FIELD CORNETS.-A Supplement to the Government Gazette, January 19th, contains voluminous instructions for the Field Cornets of the Colony. The following are the principal points :-First-Field Cornets to be considered as subordinate magistrates. Second-They must obtain correct knowledge of Cape Lands and their productions. Third-Every Field Cornet to keep a register of all the Inhabitants of his district. Fourth-In cases of untimely death, Field Cornets to be applied to, to convene the necessary inquests, and to permit subsequent burials. Fifth-To have charge of prisoners, and direct their proper conduct to their destinations under superior orders. Sixth-To report to the authorities on all extraordinary occurrences in their wards. Seventh-To take cognizance of all vessels arriving at ports. Eighth-To pay attention to necessary road improvements. Ninth To correspond with each other, and assist each other, on all matters of importance to the Colony. Tenth-Assistant Field Cornets to act under Field Cornets, and to be entitled to similar exemptions and immunities as are enjoyed by Field Cornets. Eleventh-A prescribed oath to be taken by all Field Cornets before entering on duty. [A great many other directions to the Field Cornet Force are detailed in the Gazette, but they have at different times been published, we presume, in public ordinances.]

PROCLAMATION OF THE NEW GOVERNOR (22d January).-On this date a Proclamation was issued, declaring Major-General G. T. Napier, Governor of the Settlement of the Cape of Good Hope, Vice-Admiral of the same, Commander of the Forces, &c., &c., &c.

THE NEW GOVERNOR'S LEVEE.-His Excellency Major-General Napier, notified (25th January,) that he would hold a Levee on the 31st January, at Government House. A notification of the same date states that the Governor would see all persons on business, on Mondays and Thursdays, before 12 o'clock; but on urgent occasions his Excellency would be ready to receive them "on any day, and at any hour of the day."

25. Perfect, for London. 27. Diadem, for Mauritius. Orator, for ditto.

28. Fairlie, for London.
30. Ann Gales, for Mauritius.
St. Helena, for St. Helena.

30. Euphrates, for Bombay.

31. Henry, for New South Wales.
February.

1. H. M. S. Favorite, for India.

5. Mermaid, for London.

Red Rover, for Singapore.

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PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT.

IDOLATROUS WORSHIP.-(March 26.)-The Archbishop of Canterbury presented a petition from certain Christian Ministers of Birmingham against Idolatrous Worship in India, and the interference of the East India Company's servants in aiding the existence of superstition in Hindoostan, by receiving a tax for the licensing of idolatrous rites. The Bishop of London understood that an order, which had been issued two years ago by the Indian Government, dispensing with the attendance of officers at Idolatrous ceremonies, had been recalled by the present Governor-General of India. He would now give notice, therefore, that he should, on an early day, move for the production of copies of any correspondence which would throw a light on this matter. Lord Glenelg said he was a party to the letter which occasioned the order spoken of, and he could only say that if the case were as it was represented, he regretted very much that the opinions expressed in that letter had not been carried into effect.

NEW ZEALAND.-(March 30.)—The Earl of Devon moved the appointment of a Select Committee to inquire into the present state of New Zealand; and the expediency of regulating the settlements of the British subjects therein. Lord Glenelg deemed the subject of great importance and entirely agreed to the motion. He would recommend that the Committee to be appointed should speedily introduce their report to the House, if possible before the closing of the Session. It might be important to mention that Government had intended to bring forward a measure in reference to New South Wales, in which certain clauses would have been contained with respect to New Zealand. Subsequently to the appointment of the Committee, the Duke of Richmond presented a petition (April 10th) signed by nearly all the Merchants of the Metropolis who carried on trade with the New Zealand Islands, and praying the Government to take efficient steps for the protection of their property and commerce in that quarter. The petition was referred to the Select Com

mittee.

HILL COOLIES.-(April 2d.)—In reply to a question by Mr. Warburton, as to whether Government had any objection to produce the correspondence which had taken place relative to a request of certain parties in New South Wales for permission to import a number of Hill Coolies into that Colony, Sir G. Grey said that Government had discountenanced the proposition The papers relating to it would be found in the report on Emigration, which was laid on the table of the House.

DECCAN PRIZE MONEY.-(April 3d.)-Mr. Hume presented a petition from a gentleman in the Fleet, praying the House to institute an enquiry into the nondistribution of the Deccan prize money. Mr. Hume moved the printing of the petition with a view to bringing it under the notice of the House after the recess.

REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLIES NEW SOUTH WALES (April 9th).--Mr. C. Buller presented a petition from 5000 inhabitants of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land, praying that Representative Assemblies may be granted to those Colonies.

HAILEYBURY COLLEGE (April 10th).-The Bill to enable the Commissioners for the affairs of India to make rules and regulations for Haileybury College, was read a second time in the House of Lords.

OUDE AFFAIRS (April 11th).-Mr. Praed enquired of Mr. V. Smith, whether the E. I. C.'s Forces, had lately been employed for the purpose of regulating the succession to the throne of Oude, whether there would be any objection to lay on

the table the papers referring to the late occurrences in Lucknow, and whether the Governor-General had received instructions to take possession of the Territories of the King of Oude. Mr. V. Smith was unable to answer the question in the absence of the President of the Board of Control.

LAND REVENUE IN INDIA (April 11th).-Sir C. E. Grey moved for certain papers relating to the purchase of, or composition for, the above revenue.

VAN DIEMEN'S LAND (April 11th).-The Marquis of Lansdowne laid on the table the report of the Lieut.-Governor of V. D. L., on the state of Convict discipline in that Colony.

EAST INDIA HOUSE (April 11th).-At this date a ballot was taken at the East India House, for the election of six Directors, in the room of Mr. J. D. Alexander, Sir R. Campbell, Bart., Mr. N. B. Edmonstone, the Hon. H. Lindsay, Mr. J. G. Ravenshaw, and Sir H. Willock who go out by rotation. The election fell on Messrs. H. Alexander, W. S. Clarke, J. Shepherd, J. Thornhill, F. Warden, and Sir W. Young, Bart. After the ballot a Court was held, when its thanks were unanimously voted to Sir J. R. Carnac, Bart., chairman, and Major-General Sir J. L. Lushington, K. C. B., deputy chairman, for their great application, and attention to the affairs of the E. I. Company, during the past year. Sir J. L. Lushington is the chairman for the ensuing year, and Richard Jenkins, Esq., deputy ditto.

NEGLECT OF THE EAST INDIES.-A correspondent of the Standard (March 27th), complains of the conduct of H. M.'s Government, in having lately refused the motion of Mr. Ward, in Parliament, for a select committee on the petition of the inhabitants of India, against the new laws enacted by the Governor-General in Council. The fact is, says the writer we quote, that under Whig administration, the most unparrelleled atrocities have been committed in India, and in which it is notorious that the Board of Control, as well as the Indian Government, have been great participators; repeated attempts were fruitlessly made last session to obtain the production of some very extraordinary documents connected with the affairs of Oude, and the presents which the King had transmitted to their Majesties King William and Queen Adelaide. It was well known, that on one occasion when the motion was coming on, Sir J. Hobhouse, and ten or eleven members of the Government, or their chief backers, walked out of the House, and for which, the next day, they were rebuked by Sir Robert Peel. Sir J. Hobhouse immediately afterwards tendered his resignation, but being strongly entreated by Lord Melbourne to remain in, he withdrew it for a time, in order that the ministry might go out altogether. The writer then infers with respect to Sir J. Hobhouse's subsequent appointment as President of the Board of Control, that he, Sir J. H. now held that office because Lord Glenelg had so mismanaged Indian affairs, that some change or other in this department of Government was imperative to the welfare of India. Yet Sir John Hobhouse, is stated to have declared that he will not take upon himself the responsibility, and the vindication of the measures adopted by the Board of Control towards the King of Oude. It was by the instructions of the Board, that at the death of the late King of Oude, his son and heir was set aside, the palace blown down, and plundered by the British troops, and all to place an old uncle of the late King upon the Throne What effect have these measures produced in Oude? Is not the population in open insurrection, and has not the presence of the Governor-General been required to assist in allaying it?

HILL COOLIES.-A correspondence has taken place between Mr. Gladstone and certain commercial gentlemen at Liverpool and in India, on the question of importing natives of the East Indies, to the West India Islands. The Times (April 13th) observes on this subject:-"We do not believe that these Hill Coolies' will ever pay their employers the expense of transport, but every inducement will, we fear be held out to tempt them from their native land as is held out here in England, to promote the Trade of Emigration."-[We refer our readers to a highly important article upon this subject in a former part of the present number.]

CAVALRY REGIMENTS. It is rumoured that no Cavalry Regiment will be sent to India during the present season.

THE ARMY.-(Circular Memorandum, Horse-Guards, March 20th.)—To insure the complete efficiency of Regiments abroad in point of numbers, and to provide for vacancies, as well as to enable the depôts of such Regiments at home to supply the necessary draughts for filling up the casualties with the service companies; H.M.'s Government has decided that Regiments of Infantry abroad (not including those of India) shall be permitted to recruit to a certain extent beyond their prescribed establishment, therefore all corps so situated will continue to recruit until they