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TPiE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 7, 1842

SCINDE.

We have scarcely any intelligence of note from
Scinde to communicate, unless what will be found
under other separate heads. The arrival of her Ma-
jesty's 28th, 'dispatched from Bombay in the first and
second week, of September, in consequence of certain
rumours of michief abroad, absolutely astonished them
at Kurrachee.. Scinde never was more quiet, or the
Ameers more obsequious to our wishes. It appears,
moreover, to be the anxious desire of the Governor-
General to deal gently with Hyderabad affairs, and
keep the Beloochee chiefs in the best possible humour.
Their time may come, but now now ; and fbr the
present there appears to be every disposition on the
part of all concerned to maintain the most amicable
relations along both banks of the Indus—as high at
least at Dejerat. The rumour of the assembling of
an army of reserve in Scinde, under General Napier,
seems groundless; and it appears probable that so
soon as the Quettah troops reach Sukkur, and so bring
up the the force betwixt Kurrachee and Dadur to about
10,000 men, that a considerable portion of them
will be withdrawn. If General Nott actually return
by Dera-Ishmael-Khan- rather than by the Jellala-
bad route, after having been at Caubul, this may ma-
terially affect Scindian arrangements.

QUETTAH.
We have letters from Quettah of the 9th, and Kil-
lah Abdoolah of the 6th ultimo. Lieutenant Ham-
mersley had expired on the first of these dates, amidst
the deep and sincere regret of all who knew him. He
was a gallant and an able officer, and zealous servant
of Government--and fell, there is too much reason to
fear, the victim of the workings of an over-sensitive
and wounded spirit on a constitution injured by his
exertions in the discharge of his duty to a Govern-
ment unable to appreciate his qualities, or unwilling
to examine into the groundlessness of the charges
brought against him. The inhabitants of the Pisheen
Valley were showing symptoms of insurrection—part
of them were in arms. Soola Khan, who deserted
our cause in January, and afterwards rejoined us, and
received 1,200 rupees a month for 'keeping the road
from Quettah open, had for some time been encamped
with 200 horse, without the Fort Killah Abdoolah,
which belongs to him. He seems suddenly to have
quitted his quarters with all his followers ; he was be-
lieved to be moving in the direction of Quettah, where
the camels had been directed to be withdrawn from
the grazing ground. General England arrived at
Quettah, in safety on the 26th. He laterally came in
by forced marches : the annoyance he had experienced
on entering the Kojuck Pass cost him a couple of men
only. His march was in a great measure unmolested.
The Affghans were too anxious to begin the affray
among themselves, and to proceed to the settlement of
the affairs we had brought into such confusion, and
clear the chaos we had left behind us, to offer us any
molestation when such could forward no useful end,
and be productive only of mischief to themselves.

Returns of Casualties among the Troops under the com-
mand of Major-General England, K.H., since leaving
Caudahar, up to this date inclusive.
Ist Irregular Cavalry.-1 private killed, 1 wounded ;
1 horse killed, one wounded, 1 missing.
Podnah Horse.-1 bheestees wounded.
Detachment of the 12th Regiment of .Native Infantry.-
1 private killed.
25th Regt. of Native Infantry.-1 private wounded.
Light Company.-1 havildat wounded, 1 private miss-
ing.
woun Ist I
erregular Infantry.-1 havilclar and 1 private •
Irregular
sth Irregular Infantry.-1 havildar and 1 private
wounded.
Total.-2 privates killed ; 3 havildars, 4 privates, and
1 bheestees wounded ; 1 private missing. 1 horse killed,
1 wounded, 1 missing. W, WYLLIE,.
Mawr, Brigade-Major Scinde Force."

SECRET DEPARTMENT.
The Right Honourable the Governor-General of India
is pleased to publish for general information the follow-
ing dispatch and its enclosures, from Major-General
Pollock, C,8., dated the 25th ult.
By order of the Right Honourable the Governor-
General of India, T, H. MADDocK,
Secretory to the Government of India,
with the Governor-General.
Kurnaul, Sept. 4, 1842.

FROM MAJOII-GENERAL POLLOCK, C.D., COMMANDING IN
AFFGMANISTAN, TO T. 11. MADDOCK, ESQ., SECRETARY
TO GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DEPARTMENT, DATED
MAMMOO KIIAIL, AUG. 25, 1842.
Sir—l have the honour to forward, for the informa-
tion of the Right Honourable the Governor-General,
copy of a dispatch which I have this day forwarded to
his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, detailing the
operations carried into execution yesterday, to dislodge
the enemy from positions in this and the adjoining vil-
lage of Kookhi Khan —I have, &c.
(Signed) GEORGE POLLOCK,
Major-General, Commanding ill Affghanistan.

COPY OF A LETTER FRODI MAJOR-GENERAL POLLOCK,
COMMANDING IN AFFGLIANISTAN, TO MAJOR-GENERAL
LUMLEY, •ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF TUE ARMY, MEAD-
QUARTERS, SIMLA.
Camp Mammoo Khali, Aug. 25, 1842.
Sir—l have the honour to report, for the information
of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, that I
reached Gundamuck on the morning of the 23d instant,
with the troops as follows :—First Squadron sth Light
Cavalry ; head-quarters and one squadron 10th Light
Cavalry ; No. 6 Light Field Battery ; sth company
Sappers and Miners ; her Majesty's 9th Foot ; 26th
Native Infantry ; 60th Native Infantry.
On approaching the ground a few horsemen appeared,
but retired as we advanced. I soon learnt that the
enemy, under the chiefs Hadji Alli and Khyroollah
Khan, occupied the village and fort of Mammoo
about two miles from Gundamuck, and I determimed
upon attacking them the following morning.
I ordered up a squadron of the 3d Dragoons and Cap-
tain Broadfoot's corps of Sappers and Miners from
General Sale's camp, and they joined before daylight the
following morning.
At four A.M. yesterday morning, I moved towards the
enemy with the following troops : 1 squadron sth Light
Cavalry, 1 squadron 10th ditto, No. 6 Light Field Bat-
tery, sth company Sapper:, and Miners, her Majesty's
9th Foot, 26th Native Infantry, 60th Native Infantry,
Broadfoot's Sappers. On clearing the broken ground in
front, I divided the infantry into two columns, with a
wing of her Majesty's 9th Foot at the head of each, and
skirmishers in front. I directed Captain Broadfoot with
his corps to go the right. The cavalry also advanced on
the right to cut off the retreat of the enemy:
Captain Abbott's battery accompanied the columns,
and, as we advanced, occasionally opened on the enemy,
who continued in position so long we hoped they would
oppose us with their whole force ; but they retired on
our approach, and we entered the village.
The fields in front of the village were purposely flooded.
to prevent our advance. The left column then went to-
wards the fort of Mammoo Khali, and the right column
proceeded to Kookhi Khail ; the ground was impracti-
cable for cavalry near the whole distance ; but on one
or two occasions an opportunity did offer, and the enemy
suffered accordingly. Lieutenant-Colonel ;,Taylor, with
some companies of the 9th Foot and 26th native Infantry,
occupied part of the heights in front of the village of
Kookhi Khail, while Captain Broadfoot and some of the
26th Native Infantry cleared the hills to the left of Lieu-
tenant Taylor's position. As Koukhi Khail is about two
miles from Mammon Khail, and as a position there might
have been attended with risk, unless very strongly sup-
ported, I directed Major-General M'Caskill to retire on
Mammoo Khail. As I considered it of importance to
hold Mammoo Khail, which was the enemy's position, I
wrote for the whole camp to be brought here, and it ar-
rived in safety yesterday afternoon.
I left the camp standing, and selected Major Davis, of
her Majesty's 9th Foot, to command the following party
for its protection :—Three companies 26th Native In-
fantry, three companies 60th Native Infantry, and 50
sowars of the 3d Irregular Cavalry. The duty was one
Of considerable importance, as it was by no means
t have been im-
probable that the enemy would take advantage of our ad-
would
having
n o
ad-
vance to send a party to the camp. The squadron of
horses Dragoons
arrivedeen equal
justasto a day's hard work,l was starting, their
which induced me to leave them in camp: The over-
throw of this part of the enemy must, I conclude, have
been very unexpected, as the whole of their camp equi-
page, with its carriage cattle, was captured by Captain
Broa.dfuot's corp's and the 3d Irregular Cava.iry.
I have much gratification in reporting that the troops,
both European and native, of each branch and depart-
ment, well supported the character of British soldiers.
Where all are equally zealous in the cause, and keep
to their duty, my thanks arc equally due to all ; but I
may be permitted to mention the names or corps and de-
partments employed. Major-General M`Caskill, K.H.,
commanding the right column ; Rrigadier Tulloch, com-
manding the left column ; Captain Abbott, commanding
the light field battery ; Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor,K.H.,
commanding her Majesty's 9th Foot ; Major Huish,
commanding the 26th Native Infantry ; Capt. Napleton,
commanding the 60th Native Infantry ; Major Blair,
commanding the 10th Light Cavalry ; Captain Qldfield,
commanding squadron of the sth Light Cavalry ; Cap-
tain Tait, commanding the 3d Irregular Cavalry ; Cap-
tain Abbott, Field Engineer ; Lieut. Becher, command-
ing Sappers and Miners ; and Suerintending-Surgeon
Stiven and Captain Nugent, officiating Sub-Assistant
Commissary-General. The officers of the staff who con-
veyed my orders to the different columns, and otherwise
aided in the movements of the dey, were Captain Have-
lock, Deputy-Assistant-Adjutant-General Capt. Smith,
Majtir of Brigade; Captain Ponsonby, Assist.-Adjutant-
General ; Captain Macadam, Deputy Judge-Advocate-
General ; Captain • Lane, Commissary y of Ordnance ;
Lieutenant Richmond Shakespear, Military Secretary ;
Captain Codrington, Assistant Quartermaster-General ;
Lieutenant Payne, Officiating Deputy -Assistant. Quar-
termaster-General, who was most active throughout the
day ; Lieutenant Taller, Baggage Master Lieutenant
Pollock, Aide-de-Camp, and Captain M•Gregor, Aide-
de-Camp. To the last-mentioned officer, I am not only
indebted for services in the field, but for valuable infor-
mation, and for constant exertions to obtain supplies for
the force, which his local knowledge and personal ac-
quaintance with the Mullicks enables him to do.
I :hive this morning heard from several quarters
that the two chiers, Hadjee Ali and Khyroolah Khan
have gone to Caubul; attended by about sixty men. If I
had removed to Gup at Gundamuck yesterday, there can
be little doubt that the enemy would have re-occupied
this place, and he would have announced to the Caubul
authorities he had beaten us back. Khookhi Khail has
been destroyed by fire. The fort and village of Mammoo
Khail have been also destroyed by fire, and before I
quit this place the trees, to which much value and im-
portance are attached, will be cut down.
I have the honour to inclose a return of casualties.
I regret I shall be deprived of the services of Major
Huish, 26th Native Infantry, and Captain Edmonds, her
Majesty's 9th Foot, for some time, though I hope not
long. Lieutenant Robertson, of the 37th Regiment Na-
tive Infantry, doing duty with the 26th Native Infantry,
is slightly wounded, and will, I trust, soon return to his
duty.
I have the pleasure to inclose reports from Major-Gen.
M'Caskill, K.H., and Captain Broadfoot.—l have, &c.
(Signed) G. PoLLocx, Major. General,
Commanding in Affghanistan.
(True Copy.)

(Signed) G. PONSONir, Assist. Adj.-General.
(True Copy.)
(Signed) R. C. SIIAKESPEAR, Military Sec.

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL J. M`GASKILL, ' K TT
- - • , COMMANDING
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Dated Camp, Mammoo Khail, Aug. 25, 1842.
Sir,—l beg to detail to you for the information of
complete success
Major-General Pollock, C. 8., the operations of the right
column in the affair of yesterday, after it had become
attitude, position in ad-
the former
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You arc aware that this force consisted of four com-
panies of her Majesty's 9th Foot, and six of the 26th
Regiment of Native Infantry, under the immediate corn-
pftorouras character,
by Brigadier
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occupied in force a range of heights and detached
summits in the Soofaid Koh. The most salient of these
fugitiveshenss um
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menacing back
was a spur of the mountain within long musket
range
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the Ooloos were dislodged with the utmost spirit and
gallantry by the details under Lieut.-Colonel Taylor,
aided in the most effective manner by a part of Captain
Broadfoot's corps of Sappers and Miners, : The enemy
were reinforced from time to time, aiid made many bold
attacks, and kept up a sharp fire of jezails from the
loftiest peaks of the mountain, but our troops, though
so much pressed as to be compelled to recede from
ground which they had gained in one direction, main-
tained an advanced position among the hills until with-
drawn by order of Major-General Pollock, first into the
plateau in front of the village of Khookhi Khali, which
they burnt down, and then back upon the present site
of encampment. In retiring over the plain, between
the two principal villages, the movement was covered
by a squadron of the sth, and another of the 10th Light
Cavalry, but the attempts of the Ooloos to annoy were
timid and feeble in the extreme, and our troops did not
sustain a single casualty from their effects. Lieutenant-
Colonel Taylor speaks in high terms of the support
which he received from Major finish, commanding the
26th Regiment Native Infantry, who was wounded, and
afterwards from Captain Ilandscembe, of the same corps,
and from Captain Ogle, commanding her Majesty's 9th
Foot ; and I beg to be permitted to bear my testimony
to the merits of the Lieutenant-Colonel's own exertions 1

on this occasion, as well as to express my sense of the
gallantry of all the troops engaged, and to acknowledge
the able assistance which I received from Captain Have-
lock, her Majesty'.-; 13th Light Infantry, Deputy As-
sistant-Adjutant-General ; Lieutenant Mayne, 37th
Regiment Native Infantry, Officiating Deputy Assistant
Quartermaster Ge-neral ; and Lieutenant Bethune, her
Majesty's 9:h Foot, my Aide-dc-Camp. The intrepidity
also viith which Captain Broadfoot's Sappers and Miners
aided in the attack on one of the advanced heights de-
serves my marked commendation.—l have, &c.,
(6igned) JOHN MCASKILL, Major-General,
Commanding Infantry Division.
(True Copy.)
(Signed) G. PONSONRY, Captain, Assistant
Adjutant General.
(True Copy.)
(Signed) R. C. SHAKESPEAR3 Military Sec

FROM CAPTAIN J. BROADFOOT, SAPPERS AND MINERS,
COMMANDING lIIGIIT
.COLUMN, TO CAPTAIN G. PoN-
BONDY, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,
Dated Camp, Mammoo Khail, Aug. 25.
'Sir— -Agmeably to orders, I have the honour to report
the proceedings of the column entrusted to me by the Ma-
jor-General commanding, in the action of yesterday.
I moved, as directed, with the Sappers (about 220
men) and the 3d Irregular Cavalry (250) across the ra-
vine to the right of the force. We found the enemy
strongly posted in an orchard with some enclosures, and
the usual field-works of loose stones in their front were
also occupied. This position flanked the approach of the
main body.
having formed an attacking party in front, I sent. the
rest of the Sappers in column under Lieutenant Orr, to
(urn the enemy's left flank, and Captain Tait's horse
still more to the right, and in advance, to cut off their
retreat. While we waited in this order the advance of
the force, the enemy reinforced the orchard, and moved
out to attack us. I was therefore obliged to advance be-
fore the force arrived. The enemy's positions were
quickly carried in succession. One party was driven
towards the 3d Irregular Cavalry, who pursued, and the
remainder fleet to the village of Mammoo Khail, into
which the main body of the enemy were at this moment
driven by the force of our artillery. They opened a fire on
us, ill-directed, but so heavy that we were obliged to attack
the village. They fled when we reached it, and the Sappers
pursued to the fort, but were so exhausted by the march
from Futtehabad, and the previous operations, that the
enemy was able to enter and barricade the gate. Their
fire was kept down by one party of the Sappers, while
the rest climbed on each other's shoulders over a half-
repaired bastion, about eight feet high, and covered with
thorns. The enemy fled over the walls on the other
side, leaving the rear gate barricaded. This, and de-
scending from the walls, lost so much time, that pursuit
was nearly hopeless as far us our now exhausted men
were concerned. We pressed on with the least fatigued,
however, and, keeping up to the hills, forced the enemy
into ground. Our cavalry were approaching, and we
had the satisfaction of seeing the cavalry overtake and
attack them.
Parties were now directed to destroy the forts aban-
doned on the cavalry approaching, while with a few men
I pushed on to the last village near the hills. There we
surprised the enemy, whose head-quarters were there,
driving them out of the village and adjoining camp, and
obtaining their tents, cattle, and ammunition, and a good
quantity of provisions. The enemy (who were evidently
the Jezailchees from Caubul) fled to the hills, the fire of
which swept the village.
I was now directed to take a party of her Majesty's
9th Foot—the Sappers being worn out, except
about six men—and attack the hills ; the first and second
heights were carried at the point of the bayonet, and
flanking parties having turned the shoulders of the high
range, we were advancing up it when the main force ar-
rived, and our further progress was stayed. My sepa-
rate co.nand now ceased, and I was soon after ordered
with Sappers to head-quarters.
The conduct of the troops, officers and men, European
and Native, was admirable ; and it is due to the 26th
Native Infantry to mention, that in storming the second
height with a party of her Majesty's 9th Foot, a party
of the former corps joined us, and behaved with the
same spirit as the rest.—l have, &c.
(Signed) G. BROADFOOT, Captain,
Commanding Right Column.

(True Copy.) -
(Signed) B. C. SHAKESPEARE Military Secretary.

Return of Killed, Wounded, and Missing, of Troops
under the Personal Command of Major-General Pol-
lock, 0.13., commanding in Affghanistan, on the 24th
of August, 1842 :
Detachment sth Cavalry.-1 trooper wounded, 1 horse
missing.
Head-quarters and One Squadron 10th ditto.—No
casualties.
3d Irregular Cavalry-1 trooper, 1 camp-follower, and
3 horses killed ; 1 European officer, 1 trouper, 1 camp-
follower, and 5 horses wounded.
No. 6 Light Field Battery-1 camp follower wounded.
Her Majesty's 9di Foot-2 privates, 1 Officer, 1 ser-
geant, and 7 privates wounded.
26th Regiment Native Infantry-1 sepoy killed ; 2
European officers, 4 havildars, 4 Hoicks, and 17 sepoys
wounded.
sth Company Sappers and Miners—No casualties.
Capt. Broadfoot's corps of ditto-2 sepoys killed ;_ 1
European sergeant ; 1 native officer, 1 drummer, and 4
privates wounded.
Total killed, 7 ; wounded, 49 ; grand total of casual-
ties, 56.

nurses, 3 killed, 8 wounded, and 1 missing. :I!
(Signed). G. PONSONBY, Captain.
(True Copy.) • Assist.-Adjt. General.
(Signed) R. C. SICA.KESPEAR, Military Secretary.
Names of Otficors Wounded—Capt. Tait, command-
ing 3d Irregular Cavalry, slightly ; Capt. R. S. Ed-
monds, her Majesty's 9th Foot, severely ; Major G.
Huish, 26th Regiment N. 1., ditto ; Ensign G. Robert-
son,•37th Regiment, N. 1., slightly.
(True copy.)
. .
• • (Signed) T. H. MADDOCK,
Sec. to the Uovt. of India, with the Governor-Gen

ORDERS BY MAJOR-GENERAL SIR R. SAIL

Camp, Futtiahbad, 16th August,

The Major-General has received a communication
from the Major-General commanding, to the effect, that
Major-General Nott has marched on Caubul, and calling
upon officers and men to march as light as possible, so as
to render every camel possible available for ammunition,
grain, &c., to enable this force to meet General Nott at
Caubul. Sir B. Sale relics on the strenuous exertions of
officers commanding corps and detachments to carry out
the wishes of Major-General Pollock. It is also a very
material point the reduction of camp followers ; those
having families will be directed to send them back to
Jellalabad. An opportunity of sending all spare baggage
into Jellalabad will offer itself to-morrow, of which offi-
cers are requested to avail themselves.
Camp, Futtialibad, 17th August.

Major-General Sir R. Site has this day received an-
other communication from General Pollock, which posi-

tively prohibits any women or children accompanying
the advance, as well as camp followers not indispensably
necessary. Officers commanding corps and troops of
Artillery, will attend to this order without delay. The
Major-General gives due warning to the brigade and its
followers, that offenders brought before him for pilfering
or strolling into any village, or molesting its inhabitants,
will be severely punished.
Camp, Futtiahbad, Aug. 18.
Officers commanding regiments and artillery will be
most particular that the indents for supplies of the Com-
missariat include only those entitled to be provisioned by
the Commissariat.

Camp, Futtiabbad, Aug. 26.
Captain Mainwaring, Assistant Commissary-General,
will make arrangements for sending every disposable
beast of burden to Jellalabad, for the purpose of carrying
grain to this camp. In a communication from Major-
General Pollock to Sir R. Sale, the Major-General thus
expresses himself :—" Perhaps, on such an occasion,
officers would send the carriage they have to assist, for
it must be very evident to all how important it is to pro-
vide provisions this way for the followers."

ORDERS BY DIAJOR-GENERAL POLLOCK, C.B.

Camp, Simla, Aug. 22.
It is to be explained to the camp followers that, after
the advance of the troops from Gundamuck, they will
not receive rations for eight days. To enable them to
subsist for that period a supply for eight days will be
served out to each man, which he must carry. This
order is to be made generally known throughout the
brigades, and commanding officers of the regiments are
to be particular in promulgating it through their bazaar
and lines.