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SIR LOCRINE.*

A NORTHERN BALLAD.

BRUNHILD is in her bow'r

POETRY.

Wi' the red gowd in her hair; And Sir Locrine is stark and dour + To see his ladie there.

"Now where sall I find a ferryman

To ferry me owr the brine?

Wi' the gude red gowd he sall fill his hand,
And his cup wi' the gude red wine.”-
"Its I the ferryman will be,

To ferry ye ow'r the brine;

But I'se ba' neither cup nor gowden fee,
But that gowd ring of thine."

The boatie rows,

the boatie rows

Withouten sail or oar:
Ere he can blink his e'e, it goes

A bowshot fra' the shore.

"Now weel be wi' thee, ferryman!
Why is thy hand so thin?

I see a light on the waters glint,
But no light in thine e'en!
Now boatman, Jesu give thee grace!
Thou art no true man's son-
The moon glims lightly on thy face,
But shadow thou hast none.

And where got'st thon that scarf so rare,
Wrought wi' the lily flow'r?

I gave it to Burd Ellinor,

Once in my mother's bow'r."

"I am thy sister Ellinor

That sank aneath the sea.

And I come fra' good King Laurin's bow'r To speak again wi' thee.

And I will shew thee the wee wee man

That rides upon the wind,
And wi' the clouds keeps company
When they leave the sun behind.
His saddle is the May-fly's coat,

On the back of an elf-steed set,
And his foot-page is the smallest mote
That plays at the sun's gate.

I will dip thy son ere the blink of morn
In the well of eternitie,

In the isle where babe was never born,
And man shall never die :‡

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And I will shew thee all aboon, And all aneath the sea,

If thou wilt dip thy scarlet shoon, And follow a Merladie."

Brunhild is on her bride-bench sitting,
Pouring the gude red wine;

Her maids the coronet are fitting-
But where is Sir Locrine?
"Sing me a song, my nightingale,
A true song sing to me;
Now tell me if my lord is leal,

Or fause ayont the sea."

Then up and spake the nightingale,
His blue beak in a rose,

"The glass is green, the glass is sheen,
Where thou may'st see thy woes.

Bnt name thou not thy husband's name,
Whatever thine eye shall see!

If thou shalt name Sir Locrine's name,
So surely he shall die."

The glass was green, the glass was sheen,
Where Brunhild stoop'd to see-
"O woe! I see my husband lean
On the lap of a merladiè!

And she is smoothing her yellow hair
Wi' a kame of pearlines strung-
O woe! I see her gay green bow'r
Wi' the emerald clusters hung!
Her hair is like the silken flax

Drawn thro' a silver loom-
Her cheek is like the lintwhite wax
That burns in a king's tomb-

Yet I will not name the awsome name,
The name of gramarye,

For it was a curl of silken hair
That he lo'ed once fra' me.

I see her sit on the grey swan's down,
Her lute of ivoric playing:
And I see my love wi' an amber crown
Amang the green caves straying.

But I will not name the fause one's name,
Forgotten tho' I be;

For one word of his winsome speech
Is mair than her melodiè.

I see a cradle of roses bright,
All fra' one coral stem,
And every bud is of crysolite,
And every leaf a gem.

Now evil betide thee, Sir Locrine!
If ever thy name had power!
Thou hast sto'un my babe for a water-fiend,
And hid him in her bower!"-
Brunhild has spoken the awsome word,
The word of death and sin --
She sees a boat on the waters turn'd,
Sir Locrine's corse within!

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dear;

To them, each day, some lov'd memento clings,

Link'd with a joy, or hallow'd by a tear. To such, too faithful to their wonted task,

The passing hours a mournful tale impart;

See, from her last long home, your Princess ask

The sacred, silent tribute of the heart! This was the day that clos'd her sojourn bere;

This, the last sun that mark'd her waning breath;

(No sun shall reach thee in thy lonely bier!) Another rose ;-Alas, she sleeps in death! This was the hour, that torn from mortal

sight,

(A husband's love, a nation's tears, how vain!)

Her wearied soul for ever took its flight, From this sad "region of unvaried pain!”

O ye, who love with sympathetic soul
To others' griefs to lend a pitying sigh !
The painful past from Mem'ry's page un-
roll.

And from a Royal Christian, learn to die! Mark ye his form, who o'er th'illustrious dead

Droops with fix'd glance and tearles agony!

She sleeps!-Ah no! the vital spark is fled, She'll wake no more—but in Eternity! Yet look again! what means that solemn sound?

Whose pomp funereal peers amid the gloom,

While stifled, trembling murmurs breathe around?

'Tis Charlotte hast ning to her dreary

tomb!

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I'm a seller-So am I-
Omnium for the payment-Buy-
Done at two-Consols for money-
Knock Jack's hat off-O how funny-
What are prods, pray?-Twenty-four
For the account?-I'll sell a score

Done at ths-a lot here—
Not a ticket to be got here,
There's the rattle-Half-a crown
I'm a buyer-Up or down?

Done at two-More bid for-Where, Sir?
RASPER-Sell 'em if you dare, Sir-

Nothing doing-I shall go

Good bye, BILLY-good bye, Jar.

INTELLIGENCE FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE.

OF SATURDAY, SEPT. 26.
INDIA-BOARD, SEPT. 28, 1818,

ESPATCHES have been received at

nor in Council of Bombay, of which des-
patches, and of their inclosures, the follow-
ing are copies and extracts:

General Order by his Excellency the Governor
General.

Camp Owreah, on the left bank of
the Jumna, Feb. 21, 1818.
The Governor-General and Commander in
Chief cannot quit the field without offering
his best acknowledgments to the officers
commanding the several divisions of the com-
bined army, for the signal zeal and ability
with which each has fulfilled the part
assigned him in the late extensive operations.

To Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Hislop, it might seem superfluous to offer praise; yet there are titles to applause which should not be absorbed in the lustre of victory. The temper and forbearance with which his Excellency (possessing all the consciousness of superiority from the quality of his troops) endeavoured to avoid a rupture with Holkar, and the judgment with which he improved success after his conciliatory efforts had failed, demand high commendation. The chivalrous intrepidity displayed by Briga dier-General Sir John Malcolm in the battle of Mahudpore, and the admirable tact manifested by him in the subsequent negotiations, advanced the public interest no less than they distinguished the individual; while the relief of the Residency at Nagpore, and the defeat of the Rajah's forces, through the prompt and decisive energy of BrigadierGeneral Doveton, complete the dignified exploits of the army of the Deccan north of the Godavery.

Major-General Sir William Grant Keir, with the Bombay division from Guzerat, has exhbited the most meritorious activity with important advantage to the issue of the campaign.

The leaders of the Bengal divisions have similar claim on the Governor-General's approbation; the vigilance and judicious movements by which Major-General Marshall constrained the Pindarees in their retreat to keep that route to which the Commander in Chief had indicated his plan of confining them, were of extraordinary consequence. Lieutenant-Colonel Adams with his division ably co-operated in this object; and be subsequently, by the skilful direction of his detachments, gave the finishing blow to the remnant of the Pindarees, which had escaped by an incalculable chance when nearly surrounded by the two divisions already mentioned, and by that of Europ. Mag Vol. LXXIV. Oct. 1818.

Major-General Donkin. The strenuous exertion, and scientific marches of the latter officer, cut off the retreat attempted by the Pindarees towards the north; a derangement of their plans which precipitated their destruction, whence the service was equally creditable to the Major-General and beneficial to the public.

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Though the course of events did not give to Major-General Sir David Ochterlony any opening for the exercise of that vigour and resource which have so brilliantly distinguished his former professional commands, there can be no one in this army unable to comprehend how solidly effectual the positions and conduct of the Major-General have been in promoting the object of tranquillizing Central India.

Fortune was more favourable to Major General Brown in presenting opportunities; and be availed himself of them with a decision and style of arrangement affording honourable proof of his military talents.

Brigadier-General Hardyman, by a gallant and well-conducted action, reduced a considerable territory, and extinguished an opposition which threatened to be troublesome; and the judicious disposition which Brigadier General Toone made of his force, prevented any enemy's attempting to distract our attention from the objects of the campaign, by an inroad into Behar.

If the conduct of Brigadier-Generals Smith, Munro, and Pritzler, in the Poona State, be not here particularised, it is only because their operations are still in process, so that the praise which could be awarded, large as it would be, might prove inade. quate to achievements, the annunciation of which has not yet reached the GovernorGeneral.

Throughout the late enterprise, the alacrity and indefatigable exertions of every department in the army have been such

as to deserve the Governor-General and Commander in Chief's warm approbation.

The alteration produced, within three months, in the state of Central India, is beneficial to the inhabitants in a degree which the most sanguiue could scarcely have ventured to hope; and to every officer who has been engaged in this undertaking, the remembrance of having had a share in effecting a change so interesting to humanity, will keep pace with that consciousness of having advanced the prosperity of the Honourable Company, by efforts of zeal and courage, for which the Governor-General offers his earnest thanks, howsoever unequal that acknowledgment may be to merit which calls it forth.

By command of his Excellency the Most Noble the Governor General.

J. ADAM, Sec. to the Gov.-Gen.

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Extract from a Despatch from the Governor in Council, at Bombay, to the Secret Committee, dated 25th March, 1818.

The following forts have been reduced subsequently to those adverted to in our letter of the 19th ultimo;* viz. Logur and Issapoor, Tekoona, Tonjee, Rauj Muchee, and Koaree, by a force sent from this presidency, under command of Lieut. Col. Prother, aided by a detachment from Poona, to assist in the operations.

Ramghur and Paulghur by the detachment which recently proceeded into South ern Concan, under the command of Lieut. Col. Kennedy, of the 1st, battalion 10th regiment of native infantry.

Russaulghur, a strong hill fort, situated about forty miles to the south east of Fort Victoria, has likewise surrendered under an arrangement which we authorised Col. Kennedy to negotiate with the Killardar, under which the sum of five thousand rupees has been assigned to him.

The fort of Nowapoora has surrendered to a detachment from the force stationed at Becara, under the command of Major Kennett, which we had ordered to attack it, The fort is situated about eighteen miles east of Soughur, and was intended to be made use of as a depot for supplies for the armies employed to the northward.

A copy of Mr. Elphinstone's Despatch, dated 7th March, to the Most Noble the Governor-General, has been just received, of which a transcript is forwarded.

(Inclosed in the preceding.)

Extract from a Despatch from the Hon. Mountstuart Elphinstone, to the Governor-General and Commander in Chief, dated Camp Bailsur, 5th March, 1818.

It is only since my arrival in this camp that I have learned (what General Smith bimself had suppressed) that he was wounded in the action of the 20th. He was at one time alone, surrounded by the enemy, and was in imminent danger until he could force his way to the dragoons; while in this situation he received a blow in the head from a sabre which bad nearly proved fatal, but from the effects of which he has now almost recovered.

Copy of a report from Brigadier-General
Pritzler to the Adjutant-General of the
Army, dated Camp near Singhur, 2d
March, 1818.

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in Chief, that the fort of Singhur,|| was invested by the troops under my command on the 20th ultimo, that on the 22d a battery of four mortars and two howitzers was opened to the southward of the fort under the hills, and another of one mortar and one howitzer was established on a hill to the eastward, distant about six hundred yards from the fort; on the 24th two six-pounders were added to this battery.

On the 25th a battery of two twelve and two six-pounders was established on a bill to the westward of the fort, distant about one thousand one hundred yards, in order to enfilade and keep down the fire previous to the erection of the breaching batteries.

On the morning of the 28th two breaching batteries, of two eighteen-pounders each, were completed, and opened their fire.

Our fire, from the commencement of the siege until yesterday, was returned by the enemy with great spirit, and an effort was made by them to oppose our possession of the heights to the eastward and westward of the fort; I am, therefore, surprised that our loss of men (a return of which is inclosed) has been so inconsiderable.

Yesterday afternoon the enemy made proposals to surrender the fort, which were not acceded to; but this morning the articles of capitulation (of which the enclosed is a copy), were signed by me, in concurrence with the opinion of the Hon. Mr. Elphinstone, the British Commissioner.

The Garrison, it appears, consisted of about one hundred Arabs, six hundred Concan, of whom about thirty were killed Gosains, and five hundred natives of the and one hundred wounded.

The great natural strength of the fortress, and the only assailable point (the gateway) being at so great a height, very much increased the difficulties of the siege, as both ordnance and ammunition could only be get up to the batteries by manual labour.

I do myself the honour to inclose a copy of the Orders I have issued upon this occasion; and I have great pleasure in making known to the Commander in Chief that the conduct of every individual under my command give me the utmost satisfaction.

From the experience and professional knowledge of Lieut.-Col. Dalrymple I derived the greatest possible assistance, as well as from Captain Nutt, the commanding engineer, and Lieut. Grant of that corps, who acted as commanding engineer, until the arrival of the former officer from Poona, I have the honour to inclose a return of the ordnance and stores which have been

Singhur, a strong hill fort near Poona, and no great distance from Poorunder. This is one of the fortresses which the Peishwal surrendered on the 8th May, 1817, as a pledge of his sincerity, and which were afterwards restored by the British Government.

found in the fort. I have the honour to be, &c. THEO. PRITZLER, Brig.-Gen. Return of Killed and Wounded in the Division under the Command of Brigadier General Pritzler, during the Siege of Singhur.

Bombay Artificers-1 killed.

Artillery-1 corporal, 2 matrosses, 5 gun lancers, 1 puckally, wounded.

B. Flank Battalion-5 rank and file, wounded; 1 since dead.

Bombay European Regiment-4 rank and file, wounded.

Rifle Detachment-4 rank and file, 2 puckallies, wounded; 1 puckally since dead. 2d Battalion 12th Native Infantry-1 rank and file wounded. Pioneers-2 wounded.

Hired Bearers-3 wounded; 1 since dead. Total Killed and Wounded. Killed-Natives-1 Bombay artificer. Wounded-Europeans-1 corporal, 11 rank and file; 1 rank and file since dead. Natives 2 matrosses, 5 gun lascars, 3 puckallies, 3 rank and file, 2 pioneers, 8 hired bearers, 1 puckally; 1 hired bearer since dead.

Camp, near Singhur, March 2, 1818. Terms of the Surrender of the Fort of

Singhur.

Ramchunder Chowdry consents to surrender the fort of Singhur to Brig.-Gen. Pritzler on the following conditions:

1st. As soon as an officer on the part of the General shall reach the gateway it shall be made over to him,

2d. The garrison shall march out with their arms and their private property; the Arabs and Gosains shall proceed to Elichpoor, and shall not take service nor enter into any intrigues on their roads; hostages shall be given for the observance of this article, a Chiavus on the part of the Arabs, and two Mahunts on the part of the Gosains;

passports in the name of the British Government shall be furnished, and hircarrabs seat to accompany the Arabs and Gosains to Elichpoor; on the return of the bircarrahs the hostages shall be released; but should the Arabs and Gosains not proceed to Elichpoor, or should they enter into any service or any intrigues on the way, the hostages shall suffer death. The Mabrattas of the garrison shall give two hostages, to be kept a month, for their not entering into any service but returning quietly to their homes. All persons shall be liable to search in removing their private property.

3d. The Chowdry and his carcoops and other servants shall not be obstructed in removing their private property.

4th All property belonging to Bajee Row, or his Chief, or their Dependents, or to bankers or ryots, shall be made over, untouched to any person commissioned by the General to receive it; if it should appear that any part of it is removed by the garrison, or by the Chowdry, or his people,

the Chowdry himself shall be bound to make it good, and to answer for the breach of the capitulation.

THEO. PRITZLER, Brig.-Gen. Extract from Division Orders, dated Camp, near Singhur, March 2, 1818, by Brigadier General Pritzler

Parole-Singhur.

Singhur having surrendered, BrigadierGeneral Pritzler congratulates the division under his command, upon having gained possession of so strong a fortress with so little loss.

The Brigadier-General is much obliged to Lieut.-Colonel Dalrymple for his exertions during the siege, and the early surrender of the place is in a great degree to be attributed to his professional experience.

To Captain Nutt, the Brigadier-General feels much indebted, as well as to Lieutenant Grant, who, previous to the arrival of Captain Nutt, was the senior officer of engineers, for the manner in which the several duties of that department were conducted, and he had occasion particularly to notice the very zealous manner in which all the officers of that corps performed their duty.

The good practice of the artillery is visibly shewn upon the enemy's works, and by the loss which the enemy has sustained, and the steady conduct of the artillery in the batteries, reflects the greatest possible credit upon both the officers and men of that corps.

On the conduct of the troops generally, the Brigadier-General has only to observe, that the cheerfulness with which they per- · formed all the laborious duties of the siege, which from the position of the fort were great, and the gallantry they displayed whenever they came in contact with the enemy, are sufficient proofs to convince him that they are equal to overcome any difficulty which can be surmounted by soldiers: and which opinion be will not fail to convey to his Excellency the Commander in Chief."

The conduct of the pioneers has been such as to give the Brigadier-General the greatest satisfaction,

By Order, W. JOLLY, M. B. R. D. Return of Ordnance found in the Fort of Singhur, 3d March, 1818.

Brass Guns mounted-16 of different calibres. from one to sixteen pounds. Ditto dismounted-1 three-pounder.

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