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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Jul 30, 1814
Page
3
A letter argues for restoring the school to its proper footing with religion as the foundation of education. The writer, a clergyman of the established Church of England, urges serious consideration by the Bengal Military Orphan Society managers and asks them to view the subject openly without offense.
Fragmentary OCR hints at appointments and titles involving acting residents and local offices in Cheribon, including references to Vapthk Davy and Dr Mibat in unclear roles. Content is incoherent but suggests administrative appointments or interim residents in colonial or regional governance.
General Orders report a military dispatch from Batavia dated July 23 1814 detailing certificates for medical and pay departments, authorization for passage to Barage Leigh, and instructions to seek confirmation through regular channels. It notes Sir Samuel Hood’s visit to the governor’s residence at Ryswick, a levee, a banquet, and a ball with prominent officials and citizens of Campong Malaya.
A social gathering featured splendid illuminations and an elegant supper with toasts and dancing. A later account describes the ship Hiverness sailing from Batavia in December and the schooner Toverites captured near Amboyna, with reports of massacre aboard the Ex vessel and bloodstained evidence.
The latest shipping notices list numerous arrivals and departures. Vessels include Tang H. Cu Gunsboat No.6 from Bantam, Chinese brig Susanna, Gilaaboat No.14 Kruysy, and many steamers and brigs such as Admiral Drury, Union, Eugenia, and Regent. Passengers include Mrs Odnhansen, Mr Lucardia, Lieut Ather Royal Navy, and Captain Grohd. Sailings show routes to Penang, Samarang, Bantam, and Indiamayo with multiple consignments and cargoes.
Proceedings of a General Court Martial held January to March 1814 in Bangalone Cantonments reveal Lieut Warlock of the 69th Regiment was acquitted of most charges but found guilty of several acts as unbecoming an officer. The court remitted the penalty and ordered Warlock return to duty, noting only continued exemplary behavior could erase the discredit. Commander in Chief Haid o ee, Fort St George, and Military Secretary C Poyle signed the verdicts.
Prior to Captain Smith of the Adele’s leaving Prince of Wales Island the American privateer Hyder Ally had been sent in a prize to HMS Owen Glendower. He had made several captures on the West coast of Sumatra.
In Calcutta on Saturday last a meeting of principal merchants was held at Mackintosh and Co to consider a new life insurance plan. After amendments the proposal was fully agreed to. The paper outlines the aims of the union society offering payments from its funds on lapses of lives, tied to subscribed shares.
The document outlines life insurance applications requiring medical certificates and affidavits, with premiums payable semiannually for ages under 25 to over 65. It details enhanced premiums after 1814, admission rules for new members, and the twofold purpose of policies including fund distribution and supplementary offerings, plus notes on the Union and Norwich societies.
By the arrival from Ran goon the Calcutta Times presents the latest from the dutl masters and follows with a continuation after the Poetry and Miscellania section presenting updates and notices from the period.
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