g moVed towards Jugdullock. ' ' 'muuition ‘amounted to only 30 rounds per man.

’ AFFGHANISTAN.

, (From therLondon Standard, .flpril 5.) It isour painful duty t‘o'record in the summary of in- telligence for the past month, the most disastrous rever- ~ses and the most serious losses which have ever occurred to the British army in India. The force, formerly sta- tioned at Cabobl, under Major General Elphinstone, has been annihilated. It is estimated that 100 British offi- cers and 5000 fighting men (inclusive of 800 Europeans) have fallen victims to the inclemency of the season or .toahe sword ofthe enemy, when retiring from Cabool on the faith of a convention. The loss of camp follow- i’ersis supposed to be equal to that of those who bore ,arms.-. The treachery of the Affghan chiefs is almost

' _ without parallel. It, has certainly never been surpassed.

, On the 2d of November, when the insurrection broke .out in the city, Sir Alexander Burnes and several other nofiicers were killed. The envoy despatched an officer

to Shall Soojah, and obtained permission from his Majes- ..,"§y'for Brigadier Shelton with two regiments and a troop ‘5'3‘01' Artillery, to occupy the cita‘del ofBalahissar. Tlfis having been efi'ected, the artillery immediately com- menced throwing shells into the town. On the 3d No-

Wember the insurgents succeeded in capturing a small ‘fort, containing nearly all the commissariat stores.—

Only two days’ grain for the native troops could be found

in the cantonmeut. Another fort containing a commis- ~saiiat depot was taken by the rebels after a gallant de- fence ofthree days. Capt. Mackenzie, who commanded

'its small garrison, succeeded in evacuating it, after all -their ammunition had been expended, and bringing his ‘men to head quarters under cover of the night. Repeat-

‘ w ed skirmishing continued for several days. Some small forts were recaptured, and a little grain obtained. Still the supply of provisions was totally inadequate, and the numbers of the troops materially diminished in repel- ling the incessant attacks of the insurgents. It was at length found necessary to recal Brigadier Shelton and the Queen’s 44th Foot from the Balla Hissar to the can- tonmeiit. The troops from the wantof food, arid being kept so long on the defensive, became desponding. Cap- tain Conolly strongly recommended the concentration of the force in the Bala Hissar. Sir Wm. M‘Nagliton was of the same opinion. The Military authorities, however, declared that the tr00ps were so dispiriterl that they could not be depended upon to fight their way front the camp to the citadel, adistance of about three miles. At last the 54th Bengal Native Infantry were withdrawn from the Bala Hissar.

During November and the early part of December a scanty supply of grain was obtained from time to time, by enormous bribes. At length this precarious and costly mode of supplying the troops seemed about to fail. In the meantime many conferences between the Envoy and the chiefs took place beyond the,cantonment. Terms had been proposed by both parties, and the 23d

of December was fixed on for coming to a final settle-.

ment. On the morning of that day Sir William, ac- companied by Captains Lawrence, Mackenzie, and Tre- vor, proceeded to the place of conference. They had scarcely taken their seats, when they all were seized. The three officers were bound and placed on horseback behind Affghans. Trevor is said to have fallen. It is certain that he was cut to pieces by the bystanders. The Envoy refused to mount, and shared the same fate. Captains Lawrence and Mackenzie were detained as pri- soners until the 28th, December, when they were re- leased, and returned to the cantonment. This account certainly relieves Ukhbar Khan from the odium ofhaving ’ slain the Envoy with his own hand, but it by no means clears hint from the charge of treachery. It is evident that the detention, if not the death of Sir William Mac- nngliten, was contemplated, and that he was lured to the conference under false pretences. Subsequent to the death of the envoy, negociations were carried on by Major Pottinger. A treaty was at length concludedby himand Major General Elphiustoue on the one part, and the Afi‘ghan chiefs, including Ukh- bar Khan and the others. The most important article appears to have prOVided for the entire evacuation of ,Afl'ghanistan by the British troops, whether stationed at Cabool, Jellalabad, Ghuznoe, or Candaliar, the Affghan chiefs guaranteeing them an unmolested passage to the .fro tier. _ inputsuance with this convention, the British troops quitféd their camp on the 6th of January. The rear guard was immediately attacked. An officer of the 51h cavalry, named Hardyman, and a few nten were killed. At this time there was snow a foot deep on the ground. On the 7th, the force moved to Biireekhur, the rear guard being warmly engaged the whole way. During the day’s march three mountain guns were captured by the enemy. On the morning of the 8th January, the British camp Was entirely surrounded by the insurgents. A commu- nication was then opened with Ukhbar Khan, who du- ring the wholetime appears, with consummate treachery, 7 o-have been pretending friendship, while he was, in re- lity, directing the movements of the enemy. He blamed the English leaders for leaving their cantonmeut at Cabool before he had provided a sufficient escort, but ofl'ered to restrain the Afl'ghans, if hostages were given by the British as security for their not mOVlng beyond Tezien until after General Sale had quitted Jellalabad. It is evident that the wily chief dreaded the junction of the two forces. Major Pottinger, with Captains Law- reuse and Mackenzie, became hostages, and the troops proceeded to Khoord Cabool. This day’s march was a scene of continued slaughter. On the 9th, Ukhbar Khan, who‘had followed with the hostages, lamented his in ility to restrain the Ghilzies, but offered to protect th adieaeifthey would put themselves under his charge. 'l‘hobwyvas accepted. Those ladies who find hus- bands 1 ith the force were accompanied by them. A halt of one or two days seems to have taken place at Khoord Cabool. ‘ Ukhbar Khan with the hostages, the ladies and their husbands, then followed the troops, who Here the remaining am- Ari , attempt was made to negotiate with the Ghilzies, and Ukhbar Khan, under pretence ofassisting them, request" ed Major gen. Elphinstone and Brigadier Shelton to Come td"him. The request was complied with. Whe- ther force was used to prevent these officers returning to their men we know not—it was most probable that such weethe case. At all events, the eyes of Major General dehinstone, who appears to have been duped with great i 'facility,‘vwere at length opened to the faithlessness of his opponents. He managed towards evening to send a note to Brigadier Anquetil, who had been left in com- , mand, stating that further treachery was meditated.— The troops shortly afterwards got in motion. The se- pays. I’9335361‘ed helplfls by cold, became an’easy prey. Thé'rem’tiant of Her Majesty’s 44th for some time held the enemy at bay, but at length became unmanageable. All ranks made a rush towards Jellal'abad. Only one European reached it, a Dr. Brydon, of the Bengal army, Who brought the first intelligence of the disaster. Three natives came in some days afterwards. These four per-

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sons,‘with the exception of those few who were in the enemy’s hands as hostages, 61.0. prior to the move ffom Jugdullock, and about 40 or 50 who were subsequelttll' made prisoners, are the only survivors ofa force conSisting of about 5000 officers and soldiers, with an equal num- ber of camp followers. _ It is feared, and too truly, that no other officer IS saved. The corps which have been annihilated areflthe 44th Foot, 5th Light Cavalry ,(2 squadrons), 5th, 34th, 54th Native Infantry, with a troop of .I'Iorse Artillery ; and all the colors in the hands ofthe enemy ! !

The Sepoys were chiefly killed by intense cold. Hands and feet swelled to an immense size, and rendered them incapable of moving. God help the poor fellows; and may such another calamity never befall 115. The fol- lowing may be considered a correct memorandum of the number of officers who have fallen ;-—-Artillery, 4; Her Majesty’s 44th Regiment, 24; 5th Light Cavalry, 11; 5th Infantry, 13; 37th, 11; 54th, 12; Different Departments, 20. . _ It is manifest that neither Gen. Elpliinstone in his mi- litary, nor Major Pottinger in his political capacity, had any shadow of pretence for executing a treaty bearing on any other force than that at Cabool. Neither wonld the commanding officers at the other stations have been justified in complying with its’ terms. Indeed, when Major General Sale received instructions from Elphin- stone and Pottinger directing him to admit an Afl'glian governor, to evacuate Jellalabad, and to retire On Pc- shawur, he promptly replied that he would give up his position to no one that did not produce an order from the Governor General of India‘ in council. It is well that he is so determined, for it is now known that Ukh- bar Khan had taken measures for attacking the garrison ofJellalabad, in the l.liyber pass, similar to those by which General Elphinstone’s force was destroyed in the defiles ofthe Khoord Cabool.

The only offset that we have to the unfortunate events above recounted, is that Ali Mahomerl and Softer Jung, with a force of about 6000 inert, were defeated on the 12th of January, in the vicinity ofCandaliar, by the troops under the command of Major general Noll. Ofli- cial accounts have not yet been received. The result of this engagement has produced a very favourable effect in Western Affglianistan. By the latest accounts from Ghuzui we learn that the insurgents were ,in possession ofthe town, but that the garrison, under Col. Palmer, were in safety in the citadel, having a plentiful supply of ammunition and provisions.

The massacre of the Cabool force has aroused the energies ofthe supreme government. A manifesto has been issued by the Governor General, calculated to al- lay the fears of well disposed natives. and to check insua bordination on the part of the disaffected. With refer- ence to the loss ofCabool, his lordship declares that he " regards this partial reverse only as a new occasion for displaying the stability and vigour ofthe British power, and the admirable spirit and valour ofthe British Indian army.” army by adding a tenth company to each nritive regi- ment ofthe line, at the establishments of the three pre- sidencies. Other measures have been taken which will make the entire augmentation amount to 30,000 men.

Shah Soojnh, though left entirely to his own resources, still holds out the Bala Hissa against the rebels.

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LAND ASSESSMENT.

'I‘REASURER’S OFFICE, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 18th Jan., 1842 N pursuance of the Act ofthe General Assembly 01 this Island, made and passed in the Seventh year ofthe Reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, intituled fln Act

by give Public Notice, that [have made Proclamation, according to the terms ofthe said Act, of the uurlermentioned ToWN LOTS and Pasrunn Lars, and parts of Lon or 'I‘ownsriirs in this Island. in arrear for the non-payment of the several sums due and owing thereon to Her Majesty, under and by virtue of the before-mentioned Act, viz: ‘ ~ Town Latin Charlottetown. :1 Lot Number 11, Second Hundred, for 0d.

Pasture Lotiin Charlottetown Royally. LoT Number 324, for 48. Town Lots in Georgetown.

Number. Range. Letter. .6 s. d. 8 lst A. 0 2 8 1116 3d E. 0 ‘2 0 4 “ F. 0 2 8 Georgetown Royalty. Pasruue Lo'r Number 137, for 2s. 8d. Prince County. Connelly Island, 100 Acres, 4s. Murray Island, 165 Acres, (33. 7d. TOWNSHIPS. Number. Acres .6 s. d. 5735 11 10 4g 15 1500 8 0 0 25 (303 1 7 8; 37 581 1 3 6 38 1213 3 I2 6 44 1000 2 0 0 52 7515 15 0 7 55 1000 2 0 0 (35 801 1 12 0

And the owners ofthe said Lots and Tracts of Land so in arrear and proclaimed as aforesaid, are hereby notified, that in case the sums charged on them by the said Act, together with the costs which have been incurred, shall not be paid within Ten Days before the next Easter 'I‘erni ofthe Supreme Court ofJudicaturc, to be held at Charlottetown, which vtill commence on Tuesday the Third day of May next, application will be made to the Sn- prume Court during the said ’I‘r no for Judgment against the said Lots and Tracts of Land respectively.

J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

FOR SALE, —_‘ By order of the Honourable the House of flasamblr ,

THE CIIART of IIILLSBOROUGH BAY and the HAR-

noun ofCriaaLorTE-rowx—a CHART of CARDIGAN BAY and the HARBOUR of Timur: Riinis in this Island, surveyed under the Colonial Statute, 2d Victoria, cap. 5, by the Hon. George Wright, Surveyor General, and George Peacock, Esq, R. N., Commissioners appointed under the said Act. Said Charts are now on Sale at the Office of the Surveyor General, at the Rdyal Gazette Office, and the Store of Mr. Henry Stamper, Char- lottetown, and at tlie~Custom House, Three Rivers,

YI‘HE Subrcriber offers for Sale, or to Let for a term of years, his Leasehold interest in and to 50 Acres of excel- lent Land, situate on the Fort Augustus Road, Lot 36. There are on the premises a Grist Mill equal to any in the Island, hav- ing two pair ofstones, Kiln, and all the machinery and materials necessary. The whole are quite new,and complete in every par- ticular, and were constructed on the most approved plans, and executed by the most competent Millwriglits to be found in the Colony. There are a never failing stream of water, and a new

Dwelling-house, 33><24 feet; about four Acres ‘ofthe farm is ready for the Plough, and about 8 nr9 more are ready for stump- ing. The yearl rent is only £2 153. 7d., currency, for the term of999 years. his property i situated in the immediate neigh- bourhood of several ofthe most flourishing Settlements in me Island, viz: Monaglian, Fort Augustus, Tarentum, Pisquid &c. is on the main Road to Charlottetown, which is distant oiily 14, miles, and is only about one half mile distant from the Hills. borough, where any qlunntity ofgoods or produce can be shipped to or from the Capita . it short, a better opening for business cannot easily be found. Persons wishing to offer for the above valuable property will please to apply to the owner, on the premises, at

Fort Augustus. « ALEXANDER DIXON, Miller.

April, 1842.

Orders have been issued for augmenting the.

for levying an .dssessmcnt on all Lands in [his Island-r1 do here- I

and substantial Milldam. Also, the materials for a comrnodious ,

a ‘ ’f on: * WHOLE

Just received, per Glenburnie

A if 3 A. It G; A. I N S. SALE.ANDRET _‘ and Lady Wood, from England, and on‘Sale . GEORGE HOOPE, » ' »; VERY Illiqu and SEASONABLE SUPPLY of MERCHANDIZE, carefully selected

AILi

R, -

- Charlottetown and the public that they have received AQLABGE AND WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF

BRITISH AND FOREIGN MERCHANDIZE, ‘ Suitable for the Season, 1 Bl d

i 'sin0 nmon other articles, viz. Superfine'Blac {, _ ue an :Ilflrlirflll‘led Clotlis,t§issimeres, Biir:kskins,'1‘\vecds, Doeskins, lBea- vcrs, I’ctersliamS, Pilot and Mixed Cloths, GA Iilnck and Co our- od Merinoes, Plain and Figured Oileans, Irinted SnxoRny Si, DIDSIIH‘DH-Iifllnes, Canibric and Alripucha Dresses, White, _ ct , and Green Flannels, \Vhite and Colored 'I‘Willed Serges, Baizes, White and Grey Cottoris, Printed do. neatest style, Plain and Twilled striped Sliirting, VVorstedmnd Fine \IVoolon P‘layds, Blankets, Carpets, Hearthrugs, Striped and Gingham Shirts, Black and Colored Gros-de-Naples, Black and 'Colored Saints, Black and Colored Silk Velvets, and Aremure for Ladies Brin- nets, Ribbons, Gloves, Hosiery, Braces, Shawls and Handker- chiefs, Fur Caps and Hats, Ladies’ Kid, Leather, Prunella and Satin Boots and Shoes, and a variety of small Wares, &c.&c_. &c.

ALso—Riim, Brandy, Gin; Madeira, Port and Sherry anes; Sugar, Tea, Molasses, Hardware, Gyriccrit‘f, Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, &c. The whole of which Will be Sold on most advan- tageous terms, for Cash only.

No. 1, Queen Street, Brecken‘s Corner,

Charlottetown, Nov. 7th, 1841.

FRESH SUPPLY. ~ AVID RA MSAY begs leave to acquaint his friends,

and the public generally, that, in addition to his former Stock, he hasjust received, per the recent arrivals, an excellent assortment of - -

BRITISH MANUFACTURED GOODS,

well adapted to the season, which is offered for sale,at his State in King-street, at unusually low prices. His Stock comprises the following articles: Pilot Cloths; black, blue and superfine Cloths; Beaverteens, Docskins, Cassiriieres, Grey and while Cottons; Crepes, Waistcoats and Waistcoat patterns, ofall shapes and colours, Moleskins, Persians, Swansdgwns, oScotch Homespuns, Checks,” ‘ Regatta, striped and fancy Sliirtings, Velveteens, Flaniicls, Serges, Blanketing and Scotch Blankets, Tartan Shawls and Plaids, of every description; Merinoes, Orleans, Munslin de Luines, Victoria, Dresses, Boniliazetls, Bombiizeens, v Bandanna, Cotton, Black and fancy Silk Handkerchiefs; Silks, Sarsenetts, Sulliiells, Silk Velvets, Comforters, Cotton, Thibet and Silk Sliiiwls, Ladies1 Silk and Grape Handkerchiefs, Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Gloves, Gentleman’s Lambs-wool Shirts and Drawers, Braces, Bobhiiiet, Jaconet, Mull, Book and spotted Muslins, Quilliog,I.ace Edgings, Pins, Needles, blur-k, white and coloured Thread; Thimbles. Superior Hats, Fur Caps, Cloth Cups, Whip Lashes, Curry Combs, Fillet and Cotton Warp, ' Table and Tea Spoons, Knives and Forks, Jack and Penknives, Butt Hinges, Screws, Nails, Horse—shoe Nails, Plough Chains, Backhands, Crockeryware,&c., tSrc., dye. Also, Rum, Molasses, Tea, Sugar, Indigo, Tobacco, StarCh, Raisins, Figs, Soup, Candles, &c. &c. Charlottetown, Dec.6,1841. CHEAP, NEW WINTER GOODS.I

G.&W.IIEA.RD

EG to invite the attention ofthleir friends and the public in general to their

WINTER STOCK 0P GOODS,

which are marked at such low prices as cannot fail to secure them that liberal patronage hitherto bestowed.

Their Stock comprise~Beaverteen, Pilot Cloth, Fustinns, Corduroys, Bleached and Unbleached Cottoris, Prints, Merinoes, t’alestinos, Crapes, Silks, a few handsome Silk, Cloth and Merino Cloaks; a large assortment of Bonnets and Caps, Shawls, Collars, Cliemisettes, Gloves, Hose, Worsted, Jaconet and other

' Muslins, Scotch Lawn, Carnbric, Insertion, Lace, Net, Work

Bodies, Gentleman’s Stocks and Shirt Fronts, Macintosh Capes, Fitting Coats, Gun Cases, Hats and Caps, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Tea Cadies, Telescopes, Fancy Chairs, Looking Glasses, Toys, Leather, Mould and Store Can- dles, Mexican Lead for Grates, Yellow and Blue Crockervware, China, Tin Goods, Groceries, &c. The whole will be sold cheap for Cash. ‘

APOTHEGARIES’ HALL.

RECEIVING FALL SUPPLIES.

THE Subscribers are receiving, by arrivals from Great Britain and the United States, an excellent Stock of

Drugs, Patent Medicines, Perfumery Fanc S i . on s . ombs, Brushes, Surgical Instruments, gee. p , which they Will sell by wholesale or retail. I Merchants Wishing to purchase for Cash will receive a very li-

beral discount. ON HAND, -

g h Souchonw and Hyson in bond or dut «'d Loaf Sugar, iii hhds.; CandyaSugar, in bo’xes; all kinds of fectionury, c_xpressly manufactured for the establishment. Cur- rarits'and Raisms, in bbls. and boxes; Figs, in drums; Pepper Alspice, Cloves, Numiegs, Ginger, and Caraway Seeds, in bags? Cassm, Liquorice, Cinnamon and Almonds, in cases, Mustard iii kegs ;.Starch, and Crown Blue, in boxes; Lime Juice, in cas,ks apd Vinegar; Paints; raw and boiled Lintseed Oil; Spirits o, Ilurpprlitirfi; Cgpailrvarnlsli; Pale Seal Oil; Olive Oil and Cas- or 1; ye ‘tu s- Indi'm‘ Co eras; Al ' ' r‘ - Redwood and Logwbod; EiiStic' Pp um ’ Blue

‘ J

V . , Lamp Black, Ivory tfillrxilcelltlsLcad and Whiting—all put up in packages to suit cus-

T. HUMPHREY 61. C0.

TEAS—Congo,

Halifax, N. 8., October 19,1841.

HE Subscriber offers for Sale a uant‘ 'C— It 0 Newfoundland CODFISH. q y f ane

ALso 50 boxes of superior Philadel liia Sod W ButterCRACKERS,allofwhich will 8% sold 135, forefiofifi

payment. KENNETH M‘KE Elie requests all personsindebted to him to come forgfilliind

make payment before the 15th April, as Accounts then unsettled

standing over SIX months, be 10111. in 11 Iowa I cour - r - 5 58 for re

Charlottetown, 7th March, 1842. K. M‘K'

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' 0N CONSIGNMEDPI‘, BARRELS prime HERRINGS ' in the Fall, and for sale low by the Siilirsnclffhgfd late

'l‘I-IOM . Kent Street, Jan 20m, 1842. AS PLEADWELL'

_ Two Gentlemen can be accommodated with Boar

mg on moderate terms, by applying as above. d and L°d5'

th bi st ENGLISH MARKETS, which, owing to the depressed state of trade in the manufactu.‘ .4. e E L, . v r ,7 I l . enabled to offer at unprecedented ow prices HIS STOCK COMPRISES_ d R I. I X i ' ‘ d func ' Lutestriug an gauze ibbons, , ‘ i (1 Winter Clothintr superfine Woollen an . ‘ . 3133::lllhoffdiifdfi’iugidnigs, Moleskins, Edstip‘psn'Velvsetegtrif; EIIIIZEEF,MutfipgaEd‘glzpis,a:éulépzy K, x " ~ ' ' s ax ., . I r a , ElmlierlelflnS’siiiiEIdgifdb’nSmedrfg:lgfripldntiiiiid Gulflszl)" Handker- Table Linen, Toweliggs, Itl'fannnels, Sigma, 3, Lh9tfs,V ‘Isu 'll’l elegant siock of Berlin Wools, with patterns for white and colouredl (pun “(:21 Oprac. I iii-2’ Ishni,1vork- French kid, silk, thread and other Gloves; dasliery, Mackintost apes, g l on, I ciilloiired‘afidi blac’k Gros-de-Naples, Snrcenets, Persians; plain boxes, Gee. &c _ ’; . A GENERAL ASSORTMEI‘NT Ol'db T.rplate ai, : ’ ' ’ l. Pit and Cross Cut Saws, inwai-c no {nos It I ; u Irgnmongery alld~Eliili‘ll)hb Erifditlldrdeignrzdhced price ; a stock of Croekery ; Pitch, Paints and Oils, 81111 L“! . w “L Beans and Bindings, I‘Iarriess Leather and Saddlery, &c. &c. ‘ “s ALSO, ' V . I ‘flam Superior ovorproof Cognac BRANDY and RUM; and excellent old Port and Sherry Wm; “pm; G H bows to state, that he has but one price affixed to his Grinds, and sells for Cash only. _ 21:18: . . a r ' GREAT GEORGE STREET, QUEEN SQUARE, Charlottetown, October lotli, 1841. Abe‘s, . I ‘ ‘2 NEW GOODS, FOR AUTUMN 1841. N PHOENIX room “W . - o . , 8y 1' Y D I “A R n 8‘ E‘ 3 N 1' A s 0. Under the Special Patrona..e oins s I in ESPECTFULLY intimate to the inhabitants of Huntley, memenam A“ , w, _ my,