Bengal Ship Bengal Fire Loss Reported by Calcutta Official
Calcutta Gazette recounts Captain George Nichols report on the Bengal ship fire in the roads. Crew and passengers saved, Captain Newall unaccounted, cargo recovery planned, and a court of enquiry to determine the cause. Also notes on fleet movement, abandonment to underwriters, and lottery results with Lt Menzies winning capital prize twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C
Bengal
Beadle
Surrey
Newall
Alexander
Sayer
Europe
Glo. Nichols
Hon. Company
Lieutenant Menzies
Letters of the Lith ullimo Relay Severe Winter News
The CALCUTZA GAZETTE reports continued extreme weather with six inches of snow and many perished camp followers. Nounce detachment relieved by Light Infantry Battalion, Bulbuddur Singh gathers provisions with 400 armed men and 600 coulees. Malawn garrison around 700 near surrender. rainfall since month start, heavy snow on the 8th, frost killing goats and sheep. Officers and men remain high spirited seeking eventual success as J. S. Wood's camp stayed at Bhansy. The 7th Regiment of Foot moved toward Garruckpore to join Wood, with Gardiner irregulars to front Goruckpore. a provincial battalion to be raised for frontier protection. Tirhoot frontier advices up to the 20th note 14th Regiment in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ullimo
Nahn
Nounce
Bulbuddur Singh
J. 8. Wood
Bhansy
Garruckpore
G. Wood
Gardiner
Goruckpore
Tirhoot
Ceylon Gazette Report on Kandy Palace and Rebellion
A detailed account from Ceylon Gazette dated February 14 1815 describes His Excellency crossing the river to Kandy sleeping near the King’s Granary and occupying an octagonal Pavilion in the Palace. It notes the palace architecture, interior decay, and references Adrian Modeliar’s tale of the origin of Kandy. The narrative shifts to a legend of a capital founded after a royal defense, then to terrain and the advancing military divisions and rising political agitation among the people amid oppressive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Maron J
Kandy
Adrian Modeliar
James
Trossachs
Gellarah
Heywelle
Aer Paace
Celebration at Brownrigg Residence After Loyalist Gathering
A loyalist gathering at Mrs. Brownrigg’s marked by a large turnout from natives and district Deputies crossing the River at Gonarush. Toasts honored General Brownrigg and Colonel Kerr, with songs from the Band of the 73rd Regiment and a late showing of dancing and sociability among ladies and gentlemen.
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Brownrigg
H. M
Kerr
England
Tane
Tune
Grenadiers
D’oyly
Wallace-bled
Ceylon
Son Tearn
Isle of Isles
Earl of Buckinghamshire
Onis Island
Young
Engsland
Promotions in European units amid exchanges and purchases
The 6th regiment of light dragoons gains Lord George Lennox as lieutenant from half pay, and William Wilton becomes cornet by purchase. The 1st regiment of foot promotes William Sutherland to captain, elevates James Mann to lieutenant, Eds dington to ensign, and Simmonds to ensign from Londonderry militia. The 32d regiment names Maitland from 34 Ceylon regiment as lieutenant colonel, and Johnston retires on half pay. Ensign Edward Clabon moves to lieutenant by purchase. 43d regiment sees C T Pattenson advance to captain by purchase.
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Regiment of Light Dragoons
Tigutenang
George Lennox
Grattan
William
Wilton
Cornet
Purchase
Ellis
Regiment of Foot
William, Sutherland
Baillie
James Mann
Sutherland
Edsdington
Mann
Ditto
Simmonds
Londonderry Militia
James Maitland
Ceylon Regiment
Lirat
Johnson
Ceylon
Edward Clabon
Gore
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Calcutta
Fort ST. George
Point DE Galle
Foot
25Th Native Infantry
J. §. Marshall
Enen
N. I
RK. W. Wilson
Aeee
C. Thoresby
Eens
W. Turner
Enn
Ith
Eave
G. C. Holroyd
W. D. Monsell
J. W. Patton
Nane
W. Sargent
Eeen
T. M. Campbell
Sewn
Native Infantry
R. J. Latter
Ence Sth
N. J
Henry Carter
Eas
Esee
Eee
Lewis Wiggins
T. G. Allder
Ener
John Pester
Ence
N. Todd
Tee
FE. Fitzgerald
Suee EK
G. B. Bell
Henry Norton
J. Sanderson
George Moore
Aces
Peter de Waal
John Campbell
Hugh Wilson
Augustus Water
Ie Pene
Frederick Bergner
Sean
William Paterson
D. A. Carruthers
Benjamin Woolley
Ee A. Dickson
Ene A. White
Esne
J. Gouldhawke
Eace
Thomas Webster
J. R. Aire
Ensign George Stalkart
Eres
eres lath -—— ————— C. B. McKenlay, eese Mth -— ——_-—— HH. J. Collins
Calcutza Gazette
Mane
Mr. D'Oyly
Gonarush
WAR Office
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