Public Address by Governor Petrie and Penang Departure
A formal address extols the native inhabitants loyalty to the British government and describes Petrie’s tenure. It notes his belief in the welfare of government and his respect for customs and religion. The piece then details the massed troops at Fort Saint George and the governor’s embarkation on the Royal George for Penang.
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Reas
Mysore
Lisesi
England
W. Petrie
Coast Artillery
Hig Wiejeuty
BCU
S6th
Rainbow
Fort Saint George
Mutua Street
Wallajah Toto North
Penang
Prince of Wales Island
Sir George Batetow
God
Fort St. George
Spinks
Petrie
Mr. Petrie
Gus
Sir George Barlow
Royar George
Gribole
Pesnang
Royal George
Clabley
Coombs
Lienry Tail
Lsg
Hall
Nydo
Bengé
Appointment of Sir Evan Nepean as Bombay Governor
His Majesty's Ship Volage arrived from Great Britain bearing Sir Evan Nepean Bart. He is proclaimed Governor of Bombay and its dependencies and Commander in Chief of the forces within the fort and garrison after landing this morning. The proclamation is published by order of the Governor in Council.
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Bombay Castle
Volage
Great Britain
Mernig
Ivan Nepean
Bombay
Evan Nepean
Conseil Chamber
Lormbay
Proclamation of Sir Evan New Pean Appointed to Office
A proclamation notes that Sir Evan New Pean, a garonet, has been appointed by the Court of Directors to an unspecified office. The terse notice records the official appointment authority and the recipient.
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Evan New Pean
Court of Directors
Appointment of Evan Nepean as Governor in Council
The document proclaims that Sir Evan Nepean has taken charge of the Office of Governor and sworn the usual oaths and assumed his seat. By order of the Governor in Council.
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Bombay
Evan Nepean
Voyage of Volage brings Bombay governor to Government House
His Majesty's sloop of war Volage arrived this morning carrying Sir Evan Nepean Governor of Bombay. The governor landed with salutes from the ship and Fort and proceeded to Government House through troops under arms to take his seat in Council.
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Donald Mackay
Evan Nepean
Bombay
Figland
Cape
Aaron Tayi
C. Northcote
Tho. Wilkinson
Stone from thundercloud near Punderpool attracts inquiry
An officer in the field force at Punderpool reports a four pound iron-rich stone with a black crust fallen August 6 near Uokieregaaia. It landed with a thunderclap and a Pattell guide retrieved it despite beliefs of heavenly fabrication. The impact tore up the ground and buried the stone a foot deep.
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Bombay Gazette
Punderpool
Uokieregaaia
Pattell
Famine Distress in Cutch Reported by Bombay Courier
The 1813 notice cites alarming scarcity in the Northward and Cutch with families starving. Infanticide and child exchanges are alleged as acts of desperation near Poorbunder. The Isle of France health seekers near Port Louis find comfort, while Astrea and Cornwall ship movements bring family departures to England.
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Cutch
Poorbunder
India
Isle of France
Port Louis
Bombay
Astrea
Jry
Cape of Gand Hope
Cornwall
Henderson
Bengal
Europe
Campbell
Morse
England
Horrid Scenes From Slaves Traffic On American Coast
In Bombay dated September 16, 1812 an account details the horrid scenes caused by the slave trade along the Eastern American coast. It notes Zanzibar as an island north of the Mozambique Channel where inhabitants are described.
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Aérica
Zanzibar
Mozambique Channel
Slavery in Zanzibar Described With Harsh Detail and Critique
The account portrays Zanzibar with about 200000 residents, five sixths enslaved, including Arabs and Soowi. It notes Dutch and Scind merchants dominance, brutal slave markets, and a vivid description of sale practices, examination, pricing, and inhuman conditions, plus resultant fevers from filth and stench.
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Scind
En Bross
Landolders
Zanzibar
Ose
Europe
Divorce and Alimony Trial in Bombay Court
Proponent accuses the Respondent of adultery and cruelty in a divorce suit with alimony. The Advocate General for the Respondent requests witnesses be examined at the bar, the hearing spans the day, and the Advocate General voices limited concern for the Respondent’s case as proceedings continue.
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Dustagno Johannes
Gregory , Johannes
Mr. Woodhouse
Court Dismisses Libel Involving Adultery and Elopement
The court notes the Proponent's adultery and elopement with a man named Aaruppeet and the alleged administering of drugs to her husband and his mother. Evidence includes intercepted letters and witness testimony, but the Recorder suggests relief for the woman to avoid ruin. The Advocate General and court discuss provision for her retirement to atone for past offenses. the libel is dismissed.
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Aarupeet
Advocate General
Extraordinary Bombay Courier 1812 News on War Eagles
The issue compiles letters from the era noting British advances in Iberia, sieges around Cadiz, and Marmont’s pursuit. It cites vessels at the Bay of Scane and imagery of Greek/Ottoman diplomacy, with speculation on a peace between England and Russia and Napoleon heading to Poland. It concludes with dispatches from the Sufenanthy.
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Mardalk Beresford
Graham
Will
Spain
Cadiz
Aleppo
Scane Devoon
Ayass
Constantinople
Porte
Russia
Liston
Malta
Andreassy
England
Bonaparte
Paris
Poland
Vistula
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Borpay
Bombay Courier
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