The Sun.
London, England, 1858-06-12 00:00:00

INDIA AND CHINA.

We have received by extraordinary express, in
anticipation of the Overland Mail, our letters and
papers from India and China. The dates are—
Calcutta, May 3 ; Hong Kong, April 23 ; Shanghae,
April 17.
The following summary is from the Calcutta
Englishman of May 3 :--
"Though only 10 days have elapsed since the
despatch of the last steamer, the period which inter-
vened has been marked by events of great import-
ance. There is no denying that the general aspect
of affairs, so far from having improved, exhibits a
reverse picture, and that the apprehensions we have
repeatedly expressed with regard to a hot weather
campaign have not been groundless. In our last
summary we cautioned our readers not to expect
great results for some months, and we told them,
that if during the hot season the spread of the re-
bellion can be checked, and protection afforded to
the towns and districts threatened by the rebels,
as much will have been accomplished as can reason-
ably be expected. The dispersion of a large number
of mutineers, who have escaped chastisement, has
rendered it necessary to distribute a large portion
of our forces all over the disaffected districts,
whilst the other portion is formed into moveable
columns, whose operations are directed by supreme
military authority. The consequence is, that with
regard to several places there is notsufficieut st rength
to engage in active operations, and the troops
must act merely on the defensive, especially as or-
dinary prudence renders it a matter of necessity
that the soldier should be exposed as little as pos
sible during the most trying season of the year.
These measures of prudence, however, appear to
have been disregarded, and, in fact, it seems to
have been altogether overlooked, that whilst the
hot weather portends sickness, if not death, to
Europeans, it adds to the energies of the natives of
this country. Whether the censure these remarks
imply is deserved or not, we must leave our readers
to judge, for as far as any unfavourable news, the
Government have not afforded the least informa-
tion, and oven a report of such successes as our
troops have bad, is generally forwarded to the
press days after being received by the local autho-
rities.
General Walpole in his first movement was lite-
rally defeated, and the force under his command
had to retreat, with the loss of three officers killed,
one mortally and four severely wounded, in addi-
tion to 50 European and 50 native soldiers, and
11 camp followers killed. A letter from an officer
present with the force details the operations di-
rected by the general, and its perusal leaves the
painful impression that the affair has been sadly
mismanaged. On the 15th ultimo General Wal-
pole attacked Roowa). He had under his com-
mand her Majesty's 42d, 79th, and 93d, the
9th Lancers, 4th and 11th Sikhs, with Cavalry,
Horse;Artillery, and heavy guns, but without recon-
noi'ering or even listening to the advice of the sub-
ordinate officer, ho directed the Highlanders to
advance from a wrong point, without even pro-
tecting the advance by artillery, and the men fell
right and left, till the retreat was sounded, and
instead of taking a mud fort, only defended by six
hundred rebels, the troops had to retreat as fast as
possible, the general himself leading the way. We
write entirely upon the strength of private letters,
but as the defeat is an absolute fact, that Govern-
ment will not furnish a report, the unfavourable
impression which this intelligence has produced, is
acting most prejudicially upon the public mind.
Be this as it may, the loss the army has sustained
by the death of Brigadier the Hon. A. Hope, Capt.
Willoughby, and Lieut. Bramley, who fell on this
occasion, is a matter of deep regret. The subse-
quent achievements of General Walpole, which will
be found among the official intelligence, do not
compensate for the loss caused by the apparent
want of ordinary prudence and of proper military
tactics.

The second reverse is much more serious, for it
is a downright disaster. The rebbels, under the
command of Koer Singh, after being defeated
and dispersed by our forces, took the earliest
opportunity of concentrating again, and advanc-
ing towards his old haunt, where all his estates
have been declared to have escheated to Go-
vernment. Though it was officially reported
that in an encounter with Brigadier Douglas'
column, he had been severely wounded, had
actually lost an arm, and moreover had been de-
feated with the loss of 200 men, two guns, and four
elephants, Koer Singh suddenly and quite unex-
pectedly made his appearance at Jugdespore, mak-
ing preparations to advance upon Arrah. It might
be supposed that a man who but a few days before
submitted to amputation of the arm, and was,
moreover, severely wounded, was unable to move
on so rapidly, but nevertheless the rebel general
and his force, consisting of about 2,000 men,
crossed the river, and assumed the offensive. A
portion of the garrison of Arrah, and we fear it was
the larger portion, consisting of two companies of
her Majesty's 35th, numbering about 300 men,
with some Sikhs, marched out to oppose Koer
Singh's progress. They were not only repulsed,
but totally defeated, with the loss of Captain Le
Grand, Lieutenant Massey, Lieutenant Waller,
and Dr. Clarke, and about 250 men, the remainder
having escaped destruction by the almost miracu-
lous aid of the Sikhs, the enemy closely besieging
the entrenchments to which they had to retire.
This intelligence is entirely gathered from private
letters, Government having furnished no informa-
tion whatever.

Within the last two days the Bazar report was,
that 100 men of the Naval Brigade, together with
thegallant commander, Captain Vaughan, had been
cut up by the enemy; that her Majesty's 6th Regi-
ment, en route for Benares, had been attacked and
sustained serious loss ; that the garrison atArrah had
been defeated by Koer Singh's force, and that with
the exception of 25 Europeans, who managed to
escape, all the rest had been murdered. Now we
are thoroughly convinced that not one of these
reports is true, but nevertheless they gain circula-
tion and credence among the natives of this city,
who maintain that Government are in possession
of these occurrences, but withhold them in the
same manner that the repulse of General Walpole,
and the defeat at Jugdespore is withheld from the
public.

The climate has begun to tell upon the soldier,
and sickness prevails to a large extent. The Com
'Dander-in-Chief has indented for every medical
officer available at the Presidency, but there are
few to spare, and they have been sent with all
practicable speed. There is no doubt that, com-
paratively speaking, no branch of the public service
has met with so large a number of casualties as the
medical, and it will be absolutely necessary that a
sufficient number of medical men should be sent
out to India without delay, not only to replace
casualties, but also to provide for the future wants
of the army.

The announcement of medals being awarded for
Delhi, Lucknow, and Cawnpore, has been received
with much satisfaction ; but some light disappoint-
ment has been experienced on the absence of
all allusion to priz,3 money, to which Cawn-
pore force, which defeated the Gwalior rebels,
and to 'k from them an immense dell of treasure
and other valuable property, which was handed
over to Government, considers itself fairly entitled.
It is to be hoped that this is a mere oversight, and
will eventually be settled to the satisfaction of all
parties concerned. Whilst Government are re-
warding several natives for not having joined the
rebels, the services of others, which at home would
call forth the praise and admiration of the nation,
are being entirely overlooked.

THE REPULSE AT JUGDESPORE.
The following account of the affair at Judgespore intelli-
gence of which reached Calcutta on the 10th of 'May, is
furnished from the most authentic source :
"After their defeat Bunsdeeah on the 20th, the rebels
with Koer Singh proceeded to Sheopore, on the Ganges,
where they were overtaken by the force under Colonel
Douglas on the 21st. Koer Singh must have been nearly
captured there, as his palkee was left on the bank of the
river. He succeeded, however, in crossing with about
2,000 of his followers, and made straight for Jugdespore.
On the evening of the 22d, a party from the garrison at
Arrah (strength not known) set out to attack Jugdespore,
which they reached on the_23d. The expedition was un-
successful, the party being overpowered and repulsed with
considerable loss. Captain Le Grand (commanding), Lieut.
Massey, and Dr. Clarke, all of her Majesty's 35th, killed ;
and• Lieut. Waller, doing duty with a detachment of Rat-
tray's Sikhs, wounded. The party have returned to Arrah,
where there arc 250 men in an entrenchment, which had
been previously prepared. The enemy are still at Jugdes-
pore, and it is supposed will not venture to attack them.
Colonel Douglas is expected to cross the river to-morrow."
In the above intelligence, there is much to occasion grief,
but nothing to excite serious alarm.--Bcngal Hurleuru,
April 26.

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We have received the following particulars of this un-
fortunate affair from an autheutic source. Captain Le-
Grand left Arrah on the evening of the 22d instant, in
command of 300 men, and marched to the neighbourhood
of Jugdisporo, the old residence of Koer Singh. After en-
camping there for a few hours, the troops got under arms
at about four o'clock a.m. All was quiet until they had
pulled more than a mile through the jungle, when sud-
denly they were so assailed on all sides by a rapid fire of
musketery, that our men fell into inextricable confusion
and retreated in disorder towards At rah. Many wore killed
by the enemy's fire, and still more fell under exhaustion
and sunstroke. But little more than one-half the men
were received back into the fort. Captain Le-Grand, Dr.
Clarko, and Lieut. Ma soy were killed, besides 104 of our
soldiers, 19 sailors, and 7 Sikhs. The poor fellows now in
the entrenchment are laid up with sore feet.
Captain Le-Grand, who has paid the penalty of his
rashness with his life, had strict orders from the authori-
ties to remain at Arrah.
Much a'arm prevails at Dinapore and Patna. At the
former station the hospital is being prepared for the re-
ception of the inhabitants in case of a rising, and the

Patna treasure is reported to have been brought in.—Ben
gal Hurkaru, May 1.

After Koer Singh had been driven from Azimghur by
the force under the command of Sir E. Lugard, on the
15th of April, he made his retreat towards Nuggra with
the intention of crossing the Ganges and getting to Jugdes-
pore, where he has estates and friends. Col. Cumberlege
had been directed to move up from Mhow to Nuggra, and
the magistrates of the adjoining districts received warn-
ing. Yet, notwithstanding every precaution, this dan-
gerous rebel succeeded in making good his passage, with a
force, we are told, of 2,000 sepoys. Brigadier Douglas
had followed closely upon his rear, but owing to the diffi-
culty of the ground, and desolation of the country, he was
apparently unable to effect anything until he reached the
banks of the river. Here he encountered the fugitive chief,
and in the action which ensued, 200 sepoys were killed and
Koer Singh is said to have baen wounded.—Bengal Huy-
kuru, May 3.

The following messages have been supplied from the
Home Department_:—

" SERVICE MESSAGES.
" FROM SIR R. HAMILTON.
" Jhansi, April 19, via Agra, April 22.
" The Ranee of Jhansi's father was caught by the Dhit-
tiah authorities. He was tried before me to-day, found
guilty, and has been hanged."
" FROM G. F. EDMONSTONE, ESQ.
" Allahabacl, April 22, 8.10 p.m.
" Rowcroft's column had an encounter with the rebels
on the 17th, near Thilga. The enemy numbered about
2,0J0 sepoys, and 1,000 other rebels, and four guns. They
were defeated and driven back with the loss of one gun and
about 100 killed. The yeomanry cavalry behaved very
gallantly. A squadron under Major Richardson charged a
body of 500 sepoys, and killed 60 of them. Our loss was 1
officer (Cornet Troup) and 1 trooper killed, and 4 officers
and 7 men wounded. Koer Singh, with about 2,000
sepoys, is said to be making for the Ganges ; he has with
him a number of small boats laden on hackeries."
"FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PATNA.
" April 22, 8 p.m.
"Letter just received from magistrate of Arrah, dated
April 22--Expedition did not go out last night, fearful
lest rebels might come another road and attack Arrah.
Koer Singh is at Jugdespore with 2,000 men. Lost his
arm and wounded in thigh. Report says that the Euro-
pean force came up with the rebels at the river yesterday.
Killed a considerable number, took their guns and trea-
sure. Proposed plan to march for Jugdespore on the
evening of the 22d, and attack the enemy the following
morning. No further news from Chupprab. Patna
steamer, after landing ladies and treasure, has returned."
" FROM TuE COMMISSIONER OF PATNA.
"April 22, 10 p.m.
I have information received from Buxar. Douglas ap-
pears to have attacked the rebels at Bausdee on the 20th
and killed a number of them. He was pursuing them most
energetically ; 150 of the 54th were to be sent from Gha-
zeepore to Bullish on the 20th on board the Agra, but the
steamer seems to have been delave I. Curnberlege's force
was at Ganwar on the 20th."— Bengal Hurkunc, April 14.
" FROM G. F. EDMONSTONE, ESQ.
" Allahabad, April 23, 11 p.m.
"It is reported on reliable authority that Banda was re-
occupied by General Whitelock's force on the 19th. The
Banda Nabob has fled, but accounts differ as to where he is
gone. Information has been received from Ghazeepore of
yesterday's date that a party of rebels had crossed Colonel
Cumberlege's line of March and gone to Schutburrapaon.
Cumberlego was at Bulleah, and was coming on to Culpee
and Beyreab. Brigadier Douglas attacked the enemy at
Bandah on the 20th, and dispersed them, capturing one
horso artillery gun complete, and four elephants. Mr.
Shakspeare writes on the 20th from Nujeebabad that Jul-
laloodee, the younger Nabob of Nujeebabad, with his
brother-in-law' 45prisoners of less note, and two elephants
have been captured by the Mooltanee Horse near Nujee-
babad. The Nabob was being hanged, and his brother-in-
law will be tried by court martial. Brigadier Walpole has
defeated the enemy near Allagunge. Particulars not
known."

"FROM G. F. EDMONSTONE, ESQ.
" Allahabad, April 21, 4.30 a.m.
Brigadier General Walpole attacked a large body of the
Rohilcund rebels on the 23d at Soorsut, in Oude, opposite
Kundi. He killed 500 or 600, took four guns, and their
camp, &0., at Allagunge. After a long pursuit the Roor-
kee force met the Bijnour rebels on the 22d at Nugeenab,
routed them utterly, capturing all their guns (10), and
slaying many. Our loss—Lieutenant Gosling, Mooltan
Horse, killed; Mr. Hannah, Volunteers,severely wounded;
and eight or tea men killed and wounded ; 73 guns in all
have been captured since this force crossed the Ganges on
the 17th. Mr. Desbrosses, a tellegraph signaller, who with
others was taken prisoner on the Bth of January, has been
brought safe into camp.—lbid, April 27.
"FROM G. F. EDMONSTONE, ESQ.
" Allahabad, April 25, 10 p.m.
"We heard to-day from Major Ellis that in the engage-
ment which took place between General Whitlock's force
and the rebels, beforo the re-occupation of Banda, four
guns and some elephants were taken. Lieut.-Cul. Bec (?),
of the Madras Europeans, was mortally, Brigadier Miller,
of the Madras Artillery, severely, and Lieut. Jones, 12th
Lancers, slightly, wounded. According to Major Ellis's
account, the Nabob after the engagement made for
Tirhoan."—lbid, April 29.