The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-01
Fl R E IG N .
THE MAILS OF THE ARABIA
INDIA

OUDE.-AUahoLad, May 1O.-Snce nv last mes
sage there has been event of Importance in
Dude. There have been no disturbances and
great portion of the province appears to be settling
down. The Ghoorkhas have reached Fvzabad and
the 9Th half of them had crossed the Gogra
They have met with no opposition on their wav.
BENAREs DIvIsIoN.-The Jounpore and Azimghur
districts reported quiet At Belwah, in the
Goruckpore district, there is still collection of
rebels, and in consequence of movement by the
forces under the rebel Nazim Mahommed Hussein
and Others. which threatened to interrupt the com
municaton with Goruckpore Colonel Rowcroft re-
tired to Gunie lie has since been reinforced by
the headquarters wing of her Majesty's 18th Light
Infantry, with two guns
ALLAHABAD DVIsIoN.-General Whtlock is still
at Banda, where he awaits the arrival of Brigadier
McDuff's columns. On the - band of rebels from
the opposite side of the Jumna surprised the police
post and the Tehseel established at Lapoor of the
Cawnpore district The Tehseeldar was wounded
One of our men was killed, and some treasure was
lost.
AGRA DGvIsIoN.-There is nothing of Importance
to communicate from this division. All is quiet
except at Etawah and Etah and there the rebels
have been defeated in several small skrmishes,
losing two of their leaders, and have become less
troublesome.
MEERUr DvIsIoN.-This division remains per-
fectly tranquil.
RoHucUND DIv1sIoS.-The Bgnour district is
said to be perfectly tranquil and our authority has
been thoroughly re-established in it. As reported
in the last message the city of Moradabad was re-
occupied, on the 26th ult. by the Roorkee column,
which has since reached Barey as will be farther
noticed below. Confidence has been restored
throughout the district of Moradabad and the in
habitants of the city, who had fled, returning in
great numbers.
BUDAoN DIsrRICr-The force under Brigadier
Penny, after crossing the Ganges, marched on Ku-
krala, ten miles from Budaon. The general and
his staff were in advance, and came upon body of
horse, which they at first took to be a portion of
the baggage guard, which had marched by a more
direct route on the flank of the column. The gen
eral rode towards it, and when at thirty yards dis
lance four guns opened with grape on the party.
General Penny shortly after missed, and the
command devolved on Colonel Jones, her Majesty's
9th Carabineers Our troops quietly came up, and
the action ended in the total defeat Of the enemy,
one gun and two lmbers being captured.
1t is not known when Gen. Penny was wounded,
but his body recovered after the action close to
Kukraa. 1t appeared that his bride arm had been
broken by musket ball, and his horse had then
taken fright, and carried him close to the town,
where the rebels rushed upon him, and cut him up
with their swords. The troops which had
posed Brigader Penny's column marched. after the
action at kukrala, across Rohilcund to their
risk (?), and joined the force of the commanderin-
chief, on the Sd inst. Shaehanpoor was occupied,
without opposition, on the lst of May, by the
mander-n- chief who had joined Walpoles column.
The next day his EXceency. leaving a small garri-
son at Shahiehanpoor, marched on Bareillv.
On the Sd of May a large body of rebels, headed
by the fanatic Mouvie, of Lucknow, came down
from Mohunde in Dude, cut up a picket of Dekant-
zowh's horse, plundered the city, massacreng many
of the inhabitants and compelling the garrison to
take shelter in the entertainment round the wall
Our troops are believed to have supply of prov-
sions and will, in all probability, hold their own
| against the rebels, who closely blockading
| them, until relief is afforded. Brigader General
Jones, by order of the Commander-n- chief, march
| ct,with strong force, towards Shahjehanpoor on
the Sth inst. He is expected to arrive there to-day
Barey attacked on the 9th by the columns
under the COMMUNICATIVE chief and Brigadier Cen
eral Jones. The rebels were driven into the city,
with loss of several guns. The city was entirely
occupied by our forces on the 18th inst.
CENTRAL INDIA AND RAJP0OTANA.-Sir Eunh Rose
has defeated the rebels at Koonch, killing 400 or
500 men. The remnant of the enemy will, it is
said, make stand near Capee At the requsi-
ton OF Sir Hugh Rose, who was apprehensive that
Jhansi and his rear might be threatened, General
Roberts has dispatched field brigade consisting of
one regiment Europeans one regiment native in
fantry wing Sth Hussars, and squadron lst
Lancers, and one troop horse artillery, which will
operate towards Gochnah. General Roberts, with
the rest ofhis force has marched towards Neemuch
court of inquiry has been held on the Maharajah
of Koah, to investigate his conduct in connection
with the murder of the late political agent Mr..
Burton. Theproceedings have been completed and
submitted to government No British force has
been left at kotah, nor has any political agent re-
manned there.
NAGPoRE.-A zemindar in the Chopda district is
in open rebellion, and has murdered two of the tele-
graph employees. The commissioner has moved
out force against the rebels, and taken necessary
precautions.
PUNJAUB.-On the 25th Sir Sidney Cotton de-
stroyed Punniar, in Eu-Surfzye, and Chenghe. On
the 26th the robber chief lost much property. On
the night of the 27th2Sth April Sir Sydney Cotton
and Colonel Edwards assembled the Muhabon noun
tans, the right bank of the Indus and DESTROYED
the stronghold of noted chief. On the 4th Sitana
was destroyed by the same force. The Hindoostanee
fanatics fought with determination, and were cut
to pieces. Our loss, four natives killed and twelve
wounded.
BENGAL-BEHAR.-He Majestys S4th regiment,
with two guns and 100 Sikh cavalry, are at Arrah
Sir E. Lugard marched Arrah on the It'll and
intended to attack Judgespoor on the 9th. Colonel
Cortield was to cooperate with Sasseram. The
rebels under Ummur Sing, the brother of Koer
Sing, are believed to number from 1000 to 5000
men, mostly villagers. They have one small gun
and our two howitzers. koer Sing is now believed
to be still alive All is reported quiet in the other
parts of the Patna division.
The following is General Walpoles account of
the affair at Rooya, in which Brigadier General
Adrian Hope and large number of troops were
killed:
FROM BROADER GENERAL wALPoLE, COMMANDING
FIELD FORCE, TO THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF.
Dated Camp Nadhogunge, AprH l6, 1858.
SIR Il have the honor to acquaint you, for the
information of his Exceency the Commander-in-
chief, that yesterday morning | marched to this
place (Which almost joins Roodamow) from Gose-
gunge.
yesterday, was at Rooya fort, which is about one
mile to the north of this place, did not in or
send any satisfactory reply to the message of Cap
tain Thurburn, The magistrate who accompanies
this force. therefore thought it advisable to at
tack him. particularly as Captain Thurburn inform
ed me that he understood this man had received, |
only day before yesterday, letter from the Begun
and that his intentions certainly hostile the
government; and, under these circumstances, it |
would have had the worst effect to have passed this
fort without taking it.
accordingly directed my baggage to be massed
In the open plain, near Madhogunge, under a strong
guard OF cavalry infantry, and two field guns, and
proceeded with the remainder of the force towards
Kooya, turning off from the road, about two miles |
from Madhogunge, for the purpose of getting round
to the north side of the fort which was stated to be
the weakest part of it, where there was gate and |
where there were very few guns
The fort the east and north side is almost SIR
rounded with Jungle and at these two sides the on
ly two gates were stated to be, which information