New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-04-14
INDIA.

The Bombay mails of the 9th of March had arrived
at Suez whence we have the following intelligence by
Telegraph:
The news from Lucknow ia down to the 9th of Marh.
On the Let of March Sir Coin Campbell reached
Alumbsgh, and pushed on heavy force to the Dil-
koosha Gardens, within mile of Lucknow.
Sir James Outrsm was attacked at the Alumbagh by
large force of the enemy the 2lst of February and
again on the 2th On both occasions the rebels were
defeated with heavy slaughter and without loss TO the
British.
On the 9Th Ct March, OutIam with 5000 men apA
80 guns, crossed the Goomtee and took up position
within range ON the eastern side OF LUCKNOW. lie
was Immediately attacked, but repulsed the enemy.
Gen. Franks had joined the commander in. chief
with a column from Goruckpore 1900 strong.
The army before Lucknow is stated TO amount 10
81, 600 mer, with 10, 600 cavalry and 100 guns.
The general attack was expected 20 be commsnced
about the 10th Of MsTch.
The English ladies, prisoners with the Queen. are
reported to be alive and well treated.
The columns OF Gene. Rose and Whitelcck were adj
vancing the Jhansi and A1ahabac go a. to be in
position to intercept thc insurgents IN these di-
rectOps.
Gen. Franks column had brilliant engagement
with large masses of rebs. near Shardira, in which
3 800 of the latter were killed or wounded, sad sill
their guns were taken.
Some disturbances ars reported in the Southern
Mahratts county in Sawunt Wsree, and Maiabs..
The Punlaub was perfectly quiet
The Bombay markets were very acdve-imporS IN
great demand.
Money continued easy. Froights to Liverpool, FL
II l2i.
The Times has commenced the publication of ct
ters from its special correspondent IN India MT. W
H. Russell who dates from the camp OF the Com
mander- in C hef.
Further kilograms via Malta state that the intell-
gence from Lucknow by telegraph comes down to tbs
Sth of March.
The rebels had erected strong line of defense along
the canal which would require siege artillery. They
were alarmed but likely TO night although one party
was anxious to treat.
The report that the King of Delhi had been
victed and sentenced TO transport alton for life
erroneous. His trial had not been completed
The Calcutta correspondent Of The London Times
says that this trial tsiny proves three things:
First. The revolt was Dsgated by the Shah of Per-
STA, who promised money and troops. His proclsma.
and was taken down by order of Sir Theophilus Met
calfe who moreover, was warned by John Everett a
Christen Ri sdar, very popular with the natives
that he had been warned to fly as the Persans were
coming and that the Mussulmans were exceedingly
excited Sir Theophius thought the ms,tey one Of no
importance
Second. A paper was produced addressed TO Mr..
Co,yiu by Mahomed Dervish, revealing the whole plot
sx weeks before il broke out. Mr. Cclvia treated the
wan ing 81 unmportan and never even reported to
Government. -
Third The murders Of The Europeans in DELHI rere
committed by crder Of the King in TIE presence Of the
Royal Family and By means OF chs hh.aourdars, bis
| speoiai personal guard.
The Gsfest Of the rebels wh bsay7 toesss oa thea
,ds. 10 cspo>ted 81 vaS,oos Po'n's