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29th Foot—Four killed and one wounded, the former in-
cluding Captain Owen Lucas, an officer of 16 years service.
31st Foot--Six killed and seven wounded. Major
Baldwin, whose name we perceive with feelings of the deepest
regret, in the list of killed, was one of the bravest, as
well as most remarkable officers in the British army.
His services had extended to a period of thirty-six years.
He was at the siege of Flushing with the 36th, served the
campaign of 1815 with the 14th, and was present at the
battle of Waterloo. He was engaged with the 31st through-
out the campaign of 1842 in Affghanistan, under General
Pollock, including three important actions. For the latter
he received a medal. He was the senior officer engaged in
storming the left heights of the pass on the occasion of the
battle of Zegeen, by the same regiment. Major Baldwin
was one of the officers present at that lamentable catastrophe
the burning of the Kent East Indianian, in the Bay of
Bascay, on the Ist of March, 1825. Lieut. R. H. Pollock, of
the 4th brigade of Horse Artillery, it appears, was the son
of General Sir George Pollock, and nephew to the Lord Chief
Baron.

THE SINDE PRIZE MONEY.
The East India Company have recently conveyed instructions to
the Government of India for the payment of prize money to the
Queen's troops, and those of the Company, in pursuance of her
Majesty's royal warrant, dated the 11th of November, 1845, authoriz-
ing the distribution of the booty captured in the year 1843, in the
operations of the army employed against the Ameers of Sinde.
The captures consisted of gold and silver in bars and coins, of orna-
ments, jewels, and ornamental arms, of guns, cattle, and other pro-
perty, and have realized the following sums, viz.:—

Rupees.

Paid into the public Treasury on account of
articles sold, about • • • • • • • • 2.29.038
Realized at Kurrachie • • • • • • • • 17.743
Value of silver .. • • • • • • • • 25.64.337
Gold sold .. • • • • • • • . 17.13.537
Gold remaining unsold • • •• • • • • 1.23.273
Lead valued at ' .• • • • • • • 15.000
making a total of 46.62.898 rupees ; to which are to be added the
sums due from the Government for articles transferred to public de-
partments, the sums due from individuals for articles sold in Sinde,
and the sums which may be produced by the sale of the jewels, &c.,
which are at present in deposit at Bombay, but ordered to be sold.
Her Majesty directs that one-sixth be given to all such of the
troops stationed at or between Shinkarpoor, Sukkur, and Kurrachie,
and all such of the Indus Flotilla stationed between Sukkur and
Kurrachie on any day between the 17th of February, and the 24th
of March, 1843, both days included, or shall not be otherwise entitled
to a share in the booty.
The Major-General commanding in Sinde, and the officers of the
general staff of the forces serving under his orders in the above men-
tioned operations, are to share in this portion, as well as in the other
portions hereinafter specified.
The remaining five-sixths to be divided Into two equal parts, in
the following manner :—one half to be distributed to the troops who
fought at the battle of Meanee, and the other moiety to those who
fought at Hyderabad ; the troops, however, who were engaged in
both battles, are to share in each moiety. The allowance of bate*
money which may have been received by the troops, is to be de-
ducted from the respective shares. It is further provided that the
troops under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Outram, who were
detached previously to the battle of Meanee, and directed to fire the
Shirkargali upon the right flank of the army, as well as the detach-
mentof February, and also such portion of the Indus flotilla as were en-
gagedother way employed in
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any other
the victory of
In that
immediate connexion with
fMeanee, shorn, as e if they had been actually present at the
Lieutenant-Colonel Outram,thoor warerneyiltihaant
battle of Meanee, and in like manner the troops at Hyderabad should
be entitled to share in the sums allotted to those engaged in the
second battle.
It is stipulated with Royal warrant that a portion of the ornaments
and jewellery captured shall be restored to the .Ameers, at the die.
cretion of the Government of India.

_
J. W. COLLETT, ESQ ,
.01. Y., AND THE GAME-
-This gentleman is as great an object of terror
to the LAWS.
game-
preservers as Mr. Cobden to the Duke of Richmond, and we
fancy a recent act of his, relative to these laws, will not
diminish his character in their eyes. In a recent number of
the Hampshire Independent appeared an account of a little
boy, aged eleven, being sentenced by the Bench of Magis-
annrdi d
ew e costs,n. andTh i isn a
tdterfaacutli
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wt
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trates at Romsey, for worrying a hare, to pay a fine of 10s.
gwtashe caamttmenitt
Willes, a solicitor, residing in Maddox-street, Hanover-
square, he addressed Mr. Collett a letter on the
subject, and within a very few hours was
requested to wait upon him. Upon an interview with that
gentleman, after expressing his abhorrence of the case, lie
requested Mr. Willes to proceed immediately to Winchester
and release the infant poacher from confinement. Mr.
Wines on reaching the Bridewell found that the child
bad not been committed there (the bench having
determined not to enforce the penalty until after the ex-
piration of ten days, and then only at the desire of the prose-
cutor, Sir John B. Mill, Bart. Being struck by the appearance
of three fine youths, aged 16 and 17, who were inmates of
the Bridewell, on account of breaches of the game-laws,
and learning that their conduct in prison had been unexcep-
tionable, he mentioned their case to Mr. Collett. That gen-
tleman no sooner heard of it than he dispatched Mr Willes
instantly to Winchester, and within a few hours the youths
were released from the Bridewell, and restored to their
parents. The fines and costs in these cases amounted to 31.
The gratitude of the poor fellows at their unexpected dis-
charge was unbounded, and blessings loud and deep were
heaped upon the head of the Hon. Member for Athlone for
his sympathy for their misfortunes, and his liberality in their
behalf.
IN A
SIR ROBERT PEEL'S MEASURES.—TIPPERARY
was a
BLAZE!—Sunday night, the country for many
miles
and
sheet of flame. The fires were so singularly
numerous
has beeneus
brilliant, that nothing of the kind to surpass t
remembered for a very long period. They appeared to have
been caught
and to have
originated in a northerly direction,
sides,
so that for mans
up with surprising velocity on all
grand and attracted
minutes their appearance was extremelywbills,
Keeper and Latte-
raghuniversal attention. The Dulta
Birt,mand on to the Shannon at
both sides to Galway and
mountains, the
Devil's
Glare, the fires were everywhere
l• at the same moment. There were
various conjectures as
lighted up and all nearly
to
the cause of them, but we believe
ime degree of truth, that they origi-
we may state, with si
having gone among the people that Sir
nated in a rumour
s had been sanctioned by a large ma-
Robert Peel's measure
of Commons, and that there was a posi-
tivejority in the House_.
law. These
certainty of theirbecoming
that among
the great bulk of the agricultural population—
that
is,among the labourers and the cottier tenantry—as far
as they comprehend the nature of his measures, Sir Robert
Peel's plans are extremely popular.—Tipperary Vindicator,
HEALTH OF MR. CoBDEN, M,P.---We regret tiTlearn
that the Honourable Member for Stockport, is still confined to his re-
siderice in Connaught-terrace, Edgeware-road, although better than
he has been for several days.
Many noble families are placed in mourning by the
lamented death of Major F. Somerset. Among whom are the Dukes
of Wellington and Beaufort, Lords Westmoreland, Cowley, and
Mornington, and several others.
Yesterday, so great was the supply of mackerel in
(
the markets, that they were soil in Glare-market and other pima st
six anti shut fla a shilling.

• DISGRACEFUL USAGE OF CORO-
NEWS JURORS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Stn,---I am not aware whether it is the custom in most
places (I hope and believe not), but here it is the practice
of jurors, as soon as quitting the scene of death and misery,
which generally on such occasions is presented in its most
appalling form, and, if rightly regardod, would lead to solemn
thought and reflection, to repair to some neighbouring ale-
house and there spend the money paid them by the coroner,
to which each juror adds an additional sum to defray the
expenses of a hot joint and such other things as are thought
necessary to complete an evening's conviviality, or (to use a
homely phrase) an evening's downright enjoyment. I would
ask, is this in accordance with the refinement of our age?
Is this usage (revolting as it must appear to most) one that
should be perpetuated or not? lam sure, Sir, you will say
it is a disgraceful practice, and far from reflecting credit upon
respectable men. Would it not be better to apply the money
to some charitable use, such as relieving the wants of the
distressed relatives, or burying the unfortunate deceased ?
—I am, Mr. Editor, with every mark of respect, yours obe-
diently,
A CONSTANT READER.
Shepton

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THE WAR IN INDIA.
OFFICERS KILLED, &C.
SIR ROBERT HENRY SALE, G.C.B. —This much lamented
officer was the second son of the late Colonel Sale, for many
years an active officer of the East India Company, by the
daughter of Henry Brine, Esq., of Buckden, Huntingdon-
shire. He was born in 1782, in the north of Ireland, and
married in 1809 the daughter of the late George Meyrick,
Esq. Sir Robert entered the army as ensign in the 36th
Foot in 1795, being then but 13 years of age. His commis-
sions are thus dated:—Lieutenant, April 12, 1797; Captain,
March 23, 1806; Major, December 30, 1813; Lieut.-Colonel,
June 2, 1825; Colonel, June 28, 1838; Colonel-in-Chief of
tho 13th or Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry, Dec.
15, 1843. He served at the battle of Molerelly, and siege and
storm of Seringapatam, in 1799: for the latter he received a
silver medal. Was present throughout the campaign in the
Urgand country in 1801 ; served at the storming of the
Travancore lines in 1809, at the capture of the Mauritius in
1816, and of Rangoon in 1824 ; particularly distinguished
himself at the storming of the stockades near Kemmenline,
and in conducting the operations of the sth, Bth, and 15th
of December,lB24. Commanded a brigade at the reduction
of Bassiere, &c., in 1825 • was nominated a C. B. for his
conduct at Prolue and 'Malouri in 1825-6. In October,
iinB3tlBelvas appointed to the command of the Ist Bengal
party at Gh u
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brigade of the army of the Indus, which formed the advance
campaign in Affghanistan ; commanded the storming
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second class medal of the Order of the Dooranee empire.
He commanded the force sent to subdue the Kohistan
country in September, 1840, and after numerous
stormings and captures, compelled Dost Mahommed
Khan to surrender himself to the care of Sir William
M‘Naghten ; for these distinguished services he received the
first class order of the Dooranee empire. In 1842 he defended
Jellalabad under very disadvantageous circumstances, and
was nominated a G.C.B. for his services on the occasion.
He as well received the thanks of Parliament for his skill, in-
trepidity, and perseverance displayed in the military opera-
tions in Affgbanistan. He possessed three medals, viz.,
for Ghuznee, Caubul, and Jellalabad. He closed his career
in the arms of victory, after nearly fifty-two years service,
and at the advanced age of sixty-three.
The 13th Foot, which Sir Robert commanded, returned to
this country a few months since.
Sin Rom DPGAsKthr..—This officer entered the service
on March 10th, 1797. Was appointed Lieutenant, May 14th,
1801 ; Captain, March 6th, 1806 ; Brevet Major, August 12,
1819; Regimental Major, March 11th, 1824; Lieut.-Colonel,
February 17th, 1825 ; Colonel, June 28th 1838. He was at the
landing at Port Rico, and seige of St. Juan, May, 1797. On
passage to India when the fleet under command of Sir T. Trou-
bridge was attacked by the French Admiral Linoisin, in the
Marengo (84), a heavy frigate, and anothar ship, August,
1805. He was present at the sieges and captures of Forts
Sattarak, Singbure, Woosutch, and a great many others.
Also at the reduction of the strong fortress of Shalapore,
and the attack and dispersion of 5,000 of the Peshwa's
choicest troops, strongly posted with their guns, fifteen
of which were captured under the walls of the fort,
May llth, 1818.
The Governor-General lost no less than four of his staff,
as will be seen on reference to the list ; and one of his body
guard. The loss altogether amongst the staff officers was
no less than fifteen.
According to the returns as yet received, the loss, parti-
cularly of old officers, on the part of her Majesty's regiments,
was much greater than that of the Company's, the returns
of which would appear to be exceedingly imperfect, from
the fact of no lists having been published respecting thirteen
regiments.
The following brief analysis may not be uninteresting :-
3d (King's Own) Light Dragoons—Number of officers, 48.
Killed 5; wounded, 2. The list of killed includes Captain
Herries, understood to be related to the Right Hon. J. C.
Herries, late Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was one of
the aides- de-camp to the Governor-General. He entered the
army in 1835, and he also served as aid de-camp to Sir
Joseph Hackwell at Maraejpore on the 29th of December,
1843. George Wyvelham Knight Bruce, cornet, but de-
scribed as lieutenant, son of Vice-Chancellor Knight Bruce.
This young gentleman only entered the army in 1844.
9th Foot—Officers killed, 8, including the lamented Sir
John APGaskill.

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