Star.
London, England, 1818-04-07 00:00:00

math, and in walled gardens la-tending along the I
front of our position, now sent out their skirmishers, I
which with others on the right of the line, and rockets
from both front and rear, continued to occasion us
a few casualties. The light infant' yof the line, how-
ever, under the command of Captain Preston, easily
drove them off, and occupied their ground, 2nd it
being near dark, and the enemy evidently in full re-
t red:, the line returned to camp soon after eight o'clock.
Lieutenant FALCONAR, of the '2d battalion Ist re-
giment, was the officer wounded in the battle of the
sth, and, we are sorry to hear, severely.
The corps engaged in the above action were the
Bombay European regiment, 2d battalion Ist regi-
ment, part of the 2,1 battalion of the 6th, Ist batta-
lion -P.!, regiment, Major FORD'S battalion, a detail
of artillery and pioneers, with the Resident's guard
from the Sungum, and a small detachment of sixty-
four men belonging to his Majesty's 65th regiment.
We have no further accounts of the actions of the
16th than what appeared in our extra Paper of the
20th. We hear, however, that Captain PRESTON, of
the European regiment, was severely wounded.
.SOMBAY COURIER EXTRAORDINARY, THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 20.

for the purpose of attacking the diminishes!
left at Poonah.
..eirpterns of hostility having betrayed themselves
days before, we had abandoned the old can-
cas in consequence, and had taken up a strong.
at Kirkee. On the evening of the sth, the
t'I:;I,WA having, as we understand, previously an-
his intention of retiring to his army, his
e,s, to the amount of 20,000 cavalry and 10,010
.lin and upwards, appeared is front of our posi-
..'
force, which averaged on a comparison
!my about one man to tea, advanced to '
'my, with some sharp-shooters in front,l
id some execution on their cavalry which
ee between them and the main body ; at •
iie that an ill-directed fire from some
.nvars of roceets, opened Upon us. Our
iv.ieced to attack their guns, the enemy
h, and at the same time a body of about
:oir beat horse charged our left, formed of
e (ith, and Ist of the ith Native Infantry
ad compelled it to fall back, the corps
,v expended all their ammunition. This,
ad Mu :Med, was a most critical moment,
dry had oat-flanked us on the left and got
tr ; bat the intrepid coolness and steadi-
Bombay European regiment, in reserving
ported he a wed-served field-piece, and a
don of )fajor Futto's brigade, which was
a towards the left, afforded it the most
. effectual support.
moment, too, the enemy's numerous ca-
out-flanked us on the right, and got into
that quarter also, so that they were corn-
rounded. We faced about, and giving
.4 or two, the enemy fled in all directions;
ainuel to do afterwards, whenever we
hem. Our fire was kept up as long as it
iuni our force did not return to camp till
a. T:e• attack commenced at three o'clock.
sported to be 1 havildar, 1 naik, 15 se-
-1 private of the European regiment, kn.
ite,hoe, 1 jemidar, and 55 privates, woun- .
sneniv left about L'ao dead on the field.
ny appeared for a slv,rt time, without at-
ay thing, on the following morning, at a
:ful distance, on the sides of the hill on
-one 'i.he light battalion and 1,000 of the
lrse joined our force in the mousing of '
elone• aiI3ORNE had joined the camp in
had Captain POTTINGER. The last ac-
int Poonah were dated the 9th, when we
nfect security ; and it was expected that
General Ssturit's division would juin the
ce yesterday. The old cantonments of the
force, and the Sangum, were set on fire
pmencement of the attack, and have been
destroyed.
ft '22.—We have been favotne 1 with the
at:ailed account of the battle of Keerkee
it was ascertained that the Mahratta
,Jvanciiig to the attack of the British camp
Lieutenant-Colonel BURR formed the
• e:ing the head-quarters of the 2d battalion
a.e, who were previously weakened by se-
a- detachments, in charge of the post of
ege!Sier with the drill, sick, unfits, and two
iers, under the command of Major •
lha -rieade then advanced to meet the
of whose horse hovered near the co-
: -receded its march. Colonel BURR having
,eta :sum about one mile in advance of Beer
es-d the line, and awaited the junction of the
battalion, under the command of Major
ith three field-pieces. At this period he was
the Resident, who most gallantly exerted
throughout the day, setting a distinguished
of zeal and animation to the troops.
le approach of Major l'ouo's division, and
forced by the Resident's escort and troops,
id been stationed at the Songum, under the
isi of Major CLELL ND, the line advanced
half a mile.
61.thratta army, which was drawn up with
resting on the height in front of Gunnesh
where a large body of the Vuichore Rajah's
ere posed, ext ntded its right to the Mootah
which direction the principal masses of
.talry were formed, the total amount of which
used to have been 15 or 20,000. The inter-
undulating plain being occupied by a long
cavalry and guns, supported by successive
'horses, as far as the eye could re ich ; who,
tee- line advance, moved forward from their
and at the very moment we were unlim-
i"r action, commenced a brisk cannonade from
:,are, while the masses ofcavalry on both their
nxicavoured to turn ours, and succeeded in
:n car rear.
.n:an now became very interesting ; a body
.]
s regular infahtry made an attack in solidl
on the Ist battalion 7th Regiment, No. I,
was on the left of the line, and who had
,succe?ded in repelling it and a number of
a select body of the enemy's cavalry seeing
rcpul,ed nressed by the battalion, who
we*',, •difficele; be restrained pursuing, made a
lined charge on the corps, sonic of the men
ing round the flank, and repeating their attacks
the rear. Tee bravery of the men, however,
?nsated for toe disorder into which they had
terown by the previous attack; and enabled
.under circumstances of great difficulty, and
tie nowerfal co-orn-ation they derived from the
apsle of pas, end a part of the Bombay Eu-
-1 reg-. menss, to beat off the assailants, who left
men alai nurses on the ground, withdrawing
stance, and never after hazarding a repetition
r atta:k.

We have the pleasure to state that, by accounts
joist received from Poonah, it appears that the force
under Brigadier General SMITH joined the brigade at
Keerkee on the 13th inst. that an action took place on
the 16th, in which the enemy were completely de-
feated and dispersed, and the British flag hoisted at
the place. The Pv►SHwA had fled to Poorunder ;
and (ien. SMITH had marched to lay siege to that fort.

THE EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

ALL MUST BE DRAWN NEXT THURSDAY.-
Two Prizes of £30,000, 34 other Capitals of C 5,000,
£l,OOO, 4c. and above 1,300 Prizes of £lOO, £5O,
Av. 4c.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1818.
THE FUNDS.

PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAY AT TWELVE O'CLOCK
Reduced 781 79 ex. div.—Consols 79t,f
Cons. for Acc. 79;f—Cons. for May 8011
4 per Cent. 961 97 ex. div.—Navy Anns.lool
India Bonds 97 99 pr.—Exchequer Bills 19 25 pr.

For some time the Funds have been advancing
very steadily—evidently in consequence of some ex-
pected financial movement of the Minister ; and per-.
haps too, in consequence of the improving receipt of
the Revenue. The last quarter, compared with the
corresponding quarter in 1817, is favourable, owing
perhaps in some degree to the limited intercourse
that has been allowed with South America, (which,
by the bye, proves the mighty benefit that would
accrue from a free trade with that immense Conti-
nent) and added to this, it would seem tl a those
who are in the secret of the Minister's plan of Fi-
nance, are of opinion that its proximate result will
assist the Stocks, to which alone they look without
regarding its ultimate effect on the permanent in-
terests of the Crown and Country.
The plan, whatever it may be, is not publicly
known; but inferences are always drawn at the Stock
Exchange, from the operations of those who are
thought most likely to have information on the sub-
ject, and people act accordingly. It is believed that
one of its effects will be, to enable the Minister to
touch a sum of ready money, in aid of the deficit of
the current year—a desirable and legitimate object
of Finance.
The rumours in circulation on the Stock Exchange
respecting the plan are various. Some conjecture,
that the holders of 5 per cents. will be tempted to
subscribe 10 per cent. for a guarantee of not being
paid off at par for a certain number of years. This
would undoubtedly produce a certain sum. Let us
suppose, for instance, that one half of the existing
Fives, which amount in all to 184,000,000, would sub-
scribe, the remainder must be paid off at par, or a
bonus must be given to induce them to convert their
fives into threes. The residue could not therefore be
available to any great extent.
A second suggestion has been made, that a tempta-
tion would be held out to the holders of the Three
per Cent. Consols to subscribe a certain sum per cent.
to create a 3 per cent. Stock. But this would be a
loan, and would require new taxes to meet the addi-
tional interest.
A third plan is thought to be, to. open a loan for
a deferred Stock. This idea is founded on the ac-
knowledged overflow of money, and with a view to
accommodate all men of good incomes who may de-
sire to make provision for their families. It is re-
marked, that the French deferred Stock, under the
name of Reconnoisances, is always sevep per cent.
higher than the other fives; and it is thought that if
liberal terms were offered for Debentures, to be held
till 1821 without interest, or at a low interest, and
then the holders to have the option of writing them
thi; rim- Mayor Ford, with h;s battalion and
. ti
on
the three per cents. at a certain price, with the
ni D tpcylie.:, had joined and formed
opilon of money at that price, in case of a fall, and
.ao wilea we again immediately ad-
arl. half a mite; the left of the line being Ito have all the benefit of a rise, many people, particu-
to .:!it•cis any attack of the et.emv's horse, larly professional men, would enter into such a contract.
tt t ~rent force between them and the river, I Another supposition is that Notes will be put in
,:,;ht company of the Ist battalion -1 the
which had at first preec ied tile line circulation on Stock deposited—or Stock Debentures
transferable like Bank Notes. That is to convert a
out the rear to keep in check a large bld;
Ise, who had 1,:-en \vaulting Major Fo. Is move- Part of the pri • ncipal of our National Debt into a dr-
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• • support, and who now came down in culating medium.—This might have the effect far-
, one right flank. Soon after the e'lerny witl.- then to raise the price of Stocks, but we cannot see in
`l,lziriaair. part of. his force to a dictanLe, re-
rawing off his what way i would increase our circulating medium,
guns towards the city as the quantity of which must ever depend on the
neces-
t.^;.need: and the heater pal t of his i.ifaa'try,
8.000, par: of whom had been pco,ted sity Which requires it, for it is the effect and not the
'azze of his guns, and centre in the oed of a cause of the commercial trwisactions of society. If

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