the great change in respect to the government of British India, which has lately been made known to us by Royal Proclamation, venture, on an occasion like the present, to offer to your Majesty, this humble tribute expressive of our fidelity, regard, and respectful esteem.

We rejoice in the assurance given in your Majesty's gracious Proclamation to the princes, the chiefs, and the people of India, that your Majesty's rule in this country will be marked by those important principles of equity and justice which form the essential elements of every good government, and which have always more particularly distinguished your Majesty's sway in every dependency of the British dominions.

Reposing the fullest confidence in the strict maintenance of these most important features of your Majesty's Proclamation, we humbly lay before your Majesty this sincere expression of our hope that the assumption of your direct Sovereignty over British India, may tend to strengthen and confirm British power in this vast empire, and that thus the social advancement of your Majesty's native Indian subjects may be secured.

With many heartfelt and devout wishes for the well being of your Majesty, of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort, and of your illustrious family; praying also that peace may be soon restored throughout the unsettled districts of this land, and that your Majesty may long continue to reign in Great Britain and its numerous dependencies, over a prosperous, contented, and happy people;

We remain, with respect, your Majesty's most humble and dutiful subjects.

Pestonjee Sorabjee,
and others.

Poona, 20th November, 1858.

To Her Most Gracious Majesty VICTORIA, by the Grace of God, QUEEN of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and of the Colonies and Dependencies thereof, in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Australasia.

WE, your Majesty's devoted and loyal subjects, citizens of the capital of British India, humbly approach your Majesty, to express our heartfelt congratulations on your assuming the government of this Great Empire, and creating a Viceroy for its rule. Animated by affectionate and grateful attachment to your Majesty's Person and Government, we rejoice at this extension of your authority over these fertile and populous regions.

We anticipate with confidence, under the benignant influence of your Majesty's Government, the progress of this country in material wealth, and in moral and intellectual enlightenment, and the fulfilment of your Majesty's gracious desire, for the restoration, under the blessing of Providence, of internal tranquillity, the growth of peaceful industry, the promotion of works of public utility and improvement, and an administration of Government for the benefit of all your Majesty's subjects in these realms. Most devoutly do we hope that the wish so benevolently proclaimed by your Majesty may be realized, that the prosperity of this people may be your strength, their contentment your security, and their gratitude your best reward.

J. W. Colvile,
and others.

To the QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty.
Madam,

WE, the Madras Chamber of Commerce, your Majesty's dutiful and loyal subjects, approach

your Throne with the most respectful, yet sincere and hearty expression of our feelings of satisfaction, at your Majesty having been pleased to assume the direct Government of your East Indian dominions.

We hail this auspicious event as the promise to this great country of an era of enlightenment and prosperity.

We pray Almighty God, so to aid your Majesty with his Divine Counsels, that your Government of your Indian Empire may be distinguished by the blessings of peace, and by the advance of civilization.

On behalf of the Chamber,

John Danl. Agnew,

Madras, 14th October, 1858.

Chairman.

To Her Most Gracious Majesty QUEEN
VICTORIA, QUEEN of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,
&c. &c. &c.

Madam,

ON the 31st of August, the British Empire in the East passed under the direct authority of your Most Gracious Majesty. The benign rule of your Majesty now extends also to India, and its moral and physical effects will soon be felt throughout the land, especially by rendering justice attainable to all, rich and poor, and by developing the boundless natural resources of this great empire. I hail the event as the commencement of a new era in the history of India, and as the forerunner of a mighty change, which opens a vision of a bright future. Wherever the banner of your Majesty is unfurled, industry, arts, and science follow in its wake, and carry with them prosperity, civilization, and education, those inestimable blessings which

everywhere so largely contribute to the happiness of your Majesty's faithful subjects, and add fresh stability to the throne.

As the descendant of one of the oldest ruling families of Hindostan, and the acknowledged faithful ally of the British Government, I desire permission to be one of the first to lay this, my humble tribute of loyalty, respect, and affection, at the foot of the throne of your Most Gracious Majesty. May the God of mankind shower his choicest blessings upon your Majesty and Family; and that long life, health, and happiness may be the portion of the mighty Sovereign of Great Britain, is the fervent and sincere prayer of, Madam, your Majesty's most humble and faithful servant and subject.

Palace, Moorshedabad,
November 1, 1858.

Syad Alunsoor Ullee.

At the Court at Windsor, the 11th day of
January, 1859.

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council was pleased to approve and ratify the schemes duly prepared (as set forth in this Gazette) by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England

For authorizing the sale of certain property formerly belonging to the prebend of Beaminster Secunda, in the cathedral church of Salisbury, and now vested in the said Commissioners.

For authorizing the sale of certain property formerly belonging to the Bishop of Worcester, and now vested in the said Commissioners.

For authorizing the sale of certain property formerly belonging to the Prebend of Brondesbury, in the cathedral church of Saint Paul, London, and now vested in the said Commissioners.

For authorizing the sale of certain property formerly belonging to the Prebend of Chamberlayne Wood, in the cathedral church of Saint Paul, London and now vested in the said Commissioners.

For authorizing the sale of certain property formerly belonging to the Prebend of Mapesbury, in the cathedral church of Saint Paul, London, and now vested in the said Commissioners.

For authorizing the sale of certain property formerly belonging to the Prebend of Willesden, in the cathedral church of Saint Paul, London, and now vested in the said Commissioners.

For making better provision for the cure of souls in the new parish of West Lavington, in the county of Sussex, and in the diocese of Chichester.

For authorizing the sale of certain property formerly belonging to the see of Lichfield, and now vested in the said Commissioners.

At the Court at Windsor, the 11th day of January, 1859.

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council was pleased to approve the representations duly prepared (as set forth in this Gazette) by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England, as to the assignment of district chapelries to―

The consecrated church of Saint John, situate in the district parish of the Holy Trinity, Tun. bridge Wells, in the county of Kent, and in the diocese of Canterbury, to be named "The District Chapelry of Saint John, Tunbridge Wells."

The consecrated church of Saint John the John the Baptist, situate at Atherton, in the parish of Leigh, in the county of Lancaster, and in the diocese of Manchester, to be named "The District Chapelry of Atherton."