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In the Bengal Ilurharu, of Oct ,ber 8, we read :
No sooner was the good news at Delhi received in
Calcutta than it was fcllowed up by good news from
Lucknow. It had been known some days before that
General Havelock's force had again crossed the Ganger,
end advanced into Oude. It was accompanied by Sir
James Outram, who upon this occasion waived his superior
rank, with a magnanimity which does him high honour,
and left to General Havelock the command of the expedition
and the glory of the achievement. Sir James accompanied
the force in hie cavil capacity, as Chief Commissioner of
Oude, and served as a volunteer. In this characte -
he did goof service with the Volunteer Cavalry,
and charged the enemy in a preliminary engagement,
with a dash and daring worthy of his best days
On the 25th the relief of Lucknow was accomplished.
The telegraphic despatches are very obscurely worded,
but the main facts are apparent enough. Baleeguard
was first relieved by General Outram, and advances ware
then steadily made against the city; seven guns were
captured, and the right quarter was in our possession.
On the same day the force under General Havelock, con-
sisting of 2,000 men of all acme, the remainder being in
occupation of Alambagh, forced their way into the
city under serious opposition, skirting it to the
right, to avoid the enemy's defence. The road
to the Residency was also " much opposed," but
this place, where the brave garrison had so long held out
with danger and endurance which have yet to be fully
described was reached in the evening—just in time, so
says the despatch; for upon examination it appeared that
two mines, all ready for loading, had been run far under
the chief works, which, if sprung, must have placed the
garrison at the mercy of the rebels. The loss on our side,
as at Delhi, is described as severe As at Delhi, it in-
cluded one who could be least spared; the gallant General
Neill is among the fallen.
A great deal cf discon'ent has been express ed at an
order of Government for the removal of all women and
children from the Central Provinces, and bringing them
down to Calcutta. It was directed that the magistrates of
the respective districts should see the order enforced, and
if necessary should do so by the aid of the military
au.hority. This would have been a very excellent
measure some months ago, and would have saved many
lives. Now it is too late, and there has been a general
disposition to mist its operation. Most parsons concerned
are in poor circumstances, aed could nor, be supported by
their families away from their homes ; and in Calcutta
they would have but a doubtful claim upon the fund,
which is intended for refugees in actual distress—eta n if
the fund were sufficient to provide for them all. The
Government have at last abandoned the scheme.
There his been an important meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce, a large majori'y of the members of which has
decided in favour of supporting the petition to Parliament
sent home by Mr. Meade. Tae chairman end members of
the committee have, in consequence, resigned, with the
exception of one gentleman. This decided declaration of
opin'oa has given great satisfaction to the non-official class
of Europeans, of which the Chamber of Commerce contains
so many influential members.
The following are the Bank rates:—Closing rates at
six month's sight, 24..23d. ; Closing rates at 90 days'
sight, 2a. 2d. for best Credit and Bank Bills.
The Calcutta Englishman, of October 8, says : --
It is feared that a considerable portion of those so long
shut up in the Residency have perished either by accident
or disease. Iris also stated that Geneaal Havelock's orders
being to retain Lucknow, he has been unable to bring away
the surviving non-combatants, as the nlimbsr of insurgents
is so great that a large force is required either for moving
from the city or holding it.