The Sun.
London, England, 1825-08-01 00:00:00

THE BURMESE WAR.

The following intelligence is extracted from
the Madras Newspapers which we have recently
received.
" RANGOON.—«'e have seen letters from Rangoon of the
6th and 7th instant, received since our last. From these we
learn, that in the action of the 15th ultimo, the Burmese Sur-
geon-General of the Forces, was made prisoner in a most dis-
creditable state of intoxication from the too free use of opium.
He was very violent in his abuse of Bundoolah, for not having
obeyed positive orders from the Court, not to attack the English
till the arrival of Moon-sho-azar with all the remaining re-
sources of the Empire, and that then, if they were worsted, a
negociation was immediately to be entered upon. It appears
that every individual communicating information, does so under
the fullest conviction of the truth of the old King having been
murdered, and of his son being on the throne, under charge of
Moon-Mho-azar, as Regent.
" Nothing can be more gratifying than the authentic infor-
mation of the daily improving state of the health and strength
of the men, both in and out of hospital. Along the whole coast
front Mergui to Cape Negrais the cultivation of the grounds is
going on in the greatpst confidence and security. The natives
feel satisfied that Moon-sho-czar is certainly on his way to treat.
Thi► may be a ruse de guerre, to keep our force at Rangoon,
but nothing sort of actual negociation is likely to delay the
movement in advance one moment after Sir Archibald Camp-
bell is ready to start."—( Cal. Gov. Gaa.)
•
rAIJCILGAON, JAN. 11. 1825.
" General Shuldham was to leave Sylhet on the 10th .Jan.,
for the purpose of joining the 3d brigade, (which you will re-
member consists of the 7th, 22. d, and 44th regiments of Native
Infantry), which was to proceed by water to Doodpatlee :
where it will disembark and wait the arrival of the General,
and then proceed towards 31unnipore as fast as the Commis-
sariat will enable them. The Sylhet Local Battalion was at
the same time to march to Banskaudee, and when joined by
Gumbheer Sing and Blair's horse, then expected to arrive very
soon, was to lead the van by especial order, the 4th (or Briga-
dier Innes' brigade) was thought likely to follow, but I have
since heard it will not. None of the corps are very strong,
some of them having only 4,;fr efficient men. The two Grena-
dier Battalions are here, but as yet have not heard in what
.quarter their services are to be made available.
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" DACCA, JAN. 20, 1825.
" Four Companies of the Cuttack Legion arrived yesterday
from Sylhet on their way to Assam, under Captain Chambers.
The gun-boats under Mr. Kymer left this place yesterday morn-
ing for Chittagong."--( Harkarn )
" By this time the Assam force, consisting of 2,500 bayonets,
10 guns, 10 gun-boats, Blair's Horse, &c. will have expelled
the Burmese from that country, as their number is scarcely 700
fighting men. General Shuldham has advanced from Sylhet
to join the force in Cahar ; the bullocks will haVe arrived ere
this, when that army will enter Illunnipore, but as the way to
it is almost impracticable, being covered with jungles and op-
posed by rugged ranges of mountains, they will scarcely be
able to occupy Munnipore (the capital, 1 mean where there is
a small Burmese force), ere the stormy and rainy weather will
mt(j2 early in A, it Bald probably compel our troops to return
aar anu Sylbct ror quarter., fue T hear the Munnipore
country is almost depopulated. the villages burnt, and provisions
destroyed, by the retreating Burmese army, whose route was
visible from the highest hills by the smoke of the Nsgah vil-
lage burnt by them as they retired. A Mr. Mathew, who at-
tempted to explore the way and reach Munnipore, was obliged
to return, and failed in the attempt.
" The Chittagong Army have moved, and will by the end of
the month come to blows, 1 trust at Mungdoo, where the Bur-
mese had constructed their usual extensive stockades, and it is
reported that they have even crossed the .Naaf, to re-occupy'
their late position at Ramon. This is the army from whose co-
operation, if quick, every thing must be expectedaaf a decisive
nature. By conquering Arracan they will be able to cross the
Naaf, and enter the Burmese territory, and by reaching the
right bank of the Sarawuddy, unite with Sir A. Campbell's,
and advance towards Unmeerapoora, thus occupying both banks
' of that river and protecting the advance of (.ar flotilla, convoys,
&c. by water. In such event General Mackellar, with the re-
serve at Dacca, will, I suspect, proceed to Chittagong, and oc-
cupy Arracan, guarding the passes, and facilitating the transit
of provisions, &c. &c. keeping a communication with Gen.
army."—(Scolsman.)
" It is not expected that the torce under General Morrison,
will nicer with any very serious opposition until it approaches
the capital of Arracan, where, it is said, on the authority of a
-spy lately come into Chittagong, that the enemy have about 15
or 16,000 men ; this spy states, that they have strongly en-
trenched themselves, having taken the precaution of stockading
the river at its different turnings, so as to prevent the approach
of ships or boats by that route. It is added, that they have
also mined the stockade at Arracan ; it is thought they mean to
wait the arrival of our troops, and, if driven from it, are pre-
pared to blow: it up, when in our possession.—(Calcutta John
(From the Indian Gazette Extraordinary.)
" We are particularly obliged to the writer of the following
for his kind attention, and will be extremely thankful to him
for any future accounts he may give us of the movements of the
force in Cachar _ . .

" DOODPATLEE, ix CACUAR, JAW. 14, 1325.

" The movements of the force assembling here, have hitherto
been retarded by the want of provisions and the requisite car-
riage. Every thing now indicates 3 forward move. The ob-
ject of the force is to penetrate to 3lunnipore, and the pioneers,
Under that indefatigable veteran, Major Swinton, are now in
advance, making a road through a very thick reed of grass
jungle, to the foot of the mountains over which the division
must necessarily pass.
" The difficulty will be very great in transporting provisions
over the successive ridges of hills the troops must pass in their
progress to Munnipore. The country yields nothing, and even
a seer of grain must go from hence. To enable }ou to judge
of the quantity of carriage that will be required for the con-
veyance of provisions, I shall detail the force now here and on
their way.
" A complete Company of European Artillery, with Batter-
ng Train, &c.
3n BRIGADE.
) Brigadier E. P. Wilson,
f 'Cap t. Bradly, Officiating M. B.

7th Regt. N. I.
2f.'d Regt. do.
44th Regt. do.