New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-09-15
DEFENSE OF THE DELHI MAGAZINE.

DEFENSE OF THE DELHI MAGAZINE.
The following account Of the defense Of the DEM
magazine has been communicated by Lieut. ". FOR
rest and published with his permission:
"On the morning of the 18th May, between and
a. m. Sir T. Metcalfe came over and requested me
to 90 with him TO the magazine, for the purpose OF
having two guns placed on the BRIDGE 10 order TO pre-
vent the mutineers from passing over On our arrival
at the magazine, we found that WIloughby and Kay
nor and the whole of the establishment. both Eu-
rope an and native were already there. WiIloughoy,
Sir T. Metcalfe and myself went a. once 10 a small
bastion the JuDna face, which commanded fuH
view OF the bridge; and we could distinctly see me
mutineers marching over in open column, he ided oy
the cavalry. body of the cavalry had previously
tax en- possession Of the Delhi side OF the bridge SIR
r. Metcalfe on seeing this went off with Wiloughby
TO rec il the city gate closed against the mu-
tineers. This was, however useless preeaution, as
the nu,ineers were admitted at once into the palace
through which they passed cheering.
ION Willoughbys return, the gates Of the mega
zine were closed and barriesded, and every arrange
me Mt made for vigorous defense OF some hours at
least. Inside the gate leading TO the park we placed
two six Founders, double-charged with .grspe-one
vi der Sub ducor Crow, the other under Sergeant
Stewart who stood By them with the lighted matches
in their hands Their orders were that, II any attempt
was ade to force that gate, both guns were TO be
fred at once and they TO fall back on thar part
of the agszine where Willoughby and myself were
posted. The principal gate Of the magazine was sin
iarly defended by two guns with crauL de re laid
down on the on side For the further defense Of this
gate and the magazine near it, two SIX Founders were
SO placed at either to command the gate or small
basion in its vicinity Within sM'y yards, IN front OF
the Office ard commanding two cross roads, were
three six. FOUNDERS and one 2i-pounder ihowitzef
which could be so managed TO act upon sny part
of the magazine 10 that neighborhood All these
guns were loaded with Couble charges OF grape.
" Arms were now placed in the hands OF the nstive
establishments; they took them reluctantly, and il
appeared that they were not merely IN state of
excitement but also of insubordnatOn, particularly
the Mussulman PORTION for they fatty refused 10 obey
the orders Issued by the Europeans After the above
arrarg enents had been made train wac laid com
offp0 a MAJ nd QHu
be fired by preconcerted signal, which that Of
Conductor Buckley raising his hat from his head on
| the order being given by Willoughby. Hardly had
| the above arrangements been completed, when the
guards from the palace and demanded possession
| If the magazine in the name of the King of Delhi.
To this 10 reply was made; Immediately after, the
subahdar Of the guard on duty came and informed
Willouehby ard mysef that the hing had sent word
to the mutineers that he would without delay send
them down scargladders from the palace for the pur
pose Of scaling the walls and shortly aterw ard they
arrived. ON these being erected sganst the walls,
the whole of our native establishment deserted Us by
climbing up the sloped she'd the inside, aud de-
udipg the ladders on the outside. The enemy
appeared in great numbers on the wall. We opened
ire Of grape upon them, and kept it up as long as
single round remained. Every shot went crashing
through them and told well.
PROCLAMATION OF THE REBELS AT DELHI.
TIE Bombay correspondent Of TIE London Times
gives the following ss the correct translation Of the
proclamation alleged 10 have been Issued by insu--
gents at Delhi The Indian papers do publish IT,
ITO sll HndOos and Mussuln.Sns Citizens and Ser
waits Of Hindcsa the Officers at the Army low az
Delhi sid Neeyut send greeting 1T Is well known
that in these dave al the Enci-t have entertained
these evil desgDstrs - destroy the rel giOn Of the
whole H.Gostapi army, AID then TO make The people
ty COMPASSION Christians. Therefore, We solely on
account OF religion, have cOmbloed with the pec-
rle and haze rot spared alive one lnfidel snd have
ieSstsblshe6 The Delhi dynasty on these terms acd
thus act in obedience 20 erder and receive Goable pay
Huulr, DIS Of guns and large amount sf treas have
fallen into our hands therefore lie hiking ,ha. who
ever of the soldiers and people dislike turning Chris
tians should unite with one hear AID act
and DOT leave the seed Of these u6de1s remaining.
For any Gusntity of supplies delivered 70 .he army
the owners are 10 take the receipts q the officers aud
they will receive double payment 1;om ;he imperial
government. Whoever shall 10 these Lcaer exhibit
cowsroce or credusousy believe the promises II those
IN Doe tiers The English shall very shortly De put TO
shane for such deed; and rubbing the ksads OF
row. sha receive FOR their ieliy tie reward ne
N Lucknow got. IL is further necessary that ell Hin
docs and Mussumans unite in this struggle and. fol-
loving the Instructions oi respectable Pc Ps,
keep themselves secure 50 that good order ina; be
L eiLtained The poorer cssses KEEP; coneiicc e. I'd
they Themselves be exalted 20 rank ard dignity aso.
IL AZ all 20 far a. il is possible copy this pro Clans
to- and dispatch IL everywhere that al true H.ndoos
sud Mussulinsbs may be sive an watchf II, and TX
i in .ome conspicuous place tblt piudsr:lg 70 avoid
detection and strike blow Si:h sword before Civ
10 circulation 10 il; The fIs: Pay Of the soldiers Of
Delhi viii he 3Or Der month for trooper ard l0.
oo.rnSr Nearv 100 COO ready and ;bere Is
isgs u lie Erglh reg Du asd Iboc! IA standards