Macao on the 3d February, 1815, is said to have picked up on a barren rock, to the south-east of the isle of Timor, Dagalet the astronomer, who accompanied M. Peyrouse's expedition. He is said to have stated, that M.Peyrouse, after leaving Botany Bay, discovered an island situated to the south south-east of New-Zealand. Here he refreshed his crew; but his vessel having accidentally caught fire, he was compelled, with his crew, to take up his residence among the natives. After residing here 21 years in vain expectation of the arrival of some ship to relieve him, he set about building a small vessel which might carry him and his unfortunate companions from the island. This was opposed by the natives, who rose upon them, and destroyed his crew, with the exception of 17 men, who with M. Dagalet, contrived to make their escape in some small canoes, without provisions or nautical instruments of any kind. Driven about at the mercy of the waves, they were at last thrown upon this barren rock, where they remained for two years, during which all of them died, excepting M. Dagalet, who was rescued by this Portuguese captain. M. Dagalet, however, it is said, died soon after. His papers were conveyed to Batavia, whence, however, they have not yet made their appearance. In truth, the whole story seem as fabrication.

Jan. 17.-The following letter from the Duke of Wellington to the secretaries of the Protestant Society for the Protection of Religious Liberty, turns out to have been concealed by the society, during its late attempt upon the credulity of the public:-Paris, Nov. 28, 1815.-Gentlemen, I have had the honour of receiving your letter of the 24th inst. and I take the earliest opportunity of replying to it. I have every reason to believe that the public, and the society of which you are the secretaries, have been misinformed regarding what is passing in the south of France. It is natural, that there should be violent contests in a country in which the people are divided, not only by a difference of religion, but likewise by a difference of political opinion, and that the religion of every individual is in general the sign of the political party to which he belongs, and at a moment of peculiar political interest, and of weakness in the government on account of the mutiny of the army, that the weaker party should suffer, and that much injustice and violence should be committed by individuals of the more numerous preponderating party. But as far as I have any knowledge, acquired during my residence at this court last year, and since the entry. of the Allies into Paris, the government have done every thing in their power to put an end to the disturbances which have prevailed in the south of France,

and to protect all his Majesty's subjects in conformity with his Majesty's promise in his Royal Charter, in the exercise of their religious duties according to their several persuasions, and in the enjoy ment of their several privileges, whatever may be their religious persuasions. In a recent instauce, an officer, General La Garde was sent down to Nismes, specially by government, to enquire into the state of affairs in that country, and upon his first report he had orders to open the protestant churches, which, in the course of the contest between the parties, had been closed. He was severely wounded when in the execution of these orders; and I have been informed by good authority, that his Royal Highness the Duc d'Angoulême has since marched at the head of a body of troops against those who had opposed themselves to the execution, by Gen. La Garde, of the orders of the government. 1 inclose the copy of the king's ordonnance, issued in consequence of this event, which sufficiently shews the views and intentions of the government. I have further to inform you, that it is not true that the salaries of the Protestant ministers have been discontinued by the King of France.-I trust that what I have above stated will convince the Society of which you are the Secretaries, that the King of France's government, at least, are not to blame on account of the unfortunate circumstances which have occurred in the South of France. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) WELLINGTON. Mr. T. Wilks and Mr. T. Pellatt, Secretaries to the Protestant Society for Protection of Relias gious liberty.

A general bill of all the christenings and burials from Dec. 13, 1814, to Dec. 12, 1815:

Christened in the 97 parishes within the walls, 990-Buried 1,085.

Christened in the 17 parishes without the' walls,"" 4,990-Buried, 3,804.

Christened in the 23 out-parishes in Middlesex, and Surrey, 12,219-Buried, 9.385.

Christened in the 10 parishes in the city and li berties of Westminster, 5,224-Buried, 5,226. Christened.

Buried.

Males 12,231 23,414 Females 11,133

Under 2 years of age 5,200 Sixty and seventy 1,621 Between two & five

Five and en Ten and twenty Twenty and thirty Thirty and forty Forty and fifty Fifty and sixty

1,9.6 Seventy & eighty 1,271

870 Eighty and ninety 674

677 Ninety & Lundred 167 1,426 A hundred

2

1,824 A hundred and one 1 2,079 A hundred and three 1 1,880

Decreased in the burials this year 223.

The ship Lowther Castle arrived at Madras the 23d July last.

By the last account from Rio Janeiro, it appears that the Princess Charlotte of the Brazils was about to embark for Europe in the Portuguese man of war, St. Sebastian, preparing for her reception, accompanied by her second and third daughters. The eldest, it will be re

membered, was married to her uncle, Don Pedro, youngest brother to Ferdinand VII. and she is, we believe, now a widow. The second daughter is about 23, and the third 19. They are handsome and animated women, and said to be destined for Ferdinand VII. and the Duke de Berri.

Paris, Jan. 22.-Lavalette, escorted by Sir Robert and his friends left Paris on the 9th. They went off in a cabriolet drawn by private horses, which conducted them to Senlis, about four posts from Paris, where they applied for posthorses, which the post-master at first refused to give them, as they exhibited no passport or order agreeably to the regulations prescribed by the DirectorGeneral of the Posts. Very fortunately, however, there was an English regiment stationed at Senlis, many of the officers of which were known to He took the opportunity of addressing one or two of them as they passed by in English, and in a most familiar manner, which the Post-master observing, he immediately went up to — and said, "I perceive, sir, that you are an - and probably serving under the orders of the Duke of Wellington, and therefore, from the respect I bear to the uniform you wear, as well as from the great admiration I feel for the illustrious hero who commands you, I shall not detain you any longer." Post horses were then put to the cabriolet, and the fortunate Lavallette and his companions continued their journey without further interruption or impediment, until they arrived in Cambray, where they were stopped five hours by the English. With respect to the evasion of Lavalette, they who abetted him might certainly be acting from the impulsation of a generous nature. The man for whom the greater part of his Majesty's Ministers, and several of his most faithful Marshals implored the Royal mercy, was certainly no common malefactor. Captain Hutchinson was conducted to the Elysée Bourbon at the request of the Duke of Wellington. His Grace intimated to him, that he had reason to believe that whatever might be the sentence of the court it would be commuted into banishment from France, but that such an interdiction would be incompatible with the performance of his military duties. The apprehension of Capt. Hutchinson, who forms part of the effective army of the Duke of Wellington, gave rise to a letter from his Grace to the Duke de Richelieu. The explanation of the latter was considered perfectly satisfactory. It appears the circumstance of Captain Hutchinson belonging to the British army was entirely unknown to the French Government.

The only act of complicity Mr. Bruce

is charged with, is the loan of his carriage.

28. An officer over-land from India arrived at the East-India House on the 19th instant, and is said to be the bearer of most important dispatches from the Supreme Government of India, daten the 20th of August last, to the Court of Directors, and duplicates for the Board of Controul. The contents of the dispatches are kept profoundly secret at the India House; but it has transpired that the Madras army is actually in the field, and a rumour is abroad that the city of Poona, the capital of the Peshwar, and of the Mahratta empire, is in the possession of the King's and Company's troops.

It is further said, that the Court of Directors had previously received accounts to the same effect, brought by the Asia, which sailed from Bombay on the 16th of September. The officer above mentioned, is reported to have left Bombay on the 1st of the same month.

Private letters by the Asia state, that in consequence of sudden and peremptory orders, the whole of the Company's troops in the direction of the Mahratta frontier, had moved on Poonah with such rapidity, that some of them made less than 200 miles in four days; and by this velocity happily succeeded in getting possession of that capital, just in time for the object in view.

That object is not specified.Poonah, although an open place, and altogether unfortified, is of great importance, as being the seat of the Peishwa's palace and Government, and, probably, containing his treasure, without which, it is difficult to carry on war any where, but wholly impossible in India.

On the same subject, a private letter from Benares, dated June 20, 1815, says, "The political state of this country is at present beyond all our comprehension.I suppose you must have been astonished to hear that we were involved in war in this country, just when it was finished in Europe. It would be superfluous to say any thing on that subject, as the public accounts of the progress of it are more accurate than I can pretend to be: but the immense preparations made, and stil! making, astonish every one. Surely something of much greater magnitude must be in contemplation than the reduction of Napaul.

The Madras army, notwithstanding the assertions in the newspapers to 'the contrary, are still in the field. I saw a letter yesterday, dated June 4, from an officer of high rank in the Madras army, wherein he says they are encamped on a high ground, near Akoula, where they are to remain during the rains. Bombay army are gone to Jaulna, which 1 believe is about 150 miles from Akoula.

The

Increase of men

6,000

10,200

5,400

1,200

4,000

27,000

Besides from. 15,000 to 20,000 Irregulars are taken into pay.

"Where this force is to be employed I am at loss to conjecture, unless it be the subjugation of the Mahratta states, or rather the obliging them to receive a subsidiary force. The Pindaries have been robbing, murdering, and burning, all that came in their way, for these last five years, in our provinces. It therefore, becomes necessary to take steps to prevent such practices in future, and the only way is to make these petty Princes responsible, as it is not possible for regular troops to follow them, at the time of the year they make their appearance, ge nerally in the hot winds. We heard of their depredations near Sangor, in Bundlecund, a few days since."

Letters, from Bombay of the 14th Sep. tember, state that all the officers are ordered to join their respective regiments. Much surprize has arisen, and war is there generally expected.

Advices from Calcutta, of the last conveyance inform us, that the date at which they were written, apprehensions were entertained of approaching hostilities with the Nizam and the Peishwa, the two principal remaining Potentates.These Princes, encouraged, it is supposed, by the brave resistance of the Napaulese ta the British arms in the war, now, we trust, happily concluded, treated the British residents at their respective courts with such disrespeet, that both these Gentlemen felt themselves bound to retire. Remonstrances were ordered in consequence, and in the event of a refusal to make proper atonement, satisfaction it was understood, would be strictly enforced by military means.

According to the last accounts from India, a conflict had taken place between the British and the troops of our ally in the fortress of Hyderabad: several soldiers were killed on both sides.

NEW CREATIONS.

Dublin Castle, Jan. 22, 1816.-His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has

To Robert Earl of Londonderry, the dignity of Marquis, by the name, style, and title of Marquis of Londonderry, of the County of Londonderry.

To Henry Barton, Earl of Conyngham, the dignities of V scoynt, Earl, and Marquis, by the names, styles, and ti tles of Viscount Slane, in the County of Meath, Earl of Mount Charles, and Marquis Conyn ham, of the County of Do negal.

To Charles John Viscount Mountjoy, the dignity of Earl, by the name, style, and title of Earl of Blessington, in the County of Wicklow.

To Robert Viscount Bantry, the digni ties of Viscount and Earl, by the names, styles, and titles of Viscount Bearhaven and Earl of Bantry, in the County of Cork.

To Richard Baron Cahir, the dignities of Viscount and Earl, by the names, styles, and titles of Viscount Cahir and Earl Glengal, in the County of Tipperary.

To John Baker Holroyd, Baron Sheffield, of Sheffield, in the County of Cork, Baron Sheffield, of Dunamore, in the County of Meath, and Baron Sheffield, of Roscommon, in Ireland, the dignities: of Viscount and Earl, by the names, styles, and titles of Viscount Pevensey: and Earl of Sheffield, in Ireland.:

To Lodge Evans Baron Frankfort, the dignity of Viscount, by the name, style,. and title of Viscount Frankfort de Montmorency, of Galmoye, in the county of Kilkenny.

To Richard Baron Adare, the dignity: of Viscount, by the name, style, and title of Viscount Mount Earl, in the county of Limerick.

To William Baron Ennismore, the dignity of a Viscount, by the name, style, and title of Viscount Ennismore and Listowel, in the county of Kerry.

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