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which had been detached to Loodianah, and had gained the
victory of Aliwal, rejoined the Commander-in-Chief's camp.
The vertical fire of the heavy ordnance had the effect in-
tended by his Excellency; it shook the enemy's confidence
in works so well and so laboriously constructed, and com-
pelled them to seek shelter in the broken ground within

their camp.
The British Infantry, formed on the extreme left of the
line, then advanced to the assault, and in spite of every im-
pediment cleared the intrenchments, and entered the enemy's
camp. Her Majesty's 10th, 53d, and 80th Regiments, with
the 33d, 43d, 59th and 63d Native Infantry, moving at a
firm and steady pace, never fired a shot till they had
passed the barriers opposed to them—a forbearance
much to be commended and most worthy of constant
imitation, to which may be attributed the success of
their first effort, and the small loss they sustained.
This attack was crowned with the success it deserved,
and (led by its gallant commander, Major-General Sir R.
Dick) obtained the admiration of the army, which wit-
nessed its disciplined valour; when checked by the for-
midable obstacles and superior numbers to which the attack
ing division was exposed, the second division, under
Major-Gennal Gilbert, afforded the most opportune as-
sistance by rapidly advancing to the attack of the enemy's
batteries, entering their fortified position, after a severe
struggle, and sweeping through the interior of the camp.
This division inflicted a very severe loss on the retreating

enemy.
The same gallant efforts, attended by the same success,
distinguished the attack on the enemy's left, made by the
Ist division, under the command of Major-General Sir H.
Smith, K.C.8., in which the troops nobly sustained their

former reputation.
These three divisions of infantry. concentrated within the
enemy's camp, drove his shattered forces into the river, with
a loss which far exceeded that which the most expenent.d

officers had ever witnessed.
Thus terminated, in the brief space of two hours, this most
remarkable conflict, in which the military combinations of
the Commander-in-Chief were fully and ably carried into
effect with his Excellency's characteristic energy. The
enemy's select regiments of regular infantry have been dis-
persed, and a large proportion destroyed, with the loss, since
the campaign began, of 220 pieces of artillery, taken in

action.
The same evening six regiments of native infantry crossed
the Sutlej. On the following day the bridge of boats was
nearly completed by that able and indefatigable officer,
Major Abbott, of the Engineers, and the army is this day en-
camped at Kussoor, 32 miles from Lahore.
The Governor-General again most cordially congratulates
the Commander-in-Chief on the important results obtained
by this memorable achievement. The Governor-General, in
the name of the Government and of the people of India,
offers to his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, to the ge-
nivel officers, and all the officers and troops under their com-
ma nd, his grateful and heartfelt acknowledgments for the
services they have performed.
To commemorate this great victory the Governor-General
will cause a medal to be struck, with " Sobraon" engraved
upon. it, to be presented to the victorious army in the service
of the East India Company, and requests his Excellency the
Com wander-in-Chief to forward the lists, usually furnished,
of those engaged.
Tb a Governor-General deeply regrets the loss of the brave
officers and men who have fallen on this occasion. Major-
General Sir Robert Dick, K.C.8., who led the attack, re-
ceived a mortal wound after he had entered the enemy's in-
trenchnients. Thus fell, most gloriously at the moment of
victory, this veteran officer, displaying the same energy and
intrepidity as when, 35 years ago in Spain, he was the dis-
tinguislied leader of the 42d Highlanders.
The army has also sustained a heavy loss by, the death of
Brigiutier Taylor, commanding the 3d brigade of the 2d
division ; a most able officer, and very worthy to have been
at th.e bead of so distinguished a corps as her Majesty's 29th
Regiment, by which he was belched and respected.
The Company's service has lost an excellent officer in Cap-
tain Fisher, who fell at the head of the brave Sirmoor Regi-
ment, Ivhich greatly distinguished itself.
The Governor-General has much satisfaction in again of-
fering to Major-General Sir Harry Smith, com-
manding the Ist division of Infantry, his best thanks for his
gallant services on this occasion by which he has added to
his well-established reputation.
The Governor-General acknowledges the meritorious con-
duct of Brigadier Penny and Brigadier Hicks, commanding
brigados in the Ist division.
Her Majesty's 31st and 50th Regiments greatly distin-
guished themselves, as well as the 42d and 47th Native In-
fantry, and the Nusseeree Battalion.
The Governor-General's thanks are also due to Lieutenant-
Colone Ryan, commanding her Majesty's 50th, who, be re-
greta to hear, has been severely wounded.
To Major-General Gilbert, commanding the 2d division,
the Governor-General is most happy to express his acknow-
ledgments for the juegment, coolness, and intrepidity dis-
played by him on every occasion since the campaign opened,
and on the present the promptitude and energy of his attack
esscanially contributed to insure the success of the day.
The Governor-General trusts that the wound received by
Brigadier M'Laren will not long deprive the service of one
of i is best officers.
I lea• Majesty's 29th and Ist European Regiments, and the
26th, 48th, 61st Native Infantry, and the Sirmoor Battalion
have entitled themselves by their gallant conduct to the
thwaks of the Government.
To Brigadier Stacy, on whom the command of the 2d divi-
sion devolved, the Governor-General's thanks are especially
due fc,r the able manner in which the attack within the
enemy 's camp was directed.
The Governor-General is also glad to have this opport.

nity of acknowledging the services of Brigadier Wilkinson,
commanding the 6th brigade of the attacking division.
The brigade composed of her Majesty's 9th and 62d Regi-
ments and the 26th Native Infantry, under the command of
Brigadier the Hon. T. Ashburnbam, placed in support of the
attacking division, by its firm and judicious advance con-
tributed to the success of the assault.
The cavalry under the command of Major-General Sir J.
Thacli well, K.C.8., Brigadiers Cureton, Scott, and Campbell
were -well in hand, and ready for any emergency. Her Ma-
jesty's 3d Light Dragoons, as usual, were in the foremost
ranks, and distinguished themselvesunder their commanding-
officer, Lieut.-Colonel White.
Brigadier Smith, the Commanding Engineer, fully accom-
plished the Commander-in-Chief's instructions, and to
Captain Baker and Lieut. Becher, of the Engineers, the
Governor-General's acknowledgments are due for leading the
division of attack into the enemy's camp ; these officers well
maintained the reputation of their corps whenever gallantry
or science may be required from its members.
Major Abbott, of the Engineers, exclusive of his exertions
in constructing the bridge of boats, displayed much intelli-
gence in the field. The merits of Major Reilly, commanding
that most useful corps, the Sappers and Miners, are acknow-
ledged. The ability and zeal of Brigadier Irvine, the senior
officer of the engineer corps, are well. known to the Governor-
General, and his forbearance in not assuming the command,
having reached the camp on the preceding evening, is duly
appreciated.
Brigadier Gowan, commanding the Artillery, ably directed
the practice of the he ivy artillery on the left, assisted by
Lieutenant-Colonel Biddulph, Lieutenant-Colonel Brooke,
Lieutenant-Colonel Wood, and Captain Pillars.
On the right the howitzer practice was well sustained by
Major Grant.
The troops of Horse• Artillery of Lieutenant-Colonel Lane
and Captain Fordyce greatly assisted the attack of our in-
fantry on the left. and whilst the enemy were crossing the
river, the fire of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander's troop was
most effective.
The troops of Captain Horsford and Captain Swinley also
did good service.
The Governor-General's acknowledgments are due to
Major Grant, Deputy Adjutant-General, and to his depart-