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London, England, 1842-11-24 00:00:00

THE OCCUPATION OF CAUBUL

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL POLLOCK, C. 8., COMMANDING IN
AFFGHANISTAN, TO T. N. MADDOCK, ESQ., SECRETARY
TO THE GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DEPARTMENT.
Camp, near Caubul, Sept. 16.
Sir, I have the honour to forward, for the informa-
tion of the Right Hon. the Governor. General, copy of
my dispatch to the address of Major-General Lumley,
Adjutant-General of the army. I have, &c.,
GEORGE POLLOCK,
_ _ .

Major-General, Commanding in Affghanistan

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL G. POLLOCK, C. 8., COMMANDING
IN AFFGRANISTAN, TO MAJOR-GENERAL J. R. LUMLEY,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY.
Camp, Caubul, Sept. 16.
Sir, —I have the honour to report, for the information of
his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, that on the 14th
instant we marched from Khoord Caubcl to Bootkhah
I took the precaution of sending parties to crown the
heights of the Khoord Caubul pass, but we met with no
opposition. On the 15th I moved on to Caubul and en-
camped on the race-course. This morning I proceeded
to the Bala Hissar, with the following troops :—a troop.
of Horse Artillery under Major Delafoase, a company
from each regiment of Infantry under Lieut.-Colonel
Taylor ; the 3d Dragoons, under Major Lockwood ; a
troop of the Ist Regiment of Light Cavalry ; rissaah
of the 3d Irregular Cavalry, with the whole of the Gene-
ral and Division Staff. The ob:ect was to plant the Bri-
tish colours in the Bala Ilfssar on the spot most conspi-
cuous from the city. The Prince Futteh Jung, who
joined my camp at Gundamuck, expressed a wish to go
with the party, to which I assented. On our arrival at
the spot selected, the colours were hoisted, the band of
her Majesty's 9th Foot immediately struck up the na-
tional anthem of " God save the Queen," and a Royal
salute was fired from the guns of the Horse Artillery,
the whole of the troops present giving three cheers.
I have left the colours in the Bala Hissar, to be hoisted
daily as long as we remain. The Infantry also remain
under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Taylor, but
they will ba relieved on the arrival of Major-General
Nott by a Native Regiment from his force. I expect
General Nott will reach Caubul to-morrow or the next
day. Since our arrival hero we have not been able to
obtain any certain information of Mahomed Akbar.
It appears, however, that Amcen Oollah has separated
from him.

Neither of them have ventured to return in the direc-
tion of Caubul. The following prisoners have come into
the camp :—Mrs. Trevor, with eight children ; Captain
and Mrs. Anderson, with three children ; Captain Troup
and Dr. Campbell. Unless some very unforeseen circum-
stances occur, I expect to obtain possession of the re-
mainder of the prisoners in the course of eight or ten
days, with the exception of Captain Bygrave, who, I
regret to find, has been taken by Mahomed Akbar, and
was with him during the action of the 13th inst. . •
I have, &c.,
GEORGE POLLOCK.
Major-General Commanding in Aflghanistan.

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL G. POLLOCK C. 8., COMMANDING
IN AFFGIIANISTAN, TO T. 11. MADDOCK, ESQ., SECRE-
TARY TO GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL DEPARTMENT.
Camp, near Caubul, Sept. 17.
Sir,--I have the honour to forward, for the informa-
tion of the Right lion. the Governor-General, copy of
my despatch, of date the 14th instant, to the address of
Major-General Lumley, Adjutant-General of the army.
I have, &c.,
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Major-General Commanding in Atfghaniztan.

THE FIGHT AT TEZEEN.

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL G. POLLOCK, C. 8., COMMANDING
IN AFFGIIANISTAN, TO MAJOR-CENERAL J. IL LUMLEY,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY.*
Camp, Bootkhak, Sept. 14.
Sir—l have the honour to report, for the information
of his Excellency the Commander in Chief, that I
marched from Sell Baba on the 11th instant, and arrived
at Tezeen the same day, where I was joined by Major-
General M•Caskill, with the 2d division. On the 12th
I halted, in consequence of the cattle of the 2d division
having suffered from the effects of fatigue, caused by
their forced march ; this halt the enemy imagined to be
the result of hesitation, and in the afternoon attacked the
pickets on the left flank, and became so daring that I
considered it necessary to send Lieutenant-Colonel
Taylor, with 250 men of her Majesty's 9th Foot, to
drive them back ; some sharp fighting took place, and
the enemy were driven up the neighbouring hills,
from the crests of which they kept up a heavy fire.
Lieut.-Colonel Taylor, however, with a small-party
crept up one end of the hill unperceived by the enemy,
who were hotly engaged in their front, and lay c4ticealed
until joined by a few more of his men, when, ruching up
on the flank of the astounded Affghans, he inflicted a
severe lesson, pouring in a destructive fire upon thew its
they fled down the hill. A chieftain was found among
the slain, who it is supposed \vas the brother of Khoo-
, dabux Khan. The enemy remained inoffensive on our
left flank, in consequence of this very well planned and
gallant affair of Licut.-Culonel Taylor's, and withdrew
to the right, where they commenced a furious attack
upon a picket consisting of 80 men of the 60th Regiment
of Native Infantry, commanded by Lieut. Montgomery,
who sustained the assault with great resolution until re-
inforcements reached him, when the enemy were beaten
off ; in this attack the picket had 4 killed, Lieutenant
Montgomery and 17 men wounded ; the enemy came so
close that frequent recourse was had to the bayonet.
Their attempts on the pickets continued thoughout the
night, but were invariably unsuccessful.
The valley of Tezeen where we were encamped, is
completely encircled by lofty hills, and on the morning
of the lath it was perceived that the Affghans had
occupied in great force every height not already crowned
by our troops. I commenced my march towards the
mouth of the Tezeen pass, where I left two guns, two
squadrons of her Majesty's 3d Dragoons, a party of the
Ist Light Cavalry and 3d Irregular Cavalry. The
enemy's horse appeared in the valley, with the intention
of falling upon the baggage, but it gives me very great
pleasure to state, that the Dragoons and native cavalry
(regular and irregular) made a most brilliant charge,
and with such effect, that the whole body of the enemy's
force was completely routed, and a number of them
cut up.
The pass of Tezeen affords great advantages to an
enemy occupying the heights; and on the present occa-
sion Mahomed Akbar neglected nothing to render its
natural difficulties as formidable as numbers could make
it. Our troops mounted the heights, and the Affghans,
contrary to their general custom, advanced to meet them,
and a desperate struggle ensued ; indeed, their defence
was so obstinate, that the British bayonet in many in-
stances alone decided the contest. The light company
of her Majesty's 9th Foot, led by Captain Lushington,
who I regret to say was wounded in the head, ascending
the hills on the left of the pass under a heavy cross-fire,
charged and overthrew their opponents, leaving several
horses and their riders, supposed to be chiefs, dead on the
hill; the slaughter was considerable, and the fight con-
tinued during the greater part of the day, the enemy
appearing resolved that we should not ascend the Huft
Kotul ; one spirit seemed to pervade all, and a determi-
nation to conquer overcame the obstinate resistance
of the enemy, who were at length forced, from their
numerous and strong positions, and our troops mounted
the Huft Kotul, giving three cheers when they reached
the summit. Here Lieut. Cunningham, with a party of
Sappers, pressed the enemy so hard that they left in
their precipitation a 24-pounder howitzer and limber,
carrying off the draught bullocks.. Having heard that
another gun had been seen, and concluding that it could
not have gone very far, I detached a squadron of Dra-
goons under Captain Tritton, and two Horse Artillery
guns under Major Delafosse, in pursuit. The gun (a
12-pounder howitzer) with bullocks sufficient for the
two guns was soon captured. The Dragoons again got
among the,enomy, and succeeded in cutting up many of
them. Captain Broadfoot with the Sappers advanced,
and with the Dragoons happened to fall in with anotherwe
party of the enemy, of whom upwards of twenty re
killed. I have ascertained there were about 16,000 men
in the field opposed to me, a considerable portion of
whom. vas cavalry, Mahomed Akbar Khan, Mahomed
Shah "Khan, Ameen Oollah, and many other chiefs
with their followers were present, all of whom I have
reason to believe have taken to.flight. We have gained
a complete victory, and our enemies have suffered se-
verely, hav,ing several hundreds killed, losing their guns
and three standards, one of which was taken from the
enemy's horse by the Ist Light Cavalry. Although
many attempts were made at the baggage, none were
successful, chiefly owing to the judicious and admirable
arrangements of Lieutenant-Colonel Richmond, com-
manding the rear-guard, and for which he deserves the
greatest credit.
The Lahore contingent; under the able direction of
Captain Lawrence, has invariably given the most cheer-
ful assistance, dragging the guns, occupying the heights,
and covering the rear-guard. , While ascending Huft
Kotul and at Tezeen their long jezails told effectively in
keeping the grinind.
Major Skinner, her Majesty's 31st Foot, had been de-
tached with a strong party on the night of the 12th, for
the purpose of dislodging a body of the enemy on the
heights in front of the camp ; this duty, was performed
with great gallantry the next morning, and his operations
contributed much to frustrate the attempts of the enemy
on our right flank. As the Major's movements were for
some time separate from those of the main column, I
deem it expedient to annex his report.
The enemy being completely dispersed, we pursued
our march and encamped atalthoord Caubul without fur-
ther opposition. The troops cn this, as on all former
occasions where they have been engaged with the enemy,
showed the most determined valour, and I feel that I
cannot too highly praise their conduct ; each regiment
seemed to vie with the others in their endeavours to dis-
lodge the enemy, which they most effectually accom
plished. Ihave received from Major-General M`Caskill,
K.H., who on this occasion commanded the main column,
every assistance, and from Major-General Sir R. Sale,
G.C.8., commandingC the advance guard, the most zealous
co-operation. The following officers have also given me
every reason to be satisfied with their exertions :—Bii-
gadier Monteith, C. 8., commanding the 4th brigade ;
Brigadier Tulloch, commanding the 2d brigade, and Bri-
gadier White, commanding Cavalry brigade ; Lieut.-
Colonel Bolton, commanding her Majesty's 31st Foot ;
Lieut.-Colonel Richinp.nd, commanding 33d Native In-
fantry ; Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor, K.H., command-
ing her Majesty's 9th Foot ; Major Skinner, her Ma-
jesty's 31st Foot ;
Major Hnish, commanding 26th Na-
tive , Infantry ; Major Delafosse, commanling . the
Artillery ; Major Crommelin, commanding the Ist
Light Cavalry ; Major Lockwood, commanding hor
Majesty's 3d Light Dragoons i Captain Naple-

ton,
.commanding the 60th Native Infantry ; Captain t
Seaton, commanding the 35th Regimentl of Light Infan-
try; Captain Ferris, commanding the Jezailchees; Cap-
tain Wilkinson, commanding her Majesty's 13th Light
Infantry ; Captain Broadfoot, commanding the Sappers ;
Captain Tait, commanding the 3d Irregular Cavalry, and
Captain Lawrence, commanding the Sikh contingent;
Captain Abbott, Chief Engineer ; Captain Abbott, com-
manding the Light Field Battery ; Captain Alexander,
commanding the 3d troop of the 2d Brigade of Horse
Artillery; Captain Baekhouse, commanding the Moun-
tain Train ; and Lieutenant Becher, commanding the
Sappers and Miners. The services of Mr. Mackeson,
commanding the Bildars, have always been conspicuous.
Superintending Surgeon Saran's care in providing for
the conveyance and comfort of the wounded has met my
approbation. From Major Thompson, at the head of the
Commissariat Department, I have received every assist-
ance ; likewise from Captain Lane, Commissary of Ord-
nance' whose exertions have been unremitting through- .
out. From the following officers of my personal and the I
general staff I have on this, as on every other occasion,
received the most effectual aid :—Captain Macgregor
and Lieutenant Pollock, Aide. de-Camp ; Lieutenant Sir
11. Shakespear, Military Secretary ; Captain Ponsonby,
Assistant Adjutant-General ; Captain Codrington, As-
sistant Quartermaster-General ; Captain Riddle, Pay
master ; Captain Macadam, Deputy Judge-Advocate-
General ; Lieutenant Mayne, officiating Deputy Assist-
ant Quartermaster General. The follbwing officers of
division and brigade staff have also Effectively performed
their respective duties :—Captain liavelock, Deputy As-
sistant Adjutant-General ; Brigade Majors Havelock,
Smith, Wade, Lugard ; and Brevet Captain Fitzgerald,
artillery division staff. I must not omit the expression
of my regret for the fate of Ryder Ali, the native com-
mandant of the Jezailehees a most gallant and enterpris-
ing soldier, who was killed while attempting to seize one
of the enemy's standards.

I have the honour to forward reports from Lieutenant-
Colonels Richmond and Taylor, and Major Skinner,
with returns of killed and wounded, and of ordnance,
ammunition, and stores captured.-1. have, &c.
G. POLLOCK, Major-General.
(True Copy.)
G. PONSONBY, Assistant Adjutant-General.

Return of Killed and Wounded of the Troops under
the command of Major-General Pollock, C. 8., in the
Tezeen Valley, and on the Haft Kotul, on the 12th and
13th of September.
Total of killed 32
Ditto woundel l3O
G. PONSONBY, Capt., Assistant Adjutant-Gen.
NAMES OF OFFICERS KILLED AND WOUNDED.
Killed.
Hyder Ali, Commandant, Jezailchce regiment.
Wounded.
Captain Lushington, her Majesty's 9th Foot, severely.
Captain Geils, of the 60th Native Infantry, slightly.
Lieutenant Norton, 3kh Native Infantry, severely.
Lieutenant Montgomery, 60th Native Infantry, slightly.
(True Copy.) G. PONSONBY, Captain,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

COPY OF A LETTER FROM LIEUTENANT-COLONEL TAY
LORD COMMANDING HER MAJESTY'S 9TH REGIMENT
OF FOOT, TO CAPTAIN PONSONNY, ASSISTANT ADJU-
TANT•GENERAL.

Camp, Khoord Caubul, Sept. 13.
ir,—l have to report, for the information of Major-
General Pollock, C. 8., commanding the troops in Aff-
ghanistan, that, agreeably to his orders, I proceeded at
half-past five o'clock yesterday evening with 250 men of
her Majesty's 9th, to the support of the guards in charge
of the public cattle feeding on the left of the camp in the
Tezeen valley, which were much pressed by the enemy.
On clearing the left picket I was joined by Major Lluish
with a small party of the- 26th Native Infantry. I
threw forward a strong body of skirmishers, who quickly
drove back those of the enemy on the plain, pursuing
them to a range of low hills, where they made a stand
till dislodged by our advance ; further on I feund the
enemy, in force from 500 to 600, had taken post along
the crest and on the top of a range of steep hills, running
near a mile from the northward into the Tezeen valley ;
those towards the north were assailed by Captain Lush-
in,9-ton, her Majesty's 9th Foot, with the left support and
skirmishers, whilst I directed the attack against their
front and left flank, which being turned, I ascended the
heights between two, ridges which concealed my ap-
proach till close to the summit and within 20 yards of
their main body, consisting of over 300 men. Collecting
30 to 40 men, with Lieutenants Elmher,t, Lister, and
Vigors, I ordered bayonets to be fixed, and the enemy
to be charged, which was done with such resolution and
effect, that the whole mass taken by surprise, was
pushed headlong down the hills, nor t:id they rally till
out of musket shot. Their loss must have been very
severe, as I observed numbers lagging behind to carry
off their killed and wounded. As it was getting dark,

I deemed it imprudent to pursue the enemy Further,
ordered the halt to be sound, and after remaining in
possession of their position for halt an hour, retired
without molestation. It affords me great gratification to
bear testimony to the spirit and gallantry displayed
by officers and men on this °motion, especially Major
Huish, 26th Regiment Native Infantry ; Captain Lush.
ington, and those concerned in the charge on the enemy.
I beg to transmit a return of the killed and wounded.
I have, &c.
- A. B. TAYLOR, Lieutenant-Colonel, 9th Foot.
(True copy.)
G. PONSONBY, Capt., Assistant Adjutant-Gen.

COPY .OF A LETTER FROM MAJOR SKINNER, HER MA
JESTY'R 31ST FOOT, TO CAPTAIN PONSONBY, ASSIST

ANT-ADJUTANT-GENERAL.

Bootkhak, Sept. 14.
Sir,—l have the honour to report, for the information
of the Major-General commanding the army in Aff-
ghanistan, that I ascended the heights above the Tezeen
valley, in front of our camp, with the following de-
tachment :—Qne company of her Majesty's 9th Foot,
one company of her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry, one
company of her Majesty's 31st Foot, one company of
her Majesty's 26th Native Infantry, one company of her
Majesty's 35th Native Light Infantry, one company of
her Majesty's 33d Native Infantry, 50 Broadfoot's Sappers,
and 50 Jezailchees,—on the afternoon of the 12th inst.,
and occupied the ridge till daylight next morning. From
a communication with Major-General Sir R. Sale,
G.C.B , I learned that I was to take the high peaks to
the right of my position, and, having driven the enemy
from them, continue to operate among the lower hills to
the head of the Huft Kotul, on the right flank of the
advanced guard of the army. These peaks were occu-
pied in some force by the enemy, who was, however,
easily driven from them and cleared away to the higher
hills on my right. I ascended the first peak, which,
although the way was steep, was not very difficult, in
two small columns ; the first, the companies of her Ma-
jesty's 9th and 26th Native Infantry under Captain Bor-
ton, of the 9th Foot ; tne second under Lieutenant
Sayers, of the 31st, composed of the two companies of
her Majesty's 31st Foot and 33d Native Infantry, covered
by the Sappers and Jezailehees under Lieutenant
Orr. I detached Lieutenant Sinclair, of the 13th
Light Infantry, with the company of his regiment and
one of the 35th Native Infantry, to the higher peak on
the right hand, and supported him by Lieutenant Orr
and the Sappers (after I had possession of the first
height), who ascended by a steep ridge that connected
them. Lieutenant Sinclair attained the summit of the
hill without loss, driving the enemy away, and held it
until the main column of advance came in sight, when
he led his column on my right over the hills at the base
of the higher mountains. The height I gained descends
to the high road by a succession of small peaks, each
connected by a narrow ridge ; tho enemy occupied with
small parties each of these peaks, and was driven in suc-
cession from them. Captain Borton, at the head of a
party of the 9th Foot, made a gallant chars upon upon a
strongly posted party of the enemy, and dilve them
away ; he showed a great deal of boldness, however,
and made repeated attempts to recover his ground, tak-
ing advantage of the necessarily slow advance of the
supporting parties from the steep and difficult nature of
the hills. After I gained all the peaks, and the enemy
had fallen back, I continued parallel to the main column
over the hills to some distance beyond the top of the
Hutt Kotul. Considering the great number that at one
time opposed mu until the appearance of the main column
drew them off, my loss was not great, while the enemy
suffered considerably. I beg leave to bring to the no-
tice of the Major-General th very good conduct of the
officers and men who were under my command.
I have, &c., THOMAS SKINNER,
Major, her Majesty's 31st Regiment.
(True copy.)
G. PONSONBY,
Captain, Assistant Adjutant-General.

COPY OF A LETTER FROM LIEUT.-COLONEL RICHMOND,
COMMANDING THE 33D NATIVE INFANTRY, TO CAPT.
PONSONDT, ASSISTANT AC
Camp, Bootkhak, Sept. 14.
Sir,—Major-General Pollock, C. 8., commanding the
troops, having intrusted me especially with the com-
mand of the rear-guard of the army from Tezeen
through the Huft Kotul Pass, on the 13th instant, and
having placed at my disposal the troops detailed as
follows :
Her Majesty's 4th Light Dragoons
Ist Regiment of Light Cavalry 295
Detached 3d Irregular Cavalry 6O
Sikh Cavalry 2OO

Total sabres 750
Two 9-pounders, No. 6, light field battery.
Pickets of her Majesty's 9th and 3lst Foot
4th Company of die 26th Regt. of Native Infantry 310
Right wing of the 33d Native Infantry 129
35th Native Light Infantry
Pickets of the 60th Regiment of Native Infantry 124
Sikh Infantry

Total bay0net5............... 1,300
I have now the honour to report the operations of the
day for the Major-General's information. Having made
the necessary disposition ,of my force to protect the
baggage in the valley of Tezeen, and to secure the gorge
of the pass, the different pickets were gradually with-
drawn to strengthen the latter. Soon after I observed
a large body of the enemy collecting near the Fort of
Tezeen, south-east of my position, and directed Lieu-
tenant Douglas, whose guns had been previously posted
on a commanding poin', to open on them. but the dis-
tance proving too great for shells the flee was discon-
tinued. The enemy, I suppose encouraged by this, formed
his cavalry in the valley to the number of about 600
men, with the evident intention of moving towards my
post. I instantly decided on anticipating him, and as
Captain Alexander's (horse Artillery) three guns were
still on the ground, I availed myself of his services, by
sending forward his guns within rarm of the enemy,
supported by the front squadron of her Majesty's 3d
Light Dragoons, under Captain Unett, one squadron of
the Ist Light Cavalry under Brevet-Major Scott, and
the detachment of 3d Irregular Cavalry under Captain
Tait, with orders to charge the enemy if the ground
proved favourable, and an opportunity offered. Thf •

ceatel

soon occurred, the guns having made good impression
and the instant I observed the cavalry advance, the other
squadron of Dragoons was hurried forward under Major
Lockwood, as a support ; thus insuring the success
achieved boy the spirited and gallant charge of their com-
rades in front, which completely dispersed the enemy
who left about 50 men on the field, and a standard, the
latter taken by the Ist Light Cavalry, the bearer of
which was cut down by Brevet-Captain Goad.
Having accomplished all I wished, the troops returned
to their original position in excellent order, covered by
the very effective fire of the guns directed by Captain
Alexander, and by a company of the 35th Regiment of
Light Infantry, the latter ordered forward for the pur-
pose.

•
As the enemy showed no disposition to molest us fur-
ther, and the whole of the baggage having entered the
Pass, the Horse Artillery and Dragoons were permitted
to commence their march, but before the latter had filed
off; the enemy brought two guns to bear upon our posi-
tion, which obliged me to place the remainder of the
cavalry under cover of the high ground in the vicinity.
These guns fortunately did no harm, and were soon after
either withdrawn by the enemy or silenced by the fire of
round shot from Lieutenant Douglas's 9-po-under, ably
directed by that officer and by Captain Lawrence, poli-
tical agent, commanding the Sikh contingent, who hand-
somely volunteered his services on the .occasion.
After allowing the main column and baggage to get
well forward in the pass, I directed the remainder of the
cavalry to enter, and followed with the infantry, the dif-
ferent parties of which gradually retired on the poste I
had previously occupied, the enemy's infantry closing in
and opening a heavy fire, which continued till we reached
the top of the pass, a distance of three miles ; and,
although I was compelled to hold my ground near the
top of the pass for a long time, to admit of tho guns and
baggage passing over, I ion happy to say that the enemy,
though he pressed our several posts very warmly, did
not then, or at any other time, obtain the slightest ad-
tdheesitsrtoeodpfsroarnudienoonl etslitliunegnulys,
march
evnataibtalegde,manedtoatreleil
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towards my
with all the stores and baggage, except a few leads of
-ogr itu h
camp, where I arrived about 8 o'clock P.M.,
which were destroyed ou the road, agreeably
to orders.
grain ; also some camels and bullock; unable to proceed,

My best thanks-are due to the officers and men en-
gaged, both European end native, for their cheerful en-
durance of fatigue under an intensely hot sun, and
for their gallant bearing when in contact witl► the
enemy ; the whole seeming animated with one and the
same spirit, which enabled them to overcome difficulties
of no ordinary nature, highly creditable to British sol-
diers and especially so to the Bengal Sepoys. 1 feel it
also just to notice the useful assistance afforded by the
men of the Sikh contingent, under Captain Lawrence,
who took their full share of duty in the valley of Tezcen,
and in defending the different posts in the plus.
Accompanying I have the honour to torward a return
of the killed and wounded, which I rejoice to observe is
not so heavy as might have been expected from the na-
ture of the operations.___ I have, &e.,

A. F. RICHMOND, Lieutenant-Colonel,
33d Regiment of Native Infantry,
Commanding the Rear Guard.
P.S. On reaching the top of the Hull Kotul pass, it
was reported to Captain Lawrence. commanding the
Sikh contingent, that Sirdar Akbar Khan was present in
the Tezeen valley when the troops charged his cavalry.
A. F. RICHMOND, Lieutenant-Colonel.
(True copy.)
G. PONSONBY, Captain, Assistant-Ad-
jutant, General.
(True copies.)
T. H. MADDOCK, Secretary to the Go-
vernment of India, with the Governor-

General.

(True copies.)
J. P. WILLOUGHBY, Secretary to Go-
vernment.

SINGAPORE.
(From the Straits Messenger, Sept. 20.)
MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTEL-

LIGENCE.
(Num—Our ptivate advices represent the state of
the opium market to be very flattering, prices having
risen, and the demand for the drum was rather animated-
A large quantity exported in the Rob Roy from this
port had met with a quick sale at highly remunerating
pries, and several orders for the purchase of opium for
that market arc expected.
Since our last issue the market has materially changed
for the better. In the early part of this week a sale of
10 chests of Benares was effected at 510 dollars to 515.
dollars cash. On the 17th the drug rose higher, and at
further sale of 15 chests of Benares at 575 dollars to 580
dollars was effected, but immediately after it rose to 595
dollars, at which rate a further sale of 12 chests, all for
cash, is reported. The price for Benares may now ba
quoted at 600 dollars ; and in consequence of the recent;
accounts from China, and the expectation of several:
orders by the Ationyina, which vessel is daily looked for,
we must expect to see prices advance still higher, should
no supplies arrive from Calcutta in the interim. There
is scarcely a chest of Patna in the place.
Our own market still continues without activity fer all
descriptions of British goods, but the approaching Bugis
season may effect some alteration for the better.
ALE.—Scarcely a single cask of good in the place, and
a moderate importation would realise our highest quota-
tions.

MARINE AND OILMAN'S STORES.—Anchors and chains
arc in no demand ; Europe cordage much inquired after.
A large stock of hums and cheeses is in the place, and
the demand limited.
MADDAPOLLANS.—Some inquiries after this &scrip-
tion of goods, but at such rates as are hardly remunera-
tive. Extensive sales have lately taken place, at rather
long credits.
MUSKETS.—Large stocks on hand, but rather difficult
of sale. The only transaction we have heard of is a sah
of 200 fowling-pieces at 3- dollars, and 200 muskets,
with bayonets, at 24 dollars.
WOOLLENS. —ln very little inquiry.
COFFEE.—In good demand, and we have heard of
sales to some extent at our quotations. for the continent.
GiulN.—Very scarce, and much inquired after.
TEA.—In good demand, and prices remain firma. The
shipments to Europe from the Ist instant exceed 4,000
piculs. _ _

•
SUGAR.—We have not heard of any transactions in
this article.

TlN.—This is an article that will always command a
good market, although the prices may vary. What little
of good there is in the place will fully command the
prices quoted., _ . _ _

CIGARS.—No. 3 continues in demand, and iirst impor-
tations will scarcely rule below our present quotations.
In freights and exchanges we have nothing particular
to notice.

THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO WALMER

CASTLE.

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andN r Bather this
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disagree-
able, with a change of wind to
the south-west, con-
sequently her Majesty's visit to Ramsgate has been
again put off.
The reports as to her Majesty's stay here are so
various and contradictory that it • -
is -hardly worth while
recording them.
It is our opinion, however,
from the sources of in-
formation we have an •
opportunity of consulting, that
the Queen will not go to Brighton from hence (indeed
we may say this is now certain), but that she will
proceed from here direct to Windsor. From one week
to three is reported as the. period her Majesty will
yet remain at Walmer Castle.
Her Majesty has not left the Castle all day, nor has
Prince Albert taken his usual ramble on the beach.
Viscount Sydney left Walmer Castle yesterday.
Lord liardwicke arrived at the Castle this morn-
ing, and has succeeded Lord Sydney as Lord in
Waiting.
There are no additions to the Royal dinner list to-
day. Her Majesty conversed with Captain Pring, of
the Thunderer, on the beach yesterday, and compli-
mented him on the appearance, &c. of his ship.
Last night, Wahner, Deal, and Dover, tied with
each other in illuminations in celebration of the birth-
day of the Princess Royal.
About six o'clock the Thunderer was magnificently
illuminated with blue and other lights, which were
hung all over the vessel, from the top-gallant mast-
head to the lower deck. Many discharges of cannon
and small arms were fired off while the display of
rockets and other fireworkS from her sidesof --
oak il-
luminated the sky for many miles round. The Fear-
less steamer and two other of her Majesty'si
were also illuminated, and let off f
ireworks• At
and Walmer many convivial parties met • Deal
m t
even-
ing in honour of the bizth (lay the Princess of he
while the streets were paraded t Royal,.
o a late h
loyal inhabitants of theseplaces,our by the
bandsof ' •in attendance. music being
We mentioned yesterday that her M •
her sense of the pleasure Majesty expressed
sailing excursion th re she derived from the grand
eDeal and w 1
up in front of the Castleboatmen. The Mayor received a
,rom Walmer Castfe. His Wor-
ship assembled the
_crews of the fleet of boats together
h
and read to them
er Majesty's letter.
12

lIE PRLSTON GUILD ROISBERY.--It will be recol-
lected, that at the late Preston Guild, a gentleman of
the name of Marquise, a manufacturer in Lancashire,,
and who was formerly a foreman in the employ of the
late Sir Robert Peel (father of the Premier), was
robbed of his pocket-book, containing bank-notes to
the amount of 2,000/. and upwards. It seems that
one of the notes stolen, of the value of 3001., has re-
cently been presented by Messrs. Masterman and Co..
to the Bank of Eng,lan.l for, and refused, payment,
and the Bank of .England has detained the note.
Messrs. Masterman and Co., it appears, received the
note from the firm of Rothschild and Co., who stated
that their house at Paris transmitted it to them.
Information of the presentation and detention of
the note having been communicated to Mr. Marquise,.
he immediately took active measures to trace the
note back to the party who paid it into the Bank at
Paris, and sought and obtained an interview with the
woman whom, it will be remembered, he successfully
prosecuted for being concerned in the robbery. This
woman disclosed where the pocket-book which con-
tained the note was hidden, and it was
subsequently
recovered ; and that her accomplice in the robbery
•
was a man, a mechanic, well know" n Sheffield
where, before the robbery, he had worked and re-
sided for some years; and that she believed he had
left the country the day following that of the rob-
bery. There can be no doubt that the man is con-
or about Paris.