The Express.
London, England, 1851-08-12 00:00:00

sending out large scouring parties into the immediate
neighbourhood. one of which swept off a thousand sheep I
belonging to a farmer named Itantenbsch. A party of ten
burgher., on their way hither, found it necessary to halt at
the top of the 111n:water-hill, where the bush :was
discovered to be lined with the enemy waiting fur them
should they enter the narrow pass. It is &NCI undergoes"
that the Raffles and Hottentots are in considerable force in
the Fish River Bush, rendering the roads unsafe except to
strong parties, and receiving, it is supposed, the cattle that
lave of late been swept off from the colony. It is confi-
dently rumoured that both Karlin and Hottentots have an
Impression that they are to prosecute the war with the
utmost vigour, until mime intimation shall reach them from
England, in reference to the restoration to them of their
former poseessione, which they confidently expect, it is
said, from assurances made to them, will he given up.
They seem to have an idea that what may not ho conceded
to request may he extorted by force, and that they
will ultimately raise themselves upon the ruin of the
white inhabitants.
A supplement to the ('ape Town Mail, dated July
3, Ten a.m., sacs "No intelligence has been re-
ceived from thCaeat of war since our last publication,
of July 1."
The Second Puisne Judge, the Hon. Mr. Justice
Bell, with his family, arrived on June 29 in the
Talavera.
A proposal to establish a line of electric telegraph
from ( ape Town to the frontier had been
brought under the consideration of the municipal
board; and some information relative to the proba-
ble east of construction was furnished by Mr. Com-
missioner Cameron. '1 he question was favourably
entertained, but no resolution was come to on the
subject.
The following aro the official despatches :
Lombard'. Post, Kasouga River, June 6, 1831.—Sir,--
I have the honour to acquaint you. fur the information of
his excellency the Commander in Chief, that having ob-
served the position of the rebel camp on the right bank of
the Kareiga River, an the afternoon of the 4th, I moved
with the following troops 300, 74th regiment ; .50 Cape
Mounted Riflemen, 40 Burghers, 100 Jingoes, at one
cm. on the morning of the nth by the upper waggon road
that leads from this to Jager's Drift, detaching 100 Fingoes
to the Karvin.% by the bridle paths that lead through the
bush, with directions to them to wait and remain concealed
until my force should diverge from the hush. The route I
bad to take was about ten miles, being through • eleven
forest bush. 1 entered the bush with the troops about
dawn, and tame upon the rebels' position short:y after day-
break. At the southern extremity of the bush a strong
abettis had been thrown up, which had to he removed. We
then came immediately upon the rebel position : they had,
however, observed us, and fired a shot to give the alarm.
Upon advancing with the 74th Highlanders in extended
order, the rebels had assembled en the right of their posi-
tion in some force, with a small party lining the bush on
their left—these latter were speedily driven in by some of
the Bathurst and Cowie farmers. 'I he moment our fire was
opened, the Finance rushed from the bush and fired a
volley at the rebels, when the whole took to the bush.
Their carat) was then secured by the troops and Fineries.
while I detached the Burghers and a few of the C.M. Rifles
to secure the cattle. Their camp was full of plunder of all
descriptions—besides a large quantity of grain and other
provisions, we raptured r. 30 head of cattle. 1 believe five
of the retele were shot - the Iselies of two of them and of
one Kaffir were boon!. The rebels made off through the
forest in every direction. I bivouacked for three 'mare,
and then returned to this bivouac with the cattle. The
71th Regiment returned to Graham's Town this morning,
to continue their march to Fort Hare, agreeable to the
commander-in-chiefs orders.
(Signed) 11. Soirmarr, Major-General.
Lt.-Col. Clutte, C.8.K.H., Dep. (4.51.-Cien.
Headquarters, King Williams Town, June 12.
Major-General Somerset having received a report upon
his arrival at Graham's Town, on the 31st ultimo, of •
dangerous outbreak of the Hottentots at Theopolis, headed
by the rebel Hottentot* of the Cape Mounted Rifles, the
major-general, with prompt decision, halted the 71th
meat, who were ere route to join his division, and formed •
force of 300 of that corps, 30 Cape Mounted Mos. Ili
Burghers, and 100 Fingoes, with which he moved Mies
Kareiga, where the combined retitle had taken lip • Moog
vegas. The major-general reconnoitred the ground upon
the 4th, and fell upon the rebels at daylight on the Sth.
Their rout was successfully accompliehed ' • the enemy fled
into the thick bush, leaving the whole of their provisions,
plunder. stores, and 630 head of cattle in the hands of the
major-general.—.k. J. Ci.orre, Licit.-Col., 1).(1.M.-Gen.
King William's Town, June 12, 1831.
Sir,—l have the honour to report the following opera-
bons of the division under my command, force as per mar-
gin,* for the purpose of' patrolling the country adjacent is
the Keiskamma and Chumie junction, and of preventing
the escape of the rebel 'Entente/tie into the Amatola mom-
laic On the Gth instant 1 proceeded tee Furt White, from
Mogi I communicated by express with Lieut.-Col. Cooper,
emmanding at Fort Cox. Sour Excellency will see by the
errampenying letter from that offerer that he is actively
aMP scouring the country between Fort Cox and
lertta in
re. On the 7th instant I proceeded to a spot on
the Quebegha River, about three miles above the Mission
Station, • here I formed a camp of supply. On the 11th in-
stant, leaving 100 British infantry sod two companies of
the Swellendam Levy under Captain Bewes, 73rd Regt., to
protect the mule waggons and slaughter tattle, I proceeded
with the remainder of the force towards the Keiskamma. I
seat forward part of the mounted levy under Captain lio-
beneath supported by a detachment of the Cape Mounted
Rifles under Captain Warren. A small drove of cattle
were captured by this party, the only cattle which were
seen in the course of the day. This mounted party then
crossed the Keiskamma and communicated with Major
Wilmot, whose force was working along the opposite bank
of the river. 1 then proceeded along the Keiskamma, to-
ward, the waggon drift leading to Fort Wantons, detaching
a part of the force under Lieut.-Col. Michel to make a de-
tour to my right. We saw no cattle and the little spoor
that was visible appeared to be of an old date. I returned
in the evening to my bivouac or the Quebegha. On the
9th inst.. I preceeded two hours before daybreak towards
Fort Wiltshire, detaching Lieut.-Col. Michel to my right
towards the junction of the Chumie and the Keiskamma. I
found the country quite deserted, nor were there any traces
of cattle having been there for some time past. I waa joined
at Fort Wiltshire about midday by Major Wilmot. Lieut.-
Col. Michel crossed the Keiskamtua below its junction with
the Chumie, and then proceeded towards Fort Wiltshire.
On descending from the high ground to the fort he was
sharply attacked by a small party of Kadin., but they were
driven off in gallant style by the 6th Regt. and Albany
leev. Lieut. King, 6th Rent., was wounded on this occasion.
In the evening 1 returned to my camp on the Quelmlus,
where Iwe joined by Major Wilmot. On the 10th inst.,
having supplied Major Wilmot's force with biscuit and
corn fur three days, I proceeded rut Fort Whit* to the
point where the road to King William's Town crosses the
UM. xini River. Os the 11th in.t., leaving my camp
under the command of Major Pinckney, 73rd Regt., I pro-
ceeded down the Untdesim river towards its junction with
the Csnarsaa, marching soma hours before daylight.
About daybreak we perceived traces of some cattle, and I
mat forward twenty men of the Cape Mounted Rides un-
der Ensign Smyth, supported by thirty men of the mine
tarps an Captain M arren. This detachment captured
ebsss 1119 sale is admirable style, and drove them at
am bask Is oar tamp. 1 then worked down the ridges
between the Vindezini sod Mambo rivers, in the ex-
planation of meeting Major Wilmot. As, however, I
asw Re appearance of his patrol by 1 o'clock, I returned
Weirdo my camp, taking a course mina the head of tier
Dniorsaa river, over the hills which form the western ride
et the Debt' Neck. We captured • few rattle on our read,
mad sewn Kaaba were killed by the mounted levy under
Captain Robertson. Ou the high ground oboes the Debi,
• smart but ineffectual tire was opened em our loft amok and
rear, but was promptly silenced by the 73rd Regiment sad
alweilendani levy. I returned late in the evening to my
amp on the Utudezini. Oa the 12th inst. I returned Is
this station, briuging 200 heed &Captured aside with se.
I have received every nalsonee ban the arms eamosi.
lag the didi rent corps during Ohms eperadeas. 1 lei is
tender my thanks to Lieut.-Col. Mishit, frossoormang the
Sib Regiment ; to Lieut-Col. Eyre, casnamediis the Mt
Regiment ; to Lieut. Col. :timer temmendiag gm Cape
Mounted Rifles; to Capt. Eobe'rines. serearileg the
Masted Levy ; to Capt. Ayliff, cammandias the seemed
of Levies ; and to Field-Captains Morrie, Griffith, sad
, commanding the Swellendsan, Albany, and Pima
Levies. I beg also to thank Capt. Pounce. Brigade-Major;
and Lieut. Stoles, Deputy Acting Quartermaster-General,
for the real and activity with which they performed their
duties as staff officers of the division —I have, Ike.,
(Signed) Geo. Mulcts:sort, Col.
His Excellency Sir 11. 0. Smith, Bart., G.C.B.
King William's Town, June 14, 1831.
Sir,—ln obedience to the orders I received from ca
Marched with the detachments as per margin} on
instant. I bivouacked at the Inunghi River, cronies the
Reitkamma at the Line Drift without end
arriving at Fort Peddie on the Gth. Haa beem reins
forted by a detachment of si/of the 91st, 40 Rareptiss.
and 200 Fingoes from this garrison, under Captain C
Plat, I continued my march on the ith, and halted for the
sight at Breakfast Vley la obedience to my instructions, I
Inembed ore the Bth to the Keiskamme, opposite to the june-
Meief the Iqquibegha, communicating with part of this
stesday d your division, under Captain Warren, keeping
the Ails boat of the river. I continued my march to Pan
gWilliams, where I remain lad that night. On
ined your division at Fort Wiltshire, sad es.
slimed, as directed by you, at the lqquibeghti. From this
=1;41 the 100, creasing the Keiskamma at a drift below
entgomety Williams, I marched to the Gaga stream.
MOMS I halted (or the night. Up to this date I had
Mem seen any numbers of the enemy nor may
Otillidsnble spoor of cattle. On the 11th I marched before
t to the mouth of the Untdeaini, where the te cavalry.
we in advance, succeeded in capturing 76 head of
nib sad two horses. I continued my. march up the Ca-
ned being unable to communicate with your diet-,
lititbellel es the Umtata. Capt. Cahill and his party
left se es Ode day, and returned to Fort Peddie. Oa the
pith I divided= force, lending the cattle, etc., on ribs
.Iwinehi, • party to work down the Reishemme.
Ism des thadenias mouth to Ow Line Driftisztes=
is the Ida wry cavalry on the heights.
meat HOW se at the lanaghi, having elpfillefi 9,41
hones and nine hand of cattle; also having dmigarg a
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MACS ISO IL Mariam, 76 lard Bag., 74 Hesemenrial
Mee.* orse, $1 0.1.47, ISt
Levy, 70 Tows Levy, 15 Sad 11001020 .