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THE PRESS, NOVEMBER 21,1857.

an eddy, and nothing more was seen of them. Previous to
the main body crossing, the Sikhs and two companies of
the 78th Highlanders had taken up a position on an
island; the enemy fired upon them with their guns, but
our 24-pounders seemed no favourites with them, as they
became more respectful, notwithstanding they continued at
intervals taking pops with their matchlocks, sheltered from
sight by the long grass. No one, fortunately, was killed,
beyond one Sikh, who was shot through the head. On the
main body crossing, or rather after haying crossed, a horse
gun opened fire, but that was soon silenced. The enemy
occupy a village named Mungulwar, which by to-morrow
will be in our hands. It is my opinion we shall not have
overmuch fighting till we reach Nuwabgunge ; report says
they are strongly intrenched there. They are said to have
a monster gun of fabulous size, " reaching to the sun ;"
whatever it is it will be our property before long. I think
two days or so will see us in Lucknow. What a pleasur-
I able moment that will be when we have relieved so many
of our countrymen ! We are to be ready to start ere day
light.

Gen. H. commands the force. Neill has the right
brigade, consisting of Ist Madras Fusiliers, 84th, and de-
tachment of 84th, and sth Fusiliers. Colonel Hamilton
the left, comprising Regiment of Ferozepore, 90th Light
Infantry, and 78th Highlanders.

Major Cooper commands the Artillery, composed of
Capt. Mauds's Battery, Major Olphert's Battery, Major
Eyre's Battery, Barrow's Volunteer Cavalry, and 12th
Irregulars.
The following is a copy of service message received
by electric telegraph :

FROM SIR JAMES OUTRAM TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL,
From Camp, Bagagunge, Sept. 22, dated
Cawnpore, Sept. 24. 5.5 p.m.

The rebels along the road are flying before our force;
which marched twenty miles, and yesterday fourteen miles;
their retreat too precipitate to enable them to destroy the
Bunnee bridge. Only four more guns taken, but many
have been thrown into wells, and only four passed the
Bunnee bridge. Firing at Lucknow distinctly heard, and
royal salute by our 24-pounders to announce oar approach
to our fricnds. Our army will have reached Lucknow
either last night or this morning.—Poonah Observer Extra,
October 9.

The force under General Havelock (says the
Hurkaru), skirting the city, forced their way to the
Residency against strong opposition, and relieved the
brave garrison on the evening of the 25th. The
relief was, providentially, just in time, as subsequent
examination showed that two mines, all ready for
loading, bad been run far under our chief works,
which, if sprung, must have placed the garrison at
the mercy of the rebels. On the 26th the batteries
of the besiegers were assaulted and taken, and the
ex-King's sons fled towards Fyzabad.
The loss has been heavy. The brave and de-
termined General Neill is killed ; also Cowper, of
Artillery; Webster, 78th Foot ; Packenham, 84th ;
Bateman, 64th ; and Warren, 12th L.C. The enemy
are deserting the city in thousands.
In a letter dated Cawnpore, Sept. 20, it is said :
"We have just had news from Lucknow that the rum
is out, and the beef will be finished on the 24th ;
otherwise all well. All quiet below (Cawnpore).
Troops coming at 100 a day by bullock train, so the
rebel pack had better look out.
A correspondent of the Hurkaru, writing from
Cawnpore, says that in more than one place on the
walls of the chambers in which the English ladies
and children were confined previous to their murder,
is scratched, " Remember us," " Revenge us."
The telegraphic despatches conveying the latest
intelligence are obscure. Colonel O'Brien, on the
26th, says :
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Lucknow Residency, Sept. 26.
Yesterday Havelock's force, 2,000 men of all arms, the
rest being in occupation of Alambagh, charge (sic) of Sikhs
and force (sic) the way into the city under serious opposi-
tion, skirting the city to the right to avoid enemy's de-
fence. The force was much opposed up to the Resi-
dency, which was attained in the evening, just in time,
for an after examination showed two mines all ready
for loading had been run far under our chief works, which,
if sprung. must have placed the garrison at the mercy of
the rebels. Loss severe. About 400 killed and wounded.
Amongst the former General Neill, Cowper (Cope ?),
Artillery ; Webster, 78th; Packenham, Sith ; Bateman,
64th ; Warren, 12th Irregular Cavalry ; Lieut. Wilde, 40th
Native Infantry. Wounded slightly, Sir J. Outran. To-
day taking batteries being on (beyond ?) garrison,
which are held, till assaulted and continued (continue?),to
fire on the Residency. Thousands of the enemy deserting
the city. The late King's sons fled to Fyzabad.

Cavrnpore, Oct. 1, ria Agra, Oct. 4.
Letters just in from Lucknow. I3ellee Guard relieved
on the 25th, and garrison rescued apparently by an advance
made on the left of the Goomtee

Progress being already made towards the possession of
the whole city.

On the 29ih the right quarter occupied and seven guns
taken.

Man Singh, contrary to expectation, has taken an active
part against us, and has, I am glad to say, been wounded
in two places.
Our despatches, dated 27th ult., announcing the com-
plete fall of Delhi, had been received at Cawnpore.

The latest despatch received appears in a Calcutta
paper of the 9th of October, in which there is a
paragraph, furnished by Government, to the following
effect :

From Cawnpore, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.—Malaghur captured.
A native messenger who left Lucknow on the 4th reports
favourably of our progress in clearing the city.