Star. — London, England, 1813-02-15 00:00:00

'li FY; , - of the enemy'. 1, that'll** - Minted Major tuder COlfritaCT IKllt STONE, I to open a fire from our fort, whisk was immediately NAPT.OPPICS, Mowry S. MI. returned by the Sultan, but withincondderable effect. rrft - E PRINCIPOL OFFICERS bad COMMIS. ; Captain Teesdale, of the royal navy, was wounded, STONERS qf His isticrAsrn NOT, sh her* ries Maki, having accidentally and a rnagaaine in the battery Th at wt w i d oo d sy , the li d, l owa, atone D i ctaa, they will blown up, I lost the services of two active tie ready t o wit t,tilt sas h Persona may b• willing to con . Captain burnt - Young and Lieutenant Hunter. who by the explosion. Light parties Tem et tract far supplying his Majesty's Ysrdiv Deptford 404 Was& • severely detached to scour the villages on the right and left, with, with STONE,* performing Mason's Work. and a body of the Sultan's troops kept Major Dalton, 4 1 F i n i s q f tke her M g Sp W I at this Woo. No Tender will he r e c eiv e d aft., . 4 a l 441 . way . an d part of his battalion ,` on the alert during the W I any noticed, slaw the party, or as wet f. kita, Ma*. . night ; they weie attacked four successive times with Jiro" TM& ilUa he sent ild by a latter, addressed*, Ms Naar great spirit, but they repulsed the enemy with steadi "ma, we i t i z .../ 4 ' war m/morale Amam i ogling to k."( bead =SS and good conduct. "' l* Perm Ifiedag' she as ' 45QP t er /4. as t e tf"?. I " I At about three o'clock in the afternoon, I became f ass Contrast. - _ exceedingly anxious for the arrival of Lieutenant- TRANSPORT pdleTCli, Fekuaryr e, ISIS. Colonel Macleod and his party. I had received no 'HE COMMISSIONERS fir CONDUCTING report whatever of his progress, and I was apprehen -0- ITS A:4IISM TRANSPORT S.JR VICE, for Win: sive coat he had encountered some difficulty upon the far! ff SICK ape/ WOC/AriaP SIAMAN, cad fir the Care aeal road, which might retard the service. I therefore Coat/ of PRISONERS of WAR, de &rely eve Notice, detached Lieutenant Hale with 25 dragoons, to ob- That they will be ready at this Office, on Tuesday the ethof tain some information respecting him, and I after- Marsh; Isis, to receive sealed Tenders, and tram with such wards supported him with a further reinforcement of Persons as may be willing to contract for VICTUALLING 40 men, under the command of Lieutenant Keir, of Prisoners of War la Health yt NORMAN-CROSS sad GREEN- • the same regiment. The first detachment under 1.4 W, N. B. for Six Months certain, from the I st of May neat. Lieutenant Hale, was repeatedly attacked by large X 1 Toler will he rescind after ape o'clock tut tie day e bodies of the Sultan's infantry, in situations where 'ay gaits!, aim parsY a' " glad* kit*, perm airy attend. I cavalry were unable to act. The promptitude and Sasi Taadrr seat astontpanirel is a Letter frame two rerpfctallf celerity of this Officer's advance, excited my warmest Jomea, enguiss 1. ifelpf bound Kith the ?men oadiriage i. the rune b • ei 4 61000. ler the dm perfeevraher f Sig antrid. i appro anon be was severely wounded himself, and Farther partkolare nos ie by aittlyiteg at Ofsee c Cap- lost fi ve of his dragoons in the conflict; but notwith mgeiztater, piam.,-craw and Lienteaseat Priest, Gewalaw, standing his perilous and hampered situation, he exc = cuted his important trust by joining Lientenant-Cn lonel Macleod. On the following . forenoon, the whole of this party arrived, consisting of a detach ment of the royal artillery, the grenadiers of his Ma jesty's 39th regiment, and the - flank companies and rifle company of Majesty's 78th. This reinforce ment determined me upon my plan of operations. The palace or krattan of the Sultan, is surrounded by regular works about three miles in circumference; at each corner there is a formidable bastion, enfilading the certain, and the principal entrance in front is strongly defended by cannon. The whole of the for tification is surrounded by a wet ditch, and the gate ways are all provided with draw bridges, to prevent Ithe passage across. With all these obstacles to our success, I relied upon the gallantry of my troops, and determined upon the assault on the morning of the 109th instant. In all the preparations necessary, I ex perienced much assistance from Lieutenant-Colonel Mackenzie, of the Engineers, and Major Thorne, Deputy Quarter.Master-General, who procured every information that could possibly be obtained, and with whom in concert I arranged the plan of attack. The principal part of the force was divided into two columns ; the leading one commanded by Lieu. tenant-Colonel Watson, .of his Majesty's 14th Foot, and the other by Lieutenant-Colonel M , Leod, of his Majesty's 59th regiment ; Lieutenant-Colonel Dewar, of the Sd Bengal Native Infantry, commanded a smaller party, and made a detour towards the rear of the Krattan. Major Grant conducted a central attack in front. At half an hour before day, the columns under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Watson, and Lieutenant-Colonel McLeod, moved forward to the east curtain, under cover of the fire from our fort. They were, however, discovered by the enemy, before the scaling ladders were planted. The alarm was instantly given along the works, which only increased the activity and emulation of our troops. Lieutenant-Colonel Watson advanced in the most gallant style, and soon obtained possession of the rampart. Part of Major Dalton's battalion cros. sed the ditch at the N.E. bastion, under Capt. Leys, and running along the bermi admitted Lieutenant- Colonel M.Leod with the 2d column, who blew open the Prince's gate and entered. The action then became general. Major Dalton, with part of the light infantry battalion, led in a spi. 'sited style to the-south gate, where they admitted Lieutenant-Colonel Dewar, and saved the life of the Prince Regent. The gallant 14th proceeded to scour the ramparts, and the capture of the Sultan rendered the victory complete. I have the honour to report to you, that during this arduous conflict, the Too snoge Semood Deningrat was killed. Lieutenant- Colon'el Dewar had the good fortune to encounter his party, and as he was known to be the mast power. ful Chieftain in the interest of the Sultan, and his instigator in every hostile proceeding against the British Government, I consider this event as of the greatest political importance. - About the conclusion of the assault, I was myself severely wounded in the arm. Thus, with less than one thousand firelocks actu ally engaged, we have defeated upwards of 17,000 men, and afforded a lasting proof of our superiority and power. I shall refrain from entering into further particulars, as you were present upon the spot, and our cordial communications with each other have ren dered them unnecessary. have the honour to enclose you the copy of a Ge neral Order, issued upon the occasion, together with returns of killed and wounded, and ordnance cap tured. I have the honour to solicit your particular attention to the valuable services of Mr. Crawfurd, Resident. It is impossible I can convey to you how deeply I am impressed with a sense of his talents and exertions. From the period of my arrival, until the conquest of the krattau, he was uniformly active and assiduous, and his personal exposure in the assault of the works, merit equally my thanks and commen dation. FROM SATURDAY NIGHT'S GAZZ,TTE. WHITEHALL fiERVARY His Ro Hlllieltcsr the rimy' Rostov has been pleated, in the awe end of the behalf of his Majosvv, to pondstate and Aire/lion Meeecteocatt, Estl. Advocate, to be his re ( jrifs Solicitor G.:Feral in Scotland. AD MiltaTraFFlCEs FEDRUARY 13. Admiral Lord Kara has transmitted to John Wilson Crpker, Esq. a letter from Captain Christian, of his Majesty's ship Iris, stating, that on the 241 inst. the Iris and Reindeer sloop captured the American ichoener letter of marque Cashier, of three hundred tons, ying six twelve-pounder guns, and forty psn, one of whom was killed, and several wounded, iluring the chant. . Admiral Sir RICHARD BICK/RTON, in a letter of the 10th inst. to John Wilson Croker, Esq. reports the capture, by his We:tea sloop Di;rwent, on the 7th, off the Ligard, of the Edouard French privateer, bierced for 16 guns, eight mounted, and 49 men on oard ; out of St. Maloes the. preceding evening, and 'sad pOt made any capture. i Vice Adrßiral Tuoltamottoodn has transmitted to John Wilson Croker, Esq. a letter from Captain Up- Ann, of his . Majesty's ship Sybille, giving an account t of hie having, on the sth inst. captured the Brestois, Trench privateer schooner, carrying four guns and son earronades (all nine-pounders) and one hundred and twenty-four men. ~. ' our CA OF COMMISSIONEES FOR THE AEFAIRS OF INDIA, FEBROAKY I J. of; jlispetell front Colonel Gillespie, Commander of the met In Java, t, the Honourable T. S. Rates, Liman:n -ow:root of that Island, dated rtjosjocarta, June 241812. it tttl - 101cOlint,AXM Sta,Without entering upon any of the political poiots on which you did me the honour to commit with me, previous to the adoption of hos tilities against the Sultan of Djocjocarta, I shall pro. i . coed to report to ycn the various orrations of our small farce, and the measures adopted under my au thority for bringing this insolent and refractory So vereign to a sense of what was due to the supremacy of khe the Government upon Java. On the afternoon of the 18th inst. you did me the honour to acquaint me, that the Sultan of Djocjo carta had refused his acquiescence to those terms, a/I*h in you, wisdom you had been pleased to offer ; that confident of the strength of his fortified position, be bad determined to brave the consequefices our rwer might inflict, and that he had assenabled his ;my from all parts of the kingdom, who were pre. pared and determined on resistance. The troops I had collected at this period of the service, though few In (lumbers, were formidable in gallantry ; they con sisted altogether of about 600 flrelocks, a proportion ~ - of artillery, and two troops of his Majesty's 22d dra. goons, The remainder of our force, with our princi pal supply of ordnance ; were coming forward under thepriterr.of (.itittenAnt colonel Mac Leod, and were etpected to join my head quarters during the course , of that night s Hostilities had In some measure corn. Silenced upon the Previous evening. On our arrival s vplociosart4, I,,iatitenant colonel Watson reported, 1 ' that 4 considerable body of the Sultan's troops had left the Irprattan, through the east gate, and had pro- I seeded upon some-offehsive or predatory escurson, which I dioulAht it my duty immediately to prevent. k 1 accordingly desired '4 detachment of 5 0 dragoons to I . fssort,me on a reconnoitering party, and I proceeded i with My Stag along the east wall of the Exattan, and pursued them on a road to the eastward, which the people of the country reported they had taken ; after i Yet? 'Circuitous route, we arrived again upon the gamest of thtt town s whore we found large bodies of ithe new collected" who'were well- armed, and evi. i ku it ii corepared for resistance. At this period, you - 11acLocit coinatll.Ricalecl4 o me any final determination w i t h the Sultan of Djocjocarta, and I was t h ec or' by sentiments of honour, from disperVikthelit people'b7 force4-arms, which I had fifterw* . TCAVAI to 'egtet. Mr. Crawtord A the re sident, w ho accompanied me on the excursion : en disavowed, by ;very possible means in his power, to induce them to return. His solicitations and threats Were wally unavilings imd we ware at length so linsultod br stones kom the houses, and one of our I J d ra goops woe so severely wounded by a spear in the o d• e, that we we: e compelled to aot upon the defen. tr its ‘ 4 li t ni r i inc si s c li t or to t ze th th at ey ont lv 4erie . Ant, " a :CI four ln f i t agoous viiiric-woonctecti The Serjeant and ohs-of the 'iarivatt'4,4trrerously% and ip another pan of thitown, ii soriaattt's patroie' of 2.54 Litagoons k was fiercely at, /Ackiii by 4 coosislerahle number of the Sultan's %pops. whom they cos their w4y through, with the 11:1(iss gf air gip killed % and 00c wounded. , I khall- now return to thc afternoon of die 3811 3 , gAore every thing wil PfePated for offensive opera. 4 • 0 4 , Ab well 4s our scanty sktfply or untnunition 1 t Old admit. i 441 always 34 adruchte for pre.rapt-' , esi id, 4ecjoina. and 4am aware, that atop me.a" l ore of a contrary nature„woulfxs only weaken tt:e ti4UO C K 4 °A our 40n% but USTCatiC the inaoleuce. yi Mr. Robinson, of the civil service, and Mr. Hardie, were also volunteers upon the occasion. I cannot speak too highly of their eagerness and zeal. Mr. Deans, Assistant to the Resident, was essentially useful in conducting Lieutenant• Colonel Dewar's party to the south gate.— I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) R. R. GILLESPIE, COL GENERAL °nous, ax VIE COMMANDER OF THE fORPEIk. Head-quuters, Djoejocarta, June 214818. The Commander of the Forces congratulates the troops, he had the honour personally to command, upon the late glorious result of their arduous and nonourable enterprize. It confirms him in the opi nion he had so justly entertair.ed of their discipline, fitmnels, aud gallantry, and is sigprth a Memorable proof to the enemies of the lekeigliels Government, that Uchida soldiers, whetiunfted by these yaluable qualities,, must not only conquer bill be irresistible. —lt was the conyiction of their supetuenti;encethat detesn;ined him to a measure where nothing but `bravery could succeed : and it was the as y soFance of • )t their lee, diet urged him to all assault were mulling *en were pr*ared fer resistance. The swot, his proved that his coPfidencrwas by no means misplaced. The enemy has been routed from a regu larly fortified position, and 17,000 armed men have been.cattquemil and dispersed. The person of the, Sultan has been safely secured, and the circumstances mending his seizure reflect so znuch.credit up'n the tamps in general, that the Commander of the Forces cannot sufficiently express his admiration -and ap plause. In the heat of the storm his person was re. Vetted, his family was placed in security and protec tion, and no part of the property was either pillaged or molested. This remarkable instance of steadiness and disci pline shall be brought to the notice of higher autho rity, and it will be the duty of Colonel Dillespie to obtain for this force the approbation they have so justly earned. To Lieutenant-Colonel Watson, who commanded the leading column, the Commander of the forces cannot convey the sense he entertains of his distin guished bravery, and of the quickness and celei ity with which he conceived and executed the attack. The animated style in which Captain Johnson and Lieutenant Hunter crossed the ditch, and. at the head of the 14th grenadiers, escaladed the rampart, under the fire of the east bastion, could only be equalled by the ardour and zeal of their gallant followers. The prompt and decisive movement of Lieutenant Colonel M'Leod, to force his passage by the Prince's Gate, and support the leading column, was equally daring and meritorious. The long detour of Lieu tenant-Colonel Dewar end his battalion towards the Southern Gate, and his well timed entrance through that passage contributed materially to the success of the day, and indeed the whole of the officers and sol diers employed upon this spirited assault have dis tinguished themselves so equally, that it will be dif ficult for the Commander of the forces to discover what part was more conspicuous than another. It is right, however, to specify Captain Leys, and part of the light infantry battalion, who crossed the ditch at a fordable part, and climbed to an anbraaure upon each others shoulders. It is also just to mention the conduct of Major Forbes, who attacked the right of the Sultan's square, and detached Lieutenant Douglas, with a shag party of his Majesty's 78th regiment to cover the guns that were directed with so much spirit and ef fect, by Lieutenant Cameron, of the Bengal Artil lery. It would also be wrong to omit mentioning the spirited conduct of Major Dalton and his batta lion, who scoured the ramparts to the left, and ad mitted Lieutenant-Colonel Dewar at the South gate, after preserving the life of the Prince Regent. Ile therefore requests that these officers will accept his best thanks for their valuable services, and comtnn nicate them to the troops under their several com mands. It appears that Lieutenant Douglas had the honour of capturing the person of the Sultan with his small detachment of the 78th light company. Major Butler and the Foot Artillery, Captain Byers and the Royal Artillery, Captain Rudyard and the Horse Artillery, and Lieutenant Dudley and the Hussars, were all conspicuous for the same gallantry and zeal, and the Commander of tile Forces commu nicates his thanks to Captain Byers, for his active exertions in joining Lieutenant-Colonel M , Caeod's de tachment, with the ordnance stores ; and the same approbation is also due to Captain Colebrooke, of the Royal Artillery, whose activity has more than once I been noticed. Captain Byers and Lieutenant Black rendered effectual assistance to Lieutenant-Colonel M'Leod, in blowing up the Prince's Gate, with one of the Horse Artillery guns. This valuable corps is always conspicuous when its services are required. It now remains for the Commander of the Forces to particularize instances of personal intrepidity ; and amongst these may be classed the conduct of Lieute nant Hill, of hi Majesty's 14th regiment, who with a havibier of the 4th Volunteer Battalion reconnoitered the fort, before the advance of the troops ; ascertain ing the depth of the water in the ditcn, and furnished a most correct report for the guidance of Lieutenant- Colooel Watson. The behaviour of this officer will be brought to the notice of his Excellency the Com mander in Chief of India, where just claims to dis tinction are never disregarded. It is also reported to the Commander of the Forces, that the conduct of private John O'Brien, of the Horse Artillery, was particularly conspicuous, in having performed an important point of-duty, under circumstances of the greatest personal hazard, and he therefore merits public approbation, The conduct of Lieutenant Hale, and his party,' has already been mentioned in terms of just applause; but the Commander of the Forces cannot refrain from again testifying his sense of the activity and exertion that has been manifested by Captain Dawes, and the officers and men of his Majesty's *2d Dragoons, dur ing the progress of the service. The central attack was conducted hy Major Grant, of the 4th Volunteer Battalion, whose well-established gallantry is acknowledged and recorded. He there fore requests that this officer will receive his wannest thanks for his active exertions, and communicate the same to the officers and men placed under his imme diate command. The Commander of the Forces performs a pleasing task in recognizing the valuable services of Major Butler, commanding the artillery, whohas uniformly displayed the same unwearied zeal and indefatigable exertion. The Commander of the Forces is therefore happy in the opportunity of bearing public testimony to the professional superiority, and valuable acquire ments of this excellent officer. Major Butler, Deputy Adjutant General, Major Thorne, Deputy quarter Master General, Captain Hanson, Military Secretary, Captains P..rsons and Tailor, who were acting as Aides-de-Camp, and all the Staff, with the troops, continue to deserve the ap probation and praise already bestowed upon former occasions.; he therefore requests that these officers will accept of his warmest acknowledgments for their assiduity, activity, and attention. Lieutenant Colo nel *Kenzie, of the Engineers, and Major Thorne, I)epttty Quarter Master General, whose gallantry c andc ng on i d y rv u se cth i a c v eb have in arranging been always conspicuous, the onspicuous, were es eedi g ee len pi attack. The former of these officers having p detained upon the island, on professional duties, the Comman der of the forces was particalarly fortunate in the op portunity of benefiting by his valuable talents and egrtions. lieutenant; ilanis and Baker, of the Dent gal army, have augnifested gnat anxiety to fol W a• d the benefit of the service. Majors Johnson and CampbdT, Cipta;ns Bethune, 'and the officers of the Hot.c,orahle the Lit u ' tenant Governor's Staff, attended the Commander of the Forces duripg the action, and he is mod) iadebtci to these, as well as to many others, for their act.ve aisistadaldd It would be injustice to omit the narne/sf . .Ceptain ceesdalerof the fitaral Nan o mho_ ac.companithe ja t Commander of tse Forces,.o4 ate') as an Aid-de- Camp, in which siteation 'se& aired all th e energy and zeal so common to those ,his honourable pro. fession; and the COmmin:lcr of the Forces .regrets that he was wound'" so early V the service. ' The conduct of Lielueltaut M'Lean, of his Ma-- jesty's 14th Rifle Company, of Lieutenant Robinson,. of his Majesty's 78th, and a Lieutenant Paul, of thee Bengal Native liilanfry, Ins also been reported zeal ous and meritorious. ) They were wounded in the assault, and although the Commander of the fortes cannot help deploring the loss, however mall; that we have sustained dur ing the progress of the service, he cannot help re verting to the ardour and rapidity of the attack, ' which ensured to thegallant.treops a most complete victory, and lessened those bitter feelings of regret which the loss of a brother soldier must always produce. Russan KIK% Havildar, of the 4th Volunteer Bat. utkon, and Marwan-Sing, Sepov in the Light Inlets. try Battalion, are promoted to the rank of Jemidarss and Roop Narain Sing. of the Light Infantry Batta lion, is promoted to the rank of Havildar, for their distinguished and conspicuous gallantry. These ap pointments to be considered as having taken place during the action, and they will also be liable to the confirmation of Government, The exertions and assistance that were afforded b r Mr. Cravrturd, resident, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Deans , and Mr. Hardy, shall be brought to the attentioja oi the Hon. the Lieutenant-Governor. (Signed) RICIIMID BUTLU, (A true eoph luty_ateli. Coo, Too. 07110. TRAVItaII, Ast. See. to Gout. Milt. Dept„, asrvan or FILL= AND WOUNDED. Killed, 63. —Wounded, 76. Total, 09. (For Military Promotions Sheriffs Bankrupts, &c see Last seri PdIRLIAMEN7I4Rr PROURDINGS. HOUSE OF LORDS, FEBRUARY la. This day a meeting took place by special adjournment.* Oa o'clock, sod Prayers being read. Counsel were called in on Os appeal cause, Parnieter and others a. the Auorney.Gmend. Mr. HART and Mr. Jou moil were heard at great kerb le t t h e Ar . pliant*, and Mr- Jeavis. as leading Counsel for the Respondent. The farther consideration tithe case was adjourned till Monday, at ekven o'clock. It was oedema. on the mg** of Lord WALIUNGHAM, doe t he Leeds do glee in Wes of the names of Pews, to ein-ti. tote, ea tie port of tb How, the East-Inkila J nautili% 01 Monday not, under the .Act at the 46th of *thquitised: FRBNCN P4PIRS. ---I SERLIN, JANUARY 27. The King of Prussia did not enter Berlin before his departure from Breslaw, but proceeded direct from Potsdam. His children, and halm Augustus Ferdinand, are also set off. All the royal guards have quitted Potsdam, and are marching to Silesia in dif ferent columns. Field Marshal Count Kalkreuth still holds the Command in Chief of the Prussian troops in Silesia ; their numbers are considerable. The corps hick are to join the French ate provisionally assent bled in Pomerania ; but it is supposed that woe re, giments which are in Silesia, will immediately magla for the Vistula. It is indeed reported, that wart .have already been given for their march. Our fortresses which cover the line of the Oder hats been put in an excellent state of defence • they have good garrisons, and want for nothing. T he Oder pros vents an insurmountable barrier to the Russian army. BRESLAW, JANUARY U. The King arrived here to-day in good health, and was received at the Pdlace by all the military and civil authorities ; the Prince Royal arrived almost at the urn. time. Prince Augustus of Prussia arrived the day before. DRESDEN, JANUARY ft Official intelligence of the 18th inst. from Warsaw has just been published and posted up in all the streets. It announces that the two corps of the arm? of Prince Schwarrzenleerg and General Replier cover Warsaw, and that the Russians have not made any movements to approach it. A battalion of g row diers of the guards will set off in a few days for Tor• gess. the fortifications of that place are in a good state ; the cuirassiers tf the guard, which assembled in this capital, are also ready to march. They are fine corps, and gave proofs of their gallantry at Fried , land and agram. Prince Frederick of Waldeck , who distinguished himself in the last csmpaign, has received the cordon of the Legion of Honour. PARIS, FEBRUARY S. Marshal the Duke of Treviso, colonel-General of the Guard, arrived on the 2.1 instant ek ram. Marshal the Piince of Essling, after a fort night at Antibes, arrived on the YU ult. at N4e, his *salve city, for the re-establishment of his healk.i., In Holland, the young men belonging to themcit distinguished families have been amongst the is e• most to solicit the honuut of appearing in the ranks of our brave troops. VITTORIA, lANVARY 1, Mina has returned from Aragon by Santzuessx. where he passed several days. He appeared ex tremely fatigued and out of humour with his expedi tion to Aragon, which had not been attended with success he promised himselt he expected to bruy, back to submission the Chief of a band who mill not acknowledge his authority, and whom he pursued into Catatonia. He also hoped to be able to cam" off the Duchess nt Albufera and her convoy, and make prisoners the garrison of Huesca; he has Com pletely tailed ; his troops have suffered considerabiy. and he dues not obtain so many recruits as he es. pec‘ed l *URICH, JANUARY 29. We have received intelligence from the four Seri'` regiments in the French service. On the lsc Of JA" nuary nut regiments had taken excellent cantonmeno in the neighbourhood of the Vistula, where they wer e retoODA Alter their fatigues.