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CHINA.

OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS

OF THE

CA PT URE OF AMOY.

TslatlrCdAsy Night,TIONS
)
Calcutta,Nov. 20, 1841.
Fort William, Secret Department, Nor. 20, 1841.
The Right Honourable the Governor-General of India
(N O
in Council has the highest satisfaction in publishing, for
general information, the annexed copies of Despatches
from the Military and Naval Commanders-in-Chief of her
Majesty's forces in China, reporting the capture, on the
26th of August, of the town and tbrtification of Amoy.
By order of the Right Honourable the Governor Ge-,
ncral of India in Council.

(Signed) J. 11. MADDOCK,
Secretary to the Government in India.
Head-Quarters, Ship Mari Amoy
erlarb
5, 1841.
To the Right lion. the Earl of Auckland, G.C.8., Go-

vernor-General, &c. &c.

My Lord—l am happy to be enabled to report to your
Lordship the complete success of the operations against
Amoy, with very trifling loss; my anticipations in re-
gard to the preparations of the enemy, have been fully
realised, but I did not calculate on so feeble a resistance.

2. The expedition left Hong-Kong harbour on Satur-
day, the 21st August, but in consequence of light winds
the fleet did not clear the Lemma passage until Monday,
the 23d, and on the evening of the 25th we arrived in the
outward anohorage of Amoy, a few shots only having
been fired as we were running through a chain of islands'
which form the mouth of this anchorage, and most of
which the Chinese had fortified. As it was blowing
very fresh, I could not get on board the flag-ship until
the following morning, when I accompanied their Excel-
lencies Sir Henry Pottinger and Admiral Sir Wm.
Parker in the Phlegethon steamer, to reconnoitre the
defences, with a view to the commencement of imme-
diate operations. The enemy allowed us to do so with-
out firing a shot, and the plan of attack was at once
decided upon, a summons having been' previously sent in,
requiring the surrender of the town and island of Amoy
to her Majesty's forces.
3. The enemy's defences were evidently of great
strength, and the country by nature difficult of ac-
cess. Every island, every projecting headland, from
whence guns could bear upon the harbour, were
occupied, and strongly armed, commencing from the
point of entrance into the inner harbour on the
Amoy side, the principal sea line of defence, after a
succession of batteries and bastions in front of the outer
town, extended for upwards of a mile in one continuous
battery of stone, with embrasures roofed by large slabs
thickly covered with clods of earth, so as to form a sort
of casement, and afford perfect shelter to the men in
working their guns. Between some of the embrasures
were embankments to protect the masonry, and ninety-
six guns were mounted in this work, which terminated
in a castellated wall, connecting it with a range of pre-
cipitous rocky heights, that run nearly parallel to the
beach, at a distance varying from a quarter to half a
mile. Several smaller works were apparent at intervals
amid the rocks.

3. The entrance to the inner harbour is by a channel
about 600 yards across between Amoy and the island pf
Koo-lang-soo, upon which several strong batteries were
visible, and some of these flanked the sea line and stone
battery. It appeared expedient, therefore, to make a
simultaneous attack on these two prominent lines of de-
fence.

4. It was proposed that the two line of battle ships,
with the two large steamers, should attack the sea-de-
fences on the island of Amoy nearest the town, and that
some of the smaller vessels of war should open their fire
to protect the landing of the troops, which was to be ef-
fected below the angle formed by the junction of the cas-
tellated wall with the sea-line, while the remaining ves-
sels should engage several flanking-batteries that ex-
tended beyond these works.
5. At the same time the two heavy frigates and the
Modesto were to run in and open their fire upon the
works of Koo-lang-soo, where I instructed Major John-
stone, with a company of artillery and the three com-
panies of the 26th Regiment, supported by 170 marines
under Major Ellis, to land in a small bay to the left of
the batteries, which they were to take in reverse.
6. About half-past one o'clock the attack commenced,
the enemy having previously fired occasional shots at the
ships, as they proceeded to their stations. Sir William
Parker will, no doubt, communicate to your Lordship,
the very conspicuous part taken by her Majesty's ships,on
this occasion. From the difficulty of getting the boats
collected in tow of the steamers, the troops did not land
quite so soon as I could have wished, notwithstanding the
judicious arrangements of Captain Gifford, of her Ma-
jesty's sloop Cruizer, who conducted the disembarkation.
The 18th and 49th regiments, however, landed about
three o'clock, with very very little opposition. The for-
mer regiment I directed to escalade the castellated wall
while the 49th were to move along the beach, and get
over the sea face or through the embrazures. These two
operations were performed to my entire satisfac-
tion, and the greater part of these corps were soon in po-
sition within the works, and rapidly moved along the
whole line of sea defence, the enemy flying before them.
Upon reaching the outskirts of the outer town, they were
joined by a party of marines and seamen, whom Sir W.
Parker most judiciously landed in support, and whom I
directed to occupy a rocky hill in our front, in the
neighbourhood of which firing was still heard. This
duty Was promptly and ably performed by Captain
Fletcher, of her Majesty's ship Wellesley, and Captain
Whitcombe, of the Royal Marines.

7. While these operations were going on upon the
Amoy side, the island of Koo-lang-soo was ably attacked
by the frigates, and the troops landed. Major Ellis,
with some of the Marines and Cameronians, who first
landed, climbed up the rocks to the left of the eastern-
most battery, and, gallantly driving the enemy from the
heights, which were defended with some spirit, continued
his progress to the north side of the island, while Major
Johnstone, who, closely followed up with the rest of the
troops, proceeded across it and carried the remaining
works, thus putting us in possession of this very im-
portant position. Major Johnstone reports that Brevet
Captain Gregg had an opportunity of distinguishing
himself in driving a large body of the enemy from a
battery, upon which he came unexpectedly with a detach-
ment of twelve men.

8. On Amoy, a chain of steep rocky hills running
from the range already mentioned transversely to the
beach, still intercepted our view of the city, though the
outler town lay beneath my advanced post. The guns
having been landed by the exertions of the Artillery and
Sappers, and brought on far enough for support, had a
strong force opposed our advance, I decided upon forc-
ing the position in my front, which appeared extremely
strong, and well calculated to be held during the night.
Having made the necessary disposition, I directed the
18th Regiment to advance up a precipitous gorge, where
the enemy had two small works, while the 49th were to
pass through the outer town by the road to the same
hills, extending their left, after gaining the pass, to the
works above the beach, so as to open a communication
with the shipping. This movement was also executed
with spirit, the enemy merely firing off their guns and
flying ;4and at dusk I found myself in a position close
above the city, and perfectly commanding it. •
9. Owing to the boisterous state of the weather, and
the delay in the return of the steamers, the 55th Regi-
ment had not yet landed ; but this was effected at day-
light the following morning, I regret to say, not without
loss, a boat having been swamped, and five men unfor-
tunately drowned. Thus reinforced, I pushed strong
parties of the 18th and 49th Regiments down to the out-
skirts of the city, in the north-eastern quarter of which,
upon irregularly rising ground, and closely surrounded
by a dense mass of buildings, appeared the walled town
or citadel. Having carefully reconnoitred the place, I
satisfied myself that, although there was a concourse of
people passing and re-passing at the northern gate, the
walls were not manned. I therefore thought it advisable
to take advantage of the prevailing panic, and having
sent. a emall..party with Captain Cotton, the command-
ing engineer, to reconnoitre the approach to the eastern
gate, which he promptly effected, I directed, upon his
return, the 18th to advance, having the 49th in support,
and the 55th in reserve. The advanced party of the
18th escaladed the walls by the aid of ladders found on
the spot, and opened the eastern gate, which was barred
and barricaded from within by sacks filled with earth
and stones. The remainder of the Regiment passed
through it and manned the other gates, the enemy
having previously abandoned the place, leaving it in pos-
session of the mob, which had already begun to plunder
the public establishments.
10. I occupied the citadel with the 18th and Sappers,
placing the 49th regiment in an extensive building with-
out the public office of the Intendant of Circuit, from
whence they could give protection to the nerthern sub-
urb, and command the communication to the interior by
the only road on this side the island. The artillery. I
placed in a commanding position upon the top of a pass
between the city and the outer town, with the 55th in
support, occupying a range of public buildings, in which
the Sub-Prefect of Amoy held his court.
11. Amoy is a principal third class city of China, and.
from its excellent harhour and situation, appears to be
well calculated for commerce. The outer town is divided
from the city by the chain of •rocks I have mentioned,
over which a paved road leads through a pass that has a
covered gateway at its summit. The outer harbour
skirts the outer town, while the city is bounded in nearly
its whole length by the inner harbour and an estuary,
which deeply indent the island, including the outer town
and the north-eastern suburb. The city cannot be much
less than ten miles in circumference, and that, of the cita-
del, which entirely commands this suburb, and the inner
town, though commanded itself by the bills within shut
range. is nearly one mile. The walls are castellated,
and vary, with the irregularity of the ground, from
twenty to thirty feet in height ; and there are four gates,
having each, in an outwork, a second or exterior gate. at
right angles to the inner gate, The citadel contained
five arsenals, in which we found a large quantity of
powder, with store of material for making it ; gine•als,
wall pieces, matchlocks, and a variety of fire-arms of'sin-
aular construction ; military clothing, swords of all de-
scriptions, shields, bows and arrows, and spears, were
also found in such quantity as to lead to the conclusion
that these must have beeii the chief magazines of the
, province, Within the sea-defences first taken, there

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was a foundry, with moulds, and materials fur casting
heavy- ordnance.

12. All these have been destroyed, and so much occu-
pied my time, considering, too, how much the troops
were harrassed by patrols to keep off Chinese plunderers,
and by other duties incident to the peculiarity of our
situation, that I abandoned my intention of visiting the
interior of the island. These plunderers flocked into
the city and suburbs, to the extent, as the Chinese them-
selves reported, of many thousands, and I regret to say
that several gangs penetrated into the citadel, and com-
mitted much devastation. Indeed, with the prospect of
leaving Amoy so soon, I doubt that our marching
through the island might rather have frightened away
the peaceable householders, and led to further plunder
by the mob than have been of any advantage. Such in-
deed was the audacity of these miscreants, that I was in
some cases obliged to fire in order to disperse them ;
bnt I am glad to say but little loss of life occurred.
13. I am most happy to be enabled to state that the
conduct of the troops has been exemplary-' some in-
stances of misconduct have, no doubt, occurred, but when
it is considered that they were in the midst of tempta-
tion, many of the houses being open, with valuable pro-
perty strewed about, and many shops in every street
deserted, but full of sham-shu, it is matter of great satis-
faction that these instance were so few.

14. During our stay upon the island I did all in my
power to prevail upon the respectable merchants and
householders, who had so much at stake, to aid me in
protecting property, which they readily promised ; but
their apprehension of appearing to be on friendly terms
with us was so great, ,that I could obtain AO effectual
assistance from them, and was unable even to get a
Chinese to remain with the guards at the gates and
point out the real owners of houses within the citadel,
for the purpose of granting them free egress and ingress.
15. Our departure being determined upon, I could
take no measures for permanent occupation, and as the
wind was strong against us, we were kept on shore four
days in a state o constant watchfulness, until yesterday
at half-past two, P.M., when the preconcerted signal for
embarkation was given by the Admiral. By half-past
six o'clock every soldier and every follower had been em-
barked (without a single instance of inebriety occurring)
on board the steamer, which transferred the troops on
board their respective transports during the night.
16. The three companies of the 26th regiment have
remained upon the island of Koo-lang-soo' which her
Majesty's Plenipotentiary has determined to hold for the
present ; and I have strengthened Major Johnstone, who
is in command, with a wing of the 18th regiment and a
small detachment of artillery. 'This little force, amount-
ing to 550 men, will, I trust, together with the ships of'
war also left behind, be sufficient to hold this small but
important possession.

i 7. To the Commanding Officers of Corps and De •
tachments, Lieutenant-Colonel Craigie, 55th Regiment,
Lieutenant-Colonel Morris, 49th Regiment, and Lieute-
nant-Colonel Adams, 18th Regiment, Major Johnstone,
26th Regiment, Major Ellis, Royal Marines, Captain
Knowles, Royal Artillery, Captain Anstruther, Madras
Artillery, and Captain Cotton, Commanding Engineer,
my best thanks are due ; and I have received the most
cordial and active support from the officers of the gene-
ral and my personal Staff, Lieutenant-Colonel Mountain,
Deputy Adjutant-General, Captain Gough, Acting De-
puty-Quartermaster-General, Major Hawkins, Deputy-
Commissary-General, Dr. French, Superintending Sur-
geon, and Lieutenant Gobbett, my A.D.C.
18. I cannot too strongly express to your Lordship, in
conclusion, my sense of obligation to his Excellency
Rear-Admiral Sir William Parker, for his ready support
and judicious arrangements upon every occasion, as well
as for having given me, at the disembarkation and em-
barkation, and during th• whole period of our stay at
Amoy, the able assistance of Captain Giffard, to whom
my best thanks are due.
19. 1 hare the honour to inclose a list of ordnance cap-
tured, and a return of the wounded on our side upon the
26th ult., and have no means of correctly estimating the
killed and wounded of the enemy, but it must have been
severe, and we know that several Mandarins were amongst
the former.—l hare the honour to be, my Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant,
(Signed) H. GOUGH, Major-General,
Commanding Expeditionary Force.
RETURN OF ORDNANCE MOUNTED ON THE DEFENCES AT
AHOY, WHEN STORMED ♦ND CAPTURED ON THE 26TH
OF ♦UGUST, 1841.—BATTERIES ON THE ISLAND OF
AMOY, EXTENDING FROM THE SUBURBS OF AHOY,
NEARLY OPPOSITE THE EAST END OF THE ISLAND OF
XOO-LANG-SOO, ALONG THE SHORE IN ♦ SOUTH-EAST
DIRECTION.
The guns were all of Chinese manufacture, except 16
English, which were old, but without any date.
Five iron guni had burst when fired by the Chinese.
One hundred and fifty-three iron guns, not mounted,
were found, principally of small calibre, from three to
six-pounders.

GENERAL ABSTRACT.
Island of Amoy
Island of Koo-lang-soo
Batteries on south-west side of Bay 4l
Little Gonne

Total 343
Guns not mounted 157

Grand total

(Signed) J. KNOWLES, Capt. Royal Artillery.
N.B.—Fifty pieces of ordnance, of small calibre, cap-
tured in the citadel, not included in the above.

(Signed) ARMINE S. IL MOU_,NTAIN,
Lieutenant-Colonel, D.A.G.
EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

RETURN OF KILLED AND WOUNDED OF THE FORCE UN-
DER THE COMMAND OF MAJOR-GENERAL SIR HUGH
GOUGH, C. 8., &C., ON THE 26TR OF AUGUST, 1841,
AT THE CAFTURE OF THE BATTERIES, HEIGHTS,
CITY, AND CITADEL OF AHOY :
Head-quarters, Amoy Castle, Sept. 1, 1841.
Rank and File.
18th Royal Irish Regiment, wounded 2
49th Regiment, wounded 7
Total wounded
(Signed) ARMINE S. 11. MOUNTAIN,
Lieut.-Col., Dep. Adjt.-Gen. Expeditionary Force.
Major-General Sir Hugh Gough, K.C.8., Commander-
in Chief, Expeditionary Force, China.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE EARL OF AUCKLAND,
G.C.L, &C., &C. . _

'Wellesley, in the Bay of Amoy, Aug. 31„1841.
My Lord,—lt is with much gratification that I have
the honour of announcing to your Lordship the capture
of the city of Amoy, and the island of Koo-long-soo (which
forms the west side of the harbour), together with their
strong lines of batteries and sea, defences, mounting
above 228 guns, by the combined forces of her Ma-
jesty, after a short but vigorous attack, on the 28th
inst., with very trifling loss on our part.
The expedition, comprising the ships of war here-
after named, and twenty-one transports ,containing the
land forces, military and victualling stores, &c., under
the command of his Excellency Major-General Sir Hugh
Gough, sailed from the anchorage of Hong-Kong on
the 21st, and fortunately arrived off the islands at the
entrance of Amoy Bay by sunset on the 25th. It was
then beginning to blow strong, but favoured by a fair
wind, and good moonlight, with the advantage of the
local knowledge of Captain Bourchier, of the Blonde, the
fleet were pushed into the bay, and anchored in secu-
rity for the night.
A few shots were discharged at her Majesty's ships as
they passed between the fortified islands, but no mischief
was done.

It blew too hard during the night to admit of any
boats leaving the ships to sound or make observations ;
but no time was lost after daylight in reconnoitering the
Chinese positions, in which the General and Sir Henry
Pottinger did me the favour to accompany me, in the
Phlegethon steam-vessel.
We found the batteries and works of defence on the
entire sea face strengthened by every means that the art
of these active people could devise ; presenting a succes-
sion of batteries and outworks, from the extreme out-
ward points of this extensive bay, until
three quarters of a t
mie of he ent nee o about
three harbour,
where a high barrier wall was constructed from the foot
of a steep and rocky mountain to a sandy beach on the
sea ; and from this latter point a strong casemated work
of granite, faced with soil, and occasional
.small bastions
with parapets of stone, to afford flanking defences, was
continued to the very suburbs and entrance of the har-
bour'gs
from whence were masked batteries with sand bah
until opposite the north-east point of Koo-lung-soo Island,
altogether 152 gnns.
On the island ofKoc-lang-soo, which is the key of Amoy,
strong batteries, mounting in all seventy-six guns, were
also plaCed in every commanding position for flanking
the apit oach to the harbour (which is scarcely half a, mile
wide at the entrance), and protecting the accessible points
of landing.
As it was of the utmost importance, with a view to
ulterior operations; and the advanced period of the pre-
sent monsoon, that we should be delayed as short a time
as possible at Amoy, it was determined that the batte-
ries within the barrier wall and on the island of Koo-lang-
soo should be immediately attacked by the squadron,
and the troops. landed within the barrier as soon as it
might be practicable, to take the batteries in the rear.
For this object the Wellesley and Blenheim were or-
dered to anchor against the strongest batteries on Amoy,
and as near the entrance of the harbour as possible,
leaving the Cruizer, Pylades, Columbine, and Algerine
to engage the. extreme point of the line, and cover the
landing of the troops, flanked by the heavy guns of the
Sesostris and Queen steam-vessels, the Phlegethon and
Nemesis being appointed to receive the troops, and tow
in the boats for landing them.
The attack of the island of 'Coo lang-soo, where we had
reason to apprehend the water was shualer, was as-
signed to Captain Bourchier, of the Blonde, with the
Druid and Modeste, 150 marines tinder Captain Ellis,
and a detachment of the 26th Regiment, under Major
Johnstone.

Pending the necessary preparations for disembarking
the troops and moving the ships into their appointed
positions, a communication was received from the shore,
requesting to know the object of our visit, to which the
answer No. 1 was returned.

About a quarter past one, a steady and favourable
breeze having set in, the squadron weighed, and pro-
ceeded to their stations. The Sesostris, being the most
advanced, received a heavy fire before any return was
made. She was soon joined by the Queen, and both
commenced action with good effect.
The Wellesley and 13lenheint, after ranging along the