Star.
London, England, 1827-09-27 00:00:00

EAST INDIA HOUSE.

The usual Quarterly Court of Proprietors took place
yesterday. The Court was made Special to consider
the propriety of adopting resolutions passed by the
Court of Directors, allowing the sum of 20,0001. to
the Marquis of Hastings, for the services of his deceased
father in India, and for granting 1,0001. to Sir A. Camp-
bell, for the same purpose, ace. The Hun. H. LIND-
SAT having taken the Chair, the minutes of the last
Court were read.
Accounts were laid before the Court, respecting retired allow-
ances. ♦n account was also presented of the number of Cadets,
and the amount of expenditure of the Company's College, horn
which it appeared that 399 Cadets had been educated last year.
:sir. Home asked the total expenditure of the College for the
last year?
The Secretary replied, that the total expenditure had been nearly
464,000.
Some conversation arose on the subject of the education neces-
sary for Cadets preceding to India. Mr. Hume suggested that
strict examination should he made.
The Cuatimax then stated, that the Coon was made Special foe
the purpose of seaming a pension of £4,000 per annum to Sir A.
Campbell, fir his services in India.
Mr. Hoses did not rise to oppose the motion, but to inquire
whether it had been taken into consideration to reward the Army
as well as the °Seers?
The CHAIRDIAM replied, that provision had been made by the
Bengal Government? 1
Mr. Hut asked if t►e relations of those who fell in the late,
war in India would participate in the advantage to be enjoyed by
the survivors?
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The Coalman replied in the affirmative.
The resolution for granting a pension of £l,OOO per annum to
sir A. CAM , K.C.B. was then put and carried unanimously.
The Caataatax informed the Court, that it bad. been further
made Special, to consider the propriety of approving a resolution
of the Clan of Directors, for the appointment of a Staff Captain,
with fifteen shillings per day, to be attached to t►e Military College
of iteldiscombe.
Mr. HUMS dill not object to the motion, bat be regretted that
they were called upon to iociease the expense of the College of•
Addiscombe, already very considerable. He wished to knew the
expense of the Military Establishment?
The Secretary read a paper of the expense, from which it ap-
peared, that the Military expenses of the College had exceeded
£7,000.
Mr. lima wished to have a detail of the expenditure.
The CHAIRMAN observed, that the number of Cadets bad been
increased. The increase was rendered neceseary by the extension
of Indian affairs.—The motion was then agreed to.
The CHAIRMAN then informed the Court, that it was
farther made special to approve a motion of the Court
of Directors granting 20,0001. to the Marquis of Hast-
ings. In moving the adoption of this Resolution, the
Chairman said, that the Government of British India,
while entrusted to the care of the late Marquis of Hast-
ings, had been conducted in a manner so beneficially to
the interests of the Company, that it needed no corn-
anent from him. He the (Chairman) considered it a
daty incumbent on the Court to place the relatives of
that illustrious Nobleman in a situation in some measure
becoming their rank. The limited circumstances of he
late Marquis were well known, and the present Marquis
had entered upon an entailed property of only 4,0001;
per annum. The late Marquis had arrived in British
India at a time when the Government paper was at a
discount of from 15 to 20 per cent. By his extrsordi-,
nary and vigorous exertions, the value of that paper had
not only iiien to par, but when he left iudia, it was at
a very high premium. Nor was this all, the treasury,
st the period of the Noble Marquis's arrival, was nearly
empty, but he left the coffers of the Compaay full. The
Noble Relict of the Matiriis, he was sure, would feel
the value of the grant a thousand times mote than it it
had been made in the lifetime of tie late Marquis, be-
cause it was evident that the Coml•any had adopted this
course solely with, a view to express the high opinion'
entertained by die Proprietors of the splendid service of
the late Governor•General.—The Chairman concluded
by moving the adoption of the resolution.
Mr. DIXON thought further information necessary,
before the Court could sanction the grant. The Company
had formerly given 60.0001. to the late Marquis of Hast-
ings for the benefit of his family. He wished to know
how much the Noble Marquis's family received annually
of that sum in the way of interest.
The CHAIRMAN admitted that 60,0001. had been
granted to the Marquis on a former occasion. This sum
had been settled• on nustres, and the interest was given
for the uses dale Marquis and Marchion :55 dui ing their
lives. After their demise, the sum would be divided
bet o een their children. . . .

Mr. Dixos said, that although he was justified in
asking informative on the subject, he would heartily
join in voting the sum of 20,00 J. to the Noble Marquis,
as an aid to enable him to uphold the dignity of his
birth and station.

The CHAIRMAN was anxious to state, that this grant
was not intended for the exclusive benrilt of the Mar-
quit, but to restore the Marchioness also, and the other
branches of the family to that moderate degree of af-
fluence, which the splendour of their birth demanded.
Mr. Hume was disappointed by the manner in which
the Resolution for the present grant was proposed. He
bad long since said, that the value of the Noble Mar-
quis's civil services would be felt the moment the Court
should be deprived of them--and the results that fob'
lowed his departure from India, fulfilled his (Mr.
Hume's) predictions. Those services ought to have been
remunerated long since. When the public conduct of
any man deserved rewards, those rewards ought to be
conferred in the handsomest manner. When the im-
portance of the Marquis's achievements in India were
remembered: it would appear that he had been se-,
glected and ill-treated in his life time. A Governer who
had performed so many valuable services—undertaken
such great enterprises—increased the Company's rc.
sources—improved their revenue—enlarged their terri-
tory—and so often led their arms to victory and tri-
umph—when those brilliant deeds and solid services
were recollected, surely the conditions on which the
present grant was proposed, were derogatory from the
dignity of his family and memory of his splendid
achievements. On these grounds, he would rather that
the motion should run thus—" That this Cons t, holding
a deep sense of the important services of the late Mar-
quis of Hastings, do grant the sum of 20,0001. to the
present Marquis, the family, ecc." This sum should
also be given unconditionally to his son, and not placed
under the controul of trustees ; all former precedents on
the subject of grants to Governors-General, went in
savour of liberality. The Marquis of Cornwallis and
the Marquis of Wellesley had been most liberally pro-
vided for; yet which of those equalled tie Marquis of
Hastings in the value of their services in India ? True,
the Noble Marquis had his faults: he was liberal, even
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to profusion, but this profusion did no injury to the
public service, and was a proper subject of remark only
to his private family, who alone coffered by it. fie
owould conclude by supporting the present Motion, re-
gretting only that the sum proposed was not larger, aad
the manner of presenting it more agreeable.
Colonel STANHOPE, though he approved-the spirit of
the motion, disapproved the terms in which it was

shaped, namely, at that it is becoming the u,eal libe-'
rality of the East India Company." This was bad taste'
in the Court to begin by expressing an eulogy on their
own liberality. He should support the vote, though
expressed in awkward terms.
General THORNTON expressed his approbation of the
Resolution, but wished the manner in which it was or-
dered might be handsomer, and the sum larger.
Sir C. Formes was sorry that the Hon. Proprietor,
Mr. Hume. had instituted a comparison between the
services of the M irquis of Hastings and those of the
Marquis Wellesley. Had they already forgotten the
important service; of the Marquis Wellesley in the
Deccan affair—the battles of Delhi, Agong, and other
victories ?—the fall of Seringapatam, and the Noble
Marquis's noble refusal of 100,0001. out of the value of
the stores of that place, which had been offered to him
by the Government, with the knowledge of the Court
of Directors? What was the recompense then given to
the Marquis of Wellesley for those important services?
Why, nothing more than the interest, for a certain time,
of the sum or 100,0001. which he had so refused. The
remunerati an given to the Marquis Cornwallis was only
2,000'. a year, and 40.0001. while the interest of the sum
already gis ea to the Marquis of Hastings amounted to
40,0001. He (Sir C. Forbes) had no intention to object
to the present grant, but merely wished to shew that
he Marquis of Hastings was treated as liberally as any
other Governor General. As to the terms of the motion,
he would wish that it should conclude by a Resolution
to pay some compliment to the memory of the Noble
Marquis, such as the erection of a it stue.
The Hon. Doi..nLas KINNAIRD admitted the extreme
liberality of the late Marqnis of Hastings, but contend-
ed that the princely fortune he received in India was
spent in noble hospitalities to those friends of his, who,
fallen from their hereditary poser and affluence, had
found in Iris munificence a shelter for their homeless
heads, and an alleviation of their di.tresses. The history
of India and of Eagl rod would reward his toils, by a
statement of their great public importance. The Hon.
Proprietor expressed h s hearty concurrence in the pro-
posed grant.
Mr. Arrat.t. stated, that he was one of those Direc-
tors who had declined giving their support to the pre-
sent motion. Whatever were the terms of the vote, the
necessities of the family, and not justice only, were the
grounds on which it could be granted; but, in truth,
neither necessity nor justice had any tiring to do with
the question, as the NoYe Marquis had already received
from the Company a sum which he himself acknow-
ledged to be a princely donation. He had been already
liberally rewarded. For this reason, he (Mr. Astell)
' would oppose the present motion with all the means in'
Ms power.
• Sir R. WIGRAM opposed the motion.--The Company
had nothing to do wills the poverty of the Marquis of
Hastings' family. The sum was proposed on account
of their neceessities ; as this was not a sufficient reason,
in his opinion, he should hold up his hand against the
,grant.
A DIRECTOR denied that the necessities of the family
were the ground on which the present grant was pro-
posed, as it was clear that, had not the late Marquis
been Governor of India, no man could be found bold
enitigh to propose a sum of money to bis family—
(Hear). There were some Directors who thought the
services of the Marquis sufficiently rewarded, but ac-
ceded to the grant through feelings for the family ;
while others concurred in it from a sense of the value
of his services. Now, in order to conciliate as many
'votes as possible, and consolidate both the sentiments
that favoured the proposal, tire friends of the measure
bad framed the motion in a general manner, as they
thought it better to get the money on any ground than
not get it all—(Hea.).
Mr. PATISSON had supported the Grant on the ground
of justice, but consented to the form of the motion, for
she same reasons as the preceding speaker. The sum,
though considerable in itself, was not great for the dig-
nity of their body. Akxander the Great once said to a
courtier who remarked on the expensiveness of some
act of his—" Such a present is well enough for one in
your station, but not for mine ; I am Alexander." .So
we (continued the Honourable Director) we are Alex-
ander, and our public presents ought to become the
dignity of an Alexander—(Laugh,er).
Mr. STEWART said that the present grant might be
received by the family sithorit any degradation ; at the
s.me time that it would be most honourable to the
character of the Company.
The CHAIRMAN entered into a numerical detail of
the total sums granted to the Marquisses Cornwallis,
Wellesley, and Hastings, from which he proved that
the sums granted to the Marquis Cornwallis amounted
to 140,0001. that to the Marquis Wellesley to 140,0001.
while the Marquis of Hastings share was considerably
less than either of these sums ; on that ground he had
proposed the present motion. He regretted that he was
not able to make it 40,0001. instead of 20,0001. How-
ever, he hoped that the sum, such as it was, would be
granted by a large majority.
Sir Jona Doris stated, that the Marquis of Hastings did not
receive the prize money as a donation from the Company, but
kora the Crown.

Mr. D. Ktaniante observed, that the share of prize money
coming to the Marquis of Hastings bad been absorbed by claims
against him in India • his family would not receive a penny of it.
Colonel Cana* DOrtz affirmed the assertions by hlr. Kinnaird.
Mr. Tama supported the grant, and bore testimony to the seal
ldf the Marquis of Haulage in discharging the daalleanflia office.
The autumn then put the question on granting the suns of
20,0001. to the present Marquis of Hastings for his benefit, and the
other members of his family.
Sir C. Foaan suggested the addition to the motion of a resolu-
tion to erect a statue to the memory of the late Marquis.
Mr. Dams suggested the propriety of making it the subject of
a separate motion.
The original motion was then put and carried. There were only
three hands held up against it.

Colonels MAXWELL and STANHOPE gave notices of
motions for the next Quartet'', Court ; the former on
Stamp Duties in Calcutta, the latter on extending the
Insolvent Laws to India.—Adjourned.

Ann Thwaite, tenant of G. Hutchinson, Esq. of Eg-
gleston, having lost part of her stock of cows, and Mr.
H. hearing of the same, he immediately made her a pre-
sent of one of his best cows.

A new mode of administering medicine is now rapidly
gaining ground in Germany. Instead of the large doses
prescribed in this country, very minute quantities are
given, and, as it seems, frequently with good effect.
So small a quantity of blue pill as the 50th part of a
gratin is sometimes administered ; and of sulphate of
quinine, a medicine of which the ordinary dose here is
three or four grains, 1.20 th part of a grain is ordered.
It is difficult to conceive how so little medicine produces
a sensible effect; but if it really is found to answer, t!•e
practice must be very beneficial to debilitated persons,
who are in this country frequently sent speedily to the
grave by medicine.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
THE FANCY.

ADDAX** CAIIII MID Gatessay.—Last night ZOO hall paid overl
to Cants, at the Castle Tavern, Holborn. being the amount of the
Stakes in their Match on Monday. Cann played .CdO is £5O.
His backers offered to oppose hint to my man in Ingland, barring
no one, for I'soo to ,C3od, three bxk falls and stake to any amount
then and there, but no one replied, and consequently It was no go.
If his friends intend to get any match on, they most bootee less
about hint; for the " kill. devil" character they give him is sufficient
to have intimidated a Hercules. From himself the world heart
llttle—it is scarcely possible to suppwe a man more cool in his de-
portment when at play, and snore unassuming in company, than
Abraham.
JAIN, Cant MID GA VINDT--.A match is on between James Cann
and Gainey; two som. aside are put down as earnest of a £56
aside match. The time, place, and general articles are not yet de-
termined upon, but both parties are conident, and there is lurk fear
but that the match will be completed.
WRESTLING.

The Wrestling Match now in progress at the Golden Eagle, in
the Mlle-end- sad, was yesterday renewed with great animation..
A number of the best wrestlers in London, who showed great un.
willingness to come forward on the preceding day, were obliged to
make themselves standards, or relinquish their chance for the ;HUH
altogether; in consequence of which the 'poets were of the best
description. The play was principally ermined to the Devonshire
men; only one Cornish wrestler was present (Sanders, of the Cold-
stream Regiment of Guards), and he quickly made himself a sun,
dard by throwing two men. Twelve double players are now on
the list, so that only four remain to be nude this morning, after
which the double play will immediately commence, and wilt no
doubt prove a high treat to the coonoineurs in the art of wresling.
Abraham Cann closed the play by throwing one man, he must there.
fore re.commeuce the play by throwing another to make himself
a standard. Among the double players are the following names—
James Cann, Sanders; Copp, Middkton, Thorn, Pyle, Finnon,
Clarke, dcc.
BOAT RACE ON TILE TYNE.
The admirers of aquatic racing at this place were favoured with
• high treat on Saturday-last. A match for 10 guineas a-•lde having
been for some time pending between the Diamond and Fancy gigs,
it was after a beautiful contest decided in favour of the Diamond
by nearly two beats' length. Both of the boats had undergone !tn.
pottant alterations for the occasion, and nothing that art could de-
vise for their improvement was left nnaccomplished. The retme•
tier owners and backers bad been for sonic' time very active in as-
mining persons of established repute to row them, and the area
selected were some of the best that the Tyne could furnish. The
east number of boats by which they were attended greatly en-
livened the gratifying scene, and the shores, guava, shipping, bridge,
and other places which commanded a view of the race, were
thronged with anxious spectators. There was a good deal of money
pending on the issue, and though both boats were backed freely at
even bets, yet the winner bad the general preference. A charge of
crossing waa preferred against the Diamond, and the stakes were
for a short time withheld, bet it being proved upon investigation
that thg course of the Fancy had not been Impeded, and that no-
thing was done with an unfair Intention, the Diamond being • clear
boat's length ahead at the time, the charge was dismissed and the
stakes delivered. They started from Hebburn Quay at 11 min.
before, and arrived at Tyne Bridge at 12 min. past, S o'closk,having
performed the distance, upwards of 4 miles, in 0 minutes.
PIGEON SHOOTING. - .

Yesterday afternoon a match between two Gentlemen, Members
of rival Clubs, for £lO a-side, tbnk place to the shooting-mends
belonging to Mr. Watkins, die proprietor of the Lord Nelson, in
the Kent-road. The parties were, Mr. Wyse, of the Red House,
Batttersear Club (the winner of five successive matches this season
against u many different members of the Kenteeed Club), and a
Gentleman of the last-named Club, whit nude a tie with bins on the
previous Wednesday, from which circumstance the present challenge
proccededl The firing was at 12 Mrds,2l yards from the trap. A
number abase! shots and spelling characters were present to wit-
ness it, and bets to a considerable amour were depending on the
result. The shooting was as follows—Mr. Wyse (Red Monse)—
killed 5, mined 4.—Mr. B. (Kent-road)--killed 5, mined 7. Most
of the birds were struck, but fen out of the bounds- Mr. Wyse hit
all his birds except one.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
MANSION HOUSE. _

William Fronds, a young man dressed as Smithfield drovers
generally are, was charged with having, In coujunctiou with others,
committed a highway robbery.
Mr. John Stapp, of Snowhill, thememonger, deposed that as he
was passing along King-street, at the end- of Georgeslard, he felt'
somebody'a arm round him, and immediately aftetwards he found
that be was pinioned by the arms. Another person at that moment
snatched the watch from his fob with violence, and the thieves ran
down George-yard. The case of the watch 'flew off, in consequence
of the violence of the jerk, and rolled along. Witness immediately
cried" Stop thief rand ran after the fellow who had snatched the
watch, which was a valuable gold one. When this happened, it
was about nine o'clock on Saturday night. The thieves escaped.
Witness was convinced that the prisoner was the person who
pinioned his arms while the other men plundered him of his watch.
Mr. Yarrow, a grocer in the neighbourhood where the robbery
was committed, stated that he heard the cry of " Stop thief!" and
ran into George-yard. He there saw the prisoner stoopi.sg down,
and asked him what was the matter ? The reply was, that some-
body was robbed ; but who it was he (the prisoner) did not knew.
The prisoner, when tailed upon for his defence, expressed his
astonishment at the charge being preferred against him, and declared
that he mold bring forward witnesses to prove he was in bed at the
rime the robbery took place.—He was remanded,
A young Lady of prepossessing appearance, and about eighteen
years of age, requested to be permitted to make a commuaication to
the Loan Mauna, and to claim his protection. She was, she said
the daughter of An English Nobleman, who, at his death, left herself
and her sister a competency. She had been, however, soon after-
wards seized by some persons and thrust into an asylum as a lunatic,
and she was now afraid of similar treatment, if she attempted to go
about without some protection.

The Lout Maros-seeing a ring upon the connubial finger, asked
the Lady where her husband was? She replied, that sbe had no has.
band, and that the ring had been presented to her by a young Gen-
tleman of her acquaintance. She spoke of a solicitor, of Bedford-
row, as the Gentleman appointed to arrange her affairs.
An elderly Gentleman, who said that he knew something of the
Nobleman's family, asked the applicant some questsona, which she
answered in such a manner as convinced her interrogator that she
was not an impostor at an events.
His Loaosuir directed an officer to attend her to the Solicitor's;
but after having consented to go, abs hesitated, said that sbe would
go alone, and disappeared.