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London, England, 1826-05-30 00:00:00

EAST INDIES.

(CALDOTTA 00TRRNMENT nazism EXTRAORDINARY.)
POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, JAN. 29, 11328.
Captain Dawkins, A.D.C., anima early this morning, bearing
a .Despatch from his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, a Copy
of which is published for general information.
Head-Quarters, Bluirtpore, Jan. 19.

To the Right lion. Lord AMHERST, Governo;-Generalp &e.

Mr Loan-4 have the satisfaction to acquaint your Lordship,
that the town and citadel of Bhurtpore fell yesterday morning,
to the British rimy under my command. Since my despatch of
the 11th instant, the whole attention of the engineers was di-
rected towards the completion of the Mines under the projecting
bastion on the left, and the north-east angle on the right. Ou
the 14th inst. a mine, under the bastion on the left, was preci-
pitately exploded, and failed in its object. .I, therefore, directed
IWO more mines to be driven into that bastion, which were
blown on the 16th, and with the aid of a day's battering, an ex-
cellent breach was made. The explosion of the mine under the
north-east angle, at eight o'clock yesterday morning, was the
signal for the storm, when the columns, composed of Brigadier-
General M'ComWs Brigade on the light, and Brigadier-Ge-
neral Edward's Brigade on the left, advanced with the greatest
order, gallantry, and 'neediness, and, notwithstanding a determined
apposition on the part of the enemy, carried the breaches. In
the course of two hours, though vigorously and bravely defended
at every gateway and bastion, the whole rampart surrounding the
town, together with the command of the gates ef the citadel, were
in our possession ; Major-General Nicole having moved his co-
lumn to the left, until he met a.detachinerit of his Majesty's 14th
Foot, commanded by Major Everard, at-the Kombheer Gate.
The citadel was surrendered at about four o'clock. I regret to
state, that the mine, having exploded in an unexpeeted direetion,•
several men of his Majesty's 1 4th Foot, at the head of the column
of attack, last their hi/es ; and Brigadier-General M‘Cotabe, Bri-
gadier Patton, and Captain Irvine, Major of Brigade of Engi-
neers, received severe eontneione. Ilaving directed. 'Brigadier-
General Sleigh, commanding the Cavalry, to, prevent the escape
of the enemy's troops after the assault, I happy to say, that
he made such a disposition of hie forces, that he succeeded hi ee-
curing Doorjun Sal, who, with his wife, two eons, and a hundred
and sixty chosen horse, attempted to force a passage through the
eighth light cavalry.
I cannot compute the loss of the enemy at less than four thou-
end killed, and owing to the disposition of the cavalry, hardly a
man bearing arms escaped ; consequently, as by the surrender of
the town, all the stores, arms, and ammunition, are in our pos-
session, I may say, that the whole military power of the Nowt-
pore State has been annihilated. The prisoners, after having
been disarmed, were set free.

1 have the pleasure to acquaint your Lordship, that the eon-
duct of every one engaged was marked by a degree of zeal
which calla for my unqualified approbation ; but I must pin ticu-
larly remark the behaviour of his Majesty's 14th regiment, com-
manded by Major Everard, and the 59th, commanded by Major
Fuller ; these corps having led the columns of aisiault, by their
steadiness and determination, decided the events of the day. Two
companies of the let European regiment, leading a small column.
under Lieut.-C.olonel Wile,sn, eo-operating with I'llajor-General
Nicol's attack, behaved with equal gallantry. The 6th Regiment
Native Infantry, commanded by Lieutenant-CoI. Pepper, one
wing of the MA, by Major Hunter, the 23d, by Licut.-Colonel
Nation, the 31st by Lieut.-Colonel ihuldeley, the 60th by Lieut.
Colonel Bowyer, the
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grenadier company of the 85th, and light
(:(nuanY of. 37th, which corps followed the Europeans
311assault„pruTod
place*, they held; themselves worthy of the distinguished
the advance. " did the Sirmoor Battalions, which covered

I beg to acquaint your Lordehip, that since I assumed the
command of this army, I have received the most effectual support
and assistance &tun Major-Generale Reynell and Nicolle. The
excellent dispositions wade by thein-lor the attack, as well as the
manner in which they conducted itI CD et tit] 1 them to tny win meat

thanks, and I therefore beg most strongly to roomed thtmi to
your Lordship's notice.
Brigadier Mac Leod, C. 8., commanding the artillery, Bri-
gadiers Hetzler and Brown, as well. as every Officer and private
of the artillery, performed the arduous and fatiguing duties
throughout the siege, in the most exemplary manner, and will, I
trust, meet with your Lordship's approbation. Brigadier An-
bury, C. 8., and the Engineer Officers, as also the Native Of-
ficers and privates of that valuable corps, the Sappers and Miners,
and the Pioneer Corps, performed the harassing duties allotted to
them with a cheerfulness, courage, and zeal, which demand my
acknowledgments, and I beg to recommend them to your Lordship
accordingly. The result of our operations proves the efficiency of
the Brigadier's plans. The services rendered by Brigadier-Gen.
Sleigh, C. 8., commanding the cavalry, during the whole siege,
have been most important; and I beg to recommend him, as well
as Brigadiers Childers and Murray, C. 8., to your Lordship's
notice; and I cannot pass over in silence the general, good, and
active conduct of the cavalry, and the spirited manner in which
they volunteered their services, when I conceived (before the
arrival of the first European regiment), that it might have been
expedient to employ them in the storm. I must also bring under
your Lordship's particular notice, Lieut.-Col. Skinner, and the
two regiments of Native Irregular Cavalry under his command,
who have performed every service that has been required of
them, ins manner which merits my entire approbation. To Bri-
gadier.Generale Adams, C. 8., Mac Combe, and Edwards, Bri-
gadiees Whitehead, Patton, -C.8., and Fagan, my acknowledg-
ments are due for the manner in which they have so ably con-
ducted the duties assigned to them; and I therefore recommend
them to your Lordship's favourable notice. I received every
assistance from Major-General Sir Samford Whittingham, and
Lieutenant-Colonel M'Gregor, Quarter-Master-General and
Acting-Adjutant General of the King's troops. The eminent
and zealous services: of Lieutenant-Colonel Watson, and Lieu-
tenant-Colonel Stevenson, Adjutant-General and Quarter-
Master-General of the army, demand my warmest thanks, and I
beg particularly to bring them under your Lordship's noticea
as also the Officers of their respective departments. The ar-
rangements made by Lieut.-Colonel Cunlitfe, Comptissary
General for the supply of the army, were most efficient, and
have much pleasure in recommending him to your Lordship. I
also request to bring to your Lordship's notice Lieut.-Colonel
the lion. John Finch, my Military Secretary, and the Officers 1
composing my personal staff, from whom I received every aid.—
The situation in which Lieut.-Colonel Determine, 58th N. 1.,
• Lieut.-Colonel Wilson, commanding a detachment, Majors
Hunter, 41st N.J. ; Everartl, H.ll. 14th ; Fuller, H.M. 59th,
and Bisshopp, of ILM. 14th, were placed, gave them opportu-
nities for distinguishing themselves, of which they took every ad-
vaneage. Captain Irvine, Major of Brigade of Engineers, also
brought himself nutter my particular observation during the
coarse of the siege. Major-Generals Reyna and Nicolls, and
Brigadier-General Sleigh, have expressed their entire satisfaction
with the assistance they received from the officers of their General
and Personal Stall. The returns of killed and wounded have not
yet been received, but I am happy to be able to state, that they
are few, considering the service on which the troops have been em-
ployed. I however transmit a return of the Officers who have been
reported. I regret that the service has lost three valuable Officers
in Captain Armstrong, his Majesty's 14th, Captain Pitman, his
Majesty's 59th, and Captain Brown, of the 81st Regiment Native
Infantry, who fell leading their men on the ramparts. Brigadier-
General Edwards, who was wounded, gallantly leading his Bri-
gade, is also, I fear, past recovery.
I have sent this despatch by my Aide-de-Camp, Capt. Dawkins,
who will also take two of the enemy's standarche of which I re-
quest your Lordship's acceptance, and, referring to Capt. Dawkins
for any further information which your
.Lordship may require, I
beg to recommend him to your protection.
I have the honour to be, my Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble Servant,
(Signed) COMBERMERE.

List of Officers Killed and Wounded in the Assault of Bhurt-
pare, an the 18th January, 1826.

Killed—Capt. Armstrong, his Majesty's 14th Foot; Capt. Pit-
man, his Majesty's 59th ; and Capt. Mown, 31st Native Infantry.
Wounded—Staff; Brigadier General M'Combe, commanding
Ist Brigade; Brigadier General Edwards, commanding 2d Bri-
gade, dangerously; Brigadier R. Patton, C.D., commanding sth
Brigade; Major Beatson, D.A.G. ; and Captain Campbell, M.ll.
—Engineers; Captain Colvin, and Captain Irvine, MAI.—
Artillery ; Lieut. 111,Gregor.-14th Foot ; Lieut. Stack and
Lieut. Daly..-59th Foot; Lieut. Long, Lieut. HOctor, Lieut.
Pittman, and 114 F. Wright, Volunteer.-14 European Regiment;
Captain Davidson, Lieutenant Warren, and Lieutenant Candy.-
23d Nativii`lbfantry; Lieutenant S. Nation.-r-Slat Native In-
fantry; Oiptain Hepifistall ; 41st •Native Infantry; Major Cr,
Hunter.-58th Native Infantry; Ciiptain.JOn Hunter, Lieute-
nant Turner, and Lieutenant Lutrualaine.

N. B. This is from private information, no Return having hewn
received. (Signed) W. L. WATSON, A. G.

GENERAL ORDERS BY TILE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE GOVERNOR

GENERAL IN COUNCIL.

Fort William, Jan. 29, 1826.

A Royal salute and three vollies of musketry to be fired at all
the stations of the land forces, serving in the East Indies, in ho
nour of the capture, by ass►ult, of the fortified city of Bhurtporc,
on the morning of the 18th instant, by the army under the per-
sonal command of his Excellency the flight Hon. Lord Comber-
mere, Commander-in-Chief; and of the unconditional surrender
of the citadel of Bhurtpore, on the same day.
By command of the Right Honourable the Governor-General
in Council, GEORGE SWINTON,
Sec. to the Government.