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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Apr 23, 1814
Page
4
The Lieutenant Governor in Council orders that from May 1, revenue farms across the island and in Madura be placed under the general superintendence of the Revenue Committee, with Local Authorities to communicate as directed for the arrangement. The order is dated April 22, 18E4.
Fragmented text records an official order by a lieutenant governor directing enforcement and supervision across territories. It mentions authority, requires compliance, and references formal approval and publication for readers.
Captain J Hayy of the Antelope reports a naval action off Sandy Island on March 31 1814. His small squadron captured five prow boats sunk twenty five others and seized fourteen men while sustaining casualties and securing boats for the voyage. He praises Lieutenants Sith and Swanst on and Mr Stout and notes a separate murder case verdict of guilty with death.
Fragment reports a prosecution exhibit in an 1848 murder case. Laéetjay allegedly forced entry into Tan Teen ko’s house at Campong Opak, with the Advocate Fiscal detailing the accusation for the court.
A crowded shipping notice lists arrivals and departures from Samarang Calcutta and Batavia with brig and ship routes. Passengers include Mr. Lion Mr. Stephenson Mrs. De Beauregard and several Hodges, with government cargoes and sugar shipments noted across April. Vessels mentioned include Ersteroon Indian Mary Sutcess Jane Angelica Wonstrad Aptelope and several junks and gunboats with various destinations and crews.
From the source we note multiple vessels sailing with cargo and troops, including brig Eagle from Tagat, brig Maria to Batavia, brig Balti to Sourabaya, ship Fleetwood with troops, and Minerva with a troop detachment. Several ships depart Apr 8 to 15, listing captains and destinations.
A dated ledger notes multiple April arrivals and departures in Southeast Asia. Brig Futu taikin Omar and Milay brig Goorab depart with troops from Samarang, brig Morning Ster from Batavia carries passengers, Chinese brig Chenchoomr sails to Mavassar, ships Hector and Isabella bound for Grissee and Enzland-Care go respectively, with various brokers and fleets noted. Admiral Drury from Ceylsa passed Ansier on the 18th toward this place.
An 1814 Asiatic Mirror report details Sookh Moy Ghos, treasurer of the Court of Requests, embezzling 700 rupees and a floating 4500 rupees plus 5000 rupees of private sums. He claimed illness and postponed receipts, then vanished. the chest yielded the missing documents and funds. Police were alerted, but he remained at large.
A dubious claim from the press about a supposed American privateer in the Bay stirs fears of Indian commerce disruption. The report cites a sighting at night, with the vessel showing a red ensign briefly and then claimed to be an enemy privateer, prompting cautious sailing and heightened alert.
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