The Press. — 1857-11-21 (London, England)

FROM SIR JAMES OUTRAM TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL, From Camp, Bagagunge, Sept. 22, dated Cawnpore, Sept. 24. 5.5 p.m.  The rebels along the road are flying before our force; which marched twenty miles, and yesterday fourteen miles; their retreat too precipitate to enable them to destroy the Bunnee bridge. Only four more guns taken, but many have been thrown into wells, and only four passed the Bunnee bridge. Firing at Lucknow distinctly heard, and royal salute by our 24-pounders to announce oar approach to our fricnds. Our army will have reached Lucknow either last night or this morning.—Poonah Observer Extra, October 9.  The force under General Havelock (says the Hurkaru), skirting the city, forced their way to the Residency against strong opposition, and relieved the brave garrison on the evening of the 25th. The relief was, providentially, just in time, as subsequent examination showed that two mines, all ready for loading, bad been run far under our chief works, which, if sprung, must have placed the garrison at the mercy of the rebels. On the 26th the batteries of the besiegers were assaulted and taken, and the ex-King's sons fled towards Fyzabad. The loss has been heavy. The brave and determined General Neill is killed ; also Cowper, of Artillery; Webster, 78th Foot ; Packenham, 84th ; Bateman, 64th ; and Warren, 12th L.C. The enemy are deserting the city in thousands. In a letter dated Cawnpore, Sept. 20, it is said : "We have just had news from Lucknow that the rum is out, and the beef will be finished on the 24th ; otherwise all well. All quiet below (Cawnpore). Troops coming at 100 a day by bullock train, so the rebel pack had better look out. A correspondent of the Hurkaru, writing from Cawnpore, says that in more than one place on the walls of the chambers in which the English ladies and children were confined previous to their murder, is scratched, " Remember us," " Revenge us." The telegraphic despatches conveying the latest intelligence are obscure. Colonel O'Brien, on the 26th, says : -• •  Lucknow Residency, Sept. 26. Yesterday Havelock's force, 2,000 men of all arms, the rest being in occupation of Alambagh, charge (sic) of Sikhs and force (sic) the way into the city under serious opposition, skirting the city to the right to avoid enemy's defence. The force was much opposed up to the Residency, which was attained in the evening, just in time, for an after examination showed two mines all ready for loading had been run far under our chief works, which, if sprung. must have placed the garrison at the mercy of the rebels. Loss severe. About 400 killed and wounded. Amongst the former General Neill, Cowper (Cope ?), Artillery ; Webster, 78th; Packenham, Sith ; Bateman, 64th ; Warren, 12th Irregular Cavalry ; Lieut. Wilde, 40th Native Infantry. Wounded slightly, Sir J. Outran. Today taking batteries being on (beyond ?) garrison, which are held, till assaulted and continued (continue?),to fire on the Residency. Thousands of the enemy deserting the city. The late King's sons fled to Fyzabad.  Cavrnpore, Oct. 1, ria Agra, Oct. 4. Letters just in from Lucknow. I3ellee Guard relieved on the 25th, and garrison rescued apparently by an advance made on the left of the Goomtee  Progress being already made towards the possession of the whole city.  On the 29ih the right quarter occupied and seven guns taken.  Man Singh, contrary to expectation, has taken an active part against us, and has, I am glad to say, been wounded in two places. Our despatches, dated 27th ult., announcing the complete fall of Delhi, had been received at Cawnpore.  The latest despatch received appears in a Calcutta paper of the 9th of October, in which there is a paragraph, furnished by Government, to the following effect :  From Cawnpore, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.—Malaghur captured. A native messenger who left Lucknow on the 4th reports favourably of our progress in clearing the city.