The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-01
SUMMARY OF THE INDIAN NEWS.

ANisfE From the b0mbay b1s-h inrcrsJ
Outran' position at the Alumbagh was a most i'm
portant one; within Ave miles at least $50 900
bells under sepoys, drilled and trained in
the British service. In their attacks upon Outram du
ring three months, they must have left at least 900
dead upon the field On the LIST OF March, Outran hay
ing been previously reinforced the commander in chief
joined and placed himself at the head Of army Of
about 40 600 strong $4,000 of whom Europeans,
with $50 pieces of artillery. ts8
On the 3d. heavy force under Sir Colin occupied the
Dikhoosa palace and gardens, between Aumbagh and
Lucknow. On the 9th, outram crossed the Goomtee,
way south of the town. and took strong position
the other side Of the river Here he stoutly
sisted and suffered considerable loss Major Percy Smith,
Queen Bays, among the fallen. Outiam post
ed opposite Kaserbagh. which again is close in front of
the residency Gen Franks took up position between
head quarters and Outram, Jung Bahadoors GhooIkah
force following few days afterwards completing the cir
cult to the south.
On the Sh the enemy attacked Outram in great force
and were repulsed but not without some loss our
side Outram having turned, and enfladed the cnemys
first great line of works the Martinere after heavy
cannonade stormcd by the second division under Sir H.
Lugard The action almost wholly of artillery,
and our loss slight Next day (the 10th) Banks
house was storned and here the resistance was obsti
nate Outram commenced Smelling the Kaiscrbaeh,
and in this three days occupied On the 18th the
palace was stormed, after severe contest of many
hours.
On the 18th the Queen palace captured the AID
and Odd Hghlnnders leading the assault Our casualties
in killed and wounded amounted to about hundred
rifle brigade Captain Mcdonald aud Sergeant Major
Hodgson, AID Hghlanders The enemy lost about five
hundred with twenty guns
Immediately after the capture of the kaserbagh. on
the 18th, the Imaumbarra sapped, then preached
with artillery, and stormed
The 18th the streaming out Of the city In tor
rents and Brigadcr Campbell started in pursuit with cav
airy aud horse artillery.
The 18th, Hope Grant advanced with 10 900 sabres
and two troops Of horse artillery towards Scetapore TO
intercept the fusitives Campbell might drive over
Jung Babaaloor, with his I0,0 900 Ghoorkas Joined in
oil the operations at Lucknow. They had march
to get in. Jung Bahadoo complained of clenency;
he said no measures that not would suit
Oienals, His line Of march might I've traced by the
dead bodies he had left on the trees.
large body of rebels advanced Goruckpore the
5th They routed md pursued for seven mles by
Colonel Rowcroft whote force composed of Ghoor
kas part of tho naval brigade, and the Yeomanry
airy The slaughter of the enemy very great and
eight guns taken. Our loss small
The sepoys at Barrackpore still caused uneasiness in
Calcutta they constantly plotting but the author
tiles obtained good information respecting them.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
In the House of Lords on the 18TH the Earl OF NAL.
mesbury laid upon the table the correspondence which
had taken place with the French government the sub
icct of passports and explained how matters stood and
what steps had been taken IN England to mitigate the
annoyance attendant upon the system.
Lords Clarendon and Grey spoke strongly In coniem
nation of the whole system Of passports, contendng
that instead of aording protection to foreign govern
ments it is simply trap for the innocent and ignorant
traveller.
In the House OF Commons MIR. Locke King gave notice
of bill toabosh the property qualification required
of members of the House. Notice also given Of
bill to repeal the existing laws in relation the standard
of weights and measures.
In the House Of Commons the 10th. In reply 10 q
question from Mr.. Ewsrt whether advantage would be
taken OF the opportunities afforded by the negotiations
with the Chinese government at Pckin for opening ny
commerce with Thbet and other countries under the
Chinese dcmnions beyond the Iiinalsyas Mr. Disraeli
of Pekin at present, but when communications did take