the Noble Lord, on account of the vote of last night.

Lord Castlereagh said, such had been the impression made by the Hon. and Learned Gentleman's speech.

Mr. Brougham said, "the Noble Lord must have been dreaming."

Mr. F. Douglas said, the greatest indignity had been cast on the Royal Fa mily within the last three or four days by the Noble Lord and his colleagues, in holding those royal marriages out to the House in a sort of Dutch auction. The Ministers of the present day were the only men who had made the succession of the House of Hanover disagreeable to the people of England.

Mr. Curwen opposed the grant on account of the necessitous state of the country.

Mr. Wilberforce did not think the proposed sum too large. He condemned the Royal Marriage Act, which precluded the several branches of the Royal Family from entertaining the best feelings, and from forming connexious which would at once promote their happiness and guarantee their virtue. It seemed to imply that they could be rendered better political characters by being worse men, which was one of the most mistaken notions, as well as the most immoral of public doctrines. He eulogized the late Princess Charlotte and her illustrious husband, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Sussex.

In the sequel of the discussion the grant was supported by Mr. Vansittart, and opposed by Mr. Brand, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Sharp, Mr. P. Methuen, and Mr. Plunkett. On a division the resolution was carried by 177 to 95.

The resolution for a jointure to the Princess of Hesse was carried without a division.

Lord Castlereagh then proposed a grant of 6000l. to the Duke of Cumberland, not intending to press the vote to a division, as the sense of Parliament had already been expressed as inimical to the grant, This he lamented greatly, but his sense of duty compelled him to propose it.

Mr. Brougham opposed the grant on the same general principles on which he had grounded his opposition to the proposed allowances to the other Dukes. He hoped, however, that a dower would be granted to the Duchess, who had been most ungene. rously and illiberally treated.

Lord Folkestone spoke to the same effect. Mr. Wrottesley said, it would be a harsh proceeding to vote a dower to the Duchess, and refuse a grant to the Duke.

Mr. Forbes took a similar line of argument, and expressed his intention to vote against the dower if the annuity to the Duke were refused. He was much sur

prized at the way in which Lord Castlereagh introduced the subject.

Lord Castlereagh approved of the manly conduct of the Hon. Member; but, for his own part, declared that he had no reluctance to go to a division on the question as to the grant to the Duke. At the same time he left the matter to the unbiassed opinion of the House.

Sir W. Scott thought, as the marriage was now approved of, there was an end of the reasons for the vote the House had formerly come to.

Mr. Protheroe said, those who now sup ported the grant to the Duke kept back the most prominent arguments that had been used on a former occasion.

Mr. Wrottesley, in explanation, wished to read an extract from the speech of Sir T. Acland on the occasion alluded to; but was called to order.

Sir T. Acland observed, that if the object was to secure domestic peace, which we were all anxious to cherish, nothing was more calculated to disturb it than the course which had been taken by some ill-judging friends on the present occasion. (Hear, hear.) He could not give his consent to the motion of the Noble Lord.

Lord Stanley declared, that had he been present on the occasion alluded to, he would have voted against the grant to the Duke, and so he would now do, however strong his feelings of respect were towards the Duchess.

Mr. F. Douglas and Mr. Gurney, after the decision of the House as to the Duke of Cambridge, saw no reason for with holding a grant to the Duke of Cumber

land.

Mr. Hammersley followed on the same side, and was proceeding to read the correspondence relative to the marriage of the Duke and Duchess, when he was called to order.

Mr. Elliot said, the advice which had been given to the Illustrious Personages to come forward again, was not of the most discreet kind (hear, hear); and he solemnly declared, that he thought it would be for the character of the House, and for the welfare of the country, that the motion should not be granted.

Mr. Canning said, Ministers could not take on themselves to exclude any branch of the Royal Family, without stigmatizing them by such exclusion; their proposal had therefore been to take the sense of the House, and if they found it against them, to vote themselves, as bound in common consistency, but without pressing the measure against the sense of the House.

Mr. B. Bathurst supported the motion, and Sir J. Newport and Mr. Wynn opposed it.

Mr.

*Mr. Littleton, in supporting it, said, the more the character of his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland was known, the more it would excite regard and esteem. As to the insinuations that had been thrown out against him, no assertion of their truth bad ever been made; and he should be ashamed if he could be induced, by any hope of popularity, to give credit to them for a moment.

On a division, the motion for a grant to the Duke was negatived by 143 to 136.

Lord Castlereagh then proposed an allowance of 6000l. a year to the Duchess of Cumberland, in case of her surviving the Duke.

After a warm altercation between Mr. Brougham and Mr. Croker, the Resolution was unanimously agreed to.

Mr. Brogden brought up the Report of the Grant to the Duke of Clarence.

Lord Castlereagh proposed to negative the Resolution.

Mr. Tierney said the entry in the Journals would then have the effect of shewing that the House had dissented from the Committee. The proper way would be to enter in the Journals the Duke's reasons for declining the grant.

Lord Castlereagh said he could not do this without authority: but the grant might be agreed to, and no methods taken for carrying it into effect.

The Resolution was then read, when Mr. M. A. Taylor again protested against it.

After a few words from Mr. W. Smith, Lord Castlereagh, and Mr. Tierney, the Resolution was adopted.

OF TUESDAY, JULY 14.

'India Board, July 13.-Dispatches have been received at the East India-house, from the Governor in Council at Bombay, of which dispatches, and of their enclosures, the following are extracts:

[Here follows a Dispatch from Lieut.gen. Sir T. Hislop, inclosing Lieut.-col. Scott's Report of the first action at Nagpore, which was published in the London Gazette of the 6th of May, and a copy of the General Orders issued upon the occasion by Sir T. Hislop; also a Report from Sir W. G. Keir, stating that he had been disappointed in his plan of surprising a Pindarry Chief at Johud, as he had fled in the direction of Oudypoor; but five guns, and a part of his baggage, fell into the hands of the British.]

Extract from a Dispatch from the Governor in Council at Bombay to the Secret Committee, dated Feb. 19, 1818.

By the last accounts from Major.-gen. Sir W. Keir, dated the 21st and 26th of January, he has apprised us that he had succeeded in completely surprising a body of Pindarees at the village of Mundapee, near Veera. The loss on the part of the Pindarees appears to have been about 100 men; and such of them as escaped, seem to have fled with great precipitation: one Sepoy only was wounded on the occasion. -We have the pleasure of acquainting your Hon. Committee, that since the date of our last letter, the forts of Ouchelgur, Sunghur, Pallee, and Boorup *, have surrendered to the force in the Concan, under the command of Lieut.-col. Prother, with

out any loss having been sustained by his detachment; and that the fort of Muddinghur, lying between Severndroog and Bancoote, has been captured by a small force, under the command of Lieut.-col. Kennedy, stationed at Severndroog.

P. S. Since the above letter was closed, we have received a letter from Lieut.-col, Macmorine, commanding the 1st brigade of the Nagpore subsidiary force, to the Resident, dated the 6th of January, reporting the entire defeat of a body of the Rajah's troops at Sreenuggar t, by the detachment under his command. Copy of a Report from Lieut.-col. Mac

morine to Mr. Jenkins, the Resident at the Court of the Rajah of Berar, dated Camp, Sreenuggur, 6th Jan. 1818.

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Sir I did myself the honour to address you in a hurried communication yesterday; I now beg leave to detail to you the particulars of the affair with the body of troops under Suddoo Baba ‡. In consequence of the instructions which I had received from Lieut.-col. Adams, and which were subsequently confirmed by you, I moved, with my detachment, for the purpose of dispersing the force posted at Sreenuggur; but having obtained intelligence at Gurrawarrah §, that Munddow Row had moved to the Hurdpoor Pass, with 5000 horse and foot, for the purpose of forming a coalition with Suddoo Baba's army, I conceived it prudent to obtain a reinforcement of a squadron of cavalry from Brig.-gen. Hardyman, and instantly marched from Gurrawarrah to a position favourable for intercepting him. Having been joined by a squadron of the

An Officer of the Rajah of Berar.

§ About 25 miles West of Sreenuggur.

8th cavalry, I commenced my march from the place at day-break yesterday morning, and, on my arrival in the neighbourhood, at eight a. m. I found the Enemy posted on the heights N. E. of the town, to oppose my advance, their left flank resting on it, and supported by two guns, and three in the gurry. An immediate disposition for attack was made; I advanced in two columns of infantry, guns in the centre, and cavalry on the left. Immediately on the columns advancing, a sharp cannonade was opened from their two guns on the heights, and the Enemy's cavalry shewing themselves in front and on the right of their position, I directed the cavalry to move on at a brisk pace, and endeavour to turn their flank and cut off their retreat. This was ably performed by Lieut. Chambers, who immediately charged, and completely routed and pursued them, with great slaughter. The light column of infantry was directed to storm the guns in the gurry and town. -The artillery of the brigade opened a very well directed fire on their front, which having silenced their guns, the left column moved on to attack them in front.-The desertion of the cavalry had, however, communicated a panic to their infantry, who, on the advance of the two columns, under Majors Richards and Bowen, fled in all directions, abandoning the whole of their guns and much baggage, which has fallen into our hands. The loss of the Enemy has been severe; it may be estimated at from three to 400 killed and wounded; two Sirdars, Meer Mamoodee and Juggeradge Sing, are among the slain. -I regret to say our loss exceeds what I yesterday reported, but the returns from corps and detachments had not then reached me *.-I beg leave to inform you, that the cool and steady discipline of the whole of the troops was such as to merit my highest approbation.

G. M. MORINE, Lieut.-col. Commanding 1st Brigade N. S. Force. [Here follows a Dispatch from the Governor in Council at Bombay, dated the 4th of March, inclosing the following Dis. patches and Reports.]

Copy of a Letter from the Hon. Mount.

stuart Elphinstone, the Resident at the Court of the Peishwah, to Mr. Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay, dated Camp, Neerah† Bridge, 16th of February, 1818.

Sir I have the honour to enclose, for the information of the Right Hon. the Governor, a copy of a letter dated the 12th instant, which I have received from Brig.gen. Smith, relating his operations against the Peishwah since the 7th uitimo. I have the honour, &c. M. ELPHINSTONE. Copy of a Dispatch from Brigadier-gen. Smith to the Hon. M. Elphinstone, dated Camp, Sattara, 12th Feb. 1818.

Sir-My last report to you was dated the 7th ult. from Seroor, when I was preparing to follow up the Enemy to the Southward, or to support Brig.-gen. Pritzler's division in that duty.-The Peishwah's army continued in that direction across the Kistnah, and was followed by Brig.-gen. Pritzler. On the 21st ult. I heard of his having recrossed that river, and of his arrival at Utney, on which I accordingly marched rapidly his Highness then immediately returned, as if to draw me on the same side of the river, and he then kept s Westerly direction towards Kurrar §, and thence to the Northward by this place, till he descended the Salpee || Ghaut, on the 30th ultimo, when I had gained upon him considerably. During my marches, which were made to the very utmost exertions of my light division, I was considerably harassed by the Enemy's cavalry, which appeared more numerous than usual.-The Enemy constantly refused front, even to our smallest parties of infantry, but he often pressed the rear guard, which occasioned a few casualties in slight wounds from distant match-locks, a return of which is transmitted herewith.-Having had your instructions to form a junction near this place with Brig.-gen. Pritzler's division, for the purpose of interchanging troops for pursuit and siege services, I solicited your permission to reduce Sattara while this operation was accomplishing. I accordingly reconnoitred it on the 9th instant, and marched upon it the following day; when, after summoning it, and desiring Lieut.-col. Dalrymple, the senior Artillery Officer of the two divisions, to throw a few light shells into it, until regular batteries could be taken up, the Killedar agreed to surrender the fort on his being permitted to march away with his garrison unmolested, and carrying away their arms.-The garrison consisted only of about 400 Sebundy troops, who seemed so little disposed to use their arms on this occasion, that it was immaterial

what

what became of them hereafter, while time was very valuable to me; I therefore al lowed them these terms, and having taken possession of the fort, the Rajah's flag was established there yesterday noon, agree ably to your instructions, and his palace and property have been preserved for him, -About 25 pieces of ordnauce of different calibres, with a few swivels, gingals, and rockets, were taken in the fort, correct returns of which will be forwarded hereafter. -Sattara is strong, and, as the antient seat of the Mahratta's empire, carries great consequence with it in the estimation and prejudices of the Natives; aud may therefore prove of greater value to us in the war against the Peishwah, than in its more local importauce. I have the honour to be, &c. L. SMITH, Brig.-gen.

[Here follows a dispatch from Mr. El phinstone to the Bombay Government, inclosing one from Gen. Smith, dated the 21st of February, which, after relating various movements in pursuit of the Peishwah's army, states, that he had suddenly overtaken it on the 20th, in the morning, near Ashta, and proceeds as follows:]

It seems, however, they had some information of our approach, but not in suf. ficient time to enable them to avoid us without losing their baggage; in these circumstances, Gokla took the resolution of risking an action. As we descended the bill, we saw one body rather near us in mass, to the number of between 2 and 3000, and the number of streamers implied the presence of several Sirdars. The ground was so rocky and uneven, I hardly expected to be able to bring any guns into action; hut directed them to keep on the nearest road, ready to form as required. The two squadrons of his Majesty's 22d Dragoons formed the centre column, and were directed to attack the Enemy's centre, the 7th Light Cavalry were in column on the right, and the 2d Light Cavalry was the left column. We descended the hill in this order upon the Enemy, who stood very firm, and after forming squadrons, I ordered the whole to charge. The Enemy not only continued firm, but advanced to meet each charge with great spirit; he had however availed himself of a nulla, and very difficult ground to receive our attack; and while the light squadron of the 7th cavalry Was engaging under this disadvantage, some of the Enemy got round their right Bank and rear, and at first created a little confusion. As they passed the rear and left of the 7th cavalry, Major Dawes, of the 22d dragoons, with admirable presence of mind, threw back a troop of that regiment, which immediately charged and broke them, and they were afterwards met and suffered also by a troop of the 2d light cavalry, which Major Walker had also

prepared for them.-Capt. Pierce, of the Horse Artillery, had, indeed, with his usual exertion and zeal, and notwithstanding the very unfavourable nature of the ground, contrived to get one gun in position to protect the right flank of the 7th cavalry, and I had the Enemy in my power in a solid mass within half range of grape; but, as this would have impeded the charge, and cobliged him to disperse without a trial with our cavalry, which he now seemed willing to give, and which out corps so much wished for, I kept the gun in reserve. The charge of the two squa drous of the 22d dragoons penetrated through the mass, and did great execution. Bapoo Gokla, the Chief of the Mahratta army, fell early, and fighting bravely to the last. This event, I have little doubt, hastened the flight of this body, which afterwards endeavoured to form in a still larger one, that was covered in low ground beyond the village of Ashta, and out of our view from the first scene of action. These were also immediately charged by the 22d dragoons as they came up, and the whole being routed and pursued, soon brought our troops upon the Enemy's baggage and followers.I have infinite satis faction in reporting, that the Sattara Rajah, his brothers and mother, were in these circumstances rescued and brought safe into our camp, to their great satisfaction and joy. I calculate the loss of the enemy at between 2 and 300 men ; and, besides Gokla, another Sirdar of distinction, said to be Naroo Punt Aptey, was killed. - The Peishwa abandoned his palanquin early, and took to horse, and I regret exceedingly bis person could not have been secured; but the troops had marched nearly 30 miles before this affair commenced, and the pursuit and return (nearly 16 miles more) exhausted the horses. Twelve elephants, 57 camels, several palanquins and aftaubgurs, and a few horses, fell into our hands. After praising the conduct of several of his Officers, the General states, that he had not been able to trace the course of the Peishwa's flight; and that he could not follow him until he had disposed of the Rajah's family at Poonah.-In a Postscript he says, that a third Sirdar was found killed, supposed to be the Balla Rajah.

[Here follow the Division Orders issued by Gen. Smith, relative to the above aotion, with the following Return.]

Total Killed and Wounded-1 private, 3 regimental horses killed; 1 Lieutenant, 2 trumpeters, 16 privates, 1 Officer's horse, 22 regimental horses, wounded; 1 Officer's horse, and 21 regimental horses, missing

Officer Wounded Lieut. Warrand, 22d dragoons, slightly.

[Here follow several Dispatches and General Orders relative to the affair at Cone

Conegaum, and the second action at Nagpore, the details of which had been pubJished in former Gazettes.]

Copy of a Report from Maj.-gen. Sir W. Keir, to the Adj.-general, dated Camp, near Jabosh *, 11th of February, 1818. Sir-I have the honour to acquaint you, that a few days subsequent to my letter of the 3d iust. I received instructions from his Excellency Sir T. Hislop, to disperse a body of troops, assembled under Bheeina Bhyc, a sister of Mulhar Row Holkar, who has been for some time past exacting money, and committing excesses throughout the country; I accordingly moved from Bondawur + on the 7th inst, leav. ing the heavy stores and baggage at that place under a strong escort, and after very long and severe marches, arrived at this place yesterday morning, and encamped close to Bheema Bhye's force.My instructions prescribing in the first instance an attempt at an amicable arrangement, I communicated to Bheema Bhye the line of conduct which it was ne

cessary to pursue, requesting her immediately to disband her troops, and place herself under my protection, in order that she might be enabled to proceed to Ram. poora, conformably to the wishes of Holkar's Ministers.-To these demands she considered it prudent to accede, and came over to my camp in the evening with 200 followers, having discharged the remainder of her troops, consisting of near 2,000 men, who have been granted a safe conduct to Tandlah, where they have engaged to separate, and return to their respective places of abode.-The Bhye is at present in such reduced circumstances, that I have been under the necessity of providing for her expences to Rampoora, at the rate of 200 rupees per day, and have reported the circumstance to Lieut.gen. Sir T. Hislop, and Brig.-gen. Sir J. Malcolm, Political Agent to the Governor General.—I shall move to-morrow, and return to my position at Budnawur, by easy marches. I have the honour to be, &c. G. W. KEIR, Maj.-gen.

FRANCE.

Letters from Cambray speak of a very prevalent rumour there, that the British troops, if withdrawn from France, will be stationed for some time in the Netherlands.

The health of Louis XVIII. has been so far renovated, that he is now able to make a pedestrian excursion every morning, at an early hour, in the little park of St. Cloud. It is mentioned, that the Duchess of Berry is again in a state of pregnancy.

The King of France has determined, that a squadron of ships of war shall constantly cruize on the African coast, for the purpose of visiting all French merchantmen, and enforcing the due execution of the laws which have been enacted in France for the abolition of the slavetrade.

Notwithstanding almost every private letter from Paris alludes to a reported conspiracy of the Ultra Royalists, yet the journals observe the most profound secrecy upon the subject. It is now openly asserted, that a conspiracy was entered into, to dethrone the King; and various Royalists of high rank have been arrested, and confined au secret; General Canuel, it is said, has fled, leaving his papers to be seized by the Police. It is, however, proper to add, that these particulars come through a source inimical to the accused;

* About 80 miles to the Westward of Ougein.

+ About 30 miles West of Ougein. GENT. MAG. July, 1818.

whose friends, on the other hand, declare the whole to be a conspiracy of their ene mies, now in power, to prevent the lawful succession to the Throne, by removing all the loyal and honourable men round the person of Monsieur, and thus to pave the way for a new revolution. It is remarkable, in the midst of all this, that the funds have risen to 77 francs.

A private letter from Paris, dated July 11, gives the following details respecting the plan of the late conspiracy :—“ Oà Wednesday, the 24th of June, on the rising of the King's Council, at St. Cloud, the Ministers were to be seized by a de tachment of the horse-grenadiers of the 1st regiment of La Roche Jaquelin, and conveyed to the fortress of Vincennes, A part of the 3d regiment of the guard, Col. Berthier de Sauvigne's, and a part of the 2d Swiss regiment, were to be posted in echelon on the road from Vincennes to St. Cloud. About 3000 men, composed of Gardes-du-corps, Vendeans, the old Royal Volunteers, &c. were to assemble at the same hour in the Place du Carousel, with a countersign, whence they were to march to different predetermined points, and proceed to arrest and carry off a certain number of the public functionaries. The insurrectional troops were to be com manded by Generals C and D, assisted by several supérior Officers of the Guard, whose names circulate in public, but which I refrain from mention ing, in order to avoid the risk of injustice

or