The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-29 00:00:00

BEFORE DELHI.

The Lahore Chronicle of July 1 has the following
remarks in relation to the state of affairs before
Delhi :

"The tall of Delhi, so anx'ously looked for, appears
to be as far off as ever. We are receiving reinforce-
ments, so are the rebels. We are getting in ammunition
end stares, the mutineers are doing likewise, because
Delhi is only invested on one side, or more properly
speaking on one point. There are miles of wane with
several gates that are entirely free to the besieged.
"This is not the fault of General Barnard ; he does
as much as he can with the force under his command.
But Delhi is a very large city some seven miles (eve
believe) in circumference with a river running along its
eastern and 'lngest side. The place has beeides been
s'rengthened by the aid of our engineers, and we under-
stand that the walls could not be breached from any
distance, as the crest of the glacis is about on a level
with the top of the wall on the inner side of the ditch,
-o that every shot fired must go over the wall into. the
town. It is a pity that an attempt was not made on
the Bth inst., when the enemy was first driven in with
great loss, to take the city by a coup de maim, which, in
the opinion of several officers en the spot, could scarc,ly
have failed. We must not, however, condemn the mili-
tary leaders fur having held different views. Delhi has
been allowed ample time for preparation and a fearful
loss of life that could not be afforded might have been
the result of an immediate assault."
We observe it stated that the Nusseerabad
mutineers have got into Delhi, but lost about 200
men in doing so.
On the Bth July, a party was sent out from
Camp to destroy the 1311583 e Bridge over the Canal,
about 60 miles from Delhi. The work was effec-
ually performed, and as the supplies of the muti-
neers were largly ob, ained by this route, the effect
has been most salutary. The roads are now
patrolled by our So wars, which has given confidence
to the villagers, and supplies are brought into
Camp in abundance.
On the 9th the mutineers attacked the right rear
of the British army in force, and were driven int"
the city with heavy loss.
Of the Jhelum mutineers it is stated that there
cannot,- be more than a hundred now at large ;
these are being still pursued. Or those who 7.t st
escaped many nave been brought in, and a whole
boatload were drowned.—Lahore Chronicle,
July 11.
Accounts have been received from the moveable
column which hal been moving very rap dly on
wards, and marched from Umtitsur to Go rdas-
p re, a distance of ncaily 40 miles, without a halt.
The mutineers had not crossed the Ravee, and are
not likely to do so.
The organisation of levies, horse and foot,
throughout the Punj tub, is progressing very satis-
factorily. —I bid, July 13.
On the ICth the mutiueera came out of Delhi in
force, and obliged our working parties in the
suburbs to retire : heavy rail came on and the
mutineers returned into tue city.
The rebels appear to have kept quiet within the
walls up to the afternoon of the 12th inst. Their
loss is estimated to have been nearly 1,000 killed
in the action of the 9th.

There was a report in the city of the approach of
a force of Europeans ft-rya Alinurh, and the muti-
neers were talking of breaking down the bridge
over the Hindon Gliazee-ood-deep Nugger.
From correct information received yesterday, it
appears that a portion of the mutineers of the 14th
NJ., at Jlielom, succeeded in escaping, and were
being pursued when the message was despatched.
Their number has not been ascertained, nor has the
direction taken by them been as yet intimated.
No further intelligence has been received from
'the army before Delhi.--Lahore Chronicle Extra,
July 10.
The followinc, is a correct translation of the pr
clamation issued at Delhi by the mutineers. Thus
runs the lying and insolent appeal :

",To ALL HINDOOS AND MIISSULMANS, CITIZENS AND
SERVANTS OF HINDOSTAN, THE OFFICERS OF THE

ARMY NOW AT DELIII and MEERUT SEND GREETING

"It is well known that in these days all the
English have entertained these evil designs—first, to
destroy the religion of the whole Hindostani army,
and then to make the peeve by compulsion Chris-
tians. Therefore, we solely on account of our re-
ligion, have combined with the people, and have not
spared alive one infidel, and have re-vstablished the
13,1 hi dynasty on these terms, and thus act in obedience
t , order and receive double pay. Hundreds of guns and
a large amount of treasure have fallen into our bands ;
therefore it is fitting that whoever of the soldiers and
people dislike turning Christians should unite with one
heart and acting courageously, and not leave the seed of
these infidels remaining. For any quantity of supplies
delivered to the army the owners are to take the
receipt.of the officers ; and they will receive double
plyment from the Imperial Government. Whoever
shall in these times exhibit cowardice, or credu
lously believe the promises of those impostors, the
Engrsb, shall very shortly be pot to shame for such
a deed ; and, rubbing the hands of sorrow, shalt
receive for their fidelity the reward the ruler of
Lucknow got. It is further necessary that all Ilindo“8
and Massulinans unite iu this struggle, and, taluwing
the instructions of some respectable people, keep
them-elves secure, so that good order way be nmin-
tained, the poorer cissoes kept contented, and they
themselves be gall.ed to tank and dignity ;
that all, so far as it is possible, copy this proclarna-
tio.i, and despatch it everywhere, tbat all tree Hin-
do..)s and Mtmulaians may be alive and watchful,

and fix it in some conspicuous place (but prudently
to avoid detection), and strike a blow with a sword
before giving circulation to it. The first pay of the
soldiers of Delhi will be 30r per month for a trooper,
and 10r. a foot man. Nearly 100,000 men are ready►
and there are 13 flags of the English regiments and
about 14 standards from different parts now raised slop
for our religion, for God, and the conqueror, and it is
the intention of Cawnpore to root out this seed of the
devil. This is what we of the army here wish."

TRAGEDY AT CAWNPORE, AND RE'

CAPTURE OF THE CITY.

The following intelligence is furnished by Go
vernment :

Allahabad, July 5 —Colonel Neill reports that he had
received a note dated night of the 4th, from Mail
Renaud, of the Madras Fusiliers, commanding the ad°
vance column sent towards Ctwnpore, that he had sent
men into that place who reported on their return that,
in consequence of Sir Hugh Wheeler being shot through
the leg, and afterwards mortally, the force had accepted
the proffer of safety made by the Nana Saheb and the
mutineers. The Nana allowed them to get into boa"
.ith all they had and three and a half lace of rupee',
that after getticg them on boats fire was opened on them!
from the bank, and all were destroyed. One boat g°:
away ten miles down the river, was pursued, brougb'
hack, and all in her taken back into barracks and shot"
One old lady was alive on the 3d at Futtehpore.
Another account says :—" When our poor wretobea
countrymen tried to escape by crossing to the Oude aids
of the river, they found that arrangements bad bee°
made there too for their reception, and they were out t°
pieces by cavalry sent across for the purpose." no fol"
lowing intelligence has been communicated by the GO'
vernment to the Calcutta Press.

Allahabad, July 12.—From Brigadier-General Ha"'
lock to the Govern,)r-G.n.ral, from Futtehpnre by tele
graph, dated Allahabad 1 St i July, 11.35 a.m.
es I have to acquaint your lerd..hip that I bay. ting
morning attacked and totally defeated the in,urgeo"'
capturing 11 guns and scattering their forces in utter
confusion in the direction of Cawnpore. By two bar,i'
rassing marches I joined Major Renaud's advance'',
column three hours before daylight. and encamped
about 8 o'clock, four miles from Futtebpore, whet°
pitching our tents the enemy advanced out of Futteb'
pore and opened fire upon a reconnoissance under C°l'
Tytler. .

" I had a wish to defer the fight until to-morrovf
but thus assailed, was compelled to accept the challenge'
" I marched with 8 guns in the centre under Capoi°
Maude, It A., forming the Whole of the infantry in °
quarter distance column, in support.
" Captain Maude's fire electrified the enemy, Who
aband..ned gun after gun, and were then driven by 0111
skirmishers and column through garden enclosures An"
the streets of Futtehpore in complete confusion.
" My loss is merely nominal ; not a single Europe!!
touched. My column had marched 24 miles up to o'ke.
ground I write from ; Major Renaud's 19 mile.. If;
conduct of the troops in sustaining the fatigue of so long
a march, and enduring the heat of a frightful sun,
beyond praise. The enemy's strength is said to 130,1
been two regiments of cavalry, three of infantry, ll°
11 guns."

" MOYEABLM COLUMN.

Morning Order, 13th July, 1867.
" Brigadier-General Havelock, C. 8., thanks his 61%
diers-for their arduous exertions of yestt.rday, whicra
uroduced, in four hours, the strange result of a veh°'"
army driven from a strong position, 11 gang captured'
and their force scattered to the winds, without the leg‘
of a single British soldier !

"FROM BRIGADIER-GENERAL MATELOOK. CAMP xtrl,Ll4s'

PORE, DATED 14TH JULY, 1857.t.
" We have lakeu every gun trum the rebtls at Futteu,i
pore, 12 in number; this has enabled me to equip 09:‘
take into the field nine Excellent guns instead of 151"
lighter, and with the facility of also bringing into actioll
two light six-pounders.
" PROM BRIGADIER-GENERAL HAVELOCK, CAMP rANO)

RUDDY, DATED JULY 15, 1857.
"My troops were twice engaged this morning, al-A
captured four more guns, with trifling loss ; a strong e-f
vanced guard under Col. Tytler drove the enemy out
ail entrenched positions in front of the village of 0,0:1
after a rehistance of two hours and a half, during wile,
the mutinous cavalry, in considerable force, made
quest attacks against my baggage, which compelled °I,
to use every available detachment and gun against thef9.;
at noon we attacked their entret eiment at the P
bridgs
over the stre ice; the resistance here was snort Ibhtle
spirited, and two guns were taken of urge calibre.
tiadras Fu'iliers particularly distinguished tnemselveg'
" FROM BRIGADIER GENERAL HAVELOCK, 011'9

CAWNPORE CANTONMENT, JULY 17. s.
" By the blessing of God I recaptured this place ye'
t,
terday, and totally defeated Nana Sahib in person, tail.
tog more than six guns, tour of siege calibre. The enemy
were strongly posted behind a succession of villages, out
obstinately disputed for the 140 minutes every inch °0
the ground ; but I was enabled by a flank movement t
my right to turn his left, and this gave us the victory;
£he conduct of the troops was admirable. Naria &Old
had barbarously murdered all the captive women as:
children before the engagement. He has retired to /01.
toor, and blew up this morning on his retreat the COO;
Dore magazine. He is said to be strongly fortified.
hive not been yet able to get in the return of killed DV
wounded, bat estimate my loss at about 70, ehitfly from
the fire of grape."

Tits following is, we (Calcutta Englishman) believe a
correct. but not complete list of the officers killed at Case11'
pore and Seetapore :—At Ca wnpore—Brigadier Jack'
Jona Williams, Lindsay,l Prout, Sir George
Parker, Quinn, Redman, Supple, Holliday, Reyaold4
Prole, Smith, Eekford, Dempster, Jervis, Challwier
Hiliersden, Mrs. Wiggens, and many others have been
killed. At Seetapore—Colonel Bitch, Mr. and grit
Christian, Capt. and Mrs. Gowan, Lieut. and Mrs. Sae
the abuve were killed before the capitulation, the ter'
ruination of which was so disastrous. r
The force with Gen. Ha'velock is as follows : 600 of..eb
Majesty's 78th Highlanders, 500 of her Majesty's 6ti
Regiment of Foot, 600 Madras Fusiliers, and a troop

artillery.
A letter in the Poona Obsevver of July 27, 8149%b
"In their last engagement_ with the rebels the i,d
Highlanders lost two men killed and fourteen worint,;:,
me mortally, since since dead. Poor Tullooho "(1
Quartermaster-Sergeant, was amongst the latter, Ito
poor fellow from the effect of his wounds in a 'e
hours, deeply regretted by the whole Regiment."

THE MUTINY AT SEALKOTE.
The following is a brief account of the fight WitP
the Sealkote mutineers :

"12th July, 1857.—About 9 a.m. this morning, ilifoe
oration was received that the Sealkote mutineers o'o
crossing at Trirnmoo by a ford. In about ten mi°ll°of
the column was in motion and reached within a Ittli'e
Trimittoo by twelve o'clock ; the column here deplor ;
the nine guns covered by the infantry. All this rime csi
could distinctly see the 46th formed in line, in fron_Vo
us, with the 9th Cavalry on either flank. They bad "„.1
vedettes fro out watching who fell back as we advane"',
when within 800 yards of the openly our guns were co
ma,ted. Thus we advanced within 300 yards whevrt „
word was given to unlimber the guns, but not to nil
as Nicholson wished to commence with the En°
Rifles of the 52d, who were placed between the gunemo
really am not sure whether the first shot was fired 199.,f
or them. I rather think the latter, but there was se,ae";o
smart interchange between their muskets and our 11:,-$
for two or thriie minutes, when our guns opened 800
with round shot, then with grape. Scarcely bad our gil:j
opened when the cavalry charged, not from the froriuf,-a
from the right fl-mik, into the guns on that bid'
:mused no little confusion, but were cut or shot down' a
" rhea we had a charge of cavalry on our flank
rear. There was a gcod deal of scrimmaging and Pi'3°:cl
lug ; no sooner was this got over than the Pandys chark,d
manfully at our guns, and came I suppose within 30 nt
even 85 yards. The Europeans could not stand thi',bLo
with a cheer they went at them with the bayonet. .I.'"e
or three Pandys had bayonets through them in no tia3;
and the rest turned and fled. The Sixth Punjsub InfantrJ,
then advanced and drove them across the Ravee, leaviaeo
their camp and all their loot on the river bank on ,t;belb
side. They had a gun on the other side, from vt''""b
0 they began pounding us with round shot, and 04
not one told, yet the gun was, considering the distslo
'nighty well serves, nor can we imagine woo they baclo
serve it. Two or torso of our guns were brought to ti
river side, and plied them with round shot and she
some of the latter evidently bursting among the enel
and taking effect. While this game at long bowls rn.
going on, Nicholson west to have a look at their 01'415
at which the Sikhs flew like vultures. There were the
or four gharees of sorts. I took shelter in one for Po
an hour, and bathed my head with Eau.de-Colognetd
bottle of which I tomtit, and qua'ified the Raves W 3 t-t
with essence of ginger, which I also found. Compete of
judges say that we killed and wounded 200 or 300 •
the enemy. I should not have put their loss at so bigot
figure as the smaller. Our own lose is said to be eel ,
10 killed and 25 wounded, but I do not know certaief,
" Nicholson felt sadly the want of cavalry, and Wit,
enemy made the most of this deficiency on our Inh
rbe'r tactics were admirable. They attacked us on bo
fl,,nkA and in rear, which they could not have done 13%
we had one hundred reliable horse. Their crossing tt
Raves at Trinamoo is unintelligible, unless it be tfc
their information about the moveable °Amu was dew-.
ti ve. A itill
tt They have retired to the other side again, and bt
have the gun which does not seem to have been brougif
over. lam inclined to think that the whole of thee,
baggage had not comeover ; they are watched of conrge,
Boswell, with the Sikhs has has been left at the Ser..4
at Tritium, which the scoundrels have damaged Ve"
much."