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( From the Calcutta Government Gazette Extraordinary.)
POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, Dec. SO, 1825.

The following copies of dispatches received from Major-General
Sir Archibald Campbell, K. C. 8., and K. C. T. S. are herewith
published for general information :

TO GEORGIC SWINTON, ESQ., SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, SE
CRET AND POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, &C., FORT WILLIAM.

Sir—The enemy, in closing in upon our front, has been unre-
mitting in his endeavours to intercept our communication with
Rangoon. Large bodies of troops for this service have lately
passed our flanks on both sides of the Irrawaddy, and the state of
that river, covered, as it has lately been, with large and valuable
convoys of stores and treasure, has necessarily caused me much
anxiety, and retarded my moving forward.
Shudoun-Mew, and the Sarrauddy districts have been over-rqn
by these itenerant bands, and I have been under the necessity of
detaching Lieutenant-Colonel Godwin, with a strong detaeh-
ment, for the purpose of driving the enemy from Shudoun, and
if possible, of surprising any parties he might have in that neigh-
bourhood. On the night of the 24th, the Lieutenant-Colonel
marched to Shudoun, but the enemy receiving intelligence of his
approach, fled to the interior, and the detachment returned to
quarters, after clearing the left bank of the river for fifteen miles
below Prome.

On the western bank I deemed it of importance to retain pos-
session of Patioua-Mew, and for that purpose stationed 100 men
of his Majesty's Royal Regiment, and 100 of the 26th Madras
Native Infantry, at that place, under the command of Capt. Dean,
of the Royals, and supported on the river by a division of the flo-
tilla, under the command of Lieut. Kellett of the Navy. This
party was repeatedly attacked by the enemy in great force, and
the meritorious conduct of both officers and men, as detailed in
the inclosed copies of letters from Captain Deane, will, I am cer-
tain, obtain for them the approbation of the Right Hon. the Go-
vernor-General in Council. _ _

The first division of his Majesty's 87th Regiment, in coming
up the river, was fired at from the bank by a party of the enemy,
and two men were unfortunately killed, with one officer wounded.
The soldiers immediately landed, and drove the enemy from his
post with some loss. The particulars are detailed in a report
marching out
from the commanding officer, Major , Gully, of which a copy is
herewith enclosed.
Two divisions of His Majesty's 87th Regiment, with the
ttoreasattaurceibmthet4;netvey to-nomworarrorwiv,edtleancdonaleqPuurenTeof which will, I
trust, be felt by all the dependent corps which have b 0 long an-
noyed us.—l have, &c.
(Signed) ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Major-General.
Head-quarters, Prom, November 30, 1825.

Pudoon, November 20, 1825.
TO THE ADJUTANT-GENERA", Or TUE FORCES SERVING IN

AVA.
Sir,—l have the honour to report, for the information of the
Commander of the Forces, a brush which took place between the
party under my command, and the enemy, this morning.
In the early part of the morning, the fog was so thick as to

preclude our seeing any thing in our front, 'and on its Clea wit
up, I discovered, by means of a reconnoitring party, that the
enemy were in considerable force on the edge of the jungle in'
front of my left, and shortly after I discovered them march-
ing in three columns across my front; for the attack of my
right, left, and centre, their main object being evidently to
gain the right of the village. I consequently detached a party to
turn their left, and had, in a few minutes, the satisfaction to observe
that column retiring in confusion and with considerable loss. I
then moved forward, with the remainder of my party, to attack
their centre, which also retired in confusion after a very few
rounds; during this time, their right was engaged with a strong
picquet which I had placed to dispute the passage of a bridge on the
left of the village; this they effectually did. In both the defence
of my centre and left, I was much indebted for the prompt assist-
ance afforded me by Lieut. Kellett, It. N.
The enemy's force consisted of two gilt chattahs and about
800 men, armed with muskets and spears, with two or three
jinjals; their loss I conceive to have been about 25 or 30 men
killed. We had not, lam happy to say, a single man wound-
ed. The enemy, however, from the great extend of the village,
succeeded in setting it on fire at both ende, but very little damage
was done, as we extinguished it almost immediately. The Ra-
jah and all his attendants deserted the place the moment the
firing commenced ; he has, however, just returned, and appears
much more composed, and highly delighted with the result.--
I have, &c.

(Signed) C. DEANE, Captain Corn. Detach,
( py
True Co.)
(Signed) F. S. TIDY, Lieut.-Col. D.A.G.

Puddown, Nov. 25, 1625.

TO THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE FORCES.

Sir—l have the honour to report, for the information of the
commander of the forces, another affair which we have had with
the Burmese this morning.
A little before day-break we had embarked 20 men of the
Royals and 30 Sepoys of the 26th Madras Native Infantry' in the
light row-boats, intended to co-operate with Lieutenant-Colonel
Godwin's on the opposite side of the river. They were just in
the act of shoving off from the shore, when the enemy, to the
amount of 5,000 or 6,000, made a rush at our works, howling
most horribly, and at the same time setting fire to the village,
which they had entered at all points We hail fortunately got
an 18-pounder into the battery late yesterday evening, which,
added to two twelves which we had before, did great execution.
Lieutenant Kellett, R. N., was at the moment shoving off with
the row-boats, but instantly returned to our assistance with all his
men, and kindly undertook the superintendence of the guns, the
well directed fire of which SO mhinly contributed to our succeae•
The enemy, after nearly two hotirs-sharp firing, retired in admir-
able order, carrying off great numbers of dead and wounded, so
much so, that we have not been able to find more than 10 or 18'
dead bodies. lam happy to add, with the exception of one man
slightly grazed in the elbow by a musket shot, we have not a man
either killed or wounded. The Rajah's house was very early in
flames, and is burnt to the ground; indeed, I may almost say,
the village is completely destroyed. The gnus in the boats were
also of the greatest assistance in scouring the village with their
grape. We got possession of one jinjal and three muskets. The
enemy appeared to have several mounted men, but I cannot say
what they were.
I duly received the Deputy Quartermaster-General's instruc-
tions to place myself under the orders of Lieutenant-Colonel God-
win, but I have as yet heard nothing of him, except being in-
formed by a Serjeaut's party of his Majesty's 41st Regiment, who
came down in the boats (and arrived during this affair, in which
they took part) that he was on his way down. I thought it most
prudept to report direct, not knowing how long it might be before
he arrived.-1 have, &c.
(Signed) C. DEANE, Captain Corn. Detach.
(True copy.)
(Signed) F. S. TIDY, Lieut.-Col. D.A.G.

Puddown, Nov. 30, 1825.
TO TM ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF Ti!)' FORCKS.
Sir,—l have the honour to report, for the information of the
Commander of the forces, that the enemy appeared in great fords
this morning at day-break all along our front, and had a good deal
'of skirmishing with the picquets, but we could not succeed ill
drawing them within musket-shot of our works. They are all
armed with muskets, and have a great many jinjals, and two or
more guns, with which they annoyed us very considerably, havinlf
taken up a position in the woody part of the village, front whet*
they opened a musket-fire on the boats. From this I determined
to ilislodge thrill, and sent out a strong party for that ,purpose :
et
these came cloietipon them, and drove them out, with, I have every
reason tnlialffegare,eonsideethielose;- They aterhowever, by no means
discomfited, snl
round us,
and mike regular approa ches,as their orders are perenqry
to carry the place. In confirmation of this, number of their
intrenching, tools were left behind by the killed and!",,i
Our only casualty this morning, lam happy to say, on- -a6".
I understand,determined to iiitrench themselves
car severely, but not dangerously, wounded. The shot first
grazed the jaw bone, entered the shoulders, and came out under
the arm-pit. From one of the prisoners taken this moruingi.
whom I have by this opportunity forwarded to M ajor tackson, I
learn there are absolutely 5,500 men near here, and t a fur-
ther force is hourly expected down from Putto-down, where he
says-the Setahwoon now is.—l have, &c.
(Signed) C. DEA:NM, Captain Cum. Detacht.
(True copy.)
(Signed) F. S. TIDY, Lieut.-Col. D. A. G.
On the river near Prome, Nov. 26, 1825.

TO LIZUT.—COIL.. TIDY C. B. DEPT. AIDJUTANT..GILIc.
Sir,—l have the honour to state, for the information of Major
General Sir Archibald Campbell, commanding the force, that on
the morning of the 25th instant, while in progress to this station
with three companies of His Majesty's 87th Regiment under my
command, I was suddenly attacked from a steep bank covered with
jungle, by the Burmese, near the village of Theacombinev
when, after a smart skirmish, they retreated in great confusion
their loss I could not ;ascertain, as they carried off their killed and
wounded.
I have every reason to be satisfied with the conduct of both
officers and men, particularly with that of Captain Bowes, Who
commanded a small party in advance, and sustained, with gr.
coolness, the first and heaviest part of the enemy's fire, after
having been wounded by almost the first shot.
I beg leave to bring to the notice of Sir Archibald Campbell,
the good conduct of Mr. Volunteer Hutchins on this occuleol4
and, in fact, ever since he has been with the regiment-1 113'''
&c. (Signed) W. S. GULLY, Major Commanding.
(True copy)
(Signed) F. S. TIDY, Lieut.-Colonel, D.A.G•

Return of Killed, Wounded, and Ttlissing
under the command of :Major Gully,
Regiment, in action with the enemy near Thcacon.bole, `1"
the 25th of November, 1825:
d Ole:
His Majesty's 87th Itegiment.—Killed-2 rank an
Wounded-1 captain.
owe&
Name of the Officer Wounded—Captain James n 0,
slightly. (Signed) F. S. TIDY, Lieut.-Col. D. A'
of Hie n 8)701

TO 080IIOR SWiIITOW, ESQ., SECRETARY TO GOVILRNMSNT, 115.
CRET AND POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, ILC.,
FORT-WILLIAM.
• Sir—My last letters would apprise the Eight Hon. the Goya'
nor-General in Council, that the main Birrmese Army, am"°,;,fr,
lug to between 50,000 and 60,000 'men, had taken post la -00
immediate vicinity of Prome, and I have been for the last 10(11,
anxiously awaiting an attack upon the strong position We bad wfhel'
much labour cleared and prepared for giving full effect- to vfi
movement and operations of our columns, and every possible' c,..
yfg.'
couragement has been held nut to induce the enemy tct Atee'"i 1'
once on open ground. Finding however, much tA0.t17..,',1T.-••
to be drawn from his strongholds in the jungle, and suiler,..."(
much annoyance and inconvenience from his marauding Part"'"'
and want of forage, I, on the SOth ult., took measures fortoza}r
ing a general attack upon every accessible part of his line, "4A'
ing on the east bank of the Irrawaddy, from a commanding
of hills upon the river, to the village of Shnbike and Seow",.t
upon the left, distant from Prome 11 miles, in a north-east
rection. The enemy's army was divided into three corps. 1:11,de
left corps, commanded by Maba Nemiow, an old and experi°c" :ij.
General, who had been sent down from Ava to introduce a new
tern of conducting the war, was stockaded in the jungles at
bike and Hyalay, upon the Nawine river ; and this corps so r',7-00
ed to 15,000 men, Burmese, Shaun, and Cassayera, of wbig".. the
were cavalry. The centre, under the immediate orders 0;
Kee-Woonghee, was strongly intrenchod upon the hills of INeo3p
80,..
dee, inaccesisable, except on one side by a narrow path-u'' ltie the
manded by seven pieces of. artillery, and on the river.
ana, ;.
navigation was commanded by several batteries of heavy oruneo
The corps consisted of 30,000 men, and the space beta', 0,,
left and centre corps, a thick and extensive forest,- was toertoYrjers
"Pied by a line of pasts. The enesny'As right, under the ”,„„ir
of Suddoowoon, occupied the west bank of the Irrawaddy, a"-
ly stockaded and defended by artillery.. °I.
Leaving four regiments of Native Infantry in the wqr the
Prome, on the morning of the Ist instant I marched 0r,3.31411a
Simbike, with the rest of the force; to dislodge the collo pre-
Nemlow from its position on the .Nawine river;
viously concerted, his Excellency Commodore Sir, Jai`rjntry,
bane, with the flotilla, and the 26th Madras Native 4PIP-

feting in co-operation, on the hank of the river, 'shortly after day-
kcht commenced a heavy cannonade on the enemy's centre, and
continued nearly two hours to attract hie chief attention to that
point.

On reaching the Nawine river, at the village of Zeonke, the
force was divided into two columns, the right column, under the
command of Brigadier-General Cotton, continuing to advance
along the left bank of the river, while with the other column I
crossed at the ford of Zeouke,, and advanced upon Simbike and
Losabek, in a direction nearly parallel with the Brigadier-Gene-
ral's division.

We had to contend with every disadvantage of * difficult and
enclosed country, nor did our information upon the position oc-
cupied by the enemy enable me to make any previous fixed ara
raugernent for intercepting the retreat of an enemy to whom
every foot-path in the jungle was familiar, and whose irregular
flight would, I was aware, be made by every pnth that pro-
' wised safety at the moment. My object, however, was, that
whichever column should have the good fortune to fall in with
the enemy first, should attack hint vigorously in front, while the
other should endeavour to occupy such positions as would
enable it to cut in upon him, when driven from his defences.--
1 The route followed by Brigadier-General Cotton' brought
' hilts in front of the stockaded position at Simbike, which
he at once assaulted; and when his fire first opened, the co-
lumn ander my own direction was about a mile and a half dis-
tant to his left and rear. I, in consequence, detached Bri-
g, *diet Elrington to guard the fort at Zeouke, and the main road
itading to Neoun-benzick, and the position of the Kee-Woong-
hee, while with the rest of the column I pushed on towards Sagee,
in the hope of falling in with the enemy retiring upon Watty-
goon. Brigadier-General Cotton and his gallant division did
not allow me time for completing this movement. In less than
ten minutes every stockade was carried, the enemy completely
touted, and I had only an opportunity of cannonading hie panic-
!truck masses as they rushed fast through the openings of the
Jungle in my front.
The attack upon Simbike was most handsomely led by Lieu-
tenant-Colonel Godwin, of his Majesty's 41st Regiment, with
the advanced guard of the right column, consisting of the light
companies of his Majesty's Royal 41st and 89th Regiments,
and the light companies Of the 18th and 28th Regiments,
of Madras Native Infantry, and his Majesty's 41st Regiment un-
der Major Chambers, stormed at another point, with the usual
intrepedity of that gallant corps. The enemy left 300 dead
upon the ground, with the whole of his commissariat and other
Stotts, guns, from 450 to 500 muskets, and upwards of 100
Cassay horses. The body of the old Commander absM Nemiow,
15 yearn of age, was also found among the dead.
The enemy's left corps thus disposed of, and finding, from the
Latina:my of all the prisoners, that hlecaday had been fixed upon
as the point upon which to re-unite in the event of any disaster,
I It once determined upon marching back to Zeouke, for the pur-
-1;"e of attacking the centre, under the Kee-Woongbee, on the
"'awing morning. At six in the evening the whole force was
again assembled at Zeonke, where it bivouacked for the eight,
after a harassing march of about 29 miles, which the troops un-
dcrweut with the greatest cheerfulness and spirit.
At day-light in the morning of the 2d, we were again in mo-
,. ,"a. It was my intention to have cut in upon the river so as to
'ivide the Kee-Woonghee's force . but the impassable nature of
the intervening country prevented my reaching Pagaon, the point
I had selected for breaking through his line, and the only road
that could be discovered led to the front of the fortified ridge of
:'ltPadee, already alluded to, which, from its inaccessibility on
three sides could only be attacked by a limited number of men in
1.'144. Early in the morning I detached Brigadier-General Cot-
-14'4 division with orders to endeavour to push round to the right,
and gain the enemy's flank by every path that could be discovered,
but after great exertions, the effort was abandoned as wholly im-
pacticable. Our artillery being placed in position, opened with
mow 'free; while his Excellency Commodore Sir James Brisbane
ed forward and cannonnaded the heights from the river. I, at
:the same time, directed Brigadier Elrington to Ell in through the
J'agle to the right, where the Brigadier informs me the enemy
°PPosed hint with gallantry and resolution, defending every tree
and breast-work with determined obstinacy. To the Brigadier's
left directed six companies of his Majesty's 87th Regiment, under
11aiIe Gully, to advance and drive in the enemy's post to the bot-
wat, of the ridge. This service was performed with touch spirit,
lad the enemy was driven from all his defences in the valley, re-
eatiag— to hispiincipal works on the hills. The appearance of those
*arks was sufficiently formidable, and the hills, I have already
rationed, could only be ascended by narrow road, commanded
Y artillery and numerous stockades and breast-works filled with
rens aPParently all armed with muskets. As soon as the artil-
Let? Ind rockets, under Captaine Lumedaine and Graham, directed
°.7 Lieut.-Colonel Hopkinson, had made an impression upon the
netnY's worke, and 'silenced several of his guns, I. ordered the
troop" to advance Co the assault. The Ist Bengal Brigade, Clain-
cciunnanded hy- Lieut.-Colonel Sale, and consisting of his Majes-
Ws 13th and Stlth regiments, under Majors Thornhill and Frith,
was directetl to advance by the breach, and storm the heights'in
(rent, anti the six companies of his Majesty's 87th Regiment ad-
tnced through the jungle to the right, and drove every thing be.
foil them on that side. Nothing could surpass the steadiness and
resolste courage displayed in this attack. Scarcely a shot was
144 in seturn to the enemy's continued volliee. Ilia Majesty's
Stith
Regestent, which led, first entered the enemy's entrench-
Ments on the heights, driving him from hill to hill, over preci-
Picea which could only be ascended by a narrow . stair, until the
whole of the position, formidablenearly three miles in extent, was
in oar posseasiou.
During the attack, his Excellency Commodore Sir James Bris-
bane, afforded me the most able co-operation, and I do myself the
honour to enclose hie Excellency's report of the good conduct of
the officers and men cif the Honourable Company's Service serv-
41g on board the flotilla, and I much regret to observe the name
of Capt. Dawson, of his Majesty's ship Arachne, who was con-
y forward in the attack, among the list of killed.
Lieutenants Underwood, commanding engineer, and Abbot, of
the Bengal Engineers, who had closely reconnoitred the enemy's
Position, both volunteered to lead the columns, and were, I am
sorry to say, both wounded on that service.
~,,I have also to regret the loss of many promising brave young
t2itteers and brave soldiers ; but I am happy to observe that our
toss considering the extent and strength of the enemy's positions,
tod great numerical superiority, has not been great ; and I owe it
the troops to say, that the impression of their own steadiness
and intrepidity upon the minds of the enemy, could alone have se-
cured to them the brilliant successes of the Ist and 2d, with so
few casualties as will be found in the returns I have the honour
herewith to transmit.
oThe defeat of the enemy's army on the east bank of the Irra-
IltidY has been most 'Complete. He has been driven from all his
4eng Positions in the neighbourhood, with the lots of all his ar-
&hil ' great quantities of ammunition, and warlike stores; and
l?:
ugh it was impossible from the nature of the ground, to cal-
-Beulhasate the extent of his loss in killed and wounded, I am satisfied
u steered most severely, and I am much mistaken if the
141daenteae Commander again assembles a force within many thou-
tof the number lately in our front.
The right corps of the enemy's army, under Sudda Woon, ap-
pears still to occupy some high ground on the west bank of the
itTawaddy. Measures are now in progress for attacking the divi-
sion, and I have no doubt it will be dialoged from its defence to-
morrow morning.
On the 6th I purpose marching upon Meeady bay: the NBeouri
andb.enr-
sick road, with. the ,first division of the
General Cotton with the second division, wilrremY.ain a few days'e-
longer to act in co-operation with the flotilla, in the event of the
enemy having rallied in his defences on the river between Prothe
and Neesun-benzick. I have no certain information upon his ral-
bill point, Meeady on the east, and Maloune on the west bank
of the river, are both fortified, and are furnished with artillery.
--They are both named as the probable points of re-union, and I
l'hall lose no time in appearing before whichever they have chosen
rr that purpose ; but I think it important that one division
should continue to act in co-operation with the flotilla, until it is
clearly ascertained that the navigation of the river is open between
this and Meeady.
.... I have to solicit the attention of the Right Hon. the Governor-
foGeneral in Council, to the judicial and cordial co-operation of-
Ihrded me by his Excellency Commodore Sir James Brisbane, and
e boats of his Majesty's squadron employed on this service. My
141'at thanks are due, to Brigadier-Genera Cotton, for the able
:oner in which he led his column, and his judicious and deci-
Bri
* e attackupon the enemy's left at Simbike. The services of
pegad. ler Elm gton, Lieut.-Colonels Godwin and Sale, Majors
claims' Chambers, Thornhill, and Gully, who led columns, also
kmy notice. Lieut.-Colonel Hopkinson, commanding artil-
oArY? Lieut.aC,olonet Pollock and Captain Graham, of the Bengal
ilier.
Y, merit my fullest approbation for their exertions ; and
1,;;;taIn Lunistlaine, of the Bengal Horse Artillery, although
11741 wounded, refused to quit the battery, and continued from
4.sltairto direet the fire of his guns.
6,ll.rigdieraGesteralatiotton informs me that he received every
se! limn the experience of Brigadiers Armstrong and Brodie
Tng lustier his 'cotruntitd.
Lieu`th any Deputies Adjutant and Quarter-Master General,
ge-Cloner idy,' ' and Major Jackson, and from m Military
; Captain Shodgras, I received every aid anti assistance
duej_l3,sa.et ese'Operations; and Captain Smitb, of the Bengal Army,

volunteered his services, and accompanied me as Aide-de-Camp on
the•oceasion.—l have the honour tobe, &c.
(Signed) ABCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Major-Genf-'
Head-quarters, Camp on the Heights of Napadee, Dee. 4.

HIS ZZCELLENCY MAJOH.GRNERAL EIS 'ARCHIBALD CAHN/ILL,
Z.C.B. AND IC•C•T•Sor&C!
-

Sir,—ln transmitting herewith a list of the caaualties which
occurred in that part of the Flotilla under .inrorders, and of the
guns, stores, and craft captured in the attack upon the enemy's po-
sition at Pagoda Point, during the whole of yesterday, I beg to
have the honour of bringing under your Excellency's notice, the
highly distinguished conduct of the officers and men belonging to that
branch of it which is in the service of the Hon. Company. It is ex-
tremelygratifying to observe, that on this, as on other recent occa-
sions, they have uniformly vied with the light division (composed
of the boats of the squadron) in zeal, gallantry, and exertion. In-
deed, since my arrival at the Head-quarters, I have derived no
•mall satisfaction at the promptitude, good order, and regularity,
which have been conspicuous in the details of the Flotilla. One
common feeling animates the whole of this force, which has pro-
duced the happiest results.
I regret to. announce to you, amidst the decided advantage
of the acquisition of an important post, the death of Captain
Dawson, of the .Arachne. In him the service has lost a gallant
and highly meritorious officer, whose recent promotion to the rank
of commander is a proof of the opinion I entertained of his pro-
fessional character.-1 have the honour to be, Sir, &c.
(Signed) JAMES BRISBANE, Commodore.
Hon. Company's Steam vessel Diana, Pagoda Point,
in iulvance of Prome, Dec. 3, 1825.

General Return of Killed, Wounded, and hissing of the Army
under the command of Itlajor-General Sir Archibald Camp-
bell, K. C. 8., in action with the enemy on the Ist of De.
cember, 1825 :-
2d Battalion Ist or Royal Regiment.—Killed-1 serjeant
and 2 rank and file. Wounded—l ensign and 5 rank and file.
His Majesty's 41st Regiment.—Killed-2 lieutenants, I mei.•
jeant, and 11 rank and file. Wounded-3 serjeants and 25
runk and file. .
His Majesty.'* 89th Regiment.—Wounded-2 rank and file.
18th Regiment ' Madras Native Infantry.—Killed-2 tank
and file. .
Ist Battalion Madras Pioneers.—Wounded-1 lieutenant
and 4 rank and file.
Names of the Officers. Killed.—l,ieutenants T. B. M. Su-
therland and Win. Gossin, of Ills Majesty's 41st Regiment.
Names of the Officers Wounded.—Ensign J. Campbell, of
the 2d battalion Ist or Royal Regiment, since dead ; Lieutenant
J. Smith, of the Ist battalion Madras Pioneers, dangerously.
(Signed) FS. TIDI', Lient.XOlonel, 1). A. G.
General Return of Killed, Wounded, and Missing of the Army
under the command of Major-General Sir Archibald Camp-
bell, K. C. 8., in action with the enemy on the 2d Dec.
1825 :
Bengal Engineers.—Wounded—l lieutenant.
Madras Engineers.—Wounded-1 lieutenant.
Bengal Horse Artillery.—Killed-1 gun Lascar. Wounded
—ll rank and file.
His Majesty's 38th Regiment.—Killed-1 lieutenant, and 1
rank anti tile. 'Wounded-11 rank and file.
His Majesty's 47th Regiment.—Killed-3 rank and file.
Wounded-1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 1 serjeant, and 38 rank
and file.
His Majesty's 87th Regiment.—Killed-2 rank and file.
Wounded—l major, 1 lieutenant, '2 serjeants, and 21 rank and
file. Missing-1 rank and file.
38th Regiment Madras Native Infantry.—Killed-1 rank
and file. Wounded—l serjeant anti 7 rank and file.
Ist Battalion Madras l'ioneers.—Wounded —2 rank and file.
Name of the Officer killed.—Lieutenant 11. C. K. Proctor,
his Majesty's 38th Regiment.
Names of the Officers Wounded.—Lieutenant Abbot, Ben-
gal Engineers, slightly; Lieutenant Underwood, Madras En-
gineers, severely, not dangerously ; Captain and Brevet-Major
Backhouae, and Lieutenant J. Gordon' of His Majesty's 47th
Regiment, severely, not dangerously; Major W. S. Gully, of
His Majesty's 87th Regiment, alight!),; Lieutenant J. S.
liaylee, of His Majesty's 87th Regiment, dangerously, since
dead.

(Signed) F. S. TIDY, Lieut.-Colonel, D. A. G.
Return of Ordnance and Military Stores captured from the
Enemy in the operations of the Ist and 2d December, 1225,
by the Army and Flotilla :
Napadee ('amp, Dec. 4,1825.
Iron guns—Four pounders and 12 jinjals, taken during
the operations of the Ist December, a very considerable quan-
tity of gunpowder, and a great number of muskets destroyed.
Brass guns--One 32-pounder, one 9 ditto, and 2 swivels:—
iron guns—one 9-pounder, four 6 ditto, one 4 ditto. one 3 ditto,
two 2 ditto, and 4 swivels:—iron carronades— two 12-poun-
ders, and two 6 ditto. (Taken by the army in the operations
of the qa December, a very considerable quantity of shot aqd
gunpowder found on the works, also a number of jinjals not
yet collected.) •
Brass guns—One 6-pounder:—iron guns—three 12-pottn-
dem. and one 2 ditto. (Taken by the flotilla about a ton of
gunpowder, 400 muskets, and a large quantity of round shot
of different descriptions.)
(Signed) C. HOPKINSON, Lieut.-Col.
Commanding• the Artillery of the Forces.

TO GEORGE SWINTON, ESQ, SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, SE-
Cara Awn POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, &C. FORT WILLIAM.
Sir,-!0 my dispatch of yesterday I mentioned my intention of
attacking the enemy's right wing, under Sudda Woon, posted on
the west batik of the Irrawaddy.
Having concerted measures with his Excellency Commodore
Sir James Brisbane, I directed Brigadier-General Cotton to cross
the river in the course of lust night with the division under his
command, and, if possible, to land above the position occupied by
the enemy.

This the Brigadier-General effected, and I had the pleasure,
early this morning of seeing my orders carried into the fullest ef-
fect, as detailed in the leter herewith enclosed.—l have, &c.
(Signed) ARCH. CAMPBELL, Major-Gen.
Head-quarters, Camp on the Heighta of Napadea, December
4, 1825.

TO MAJOR-GENERAL SM A. CAMPBELL, E. C. B. COMMANDER

OF THE FORCES.

Sir,—You' did me the honour of placing a proportion of the
division under my command this morning, with orders to attack
and dislodge the right wing of the enemy's army, situate in a se-
ries of stockades on the right bank of the river.
The details were are as follows :-2.50 Royal Engineers; 270
His Majesty's 41st Regiment ; 260 ditto 89th ditto ; Light Com-
pany 28th Madras Native Infantry ; and 100 pioneers.
This operation was performed in conjunction with the navy and
flotilla, and, I am happy to add, was attended with the most
complete success. The enemy retired from their stockades
on the river, from the severe fire from four howitzers, and
some rockets, ably directed by Lieutenants Paton and Seton,
of the Bengal Artillery ; but on taking possession of them, it
was discovered they had a stockaded work about half a mile
in the interior, completely manned and occupied by guns ;
Brigadier Armstrong, Colonel Brodie, and Colonel Godwin,
immediately moved upon its centre and right, and I took the
Royals to the left, and the work was carried instantly, the
enemy leaving 800 dead on the field, and dispersing in every
direction ; I have sent in several pioneers, and from 300 to 350
muskets were broken by my men having been abandoned by the
enemy. I have set fire to the whole of their defences, and have
only to add my warmest acknowledgments to Brigadier Arm-
strong, who commanded the advance ; to Colonel Brodie, who
had charge of the light companies ; and Colonel Godwin, who
commanded the reserve, and to every officer and man who was
engaged.
The Adjutant-General's and Quartermaster-General's Staff,
under Captains Hitchens and Steele, and my own personal Staff,
Captain Wainwright, 47th Regiment, and Lieutenant Wilson,
13th Light Infantry, I venture to bring to your notice for their
zeal on this and every othes occasion. The artillery taken con-
sisted of one 18-pounder carronade, and five others, from four to
six-pounders, with a large quantity of jinjale.
The operations of this day naturally connecting me with his
Majesty's Navy and the Flotilla, I hope it will not be construed
into presumption, my venturing to bring to your Excellency's
notice the most cordial co-operation and valuable assistance I de-
rived from his Excellency Commodore Sir James Brisbane, who
directed personally the whole of the boats, who cannonaded and
cleared the advance of the troops from their disembarking above
their position, to their entering the enemy's works.
lam happy to say-this service was performed with the trilling
loss of one man killed and Cur wounded.--I have, Ice.
(Signed) W. COTTON, B.G.
(A true copy)
(Signed) F. S. TIDY, Lieut.-Colonel, D.A.G.
Published by command of the Right Hon. the Governor-Gene-
ral in Council.

men, evidently with the intention of drawing a line of circumval-
Jation round the British position ; I beg you will be pleased to in-
`oru► the Lords Commissioners of the Admira;ty that the Com-
' Minder of the Forces moved out on the lit instant for the pur-
-1 pose of attacking the left column, a short distance in the interior,
and requested that I would, at the sane time, ttake a diversion in
his favour, by engaging the enemy's centre 'position at Pagoda
Point, with the flotilla under my irnmediate,command. It is ex-
tremely strong both by nature and art, and is situated on the left
bank of the river, a few miles in advance of 'Panne. lam happy
to say that the result of these arrangements was decidedly favour-
able; the enemy's left column, consisting of about fourteen thou-
sand men, being completely overthrown, their ordnance and the
whole of their Commissariat captured, and a heavy loss of men.
The next day (yesterday) the Major-General determined on fol-
lowing up the blow by an attack upon Pagoda Point, the object
of the former diversion; the flotilla covering the advance of the
army along the shore. After a cannonading of several hours, the
troops rushed forward to the assault--overcame the natural ob-
stacles which presented themselves--end carried the position in
the most gallant style. The &till; at the same time pushed on up
the river, and captured the whole of the enemy's boats (amounting
to about three hundred) together with several guns, four hundred
muskets, and a large quantity of stores.
I have much satisfaction in stating that the whole of the offi-
cers and men employed in the flotilla,conducted themselves through-
out this service. in a manner that reflects the highest credit on
each individual, composed as this force is of various establishments.
The officers of the Honourable Company's Marine vied with those
of the Royal Navy in gallantry and exertion. Captain Chaffs, of
the Alligator, who commanded the light division, displayed the
same zeal, judgment, and intrepedity which have characterized
his conduct since the operations in this quarter began. I have,
however, the painful duty of announcing the death of Captain John
F. Dawson, of the Arachne, whose high professional character had
induced me so recently to promote him to the rank of Com-
mander. The gallantry of this much lamented officer was con-
spicuous on all occasions, inviting, by his example, the exer-
tions of all under his direction ; he fell just as success had crown-
ed our efforts:

I cannot close this letter without expressing my admiration of
the steadiness; good order, and discipline of the troops in advan-
cing along a line of march, intersected with thick jungle, and a
succession of intrenchments, until the storming took place. The
two arms of his Majesty's service are in full and hearty co-opera-
tion for the objects of the present expedition ; and every success
may be hoped for from the perseveranCe and resolution of Sir Ar-
chibald Campbell, the distinguished Commander of the Forces.
I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) JAMES BRISBANE, Ccirnmodore.

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