The Sun.
London, England, 1826-04-12 00:00:00

EAST INDIES.

The following extracts' from Calcutta Papers
are fess recent in date than those published yes-
terday, but possess some interest, particularly on
account of the light thrown on the situation of
affairs in Avu, immediately previous to the break-
ing of the armistice., and the disposition which
the Burmese appear to have entertained respect-
ing the negociation

(Front the Government Gazette of Nov. 21.)
PROM I.

By dispatches received from the head-quarters ofthe army at
Prome, it appears that, throughout the month of October, the
Burmese had manifested symptoms of a disposition to renew
hostilities, several bands of marauders having crossed the line
of demarkation, ostensibly without the authority of their chiefs,
and plundered villages on our side. The villagers themselves,
in several instances, defended their property successfully against
the attacks of these banditti, and small detachments sent from
the headquarters prevented their ravages being carried to any
Serious extent.

Some correspondence passed between Sir A. Campbell and
the Kee Woongee on the subject, when the latter promised to
exert his best endeavours for checking these excesses, and posi-
tively denying that they were committed with his sanction or
knowledge.
On 2-itit ult. Major-General Sir A.. Campbell wrote to
the Kee Woongee to Inquire whether the English prisoners had
been brought down from Ava, according to agreement, and
also whether he had learnt the result of the reference made to
the Court of Ave, after the close. of, the late conferences. An
answer was received from the Kee Woongecand Lamian Woon
on the 29th ult., which contained the required information.—
After taking credit to themselves for sincerity and fair dealing,
awl accusing the British authorities of insincerity and breach; of
faith, in bringing armed sepoys, ships, and boats, to. Rangoon.
and crossing troops froM Cheduira to Sandowey, which showed
no wish or desire for peace, the, writers say—" If you sincerely
want peace, and the re-establishmentof our former fricndship, ac-
cording to Burtnan custom, empty your hands of what you have,
and then, if you ask, it will be on friendly terms with you, and:
forward a petition for the release of the English prisoners, anti
send them down to you. However, after'the termination of
the armistice between us, if you show any inclination to renew
your demands for money in payment of youy expences, or any
territory from us, you are to consider our friendship at all end.
This is Burman custom."

By intelligence received at the same time from various quar-
ters, it appears certain, that the voice of the King of Ara
himself is loud for war ; anti that he has issued reiterated
orders to the Burmese commanders to attack the British army
immediately, .
The Kee Woongee is represented as being much grieved at
these orders, saying that they " would cost hum his lite ; but it
was better so, than that the lives of thousands of the. poor
people should' be sacrificed." The Burmese army, it it re-
ported, are now burning the wood of the Stockade as firewood,
and no notice Is taken of it by the chiefs. The King's half-
brother has constructed a stronger stockade at Ilaloon, and it
is supposed that a stand will be made by the enemy at that :
place. Our troops are to be put in motion as soon after the ex.
piration of the armistice as the state of the roads in advance of
our position would admit.
NovEataElt 22.—We are sorry to announce the death of
Captain Alexander, C. 8., of Ills Majesty's ship Alligator.
This gallant officer expired at Rangoon on the morning of the
Oth instant.
Our letters from 'ironic mention that the Burmese upbraid
us with breach of the armistice, in. bringing hi fresh troops,
and in moving forward some corps. A ',Ater of the 29th
ult. from Rangoon, mates that 240 of the Madras European
Regiment had marched the day before to Pegue. Whether
the allusion is made to this move, or to that under Brigadier.
General 111‘Creagli, we cannot say, but it is scarcely to be sup.
posed that the enemy have been idle themselves during 'the
armistice.
We are sorry to bear that the Boadicea had suffered a good
deal from cholera since reaching Rangoon, having lost four
officers and several men.

THE DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM.

The friends of this interesting und humane
Institution celebrated their anniversary dinner yesterday, at
the City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street Itoyal
Highness the Duke of CiLotre ESTE u, patron, in the Chair.. It
was with regret we observed that the attendance was by no
means so numerous as on former occasions; at thie saMe, time.
it was some consolation to hear the Treasurer retidOveia very,
liberal list of subscriptions. Still, however, it was stated, that
increased exertions were requisite, in order to enable the Com-
mittee to comply with the daily increasing applications for. ad-
mission; and it was therefore particularly urged by the Royal
Chairman that every person present would do all he could
amongst his friends to make them acquainted with the merits
and advantages of this inestimable charity, and induce them to
subscribe towards its support. Nothing could have been more
interesting than the scene which took place upon the introduc-
tion of the children into the room. Having walked round the
different tables, and displayed to the company specimens of
their writing and other acquirements, three of the boys suc-
cessively recited an ode composed for the occasion, the words of
which they pronounced with distinctness of articulation that was
perfectly surprising. And when they had retired, the treasurer,
after paying an aflecting tribute to the memory of the worthy
founder of the charity, lately deceased, read some passages from
the children's exercises, in which they spontaneously and feel-
ingly deplored the loss of their excellent benefactor.. It ap-
pears from the committee's report, that more than 650 objects
of compassion have been relieved from that melancholy situa-
tion of ignorance, little better than idiotism' in which, without
instruction, they must have remained ; and after receiving the
education here landed them, have been returned to
their friends and connexions useful and intelligent; taught
to speak, to read, to write, and t* cipher ; capable of under-
' standing the use of language, and holding rational intercourse.
Many of these are now not only providing for themselves by
useful industry, but rendering aid to their parents, to whom it
was once feared they would prove an insupportable burden ;
and several are sustaining important stations in life with credit
and decency. The scholars arc of both sexes; and it may be
urged as a powerful idea for general support to this institution,
that it adopts no exclusions, and is confined to no districts, sect,
or persuasion, within the British empire, but liberally opens its
doors for the reception of candidates from every quarter. To
be cleat' and dumb,,if the mental faculties are sound, and the
bodily he alrji good, is the only requisite claim.
The fidlowing are some of the ntrecting cases which have ap-
plied to the Institution for relief. The public will perceive that
in 17 families, containing 139 children, there are no less than
711 seat' and dumb
31ary Martin, father a labourer, with ten children, seven deaf
and dumb.

James William Kelly, father a porter, with eight children,
WWII deaf and dumb. _ _

William Coleman, mother a wi►low, wit► eleven children,
five deaf and dumb.
David Thompson, father a smith, with ten children,. five
deaf and dumb.
George Franklin, mother a widow, with eight'ehildren, five
deaf and dumb.
James Cousens, father a bricklayer's labourer,. with eight
children, five deaf and dumb.
Silas Vokins, father a labourer, with seven children, five
deaf and dumb.
Thomas Barnes, father a cobbler, with six children, five deaf
and dumb.

Thomas Pounceby, father a dyer, with twelve children, four
deaf and dumb.
Henry Tattler, father a working jeweller, with ten children,
four deaf and dumb. _

Abraham Illurgatroyd, father a journeyman cloth-weaved,
with nine children, four deaf and dumb.
William Baynes, father a schoolmaster, with eight children,
four deaf and dumb.

Mary Lovegro4 e, father a labourer, with eight children, four
deaf and dumb.

Charles Hutchison, father a stene.rnason, with eight children,
four deaf and dumb.

Elizabeth Cherry, father a journeyman watchdlnisher, with
seven children, four deaf and dumb.
Susannah Rye, mother a widow, with three children, all deaf
and dumb.
-Eliza Fox, one of three orphans. all deaf and dumb.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.

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HOUSE OF COMMONS-441S DAY).
NOTICZS OF MOTIONS.

1. Mr. Spring Rice—Bill for tha.hetter administration of Jus-
tice in Ireland by facilitating thelaiding,of Petty Sessions.
2. Mr. Hume—Select Committee to inquire what Laws exist
which interfere with the Trade and. Manufacture of the
United Kingdom, in its details.