The Express.
London, England, 1851-12-16 00:00:00

THE OVERLAND MAIL.

We have received by express our usual despatches
in anticipation of the overland mail from India. The
dates are :—Bombay, Nov. 17 : Calcutta, Nov. 7 ;
Madras, Nov. 13 ; Hong-Kong, Oct. 30.
Our Bombay correspondent writes as follows :
BOMBAY, Nov. 17.
The Mahomedan festival of the Mohurrum passed
off quictly—at least there was no tumult or riot
worth speaking of, though numberless acts of indi-
vidual turbulence took place, some of the riff-raff of
the Mussulmans ill-treating any and every Parsee
they came across (which luckily was but few.)
Sir Colin Campbell quitted Peshawur on the 23th
ult. in command of a force of nearly 2,500 men, far
the town of Michnec, inhabited by a tribe of Mo-1
mends, from whom our outposts had received con-
siderable annoyance—as also our troops at Pc-
shower, or, rather, the merchants and traders who
supplied them with food, &c., nearly everyone
of whom they managed somehow or other to full in
with and rob and ill-treat. The force consisted of
the sth company Ist battalion artillery with \o. 17
light field battery, the 2nd company sappers and
miners, the 2nd irregular cavalry, two companies of
the guide corps, two companies each of her Majesty's
61st and 98th Foot, including the light company of
each regiment; the 66th or Goorkha corps, and a
wing of the 71st Native Infantry.
It was at first expected that the march of this
force was intended merely as a demonstration, to
show the Momunds what we were prepared to do
should they not take the hint, and learn to behave
themselves. The force reached Michnee on the 27th,1
when they found it evacuated, the people having
fired it on our approach. They fired on the men
from their hiding places, but our people suffered no
harm therefrom, their shot falling for short of our
camp. On the 20th the fort of Itellimdad Khan was
blown up; large stores of corn which had been laid
up by the Momunds for winter provisions were set
fire to, and their goods and chattels thrown into the
river. The people had of course fled into the hills
around, wanderers on the face of the earth, without
food or shelter, bitterly cursing those who had thus
forced them from their homes. But what else
could be done than what we have effected
cannot easily be conceived. We had been braved
and annoyed by the ruffians of the hills,
who, it is probable, bear but a small propor-
tion to the whole tribes—and the innocent
must be made to suffer with the guilty.
So old Dost Muhomed's death has not, after all,
been confirmed—the last accounts front Cahoot re-
present him to have been very unwell, but the old
gentleman had no intention of entering paradise a
moment earlier than he could help, for all lie has so
often been put out of the world by the north-west
papers. The peculiar time taken to set forth his de-
mise, just as an expedition was setting out from Pe-
shower, has been remarked on.
We have had but little news from the Punjaub
other than regarding Sir Colin's force during the
fortnight. Sir W. Gomm was looked for either at
Jell:other or Lahore about the 20th—from the
pipers I cannot make out which—most probably the
latter. The 32nd Queen's was to march this day
from the thriller station for Peshawur, its new desti-
nation. The Commander-in-Chief goes on to the
frontier—for what object is unknown, unless it be on
a " tour of inspection," as pleasure trips by these
big-wigs are now invariably called. Sickness for-
tunately has considerably decreased throughout the
Punjaub, and the weather was becoming cold.
The pecuniary difficulties betwixt our government
and the Nizam have at length been finally settled.
His minister some months since paid off 40,0001. of
the sum due us, and the remainder was promised by
the heginning of the present month. This he found
it impressible to perform from his own resources, but
fortunately he and our resident between them
managed to pentuade the Nizam that it would be for
his awn interest to fork out the cash, and he has ac-
cording done so to the tune of 40,0001., from his pri-
vate treasury. So far, then, we are satisfied. Wel
next wish him to disband his native army, and'
allow the contingent to remain untouched,
—and certainly they will be required if his rabble
who know no trade but that of a soldier (?) are dis-
banded and let loose over the country to get a living
by their own ingenuity. It is unknown whether the
Nizam will agree to this, as he may have, and no
doubt has, a notion that his own army is necessary
to his dignity and safety; it is, however, put forth
that if we lend him a million of money to enable him!
Ito pay off their arrears of pay, he may be induced to
act in this matter also as we desire. Of our grant-
ing him this loan there can be little chance, so how
the thing is to end remains at present doubtful.
Our governor returned to Bombay on the sth inst.
Sir John Grey will soon follow him. Lord Dalhou-
sie was to leave Simla on the 3rd, and the lion. Mr.
Thomason for Agra on the 10th or 16th. Trade at
Calcutta and Bombay is tolerably active, but several !
failures at the former place are expected.
Generals IL Maceeil and Godwin have reached
India, and been appointed respectively to the com-
mand of the centre division .Madras army and the
Sirhind division Bengal army. General Sewell, who
formerly had command at Madras, has been posted
to the Mysore division, to which the provinces of
Malaba and Carrara have been now permanently
attached. Two of the Scinde Ameers have gone to
Lahore from Calcutta, to reside with their kinsman,
Shore Mahomed, " the Lion of Meerpore," who
fled from Scindc on being defeated by Ja-
cob's horse at Nusseerpore in 1843, and was
allowed by Sir H. Lawrence to take up
his abode in Lahore in 1841.—Mr. C. G. Manuel, of
the Lahore Board of Administration, has succeeded
Mr, Davidson as resident at Magpore,—although it
was expected Mr. Bushby would have been chosen.
It is said Sir It. Barlow has suspended Mr. M. Gub-
bins, preparatory to entering on the Joteo Persaud
inquiry at Agin. Sir J. Colville could not wait Sir
Robert's arrival, but proceeded on to Calcutta to
carry on his own duties. This is to be regretted.—
The story about Mr. Thomason being likely to be
appointed governor of the Punjaub, &c., turns out to
have been a story merely.
The death of Mr. C. E. I. Ely, clerk to Sir A.
Buller, is reported as having occurred at Calcutta on
the 6th inst. Strange to say, there has not been a
single death amongst the officers of the Indian army
reported during the past fortnight.
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reached Bombay this morning. From it I gather
the following :—A conspiracy had been put down at
Herat by the ruler, the son of the late Yar Mahorned,
the chief conspirators being decapitated,—a very
effectual method, doubtless, of preventing their ever
engaging in similar designs again. Old Dost
Mahorsed was not in reality dead, but was tottering
on the brink of the grave : he had been obliged to
show himself to the people, that they might see
he was still alive. The old man has put his house
in order •, he preferred his youngest son, Goolaum
Haider Khan (who was a captive in Bombay for a
long time, having been taken at °heroic), to assume
his mantle on his death, but in good policy offered
the " turban" to the eldest, Afzul Khan, who, how-
ever, is said to have resigned it in favour of the choice
iof his father. It is believed that Sirdar Sultan Ma-
I homed Khan. late ruler of Peshawur, will dispute the
succession as swam the opportunity offers. Thereare
four other brothers—one at Ghturne, one at Nonistan,
one in Toodkbistan, and one at the head of 2,000 men
in Khoodum, near the Bungush country, of which
Kohat is the capital Two tribes of Afreedics
on the Kohat road to the south of Peshawur were
busily engaged in the pastimes of plunder and mur-
der, and Captain Coke's party would be sent after
them on its return the Meeranzaec country, where
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corps. Major Macgregor had recovered so far as to
be able to resume his duties as deputy commissioner.
Mr. John Lawrence was not to quit tor Peshawur till
Sir Henry's arrival from Simla. I copy entire from
the Chronicle the following summary of the doings
of Sir C. Campbell's force up to the 2nd inst.
We have, slue our last, received letters from Peshawar,

that enable up to give a summary sketch of the proceedings
of Sir Colin Catupbell's expeditionary field force.
On the 25th of October, the force marched but a short
distance from Peshawur to the lea bank of the Kabul river,
suffering some desagreement on account of the heavy dust-
stirrins. The crossing of the bridge of boats by the artillery,
and the many elephants in attendance on the force, pre-
sented a very interesting coup d'rcil.
On the 26th the force progressed nearly westward about
eight miles. No general change took place on the 27th,
but a large reconnoitering force moved out of camp up to
some villages at the month of the pass, and returned with-
out meeting with a human being, which gave the whole
country a very desolate appearance.
On the 29th a short march brought the camp some
four miles neater the hills, and after breakfast two
companies of her Majesty's Infantry, the Guides,
two companies of the Goorkas, some Sappers and
Miners, and two guns, started to destroy the some-
what distant village of" Bubb and others. The posi-
tions taken up by the troops are said to have been exceed-
ingly good ; every summit of every hill was crowned with
men, and the towers of the first village having been blown
up, as a preliminary measure, the huts were set on fire.
Some few of the inhabitants subsequently commenced firing
from a neighbouring hill, but they did no harm. Captain
Colby, of her Majesty's 98th Regiment, had carried out
with him a long range conical balled rifle, and the immense
distance to which the balls were thrown, and the accuracy
of the sin,, had a most salutary effect in keeping the " ene-
my" in check.
"On the 29th, a detachment, similar in strength
to that of the preceding day, destroyed more vil-
lages, the guides taking a prominent part in
the " amusement," which they enjoyed amazingly,
carrying out the work with proportionate alacrity and zeal
"On the 30th and 31st the force remained in-
active, the Brigadier-General devoting his time to the se-
lection of a suitable site for a fort. During the night of the
31st October, several shots were tired in the British camp,
but fortunately did no damage.
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By the 2nd of November, the camp being then at what
had been the village of DOA, the lines of the little fort
were marked out, and wells under pi's-partition to be worked
by Persian wheels, for the supply of the people engaged in
the erection of the fort. The position selected is said to be
a commanding one, on the banks of a nulah, about half a
mile above Buda on Walker's map, and on the Alizale
stream.

It having been ascertained that a body of Moinunds were
threatening Motto, the 3rd Irregular Cavalry were sent to
hold :them in check, on which they timed towards the
general's force, and it was generally believed that on the
next move of the camp, something like active work would
recur, especially as the Michnees were doing their best to
induce Saadut !Chan, of Lalpoora, to join them with men
front Bajuer. Doubts were. however, entertained of Saadut
Khan committing himself so far as to give his neighbours
any assistance. 'rho latest news from the camp is of the
3rd of November, and dated '• Dubb."
We have already alluded to the determination of build-
ing a succession of forts round the whole district, border-
ing on the possession of tribes, inclined at all times to in-
vade our territny, whenever they see a favourable op-
portunity. Those opportunities will be much curtailed
by the promisco chain of posts, but, we trust, the open-
ing-out of good lines of communication, between
the principal station and the forts, and between
the forts themselves, will be considered a matter of primary
importance. We have drawn comparisons between the
border life in Scotland and the present state of the frontier,
let our rulers bear in mind that the construction of good
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roads in the Highlands subdued the clans as effectually as
the garrisons to which they led.
Commodore Lambert's sailing orders are said to
have at length reached him from the Governor-Ge-
neral, and the Fox frigate was to leave Calcutta im-
mediately. It is not improbable there may be a
brush again with the Itangoonites. Mr. Dickens,
son of Theodore Dickens, of the Calcutta bar, has
been appointed clerk to Sir A. Buller, in succession
to the late Mr. Ely.
The steamer has just arrived from kurrachee with
news to the 13th inst. M. Frcre, the Commissioner,

was t ) leave on the 12th for Schwan, by way of the
Bubb river, crossing all the ranges of hills be-
twixt Sonmeanec and Schwan, for the pur-
pose of ascertaining whether or not they
contain iron and copper ore in large quantities
as has been alleged. lie would not return to Kur-
lilac° before the end of the year. Captain Par-
tridge, deputy collector, had left for Bombay, sick;
it was thought he would have to go home. Mr.
A. G. Constable, in the employ of Ritchie, Steuart,
and Co., had reached Kureachec, fur the purpose of
making enquiry as to the probable success of cot-
ton planting in Scinde. In Candeish this enter-
prising firm has introduced largely the cultivation
of American cotton, and it is to be hoped they will
try a like experiment in Young Egypt. The lady
of Lieutenant J. 1). Williams, of the 28th Bombay
Native Infantry, died at Kurrachce, on the sth inst.,
and J. A. Pyrn, Esq., 2nd Bombay Cavalry, third
son of F. Pym, Esq., of The Hazells, in the county
of Bedford, was on the Bth married to Miss Cecilia,
the second daughter of Sir Richard Jenkins, G.C.B.

APPOINTMENTS, oiltNs, &c. &c., announced
since despatch of the lust Overland Mad on the 3rd Nov.
It. G. TRIM/PS.
APPOINTMENTS.—Major U. Talbot, 44th Light Infantry,
is appointed Military Secretary to his Excellency Lieut.-
General Sir Richard Armstrong, C.D., from the date of his
excellency's assumption of command of the forces nerving in
the Madras presidency. Ensign W. T. Hunt, of the 80th
Foot, is appointed interpreter to the regiment ; to have effect
from the date on which Lieut. Coltman proceeded on leave.
Lieut. M. Baumgartner is appointed interpreter to the 83rd
Rant., vice Mainwaring, appointed adjutant.
LEAVE or AnG.:NCE.—liith Hussars, Lieut. T. Donovan,
for six months from date of embarkation, for the purpose
of accompanying Lieut. General Sir George Berkeley,
K.C.B.' to England.
22nd Foot.—Lieutenant W. Mayne, from Ist Nov. 1851,
until kis promotion in the Gold Coast Corps appears in ge-
neral orders.-22nd Foot. Paymaster T. H. Recta from
2nd November, 1851, until his exchange into the 9th
Lancers appears in general orders. Quarter-Master W.
Young, to Calcutta, from 19th Oct., 1851, to 19th Jan.,1852,
and to England, for two years from date of embarkation, on
medical certificate confirmed by a medical board, of which
the inspector general of hospitals was president.-29th
Foot. Lieut. E. B. Hart, to Bombay, for three months from
date of departure from Murree, and to England,for two years
from &leo!' embarkation,on meclicalcertificate.-78th High-
lenders. Lieut. Gillmore, from 15th November, 1851,
until his name appears in general orders from army head-
quarters for leave to England on private affairs, when he
, must make arrangements for his early departure.-80th
I Foot. Lieutenant W. F. A. Colman, to Calcutta, for une
month from 25th October, MI, and to England for two
years from date of embarkation.--83n1 Foot. Lieutenant
Pigott and Ensign Rowland, to England, each for two
years from date of embarkation, at the recommendation of
a board of medical officers, subject to the confirmation of
his excellency the comrnanderin.cliief iu India.-98th Foot.
, Captain E. J. Ellerman, from 23rd September, 18.31, to
Ist February, 18.52, to enable him to join from Bombay.
Assistant-Surgeon B. Swift, to Bombay, for four months
from 4th October, 1851, and to England, fur one year from
date of embarkation, on medical certificate.
FORMAN*.
ENGINEER CORPS.—Second Lieuts. U. E. Stramforth
sod James Goddard, have been appointed temporarily as-
sistants to the executive engineer in Upper Seinde, for a
special duty, under the direction of the military board.
ORDNANCE STORE DEPARTMENT.—Lieut. G. B. Mellersh
of the artillery, is appointed to succeed Lieut. Crawford in
the charge of the Ordnance Store Department at Ilhooj.
NATIVE INFANTRY. 2nd Greuadier Regt. Lieut.
Lester to act as quarter master and interpreter to the regi-
ment during the absence of Lieut. Harding, appointed offi-
ciating assistant political agent in Cutch, or until further
I orders.-6th Rent. Lieut. J. Field to be captain, and
I Ensign Lune' Annesley Smith to be lieutenant, vice Nixon
cashiered: date of rank 27th Nov. 18,51. Senior unposted
Ensign Henry Moore, is posted as junior ensign: rank in
the regiment, 27th October 1851, in the army 15th June
I 1850.
MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT.—Senior Assistant Surgeon
W. P. Gillanders to be surgeon, vice Davies, deceased: date
of rank, 7th October, 1851. Superintending Surgeon J.
Doig has returned to his duty by permission of the Honour-
! able the Court of Directors, and is directed to resume his
appointment of superintending surgeon: date of arrival at
Bombay, 23rd October, 1851. Superintending Surgeon
Don reverts to regimental duty, under the provisions of
' Sect. XXXII.I., Art. 49, of Jammon's Code, and govern-
meat general order of the Bth of August last. Surgeon J.
Don, M.D., is appointed to the dal charge of the 6th
. Regiment N. L, vice Surgeon Winchester, proceeded to
Europe.
CADET ADMITTED TO THE SERVICE.—ENGINEERS—
' Mr. Joseph Rodgers Soady: date of arrival, 23rd Oct. 1851.
Liman or Ansanct. —Captain 11. Lavie, 13th Regt.
" N. 1., for two years to sea and Australia, on medical cer-
tificate.
FURLOUGH TO EUROPE.—Captain John Field, of the
• 6th Kegs. N.!., for three years, agreeably to the regulations.