New-York tribune., 1879-12-29
THE AFGHANs ROUTED.

A VIGOROUS ATTACK MADE BY THE BRITISH
TgOoPs-CABUL OPEN TO TIRE viCToRs.
LONDON. Dec. 20. 1879
The viccroy Of India, under date of the 27th
inst. announces that kilograms from General
Roberts report the defea, and dispersion of the
enemy around Cabul on Tuesday last, before the
arrival of General Cough.
dispatch from General Roberts, dated Tuesday
last. confirms the above, and gives details as
follows:
"Desultory attacks were kept up all of yester
day. During the day information was received
that a general attack would be made at daybrcak
TODAY large number of the enemy were seen
occupvlng the distant villages and approaching
nearer as IT became dark. At q o'clock this morn
inga fire was lighted on Asmi Heights I'VE had
been apprised that this would be the enemy's signal
for the attack, and Immediately sftcrward the
attack was commenced three sides. We
were already prepared for il. On the south
ana west the enemy did not show much determine
ton but the northeast corner of Behmarvo
Heights some thousands collected and evidently
contemplated an assault. General Hugh Cough,
ably assisted by Colonel jenkins, commanded here.
'As soon a. the enemys intention was fully de-
yeloped determined on counter attack with cav
airy and artillery. These issued by gorge be-
tween Behmarvo Heights, opened fire on the enemy's
flank and speedily dlslOdged them. The cavalry
parsued and sabred numbers of the enemy, who re-
tired from all points and hastily retreated TO the
city. We have now occupied some advanced vii
lages. particularly those on the Bultak road Cen
eral Coughs camp is visible six miles to the east
dispatch from General Roberts, dated Cabul.
Wednesday last, is rs follows: "Our success yes
terday was complete. The enemy's loss was severe.
Our losses were five killed. including Captain Dun
das and Lieutenant Nugent of the Engineers by
premature explosion when blowing up the towers
of a neighboriug village. and thrty-three wounded
the majority of whom are doing well. Those of the
enemy living in Cabul went straight to their houses
after the defeat The Kohistanis and Logaris re-
mained in Cabul few hours, but all fled during the
night. Two of the enemy's leaders, Mushki Aim
Ia priest and MahOmed Han, fled early IN the day.
Another prominent leader is reported to have fled
with Yakoob Khan's eldest son, toward Wardak
The cavalry have gone in pursuit.
1.-The Bala-Hissar and the city will be taken pos
session of this afternoon. The former will be oecu-
pied, if IT appears certain that there is danger
from hidden mines of powder. Yakoob Khan's wife
and mother, and daughter of the late Akbar Khan,
who are reported to contemplate flight, and who
have done all in their power 10 incite the Afghans
will be brought to Shrpur to-day.
81 have teegrapbed General Bright to push for
ward detachments from Jagdallak to Lehbaba and
Lataband. / send force TO occupy Bultak to-
morrow. Communication with India will thus be
RAPIDLY restored General Charles Coughs brigade
arrived this morning A slight snow fell last night
All WELL"
Akbar Khan referred to by General Roberts, was
the principal opponent of the British in 1871. and
his daughter is reported TO have distributed
100000 1897. .00Ol among the Afghans to incite
them to the present rising.