The Sun. — London, England, 1846-04-01 00:00:00

~_> . PTIIIE COMMISSIONERS of the METRO POLIS TURNPIKE ROADS, NORTH of the THAMES, Will hold a SPECIAL MEETING at their Office, No. 22, Whitehall place, in the Parish of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, in the City o Westminster,: on FRIDAY, the let day of May next, at the Hour of Eleven in the Forenoon, for the purpose of consulting whether any and which of the several Toll-Gates and Side-Kars, now placed on and by the'Sides of the Sixteen Districts of the said Metropolis Turn pike Roads, North of the Thames, shall be removed and placed else where, or discontinued, and whether any other Toll-Gates and Side-Bars shall be erected on or by the Side of any of the Roads in the said several Districts, and in what situations the same shall be placed. By Order of the Commissioners, J. L. PAN TER, Chief Clerk and Secretary. Metropolis Roads Office, Whitehall-place, 25th March, 1546. BELGIAN EASTERN JUNCTION RAILWAY. The attention of the Directors having been drawn to an advertise ment relative to this Company, which appeared in the papers of Friday and Saturday last, signed Henry Philipps, deem it right, in order to prevent misunderstanding, to observe that what the Directors stated thronzh their solicitor to the meeting held on the 25th instant was, that although they themselves entertained a very favourable opinion of the prospects of the undertaking, they would not, if it should appear to be the wish of the great majority of the Shareholders, throw any obstacle in the way of a dissolution (pro vided always it could be done with good faith to the Belgian Govern ment) if a sufficient number of the Shareholders could be found wiring to make their deposits subservient to the following pur poses : To secure the Directors against loss on the six thousand and odd shares they had recently taken up in addition to their former allot ments. To pay the 12,0001. advanced by the Conventionaires. The 3,0001. still remaining due. To provide for the probable forfeiture of the 30,000!. which bad been paid as caution money. And for the total amount of expenses incurred, as well as for the repayment in full of the deposits to those Shareholders who are un willing to abandon the undertaking. By order, W. G. BICKNELL, Secretary: - 35, Essex-street, March 30, 1846. pHRENOTYPICS ; or, the PRINCIPLES of ARTIFICIAL MEMORY, DISCOVERED by Major BENIOWSKL—LECTURES at 8, Row-street, on ARTIFICIAL MEMORY DAILY, at Two P.M., and Eight Ist the Evening, Ad mission Is., from English spelling to the accomplishments of the scholar, the linguist, and the orator ; from arithmetic to the higher mathematics ; from geography to topography and universal chro ' nology; froth anatomy and chemical equivalents to therapia specials; from tom er tactics to fortification and strategy; from the gamut ta thorough bass, &c. Knowledge is committed to memory, by means of Phrenotypics, with a rapidity hitherto unexampled in the annals of learning. Even in dancing, whist, and chess, artificial memory affords an assistance not to be despised. SEW CLASSES.—PIIRENOTITICS, on Wednesday Evenings, at Riff-past Eight, to commence April 15. 10s. the course. (Six Lessons.) FRENCH, on Thursday Evenings, at Half-past Eight, to com mence April 16. One Guinea the course. (Twelve Lessons ) GERMAN, on Friday Evenings, at Half-past Eight, to commence April 17. One Guinea the course. (Twelve Lessons.) Privatetessons, at 8, Bow-street. Phrenotypics, Three Guineas The eonrse; Languages, Six Guineas the course. To Families at their residences, One Guinea each Lesson. • GratßiMus Lectures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at Twelve'clock, on Major Benlowskl's just invented PRINTING for the BLIND, and teaching them to read. " This Is one of the greatest triumphs of modern ingenuity."—Sun. Also, at One o'clock, on Major Beniowski's teaching to read by means of the Phrenotypic Alphabet. Hand-book of Phrenotypics, 2s. 6d. •, Primer, Is. ; ditto for Chil dren, Is. ; ditto for the Blind, 2s. ; St. Matthew Phreßotyped, 25.6 d.; the Phrenotypic Dictionary, 45.; Feats of Memory, 4d. Prospectuses gratis. Phrenotypic Institution, 8, Bow-street. Lec tures on Artificial Memory Daily, at Two P.M., and Eight in the Evening. Admission, Is. " A memory of such wonderful capabilities as the lecturer's has not, we may say boldly, appeared."—Sun. MUSICAL BOXES, of high quality, the mechanism beautifully finished, playing upwards of 750 airs, overtures, &c. A Catalogue of the Music, with the price of the boxes, is now published, and may be had, gratis, on application, or will be sent, pest-paid, if applied fer by a paid letter.—T. COX SAVORY and Co., Goldsmiths, &c., 47, Cornhill (seven doors from Gracechurch -street), London. NICOLL'S PALETOT of LLAMA CLOTH registered 6 and 7 Vic., cap. 65. Patronised by Vie Prince Consort, Prince George of Cambridge, &c. This overcoat recommends itself to the Public generally by its peculiar elasticity and lightness, moderate price, and able defence against the almost constant humidity of the climate of Great Britain. To be had in London only of the Patentees, 114, Regent-street. THE PERFECT SUBSTITUTE for SILVER. The high estimate formed by the public during the tea years WILLIAM S. BURTON'S (late RIPPON and BURTON'S) chemi cally purified material has been before it (made Into every useful and ornamental article usually made la silver, possessing, as it does, the characteristic purity and durability of silver), has called into exist ence the deleterious compounds of " Albata Plate," " Berlin Silver," and other so-called substitutes ; they are at beat bad imitations of the genuine articles manufactured and sold only by him. Fiddle Threaded King's Table Spoons and Forks, full size per Pattern. Pattern. Pattern. dozen . • 12s. Od. 28s. Od. 30s. Od. Dessert ditto and ditto, ditto -•. • • -10 s. Od. 21s. Od. 255. Od. Tea ditto and ditto, ditto •• •. ss. Od. lls. Od. 12s. Od. Gravy ditto 3s. Oil, 6s. Od. 7s. Od. NICKEL ELECTRO-PLATED.--The REAL NICKEL SILVER, introduced awl made only by WILLIAM S. BURTON (late RI PPON and BURTON'S), when plated by the patent process of Messrs. El kington and Co., is beyond all comparison the very bi , st article, nest to sterling silver, that can be employed as such either usefully or orna mentally. In the lengthened and increasing popularity of the ma. terial itself, and the high character of the m , •thod of plating, the public have a guarantee that the articles sold by W. S. Burton (and by him only) are, as it regards wear, immeasurably superior to what can be supplied at any other house, while by no possible test can they be distinguished from real silver. Fiddle. Thread. King's. Tea Spoons, per dozen •• • • • • 18s. • • 325. . • 38s. Dessert Forks „ Dessert Spoons „ •••••• • • •• • • 30s. • • 525. .. 625. Table Forks „ • • Table Spoons „ . T4ll and coffee sets, waiters, candlesticks, &c., at proportionate prices. All kinds of re-plating done by the patent process. Detailed catalogues, with engravings, as well as of every ironmongery artiels sent (per post) free. WILLIAM B. BURTON'S (late RIPPDX and BURTON'S) stock of general rurnis:iing Ironmongery is literally the largest in the World, and as no language can he employed to give a correct idea of its variety and extent, purchasers are invited to call and inspect it.-- 39, Oxford-street (corner of Newman•street.) Esteblished in Wel4- street, 182). 66 I'M OPEN! I'M OPEN!" A SONG OF TRIUMPH ROM THE NEW ES- TABLISHMENT I'm open ! I'm open, in all my display ! The glory of trade and the pride of my day. I'm open in vastness, and splendour, and none Can equal the warehouse of MOSES and SON. Say, ye who have seen me triumphantly rise, If I mov'd not your hearts with a thrill of surprise, Say, say what you thought, when in wonder you cast Your eyes on my building —so costly, ,o vast I And say what you thought when you heard the glad shout In honour of MOSES, within and without. Proclaim my vast triumphs wherever you go That others may see, and that others may know. I'm open I'm open ! but net to delude With empty attractions and vain magnitude. I'm open to publish what wonders are done By the dauntless projectors, E. 310- , ES and SON. My vastness of building is nought but a proof Of vast speculations beneath my wide roof. The extent of my houses proclaims, you must know, Extensive advantage to high and to low. Bright prospects (if rightly observed) will appear On the g'ittering globes of each bright chandelier. On the pillars of marble, this truth is display'd:— " E. MOSES and SON are the pillars of trade." The glasses which dsnble all objects reflected Speak loudly of double advantage effected. Ev'ry room which the monarch-like warehouse displays Some hint of importance—some meaning conveys. I'm open I I'm open ! well stor'd with attire, Whose style and materials all will admire. I'm open, with cutters, whose elegant taste Has nothing defective and nothing misplac'd. I'm open to carry out MOSES' endeavour In selling you articles cheaper than ever. I'm open to do more than ever I've done ; I'm open to honour E. MOSES and SON. I'm open with cheapness, choice cloth, and choice cut, And while such is the case, I shall never be shut. LIST OF PRICES. READY MADE. s. d. Beaver Taglionis ....... from 0 8 6 ettestertigds or Codringtons ........................ 0 10 6 D'Orsays, Attols, I embroke, and every description of 1 5 0 BGYs' Winter Coats in every style .............. from 0 8 6 IVinter trousers, lined • • •• • • • • po.skin, ditto.... • 00 104 66 coats, Frock. ditto • 1 5 0 Roll Collar Vest.. ... 0 1 9 Boys' Hussar and Ti;ni • c • s • u • its • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 0 2 6 ••••••Is Ditte, Witter trousers • • • ** . •. •.. 0 3 0 Ditto, ditto vests ........................ 0 1 6 --•••• • • • • - . r „ Winter Coats, in every Sty „ ),.... )e)'"war • trimmed .... • • • • shape, handsomely Milled cloth Great Coats, veiyet c o lj "•••• • • • • . I 5 0 Tweed Wrappers ..... vans ...... 1 12 0 Winter Trousers, in all the new pattern. "•••• • • • 0 8 6 Doeskin ditt 0.... Best quality, or dress do ... •••• .. • • '• • • 010 6 Dress Coats.. ••• • • ..... •• ••• • • • "•• •• •• •• •• • • 1111 00 Ditto, best quality made ••••• • • • • • •''''• •• • " ..... 2 in 0 Ditto, best quality made •••• • . • • Cashmere Vests.. • • ••••:•• • • • • • • ..... •• •• 0 g 6 Satin do., plain or fancy ...... ..... ••.•••• • • • • • 0 12 0 Boys' Hussar and Tunic snits•• ••• • • ...... •••••• • • • • • I g o Great Coats The New Work, • entitled " Habiliment Hall," with full di rections for self-measurement, may be had on application, or for warded, " Post Free." Observe—E. MOSES and SON, Tailors, Woollen Drapers, Hat• tors, and Outfitters, btineries, and Aldgate, City, London. IMPORTANT.—Any article purchased ordered, if not approved ce or exchanged, or the money returned. N.B. No business transacted at this Establishment from sunset on Friday till sunset on Saturday, when business is regained at twelve o clock. CAtrriow.-2,. Moses and Ron are obliged to guard the public against imposition, having learned that the untradeemanlike false hood of being connected with them, or its the same concern, ha, been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons. They have no connexion whatever with any other establishment, in or out of London, and those who desire genuine Cheap Clothing should (to prevent disappointment, &c.) call or send to 154, Seaories, or Rd. Aldgate• opposite the Church. GOWL AND'S LOTION.—This well-known and highly appreciated appendage of the British toilet has for nearly a century past maintained unrivalled reputation as a perfect remedy for all impurities of the skin, together with the valuable pro perties of a preserver and sustainer of the complexion of the mast genial nature, removing every trace of sallowness and discolouration, and promoting the transparency and brightness of the skin, which constitute the peculiar graces of a fine complexion. " Bobt. Shaw, London," is in white letters on the Government Stamp, without which none is genuine. Price 2s. 9d ; ss. 6d. Quarts Ss. 6d. Sold by all Perfumers and Chemists. 'ROWLAND'S KALYDOR, an eminently balsamic preparation, is equally celebrated for ite safety in a pplication, as for its mild and soothing operation, in thoroughly purifying the skin of all redness mples, spots, freckles, tan, and discolourations ; producing a healthy freshness and transparency of complexion ; and an admired softness and delicacy on the hands, arms, and neck In cases of chilblains, chapped skin, or incidental inflammation, it is pre - eminentif successful, and gentlemen after shaving will find it allay all irritation and tenderness of the skin, and render it soft, smooth, and pleasant. Balmy, odoriferous, and creamy, its purifying and refreshing properties have obtained its exclusive selection by the Court and the Royal Family of Great Britain, and those of the Cont inent of Eur ope, together with th e " el ete " of the aristocracy, and "haute volfie." Its high reputation induces unprincipled shopkeepers to offer the spurious " Kalydors" for sale, composed of mineral astringents, utterly ruinous to the complexion, and by their repellant action en dangering health. It is, therefore, imperative on purchasers to see that the words "Rowland's Kalydor" are on the envelope (an en graving of exquisite beauty from a steel plate by Messrs. Perkins, and Co.) and that A. RONVLAND and SON, 29, Hatton- Bacon, garden, are engraved (by authority) on the Government Stamp affixed on each bottle. Price 4s. 6d. and es. Gd per bottle. Sold b the Proprietors, and by chemists and perfumers. y e b o All other Kalydors are fraudulent imitations PE S in Ter nutes after use is ,RFECT FREEDOM from COUGH insured by D R. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WAFERS. From Mr. J. P. Williams, Chemist, Church-street, Tredegar. Dec. 23, 1845. " Gentlemen—A number of my friends have experienced great be nefit through taking Locock's Wafers. One friend, named Amy Calamore (subject to asthma), had a box last week, and has already received great benefit from them, although she did not take the whole, as she divided the box among some of her neighbours. Every one speaks highly of them, and they are taken by some of the first families in the town. (Signed) " J. P. Wixfamsfs " Dr. LOCOCK'S WAFERS will give instant relief and a rapid cure of asthmas, coughs, and all disorders of the breath and lungs. To SINGERS and PUBLIC SPEAKERS they are invaluable for Clearing and strengthening the voice : they have a most pleasant taste. Price 13.1%d., 2s, 9d., and I Is. per box. -44111ta :Da Silva and Co., I, );ride-lane, Fleet•street, .ionlun , landicine Tendert. FOURTEENTH EDITION of the SILENT FRIEND on Human Frailty, with Coloured Engravings. Jest published, price 2s. 6d., free by post (in a sealed envelope) 3s. 6d.. THE SILENT FRIEND ; a Medical Work on the Infirmities of the System' n both sexes ; and on the lost of the reproductive powers, with means of restoration. The banefhl effects of indulge- ce, &c., are 'ally pointed out. Illustrated by En gravings; followed by observations on Marriage. Ity it. and L. PERRY and Co., Consulting Surgeons, London. Published by the Authors, and may be had it their residence 19, BERNERS-STREET, OXFORD-STREET. Sold by Strange, 21, Paternoster-row ; Hannay and Co., 63, Ox ford-street ; Gordon, 146, Lemienhall-street ; Porkiss. Compton street, Sabo; Sanger and Co., Oxford-street; and all Booksellers. "We regard the work before us, the • Silent Friend,' as a work embracing most clear and practi cal views of a series of complains, hitherto little understood, and passed over by a majority of the me dicalprofession, for what reason we are at a loss to know. We must however confess that a perusal of this work has left such a favourable impression on ear minds, that we net only recommsnd, but cordially wish every one who is the victim of past folly, or suffering from India cretion, to profit by the advice contained in its pages."—Age and Argun. The CORDIAL BALM of SYItIACUM is exclusively directed to the cure of nervous debility, irregularity, weakness, loss of ap petite, indigestion, consumptive habits, and debilities arising from excess, &c. In b ottles, price 11s., or the quantity of four in one bottle for 335., by which lls. are saved. The dye-pound cases may be bad as usual. The CONCENTRATED DETERSIVE ESSENCE, a remedy for searching oat and purifying the blood from scurvy, blotches en the bead, face, and body, ulcerations, and those painful affections arising from improper treatment or the ettects of mercury, removing secondary symptoms, and all eruptions of the skin. Pries I Is. and 335. per bottle. TERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, price 'ls. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 1 is. per box, are the most effectual remedy for strictures, ham 13aation, &e., without hindrance to business. iion.sultation tee, if by letter, U. Minute detail of cases necessary. nans f a a s a sr t s i . ; R :,:re ar e i t d L. Perry and Co., surgeons , may be consulted, as 1047i)ualt, Rerners-street, Oxford-street, ondon, daily, and at , Liverpool, every Thursday, Fridt.y, and Saturday ; Tuo „ _ av St. John-street, Deansgate, Manchester, or Al'gdaYs, s. and Wednesdays. ON THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTHAND A T l b A o 7 sa i i : d lT , WITH TWENTY-FIVE COLOUitED ENGRAYINGS. Just published, Sixteeuth W Y in a sealed envelope, price 2s. 6d., or post paid, to an or Post-office Order. any address, for 3 s. 6d. In Postage Stamps SELF . PRESERVATION on the Secret Infirmities and Dis rde A Medical Treatise Illustrated with Twenty-five Coloure n d Platesrs or Youth and Maturity. Physiology, and Diseases of the Urinaryand on the Anatomy. explaininst their various structures, uses, anc Lßeproductive Organs, the injuries that are produced In them, by solitaryncti l ons, and showing excesses. With Practical Observations on the Trea Lab e i n ts t , and other Debility, Local and Con stitutional Weaknes s , and other of Nervous diseases of the Urethra. By SAMUEL LA'MERT, CONSULTING SURGEO N, 9, Bedford-street, Bedford-ware, London ; Matriculated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Honorary Member of the London Hospital Medical society, Licentiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, &c., &c. REVIEWS OF THE WORK. "The author of this singular and talented work is a legally quali fied medical man, who has evidently had considerable experience in the treatment of the various disorders arising from the follies and Pralines of early indiscretion. The engravings are an invaluable ad dition, by demonstrating the consequences of excesses, which must act as a salutary warning to youth and maturity, and by its perusal many questions may be satisfactorily replied to, that admit of no ap peal, eves to the most confidential friend."—Era. Published by the Author, and may be had at his residence; also from S. Gilbert, 52, Paternoster-row; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford street; Starie, Tichborne-street, Quadrant; Gorton, 146, Leaden hall-street, London ; Newton, 16, Church-street, Liverpool ; and by all Booksellers. At Home for Consultation daily, from Nine till Two, and from Five till Eight ; and all letters immediately replied to, if containing the fee of IL, for adviee, &c.-9, BEDFORD-STREET, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON. l~ -~-~1~- I ~ ~~ No. 16,702. LONDON, W THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S splendid and powerfhl first-class STEAM SHIPS are appointed to leave the Custom House or Tower for— HAMBURGH, carrying her Majesty's Mails —Every Wednesday and Saturday Morning. ROTTERDAM, carrying her Majesty's Mails, from Blackwall Pier—Every Wednesday and Saturday Morning, at Ten. ANTWERP—From Blackwall Pier —Every Thursday, at Eleven, Morning. HAVRE—From st. Katherine's Wharf—Dvery Sunday and Thursday, at Eight, Morning. From London Bridge Wharf, for — OSTEND—Every Wednesday and Saturday Morning. BOULOG'SE—Every Thursday and Saturday. CALMS—Every Thursday and Sunday Morning. HULL—Every Tuesday and Friday, at Eight, Morning. YARMOUTH —Every Wednesday and Saturday, at Six, Evening. From Brown's Wharf, Poplar, for — EDI NBURGH—Reduced Fares—April 1, 4, 11, 15, 18, 25, and 29, at Ten, Evening. From Colman's Irongate Wharf—Reduecd Fares—ft-- NEWCASTLE —Every Saturday, at Eight, Evening. Between BRIGHTON and DIEPPE —Every Wednesday and Saturday. April 4, at Half-past Five, Afternoon ; 8, at Ten, Morninz. To secure Berths, for Freight and Bills containing hours of departure, fares, &c., apply at the Offices, 69, Lombard-street; 37. Regent-circus ; and 35, Leadenhall-street. 414 -I ACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, EXETER HALL. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING will be performed HANDEL'S ORATORIO JOSHUA. Principal Vocal Performers, Mrs. Sunderland, Miss 3lessent, Miss Dolby, Mr. Braham, and Mr. Phillips. The Baud and Chorus will consist of above Five Hundred Per formers. Tickets 3s. each, Reserved Seats 55., may be obtained of the prin cipal Musicsellers ; of Mr. Howley, 53, Charing-cross; Mr. Ries, 102, Strand ; or of Mr. Mitchell, 39, Charig-cross. THOS n . BREWER, Hon. Rec. THE CAMPAIGN on the SUTLEJ creating immense interest at the present moment, there is exhibiting at the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION Portraits of the most Distinguished Men both in the SIKH ARMY and GOVERN MENT of LAHORE, taken by a lady of rank, distinguished in the Fine Arts, during her residence in India. Also, Portraits of Sir Henry Hardinge, Sir Robert and Lady Sale, &c. By means of the OPAQUE MICROSCOPE these interesting Portraits are on a magnifict nt scale. Mornings, at Half-past Four o'clock ; Evenings at a Quarter to Ten. The LECTURES include those on ASTRONOMY, during Lent on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, COLEMAN'S WORK NG MODEL ascending and descending Inclined Planes, &c. &c. Admission, Is. ; Schools, Half-price., GENERAL TOM THUMB WILL SHORTLY CLOSE HIS FAREWELL LEVEES AT THE EGYPTIAN-HALL. Many persons having procured tickets without being able to gain admission, those tickets will continue to be received, but the public is respectfully informed that his Morning Levees are much less crowded than those of the Evening. The little .General appears every day and evening in all the cos tumes and performances which he had the distinguished honour of appearing in three times before her Majesty, and before all the prin cipal Courts of Europe. ?lours from Half-past Twelve to Two, Half-past Three to Five, and Half-past Seven to Nine o'clock. Admission ls.—Children under Ten years, ball price. • - - - After Nine o'clock on each Evening he appears in his new play at the Lyceum Theatre. CITY OF CONSTANTINOPLE.-JUST OPENED, at the PANORAMA ROYAL, LEICESTER SQUARE, a view of the magnificent CITY of CONSTANTINOPLE, from the Seraskier's Tower, embracing the most enchanting scenery in th 9 world, Including Galata, Pera, Scutari, the Seraglio, the Golden Horn, the Sea of Marmora, with Mount Olympus, the Bos • phorus, and the Valley of Sweet Waters, The view of ATIIENS, which is universally acknowledged by the press to be a complete triumph in the panoramic art, and ROUEN, are also now open. 41111 I I • , • I • g e - 0:1 1 3; I " • - ~r • I' - , 7% , ~ j c . ,; - - .4 4- / 4 '1) !•••• - s e T. • , 11 ‘' e ' • • / • , e :r 2 • • ' ' 'S• i t ~~ ) PRICE SD. PUBLICATIONS. MR. JAMES'S NEW NOVEL. New ready, in 3 vols., Post Bvo. Price 1/. 1 ls. Gd. T H E ST E P-MOTHER. By G. P. R. JAMES, Esq. London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 65, Cornllll. TO CLERGYMEN, CHURCHWARDENS, MISSIONARIES, PARISH SCHOOLMASTERS, AND THE PROMOTERS OF GRATUITOUS EDUCATION GENERALLY. :n 21 Parts, oblong foolscap, 12s. 6d. per 100, with Allowance to . _ _ .. Schools, FOSTER'S PAROCHIAL-SCHOOL COPY BOOKS; a simple, comprehensive system, whereby the art ut Writing may be taught and acquired at an expense of 3s. By it. F. FOSTEIt, Author of " Double Entry Elucidated ;" "Pencilled Copy-Books ;" and other scholastic works. This system combines, in a high degree, the essential qualities of excellence and cheapness. The written characters are analysed, classified, and progressively arranged, advancing, by easy gradations, from the simplest elements to a finished current hand. In short, the facilities afforded by FOSTER'S COPY-1-100Ks are such, that any person, by their aid, may teach himself or other s to write, at an expense of time and money so trifling as to be within reach of all classes. London : Souter and Law, 131, Fleet-street. Edinburgh : Whyte and Co. Glasgow: Ogle and Son. Aberdeen: Brawn and Co. Dub lin : W. Curry and Co. ; and all Booksellers. NEW VOLUME OF MR. JAMES'S NEW WORKS. Now ready, iu medium Bvo., with f ron ti sp i ece, pr i ce B s. T HE EIGHTH VOLUME of the WORKS of G. P. ,.. R.jAMES, Esq., Containing, TILE ROBBER. At.* Each volume is complete in itself, and may be had separately. Coutents : Vol. I. THE GIPSEY. 11. MARY OF BURGUNDY. 111. THE HUGUENOTS. IV. ONE IN A THOUSAND. - V. PHILIP AUGUSTUS. - VI. HENRY OF GUISE. - VII. MORLEY ERNSTEIN. London : Smith, Elder and Co., 65, Cornliill. THE Uiv lON NIAGAZINE, for APRIL, No. IV., with an Illustration by Phiz, and several Wood _ Engravings, CONTENTS:- 1. Comparative View of the Rise and Progress of Liberty In Eng land and France. 2. " Late for Lectures."—A Tale of Young Oxford. 3. The Student Abroad. By Johann Halbdeutsch. 4. William Fleming, the Deal Boatman. 5. A Dirge. 6. The Fair Maid of Meath. 7. An Exam sus on the Drama. 8. Some Magic Bells. On a rather late principle. 9. Milan. 10. Review of Leigh Hunt's Work on the Italian Poets. 11. Review of " The O'Donoghue." 12. The Holy Coat and German Catholicism. Published by Madden and Malcolm, Leadenhall-street, London, and to be had of all booksellers. Country subscribers are requested to send their orders through the local booksellers. On and after the Ist of May, 1846, " The Union Magazine" will be published at the office of Messrs. Barker and White, 33, Fleet-street, London. Just published, price ls., the Fourth Edition (translated from the • Nineteenth French Edition), CONSTIPATION DESTROYED ; or, Expo sition of a Natural, Simple, Agreeable, and Infallible Means, not only of overcoming, but also of completely destroying, habitual Constipation, without using either purgatives or any artificial means whatever (discovery recently made in France by M. 'VVarton), fol lowed by numerous certificates from eminent Physicians and other persons of distinction. Free by post, Is. lid. Sole by James Youens and Co., Tea dealers, 45, Ludgate-hill, London ; and by all Booksellers in the United Kingdom. THE TWE LYTH EDITION. Just Published, in a sealed envelope, price 2s. 6d., and sent free, en receipt of a Post-office Order for 3s. 6d. MANLY HEALTH : a Popular Inquiry into • the Concealed Cause of its premature Decline, with Instiuc tions for its Complete Restoration. Addressed to thmie suffering from the destructive consequences of excessive indulgehce, terminating; a Mental and Nervous Debility, Lockl or Constitutional Weakness, In digestion, and Consumption. ;neAuding a comprehensive Dissertation on MARRIAGE, Incontisience, and Celibacy. Illustrated with Cases, &e. By C. J. LUCAS as d Co. Consulting Surgeons, No. 60, Newman- s t i •eet,Oiford-street, London. And sold by Brittain, tl, P aternoster-row ; J. Gordon, 116, Lea den'lall-street ; aad all Bookse Ilers. 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The rates of premium are reduced to the lowest scale compatible with the security of the Assured and the stability of the Company, thereby, in effect, giving to every Policy Holder an immediate and certain Bonus without risk, in lieu of the deferred and frequently delusive prospect of a periodical division of Profits. ANNUAL PREMIUM TO ASSURE £lOO. Age. For One Year. 20 £0 17 8 30 1 1 8 40 1 8 0 50 1 14 1 60 3 2 4 For Seven Years. I Whole Term. £0 19 1 1 2 7 1 6 9 1 19 10 3 7 0 £1 11 10 2 0 7 2 14 .10 4 0 11 6 0 10 "PROCLAMATION BY THE RIGHT HON. THE GO VERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA. " Foreign Department, Kussoor, Feb. 14, 1846. " The Seikh army has been expelled from the left bank of the river Sutlej, having been defeated in every action with the loss of more than 220 pieces of field artillery. " The British army has crossed the Sutlej, and entered the Punjaub. " The Governor-General announces by this proclamation that this measure has been adopted by the Government of India, in accordance with the intentions expressed in the proclamation of the 13th of Decpmber tact, gQ h av ing beam forced upon the Governor-General for the purpose of effec tually protecting the British provinces, for vindicating the authority of the British Government, and for punishing the violators of treaties and the disturbers of the public peace.' " These operations will be steadily persevered in and vi gorously prosecuted until the objects proposed to be accom plished are fully attained. The occupa tion of the Pun j aub by the British forces will not be relinquished until ample atonement for the insult offered to the British Government by the infraction of the treaty of 1809, A.D., and by the unprovoked invasion of the British provinces, shall have been exacted. These objects will include full indemnity for all expenses incurred during the war, and such arrangements for the future government of the Lahore territories as will give perfect security to the British Government against similar acts of perfidy and aggression. " Military operations against the Government and army of the Lahore State have not been undertaken by the Govern.. ment of India from any desire of territorial aggrandisement. The Governor-General, as already announced in the procla mation of the 13th of December, ' sincerely desired to see a strong Seikh Government re , established in the Panjarib able to control its army and to protect its subjects.' The sincerity of these professions is proved by the fact that no preparations for hostilities had been made when the Lahore Government suddenly, and without a pretext of com plaint, invaded the British territories. The unprovoked ag gression has compelled the British Government to have re course to arms, and to organise the means of offensive war fare, and whatever may now befal the Lahore State, the consequences can alone be attributed to the misconduct of that Government and its army. "No extension of territory was desired by the Government of India; the measures necessary for providing indemnity for the past and security for the future will, however, involve the retention by the British Government of a portion of the country hitherto under the Government of the Lahore State. The extent of territory which it may be deemed advisable to hold will be determined by the conduct of the Durbar, and by considerations for the security of the British frontier. The Government of India will, under any circumstances, annex to the British provinces the districts, hill and plain, situated between the rivers Sutlej and Bees, the revenues thereof being appropriated as a part of the indemnity required from the Lahore State. " The Government of India has friendly declared that it did not desire to subvert the Seikh Government in the Pun jaub ; and although the conduct of the Durbar has been such as to justify the most severe and extreme measures of retribution (the infliction of which may yet be required by sound policy, if the recent acts of violence be not amply atoned for and immediate submission tendered), nevertheless the Governor-General is still willing that an opportunity should be given to the Durbar and to the chiefs to submit themselves to the authority of the British Government, and by a return to good faith and the observance of prudent counsels, enable the Governor-General to organize a Seikh Government in the person of a descendant of its founder, the late Maharaja Runjeet Singh, the faithful ally of the British Power. " The Governor-General, at this moment of a most com plete and decisive victory, cannot give a stronger proof of the forbearance and moderation of the British Government than by making this declaration of his intentions, the terms and mode of the arrangement remaining for further adjust ment. " The Governor- General therefore calls upon all those chiefs who are the well-wishers of the descendants of Run jeet Singh, and especially such chiefs as have not partici pated in the hostile proceedings against the British Power, to act in concert with him for carrying into effect such ar rangements as shall maintain a Seikh Government at Lahore', capable of controlling its army and protecting its subjects, and based upon principles that shall provide for the future tranquillity of the Seikh states, shall secure the British fron tier against a repetition of acts of aggression, and shall prove to the whole world the moderation and justice of the paramount powet of India " If this oppo rt unity of rescuing the Seikh nation from military anarchy and misrule be neglected, and hostile oppo siti make to henritish army be renewed, the Government of India such other arrangements for the future go vernment of the Punjaub as the interests and security of the British Power may render just and expedient. 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In the FIRE DEPARTMENT, a Return of profit was declared on the 4th of June, upon the premiums received on all Policies which had been in force seven years at Christmas 1844, and the same is now in course of payment daily (Friday and Saturday excepted), between the hours of ten and three o'clock, at the Bead Office ; and also by the Agents in the Country Districts. 4 Notice is hereby given, that as=urances which expire at Lady Day must be renewed within fifteen days at this Office, or with Mr. Sams, 1, St. James's-street, corner of Pall-mall ; or with the Company's agents throughout the kingdom, otherwise they become void. GEORGE KEYS, Secretary._ . . Mr. Hutt, M.P., had an interview yesterday with the Earl of Dalhousie, at the office of the Board of Trade. THE VICTORY OF SOBRAON. GENE:RAL ORDER. Foreign Department, Camp Kussoor, Feb. 14. The Governor - General having received from his Excel lency the Commander-in-Chief the dispatch annexed to this paper, announces to the army, and to the people of India, for the fourth time during this campaign, a most important and memorable victory obtained by the army of the Sutlej over the Seikh forces in Sobraon. on the 10th inst. 35,000 men an d 67 pi eces o f art ill ery, exclus i ve On that day the enen iy's strongly entrenched camp, de gips on the op l ios it e b an k of th e r i ver, was storme d bb the B r itish army une, er tbe imm e di a t e comman d ~f hi s E xce llency Sir Hugh Go ugh, Bart ., G.C.8., an d i n t wo h ours the Seikh forces were driven into the river with i mmense l o ss, 67 guns being captured 'by the victors. de fended e heavy d by The Govei - nor-General, most cordially congr a t u lates the Commander - in-Chief anei the British army on this exploit, one of the most daring ever achieved, by which, in open day, a triple line of breastwork a, flanked by formid a ble redoubts, L bristling with artillery, ins nne4 by 32 regular regiments of infantry, was assaulted amid carried by the forces under his Excellency's command. This important operation: - was most judiciously preceded by a cannonade from the he ~vy howitzers and mortars which had arrived from Delhi c a t the Bth inst., the same day on which the forces under iNlajor-General Sir Harry Smith, 4 :` Ny APRIL 1, 1846. SCENE OF THE SEAT OF WAR IN INDIA. I .\\ i" 76 ~~„ .•_S" taking an hate_ ietween Major- Generalgilbeet Hairy Smith's left, proteelg 'ph Thabkwell, under whom , rve on Odr left, ready to act as circumstances might demand, the resCef the cavalry. • Our battery of 9-pounders, enlarged into twelves, opened near the little Sobraon with a brigade of hOwitzers formed from the light field batteries and troops of horse artillery, shortly after daybreak. But it was half-past six befoiv the whole of our artillery fire was developed. It was' most spirited and well directed. • I cannot speak in terms too high of the judicious disposition of the guns, their "admirable practice, or the activity With which the cannonade was sus tained; but, notwithstanding the fiirmidable -calibre 'of our iron guns, mortar., and howitzers, and the admirable way in which they were served, and aided by a rocket battery, it would have been visionary to expect that they could, within any litnited time, silence the fire of seventy pieces behind well constructed batteries of earth, plank, and fascinee; or dislodge troops covered either by redoubts or epaulentents, nr within a treble line of trenches.' The effect of the cannonade was, as has since been proved by an inspection of the camp, most severely felt by••the enemy; but it soon became evident that the issue of this struggle must be brought to the arbitrement of musketry add the bayonet: -• • • • • • At nine o'clock Brigadier . Stacey's brigade, supported on either flank by Captains Horsford'e and Fordyce's batteries and Lieutenant-Colonel Lane's troop of Horse Artillery, moved to the attack in admirable order. The infantry and guns aided each other co-relativel'v. The former marched steadily on in line, which they halted only to correct when necessary. The latter took up successive positions_at the gallop, until at length they were within 300 yards-of the heavy batteries of the Seikhs; but, notwithstanding the regu larity, and coolness, and scientific character of this assault, which Brigadier Wilkinson well supported, so hot Was the fire of cannon, musketry, and zumboorucks kept up "by the Klialsa troops, that it seemed for some moments impossible that the intrenchnients could be won under it ; but soon per severing gallantry triumphed, and the whole army had the satisfaction to see the gallant Brigadier Stacey's soldiers driving the Seikhs in confusion before them within the area of their encampment. The 10th Foot, under Lieutenant- Colonel Franks, now for the first time brought into -serious contact with the enemy, greatly distinguished themselves. This regiment never fired a shot till it got within the works of the enemy. The onset of her Majesty's 53c1 Foot. was as gallant and effective. The 43d and 5 9 th Native Infantry brigaded with them, and emulated both in cool determination. At the moment of this first success, I directed Brigadier the Hon. T. Ashburnham's brigade to move on in support, and Major-General Gilbert's and Sir Harry Smith's divisions to throw out their light troops to threaten their works aided by artillery. As these attacks of the centre and right com menced, the fire of our heavy guns had first to be directed to the right, and then gradually cease, bat at one time the thunder of full 120 pieces 'of ordnance reverberated flip this n ts i iel i ait gh hh t a e e ' da c mp on as i p l . . a r e at through the valley of the Sutlej, and as it was soon seen th a t th e we i g ht o f th e w hole force within the wd•asitilikelj- trenches,tn b e b thrown upon the two it brigades teamt necessary to convert into close and serious attacks the demonstrations with skir- • mishers and artillery of the centre and right; and the battle raged with inconceivable fury from right to left. The Seikhs, even when at particular points their intrenchments were mastered with the bayonet, strove to regain them by the fiercest conflict sword in hand. Nor was it until the cavalry of the left under Major-General Sir Joseph Thackwell, had moved forward any' ridden through the openings of the in ' trenchments made by oursappers, in single file, and re-formed as they passed them, and the 3d Dragoons, whom no obstacle usually held formidable by horse appears to check, had on this day, as at Ferozeshah, galloped over and cut down the obstinate defenders of batteries and field-works, and until the full weight of three divisions of infantry, with every field artillery gun which could be sent to their aid, had. been cast into the scale, that victory finally declared for the British. The fire of the Seikhs first slackened and then nearly ceased, and the victors then pressing them on every side, precipitated them in numbers over their bridge and into the Sutlej, which a sudden rise of seven inches had rendered hardly fordable. In their efforts to reach the right bank, through the deepened water, they suffered from our horse artillery a terrible carnage. Hundreds fell under this cannonade; hundreds upon hundreds were drowned in at tempting the perilous passage. Their awful slaughter, con fusion, and dismay were such as would have excited com passion in the hearts of their generous conquerors, if the Khalsa troops had not, in the earlypart of the action, sullied. their gallantry by slaughtering and barbarously mangling every wounded soldier whom, in the vicissitudes of attack, the fortune of war left at their mercy. I must pause in this narrative especially to notice the determined hardihood and bravery with which our two battalions of Ghoorkhas, the Sirmoor and Nusseree, met the Seikhs wherever they were opposed to them. Soldiers of small stature, but indomitable spirit, they vied in ardent courage in the charge with the grenadiers of our own nation, and armed with the short weapon of their mountains, were a terror to the Seikhs throughout this great combat. Sixty-seven pieces of cannon, upwards of 200 camel swivels (zumboorucks), numerous standards, and vast munitions of war, captured by our troops, are the pledges and trophies of our victory. The battle was over by eleven in the morning, and in the forenoon I caused our engineers to burn a part and to sink a part of the vaunted bridge of the Khalsa army, across which they had boastfully come once more to defy us, and to threaten India with ruin and devastation. We have to deplore a loss severe in itself, but certainly not heavy when weighed in the balance against the obstacle overcome and the advantages obtained. 1 have especially to lament the fall of Major-General Sir Robert Dick, K.C.8., a gallant veteran of the Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns. He survived only till evening the dangerous grape-shot wound which he received close to the enemy's intrench ments whilst personally animating, by his dauntless example, the soldiers of her Majesty's 80th Regiment in their career of noble daring. Major-General Gilbert, to whose gallantry and unceasing exertions I have been so deeply indebted, and whose services have been so eminent throughout this eventful campaign, and Brigadier Stacey, the leader of the brigade, most hotly and successfully engaged, both received contu sions. They were such as would have caused many men to retire from the field, but they did not interrupt for a moment the efforts of these heroic officers. Brigadier BPLaren, so distinguished in the campaigns in Alf ghanistan, at Maharajpore, and now again in our conflicts with the Seikhs, has been badly wounded by a ball in the knee. Brigadier Taylor, (C. 13 ), one of the most gallant and intelligent officers of the army, to whom I have felt deeply indebted on many occasions, fell in this fight at the head of : hie brigade, in close encounter with the enemy, and covered with honourable wounds. Brigadier Penny, of the Nusseree Battalion, commanding the 2d brigade, has been wounded, but not, I trust, severely. I am deprived for the present of the valuable services of Lieutenant-Colonel J. B. Gough, C. 8., Acting Quarter- Master General of her Majesty's troops, whose aid I have so highly prized in all my campaigns is China and India. He has received a wound from a grape shot, which is severe, but I hope not dangerous. Lieutenant-Colonel Barr, Act ing Adjutant-General of her Majesty's forces, whose superior merit as a staff officer I have before recorded, has suffered a compound fractare in the left arm by a ball. It is feared that amputation may become necessary. Lieutenant- Colonels Ryan and Petit, of the 50th Feet, were both badly wounded with that gallant regiment. Captain John Fisher, Commandant of the Sirmoor battalion, fell at the head of his valiant little corps, respected and lamented by the whole \ ment generally, for their ability . and intelligence. To the Quartermaster -General the service is much indebted, to the judgment and zeal which mark all the proceedings of that officer, and the Governor-General offers his acknowledg ments to him, to the Deputy Quartermaster-General, Lieut.- Colonel Drummond, and the officers of that department. To Lieutenant-Colonel Barr, Acting Adjutant-General, and to Lieutenant-Colonel Gough, Acting Quartermaster- General (Queen's service), the Governor-General's thanks are due. He regrets the temporary deprivation of the services of these officers by the wounds they have received. To Lieutenant-Colonel Birch, Judge Advccate-General, the Governor-General again has to repeat his thanks for his intelligence and gallantry. To Lieutenant-Colonel Havelock Persian interpreter, the Governor-General offers his best thanks. The Governor-General desires to record his obligations to Count Ravensburgh and to the officers of his Royal High ness's staff, Count Oriole and Count Greuben. This gallant and amiable Prince, with his brave associates of the Prussian army, has shared all the dangers, and secured for himself the respect and admiration of the British army; and the Go vernor-General begs to convey to his Royal Highness and his staff his cordial thanks for the ready offers of their services on the field of battle. The Governor-General has now to acknowledge the ser vices rendered by the officers attached t.) his own staff. He renews to - Lieutenant-Colonel Benson, of the Military Board, his strong sense of the impottant services rendered by that officer during the whole of this campaign, whose general information in military details and cool judgment in action deserve this acknowledgment. Lieutenant-Colonel Wood, the Governor-General's military secretary, displayed on the 10th inst. the same intelligence and gallantry as on former occasions. Major Lawrence, the Governor-General's Political Agent, hae -- ti.—.,,e-hout these operations afc.ra.l---au)st useful assist ance by his ability, zeal, and activity in the field, as well as on every other occasion. Captain Mills, Assistant Political Agent and Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Governor-General, has shown the most unwearied devotion to the services as well in the field as in the exercise of his personal influence in the protected Seikli states. The Governor-General's thanks are also due to Captain Cunningham, of the Engineers, Assistant Political Agent. The Governor-General's Aides-de-Camp, Captain Grant, Lord Arthur Hay, Captain Peel, and Captain Hardinge, by their gallantry and intelligence rendered themselves mebt useful. In the operationsof this campaign, in which officers of the civil service have accompanied the camp and participated in the risks incidental to active warfare, the Governor-General's thanks are due for their readiness in encountering these risks and their endurance of privations. The Governor- General acknowledges the able assistance he had at all times received from the Political Secretary, F. Currie, Esq. His acknowledgments are also due to his private secretary, C. Hardinge, Esq., and to the Assistant Political Agent, R. Cust, Esq. Lieutonant-Colonel Parsons, Deputy Commissary-General, has succeeded in keeping the army weal supplied, and the Go vernor-General is much satisfied with his exertions and those of the officers under his command. The army took the fidid under circumstances of great difficulty, and by stre nuous exertions and good arrangements on the part of the Lieutenant-Colonel, the army has now a large supply in re serve, a result very creditable to the chief of the Commis sariat Department. The manner in which Captain Johnson has conducted the Commissiariat duties entrusted to bon has also met with the Governor General's approbation. To Dr. Macleod, Superintending-Surgeon, and to Dr. Gra ham, as well as to the officers of the Medical Department generally, the Governor-General offers his acknowledgments. His thanks are due to Dr. Walker, Surgeon to the Go. vernor-General, whose ability is only to be equalled by his zeal and humanity. A salute of twelve guns will be fired in celebration of the victory of Sobraon at all the usual stations of the army. By order of the Right Hon. the Governor-General of India, F. CURRIE, Secretary to the Government of India, with the Governor General. army. I have now to make the attempt, difficult, nay impracti cable 'though I deem it, of expressing in adequate terms my sense of obligation to those who especially aided me by their talents and self-devotion in the hard-fought field of Sobraon. First, Right Hon. Sir, you must permit me to speak of yourself. Before the action, I had the satisfaction of sub mitting to you my plan of attack, and I cannot describe the support which I derived from the circumstances of its having in all its details met your approbation. When a soldier of such sound judgment and matured experience as your Excellency assured me that my projected operation deserved success, I could not permit myself to doubt that, with the blessing of Divine Providence, the victory would be ours. Nor did your assistance stop here ; though suf fering severely from the effects of a fall, and unable to mount on horseback without assistance, your uncontrollable de sire to see this army once more triumphant, carried you into the hottest of the fire, filling all who witnessed your ex posure to such peril at once with admiration of the in trepidity that prompted it, and anxiety for your personal safety, involving so deeply in itself the interests and happi ness of British India. I must acknowledge also my obligation to you for having, whilst 1 was busied with another portion of our operations, superintended all the arrangements that related to laying our bridge across the Sutlej near Feroze pore. Our prompt appearance on this bank of the river after victory, and advance to this place, which has enabled us to surprise its fort and encamp without opposition in one of the strongest positions in the country, is the result of this invaluable assistance. The Major-Generals of divisions engaged deserve far more commendation than lam able, within the limits of a dispatch, to bestow. Major-General Sir Robert Dick, as I have already related, has fallen on a field of renown worthy of his military career and services, and the affectionate regret of his country will follow him to a soldier's grave. d N is i p e l t a o y r e y d o t f h A e m li s l a vai e . v A al m ou o r re an a d ra j u u o d u g s m ta en sk t N has thic s h eld g o a m ve In his attack on the enemy's left Major - General Sir Harry Smith h if im ev t e h r e , been assigned to a division. Never has an attempt been more gloriously carried through. I want words to express my gratitude to Major-General Gilbert. Not only have Ito record that in this great fight all was achieved by him which, as Commander-in-Chief, I could desire to have executed ; not only on this day was his division enabled by his skill and courageous example to triumph over obstacles from which a less ardent spirit would have recoiled as insurmountable, but since the hour in which our leading columns moved out of Umballah I have found in the Major-General an officer who has not merely carried out all my orders to the letter, but whose zeal and tact have enabled him in a hundred instances to perform valuable ser vices in exact anticipation of my - wishes. I beg explicitly to recommend him to your Excellency's especial notice as a divisional commander of the highest merit. Major-General Sir Joseph 'l'hackwell has established a claim on this day to the rare commendation of having achieved much with a cavalry force, where the duty to be done consisted entirely of an attack on field works usually supposed to be the particular province of infantry and artil lery. His vigilance and activity throughout our operations, and the superior manner in which our out-post duties have been carried on under his .superintendence, demand my warmest acknowledgments. Brigadier Stacey (C. 8.), I must commend to your special protection and favour. On him devolved the arduous duty of leading the first column to the attack, turning the enemy's right, encountering his fire, before his numbers had been thinned, or his spirit broken, and, to use a phrase which a soldier like your Excellency will comprehend, taking off the rough,edge of the Seikhs in the fight. n o w ably, how ga llantly, how successfully this was done , I have before i en d eav oured to relate. I feel c ertain that Brigadier Sta xcel cey and his noble troops will bold their due place n y lency's estimation, and that his merits will meet with fit THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S DISPATCHES. Head-Quarters, Army of the Sutlej, Camp Kussoor, Feb. 13. TO THE RIGHT HON. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA, &c. Right Hon. Sir, —This is the fourth dispatch which I have had the honour of addressing to you since the opening of the campaign_ Thanks to Almighty God, whose hand I desire to acknowledge in all our successes, the occasion of my writing now is to announce a fourth and most glorious and decisive victory ! My butt communication detailed the movements of the Seikhs arid our counter-manoeuvres since the great day of Ferozeshah. Defeated en the tipper Sutlej, the enemy con tinned to. occupy his position on the right bank, and for midable tete de pont and entrenchments on the left bank of the river in front of the main body of our army. But on the 10th instant, all that he held of British territory, which was comprised in the ground on which one of his camps stood, was stormed from his grasp, and his audacity was again sig nally punished by a blow, sudden, heavy, and overwhelming. It is my gratifying duty to detail the measures which have led to thin glorious result. The enemy's works had been repeatedly reconnoitred dur ing the time of my head-quarters being fixed at Nihalkee, by myself, by my departmental staff; and my engineer and artillery officers. Our observations, coupled with the re ports of spies, convinced us that there had devolved on us the arduous task of attacking, in a position covered with formidable intrencbments, not fewer than 30,000 men, the best of tle Kbalsa troops, with 70 pieces of cannon, united by a good bridge to a reserve on the opposite bank, on which the enemy had a considerable camp and some ar tillery, commanding and flanking his field works on our side. .Major-General Sir Harry Smith's division having rejoined me on the evening of the Bth. and part of my siege train having come up with me, I resolved, on the morning of the 10th, to dispose our mortars and battering guns on the alluvial land within good range of the enemy's works.. To enable us to do this, it was necessary first to drive in the enemy's pickets • at the post of observation in front of Koodeewalla, and at, the little Sobraon. It was directed that this should be done during the night of the 9th, but ,the execution of this part of the plan was deferred owing to misconceptions and casual circumstances until near daybreak . The delay was of little importance, as the event showed t trot the Secklis had followed our example in oc• copying the two posts in force by day only. Of both, there fore, poss ession was taken without opposition. The batter ing and t isposed field artillery was then put in position in an extended semicircle, embracing within its tire the works of the Seikb 0. It bad been intended that the cannonade should have con ,menccd at daybreak ; but so heavy a mist hung over the plain and river, that it became necessary to wait until the rays of the sun had penetrated it and cleared the r atmosplu ire. Meanwhile, nn the margin of the Sutlej unde r left, two t Tigades of Major-General Sir 11. Dick's di e visi , o e n c , his person cal command, stood ready to cominrie, ssault against t be enemy's extreme right. brigade, iu which we is the 10th Foot, reinforced b y . ck. supported at . by Brigac tier Stacey, was to head the ta 200 yards; distance by the 6th brigade utalltileisslCl n d er Brigadier kinson. Foot, and led a n d l e ov u e nd fo e r r w l a ir r i d ga f d ro i l e n r t t l l r i e e necessary, a re lalnhbnrnh reserve a trw,a swhich a s b l e r t i ao g y ° Ta w t a h l e hi' centre, Major-G eneral intrenche I: t i s llage f o n f r K e. giment fo x little Sobraon. Gil bert's div ision was d the i p )loy .l e l d a f e o o r f s t u h p e port or attack, its right resting o 3, and in th e a-, Major- General 1 wi tharry right s thrown as formed near the village of Guttah, its right up towards the Sutlej. Bri gadier Cs g eton's cavalry, threatened, by feigned attacks, the ford at 11 rareeke, and the enemy's horse under Raja I,all Singh ,isr on the opposite bank. Brigadier Campbell, reward. Brigadier Orchar d (C B.), in consequence of the only regi ment under his command, that was engaged in the aZlion, being with Brigadier Stacey's brigade, attached himself to it, an d shared all its da n g ers, g lories, and success. whlicbli liiga egtaswdaierrini;nd sincerely to praise the manlier in Wilkinsoni supported Brigadier Stacey, and followed his lead into the enemy's works. Brigadier the Hon. T. Aidiburnham manoeuvred with great coolness and success as a reserve to the two lad-mentioned brigades. Brigadier Taylor, her Majesty's 29th, fell nobly, as has already been told, in the discharge of his duty. He is him self beyond the reach of earthly praise ; but it is my earnest desire that his memory may be honoured in his fall; and that his regiment, the army - with which he served, and his country, may know that no officer held a higher place in my poor estimation, for gallantry or skill, than Brigadier C. C. Taylor. Brigadier M'Laren (C. 8.), in whom-I have ever confided as one of the ablest of the senior officers of this force, sus tained in this day, as I have before intimated, his already enviable reputation ; I trust he may not long be kept by Ins wound out of the sphere of active exertion which is his na tural element. Brigadiers Penny and Hicks commanded the two brigades of Major-Genersk: Sir Harry Smith's division, and overcame IC:la Da61),.......1- ......A f Kulia Kahar _ s..i / illaipoor GL ;erat Mild fladura Ellan . ---- ;; , v,m3 ! r ...N.---- \ ............. ^...—. L., , • ~,,,........r , 4 Vyzecra.bacf 14 : G na bad • Noorpoor IC k * */ i % ar..„• -, t l / 4 1 0 .* 4 -' . . 1 Islas a• i rah. ~,, Patau la ~,-7 . : ...P...-0%. \.,..,.., ,,-,.."`N. % I, i C.; / -_ Th 0 4 -- 1 4. 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The British Infantry, formed on the extreme left of the line, then advanced to the assault, and in spite of every im pediment cleared the intrenchments, and entered the enemy's camp. Her Majesty's 10th, 53d, and 80th Regiments, with the 33d, 43d, 59th and 63d Native Infantry, moving at a firm and steady pace, never fired a shot till they had passed the barriers opposed to them—a forbearance much to be commended and most worthy of constant imitation, to which may be attributed the success of their first effort, and the small loss they sustained. This attack was crowned with the success it deserved, and (led by its gallant commander, Major-General Sir R. Dick) obtained the admiration of the army, which wit nessed its disciplined valour; when checked by the for midable obstacles and superior numbers to which the attack ing division was exposed, the second division, under Major-Gennal Gilbert, afforded the most opportune as sistance by rapidly advancing to the attack of the enemy's batteries, entering their fortified position, after a severe struggle, and sweeping through the interior of the camp. This division inflicted a very severe loss on the retreating enemy. The same gallant efforts, attended by the same success, distinguished the attack on the enemy's left, made by the Ist division, under the command of Major-General Sir H. Smith, K.C.8., in which the troops nobly sustained their former reputation. These three divisions of infantry. concentrated within the enemy's camp, drove his shattered forces into the river, with a loss which far exceeded that which the most expenent.d officers had ever witnessed. Thus terminated, in the brief space of two hours, this most remarkable conflict, in which the military combinations of the Commander-in-Chief were fully and ably carried into effect with his Excellency's characteristic energy. The enemy's select regiments of regular infantry have been dis persed, and a large proportion destroyed, with the loss, since the campaign began, of 220 pieces of artillery, taken in action. The same evening six regiments of native infantry crossed the Sutlej. On the following day the bridge of boats was nearly completed by that able and indefatigable officer, Major Abbott, of the Engineers, and the army is this day en camped at Kussoor, 32 miles from Lahore. The Governor-General again most cordially congratulates the Commander-in-Chief on the important results obtained by this memorable achievement. The Governor-General, in the name of the Government and of the people of India, offers to his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, to the ge nivel officers, and all the officers and troops under their com ma nd, his grateful and heartfelt acknowledgments for the services they have performed. To commemorate this great victory the Governor-General will cause a medal to be struck, with " Sobraon" engraved upon. it, to be presented to the victorious army in the service of the East India Company, and requests his Excellency the Com wander-in-Chief to forward the lists, usually furnished, of those engaged. Tb a Governor-General deeply regrets the loss of the brave officers and men who have fallen on this occasion. Major- General Sir Robert Dick, K.C.8., who led the attack, re ceived a mortal wound after he had entered the enemy's in trenchnients. Thus fell, most gloriously at the moment of victory, this veteran officer, displaying the same energy and intrepidity as when, 35 years ago in Spain, he was the dis tinguislied leader of the 42d Highlanders. The army has also sustained a heavy loss by , the death of Brigiutier Taylor, commanding the 3d brigade of the 2d division ; a most able officer, and very worthy to have been at th.e bead of so distinguished a corps as her Majesty's 29th Regiment, by which he was belched and respected. The Company's service has lost an excellent officer in Cap tain Fisher, who fell at the head of the brave Sirmoor Regi ment, Ivhich greatly distinguished itself. The Governor-General has much satisfaction in again of fering to Major-General Sir Harry Smith, com manding the Ist division of Infantry, his best thanks for his gallant services on this occasion by which he has added to his well-established reputation. The Governor-General acknowledges the meritorious con duct of Brigadier Penny and Brigadier Hicks, commanding brigados in the Ist division. Her Majesty's 31st and 50th Regiments greatly distin guished themselves, as well as the 42d and 47th Native In fantry, and the Nusseeree Battalion. The Governor-General's thanks are also due to Lieutenant- Colone Ryan, commanding her Majesty's 50th, who, be re greta to hear, has been severely wounded. To Major-General Gilbert, commanding the 2d division, the Governor-General is most happy to express his acknow ledgments for the juegment, coolness, and intrepidity dis played by him on every occasion since the campaign opened, and on the present the promptitude and energy of his attack esscanially contributed to insure the success of the day. The Governor-General trusts that the wound received by Brigadier M'Laren will not long deprive the service of one of i is best officers. I lea• Majesty's 29th and Ist European Regiments, and the 26th, 48th, 61st Native Infantry, and the Sirmoor Battalion have entitled themselves by their gallant conduct to the thwaks of the Government. To Brigadier Stacy, on whom the command of the 2d divi sion devolved, the Governor-General's thanks are especially due fc , r the able manner in which the attack within the enemy 's camp was directed. The Governor-General is also glad to have this opport. nity of acknowledging the services of Brigadier Wilkinson, commanding the 6th brigade of the attacking division. The brigade composed of her Majesty's 9th and 62d Regi ments and the 26th Native Infantry, under the command of Brigadier the Hon. T. Ashburnbam, placed in support of the attacking division, by its firm and judicious advance con tributed to the success of the assault. The cavalry under the command of Major-General Sir J. Thacli well, K.C.8., Brigadiers Cureton, Scott, and Campbell were - well in hand, and ready for any emergency. Her Ma jesty's 3d Light Dragoons, as usual, were in the foremost ranks, and distinguished themselvesunder their commanding officer, Lieut.-Colonel White. Brigadier Smith, the Commanding Engineer, fully accom plished the Commander-in-Chief's instructions, and to Captain Baker and Lieut. Becher, of the Engineers, the Governor-General's acknowledgments are due for leading the division of attack into the enemy's camp ; these officers well maintained the reputation of their corps whenever gallantry or science may be required from its members. Major Abbott, of the Engineers, exclusive of his exertions in constructing the bridge of boats, displayed much intelli gence in the field. The merits of Major Reilly, commanding that most useful corps, the Sappers and Miners, are acknow ledged. The ability and zeal of Brigadier Irvine, the senior officer of the engineer corps, are well. known to the Governor- General, and his forbearance in not assuming the command, having reached the camp on the preceding evening, is duly appreciated. Brigadier Gowan, commanding the Artillery, ably directed the practice of the he ivy artillery on the left, assisted by Lieutenant-Colonel Biddulph, Lieutenant-Colonel Brooke, Lieutenant-Colonel Wood, and Captain Pillars. On the right the howitzer practice was well sustained by Major Grant. The troops of Horse• Artillery of Lieutenant-Colonel Lane and Captain Fordyce greatly assisted the attack of our in fantry on the left. and whilst the enemy were crossing the river, the fire of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander's troop was most effective. The troops of Captain Horsford and Captain Swinley also did good service. The Governor-General's acknowledgments are due to Major Grant, Deputy Adjutant-General, and to his depart- irk j,2_~ //_2 7