The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-07
From the Journal Of Commerce
FROM INDIA.

We have received files of the Bombay Times to
the 23d March, no later dates than by the British
Queen We make, however, few extracts.
According to despatch of Sir Robert Sale of the
2lst the troops were busy repairing the damage the
Notifications had sustained from the earthquake, and
were in the best possib spirits. Ukhbar Khan
encamped in the neghborhOod with about 800 caval-
ry and 1900 foot.
We extract Delhi letter containing an extremely
interesting account of the escape of of the Ca
bool Garrison who had been dismissed by Ukhbar
Khan with leave to float themselves down the river
on inflated skins to Attock! This is perhaps one of
the most extraordinary pieces of navigation that was
ever performed
escape of some Of the Shah's sappers the poor fell
lows must have found their means of conveyance
most trying at the of the year in which they
napigaed the river though believe it is, in these
parts no very uncommon mode of travelling at other
times.
Camp Katcalser near Pesha,cur, 18th Feb 1912.
To-day seven sepoys, who volunteered last year
from the sappers at Delhi for the Shahs sappers and
miners, came into camp. They made their escape
from Cabool, in miraculous manner; it appears that
they with about fifty more, had, by begging hard of
Ukhher Khan, been permitted to go a1oat on the Ca
bool river, (Which passes near Jellalabad and joins
the Indus little above Attock) with inflated mus
sucks to keep them above water the river runs very
rapidly and passes Peshawur about three kos distant
which they reached in horribly wretched condition,
An earthquake had been experienced at Delhi on
the evening OF the 5th February, also at Mussoo-
RE and at Simla on the day, and nearly at the
same hour At the latter station it is d. scribed as
having been much more violent, but at the same time
more transient than that experienced on the 18th it
occurred at o'clock In the evening 1t would be
important correspondents to note, and describe
with more minueness and crcumstantiality than
they are accustomed to do, these wonderful vista
tons.
TolIa hal 81 tbo
Ukhbar Khan still maintains position in the neigh
borhOod with about 3 900 men, but that no fears
entertained of any steps he may take. Several Euro
pean tents observed from the walls in his encamp
men The garrison continues in the highest spirits
but look for reinforcements with the greatest
as every day makes their position precarous.-
The ditch which has been dug is represented
excellent piece of workmanship. No European Off
GERS had arrived except Dr. Dryden, up to the 2lst
ultimo.
The Peshawur letter, which conveys the above al
adds particulars ofthe effects of the late earth
quake; the unduation of the earth is compared TO
the swell of the after storm, "waves afterwards
came in rapid succession, and the ground appeared
to us ready every moment to burst open. "--Dcui
Gag March 9.
"A correspondent informs us that during the past
week several camp followers of the late unfortunate
army have passed through Hansi presenting wretch
ed spectacle, all having lost their and
These poor creatures in the lowest stage of misery
and loudly express their horror Of the savage country
they have escaped from, whilst their appearance has
caused quite panic among all classes, who look
upon Afghanisan with enfold the dread they former
ly did, our correspondent adds and agree in great
measure with him. that it would be wise policy on
the part of Government to admit every one who has
been thus manned to the benefit of pension for many
of them were actually forced away from their homes.
We have doubt that their ca es will become matter
of consideration. If it proceed from no otter motive
than that of inducing others to upon similar serv
ces.-Ibid.
Calcutta papers of the 18th give particulars of the
departure OF Lord Auckland which had that day
taken place. We take from the Star an interesting
account of his embarkaton. 1t very strong testi-
mony indeed to the personal virtues of the late Cover
nor General that in spite of the overshadowing I'M
popularity Of his afghan Policy, he should been
able carry away with him the extent he has done
| the golden opinion of all sorts of people. For our
own part very heartily concur in the good wishes
expressed by our cotempDrary, and trust that for
the sake of his Lordshp, well for that of COM
mon truth and justice each Of the sharers in the guilt
of this fir ghfu political error may reap his own pro-
per and special share Of punishment Lord Auck
land must bear the blame of much Of which he per-
sonaly is comparatively innocent; and him de-
wolves the responsibility of having listened to, and
acted on, the advice of unwise and evil council
lors.
MANGALoRE, March 1.-The other day man
named John Bubdge, Private in the 18th Hussars
undertook to travel six miles within hour and
leap over one hundred hurdles, each four feet high
during the time he travelled the six miles.
He accomplished the task in f)ty-sr minutes, hav-
ing four minutes to spare, and he offers to
the distance against any horse provided that the
same number of hurdles are placed for both man and
horse to leap This is feat of occurrence
and we hope it will be brought forward-Atheneum.
From the Harrisburg Iute[Ltgencer,