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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Jul 15, 1815
Page
4
A lament on Sir Peter Parker and fallen heroes. nations mourn their brave dead as memories endure. The poem contrasts public tribute with private grief, praising Parker while acknowledging sorrow that parts from loved ones who mourn while fame sustains the dead.
In a July 3 1815 letter the writer argues reform must start with Colonists not clinging to foreign fashions. He notes Batavia's long literature drought under disease pressure and imprisons the mind to fevers of hospitals and jails. He hints at future pieces on spirits use and Batavia fever.
Listing of vessels under way or at harbor with destinations including Samarang Semarang Sourabaya Cheribon and Rembang. Entries note schooners brig and junk units such as Maria Louisa Susanna Nautiles Governor Raffles and various craft with harbor status in Batavia roads and nearby waters.
Chinese brig Lassem Ong Tesoo arrives from Amboyna June 23. Do Do Chuanhek Tan Toko arrives from Samarang late July. Departures July 9 Shig Maria Louisa H Meyer for Surabaya.
Calcutta reports passenger lists aboard the Frederick and Maria from China, and the General Brown from Port Jackson with detachments of the 66th Regiment and other named passengers. Also notes arrivals from Trincomalee and Penang, plus the brig Cyclops and the L Adelle. Departures include the ship Success for Bombay and the Malabar for Java, with vessels Laying at Saugor and expected sailings of the Duchess of Wellington and Brig Luckey Billoss.
A dated Madras maritime log lists ships and departures including H.C. ship Marchioness of Ely under Captain Kay from Calcutta on March 22, cutter Maria Francisco from Trincomalee with passenger Ryder, and multiple vessels such as Flinders from Calcutta, Masulipatam, Faralman from Rangoon, Maria from Colombo, Radnor from London, A.M. ship dinden from Trincomalee, Piiappa from Bombay, Jessy from Calcutta, and others with their routes and dates through early April, detailing consignments and ports like Calcutta, Trincomalee, Pondicherry, Colombo, and Isle of France.
Bombay notes a series of ships with captain names and routes dated March 29 to April 3. Vessels include Success Read from China, Ann Ridduck from China, Volunteer Waterman from Bengal, Milford Learmouth from China, dnaa Tate from China, Cau ter Ceyron French from Colombo, Friendship Howell from China, Suffery Russoot Boog from the Red Sea, and Homboy Merchant Grant bound for Madras and Calcutta.
A condensed report lists multiple vessels around Colombo and Trincomallee during March. Entries mention brig Rosalie, H M 80th Foot, Africaine with Captain Rodney, Government cutter Wilhelmina, and other craft sailing from Quitan, Trinco, Madras, Bengal, Calcutta, Colombo, and Tutocoreen, with detachments of HM’s 19th Foot and various captains and commanders.
Death notices record the passing of several individuals this month including Mr A A Engelbregt on the 5th, Mr Mullins chief officer of the Governor Raffles on the 9th, J Schnebbelie Esq at Matraman on the 11th, Mr J C Hillibrinck adjutant of the Burgher Corps on the 7th, and Captain James Blair commander of the H C brig Jaya Packet, with tributes to their remembered lives.
The Vice President in Council issues regulations allowing soldiers with families on the island to take native women to India. They must sign Notarial Acts before a magistrate binding them to support those natives during their stay away from Java. Acts and bonds will be sent to Bengal for Supreme Government oversight. Batavia July 13 1815.
The piece notes distant European intelligence is dull and later English ship arrivals reach Calcutta. It mentions Indian reports, proclamations after Norway Sweden annexation, a Fort Victoria paper on regional progress, and praises for supporters of local institutions. Captain Boyce and Lieut Mason recover from wounds. Mason nearly out of danger. Lt Governor expected at Samarang on the 6th.
Extract from a private letter recounts Nor and Suilv sailing from Panaroockan on the Honorable Company's ship Ternate to visit Banjowangie in Java and being driven by contrary winds to Bali. Accompanied by L. Ainslie, Esq. Commissioner for the States East ward of Java, whose researches are expected to yield findings.
An important and valuable light upon the history of the island is offered by His Excellency who arrived at Sumanap on the 21st ultimo. The report stresses the significance of the visit for historical understanding and local interest.
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