereagh, Cap-
tain Tonks, from Kanack, with 150 troops on board,
about twelve o'clock at night, having, as it is said, seen
the lights in the wreck, and mistaking her for a vessel
at anchor, bore up, and also went on shore within a few
yards distance of the other wreck. This morning be-
fore daylight, as active means as could be taken (con-
sidering the paucity of boats and men) were set on
foot to bring crew and passengers, and the same
parties still exerted themselves, and by 10 A.M., about
150 sepoy3 of the 24th Native Infantry were got on shore,
four were unfortunately drowned in the surf getting out of
the boats, and Captain Saunders, with one European
seaman belonging to the Clive. who tried to swim from a
part of the wreck of the Lord William Bentinch, but was
lost in the attempt. The Castlereagh has commenced
cutting away her masts, and this afternoon it is hoped every
soul on board will be safely landed. The officers in her
are Captain Earle, 24th Regiment ; Ensign Grant, Ist'
European Regiment; Lieutenant Walker, Engineers, and
Dr. Davis. The Castlereagh, ,as was reported by a
" Seacunnie," who came on shore, had lost her rudder and
wasfull of water, but as yet did;not pump much, but we feat
she will be a total wreck. We believe, though of course
can only guess from a rough calculation, that from 50 to
70 persons have been sawed from the Lord William Ben-
tineh out of between 200 and 300 souls.—Gazette Extra,
June 18.
In addition to what we reported in our yesterday's extra,
we are deeply grieved to have to announce that the cata-
logue of human suffering and woe had not reached its cl.-
max. Yesterday, at 3 p.m., the Castlereagh went to
pieces, and the crew and passengers were seen drifting
on shore on pieces of the wreck. In attempting to save
them, Mr. Atkinson, second master attendant, nearly lust
his life, his boat being upset. Captain 111‘Gregor (late
of tl:e Hannah), Mr. Webster, of the American press,
and some others, at considerable personal risk, picked up
the Commander, Captain Tonks, clinging to a small plank
and in a sinking state. Out of nearly 200 souls, it is feared
that not more than 70 arc saveu. Ensign Grant, one of
the passengers, was a surviver, but of the rest we have no
cert..in accout,ts!
We have been favoured with an authentic list of the
passengers, captain, officers, and crew of the late unfortu.
ulnae vessel the Lord William Bentinck, with an account
of those lost and saved :
Passeegers Saved. —Cpptain Benbow, Lieut. Coomke,
Dr. Fraser, and Mr. Manson, cadet.

Missing.---Mrs. Ecklord, Mrs, Fraser, Miss Robertson,
-- Jones, savant ; and Messrs. Whitehoine, Day, and
M.Pherson, cadets. _ _

Ship's Officers and Crew Saved.—Mr. Pennington, se-
cond officer ; Kingcome, third ditto ; Bush, fourth ditto;
Campbell, midshipman ; carpenter, John Lothian ; sail-
maker, James Crosby ; seamen, Samuel Coombs, William
Anderson, David Law, James King, John O'Connor, John
Humberston, Hugh M Callar, George. Brown, steward,
John Prichard, James Araton, Kaby Sweetinan.
Missing.—Captain Ord, -- Ord, his son. Mr.
Kemptborne, first cheer, Villiers, midshipman, Dr.
Sioekle), surgeon.
These were Bet recruits on board, many of whom are
saved; tut an k ccount has not yet been obtained. The crew
ami offivers comisted of 39 persons.
Thu, 21 of the latter have perished, and of the pas-
sengers 7 out of 11, making a total of 28 persons out of
the ship exclusive of the recruits. We have heard it re
ported that so many as 85 of the latter have escaped, but
cannot, however willing, give credence to the report.
Mrs. Eckford's body was found in Upper Colabah yes-
terday evening, and the corpse buried.

punishment to the extent of 300 lashes, the sentence not to
b'- carried into effect without the sanction of the Envoy.
Notwithstanding that we have 7,000 soldiers in Affghe-
nistan, besides the contingent, the politicals find they have
not sufficient troops to keep down insurrection. So much
for tranquillity being restered in Affghanistan. Sir W.
Macnaghten's King declares that be will go back to Leo-
dianah, if a large subsidiary force is not kept in this
country. II;s Majesty is very partial to the British, and
as long as he sees a large force encamped by him feels his
R°' al
personquite "le, Sleeps, cats, and holds his Durbat-
without fear, and now and then rides through the large
bazaar to show himself to his loving subjects, when his
Hindoostanee servants call out " God save the sting."
Sir W. Macnaghton, Envoy at the Court of Schah Soojah-
oel-Moolk, then writes a public despatch to Government
informing them that his Majesty's reception was most en-
thusiastic.—Agra Mbar, May -21.
The following we received this week
CANDAHAR, MAY 2.—Two of the 18. pounders are or-
dered to Ghuznee, with the head-quarters and half of the
European company of artillery to march as soon as cattle,
&c., are provided.
Captain Macan's detachment from Zemeendawar rce
turned to garrison yesterday morning.
Troops healthy ; several
officers complaining, attributed
to the change of the season. Weather very hot. Grain
still six seers the rupee. Harvest must promising.
Captain Outram, who has won for himself a lasting name
ltshed an account of this memorable expedition.
for his gallantry in the Affghanistan campaign, has hub
Times. June 6.
JUNE 6.—We lately adverted to a force about to pro-
ceed against the rebellious Ghilzees, and last evening's
dak has put us in possession of some particulars which we
_Bombay
think our readers will deem of sufficient importance to ap-
pear in an extra. The detachment sent out against the
rebels consisted of a portion of the Schab's troops, under
the command of Captain Anderson, of the Artillery, as
follows : —A n infantry corps, under Captain Woodburn ; a
detail of infantry under Captain Codrington ; and four
6-pounders, Captains Walker and Taylor, with a few of
the regular horse, and a portion of Captain Anderson's
horse Whilst this force was on its march, it was attacked
near Khelat-i-Ghilzie by about 3.000 Ghilzie horse-
men, who in really gallant style charged the force
in front and flanks. The infantry, however, steadily
repulsed them, and were aided by Caplan Anderson, who
peppered their ranks without intermission with grape.
'The irregulars and Anderson's horse then attacked them,
and the rebels retreated, leaving between 200 and 300 of
their numbers killed. We have received more than one
account, and all agree that the Ghilzics behaved well,
numbers of them rushing on the bayonets of our troops.
We regret to say that the loss on our side amounts to
ten, and that we have about fifty wounded.
Rebellion is the order of the day between Candahar and
Ghuznee; but it is hoped that the strong force orderer!
from Cabul will soon set matters to right.
quarter.
We have late news from Herat ; all is quiet in tha

al,ties, and for the maintenance of ber dignity ; but, in addi-
tion to the consideration that it more befits a great nation to
place herself in a positron to reply to an offence than to corn-

plain of it, certain circumstances in the step which has so
justly excited national feelings,and the appreciation of which
cannot yet be with propriety confided to public discussion,
remain to be cleared up. The personal views of a states-
man may often he at variance with those of the country
the government of which is confided to him, and, in order
that they may have a national character, there may be a
necessity for their receiving the express sanction of the
nation. There arc some facts so grave in themselves
that the general mandate given to a Minister to direct
public, affairs cannot embrace futurity. In these cir-
cumstances is it rot prudent to wait until a
sort of special procuration be given to him who
represents a great people ? Until then we may assume
that there is an imprudent assumption of power, subject

to control and change, and, whilst we are prepared for
all events, we should wait patiently until the national feel.
ings be manifested in a direct way. When Lord Pal-
merston was interrogated in Parliament as to the line of
conduct which he has observed towards France, the lan-
guage of that Minister was not at all in harmony with the
acts not yet manifested by any absolute demonstration
without, which are attributed to his policy. The great
emotion communicated to the public mind, both
in France and England, by the spontaneous revelations of
the press of both countries, does not permit a doubt that
an early opportunity will be afforded to Lord Palmerston
to explain himself more categorically. Then only can the
extent of the danger to the harmony of the two nations,
and the consequences which may arise out of it, he known ;
and it may be inferred that, when the proper time shall
come, the Government, which has not hesitated to take all
the steps commanded by national honour, will not be em-
barrassed in giving to the country and to Europe a full
and entire justification. While waiting for this period, the
attitude which befits a nation confident in its right and in
its strength has been silently and resolutely assumed, and
the unanimous approbation which has been given by all
parties to the demonstrations of armed prudence which
have been made proves sufficiently that one and the
same feeling animates the country when it is considered
necessary to secure for it dignity and respect. There
is no necessity, therefore, for further explanation in
the present state of the case. From the highest sphere
of power to the lowest degree of the popular classes, a
powerful reaction has been manifested against the doubtful
course which it has been attempted to adopt with us, even
whilst disavowing it. The anniversary of July was a still
more marked opportunity for making a warm declaration
in favour of wounded honour, and we learn that in all parts
f the country, as well as in the capital, an admirable
readiness is exhibited to make all the sacrifices which the
gravity of the position may demand. The justice of a
cause may be seen in the ardent exaltation which is exhi-
bited for its defence. The public may tranquilly await the
future in presence of the universal feeling as to what has
already been done."
The Debats says—
" The measures which have just been ordered by Royal
ardonnance are good, and dictated by a wise policy ; it is
at once a prudent and a firm demonstration, and we do not
hesitate to approve entirely of the conduct of the Govern-
ment in this respect. Negotiations and ulterior events can
alone give to this policy its true signification. Fr.:nce is
now acting under the imperious laws of honour, and the
most legitimate feeling of self-preservation. Whatever may
be the result of the strange system of quadruple alliance
attemp ed by Lord Palmerston, whether it be ratified or
not, whether it be carried into execution or not, the
French Government was bound to make an energetic re-
ply to this treaty of London, which bore on the face of it
the character of provocation. The maintenance of peace
still depends on the wisdom of the English Parliament,
and thu traditional prudence of the Cabinet of Vienna ;
that is to say, the chances for peace are much greater than
the chances for war. But whilst we wait the day of expla-
nation it must be allowed that this treaty of London is a
menace against France, for itseems to destroy the alliance
uetween France and England upon which for the last ten
years the tranquillity of Europe has reposed, and contem-
plates the destruction of an ally who has been created for us
by the force of events, the interests of our commerce, and the
progress of civilization in the East. The treaty is a political
contradiction,for it makes three dupes, including England,
to the profit of Russia, which is destined to take the lion's
share, and it destroys an empire which has risen up alone
to support an empire which was falling under the support
of its protecters. There is an independent Power in the
East—Egypt. The treaty of London is a conspiracy for
the ruin of this empire. The treaty is disloyal, for it ex-
cludes France from the affairs of the East, although France
is the only Government whose policy is interested in the
preservation of the Ottoman empire. It is a treaty of
protectorship, and in diplomacy protectorship means divi-
sion of territory among the protectors."
The Debats has also another short notice of the ques-
,ion, and this is founded upon the remarks of the English
Press. It says:—
" We are glad to see in the language of the English
press in general a sentiment of dignity, seriousness, and
propriety, which honours the two nations, and shows more
than anything else the good fruits which peace has pro-
cured for us. This is no longer the language of the be-
ginning of the century, and we hope sincerely that senti-
ments of calm and justice will triumph over old rivalries
hich twenty-five years of peace, of friend y relations, and
the interchange of liberal principles, have subdued, and,
we had hoped, dissipated."
The National approves of the measures of precaution
which have been adopted by the French Government, but
questions their reality as means of commanding respect
tnd accomplishing the professed object, which is to main-
tain peace by creating an impression that France is fully
prepared for war.

a They talk," says the National, "of casting cannot,,
of calling out 500,000 mon, and of confiding the defence
of towns and of the frontiers to the reserve of the Na-
tional. Guard. All this is very fine ; but does the Go-
vernment imagine that it can thus rouse the French
deople without their being reminded in this grand move-
ment of their strength, their wants, and their rights ? To
go to war we must appeal to revolutionary Frence, for it is
not privileged France whiCh can furnish the blood and
treasure required for war; and when the nation, the true
.French- nation; shall hive aroused itself, its liberating coun-
tenance will be welccimed by all the people of Europe, who
will join with us in spite of the atrocious deceptions of 7830.
Then will be- revived the old, the great quarrel, com-
menced in 1789, between nations and their aristocracies.
Is Al. Tbiers prepared to put himself at the head of the

enemies of oligarchical and monarchical privilege in
Europe? Rather than reinforce the democratic feeling
abroad by a system of active propaganda, and strengthen
ing it at home by a rapid return to the principles of July,
M. Thiers will allow the English to re-conduct the Tur-
kish fleet to Constantinople, and to land arms and ammu-
nition in Syria. Rather than carry things with a high
hand over the Court, M. Thiers will make all the conces-
sions which the Court, in accord with Lord Palmerston,
may desire."
" It is reported," observes the Commerce, " that the
mission of M. Walewski to Alexandria is connected with
certain projects which Mehcmet Ali may found, in case of
war, upon the Polish element of Europe."
INCREASE OF THE ARMY.—The amount of the class of
1836 called out is 70,000 men, that of 1839 is 80,000—
total 150,000 men.

iNIILITARY AND NAVAL PREPARATIONS.—The Siecle,
alluding to the increase of the army and navy, says— •
" It is known that since the revolution of July the
period of military service has been reduced to seven
Sears. The Chambers fix the amount of the annual con-
tingents. This amount, a hich has not varied, is 80,000
men. The Government, therefore, can dispose of seven
contingents, viz„ 560,000 men. It is true that at the
end of each year the best soldiers are liberated from the
service, but they are not oq that account taken from the
national defence, for they are liable to serve in the move-
able National Guard for seven years more. If France
had occasion to calf up this important reserve, it could
tarnish 300,000 men accustomed to military discipline, and
trained to the use of arms. The effective force of the
budget of 1841 is 317,8:26 men and 64,242 horses. These
forces should be thus distributed ; for the divisions of the
interior 279,826 men and 54,665 horses; and for Algeria
38,000 men and 9,577 horses. But in reality the present ef-
fective force is—Divisions of the interior, 274,631 men, and
49,931 horses; and for Algeria 60,731 men, and 12,103
horses, making 335,362 men and 93,034 horses. The
two contingents called upon by the ordonnances will supply
100,000 men, and will make the effective 140,000. But
these, we repeat, are not the only forces of which the
Government can dispose without calling the Chambers
together. It can call up the seven contingents which
have been voted, and raise the army to 560,000 men,
or 450,000, deducting the losses experienced since 1833,
and the troops employed in Algeria. The only diffi-
culty is in procuring with promptitude cavalry horses fit
for a campaign. A precedent established by the Emperor
in 1815 furnishes the means of nearly completing the
cavalry of the line, by taking, at prices to be agreed upon
between the parties, 6,000 horses of the gensd'armerie. For
the light cavalry, we must have other means, and to these
the attention of the Minister of War has already been
turned. The French naval force now afloat in the Medi-

terranean comprises thirteen sale of the line, from 80 guns
upwards. Eight of them are in the Levant, four off Tunis,
one at Toulon. Government will, no doubt, reunite the
two squadrons, to avoid either of them being exposed to
a contest with unequal forces. At Toulon there are three
80-gun ships and one 120, which could put to sea in six
weeks; and the Marine Department could finish and fit
out within three months, eight,other sail of the line,!, with
ten or twelve large frigates." The Courier Francais
thinks that the number of sail of the line could only
be carried up to twenty-two:—" We know from a
sure source," say the Quetidienne, " that the ar-
tillery has received orders to purchase 10,000
horses. The gendarmerie are also to be dismounted,
in order to transfer its horses to the regiments of ca-
valry. It is said that General Oudinot has just been ap-
pointed to an important command. A report is current
that the increase of the armed materiel of our navy will
cause, not only an augmentation of the numbers of officers,
but also the putting on the retired list of 100 officers of
line-of-battle ships, who have not been afloat for more than
ten years. The Minister of Marine is also said to intend