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CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
OLD COURT•

INDIA.

John Broten,l7,ws Indictel for feloniously stealing some silver
monies, the property of William Wells, from the person of
Mary Wells. .

The following officiandespatches7give an account of
the proceedings of Sir R. Sale's brigade in Affghan-
istan, cursorily alluded to in The Sun of yesterday :
OFFICIAL. DESPATCHES OF THE ENGAGEMENTS
IN THE KHOORD CABOOL PASS.
FORT WILLIAM, Nov. 27, 1841.
SECRET DEPARTMENT.

It appeared in evidence that the wife of •the prosecutor was in a
pork-shop, making some purchases for the family, when the pri-
soner adroitly wined out her pocket and took away the money.
The offence was clearly brought home to the prisoner, and the Jury
found him Guilty.

The CounT sentenced him to be-transsported for ten years.
The prisoner Is a must dexterdus hand at robberies ot, this do.
scriptiun. When he was arraigned on Saturday evening, he actu-
ally contrived to pick the pocket of the female turnkey of some
money. She shortly a!terwards missed some of it, and wondered
how she had lost it. Another prisoner subsequently gave informa-
tion of the prisoner having committed the rubbery.
stealing some bacon. '
Thomas Bleer,•l4, and Thomas Jones, 11, were convicted of

The Right Hon. the Governor-General in Council is pleased
to publish, for general information, the annexed copies of de-
spatches from Major-General Sir Robert Sale, K. C. B. , de-
tailing the results of several affairs with the insurgent trues of
the northern Ghilzies, on the road from Cabool to Bootkhak,
in which, under extreme disadvantages of.position, the gal -
lantry and zeal of the troops under his command have been
severely tried and conspicuously displayed.
By command of the Right Hon. the Governor-Geo. in Council,
T. H. MADDOCK,
Secretary to the Government of India.

Mr. Cope informed the Court that both prisoners had been pre-
viously convicted of felony, but he had reason to believe that their
positiin was such as to drive them to exist by plunder; the father
of one of them had left his wife and was living with another
woman, and had turned the boy out of doors to get his living as he
was best able, and the other boy also had no home to go to or any
one who took the least interest in his welfare. •

FROM MAJOR-GEN. SIR ROBERT SALE, K.O 8., TO CAPTAIN
GRANT, ASSISTANT-ADJUTANT-GENERAL, CABOOL.
Dated Camp, Bootkhak, Oct. 12, 1841.
Sir,—l have the honour to state to you, for the information
of Major-General Elphinstone, C. 13., that the task of forcing
the pass of Khoord Cabool, and defeating the rebels posted
within it, has this morning been accomplished.
After fully weighing the whole of the information brought to
me at various periods in the course of yesterday, I came to the
conclusion, that the main body of the insurgents was posted
behind a breastwork, near the middle of the pass, and that they
would defend it, as well as the almost inaccessible heights, on
either flank of it. _ _

Tile RECORDER asked Mr. Cope whether the ,pfisoners would be
received into the prison of Parkhurst ? Mr.'eOpe said they would
take them in at that establishment if iViiitence of transportation
passed.upon- them.

'The RECORDER said it was melancholy to see mere children like

theprisoners placed in such a position, and the Court felt that the
only hope left for them was to pass, in terms, a sentence of trans.
portation upon them. The effect of that sentence, however,
would not be to remove them from the country, but they would
be placed in the establishment at Parkhurst, where they would
have an opportunity of learning a trade and becoming useful mem-
bers of society, and it would only be in the event of their showing
themselves to be incorrigible that the sentence would be fully
carried out.

My plan of attack was therefore arranged as follows :—I de-
termined to employ two hundred Juzailchees, under the well-
known Sirdar Jan Fishan Khan, to create a diversion by as-
saulting, in flank and rear, the precipitous ridge which forms
the southern side of the urra, whilst the troops under my
command entered its gorge, and attacked the enemy in front.
The force left camp at, 6A. at. The advanced guard consisted
of the two guns of foot artillery under Lieutenant Dawes, two
companies of the 13th Light Infantry under Capt. Fenwick
and Lieut. George King, the flank companies of the 35th
Native Itifantty under Captain Younghusband, and a detach-
ment of pioneers under Captain Broadfoot, the whole being in
charge of Captain Seaton, 35th regiment Native Infantry.
The remainder of the 13th and 35th formed our main body.
As we approached the insurgents' position, we found that all
the reports of our spies had been substantively correct, but that
the enemy were withdrawing from behind their breastwork in
the valley, and occupying the rocky ridges of the mountains
on either side. They opened upon us a well-directed fire, and
at the very commencement of the affair I received a wound
from a ball above the ankle, which ultimately compelled me to
leave the field. Whilst I remained on it, however, I directed
two companies of the 13tb, and one of the 35th, to ascend the
precipices on either hand in face of the enemy ; and I must in
justice to them mention the gallantry, activity, and persever •
ance with which this duty was performed, and the enemy driven
by our skirmishers from point to point of eminences almost
perpendicular. When compelled to retire, I resigned the com-
mand into the hands of Lieut.-Colonel Dennie, C. 8., and have
the pleasure to forward his report, detailing the further pro-
gress and completion of the affair.
I beg to add, that whilst I remained at the head of the force,
the conduct of both officers and men afforded me the highest
satisfaction, and I am greatly pleased with the spirited and
judicious manner in which Lieut.-Colonel Dennie brought the
matter to a close.

The prisoners were then sentenced to be, transported for seven
years, but the Recorder instructed Y:2r. Cope to make a special
note that the sentence was passed upon the express understanding
that the prisoners should be sent to Parkhurst.
Mr. Cope said that he would take care that the humane intention
of the Court was carried into effect.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.
. MANSION HOUSE. T
A lad named Daniel- Donovan, was brought up
charged with having picked the pocket of Mr. Ridley,
a law student.
Mr. Ridley begged to, be allowed to withdraw the
accusation.
Alderman Ginns--What is your reason for declining
to prosecute ?
- • Mr. Ridley—l have inquired about the lad, and
find that he is not an experienced thief. I have been
told that he is an industrious person, Indeed I told the
policeman who took him into custody that I should not
prosecute him. •
Mr. HOBL ER—You ought not to halt been in so great
a hurry to decline presecuting, for it happens that the
prisoner is well known here as a thief, so that by re-
fusing to prosecute, you, do, the public wrong without
rendering any benefit to the person who robbed you.
Alderman GIBBS —Nocdoubt of it. Let the gentle-
man bo sworn.
Mr. Ridley—l have an objection to be sworn.
Alderman GIBBS—What is your objection ? Are you
a Quaker ? Mr. Ridley—l am not a Quaker. I object
because I consider that to swear is to commit a breach
at 1"
o f
Alderman the
tiimt GIB
Bs
tigherle i law which distinctly says "Swear not
prisoner into
custody should be sworn, and intimated that if .the po-.
pnosliCem after
policeman whoon s u
liceman's evidence proved sufficient he should not require
ctlotionMr. Nobler, di-
rected kg
the
that of Mr. Ridley.
The policeman made his statement of the matter, but
without the testimony of Mr.:Ridley, who actually de-
tected the prisoner in the act of stealing the pocket-
handkerchief, the evidence was extremely imperfect, and
Alderman Ginns declared that the case must go on,
as whatever the objections of Mr. Ridley might be to be
sworn, the public were too much interested int the dis-
posal of the prisoner to admit of any compassion on ac-
count of the gentleman's disinclination to perform so ne-
cessary and serious a duty. •
Mr. Ridley repeated his objections, and said that he
had determined from the commencement not to prose-
cute, and had told the policeman that he had no inten-
tion of the kind. •
Alderman GIBBS-YOu can serve nobody by such a
course. This parson is known here as a bad charac-
ter. I shall ask him a
,question, however. Prisoner,
was that your own .handkerchief which you had in your
hand? Mind, you are 'Under .no obligation to answer
me. Prisoner-4t was not my handkerchief, my Lord.
Alderman-Glans (to Mr.- Ridley)—Now, Sir, I must
call upon you to prosecute 'the 'prisoner., You must go
into the next room 'and be bound over in •the usual way.'
Mr. Ridley' then went: -reluctantly into the adjoining
room to be bound over by the Ward Clerk.

The exertions of my Brigade Major, Captain Wade, and of
Captain 1-lavelock and Lieut. Airey, of Major-General Elphin-
stone's personal staff, who attached themselves to me as volun-
teers on this service, demand my amplest acknowledgments.
'I he last mentioned of these officers had a horse shot under
him. I beg to forward the casualty return of the 13th : that
of the Artillery, Sappers, and 35th N. I. shall follow.
A memorandum of the ammunition expended is also annexed.
I am thankful for the promised reinforcement of two guns; and
if the 37th regiment N. I. can also be promptly sent out, it will
relieve the troops from a part of very harassing out-post duty,
in an exposed plain, in the vicinity of mountains.
P.S. I ought not to have forgotten to mention, that Captain
Bellew, Assistant Quarter-Master-General, who had previously,
under General Elphinstone's instructions, reconnoitred the
passes occupied by the enemy, accompanied me during my
march from Cabool, and ably aided me, until the moment of my
being wounded, upon which he continued to render very valu-
able assistance to Lieut.-Col. Dennie. To Brevet Captain
Trevor, 3d Light Cavalry, politically employed on this occasion,
I was indebted for the information obtained at 13ootkhak ; upon
it my plan of attack was based, and it proved correct in every
particular ; and ho was personally active and conspicuous
throughout the engagement.

FROM LIEUT.-COL. W: Ir. DENNIE, G. 8., COMMANDING I3TII
LIGHT INFANTRY, TO MAJOR- GENERAL SIR R. H. SALE,
K.C.8., COMMANDING.
Dated Camp, Bootkhak, Oct. 12, 1841.
Sir,-1 beg, on my return to camp, to report the details of
the progress and completion of the affair with the rebels in the
Khoord Cabool Pass, begun in so spirited a manner under your
personal command this morning.
On receiving charge over the troops, in consequence of
your wound compelling you to leave the valley, I pursued your
plan of operations by pressing the enemy as much as the nature
of the ground would admit on both flanks, and rapidly moving
on the main, columns and guns, with the intention of dis-
lodging them from their breastwork, if still occupied, but
this the insurgents had evacuated, though they ventured te
dispute the possession of the precipitous heights, and to di-
rect a well-aimed fire against our main force. Disconcerted,
however, by the bold mannor in which they.were.met by our
skirmishers as they scaled the mountain sides, and by the
steady Progress of the advance, they gradually abandoned their
first position, and retired to the highest ridges and pinnacles
of the Durra.
I had resolved from the first not to allow any lateral oppo-
sition to divert me from the main purpose of clearing the val-
ley,- and a little after seven a.m. I had the satisfaction of
reaching the southern gorge of the pass, and establishing there
the 35th Native Infantry and the guns in an excellent post,
constituted by'the walls of a strong and capacious though de-
serted fort. By this time our skirmishers had everywhere got
posSession of the heights, and the Affghan force under Jan
Fishen Khan had also crowned the mountains and displayed
their banners on its summit.
You are aware that it was part of your original plan that
the 13th Light Infantry should return to their encampment at
Bootkhak—as the column marched back, the enemy showed
themselves on several points of the defile, and opened a fire,
and some loss was sustained in repelling these attacks, and in
withdrawing our flanking parties.
The troops finally arrived at Bootkhak, about two p.m., a
good deal harrassed In the exertions of the morning. You will
see by the returns, that the casualties have not been few, which
arose from the great advantage afforded lly the ground to an
enemy trained to mountain warfare.
Permit me to add the expression of my admiration of the
fearless manner in which the men of the 13th, chiefly young
soldiers, ascended heights nearly perpendicular, under the
sharp re of the insurgents. The sepoys of the 35th rivalled
and equalled them in steadiness, activity, and intrepidity. I
am happy to say, that no loss whatever of baggage of the native
infantry was sustained in traversing this valley of plunderers.
I have not yet received the casualty return of the 35th regi-
ment of Native Infantry, but have reason to believe that it is in
amount about equal to that of the 13th, and I am informed
that they have one officer, Captain Younghusband, severely
wounded.
Return of Killed, Wounded, and Missing of the Force under
the command of Major-Gen, Sir IL H. Sale, K.C.8., in
forcing the pass of Khoord Cabool, on the 12 Oct. 1841.
2d company 6th battalion artillery, wounded, one private
and three horses.
Her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry, killed, 2 privates ;
wounded, 2 subalterns, 2 sergeants, and 16 privates.
35th regiment N. 1., killed, 2 privates and sepoys ; wounded,
1 captain, 1 corporal, and 8 privates and sepoys.
Sappers and miners, killed, ditto; wounded, 2 privates.
General Staff.—Major-General Sir R. Sale, K. C. 8., com-
manding, wounded severely : and Captain Wade, Major of
Brigade, slightly.
13th I...:ght Infantry.—Lieutenant Mein, wounded severely;
and Ensign Oakes, ditto slightly.
35th regiment N. I.—Captain Younghusband, wounded
severely.
(Signed) H. WADE, Captain, Major of Brigade.

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL SIR It. li. SALE, K.C.8., CON
MANDING IST BRIGADE OF BRITISH TROOPS SERVING IN
AFFGIIANISTAN, TO CAPTAIN GRANT, OFFICIATING AS-
SISTANT-ADJUTANT-GENERAL, CABOOL.
Camp in the Valley near Teezeem, Oct. 23, 1841.
Sir—l beg to acquaint you, for the information of Major-
G enei al Elphinstone, C. 8., that the force united under my
command, consisting of the Ist brigade of infantry, No. 6,
light field battery, the mountain train. the corps of Sappers
anti Miners, a squadron of the sth Light Cavalry, and a rissalah
of the Shah's 2,1 cavalry, marcheal from Klioord Cabool to-
wards Teezeem yesterday morning. Lieutenant-Colonel Mon-
teath, 35th, commanded the advanced guard; Lieutenant-
Colonel Dennie, 13th, the main column ; and Captain old.
field, sth Light Cavalry, the rear guard ; in each of which
troops of the several arms were appointed according to the
best of my judgment. The force felt its way cautiously
through the defiles of the Huft Kotul, occupying with
skirmishers the hills on either flank, and leaving parties
for the protection of our baggage and rear on selected
points. Nothing was seen of the enemy until the advance
and main body had halted in the Valley of Teezeem. From
this low ground another vale stretches out towards the
south-east, and on the sides and summits of the mountains
which enclose the latter were posted in every quarter
bodies of the insurgents, whilst another portion of their
force, consisting of foot, led on by sirdars on horseback and
their mounted followers, showed a determination to dispute
with us the possession of a conical hill, which partially closes
the entrance of the branching valley, and barred our ap-
proach to Moohumud Ufzal's fort, a large work. backed by
gardens, which the rebels still garrisoned. 'From this
eminence the advance-guard, under Colonel Monteath, drove
them by a combined attack ; and I then directed the 13th
Light Infantry and a portion of Captain Abbott's battery to
advance under Lieutenant-Colonel Dennie, and assault the
fort itself. The insurgents, however, abandoned it, after
directing from it a feeble fire.
I immediately determined to establish in it a depotifor my
sick and wounded, and to take it as a point of support for
ulterior operations, and an appui to my camp, to be fisted
under its walls; but as the enemy continued to occupy in
force a nearly circular range of heights, and even boldly to
skirmish in a lower part of the valley, it became necessary
to drive them from such segments of the mountain as would,
if remaining in their hands, have given the power to corn.
mand our position, and fire upon the troops with advintage
at night. This led to a succsssion of skirmishes which were
main!ained with great coolness and spirit by several com-
panies_ of the 13th and one of the 35th, aided by the guns of
Captain Abbott's battery and the mountain train, and sup•
ported by the cavalry. The combat was prolonged until after
dusk, and the ammunition of one of the companies of the 13th
having been expended, it was compelled temporarily to retire,
and a very promisicg officer, Lieutenant Edward King, was
killed at its head. A supply of cartridges and a reinforcement
were promptly sent up, and the affair ended by the rebels
being pushed off every part of the steep mountains which we
designed to retain. The returns will show that our loss has
been slight, and I have no doubt that the enemy suffered
severely from the fire of our skirmishers and the shot of our
batteries. The force bivouacked in position without an at-
tempt being made upon our 'line. Morning showed us the
heights everywhere deserted by the rebels, and if a negotia-
tion which they have opened in very humble terms should not
end in their entire submission, I purpose to attack their prin-
cipal fort to-.morrew.
I regret to have to add that, though 'every precaution was

PRICE 5d

a lopted for the security of our line of communication, a large
interval was created between our main body and rear guard
by the circumstance of the latter having to await at Khoord
Cabool the arrival of carriage from the capital for part of the
public baggage. A lig,ht-armed enemy, well acquainted with
the country, did- not fail to take advantage of this, and I
fear that some ammunition and valuable stores have fallen

Into their hands. 1 beg to forward ihe report of Captain Old-
field, detailing every occurrence whilst he commanded the rear
guard; also, the returns of killed and wounded, and of ammu-
nition expended.
Return of the Killed, Wounded, and' Missing of the Force
under the command of Major-General Sir R. 11. Sale,
K. C. 11., in the attack on the Enemy's Position in the
Valley of Teezeem, on the 22d Oct., 1841.
Second company 6:h battalion artillery, wounled, 1 sergeant
and 1 horse.

Squadron, sth Light Infantry, killed, 1 horse; wounded, 1
private.
Her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry, killed, I lieutenant,3 pri-
vates ; wounded, 1 lieutenant, 1 corporal, and 7 private!.
Sappers and Miners, killed, I private ; wounded, 1 lieute-
nant, 5 privates and sepoys, and 1 mule.
Mountain train, wounded, two privates and sepoys.
K illed—Lieut. Edw. King, her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry.
Wounded—Lieut. Frere, her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry,
slightly ; and Lieut. Ore, Sappers and Miners, severely.
( Signed) 'H. WADE, Captain, Major of Brigade]

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL SIR It. H. SALE, E C. 8., COM-
MANDING THE IST BRIGADE Or BRITISH TROOPS SERVING
IN AFFGHANISTAN, TO CAPT. GRANT, OFFICIATING AS-
SISTANT-ADJUTANT-GENERAL, CABOOL.
Dated Camp, Jugdulluk, Oct. 28, 1841.
Sir,—l have the honour to acquaint you, for the informa-
tion of Major-General Elphinstone, C. 8., that the force
under my command reached this place to-day. Last night
passed over without the slightest insult to our out-posts at Kuttah
Sung; but during the morning's march we descried small par-
ties at a distance on both flanks, especially near the outlet of
the Purree Durree, which afterwards united in a combined
attack on our rear guard. Our loss has been small, and the
enemy was everywhere baffled and held in check by the fire
from our guns and skirmishers. Owing however to the jaded
state of our camelS, it became necessary to destroy a good deal
of camp equipage to prevent its falling into the rebels' hands.
The daily repetition of these attacks has given rise to sus-
picions of the sincerity of the Chiefs in the mind of the po-
litical assistant, in which I am compelled to
.participate, though
I shall be happy to find that their submission at Teczecm was
made in good faith, and that these petty hostilities are the acts
of men not under their controul.

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL SIR. R. 11. SALE, E.C.8., COM-
2HANDING THE IST BRIGADE OF BRITISH TROOPS SERV-
ING IN AFFGHANISTAN, TO CAPT. GRANT, OFFICIATING
ASSISTANT-ADJUTANT-GENERAL, CABOOL.
Dated Camp, Gundamuk, Oct. 30, 1te41..
Sir—Yesterday the force under my command was again en-
gaged with the insurgents of these mountains, and the affair was
the sharpest which we have had since penetrating the pass of
Khoord Cabool. I experienced little molestation in my camp
at Jugdulluk, but observed towards sunset and by moonlight
evident indications of the enemy which had attacked our rear
guard earlier in the day, being in the act of moving off over the
hills with a view of concentrating between my force and Sook-
hab. Major-General Elphinstone is acquainted with the loca-
lities, and will not have forgotten that the only entrance to
the valley of Jugdulluk, from the eastward, is by a bug
and winding kotul, overlooked and commanded by a lofty
range of mountains, partially clothed with bushes and dwarf
trees. Of these really terrific eminences the rebels had, as. I
had anticipated, taken possession, in more considerable num-
bers than we had been opposed to since leaving Teezeem.
Holding ail the salient points of the hills, and secure by breast-
works, they showed a determination to dispute with the utmost
obstinacy the progress of our flanking parties, and to endeavour
to prevent the debouch of our advance and main column. To
enable us to effect this, I had to detach companies from every
corps in the force to the right and left, which, aided by the
Artillery, won their way, inch by inch, up the lofty heights ;
much, however, remained to be done, and the fire of the
mountaineers from several of the tallest summits was un-
libated," and success was every where doubtful, when a
single company of the 13th, under Captain Wilkinson, was
directed to advance up the defile itself. It pressed forward
at a rapid pace, supported by all the reserves which re-
mained available, and to the surprise of the whole force
found that the enemy had neglected to guard the main outlet.
This vanguard, therefore, it supports, andlthe guns were quickly
established on the narrow table land, from which they had it
in their power to take the whole of the defences of the rebels in
reverse. Our troops commanded the route Sookhab, and the
enemy seemed to decline all further opposition. The march
was resumed, but as the cumbrous train of baggage filed over
the mountain, the insurgents again appearing from beyond 'the
most distant ridges, renewed the contest with increased num-
bers and the most savage fury. Our rear-guard made the best
dispositions for defence and rescue ; but the suddenness of the
onset caused some confusion, during which, notwithstanding
the efforts of the troops, some baggage and camp equipage' fell
into the hands pf their opponents. Captain Wyndham, of the
33th, was killed at this crisis of the affair, and several brave
men of all the corps fell or were wounded. Soon, however,
by the praiseworthy exertions and cool and soldier-like order and
example of Captains Backhouse and Broadfoot, of the Shah's
service, and Fenwick, of the 13th, confidence was restored, the
aspect of the affair changed, and the rear-guard extricated from
the defile. It continued in the best order to retreat, and to
repel the enemy, who had followed it up to the point at which
the loftier hills wear away. Our casualties of yesterday and
the day before amount to 130, amongst whom are one officer
killed and four wounded. This loss will not be considered
heavy by those who have seen the heights from which the re-
bels were driven, and are acquainted with the habits and cha-
racter cf the. mountaineers to whom we were opposed. I have
to-day marched to this place without any interruption worthy
of mention.
From the details of this despatch the Major-General com-
manding in Affghanistan will be enabled to draw his own in-
ferences as to the actual state of our relations with the re-
fractory chiefs who were admitted at Teezeem into a treaty
of reconciliation with the Government against which they
had rebelled. But it belongs more peculiarly to my voca-
tion in the field, now that there is a prospect of brief re-
pose in the vicinity of this cantonment, to report with much
satisfaction the cheerfulness, steadiness, and perseverance with
which the troops have performed every duty required of them.
Since leaving Cabool, they have been kept constantly on the
alert by attacks by night and day ; from the time of their ar-
rival at Teezeem, they have invariably bivouacked, and the
safety of our positions has only been secured by unremitting
labour and throwing up entrenchments, and very severe out-
post duty, whilst each succeeding morning has brought its
affair with a bold and active enemy, eminently skilful; in
the species of warfare to which their:attempts have been con-
fined, and armed with juzails, which have enabled theM to
annoy us at a range at which they could only be reached by-our
artillery. Though compelled by the effects of my late wound
to witness 'these conflicts from a &olio, I must bear myun-
equivocal testimony to the gallantry of officers and men on
every occasion of contact with the enemy, and especially in
scaling the tremendous heights above Jugdulluk. I enclose
casualty return.
I beg to express m) sense of the highly able assistance which
I have received in all our attacks and skirmishes, and through-
out the operations, from Lieutenant-Colonels Monteath and
Dennie, C.B. I have been much pleased with the address and
able management of Captain Abbott, of the artillery, who has
twice commanded the advance guard; and the exertions ,a
Captain Wade, my Brigade Major, and of Captain Havelock,
Persian interpreter to Mr. Elphinstone (temporarily uttached
to me), in conveying my orders from point to point, and aiding
in the dispositions, deserve my warmest commendations.
Return of the killed, Wounded, and Missing of the Force under I,
the command of Major-Gen. Sir Robert 11. Sale, K.C.8.,
on the advance to and storming of the Pass of Jugdulluk, en
the 28th and 29th of October, 1841.
Second Company sth battalion Artillery—killed, 1 private ;
wounded, 5 privates and scpoys and 2 horses.
Fifth regiment Light Cavalry squadron—killed, 2 horses;
wounded, 1 private and 2 horses.
Her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry—killed, 4 privates ;
wounded, 3 lieutenants and 30 privates.
35th regiment N.l.—killed, 1 captain, 2 lieutenants, 2
soobadars, 1 jemedar, 1 corporal, and 12 privates and sepoys ;
wounded, 1 lieutenant, 1 jemedar, 4 staff serjeants, serjeants
and havildars, 1 corporal, and 25 privates and sepoya.
Sappers and Miners—killed, 1 serjeant'and 6 privates and
sepoys ; wounded, 1 soobadar, 1 jemedar, 4 stall serjeants,
serjeants and havildars. 1 corporal, and 13 privates and sepoys.
2d regiment, Shah Soojah's Cavalry—wounded, 1 horse.
Killed—Captain Wyndham, 35th regt. N.I.
Wounded—Lieutenants Jennings, Holcombe, and Rattray,
.31h Light Infantry; and Cooinbs, 3ith NJ. , severely.
( Signed) ' H. WADE, Captain, Major of Brigade.

BOMBAY PRICE CURRENT, DEc. 23.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.—The cotton market, which had be-
come very dull, has begun to show some
,animation since the
arrival of the Good Success ; prices may be "quoted as follows :
Surat, Bioach, and Jurnbooscr Rs. 109 to 109 per candy
Dholera
Kompta
Opium.—Purchases continue to be made at from 710 to 718.
The stock in the place is as follows :
Balance of former year'simportation chests 2,000
Imported from the 3d of November to the 21st
of December, 1841... " 1,864

3,861 i

Exported from the 27th of October to the 21st
of December, 1841 " 1,974

chests 1,887

Remaining
CHINA. PRODUCE.—The supply of Canton silk is large,
especially of the lower qualities, and considerable sales have
been effected.
MONEY 'MARKET.--Exchange on London, 2s. Oid. to
2s. Old. Exchange on Bengal—The sale of the Bank of
Bombay bills on the Bank of England at thirty days' sight
averaged 98} rupees, and they have been said lower since.
Bills on Madras, 99 rupees to 99 rupees 2 minas, at thirty
days' sight.
FREIGHTS.—To London, 3/. ss. per ton ;to Liverpool, 3/.
to 3t. ss. per ton ; to China, 17 rupees to 18 rums per .candy
for cotton to Macao.

CALCUTTA MONEY MARKET, DEC. Is.
The mail left la•t night with, we understand, a tolerable
amount of bills, and which were negotiated at 2s. Id. to 2s.
lid. Quotations were even at tls. IW., but we believe no
transactions took place at that ffgure.
The money market, owing to passing events, has been rather
heavy, and the Bazaar folks exhibit some want of confidence.
The non-arrival of the November mail is causing a stagnation
hi operations in one of our chief staples—indigo, though u e hear
a hsige purchase to the tune of 27 ►ac; spoken of.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.—The political state of the
country has restrained speculation in these investments.
Bank Stock continues in fair demand. _

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COUNTIVY PRODUCE.—INMGO.—Some speculative pur-
chases to the extent of 17,000 maunds of different marks (4,800
maumis of which are from the Timoot Association) have taken
place by private transaction in anticipation of favourable ac-
counts from Evzland by the November mail, at about 30 to
40 rs. per maund Lelow the price realised last season for the
same marks. There has been no public sale during the week.
The exports of the season to the 17th inst. are—
To Great Britain
North America... do 62
Red Sea do 178

9,565

CALCUTTA—COMMERCIAL.
(From the Calcutta Price Current, Dec. 18.)
The past month has presented an improvement in our
market as regards the demand and prices in the import and ex-
port trades. An ordinary range of business has taken place,