The Sun.
London, England, 1858-08-13 00:00:00

INDIA.

The following is from the Calcutta Englishman of
;he 3d July :
" The subjugation of Gwalior and the reinstating
of Rao Scindiah in his paternal dominions, is of much
greater importance than at first sight would appear.
That the rebels, after being everywhere defeated
and dispersed, would make Gwalior their concen-
trating point, might have been plainly foreseen';
indeed, Rao Scindiah himself seemed to have enter-
tained such apprehensions when he applied for aid
to the Govern-or-General, saying that half a regi-
ment of European soldiers would enable him to hold
out against any attempt on the part of the rebels.
Gwalior is the key to the Southern Mahratta coun-
try, and therefore if the city and fort had remained
for any length of time in possession of the enemy,
it would have been sure to kindle the flame of re-
bellion in the Western Presidency; in fact, from
what is reported, all the elements for an outbreak
were ripe. Moreover, with a formidable body of
insurgents holding Gwalior, Agra could hardly have
been considered safe unless greatly reinforced, and
it would thus have caused the withdrawal of a por-
tion of our forces from parts where they cannot
conveniently be spared.
" Important as the recapture of Gwalicr is, it
nevertheless has not been a deathblow to the hopes
of the rebels, for, we regret to say, that a great
number have also on this occasion made their escape.
The fugitives appear to have taken their course
towards llindoun, and an opinion may easily be
formed of the extent of disaffection of the people
of the Upper Provinces from the fact that, on
the 26th, or within one week after the fall o
Gwaffdr, the number of the rebels with camp fol_
lowers was not less than 15,000, and apparently
well provided with ammunition. Their future
movements seem to be still undecided, but will
probably be directed either towards Bhurtpore or
Jeypore:; but it is to be hoped that both places
will be able to hold out until a sufficient force can
be collected to oppose them. The worst in this
matter is that so many innocent people must suffer,
for the course of the rebels is always marked by ruth-
less plunder and extortion, friend and foe being
treated alike. Anyhow, these rebels must be hunted
down, for if allowed to hold together until after the
rains their numbers will swell to a formidable ex.
tent.

" The accounts from Lucknow record another and
most successful engagement. It appears that infor-
mation having been received of a strong gathering
of the enemy in the neighbourhood of Nawab-
gunge, Brigadier Sir Hope Grant determined upon
bringing them to account. He marched from
Chinhat and fell in with the rebels under the com-
mand of the Moulvie, who made a good stand,
attacking our troops on the front, rear, and both
flanks, bringing his guns forward into the open
plain, and hoisting a couple of green flags, sh outing
" Been Deen." Brigadier Grant's guns opened on
the rebels at 200 yards, mowing them down by
dozens. Two squadrons of the Bays and one of
Hodgson 's Horse advanced with two companies of
Infantry, and cut up about 600 of the enemy, who
died fighting hard. Not a man of those round the
guns escaped. The action ended in the capture of
seven guns of large calibre. The Moulvie thus
defeated retreated in the direction of Shahjehanpore ;
and having on his way apparently been strongly re-
inforced reached Poway ne,about 16 miles north 'east of
Shahjelianpore, with a considerable body of cavalry
and several guns. He surrounded the palace of the
Rajah of Powayne, and first demanded that the
Tehsildar and Thannadar, who had taken refuge
with the Rajah, should be given up; but this request
being refused, he at once commenced his attack upon
the place. The Rajah and his two brothers led out
their force to oppose the Moulvie, and a sharp fight
ensued, in which the Moulvie was shot. The
moment he fell his bead was cut off, and together
with the trunk sent to the Commissioner of Shahje-
hanpore. Thus another of the most fanatic rebel
leaders ceases to cause further annoyance.
"The Rajah of Mynpoorie, who almost in the
beginning of the outbreak took up a hostile p towards us, has voluntarily
surrendered, but we
have not heard whether it is intended to bring him
to trial. In Dholepore, one of the Rajpootana
States, A. rueerchund Bade, treasurer to the Rajah
of Gwahor, who in the late affray joined the rebels,
has been captured. In the Nagpore territories the
zernindar of Aheeree has succeeded in making a
prisoner of Yakut Rao, one of the rebels in the
Chunderee district, who has used every means in
his power to aid the rebels, and thus the traitors
are gradually falling into our power. The most
surprising thing, however, is that, notwithstanding
the most decided proofs the rebels have of the hope-
lessness of their cause, there should be still indivi-
duals ready to embrace their cause. At Cawnpore,
the Kotwal of the city, an intelligent and active
Eurasian, apprehended a commissariat Gomashta in
the act of enlisting budmashes for the rebel leaders.
About 40 already obtained by him have been ap-
prehended, and they are to be tried by a court mar-
tial, which it is hoped will make short work of them.
This is only another instance of the folly of placing
any faith in the native employes.
" We have now given to our readers at home an
outline of cheerful intelligence, but let not this
betray them into the belief that the rebellion is
quelled, and that the work has come to an end. On
the contrary, we would urge the home authori-
ties not to relax in their exertions, and to aid us to
the full extent in their power. We have no war-
rived at that stage of the year when the periodical
rains establish a sort of armistice, which affords
both parties time to recruit their strength. There
may be but little fighting for some months to come,
but at the same time the enemy will not rest upon
his oars, and it is very probable that during that
period he will use his utmost endeavours to send out
emissaries in every direction to gain proselytes to his
cause, and the direction which such emissaries are
likely to take we need not point out. There is every
probability of there being sufficient work in store
during the next cold weather, and therefore this
Government can no longer plead the excuse of being
taken by surprise. When the returns of ordinary
mortality, as well as of casualties, are received in
England, our appeal for further aid will be better
understood. The British,, nation must remember that
Tantia Topee, and the IN awab of Banda are still at
large, and beating up for followers, and that the
whereabouts of that monster, the Nana, is enveloped
in perfect mystery. The reward of £lO,OOO, offered
for his capture, dead or alive, has yet produced no
result.

" Whilst, however, matters in the Upper Provinces
bear a somewhat improved appearance, the libels
are causing considerable trouble in Lower Bengal.
In Buxar cutting down the jungle had ceased, as the
rebels were said to have left it, and Col. Douglas
with his force therefore proceeded to Benares. He
had, however, hardly advanced a few miles when he
was called back again to Buxar, as the dispersed
rebels took immediate advantage and re-occupied
the jungle. Another body of mutineers attacked
Gyah, and the European residents had to retreat
into the entrenchmentF. After plundering ti?