The Express.
London, England, 1857-08-14 00:00:00

LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 14, 1857.

E. 0. Bradford, ditto. and Capt. Thernbarn reached Rajah
Kann eiries home, end he promised shelter and protection.
When I was ►t blatteopoor, I heard that the above officers
were gain down in boats, with their broil* Nada by
some of the Rajah'■ guard. At Tea& I heard that s Mr.
Flesigweld, clerk in the deputy Commiesiteser's Oboe, and
overeter sergeant Harm, who were smarting the Wallies of
some mrpants to Allahatat via flultanpers, were killed and
the women and children elm murdered ; I dent know what
has become of the °Moms who were in the best. behind as
what we lilt Fyr►bsd.

' We have reason to believe, however, that • con-
siderable number of the officers have effected their
escape from this station, and whatever may have
taken place after leaving it, the conduct of the
Sepoys at the time seems to have been characterised
by the strangest moderation. We cannot resist the
temptation of quoting from a letter on the subject :
The account of the mutiny of the 22ad Regiment beats
any romance; they guarded their °facers end their Bunga-
lows after routin)ing, plated sentries over magazines and ill
publk property, sent out pickets to prevent the towns-people
and servants from looting, held a council of war' to which
the Cavalry (Fisher's Irregular) proposed to kill the °Sows,
bat the Rind objected, and informed the dinars that they
would be allowed to leave, and might take with them
their private some and property, but no public
property asi that all Winged to the Ring of Oafs. Their
odious asked fur theta ; the rebel Commissary Geeeral, a
Resalder, wee ordered to provide them; he did so, bat
merely smell dismiss, et that they could only brie( away a
beadle each, end then they were pmeented with es. 900
which the rebels had taken from the treasure chest to give
them. When the oaken tried to resat them to their duty,
they respectfully mound them that they were now under the
orders of their native *theses, and the eubader Major of the
22nd Regiment had been appointed to the command of the
elation, and that each corps had appointed owl of their A-
cme to be their dant

We are as yet without particulars of the mutiny
at Saugor, the news of which reached us on the Bth
instant from our correspondent at Kamptee, who
was able, however, to inform us that no atrocities
bad as yet been committed, all the officers and
families, with the European Artillery, having taken
refuge in the Fort. Saugor is the chief station in the
districts known as the Sauget. and Nerbudda terri-
tories, and must have a considerable European popu-
lation in the shape of writers, conductors, and others,
concerning whose safety, after what has transpired
at Jhanai, in these same territories, much uneasiness
must be felt. It is to be hoped that these men and
their families have found refuge in the fort also.
Concerning the mutiny at Nowgong, we simply
know the fact that the head quarters of the 12th
Native Infantry and of the 14th Irregular Cavalry
stationed there, have followed the example of the
left wing of each corps which was stationed at
Jhansi, but that theofficers are safe. The news of the
Jhansi mutiny we communicated by last mail, with
an account of the bloody tragedy enacted on that
occasion in the massacre of all the Europeans
in the place. We now learn that beside Mrs.
Skene and family, Mrs. Browne, Miss Browne, and
Miss Davidson have been killed. Altogether twelve
of our countrymen and women were slaughtered in
this small station. The only persons known to have
escaped arc two Custom's officers, who have reached
Agra.

The only particulars we have of tho mutiny at
Banda are contained in a letter from Nagode, dated
10th June, of which the following uanexcerpt
_ _

We have es.sped from Beetle to Nagode, end
through God's mercy hive been miraculously pre-
served.—On Sunday, the 14th, the Navrab's troop
=naiad as well ea the N. r.., the Ilahotneclazte

planted their dag and wanted to kill ue, but the Nawab
Mood b• us, and we got Into buggies and on home* and got
off. The place was in a fearful blaze before we had gone
mile : it was a fearful scene. We start again to-night far
Minapore, and hope to math it safely, but this district la
very much disturbed. We have in our party Mr. and Mrs.
Edmonatone, Mr. and Mrs. Webster, Mews. Mayne, Sherer,
Clark, Beim, Cologne, Lluchineon, Oewin, and Glynn. We
are staying with Major and Mni. Ellie at Nagode; their
kindness is extreme, and we have rested two days.

Of the whole country of Rohilcund, Futtehghur
(Furruckabed) was the last station to rise. The
10th Regiment has unquestionably given in, simply
to the force of the dangerous example all around it.
The sepoys of this corps continued for weeks to
guard the treasury and maintain discipline, while
every s:atiou near them was in open mutiny.
They do not appear to have offered any violence
whatever to their officers, but a most melancholy
rumour prevailed in Allahabad on the 23rd instant
aa to the fate of the unhappy fugitives after they left
the place. We take it front the Englishman of the
29th ultimo:

Did the report of the marmots reach you of the Futtyrbur
fugitives P It passed in atrocity all that has hitherto been
perpetrated. 132 Europeans, men, women, and thildren, in
60 boat. left Futtygbar for this place.
They were all the nonmilitary residents of the place. Oa
arrival at 11%Seer the Nana Sahib fired on them with the
artillery the government allowed him to keep; one round shot
struck poor Mrs. end killed her on the spot. The bests
were then boarded and the inmates lauded and dragged to
the parade round at Cawnpore, where they were first fired
at then literally hacked to pieces with Tulwars. Report
says not one escaped.
Ilhitoor is a little place a few miles to the north of
Cawnpore, and we sadly presage a confirmation of
this intelligence, in view of the state of matters in
that neighbourhood. A bloody reckoning will surely
be exacted of these fiends in human shape.
At Mhow the 23rd Bengal Native Infantry have
mutinied, the number of Europeans slain is at
present unknown, but it is said to be four. The
officers arc holding a fortified square in the place,
where the ladies and all the other Europeans have
taken refuge. If the 3rd Nixam's Cavalry prove
staunch they will soon be relieved, as Captain Orr
was within fifty mile* of Mhow some days ago.
We know little of the state of matters at Indere,
beyond the fact that the two regiments of the Ma-
harajah Holkar have openly mutinied, and pro-
ceeded with the Bengal regiments towards Oojein,
on their way, as is supposed, to Delhi. The Maha-
rajah seems to be in no way impli-
cated in this business, but to have acted
with the same good faith that has cha-
racterised the conduct of the Owalior Prince.

We have now again arrived at the close of a long
and tragic story. We can of course understand
well the intense excitement this intelligence will
produce at home, and we pass on without comment
to notice the state of matters before Delhi, and the
progress of the siege.
The force at General Barnard's disposal has dcrabt-
low been inadequate for the redaction of the place,
but as important reinforcements most have
joined hie camp long ere this, we entertain
a confident hope that our next advices will an-
nounce the fall of the place. Meantime the force
has not been idle. Animated by the courage of de-
spair, the mutineers have made the most desperate
sorties, but ever with the same result. They have
been driven back into the city with terrible low on
every °premien, to find eventually as we trust their
tomb within its walls. Our columns contain ample
details of these several actions, and to attempt to
summarise then here would swell our epitome to an
inowesisat log&

General Van Cortlindt, who is marching upon
ihansi and Hisser with the Buttiannah irregular
Force, bas had two engagements with the rebels in
the neighbourhood of Sirs., defeating them in each
instance with severe loss. The last action was a very
decided one, and the rebels fled in disorder, leaving
200 men dead upon the field, besides many prisoners
in our hands. The troops of the Bikanir Rajah,
2,700 men of all arms, have joined General Cortlandt'a
force, though what reliance can be placed on these
men remains to be seen. Major-General Nicholson's
moveable column was at Jullundur at the date of our
last advice', via Lahore.

The whole Ptqab remains quiet, thanks to the
energetic conduct of the commissioner, and the men
in command. Many of the disarmed native regi-
ments have begged the restitution of their weapons,
and to be led against Delhi, but it would be mad-
ness, after what has transpired, to listen to such
prayers. The men may be loyal in their present
mood, but in the presence of an example such as that
offered now at Delhi, would yield to the dangerous
influence to a certainty.
To overawe the Mewar territory, and keep the
°malice contingent in check, a considerable force is
on tbn march from Dew, and must now be in ad-
vance of Nusseer►bad. It consists as follows:-3
Horse Artillery Guns (Europeans), GOO men H. M.
83rd Regt. Foot, 400 men 12th Regt. Bombay N. 1.,
two squadrons 2nd Bombay L. C.
To quell the mutiny which is now general along
the valley of the Nerbudd, from Mhow to Bundel-
kund, a light field brigade has been ordered to as-
semble immediately at Malligaum, under the
command of Colonel C. H. Somerset, and the
troops are already on their march thither,
This force will be composed as follows :—Half Troop
Horse Artillery (Europeans), a squadron H. M. 14th
Light Dragoons, a wing 11. M. 86th Regiment
Foot, loth Regiment Bombay Native Infantry, 3rd
Regiment Nizam'a Cavalry, a detachment of the
Poona Horse, and a detachment of Sappers and
Miners.

General Woodburn's movable column, originally
ordered to Mhow, stands fast at Aurungabad, and this
arrangement is doubtless a judicious one, in view
of the unsettled state of the Nsgpore territories,
and the doubtful temper of the Nizam troops. We
regret to learn that the general has been compelled
to resign the command through severe sickness.
Colonel C. S. Stuart is appointed to succeed him.
This force is composed as follows :—Two squadrons
H.M. 14th Light Dragoons, a battery European
Horse Artillery, 25th Regiment Bombay Native In-
fantry, 24th ditto ditto (one wing), the Light In-
fantry battalion (Persia).
General Woodburn's column has already crushed
the mbellion at Aurungabad, where our readers may
remember the lit Regiment Nizam's Cavalry muti-
nied, and the presence of the force at that station
will doubtless overawe effectually any open disaffec-
tion in that quarter for the future.
As some uncertainty seems to exist sa to the real
strength of General Barnard's force before Delhi,
we may as well state that it is composed as follows :
EUROPEANS (About 8,000 Men of all Arms).
_ _ _

Her Majesty's Bth Cizabtown.
Her Mutszity's 9th Lancers.
Her Msjesty's 9th Regiment of Foot.
Her Majesty:. 61st Iterment of Foot (ono wing).
Her Magttyr 60th /Lees.
Her Ms 'a 76th Foot.
Hoes. HAW mita Company'. let Bengal Fusiloors.
Hon. Hest India Compusy'e Tad ditto (6 companies).
Five Troops Horse Artillery (about 600 men) :-20 13.
pounders, 4 9-ponndere 2 18-pounders, 5 howitzers.
(Artillery Recruita 10 men).
The nogs train from the flutlej.
NATIVES (About .5,0011 Men of all Arms).
One squadosin 4th Ite:iment Light Cavalry.
Two Light Field Batteries, each filo 9•pounders, one 21•
ditto. _ _ _

A detachment of Sapper. and !diners.
The Sirmoor Rifle Battalion-100 strong.
The Punjab Guidee-250 aabrea, 500 bayonet..
1,000 men Punjab Infantry Irregular..
1,200 marts Punjab Cavalry Irregulars.
The Rajah of ilicend'e force (strength unknown).
---- - - -

There cannot be fewer than 7,000 Europeans now
before the place, if indeed they are not already
inside. The native portion of this force has proved
itself trustworthy; and, considering the powerful
artillery now at General Barnard's command, and
the strength of his cavalry arm (3,500 sabres), we
shall have room to express the deepest dissatisfac-
tion if the blow which is here struck be not final so
far as the mutieeers of Meerut, Delhi, and Nussee-
rabad are concerned. The miscreants arc fairly
caged, and will find their grave in the spot they
have polluted by their bloody and atrocious crimes.

CALCUTTA.

(Front the Calcutta ZugJigsaws of July 4.)

The last fortnight has been sufficiently eventful,
and we regret to say that it has abounded with
mutiny and assassination. At present we cannot give
even a probable rim at the numbers of our
slaughtered countrymen and countrywomen, for
many supposed to have been murdered, have escaped,
and others reported safe, have undoubtedly pe-
rished. Station after station where the math°
soldier, were not restrained by the presence of
British troops, has been the scene of plunder, ineen-
diarism, and assassination. The honourable and
true hearted soldiers of the native army
have vowed obedience one hour, and the next
have massacred their own officers at their mess-
table. In the 6th Native Infantry an intimacy of
twenty years did not protect the officers from
their murderous followers. While one regards such
treachery, such blood-thirsty and unprovoked
cruelty with horror, it is consolatory to find the spirit
of British soldiers great ss ever, rising triumphant
amidst the difficulties by which they are surrounded,
regardless of the numbers to which they are op-
posed, and though a mere handful, always beating
the amassing who dare to face them. This spirit is
a sure guarantee for the complete re-establishment
of British supremacy throughout the land. Yet the
encouragement of thanks, wasted upon the disloyal
sepoy, has not yet been vouchsafed to these war-
riors, who have so nobly sustained the fame of their
country.
Oar

with the Upper Provinces is
so completely cut off, the country is so infested with
bands of marauders and brigands, that we get no
regular news beyond Allahabad, nor shall we till
Cawupore is relieved, and the road to Agra re-
opened. A little light is, however, beginning to
penetrate the darkness. The native bankers
are known to receive early and accurate
intelligence, and for the last few days their opera-
tions have indicated confidence in the restoration of
mac They have sent about ten lakhs in money and
ease goods also up the river by a steamer, and have
Mw readily purchasing government securities.
The government has commenced a prosecution
against a wretched little Bengalis/ paper. The pro-
prietor has beau held to bail in twenty thousand
sap% asg i larribly frightened, declaring that he
knew "Wit el the ids of his editor.

Lord (t:1;4 hal done a little bit in the