The Sun.
London, England, 1825-04-21 00:00:00

dated Namgong, Nov. 6, 1824.
Sir—ln continuation of my dispatch of the 3d inst., I have
the honour to report, that early on the.following morning infor-
mation was given me, that the main body of the enemy, under
the Boora, or.Moogaum Rajah (the Burmese Governor of As-
sam), had quitted the stockade, in which they had taken pos t
at Namgong, and had moved to another situation with the in-
tention of retreating across the hills into Munnipore. I accord-
ingly ordered out a strong reconnoisance, in the hopes of sur-
prising them, or at least of compelling them to retire within
their stockade; and having a sufficient party for the protection
of the guns and fleet, I proceeded with Lieutenants Neufuille
and Jones, and Mr. Assist.-Surgeon Stewart, towards Namgong.
After marching a few miles, I received intelligence that the
enemy had commenced their flight towards the hills, leaving a
Fookan and eighty Burmese to cover their retreat ; in conse-
quence I pushed on, but was not able to cover the distance in
one march ; and after continuing it for 25 miles, bivouacked
for the night. The next morning I advanced, and oeeklpied
the stockade, which I found quite evacuated by the enemy,
who had gained too much upon 'us to render a pursuit prac-
ticable unless by the cavalry. From. the villages I learnt that
immediately on the alarm being given by the fugitives fiom
Hahachokey, of our attack on them, and the los,sustained, to-
gether with the appearance of the wounded, the.inain body of
this post were scicid with the utmost panic and consternation ;
and the Boorah Rajah and Fookans determined on instant and
precipitate fight; this they effected, leaving behind them all
their baggage, plunder, military stores, and property ;
the greater part of the plunder was immediately,sci-!,ed, and se-
creted by the villagers, and we found the stockade already much
destroyed.

We-have captured 20 iron guns, a number of boxes of pow-
der, a manufactory of which had been established, and for
which the materials captured are. of a superior quality, three
war boats, (one very large), the state boat of the lioora Chief,
and a number of small ones.
From the appearance of the. stockade, and the intelligence
gained from the villagers, I am of opinion that our account of
their numbers must have been correct, and. that there., were.at
least 1,300 in all, of whom 4 or seo were UsSeel, Burmese..
The stockade is defended principally by stakes and 'spikes
thickly set all round, but could not have held out if attacked,
being clearly exposed to the fire of the guns, and also com-
mantled from the opposite banks of the river. The enemy
appear to have been totally unprepared for our rapid advancif,
as all their houses and works were in progress, in a very ex-
tended scale, as if for permanent residence. They have tied
towards the hills, in a south-easterly direction ; but I. have
not yet been .able to• ascertain whether they 'will attempt to
cross, or whether they propose to skirt them, 'directing their
flight towards their former positions at i%lauroo and the 'east-
ward.

,
X am informed by Lieutenant Neufuille, Deputy-Assistant-
Quarter-illaster-General, that a body of Satins and Unjphas is
said to be at Jookauth, but as they are now opposed to the
Burmese, the latter must find themselves on every side beset
with difficulties.

I have left a subatlar's party, with the gun-boats, .at.Raha-
chokey. I have taken post for the present at Nanigoag, pend-
ing your further instructions. I have, &c.
E. F. WATE4, Major; Counnanting
Dinagepore 1.. B.