The Sun.
London, England, 1858-01-18 00:00:00

companying despatches from his Excellency the Com-
mander-in-Chief, which reached the Government of
India last night, be at once published in general orders.
Thesedespatebes declare the signal defeat of the rebels
in the city of Luckno or, and the completely successful
rescue of the women and children, sick and wounded,
together with their heroic defenders, from the long-be-
ja,sguered residency.
Of the military operations described in them the Go-
vernoi-General in Council will not presume to speak.
They ar► explained fully and clearly, and every sentence
bears proof of their having been guided by a master.
hand, and of that unbounded mutual confidence between
the soldiers and their commander which, as it is the
growth of past dengers and triumphs shared in common,
so is it the assurance of victories yet to come.
Most heartily does the Governor-General in Council
congratulate the Commander-in-Chief and his brave
companions in arms upon the first fraits of their brilliant
achievement To have been the instruments through
which, by God's blessing, the inmates of the Lacknow
residency have, in the face of extraordinary difficulties,
and in the presence of a numerous enemy, been snatched
from danger and placed in security, will be a life-long
source of pride and satisfaction to every man who has
had part in the work.
To General Sir Colin Campbell, G.C.13 , the fearless,
skilled, and sound-judging leader in this anxious enter-
prise, his country owes a new debt of gratitude. In the
name of the government of India, the Governor-General
in Council desires to reoerd his deep obligations to his
Excelency.
The Governor-General in Council offers his most cor-
dial thanks to Major-Gen. Mansfield, Chief of the Staff,
to whose ability and experience the Commander-in-Chief
expresses himself so deeply indebted for the most valu-
able assistance throughout these operations.
To Brigadier-General Hope Grant, C. 8., who imme-
diately commanded the division employed, his lordship
in council tenders his warm acknowledgments for the
very admirable manner in which be performed the arduous
duties of his command. This well-tried officer had already
greatly distinguished himself in the operations before
Delhi, and has received the public thanks of government.
The Governor-General in Council recognises with
great satisfaction the conspicuously gallant conduct of
Brigadier the Hon. Adrian Hope, 93d Highlanders, who
is repeatedly brought to notice in these despatches.
To Captain Peel, C. 8., of the Royal Navy, whose
exemplary coolness and energetic courage are so promi-
nently mentioned by the Commander in-Chief, the most
sincere thanks of the government are offered. To no
officer ate they more eminently due.
The officers commanding brigades and regiments have
merited the acknowledgments of the Governor-General
in Council, and he bas much satisfaction in tendering his
thanks to Brigadier Crawford, Royal Artillery, c ,m-
-mending the Artillery; to Brigadier Little, 9 Lancers,
commanding the cavalry ; to Brigadier Greathed, her
Majesty's Bth Regiment, who having, in a series of
important successes, led a column of troops from Delhi,
after the capture of that city, to Cawnpore, has now
further distinguished himself in the relief of Lucknow ;
to Brigadier Russell, 84th Foot, wh ) was severely
wounded while commanding the 31 Infantry Brigade ;
to Lieut. Le❑nox, Royal Engineers, acting chief engi-
neer ; to Lieut. Vaughan, Royal Artillery, who
served with the Naval Brigade ; to Hajor Turner, com-
manding the Bengal Artillery, in whose praise the
Commander-in-Chief has so warmly expressed himself;
to Capt. Travers, commanding the Royal Artillery ; to
Capt-ins Remmington and Blunt, commanding troops

of engat Horse Artillery ; and Cr;pt.Maxvvell..krtillery,
attached t the Naval Brigade ; to Captains Middleton,
Royal Artil'ery, and Bourchier, Bengal Artil.ery, who
so ably commanded field batteries ; and to Capt. Long-
den, Royal Artillery, commanding the mortar battery.
The Governor-General in Council cordially concur:
with the Commander-in-Chief in the eulogy bestowed
-by his excellency on the Royal Artillery and on that of
Bengal and Madras, who emulated one another, and
werealike distinguished in rendering the moetconspicuous
and important services in these memorable operations.
His Lordship in Council offers his thanks to Lieuts.
Walker, Bengal Artillery, Ford and Brown, Royal
Arti lery, who commanded batteries; to Lieut. Bridge,
who ably commanded the guns of the Madras Horse
Artillery ; to Lient. Scott, Madras Engineer., in corn-
mend of the Sappers and Miners.
The thanks of Government are also due to Major
Ouvry, commanding 9th Lancers ; to Maj ir Roberteon,
commanding Military Train; to Lieut.-Colonels Wells,
commanding 231 Fusiliers ; Gordon, 931 Highlanders,
in temporary command of her Alajssty's 53 1 Regiment ;
Bale, commanding her Majesty's 82d Regiment ; Leith
Bay, commanding 931 Highlanders ; Hamilton, c.en
xaanding 78th Highlanders, and whe led the lit
Bateetion of Detachments ; and to Major Barnston,
her Majesty's 90th Foot, commanding the 2,1
Battalion of Detachment., whose services, together with
those of the other officers commanding corps named above
are repeatedly brought to the favourable notice of Go-
vernment, and who, it is observed with great regret,
was dangerously wounded.
The Governor-General in Council has to regret the
less of Capt. Hardy, who commanded the heavy field
battery of the Royal Artillery.
His Lordship in Council acknowledges the merits of
Lieuts. Watson, Probyn, Younghusband, and Gough,
commanding detachments of Punjaub cavalry and Hod-
son's Horse ; of Capt. Green, commanding 2d Punjaub
Infantry; of Lieut. Willoughby, 4th Patijaub Infantry ;
of Lieut. Ryves, who commanded the samecorpstowards
the close of the operations ; of Major Milman, sth Pusi-
liara ; and LieuteCel. M'lntyre, 78th Highlanders, who
commanded detachments conspicuously; of Lieut.-Col.
Evart, 93d Highlanders, who commanded at the bar-
racks ; of Capts. Dawson, 93d Highlanders : Rolleston,
84th Foot ; and Hopkins, 53d Foot ; and of Lieuts.
Fi.her and Powlett, 2d Punjaub Infantry—all of whom
bravely and effectively commanded separate detachments
,or posts.
To Capt. Norman, Assistant Adjutant-General of the
army, the Commander-in-Chief has recorded his warm
acknowledgments, and the Governor-General in Council
cordially concurs in recognising the distinguished services
rendered, not for the first time, by this officer.
The Governor-General in Council offers his thanks to
Col. Berkeley, H.M. 321 Foot; to Major Alison, military
secretaryto the Commander-in-Chief (severe:y wounded);
to Capt. Sir D. Baird, Bart., trade-de-camp; and to Lieut.
H. Johastone, aide-de-camp to the Chief of the Staff.
His Lordship in Council has also to thank Lieut. Al-
good, Deputy-Assist. Quartermaster-General ; Captains
Maycock and Cary, of the same department; Capt. Rod-
man,of the Adjutant-General's department, H.M. forces;
Captain Hatch, Deputy Judge Advocate-General;
Capts. Alison and Forster, rides-de-camp to the Com-
mander-in-Chief; Captain Metcalfe and Lieut. Murray,
oa his excellency's perso-al staff ; Capt. Cox, 75th Foot,
brigade major; Lient. Roberts, Bengal Artillery, deputy
assistant quartermaster-general ; Capt. Hamilton, 9th
Lancers, deputy assistant adjutant-general ; Capt. the
Hon. H. A. Anson, H. Nl.'s 84th, aide-de-camp ; and
Limit. Salincu'3, 7th Light Cavalry, acting aide-de-camp
to Brigadier-General Grant ; Capt. Hammond. Bengal
Artillery, brigade major of Artillery (who was -severely
wounded) ; Captain H. Le G. Bruce, Brevet-Major Barry,
and Lieut. Bunny, staff officers of the Roy al and Bengal
Artillery ; Lieut. Watson, Bengal Engineers, brigade-
major of Engineers; Capt. Sara!, 17th Lancers, brigade-
major of cavalry ; and Copts. Baunatyne, Bth Foot, and
Lightfoot, 84th Foot, brigade_majors ;
of infantry as' well
as Lieut. P. Stewart, Bengal Engineers, superintendent
of the electric telegraph, whom the Commander-in-
Chief mentions with much praise.
The acknowledgments of Government are also due to
Capt. Dickens, commissariat department, and to Lieut.
Tod Brown, Ordnance commissariat, who have rendered
distinguished service, and given much satisfaction to the
Commander-in-Chief in the discharge of their duties.
Of the services of Surgeon J. C. Brown, attached to
he Bengal Artillery, since become superintending sur-
geon, his Excellency speaks in high terms ; and it
gives satisfaction to the Governor-Geceral in Council to
acknowledge this officer's merit.
His Lordship in Council has to racer I with much re-
am' the. death of Col. Biddulph, 45th to whose
conduct the Commander-in-Chief bears testimony.
It i 6 with much gratification that the Gevernor-
General in Council
the di'tin melted bravery
of Subrelar Goktil recognisesug4th Punjau'Jg Rifles, at the
storming of Secunderbl4. The services of this gallant
native officer will be duly rewarded.
The Comma" d -
speaks in high terms of the
daring conduct of Ltrd
j Ailed the Commander-in-Ott
Edeeinfonr, wh e as a volunteer,
,:urdwas preeeut through-
out the operations before
the Governor-eTeneral are due tent:* The thanks of
good service which he has freely' renali,elieymou?., for the
His Excellency Mentions with just appreciation'. 41,
valuable aid which he received from 341ca;6'"f;
the Uncover' anted Civil Service; -and the 'dnagez-r:
General Council &titre II:8 special thanks°tvo' Arr-
Cavenagh, who're conduct will be borne in tele by
government
To the brave and indomitable troops of all arms, who
took part in the glorious operations described bit the
C and to their comrades of the Naval
Brigade, unsurpassed in gallantry and devotion to their
dety, the Governor-'ekentrel in Council cordially riff-r,
the tribute of his warineste ttekeiowiedgmente, Linder