American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-08-07
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The Latest from, India-Pdrticulars
Of the Mutiny.

than previous sdsices had arrived here.
The steamers Persia and Ericsson ar.
rived out on the 18th.
The puet Boiringer is dead.
Spanish advices indicate that FINAL
interview between the Mexican Minis.
ter and the Spanish government had ta-
ken place touching the Mexican ques.
ton. the result of which is believed to
have been unsatisfactory.
The news ispf no special Importance.
A spirited debate had occurred in Par.
lament on the subject of the Persian
war. A prorogalion was expected in
about fortnight.
The shipping Of the telegraphic ca
bile on board the steamer Agamennon
was flushed on the 18th. The Niaga.
ra had neatly finished receiving.
A correspondent ofthe London News
gives the annexed particulars Of the i'm.
broglie in India:
BOMBAY, juno l3.--We have at last
been put in possessions of somewhat
clearer details Of the massacre Of the
Europeans in Delhi. 1t commenced as
early as the l1th of May. when par
~ of the Third Bengal Cavalry, chiefly
composed Of those men who were pu,
in irons at Meerut made their appear.
ance, and entered the city by the Cal
cutta gate. The police were unable
or unwilling to arrest their progress
and we cannot at present ascertain
whether the number Of the mutineeis
was such az render resistance on the
part of the guards impossible.
The Rebels made for the centre of
the city, mui de'ing such Europeans as
they encountered. Amongst their first
victims was Mr.. S. Fraser. the Govern.
or Generals agent, and Mr.. Nixon,
chief clerk, these gentlemen were do
spatched in their own offices. Notice
was speedily given to Brigader Gene
raj Graves of the nature and extent of
these excuses, and the 9th N. T., with
two guns Of Do Tei,sier's battery. were
sent down from environments into the
town through the Cashmere gates. On
the approach of the mutinous cavalry,
Isl b. the seapoys moved from the
sides of the road, Withdrawing from
their officers. who being thus left con-
spicuous mark to the Merut rebels. were
shot down with pistols. Col. Ripley
who alone had firearms. killed two mu.
tineers before he GO. his death wound.
After this butchery tho cavalry and sea
poys Of the 81 B. fraiernized. Then
commenced the indiscriminate massa.
ere already described.
In the villages around Delhi are a
numerous population Of Goojors, race
of the nomad tribes that originally peo-
pied Hindostap. These Goujars are
now partially settled, and live by rude
agriculture. sufficient for the merest
wants. Their old habits rendering
them partial 10 wander with fiocks and
herds, rather than cultivate the soil,
their chief occupation is cattle lifting,
aud they have the courage Of maurau.
ders and brigands. The news of the
massacres at Delhi no sooner spread a.
mongst Thorn than they hocked 10 the
city,and were soon engaged in plumber
and excuses even of a worse kind
They lined the road for twenty miles
out of Delhi. on the watch for the rcfu
goes,sume Of whom were molested, aud
would have been robbed and perhaps
murdered, had not decisive measure s
been adopted.
The rising at Lucknow is also con.
frmed. 1t took place on Sunday the
2lst of May, when portions Of four
Native Bengal regiments--the 7lst,
4Sth. and 53d Foot, end Tth Cavalry
broke out into riot aud set fro to
several bungalows. They were attack
ed by order Of Sir Henry Lawrence,
who directed the artillery and whatev-
or other force was at bis command
against them. Brigadier Handsc ON DO
and four other officers melancholy to
relate were killed, and the rebels retreat.
ed--in what direction is not stated. -
Three hundred Of the Dude Irregulars,
who were making for Delhi, after kill
ling Captain HAYES, their commanding
officer were intercepted on the Sd Of
June, near Allyghur.
AS for remaining details, they are sub.
stan,ially those already given. Lieut.,
Willoughby, as has been seen, was not
killed by the explosion Of the magazine;
but where he is now, and whether safe
or not, is at present, unascei tainable.
The Neemuch mutiny is confirmed;
but it is relief to find that the seaboys
spared most Of the officers. The 72d
Native Infantry, part Of the 21st Ma.
tive Infantry, and the 7lh Regiment
Oval for Contingent, tho 1st Bengal
Light Cavalry and detachment of
artillery, joined the movement and help.
cd to burn the town and rob the treas
ure chest. Four officers of the First
Light Cavalry aud two Of the Artillery
were killed. The Europeans fled to
Mallsgbur, fourteen miles distant, an
the mutineers are said to have taken the
direction Of the Nizam's dominions,
where rising may now DO apprehend.
ed. The Nizam died not more than
three weeks since, and the notorious