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- of the enemy'. 1, that'll** -Minted Major tuder
COlfritaCT IKllt STONE, I to open a fire from our fort, whisk was immediately
NAPT.OPPICS, Mowry S. MI. returned by the Sultan, but withincondderable effect.
rrft-E PRINCIPOL OFFICERS bad COMMIS. ; Captain Teesdale, of the royal navy, was wounded,
STONERS qf His isticrAsrn NOT, sh her* ries Maki, having accidentally
and a rnagaaine in the battery
That wt widoodsy, the lid, lowa, atone Dictaa, they will blown up, I lost the services of two active
tie ready to wit t,tiltsash Persona may b• willing to con. Captain
burnt - Young and Lieutenant Hunter. who
by the explosion. Light parties Tem
et
tract far supplying his Majesty's Ysrdiv Deptford 404 Was& • severely
detached to scour the villages on the right and left,
with, with STONE,* performing Mason's Work.
and a body of the Sultan's troops kept Major Dalton,
41 Finis qf tke
her Mg Sp WI at this Woo.
No Tender will he received aft., .4 al 441 . way. and part of his battalion,` on the alert during the
WI any noticed, slaw the party, or as wet f. kita, Ma*. . night ; they weie attacked four successive times with
Jiro" TM& ilUa he sent ild by a latter, addressed*, Ms Naar great spirit, but they repulsed the enemy with steadi-
"ma, weitiz.../ 4 'warm/morale Amami ogling to k."( bead =SS and good conduct.
"'l* Perm Ifiedag' she as' 45QP ter /4. astetf"?. I" I At about three o'clock in the afternoon, I became
f ass Contrast.
- _ exceedingly anxious for the arrival of Lieutenant-
TRANSPORT pdleTCli, Fekuaryr e, ISIS. Colonel Macleod and his party. I had received no
'HE COMMISSIONERS fir CONDUCTING report whatever of his progress, and I was apprehen-
-0- ITS A:4IISM TRANSPORT S.JR VICE, for Win: sive coat he had encountered some difficulty upon the
far! ff SICK ape/ WOC/AriaP SIAMAN, cad fir the Care aeal road, which might retard the service. I therefore
Coat/ of PRISONERS of WAR, de &rely eve Notice, detached Lieutenant Hale with 25 dragoons, to ob-
That they will be ready at this Office, on Tuesday the ethof tain some information respecting him, and I after-
Marsh; Isis, to receive sealed Tenders, and tram with such wards supported him with a further reinforcement of
Persons as may be willing to contract for VICTUALLING 40 men, under the command of Lieutenant Keir, of
Prisoners of War la Health yt NORMAN-CROSS sad GREEN- • the same regiment. The first detachment under
1.4 W, N. B. for Six Months certain, from the Ist of May neat. Lieutenant Hale, was repeatedly attacked by large
X 1 Toler will he rescind after ape o'clock tut tie day e bodies of the Sultan's infantry, in situations where
'ay gaits!, aim parsY a' " glad* kit*, perm airy attend. I cavalry were unable to act. The promptitude and
Sasi Taadrr seat astontpanirel is a Letter frame two rerpfctallf celerity of this Officer's advance, excited my warmest
Jomea, enguiss 1. ifelpf bound Kith the ?men oadiriage i. the rune b •
ei 461000. ler the dm perfeevraher f Sig antrid. iappro anon be was severely wounded himself, and
Farther partkolare nos ie by aittlyiteg at Ofsee c Cap- lost five of his dragoons in the conflict; but notwith-
mgeiztater, piam.,-craw and Lienteaseat Priest, Gewalaw, standing his perilous and hampered situation, he exc-
= cuted his important trust by joining Lientenant-Cn-
lonel Macleod. On the following. forenoon, the
whole of this party arrived, consisting of a detach-
ment of the royal artillery, the grenadiers of his Ma-
jesty's 39th regiment, and the -flank companies and
rifle company of Majesty's 78th. This reinforce-
ment determined me upon my plan of operations.
The palace or krattan of the Sultan, is surrounded
by regular works about three miles in circumference;
at each corner there is a formidable bastion, enfilading
the certain, and the principal entrance in front is
strongly defended by cannon. The whole of the for-
tification is surrounded by a wet ditch, and the gate-
ways are all provided with draw bridges, to prevent
Ithe passage across. With all these obstacles to our
success, I relied upon the gallantry of my troops, and
determined upon the assault on the morning of the
109th instant. In all the preparations necessary, I ex-
perienced much assistance from Lieutenant-Colonel
Mackenzie, of the Engineers, and Major Thorne,
Deputy Quarter.Master-General, who procured every
information that could possibly be obtained, and with
whom in concert I arranged the plan of attack.
The principal part of the force was divided into
two columns ; the leading one commanded by Lieu.
tenant-Colonel Watson, .of his Majesty's 14th Foot,
and the other by Lieutenant-Colonel M,Leod, of his
Majesty's 59th regiment ; Lieutenant-Colonel Dewar,
of the Sd Bengal Native Infantry, commanded a
smaller party, and made a detour towards the rear
of the Krattan. Major Grant conducted a central
attack in front. At half an hour before day, the
columns under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel
Watson, and Lieutenant-Colonel McLeod, moved
forward to the east curtain, under cover of the fire
from our fort. They were, however, discovered by
the enemy, before the scaling ladders were planted.
The alarm was instantly given along the works, which
only increased the activity and emulation of our
troops. Lieutenant-Colonel Watson advanced in the
most gallant style, and soon obtained possession of
the rampart. Part of Major Dalton's battalion cros.
sed the ditch at the N.E. bastion, under Capt. Leys,
and running along the bermi admitted Lieutenant-
Colonel M.Leod with the 2d column, who blew open
the Prince's gate and entered.
The action then became general. Major Dalton,
with part of the light infantry battalion, led in a spi.
'sited style to the-south gate, where they admitted
Lieutenant-Colonel Dewar, and saved the life of the
Prince Regent. The gallant 14th proceeded to scour
the ramparts, and the capture of the Sultan rendered
the victory complete. I have the honour to report
to you, that during this arduous conflict, the Too-
snoge Semood Deningrat was killed. Lieutenant-
Colon'el Dewar had the good fortune to encounter
his party, and as he was known to be the mast power.
ful Chieftain in the interest of the Sultan, and his
instigator in every hostile proceeding against the
British Government, I consider this event as of the
greatest political importance. -
About the conclusion of the assault, I was myself
severely wounded in the arm.
Thus, with less than one thousand firelocks actu-
ally engaged, we have defeated upwards of 17,000
men, and afforded a lasting proof of our superiority
and power. I shall refrain from entering into further
particulars, as you were present upon the spot, and
our cordial communications with each other have ren-
dered them unnecessary.
have the honour to enclose you the copy of a Ge-
neral Order, issued upon the occasion, together with
returns of killed and wounded, and ordnance cap-
tured. I have the honour to solicit your particular
attention to the valuable services of Mr. Crawfurd,
Resident. It is impossible I can convey to you how
deeply I am impressed with a sense of his talents and
exertions. From the period of my arrival, until the
conquest of the krattau, he was uniformly active and
assiduous, and his personal exposure in the assault of
the works, merit equally my thanks and commen-
dation.

FROM SATURDAY NIGHT'S GAZZ,TTE.

WHITEHALL fiERVARY
His Ro Hlllieltcsr the rimy' Rostov has been pleated, in
the awe end of the behalf of his Majosvv, to pondstate and
Aire/lion Meeecteocatt, Estl. Advocate, to be his
re(jrifs Solicitor G.:Feral in Scotland.

AD MiltaTraFFlCEs FEDRUARY 13.
Admiral Lord Kara has transmitted to John
Wilson Crpker, Esq. a letter from Captain Christian,
of his Majesty's ship Iris, stating, that on the 241 inst.
the Iris and Reindeer sloop captured the American
ichoener letter of marque Cashier, of three hundred
tons, ying six twelve-pounder guns, and forty
psn, one of whom was killed, and several wounded,

iluring the chant.
. Admiral Sir RICHARD BICK/RTON, in a letter of
the 10th inst. to John Wilson Croker, Esq. reports
the capture, by his We:tea sloop Di;rwent, on the
7th, off the Ligard, of the Edouard French privateer,
bierced for 16 guns, eight mounted, and 49 men on
oard ; out of St. Maloes the. preceding evening, and

'sad pOt made any capture.
i Vice Adrßiral Tuoltamottoodn has transmitted to
John Wilson Croker, Esq. a letter from Captain Up-
Ann, of his. Majesty's ship Sybille, giving an account
t of hie having, on the sth inst. captured the Brestois,
Trench privateer schooner, carrying four guns and
son earronades (all nine-pounders) and one hundred
and twenty-four men.
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' our CA OF COMMISSIONEES FOR THE AEFAIRS OF
INDIA, FEBROAKY I J.
of; jlispetell front Colonel Gillespie, Commander of the
met In Java, t, the Honourable T. S. Rates, Liman:n-
-ow:root of that Island, dated rtjosjocarta, June 241812.
it
tttl-101cOlint,AXM Sta,Without entering upon any of
the political poiots on which you did me the honour
to commit with me, previous to the adoption of hos-
tilities against the Sultan of Djocjocarta, I shall pro.
i . coed to report to ycn the various orrations of our
small farce, and the measures adopted under my au-
thority for bringing this insolent and refractory So-
vereign to a sense of what was due to the supremacy
of khe
the
Government upon Java.
On the afternoon of the 18th inst. you did me the
honour to acquaint me, that the Sultan of Djocjo-
carta had refused his acquiescence to those terms,
a/I*h in you, wisdom you had been pleased to offer ;
that confident of the strength of his fortified position,
be bad determined to brave the consequefices our
rwer might inflict, and that he had assenabled his
;my from all parts of the kingdom, who were pre.
pared and determined on resistance. The troops I
had collected at this period of the service, though few
In (lumbers, were formidable in gallantry ; they con-
sisted altogether of about 600 flrelocks, a proportion
~-of artillery, and two troops of his Majesty's 22d dra.
goons, The remainder of our force, with our princi-
pal supply of ordnance; were coming forward under
thepriterr.of (.itittenAnt colonel Mac Leod, and were
etpected to join my head quarters during the course
, of that nights Hostilities had In some measure corn.
Silenced upon the Previous evening. On our arrival
svplociosart4, I,,iatitenant colonel Watson reported,
1'
that 4 considerable body of the Sultan's troops had
left the Irprattan, through the east gate, and had pro-
I seeded upon some-offehsive or predatory escurson,
which I dioulAht it my duty immediately to prevent.
k 1 accordingly desired '4 detachment of 50 dragoons to
I.fssort,me on a reconnoitering party, and I proceeded
i with My Stag along the east wall of the Exattan, and
pursued them on a road to the eastward, which the
people of the country reported they had taken ; after
i Yet? 'Circuitous route, we arrived again upon the
gamest of thtt towns whore we found large bodies of
ithe new collected" who'were well- armed, and evi.
ikuitii corepared for resistance. At this period, you
-11acLocit coinatll.Ricalecl4o me any final determination
with the Sultan of Djocjocarta, and I was
thecor' by sentiments of honour, from
disperVikthelit people'b7force4-arms, which I had
fifterw* . TCAVAI to 'egtet. Mr. CrawtordA the re-
sident, who accompanied me on the excursion: en-
disavowed, by ;very possible means in his power, to
induce them to
return. His solicitations and threats
Were wally unavilings imd we ware at length so
linsultod br stones kom the houses, and one of our
I J dragoops woe so severely wounded by a spear in the
od• e, that we we: e compelled to aot upon the defen.
trits‘4litnir
iincsisclitortot zeththatey
ontlv 4erie.Ant,"a :CI fourln
fitagoous viiiric-woonctecti The Serjeant and ohs-of the
'iarivatt'4,4trrerously% and ip another pan of thitown,
ii soriaattt's patroie' of 2.54 Litagoonsk was fiercely at,
/Ackiii by 4 coosislerahle number of the Sultan's
%pops. whom they cos their w4y through, with the
11:1(iss gf air gip killed% and 00c wounded.
, I khall- now return to thc afternoon of die 38113,
gAore every thing wil PfePated for offensive opera.
4 • 04, Ab well 4s our scanty sktfply or untnunition
1 t Old admit. i 441 always 34 adruchte for pre.rapt-'
, esi id, 4ecjoina. and 4am aware, that atop me.a"
lore of a contrary nature„woulfxs only weaken tt:e
ti4UOCK4 °A our 40n% but USTCatiC the inaoleuce.

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Mr. Robinson, of the civil service, and Mr. Hardie,
were also volunteers upon the occasion. I cannot
speak too highly of their eagerness and zeal. Mr.
Deans, Assistant to the Resident, was essentially
useful in conducting Lieutenant• Colonel Dewar's
party to the south gate.— I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) R. R. GILLESPIE, COL
GENERAL °nous, ax VIE COMMANDER OF THE
fORPEIk.

Head-quuters, Djoejocarta, June 214818.
The Commander of the Forces congratulates the
troops, he had the honour personally to command,
upon the late glorious result of their arduous and
nonourable enterprize. It confirms him in the opi-
nion he had so justly entertair.ed of their discipline,
fitmnels, aud gallantry, and is sigprth a Memorable
proof to the enemies of the lekeigliels Government,
that Uchida soldiers, whetiunfted by these yaluable
qualities,, must not only conquer bill be irresistible.
—lt was the conyiction of their supetuenti;encethat
detesn;ined him to a measure where nothing but
`bravery could succeed: and it was the asysoFance of

• )t
their lee, diet urged him to all assault were
mulling *en were pr*ared fer resistance. The
swot, his proved that his coPfidencrwas by no means
misplaced. The enemy has been routed from a regu-
larly fortified position, and 17,000 armed men have
been.cattquemil and dispersed. The person of the,
Sultan has been safely secured, and the circumstances
mending his seizure reflect so znuch.credit up'n the
tamps in general, that the Commander of the Forces
cannot sufficiently express his admiration -and ap-
plause. In the heat of the storm his person was re.
Vetted, his family was placed in security and protec-
tion, and no part of the property was either pillaged
or molested.
This remarkable instance of steadiness and disci-
pline shall be brought to the notice of higher autho-
rity, and it will be the duty of Colonel Dillespie to
obtain for this force the approbation they have so
justly earned.
To Lieutenant-Colonel Watson, who commanded
the leading column, the Commander of the forces
cannot convey the sense he entertains of his distin-
guished bravery, and of the quickness and celei ity
with which he conceived and executed the attack.
The animated style in which Captain Johnson and
Lieutenant Hunter crossed the ditch, and. at the
head of the 14th grenadiers, escaladed the rampart,
under the fire of the east bastion, could only be
equalled by the ardour and zeal of their gallant
followers.
The prompt and decisive movement of Lieutenant
Colonel M'Leod, to force his passage by the Prince's
Gate, and support the leading column, was equally
daring and meritorious. The long detour of Lieu-
tenant-Colonel Dewar end his battalion towards the
Southern Gate, and his well timed entrance through
that passage contributed materially to the success of
the day, and indeed the whole of the officers and sol-
diers employed upon this spirited assault have dis-
tinguished themselves so equally, that it will be dif-
ficult for the Commander of the forces to discover
what part was more conspicuous than another. It is
right, however, to specify Captain Leys, and part of
the light infantry battalion, who crossed the ditch at
a fordable part, and climbed to an anbraaure upon
each others shoulders.
It is also just to mention the conduct of Major
Forbes, who attacked the right of the Sultan's square,
and detached Lieutenant Douglas, with a shag
party of his Majesty's 78th regiment to cover the
guns that were directed with so much spirit and ef-
fect, by Lieutenant Cameron, of the Bengal Artil-
lery. It would also be wrong to omit mentioning
the spirited conduct of Major Dalton and his batta-
lion, who scoured the ramparts to the left, and ad-
mitted Lieutenant-Colonel Dewar at the South gate,
after preserving the life of the Prince Regent. Ile
therefore requests that these officers will accept his
best thanks for their valuable services, and comtnn-
nicate them to the troops under their several com-
mands. It appears that Lieutenant Douglas had the
honour of capturing the person of the Sultan with his
small detachment of the 78th light company.
Major Butler and the Foot Artillery, Captain Byers
and the Royal Artillery, Captain Rudyard and the
Horse Artillery, and Lieutenant Dudley and the
Hussars, were all conspicuous for the same gallantry
and zeal, and the Commander of tile Forces commu-
nicates his thanks to Captain Byers, for his active
exertions in joining Lieutenant-Colonel M,Caeod's de-
tachment, with the ordnance stores ; and the same
approbation is also due to Captain Colebrooke, of the
Royal Artillery, whose activity has more than once I
been noticed. Captain Byers and Lieutenant Black
rendered effectual assistance to Lieutenant-Colonel
M'Leod, in blowing up the Prince's Gate, with one
of the Horse Artillery guns. This valuable corps is
always conspicuous when its services are required.
It now remains for the Commander of the Forces
to particularize instances of personal intrepidity ; and
amongst these may be classed the conduct of Lieute-
nant Hill, of hi Majesty's 14th regiment, who with
a havibier of the 4th Volunteer Battalion reconnoitered
the fort, before the advance of the troops ; ascertain-
ing the depth of the water in the ditcn, and furnished
a most correct report for the guidance of Lieutenant-
Colooel Watson. The behaviour of this officer will
be brought to the notice of his Excellency the Com-
mander in Chief of India, where just claims to dis-
tinction are never disregarded.
It is also reported to the Commander of the Forces,
that the conduct of private John O'Brien, of the
Horse Artillery, was particularly conspicuous, in
having performed an important point of-duty, under
circumstances of the greatest personal hazard, and he
therefore merits public approbation,
The conduct of Lieutenant Hale, and his party,'
has already been mentioned in terms of just applause;
but the Commander of the Forces cannot refrain from
again testifying his sense of the activity and exertion
that has been manifested by Captain Dawes, and the
officers and men of his Majesty's *2d Dragoons, dur-
ing the progress of the service.
The central attack was conducted hy Major Grant,
of the 4th Volunteer Battalion, whose well-established
gallantry is acknowledged and recorded. He there-
fore requests that this officer will receive his wannest
thanks for his active exertions, and communicate the
same to the officers and men placed under his imme-
diate command.
The Commander of the Forces performs a pleasing
task in recognizing the valuable services of Major
Butler, commanding the artillery, whohas uniformly
displayed the same unwearied zeal and indefatigable
exertion. The Commander of the Forces is therefore
happy in the opportunity of bearing public testimony
to the professional superiority, and valuable acquire-
ments of this excellent officer.
Major Butler, Deputy Adjutant General, Major
Thorne, Deputy quarter Master General, Captain
Hanson, Military Secretary, Captains P..rsons and
Tailor, who were acting as Aides-de-Camp, and all
the Staff, with the troops, continue to deserve the ap-
probation and praise already bestowed upon former
occasions.; he therefore requests that these officers
will accept of his warmest acknowledgments for their
assiduity, activity, and attention. Lieutenant Colo-
nel *Kenzie, of the Engineers, and Major Thorne,
I)epttty Quarter Master General, whose gallantry
candcngonidy rvusecthiacveb
have
in arranging been always conspicuous,
the onspicuous, were es-
eedi geelen pi attack.
The former of these officers having p detained
upon the island, on professional duties, the Comman-
der of the forces was particalarly fortunate in the op-
portunity of benefiting by his valuable talents and
egrtions. lieutenant; ilanis and Baker, of the Dent

gal army, have augnifested gnat anxiety to fol W a•d
the benefit of the service.
Majors Johnson and CampbdT, Cipta;ns
Bethune, 'and the officers of the Hot.c,orahle the Lit u-
' tenant Governor's Staff, attended the Commander of
the Forces duripg the action, and he is mod) iadebtci
to these, as well as to many others, for their act.ve
aisistadaldd

It would be injustice to omit the narne/sf..Ceptain
ceesdalerof the fitaral Nano mho_ ac.companithe
jat
Commander of tse Forces,.o4 ate') as an Aid-de-
Camp, in which siteation 'se& aired all the energy
and zeal so common to those ,his honourable pro.
fession; and the COmmin:lcr of the Forces .regrets-
that he was wound'" so early V the service. '
The conduct of Lielueltaut M'Lean, of his Ma--
jesty's 14th Rifle Company, of Lieutenant Robinson,.
of his Majesty's 78th, and a Lieutenant Paul, of thee
Bengal Native liilanfry, Ins also been reported zeal-
ous and meritorious. )
They were wounded in the assault, and although
the Commander of the fortes cannot help deploring
the loss, however mall; that we have sustained dur-
ing the progress of the service, he cannot help re-
verting to the ardour and rapidity of the attack,
' which ensured to thegallant.treops a most complete
victory, and lessened those bitter feelings of regret
which the loss of a brother soldier must always
produce.
Russan KIK% Havildar, of the 4th Volunteer Bat.
utkon, and Marwan-Sing, Sepov in the Light Inlets.
try Battalion, are promoted to the rank of Jemidarss
and Roop Narain Sing. of the Light Infantry Batta-
lion, is promoted to the rank of Havildar, for their
distinguished and conspicuous gallantry. These ap-
pointments to be considered as having taken place
during the action, and they will also be liable to the
confirmation of Government,
The exertions and assistance that were afforded br
Mr. Cravrturd, resident, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Deans,
and Mr. Hardy, shall be brought to the attentioja oi
the Hon. the Lieutenant-Governor.
(Signed) RICIIMID BUTLU,
(A true eoph luty_ateli. Coo,
Too. 07110. TRAVItaII, Ast. See. to Gout. Milt. Dept„,
asrvan or FILL= AND WOUNDED.
Killed, 63. —Wounded, 76. Total, 09.
(For Military Promotions Sheriffs Bankrupts, &c see Last seri

PdIRLIAMEN7I4Rr PROURDINGS.

HOUSE OF LORDS, FEBRUARY la.

This day a meeting took place by special adjournment.* Oa
o'clock, sod Prayers being read. Counsel were called in on Os
appeal cause, Parnieter and others a. the Auorney.Gmend. Mr.
HART and Mr. Jou moil were heard at great kerb let the Ar.
pliant*, and Mr- Jeavis. as leading Counsel for the Respondent.
The farther consideration tithe case was adjourned till Monday,
at ekven o'clock.
It was oedema. on the mg** of Lord WALIUNGHAM,
doe the Leeds do glee in Wes of the names of Pews, to ein-ti.
tote, ea tie port of tb How, the East-Inkila J nautili% 01
Monday not, under the .Act at the 46th of
*thquitised:

FRBNCN P4PIRS.

---I-
SERLIN, JANUARY 27.

The King of Prussia did not enter Berlin before
his departure from Breslaw, but proceeded direct
from Potsdam. His children, and halm Augustus
Ferdinand, are also set off. All the royal guards have
quitted Potsdam, and are marching to Silesia in dif-
ferent columns. Field Marshal Count Kalkreuth still
holds the Command in Chief of the Prussian troops in
Silesia ; their numbers are considerable. The corps
hick are to join the French ate provisionally assent-
bled in Pomerania ; but it is supposed that woe re,
giments which are in Silesia, will immediately magla
for the Vistula. It is indeed reported, that wart
.have already been given for their march.
Our fortresses which cover the line of the Oder hats
been put in an excellent state of defence • they have
good garrisons, and want for nothing. The Oder pros
vents an insurmountable barrier to the Russian army.

BRESLAW, JANUARY U.
The King arrived here to-day in good health, and
was received at the Pdlace by all the military and civil
authorities ; the Prince Royal arrived almost at the
urn. time. Prince Augustus of Prussia arrived the
day before.