The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-13

state and who disobey this proclamation BY not immeoL
their property this side OF the sutleg conhscaed and
declared to be aliens and enemies Of the British govern
ment
By order Of the Right Hon. the Governor General of
India. +. CURRIE,
1.-THE Governor General
"Camp. Lushkurss Khanke.ssral, Dec. 10, 1882
BOMBAY, Jan. 2-To understand the Sikh cher
acter it is necessary to explain that they follow the
tenets OF Nunok, who four centuries ago formed a
which suited the taste of the men OF the Lahore
Guided by their Gooroos, or priests, they fought
and gained considerable territories In the Punjab,
or Country OF the Five Rivers.
descent, assumed the appelation ofSinghs, or Lions
Runjeet Singh, by his abilities, succeeded IN plac-
ing himself at their head. He died in June, 1883,
since which time three of his successors have been
troops refuse to obey his feeble sceptrc.
The Singhs resemble, in great measure, the ia
nissaries ut Consantinople; and they, too. assume
lees are tribe of the widest fanatics, who look
upon all men as objects Of hatred, unless those who
profess the Sikh faith. The Sikh troops are stated
to amount in number to about 70,0O0 men, collected
from the bravest OF the land tor like the Janissa-
RES they admit recruits Of all classes, on those re-
cruits adopting their tenets,
The Sikh troops, inflated with vanity and DESTROYS
of plumber, came to the resolution OF invading Bril-
fish territory and they. notwithstanding the reluc
November and the beginning Of December to the
Sutleg, distance of about fifty miles from Lahore.
Singh, to accompany them as hostage tor her beha
vlor during their absence. On the 18th OF Novem-
Der one division Of them reached Manihala, and on
the 10Th Behranna. The other divisions moved in
parallel routes, and on the 9th December the whole
force reached the banks Of the Sutleg, forming line
extending from Kuss0or, opposite to Ferozepore, to
the Hurreeke Chat. Tel Singh, who was to be one
of their principal leaders, endeavored by various ex
tn dali hsa Aono frSvwN ohAp0 Hkn
Punt or council Of officers guided the troops in their
proceedings
The Governor General left Delhi ON the 10Th Of
November, and reached Kurnaul on the 18th, when
he had an interview with the COMMANDMENTS Chief,
Sir II. Cough, and with Major Broadtoot, both Of
whom had come by dak from Umbala. It was at
this meeting that the Governor General expressed
his dsapproval of the measures adopted by the mi
litary authorities in Fastening troops to the rivers
bank On the 9th, the Governor General again be-
gan his march, and on the I'd of December he arriv
ed at Umballa, where he remained until the 7th,
busy IN reviewing the troops and on that day ne
moved out Of the fort if proceed to Ferozepore
On the llth, he rode from his camp. Is miles dis
lance, to Loodiana, to inspect the troops. On the
the Sutleg became known, and orders were issued
tor the assembly Of the army and the Vaheek OF the
Lahore. Government was desired to retire from the
Company's territories The proclamation was issued
on the 18th, and on the 18th the Governor Generals
camp was at Basseean, wlthnT miles OF the Sikhs.
The Commander-in- Chief was stationed on that day
within five miles of the Governor Generals camp.
On the 18th, 10000 Sikhs, with q guns crossed the
river bya ford about IL miles above Ferozepore;
and on the 18th they were about seven miles from
It, still crossing men and guns by bridge OF boats
The British army was concentrating. II was
composed Of IL complete troops Of horse artillery,
batteries, l2pound elephant battery OF IL guns, IA
24-pounders, eight howtzers, and mortars prepar-
ing; three European, with seven native light ca
valry regiments, including the body guard four
n
valry nine European and IS native regiments OF
infantry, and almost the whole corps of Bengal sap
pers and miners There were other corps In move
ment to reinforce the army
Rumor states that Sir H. HardInge was likely to
have general battle on the 10th OF December but
this fact is doubted, especially as he IS supposed to
school, and not to be disposed to strike until he can
give blow with power and effect. The Sikhs
were kept in check near Ferozepore by force
under Sir John Lttler, whe commands at that sta
ton, and who caused field works to be thrown up
on the line Of supposed attack by the Sikhs. Re-
ports have been current that he had defeated body
Of the Slkhs on the l5h and that he had lost eight
officers.
The number of Sikhs that crossed the river be-
fore the l4th, was said to amount to 1000, with 10
guns The great object appears to be plumber,
which they expected to find without any difficulty
as ey
any food found In the British territories They are
said to be alarmed at taking Ferozepore, which is
described by them as being undermined, and TO be
blown up in they enter II. They were vacllla-
ting before they entered the British territory, and
appeared to be more SO finding their progress
sisted. The Rance, or Queen Mother, remained at
Lahore, declaring she had opposed the march OF the
troops who refused to obey her. At her request.
force had been sent back to Lahore, to protect her
and the capital.
Appre tensions were entertained that the Sikh
troops would separate themselves into plundering
bands, and scatter destruction through the Brush
provinces to Susa, Hansee, NC, hence great anx-
ety prevailed to the results OF the pitched battle
which was expected on the 10th OF December.
the troops stationed there, to the number Of $1,000
men, were described as having moved towards
Beawulpore. They were under the command OF
Dewan Moulraj, the Nazim, or Governor OF Moul-
ton.
News Of the invasion of the British territory had
reached Sir Charles Napier on the Gath Of Decem-
Der, and her Majesty's S7h regiment, and the 18th
regiment native infantry, and all the other dlsposa-
bic forces there, were instantly ordered to prepare
tor marching to the frontiers OF the PunJab Inc
LIST regiment Bombay Europeans, her Majesty's l7h
regiment, and the 4th rifles, Sd and 18th regiments
starting in the steamers from Bombay for Kurra-
chez, en- route for Scinde, to reinforce the Sclnde
army.
tween Akbar Khan and Sultan Tan, which induced
the latter to excite disturbances. Dost Mohammed
had grown suspicious OF all persons, except his
sons, to whom a.one he confided the command OF
his troops.
OF Peshora Singh, who, some time back, raised
a revolt at Attoed, it is not known whether he is
dead or alive. Some suppose him prisoner In the
fort OF one OF the chiefs.
JANUARY 2.-The steamer was delayed in conse-
suence OF the non-arrival of the Governor Gene
RAILS dispatches. The steamer which took up TO
Kurrachee the first detachment Of troops from Bonn
pay returned yesterday, and one started tins NOM
ing, and others are to start with her Ma
jesty's nth Regiment and attachments OF artil-
lery.
Il was rumorcd at Kurrachse that an engagement
nsd taken place petwesn the sdvancH guam o. h IN;
the Bird dragons did great execution, by routing the
enemy, and taking IL guns General MCaskel is
said TO have died OF his wounds on the following
day. The date 10 not stated.
Great anxiety prevailed respecting the position Of
the Governor General and the Commander in Chief
and their army, which was stationed Letween Loo
diaua and Eerozenove in asseh a manner m To be