Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-07-13

The motion was withdrawn.
In the House of Commons, on the 26th OF
May. Lord John Russell moved his resolution
for the n.ore eiIectual prevention OF bribery
and corruption, and SAID that the practices were
50 notorious that il the House did not do some
thing to check them. it would be better at once
to Iegalize the sale of votes Ike any other COM
modify.
Mr.. Hume stated that yesterday an offer OF
borough was made for 3000i. being 50 much tor
each vote, aad 500I to be spent.
Sir II. Wilson mentioned that similar COM
munication had been forwarded to HIM. The
numbers ON the division were eqnal-ibere be-
ing 90 ayes and 81 noes. The Speaker gave
the casting vote in FAVOR OF the resolutions.
Details Of The Capture Of Bstrtpors.
(oFFciAL.l
We have received this morning the Calcutta
Government Extraordinary of the 29th of Janu-
AIRY, brought by captain Blanchard who COM
msnds the Marquis OF Hastings East indiamaa,
and who left Calcutta on the Sd OF February,
and arrived at St.Heiena on the 9th OF April.
1t contains the following Official despatch from
Lord Combermere, giving all the particulars OF
the gallant operations OF the army under his
lordshp's command, before The hitherto sup
posed impregnabe fortress of 8hurtpore. to-
gether with the returns OF killed and wounded.
PoLrTlCAL DEPARTMENT, Jan. %, 1926.
Captain Hawkins, A. d. G, arrived early this
morning, bearing despatch from his Excelien-
cy, the Commander in Caiei. copy OF which
is published for general information;
"HEAn QuAHIEas, Bhurtpore, Jan. ~.
To the Right Hon Lord Amherst.
Governor General, &c. &c.
My LoaD-Ihsve the satisfaction to acquaiut
your i.ordship that the town and citadel Of
Bhurtpore fell yesterday morning, to the British
army under my Command.
Since my despatch of the 18th inst. 1.-The whole
attention of the Engineers was directed to the
completion of tile mines under the projecting
bastion OH the lett, aud The northeast angle on
the right.
On the l4th inst. mine, under the bastion
on the left, was precipitately exploded, and
failed in its object l, therefore. directed two
more mines 10 be driven into that bsston.
which were blown up on the 10th. and, with
the aid OF days batterng, an excellent breach
was made.
The explosion Of the mine under the north
east angie, at 8 o'clock, yesterday morning,
was the signal for the storm, when the columns
composed OF Brigadier-General MsCombe's bri.
rade on the right, aud Brigadier General Ed
wards Brigade on the lett, advanced with the
greatest order, galantry. and steadiness and,
notwithstanding adetermined opposition on The
part OF the enemy, carried the breaches Inthe
course OF two hours. though vigorously and
bravely defended at every gateway and bastion.
the whole rampant surrounding the town, tor e.
Their with the gates OF the citadel, were in our
possession; Major General Nicols having moved
his column to the lett, until he met detach-
lnent of his majesty's l4th foot, Commanded by
Major Everard, at the koInbheer Gate. The
citadel was surrounded at about four O'Clock.
[ regret to state, that the mine, having ex-
ploded in an unexpected direction, several men
of his majesty's l4th foot, at the head of The
column of attack lost their lives, and Brigadier
General MsCombe, Brig. General Patton, ard
Captain Irvine, Major Of Brigade OF Engineers,
received severe contusons.
Having directed Brigadier General Sleigh,
commanding the cavalry, to prevent the escape
of the enemy's troops after the assault, l am
happy to say that he made such disposition of
his forces, that he succeeded in securing Door,
iun Sal, who, with his wife, two sons, and a
hundred and sixty chosen horse, attempted to
force passage through the Sth light cavalry.
cannot compute the loss of the enemy at
less than four thousand killed, and owing TO the
disposition OF the cavalry, hardly a man, bear
ing arms, escaped; consequently, as by the sur
render of the town, all the stores, arms and
ammunition, in our possession, may say,
that the whole military power OF the Bhurtpore
State has been annihllated. The prisoners, at
ter having been disarmed, were set free.
1--WE omit the returns OF the killed and wound
ed, believing them to be uninteresling to the
American readerI
Mir. Hume made his motion relative TO half
pay and pensions, on the 18th OF May, When
lie commenced speaking, there was consldera.
BILE number of members present. When he
concluded, the Courier says there Was but one.
The news from Rome is, that the Pope has
completely recovered, and is active in his du-
ties.
The Constitutional, Journal dies Debsts.
Courier Francois, and Etoile, have been pro.
hibited in Rome. at the instgstion ofthe Jesui,s.
The Government of the Netherlands has giy
en- its negative to the vote of the Emperor of
Austria, transmitted at the suggestion of Eng
land, relative to the free Navigation OF the Rhine
A Treaty of Commerce has been concluded
between Great Britain and Sweden, which af
fords fresh instance Of the success of those
principles SO powerfully developed in Mr.. Iius-
kisson's memorable speech, to the navigation
and commerce of the country
The Kings speech for the dissolution OF the
Parliament has been arranged in council and
vigorous preparations for the approaching cleo.
tons are making throughout the kingdom.
There are now 60 persons in Lancaster Cas-
tie, charged with breaking power-lOoms, and
F,ra