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deed bayonets were disembarked one mile below the pagoda;
the ,:en were formed into two columa of equal strength, under
the commend of Lieutenant-Colonel O'Donaghue, 47th, and
Major Bastlen, 89th regiment; two six-pounders were landed
under Captain Kerman, of the Madr,is artillery, and Lieu-
-tenant Paton, of the Bengal artillery, had charge of a small
rocket battery. Both rolumns were led with unexampled
steadiness ; while at proper range a steady fire was opened
from the guns and rocket battery. All were exposed to a
heavy fire, which was kept up by the enemy to the last, with a
perseverance and spirit that has been seldom evinced by the
Burrnahs. The gorges of this strong work were narrow and
completely occupied by the gallant troops. who were forcing
an entrance which, when made good, left_ the enemy who
are reported to have been three thousand men, no alternative,
but a passage over their own formidable defences. They were
overtaken in the last abhatis, where they stood to fire until
closed upon by the troops inside, and checked by others who
had run round outside in search of air entrance to the body of
the work. The den I, the wounded, and the panic struck fell
in one common heap, in and close n'eout the abbatis ; and wheri
I state, that of the two latter 280 ,yera brought in prisoners, I
cannot estimate the loss of the en,:•••y in this affair at less than
450 men ; ours was about 20 kille,l and wounded. •
The second defence is about Live hundred yards from the
pagoda stockade, and the same distance t'rum the main work,
from which it is distinct, though commanded by it. For the
immediate reduction of teas place two more six-pounders, four
five and a half-inch mortar, and a fresh supply of rockets
were brought up and placed is a position at a house in advance
of the captured work. The enemy kept close, inducing the
supposition that he intended to reserve his strength foe the large
stockade. When it was presumed that a sufficient impression
had been made from the batteries, two hundred men under the
command of Captain Rose of his Majesty's 89th regiment, ad-
vanced in two parties to the storm, a destructive fire was im-
mediately commenced from all parts of the face of the work,
which caused the columns to diverge to the right of the point
of attack, and got into a ditch, described to be filled with
spikes, and scarped so as to expose it to the fire of the work.
All who presented themselves were livfocked down ; and here,
I regret to say, that Captain Rose, who had received one
wound, fell by a second shot, while persevering in the at-
tack, and spewing a gallant example to his troops. Captain
'Cannon, also of the 89th, a brave and deserving officer, was
killed,—others were wounded, and the loss in men extremely
heavy. The party was at length directed to retire. The two
eight-inch mortars, and four light twelve-pounders from the
teun-boats, were landed to increase the battery. The enemy
strengthened the work, and towards evening brought more
heavy guns into play. It became necessary after our day's
loss, of which a return is inclosed, to consider what would be
the ultimate result of the operations ; and although I feel con-
fident that I could have carried the second work, it would have
-been with a further loss, which would prevent an attempt upon
the main stockade, and I should have been either left in a po-
sition exposed to one of superior strength, or hare to relinquish
the post after carrying it at a great sacrifice. There was ano-
ther alternative; and, with much regret, the conviction that I
should thus best forward the service, induced me to adopt the
measure of re-embarking and occupying a position until I could
receive a reinforcement. The guns and stores of every descrip-
tion were re-shipped, and after spiking the enemy's cannon,
and destroying the numerous jingals and other arms which had
been taken, the troops marched out steady at two o'clock, a.m.
on the Bth inst., and embarked with perfect regularity without
any description of loss. The wounded among; the prisoners
were dressed by our surgeons, and as they would prove only an
incumbranee the whole were permitted in the evening to go
where they t..leased. None of the prisoners expressed a wish
to return to Donabew, but they generally retired to villages to
the southward.
The gallantry and perseverance displayed by the troops, the
cheethilness with which they underwent the labour of bringing
lip heavy hortars and artillery, deserve that I should mention
them to you in the most favourable terms. To Lieutenant-
Colonel Mallet, and the officers of every arm, to those of the
General and Personal Staff, I am much indebted for their un-
abated exertions throughout this arduous day. To Lieut.-
.Colonel O'Donague and Major Basden I beg leave to draw your
attention in the strongest way, for the able manner and gallant
style theyeconductetrtheir respective columns, to the points of
attack at the pagoda stockade. The flotilla has dropped to
Youngyoun, and occupies the strong position from which we
moved on the I;th inst. I have directed the wounded to be con-
veyed to Rangoon, and have taken advantage of the opportu-
nity to direct a further supply of provisions to be sent when the
boats returned.—l am, &e.
-WILLOUGHBY COTTON, Brig.-Gen.

General Return of Killed and Wounded of the Water Column,
• • on the 7th March, 182 Z;.
Madras Artillery-8 rank and file, 1 gun lascar. wounded.
Heng,l Artillery-1 rank and file kills] I rank and file, 1
.bheestie, wounded.
H. M. 47th Regiment-3 rank and file killed ;13 rank and
file wounded.
H. M. 89th Regiment-2 captains, 1 serjeant 8 rank and
file, killed ; 3 lieutenants, 1 serjeant, 0 rank andfile, wound.
.ed ; I rank and file missing.
let Madras European Regiment-1 rank and file killed ; 1
drummer, '9 rank and file wounded.
Pioneers-4 rank and tile wounded.
H. M. S. Arachne-9 seamen wounded.
H. C. Cruizer Teignmouth-1 seaman killed ; 1 seaman
wounded.
Gun-boats-1 lascar killed ; 1 officer, 9 lascars wounded.
-Grand Total of Killed, Wounded, and Alissing-129.
Names of Officers Killed and Wounded.
M. 89th 'Regiment—Captains R. C. Rose and
Charles Cannon.
Wounded:—ll. M. 89th Regiment—Lieutenant W. J. King,
C. 0.• King. and J. Currie, slightly. Gun-boat Amherst—
Mr. A. F. Derby. KEH, 1). A. A. Genf.
Return of Ammunition and Stores captured and destroyed in
the fortified Post in advance of Donabew, the 7th March, by
the Force under the command of llrigadier.General Cotton.
Iron Guns mounted on the Works-4 six-pounders, 2 four-
pounders, 53 jingals. - •
• Total-64 destroyed.
A very considerable quantity of round and grape thrown
into the river, the number could not be exactly ascertained.
About five cwt. of powder destroyed, and several thousand
rounds of musket and jingal ammunition ; 382 rrteskets de-
stroyed 630 spears ditto; and a great number of intrenching
tools of various descriptions.
T. Y. R. KENNAN, Capt.ll. 13.
commanding the Artillery.

March 8, 1325.

Copy of a Report from Major Sale to Brigadier-General Sir
Archibald Campbell, R. C. 8., dated Bassein, 6th March,
1825.
• SlR—After a tedious passage we. arrrived of Pagoda Point,
Great Negrais, on the evening of the 24th February. The next
day I dispatched boats with Lieut. Fraser, R.N., and Lieut.
Kershaw, Assistant-Surveyor, with a flag of truce, to recon-
noitre, with orders to endeavour to secure its reception, and to
avoid hostile measures. The boat bearing the flag went a-head •
towards a large boat of the enemy's, apparently also recon-
noitring ; hut upon our nearer approach, the boat immediately
pulled away, and when within range of their guns, they open-
ed.their lire upon the boats, which they continued, without ef-
fect, while any were in range, the boats passed on, and after
reconnoitring another stockade, about a mile further, returned.
The next morning, the-26th, the fleet weighed and stood in
for the river, and having made arrangements for landing 150
of the 13th• light infantry, 54) of the 38th, and 100 of the 12th
native infantry, his l'ilajesty's-ship Larne, and the Hon. Com-
pany's Cruiser Mercury, took. up- stithgoOd positions, as by a
.few rounds completely to ciii4iheinetny liKhTfitele -wiltks-, and
the troops immediately landed without opposition. Here we
found six 6-pounders, 2 large wooden guns, and 21 jingals, with
a quabtity of loose powder. I now lett a party of the 12th
native infantry to destroy the works, and the transport Car-
ron to bring away the guns. I then proceeded- with the rest
,to the next stockade, in the same order, and the effects of
the guns from the Larne and Mercury were as decided as be-
fore, not any of the enemy waited the landing of the troops;
,here we found two nine-pounders and thirteen jingals; opposite
.to this point, and on Little Negrais, there were other works
which we destroyed. We anchored here for the night, and
the next morning, the 27th, the fleet proceeded with a fine
wind up the river, having, at. an early hour, dispatched a
reconnoitring party to the extreme point of Little Negrais,
where there were some deserted stockades and excellent wells.
On the 211th February I sent a boat to reconnoitre, anti enda-
your to post a proclamation so at to meet with notice. This
had the effect of causing a visit from two Carrians who (not
understanding the Birman writing) bad brought it back, and
from this time we had constant communication with the Car.
.rians, who proved perfectly amicable.
On the Ist of March we came to a•large village, called Nat-
puttah, -which was quite deserted. - We were now told by all,
.that the head .persOn of Bassein liad- superintended the partial
defence at Negrais; whence he retired-upon our attack, and
xeturned to Bassein. The panic then became general, and I
am informed by all, that the people . divided in opinion, some
wishing to defend, and others to resign, anti trust to us. The
result was, that the town was destroyed by fire, and totally
deserted. On the evening of the 3d inst. we anchored off the
smoking ruins, and I immediately landed the troops, and took
post in the area of the principal pagoda. I found, upon going
,over the ground, that although the town had been so generally
burnt, yet there are still some good private houses remaining.-... 1
have sent out proclaMations in various directions, and have
every reason to expect many of the people will return. The
principal Arab Adghee, Mahomed, an old man, is among those
:who have already come in. From all that I can learn I cannot