The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-27 00:00:00

THE INDIAN MUTINIES.

•
The following is from an officer serving before
Delhi :

"Camp before Delhi, Aug. '26.
"My dear father,—Since I last wrote to you I
have had such hard work and such exposuie as I
never had before in my long lite, but, thank Hea-
ven, here I am safe and sound and back again in
camp.. Hodson was sent out with his new
ment, and assquadron of the Guides, 104 strong,
under me, to watch a large party of the enemy who
had gone into the R dituk district. Our force was
in all about 350 cavalry—all, except the Guides,
belonging to Hodson's own corps. The officers
were Ho 1: on, commanding, Ward, Wise, M`Dowell,
Hugh, and myself. The first day we marched to
a place called Khurkouda, but such a march !
We had to go through water for miles up to the
horses' girths. We took Khurkonda by surprise,
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officer),dllo(3w ndlVa:dn"
another,
in
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took
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and came to a house occupied by some more,
who would not let us in at all ; at last, we
tithed iu and found the rascals had taken to the
upper story, and still kept us at bay. There was
only one door and a kirkee (window) ; I
shoved in my head through the door, with a piste),
in my hand, and got a clip over my turban for my
; uiy pis.ol, missed fire at the man's breast

(you must send me a revolver), so I got out of that
as fast 1 could, and then tried the kirkee with the
other barrel, and very nearly got another cut. We
tried every means to get in, but could not, so we
fired the house, and out they rushed a m.uok among
us. The first fellow went at Hush (the writer's
brother) who wounded him, but somehow or other
ha slipped and fell on his back. I saw him fall,
ani thinking he was hurt rushed to the rescue. A
Guide got a chop at the fellow, and I gave him
a rich a swinging back-bander that he fall dead. I
hen went at anotiu r fellow rushing by my left, and
sent my sword through him, like butter, and bagged
him. I th,tra looked rould and saw a sword come
crash on the shoulders of a poor little boy ; oh,
such a cue, and up went the sword again, and the
next moment th 3 boy woull have been in eter Jay,
but I ran forward and covered him with my sivord
and saved him. airing this it was over with
seven men. Ward bad shot one with his revolver,
anl the other four were cut down at once. Hugh
I found was all right, only a Wight cut just above
the wrist. Having polished off these fellowA, we
held an impromptu court-martial, on those we had
taken, and shot then all—murderers every one,
who were jus'ly rewarded for their deeds. Next
thy we continued our march and got to Rohtuk ou
the 17th of Augu it, where some Sowars and the
people of the town turned out against us, but fled
like sheep before the Guides led by Hugh and my
self, but we managed to cut up 13 of them. Nex
morning we wt,re surprised to find a party of
Sowars galloping down upon us—so plucky, but
we sent them galloping back—so funky I We
then formed up, and the enemy came within 300
yards of us, but a few mime rifle balls sent them
off. They they then tried to come upon our flank,
nut we would not admit thst at any price. At
last, as the ground was unfavourable for cavalry,
we retired and brought them out in the open,
when we charged and they bolted. I got a cropper
over a hedge and ditch in which my horse
had fallen, but picked myself up and continued the
pursuit, and soon caught up a couple of Sowats ; one
fellow fired at me, but missed me, and off they both
bolted. I put my spurs into Cavalier's sides and
quickly overtook the rearmost man, and equally
quickly polished him off. I then went after the
other and caught him up, when he bad

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matchlock at me, but this was too goo_ !sem g a
Liten m© by pdreseni.inngthhist
tmence to tip and frig
he had jut fired it at me.
did like I rode at him and gave
him a cut on the neck, which he not at all,
andkhbearrsierul,cwkidnciehozrearttuhrensehdoubylders with his match_
lock a second cut, which
dropped my fine fellow from his saddle ; but he
was not done or yet, and I turned my horse and
rode at him; he came at me in a furious made a teriitic cut at my leg rage and
, which I guarded, and
as co it as a cucumber, and in the most scientific
manner, returned ' point one.' And now can you
fancy the trick he played me t Re actually seized
my sword in his hand, and before I could get it out
cut me over the head ; but, as that was ensconced
in a basket helmet enveloped in a most vo!uminous
Guide pugree (turban), the Mow did not take effect.
I was not goi ig to give him another chance, and:
drove my horse rig t at him and sent myvisagwohrle
lminiatydognhaoilmtlarnasot tar as I could ; the consequence
wounded
my
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the othdetarhyetsrcoi
charge.
noal:
of the
Guides then cam up and he
:-,imittfloer
horse
,cruset :ottnmteb,ebcuitiehoeikt:dnoispnoe„od
of,
baud ihe fellow's mare
but fighting to the last.
in my possession. Hughfeii,ws with his revolver,
the Guides, and shot
we returned to camp
thegoef.
We have about 6,000 first-rate infantry
yesterday. 7lot of cavalry, and When the siege
neighbourhoodmb u
tte his i
knocking
nmoac krei n ggo t a butltloefotorina
• comes "7° may ' - ,• •u 6 •
traiu
rp lhi, but General A 1,,0u is very cautious,
agaius- e 4- -hazard' anything. I must now refer
in
camp,
an. a afboßuQoethtuik:hofeetrkwchamet:oatreidn
d win no. something
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HER NIAJE y TABATRE.
JULL LEN'S CONCERTS.

MDLLE. JETTY TRBFFZ.

M. Jullien has the honour to announco that his ANNUAL
SERIES of CONCERTS will commence on FRIDAY, the
30th of October, and that he has secured the services of the
celebrated Lieder Sangerinn, Mdlle. Jetty Treffz.
rrtces of Admission—Promenade, ls; Upper Boxes, Is. ;
Gallery, ls. ; Dress Circle, 2s. 6d.; Private Boxes, 10s.
Ud. and upwards.
Prospectuses and Pc' vs)* e Boxes to be secured at the Box.
ofTic 3 of the Theatre ; ti u all the principal libraries and music
saers ; and at Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.

_ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, will be performed ihakspere's Play of
THE TEMPEST.
Preceded by LIVING TOO FAST.

TriIEATRE ROYAL, ADEL PHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
• THIS EVENING, will be performed the home-made
piece, called URGENT PRIVATE AFFAIRS.
After which, will be revived the celebrated nautical drama
of MY POLLAND MY PARTNER JOE. Harry Hallyard
(his original character), Mr. T. P. Cooke.
To conclude with the new sketch of WELCOME, LITTLE
gnii.NGER. Mr. Wright, Mr. Paul Bedford, So.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.

rills EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
THE LADY OF LYONS Pauline, Mss Amy Sedgwick ;
Claude Melnotte, Mr. Howe.
After which, the new and successful Comedy, entitled
VICTIMS, in which Mr. Buckstone, Mr. Howe, Mr. William
Farren, Mrs, B. White, &e., will appear.

To conclude with THE 'GALIdI-A.N FETE.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d
Drag Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
i'pper Boxes 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
P t ....
L ,wer Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
jpper Gallery 0 6No half-price to Upper Gallery.

OYA.L SURREY THEATRE.
11) Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Crsswick.
THIS EVENING, will be performed AMBITION : or,
Tile Throne and the Tomb. Messrs. Creswick, W. Smith,
Vollaire, B. Potter, Jackson, Beltn4re ; Miss Webster, Miss
M. Eburne, Miss Johnstone.
After which, a new Petite Comedy, UP IN THE WORLD.
To conclude with AVARICE.

ROYAL LYCEUM THE ITRE. —Lessee, Mr.
Dillon. —Under the joint management of
Miss LOUISA PYNE and Mr. W. HARRISON.—Open for
an OPERA SEASON of THREE MONTHS, with the fol-
io wing Distinguished Artistes :—Madame Caradmi, Miss Co-
rein, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss Marian Prescott, Miss Cuthbert,
Yrs. H. Manley, and Miss Louisa Pyne ; Mr. Augustus
Braham, Mr. A_ St. Albyn, Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Hamilton
Braham, Mr. Ferdinand Glover, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Kerby,
31 r. Wallworth , Mr.G. Honey, Mr. Weiss, and Mr.W. Harrison.
Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. The Orchestra selected
from the Royal Italian Opera, Jullien's Band, and the Orches-
ttal Union. The Chorus selected entirely from the Royal
Italian Opera. Stage Manager, Mr. E. Stirling. Assistant
'sting Manager, Mr. William Brengh. Ballet Master, Mr.
Frampton. Chorus Master, Mr. G. Smythson.
THIS EVENING, will be pe formed Verdi's opera of
TROVATORE.
After which, GOOD FOR NOTHING.

Private Boxes, £2 12s. 6d., £2 25., and £1 1.1.5. 6d. ;
`tails, 6s. ; Dress Circ'e, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.;
Gallery, ls.—The Box Office is now open daily, from 11 to
5, under the direction of Mr. Chatterton, jun.

STRAND THEATRE.—THIS EVENING,
will be performed
IS HE JEALOUS ? Mr. Shore, Miss Gs)wer, Miss Herbert,
and Miss M. A. Victor.

Followed by JOHN OF PARIS. Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Oliver
Summers, Miss Harriet Gordon.
To be followed by THE PHANTOM WIVES, in which
Miss Craven will su4ain four characters. Reginald Rattle
cap, Mr. Leicester Buckingham.
After which, the highly-successful and original burlesque,
written by Leicester Buckingham, entitled LA. TRAVIATA;
or, THE LADY CAMELEON. Miss Craven, Miss Victor,
Mr. F. Charles, Kr. G. Bolton, Mr. J. Howard, and Mr. J.
Clarke.

Commence at Seven. Stalls. 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls.;
Gallery 6d. ; Private Boxes, 1/, ls.

!JP 0 YAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Robson and Emdsn.
T?IIS EVENING, will be performed (Sth time) a new
comedy, called LEADING STRINGS. Messrs. Addison, G.
Vining, H. Cooper ; Mrs. Stirling, Misses Wyndham and
Swanborough.
Followed by (for the 2d time) a new comedietta, entitled
DEADLY REPORTS,
After which, the comedietta, entitled A SUBTERFUGE.
Mrs. Stirling, G. Vining, and Mr. G. Murray.
Commence at half-past Seven.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING,—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance oc
,elections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS
CIIIORIISES, GLEES BEETS, via.:—Miss Russell,'
Mrs. Badzey, Madne. Ivlalaetta, Mrs. Palmyre, Miss E. Scott
lifiss Brunell, Mrs. Le Jenne, and Madame Marietta ;
Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Henshaw, R. Grover, T. Fareant,
S. .Toner, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L.
Him() and tar. St. Al)yn ; Messrs. 3. Collins and E. Mack-
ey. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master
Williams; Dinctor, Herr F. Jonghmars. Commence at
Seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock.
Signor PICCO will perform, at half-past Eight and half-
past Ten, every Evening.