The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-11-29 00:00:00

INDIA.

In a Gazette Extraordinary, published on Thursday night
last, appear a number of despatches, amongst which arc the
following, which will be found highly interesting acd impor-
tant, as giving official statements of the chief occurrences
achieved by the British arms, and an abstract of which ap-
peared in our last :-- •

FROM MAJOR-GENERAL NOTT, COMMANDING FIELD FORCE,
AFFGHANISTAN, TO T. H. MADDOCK, ESQ., SECRETAI:
TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, WITH THE GOVERNOE.-
GENERAL.
Head-quarters, dated crimp Gonine, 31 mires
S.W. of Ghuznee, 31st Aug., 1842.
Sir,—l have the honour to acquaint you, for the informa-
tion of the Right Hon. the Governor-General of India, that
Shumsbooden, the Afghan governor of the fortress of Ghuz-
nee, brought nearly the whole of his army, about 12,000 men,
into the vicinity of my camp yesterday, at 3 o'clock, p.m.
I moved out with one-half of my force : the enemy ad-
vanced in the most bold and gallant manner, each cheering
as they came into position ; their left being upon a hill of
some elevation, their centre and right upon a low ridge, until
their flank rested upon a fort filled with men. They opened
a fire of small arms, supported by two six-pounder horse-
artillery guns, which were admirably served. Our columns
advanced upon the different points with great regularity and
steadiness, and, after a short and spirited contest, completely
defeated the enemy, capturing their guns, tents, ammunition,
&c., and dispersing them in every direction. One hour's
more daylight would have enabled me to destroy the whole
of their infantry.
Shumshooden fled in the direction of Ghuznee, accompa-
nied by about thirty horsemen.
I enclose a list of killed and wounded on the 28th and 30th
instant, also a return of ordnance, ammunition, &c., taken
from the enemy.
The behaviour of the troops, both European and native,
was such as I anticipated, and afforded me complete satis-
faction. _ _

I beg leave to bring to the favourable notice of the Right
Honourable the Governor-General of India the undermen-
tioned officers ; many of them have served under my com-
mand for the last three years, and have been conspicuous for
their zeal and gallantry in the various affairs which have
occurred With the enemy during that period, and especially
in the action of the 12th of January last ; and have invariably
upheld the reputation of our arms and the honour of our
country.
Brigadier Wymer, commanding the first infantry brigade;
Lieut.-Colonel M 'Laren, commanding 16th regiment native
infantry ; Major Hibbert, commanding her Majesty's elOth
regiment; Captain Burney, commanding 38th regiment na-
tive infantry ; Captains Christie and Aldane, commanding
corps of Bengal irregular cavalry; Major Sotheby, com-
manding the artillery; Captain Blood, commanding Bombay
foot artillery; Major Sanders, Bengal engineers; Lieuts.
North and Studdert, Bombay engineers. Majors Leech and
Rawlinson, of the political departinent, attended me in the
field, and rendered me great assistance in conveying my or-
ders.

My best thanks are due to my staff, Captain Polwhele,
deputy-assistant adjutant-general, Captain Waterfield, aide-
de-camp, Lieutenant Tytler, deputy quarter-master-general.
Annexed is a letter from Brigadier Wyn:er, speaking in
the highest terms of his Brigade-Major Captain T. H. Scott,
of the 38th Regiment Native Infantry. I fully appreciate
this excellent of merit; be has been with me in four
actions : I trust I shall not be thought presumptuous in ex-
pressing a hope that he will receive some mark of the favour
of government. by brevet or otherwise.
I cannot close this despatch without expressing my admi-
ration of the dashing and gallant conduct, rapid movement,
and correct practice of Captain Anderson's troop of Bengal
horse artillery; nothing could exceed it; and I beg leave to
bring this officer, and Lieutenant Turner, attached to the
same troop, to the particular notice of his lordship, as offi-
cers who have on many occasions rendered me the most es-
sential service.

I have, &c. (Signed)
W. Nair, Major-General
Commanding Field Force, Afghanistan.

COPY OF A LETTER FROM MAJOR-GENERAL POLLOCK, C. 8.,
COMMANDING TROOPS IN AFFGHANISTAN, TO MAJOR-
GENERAL LUMLEY, MAJOR-GENERAL OF THE ARMY.
Dated camp Kutta Sung, 9th Sept., 1842.
Sir,—l have the honour to report, for the information of
his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, that I left Soorkab
on the morning of the Bth instant in progress to Jugdulluck,
with the following troops :
Ist division under the command of Major-General Sir R.
Sale, G.C.8.-2 guns 3d troop Ist Brigade H A ; 6 do. No.
6 Light Field Battery ; 3 do. Mountain Train; her Majesty's
3d Light Dragoons; 1 squadron Ist Light Cavalry; 3 Re-
sullahs 3d Irregular Cavalry; her Majesty's 9th Foot; her
Majesty's• 13th Light Infantry ; 26th Regiment Native In-
fantry; 35th Regiment Light Infantry; sth Company of
Sappers ; Broadtoot's Sappers ; Mackeson's Bildars.
On approaching the hills which command the road through
the pass, I perceived their summits were occupied by a con-
siderable number of men, and a nearer view enabled me to
ascertain the nature of their position, which was one of sin-
gular strength and difficulty of approach. The enemy were
assembled in bodies apparently under different chieftains,
each having a distinguishing standard.
The hills they occupied formed an amphitheatre inclining
towards the left of the road on which the troops were halted,
while the guns opened, and the enemy were thus enabled on
this point to fire into the column, a deep ravine preventing
any contact with them. The practice of the guns was excel-
lent, yet the enemy appeared so determined on making a
stand, that the bursting of the shells among them on the right
hill, which was of a conical shape and difficult ascent, had
not the effect of making them relinquish it, or of slackening
their fire, which now became heavy from all parts of their
position, causing several casualties.
It is with the deepest feeling of regret I have to deplore
the loss of Captain Nugent, officiating sub-assistant com-
missary-general, who was shot here, and died almost imme-
diately. I hadlately received the most important and valu-
able assistance from him ; the service has lost a promising
officer, and the apartment to which he belonged a most effi-
cient member.

As the guns appeared to have little effect in forcing the
enemy to quit the heights, I resolved upon attacking them ;
for this purpose Captain Broadfoot was detached to the ex-
treme left of the enemy's position, and his sappers com-
menced ascending a steep hill, on the toe of which the enemy
were entrenched in a sungah. Her Majesty's 9th Foot,
under Lieut.-Colonel Taylor, were directed to cross a deep
recite, and assault the hills on the opposite side, where the
enemy held a ruined fort, and were with their chiefs and ca-
valry in considerable numbers. Her Majesty's 13th Light
Infantry, led by Capt. Wilkinson, commanding the regiment,
attacked the hill, which may be considered the key of the
position. The 9th, accompanied by two companies of the
35th Native Infantry, under Lieuts. Boileau and Trench;
the 13th by 130 men of the 26th, led by Capt. Gahan (Major
Huish, who, although present in the field, was prevented by
his wound received at Marnoo Kheil from assuming the com-
mand), rushed up the heights simultaneously ; and the ani-
mated and enthusiastic cheer they gave seemed to strike a
panic into the enemy, for they dared not wait the collision,
but fled down the hills, and were enabled to escape chastise-
ment by the nature of the ground, which was so well calcu-
lated to favour their retreat. At this moment, Major Lock-
wood, with her Majesty's 3d Light Dragoons, galloped up,
and very nearly succeeded in overtaking the enemy's cavalry,
but, I am very sorry to say, they also effected their safety by
flight.
Captain Broadfoot had completely succeeded in the attack
he made, and the enemy were dispersed in every direction,
a large body of them retiring to the summit of a high moun-
tain. On this apparently inaccessible height they planted
their standards, and showed every demonstration of main-
taining it. As the achievments of the day would have been
incomplete were they suffered to remain, I decided upon
dislodging them.
The troops advanced under cover of Captain Abbott's
guns, and those of Captain Backhouse's mountain train.
Seldom have soldiers had a more arduous task to perform,
and never was there an u ndertaking of the kind surpassed in
execution. These lofty heights were assaulted in two co-
lumns, led by Captains Wilkinson and Broadfoot: the dis-
comfited Gbilzies, not relishing an encounter, betook them-
selves to flight, carrying away their standards, and leaving
our troops in quiet possession of their least and least assail-
able stronghold.
It gratifies me to be enabled to state, that we have thus
signally defeated, with one division of the troops, the most
powerful tribes and the most inveterate of our enemies, the
original instigators and principal actors in those disturbances,
o hich entailed such disasters on our troops last winter. The
following are the troops who were present in the action :
Uzeez Khan, Gool Mahomed Khan, and Suadat Meen
Khan—Jubber Kheil Ghilzies.
Khodah Busksh Khan, Azul Khan, and Kojeh Mahomed
Shah Khan—Chiefs of Tezeen, Babukkur, Kheil Ghilzies.
Sirdar Khyroolah Khan, Baruizie, Shah Gazee Khan,
Gool Gbilzie, Hajie Ali Tajick, Ibrahim Khun, and Mullick
Suddo : sent by Mahomed Akithar Khan from Cabool, to
co-operate with the Ghilzees.
Ibrahim Khan and Mullick Suddo—Lugman chiefs.
The petty chiefs of Hissaruck were also engaged ; and in-
deed the whole strength of the Ghilzie force may be consi-
dered to have been brought against us, numbering on this
occasion from four to five thousand men.
Let me now express how much I owe to the brave officers
and soldiers who have thus gallantly asserted their supe-
riority• in arms; were I to name all who merit eulogy, I
should feel obliged to enumerate every officer who was pre-
sent.
I feel considerable diffidence in mentioning the name of
Major-General Sir R. Sale, G.C.8., whose heroic conduct
in the field stands so little in need of my commendation.
On this occasion I was an eye-witness to the personal intre-
pidity of this highly distinguished officer, as he led up the
heights in advance of his own regiment under a very hot
fire.

To the officers in command of regiments and detachments,
and to the. heads of departments, also to the officers of my
personal and the general staff, I feel especially indebted for
the zealous and efficient manner in which they performed
their respective duties ; and I trust his excellency the
commander-in-chief will bring to the notice of his lordship
the governor-general, that every individual engaged has ex-
erted himself to the utmost to serve his country.
I have the honour to enclose a rough sketch of the scene
of operations, and a return of killed and wounded.—l have, &c.
(Signed) GEORGE Por.LocE, Major-General,
Commanding in Affghanistan.

OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT AT TEZEEN.
FROM MAJOR-GENERAL G. POLLOCK, C.D., COMMANDING
IN AFFGHANISTAN, TO MAJOR-GENERAL J. R. LUMLEY,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY.
Camp, Boottkliak, Sept. 14.
Sir,-1 have the honour to report, for the information of
his excellency the commander-in-chief, that I marched from
Sell Baba on the 11th inst., 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 2nd 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. Lieutenant-Colonel.Tay-
lor, 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 concealed until joined by a few more of his
men, when rushing up on the flank of the astounded Affghans,
he inflicted a severe lesson, pouring in a destructive fire upon
them as they fled down the hill. A chieftain was found
among the slain, who, it is supposed, was the brother of
Khoodabux Khan. The enemy remained inoffensive on Our
left flank, in consequence of this very well-planned and gal-
ant affair of Lieutenant-Colonel 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 Lieutenant Montgomery, who sus-
tained the assault with great resolution, until reinforcements
reached him, when the enemy were beaten off; in this attack
the picket had four killed, Lieutenant Montgomery and 17
men wounded : the enemy came so close that frequent re-
course was had to the bayonet. The attempts on the pickets
continued throughout the night, but were invariably un-
successful.

The valley of Tezeen, where we were encamped, is corn.
pletely encircled by lofty hills : and on the morning of the
13th 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

34 Dragoons, a party of the Ist Light Cavalry and 3d Irre-
gular. Cavalry. The enemy's horse appeared in the valley,
with the intention of falling upon the baggage ; but it giver;
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 occasion, Ma-
homed Akhber neglected nothing to render its natural diffi-
culties as formidable as numbers could make it. Our troops
mounted the heights, and the Affghans, contrary to their ge-
neral custom, advanced to meet them, and a desperate
struggle ensued : indeed, their defence was so obstinate,
that the British bayonet in many instances 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 bead, 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 continued 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 deter-
mination 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
Kotnl, giving tbree 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 de-
tached a squadron of dragoons, 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 enemy, and succeeded in cutting up many of them.
Captain Broadfoot with the Sappers advanced, and with the
dragoons happened to fall in with another party of the enemy,
of whom upwards of 20 were killed. I have ascertained
there was about 16,000 men in the field opposed to me, a
considerable portion of whom was cavalry. Mahomed
Akbbar Khan, Mahomed Schah Khan, Ameen Oollah, and
many other chiefs with their followers, were present, all of
whom, I have reason to believe, have takeni to flight.
We have gained a complete victory, and our enemies have
suffered severely, having 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 Lieut.-Col. Richmond, commanding the rear-guard, and
for which he deserves the greatest credit.
The Lahore contingent, under the able direction of Capt.
Lawrence, has invariably given the most cheerful 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 ground.
Major Skinner, her Majesty's 31st Foot had been detached
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 frus-
trate the attempts of the enemy on our right flank.
The enemy being completely dispersed, we pursued our
march, and encamped at Kboord Cahul without further op-
position. The troops on 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 dislodge the enemy, which they
most effectually accomplished. f Here follow the names of
the officers specially mentioned.] I must not omit the ex-
pression of my regret for the fate of Hyder Ali, the native
commandant of the Jezailchees, a most gallant and enter-
prising soldier, who was killed while attempting to seize one
of the enemy's standards.
I have the honour to for Ward reports from Lieut.-Colonels
Richmond and Taylor, and Major Skinner, with returns of
killed and wounded ; and' of ordnance, ammunition, and
stores captured.—l have, are.
G. POLLOCK, Major-General.

COPY OF A LETTER FROM LIEUT.-COL. TAYLOR, COMMAND-
ING HER MAJESTY'S 9TH REGIMENT OF FOOT, TO CAPT.
PONSONISY, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL.
Camp, Kboord Cabool. Sept. 13.
Sir,—l have to report, for the information of Major-Gene-
ral Pollock, C. 8., commanding the troops in Affghanistan,
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 cat-
tle, 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 Huish, 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 found the enemy, in force from 500 to 600, had taken post
along the crest, and on the top of a range of steep hills, run-
ning near a mile from the northward into the Tezeen valley ;
those towards the north were assailed by Captain Lushington,
her Majesty's 9th foot, with the left support and skirmishers,
whilst 1 directed the attack against their front and left flank,
which being turned, I ascended the heights between two
ridges which concealed my approach 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 Elm-
herst, Lister, and Vigors, I ordered bayonets to be fixed,
and the enemy to be charged, which was done with such reso-
lution and effect, that the whole mass taken with surprise,
was pushed head-long down the hills, nor did 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 sounded,
and, after remaining in possession of their poFition for half
an hour, retired without molestation. It affords me great
gratification to bear testimony to the sr'•'' -nd gallantry
displayed by officers and men on this ( especially
Major Huish, 26th regiment Native Infantr„ ; Capt. Lusbing-
ton, and those concerned in the charge of the enemy. I beg
to transmit a return of the killed and wounded.—l have, &c.
A. B. TAYLOR, Lieut.-Colonel, 9th Foot.

COPY OF A LETTER FROM MAJOR SKINNER, HELL MAJES-
TY'S 31ST FOOT, TO CAPTAIN PONSONBY, ASSISTANT AD-
JUTANT GENERAL.

Bootkhak, Sept. 14..
Sir,—l have the honour to report, for the information of
the major-general commanding the army in Affghanistan,
that I ascended the heights above the Tezeen valley, in front
of our camp, with the following detachment :—One 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 sappers, and
50 jezailchees—on the afternoon of the 12th instant. and
occupied the ridge till daylight next morning. From a com-
munication with Major-Gen. Sir R. Sale, G.C.B. 1 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 occupied in some force by the enemy, who was, how-
ever, 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 co-
lumns ; the first the companies of her majesty's 9th and 26th
Native Infantry, under Captain Borton, of the 9th Foot; the
second under Lieutenant Sayers, of the 31st, composed of
the two company's of her majesty's 31st Foot and 33d Na.
tive Infantry, covered by the Sappers and Jezailehees under
Lieutenant Orr. I detached Lieutenant Sinclair, of thel3th
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 Sap-
pers (after 1 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 higher road by a succession of small peaks,
each connected by a narrow ridge ; the enemy occupied with
small parties each of these peaks, and was driven in succes-
sion from them. Captain Borton, at the head of a party of
the 9th Foot, made a gallant charge upon a strongly posted
party of the enemy, and drove them away ; he showed a great
deal of boldness, however, and made repeated attempts to
recover his ground, taking 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 co-
lumn over the hills to some distance beyond the top of the
Iluft Kotul. Considering the great number that at one time
opposed me, 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 notice of
the Major-General the very good conduct of the officers and
men who were under my command.—l have, &c.,

THOMAS SKINNER, Major, 31st Regiment.

' RESTITUTION OF MONEY STOLEN THIRTY YEARS AGO.
—About thirty years ago a gentleman named Broder farmed
a considerable portion of land i❑ the King's County, in Ire-
land. He had several workmen engaged, and it appears that
three of them agreed to embezzle the sum of £2O, which they
effected without the knowlege of Mr. Broder, or at least
without his being able to discover the persons who deprived
him of it. Soon after this occurrence he came to London,
and carried on successfully the trade of builder, and died
about twelve years ago. His son, now engaged in the same
business, and residing in Granville-place, Granville-square,
received a letter from the Roman Catholic curate of Clara,
i❑ the King's County, a few days ago, stating that a poor
man, who, together with two others, had robbed Mr. Broder,
sen., about thirty years ago, was anxioua to restore his
share. To this letter Mr. Broder replied, that he had never
heard his father mention such a loss. On the 22nd instant
he received another letter from the priest, enclosing the half
of a £5 note, saying that the amount was all which the man,
who was poor, and struggling with a grown family, could pay
towards the restoration even of his share of the money ori-
ginally taken. The man begged the forgiveness of the son
for the injustice done to the father.

DEATH OF THE SON OF TIPPOO SAIB.—A fetter from
Paris, dated November 16, enables us to anticipate our con-
temporaries in recording this melancholy event :—" You
are, of course, aware that the Shahzadah, Jahangeer-Zaman,
Jamh O'Deen Mahomed, Prince of Mysore, had been for
some few years in England, urging the East India Company
to pay up the arrears of the pension granted to his family, on
the death of his father, who was slain in the storming of
Seringapatam, in ]796. The Prince had accomplished the
object of his mission, and came to Paris, en route for India,
overland. At the Tuilleries he had been most graciously
and cordially received ' • the King of the French extending to
him all the kindness that he felt to be due to the representa-
tives of a race in whose fate all France was deeply interested ;
and the Queen, only a few days since, presented him with
two superb vases, of Sevres manufacture. His only English
friend in the French capital was Mr. Mordaunt Ricketts,
who for years held the high office of Political Residens at the
Court of Oude, and had known the Prince intimately in
India, and subsequently in London. In Paris they were
constant associates. Early on the morning of Sunday last,
the Prince sent to apprise Mr. Ricketts that he was indispo-
sed, and wished to see his (Mr. R's) physician. His kind-
hearted friend instantly went to him, accompanied by Dr.
Donellan, and found him cold and restless. The usual medi-
caments were applied, and he appeared to be gradually getting
better. He was ordered to take some opium and calomel in
the evening, but when his attendant went to his bed side, he
seemed to he in a tranquil sleep—it was the sleep of death !
and when Mr. Ricketts immediately afterwards entered, his
room, he was shocked to behold the son of that once mighty
potentate and illustrious warrior, Tippoo Sail), a corpse !—a
Mussulman amidst Christians, who, if they gave him any
burial, it would be, among Roman Catholics, the burial of a
dog. Mr. Ricketts therefore resolved to secure for the re-
mains of the Prince the funeral rites due to his tank and faith ;
and for that purpose obtained an interview with the British
ambassador, Lord Cowley, who most kindly sanctioned and
promoted the benevolent object he had in view. At his Lord-
ship's suggestion he addressed a letter to the King, Louis
Philippe, and received from that enlightened Sovereign a
most considerate letter of condolence. He also waited on the
Turkish Ambassador, who directed this Msola, or Priest, to
attend and perform the usual Mahommedan ceremonies ; and
on Thursday the Prince was interred in the cemetery of Pere
la Chaise. Dr. Donellan is of opinion that the Princes's
death was occasioned by aneurism of the heart.—Salisbury
Herald.