The Sun.
London, England, 1857-11-14 00:00:00

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_SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING N-OVEMBER l4, 1857.

failures of the whole proceeding. The balls went
right over the heads of our men ; and, as we
advanced, they withdrew the gun, and fled away
down the road.
The whole of our force were encamped for the
night about a mile from the bank.
Col. Wilson, of H.M.'s 64th, will command
there during the absence of the column.
We have just had news from Lucknow that
the rum is out, and the beef will be finished on
the 24th ; otherwise all well. But, if all pros-
per, our force will be there by the 24th.
Another letter of the same date has the fol-
lowing details :—Our bridge was finished last
night. We we; e at long bowls yesterday ; but
no damage to us. This morning all the troops
were crossed. They opposed us at a distance,
but retired, their three or four guns on our ad-
vance, and we are now encamped on the other
side without loss.
We expect to be at Lucknow in five days.
All quiet below. Troops coining at 100 a day
by bullock train, so the rebel pack had better
look out.
Neill commands right brigade, and Hamilton,
Bth, left ; Cooper the guns."
Camp on the Oude side of the Ganges,
September 20.
I now beg to send you a brief account of our pro-
czedings, so that you may know what we are doing.
I am happy to inform you that our (General Have-
lock's) forces are now greatly augmented, as on the
15th and 16th inst. General Outram, with one
company cf the Highlanders (No. 2) from Benares,
eight company's of her Majesty's 90th Regiment,
about fifty sowers or native troopers, with small
detachments of different corps, also a few artillery-
men, came in.
For several days past we have been preparing a
bridge of boats to cross to the Oude side, and for
the protection of the workmen we sent a few com-
panies over with our guns. On the night of the
18th the enemy came down in force, and drove our
men back to the boats, destroying some of our ad-
vanced works, so yesterday morning (the 19th)
General Havelock had us all ready to commence
crossing the river at four o'clock. The enemy at
daylight was found to be in position about one
mile away from the bridge, and although they were
so near it did not prevent us from crossing the
river. The enemy fired a good deal at us, but
luckily their fire did us no damage whatever. The
infantry moved over first, and on reaching the oppo-
site side it threw out skirmishers, and soon cleared
our front for some distance, and as soon as our
guns could be brought over we opened fire on them
which they did not seem to like, for they soon re-
tired a few miles further in, and left us plenty of
room to encamp for the night, and await theatrival
of our heavy guns coming over. I am happy to
say that in addition to three batteries of smaller
guns we have this morning brought over four 24-
pounders and two 8-inch howitzers.
The order to advance is not given yet, but I ex-
pect we shall commence to night or to-morrow
morning. I am happy to say there is a great
change here in the weather for the better, and with
this change the health of our troops is greatly im-
proved, and each man is now eager to commence
the march towards Luckoow for the relief of our
brave countrymen, countrywomen, and children,
whom we consider to be still safe ; a task which I
have no doubt our brave Genera will very soon
accomplish.

The following is a copy of what was put in orders
by Gen. Outram on the n;ght of the 16th inst. :

DIVISION ORDERS BY MAJOR-GENERAL SIR J. OUT-
RAM, K.C.8., COMMANDING DINAPORE AND °AWN-
, PORE DIVISIONS OF THE ARMY.
CAWNPORE, Sept. 16, 1857.
All Cawnpore divisional reports to be made for the
information of Sir J. Outram, K.C.8., Commanding.
The force selected by General Havelock, which will
march to relieve the garrison at Lucknow, will be con-
stituted and composed as 11lows :
FIRST INFANTRY BRIGADE.
The sth Fusiliers, 8411 Regiment, detachments 64th
Foot aim let Madras Fusiliers—General Neill command.
ing, and nominating his own Brigade Staff.
SECOND INFANTRY BRIGADE
78th Liighlandere, H.M.'a 90th Light In-
fantry, and the Seikh Regiment of Feroz.pore—Briga-
dier Hamilton commanding, and nominating his own
Brigade Staff.

THIRD (ARTILLERY) BRIGADE.
Captain Maude'a Battery.
Captain aiphant'a Battery.
Brevet-Major Byre's Battery.
Major Cups to command, and to appoint his own
Staff.

; ! advised one. They were, to the number of 400 to 500,
) armed with matchlocks and bows, posted on the top of a
steep bill, surrounded by an abrupt scarp. They met
oar aevance by a volley of some 50 shots and by a shower
of arrows, This strong position was, nevertheless, car•
ried and cleared by Lieut. Thatcher, supported by some
15 men of the Police Corps.
3 Lieut. Henry was almost immediately shot down
in two places, one shot passing through his lungs, and
the other through both thighs. The Bbeel who fired
the recond shot was killed by Lieutenant Thatcher.
Both Lieut. Thatcher and Mr. Taylor are united in
their praises of the gallant way in which Lieut. Henry
fell in the execution of his duty. In him we have lost a
highly valued friend, and the behaviour of the men of
the Police Corps at his funeral testified to the esteem in
which he was held by them.
"4. Lieutenant Thatcher's conduct throughout ap-
pears to my humble judgment to have been admirable.
From the firstpoor Lieut. Eft itry underrated the strength
and pluck of the enemy. Leutenant Thatcher did all
he could to persuade him to await the arrival of the re-
inforcements which were daily expected from Poonah
and Nuggur. Finding his remonstrascesof no avail, he
placed himself by the side of Lieut. Henry, and the two
raced together up the bill. His subsequent behaviour
was, I venture to think, as gallant as it was ju,licious.
"5. Lieut. Thatcher spoke in the warmest terms of
the spirit displayed by Air. Taylor, the Inspezting Post-
master, and of the aveistence he afforded him. He also
mentions that Amut Buss!), the Resilda of the Poonah
Horse, behaved with very great gallantry. He will bring
to the notice of the Police Commissioner the several men
of the corps who chiefly distinguished themselves.
6. Oat of probaily some 20 men who took a prominent
part in the fight four were wounded, two, I fear, very
severely. No idea can be formed of the number of
Bheele that were killed and wounded, as they were all
ears ied off. Lieut. Thatcher himself wounded two men,
and be believes mortally.
7. Up to the time of writing this I have heard nothing
further of the movements of the Bheele. I trust, there-
fore that the attack of the day before yesterday may
have cowed them. The reinforcements from Poonah
have arrived, and those from Nuggur will most likely
arrive during the course of the day. The Bheele can,
therefore, I think, never have such another opportunity
for assembling in such numbers.

I lave the honour to be, &c.,
F. S. CHAPMAN,
First Assistant Magistrate of Ahmednugger.

The blowing is the statement of Lieut. Thatcher,
Assietant Superintendent et Police, regarding the fight
with the Bheels in front of the village of Nandoor Sin-
goleh :
At 7 a.m. we marched on Nandoor, and as we were
going there I pointed out to Henry the officials talking
with Ragojee. Henry cantered up to them, and on
this I turned round to Mr. Taylor, who was riding with
me, and said—' Henry's going will cause a fight ; he
had better leave the niggers (meaning the officials who
were parleying with Regeje-) alone.'
I halted the men under some trees, at a distance of
about a mile from where parleying was going on. I did
this by Henry's order. Shortly after a sowar galloped
up with orders for me to advance. I brought the men
up to Henry, and asked how it (the conference) had
ended. He said Ragojee had ref u?ed to come, and
pointed me out a ecarped hill which he said we were to
attack. He drew the men up in a single file, and sent
me with sowers to the left flank to examine the enemy's
position. I did so, and reported to him that no men
were visible to the extreme left. I again pointed out my
objections, in military point of view, to attack at the pro-
posed place, and showed him another spur of the hill of
easy ascent ; but it was in vain. Henry ordered the
advance, and desired me to take the left, while he
took the right of the liege. We advanced, Henry and
myself on horseback. The position of the enemy was a
most difficult one, being a high bill, with a scarped rock,
On the top of the scarp, concealed among rocks and
bushes, ware numbers of matcblock-men. Tne first shot
was fired by the enemy, and was evidently aimed at
Henry. It missed him, and hit a man in the rear of him.
Lieut. Henry, in a loud voice, ordered " Charge bayo-
nets ! We rode together in advance of the men. At a
distance of about 40 yards the enemy gave us a tremen-
dous volley. Finding we could ride no higher, we
simultaneously dismounted. Henry drew his revolver,
and I coy sword. We took off our bats and cheered-on
the men, which was answered by a tremendous yell from
our own men. We rushed to the top of the hill, together
with about 14 of our men, about 20 yards to my right
rear. Henry pointed his revolver at a man, and I said,
"Your pistol is not cocked." He put down, staggered
against me, and said, "I'm hit in the shoulder, but
never mind me—go on, old fellow I" He jumped up
again, and finding our pistols useless, we each took a
musket from the men who had then come up. We
jumped on to the scarp, and pointed both our muskets
at one man, who had evidently been watching the path.
We went up; Henry again called out " Good God ! I'm
hit again 1" and fell. The man who fired this last shot
was, I believe, shot by me just as Henry spoke. I knelt
down by Henry, and asked him if he was mortally
wounded. He said, "Forward, old fellow, forward I"
Seeing I could do no good, I pulled him out of the line
of fire. I then, with 14 or 15 men, charged two strong
hills on which the enemy were strongly posted, and made
myself master of the position. The figl t lasted upwards
of an hour, when Mr. Taylor sent me a message by a
native officer that I was bring outfi inked. I retired
leisurely, exchanging shot for shot with the enemy, mita
a great number of my men had exhausted their ammuni-
tion.

Oa returning to Nandoor Singoleh I broke up the
remainder of my detachment, and strengthened the
following treasuries :-Ist, Neemokum; 2d, Ankola ;
3d, Sumur.

I had four men wounded—two, I fear, ♦ery seriously.
I have no idea of the number of the enemy that were
killed and wounded. I shot two myself, and to the best
of my belief my men hit a great number.
The behaviour of about half my detachment was ad-
mirable. I will make a nominal report of them.
The Resild :r of the Poonah Horse, in particular,
behaved moat gallantly. Armed with only a pistol, he
tried to race in front of me. The remaining halt of the
detachment did not come under my observation.
Having only such a few men left, I considered it my
duty to detach them as before stated, and not make any
further attack.

Before concluding this etatement, I feel it only due
to myself to state that the attack was made against
overwhelming numbers, that I strongly dissuaded Lieut.
Henry from making it, and that the position of the
enemy, in a military point of view, was as strong as
could be conceived.

I beg to state that I received great assistance from
Mr. Taylor, Inspecting Postmaster in the Deccan, not
only in his duties as postmaster, but also by Lis gallant
bearing throughout this fight. I beg to refer to him for
a corroboration of what I have stated.

TORIN THATOdER, AsAstant-Suporintendent
of Police.

RESOLUTION OF GOVERNMENT.

The Right Hon. the Governor in Council has received
with the deepest regret the melancholy intelligence of
the death of Lieutenant Henry, the Superintendent of
PJlice at Ahmediiuger.
This most able and gallant officer died is the zealous
discharge of his duty. Undeterred by, a severe wound
which he received In leading on his men, he still ad-
vanced, and when prostrated by a second and mortal
wound, his word to those who tendered to him their aid
was " Forward !" The fate of one so young, so gallant,
so energetic, will be mourned by all toe services, an l it
will especially he deplored by the Government which
Lieutenant Hs► ry served so faithfully and devotedly.
The Right Hon. the Governor in Council directs that
the thanks of Government be communicated to Lieut.
Thatcher for the gallantry so conspicuously exhibited by
him ou this melancholy occasion.
Lie Right Hon. the Governor in Council also consi-
ders that Mr. Taylor, the Inspecting Postmaster in the
Deccan, and Anaut Buksh, Resildah of the Poonah
Horse, are deserving of the high commendation of Go-
vernment for their gallant conduct on the 4th last.
Mr. Chapman should be informed that his farther re•
port will be awaited.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(From, the Bombay Gazette of Saturday, Oct. 17.)
The export market is ales in an active state, and in
cotton a good business has been done since the arrival of
the English mail at advanced prices.
Metals.—These remain steady, and we have no mate-
rial change to notice in them except that British bar iron
and ❑ail rod are in good demand, and have slightly ad-
vanced in price.
Cotton Maaufactures.—All descriptions of gray goods
continue in active inquiry at former quotations, bat the
actual amount of business has been moderate, owing for
the most part to the Dewallee holydays. Some descrip-
tions of gray shirtings have been eagerly sought after at
a further advance in price. We have no material changes
to notice in bleached goods, which are steady at former
quotations. In Glasgow goods of all descriptions re-
main much the same as before, except dhotees, which
still continue scarce and in demand. Turkey red goods
of all sorts, except that of 24 yards, are in a steady: or
rather slightly improved state. In prints there is no
Chang• worthy of notice.

Yarns--Both mule and water continue in active in•
quiry, and prices have advanced to anna per pound
on most numbers. Turkey red and green are steady
at previous quotations, while orange has somewhat
risen in value.

Cochineal—This article is in moderate inquiry.
Saffron—ln request.

Spirits—Good demand exists for brandy and gin at
somewhat advanced rates.

Cotton—ln the market for this staple, there has
been considerable animation since the arrival of the
English mail with favourable accounts.
Wool—Best descriptions are scarce, and a good
demand exists for them.
Coffee--Mocha in demand.

Pepper—Scarce, and sold at slightly advanced rates.
Opium—Demand for this drug continues active, and
the small quantities which arrive find ready sale at
advanced rates.
Frei;hts are at present quoted at 2/. ss. per ton for
the ticited kingdom, and 9r. per candy for China.
Market as easy as before, but a scarcity soon ex-
pected.
Exchange on London—First-class bills, 2i. 1i i. ;
document, 2s. 2d.
On Calcutta, sight, 21 per cent. premium. 'T°,
On Hongkong, 60 days' sight, 223 r. per 100 dollars.
18,32-33,
trovernment Securities—Five per Cent. Public Works
Lo 4 • Loan
91 , Four per Cent. Sicca Rupees Transfer
Loan, Company's rupees 87, nominal ; ditto, Loan
1842-43, Company's rupees 866' ; ditto, Company's
Rupees Lean 1835-36, Company's rupees, 80 ; ditto,
SCq. : ditto, 1854-55, 801 ; New Five per Cent.
Cooipany's Rupees Loao, now
open.
Prices of Bullionp, &c.—Sovereigns, each, 10-4 r. ;

Bank of England notes, 9-14 r. ; Spanish dollars, 227 r.;
Carolus, 290 r ; Mexican dollars, 228 r.; five-franc pieces,
221 r. ; German crowns, 216 r. ; Sycee silver, 106.1 r. ;
gold-leaf, 17 2-6 r.

Freights—To London, 2/, ss. to 21. 7s. 6i.; to
Liverpool, 2/. ss. to 2/. 7s. 6d. ; to the Clyde, no-
minal ; to China, 6r., nominal : t• Calcutta (Bal.), no-
minal.

Pringle, Cook, and Lunhart's establishment in the
same tow* has suspended.
The Philadelphia Ledger of the 30th says :

"The investigation which has been going on for a
week or two past by the directors of the Bank of Penn.
sylvania into the affairs of that institution, we under-
stand, has been brought so near a close that an invita-
tion was yesterday extended to the presidents of the
other banks in the city to examine the result. This was
declined, on the ground that the city banks bad appoint-
ed a committee of their number to represent them on
the subject, sal to interfere in the matter until that
committee had made its report would be indelicate and
improper. We understand generally, however, that the
exhibit is not favourable. The immediate liabilities of
the bank, in round numbers, independent of capital
stock, we are informed, are about 2,000,000 dole., to
meet which there are assets appraised at 1,750,000 dols.
If this appraisement and amount of liabilities are correct,
the bank would seem to be unable to pay its debts,
leaving nothing for stockholders."
TI eßoston, Traveller of the 29th says :
"There was quite a reaction in mining shares, and the
few °Hess to purchase, induced by the very low quota-
tions now ruling, had an electric effect upon the mar-
kets. Minnesota advance f $lO per share ; Rockland
opened at 164. but closed at 20. Pittsburg sold after
the board at 168, an improvement of $3 per bhare over
the auction prise of yesterday."
The New York Life Illustrated says :
" There is scarcely a publisher who has escaped from
the list of 'failed or suspended.' We may name without
discredit the following :—Harper and Brothers, J. H.
Colton, and Co., H. Cowperthwaite and Co., John P.
Jewett and Co., J. S. Redfield, P. J. Cozzens, Miller,
Orton, and Co., R. Marsh, J. M. Emerson and Co.,
Miler and Curtis, Bangs, Brother, and Co., G. P. Put
nam and Co., Sanford and Swords, H. W. Derby and
Co., Fowlers and Wells, and others, who found it im-
possible to meet their engagements during this unpre-
cedented panic, which so completely deranged the cur-
rency throughout the whole country."
The Secretary of the Navy was said to have
made arrangements whereby the mechanics attached
to the various navy yards will be kept fully em-
ployed throughout the winter.
The United States' steam frigate Saranac, which
recently sailed for the Pacific, encountered a severe
gale, during which she sustained such damage to
her machinery as to compel her to put into Norfolk
for repairs.
The Democrats of Newbury port had nominated
the Hon. Caleb Cushing for their repre,•entative in
the State Legislature, and he accepted the nomina-
tion.

The city of Baltimore had been placed under
martial law by the Governor of Maryland, in order
to put a stop to the outrages counuittel by gangs
of rowdies during the election.
An immense meeting of the democracy of the
city of New York was held on the evening of the
29th, in and around Tammany Hall, when resolu-
tions were adopted ratifying the party nominations
for county officev, endorsing the Kansas policy of
Governor Walker, and recommending amendments
to the banking system of the State.
The steamship Granada arrivei at New York on
the 29th ult., with Havannah advices to the 24th.
She brought 156,358 doll. in specie. It was thought
that the Quaker City would take a large amount of
specie for New York. The money crisis in the city
of Havannah had caused Government to issue a de-
cree ordering an eramivation to be made as to the
solvency and capital of all the newly formed joint-
stock speculation concerns on the island. Sugar
had declined in price, and trade generally was dud.
There were no freights for American vessels in pent.
The reports of the sugar crop were favourable.
Colonel Blythe, the United States Consul-General,
had returned to his post. A large cargo of slaves
had been landed in a starving condition. The
steamship Star of the Wect, from Aspinwall, for
New York, with the California mails and treasure,
had not reached Havannah at 6 o'clock on the
morning of the 24th.

By way of Havaunah we have news from San
Jose, Costa Rica, to the 23d ult.-20 days later
than previous accounts. Gen. Cauas had left the
capital on a diplomatic mission to Nicaragua. It
was evident that the relations subsisting between
Costa Rica and Nicaragua were anythi❑g but cor-
dial, and it was announced as very probable that
the two old parties in the latter country would soon
again be arrayed in arms against each other.
The steamer Tennessee had arrived at New Or-
leans with news from the city of Mexico to the
18th, and from Vera Cruz to the 21st ult., and a
quarter of a million in specie. A new Cabinet had
been formed. The rebels in the south had been
routed by Alvarez with great slaughter. The entire
coast of Yucatan was reported to be in the hands of
the revolutionists.

I letter from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, dated
the 8•h inst., says that—
" The pressure in the American money-market has
caused a decline in all kinds of produce here. Our Go-
vernment, too, is in a fix, and some of the initiated are
not silent in announcing it insolvent. There is no im-
pediment in internal improvements, nor curtailment in
the salaries of officials. The country is perfectly quiet.
The new coffee crop never promised so well, and the
yield of the present season will exleed anything on re-
cord. Washed coffee is scarce, at 15c per lo of this cur-
rency, and unwashed 1211 a to 13c ; cotton, 14c per lb ;
cocoa, 30 dole per fanega of 1101bs, and inferior classes,
26 dole ; indigo, 103 c ; hides, 240 to 26c ; deerskins,
9 dole 50c to 9 dole 75c per dozen ; goatskins, 5 doll ti
5 dohs 100 ; 20 dole for 2,2401 b, and some as low as
16 dole ; figeurn ♦itae, 12 dots to 13 dole per ton ; and
brown sugar, 6e to 60 per lb."