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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Jun 10, 1815
Page
3
The second representation of Henry the Fourth drew a minutely crowded audience and universal applause. The splendour of costumes and decor impressed, and the actors sustained their roles with admirable spirit, reflecting complete success of the production.
The royal memorandum from His Royal Highness the Duke of York dated August 25 18 4 is printed here detailing the officers honored by the Sovereign for eminent services in the capture of the island.
Shipping intelligence lists several named vessels arriving or sailing in June. Isis Majesty, Volage, Pheban, Nautilus, Helena Jacoba, Maria Louisa, Jonge Nicolas, Anna Maria, Salayer, Ante Jope, Dorothea, Tyger and Dispatch, with captains and destinations such as Samarang Indramayo Sourabaya Macassar Bamurabg and others. Passengers noted include Mr. and Mrs. Heynis and Mr. Hageman onboard Maria Louisa.
Mr C G Blagrave collector of Rangpur and Mr C W Steer collector of Jessore are listed alongside W J Harding deputy collector of Ghazeepore customs. Dr William Russell to be Surgeon of the Civil Hospital at the Presidency replaces Alexander Russell promoted. Alexander Russell to Sup erintending Surgeon from 21 December 1814, succeeding Ogilvie. Senior Assistant Surgeon Peter Breton to become Surgeon from the same date, replacing A Russell.
The report celebrates the end of the war with Kandy as a historic, decisive British triumph. General Brownrigg is praised for securing rich, strategic territory after centuries of opposition from English Dutch and Portuguese authorities. The Ceylon Gazette Extraordinary notes universal joy in Colombo at the war's termination and the long sought conquest’s completion.
The piece lauds a governor for initiating a war seen as necessary to end oppression in the interior, praising his judgment and the zeal of his army. It recounts alleged brutal acts against a family and notes Canadian prisoners corroborating events, framing the conflict as a deliverance rooted in divine Providence and national honor.
Dated February 1815, the City of Kandy becomes Army HQ as Major Kelly of the 3d division reports capturing thirty seven female members of the King of Kandy's family within one day of Hangerankatty. He also notes taking significant treasure.
Devout thanks are due to the Supreme Disposer of events who has enabled his Majesty's forces in the Colony to overturn a tyrannical Government in forty days without loss of life. A dispatch to the Governor reports that the King of Kandy with two wives was surrounded by Dombera people and armed Kandyans near Medde Maba Nowera, taken prisoner. His mother and the remaining wife were present.
British Head Quarters Kandy 19 February 1818 issues broad amnesty for petty offences. All fines up to one hundred Rix dollars to be remitted. Those under sentence for security of good behavior or peace may be discharged unless two credible witnesses deem release dangerous. exceptions apply for public risk. Signed Jt Sutherland Deputy Secretary to Government.
Head Quarters Kandy February 20 General Orders report the King of Kandy in British hands after a line of operations near Meyda Maha Nuwara in Doubera Province. Lieutenant Mylius commanded 1st Ceylon detachment with Kandyans aiding. Brownrigg praises officers and soldiers for overcoming mountains and opposition, noting widespread desertion of the tyrant king and prisoners taken. The capture secures British control and earns thanks from the Crown and nation.
In a dispatch praising the troops and detailing an escort for the King of Kandy and his family to Colombo, Major Hook leads preparations for movement on the morning of the 22d instant. The 73rd Regiment and elements from the 734th, 1st Ceylon, and other divisions are allocated detachments and equipment under Major Hook’s oversight.
The Prince Regent approves medals for officers of the East India Company Army who served at the capture of Java in Aug–Sept 1811. Officers named include Sir Samuel Auchmuty, Generals Wetherall Wood Eden Agnew and more, with ranks from lieutenant colonel to major, spanning Bengal establishment and Madras establishment units. The list cites numerous regiments and corps, reflecting broad recognition of distinguished service.
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