SIR THOMAS STAMFORD RAFFLES. 
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love for Java, and desire for the welfare of the na- 
tives, were points which assumed an interest of no 
ordinary kind. He accordingly remained until the 
arrival of Mr Tindal, introduced him to Buitenzorg, 
to his own officers and staff, and to the most worthy 
inhabitants in the island ; doing every thing in his 
power to render the situation of his successor agree- 
able, and to bend his views to the importance of the 
prosperity and improvement of the natives. Ha- 
ving done this, he resigned his office, and retired to 
the house of Mr Cronsent with whom he remained 
until his embarkation. 
When it became known that Mr Raffles had de- 
cided upon returning to England, the liveliest de- 
monstrations of regret were exhibited by the popu- 
lation, both European and native. Addresses were 
presented, accompanied with substantial presents, 
and a sincerity in their grief was shewn, which told 
plainly that it was the language of their hearts. A 
passage to England was engaged in the ship Ganges, 
Captain Travers ; and, says his biographer, On the 
morning of Mr Raffles’ embarkation, the roads of 
Batavia were filled with boats, crowded with peo- 
ple of various nations, all anxious to pay the last 
tribute of respect within their power to one for 
whom they entertained the most lively affection. 
On reaching the vessel, he found' the decks filled 
with offerings of every description — fruit, flowers, 
poultry, whatever they thought would promote his 
comfort on the voyage. It is impossible to describe 
