§ The EARL of ELLENBOROUGHwished to put a question to the noble Lord the President of the Council (Earl Granville) relative to the affairs of India. He wished to make some inquiries as to the truth of 1188 a report which had appeared in the newspapers—a report which had caused him very great pain. Their Lordships would recollect that after the capture of Rangoon it was deemed advisable to detach a force, consisting of sailors, marines, and Native infantry, against the robber chieftain MeeaToon, which expedition having unfortunately received a repulse near Donabew, was obliged to return without having accomplished its object. It was now, however, reported that since the occurrence of these events a reward of 100l. had been offered for the head of that chieftain. Now, if that statement were true, he apprehended it ought not to pass unnoticed by their Lordships, or without a declaration on their part whether it was befitting to introduce into their conduct or modern warfare the habits of the most barbarous nations.
§ EARL GRANVILLEwas understood to give an assurance that he would institute the necessary inquiries.