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out, and the actual loss of the Danes may be ex
' aggerated. It was added that both General Wilster,
the Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Forces in Jut-
land, and Captain Hoffmann, the officer at the head
of his Staff, have been wounded. Nothing is known
as yet as to the nature of their hurts, and it is like-
wise uncertain whet her they were struck in a gene-
ral action or simply in consequence of their having
rashly ventured too near the enemy at some unim-
portant encounter at outposts. Both the General
and his chief aide-de-camp were among the bravest
officers of the Danish army, and, as they were daily
dining at our mess at the Hotel Reimuth only ten
or 12 days ago, and had as many friends as they had
acquaintances, their loss would be very painfully
felt by high and low here. In the event of General
Wilster being disabled by his wounds, the command
in Jutland would, in the natural course of things,
devolve on Colonel Neergaard, who has also the
reputation of great ability and courage. Altogether
the news from Fredericia has wrought rather a do-
pressing sensation at Sonderborg. Two other offi-
cers were also wounded. It seems that only one
Danish regiment was engaged.

(From the Times Special Correspondent With the Allied
Army.)
HEAD-QUARTERS OF THE ALLIED ARMY,
KOLDING, March 9.
The move into Jutland took us rather by surprise.
It is understand to have been made in consequence
of telegraphic instructions received from Berlin on
Sunday. By the same channel you will by this
time have learnt that the Austrians at Veile, and
the Prussians at Gudeoe, have driven the Danes
before them, and now have their outposts within
a trifling distance of Fredericia. There has again
been a good deal of hard marching over heavy
roads, although the highways from Hadersleben
to this place is a very good one in tolerable wea-
ther; but thaw and the drenching rain which
fell for hours on Monday afternoon have made it
severe work for the troops. The Auetrians marched
very early yesterday, some from Christiansfeld, two
German miles south of this, and some of them must
hare marched for 10 or 11 hours at a stretch, or at
least with trifling halts, for it was three p.m. before
they got to the Danish position at Veile. Having
found it impossible to leave Hadersleben until early
this morning, in consequence of certain arrange-
ments indispensable to be made, I have not seen
the ground, but shall endeavour to do so to-mor-
row. It appears, however, that the Danish position
was strong. The action lasted until half-past six,
and was chiefly with artillery, except in the case of
a wood, which was held by infantry. According to
a Prussian estimate, the enemy's forces consisted of
three regiments of infantry, three of cavalry, and
two batteries, under the command of Lieutenant-
General Hegermann Lindercrone. The position
was finally stormed, without ♦ery severe loss to the
assailants, who made 120 prisoners. The Danes re-
treated upon Horsens, where they may, if so minded,
easily embark. I find the statements, or rather con-
jectures, as to the strength of the Danes in Jutland

to be very conflicting, and the fact is that, owing to
the facility they possess of conveying troops by
water, what is correct one day may be very incorrect
the next, Moreover, the Allies have now got into
a region where information is not easily obtained by
them, whereas we know that the Danes are particu-

larly well informed of most things that go on within
these lines ; so much so, that it would probably not
be easy for me t 9 reveal to them through my cor-
respondence many things with which they are not
already perfectly acquainted. One great inconve-
nience here is the difficulty of ascertaining the cor-
rect names of places, owing to the peculiarities of
the Danish orthography and pronunciation, and
to the circumstance that the names of many
small hamlets are not to be found on any map to

which I have access, perhaps in none excep

Danish Ordnance maps. The Austrians are at this
present time in Veile and its neighbourhood. The
allied outposts are within two or three English miles
of Fredericia—at least the one they have hard-by
the wood of Fuglesang (Song of Birds) can hardly
be more than two miles from that fortress.
Some Prussian troops made a circuitous march
yesterday, with a view to cut off the Danes sta-
tioned at Gudsoe, who seem to have been come
pletely surprised, but proved to be but one company.
Four officers and 178 men were made prisoners.

The battalion which took them is now at Snoghoi.
As a precaution against any attempted attack
by Danish shipping, two shore batteries have
been ereoted some way down Kolding Fiord
(frith), and submarine mines have also been pre-
pared. To-day all is quiet, and I believe that

Headquarters are likely to remain here at least all
to-morrow. It seems almost beyond a doubt that
the Danes will not risk an action in the field, but con-
fine themselves to the defence of Duppel and Frede-
ricia. Such at least is the general opinion here, and
it certainly seems justified by the way in which the
Danes have repeatedly abandoned positions favour.
able for giving battle had they been so disposed.

As regards besieging Fredericia, it is probable that

operations will be a little delayed by the necessity of

getting up heavy artillery. Meanwhile the weather

continues most unfavourable. At half-past 6 this
morning there was a red glow, which looked almost

as if the sun intended to shine, but the pleasing
hope soon vanished. There was a rather a sharp
frost this morning, and at this present time (after-

uoon) a gale is blowing, and the snow whirls and

drives through the streets and lanes of this dull and
dreary little town. Marshal Wrangel surprises

every one by his powers of endurance.

Stuff tell me he was on horseback for eleven hours

yesterday.

Whither Headquarters will betake

hemselves, should they leave Kolding, no one

knows ; but from what I hear from residents in this

place, there will be very scanty accommodation in

'ront of that fortress. As we advance northwards

he country looks more and more bleak and unpro-

mising. We are already beyond post-offices—at
least, the only post that at the present moment goes

south from this is the Field post. As it leaves
early in order to catch the mail from Hadersieben,
I must conclude this short and hasty letter, which
I have written in order that you might not be
entirely without reliable information concerning
what yesterday occurred, but some of the details of
which may possibly need some slight correction in
my next.

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on the eve of making its appearance.
BREACII OF THE SPECIAL RULES OF A COLLIERY.
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Field Colliery, Newton,
contrary to the provisions of the Mines Regulation, and
Inspection Act, violate the special rules of the colliery
by using a naked light whilst removing props. Edward
Philips, the underlooker, stated that the defendant had,
contrary to the special rules of the colliery, taken his
lamp top off whilst removing props, and used a naked
light, the consequence being that an explosion took place.
The witness added that the defendant had hitherto been
found a careful man, and, under the circumstances, the
masters did not wish to press the case, The Bench said
the defendant had been guilty of a very serious offence,
which might have caused the loss of many lives. He
would be fined ss, and costs, or 21 days' imp:isonmont,
but in future they would inflict a serious punishment.
The joiners at Cockermouth have given notice of
their intention to cease working unless their masters ad-
vance their wages from 205., the present rate of payment,
to 225. per week, and also allow them to leave off work at
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