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London, England, 1826-07-06 00:00:00

EAST INDIES

Supplement to the Loadou Ga:Vie of Tuesday the 4th ofJoly-
India Board, July 4, 18'26.
A despatch has been received at the East India House from the
Governor-General in Council at Fort-William, in Bengal, dated
13th February 1826 ; of which despatch, and of its enclosures, the
following are an extract and copies:—
Extract from a letter from the Ooeernor-General in Council, to the
Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India
Company, dated Fort-William, 13+ Yebeuary 1326.
The steam vessel Enterprise returned to Calcutta on theafteeneen
of the sth instant, bringing the unwelcome and unexpected intelli-
gence of the failure of the Coveted Ave to ratify the pteliminary
treaty, signed by its Ministers at Patenagoh, and the consequent
reconimencementof hostilities on the 19th ultimo. Severe as ft the
disappointment which we have experienced on this occasion, we
derive no incensiderable share of consolation from the impewtent
succors which attended the Operations of the British force in Ava,
cm the very day which witnessed the renewal of the war. We feel
persuaded that your Honourable Committee will pertiee. with sten-
tituente of warm admiration, the despatch front Mejor-lienetal Sit
Archibald Campbell. dated 20th ultimo, reporting the assault end
capture of the fortified town of Mclloon, with a large qt•antity bf
guns, military stoma, grain, end war-boats, in a manner the most
brilliant and decisive, and with a loss on our mat happily trifling.
and disproportionate.
Copy of a letter from Major-General Sir Ateliibald Campbell,
H.C.8., to George Swinton, Esq., S-cretary to the Bengal One
vernment, dated Head (emitters, Camp, Patanagoh, 20th de-
anery- 1826.
This appeared in the fir iteth Press of Yesterday.l s
[ Copy of a letter from Lieutenant-Colonel Peprer to the Cele
Adjutant-tieneral of the Forces, dated Camp, Shoegheen,'
Januare,lB26.
SlR,—Adverting tomy letter of the 401 instant, notifying*
intention of sending the 3d regiment of light infantry, touter Liey-
tepant-Colonel Coney, for the reduction of Zittaun, a etockaele on
the eastern bark of a river of that name, and nedwey bet Weed
ethorgheen and Manahan, far the purpose of opening the connnu-
nicauon betwonemy detachment and the lower provincte, I Mite
now the honour to acquaint you, for the information of the Com-
mander of the Forces, that Lieutenant-Colonel Coney's parry left
on the 6th instant, by water ; on ice arrioel at 3leekow, where an
officer's party had been posted, to protect our supplies and the in.
behitantleof that place, :elm had contributed so greatly to eta as-
Omelet, the Isieutenapt.Colonel received a report from Lieutenant
Bell, commanding there, that he had been attacked twice by fuer
or five hundred men, belonging to Oudinah (the Ex-Retah of
blartaban), sent front Zittaun, whom be succeeded in eeptilsing.
[ This induced Lieutenant-Colonel Conry to Igoe no time in pro-
trending.
On the morning of the 7th instant hereached the ;dace 'about
[ noon, and instantly made his arrangements fogthe attack, I.ltich
commenced as tan o'clock.
It is*with feelings of deep regret I am obliged to report Its cote-
' piece failure, with the loss of Lieutenant-Colonel Conry and Livit-
tenant Adams, 3dregitnent L. I. killed, Lieutenant aed Adjutant
Harvey !severely: and Lieutenant Power slightly wounded : 1
native officer and 9 priva'es killed ; I bugler and 18 rank and file
wounded. The party returned to ltleekow the saute night. 021
the afternoon of the filth I received this report, and instantly de-
termined to proceed in person, with a reinforcement foretie reduc-
tion of the stockade, which. I did on the 9th instant, with a dead
by land and water (as per margin),* and reached 3leekow on the
nierniing of the le it ; during that day.l ham to eta eenie:further
sconints reached me of horriele utureent and aggreesionscotmeilted
by the Zittaun people on the inhabitants of those villagei ihohert
sought our protection, and in a more manifest degree'llineh their
temporary weenie.
I was employed all that day in preparing and collecting a rue.
ficient number of beats to enable me to proceed early on the eue-
ceeding morning The whole were in motion at 3 p. en. op the
11 th, and landed near Zittaun by 9 o'cleck.
Having employed some time i a reconnoitring the place; to take
up meaposition, I found the creek which flanks the north fate of
the stockade, running in a parallel tine about one hundred and
fifty yards from it, not fordable, hut ascertained from my guides
that it would become an at low water.
The stockade stands or) a coasiderehle eminence, with an- ahtnpr
accent to it, commanding every point by *tech alt.:les/Wants rause
aperreach. It appeared of great extent, built entirely of teak tim-
ber, flanked at intervals by loop-hales through every part of It, and
its height from 12 ti) 14 feet.
Pe ding the time I might be able to craw the ford, the artillery
were pl iced in position, and opened a fire of shot and shells Le,
ye, ry point.
I then re:rased the columns of attack :leper margin. b
At two T.M. the water had sufficiently subsid.el to rdlow"nie to
move forward ; the left column, which wee obliged to matte a detour
le the left and rear of the place, preceded, end having n ached its
po id ins, the right and centre columns having presieusie been ire
' e rutted to what point their attacks were to be directed, the ad.
v net was sounded for the whole to-ittonn s'multaneouslye And at
Ire than twenty minutes we w, re in full poesevien.
fire front the enemy was most heavy and destructire;end the
obstacles to be surmounted by our troops of Ito common kind,
every man having been up to his flea in water while crossing the
meek.
It is with the deepest regret that I have to report that our sue ess,
though complete, has been attended with severe 1010/. ••
Among the killed are, Captain Cursham, let European regiment.
and Captain Steadman, 14111 regiment C. L. 1., ho.h commend mg
COlt:Mns and of the wounded, Major Home, 12th regite ere
severely (alto commanding a column), Milner:ant Fullartati.
regiment P. L. I. Commissariat Department, dangerously, Lieu?.
Power, 3tl regiment P. L. I. again severely, together with a severe
loss in the lower grades, as per return att: e ed.
The limits of this despatch prevent me front particularizing the
zeal and devotion to their ditty of tio many who fully met the tepee -
tations I had formed of them, yet 1 cannot refrain from hi inei 'ne
the particular notice of the 3lajer-Generstl commanding the forces,
the names of Captains Curiltent and Steadman, who so gallarey
fell at the head of their respective columns ; of :Major neve, 12 It
regimen, and Captain Carket, who succeeded him (when wounded
of L cut. Charlton, let European regiment, and Lieut. Haig, 34 ht
regiment C. L. 1., who bath likewise succeeded to fhe command u:
their columns on the death of the be fore-minted officers ; of Captain
Dickinson, commanding the artillery, whose heavy lire and exert.
lent practice contributed so much to keep down that of the enemy a:
Little Fullatton. attic Commissariat Deoartmenewle, tandem le
volunteered his services; to Lieutenant Woo gate, of the Quart r.
Mae er-General's department, far his exertions in lead-leg on :he
pioneers with the ladders on both attacks ; and to Lieut. Williams.
commanding 3d regiment P. L. 1., not only for his eile:ty a a
zeal, but from the able assistance I hive derived from Ma perUct
knowledge of thellurmese langenge.
The conduct or the flank companies of the Ist I;urrpent regiment
(both officers and men) has been steel as nobly to 'testate the hit le
character of British soldiers.
I am happy to have it is my power to add that the ratite trcors,
with their respective European t films, under my ceneriand, hate
upheld the character of good sahlieme
The unremitting attention and humane mliriettle and care of .he
sick and wounded, by Mr. Assistant-Surgeon eieltareime, I t lee.
rope= regiment, is such, that I feel it my duty to bring his name
likewise to your favourable notice.
From the numerous accounts received from the load nom of
Pegue villages, who had been held In captivity be the A mitto.ei
who defended the place, the lumber of the enemy may be rah:e-
lated at 3 or 4.009.
Upwards of three enndred dead bodies were found in t':e too, k.
Om Independent of those carried off. thrown Into wel!s and the
river, their loss cannot be computed at less than double that
number.
Many thousand of the inhabitants. who were held iffsithjection
under the oppressive yoke of the Rumness, are now restored to
their liberty and former homes, and the gratitude evinced by them
• will, I am sure, prove aceeptabM to the warm feelings ut
,Menr-Oeneritl.
revious to quitting the place; which I did yesterday morning,
I ad the whole of the defences of every description destroyed, and
burnt so completely that not a vestige remsine.
i 1 cannot conclude without expressing to the Major-General the
elateeisentertain of the able and ready services I received from my
stair, not only on this, but on every °cession ; and I beg leave to
l'bring their names to the favourable notice of the Major-General.
vie., Captain Budd, 434 regiment, Brigade-Major, -and Captain
Spicer, 12th regi tent, Deputy Assistant Quarter-Master-General,
who on this glair each eondocted a colimm so the assault.
I hate the honour to be, etc.
H. 11. Parris, Lieut.-Col. Commanding Dettehmele.
GENERAL *STORK cur xtetnn AND WOUNDED, IN ACTION,
AGAINST SITTAON wrocnAna, OK 'THE 7TH AND Willi
01P JANUARY ILTAIPECTITRLY.
(Swop, Shoegheen, Jan. 14,1826.
January 7.
•of Pearocottah light infantry—l lieu.eiant-colonely

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tag T CLARK'S GENERAL OUTFITTING WARE. AGAIKST IDTTACK wroczaria, OK TILE 7TH AND litli
• HOUSE, for the EAST and W EST INDIES .and OK JANUARY anatEcTiersaz.
:u- 3OUTH A3l ERICA , EXETER CHANGE. STRAND. mmp, Shoegheen, Jan. 14,10`:1;.
ici- Officers, Cadets, and Writers going to India, and Gentlemen January 7.
cr. proceeding to South America, or any other part of the Globe, will 3d Regimental Pearocottah light infantry—l lieu.enant.colontl,
lid in this Establishment the whole of their Appointments, - - - --
- swords, Caps, Sashes, Belts, and Pistols, &c. together with a • Angle, by water-•-1 captain, -10 grinners, one sitt.pcunder,
large and well manufactured stock of Sea Cots, Couches, and Bed- and qamfaar and two.fifths howitzers.
ling; Cabin Wash-hand Tables, Chairs, and Lamps; SeaChesta, Lot party. under Major Horne, 12th regiment, proceeded on
Mule and Bullock Trunks, and every other desciiptlon of Tomei. ilk isetnnt—Flank company, Ist European regiment, arrenty-
ling Equipage. sight rank and file; light (employ% 4 2th regiment. tortudeletl to
An assortment of Canteens, ready fitted with the necessary ve. one hundred- rank and file ,• head.quarters, '4 h regiment, Pint
'Et luieites for India, and other tropical climates: likewise a greet infantry, one .hander and fifty rank and file, with twenty-Avg
an- attriery of Silver and Plated Articles, Knives and Forks. suitable pioneers.
'di- for families going abroad, Military and Hiadostanee Books t The right column, under Majo_r Horne, 13th regiment N. L—
ire- Maps, &c. • Light solsoatir. .121 h regiment ,dki. J. eighty-two rank and tie,
en, A fashionable Stock of Carriage, Coracle, Tandem. Photon with two ladders.
aor 3tanhope„ and Chaise Harness, with every description pf Oiddlery Centre column, undvCaptain Steadman, 54th regiment, C. L. I.
ore. &c. &c. for home use, East and West India, and South Ptnrrica, Light company Ist Ettropeartreypiment, thirty.five rink and Ms
wit- which merit inspection from their qualtty, first stile of workman- Head-quarters 34th regromitfl. L. I. one hundred and slaty.
eith ship, and moderate Minis. four rank antl•file,witki•V * •
' All the Articles in this Establishment are warranted, and at Lehselumn, ninhir,capta n ursham tat European regiment—
Liars olcellant plan of fifty years •mantling is strictly Attended to ''. eget* eatnp,lA4t Httrapean Vent', ferty-too lank and 11 ;
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.the milking but one Ready Money PrieNtrom with no Ostenwitt* .11earte(e, ifikboat i'e -IL two bentheal sink awl ti.e,
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be made. - . • tire kidfiCite
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