The Express.
London, England, 1857-10-16 00:00:00

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fsi inns wd tante; from *omelet of ammunition,
fa was supposed; and it was believed that the
Ware quarrelling amiss* themselves. The
latest intelligence received from Luoknow is that
1,000 of the rebels had collected, and these, with the
elite of the rebel force, made an aisaalt on the de-
voted garrison. They were repulsed with greet
slaughter, 200 of the Ohasees being killed, and •
great many of the wounded had mince died. There
was a want of proper food for the ladies and ail-
dren, but the garrison get beef, and have plenty of
grain. They have been ordered to hold out to ex-
tremity ; and, with the fats of Cawnpore before
their eyes, it is not likely that they will entertain
the idea of surrender, with help so close at hand.
A letter from Cawnpore, dated the 3let of August,
says that at present the garrison of Lucknow is all
right and in good spirits.'
" From Delhi we have no news of much import-
mice, although the British troops have become
bolder in their attacks upon the enemy, who haws
been defeated on every occasion. General Nichol-
son's column, consisting of her Majesty's 52nd Light
Infantry, a wing of her Majesty's 61st Foot, end
several Sikh corps, arrived in the camp on the Ilth
of Avant. The auxiliary force furnished by I.
sovereign of Cashmere, folly equipped, is also
marching to join General Wilson's army, which will
then be to act on the °Benda%

strong enough
Lieutenant Hodson, with a small body of troop,
had proved successful against the insurgents in the
Itchtuck district, whom be dispersed, killing about
80 of them. General Nicholson, with about
2,000 men and 10 guns, marched on the 23th of
August in the direction of Nujuffghur to meet a
body of the enemy moving on that place, who were
evidently bent on intercepting the siege train by a
flank march on Soneput. On the following day the
rebels were defeated, after a short encounter, is
' which they lost 13 guns, besides their camp bag-
gage. The loos in General Nicholson's brigade was
17 killed and wounded, including Lieutenant Lulaa
den, of the 68th Native Infantry, who was killed.
Lieutenant Oabbett, of her Majesty 61st Foot, died
of his wounds ; and Lieutenant Elkingtcn, 61st, and
1)r. Ireland, were both dangerously wounded. On
the same day the mutineers in the city, thinking
that most of our troop had gone after their detach-
ment, made an attack on the camp, but it produced
no impression, and wee repulsed with heavy loss.
After their departure at Di ujuffghar tho mutineers
were much disheartened. Our troops were peeper-
ing. for active operations on the arrival of the siege
train, which was on its way to the camp, and were
delighted at the prospect of doing something.
"At Hisser, in the province of Rohilhund, the rebels
have likewise been defeated in their designs. A body
of upwards of 2,000 men, horse and foot, attempted
to surprise the gates of the town on the 19th of
August; but Lieutenant Mildmay,Assistant Political
Agent, who received a timely warning, met the as-
mulanbi with some loyal troops, and totally routed
and permed them, after killing 300 of their number.
Other affairs of minor importance have taken place.
"At Agra all was quiet up to the 27th of August,
the date of our latest advices. On the 21st a force,
consisting of about 150 of the 3rd Europeans, under
Captain Strover, three guns under Lieutenant
Griffin, and 30 mounted militia—the whole under
the command of Major G. J. Montgomery, brigadier
major, left the fort with the view of making a de-
monstration against the insurgents in the neighbour-
hood of Rattier. The force entered that place
without opposition, but intelligence having been
received that a large party of the insurgents from
Allyghur was moving down to attack him, Major
Montgomery promptly resolved to anticipate them,
and accordingly marched out to meet the rebels,
who retired into a garden, where they wore pro-
tected by a wall, and sheltered among the trees. An
ineffectual fire was opened on them, to which they
smartly replied, when the fanatics had the audacity
to rush from under cover right upon the 3rd
Europeans, then in skirmishing order, and
endeavour to cut them down with their swords. A
series of hand-to-hand combats then took place,which
ended in the enemy being driven away, leaving 300
dread behind. The remainder fled, pursued by the
militia cavalry, and mowed down by the artillery.
In this affair, which occurred on the 24th of August,
Mr. J. O'Brian Tandy, late manager of the North-
Western Bank in Calcutta, and Ensign H. 1.. Mush,
of the 16th Grenadiers, who accompanied the force
as volunteers, were killed, and Lieutenant Longue-
villa Clarke, late of the Owalior Contingent, was
severely wounded. The total loss on our side was'
5 killed and 23 wounded. After the action Majoe
Montgomery, although pressed to follow up his sae-
pm, fell back upon Hamm,.
"The Punjaub continues quiet, although several
outbreaks have occurred at isolated stations, which
have been promptly suppressed by the firmness of
the military authorities.
" Affairs have begun to 1164111 The a most serious
aspect at Neemach, and the men of the 2nd Light
Cavalry can hardly be relied upon ; for, indepen-
dently of private hushed-up rumours, which ascribe
to them the darkest treason, the numerous desertions
that have taken place, combined with the overt
mutiny of one squadron of this corps, justify the
presumption that they will en masse avail themselves
of the first favourable opportunity to join the rebels.
This opportunity may not be far distant, for large
parties of men, under a person said to be a son of the
King of Delhi, who has lately joined and concen-
trated them, have established themselves in the
neighbourhood of Neemach.
" In the Bombay Presidency we have been com-
paratively quiet, and no fresh disturbances have ai-
m-red."

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