The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-27

nothing-it was the proportion of besieged to be-
siegess the magnitude of the arsenal inside and the
impossbility of thorough investment that consti-
tuted the real strength OF the place. in fact neither
were properly speaking, sieges, but rather attacks
on an army in a strongly intrenched position
THE RELIEF OF LUCKNOW.
SPLENDID CONDUCT OF SIR JAMES ourRAa-NARRow
ESCAPE OF THE GARRISON, ETC, ETC.
From the Bombay Gazette, Oct III
Lucknow relieved on the 25th ultimo and
only just in time it found that the enemy had
run two mines far under the defences, which, if
exploded, would have left the garrison at the mercy
Of its savage besiegers It's defenders had, more
over been closely pressed by the enemy, who doubt
less his time running short, and had only
repused a final and most desperate assault by
the desperate expedient of throwing lighted
shells with their hands into the masses of their
assailants! The advance to Lucknow and the
raising of the siege appear to have cost us
about 400 men killed and wounded as well
rs several officers slain, foremost among whom we
have to lament the brave Neill, of Madras, whose
valor and energy had made him the centre of so
many hopes We have yet but vague and imperfect
accounts from Lucknow and waiting further
particulars with great anxiety. There is report,
strongly requiring confirmation, which we trust it
may not receive, that the place is again besieged,
our force having been surrounded by Nena Sahib
with 10000 men. IL has, on the other hand, been
stated that the arch-rufan of Bithoor has been be-
trayed by one of his own followers and is now
captive; but this report also needs confirmation.
From Bassarutgunge Sept 81 via Cawnpore, Wednesday
FROM BIGADmR GENERAL HAvErocK GENERAL MAysfIEID
CHIEF or THE STAFF.
lave to request that you will inform his Excellency
the Commander in Chief that joined by my reinforce
mens the 18th and 10th inst.
on the 10th crossed first the island the Ganges
and then 10 its left bank by bridge Of boats which had
been aborously constructed by Capt Crommen, Field
Engineer The enemy retired after very feeble Tin fact
nomina resistance 10 his position at Mungarwar The
two brgades of my force occupied alignment with
right centre behind sandhils, the centre and left
plain extending To the road from the Lucknow Ghaut
Mungarwar. My heavy guns and baggage were passed
ON the Goth This morning ! attacked the enemy,
turned his right and drove him from his position with
the loss of guns two OF which and the rcgiucnal
coors of the First Bengal Native Infantry oere cairsd bv
the VolUneer Cdrdlry IN charge headed by Sir Jams
O1ardm The loss on our side was triing The enemy
suffered severely about l20 sabrcd by the cavalry
Another letter from Cawnpore, dated the 10th,
contains the following
Yesterday morning General outram and General Have
lock crossed for Lucknow with large force consisting Of
about 900 men at A. NJ. The rebels opened hre about
three miles from Cawnpore, the Lucknow side, but
troops gave them fearful drubbng, which made the
bells Fifteen OF the enemy killed, and three
on our side (European) slightly wounded. We have
pitched tents miles from Cawnpore and every
thing quiet at present We intend march to-day
Lucknow 10 relieve the European from that place having
with us a large quantity of PROVISION few days aco
heard from Lucknow that the unfortunate Euro
pcans could not hold any longer they had fallen
short Of provisions, which VIII only last III the 2ath inst
CAwNroRE. Sept. 10, 1857.
Tho enemy brought down n heavy gun this morning,
but they made Of their usual failures Of the whole
men; and, advanced, they withdrew the gun and
lied away down the road.
The whole Of our force we're encampcd for the night
about mile from the bank.
We have Just had news from Lucknow that the rum Is
out and the beef will be finished the 2h otherwise
all well But II all prosper, our force will be there by
Another letter of the same date has the following
details:--
Our bridge finished last night We long boats
yesterday, but no damage to US This morning all the
troops crossed They opposed distance, but
retired, their three or four guns on our advance and
encamped on the other side without loss.
We expect 10 be in Lucknow in Ave days,
All quiet below. Troops coming at 100 a day by bul.
lock train, so the rebel pack had better look out
Neil commands right brigade, and Hamilton, sth left
C.np ON Tug orpr SIDE oy THE GAsars Sent 90 1857
now beg to send you brief account Of proceed
ngs, 90 that you may know what are doing I am
happy 10 inform you that General Haveock forces
are now greatly augmented, the 18th and 10th inst
General Outram, with company Of the HghIanders
(No from Benares, eight panies Of her maiesys
small deacment Of different corps, also few artillery
For several days past We have bccn preparnga bridge
of boats Ia to the Dude side and for the proec
ton Of the workmen sent few companies with
our guns. ON the night Of the 18th the enemy came
down force and drove men back 10 the boats de
stroyng some Of our advanced works Yesterday morn
Ing (the 1sth) General Haycock had all ready 10
mence crossing the river at o'clock The enemy nj day
light found be in position about one mile away
from the bridge, and although they did
not prevent from crossing tho river. The enemy
damage whatever. The infantry moved drst on
each regiment reaching the opposite side threw out
krmshers and soon cleared our front for some distance
and guns could be brought opened
fire upon them, which they did not 10 like fer they
retired few miles further In and left plenty OF
cncanp for the night and await the arrival of
heavy guns coming am happy 10 that ia add
ion three batteries of smaller guns this morn
ing brought over four A-pounders and two sinch
howi,rers.
Tho order To advance not given yet but expect we
shall commence TO night or tomorrow morning I sm
fharu d h.ra
for the better, and with this change the health OF
troops greatly improved and each eager "
commence the march towards Lucknow for the relief of
their brave countrymcn, countrywomen and children
whom consider 10 be still safe-s task which have no
doubt our brave General will very soon accomplish.
The following is a copy Of what was put In or
des by General outram on the night Of the 10th
inst:--
DIVISION opprRs nv w,Jos eESrrar an D. ourpAx K L.
oonxsspise pisArOu Ann ca~sroRs pivrHos or rlrS
ARMY
Cswsrops, sept 10, 1851.
All Cawnpore divisional reports be made for the in
formation Of SIR James ou'ram, X g. r., commanding.
The force selected by Gen. Havclock, which will march
70 relieve the garrison at Luckpow, will be constituted
yrRsr INFANTRY BRIGADE
r The S on ~ Sas.s. s h
and nominating his own brigade staff
isYaNrRY RRigADs.
Her Majesty's 18th Hehlanders; her Maicsty's Doth
light Infantry and the sikh Regiment Of Ferozcpore;
Brgadcr Hamilton commanding, and nominating his own
brigade stan.
THIRD t.RntlrRy) pRreApr
Captain Maudes battery
Captain Oliphants battery.
nrevet Major Eyre's battery.
Major Cope TO command, and 10 appoint his staff
CAvAtRy
Volunteer cavalry the left irregular cavalry the
right: Captain Barrow 70 command
DEPARTMENT.
Chief Engineer, Capt Growing. Assistant Engineers,
Lieutenant Leonard aud Judge, Engineers
Major General II. Havelock, G. b., to command the
force
The mportan, duty Of first relieving the garrison Of
Lucknow has been fret entrusted ~ Major General Have
lock G. h, and Major General Otsrdm feels thar Is due
70 hn diatnqtsshed officer and Ue drenpoHs aud noble
eyet,ops which Ne hos already made 70 Gt df obef dt
70 him should dcclu he honor Of ne 1chtereHsnt.
Major General Outram confident that he great end FOR
which General Havclock and his brave troops has long
and 80 gorousy fought will now under the blessing Of
Providence, be accomplished
The Major General therefore, in gratitude for and al.
mration Of the brilliant deeds arms achieved by Gen.
Hayeock and his gallant troops, rii cheulg ca're his