The Sun. — 1846-10-27 (London, England)

THE PUNJAUB. Early in the month a rumour gained currency that the Wuzeer Lall Singh had been murdered. It came from so good a source, and seemed so eminently probable, that it quickly gained general credence. It proves without any foundation whatever. The army under Sir John Littler continues quiet and inactive at the capital. We were bound by treaty to withdraw them by the end of the year. The General, it is said, has written that the Government is gaining in strength daily, and that there is no reason to apprehend the consequences of, or delay in, the withdrawal of the troops; and it is understood that some time in the cold weather there will be a general move. Colonel Lawrence, the agent for the Governor-General, has set out from Simla for Lahore. Lords Hardinge and Gough were, it was understood, about to start on a tour of inspection. The river Ravee had to an unusual extent even during the floods overflowed its banks, and the country near the capital had been for a time partially submerged. Some of our officers were amusing themselves with boating under the walls. An abundant crop was expected as the result of the flood. A remarkable change in the weather had occurred about the middle of August, when cool and refreshing breezes had taken the place of the stifling sweating atmosphere which had prevailed since May. The force had throughout enjoyed excellent health, and never were troops more distinguished for good conduct, and order and propriety, than those composing the army of occupation at Lahore. The arrangements betwixt Government and the Chief of Mooltan were on the point of being amicably settled by the firm and prudent proceedings of Colonel Lawrence. The terms of the treaty are said to be these :—The Moolraj to pay 180,0001. as a gift to the Lahore Government; the police of the latter to occupy all the forts of the former ; that a return of the state of the revenues of the country should be made every year at Lahore by the Chief in person ; that Misr Bhugwan Singh should that the whole tribute ofth e present he had acquired ; and be permitted to retain that portion of the Mooltan territoryassented to these conditions,demurring appeared to have his forts,and present year should be immediately paid up. The Chief quit his own country on a visit to the capital. himself to only to the occupation of He assembled all his chief officers, cordially thanked them for the assistance they had given him during the late disturbances, and selecteds a large cortege to accompany him. The Moonshee J s Mull was sent on a deputation safety was under • • for his reception ; his personal escort, under Dewan Deena to intimate that arrangements had been made guarantee, and an honorary h.H and was received with the customary honours. But for our assurances, there is no that he would have entrusted_ great reason to imagine . on the 20th of August, himself to the hands of his superiors.  THE JULLUNDUR Seldom or ever have the quarters hurriedly occupied by our troops, in a newly-acquired territory, received such commendations as those that have abneaenverbaegsetoswpeed. on almost every station in the Jnllundur Doab. Should cthimeepareosfenittsscelaismonatea,ffoitrdseaenmystbliiknely like that our new territory will supply one vast sanatorium to the European troops on the north-west frontier. It is said that Loodianah is no longer to be maintained as a military post of any consideration—that station being about to be advanced to Philoor, one of the lately-acquired fortresses. Ninety thousand pounds had arrived about the middle of August to pay the battaof the troops. The farmers were extending cultivationin all directions, and lands which for a long lapse of years had been waste, were beginning to be cropped again, under the assurance experienced from our presence that the husbandman will be fully protected, and enjoy the fruits of his labours. A slight disturbance bad occurred betwixt the country people and the men of the 10th Irregular Cavalry, brought ~t 1 by the grasEcutters of the latter having extended their operations into private property. It was easily suppressed, and so grateful do the people appear for our interne that we &reference, so happy under our protectlo