The Sun. — London, England, 1857-10-01 00:00:00

R OYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Lesseb, Mr. Dillon.—Under the joint management of Miss LOUISA PYNE and Mr. W. HARRISON.—Open for an OPERA SEASON of THREE MONTHS, with the fol lowing Distinguished Artistes :—Madame Caradoli, Miss Co- relli, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss Marian Prescott, Miss Cuthbert, Mrs. H. Manley, and Miss Louisa Pyne ; Mr. Augustus Braham, Mr. A St. Albyn, Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Hamilton Braham, Mr. Ferdinand Glover, Mr.' Bernard, Mr. Kerby, Mr. Wallworth, Mr. G. Honey, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. W. Harrison. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. The Orchestra selected from the Royal Italian Opera, Jullien's Band, and the Orches tral Union. The Chorus selected entirely from the Royal Italian Opera. Stage Manager, Mr. E. Stirling. Assistant Acting M anage r, Mr. William Brough. Ballet Master, Mr. Frampton. Chorus Master, Mr. G. Smythson. THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, Auber's opera of THE CROWN DIAMONDS. After which, SOMEBODY ELSE. Private Boxes, £2 12s. 6d., £2 25., and £1 11. s. 6d. ; Stalls, es. ; Dress Circle, 55. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.; Gallery, ls.—The Box Office is now open daily, from 11 to 5, under the direction of Mr. Chatterton, inn. T HEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET. Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone. ram EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock. with THE WONDER, in which Mrs. Catherine Sinclair will sus tain the character of Violante for the first timo in this coun try, and Mr. Henry Sadley will make his first appea ance in London in the character of Don Fells. After which, THE EVIL GENIUS. Tom Ripstone, Mr. Bnckstone. To conclude with THE GALICIAN FETE. Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.) First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d Dress Boxes Upper Boxes ... 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0 it ower Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6 Upper Gallery 0 6No half-price to Upper Gallery. THEATRE ROYAL, A D ELPHI. Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster. THIS EVENING, will be performed the home•marle Extravaganza, DOMESTIC ECONOMY. Mr. Wright and Miss Arden. After which, will be revived the celebrated nautical drama of THE PILOT, a Tale of the Sea. Long Torn Coffin, Mr. T. P. Cooke ; Captain Burroughcliffe, Mr. Wright ; The Pilot, Mr. C. Selby ; Kate Plowden, Miss Mary Keeley. To conclude with " FEARFUL TRAGEDY IN THE SEVEN DIALS." QTRAND THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr. T. Payne. 1.7 —THIS EVENING will be performed a new comic drams, entitled, SO VERY OBLIGING. Mr. Rinloch, Miss Craven, dze. To be followed by MORE BLUNDERS THIN ONE, Larry Hoo'agan, Mr. Macarthy. After which, the highly-successful and original burlesque, written by Leicester Buckingham, entitled LA TRAVIATA; or, THE LADY CAMELEON. Miss Craven, Miss Victor, Mr. F. Charles, Mr. G. Bolton, Mr. J. Howard, and Mr. J. Clarke. Followed by BA7HELOR'S BUTTONS. Miss M. A. Victor and Mr. Clarke. Commence at Seven. Stalls. 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is.; Gallery 6d. ; Private Boxes, 11. ls. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. Lessees, Messrs. Robson and Emden. THIS EVENING, will be performed the new drama of THE LIGHTHOUSE. After which, the comedietta, entitled A SUBTERFUGE Mrs. Stirling, Mr. G. Vining, mad Mr. G. Murray. To conclude with the original Extravaganza, by Robert 13. Brough, Esq., called MASANIELLO. Messrs. Rob son, Cooke, Danvers, dm ; Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall, tlughes, Bromley, and Mrs. Melfont. Commence at half-past Seven. ROYAL SURREY THEATRE. Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick. THIS EVENING, will be performed AMBITION : or, The Throne and the Tomb. Messrs. Creswick, W. Smith, Vollaire, B. Potter, Jackson, Belmore ; Miss Webster, Miss M. Eburne, Miss Johnstone. Followed by OUR TRAVIATA. The Blighted One, Mr. Widdicomb. To conclude with THE QUIET FAMILY. Mr. Vollaire, Mr. Widdicomb, and Miss Chalmers., CA_NTERBITRY HALL, Westminster-road.— OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of Selections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS, CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell, Mrs. Badzey, Madlle. Manetta, Mrs. Palmyre, Miss E. Scott, Miss Brunell, Mrs. Le Jenne, and Madame Marietta; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Renshaw, R. Grover, T. Fareant, B. Tones, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Hime, and Mr. St. Albyn ; Messrs. S. Collins and E. Mack ney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock precisely. Sappers, &c., until twelve o'clock. —Signor PICCO will perform, at haif-past Eight and half past Ten, every Evening. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. Tam D A.T —"Korn., 59 min. aft. 11--Even., 21 min. aft. 12 TO-MOBUOW—Morn., 45 min. aft. 12 —Even., 4 min aft. 1 SHE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, OCTOBER 1. THERMOMETER, IN THE SIL.DE. 67—highest since noon yesterday. 56—lowest this morning and during the night 66 —this day at noon. BAROMETER, 30.10. WLND, S.S.E. ; light, with fine weather. ::, t> 1,--'77,•0 k-19‹:' - ~:j. 2 ) C . i".. - T -;- i , t1,1".C.• . 4 , l' . ; ~ 5 , , - , . i ''' ' - ,4 1 , _,.W . ----',,,' - ..-. 7--:.:_11 .2_.'L.---,-,.:- LONDON, THURSDAY, OCT. 1, 1857. The advices in anticipation of the Calcutta and China Mails have been this day received. Although exceedingly interesting, as exhibiting the impressions created in different quarters, they do not materially add to the information commu nicated in yesterday's Sun from the disturbed dis tricts. It is said that the rebels in Delhi aro quarrelling among themselves, and that they are in want of provisions and ammunition. It was also reported that the mutineers had offered to surrender, on. terms, asking only that a certain number should be spared. As may, however, naturally be anticipated, the ev.npronaise was rejected with disdain. It would be fatal to the restoration of British autho rity if we were to negotiate with armed rebels, and to abandon a single portion of our rights. Mutineers, and murderers, and violators mu surrender at discretion, and trust alone to the mercy for which they hare so little claim. Weyesterday alluded to the rumours that the mock King had sent off the members of his Zenana to a place of greater safety, and that many of the mu tineers were seeking safety in flight. These reports seem to be materially strengthened by the fresh intelligence contained in the summary of the Calcutta Englishman. The strong rein forcements daily arriving and expected show the mutineers how very gloomy are their prospects, and it seems very natural that they should en deavour to make off with the booty they have obtained, and that the spurious Mogul would gladly shirk the difficulty he has brought on him self. Doubly so if he cr)uld more than double his previous income, obtaining 1,0001. per diem, or 36 lacs of rupees, in place of 15 lacs of rupees, a-year. It really seems as if Delhi was doomed, and its destruction was only a matter of days, not of weeks. There is no longer a hint of rais ing the siege or deferring the grand attack until "a more convenient opportunity." It was ex• pected that it would take place on the 20th August, so that we may hear by the next mail of the reduction of the stronghold of the insurgents. Telegraphic communication had been restored with Cawnpore. The gallant HAVELOCK and the survivors of the heroic band—every one of whom ought forthwith to receive the VICTORIA medal—were in the city. They had been unable to proceed to the relief of Lucknow, and to save the gar r i son and fugitives, whose situation was painfully Precarious. It is said, and we hope truly, th a t his: operations bad created a valuable diversion in favour of the beleaguered garrison, which enabled them to esta. bli3h communications with the outside, and to obtain supplies that were very urgently re quired. We fear, however, that it i too good news to be true, and that another terrible cala mity is impending in that quarter. It is rumoured that Sir J. 017 TRAM had stopped all the reinforce meld.% moving up the country, and intended making 9. powerful effort for its relief' from ano ther direction. It will indeed be truly fortunate if their rescue can be effected in any manner. Every Euglih heart must shudder at the thought of so many women and children falling into the hands of the sanguinary fiends panting f or their destruction. It would indeed be a calamity to be mourned in sackcloth and ashes by the entire nation. At Agra matters seemed to be better than bad been anticipated. There had been a great destruc tion of property. But the numerous fugitives— more than 5,000, chiefly women and children— did not appear to be in any immediate peril. They had abundant provisions, and were enabled to maintain communications with the surrounding country. The arrival of Sir CoLIN CAMPBELL, which gave promise of more energetic proceedings at head par tens, had greatly encouraged all classes. We believe that he will merit the good opinions entertained of his skill and energy as a leader, and fulfil every reasonable expectation. If his valuable life be only spared until an adequate force is placed at his disposal, he will render a good account of the insurgents. The disaffection is still spreading, and we fear that the entire of the Bengal army is rotten to the core ; while symptoms of disaffection are manifested by some few of the Bombay and Madras troops. Two more mutinies are reported of the Hill Rangers and the Ramghur battalion. Sir PATRICK GRANT has returned to Bombay. He is an excellent officer, but his hands were crippled by redtapism and routine. We trust the newly-arrived HERCULES, Sir CouN, will be enabled to strangle these serpents. It will be in dispensable to the complete triumph of our arms and the re-establishment of British supremacy in The financial returns for the year, half-year, and quarter, ending the 30th September, have i f been duly published, and will be fon d in another part of our impression. It was just anticipated, considering the fiscal reductions effe,_ ted since the commencement of the year, that th6re would be a large diminution of receipts. We confess then that we were agreeably surprised, in examining the various items, to find that the falling off was much less than might reasonably have been ex pected. Another irresistible proof is thus afforded of the extraordinary elasticity of the national re sources, and of the accuracy of the financial axiom, that a reduction of duty is seldom, if ever, accom panied by a proportionate reduction of revenue. The great deficiency is on the Quarter, which amounts to no less than 889,1601. On the half year it is 1,155,4011,, while on the year it is only 169,4061. We must, however, remember that the diminution of the duties on tea, coffee, and sugar, came into operation in April, and that the quarters ending December and March were very prosperous. The cause of the depreciation may therefore be easily understood. The great loss on the quarter is in the Cus toms, which reaches to within a few pounds of half a million sterling (499,9597.). On the half year it is 215,3341., while on the year there is a ' trifling improvement of 13,208/. The chief loss has been on sugar, which accounts for 300,0001. in the quarter. This has been altogether an exceptional case. That many-headed monster, "the trade," has quietly absorbed the entire amount without giving consumers the slightest benefit. Indeed, as we pointed out at the time, is. Bd. per cwt., or less than one fifth of a penny in the lb. could not make any appreciable difference to the purchasers of small quantities. The Re venue was injured without the slightest benefit to the community. It was something different in tea. There was a nominal, although not a real reduction. An inferior article was substituted, if a lower price was nominally charged, but the great majority still paid former rates. It was marvel lous how all the tea in the country deteriorated in quality at the time of the reduced tariff. The re tailers enjoyed the joke amazingly ; it was not quite so pleasant to the People. Still there was a greatly increased payment of duties, for stocks had been suffered to become low in anticipation of the reduction. In the Excise there have been deficiencies on the year, half-year, and quarter of 342,7'781., 646,0001., and 148,0001. The reduction of one-third of the Malt-tax has been attended by an increased consumption. "Spirits " have been buoyant despite the teetotallers' agitation, and proved that the Maine liquor-law will not be sup ported in this country. This has been demon strated by the increase of 150,0001. on the quarter. Arrears of hop duty, that were levied during the last quarter to the extent of 230,0001., made it present a more favourable appearance than might otherwise have been the case. Potent " John Barleycorn " has stood our friend under the various heads of malt, hops, and spirits. Paper, too, has been a valuable auxiliary in swell ing the returns. In Stamps there has been an increase on the year of 166,1821, but a falling off on the h ,lf year of 25,986/., and on the quarter of 18,394/., while in the Assessed Taxes, the improvement hc.s been on the quarter 2,0001., and a decrease of 1;,0261, on the half-year, and of 1,0061. on the year. The Property Tax, in which the duty was re duced from Is. 4d. to 7d. in the pound, exhibits 2 of course, a change ; the reduction, however, is only 187,3071. on the year, 336,910/. on the half-year, and 415,6991. on the quarter. These figures, however, only represent a small portion of the change, each id. produces a million in round terms. But the public have not yet received the benefit of the reduction. It is only officials and fundholders that have received the benefit of the change, and found that the demand was lower than heretofore during the war times. The Post-office shows a general improvement on the year, hal1"-year, and quarter of 161,8481., 44,0001., and 85,000/. ; while Crown Lands appear on the other side of the balance-sheet for deficiencies of 6,2031., '7,2031., and 7,2031., the falling-off on the two latter items being identical. Thanks to that valuable process, " the sale of old stores," the Miscellaneous is on the right side of the account, the increase being for the year 26,6501., for the half-year 49,0581., and for the quarter 113,095/. On the whole, the figures are far more favourable than could be anticipated. We have also the pleasing fact that, notw;thstand- ing the Sound Dues compensation, sinking fuud, Sardinian loan, Exchequer Loads, and other 1 heavy items, the excess of income over expenditure is 568,040/., of which, mirabile dicta, 504,654/. is placed to the credit of Ireland, while i Great Britain is only on the right side of her I barker's book for 63,3861. It is also satisfactory to find that payments for deficiency bills are re- turned nil in the statement. Taking every cir-1 `cumstance fairly into account, the entire docu ment is very gra tifying, proving, as it does, that, I notwithstanding all our trials, we are still able to pay our w a y, still potent foa quired. r n d e v t e h r a y t p " u T r p h o e s e sinews that o m f ay w a br.: z e e . 1 I'HE SUN, 11:13NDON, THURSDAY EVEN ING, OCTOBER 1857 COURT CincuLAß. BA.LIIORA.L SthEePiTr.l2tia);al Her Maj-ssty the Q leen, accompanied by Highnesses the Priccees Royal and Princess Alice, 4nd attended by Lady Churchill and the Duke of Argyll, drove yesterday to the foot of Gullick, whence her .Uf a . jesty and the reef of the party rode to the summit. His Royal Highness the Prince Consort went out'deer stalking. In the evening Sir F. and Lady Thesiger, Sir J. and Lady Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Clark bad the honour of dining with her Majesty, LATET NEWS THE MUTINIES IN INDIA. THE CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS. The Calcutta and China Mails have arrived ; but the intelligence supplied from the seat of insurrec tion adds but little to that printed in our. Edition of yesterday. The news from China is commercially important, the Government having intimated its intention of laying an additional duty on the exporti of tea and silk. CALCUTTA. The following is from the summary of the Bengal Hurkart6 (Calcutta), of Aug. 23 : We have had no great massacres or gross blunders to record during the past fortnight, which has been principally distinguished by minor mutinies and minor mistakes. The mutinies are still developing, and the insur rection is taking a consistent form. To judge by present appearances, there will soon be scarcely a regiment or a district that has not caught the in fection, in Bengal or the North-West. There was a lull of several days soon after the departure of the last mail, during which things seemed at their worst, for all communication with the North-West and Bombay was completely cut off, and the re bellion showed the most unmistakeable signs of narrowing its circle round Calcutta. Since then a change for the better has taken place. The com munication has been restored, and the news ob tained by thi s s means turns out to be far more favourable than most persons had expected. Re inforcements had arrived at Delhi, and the besiegers were making more impression upon the place than they had ever done before, were in bettor spirits, and had the fullest confidence in their spel o ady and triumphant success. The besieged were in a wretched condition, and it is said had offered terms of capitulation, which had. been refused, not be cause they were unsatisfactory, but because no terms at all could be accepted. After he many false reports which had been circulated upon the subject, we can scarcely expect our readers to share our confidence when we once more express our be lief that Delhi may have fallen long before this sheet is in their hands. But such is now the gene ral impression, and it is justified by the strongest facts. The besieged, it is known, are nearly with out ammunition, having for some time past been firing pieces of telegraph wire and kunkur from their muskets, and they are besides being fast de cimated by famine and disease. The news from Agra is equally satisfactory. After the battle, which we recorded in our last " Overland Summary," the Fort, where the garri son and inhabitants had taken refuge, has not been threatened, though all the houses in cantonments and the civil lines have been destroyed by the bud mashes (i.e., blackguards) of the city, and the 3000 prisoners, whom, in spite of warnings which they have received fpr years past, the government insisted upon keeping in the heart of the station. The value of the property thus destroyed is immense, for the merchants were prosperous, and their large shops abounded with the most costly articles of ne cessity or luxury, obtained from home at great ex pense, and for the loss of which they, as well as the other sufferers, need .not and of course do not expect to obtain one sixpence of compensation. The books of the Agra Bank are suppcsed to be destroyed, a circumstance which was deeply lamented by those who were indebted to that in stitution, as the loss would have prevented them from liquidating the claims against them. The spirits of these persons (a numerous class) have, however, risen again upon hearing that a dupli cate of all the accounts is kept in Calcutta (which we believe to be the case) so that they will be after all spared the pain of occasioning any loss ta the Bank. It is scarcely fair to throw blame upon any precautionary measures which have had the effect of sparing human life, but it is the opinion of many persons in Agra, well quali fied to judge, that it was a mistake to aban don cantonments (except as far as the non-com batants were concerned) and that the station might have been successfully held and saved from de struction, which was brought upon it, not by the mutineers, but by the unarmed prisoners and the rabble of the place. _ Our troops still hold Cawnpore and Allahabad, but General Havelock has been unsuccessful in the relief of Lucknow. After displaying great activity, and fighting more battles than were ever fought before in so short a time, he has fallan back upon Cawnpore, with a force, it is feared, considerably veakened, but which has for all that done wonders. It is believed, however, that though unable to re lieve Lucknow, his presence in its neighbourhood enabled the beaieged to establish a communication with the outside, and to obtain supplies, which will enable them to hold out for some time longer than they could othewise have done. What is to be the next plan for the relief w 3 are not aware, but it is said that Sir James Outram is to perform the work by operations from another direction. The greatest anxiety is naturally felt for the safety of Lucknow, and there are not wanting suspicions that it has already fallen. But these cannot be trace .1 to any justifiable source, and we should be sorry to eneourage them without good cause s especially as a catastrophe at Lucknow similar to that of Cawnpore would be far more horrible, be cause the garrison is larger, and the number of lalies and children far more extensive. Up to the present time, we repeat, there is no ground for rip prehension upon this score. We have said that there has been no great blun der committed during the fortnight, but our rea ders must not suppose therefore that no great harm is being done. The policy which was inaugurated by the appointment of Mr. J. P. Grant as Ohs structor-General of the military operations, his been developed by the employment of one Ameer Ali as his subordinate with the powers of a cove nanted magistrate and a salary of 1,500 rupees per month. This is being followed up by other native appointments, upon a similar principle, which have excited the deepest disgust among all classes of Europeans, the only supporters of the policy being a few members of the civil service who have unfor tunately got possession of the ear of the Governor- General, and seem to have besides taken a hard hold of his lordship's understanding. The most cheering event of the fortnight is the arrival of Sir Colin Campbell and his appointment from home as Commander-in-Chief. The quali fications of Sir Patrick Grant for the post are un doubted ; but while rejoicing that the progress of liberal views had permitted the chief command to ' be held by a Company's officer, the community here forgot that this very circumstance would de prive Sir Patrick of all power to act with effect. Sir Patrick Grant, had he been a Queen's officer, might have done good by acting independently and fear lessly doing his duty. Sir Patrick, being a Com pany's officer, had his hands tied. Ha could do nothing unless his advice happened to be acceptable to others, or unless he chose the advice of others acceptable to himself. Under these circumstances it was mere nonsense bringing him from Madras, as he soon began to think himself. So, as soon as possible after the arrival of Sir Colin Campbell, ho prepared to return to the command of his habitual Sopoys, and if report says truly, the 17 guns which announced his departure yesterday morning were the sweetest sounds he has heard for some time. Sir C. Campbell has the opportunity which was denied to Sir P. Grant ; and those who best know the character of the former gaPant (fficer, are the least likely to suppose that he will let the oppor tunity escape. The best means of giving Sir Colin Campbell tho authority which we all feel that he ought to hold, would b 3 to proclaim militaryl , lw throughout the Bengal I?r , sidency, and _a petition to this has already been extensively signed and presented to the Governor-General. Now that the Mohurrum is just commencing this question. is one of particular importance, and all we hope is that the measure will not be found necessary after the mischief has been. clone. It is due, however, to the Government to say that very extensive arrange ments have been made for the prote3tion of the city, pickets of regular troops and Volunteer Guards being posted day and night at the principal points, and patrols being kept up at all hours. Considering all these precautions, it is not expected that any serious disturbance will arise, or if it does it will probably be caused by some of the Europea❑ troops themselves, whose fury is sometimes not easily controlled, as has been shown by an occur rence at Dinapore. The latest quotations are—American credit, at six months' sight, 2s. 2nd. ; documents, 2s. 2id. to 2s. 2nd. ; at 20 days' sight, 2s. 2d. (From the Calcutta Englishman, .Aug. 28.) SUMMARY. —Since our last despatch, and till within the last three days, we have been without news from the Upper Provinces, the Dinapore and Ramghur mutineers having intercepted the daks, and one or two mails are reported to have been burnt. The dispersion of these scoundrels has, how ever, again partially restored our communications, the telegraph is again in action as far as Cawnpore, and a stray letter or newspaper occasionally reaches us from the North-West. Prospects are still suffi ciently gloomy, but a slight gleam of sunshine bas at last reached us, in the news that the garrison of Delhi are quarrelling among themselves, and are in want of provisions and ammunition. The besiegers, too, have been strongly reinforced before this time, and we may shortly expect to hear of the fall of the city. It is stated, but not upon certain authority, that the mutineers have offered to surrender, on condition of a certain number being spared, and that the answer given them was, that they must surrender at discretion. This is, all events, pro bable, for no British officer would be base enough to pardon the assassins of Bareilly, Meerut, and Delhi. The latest news from Delhi which has reached Government, is the 14th inst., and reports the probable speedy dispersion of the mutineers. We have had two more mutinies since the de parture of the last mail, but not of much impor tance. The Hill Rangers and the Ramghur bat talion have inscribed their names in the roll of traitors, and gone off with their arms, but we have not heard of any more asHassinations. We are, however, still in graat anxiety for the garri.9on of Luoknow, and for the number of families which it protects. General. Havelock has returned to Cawn pore, not having troops enough to force his way to Lucknow ; and we hear that General Outram has stopped all the reinforcements in progress towards Cawnpore, with the intention of proceeding up the Gogra or the Goomtee, and reaching Lucknow in the opposite direction. From the beginning of the mutiny, the Sikhs have everywhere shown steady fidelity to the British Government, and their conduct in the Punjab might have been expected to induce our rulers to avail themselves at once of the services of men so influential among them as these chiefs ; but only a tardy and partial acceptance has been given. In the Punjab, the energy of the Commis sioner, and the fidelity of the people have com pletely crushed the mutiny, and either destroyed or disarmel all the disaffectei regimen's. It is stated that the new levies there, expected to be ready for service at the commencement of the cold season, will amount to 3),000 men. This will render it unnecessary to restore any portion of the mutinous and inefficient Bengal army. It is painful to reflect, that only where the muti neers have had the support of men of rank and influ ence, they have been able to do much mis chief, and that while the country has been stirred up, and the people in many places coerced to assist them by threats and incendiary proclamations, the British Indian Government has not, to this day, issued a single warning or threatening proclamation declaring that not merely all who support the mu tineers, but all who do not actively assist the civil and military autho! ities, will b 3 dealt with as rebels and traitors. That such a proclamation would have done an infinity of good, no sane man doubts ; but the plan, if any exists, BEMs to have been that of temporising or coaxing. In proof of this we will advert to a recent appointment—namely, that of Ameor Ally, a pleader of the Suddur Court, to the Patna district, as an assistant commissioner, on a salary of rs. 1500 a month, a salary larger than has ever before been enjoyed by almost any uncovenanted servant, native or Europea.i. We know not why such an office has been conferred on a MahOmedan, and that too at a time like the pre sent. We are none of us so ignorant as not to know what the Mahomedans really are. As a class they aro fawning and obsequious, and stand in the very first rank as regards professions of loyalty to the ruling power. But beneath this, their disguise of outward appearance, lies hidden pride, cruelty, treachery, and a spirit of deep-rooted and deadly enmity against Christians in general, and against our rule in particular; an enmity which no favour can soften, much less subdue, and which nothing but a firm belief in our invincibility can oven re strain within due bounds. SUMMARY OF CALCUTTA NEWS. (From the Hurkuru of 23d August.) MONDAY, Aug. 10.—HerMajesty's ship Shannon arrived on Saturday last from Singapore, with !roles. The Moorshedabad regiments have been disarmed, and large quantities of 'ammunition found in their lines. The Governor General has awarded the two subadars who assisted in rersuad in.- the body-guard t give up their arms the tit'e oehe,hadoor. Last Friday night several Mahom meclans were arres'ed by the Volunteer Guard.i. Suspicious papers and 700 rupees found upon their persons. Three sepoys of the Behar station guards have received each a donation of 200 r. for di vulging the receipt of a seditious letter from the Dinapore mutineers urging them to revolt. TUESDAY, Aug. 11.—The Antarctic, bound from Calcutta to China, lost in Malacca Straits. Crew and portion of cargo saved. Messrs. Betts and Francis thanked by Government for having at their personal risk protected the opium at Selimpore. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12.—H.M.S. Pearl arrived at Calcutta yesterday evening. The Shannon brought out 300 marines, besides the 100 men on board belonging to the 90th. The Pearl brought 200 men re-shipped from the unfortunate Transit ; and the Kennington, just. arrived, has on board half a regimen'. The Himalaya left on Monday for the Mauritius. Captain Peel, of the Shannon, Proceeds up country with a naval brigade. Six 68-pounders, two 24-pound howitzers, and two field pieces accompanying the expedition. THURSDAY, Aug. 13.—Rumours reached Cal cutta of a disturbance at M'idnapore. The papery, however, have not information confirm in g it, and the rumour is publish-d for what it is worth. There had been reports in circulation of a rising at Gor- Inckpore ; it has been contradicted on the strength of letters received thence, dated July 30, when all was quiet. Alligunge, Sawun, and Salunpore were, however, looted by the Segowlie cavalry on their road to Azimghur, and the residents fled for their lives. Happily the latter reached Patna in safety. It is announced that the treasure at Gya is safe, and that it is being conveyed to Calcutta under protec tion of a detachment of her Mejesty's both. . FRIDAY, Aug. 14.—A private letter received by the mail states that 11,000 men are coming out overland, and 14,000 by the Cape. The Hindoo festival of Jurnrneatorni took place yesterday, very quietly. None of the usual processions were made!. It is announced that the Sirdar of Pirna has offered his services to aid the Government of India agaiusLt the mutineers. SATURDAY, Aug. 15.--At noon ye-sterday, large detachment of Madras troops proceeded up the river on board the troop boat Dallah in tew of a Government inland steam vessel. On Wednes day last a portion of the Scotch Fusiliers, who lately arrived here, preceded them by rail. The Naval Brigade, under Captain Peel, of the Shan non will start on Monday morn in g . MONDAY, Aug. 17.—The Chun ar and a small flat have been taken up to c onvey the Naval Brigade under the command of Capt. of the Shannon, to Allahabed. A detachment of Madras Sepoys proceeded up the river late on Saturday afternoon in the East India Railway Company's fqrry Calcutta. Some more of the troops lately landed from the Shannon were deseetelied to the north-west pro vinces ou Friday last per steamer Koel. TUESDAY, Aug. 18.—The Calliance has brought round 177 troops and follewer3. The tt publishes an address from Brig adier Hearsa y to the nativ© troops at Bareack pore, on the 17th, inviting them to volunteer for Ching. WEDNESDAY, A ug . 1.9.- - The Harizara hears that the Court of Direct ors have ordered the authorities at Bombay to construct six gunboats for the Indian navy. The clip, er ship Red Jacket has been taken up by the Government to bring horses round from the Cape, The Naval Brigade, under the command of Captain Peel, started yesterday afternoon for ~4.llababad. _ _ THURSDAY, Aug. 20.—A meeting of the inhabi tants, held yesterd.ay, recorded iti opinion that partial law should be established in Calcutta, and a petition embodying that opinion was presented to Government. General Lloyd has not placed himself on the sick list, and has not resigned. He s under arrest, preparatory to being subjected to court-martial. The Moulvee of Poona has been detected in seditious practices, and rem wed to cannah, where he is in confinement. Mr. Roods, who was reported as killed at the outbreak of the mutinie4, is safe and well at Agra. SATURDAY, Aug. 22.--,The .t A iVA is to leave for China with Lord Elgin, on the 25th instant. The I. G. S. N. Co. have offered Government about seven of their steamers, with their respective fiats, for the N.W. Provinces. The Governor-General has granted Major Birdmore the Burmese dona tion batta and medal, as an act of liberality on the part of the Government. Captain Sissrnore, princi pal assistant to the Commissioner of Choti Nang pore, who escaped from the disturbed dis:ricts of Chybassah, has arrived safely at Calcutta. Owing to the revolted state of the Oade territory, he audit branch of the Oude depanment attached te the Civil Auditor's Office has been abolished pro tern. The authorities at Rajpootanah have been di rected by the Governor-General to offer his thanks to the Rajah of Kerowle for issuing a proclamAion in his territory on behalf of our Government in In dia, exhorting his men in that proclamation to fight under British officers whenever they are called apon to do so. A private letter from Snergotty mentions that all the officers of that station have joined their respecive duties, leaving behind the ladies at the Presidency. The district is at present quiet. The Hurkartc is informed that, on the 20th inst., a let ter was received by the registrar of the Sadder Court, from an official in the Moufussil, stating, for the information of the Court, that the Mahoin tnedans in every part of Bengal are sure to rise against the Christians during the approaching Mo hurrutn. The letter has not been made public. The following extracts are chiefly gleaned from Calcutta papers of the most recent dates : A. correspondent says : Great expectations are formed from the vigour and energy of Sir Colin Campbell as Commander-in-Chief. In these days, when, as Lard Palmerston said, " every body is 7i years uld"—i e., ail tueu it, Llgli otlice—lb is in the highest degree encouraging to hear of the triumphant manner in which Sir Colin Campbell landed, running up the steps of P. and 0. Gaauc like a young man. He was in full form, as were the officers who accompanied him, and - was received by a number of gentlemen, including several civilians in high places, who reverentially doffed their hats. It is reported by the passengers of the Bengal that Sir C din expressed his intention to recommend the proclamation of martial law throughout Bengal.—Bengal Hurkaru> A Calcutta Gazette Extraordinary, dated the 10th of August, contains a proclamation by the Lieutenant- Governor of Bengal, declaring that under the provisions of Act 16 of 1857, martial law is establishel in the fol lowing districts constituting the Chota iNa,gpore divi sion, viz. :—Hazareebaugh, Maunbhoom, Surubulpore, Lohardugga, and Singbhoom. In these districts the functions of the ordinary criminal courts, with regard to heinous offences, are suspended. The Ava was to leave for China, with Lord Elgin, on the 25.11 inst.—The I. G. S. N. Company have offered Government about seven of their steamers, is ith their respective flats, for the north-west provinces.— Captain Si.seaore, principal assistant to the Commis sioner of Chota Nagpore, who escaped from the dis turbed districts of Chybassah, has arrived safely in Calcutta.—Owing to the revoltA state of the Ou le territory, the audit branch of the Oude department attached to the Civil Auditor's Office, has been abo lished pro tera:—The authorities at Rajpootanah have been directed by the Governor-General to offer his thanks to the lt,jah of Kerowle for his issuing a pro clamation in his territory on behalf of our Govern ment in India, exhorting his men in that proclama tion to fight under British officers whenever they are called upon to do so, A private letter from Shergotty meuttons that all the officers of that station have joined their respective duties, leaving behind the ladies at the Presidency. The district is at present quiet.— The Hurkru is informed that on the 20 h instant a letter was received by the register of the Sudder Court from an official in the Mofussil, stating, for the infor mation of the Court, that the Mahommedans, in every part of Bengal, are sure to rise against the Christians during the approaching Mohurrum. The letter has not been made public. Cppt. Peel proceeds to Allahabad immediately. His force will consist of 400 men, taken from his own vessel, the Shannon, and the Pearl. Six 63-pounders (8-ineb) two 24-pound howitzers, and two field pieces accompany the expedition. As in the course of events, Capt. Peel may lose several men by climate and casual ties of service, should he open a rendezvoUs, he will have no difficulty in procuring seamen. It is the intention to secure Allehabad, Cawnpore, and other important stations ; that being done, attention will be turned to other matters. The Calcutta Englishman, of Aug. 21, contains the following intelligence supplied by Government : From Gen. Neill.—Cawnpore, 18th August.-- Oo the 15th defeated the enemy near the old ground, and returned in the night to my position, six miles off. On the 6th I sent a steamer with a small detachment to look up Bithoor, where the enemy were assembled, with good effect. On the 16th Gen. Havelock moved out in one column to Bithoor and carried the enemy's position, capturing two guns ; the men, being much exhausted, cJuld not follow them up. Native accounts from Lucknow rapre. sent them holding out well, and enemy making no im pression. General Hearscy commanding the station of Barrack pore has addressed the native troops at a general parade. Tha object of the harangue was to induce the Slaoys to volunteer for foreign service. The speech did not meet with any response, the general then desired any of the men who were willing to volunteer to do so through their respective commanding officers. According to the Phcenix, a rumour prevailed in Cal cutta on the 12th instant, that it was the intention of Government to issue orders for the giompulsory enrol ment of all the Christian inhabitants as mernbcrs of a militia, and our contemporary believes the story may be regarded as having some good foundation. A correspondent writes Authentic intelligence has been received of " Koor Sing," who joined the mutineers at Arrab, having been routed at Jugdeespore, and of his having fled to the hills, in the vicinity of Rhotas Giaur. It would be as well, should he be captured, that he brought down to Calcutta before he ie hanged, for the Deutentant-Go. vernor to identify him, as he was his particular sporting companion during his tour in the Behar districts, during the years 1854-55. The following is from. 8010 - see, dated Aug. 16 : We are all well here ; the sth Irregular Cavalry muti nied at Bhaugulpore, and paid us a visit ,Yesterday, but were soon driven away. They came to induce the 32.1 to follow their example, but being fired at fled, and we have seen no more of them. A letter from Cherra Poonjee of the 11th Aug.,says " All is quiet in this direction ; the men of the !Italic:le, many of whom are Goorzahs, are behaving well. la m therefore in hopes that this part of the country may be kept quiet, although the untoward state of public affairs is well known to the Mahotnedan population of Sylhet and to the Hill Chiefs." A letter from Siogbhoom, dated Aug. 13, states " that 160 men of the Ramghur battalion, stationed at Claybassa, have broken out, and procedel in the usual form—first, to release the prittpners, which they effected ; they then went to the treasury, but, owing to the great exertions of Captain Slimier°, who rode off in the dead of the night, and brought down upon them the Rajah of Serikela, who sur rounded them with some 700 men, this was prevented, and luckily, the station and the treasure are safe, as also the mntineeee, who are fairly caught. What with the Coles around them, and the different passes, which are fully guarded, they are literal) , jammed, and it is to be hoped the gallows will finish the chapter. 100 of the Ramghur Battalion are at Sumbulpore, so it will be necessary for the sake of the dak, to keep a sharp look out." The Hurkaru of the 13th inst. has the following : A person jest arrived from Cawnpore, which he left 23 days ago,-states that a body of Mohammedans and Rajpoots were assembling on the Lucknow bank of the Ganges, preparing to march to Pooree—for what pur pose may be easily imagined. PROCLAMATION. The Calcutta Gazette Extraordinary of 10th August has ths) following Proclamation : " Under the provisions of Regulations X of 1804 and Act XVI. of 1857, martial law is hereby declared to be established iu the following districts, constituting the Chota Nagpore division, viz. : " Hazareebaugh, Maunbhoon, Sulbulpore, dagga, and Singbhoom. "In the aforesaid districts, the functions of the ordi nary criminal °nuts of judicature are suspended in re spent of heinous offences. "A. B. YOUNG, "Secretary to the Government of Bengal." INFORMATION FORWARDED BY GOVERN• M ENT. IrROM MAJOR EYRE, BENGAL ARTILLERY, COMMANDING FIELD FORCE, FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE OFFICER COMMANDING AT DINAPORE. Camp near Arrab, Aug. 3, 1857. Sir,—l have much pleasure in reporting for the infor mation of the officer commanding the Dinapore division, the safe arrival here of the field force ,under my com mand, and the relief of the party defending themselves at Arrah, with whom I have just opened a satifactory communication, and have received your letter, dated 31st ult., from which I exceedingly regret to learn the severe loss sustained by the detachment c:;-operating with us on the Dinapore side ; but I venture to affirm cell% dently that no such disaster would have been like'y to occur, bad that detachment advanced less precipl. tately, so as to have given full time for my force to approaoh direct from the opposite side, for the rebels would then have been hemmed iu between the two opposing forces, and must have been utterly routed. 2. My former letters of the 30th ult. and Ist inst.,.wil I hope, have informed you of sty advance from Buxar on the evening of the first named date. We pushed on with all practicable speed to Shawpore, distant 28 miles where rumours of the Dinapore disaster reached us. Hearing that the enemy designed to de. troy the bridges en route, we again pushed on at t ro p m., as far as Bullowtee, where we found the bridge first cut through —an hour's halt sufficed to repair it, which we employed also in burning the villages on either side, since we had caught their inhabitants in the act f destruction. Arriving at Goojerajgunge by nightfall, I was delighted to find the bridge entire. Here we bivouacked for the night, and at daybreak next morning resumed our march ; but had only proceeded about a mile beyond Gooojeraj gunge when we discovered the enemy in great force in p )13 session of the woods to our front and flanks. The road by which we had to reach the wood in our front was bounded by inundated paddy fields on either side. I halted to observe the best course to pursue, and Wing that the enemy were weakening their front to take us on both flanks, I boldly pushed forward, throw ing out skirmishers in every direction. The Enfield rifles kept our foes at at distance, and we succeeded in forcing the wood, beyond which, as far as Beebeegunge, it lay across an open swamp, which greatly befriended us. Meanwhile the baffled enemy were observed hurry. ing round to oppose us at Beebeegunge, which is situated opposite side of a bridge, by which we had hoped to cross the river. Here I again halted to refresh the troops and to reconnoitre. Finding the bridge had been destroyed, extensive earthen breastworks raised on the other aide flanking the bridge, and the mutinous regiments in force occupy ing the houses in the village, I determined on making a detour to the right, as far as the railway earthworks, about a mile off. I masked this movement for a time by the fire of my guns ; but no sooner did the enemy. discover our purpose than they hurried with their entire strength to intercept us at a wood which it was necessary for us to pass. A portion of them followed us up in the rear. and by the time we reached the wood we found it quite as much on our hands as we could manage. They mustered some 2,000 to 2,500 strong in sepoys alone, besides Rajah Cooer Singh's Irregular Forces, of whom, however, we made little account. The Rajah was apparently present in person, and for upwards of an hour we were compelled to act solely on the defensive. The sepoys, apparently emboldened by their recent suc cess beyond Arrah, advanced to the assault with a vigour quite unexpected, and twice with their bugles sounding, first the "Assembly," then the " Advance" and the " Double," made determined rushes on the gun s , b u t were on both occasions repulsed with showers of grape. Meanwhile Captain L'Estrange with the gallant sth was not idle, as will be seen by his own report hereto ap pended. Finding at length that the enemy grew em boldened by the superiority of their numbers, and the advantage of their position, I determined on trying the effect of a general charge of infantry, and sent the Hon. E. P. Hastings to Capt. L'Estrange with orders to that effect. Promptly and gallantly he obeyed the order; the skirmishers on the right turned their flank, the gone with grape and shrapneldrove in thecentre, and thetroops ad vancing on all sides drove the enemy, panic struck, all direc tilas. Thus our road was cleared. All beyond the coun try was open, and we proceeded without further inter. ruption to within four miles ofA.rrah, when we we,te suddenly brought up by an impsahle river, and have since been employed in attempting to bridge it over. In this work the railway engineers, headed by Mr. Kelly, have rendered the most valuable aid. Meanwhile most of the rebels returned to Arrah, but precipitately left it during the night, Rajah Coeer Singh accompanied them to save his family. Their loss is repprted to have been severe. We hear that not a Sepoy now remains in Arrah, and that the mass have gone off towards Betas, or scattered themselves in various directions. Eleven a,m.— The guns have just crossed safely. S. I have now to commend to the notice of the major general the gallant conduct of- the officers and troops whom I have had the honour to command on this occa sion. Under circumstances of great peril and difficulty they have exhibited those soldierly qualities which sel dom fail to ensure success. To Captains L'Estrange and Scott, of her Majesty's sth Fusilie rs , m y especial thanks are due, for the prompt and gallant way in which they seconded my efforts, more particularly in the final charge, which was executed against 20 times their number of bravo and discliplined troops. Capt. L'Estrange reports highly of Ensigns Oldfieldi Lewis, and Mason. To Capt. the Hon. E. P. Hastings, staff officer of this force, much of the success of this expedition may be attri buted, whether on the march or in action with the enemy. He was everywhere to be found at the right time, and in the right place, to aid us with his energy in overcoming all difficulties. Of the others who especially distinguished themselves, I feel bound to make hon. ourable mention of Messrs. Kelly,' Barber, Burroughs, Nicholl, and Hughes of the Bluer Gentlemen Volun teers, who rendered excellent service, under their gal lant leader Lieut. Jackson, 1201 N.I. Assistant Surgeon Eteson, in charge of the field hospital, and Staff Sergeant Melville, of the let company sth battalion Artillery, also merit particular notice, for their zeal and energy on duty. 4 —My future movements must be guided in a great measure by the information I may receive from other quarters. Meanwhile a good supply of ammunition is urgently required for her Majesty's sth Fusiliers, to the extent of 80 rounds per man, and grape for 9-pounders and howitzer. Enclosed are the returns of the casualties on the 2d instant I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, (Signed) V. EYRE, Major, Commanding Field Force. P.S.—Mr. Wake, the magistrate of Arrab, has just ridden into camp. His defence of his house seems to have been almost miraculous. • RETURN OF CASUALTIES IN THE IST COMPANY STH BATTALION ARTILLERY, IN ACTIONS ON THE 2D AUGUST, 1857. CAMP NEAR ARRAN, 3D AUGUST, 1857. Gunner T. Hayes, 1 ball through the neck, and Gun. T. Hickey, 2 balls through the temple, killed. Sergeant John Knox, wounded severely, ball through the arm. Gunner M. M'Carty, wounded severely, ball i❑ the cheek. Gunner T. Dwyer, wounded slightly, contusion. Gunner D. O'Brien, wounded slightly, contusion. Sunkur, Tent Laskar, wounded severely, arm ampu tated. Two Camp Fo)lowers wounded severely. (Signed) V. EYRE, Major. Commanding Field Force. (Signed) ALFRED MESON, Assistant-Surgapn, Artillery. • RETURN OF CASUALTIES OF A DETACHMENT OF HER MAJESTY'S STH REGIMENT IN ACTIONS ON THE 2D OF AUGUST, AT GOO.IERAJUNGE AND BEEDEEGUNGE. Camp near Arrah, August 3, 1857, Private Baconhana, No. 2,983, No. 2 company, con tagion of back, by spent be 1, slightly.. Private Jackson, No. 3,110, No. 2 company, gun. shot wound of right thigh ; severely wounded. Private Bennett, No. 3,220, No, 2 company, gunshot wound of left h an d ; severely wounded. Private Clements, No. 2,457, No. 2 company, gun shot wound of left thigh ; slightly wounded. Private Warren; No. 2,028, No. 2 company, gunshot wound of rißlit shoulder • t lig itly woun d ed. Corporal Grirngdall, No. 3,257, No. 1 company, gun shot wound of left thigh ; Private Bolan, No, 3,100, No. 1 company, gunshot wound of wrist ; severely wounded. Private Love, No. 1,144, No. 1 company, gunshot wound of ankle ; s;ightly wounded. (Signed) J. 11. THORNTON, Assistant-Surgeon, Iu Medical charge of Detachment, Her Majesty's sth Regiment. (Signed) FERDINAND W. L'ESTRANGE, Captain sth Fusiliers, Commanding Detachment. Near Arrah, August 3, 1857. Sir,—l have the honour to report that, on the arrival of the detachment sth Fusiliers (160 men) under my command at Buxar, on the 30th ult., I found that our services were required to co-operate with Major Eyre, Bengal Artillery, to march on Arrah. where we under stood some two or three thousand of the mutineers had assembled on the following ev ring. Our force, consist ieg of 3 goal, 154 men, with Capt. Scott, Ensigns Lewis, Oldfield, and Mason, all of the sth Fu,nliers, under my command, 12 mounted volunteers of the railway and engineer department. The whole, under the command of Majoy Eyre, left Buxar en route for Arrah. We came on the enemy on the morning of the 2d inst. ; we found that they had assembled in immense force, and the woods for miles around us seemed to be swarming with rebel Sepoys. :Major Eyre'iminedia+ely fired some rounds of shell among the enemy, who were in our front, and I sent a skirmishing party under the command of Capt. Scott to drive the rebels out of the woods. In consequence of an extensive swamp on the left of the road, our skirmishers were delayed for a short time, but at length reached the woods, tinder a very heavy fire from the mutineers. Our skirmisher, soon cleared the woods on the right and left of the road, during which time the right skirmishing party sus tabled a severe cross-fire, and three men of the 5.h were wounded. Our whole force then gained the open country, but with the' loss of a cmasiderable quantity of baggage. The enemy had surrounded us on all sid es , and our main body being within the enemy's rifle range, the drivers left the elephants and baggage carts and wade off into the wo3de. A mile further on, we found that the Beebeegur e wbrhidugheadhatdhebereenconccoemnptrleatteedly tdheesitrrofoyreccles,byantdhewerreebelgs de termined to dispute our further advance. Finding that the reconstruction of a bridge, in face of such a large force of the enemy, was impossible, and that the river could nut be forded, we made a flank move ment, so as to gain the railway embankment on our right, and thus proceed direct to Arrah. The enemy immediately left their p i oeition - behind Bebeegunge bridge, and proceeded in a parallel direction with us. Th ey being fav oura b le fir cur skirmishers, w h o were j u d ic i ous l y kept up th e ir fire on us, but the ground led by Captain Scott, no great difficulty.was experienced by our force, until we arrived within about 300 yards of the railway embankment. The ground here being very much broken, and as we were unable to get the guns of to the railway line, the rebels clearly saw the difficulties we had to encounter, and made certain of our complete destruction. Notwithstanding Major Eyro having opened on the enemy with shell and round shot, and although our skirmishers made exeollent practice with their Enfield rides, still no impreseion could be made OD the rebels, who advanced in large numbers, and same rushing on to the mouth of the guns. In the woods on our left,_an immense body of the rebels had assembled, and poured a tremendous fire upon our line ; the left of which, with two guns, occupied a "tope," and the right was close up to the railway brink, under the shelter of some brick kilns and other sert of cover. Our lint was then about 300 yards in length, and the enemy came pouring down on us in large numbers. At this time we were in imminent dagger, when Major Eyre ordered us to charge the enemy. This movement . was perfectly successful, and our line advancing at the charge, the mutineers fled from the woods, from whence emerging, Major Eyre opened on them with grape, and the enemy cleared off in all directions. One officer and eight men wounded during the opera tions of the day, which commenced at about six a.m. and lasted until three p.m. I beg to bring to your especial notice the gallant conduct of Captain Scott, Ensigns Lewis and Mason, who presented the enemy from turning our right, and maintained their position under a tremendous fire. My thanks also to Dr. Thornton, who, though suffering from ind;sposition, has been unremitting in hie attention towards our sick and wounded. Ensign Oldfield, who was wounded in the face by a rifle ball, was nevertheless most efficient at his post, namely, with the two guns on the left. Lieutenant Wylde (of the late 40th Bengal Regiment), our intepreter, rendered us great assistance ; skirmishing with our men when they were thus em ployed, charging with our line and performing all his other duties with extreme intelligence. I flatter myself that with respect to the conduct of the noncommissioned officers and privates of the sth Fusiliers, no comments or recommendations to praise can be required at my bands. I wish to avail myself of this opportunity of acknow kdging the many services which the Gentlemen Volun teers of cur force have rendered to the men of the sth Fusiliers. I have, &0., (Signed) FERDINAND W. L'ESTRANGE, Captain sth Fusiliers. To the Assistant Adjutant G eneral, Stu., &e., Di napore. FROM GRNERAL HAVELOCK. Munsuiwar, August 13. I entirely routed on the 12th a detachment of about 4,000, with six field guns, who had entrenched them selves at Beorabjecka Chowkee, in advance of Busseerat Gunge, with a loss on their part of 300 killed and wounded, my own was 35. This action has inspired much terror amongst the enemy, and prevented any opposition to my re-cross'ng. FROM GENERAL NEILL. Cawnpore, August 18. On the 15th defeated the enemy near the old ground, and returned in the night to my position, six miles off. On the 6th I sent a steamer with a small detachment to look up Bithoor, where the enemy were assembled, with good effect. On the lath General Havelock moved out in one column to Bithoor, and carried the enemy's position, capturing two guns ; the men being much exhausted could not follow them up. Native accounts from Luc know represent them holding out well, and the enemy making no impression. DELHI. DELHI, August 14. The English were never in a better position than now in camp. The mutineers are quite dispirited by the utter failure of their attacks on the Ist and 2d—their loss estimated by themselves at 3,000. The dispersion of the rebels may now be really looked for. Nine hun dred of the Neemuch force alone never. returned to the' city after the attack of the let. The loss of the British was under 30. Brigadier Chamberlane's and Colonel Seaton's wounds are progressing favourably. COMMERCIAL. CALCUTTA, Arro. 22. Since our last issue, under date of Bth inst., we have been in receipt of home advices to the 10th ult., by the Peniniular and Oriental Company's steam-ship Bengal, which arrived here on the 13th inst. Although the Money Market in England had improved, the state of the markets for Indian staple articles is not such as to impart animation to our export trade, in which, we, regret to say, operations have been cond acted during the fortnight under review on a very moderate scale. We are sorry we cannot report any improvement is our produce market, which continues in the same de• pressed state as reported in our mail circular. The un settled state of the country, and consequent stoppage of business in the upper provinces, together with the very small supplies and high prices of goods, have pre vented anything like a good business doing. In the face of the disturbed state of the North-West Provinces * and the total cessation of trade with that quarter, any marked improvement in our import market cannot reasonably be looked for; but during the last few days, vs e are happy to state, our advices from the up-country have been of a more cheering nature, giving hopes of the fall of Delhi, and the suppression of the revolt at no distant period, though the complete resto ration of order and tranquillity must be the work of time. Under the influence of such advices, our market has assumed a more buoyant appearance, and in some instances we have had a better inquiry for British cot ton piece goods, though on the whole operations have continued on a limited scale. Mule twist has, however, improved both in demand and value, and a fair businege has been done during the past fortnight. In metals cs'is have scarcely any change to notice, the market con' tinning very quiet, without the least speculative demand• MONEY MARKET. We have had no change in the bank of Bengal rate), the last increase of 2 per cent. noticed in our preceding number, having continued untouched, although 0 0 amount of cash has decreased from Company's R-• 1 .14.34,313-15-4 on the 4th instant to Company's R B ' 92 ,44,44,477-13-7 on the 19th instant, as appears fro►u the weekly statement of the bank's assets and liabilities. Evidently there are symptoms of the market getting gradually tighter, and we may probably have occasion to report more unfavourably ere long. MADRAS. -(Fpm the Madras Atheneum of Ang. 29.) The most important event that has occurred in Madras during the fortnight is in connection with the Bth Light Cavalry, which was ordered to form a part of the Madras troops proceeding to Calcuttan but which has been sent back again minus horses, saddles, and accoutrements to Arcot. The me ment had volunteered for service in the disturbed districts, and was on its march from .Bangalore for the purpose of embarking atMadras. Welearn, how' ever, that on its arrival at Streepermatoor, 26 miles from Madras, it put forward a claim for the rates of pay, batta, and pension, which existed before 1837, and were more favourable to the troopers than the present rates. This took place on the 17th or 18th. Such a claim put forward at that particular time was most embarrassing. Nevertheless W° understand that some of the officers started by train for Madras to sea what could be done ; and it 1 . 4 rumoured that the Madras government agreed to guarantee on its own responsibility the terms demanded ; and that the officers returned to Streepermatoorand informed the troopers that their terms would be acceded to. We state this muebr however, under correction. The corps then marched to Poonamallee, 13 miles from Mad ras ; and than came to a dead halt, and refused to proceed on aOl terms. Fortunately, two guns and some artillery' in.-n had already arrive lat Poonamallee, and active measures were resorted to without delay. The troopers were at once deprived of their horsey pistols, caps, and ammunition, and left w ith only their swords ; but why these were not taken' away also we are unable to say. This partial die arming was quietly sui.mitted to. The horses were then taken in charge by a commissariat sergeant, and ridden to Madras by the horsekeepers of th'' corps, and yesterday morning were embarked fot Calcutta, where they will no doubt prove a valuable acquisition. We understand that the 3d Madra 6 Light Cavalry now at Arcot .is to proceed at, once to Bangalore, and as soon as it has cleared the station the regiment in question is to March thora and fur the the present to do dismounted du'li This is a most unfortunate occurance, and ha; necessarily greatly disappointed and distressed those who looked for better things from a regiment, in the Madr as army ; an army generally so faithful and hitherto invariably . so forward for active' service. On the morning on which the Bth Cavalry Was partially disarmed and entirely dismounted a de" tachment of her Majesty's 43d was seen marching towards Poonatnallte, but it returned to the For; without going there. On the same morning the Tolunteer Cavalry were paraded with loaded , pistols and sharpened swords and kept waiting until some intelligence was brdught, when they wer e dismissed. Great precautions have been taken ill Madras to prevent an outbreak among the Mussul' mans during the Mohurrum, which is now at ito height. In addition to the nightly patrols of the mounted police we have the Volunteer Cavalry doing the same duty, and the ten companies of the Infantry volunteers are picketed in various parts of Madras. Judging from present appearances there is not the least doubt that these wise precau', Lions have not only effectually cowed the turbulent' but likewise considerably marred the enjoyment of the peacefully disposed, for the latter scarcely like to venture when there is the certainty of the soldie4} coming down upon them in the event of a possiblef row. (Similar precautions to those noticed above l have been taken in Calcutta, B om b ay, and other ] parts of India when the means and necessity for so doing exist). The native inhabitants of Comba conum and Madura have addressed the Madras Government on the subject of the rebellion in the Upper Provinces of India. They express the ut most loyalty and the greatest concern at the out• rages which have been committed. The Supreme Government have sanctioned the! construction of a line of telegraph from Calcutta to I Akyab, via Jessore, Dacca, and Chittagong, and from Akyab to P rome , on hyook Phyoo and the Tonghoo-pass. _ - As we are informed, that there are many extra vagant rumours abroad -with respect to the sth Regiment of Madras Light Cavalry, we are happy t o b e in a position to contradict them. The basil 01 fact on which they were founded is trifling iu tho extreme. Only two circumstances have occurred;