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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Jul 29, 1815
Page
5
The author urges reform to improve ventilation and air quality in Batavia, arguing against public prejudice toward external air. The piece contends that adopting such measures would end the town’s foul atmosphere, reduce disease, and elevate Batavia to wealth, comfort, and humane living.
Shipping news lists arrivals at Batavia from March to July with vessels such as Elizabeth N L Jordan and Roby F Hamilton from Mauritius India and Mauritius respectively. Passengers include J Dean and Crawford and Lt. Morgan 5th V B Co while ships like Nearchus and Malabar report from Bengal and Samarang. Departures include Tellay for Amoy Thehan for Samarang and Golek for Tagal with vessels Ruby Venus Volaze and Uday sailing to Mauritius Samarang and for Amoy.
The JAVA GOVT. GAZETTE reports the Cornwallis voyage from Spithead to Trincomalee with passengers including Mrs. King and Captains, notes that on January 2 the Prince Regent created a three class Order of the Bath, and lists Knight Commander Nightingall among those named while promising more names in a later issue.
The arrival of His Majesty's ship Lida brings authentic accounts of Napoleon Bonaparte's escape from Elba and his landing between Antibes and Frejus in southern France. The Warley has arrived, removing the need to publish further details at this time.
The report praises Major General Ochterlony and British arms for success against Goorkah Forces on April 14 and 15, noting the capture of Maloun and forts west of the Gogra. Casualties are described as few given the stubborn enemy resistance, with promise of further supplements for readers.
Abstract of reports from Vienna London Paris and Brussels recount Buonaparte's escape and return to Paris with proclamations and army reshuffles. Sovereigns move to oppose him as allied powers mobilize 390000 on the Rhine 200000 in Italy and 200000 in the Netherlands.
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