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BLAND MAIL ':;DICA AND CHINA. THE VICTORY OF GOOJRAT. We have received from Marseilles dispatches in advance of the overland mail, which left Bombay on the 17th ult. They contain full particulars of the decisive vic tory-achieved over the Seikhs on the 21st February last, a brief announcement of which arrived by the last mail. Oa this occasion no doubt need be enter tained of the decisive character of the success, the enemy having been completely routed with the loss of his guns, ammunition, and camp equipage. Lord Gough's army, which amounted to nearly 25,000 men with 100 guns, encamped on the 20th in order of battle within four miles of the enemy, whose force was estimated at 60,000 men with 60 guns. They occupied the ground around the village of Goojrat, in a position as well chosen as the nature of the country permitted. The British army moved to the attack early in the morning of the 21st, in a line nearly three miles from right to left. The action began with a heavy can nonade, in which our artillery, which was admirably served, did such execution that the enemy's guns were speedily silenced. The infantry then advanced, driving the Seikhs before them in the utmost confu sion ; the cavalry division was sent in pursuit, and hung upon the rear of the flying enemy until flight prevented further operations. Of the 60 guns which the Seikhs brought into action, 53 were captured, with an enormous amount of ammunition, and the rest have, doubtless, been since taken by the corps detwched in pursuit. Nor was this really decisive vie tory purchased by the terrible loss of life which have rendered Lord Gough's previous battles a source of mourning rather than of triumph. The British army has to lament 5 officers and 92 men killed, and 24 officers and 682 men wounded. On tha day after the action General Gilbert, with a force of 11,000 men, was dispatched towards the Jhelum, to seiss and occupy Rhotas, Attock, Pesha war, and the whole frontier up to the passes of Affghanistan.. He crossed the Jhelum on the 28th, and took possession of the town of that name, with some mortars and ammunition which had been abandoned 14y the retreating army on that day. The ad vices from General Gilbert's corps reach to the 2d of March, at which date they had been compelled to halt on their advance to Rhotas by the extreme inclemency of the weather. A report had, how ever, been received that he had taken possession of Rhotas. The principal objects of the campaign being thus achiev'ed, it waa expected that the main army under Lord Gough would soon retire into quarters. Our advices from the Commander-in-Chief's camp are to the 3d of March, on which day Lord Gough reviewed and inspected the whole of the troops. Permission to return to their appointments had been already given to several staff officers. 'There seems, indeed, every reason to believe that the Seikh chiefs, who have twice sent Major Lawrence to treat for them, will submit to the only terms which have been conceded to them—an unconditional surrender. It was said that Lord Gough had sent in his resig. nation. No decision had, it was understood, been arrived at as to the annexaticn of the Purdaub. India generally was tranquil and contented. Sinde was free from any apprehension either of rebellion or foreign attack, and the garrison left at Moultan remained unmolested. Sir J. Littler had been appointed President of the Council of India and Deputy-Governor of Bengal, in the room of Sir T. H. Maddock, who had retired. We subjoin the fullest details of the victory of Goojrat, and the subsequent operations, beginning with the OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS OF THE ACTION AT GOOJ RAT, uN THE 21sT OF FEBRUARY, 1849, BE TWEEN THE BRITISH FORCES UNDER THE PERSONAL COMMAND OF GENERAL THE In(urr HONOURABLE HUGH BARON GOUGH, G.C.B , COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE FORCES OF INDIA, AND THE REBEL ARMY UNDER SIRDAR CHUTTUR SIGH AND RAJA SHERE SINGH. GENERAL ORDER. BY TIIE RIGHT HON. THE GOVERNOR• GENERAL OF INDIA.—FoREIGN DEPAILT3IENT. Camp, Ferozepore, March 1, 1849. The Governor-General having received from his Excel lency the Commander-in-Chief a dispatch, reporting the de tails of the brilliant victory which was gained by the British army at Goojrat, on the :list ult., directs that it be published for the information of the army and of the people of India. The &Ma army, under the command of Sirdar Chuttur Singh and of Raja€here Singh, combined with the Affghan troops in the service of the Ameer of Cabul, were posted in great strength n ar to the town of Goojrat. Their numbers were estimated at 60,000 men, and 59 guns were brought by them into action. On the morning of the 21st they were attacked by the forces under the personal command of his Excellency the Commander-in.CWef. A powerful and sustained cannonade by the British artillery compelled them, after some time, to retire from the positions they had well and resolutely main tained. The subs went advance or the British army drove them back at on, from every point, and retreat having been speedily converted into rout, they fled in the utmost disorder; and, abandoning their guns and throwing away their arms, were pursued by the artillery and cavalry till the evening for many miles beyond the town. Fifty-three pieces of the enemy's artillery, his camp, his baggage. his magazines. and vast stores of ammunition, left in the hands of the British troops, bear testimony to the completeness and to the importance of the victory that has been w,)n. The Governor• General, in the name and on behalf of the Government of India. must cordially congratulates his Ex cellency the Commander-in-Chief and the whole army on the glorious success which, under the blessing of Divine Providence, their skill and gallantry have achieved, and he offers to his Excellency, to the generals, the officer, non commissioned officers, and soldiers of the force his grateful acknowledgments of the service they have thus rendered to the Government and to their country. The Governor-Generil begs especially to thank Maj-r -tireneral Sir Joseph Thackwell, K.C.B. and K.H., Major- General Sir W. Gilbert, K.C.8., Major-General Whish. C. 8., Brigadier-General Campbell, C. 8., and Brigadier- General the Hon. H. Dundas, C. 8., for the ability and j udg ment with which they directed the operations of the divisions respeCtively under their command. To the Chief Engineer, Brigadier Ch eap , C . 8., to the offi'..!e - s commanding brigades, Brigadier Brooke, C. 8., Bri ,, adier Huthwaite, C-8., and Brigadier Leeson ;to Brigadier White, C. 8., Brigadier Hearsay, and Brigadier Lockwood, C.B. ; to Brigadier Hervey an d Brigadier Mark ham; to Brigadier Mountain, C. 8., Brigadier Penny, C. 8., Brigadier Capon, and Brigadier Hoggan ; Brigadier Carnegy and Brigadier M'Leod, the best thanks of the Governor- General are due. The services of Brigadier-General Tennant. and of the artillery of the farce, have been recorded in the dispatch of the Commander-in• Chief, in terms of which they may justly be proud. The Governor-General cordially joins with his Excellency in acknowledging their merit, and in bestowing upon them the praise they have earned so well. To Major Lugard, to Lieut.-Colonel Gough, C. 8., and to the officers of the general staff of her Majesty's army; to _Lierd.. Colonel Grant, C. 8., to Lieut.-Colonel Garden, C. 8., an to the officers of the general staff of the army; to Cap tain R imsay and the officers af the commissariat department ; to Mr. Franklin, inspector-general of her Majesty's hospitals; to Dr. Kenny, and the officers of the medical department; and to the officers of his Excellency's personal staff, the Go vernor-General offers his best thanks, and assures them of his full appreciation of their services. And to all the troops of every arm, European and Native, the Governor-General desires to convey his entire approba tion of their steady and gallant conduct throughout the day ; particularly to a portion of the 9th Lancers and the Sinde Horse, for their charge against the Affghan Cavalry; to the 3d brigade of Infantry, under Brigadier Penny, C. 8.. for their attack on the village of Kalra, and to a portion of Bri gadier Hervey's brigade, for their charge led by Lieutenant- Colonel Franks, C. 8., all of which have been specially re ported by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief. The Governor-General estimates highly the important resaalis which the battle itained on the 21st ult. is calculated to produce. He entertains a hope that the conviction which the events of that da must force upon all of the vast supe riority wh ic h the British army derived from the possession of science and military resource, will induce the enemy shorty to abandon a contest which is a hopeless one. The war in which we are engaged must be prosecuted with vigour and determination, to the entire defeat and dis persion of all who are in arms against us, whether Seikhs or Afghans. The Governor-General has ever felt, and feels, unbounded confidence in the army which serves in India. He relies fully on the conviction that their services will be given cheerfully and gallantly, as heretofore, whatever may be the obstacles opposed to them ; and he does not doubt that, with the- blessing of Heaven, such full success will continue to fol low their ell'orts as shall speedily give to the Government of hetie. the victory over its enemies, and restore the country tw ttie enjoyment of peace. The Governor-General will not fail earnestly to commend the plat services of this army to the favourable con,idera lion f liar .Majesty's Government, and of the Honourable East. India Company. A salute OE2I guns has been ordered to be fired at every principal station of the army in India. By order of the Rig.'it Honourable the Governor. General of India. • H. Secretary to IO the Gc.‘ t. of India, wi LLIOT, th the E Guy.-Genl. THE BATTLE. (Copies. ) FROM THE EIGHT HON. THE COMMANDER-IN-CH/EF OF INDIA, TO TILE LIGHT HON. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA. . . Head-quartem Camp Goojrat, 26th Feb., 1849, My Lord—By my letter of the 21st instant, written on the field of battle, immediately after the action, your Lordship will have b, - ;en made acquainted with the glorious esult of my operations on that day against the Seikh army, THE SUN, „LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1849. the range of the enemy's batteries, the infantry deployed into line, and Brigadier White formed his cavalry in front of that village, with its left back and parallel to a gentle rising of the ground, on which was posted the enemy's right, cen.isting of a large body of Affghans and Goor churra horse. From this position a fire of round shot was opened, and the enemy's cavalry extended to the right so as to threaten to turn our left flank. To oppose the enemy's guns, I ordered Captain Duncan to move his troop of horse artillery to the front, which ho did in good style, and opened his fire within 500 or 600 yards. This mcve ment was followed by the advance of Captain Huish's troop, and both did considerable execution upon the enemy, but did not prevent the attempt of the Affghans to out flank our left. The Sinde horse were on the left of my line, and I ordered them to advance, with a squadron of the 9th Lancers under Captain Campbell, a part of the former to be in reserve, and supported by a squadron of the 9th Lancers, under Major Grant, C. 8., in echellon on the right. These troops made a most brilliant charge upon the enemy ; at the same time I advanced the guns and cavalry towards the enemy's line. The fire of the guns soon put the Goorchurras in retreat, and the glorious charge of the troops on the left caused their whole force to seek safety in retreat by the Burradurree. A gun was captured during these proceedings, but as we were then ;considerably in advance of the left of the infantry, although Captain Duncan was ena bled to enfilade a battery opposed to them, and ignorant of the force the enemy might have between the Burradurree and the tows, a space covered with trees, it became necessary to proceed with caution; yet I was soon enabled to open a fire upon the enemy, both on the right and left of the farmer place, which caused them considerable loss, and hastened their retreat. I may here observe that all tke enemy's tents were left standing near the Burradurree, and on the Seikh right of the town, with probably much baggage in them, all of which were probably plundered by the camp followers. The enemy being now in full retreat, I moved Brigadier White's brigade well to the left front, and soon forced the enemy from the Jhelum road, and eventually from that of Beembur also, cutting off large bodies of the enemy, much baggage and many guns, which were secured by this brigade as well as the troops of the 2d and 4th brigades, which had been ordered to join in the pursuit. At twenty minutes past four, z.ar., none of the enemy being in sight, and being, as was said by the villagers, nine or ten miles from Goojrat, I discontinued the pursuit and returned to camp at this place. In this pursuit Captain Duncan and Huish's troops of artillery, latterly joined by Major Leeson and Major Blood's troop, of the same arm, brought their guns to bear upon the enemy with good effect on several occasions and their advance was as rapid as the intersected nature of the ground by minas would admit, and the 9th Lancers and Bth Light Cavalry made gallant attempts to close with the enemy's cavalry, which, however, were frustrated by the rapid retreat a the latter; yet a great number of the enemy were slain by the brigade in pursuit. I witnessed the activity of Captain Unett and part of his squadron of the 3d Light Dragoons, and Brigadier White mentions that the whole of that regiment was actively engaged in this work of retribution. Being an eye-witness to all the movements of the Ist Brigade, I have great satisfaction in stating that Brigadier White conducted them very much to my satisfaction. lam also well satisfied with the manner in which Lieutenant- Colonel Fullerton, Majors Yerbury and Mackenzie, com manded their respective regiments, and in which Major Grant supported the charge of the Cavalry on the left. The charge of the Sinde Horse reflects the highest credit on Cap. Min Malcolm; and I have great pleasure in having witnessed the gallant bearing of all the officers and men of this brigade during the operations of the day, and I feel sure that their only regret was that the enemy's cavalry so often declined the attack. To Captains Duncan and Huish, and Majors Leeson and Blood, I am much indebted for the manner in which they brought their guns into action whenever an opportunity oc earred, and the steadiness and good conduct of both officers and men were very conspicuous. 1 have now the pleasing duty to state I have received every assistance and support from my Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General, Captain Pratt, on the present occasion, as well as during the campaign. To my Deputy-Assistant Quartermaster-General, Lieutenant Tucker, I am greatly in debted for his zeal, activity, intelligence, and successful en deavours to procure intelligence of the movements of the enemy during the operations; he, as well as my aide-de camp, Lieutenant Thackwell, Lieutenant Young, of the En gineers, Lieutenant Carter, of the Pioneers, and Cornet Beatson, of the 6th Light Cavalry, accompanied me during the battle, and afforded me essential service in carrying my orders on various occasions during the operations of the day. Brigadier White states how greatly he was satisfied with the conduct of Brigade-Major Captain Cautley and the whole of the officers and men of his brigade. As the operations of the 2d and 4th brigades of cavalry did not come under my observation, except towards the lat ter end of the pursuit, I have the honour to forward Briga dier Lockwood's report, and it would appear therefrom that he conducted his brigade judiciously; and I am gratified to learn that both officers and men behaved greatly to his satis faction, and that the 14th Light Drageons and Ist Light Cavalry conducted themselves gallantly, and evinced every anxiety to close with the enemy. lam happy to observe that the Brigadier has mentioned with great approbation the conduct of Lieutenant-Colonels Bradford and King, in command of their regiments, and I cannot avoid here stating for the information of his Lordship, that I observed with much satisfaction the zeal and judgment evinced by both officers, when in command of considerable bodies of ca valry duytie. detached s from the camp at Clulhanwallith on impor tant I regret that I have not yet received any report from Bri gadier llearsey, or return of casualties from his brigade or the Sinde Horse. These will be forwarded when they arrive. —I have, &c., (Signed) Jos. TOACKWELL, Major-General, Commanding Cavalry Division. • Left Column.—lst Brigade of Cavalry—Brigadier 3d Dragoons, de Horse, Captain Malcolm; Captain Duncan's Troop horse Major Yerbury ; her Majesty's 9th Lancers, Lieut.-Co lonel Artillery ; Captain Huish's Troop Horse A r tille r y. Right Fullerton;. Bt c : e tO Cl3.m L nl ig a h r t d . Majoring. Her Mackenzie; Majesty's San Column-2d Brigade of Cavalry—Brigadier Lockwooe,C.B., commanding; her Majesty's 14th Light Dragoons, Lieut.- Colonel King; Ist Light Cavalry, Lieutenant-Colonel Bradford ; 2 Ressalas 11th Irregular Cavalry, Captain Mas ters; 2 Ressalas 14th Irregular Cavalry, Lieutenant Rubarts; C4ptain Warner's Troop Horse Artillery. 4th Brigade Ca valry—Brigadier Hearsey commanding; 3d Irregular Ca valry, Major Tait, C.B. • 9th Irregular Cavalry, Major Christie; the sth and 6th Light Cavalry were left in the rear to protect the baggage. TO THE DEPUTY •ASSlia ANT A DJUTANT -GENERAL CAVALRY DIVISION ARMY OF THE PUNJAUB. Camp, Goojrat, Feb. 22, 1849. Sir,—l have the honour to report, for the information of Major-General bir Joseph Thackwell, commarding the a valry division, that on the morning of the 21st 1 formed my brigade, as directed by his Excellency the Commander-in- Chief, on the right rear of the Ist division of infantry, and parallel to Brigadier Markham's reserve, advancing in this order until the enemy opened their fire. I then deployed the brigate in the following manner:— [n the first line live troops of her Majesty's 14th Light Dra goons, two squadrons Ist Light Cavalry, with the Ist troop 3d brigade Hirse Artillery on the left, escorted by a troop of the 14th, and a retsala of the 11th Irregular Cavalry. In support the remainder of the 11th Irregular Cavalry, and in reserve one squadron of the 14th, and one squadron of the Ist Light Cavalry, In the commencement .of the action, I directed Captain Warner to open his fire upon a large body of the enemy near a village in our front ; but as they returned a heavy fire within accurate range, I changed position left back, and the Horse Artillery ceased firing. The enemy's horsemen now appeared in great force upon our right, threatening to turn our flank, so I changed front to the right, directing the reserve to retain its front, and communicate with the infantry, Captain Warner's guns opened with great effect upon the horsemen, and turned them, but they only retired a short distance, and then a regiment of their regular cavalry moved round by a circuitous route, and got completely into our rear. I immediately detached towards them three guns, with a squadron of the 14th, who, in conjunction with Major Christie's corps of Irregular Cavalry, drove them off. About this time a large gole of horse came on towards me, and I prepared to charge, but as they turned at once from the fire of the guns, and as there was a nulla in our front. I refrained from advancing after. them. The reserve also now advanced, in support of Colonel Hervey's brigade of infantry. I then received orders from the Commander-in-Chief to bring on the brigade, which I did, and followed in pursuit of the enemy, until I found myself parallel to the cavalry under the Major-General, when I placed myself in communication with him. _ _ In the pursuit the 14th Dragoons an d I st Li g h t C avalry cut down or shot a considerable number of the Seikh in fantry, both regular and irregular, and Corporal William Paint, of the 14th Dragoons, captured a red silk standard, killing in single combat the horseman who bore it. I beg to state to the Major-General, that I had the greatest sa ti s faction in witnessing the steadiness of the tr oo p s com posing best thanks are due to Captain Warner's horse artil lery, for the able and efficient manner in which he employed o h s e in a g yy the fire brigade br o i f ga a d r e ti his guns; also to Lieutenant-Colonel Bradford, commanding 1 lienring several manceuvres un d er . erformi the Ist Light Cavalry; Lieutenant-Colonel King, 14th Light Dragoon; Captain blaster, 11th Irregular Cavalry; and Lieutenant Robarts, 14th Irregular Cavalry; and Lieutenant Colonel Doherty, who commanded the reserve. I am also unde r th e grea t es t o bli ga ti ons t o my B r i ga d e - Major, Captain Yule, 9th Lancers, for the assistance he ren dered me, not only during the action, but during the period I have commanded the 2d brigade.—l have, (Signed) G. IL LOCKWOOD, Comdg. 2d Cay. Brigade. TO CAPTAIN PRATT. ASSISTANT-ADJUTANT OZNSAAL CA.VALAT DIVISION. ear K, Feb, , 1449. Sir,—l have the honourCam t p o n report oree to Sir Joseph Thack well, K.C.8., and K H. commanding the Cavalry Division of the army of the Punjaub, for the information of his ixcel lency the Right Honourable the Commander-in-Chief, agree ably to instructions received from Captain Pratt, Assistant- Adjutant-General Cavalry Division, I joined at about 8 30. a. m. of the morning of the 2lst inst. the brigade of cavalry on the right, under Brigadier Lockwood, with the 3d and 9th Irregular Cavalry, and , as senior cavalry officer in the field on that flank, I assumed co mmand of the whole of that arm as detailed in the margin 4 and a troop of horse artillery wider Captain \Varner. Soon after the action comnr need by a heavy:cannonade, and the heavy bodies of horse amongst them, apparently a regular regiment, showed in our front. The cavalry under my command advanced towards them, and the troop of horse artillery was sent to the front with its support (a squadron of her Majesty's 14th Dragoons and squadron • ,,ot Irregular Horse), and opened a well-directed fire of round and shrapnell, which made the enemy fall back to a respectable distance. On this very numerous bodies of horse went off to our right, apparently with the intention of turning that flank. I manmuvred to the right with the Irregular brigade, and kept them in check. About this time I received orders from his Excellency the Commander-in- Chief not to separate) the left of the cavalry too far from the column of infantry advancing in that direction. I was therefore necessitated to close to the left, which I did with Brigadier Lockwood's brigade. At the same time, as they again pressed on my right, I ordered three guns to support it, the tire from which made the enemy again draw off. I now observed it was there determination to turn the right, and as I had been joined by Colonel Doherty with two squa drons, I placed him to fill the gap on my left, and ordered Brigadier Lockwood's brigade and three guns to join the Jr.. regulars on that flank. This checked the enemy, but a very large body now advanced on the space on our left. I imme diately opposed it with the Irregular brigade and Brigadier Lockwood's, with half a battery, and the enemy was again foiled ; but they perceiving I had only the artillery supports, and ressala of horse under the command of Lieutenant Roberts, on my extreme right, made a last effort to turn it. This was promptly met by the 3d and 9th Irregulars being sent in that direction, the 9th advancing to meet them with t Brigadier Lockwood's Brigade, her Majesty's 14th Dra goons, Ist Light Cavalry, Captain Warner's troop Horse Artillery, Captain Fordyce's at the end of the actio n , Irre u Brigade, 3d Irreg u l ar C ava l r y, 9th ditt o , 11 t h di tto, 11 la t &sans. IgB:ar r the half battery; thus foiled, they returned to our left, Ma jor Christie following their movement. This was their last attempt. A troop of horse artillery, with supports of squa dron of 9.h irregulars commanded by Lieutenant and Adju tant Tytler, pushed to the front, and got under the fire of their artillery, when several men and horses suffered from round shot. It was now apparent, from the distance of the sound of our guns, that the enemy were in retreat, and Major Mackeson intOrmed me it was his Excellency the Commander in-Chief's wish that all the cavalry should pursue and prevent the enemy carrying off their guns. I irnme(iiately directed Brigadier Lockwood's brigade to take a sweep to the right, and pushed cc myself with the 3d Irregulars and Lieutenant Robarts's ressala, with Captain Warner's troop of Horse Artillery, the 9th Irregulars, and 11th under Captain Mas ter, following, as soon as they could get clear of a deep and quaggy nulla, and we perceived the enemy in full retreat after a canter of four miles. The artillery opened the masses of men, whilst the cavalry advanced on th e fl an k, and overtook them near the village of Runnewall, where a great many of the Bunnoo troops were sabred and shot. In this manner the pursuit continued, until a deep nulla prevented the horse artillery getting on without delay. Here I left them with two squadrons, and pushed on again, overtaking another body and punishing them. I detached Capt. Biddulph with half a ressala to ascertain the cause of 4 heavy cloud of dust to our left. He reported it was Sir J. Thackwell's division, and I soon alter heard his battery of horse Artillery open. Both divisions of cavalry were now closing on the enemy, and Captain Iltddulph was so for tunate as to capture five guns, and Major Christie another that had been left in a nulla by the retreating foe. (Major Christie informs rue that this gun would have been left be hind, if he had not made great exertions in having it brought into camp. Ile disclaims the capture of it.—J. B. H.) The pursuit continued to the village of Sainthul, when I met and reported to Sir J. Thackwell, and from whence we returned to camp. The distance the cavalry under my command went over in pursuit was 15 miles. We did not. get to the camp of the Irregulars near the Barradurree of Goojrat until ten o'clock at night, and had thus been fifteen hours on horseback. I have every reason to be pleased with the conduct of all the officers under my command. Some difference arose as to carrying my orders into effect by Brigadier Lockwood, in consequence of his receiving directions from supreme au thority, of which I was not at the time aware, but I found him most zealous and desirous of having an opportunity to charge the enemy at the he,d of her Majesty's 14th Dragoons. The conduct of that regiment throughout the day was most exemplary and steady, and I have not the least doubt, had an opportunity occurred, it would have been most eagerly seized, to the utter destruction of any body opposed to it. Brigadier Lockwood's report will bear testi mony to the energy of officers commanding regiments in his brigade, as I do most assuredly of the Irregular Cavalry. My thanks are due to Major Tait, C. 8., commanding 3d Ir regulars, Major Christie, commanding 9th Irregulars, Captain Master, commanding 14th Irregulars, and Lieutenant Ro berts, commanding a ressala of the 14th Irregulars. The conduct of the Horse Artillery was beyond all praise, and I feel much indebted to Captain \Varner, his officers and men, for the able manner in which that noble arm was employed. I feel myself much indebted also to Lieut. Neville Cham berlain, brigade major, 4th Brigade Irregular Cavalry, for assistance in the field during the forenoon, which I cannot too much appreciate, and for the example he set in several hand to hand affairs with a furious and exasperated enemy during the pursuit. Lieut. Crawford Chamberlain, second in command 9th Irregular Horse, although still suffering from his wound, was present with the regiment the whole day, thus showing his usual energy. Lieutenant and Adjutant Tytler, 9th Irregulars, also brought to my notice the steadiness of a squadron of that regiment, when under severe artillery fire, by which one suwar was killed, and several men and horses wounded. I shall forward a list of casualties as soon as I can get them from the different officers in command of regiments and parties, but from the constant marching we have had since the battle of Goojrat, and the inclement whether we are now enduring, I have not as yet been able to get them.-1 have the honour, &c., (Signed) J. B. HEARSAY, Bragadier 4th Brigade, Commanding Cavalry on the right flank of the Army. P.S.—I have just got the return of the casualties of the 3d and 9th Irregular Cavalry, which I have the honour to enclose. No. 1. TO THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL Or THE ARMY. Head-quarters, Camp Goojrat, Feb. 22, 1849. Sir,—l have the honour to report for the information of the Right Hon. the Commander.in-Chief, that the let Infan try division, with Horse Artillery attached (as detailed per margin* from right to left) marched out about half-past seven A.M. yesterday, the Ist Brigade commanded by Bri gadier illervey, in quarter distant columns of regiment, right in front, at deploying distance, with a troop of Na tive Horse Artillery on either flank drawn up in correspond ing order. The 2d Begade in reserve, commanded by Brigadier Mark ham, and 300 to 400 yards in rear, proceeded is contiguous quarter distance columns. After advancing about two miles more, the enemy opened their fire, and after the army had made some further pro gress, both brigades, agreeably to his Lordship's orders (and taken up from the left), deployed, the Horse Artillery con forming thereto. Immediately afterwards the troops of Horse Artillery and Skirmishers (of the Ist brigade) were ordered to the front, the latter at 300 yards distance. I then requested Brigadier Markham to, take ground to the left, that the interval made by the advance of Captain Anderson's tour guns might ,be covered by the 72d Native Infantry. Both troops began a spirited cannonade, and continued it for about three hours, at the rate of forty rounds per gun per hour, until the enemy's guns in our front (like those, I be lieve, in front of every part of the line, through a similar treatment), were silenced. During the cannonade, on first receiving an order for the further advance of both troops, I learnt front Major Garbet, who was in command of them, that the guns on oar left front had had so many horses killed and disabled, that they must await the arrival of others from the rear, which I observed were making quick progress, to their , troops and which shortly afterwards, I regret to say, lost its ga'lant captain, who was mortally wounded by a cannon ball the duties continued, however, to be effiei,mtly prosecuted under the superintendence of Lieutenants Fiancis and Mecham, to the former of whom the command immediately devolved. After this, both troops being well advanced to the front, and the enemy making one or two threatening demonstra tions, I thought it right to make a requisition on the cavalry for a small detachment for their protection, which was promptly complied w ith by B r i ga di er Lockwood. On the advance of the line being directed, the right bri gs le found the enemy's infantry in great force in its front, with a strong body of cavalry ou their left, which rendered it necessary for Brigadier Hervey to make a short flank move ment to the right, and throw back the 52d Native infantry, in order to counteract any attack the enemy might have in contemplation. As this unavoidably caused a great gap in the line, I thought it advisable to direct Brigadier Markham at once to occupy it by his brigade, which was accordingly done, and the arrapgement immediately reported to his Excellency. The enemy were otherwise preparing to take advantage of the opening, but on seeing the 2d brigade advancing to it, halted, and gave a few rounds of grape and matchlock fire, which was returned with full effect by the file firing from the right divisions and Lieutenant Francis's guns, which latter were being replenished with ammunition, and for the mo ment in the rear of the infantry. Lieutenant Need,. aid-de camp, on noticing the enemy's cavalry and i n f an t r y nnmedi• ately in front of the second brigade, had made known the same to Lieutenants Francis and Mecham, who on his sug gestion instantly gallopped to the front through an interval mace for the purpose by her Msjesty's 32d Regiment, and with a few rounds of grape cooperated with the infantry (who were advancing to charge), in sensing back the manly in great confusion. In the flank movement by the Ist brigade already alluded to, and which under a heavy fire from the enemy of round, grape, and matchlock, with the re-formation to line (in dis covering that the enemy did not make the anticipated attack) was effected in the most steady and orderly manner Captain Mackenzie, by his able and judicious co-operation, made his troop particularly useful, and on the enemy's de clining to receive the charge of her Majesty's 1, th, and the Bth, and 52d Native Infantry, poured in such a continued fire of shrapnel! and round upon their retiring masses as, with what had occurred from the 2d brigade, effectually to prevent any further threat or molestation to the division under my command, and, as far as I could observe, every part of the line had been equally successful in defeating the purposes of the enemy, who long before noon must have discovered that the entire loss of their guns, ammunition, camp, camp equi page, and cattle was inevitable. On reaching Goojrat the 2d brigade, agreeably to his Lordship's orders, commenced collecting the enemy's aban doned guns, nineteen of which were sent in by them forth with, and occupied the town with the following detail, under Major Case, her Majesty's 32d Regiment (which was afterwards reinforced by the 36th Regiment Native Infantry) : Two companies of her Majesty's 32d Regiment, under Cap tain Pigott. Two companies of 51st Regiment Native Infantry, under Lieutenant Wallace.. Possession of the eight gates was first taken, and then the fort, where about eighty of the enemy laid down their arms, and were made over as prisoners to the 36th Regiment Native Infantry, with other small parties found in different parts of the town, that, with few exceptions, made no resist. ance. The above four companies captured a gun, standard and some horses, with the loss of one man killed of her Ma jesty's 32d, and an officer of the same corps wounded, Lieu tenant Jeffery. The Ist brigade, on halting here, detached a sub-division of her Majesty's 10th Regiment, and the Gre nadier company of the 52d Native Infantry, to expel a party of 200 of the enemy, in occupation of the temple and garden in rearof which the Bth Regiment Native Infantry is now encamped, which was effected with trifling loss on our side, but the enemy had thirty ur forty killed and wounded, and a great number taken prisoners. It is particularly satisfactory to me to bring to the favour able notice of the Right Honourable the Commander-in -Chief the conduct of the division under my command during the services of yesterday, performed under his Lordship's order and direction, and consisting of, in f ac t, th e h orse art i l l ery and infantry of the (Bengal) Moultan field force, with the excep tion ct 49th Regiment, Native Infantry, on detached duty. El'igadiers Hervey and Markham conducted their brigades under the various circumstances of the day (some of which I have briefly specified) in a manner that merits the strongest commendation, and they were, as heretofme, admirably sup. ported by the officers in command of regiments, viz. : Lieut.-Colonel Franks, C. 8., her Majesty's 10th Regt. Ditto Brooke, do. 32d d o . Major Farquharson, Bth Regt. Native Infantry, and'on his being severely wounded, Brevet Major Williams. Brevet Major Griffin, 51st Regiment Native Infantry. Captain Jamieson, 52d do. do. do. Do. Lloyd, 72d do. do. do. I cordially unite with both Brigadiers in the expression of thanks to the above officers for the intelligence and zeal with which they carried out their orders, and to all the officers and men under their command for the steadiness and prompt obedience so uniformly evinced throughout the Brigadier Hervey acknowledges the services of his brigade major, Captain Wiggins, in high terms of commendation; and the active assistance he received throughout the day (min Lieut. B. Reid (34th Regiment Native Infantry), in terpreter to her Majesty's 10th Regiment; as does Brigadier Markham those of his brigade-major, Captain Balfour, her Majesty's 32d Regiment (who has happily recovered from the wound he received in the action of the 12th September last), and of Ensign Fraser, 23d Regiment, appointed acting interpreter of the 49th Regiment Native Infantry, who is awaiting the arrival of his regiment from MJultan, and who gladly made his services useful to the Brigadier. To Major Garbett, commanding the horse artillery at tached to my division, my best acknowleegments are due for his unremitting attention to both troops under his com mand, and particularly in matters the officers commanding them were not so able of themselves to give directions " 4th troop Ist Brigade ILA. (Captain M'Kenzie). Ist Infantry I3rigade-52d Regiment N. 1., her Majesty's 10th Foot, a n d B t h Regiment N. 1., 4th troop 3d Brigade H.A. (Captain J. Anderson, except two guns at Wuzeerabad). 3d Company of Pioueers—Lieutenant /I , l‘Mullin, in reserve. 2d Infantry Brigade -51st Regiment NJ., her Majestra 32d 494 and 72d RegialisUt N.I. ab mt. He mentions in the highest terms (as does Briga dier Hervey) C apta i n M ackenzie and his tro-p, and notices that, alter the lamented death of Captain J. Anderson, the four guns of his troop were well commanded by Lieute nant Francis ; and I bearily concur in the testimony he bears to the admirable conduct of the officers and men of both troops, who worked their guns with a rapidity and precision that would have been impracticable, except from their uniform coolness and steadiness under a heavy fire from the enemy at both positions, first at 1,000 yards, and secondly at 500 yards. Major Garbett also notices in most favourable terms the able assistance rendered him by Lieutenant De Teissier, acting adjutant Ist Brigade Horse Artillery. Lieutenant M'Mullin and his company of pioneers deserve much credit, having continued with the 4th troop Ist Brigade Horse Artillery, and rendered useful service when ever called upon. Having but recently had my attention drawn to the cir cumstances I am about to mention, I think. in justice to the gallant officer affected by them, I may be permitted so to do., though they refer to anterior conflicts with the enemy. On the 12th September last, after Lieutenant-Colonel Pat. toun was mortally wounded, the command of the six com panies her Majesty's 321 Regiment devolved on Majoringlis, and through the exertions of the gallant troops employed, the enemy's strong position was carried ; and a similar result occurred on the 7th of November last, when, from Lieu tenant-Colonel Brooke having the command of one of the two columns of attack, that of her Majesty's 31d Regiment again devolved on Major Inglis, whose conduct in that im portant trust was highly satisfactory to the Brigsdier com manding, and I have, accordingly, great satisfaction in so liciting the favourable notice of his Excellency to the same. Major Napier, attended by Lieutenant Greathed, of the engineers, who was attached for the day to the two divisions on the right, aided me much by occasionally reconnoitring positions we were approaching; and in giving me the ad vantage of his reconnoissance of the preceding day. Cap tain Glasfurd and Lieutenant R. B. Smith, of the Engineers, having been directed to join me, were extremely useful during the day; and I feel much indebted to both, as also to Captain Cheape, 51st Native Infantry, late treasurer to the Moultan field force, who attended me throughout; and for whom it was not difficult to find frequent and active employment. Major Becher, Assistant-Quartermaster-General, and Captain Whish, De puty - Assistant-Adjutant -General of the division, as also my aides-de-camp, Captain J. C. Kennedy, her Majesty's 18:h Foot, and Lieutenant A. Meed, her Majesty's 14th Light Dragoons, afforded me every assist ance, and are entitled to my best thanks for their attention and zeal. The horse of the Deputy - Assistant-General, from which he had just dismounted, having on the commence ment of our cannonade been severely wounded by a cannon shot, it was some time before another could join from the rear, and intermediately a camel served him as a tolerable substitute. • I beg respectfully, in conclusion, to offer to the Right Hon. the Commander in-Chief my hearty congratulations on the complete success of his Lordship's arrangements for the day, and on as issue which, under Divine Providence, has been permitted to be most triumphant.—l have, &c., (Signed) W. S. Wriest', Major-General, Commanding Ist Infantry Division, Army of the Punjaub. Camp Norungabad, Feb. 24, 1849. Sir,—l have to apologise for the delay which has taken place in complying with general orders of the 21st instant, directing reports of the proceedings of the troops employe , i against the enemy to be forwarded for the information of his Excellency the Right Honourable the Commander-in-Chief; but having been, as you are aware, constantly on the move since the morning after the action near Goojrat, in pursuit of the fugitive Seikh army, I have not had an opportunity of doing so. I Gave now to report, for the information of his Lordship, that the 2d Infantry Division, consisting of the troops men tioned in the margin,* advanced from Shadawalla, on the morning of the 21st inst., in line of quarter distance columns, at deploying distance, leaving a battery of heavy guns, under Major Horsford, of artillery, between the two brigades— No. 17 Light Field Battery, under command of Captain Dawes, and Bt. Major Fordyce's troop of horse artillery, be tween the right regiments of the left, and right brigades re spectively. Having received orders to push forward my right troops to force the enemy to show their position, I immediately ad vanced the troops of horse artillery, and Dawes's light held battery, which instantly drew a very heavy and well-directed fire front two large batteries, which the enemy had established on either side of the village of Kaierah, by which they were nearly screened from the fire of our guns, which, with the light companies, were then still further pushed forward, fol lowed by the division, which had deployed into line, the heavy guns in our centre at this time opening a very de• structive cannonade. Up to this time the village above named seemed to be unoccupied, and I directed a party of infantry to take possession of it. Upon the approach of this party, a tremendous fire of musketry was opened from the walls, which were loopholed in every direction. The 2d European Regiment was then ordered up in support, under the commana of Major Steel, and soon carried it, after a most obstinate resistance, ia which that gallant regiment suffered rather severely, as well as upon its emerging from the village. Soon after which the enemy left many of their guns and fled in the greatest confusion. It affords me the highest gratification to record the valuable services of Brigadier A. S. H. Mountain, C. 8., and of Brigadier N. Penny, C. 8., who led the 2d European Regiment to the attack of the village in the most gallant and exemplar) manner. I shoul.l wish particularly to men tion the very great assistance I received from Major Hors ford, commanding the heavy battery, and Major Fordyce, commanding the 2d troop 2d brigade, 11. A., and Captain Dawes, commanding No. 17 light field battery: it is impos sible to praise too highly their conduct, and that of all those under their command. I beg likewise to bring to his Excellency's notice the valuable assistance I received from my divisional and per sonal staff :—Brevet-Captain J. A. D. Fergusson, deputy assistant-adjutant-general ; Lieutenant A. S. Galloway, deputy-assist ant-quartermaster general ; Lieutenant Colt, aide-de-camp; Captain Sherwill and Lieutenant Al'Donnell, majors of brigade ; and Captain Goldie and Lieut. Irwin of the Engineers. Captain W. P. Robbins, 15th Native Infantry, who acted as my aide-de-camp during the action, afforded me great and active assistance, as did also Lieutenant H. B. Hopper, 31st Native Infantry (orderly officer). My warmest thanks are due to Lieutenant-Colonel Con grave, C. 8., her Majesty's 29th Foot; Lieutenant-Colonel Jack, 30th Native Infantry; and Lieuteuant-Colonel Holmes, 6th Native Infantry; and to Majors J. Steel, 2d European Regiment; W. R. Corfield, 31st Native Infantry; and J. R. M`Causlancl, 70th Native Infantry (severely wounded in the attack on the village of Kalerah), fur the exemplary manner in which they led their regiments. I trust I may be per mitted to bring to his Excellency's notice the name of Brevet Captain G. Gordon 50th Native Infantry, officiating as Sub- Assistant Commissary-Geneial, who, at my request, destroyed the enemy's camp equipage and loose ammunition. The conduct of all the troops under my command, Eu ropean and native, under a terrific and well-directed can nonade, was such as to eall forth my highest commendation. In conclusion, I regret that in consequence of our being so constantly on the move, since the action, I am unable to forward herein the returns of casualties, but I shall do myself the honour to transmit them with the least possible delay. I have, &c., (Signed) W. R. GILBERT, Major-General, Commanding 2d Infantry Division, Army of the Punjaub. P.S. In the absence of the regular return, I may here add that the loss is very trifling, considering the heavy fire kept up by the enemy's artillery on the centre of the division, irhere the heavy guns were —the 2d European Regiment having only lost 8 men killed, and 135 wounded ; the 31st Native Infantry 11 men killed, and 131 wounded; and 70th Native Infantry 10 killed, 40 wounded. In the 4th brigade, her Majesty's 29th Regiment lost only two men, and six wounded ; the 30th Native Infantry, three men wounded; and the 56th Native Infantry, only one man wounded. TO LIEUT.•COLONEL GRANT, C. 13 , ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY. Camp, Dowlutnuggur, Feb. 23, 1849. Sir—l have the honour to report to you, for the informa tion of the Right Hon. the Commander-in-Chief, that in obedience to the orders I received from his Lordship at day light of the 21st instant, I formed the brigades of the 3d division, commanded by Brigadiers Carnegie and lIPLeod, with the light field batteries attached to them, close to the left bank of the nulla which passes in front of the village of Shadewal, a little before 7, A.M. The brigade, under Brigadier Hougan, was formed at the same time in rear, to act as reserve to the whole force intended to be employed on that side of the nulls. In the advance to the attack of the enemy's position his Lordship desired me to keep close to the left side of the nulls, and to preserve my communication with the heavy gulls, which were placed on the opposite Lank. His Lordship further directed me to approach, but not to pass, that part of the nulla behind which the right of the enemy's army was formed, without further instructions from him. With a view to the effectual fulfilment of his Lordship's lu-hes, to maintain close communication with the heavy guns vn my right, and to prevent their molestation by th© enemy from the nulla, I directed the Light Company of her Majesty's 24th to occupy and move along the nulla, in ad vance of the heavy guns; and, to render the communication more secure, I supported the company with two guns from No. 10 light field battery, which moved close along the bank of the nulla. The two brigades were formed in the first instance in con tiguous columns of regiments (the brigades at full distance) covered by a strong line of skirmishers, and these imme diately supported by No. 5 and 10 light field batteries attached to them respectively. These skirmishers communicated on the left with those covering the front of the division, which were likewise supported by the troop of Horse Artillery be• longing to that force. The whole line moved forward at a quarter before eight A.M , in this order, with the regularity of troops at a review. The country we passed over in our advance was perfectly level, highly cultivated, and without an obstruction, being merely dotted here and there with an occasional tree. At half-past nine, the skirmishers having arrived within long range of the enemy's guns, the columns were deployed into line, when we again moved forward. At this time the right w ing of the enemy's army was plainly to be seen, formed directly in. our front, beyond a turn in the nulla, which seemed to run parallel to the front of their position, in the centre of which, and nearly opposite to Nos. 5 and 10 light field batteries, they had two very heavy guns, and stveral six and nine-pounder field guns, which then opened fire; that from the former in the first instance caused some loss in the batteries: and here it was, I regret. to say, that Lieutenant Day, of the Artillery, a very brave and most pro mising young officer, was killed by a cannon ball. The line moved onward to the front, keeping in commu nication with, and as much as possible in the alignement of the heavy guns, while the field batteries kept up so destruc tive a fire upon the enemy in their front in position benind the nulls, th a t th ey fi nally obliged the whole force t the to abandon it, a n d t a k e s h e l ter un d er cover o f th e bank o nulla, and f rom w hi c h t h ey were a ft er wards d f batteries.usionand flight by an enfilading fire from theriven in con same field About three-quarters of an hour beforetheenemy had been finally driven in flight from the nulla and from the field a great effort was made by many, apparently, of the principal chiefs to bring forward a large body of their cavalry, which was followed in a tumultuous manner by the infantry which had taken shelter in the nulla to attack the centre of the Bonibay division. This attack was taken in flank by No. 5 field battery, and caused great loss to the enemy, both in his short advance and subsequent retreat. The infantry of the 3d division had not occasion to fire a shot; the enemy were driven from their different positions and from the field by the fire of these two field batteries, aided by that of the Bombay troop of Horse Artillery. I cannot find language to express my sense of the calm, steady, and admirable manner in which two batteries were commanded and worked by Major Mowatt, the commanding officer, and by Major Ludlow and Lieutenant Robertson, the former commanding No. 5, the latter No. 10 battery; nor am I able adequately to express my admiration of the bravery and gallantry of the other officers of these batteries, and of their non-commissioned officers and men, all of whom I beg • 3d Brigade-31st Regiment of Native Infantry; 2d Eu ropean Regiment; 70th Regiment of Native Infantry. 4th Brigade-30th Regiment of Native Infantry; her blajeety's 29th Foot; 56th Regiment of Native Infantry. ; to recommend in an especial manner to the favourable note f the Right Hon. the Commauder-in -Chief. After the troops had c ossed the nulls I received h is Lordship's orders to follow the right wing hi their movernea iowards the east side of Goojrat, while the Bombay divisio n passed the town on the other side. After clearing the torte the division again resumed its communication with the l'oe Y bay troops, and proceeded with them in advance, together with the troops of the 2d division on our right, until ordere d to halt and encamp. I beg leave to bring to the favourable notice of the Coal; manner-in-Chief the conduct of .Brigadiers Carnegie la" M'Leod, to whom I feel much indebted for the brave eV ample they set their men, and for the officerlike manner is which they managed their respective brigades during the day' Brigadier Hoggan, commanding the reserve, was under the immediate orders of Brigadier-General Dundas on the left. The two former brigadiers speak in strong terms of the merits and services during the day of their respective bri . gade- majors, Captain Clarke, of the 25th Native Infantry , and Captain Keiller, of the 6th Native Infantry; and I- a l confirm their opinion of the zeal, activity, and value of these officers' services from my own person I observation. I beg also to recommend to the favourable notice of the Commander-in-Chief the conluct of the several officers coo: mantling regiments, who all set an example of the greatest gallantry to their respective corps—viz., Lieutenant-Celont Smith, her Majesty's 24th Regiment, Lieutenant-Colone l Corbett, 25th Native Infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Jones,ll Majesty's 61 s t, M a j or Tudor, 46th Native Infantry, an Captain Lang, 36th Native Infantry. They are all truly tie" serving his Lordship's favourable notice and approbation . Lieutenant. Colonel Junes, of her Majesty's 61st, speaks il l ' terms of praise of the assistance he received from the two majors of that regiment, Major Campbell and Major Stephens; and Lieutenant-Colonel Smith, of her Majesty's 24th Rent' ment, in a similar manner notices the conduct of Major Blackford, of that corps. I received during the day the most cordial and va luable assistance from Major Ponsonby, assistant-adjutant-generet of the division, with whom I have found a real pleasure ill being ass=ociated on service, and to whom I owe great obligr Lion for the able and careful manner in which he conducts the duties of his depa:tment. I beg to recommend to the particular notice of his Lordship the Commander-in-Chief the conduct of Ensign Garden, de puty - assistant-quartermaster-general, to whom I am also under many obligations for the zeal andability with which he performs his yari , ais duties. Captain Durand and Lieutenant Morton, of the Engineer!" were attached to the third divi s i on during the action, and sie' companied me during the day. They rendered me valuable assistance, and I owe to them, accordingly, my warmest ee' knowledgments._ I cannot conclude this report without also bringing to tli! notice of the Comma n d er -i n -Chi ef the willing and valuab'' assistance afforded me by my aide-de-camp, Captain 111 thorne, and also by a brother officer, Lieutenant Shadwe" of her 4.dajestv's 98th Regiment, who was present in th e action as a volunteer, I beg herewith to enclose a return of the killed and wounded, together with a present state of the troops a e : tually engaged, and returns of the quantity of ammenitiem expended.—l have, &c. (Signed) C. CAMPBELL, Brig. Gen. Com. 3cl Division Army of the Punjab. (No. 149, of 1849.) FROM BRIGADIER-GENERAL H. DUNDAS, C.R., CONIMANDUI a BoMIiAY COLUMN ARMY OF THE FUNJAUB, TO THE AO' JUTANT-GENERAL OF THE BENGAL ARMY. Head-Quarters, Camp Saikerwalla, Feb. 22, 1849. Sir,—l have the honour to inform you that, agreeably to the orders I received, the Bombay Infantry Division Was, formed on the left of the line. I a d vanced for some distan ce in contiguous columns at quarter distance, the 60th Rifie e ' under Lieutenant-Colonel Bradshaw, and 3d troop 110 _ .„, Artillery, under M a j or Bl oo d , being thrown ' in advance. Th; division deploy e d i n t o li ne, and gradually advanced as t h ' attack on the r i g ht d eve l oped itself. A party of the eneinY' ~ horse made a demonstration of attacking the line, but =T er dily moved off to their own right on receiving one or two rounds from Major Blood's troop. A battery of the enemy' which was in front of the Bengal Division, was also quickly silenced by this troop, which made excellent practice. The division kept gradually advancing without firing a shot, tha enemy moving off so fast that we could not reach him, t- 1141 artilley taking every advantage of opening its fire that ' afforeed. The infantry kept constantly advancing, Pas eie l through the enemy's camp, which was left standing, theft round the town of Goojrat on the left, bringing up the leb shoulders. The ground at the first was studded wi t . bushes and hedges of prickly pear, which caused sett delay in getting through, and on reaching the open country _again not a sign of the enemy was to be See n ' Two guns were abandoned by him on this side of the town' Not a casualty occurred in the infantry division, or in th e troop, with the exception of two horses. The troop after,' wards acc:mpanied Major-General Sir Joseph Thackwell division of cavalry in pursuit of the enemy; and it has bee , reported to me by Brig a di er L eeson, commanding Bom b e ' Artillery, that it rendered good service. The Sinde Horse+ under Lieut. Malcolm, having been attached for the day l e Majar- General Uir Joseph Thackwell's division, I had not el opportunity of witnessing a most suss. ssful and galla n t charge, which was made by that distinguished regimen', against a party of the enemy ' s h orse, which was complet e' ', overthrown, with the loss of their standards, and the attereP„ to turn our left, whi c h t h e enemy showeda disposition to try, altogether f rus t ra t e d. T h i s success was not gain d without some loss, whi c h amounted to three killed a n sixteen or seventee n woun d ed. The field battery lathe, Captain Turnbull was attached to the force protectinf the baegage, wher e th e troop never came in contact with the enemy. who moved off with the utmost rapiditP A There is little room for remark on their conduct, herr; making a steady and reg u l ar a d vance, and for a long d". twice, and observing a good order of formation. I had evert reason to be satisfied with th e con d uct of all ; and my than are due to Brigadier Capon, commanding the Ist Intel Brigade; to Lieutenant-C o l one l B radsha .v, commanding 6civis Rifles; blejor Hallett, comman di ng 3d Regiment Na". Infantry; Major Mignon, commanding Ist Bombay tiers; Major blant, commanding 19th Regiment Native fantry ; Brigadier Leeson, commanding the Artillery, rende_r• ing every assist ance; and M a j or Blood, in command of the troop, is entitled to every credit for the efficient service al e troop was enabled to perform. The steady and good orde r in which the brigade of the Bengal army moved under Brij' gadier Hoggan, which was the support of the Bombaydiv a " sion, was very praiseworthy. I am indebted to the officers of the divisional staff for the active assistance they afforded me. Major Green, Assistant' Adjutant-General ; Captain Hart, Deputy-Assistant. Adjs' taut-General ; Captain Ramsay, the Assistant-Quartermar ter-General; Captain Skinner, the Deputy Judge-Advocate; General ; Major St. J o h n, P aymaster-General ; Lieutenfi. Stiles, of the Ist Fusiliers, Postmaster; Lieutenant Wal l ' 60th Rifles, my Aide-d e -C amp; and Lieut. Crawley, 1 0 Hussars, Aide-de-Camp t o M a j or- G eneral Aitchison, CO,l rl mending Mysore divisio n , who officiated as my aide -d e camp. Brigadier Capon also reports favourably of the t e ; sistance he derived fr o m C apta i n Stiles, Major of Brigs to Lieutenant Gordon, 60th Rifles, who officiated as Aideecie Camp. Lieutenant Stevenson Brigade-M a j or o f A rt illerf; rendered every assistance i n his department. Th e Sappers and Miners, under Li e ut enan t K endall, were kept preparea, for any duty that might have been required in sloping dot ! , nut/as for the guns, &c., b ut th e ground was so favourae„t for the movement of the troops that their exertions were ar e required in this duty. M y thanks are also due to GaPt lll- Threshie, Assistan t - Commissary-General, on this occasioet as also for the efficient manner in which the duties of his de.. partment have been conducted. Lieut. Henry, 19th Regiment Native Infantry, aide-d; camp to the Right Honourable the Governor of Bombay, a ll who was placed in p o liti ca l charge of the prisoner of war, thes Dewan bloolraj, joined me in, the afternoon, having ridde ll ,, post from Lahore on purpose to be present, after deliverinh over the charge of his prisoner on the 20th instant. Herewith I enclose a list of casualties, which is principal in horses, together w i t h a return of ammunition expend e tu I have, &c., (Signed) H. DUNDAS, Brigadier-General, b. Commanding Bomb a y Column, Army of the Fanjet' Head-quarters, Bombay column, Camp Saikerwalla, Feb. 22, 1849. FROM MAJOR J. LEESON, BRIGADIER COMMANDING Ala II" LERY BRIGADE, BOMBAY DIVISION, TO THE ASSISTANT A P° JUTANT-GENERAL. Bombay Division, Camp Goojrat, 22d Feb. 1849. _ Sir,—ln compliance with your order, I have the h i mour to report that the 3d, or alajor Blood's troop of Horse Artillerif was ordered to accomp any t h e cavalry divisiol un d er General Sir Joseph Thackwell, K.C.8., at about half-past one yester i ; day, to follow the enemy, who were then retreating: w it this troop I proce e d e d, accompanied by Lieutenant Haag.°• and my staff. After proceed'n - ; at a trot and gallop for about nine la . ! we joined the cavalry diviiion, and soon joined,the enenoi: i rear, and at a dist anc e o f a b out f our hundred 3 ards epee's). fire with manifest goo d e ff ect; t h ey were then atternpti r t to carry off three guns , an d a considerable body of cavairJ were Lovering round to afford them protection ; this thl were unable to eff e ct, as our well-directed fire soon oblige d the enemy to abandon their guns, camels, carts, bullocks &c., and a great portion of their baggage, which fell into 001 hands. The enemy still continuing to retreat in a most disordealed rly' manner, we adva nce d at a gallop for about. three niiles, again opened fire with such effect that tkey were comp to abandon an o th er gun. We again ad vanced some distance further, an d were halted by order o f th e G eneral commanding, who procee d e eL and at a quarte r to five P.M. we began to fall back toward camp, which we rea c h e d at h a lf- past e i ght P.M. I have, &c., (Signed) J. S. LEESON, M a jo r H orse A r till ery, Brig. commanding Artille r y B r i ga d e, B ombay Division. el GENERAL. RETURN os. CASUALTIES in the Army of the Punjaub in the action of Goojrat, on the 21st februarf , 149, between the Br On Forces under the personal could wand o. General the Right Honourable Hugh Baron Gougli a ' G.C.8., Commander- in-Chief of the Forces of India, ; 13 1 the rebel a rmy un d er Sirdar Chuttur Singh and Alg-', Shere Singh General staff-1 Provost-marshal wounded. ARTILLERY DIVISION. Horse Artillery. 4th Troop Ist Brigade-3 rank and file, 1 Syce, 17 borse.t killed ; 1 native officer, 5 rank and file, 2 Las cars, 5 Sycea,l) horses, wounded. 21 ditto 2d ditto-7 rank and file, 1 Lascar, 25 bor3th killed ; 1 sergeant, 1 trumpeter, 17 rank and file, 4 Lasogh 13 horses, wounded. 3d ditto 2d ditto-1 Syce, 7 horses,killed; 4 rank and Al i wounded, 1 Syce missing. 4th ditto 2d ditto-1 rank and file wounded; IWO missing: Ist ditto 3d ditto—l trumpeter, 2 rank and file, wounded 1 horse missing. 2cl ditto 3d ditto-1 rank and file, 7 horses, killed ; 2 Eer° geants, 3 rank and fil e, 1 Syce, 2 horse, wounded; 2 hors — ~g missing. 4th ditto 3ddditto--1 European officer, 1 sergeant, 6 ra nk and tile, 1 Lascar, 16 horses, killed ; 1 sergeant, 4 rank a n file, 1 Lascar, 1 S yce, 6 horses, wounded; 1 horse Mi3sil3g• Foot Artillery. Ist company Ist baltalron (No. 10 battery)--.1 Europaa l ; officer, 1 rank a n d file, 2 horses, killed; 2 rank and file , Syce drivers, 3 horses, wounded ; 1 horse missing. 3d company Ist battalion (No. 17 battery)-10 ho rse' killed ; 4 rank and file, 3 horses, wounded. 3d company 3d battalion-2 rank and file, 5 bullocks, killed ; 2 Syce drivers wounded. 4th company 3d battalion-5 bullocks killed; 2 rank sna file, 1 Lascar Syce driver, wounded. Ist com; any 4th battalio n -1 E uropean officer, ank file, 1 Lascar, w,iunded. 4th company 4th battalion-1 rank and file wounded. , 3d company 7th b a tt a l ion (N o. 5 b attery)-1 S ye3 drisre" 1 Syce, 3 horses kill e d ; 2 rank and file, 1 Lascar, 1 SY° . driver wounded. Total--2 E , ropean officers, 1 sergeant, 20 rank and fir ' 2 Lascars 1 Syce driv er , 3 S yces , 97 h orses or bulloc killed; 1 European officer, 1 naive ditto, 4 sergeants, trumpeters, 50 rank and file, 10 Lascars, 8 Syce driverst Syces, 37 horses or b u ll oc k s woun d e d ; 1 Syce, 6 hor s missing. ENGINEER DEPARTMENT AND SAPPERS AND PION- . 14 —1 European officer, 1 native ditto, 2 sergeants Os PIT / dars, 5 ma and Ale, wOuLdel calculated, from all credible reports, at 60,000 men of all arms, and fifty-nine pieces of artillery, under the command of Sirdar Chuttur Singh and Raja Shere Singh, with a body of 1,500 Affghan horse, led by Akram Khan, son of the Ameer Dost Mahomed Khan,—a result, my Lord, glori ous indeed for the ever victorious army of India 1 The ranks of the enemy broken, their position carried, their guns, ammunition, camp equipage. and baggage captured, their flying masses driven before the victorious pursuers from mid day to dusk, receiving most severe punishment in their flight, and my Lord, with gratitude to a merciful Providence, I have the satisfaction of adding that notwithstanding the obstinate resistance of the enemy, this triumphant success, this brilliant victory, has been achieved with comparatively little loss on our side. The number of guns taken in action, and captured in the line of pursuit, I now find to be fifty-three. The official report made by the Adjutant-General of the army, on the 20th instant, will have informed your Lordship that I had directed Brigadier-General the Hon. H. 1.; uncles to join me by forced marches, and that I had closed up to so, short a distance of the Seikh army that they could not pos sibly attempt the passage of the Chenaub in order to put into execution their avowed determination of moving upon La hore, make a retrograde movement by the Kooree Pass (the only practicable one for guns), or indeed quit their position without my being able to attack them and defeat their move ment- On the 18th inst., Brigadier Markham:had proceeded from Ramnuggur up the left bank of the river- to Kanokee, to which I had directed forty-seven boats to be sent up. On the morning of the 20th this officer crossed the Chenaub by my instructions, and joined me at eleven o'clock, A.M. At the same time Lieutenant-Colonel Byrne was directed to move down the left bank from the position he held in front of Wuzeerabad, with two corps of Infantry and four guns, leaving two regiments of Irregular Cavalry to watch the fords, and to prevent any marauding parties or bodies of the routed enemy from effecting a passage. On the same day a reconnoissance was made of the enemy's position, and it was ascertained that their camp nearly en circled the town of [Goojrat, their regular troops being placed immediately fronting us, between the town and a deep watercourse, the dry bed of the river Dwara. This nulls, which is very tortuous, passing round nearly two sides of the town of Goojrat, diverging to a considerable distance on the north and west faces, and then taking a southerly direction, running through the centre of the ground I occu pied at Shadewal. Thus the enemy's position on the right was greatly strengthened, the nulla giving cover to his in fantry in front of his guns, whilst another deep, though narrow, wet nullab, running from the east of the town, and falling into the Chenaub, in the direction of Wuzeerabad, covered his left. The ground between these nullas, for a space of nearly three miles, being well calculated for the operation of all arms, and presenting no obstacle to the movement of my heavy guns, I determined to make my principal attack in that direction, and disposed my force accordingly. On the extreme left I placed the Bombay column, com manded by the Hon. H. Dundas, supported by Brigadier White's brigade of cavalry, and the Schinde horse under Sir Joseph Thackwell, to protect the left, and to prevent large bodies of Seikh and Affghan cavalry from turning that flank. With this cavalry I placed 'Captains Duncan and Huish's troops of horse artillery, whilst the infantry was covered by the Bombay troop of horse artillery under Major Blood. Oa the right of the Bombay column, and with its right resting on the nulla, I placed Brigadier-General Campbell's division of infantry, covered by No-. 5 and No. 10 light field batteries, under Major Ludlow and Lieutenant Robertson, having Brigadier Hoggan's brigade of infantry in reserve. Upon the right of the nulls I placed the infantry division of Major-General Sir W. Gilbert, the heavy guns, 18 in number, under Majors Day and Horsford. with Captain Shakespear and Brevet-Major Sir Richmond Shakespear, com manding batteries, being disposed in two divisions upon the flanks of his left brigade. This line was prolonged by Major-General Whish's divi sion of infantry, with one brigade of infantry under Briga dier Markham, in support, in second line, and the whole covered by three troops of horse artillery, Major Fordyce's, Captains Mackenzie's and Anderson's, and' o. 17 light field battery, under Captain Dawes, with Lieutenant-Colonel Lane's and Captain Kinleside's troops of horse artillery in a second line in reserve under Lieutenant-Colonel Brind. My right flank was protected by Brigadiers Hearsey's and Lockwoood's brigades of cavalry, with Captain Warner's troop of horse artillery. The sth and 6th Light Cavalry, with the Bombay light field battery, and the 45th and 69th Regiments, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Mercer, most effectually protected my rear and baggage. With my right wing I proposed penetrating the centre of the enemy's line, so as to turn the position of their force in rear of the nulla, and thus enable my left wing to cross it with little loss, and in co operation with the right, to double upon the centre of the wing of the enemy's force opposed to them. At half-past seven o'clock the army advanced in the order described with the precision of a parade movement. The enemy opened their fire at a very long distance, which ex posed to my artillery both the position and range of their guns. I halted the infantry just out of fire, and advanced the whole of my artillery, covered by skirmishers. The cannonade now opened upon the enemy was the most magnificent I ever witnessed, and as terrible in its effects. The Seikh guns were served with their accustomed rapi dity, and the enemy well and resolutely maintained his posi tion, but the terrific force of our fire obliged them, after an obstinate resistance, to fall back. I then employed the in fantry, and directed:a general advance, covering the move ment by my artillery as before. The village of Burra Kahl,' the left one of those of that name in which the enemy had concealed a large body of in fantry, and which was apparently the key of their position lay immediately in the line of Major- General Sir Walter Gilbert's advance, and was carried in the most brilliant style by a spirited attack of the third brigade, under Brigadier Penny, consisting of the 2d Europeans, 31st and 70th Regi ments of Native Infantry, which drove the enemy from their cover with great slaughter. A very spirited and successful movement was also made about the same time against a heavy body of the enemy's troops in and about second or Ctrotah Kalra, by part of Briga dier llervey's brigade, most gallantly led by Lieut.-Colonel Franks, of her Majesty's 10th Foot. The heavy artillery continued to advance with extraordi nary celerity, taking up successive forward positions, driving the enemy from those they had retired to, whilst the rapid advance and beautiful fire of the horse artillery and light field batteries, which I strengthened by bringing to the front the two reserved trooi a of horse artillery under Lieutenant- Colonel Brind, Brigadier Brooke having the general superin ten lence of the whole of the horse artillery, broke the ranks of the enemy at all points. The whole infantry line now ra pidly advanced, and drove the enemy before it. The nulla was cleared, several villages stormed, the guns that were in position carried, the camp captured, and the enemy routed in every direction 1 The right wing and Brigadier-General Campbell's division passing in pursuit to the eastward, the Bombay column to the westward of the town. The retreat of the Seikh army, thus hotly pressed, soon became a perfect flight, all arms dispersing over the coun try, rapidly pursued by our troops for a distance of twelve miles, their track strewed with their wounded, their arms and military equipments, which they threw away to conceal that they were soldiers. Throughout the operations thus detailed, the cavalry bri gades on the flanks were threatened and occasionally at tacked by vast masses of the enemy's cavalry, which were in every instance put to flight by the steady movements and spirited manoeuvres of our cavalry, most zealously and ju diciously supported by the troops of horse artillery attached to them, from whom the enemy received the severest punish men t. On the left a most successful and gallant charge was made upon the Affghan cavalry, and a large body of Goorchurras by the Sinde horse and a party of the 9th Lancers, when some standards were captured. The determined front shown by the 14th Light Dragoons, and the other cavalry regiments on the right, both regular and irregular, completely overawed the enemy, and contri buted much to the success of the day. The conduct of all, in following up the fugitive enemy, was beyond all praise. A competent force under the command of Major-General Sir Walter Gilbert resumed the pursuit towards the Jhelum on the following morning, with a view of cutting off the enemy from the only practicable gun road to the Jhelum. Another division of infantry, under Brigadier-General Camp bell, advanced on the road to Bimber, scouring the country in that direction to prevent their carrying off the guns by that route, and a body of cavalry :under Lieut.-Colonel Bradford successfully pushed on several miles into the hills, and twenty-four from Goojrat, accompanied by that most energetic political officer Captain Nicholson, for the same purpose, whilst I remained in pesSession of the field for the purpose of supporting these operations, covering the fords of the Chenab, and destroying the vast magazines of ammuni tion left scattered in all directions. lam happy to add that these combinations have been entirely successful, the de tached parties coming at every step on the wreck of the dis persed and flying foe. Having thus endeavoured to convey to your Lordship the particulars of the operations of the battle of Goojrat, I beg now to offer my heartfelt congratulatious to your Lordship, and to the Government of India, upon the signal victory achieved under the blessing of Divine Providence by the united efforts and indomitable gallantry of the noble army under my command—a victory, my Lord, as glorious to the army that gained it as it must be satisfactory to yourself and the Government of India, from the very important and de cisive results to be expected from it. It i 3 quite impossible for me sufficiently to express my ad miration of the pliant and steady conduct of the officers and men, as well native as European, upon this occasion. The brilliant services they have performed in so signally defeating so vastly superior a force, amongst whom were the elite of the old Khalsa army, making a last, united, and desperate struggle, will speak for itself, and will, I am confi dent, be justly estimated by Sour Lordship. I cannot too strongly express to your Lordship my deep sense of obligation to the general officers and brigadier generals in command of divisions, who so ably carried out my views, and directed the operations of their troops on this day. I beg to annex, for your Lordship's information, the re ports I have received from them, and to bring most pro minently to your Lordship's notice the brigadiers com manding brigades, the commanding officers of regiments, and of troops of horse artillery and light field batteries, and the several officers of the divisional and brigade staff enu merated in these reports, in terms of such just commen dation. I feel much indebted to Major-General Sir Joseph Thack well, for the able and judicious manner he manoeuvred the cavalry, with horse artillery attached, on the left, keeping in check the immensely superior force of the enemy, whose main object was to turn my flanks. lam also greatly indebted to this tried and gallant officer for his valuable assistance and untiring exertions throughout the present and previous operations, as second in command with this force. To Malir-General Sir Walter Gilbert, whose services upon this, as on all former occasions, were invaluable, and ever marked by energy, zeal, and devotion, as well as to Major- General Whish, - .l3rigadier-Generals Campbell and Dundas, for their able assistance, I am deeply indebted. To Brigadier-General Tennant, commanding that splendid arm the Artillery, to whose irresistible power I am mainly indebted for the glorious victory of Goojrat, I am indeed most grateful. Conspicuous as the Artillery has ever proved itself, never was its superiority over that of the eneinv, its irresistible and annihilating power, more truthfully shown than in this battle. The heavy batteries, manoeuvred with the celerity of light guns, and the rapid advance, the scien tific and judicious selection of the points of attack, the e„Tective arid well-directed fire of the troops of horse artil ;B7 and light field batteries, merit my warmest praise, and I beg most earnestly to recommend their brave and gallant commanders, with several officers named in Brigadier- General Tennant's report, to your Lordship's most favour able notice. From Brigadier Cheape, the chief ettgineer, and the ta lented officers in that department, as named in the Briga dier's report, I have re , eived the most valuable assistance in reconnoitring the enemy's position, and on the field of battle. The Sappers and Pioneers, under that most able officer Cap tain Siddons, did excellent service, and were ever in front to overcome any obstacle to the advance of the Artillery. To the officers of the General Staff of her Majesty's ser kiajor Luto', acting Adjutaut-General, and Lieut.- Colonel Gough, Quartermaster-General of her Majesty's forces in India, (my be at thanks are due. Their exertions upon the present occasion, and throughout the recent opera tions, were most valuable, and I beg to bring them under your Lordship's favouriible notice. lam equally indebted to Captain Otter, acting As s i s t an t Adj utant -G eneral of her Majesty's forces, for his valuable services. To the officers of the General Staff of the army, Lieut.- Colonel Grant, Adjutant-General, and Lieut.-Colonel Garden, Quartermaster-Gene ral, whose most onerous and very im portant duties have invariably been conducted to my entire satisfaction, lam under the greatest obligation. Their valu able assistance in the field, and their iniefatigable exertions throughout operations of no ordinary character, deserve my warmest thanks, and your Lordship's approbation. To Lieutenant -Colonel Birch, Judge-Advocate-General, I am much indebted for his assistance upon every occasion. To Major Tucker, Deputy-Adjutant-General, a most gal lant, energetic, and valuable officer; to Lieut.-Colonel Drum mond, Deputy-Quartermaster-General, whose services have been very praiseworthy; to Major Chester, Assistant-Adju tant-General, and Lieut. Tytler, Assistant-Quartermaster- General, Lieut. Johnson, Deputy Judge-Advocate-General, Major G. Thomson, and Lieut.-Col. Curtis, Assistant-Com missary -General, Captain C. Campbell, Paymaster of the Army, I offer my best thanks for their services whilst attend ing me in the field, and the efficient manner they have per formed their several duties. Mr. Franklin, Inspector-General of her Majesty's Hospi tals, has been unceasing in his exertions in rendering every aid to the sick and wounded of the royal service, and giving the benefit of his long professional experience in such duties; as has Dr. Benny, Superintending-Surgeon of this army, who has been indefatigable in his professional exertions and well organized medical arrangements. I feel I cannot too prominently bring to notice the valuable exertions of Dr. M'Rae, Field-Surgeon, and of the medical officers of the army generally; they have been most unwea ried and praiseworthy. To Captainglamsay. Deputy-Commissary-General, and to the officers of his department, I ant much indebted, and feel grateful for their unceasing and successful exertions, amidst all difficulties, to supply the troops, and th us p reserve t h e efficiency of the army. The officers of my personal staff have well merited my best thanks, and your Lordship's favourable notice. Captain Haines, military secretary, who has rendered me most valu able aid, Brevet Major Bates, A.D.C., Lieutenant A. Bagot, A.D.O , Lieutenant S. J. Hire, A.D.C., Captain Gabbett, A.D.C.. Lieutenant G. Hardinge, A.D.C., and Lieutenant W. G. Prendergast, my Persian interpreter. I beg also to acknowledge the valuable assistance I have received from the political officers, Major Mackeson, Mr. Cocks, Captain Nicholson, and Lieutenant Robinson, both in the field and throughout the operations. I regret to add that Mr. Cocks was seriously wounded during the action in a rencontre with a Seikh horseman. I would also bring to your Lordship's notice the name of Lieut. Stannus, of the sth Light Cavalry ; this officer has commanded:the cavalry party attached to my escort through out the operations to my entire satisfaction. Me was severely wounded on the 21st, when gallantly charging a party of the enemy's horsemen. Major Anstruther, of the Madras Artillery, Lieutenant Mayne, of the Madras Cavalry, and Captain Showers, of the 14th Native Infantry, attended me in the field. I have most unwillingly been delayed from sooner for warding this dispatch, from the circumstance of having only this day received Brigadier-General the Hon. H. Dundas's report, and some of the casualty returns have not even yet reached me. As soon as the whole come in, a full amended general return shall be transmitted, without loss of time, for your Lordship's information. I have the pleasure to enclose a - plan of the battle of Goojrat, also a return of the captured ordnance. I have, &c., GouGil, General, Commander-in-Chief in India. P.S.—The casualty lists having arrived, I have the honour to enclose the return of killed and wounded, which, I am sorry to see, is so mush heavier than I at first antici pated. Several of these were occasioned by accidental explosions of the enemy's tumbrils and magazines after the action. (Signed) G. NO. 68. TO LIEUTENANT-COLONEL P. GRANT, C 8., ADJU TANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY. Sir—l have the honour to report, for the information of his Excellency the Right Hon. the Commander-in-Chief, that the Bengal Artillery of the army of the I'unjaub were allotted as follows, during the action of yesterday : Lieutentant-Colonel C. Grant-Ist troop 3d brigade, Captain W. R. Warner, attached to Brigadier Lockwood's cavalry brigade on the right. Major Garbett-4th troop Ist brigade, Captain M. Mac kenzie; 4th troop 3d brigade, Captain J.Anderson ; with the let division of infantry commanded by Major-General W. S. W hish, C.B. 2d troop 2d brigade, Major J. Fordyce; No. 17, L.F. bat tery, Captain M. Dawes; with the 2,1 infantry division com manded by Major-Gen era l Si r W. R . Gilbert, K.C,B. Major Mowatt—No. 5 L.F. battery, Major E. Ludlow; No. lu L.F. battery, Lieutenant Robinson. With tha division of Infantry under Brigadier-General Campbell, C.B. 4th troop 2d brigade, Captain F. Duncan ; lot troop 2d bri gade, Captain A. Huish. With Brigadier M. White's Cavalry brigade on the left. Lieut.-Col. Brind-2d troop 3d brigade, Lieut.-Col. Lane, C.B. ; 3d troop 2d brigade, Capt. R. Kinleside. Composing the reserve under Brigadier G. Brooke, C.B. Brigadier E. Huthwaite, CB.— Four 18-pounders, two 8- inch howitzers, drawn by elephants, Major Sir R. Shake spear; two 18-pounders, two 8-inch howitzers, drawn by elephants, Captain J. Shakspear; Major Horsford. Brigadier E. Huthwaite, C.B.—Two 18-pounders, two 8- inch howitzers, Captain E. Masters; two 18-pounders, two 8-inch howitzers. Captain E. Austin, who being unable from his wound to accompany his own battery, No. 10, did duty with the heavy guns. Major E. Day. The first batteries engaged in action were those attached to the first and second divisions, advancing within about 600 Yards, and the heavy guns within 800 or 1,000 y ar d s o f t h e 'enemy's artillery-, on which they opened their fire about nine o'clock AM. Shortly after the action commenced, an opportunity was observed of enfilading one of the enemy's batteries, when the reserve artillery under Lieutenant-Colo nel F. Brind was advanced, and placed by Brigadier G. Brooke, C. 8., so as to do so. The batteries of the third division engaged as they came up, and those with the ca valry brigades supported their movements as opportunity offered. Nearly the whole engagement being a cannonade, no movement f importance took place among the batteries. which maintained their fire until half-past eleven, A.M., when many of the enemy's guns were observed to be dis mounted and their line broken, and an advance was ordered in pursuit. (Signed) f have the honour to state, f)r the Commander-in- Chief's information, my perfect satisfaction with th e profes sional exertions of ? the officers, an I my high approbation of the steady conduct of both officers and men during the day. To Brigadiers Brooke, C. 8., and Huthwaite, C.B, in ge neral direction of the Horse and Foot Artillery respectively under my orders, Lieutenant-Colonels C. G ran t, an d F. B r i n d, Majors R. Horsord, E. F. Day, and J. L. Mowatt, all of whom held commands, as well as to the officers commanding troops and batteries above enumerated, I have to acknow ledge my best thanks for their exertions, by which these re sults were obtained. To the Divisional Staff, Captain J. Abercrombie, Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, and Lieut. 11. Tombs, Deputy-Assistant Quartermaster-General, and to Lieutenant H. A. Olpherts, my Aide-de-Camp, I am much indebted for their exertions, and also to Captain C. Hogge, the Commissary, and Lieutenant R. Christie, Deputy-Cona mis‘ary of Ordnance, for their excellent arrangement of their department, as well as for their assistance in the field. Brigadiers Brooke and Huthwaite mention their Majors of Brigade, Lieutenent C. V. Cox and Lieutenant E. Kaye re spectively, as having afforded them able assistance. I have great pleasure finally particularly to bring to his Excellency's notice the zeal and attention of Mr. Deputy-Commissary Spencer during the day, and beg to recommend that old and deserving warrant-officer to his kind consideration. I have &c., (Signed) J. TEANANT, Brigadier-General, Commanding Artillery Division Army of the Puujuab. Camp Goojrat, Feb. 22, 1849. TO LIEUT.-COLONEL r. GRANT, Cat., ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY. Head• Quarters, Camp Goojrat, Feb. 26, 1849. Sir—ln reference to general orders of the 21st inst.. I beg to submit, for the information of the Right Hon. the Com mander-in-Chief, a report on the conduct of the Engineer department during the late operations, and the engagement of the 21st. r iS e m a j e o n r h N e e a r e p : i e r a , t at attended e d n e d d e b d y b L y i 0 u L t. i eut. Glover,G r e awtehreede, employed Majord oy edon columnTt h e2ls t t o , f a h t t e a c t k o m a e with h and dw er e t l e ,e r r i y g right, e t fu h latter from t w h e i tirh previous examination of the ground, and in particular of the position of the nulla on our right flank. Captain Western, Lieutenants Goodwyn, Crommelin, and Taylor, accompanied me, and to all those officers my acknow lteadengeavnleiont u s fasol a rsa r mo e n atd d ht due, for :eof gratification onmr everyac o n n n- r e conveying nt which pointhr report o o hci m uri m t retuodn Captaindi c hu a i rs t ic i n o ut n n s xtnhci a ene and ehan o ayem b - y. the l h ze a and Lieutenant C. Paton performed the duty assigned to them of bringing up the fleet of boats ordered by bis Excel lency from Ranmuggur, and placing them so as to enable the portion of the, army on the other side of the Chenab to co-operate and to come up; the former officer arrived before the close of the action, and joined Brigadier. General Camp bell's division. The other officers of engineers were detached with the dif ferent divisions of the army, and no mention of these officers is needed from me, as whatever service they may have had an opportunity of rendering will be more appropriately re ported to his Excellency, or acknowledged by the general officers commanding each division. Captain f. , iddons, commanding the Sappers and Pioneers, was attached to the heavy guns with a portion of his corps, the remainder being detached by companies to the different divisions; such duty as was required from them I need hardly say was effectively performed; and I trust it may not be considered by his Lordship out of place my men. tioning here the gallant behaviour and unwearied exertion displayed by these men throughout the present service. I allude in particular to the siege operations at Moulton, and the conduct of that portion of the corps who were employed there. Prior to the engagement en the 21st instant, the officers of Engineers were employed in collecting information, and in surveying and reconnoitring; and it is due to Captain Longden, of her Majesty's 10th Regiment, who is attached to the engineering department as surveyor and field engi neer, to state the very able assistance he has rendered in all these duties during the whole operations since I have joined the army. I beg to add that lam much indebted to Lieutenant J. 11. Maxwell, for the very zealous performance of his duties on all occasions as Major of Brigade of Engineers; and to Lieutenant J. E. Cracroft, Brigade Quartermaster, my ac knowledgments are also due; and I hope I may be permitted to recommend to his Excellency's favour Lieutenant Hutch inson, of the Engineers, a very promising young officer, who has been lately acting as my aide-de-camp, and who was very severely wounded on the 21st instant. I have, &c., (Signed) J. CHEAPE, Brigadier, Chief Engineer army of the Punjaub. PP.OM MAJOR-GENERAL SIR JOS. THACKWELL, K.C.8., COM MANDING CAVALRY DIVISION, TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL GRANT, 0.8., ADJUTAET-GENERAL OF THE ARMY. :Head-quarters, Camp Goojrat, 25th Feb., 1549. Sir,—l have the honour to repQrt, for the information of his Excellency the Right Hon. the Commander-in-Chief, the operations of the division of cavalry under my com mand, in the battle fuaght on the 21st instant, near the town of Goojrat. The left column of cavalry under the command of Briga dier White, C.B. consistirg of the tro o p s named in the margin, * assembled in columns of troops at half distance, riglitkn front at deploying interval, on the left of the Bombay column of Infantry, at seven o'clock in the morning. The right column, composed of troops named below, un der the command of Brigadiers Lockwood and Hearsey, C. 8., were formed in column left in front at the same hour. The third division of infantry and the Bombay brigade, all on the left of the nulla leading towards Goojrat, being under my immediate superintendence, I remained on the left flank of the army, and I make no doubt Brigadier - Generals Dundas and Campbell have made you fully acquainted with the operations of the troops under their command. , Oa approaching the yiElage of Nurrawalla, jut without