The Sun.
London, England, 1845-12-29 00:00:00

No. 16,652. LONDON, MONDAY EVENING SU N 7 DECEMBER 9, 1045,

GLASGOW via FLEETWOOD and AR-
DROSSIN, every MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and
FRIDAY, by the. new Iron Steamers, " HER MAJESTY" and
"ROYAL CONSORT," 700 tons and 350 horsepower.
The above Ships leave Fleetwood, on the arrival If tho trains that
leave Euston-square, London, at 7.30.' 8.45., or 10.1. m. Passengers
can be booked through to Glasgow in London. Carriages taken by
the 8.45 train,only.
Further particulars may lie had at 8, St. Swithru's-lane ; or the
Universal-office, Regent-circus, London; or of the Agents, Kemp
and Co., Fleetwood, and M`Kean and Lament, Glasgow.

911 HE MAMMOTH HORSE ---LMR. CARTER,
.1_ the Lion King, respectfully informs the nobility, gentry, and
the public, that his Mammoth Horse is now entirely recovered from
the effects of the late accident, and that he will be Exhibited for a
w days only at the EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly, from 1,1 ♦.u.
9 P.M. Admission Is. The thousands of ladies and gentlemen
who have recently seen this remarable animal, have expressed their
admiration and astonishment at his wonderful size aid perfect sym-
metry. This remarkable horse is 20 hands in height, and weighs
2,SOQlbs.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
On and after the lit January, 1846, an additional Third
Class Train will run daily (Sundays excepted) between Paddington
and Bristol in both directions, Down at 10.30 ♦.M., Up at 6.30 ♦.M.
—.The stoppages at the intermediate stations may be seen by refer-
ence to the flue bills.
Third Class Passengers, and Horses will no longer be conveyed
between Paddington and Bristol by the 2.15 P.M. Down Goods Train;
or by the 2 P.M. (10 P.M. from Bristol) Up Goods Train.
Third Class Passengers between Exeter and Swindon will be con-
veyed by the 5.15 P.M. Train, instead of by the 2 P.M. Goods Train,
as heretofore.
From Bristol to Exeter Third Class Passengers will continue to
proceed by the 2.15 P.M. Goods Train, as at present.
The usual Passenger Train, from Bristol to Bath, at 6.30 A.M.,
will NOT be discontinued. • •
By order of the Directors,
CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
Paddington, Dec. 29, 1845.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
CALL _FOR SECOND INSTALMENT OF 21. 10s. PER
SHARE, ON 251. sHARES, MAKING 51. PAID.
The Directors of the Great Western Railway having resolved, at
a meeting held this day, to call, under the provisions of the Acts of
Parliament, for an instalment of 21. 10s. par Share on 251. Shares,
notice is hereby given, that the Proprietors are requested to pay on
or before the 20th day of January next, to any of the undermen-
tioned bankers, the said sum of 2/. 10s_ on each of their respective
251. Shares, viz.:—
London—Messrs. Glyn,Hallifax, Mills, and Co. ; at tke Great Western
Railway Office, 29, Gresham-street, City.
Bristol—Messsrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. ; Messrs. Baillie, Ames,
and Co. ; Stuckey's Banking Company ; the West of England and
South Wales District Bank.
Liverpool—The Bank of Liverpool:
Cheltenham—The County of Gloucester Bank.
i/eading—Messrs. I. and C. Simonds and Co.
By order of the Board of Directors,
CHAS. A. SAUNDRRS, Secretary.
London Terminus, Paddington, Dec. 4, 1845.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
CALL FOR ELEVENTH INSTALMENT or 5L PER
SHARE, ON 1001. SHIRES, MAKING 851. PAID.

The Directors of the Great Western Railway having resolved, at a
meeting held this day, to call, under the provisions of the Acts of Par-
liament, for an instalment of 51. per share on 1001. shares, notice
is hereby given, that the Proprietors are requested to pay on or before
the ath day of January next, to any of the under-mentioned bankers,
the said sum of Si. on each of their respective 1001. shares, viz :
London —Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co. ; at the Great
Western Railway Office, 29, Gresham-street, City.
Bristol—Messrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. ; Messrs. Baillle, Ames,
and Co. ; Stuckey's Banking Company ; the West of England and
South Wales District Bank.
Liverpool—The Bank of Liverpool.

Cheltenham—The County 01 Gloucester Bank.
Beading—Messrs. I. and C. Simonds and Co.

By order of the Board of Directors,
CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
Lopdon Terminus, Paddington, Dec. 4, 1845.

LEEDS AND CARLISLE RAILWAY
COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given, that a Meeting of Shareholders of
this Company, will take place at the London Tavern, Bishops-
gate-street, on MONDAY, the sth of January, 1846, at One
o'clock precisely, to lay before the 'Proprietors the terms of the
amalgamation which has been agreed to with the Yorkshire and
Glasgow Union Railway Company, and the general state of this
COmpany. By order of the Committee of Management,
C. LOCOCK WEBB, Secretary.
Gresham-rooms, Basinghall-street.

SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.
CONTRACT FOR WORKS.
Notice is hereby given that the Directors of the South Wales
Railway Company will receive, on WED/MD.I.Y, the 11th February,
1846, at Twelve o'Clock, at their Office, No. 449, West Strand, London,
tenders for the execution of the three several contracts, extending
from the river Lougher, through Swansea to Neath, being a distance
of about fourteen miles, and comprising tunnels and a large amount
of earth work ; likewise of several contracts in the neigh-
bourhood of Newport, comprehending also a tunnel and other im-
portant works. Drawings and specifications will be exhibited at the
respective offices of the resident Engineers at Swansea. and at New-
port, on and after Monday, the sth January, 1846, and printed forms
of tender may be had at the same places, or at the Company's office
In London.

The Directors will not consider themselves bound to accept the
lowest or any tender. They request the parties to attend at the office
22dp
Railwaye December, of the Company in London at two o'clock on Wednesday, February
11th, 1846.
13y order, N. ARMSTRONG, Secretary.
south Wales
Office, 449, Welt Strand,
1845.

SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.
First Call of 21. 10s. per share, making, with the deposit of
21. 10s., 5/ paid.
Notice is hereby given, that, pursuant to a Resolution of the Board
of Directors, the Proprietors of Shares in this Company are required
to pay the sceond instalment of 21 10s. per share, on or before the
224 day of January next, to any of the undermentioned Bankers:—
London—Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax, Mills, and Co.
Liverpool—The Bank of Liverpool.
Manchester—Messrs. Jones. Loyd, and Co.
Bristol and Exeter—The West of England and South Wales Bank.
Cardiff—The National Provincial Bank of England.
Carmarthen—Messrs. David Morris and Sons.
Swansea and Neeth—The Glamorganshire Banking Company.
All Calls net paid on or before the 22d January next, will be
charged with interest at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum.
By. order,
N. ARMSTRONG, Secretary.
South Wales Railway Office, 449, West Strand, London,
December 22, 1845.

ONDON and BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
NOTICE.
The following Reductions in the Fares of Passengers, and the
Rates for Parcels, between London, B rtningham, and Liverpool,
will take place on the Ist of January, 1846 :
LONDON TO LIVERPOOL.
Fares of Passengers.
By Express and Select Trains • • from 475. to 455.
By other Trains, First Class.. • • .. • • • • from 40s. to 375.
Do. Second Class ..... • • • • • ............ from 31s. to 275.
From LONDON to BIRMINGHAM the Reductions will be
Fares of Passengers.
By Express and Select Trains, First C1a55........ from 275. to 255.
By Mix'd Fast ditto ditto ..... from 235. to 20s.
Ditto ditto Second Class ......from 17s. to 14s.
The Fares for Intermediate Distances will ba Reduced In pro-
portion.
The Rates for small Parcels, not exceeding 121bs. weight, will be
reduced between London and Liverpool, from 2s. 6d. to 2s. ; and be-
tween London and Birmingham, from Is. 60. up, and Is. 3d. down,
to is. each way. .

By crier, R. CREED, Secretary,
Office, Euston-station, Dec. 24, 1845.

EASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY.
The Public are Informed that the following ALTERATIONS
in the arrangement of the PASSENGER TRAINS will come into
operation on the let January, 1846, viz.:—

i..OTUNT, 57, STRAND, LONDON.-WEL-
LINGTON BOOTS, made to. Measure, ONE GUINEA. Su-
perior workmanship, the finest French leather, very durable, and
pleasant for tender feet.—Cash on delivery.

AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE, NAVIGATION. THE CHURCH.
AB. SAVORY and SONS, Goldsmiths, 14,
Cornhill, London, opposite the Bank, have finished a few
splendid Pieces of PLATE, suitable for presentation to Gentlemen
connected with either of the above pursuits or professions, to which
they invite the attention of Committees who are in search of valuable
testimonials for such occasions.

I UNIVERSAL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY.
PRELIM INARY ANNOUNCEMENT.
Capital 100,0001., in 5,000 Shares of 201. per Share.
Deposit 10s. per 1001. Shares, in accordance with the Act.
(Provisionally Registered.)
Under the Management of a Provisional Committee.
CONSULTING CRIMIST —Profesor Ryan, M.D., LL.D., Royal Col-
lege, Portsmouth, and Royal Polytechnic Institution.
EnotNEEa—lionry Francis, Esq., Patentee, 40, Elizabeth-street,
Eaton-square.
B ANEERS—Sir Claude Scott, Bart., and CO.
SOLICITOR—J. F. W. Fesenmeyer, Esq., 23, Bedford-row.
SECRETARY—Mr. William Nicholson.
Offices of the Company and Working Factories, 159, Drury-lane.
The Company is formed for the purpose of carrying out, more ef-
fectually working, and bringing into general use, an invention se-
cured by letters patent for an improved manufacture of gas.
The apparatus is so portable it can be fitted up on any descrip-
tion of building, even at a kitchen range, without affecting the do-
mestic arrangements, and the fire used in ordinary in generating the
gas will be ample to produce steam for warming the most extensive
premises.
The most eminent engineers and chemists unite in opinion that
the Invention Is not only practicable and free from smell or annoy-
ance, but by this valuable patent is secured the manufacture of a
pure and superior gas, not only on new, but sound, scientific, chemical,
and mechanical principles, which have been hitherto overlooked in
the common modes of manufacture ; besides, this gas possesses more
of the illuminating power, and will burn longer, than that now in use,
in the proportion of 40 per cent. in favour of the invention.
Ihe patent method is applicable o lighting generally, but more
especially small towns, villages, lighthouses, colleges, churches, dock-
yards, theatres, public offices, prisons, barracks, railway stations,
manufactories, printing-effices, madhouses, hospitals, and schools,
&e., and warming the buildings, without extra expense.
Thd benefits which. would accrue to lighthouses, dockyards, and
numeroue localities, where the ordinary gas cannot be conveyed
without the formation of many new Acts and Companies, or at im-
mense expense; would be sufficient to obtain for this Company the
most prominent and prosperous position.
The great saving to consumer, the small portion of room requi-
site for the erection of the d'eParatus, the simplicity of its working,
and the brilliancy of the gas, will insure the adoption of the invention
throughout the kingdom ; and althOrih the public can be supplied at
a price which wilL defy
comtition, tii!l Company can confidently pe
hold out to those disposed to become sharelielders a return upon
their capital of not less/than fifty per cent.
The Company being far advanced, will be Ina sittlation, when fully
registered, to take contracts immediately.
Applications for shares, in the usual. form, to be made to, and
further particulars obtained of, the Solicitor, and also the Secretary,
at the Company's offices, where may be seen the apparatus at work,
and the brilliancy of the gas exemplified.

NATIONAL LOAN. FUND LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY.
26, CORNILILL, LONDON.
Capital 4500,008.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
This institution offers important and substantial advan-
tages with respect both to Life Assurances and Deferred Annuities.
The assured has, on all occasions, the power to borr)w, without ex-
pense or forfeiture of the Policy, two-thirds of the premium paid,
(see table) ; also the option of selecting benefits, and the conversion
of his interests to meet other conveniences or necessity. Assurances
for terms of years are granted on the lowest possible rates.
DIVISION OF PROFITV.
The sAceess and increasing prosperity of the Society has enabled
the Directors, at the last annual investigation, to declare a third
Bonus, varying from dti to 7o per cent, on the premiums paid on
each Polley effected on the Profit scale.
EXAMPLES.

9 E;
1. 'rn ''4 ' Bonus Bonus in 6° 0 ..o u'
in i Premium. A , added. Cash. g.i..." : & ~„.., g
•
1 IP . ; 7, g
.
.... ; 0„
a x e d 1337 li9l 13 5 487 13 5 Al 3 17 1 ..£395 I 1 1
' 1838 165 13 I 74 13 10 11 8 6 346 2 3
66 1106 74 3 4. 1839 138 13 6 61 14 3 9 210 296 13 4
1840 89 0 0 41 13 4 6 4 I 247 4 5

The division of profits is annrial. and the next will be made in De-
eens'aer of the present year.

T. rERGI7SON CAMROITX, Ses.

LAW FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY.
(Completely Registered under the Act 7th and Bth Viet.,
cap. 110).

Offices, Nos. 5 and 6, Chancery-lane.
Subscribed Capital, Five Millions Sterling.
TRUSTEES.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Devon
The Right Hon. Lord Cottenham
The Right Hon. the Vice Chancellor of England
The Right Hon. the Lord Chief Baron
The Right Hon. Sir Herbert Jenner Fust (Dean of the Arches, &c.)
William Wingfield, Esq. (Master in Chancery)
Richard Richards, Esq., M.P. (Master in Chancery.)

DIRECTORS.
(The * denotes a Director of the Law Life, and the t a Director of
the Legal and General Life Insurance Society.)
Bethel], Richard, Esq., Q.C.
Bigg, Edward Smith, Esq., Southampton-buildings
Boodle, John, Esq., Davies-street, Berkeley square
* Brown, Anthony, Esq. (Chamberlain of London)
Budd, Thomas William, Esq., Bedford-row
t Chichester. J. 11. R., Esq., Lincoln's Mn.
* Chisholme, William, Esq., Lincoln's Inn-fields
* Clarke, Thomas, Esq. (Solicitor to the Ordnance)
Cox, John, Esq., Lincoln's Inn-fields
Jortin, Lee, Esq„ Lincoln's Isn-fields
Kinderley, George Herbert, Esq., Lincoln's Inn
Lee, John Benjamin, Esq., Dean's-yard, Westminster
Lyon, James Wittit, Esq., Spring-gardens
t Rose, the Hon. Sir George (one of the Judges of the Court of
Bankruptcy and Master in Chancery)
t Simpkinson, Sir Francis, Q.C.
* Smedley, Francis, Esq„ (High Bailiff of Westminster)
t Tatham Meaburn, Esq. Lincoln's Inn-fields
Tilson, Thomas, Esq , Coleman-street
* Twiss, Horace, Esq., Q.C. (Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster)
Tyssen, John R. D., Esq., Manor Offices, Hackney
* ;ihzaitred, William,E,dwar, EN.
d Esq.,
(Auditor Lincoln of the'slnn-fle Duchylds
of Cornwall)
Wilde, Edward Archer, Esq., College•hill
',ring, Thomas, Esq., Gray's Inn-square. _ _
AUDITORS.
Bailey, Charles, Esq., Stratiord-place
Bockett, Daniel Smith, Esq., Lincoln's Inn-fields
Broderip, Francis, Esq., Lincoln's Inn
Scadding, Edwin Ward, Esq., Gordon-street.
ARCHITECTS AND SURVEYORS.
Thomas Bell imy, Esq., Charlotte-street, Bedford-square
George Pownall, Esq., Bedford-row.
SECRETARY—Edward Blake Beal, Esq.
SoLicnroxs—Messrs. Edward and Charles Harrison, 19, Bedford-row.
BANKERS—Messrs. Coutts and Company.
The terms are in general the same as those of the other principal
insurance offices. The advantages to the insured consist in the
magnitude of the capital responsible for losses, and in the known
character of the Trustees, Directors, and Proprietary.
Tho Board is prepared to receive proposals for Lire insurance.

11-40NDON, EDINBURGH AND DUBLIN
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
3, Charlotte-row, Mansion-house, London.
The success which has attended the system of Assurance pursued
by this Company is illustrated by the fact, that at the General Court,
beld en the 9th day of July last, there was declared
A REDUCTION OF 25 PER CENT.
on the current year's premiums of all participating policies opened on
or before the 9th day of February, 1841.
Thus, a person aged 40, who opened a policy for 1,0001 in A a. d.
February, 1841, at an annual premium of. .. •••• .. • • 32 10 0
Is called upor to pay this year only ..... .. ••..24 7 6
And if this abatement be applied to pay the first year's
premium of an addit!onal policy,,the party will be further to the extent of . ...... 215 9 4
Proportionate benefits accrue to policies on all ages.
Copies of the report of the last investigation of the affairs,
exposition of the Principles and practice of the Society, and
contain-
ingany other information required, may be obtained by applying per-
sonally, or by letter, at the head-office, or any of the agencies.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT.
RICHARD SPOONER, Esq., M.P., Chairman.
BENJAMIN IFILL, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
DinEcTo
The Hon. Frederick Poneonby
John Boyd, Esq., M.P.
Alex. Anderson, Esq
John Atkins, Esq.
Captain Brandreth
F. Harrison, Esq.

James Hartley, Esq.
Kennett Kingsford, Esq.
John M`Gufile, Esq.
John M. Lee, Esq.
J. M. Rosseter, Esq.
Wm. Wilberforce, Esq.

MEDICAL ADVISEES.
AUDITORS—MEDICAL
Marshall Hall, M.D., F.R.S. ; Alex. Anderson, Esq., F.R.C.S.
SE
SOLICITORS—Messrs. Palmer, France, and Palmer.
Cannon, Esq.
ALEX. ROBERTSON, Manager.
E.AnTAsoEIVI —xl
q. K; Esq.H . c

OVERLAND MAIL

INDIA AND CHINA.

- --.....ep ,---

PROBABLE WAR in the PIJNJAUB.
(From the Herald.)

We have received, by Special Express, our files of
India papers, in anticipation of the Overland Bombay
Mail. This express is, we believe, the most rapid that
has yet been accomplished, notwithstanding the bois-
terous weather that has long prevailed, and proves be-
yond a doubt that the route via Marseilles is the shortest
route. The dates are—Bombay, Dec. 1 ; Calcutta,
Nov. 21; Madras, Nov. 22.

The followiMg is a list of the names of the passengers
who left for Suez by the steam-frigate Akbar, on the Ist
December:—

The Right Hon. Lady Sarah Ainslie, and servant; Mrs.
Allan ; Mrs. Colonel Bagnold and child, with two native
servants; Mrs. O'Grady ; Mrs. Bromley and child ; Mrs.
Williams, and child, with a native servant ; Mrs. Sandwith ;
Mrs. Walshe, and two children; a child of Captain W. F.
Curtis's,and European servant ; a child of Captain Cotgrave's,
and a native servant ; Major-General J. Allan, Madras Army ;
Major O'Grady, H. M.'s 2d Foot; Captain F. Well, 15th
Bombay N. I.; Captain J. S. Lang,, Madras Army ; Captain
N. Gottreux, Ist Madras N. I. ; Lieut. F. W. Sandwith, 2d
Bombay European N. 1.; Lieut. W. S. Stuart, Bombay En-
gineers, and native servant ; Second Lieut. T. Bromley, Ist
Bombay Fusiliers; A. Ramalho, Esq.; A. A. J. Pinto, Esq.,
with a servant. Second Class—Sulliman Mowladin.

(From the Ore:land Bombay Times of Dec. 1, 1845.)
SUMMARY.—lntelligence of a warlike character was
received yesterday from the Punjaub. The Seikh Go-
vernment, it appears, have become incensed at the re-
ported intention of the British authorities to appropriate
the territories on this side of the Sutlej, and have urged
the soldiery to march towards the river, with the view
of repelling the expected aggression. By the last ac-
counts some cavalry had actually proceeded in the direc-
tion indicated, and though opinion was divided as to the
policy of the movement, more men were expected to
follow. In the meantime strng measures of defence
have been adopted at Ferozepore, and as Sir Henry
Hardinge may now calculate upon having a well-dis-
ciplined force of some 50,000 men it his command,
there can be little fear of the result, whatever
course the reckless spirit of the ,Seikhs may impel
them to pursue. Ghoolab Singh remains at Juin-
boo ; the Ranee continues to conduct the affairs
of state ; and the army has been separated into
three divisions, and placed under the respective com-
mands of Sirdar Tej Singh (the ex-Governor of Pesha-
wur), Raja Lall Singh, and Sirdar, Jewun Singh.
Lall Singh is very unpopular. Several deserters from
our army have been taken into the Seikh service. Our
news from Sinde is of a favourable complexion, the
troops continuing healthy, and the country tranquil.
Islam Khan, the Boogtie chief, is said to have surren-
dered himself to Captain Tabor, at Shanpoor. Sir C.
Napier was to leave Kurrachee in the beginning of De-
cember on a tour of inspection. The proposition for an
exchange of territory with our ally Meer Ali Moored
is before Government. Nothing positive has yet tran-
spired in regard to the conspiracy recently discovered at
Gwalior. An official investigation into the circum
stances is still, it would appear, going on. The
kingdom of Oudh and the dominions of the Nizam
seem to be still vieing with each other in the ex-
tent of their internal mismanagement, and the de
gree of oppression to which their inhabitants are
subjected. The Nizam continues to struggle with
pecuniary difficulties, which not even the practice of
unparalleled extortions can overcome. There is no in-
telligence of striking interest from Affghanistan. The
matter in dispute between Lieutenant• Colonel Wallace
and Captain Le Grand Jacob has been referred for the
investigation and decision of a court of inquiry at Bel-
gaum. Amongst our local incidents we may mention
that the Malay who committed such frightful butchery
a short time since, by " running amuck" in the native
town, is to be tried at the criminal sessions of the Su-
preme Court, which commence on the 3d instant. Cap-
tain Curtis, of the Ist Lancers, a most active and intel-
ligent officer, has been appointed superintendent of po-
lice. Mrs. Deacle, of the Calcutta boards, is about to
open the new Bombay theatre. We hear that a colli-
sion took place at sea, about eleven o'clock on Saturday
night last, between the steamers Sir James Carnac, Cap-
tain P. Duverger, and the Parsee, Captain Grisdale ;
the former was on her passage to Tankaria Bunder, and
the latter returning from that port laden with opium
and treasure, to the amount of 315,000 rupees; (31,5000
The crew and passengers of the Parsee were all saved,
but the vessel and cargo went down on the spot. The
Carnac returned to Bombay yesterday morning.

PRICE D.

and recommended that the following should be appointed
Commander-in-Chief, viz. :—Sirdar Tej Singh, Sirdar Jewun
Singh Toshekhaneea, and Raja Lall Singh. The second
was declared "Lord Jungee Khoord," or junior commander-
in-chief," to whom were allotted twelve battalions,- with
directions to proceed towards Peshawur, and take military
charge of that district. Sirdar Tej Singh received
the title of " Lord Jungee Kalan," or senior com-
mander-in chief, under whom were placed all the
Acen troops, with tho command of Kussoor and
I'llEll2or, while Raja Lall Singh was declared " Lord
Moolliee, " with charge of the cavalry and the income and
expenditure of the army. The Ranee undertook to discharge
the ethics of wuzeer herself, and to govern the country in
the name of the Maharaja. The aspect of affairs now
grew suddenly warlike. Some deserters from the British
camp were taken into service on good pay, and some Zu-
meendars from the north bank of the Sutlej, who offered to
undertake a foray into the British territories, received from
Dewan Deena Nath an assurance that their proposal would
be laid before the Government. On the 9th the cavalry were
informed that Lall Singh had been appointed their commander,
and this, it is said, " pleased some of them, but was a source
of di.,,satisfaction to a considerable majority." Information
at rived that Ghoolab Singh had returned to ‘Jamoo, and that
owing to a reduction of the pay of his troops great numbers
of them had quitted his service. This was deemed a favour.
able opportunity for the exercise of a little royal authority,
and a purwannah was accordingly issued directing the Raja
to repair forthwith to Lahore. It was not supposed, however,
that this order would be obeyed. The prospect of hostilities
at first greatly elated the troops, and they stated that "if
only permitted to cross the river, they required no pay or
gratuity from the Sirkar." The impression that war was
about to take place became at this time so general that
people actually began to remove their property to safe
places, for fear of loss ! The subjoined are the arrange-
ments said to have been agreed upon "in consequence of the
repor ed advance of more British troops to the banks of the
Sutlej".—
" Twelve battalions of infantry, six regiments of cavalry,
and four battalions of artillery, to proceed to Kussoor. Six
corps of infantry, three of cavalry, and two of artillery, to
encamp at Phulloor. Further, that four battalions of infan-
try. two Zumboorkhanas, and 5,000 irregular troops, should
proceed to Ilurree ke Goozur. This would leave four corps
of infantry and two of cavalry available for service towards
Peshawur. The four battalions of infantry, with 2,500 ca-
valry, at Jesrowta, have been directed to hold themselves in
readiness to march to a place opposite Rooper as soon as they
should receive an order to that effect. The Sirkar has also
issued orders to the troops to the following effect i—first, that
they are to keep themselves ready to march; secondly, that
no demur of any kind is to be made when the order should
be given; and thirdly, that the whole, when on march from
the capital, were to obey the instructions of Sirdar Tej Singh,
who would be appointed commander-in-chief."
On the 10th some Zumeendars from the south side of the
Sutlej made their appearance at the durbar, and offered
to do their best "to invite the people to oppose the Bri-
tish." The Ranee is said to have replied that " for the pre-
sent it would be better to keep quiet, but as soon as their
services might be required their promise would be remem-
bered." On the next day the battalions of Mewa Singh,
annd Ghoolab Singh (not the Jamoo chief) with the Dhera
Court Sahib, were selected far the march to Kussoor; and
considerable excitement appears to have prevailed amongst
the troops, some of them saying that as soon as the order
was issued they would proceed with such celerity as to dine
in Lahore, and drink the customary draught of water after
the meal on the other side of the Sutlej. The order for the
return of the Jamoo Raja to the capital was now counter-
manded, and he was told that "there was now no imme-
diate necessity for his coming to Lahore, and that it would
be more expedient for him to remain in the hills and keep
the people there in order." On the 12th further accounts
arrived of the mutinous conduct of the troops marching to-
wards Peshawar, who, it appears, had expelled several:of
their officers and killed another of the number. The Rajah
of Pattialah, one of the "protected" states, sent to say that
he was being "greatly annoyed" by the British authorities,
and that troops ought to be sent to his assistance: it was be
Rho had dispatched the last batch of Zumeendars, and "it
was certain that the moment the Sirkaree troops crossed,
the whole country would rise against the British." It does
not appear what notice was taken of this communication. Some
troops were to have marched on the 13th, but owing to an
eclipse of the moon, and the approaching close of the month of
Kartick, the movement was postponed. A little vacillation
and wavering, too, began now to be perceptible. A report
gained circulation that the order to march was a mere ruse,
to get rid of the troops while Raja Lall Singh should be pub.
licly declared vizier; and it was resolved that, should this be
the case, " they would nevertheless insist on having the
golden bracelets." The uncertainty of the soldiery as to the
arrangements actually in contemplation appears to have been
somewhat further increased by an attempt made by the Sir-
kar—but which failed—to get the Khas troops removed from
Lahore to Peshawur. Notwithstanding all this, an actual
movement took place on the 14th, in the direction of the
river, on the part of some cavalry who were formerly under
the command of the late Raja Ileera Singh. We subjoin
the account given in the Delhi Gazette of the proceedings on
this day 2

" Ncrv. 14.—The battalions of Khan Singh, Man, of Ghoolab
Singh, Provindeea, of the Dhera Masran, Walee and of. the
Dhera Court Sahib, were ordered to send out their
standards this day to the encamping ground. The first and
last only obeyed, and prepared themselves in every respect
for a start. Similar orders were issued to a large body of
irregular cavalry, with assurances that they should receive
their pay the moment they had reached the Sutlej. As soon
as they should have been paid they were to cross the river
into the territory of the Sirkar Khalsajee, and there await
further orders. These preparations lead many people to be-
lieve that the war is actually impending, whilst others main-
tain that the real object is to get the army from Landre, and
then make certain contemplated arrangements. In the after-
noon the cavalry of the late Raja Heera Singh marched
from the capital in the direction of the river. The Aeen
troops have further resolved that, "although troops were
assembling •in large. numbers on the other side of the Sutlej,
yet there was no pretext for fighting ; and that if any neces-
sity arose, they could easily reach Ferozepore in one day."
It will thus be seen that the troops are decided in opinion
as to the necessity of an immediate march against the
British forces; and we think, judging from the want of
unanimity, that no very formidable act of aggression is likely
to occur.

The Britiilt authorities appear to have acted with much
caution and vigilance. Owing to the threatening aspect of
affairs, ',the 63d Bengal Native Infantry were ordered to
halt until further orders. Four companies from other
Bengal Native Infantry regiments, two squadrons of the
Bth Irregular Cavalry, and two guns from the European
Foot Artillery, were sent from Ferozepore, in order to
meet and protect convoys which were expected to arrive
in charge of 20 lace of rupees. Orders were issued to fill the
horse artillery ammunition waggons, and to serve pouch and
spare service ammunition at the shortest possible notice. One
thousand five hundred bearers were expected at Ferozepore
daily. The 33d, en their arrival, were to be stationed at the
ghaut, on the Sutlej, for protection, with a company of
Sappers and Miners of the bridge of boats. We may here
mention that there are now nearly 52,000 troops (exclusive
of the police battalion), besides ten Horse Artillery batteries,
and nine light field batteries, on their way to the north-west
frontier, a force fully adequate to any object which Sir Henry
Hardinge may have in view.
The Governor-General left Delhi on the 19th ult. The
Viceregal camp, says the Delhi Gazette, will be at Kurnaul
on the 26th, and Umballah on the 2d December, and unless
any detention should be occasioned by the Governor-General
and the Commander in Chief, the camp will be at Feroze-
_pore on the 20th December. The Commander-in-Chief ar-
, rived at Umballah—was there on the 21st, to see the troops
on brigade exercise, and resumed his march towards Kurnaul
on the 22d. The meeting of the Governor General and Com-
mander-in-Chief was to take place on the 26th.