Gazette, of the 14th instant, are now published for general information. SIR, Camp before Arracan, I have the honor to report to you for the information of Brigadier General Morrison, C. B Commanding the South East Division, that the Storming party, he did me the honor of entrusting to my charge yesterday evening, completely succeeded in effecting the object desired, with the Bayonet, and without the loss of a man. That after the junction of the remainder of my Brigade, with the two 6-pounders, I made my arrangements for prosecuting the success I had obtained last night. The result of which is well known to the Brigadier General. In making this report, I cannot refrain from expressing my most sincere thanks to every Officer and man, both European and Native, engaged under my orders, for the spirit and gallantry they displayed. And I feel it my duty to state, that I received every assistance from my Brig. Major, Capt. B Fernie, and from the active exertions of Capt. Hugh Gordon, who volunteered to accompany me. I cannot close this letter without stating my high sense of gratitude to Lieut. Wroughton, of the Surveying Department, who accompanied me for the purpose of pointing out the road, for the judgment and ability with which he executed the difficult task of leading my advance to the point of attack, to which I chiefly attribute my having so completely succeeded in gaining possession of such a very strong post (the Key of the Enemy's Position), without any loss. I have, &c. (Sd) W. RICHARDS, Brig. Comdg. 1st Brigade. (A true Copy,) (Signed.) W.B.SCOTT, April 1, 1825. Depy. Asst. Adjt. Genl. I deem it my duty to bring to the notice of Brigadier General Morrison, C. B. Commanding the South Eastern Division, the very gallant conduct of a Havildar of the Light Company of the 26th Regiment Native Infantry, by name Summen Sing, who was one among the very first of those who entered the Enemy's Stockade yesterday evening, and who, by displaying an example of coolness to those who followed him, clearly shewed what a noble weapon of offence the Bayonet is, when wielded by a resolute and determined Soldier. In mentioning the gallant conduct of an Individual of the 26th Regiment Native Infantry, I cannot refrain from stating, that the corps, altogether, has been, ever since it has been employed on the present service, most exemplary in every respect, whether it regards their gallantry, discipline, and steadiness in the field, or their patient endurance of privations, to which such a service as the one they have been engaged in has called on them to endure. I therefore trust, that the Brigadier General will do me the honor of bringing these circumstances to the notice of His Excellency the Commander in Chief, that the impression which may have been attached to the name of the Regiment, in consequence of the participation of some few dissolute characters in the unfortunate mutiny of the late 47th Regiment at Barrackpore, may be removed. I have, &c. (Signed) W. RICHARDS, Brigadier, Commanding 1st Brigade. (A true Copy), Sir, I am to request, that you will inform His Excellency, that on the 25th of March, at Kray Kingdong, the following final arrangements were made by General Morrison and myself for the disposal of the Flotilla, on the projected attack of the enemy's capital, viz. under Mr. Higgins, the Helen and Trusty, armed vessels, with half the 5th Division of Gun Boats were stationed at the Southern part of Chamballa or (Kune Pela) reach, to support the troops left in possession of Hancarrah or Chanirain Island, and eventually to take possession of Chamballa Stockades, on the enemy's moving towards Arracan. The Sophia, armed brig, with the other half of the 5th Division of Gun Boats were left to support the detail of Troops, left at Kray Kingdong, and to protect the transports; the 8th Division of Gun Boats, and Plato Steam Gun Vessel were stationed under Captain Crawford, in advance with Brigadier Grant-The 1st and 7th Division of Gun Boats, under my personal command, with the Research, Asseerghur, Isabella, Brougham, Goliah, Jessy, and four Commissariat sloops, with the Guns, ammunition, provision, &c. were des tined to proceed into Mongie, and form a junction with the army at Mahattie, near the capital. On entering the Mongie River, I received a dispatch from Mr. Higgins, commanding the detachment of the Flotilla in Chumballa reach, stating that the Enemy had evacuated the Stockades and that he had, agreeably to my order taken possession of the same, and awaited my farther Commands, in conse quence of which information, I directed that the Sophia, and Gun boats, at Kray Kingdong, should immediately join Mr. Higgins, and instructed the latter officer to proceed with the whole detachment up the Chumballa reach to Aracan, and cause a diversion in that quarter, making every possible impres sion upon the Enemy, in his pow er without losing the Vessels under his command. Finding we could not approach Mahatte nearer than 6 mi es, with the larger Vessels, for want of water, we left them reduced to their native Crews, with one warrant Officer in Charge of each, and proceeded on the Gun boats, Osprey and Gunga Saugor; we effected the desired junction with the Army, on the afternoon of the 28th having communicated with General Mor rison, and ascertained that the Gun boats could not approach the Capital, within range of their Guns. It was determined that the Seamen and Marines combined, should land and act with the Army, taking with them, 2 24-Pounder Corronades, and requisite ammunition with us; The General proposing to make a preliminary attack upon Arracan Fort, early next morning, and that I should join the Camp as above stated, I accordingly landed 224Pounders, and put myself at the head of 70 Flotilla Seamen, besides Officers and warrant Officers, together with the Crews of the Gunboats present, amounting in all to 250 Men, we succeeded, by great exertion, in dragging the guns and carrying the shot and ammunition on the men's shoulders to the Camps, whereat we arrived 7. p. m. on the 29th ultimo, Captain Crawford being previously detached with the 8th Division, Gun Boats to endeavour to approach Arracan by the Channel between Mahattie and the Chamballa reach; perhaps it is here necessary to ob. serve, that the Gun Boats brought up the Mortars, Howitzers and 2 24-Prs. field guns, with all their requisites to Mahattie. On the 31st, General Morrison having determined to carry the heights Commanding Arracan. I -furnished at his request the following details from the Flotilla, for the Occasion; viz. for the advance Attack, under Bragidier Richard's, Lieutenant Armstrong. Mr. How .ard, Mr. Montrion, Mr. Keymer, 2d Warrant Officers, and 30 Seamen; for the support of the same under Brigadier General MacBean, captain Crawford, the commander of the Asserghur, Acting Lieutenant Richardson, Mr. Pruen, Mr. Jackson, 4 Warrant Officers and 40 Seamen; myself to accompany the General Commanding in Chief with the main body of the army. Upon this subject I have only to add, that the advance columns under Brigadier Richards were completely successful, and covered them. selves with glory, and that I have every reason to be proud of the gallantry and good conduct of eve. ry Officer and man under my command, with the Arracan army; Lieutenant Armstrong has invariably distinguished himself ever since the Flotilla left Coxe's Bazar. I have, &c. (Sd.) J, HAYES, Commodore, Commanding the Flotilla. P.S. I rejoice to say, that we had only one man slightly wounded, with the advance, at the Capture of Arracan. (Signed) J. HAYES, Commodore. Published by Command of the Right Honorable the Governor Ge neral in Council. G. SWINTON, Sec. to Govt. April 19. The Shakespearian Pont Roulant Militaire, now standing over the Canal on the Race Course. On Thursday morning, the Right Honorable the Governor General, Lady Amherst and suite visited this curious light looking Structure, when a number of interesting experiments took place.-Of a body of Sepoys and their officers passing over rapidly in open file.-A six pounder on a sledge- gentleman in his Tonjaun, with the usual sewaree, led horses, &c. &c. The undulating motion was inconsiderable, and scarcely any depression was apparent, even when the Gun was dragged over. On the first sudden appearance of this Bridge, we then remarked it to be on a moveable frame work, standing boldly on the top of the banks, no part entering the ground. It seems also there is no iron work used, with the exception of forelock bolts for the friction sheaves, and a slight cross bar of wood which connects each Main standard with its props.-The process of setting up, or taking down, is therefore simple and expeditious. and the carriage equally manageable. To those who are disposed to enquire, what weight this Bridge is calculated to bear at once? We should reply, that it seems to us, the question ought more properly to be, not how many men, or what quantum of dead weight this very slight experimental Bridge of 250 feet span, supported by a few light ropes of 3 and 4 inches thick, will bear, at once, but how many Soldiers, and pieces of Ordnance, Cattle, Baggage, &c. can easily. be passed over it in a short time. And what the comparative advantages, or disadvantages compared with Pontoon Train, the practical limits of which we are told, are given by Sir Howard Douglas to be only 350 feet, requiring a Train of 36 Pontoon laden on 56 carriages drawn by 316 horses, with a large extra equipment of Artificers to mend and repair. Now we know that the Carmanassa Rope Bridge is three hundred and twenty feet by eight and a half, having no centre support took about twenty common Hackries, with two Bullocks each, to transport it, and that there is a great deal more, wood work in that Bridge than would be necessary to a Military portable Bridge of the same length; while a Pontoon Bridge is subject to the inconvenience of the rise and fall of tides, the impracticability of being used in torrents, and the destructive effect of heavy floating bodies when in the tide's way. We must, however, leave these points 'o the discussion of more scientific judges than ourselves.Only adding that if boats are not procurable on a march, the frame work of one of the Standards and the bamboo roadway of the Shakespearian, may easily be converted into a Raft. and floated over any Nullah. We know too, that Coirrope is buoyant. and that very little iron work is used in the fabric. A gentleman rode over the Bridge yesterday evening with much unconcern, and even turned his horse round in the middle, although the Bridge is hardly four feet wide within the side netting-This is at least, a practicable proof of its convenience and safety.-And there is no reason why the breadth and strength should not be increased, though we think one of its greatest advantages is its extreme lightness and portability. We observe a very neat well executed Model of the proposed Military Bridge is exhibited at the Bridge and also a beautiful fac simile, all in Cane, of the Cane Bridge erected at Allipore. This latter, we hope to hear, is intended by the Superintendent General for the Government of Prince of Wales Island, where Structures of that nature would be most useful. April 19. MADRAS. Madras Govt. Gazette, April 14, 1825.-The Weather at the presidency both latterly, and since the beginning of the year, has been hotter by some degrees than usual: notwithstanding the strength of the Wind which has prevailed of late, there has at times been an oppressive degree of sultriness in the Atmosphere-in some parts of the outskirts of the Presidency, where the Thermometer is always several de grees lower, than when placed within the sphere of the influence of the Forests now covering Choultry Plain and its neighbourhood, the heat has been nearly as great, as in ordinary years it is on the Plain-preserving, however, the same relative advantage in point of coolness over the latter, as before: The Weather notwithstanding, appears to be healthy, and Balls and Parties are the Order of the Day: It is said, and the idea is probably founded on experience that a bad Mangoe Season, and a comparatively cool Land Wind Season, generally come together; in which case, there will be some counterbalance for the heat we have had, as this seems a most unpromising year for Mangoes. The average heat of the month of January this year was about 79 deg: of February 824 deg; of March 841 deg.: Taking a long period, the general average heat of January is about 75; of February 77; and of March 80; giving a mean difference of more than 4 deg. In Nepaul according to a Register published in the Calcutta John Bull, the mean heat inside the House during the month of February judging from the extremes, was less than 53; outside it was not 49. The Brig Negapatam and Catter Capper both from the Southward, are the only arrivals since Tuesday. We have much pleasure in giv. ing publicity to the following Report. Vepery Academy.-The Annual Examination of the Vepery Acade my under the Superintendence of Mr. Kerr took place on Tuesday the 5th Instant, when the Clergy men of the Scotch Church, with several other Gentlemen were pre sent. The Pupils were examined upon all the different branches of EduIcation which they are taught in School, and the whole of them displayed a proficiency which reflected the greatest credit on Mr. Kerr as a Teacher. The Specimens of Writing were extremely well executed; and so nearly equal in point of care and neatness of execution were two or three in the 1st and 2d Classes, that it was with difficulty the Gentlemen present could decide to which the Medals for excellence should be awarded. In the different branches of Arithmetic, Geometry, and Geography, each class in so far as advanced, seemed to have a well grounded knowledge; and in English Reading and Recitation much satisfaction was derived with the care taken to give the proper pronunciation, as well as a correct knowledge of Grammar and Orthography in all of which Mr. Kerr had met with the success his assiduity so well merited. There were two classes pretty far advanced in Latin, and the young Gentlemen in each gave ample proof of the propriety of Mr. Kerr's mode of teaching, as well as much personal diligence and industry. Mr. Laurie, who is in the habit of visiting Mr. Kerr's Establishment frequently, when he has had an opportunity of examining the Pupils, and of seeing them at their private studies, has the greatest pleasure, in bearing testimony to Mr. Kerr's general merits as a Teacher, and the cheerful and happy countenances of the young people at all times, as well as their neat and cleanly appearance, gave him much satisfaction in reflecting, that while their proficiency in the different branches of education was the anxious care of their instructor, Mrs. Kerr had not been deficient in the no less necessary attention to their personal comfort and happiness. GEO. JAS. LAURIE, Junior Presb. Minister. Madras, April 5, 1825. FORT WILLIAM. Political Department, April 29, 1825. The following Copy of a Dispatch received this day from Brig. General Sir ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, K. C. B. and K. C. T. S. is published for general information: To GEORGE SWINTON, ESQ. Secy, to Govt. Secret and Political Department, FORT WILLIAM. SIR,-My dispatch of the 29th ultimo, would inform you of my arrival in front of Donoobew, as well as of my motives for having retracted my steps to that place,I have now the honor to acquaint you, that the Fort and different Redoubts fell into our hands this morning, with all the Ordnance, Stores, Depôts, &c. &c., having been evacuated and abandoned by the Enemy in the course of last night, and it affords me great satisfation to add, that this important point has been gained with a very trifling loss on our part. I found the Fort of Donoobew much too extensive to be surrounded by my small Force: and, al. though fully aware of the great importance of every hour of the declining season of Military operations, I preferred the loss of time to the loss of lives, and resolved to take advantage of our means and science in the reduction of the place. I, in consequence, ordered some heavy guns and Mortars to be brought up and landed, and with much laborious exertion, on the part of all employed, our Mortar and Enfilading Batteries were opened yesterday, and the Breeching |