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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Jan 20, 1816
Page
2
Advertisement seeking workers or agents for ports in Holland and south of the Elbe. Apply to T. S. Warens at the House of Messrs J. van Keeney and Co News pouiteskeel Batavia.
A letter to the AVA GOVT Gazettes critiques a Liberal Colonise author for misrepresentation and proposes unity between Holland and England. It argues the author’s motives, praises the general philanthropy resolutions, and warns against eroding freedoms and press absence in a colonial context.
The passage argues oppression and evils endured can mark a landmark to prevent recurrence and compares it to dark shades in a picture that highlight generous acts likely to perpetuate. It uses reflective tone to stress memory and moral consequences.
In Batavia on January 16 ships include Governor Rafitel T Taylor from Calcutta December 12 and Penang December 28. The Portuguese ship Martha J Petiera from Macao January 4 and January 13 Tottenham G Addis bound for London. January 16 brig Elizabeth The Kangsocy bound for Papva.
A Khidmutgur murdered his wife and her mother in Calcutta on the 24th ultimo. He forced his wife to leave with him, then stabbed her and her mother with a knife after a quarrel over relocation. Both victims died. he was committed for trial at the Sessions of the Circuit.
Died on the 18th instant in the prime of life Captain Charles Dudley of H. M. d Light Dragoons. He was a Christian, patriot, brave and intelligent officer and a warm, sincere friend. His funeral was attended by military officers and friends with usual ceremony.
The second meeting of the Java Benevolent Institution was held at the Hermonie yesterday under appointment. The executive committee was elected with Colonel Burslam presiding, and the Lieutenant Governor chosen as Patron. Members adjourned to Captain Colebrooke’s house for a donors’ gathering with toasts praising unity and charitable aims.
Michael Barry, a soldier in the same artillery company as Samuel Johnston, was found guilty of an assault with intent to murder Johnston during a nighttime barracks incident in June. Barry struck Johnston on the head with a drawn sword, then grazed his side as he fled. three witnesses supported the verdict despite Barry's intoxication defense.
Survivors recount the Arniston voyage from Point de Galle with Africaine and Victor Stoop. Severe weather and ship damage forced protection actions before striking near Laguilas Reef. Only six crew members reached shore as 331 bodies were later buried. survivors endured weeks at sea before Cape Town rescue. Notables include Lord and Lady Molesworth and Captain Stoddart among vanished and listed.
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