The Sun.
London, England, 1846-03-07 00:00:00

SAPPERS AND MINERS.

Her Majesty's 3iLight Dragoons, 4th Regiment of Light
Cavalry, sth Regiment of Light Cavalry, 9th Regiment of
Irregular Cavalry, her Majesty's 9th Lancers, 11th Regi-
ment of Light Cavalry, 2d Regiment of Irregular Cavalry,
Bth Regiment of Irregular Cavalry, her Majesty's 16th Lau-
ceri,, Governor-General's Body Guard, 3d Regiment of Light
Cavalry, 4th Regiment of Irregular Cavalry, Ist Regiment
of Light Cavalry, Bth Regiment of Light Cavalry, 3d Regi-
ment of Irregular Cavalry, her Majesty's 31st Foot, '24th
Regiment of Native Infantry, 47th Regiment Native In-
fantry, her Majesty's 50th Foot, 42d Regiment of Light In-
fantry, 48th Regiment of Native Infantry, her Majesty's
29th Foot, 41st Regiment of Native Infantry, 45th Regi-
ment of Native Infantry, Ist Farrepean Light Infantry,
2d Regiment Grenadiers, 16th Re4iment Grenadiers, her
Majesty's 9th Foot, 26th Regiment of light Infantry, 73d
Regiment of Native Infantry, her Majesty s 86th Foot, 16th
Regiment of Native Infantry, 33d Regiment of Native In-
fantry; her Majesty's 10th Foot, 43d Regiment of Light
Infantry, 59th Regiment of Native Infantry, her Majesty's
62d Foot, 12th Regiment of Native Infantry, 14th Regiment
of Native Infantry, 27th Regiment of Native Infantry, 44th
Regiment of Native Infantry, 54th Regiment of Native In-
fantry, her Majesty'i 53d Foot, 30th Regiment of Native
Infantry, 68th Regiment of Native Infantry, 6th Regiment
of Native Infantry. 9th Regiment cf Native Infantry, 38th
Regiment of Light Infantry, 55th Regiment of Native In-
fantry, 63d Regiment of :Native Infantry, Nusseeree Batta-
lion, Sirmoor Battalion.
Superintending surgeon—B. W. Macleod, M.D.
Field-surgeon-3. Steel, M D.
Medical store-keeper and assistant-surgeon—J. Harri-
son, M.D.
Postmaster Assistant-surgeon— J. E. Stephens, M.D.
Baggage-master—Lieutenant R. H. Hicks, let European
Light Infantry.
In charge of the treasure-chest—Captain W. G. Lennox,
43d Light Infantry.
Deputy Judge Advocate—Captain G. Carr.

BOMBAY.
FEB. 2.—The presidency continues to present a stirring
appearance in the arrival and departure of troops for Sinde.
Since our last the dispatch of steamers with men and muni-
tions of war has taken place almost daily, and nothing has
been heard but the din of preparations for enabling: Sir C.
Napier to co• operate in the great coming struggle in the Pun-
jaub. The gun-carriage manufactory has been engaged for
the last month in the preparation of ahoolies for the convey-
ance of sick, ammunition boxes, &c., and these are being
shipped for Kurrachee as fast as ready. • The 9th Native In-
fantry, originally intended for service in Sinde, has been pro-
nounced by .a medical committee unfit for active field duties,
and been distributed in detachments to Tannah, Nassick,
and Rutnagherry, and the 10th been ordered-to take their
place. The head-quarters of the latter-named corps arrived
at the presidency on the 16th ult., and left for Kurrachee on
the 28th. The 20th Native Infantry have arrived in Bom-
bay for garrison duty. The corps of Sappers and Miners,
and her Majesty's 60th Rifles, have been ordered for nervice
in Sinde ; the latter have already left Poonah en route for
Bombay, and may be expected here about the 6th instant.
from readinesspanlv e
PI families and sick of the corps have ,been left behind.
We believe the regiment left Poonah about 1,000 strong.
Steamers will be in tHo. takTehethsezpaerst onceand to Kur-
rachee—probablyleaveiainersPoonah this day, To meet in some degree the demand
for troops which has been
regiments have been orderneVteoobn the Bombay army, three
Bombe
raised—viz., 27th, 28th,
and 29th, and it is rumoured that
artil-
lery will shortly be added to the ebatnabtll'er battaion of
lac:t seven years the whole of the Bontment. During the
exception of the 9th, lath, 24th, and 2647anny, with the
had a tour of service in Sinde Troops from
Regiments, have
trom the Madras
army have been requested to take the place of some of the
corps lately sent to Young Egypt—three European and five
Native—viz., her Majesty's 17th and 60th, and Ist Fusilier:,
the 3d, 4th, 7th, 10th, and 11th Native Infantry. The nu;
have been ordered for the same destination, and the 4th com-
pany 2d battalion of Artillery are also to
in proceed th:itherim-
mediately. Nearly 10,000 men all. The sth Natty
Native Light
lt The 23d Native
Light reached Deesa on the Bth u
.-
Nassick for the Presidency on the 24th,
Light Infantry left
and arrived on the 30th ult. Thetroops in garrison now
t' 22d Foot
consist of a wing of her Maes _.
23d Native Infantry, and the Marine Battalion,the 20th and.

APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, &c.
Announced since dispatch of last Overland Mail on Jan. 15.
HER MAJESTY'S TROOPS.
Staff.—Major-General Sir R. 11. Sale, G.C.8., Quar killed
ter-mas-
ter General Queen's troops, and Major W. R. llerries,
in action at Moodkee, on the 18th December, 1845. Major
A. W. Fitzroy Somerset, military secretary to the Governor-
General, deceased, from wounds received in action at Feroze-
shah on the 21st anti, 22d December, 1845. Lieutenant .(191,

R. B. Wood, her Majesty's 80th Foot, appointed military
secretary to the Governor-General. Lieutenant-Colonel
Marcus Barr, appointed acting adjutant-general of her Ma-
jesty's forces in India, vice Major-General Sir H.G. Smith,
nominated to the command of the let infantry division of the
army of the Sutlej. Lieutenant-Colonel J. 13. Gough, C. 8.,
appointed to act as Quarter-master-General to her Majesty's
forces -in India, vice Major-General Sir R. Sale, died of
wounds received in action on the 18th December. Lieutenant
Hainess aide-de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief, appointed
to act as military secretary, vice Gough. Captain the lion.
C. R. Sackville West, appointed to officiate as military
secretary, vice Haines, wounded in action on the 21st of
December.
Dragoons.-3d Regiment, Brevet-Captain G. Newton, and
Cornet E. Worley, killed in action at Moodkee on the 18th
Dec. 1845. Brevet-Captain J. E. Codd and Cornet H. Ellis,
killed in action at Ferozeshah on the 21st December, 1845.
Lieutenant S. Fisher promoted to captain, without purchase,
vice Herries killed in action on the 19th December. Cornet
H. W. White to be lieutenant, vice Fisher promoted. Cornet
J. D. White promoted to be lieutenant, vice Newton killed in
action, 19th December. Cernet J. Rathwell promoted to
lieutenant, vice Codd killed in action 22d December.-9th
do. (Lancers) Cornet Lord James De Burgh Brown, ap-
pointed an extra aid-de-camp on the personal staff of the
Commander-in-Chief in India. Captain Wedeerburn, aid-
de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief, Bombay," ordered to
join, 14th ditto. Surgeon Smyth, permitted to proceed to
England for two years on medical certificate. Lieutenant
Stolder, granted leave to sea and Ceylon for six months on
medical certificate. Cornet M'Mahon appointed to perform
the duties of military secretary to the Commander-he-Chief,
Bombay, vice Captain lleelahon, 9th Lancers, joined his regi-
ment on service.-13th ditto (Hussars) Lieutenant Blake has
leave to England for one year on medical certificate. Lieute-
nant G. A. Robertson promoted to the rank of captain by
brevet in the East Indies only. Lieutenant iennyns granted
leave to England for two years.-16th ditto ( Lancers)
Cornet Bruce killed in action at Ferozeshah, on the 21st of
December, 1841 Captain Gavin has leave to the Presidency
for three months to appear before a board of medical officers.
Infantry.-4th Regiment, Ensign C. R, Woolaston pro-
moted to lieutenant, vice Morris, deceased. Enaign F. W.
Coryton to be lieutenant, vice Haines, promoted in the fiOtb
Foot. Lieutenant F. P. Haines promoted to captain the
80th Foot, vice Lewis promoted in the 61st Foot. Ensign G.
H. Hawes promoted to lieutenant, vice Hock appointed ad-
jutant.-9th ditto, Major-General Sir J. M'Caskill, K.C.8.,
and K.H., killed in action at Moodkee on the 18th of De-
cember, 1845. Lieutenant-Colonel A. B. Taylor, and Cap-
tains J. Dunne and J. F. Field, killed in action at Ferozeshah
on the 22d of December, 1845. Lieutenant C. Elmhirst,
aide-de-camp to Major-General Williams, has preceded
to join his corps on field service on the north-west fron-
tier. Major G. L. Davis, promoted to lieutenant-colonel
without purchase, vice M'Caskill, killed in action. Captain
A. Ogle, to be major, vice Davis. Lieutenant C. M. Creagh,
to be captain, vice Ogle. Ensign H. Thomas, to be lieutenant,
vice Creagh. The retirement of Ensign Forster, previously.
announced, has not taken place. Major C. Barnwell, pro:
meted to lieutenant-colonel, vice Taylor, killed in action,
22d December. Captain C. Douglas, to be major, vice Barn-
well. Lieutenant C. Elmhurst, to be captain, vice Douglas,
promoted. Lieutenant D. M. Bethune, to be captain, vice
Dunne, killed in action, 22d December. Lieutenant W.
Shelton to be captain, vice Field, killed in action,
22d December. Ensign R. G. Cummiler to be lieu-
tenant, vice Elmhirst, promoted. at Ensign W. H. Forster,
to be lieutenant, vice Shelton, promoted. Ensign G. H,
Haines, to be lieutenant in the 62d Foot, vice Kellie
killed in action. Ensign J. Hanham, to be lieutenant In
the 62d Foot, vice Shearman, promoted. Ensign C. R.
Richardson to be lieutenant in the Oed Foot, vice Nicholas
promoted. Ensign W. H. Stirling, promoted to lieutenant,
vice Sievwright, died of wounds received in action.-17th
ditto, Captain Nagel, -deceased, at Kurrachee, on the 9th}
January, 1846. Captain Clarke appointed to act as inter-
preter.-21st ditto, this corps has been re-transferred to
the Bengal establishment, and crossed the Nerbuddah on
route to the north-westeen provinces. Lieutenant Bolton
is doing duty with the 31st Regiment, until the arrival of
his corps.-22d ditto, Ensign T. Stock to be lieu-
tenant, vice Smith, deceased.-28th ditto, Lieutenant
Robertson permitted to proceed to England for two years,
on medical certificate.-29th ditto, Captain J. 0. Lucas
and G. Molle, and Lieutenant A. A Simmons, killed in ac-
tion at Ferozeshah on the 22d December. Lieutenat Harry
Plesley L'Estrange promoted to be captain, vice Lucas,
killed in action, 22d December, 1815. Lieutenant Kenneth
Murchison to be captain, vice Mollef killed in action, 22d
December, 1845. Ensign Henry Francis to be lieu-
tenant, vice Dobbs, deceased, 14th September, 1845. Ensign
Hans Robert White to be lieutenant, vice Carey, killed in
action, 19th December, 1845. Ensign George St. Julian
Henderson to be lieutenant, vice L'Estrange, promoted.
Ensign Edward Toke Scudamore to be lieutenant, vice Sim-
mons, killed in action, 22d December, 1845. Lieutenant
G. 11. M. Jones to be adjutant, vice Murchison, pro-
moted. The leave to England granted to Lieutenant
Duncan cancelled at his own request, and permitted to re-
join the head-quarters of the regiment.-31st ditto, Ensign
Robert Mackenzie to be lieutenant, vice Brenchley, killed
in action, 22d December. Ensign J. Paul to be lieutenant,
vice Bernard, killed in action, 22d December. Ensign H.
Prim Hutton to be lieutenant, vice Brooks, promoted. En-
sign C. H. G. Trutton to be lieutenant, 'vice Pollard, killed
in action, 25th December. Ensign E. W. Kingsley, pro-
moted to lieutenant in the 80th Foot, vice Bythesea, killed
in action. Ensign H. C. Smith, promoted to lieutenant
in the 80th Foot, vice Warren, killed in action. Lieu-
tenant H. W. Hart, killed in action at Moodkee, on the
18th of December, and Lieutenant J. Brenchley, de-
ceased, from wounds received in the same action. Lieu-
tenant J. L. R. Pollard and Lieutenant and Adjutant Bernard,
killed in action at Ferozeshah on the 21st December, 1845.
Lieutenant J. C. Broke to be captain, vice Wellie, killed in
action 25th December. Ensign J. Pilkington to be lieu-
tenant, vice Hart. killed in action 19th December. CaptainT.
Bulkeley promoted to major, vice Baldwin, deceased of
wounds received in action. Lieutenant J. S. Scott promoted
to captain, and 2d Lieutenant W. C. Dikes from 21st Fusi-
liers to lieutenant, in succession to Bulkeley, promoted.
MajorJ. Spence promoted to lieutenant-colonel, vice Bolton,
died of wounds received in action. Captain G. D. Young
promoted to major, Lieutenant J. Greenwood to captain, and
Ensign W. Duternet from sth Foot to lieutenant, in succes-
sion to Spence, promoted.-39th ditto, Lieutenant Harvey
killed in action at Foreshale on the 22d December, 1845.
Lieutenant-Colonel Walpole has leave to remain at Darjeeling
for twelve months on medical certificate. Lieutenant Dal-
rymple has leave to the presidency for two months, to ap-
pear before a board of medical officers. Captain W. I.lunro
appointed to act as major of brigade at Fort-William, vice
Douglas promoted to a regimental majority.-50th ditto,
Assistant-Surgeon A. Graydon, killed in action at Moodkee
on the 18th December 1845. Ensign A. White to be lieu-
tenant, vice Young, killed in action 20th December.— 23d
ditto, Ensign A H. Hardinge, prometed lieutenant in
the 80th Foot, vice Ormsby promoted.-59th ditto. The
embarkation of this regiment has been postponed until
further orders.-60th ditto (Rifles) have been warned for
set vice in Sind°. Captain Love has leave to England for the
purpose of exchanging into a corps serving at home. 61st
ditto, Captain C. Lewis, from the 80th Foot, to be major, vice
Vernor, deceased.-62d ditto, Captain G. H. Clarke and H.
Wells, 'Lieutenants T. Scott, W. M'Nair, R. Gubbins, and
M. Kelly, and Adjutant Sims, killed in action at Feroze-
shah, on the 22d of December, 1845. Lieutenant R. Shear-
man to be captain, vice Clarke. killed in action, 22d of De-
cember, 1845. Lieutenant G. Nicholas to be captain, vice
Wells, killed in action, 22d of December, 1845. Ensign C.
Roberts to be lieutenant, vice Scott, killed in action, 221 of
December. Ensign R. A. Cox to be lieutenant, vice lil‘Nair,
killed in action, 22d of December, 1845. Ensign J. M. M.
Hewett, to be lieutenant, vice Gubbine, killed in action, De-
cember 22. Ensign G. H. Hawes, from the 9th Foot, to be
lieutenant, vice Kelly, killed in action, December, 1845.
Ensign J. Hanham, from the 9th Foot, to be lieutenant, vice
Shearman, promoted. Ensign C. R. Richardson, from the
9th Foot, to be lieutenant, vice Nicholas, promoted. Ensign
A. Armstrong, from the 61st Foot, to be lieutenant, vice
Kelly, killed in action. Lieutenant and Quarter-master Guy
permitted to proceed to England for two years, on medical
certificate.-63d ditto, Lieutenant Bookcy appointed to
act as adjutant.-78th ditto ( Highlanders), Lieutenants
Gordon and Hastings permitted to proceed to England on
leave for two years.-80th ditto, Captains A. D. W. Best
and R. Scheberras, and Lieutenants R. Warren and G. C.
Bythesea, killed in action, and Brevet Captain S. Fraser de-
ceased from wounds received at Ferozeshah, on the 22d of
December, 1845. Lieutenant E. A. Holdich, appointed aide-
de-camp to Major-General Sir H. G. Smith, K.C.8., com-
manding Ist division of infantry of the army of the Sutlej.
Lieutenant F. P. Haines, from 4th Foot, to be Captain, vice
Lewis, promoted in the 61st Foot. Captain C. Lewis, to be
major in the 61st Foot, vice Vernor deceased. Lieutenant
A. Ormsby to be captain, vice Best killed in action, Dec.
22, 1845. Lieutenant C. H. Leslie to be captain, vice Sche-
berras lulled in action, Dec. 22, 1845. Ensign A. H. Har-
dirge from 53d Foot, to be lieutenant, vice Ormsby, pro-
moted. Ensign G. C. Robertson to be lieutenant, vice Leslie
promoted. Ensign E. W. Kingsley, from 31st Foot, to be
lieutenant, vice Bythesea, killed in action 23d of December.
Ensign G. C. Smith, from 31st Foot, to be lieutenant, vice
Warren killed in action 24th of December. Ensign G.
Boddie to be lieutenant, vice Fraser, killed in action 25th
December. 1845. Assistant-Surgeon P. Gammie, appointed
to the medical chorgo of the 31st Foot, to succeed Assistant-
Surgeon Gahean, wounded in action.-94th ditto,: Lieu-
tenant Mercer permitted to proceed to England on leave for
two years.

ENCAMPMENT OF THE SEIKHS, SOUTH OF THE
SUTLEJ.

(From the Bombay Courier of Feb. 2.)
Thera is a very large encampment of Seikhs on this side of
the Sutlej at the Phullour ford, and according to the letters
from Loodianah, they have entrenched themselves in a deep
nullah, five or six miles below that station. They have also
a second camp at another crossing point some miles further
down, which checks all communication with Ferozepore.
Raja Lal Singh and another chief are with them. The force
at Loodianah has been out on several occasions in the direc-
tion of the nearest camp, and reconnoitering parties of cavalry
have frequently paid them a visit. Our troops are all eager
for the expected fray. They consist of four guns of Horse
Artillery (Lane's 6-pounders), the Ist Light Cavalry, the
30th and 36th Regiments of Native Infantry, two Goorkah
regiment., and a few Putteala troops. The 53d Queen's, and
reinforcement from Ferozepore, are on their march to join
the garrison. The camp of the enemy is daily augmenting,
and they keep firing every now and then, but nobody knows
why. One letter says, " We are all ready for a tight, and
have a beautiful and extensive sand plain in front of our
camp. Our force has large guns mounted on all sides."
It is reported, in a letter of the 20th, which we have re-
ceived from Loodianah, and seems likely that the dak has
been broken up between that place and Ferozepore. It
adds—" as soon as the siege train, which is expected about
the beginning of next month, arrives, the army will cross
the Sutlej." The neglect with which that post has for so
long a period been treated by the authorities is severely
commented on. The writer estimates the force of the
Seikhs in the vicinity to be "four times our number, with
35 guns."
A letter from Ferozepore of the 19th January, speaks as
if either the old bridge constructed by the Seikhs still re-
mained or a new one had since - been formcd. It is evident
from the following extract that they are able to keep their
communication open :
"The Seikhs have fortified their bridge, both on this and
the other side of the river strongly and show no symptoms
of retiring. We await the arrival of the 24-pounders—bull-
dogs that will hunt them out of that."
The following is an extract from the same letter regarding
Loodianah :—" The Seikhs are encamped on this side the
river. Battle was offered, but they refused to come out.
The 30th Native Infantry, Sirmoor and Nusseeree Batta-
lions,w Ist cavalry, and 4 guns had arrived there. The fol-
lowing
is
scthieorne weaasideoxfpetchteed,
Seikhsb ut ithhavadiognortefcoosomde off
o
day
when my informant wrote."
As to
come out is correct, as far as it means •
that they did not come
to our ground, hut we are inr • d
themselves and waited for us informed that they did show
fighting, as they have an especial objectionvance;to theiru mode of
being to retire before us from open ground, and
otarkbea?ruonn,
entrenchments, where they remain safely burrowed, whilstt
our men are left without cover outside of the embankment,
and when they get in are blown up by charged mines. The
Seikhs have got 36 guns to defend their Loodianah position.
The road beyond Delhi to Umballah is reported to be very
unsafe—powerful bodies of plunderers being on the look- out,

Large quantities of supplies for the army have been obliged
to halt at Kurnaul, the people in charge-being afraid to
venture on.

SKIRMISHES NEAR LOODIANAII.
(From the Bombay Times, Feb. 2.)
Loornaseeta lAN. 19.
The day before yesterday, at 10 A.M. we moved to the
north end of cantonments to keep an eye upon our friends,
who seemed about some business, and we soon saw their
whole camp on the move. They came south-west three or
four miles from their ohl ground opposite Philer, and pitched
their camp in regular order beside the nutlet), evidently set•
tlieg themselves for the day, as picquets were immediately
thrown out, camels sent to graze under strong guards, &c.
some reconneitring parties coming too near ue, a company of
Goorkhas walked down towards them, and they retired,
which, after we were tired of spying at them, we all did also.
Next morning (the 18th) our whole force was out again on
the same ground, as the Seiklis eeereed busy cooking dinners
at an unusually early hour, which boded serneehieg they
remained, however, quiet in their camp, except a sale'l
party of twenty or thirty horseman, who, about one
o'clock,. were seen moving westward. After a little while
the village 13arawala (or some such name) was seen on fire
I think the same that they had looted the day Ware. A
squadron of our rissalah vas slipped et pt these parties,
which appeared galloping off at a good distance teem their
camp ; the chase was bestutiful, but they had tee Mach lase ;
it was devil take the hindmost the very moment our fellows
moved. The chase was followed chase up tp their 04111011TIIVI
all their force moved out to the support, end miss vettised
excellent order, except that their straggling ekirmieliers brad
too good a mark to fire at in our compact betty ; they luckily
seemed he marksmen, and though plenty of bells went
singing over our tnen'e heads, but one shot took 'effect—en
unfortunate recruit was hisecieed off 11104p:se, which ran
after the troop, and the poor man was quickly (Fit tp nieces
with tulwars. Oae of the enemy, the hindmost in the race,
was Reeved the same way by our men ; but both the bodies
'pad to be left behind, as the firing was growing too hot to
risk the living for the 'sake of twining off the dead, This
sort of skirmishing is not work for par cs- they are
no match for straggling matchlock men, The men were
ready enough for it, however, and could with difficulty be
brought back when all the enemy turned out tp
cut them off, Trio other squadrons of the let moved
down to their
,assistanee, which stopped the whole Seikh
force at once, who have now been brought to show
themselves, and do not appear above eight or ten thousend,
of all sorts, Their infewry is dressed and ertecd like
our sepahees and march in pretty regular array, and their
khalassees at least seem admiralty drilled, ag it wee %eau-
tifal to see the regular lines of tents rise up as if by magic
all at one instant. They have, we are told, 14 guns of sorts
end sizes, which make noise enough at any rate. A mes-
senger came in the afternoon, who said he saw at Dllllll.llll-
kote a whole brigade of cavalry and stelinerY hPrPI
if so, the Singhs had better look about them, but 1 don't
think any certain tidings of the r.leforeement have reached
us as yet, and we are quite ready for them as we stand ; the
vagabonds killed every one they found in that village ; it
seems the Zemindar had remonstrated at being looted twice,
when other villages het not yet had their turn, so the Singhs
fell to. and cut to pieces all they could get hold of, nine men,
we hear, and several children, some say more. This morn-
ing (19th), heavy firing was heard towards their camp, 'and
apparently beyond it, for two hours after sunrise. It was
reported that the Ladwa Raja had gone off to reetake Bede
deeawal with two or three regiments, and that this was
merely a
,/ii de joie in compliment, but we soon heard that
it was the finishing of that ill-fated village, Burawalla,
which the Seikhs seem to have an especial pre to; it was
a Messalecan place and used to supply cows, probably beat
bullocks, to cantonments, so they brought their guns up,
and have razed their Musjids, and lint:ruts, and the pucca
buildings, to the ground.
20th JAN".—On the 18th of this month, about 300 Goor-
cliurra anwars attacked the village of Burreewallah' situated
about one koss from the cantonment of Loodianah. They
set it on fire, plundering all the property they could lay their
hands on, and murdered some of the inhabitants. They then
made a show towards the British troops who were drawn out
in small numbers near the cantonment. A skirmish took
place between a few suwars of either pa -ty. One was killed
and two were wounded. We saw all this. Two or three of
their men were killed and wounded. It is given out that
General Wheeler Sahib has marched with eight regiments
from Ferozepore towards this place to punish the Seikhs, and
that he has reached Dhurrumkote. If so he will be here to-
morrow. It is also said that four other regiments are com-
ing from Kotla Mulha'r. The authorities here are only
waiting the arrival of more troops to beat back the Seikhs.
Wheat flour is sold here at 14 seers per rupee ; rice, 10 seers
ghee one seer and ; gram, 32 seers ; juwar, 32 seers.

POSITION OF THE BRITISH FORCES ON THE
SUTLEJ.
(From the Bombay Times, Feb. 2.)
About the 27th of December the Scikhs seem to have re-
tired in safety within their own dcminions, and to have en-
camped on the other side, leisurely and unmolested, within
sight of our pickets. The different divisions of our army,
now rapidly increasing in numbers and in strength, were
encamped near to. and in close communication with, each
other. General Lit'ler and his divibion was posted at
Attaree. seven miles from Ferozeporc. The head-quarters
of the Commander-in-Chief some six miles higher up the
river; and the Umballah force four miles beyond this, or
seventeen from Ferozepore. The Governor-General has,
since the action, continued at the place just named, and
which may be considered the point of advance, maturing his
plans and hastening on preparations. The enemy mean-
while were per nitted to complete a pontoon bridge without
interruption, in hopes that they might be induced Again to
cross over to our side; the heavy ordnance sent from Um-
ballah being so posted at the same time as to command the
passage. A:foray had been made across the river by about
200 of the enemy on the 14th, with a view apparently to
plunder; and of course the robbers were speedily driven
back. The enemy at the same time continue to muster in
formidable force, and 70,000 men with 110 pieces of ordnance,
are said to be assembled ready to oppose us. The bridge
they have established is one of much solidity, well placed,
and protected by heavy ordnance. About 20,000 bad crossed
over by the 18th. Frequent demonstrations had been made
on Loodianah where the force was considered weakest; and
they had on the 18th settled themselves, and proceed to en-
trench in our neighbourhood.