The Sun.
London, England, 1857-11-25 00:00:00

2D INFANTRY BRIGADE.

Her Majesty's 60th Royal Rifles —5 rank and file killed ;
1 captain, 15 rank and file, wounded.
2d European Bengal Fusiliers-1 subaltern, 1 non-corn-
naissioned officer, 6 rank and file, killed ; 3 non-commis-
sioned officers, 16 rank and file, wounded.
Sirmoor Battalion-9 rank and file, killed; 27 rank and
file, wounded.

ENG NERRS' PARK.
Sappers and Miners-3 rank and file wounded.
GUiDI3 CORPS.

Cavalry-1 jemadar wounded.
Infantry-1 non-commissioned officer, 3 rink and file,
killed ; 1 subil"crn, 2 non-commissioned officers, 15 rank
and file, wounded.
Total-1 subaltern, 4 non-commissioned officers, 33 rank
and filo, 1 native, 4 borse,, killed ; 1 field officer, [ cap-
tain, 2 subalterns, 10 non-commissioned officers, 105
rank and file, 2 natives, 11 horses, wounded; 1 horse
missing.
11. W. BARNARD, Major-General,
Commanling Field Force.

The Acting Adjutant-General of tho Army to the Secretary
to the Government of India.
Head-Q carters, Camp before Delhi,
Jaly 9, 1857.
Sir,—l have the honour, by direction of the Provincial
Commander-in-Chief, to forward, for submission to the
Governor-General in Council, copy of a report, dated the
sth inet, from Brevet- Nlajor J. Coke, let Punjaub Infan-
try, who was employed, on the 4th instant, in command
of a detachment sglinst a body of mutineers from Dolhi.—
I have, kc., N. CHAMBERLAIN,
Brigadier-General.

Brevet-Major Coke to Major Ewart.
Camp before Delhi, July 5, 1837.
Sir,--I have the honour to report, for the information
of Major-General Sir H. Barnard, K.C.8., c3namanding
the fora before Delhi, that, in accordance with orders, the
force as per margia, (2 guns sth Troop, let Brigade Horse
Artillery; 4 guns 2d Troop, 3d Brigade Horse Artillery;
3 Companies 3d Bengal Artillery, and No. 14 Light Field
Battery; squadron of her Majesty's 6th Dragoon Guards;
Squadron of her Majesty's 9th Lancers; the Guide
Cavalry; Head-Quarters Wing of her Majesty's 61st Re-
giwonb iit ranjann -...rohea at half-past two
o'clock a.m. yesterday, to attack the body of mutineers
who had left Delhi on the previous evening.
On arriving at the junction of the roads from the city
and cantonments, it seemed very doubtful whether the
rebels would return by the right or left bank of the Canal
from Allipore; I therefore sent on Lieutenant Roberts by
the main road to feel for the enemy, and Captain Hodson,
of the Guides, to the Tight bank of the canal.
I found the enemy were retiring by the Rohtuck road to
Delhi, ,hut spread all over the country.
On crossing the canal, a considerable body, with guns,
were seen at a village about a mile from the bridge, when
lat once proceeded to attack them. After a few rounds
fgom their guns they carried them off in the direction of
the city, before we could gat up to them, which they were
enabled to do as they were on a road, whereas we had to
advance over the open country, which was in many places
a swamp, through which our guns and troops could only
make their way with much difficulty.
A number of the enemy were killed who bad thrown
themselves into the village on our front ; the rest fled in
every direction. The Cavalry of the Guides followed them
with the greatest spirit, and succeeded in cutting up some
more of the enemy. _

It was useless to attempt any further pursuit, for the
heat was groat, and the Eurepean soldiers exhausted ; I
therefore returned to the banks of the canal, and allowed
the men to rest under the shade of the trees.
While I was bringing the Infantry back, the Artillery,
by some misconception, returned to camp.
During the time we were resting under the trees on the
canal, the enemy had collected their forces, and, coming
up under cover of the canal, made an attack on the Infan-
try. We beat them back, and pursued them for a consi-
derable distance, but seeing there was a larger force col-
lecting behind them, I withdrew thelnfantry, and took up
a position that commanded the bridge, and, as I expected
they were bringing up guns, I sent, into camp for artill-
lery. Kifore the guns arrived, however, the enemy made
a second attack, and were beaten back with considerable
loss. Soon after, the artillery and cavalry came up, and
followed the enemy, who again disperses', and fled in all
directions.

I left the guns and cavalry at the canal bridge, and
brought back the infantry to camp, where we arrived
about 4 o'clock.
There were about 100 of tho enemy killed in these at-
tacks.
Inclosed is a return of our loss, which was very small.

Return of Killed and Wounded of the Detachments em-
ployed azainst the enemy, under command of Major
John Coke, on the 4th July, 1857.
2d troop 3d brigade Horse Artillery-1 rank and file, 2
horses, killed.
3d company 3d battalion Artillery, and No. 14, Light
Field Battery-1 rank and file, 1 horse killed ; 2 horses
wounded.
Detachment 6th Dragoon Guards —Carabiniers —2 horses
killed ; 2 rank and file wounded.
Det achm en titer Maj esty's 9th Lan cars —1 horse wounded.
Head-quarters and wing of her Majesty's 61st Regiment
—1 rank and file wounded.
Guide Cavalry-2 harsea killed ; 1 non-commissioned
officer, 7 rank and filo, 4 horses, wounded.
Ist Punjaub Infantry-1 non-commissioned officer, 7
rank and file wounded.
Total-2 rank and file, 7 horses, killed ; 2 non-com-
missioned officers' 17 rank and file, 7 horses wounded.
JOHN COKE, Brevet-Major,
Commanding detachment.

The Assistant Adjutant-General of tho Army to the
Secretary to the Government of India.
Head-Quarters, Camp before Delhi,
July 17, 1857.
Sir,--I have the honors', by desire of the Provincial
Commander-in-Chief, to inclose, for submission to the
Governor-General in Council, copy of the Order issuad
this day by Major-General Reed, on quitting the Delhi
field force.
2. I am further to inclose, for his Lordship's informa-
tion, a state of the force, dated the 16th inst.—l have, &c.,
H. W. NORMAN, Lieutenant.

General Orders by Major-General Reed, Provincial
Commander-in-Chief.
Head-Quarters, Camp before Delhi,
July 17, 1857.
Lieutenant-General Sir P. Grant, 1C.C.8., having in a
General Order, dated the 17th June, at Calcutta, an
flounced his having assumed command of the Bengal army
from that date, Major-General Reed has ceased to exercise
the duties of Provincial Commander-in-chief.
Major-General Reed having been recommended by his
medical advisers to avail himself of a sick certificate to
repair to the hills, as the only chance of recovering his
shattered health, which has latterly prevented him from
taking an active part in the field operations, has made over
the command and charge of this force to Brigadier-General
A. Wilson.
It is with the.greatest reluctance the Major-General has
come to the determination to take this step, but his duty
to his country must he paramount to any selfish considera-
tion ; and being incapacitated himself for the post by
disease and weakr-ess, he has no alternative than to devolve
his arduous duties upon another.
Of Brigadier-General Wilson's merits it is unnecessary
for Major-General Reed to sneak ; his judgment, gallantry
and conduct have been conspicuous since he led his small
but victorious band from Meerut up to this day.
It only remains for the Major-General ,to congratulate
the forces before Delhi on being placed under so able a
commander al Brigadier-Geneial Wilson.
Major-General Reed takes this opportunity of request-
ing the head-quarters and divisionastaffto
accept his
thanks for the great assistance received by him and by his
lamented predecessor, Major-General Sir H. Barnard,
K.C.8., not only in the exercise of their departmental
duties, bat also in the operations in the field.
To Brigadier-Gen. Chamberlain, Acting Adjutant-Gen.
of the Army ; Cal. Congreve, C. 8., Acting Adjutant-Gen.,
her Majesty's Forces; Col. Beecher, Quartermaster-General
of the Army ; Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. B. W. P. Curzon,
Acting Quartermaster-General, Her Majesty's Forces

Lieut.-Colonel Young, Judge Advocate-General ; Captain
Norman, Assistant Adjutant-General of the Army; Capts.
Garstin and Hodson, Officiating Deputy Assistant Quar-
termasters-General of the Army ; Major Ewart, Deputy
Assistant Adjutant-General, and Captain Stewart, Officia-
ting Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General ; Captain Maisey,
Deputy Judge Advocate-General ; and Captain Shute,
Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General of Division ;
his acknowledgments are eminently due.
The Major-General's warmest thanks are due to the
whole At tillery of the Force, who have on all occasions
behaved with conspicuous gallantry, and have ever main-
tained the reputation of their distinguished corps.
To Lieut.-Colonel Baird Smith, and the Engineer De
partment, Major-General Reed offers his most sincere ac-
knowledgments for the valuable services they have ren-
dered.
To Lieutenant-Colonel Thomson, Deputy Commissary-
General, and his assistants ; to Superintending Surgeon
Tritton, and all the officers of the Medical Department,
the Major-General's best thanks are due for their 'lidded•
gable and successful exertions.
To Brigadiers Grant, Longfield, Jones, and Showers,
and to the gallant officers and troops, both European and
native, under his orders, the Major-General begs to award
his tribute of admiration for their brilliant and distin-
guished conduct in a succession of attacks, in which the
enemy have, on every occasion, been repulsed. The beha-
viour of the troops has been beyond all praise.
Major-General Reed cannot forbear from recording the
name of Major Reid, as having commanded the post which
has been subject to the most frequent and constant attacks
of the enemy, from which they have always been driven
with great loss by the able dispositions of that officer, so
admirably seconded by the troops under his command,
comprising parties of her Majesty's 60th Royal Rifles, and
other corps, with the gallant Sirmoor battalion, and corps
of Guides.

In conclusion, the Major-General desires to express his
thanks to the officers of his personal Staff for the uniform
assistance he has received from them upon every occasion,
and he only regrets he has not had more frequent oppor-
tunities of witnessing their distinguished conduct in the
field; to Captains Lowe, Reed, and Turnbull, Aides-de-
Camp ; to Assistant-Surgeon W. F. Mactier ; and to
Lieutenant It. C. Low, Orderly Officer; as well ac to
Lieutenant W. H. Graathed, Engineers, who acted as
Aide-de-Camp to the General commanding from the 7th
ultimo, besides performing the duty of Field-Engineer, -
when his services were needed in that capacity.

Lient.-Col. Macpherson, Military Secretary to the Chief
Commissioner, Punjaub, to the Secretary to the Go-
vernment of India.
(Extract.) Lahore, July 18,1857.
By direction of the Chief Commissioner, I have the
honour to forward, for submission to the Governor-General
in Council, a copy of a letter of the 4th inst., from Gen.
Van Cortlandt, commanding Bhutteana field force, detail-
ing partiCulars of an engagement with a body of Bhutto,
rebels, on the 19th June.
The Chief Commissioner has already, in a letter dated
, referred to this affair, which is very honour-
able to General Van Cortlandt and the officers and men
under him.

General Van Cortlandt, Commanding the Bhutteana
Irregular Ferce, to Col. Macpherson, Military Secretary
to the Chief Commissioner, runjanb.
Sireah, July 4, 1857.
Sir, —With reference to my demi-official letter of the 19th
June, I have now the honour to report, for the information
of the Chief Commissioner, that on the morning of that day
I marched from Sohoowalla, en routs for Sirsah.
When within a short distance of the village of Khyracka,
through which the road runs, each portion forming a se-
parate entrenched village, my suspicions of an attack were
aroused by a large number of cattle being driven down on
my line of march, so-great that it was with difficulty the
ro.ed could be kept clear. I immediately threw out cavalry
skirmishers to the front and both flanks, and obtained in-
telligence that the village of Khyracka above named, and.
the village of Saharan ou theleft, both of which are situated
on the bank of the dry bed of the Guggur river, were both
strongly occupied by the Bhutto° rebels.
I accordingly detached the sowers of the mounted police,
under Lieut. Peones, to the left, to prevent that portion of
the enemy which occupied the village of Saharuu from en-
tering and reinforcing the village of Khyracka, and formed
my stnal force in order of battle as follows :—Jowahir
Sing's troops, under Lieut. Sailier, on the left ; my two
guns, under Lieut. Walcott, in the centre; and the new
levies, under Capt. Bloomfield, with Lieut. Hunt as second
in command, om the right ; with above 20 Irregular Horse
entertained by hie on the extreme right, and the baggage
in the r. a.. Jo ,vahir force was thus facing that
portion of the village of Khyracka on the left of the road;
my two guns were so placed as to keep the road clear,
and prevent the enemy going from ono portion to
the other : the new levies were opposite the right portion
of the village ; while the few Irregular Horse were ready
to out off any of the enemy attempting to escape across the
low bed of Guggur river to the village of Mirporo on the
further bank.
Khyracka, like all villages in this part of the country, is
very strong, each portion being surrounded by a deep ditch
with a strong embankment, and having but one gateway.
Having made the disposition of my force as above de-
scribed, I advanced on the village; when about 350 yards
from it the enemy opened fire on me with their matchlocks
from under cover of their embankments. I then directed
Lieut. Sa dlle/. to take half Jowahir Sing's force and enter the
extreme left of the left portion of the village, and Lieut.
Hunt, with a company of the new levies, to attack in a
like manner the right flank of that on ie right. Both
officers carried out my instructions with the most praise-
worthy zeal and ability.
The main body advanced simultaneously with those de-
tached, a portion of Jowahir Sing's troops and the new
levies protecting the pHs, awl the remainder, under Capt,
Bloomfield, advancing directly on the portion' of the 'til-
lage to which they were respectively opposed.
The embankments of both villages were taken posses-
sion of at once, the enemy, though fighting bravely, being
driven back into the villages; they fought from house to
house, and fired from every available cover, and in many
instances our men had to remove the roofs of the houses to
unable them to got at theca of the enemy who were firing
on us from the interior. Some of the houses, too, were fired
to drive them out. Twice the men from the left village
made a rush into that on the right, and were fired into
with canister' from the artillery, under Lieut. Walcott
with good effect, several being killed.
There was a good deal of handetohand hard fighting,
but after the lapse of about two hours from the first shot
being fired, we had gained possession of both portions of the
village. Only nine men managed to escape over the village
embankment towards the village of Afirpore ; these were
immediately pursued by the Irregular Cavalry on the right,
five killed and four taken prisoners.
When both officers and men behaved alike as well and
bravely, it is difficult to specify the services of any, parti-
cularly ; suffice it to say of the officers that they fully
realised the expectations I had formedof them in selecting
them, and that Captain Robertson, superintendent of Sir-
Bah, who was with me throughout the day, assisted me
both with his advice, which his long residence here ren-
dered particularly valuable, and by carrying instructions
during the engagement.
Jowahir Slug's Dogras behaved. most admirably, and to
three of them, who most particularly distinguished them-
selves by acts of bravery, I gave rewards of 20 rupees each;
while the spirit and dash of the new levies would. have done
credit to the most experienced troops.
Not a man of the rebels escaped ' • about 250 were killed,
and 18, all of whom were wounded, made prisoners.
My own loss, considering the position, was slight, con-
sisting of 6 killed and 33 wounded.
I burnt the village on the right, and encamped on the
left of the left village, facing Saharan, so as to attend to my
wounded, and if necessary attack that village, and others
which Lieutenant Pearse had been watching.
Subiequent to the engagement I found that between
2,003 and 3,000 men of the surrounding villages had col-
lected, and were coming on the village of Khyracka. These
arrangements were, however, disconcerted by the want of
success of their use of driving cattle in oar way which they
thought we would have plundered, and by the alacrity of
our subsequent movements, and the promptitude with
which the villages were gained, notwithstanding the ob-
stinate resistance offered by their picked men.
The moral effect of their complete destruction was great;
the Lumberdars of all the surrounding villages came in,
and the villagers vied with each other in bringing water
and supplies for the force.
In conclusion, I bog to recommend for favourable con-
sideration of Government that pensions should be granted
to the families of those men who have fallen, who,
though but newly raised and quite undisciplined, fell
fighting bravely for the Government whose service they
had but just entered.—l have, Zec.,
W. VAN CORTLANDT,
General commanding Bhutteana Irregular Force.

Major-General Lloyd to the Deputy Adjutant-General of
the Army.
Dinapore, Aug. 1, 1857.
Sir, —ln continuation of the postcript to my despatch of
the 27th ult., I have the honour to report, for the informa-
tion of his Excellency the Acting Commander-in-Chief, as
follows, in connection with the expedition then stated to
be in the course of preparation for moving to Arrah, in view
to dispersing the mutineers there assembled, as also to res-
cuing the European community hemmed in by them.
Unfortunately, the Horungotta steamer, conveying the
detachments of 37th Foot (previously reported as having
been ordered, upon the afternoon of the 27th inst., to
land the men and a party of 50 sick within ten miles of
Arrah, for the purpose of effecting the above object),
grounded, after three hours' steaming, without any pros-
pect of getting off, unless by a rise of the water, which
frustrated the first-formed plan.
On the evening of the 28th, the steamer Bombay arrived
off the station on her downward passage, when it was de-
termined to send up on her and flat attached 250 men
and the head-quarters 10th Foot, to bajoined by the 37th
Detachment and Sikhs on the Hortingotta, which was
afloat ; the united detachment afterward' proceeded up
the river to the point, and for the purpose already indi
cated, recent information having been obtained that the
European iesidents still hold out. Part of this plan, how•
ever, was necessarily abandoned in consequence of the corn',
mender of the Bombay, when the time of embarkation
(morning of 26th) arrived, objecting to tugging both fiats,
and as means were taus wanting for sending up more than
150 men of the 10th, the detachment was reduced to that
number, and Captain Dunbar detailed to command it.
oflraa Atdrir arrived
tiovwea in good time off the
This officer, as senior, eventually assumed command of the
entire party* destined f
according to arrange-
ment lleashtoevame.meretoutuilroutehde,
and
place of debarkation. The accompanying report, dated
in
31st ult., by Capt. Harrison, the senior surviving officer
of the party, will put his Excellency possession of the
very untoward events which attended te subsequent pro-
gress of the expedition.
From what is apparent on the face of the enclosed re-
port, and from information I have derived, it seems to me
that this disastrous affair may be attributed—
To the men commencing the land journey without pre-
viously taking food, which evidently much impaired their
efficiency during theharassing circumstances in which they
were placed. •
From the late commanding officer of the detachment,
when in the immediate vicinityof the mutineers, and withh
the knowledge that his movements were vratched,t on shf
ing on in the dark, against the strongh representation
ambuscade,
ht
the u se
the second in command and others
ioufanatdu
allowing himself to be entrappedd
de
effects of which quite disheartens
trotps, and, combined the 11111
with their physical exhaustio
to a complete route,
ck to the gbaut.—l
defying the endeavours of officers
to restore order in progress b% have, &0.,
G. W. A. LLOYD, Major-General,
Commanding Dinapore Division.
actiAg deputy,
veportfrona Lieut. Waller, late

* 19th Foot-3 officers, 150 men. 37th Foot-7 officers,
190 men. Sikhs, Bengal Po ice Battalion--50 men. Sikhs
late attached to the 7th and Sth Native Infantry, 15 men.
Total, 405 men; 3 officers of the Company's service doing
duty.
t Two s)wars being seen in the distance on laming, w 1.4)
isappeared in the direction of Arrah.

* Her Majesty'kk 10th Regiment, 3 officers, 1n men ; her
Majesty's 37th Regiment, 7' officers, 190 men ; Sikhs, 1
officer, 65 mcn. Total, 11 officers, 450 men,

F. B. Sandwith, wounded; Ensign H. J. Erskine, very
severely wounded, and died on the 31st, at 3 p.m.
Her Majesty's 37th Foot—Lient. Bagnall, killed ; Ensign
Sale, ditto ; Ensign Birkett, ditto.
Sikh Corps-1 native officer killed.
7th N.J.—Lieut. Ingilby, killed, commanding Side.
22d N.L—Ensign Anderson, killed, commanding Sikhs,
doing duty with 10th detachment.
40th N.I.—Ensign Venour, wounded.
Volunteer Gentlemen—Messrs. Cooper and Platt, killed ;
Messrs. Garstin and Maedonell, C.S., wounded.

Brigadier-General Havelock to the Deputy-Adjutant-
General of the Army.

Camp, Mungnlwar, August 6, 1857.
Sir,—I beg you will acquaint his Excellency the Com-
mander-in-Chief that, having received information that
the enemy had reoccupied Busherntgunge in force, I ad-
vanced against that place yesterday, turned the left of the
position with the Highlanders, Sikhs, and Capt. Maude's
battery, under Col, Hamilton. Attacking in front with
the rest of my force, I drove the enemy out of the town,
and across the narrow causeway and bridge with great
slaughter, and returned to this position at night. Not a
soldier or armed villager on tho enemy's side dared to fol.
low me. _

Two insurgents had eight or ten gunsbeyond the cause-
way; two on this side of it. Two of those beyond were
24-pounders. The whole were kept at such a distance, and
withdrawn so rapidly, that we never got a fair sight of
them. None, therefore, fell into our hands ; but two on the
walls, which had been captured on the 29th ult., and dis-
mantled by the commander of artillery, so imperfectly,
however, that the enemy amain fired out of them.
I estimate the loss of enemy at 3C0 killed and
wounded; mine was 25.
The enemy will not, I fear, again venture to fight witha
narrow causeway and swamp in his rear.
I inclose a return of the casualties; also a sketch of the
ground.—I have, &c.,
H. HAVELOCK, Brigadier-General,
Commanding Allahabad Moveable Column.

Casualty Return of the Troops under the immediate Com-
mand of Brigadier-General Havelock in the Action at
Basherutgunge, on Aug. 5, 1857.
Camp, Mungulwar, Aug. 6, 1857.
Her Majesty's 64th-1 rank and file killed ; 4 rank and
file wounded.
Her Majesty's 78th-1 rank and file killed ; 1 rank and
file wounded.
Her Majesty's 84th-1 drummer and trumpeter,* 7 rank
and file.* 1. medical subordinate, wounded.
1st Madras Fusiliers-5 rank and file wounded.
Ferozepore Regiment-4 rank and file wounded.
Total-2 rank and file killed ; 1 drummer and trumpe-
ter, 21 rank and file, 1 medical subordinate, wounded.—
Total casualties, 25.
H. M. HAVELOCK, Lieutenant,
Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General, Allahabad
Moveable Column.

Brigadier-General Havelock to the Deputy-Adjutant-
General of the Army.
Bivouac, Mungul war, Onde, Ang. 12, 185.
Sir,—Be pleased to inform the Commander-in-Chief that
I was yesterday prepared to cross over to Cawnpore by the
bridges and boat-equipage which Lient.-Colonel Tyler and
Capt. Crommelin have established; but I had determined
that, if there should be any considerable assemblage of hos-
tile troops in my front, I would not await their attack in
this strong poSition, but take the initiative, and strike a
blow against them.

In the course of the day, a succession of spies brought me
information of about 4,000 men, with some guns, having
come forward from Nawabgunge to Busherutgunge. I
at onoe put my force in motion, although its baggage and
spare ammunition, additional doolies, &c., were already
on the right bank. My advanced guard pushed the enemy's
parties out of Onao, where my force bivouacked Tinder
trees. Marching at dawn, it found him for the third time
prepared to defend Busherutgunge, and thus came on our
eighth combat since the 12th July.
The insurgents were about 4,000 in number, with six
field-guns. They bad variad their mode of defence by
entrenching the village of Boorbeeake-chowkee, in advance
of Basherut. My superior artillery fire would soon have
crushed them, but I could only slowly bring my batteries
and echelloned troops across the wide and deep morasses
which protected their front ; meanwhile their shot and
shell caused some loss in my ranks ; but when these obsta-
cles were passed, success was speedily achieved. The
Highlanders, without firing a shot, precipitated themselves
with a cheer ulson the principal redoubt, and captured two
out of the three horse-battery guns with which it was
armed. The Fusiliers at the same time drove the enemy's
extreme left before them, and the whole line was greedily
in full retreat.

I estimate their loss at 300 killed and wounded ; my own
was 35.

I retraced my steps leisurely to this position.
A body of troops under Munsoob Ales, a rebellious
Talookdar, made an effort to interrupt our progross by a
demonstration on our right flank, but were compelled to
retreat by our artillery fire.
This action has inspired much terror amongst the enemy,
and I trust will prevent his effectually opposing our em-
barkation at Cawnpore, which is a difficult operation.
I have, &e.,
U. HAVELOCK, Brigadier-General,
Commanding Allahaliad Moveable Column.

Casualty Return showing the Numberof Killed, Wounded'
and Missing of the Troops under the immediate Com-
mand of Brigadier-General Havelock, in the Action of
the 12th inst.

Camp, Mungulwar, August, 12, 1857.
Artillery-1 bullock-driver, killed ; 6 rank and file, 2
bullock-drivers, wounded.
Her Majesty's 61th-1 sergeant, 4 rank and file,
wounded.

Her Majesty's 73111-3 rank and flla, killed; 2 captains,
10 rank and file, wounded.
Her Majesty's 81th-1 rank and file, wounded.
1st Madras Fuel rank and file killed ; 1 captain,
1 havild.ar, wounded.
Volunteer Cavalry-1 ensign woundedi.
Ferozspore Regiment--1 h►vildar, 3 rank and file,
wounded.
Total-4 rank and file, 1 bullock-driver, killed ; 3 cap-
tains, 1 ensign, 3 sergeants and havilclarJ, 24 rank
and Lle, 2 bullock-drivers, wounded.
H. M. HAVELOCK, Lieutenant,
Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, Allahabad
Moveable Qeleulll.

Return of Ordnance Captured duriag the Action of th3
12th. Aug., 1857, by the Force under the Command of
Brigadier-General Havelock, at Boorbeeako-Chowkeee.
Camp, Muugulwar, Aug. 12,1.857.
1 9-pounder gun, No. 500, captured on a plain near
Busher utgunge.
1 9-pannier gun, No. 501 ditto.
1 waggon and 90 rounds of ammunition, with
70 fazeea, ditto.
Total 2
G. S. COOPER, Major, Commanding Artillery.
H. M. HAVELOCK, Deputy Aasistant A,ijutant-
General, Allahabad Moveable Column.

Major-G6neral Gowan to the Deputy Adjutant-General of
• the Army.
Lahore, Aug. 17, 1857.
Sir,—I do myself the honour to inclose, fir the informa-
tion of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief in Bengal,
and of the Supreme Government, copy of a letter dated the
13th inst., from Brigadier-General A. Wilson, command-
ing the field force before D4lhi, giving cover to two reports,
dated respectively the 4th and 12th idem, from Major C.
Reid, of the Sirmoor bat., and in command of the main
piquet before Delhi at Rindoo Rao's house.

I
I beg to record my full concurrence in all the Brigadier-
General's sentiments, as exprassed in his latter; and to in-
dulge a hope that the noble and praiseworthy conduct of
Major Reid and his gallant band may meet with the reward
so highly honourad.—I have,

G. E. GOWAN, Major-General,
Commanding in the Upper Provinces.

Brigadier-General Wilson to the Assistant-A.djutant-
General of the Army.

Camp before Delhi, August 13, 1157.
Sir,—I have the honour to forward, for the information
of Major-General Gowan, C.B., commanding the forces in
the upper provinces, a report by Major Reid, commanding
the Sirmoor battalion, of the result of repeated attacks
made by a large free of the insurgents upon his post during
the night of the 1st, and continued during the greater part
of the 2c1 inst.

The report speaks for itself ; but I cannot refrain from
bringing to the notice of Major-Gen. Gowan, with a view
to the same being submitted to his -Excellency the Com-
mander-in-Chief, and through him to the Supreme Go-
vernment, the admiration with which I, as well as the
whole force, have viewed the gallantry with which this
noble officer, with the gallant band under him, has held
the important post entrusted to his command.

With the aiii of her Majesty's 60th RoYaiiiifles, his own
regiment, the Sirmoor bat., assisted by reliefs from the
Guide Corps of Infantry, the 4th Sikh Ragivaent, and the
1st Punjaub Infantry, this officer has from the 8th June,
the date of the arrival of this force at Delhi, su,tained and
defeated 24 separate attacks upon his position up to the 6th
inst.; and from that date to the present constant wearying
attacks, day and night, by both Infantry and artillery.
hase no words to express my admiration of the endur-
ance and gallantry displayed throughout this long period
by Major Reid and the officers and men who have served
under him ; but I now thus briefly record my opinion cf
their merits, in the certain hope that Major-Gen. Gowan,
C.B , will recommend them to higher authority for the
greatest honours that can be bestowed upon them.
Appended t:> Major Reid's report is a letter from him of
yesterday's date, bringing to favourable notice the names
of officers who have served under him since 8th June last.
—I have, &c. A. WILSON.

Nominal Roll of Commissioned officers killed, wounded,
'and missing in the field forte under command of Briga-
dier-General Wilson, during the operations.
Camp before Delhi, Aug. 3, 1857.
Lieut. E. Travers,' second in command, 1st Regiment
Punjaub Infantry— mortally wounded ; since dead.
R. S. EWART, Major,
Deputy -Assistant Adj utant-General.

Numerical Roll of the Killed, Wounded, and Missing, in
the Field Forco, under the command of Brigadier-Gen.
A. Wilson, during the Operations of the 1st and 2d
August, 1857.

Camp before Delhi, August 3, 1F.57.
ARTILLERY FORCE.

Detachment 4th Battalion Artillery (let Europeans)-2
rank and file, killed ; 3 rank and file wounded.
let, 2d, and 3d companies Sikh Artillery (natives) —1
non-commissioned officer, 1 rank and file wounded.

1ST INFANTRY BRIGADE.
let Ennpean Bengal Fusiliers, 3 rank and file wounded.
3D INFANTRY BRIGADF.
111JR071 Battalion-1 rink and file wounded. Her Majesty's 4 0th Royal Rifles-1 noa-commissioned
officer, 2 rank and file, killed ; 1 non-commissioned officer,
4 rank and file, wounded.
2d European Bengal Fusiliers-1 rank and file, wounded.
Sirmoor Battalion —1 rank and filo, killed ; 1 non-com-
missioned officer, 2 raLk and file wounded.
3D INFANTRY BRIGADE.
2 rank aid
Her Maj
file esty's 61st
woundedgLa"— i t 1 rank and file, killed ;
4th
and tile, SikwoLunde h ocal Infantry-1 rank and file, killed;
rank
d.2

ID 'CORPS.
E
Infantry-2 rank an GUd
file, killed; 1 non-conyznissioncd
officer, 8 rank and file, wounded.
1st Regiment Punjaub Infantry-1 subaltern, 4 rack
and file wounded.
Total-1 non-commissioned officer, 9 rank and file,

* Two of these very slightly, almost nomiu 411y.

killed ; 1 subaltern, 4 non-commissioned officers, 31
rank and file, wounded.
A. WILSON,
Brigadier•General, Commanding Field Force.

Major Reid to the Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General in

Main Piquet, Hindoo RaoIs House, Aug. 4,1857.

Sir,—I have the honour to report, for the inforMation of
the Brigadier-General commanding the forces, that about
4.20 p.m., on the let inst., I observed, from my look-out
on the top of this house, that mutineers were turning out
of the Aj mere and Toorkman Gates in considerable force ;
they assembled on the open plain in front of the above-
mentioned gates, but as they did not move off, I took but
little notice of them, beyond directing my look-out man
to watch all their movements : on looking to my right
rear I perceived the whole of the force which had moved
out of the city on the 31st nit. returning over the ridge
(Kolapahar) and by the Rohtuck Road, with all the guns
they had taken out, viz., six Horse Artillery guns, four
9-pounder guns, and three heavy mortars, with the whole
of their camp equipage, Izc., and elephants and camels.
This force halted about a mile from the Edgha Sarai, and
a little before sunset was joined by the mutineers from the
city. For some little time I was doubtful as to their in-
tentions, but as the sun went down about 5,000 of 6.030
infantry came down with six light guns, through the Kis-
sengunge and Pahareeporee Buildings, taking advantage
of the cover as they advanced. The Sammy-house was
attacked, and here I had 100 of Major Coke's regiment
and 50 Guides, the piquet under command of Capt. Tra-
vers (who, I much regret to say, was mortally wounded
during the night, and is since dead); I sent orders to
him to encourage the enemy to approach, and not to
fire until his men were sure of their aim ; shortly after
this I heard a rattle of musketry from the breastwork
on the right of the Sammy-house, as also from the inclo-
sure, and the enemy then opened with their light guns on
the crow's nest, the breastwork, and our right flank bat-
teries. It became necessary, about 7 o'clock, to send rein-
forcements to the Sammy-house, so I accordingly directed
Lieutenant M•Gill, with his company (60th Rifles), which
bad come up in support, to proceed to the breastwork on
the right, whilst I sent Captain Derby, with 50 men of the
61st Foot, to the inclosure.

Repeated attacks were made throughout the night, and
at one time the enemy came up within 20 paces of the
Sammy-house in very considerable force, but, as on all
former occasions, was driven back with, I should say, very
great loss, but, owing to the cover they had, they were
able to remove their dead without being seen; 127 bodies
have, however, been since counted between the breastwork
and the Tobewalah Bazaar.

A little before daylight on the 2d, fresh troops were
brought up, and another attack was made on the Sammy-
house and breastwork, on which I directed a company of
the 6001 Rifles, under the commani of Captain Sir E.
Campbell, to aid in driving the enemy back. A large force
attempted to turn the right, and get round to the Subzee
Mundy tent ; In order to do this they had to cross the road
and the ground which has now been cleared of all jungle.
As soon as they had got on to the road, with a body of
cavalry which came up from the Edgha, I ordered the offi-
cer commanding the light gun battery to give them three
rounds of grape whilst our light mortars played on them
from the crow's nest; they flew back to their cover on the
left of the road immediately, and did not again show in any
force. _ _

About 10 a.m. the enemy commenced moving off in the
direction of the city, but it was not until 4 p.m. that I had
the satisfaction of seeing them in full retreat with their
guns.
I cannot speak too highly of the coolness of the troops
Tinder my command throughout the night ; there was no
noise whatever—no hurry or confusion; and ray warmest
thanks are due to all for-their gallantry and daring.

This report would have bee; furnished before,Thut my
duties at this piquet would not admit of it.
A return of our loss has already been furnished ; I am
happy to say it was slight in comparison with that of the
enemy.—I have, &c. C. REID.

Major Reid to Brigadier-General Wilson.
Main Piquet, Hiudoo Rao's House,
Aug.12, 1857.
My dear General—My report of the attack on my posi-
tion on the night of the 1st and morning of the 2d instant,
was a hurried affair • but I am indeed glad you have given
me an opportunity of bringing to notice the names of offi-
cers and men who have served under me since the 8th of
June last.

I cannot speak too highly of the conduct of the detach-
ment of the 60th Royal Rifles, who have on all occasions
behaved admirably, and ever maintained the reputation of
their distinguished corps. I would wish to bring to your
notice the names of two officers of this regiment, viz., Cap-
tai❑ Sir E. Campbell and Captain J. R. Wilson, who have
at different times commanded the parties on duty at this
post, and from whom I have always received the greatest
assistance. Both are most excellent officers, and I beg to
recommed them to notice.

My acknowledgments are due toLieut. R. H. Shebbeare,
now commanding the distinguished Corps of Guides,
who has been three times slightly wounded whilst on duty
with me here; also to Lieutenant Hawes, Adjutant (like-
wise wounded), and other °facers doing duty with the
corps.

Detachments of theist Punjaub Infantry, and 4th Sikhs,
have since their arrival in camp been constantly on duty at
this piquet, and have always behaved on all occasions of
attack with gallantry.
To Lieut. Fisher, the second in command of my regi-
ment, and the officers doing duty, my warmest thanks are
due. The conduct of the men you have already been
pleased to make honourable mention of ; it only remains
for me to say that they have done their duty most cheer-
fully.
My thanks are also due to the officers and men of the
8th and 61st Foot, who have at different times taken the
duties of the Subzie Mundy Piquet, which is under my
orders.—Yours sincerely, C. REID.

Brigadier-General Havelock to the Deputy Adjutant-
General of the Army.
Bivouac, Bithoor, August 17, 1857.
Sir,—I have to request the favour of your informing the
Commander-in-Chief that I rnarc'h.d to thia place Jester.
da,v.
The mutineers of the 31st and 42d, from Saugor, the 17th,
from Fyzabad, arid sepoys of othet regiments, with troops
of the 2.1 Light Caualry and 3d Irregulars, united to a por-
tion of Nana Siltih's troops were, with two guns, in one of
the strongest positions I have-ever seen : they numbered
4,030 men, The plain, densely covered with thicket, and
flanked by villages, has two streams flowing through it,
not fordable by troops of any arm, and only to be crossed by
two narrow bridges, the farthest of which was protected
by an intrenchment armed with artillery. The road
lakes a turn after passing the second bridge, which pro-
tects the defenders from direct fire . and behind are the
narrow streets and brick houses of Bithoor.
I must do the mutineers the justic) to pronounce that
they fought obstinately ; otherwise they could not for a
whole hour have held their own, even with such advan-
tages of ground, against any powerful artillery-Are. The
streams prevented my tinning them, and my troops were
received, in assaulting the position, by a heavy tire and
musketry fire from the rifle and battalion companies en-
gaged ; but after a severe struggle, the enemy were driven
back, their guns captured, and infantry chased off the
field, in full retreat towards Seorajpore. Had I possessed
cavalry not a rebel or mutineer could have reached that
place alive ; asit is, they shall not remain there unmolested.
The loss of the enemy is estimated at 250 killed and
hounded; mine is 49, and my numbers are further reduced
by sun-stroke and cholera.
I inclose a sketch of the position, returns of killed and
wounded, and captured ordn•tnce.— I have, &c.
H. HAVELOCK, Brieadier•General.
Commanding Allahabacl Moveable Column.

Casualty Return, showingtho Number of Killed, Wounded,
and Missinc, of the Troops under the Immediate Com-
mand of Brigadier-General Havelock, is the Action of
the 16th cf August, 1857, at Bithour.
Bivouac, Bithhoor, Aug. 16, 1857.
Artillery —2 rank and file, 3 bullock driven, wounded.
Her Majesty's 61th-4 rank and file wounded.
Her Majesty's 78th-1 captain, 1 sergeant, 11 rank and file
wounded.
Her Majesty's 84th-1 rank and file killed ; 1 rank and
file wounded.
1st Madraa Fusiliers-7 rank and file killed ; 8 rank and
file wounded.
Ferozepore Regiment-1 rank and filo wounded.
Total-8 rank and file killed; 1 captain, 1 sergeant,
36 rank and file, 3 bullock drivers, wounded.
Total casualties, 40.
H. LI. HATELOCK, Lieutenant,
Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General, Allahabad
Moveable Column.

Nominal List of Officers Killed and Wounded of the
Troops under the immediate command of Brigadier-
General Havelock, C.B., in the Action of the 16th of
August, 1857.

Bivouac, Bithoor, Aug. 16, 1857.
alpt. A. Ma:kenzio, 78th Highlanders, slightly wounled.
H. M. HAVELOCK, Lieutenant,
Deputy Assistant Adjutant•General, Allahalnd
Moveable Column.

Return of Ordnance Captured by the Troops under the
immediate command of Brigadier-General Havelock,
during the Action of Aug. 16, 1857.
_ Bivouac, -Baboor, Aug. 16, 1857.
In the position covering Bithoor,
1 4-pounder brass (native).
1 6 pounder ditto (service).
1 native limber.
1 native cart (ditto).
41 rounds ammunition (4-pounder).
55 cartridges (6-pounder).
18 shot (ditto). '
3 barrels powder.

G. S. COOPER, Nfajor,
Commanding Artillery Division.
H. M. HAVELOCK, Lieutenant,
Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, Allahabad
Moveable Column.

Major-General Sir James Outran], to the De-
. puty Adjutant-General of the Army.
Benares, August 29, 1357.
Sir,—I have the honour to transmit, for the favourable
consideration of his Excellency the Commander-in-CLief,
the accompanying letter of Major Eyre.
The commendation of the several of4cers would appear
to have been richly merited.— I have, Stc.,
J. OUTR A.M,
Commanding the Dinapore and Cawnpore Division.

Major Eyre to Colonel Napier.
Camp, Buxar, Aug. 23, 1857.
Sir,— I have the honeur to request you will bring to the
special notic3 of Major-General Sir J. Outram, K.C.B ,
commanding tl o Cawnp3re and Dinapore Divisions, the
valuable assistance that has been rendered to the field force
under my command, by the following officers of the Stud
Department, viz. :--

1. Lieutenant Couper, 2d Native Infantry, Officiating
Deputy Superintendent, who placed at my disposal the
full number of cattle required for artillery and commissa-
riat purposes, as well as horses for officers and volunteer
troopers, thereby enabling my force to move within a few
hours after its organisation.
2. Lieutenant Jackson, 12th Native Infantry, Officiat-
ing 1st Class Assistant, who volunteered his personal ser-
vices and took commaud'of the. volunteer *opera, render-
ing in that capacity- most excellent sorvice.
3. Captain thu Hon. E. P. It. H. Hastings, 32-1 Native
Iufantry, officiating 2d Class Assistant, who also volun-
teered his services as staff officer to the force, and
whoa) distinguished merits have already b:en recorded in
thy despatches.

4. Veterinary Surgeon Siddall, who acted as second in
command to the volunteer troopers under Lieut. Jackson.
I trust the creditable 2.011 and_good corvice rendered to
the State,hy these gentlemen on sudden emergency may