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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Dec 19, 1812
Page
6
Advertisement requests debt payment to Johanness Ba at 30 Great Marlborough Street with prompt settlement advised to all indebted to him.
An commodious house for a family, elegantly furnished, situated at Ryswick is offered for private sale. For further particulars enquire at the Printer of this Paper. Baravtay December 19, 1512.
The Bay damage from late gales is nearly ascertained with three Arab ships from Muscat bearing the brunt. Lives lost total up to twenty five. The treasure aboard the Islam exceeds four lakh rupees. Gale effects reach to Patna, with Peosa's Honourable Company stud buildings blown down.
The India Gazette reports Mohammed Shah Khan's army at Sakhoon facing Jaypore forces led by Chaund Sing and awaiting Dooneasam Boera. Skirmishes occurred as 2000 horsemen threatened Boera’s march, while two battalions from Kotah joined Khan, with Ameer Khan urging broader detachments.
The report notes rival powers clashing over influence in Joudpore and Muana Sing, with Scindens uneasy over interferences. Baptiste’s brigade advances toward Pachil poor while Gorng Sing’s army is defeated in Panjab. Lahore faces grain scarcity forcing higher pay for Sepoys.
The Bengal Hurkaru reports arrivals of Union and Commerce from Mauritius and Isle of France with passengers including Reverend Corrie and Captain Owen. It notes grain scarcity in Goozerat and Punjab droughts raising prices, flour at 17 seers per rupee, and widespread starvation. It also covers Ghazeepoor visitors, Sir George Nugent inspecting the 1st Battalion of H. M. 67th Regiment, and published General Orders praising drill, discipline, and dress.
The appearance and condition of officers and enlisted men reflect strong proof of the great care and attention given by Lieutenant Colonel Huskison and the officers. Regularity and conduct of non commissioned officers and privates stand out as evidence of thorough management and discipline.
Yesterday morning Sir Evan Nepean held his first levee in Bombay with a large attendance. The event marked a notable occasion in the colonial administration and social calendar.
In this May 29 1812 notice Sir John Cradock Governor and Commander in Chief announces efforts to improve the Cape settlement. He praises Lt Colonel Graham Civil and Military Commissioner for securing land between the Sunday and Great Fish Rivers and protecting Great Reinet and Uitenhage. The plan outlines military quarters, troop payments, local administration, population concentration, and expansion from Algoa Bay to Uitenhage and Graaff-Reinet.
The Governor directs public release of a letter from His Majesty's Law Officers to the Earl of Liverpool, one of the Principal Secretaries of State. Dated Castle of Good Hope 29th May 1812. Signed H Avexanven, Sec.
In reply to Your Lordship from Doctors Commons dated 18 December 1811 we state our opinion on the validity of marriages solemnized at the Cape of Good Hope by a person styling himself Dr Hutloran and the orders of the Prince Regent guiding removal of doubts about those marriages.
In 1811 legal opinion holds that marriages solemnized abroad by a clergyman using forged priestly orders cannot be invalidated by the supposed defect in Holy Orders. The draft note from Gibbs and Plummer of Lincolns Inn in Liverpool area references the matter with formal language.
The Agent for the East India Company forwards to His Excellency the Governor a copy of a secretary letter dated 1 March 1812 written by order of the Court of Directors. His Excellency directs the following extract be made public for information. Castle of Good Hope, 29 May 1819. By Command of His Excellency the Governor.
The dispatch outlines British regulation of trade with the Isles of France and Bourbon and other areas. It stipulates that trade with Great Britain proceeds under British subjects with licensed ships, allows Indian goods for island consumption, and permits limited imports from the islands to India. It also lists licences for British ships on global routes, excluding certain regions.
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