The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-30 00:00:00

PROCLIMATION.

'The town and outworks of Bushire, after a four hours'
can norade, having surrendered unconditionally to a com-
bined naval and military force assembled for storm before
the place, were formally taken possession of in the name
of her Majesty Queen Victoria, yesterday afternoon.
The British colours were hoisted at the residency flag-
staff in the town at 4.30 p.m., the topmast of his Ma-
jesty the Shah of Persia's flagstaff having been felled in
token of submission.
This occupation of Bushire, on the main land of the
Persian territories, was announced officially this day,
with a s.:lute of 21 guns from the fleet, the ships being
dressed in the usual form.--God save the Queen.
By order of the Major-General Commanding the Per-
sian Field Force. (Signed) FELIX JONES,
Political Agent with the Persian Field Force, and Re.
sident in the Persian Gulf.
British Residency, Bushirp, Dec. 11, 1856.
With reference to the above proclamation, the town of
Bushire is declared to he a military post, under British
rule, and fer the present subject to the operations of
martial law. All parties, therefore, living under British
protection, are warned of the bad consequences of tres-
passing upon the rights of individuals, or in aiding or
abetting others in designs against the state.
The port of Bushire is declared free from all duties until
`,wither notice.
Warlike stores of every description, coming under the
denomination of contraband of war, will be seized and
confiscated ; as also wines, beers, spirituous liquors,
which are pronounced unsaleable in the town or districts
without especial licence.
All other articles, whether for consumption or trade,
may be imported or exported at will.
Tile traffic in slaves is abolished. Newly imported
negrues of every age and sex will be seized and set free.
Parties desirous of settling here will he permitted, so
long as they continue to live peaceably in recognisation
of British law.
Wearing arms, except by the military police, is declared
unlawful. Weapons will therefore be seized wherever
found. Parties coming in from the sea, or from the
country, such as muleteers, Arab seamen, or travellers
in pursuance of peaceful occupation, are required only to
deposit their arms at the bunders or at the gate. They
will be restored again on quitting the town.
All parties living under the protection of the British
Government may pursue their lawful occupations without
let or hindrance; and the free worship of Almighty God,
according to conscience, is tolerated by British law. Let
none therefore fear oppression on account of religious
opinions.
Petty crimes and misdemearours are punishable in
conformity with camp and garrison usages ; but graver
offences must be referred for the decision of the major.
general commanding the expeditionary
man force..
the Per-
By order of the Major-General Comding
sian Field Force.
(Signed) FELrx JONES,
Political Agent with the Field Force,
and Resident in the Persian Gulf.
British Residency, Bushire, Dec. 11, 1856.
[Translated into Persian and Arabic, and copies pasted
up on the principal buildings of the town.]
Appended Article.
Parties debtors to people in the town, until they pro-
vide sufficient security for payment to their creditors,
will not be allowed to quit the town of Bushire.
By order of the Major. General Commanding the Per.
sian Field Force.
(Signed) FELIX JONES,
Political Agent, Field Force,
and Resident, Persian Gulf.
British Re idetcy Bushire, Dec. 11, 1856.
(True copies.]
H. L. ANDERSON, Sec. to Government:

How TO RAISE RECRUITS IN SCOTLAND.—When the
war began there was great difficulty in raising recruits
in the north of Scotland. A. suggestion was made in
the Times that a depot of the 79th should be stationed
at Aberdeen as a popular Highland regiment. This
was acted on, and before the war bad closed 600 able•
bodied recruits wore raised ! The depot bas now been
removed, and scarcely a single recruit is obtained.