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ISDIA , AFGHANISTAN , AND CHINA . The despatches in anticipation of the overland , mail from India to the 1 st of October reached England on Sunday nicht , by express , from Marseilles . The intelligence which they convey is highly interesting . Candshsr has been rtlitqais-ed by the British . The progress of General Nott into the interior of Afghanistan appeals , notwithstanding the distance from Cacdtihar to Ca . bu . 1 ( a . b .. ut 3 * 20 miles ) , and ths accompanying dangers , to hare been thus far fortnnate . His corps is described as possessing in beasts of burden , &c , every facility for the accompliiliment of the arduous undertaking . Intelligence from G = ci"l Pollock to the 4 ' . h of September states ir ¦ his troops had been eminently successful in - _ eir gradual movement to Gand&muck , and in rout-tig some bodie 3 of the t : ; -. my .
Among the rumours , was © ne that Akhbar Khan iad been srz-id by Krzzilbashes , w '« o constitute a large portion of the inhabitants of Cabul , and -who , in order to save the city from destruction , were in the Interest of the British alliance , and for that reason also protected the British prisoners . Sir R . Sale was seriously indii ^ osed , in eontequence of an inflammation of the kidneys . There -were many conflicting reportB scattered abroad respecting the prisoners , which subsequently preved erroneous . " It would not surprise rae , ' said one "writer , " if a mnch greater numVer this is generally supposed of the officers and soldiers wid to b . ive been massacred in January last should make their appearance on the arrival of the British troops at Cabu . "
Sir Charlrs Napier left Bombay in the beginning of September for Scinde , in oider to take the command of the troops from General Eagland . Her Majesty ' s 28 : h Regiment had suffered severely from cholera during ita passage to Kurrach . ee . The corps under the orders of General England was , after the districts around Qaetta had been placed um ' c-r the jurisdictien of the young Khan of Kelat , to come through the Bolan Pass on the 26 th of September , in order to lake up its station Bear the Indus . The presence of this corps had become necessary , in consequence of a quarrel and a conflict ¦ which hid taken place between the Ameers of Hyderabad and Home of their neighbours , the consequence of which was calculated to be , that both parties , or at least the weaker one , was likely to app « al to the British authorities for protection .
Lord Eileaborough arrived on the 10 th of September ti Simla , the proximity of which place 4 o Lihore , as ¦ well as many other indications , led many u » consider the occupation of the Puiijaub as probable . In the interior of India tranquillity prevails , with the exception of the mountain districts of Bundeikand , whither a strong force fras abont to be sent in order to put down the disturbances effectually by destroying the forts cf the petty chiefs . The rains were most plentifnl throughout India in the month of September . The much taiked-of apprehensions entertained of a famine in the districts near Delhi have TsnLshed . The army of reserve has bet :: ordered to assemble on the Sutli j in the mouth of November , preparatory , it is said , to some demonstration against the S kh 3 .
There have bc = n some ssrious losses in Her Majesty ' s 50 th and 62 i Regiments while proceeding up the Ganges . A boat was swamped near Cawnpore , ar . d eighteen i ^ en of the aOth were crowned . A wing of the 62 d going in boats E-: ar Bhagulpore ' was oveitiken by a storm at sight , which forced the boats from their morriegs , and thirty-eisht men , including Lieutenants' Scobell and Gsson , were lost The bark Ricarde , on its voyage from Lpndon . to Calcutta , Etrack on & Band-bank in tfce Hooghly and heeled ovar , and in one minute went down . Ten persons were drowned . The Delhi GazeUe cf the 21 sl of September , the latest paper received at the closing of the" mail from the North-west of India , states that Akhbar Khan had resolved to aV-andon Cibul ,- « and to tike the prisoners to the Hindoo Koosh .
The intelligence of th 9 proceedings at Gbvznee or Cabul had not arrived in Bombay en the " lit of October . The failure of the house of Fdrgusson , Brothers , and Co ., at Calcutta , was much talked of . The amount of their liabilities in India was stated to be little more fo » " £ 10 , 000 . The cholera was making great ravages atnoeg the soldiers lately arrived in Bombay from Europe .
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sraadron o . Li L £ . h * CuV : ilry , 1 st i-qua ^ ron 10 th ditto , > " j . G L .. Lt Fi-. U B ^ it-iy , 5 iLi C-nrpunj ' s Sappers and Miners , her Majesty ' s 9 th Foot , 26 th Native Infantry , 69 ; h Native L . fantry , and Broaofoot's Sappers . On clearing the broken ground in front , I divided the Infantry into two columns , with a wing of her Majesty's 9 th Foot at the her . d of each , and skirmishers in front I directed Captain Broadfoot with bis corps to go to the rieht The cavalry also advanced on the right to cut off the retreat of the enemy . " Captain Abbott ' sbattery accompanied the columns , and aa we advanced occasionally opened on the enemy , ¦ who continued in position so long that we heped they would oppose us with thtir whole force , but they retired on our approach , and we entered the villnge .
"The fields in front of the Tillage were purposely flooded to prevent our advance . The left column then went towards the fort of Mamsoo Kbail , and the right column proceeded to Kookhi , Khail ; the ground was impracticable for cavalry nearly the whole distance , but on one or two occasions an opportunity did off ^ r , and the enemy suffered accordingly . Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor , with tome companies of the 9 th Foot and the 2 Sth Native Infantry , occupied part of the heights in front of the village of Kookhi Khail , while Captain Broadfoot and some of the 26 th Native Infantry cleared the bills to the left of Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor ' s position . Aa Kookhi Khail is about two miles from Msmmoo Khail , and as a position there might have been attended with risk unless very strongly supported , I directed Major-General M'Cafkill to retire on Mam moo K _ iL As I considered it of importance to hold M-iminoo Ebaii , ¦ which irsa the eoemy ' B position , I wrote for the whole camp to be brought here , and it arrivc-d in safety yesterday afternoon .
" I left the camp standing , and seli'ctc-d Major Davis , of her Majesty ' s 9 th Foot , to command three companies of the 2 S ; h Native Infantry , three companies of the 60 th Native Infantry , and 50 Sowars of the 3 rd Irregular Cavalry , for its protection . The duty was one of considerable importance , as it was by no means improbable that the ene-. uy would tiko advantage of our advance to send a party to the camp . The squadron of Dragoons having arrived just as I was starting , their horses woald not have been equal to a d * y ' s hard work , which induced me to k 3 ve them in camp . The overthrow of this party of the enemy must , I conclude , have been very unexpected , as the whole of thuir camp equipage , with its carriage cattle , was captured by Captain Broadfoofs corps and the 3 : d Irregular Cavalry .
" I have much gratification in reporting that the troops , both European and native , of each branch and department , Well supported the character of British soldiers . " Where all are equally z ? alous in the cause , and devoted to their dutj ' , my thanks are equally due to all ; but I may be permitted to mention the naine 3 of corps and departments employed . Major-General M'Ciskill , £ H ., commanding the right column ; Brigadier Tuilocb , camuianding the left column ; Captain Abbott , commanding light fluid battery ; Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor , K H ., commanding her Majesty ' s 9 th Foot ; Major Huish . commanding tte 26 : h Natiw Infa :. try ; Captain N&pitton , coiumau « iing the GO ' . q Native Infantry ; Major Blair , commanding-the loth Li ^ ht Cavalry ; Capt . O ' . ^ fitld , commanding a fquadron of tho 5 : h Light Cavalry : Capt Tait , coramandicg the 3 rd Irregular Cavalry ; Capt Abbott , Field Engineer ; Lidu » Bacher , cornmanting Sappers and Miners , and
Superintrnding-Surgt-on Saven , and Captain Nugent , Officiating Sub-Assistant Comnrssary-G-jneral . The t ffiwrs of the ttaff who conveyed my orders to the different columns , and otherwise aided in the movements of the dsy , were Capt Haveiock , Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General ; Capt Smith , Major of Brigade ; Capt Ponsonby , Assistant Adjutant-General ; Capt M'Adam , Deputy Judge Advocaie-Geiier . il ; Capt . Lane , Commissary if Ordnance ; L ' tat . Sir R . Shakespeaf , Military Secretary ; Cnpt Coducgtun . Assistant Qu&rter-m&ster-General ; Lieut Mayne , Officiating Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-Grns-riil , who waa most active throughout the day ; Lieut Tytler , B ipgagc -master ; Lieut Pollcek . and Capt M'GregurAide- ! e-Camp »; to the last mentioned officer , I am not only indebted ( or services in the field , but for valuable information , and for constant fcxeriions to obtain supplies for the force , which his local knowledge , and personal acquaintance with the Muliicks enabled him to do .
" I bavs this uwrning heard from several quarters that the t ^ -o chiefs , Kariji Ali and K'lyrollah Khan , have gona to Cabal , attended by about sixty men . If I had removed to camp at Gundamuck yesterday , there can be little doubt that the enemy would have reoccupied this place , and he would have announced to the Cabul authorities he had besten us back . Kookhi Khail ha 3 been destroyed by fire ; the fort and village of Mammoo Khail have been also destroyed by fire , and before I quit thi 3 place the trees , to which much value and importance are attached , ¦ will be cut down . " I have the honour to enclose a return of casualties . I regret I shall be deprived cf the services of Major Huish , 26 th Native Infantry , and Captain Edmonds , Her Miijiity ' s 9 th Foot , for seme time , though I hope not long . Lieutenant Robertson , of the 37 th Regiment Native Infantry , doing duty with the 2 Gth Native Infantry , is Blightly wounded , bnt will , I trust , seon return to his duty .
" I have the pleasure to enclsse reports from Major General M Caskill , K . H ., and Captain Bro . idfoot " I Lave . &c " G Pollgck , M : ijor-General , " Commanding in Afghanistan . '"
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fort , but ¦ " ¦ ere bo txhiiKfted by the march from FoUcabad and the previous operations , that the enemy were ab ? a to enter and barricade the gate . Thetr fire was kept down by one party of the sappers , while the rest climbed on each other ' s shouldeia ovar a halfrepaired bastion , about eight feet high , and covered with thorns . The enemy fled over the walls on the other side , leaving the tear gate barricaded . This , and descending from the walls , ioat so much time that pursuit was nearly hopeless , as far as our exhausted men were concerned . We pressed on with the least fatigue , however , and , keeping to the hills , forced the enemy into ground . Our cavalry were approaching , and we had the satisfaction of seeing the cavalry overtake and attack them .
• ' Parties -were directed to destroy the fort abandoned on the cavalry approaching , while with a few men I pushed on to the last village near the bills ; there we surprised the enemy , whose head-quarters were there , driving them out of the village and adjoining camp , and obtaining their tents , cattle , and ammunition , and a gdod quantity of provisions . The enemy ( who were evidently the Jtziilcbees from Cabul ) fled to the hills , the fire of which swept the village . " 1 was now directed to take a party of her Majesty's 9 th Foot , the sappers being now worn out , except about six men , and attack the bills ; the first and second heights were carried at the point of the bayonet , and flinkiug parties having turned the shoulders of the high range , we were advancing up to it when the main force arrived , and our further progress was stayed . My separata command now ceasert , and I was goon after ordered with the sappers to head-quarters .
" The conduct of the troops , cficera , and men , European and Natives , was admirable , and it is due to the 26 ib Native Infantry to mention , that in storming the second height with ; i party of her Majesty ' s 9 th Fo « t a party of the former corps jjined ua , and behaved with the same spirit as the rest . " I have , &o . . ¦ " G . Broadfoot . Captain , Commanding Right Column . ( True Copy . ) ' R . C . SHAKESPEAR , Military Secretary . " R 3 turn of Killed , Wounded , and MiBsing of Ttoopa mnder the Deraoanl command of Major- General Pollock , C . B ., commanding in Affghanistan , on the 24-: a August , 1842 : —
Killed . —3 rd Irregular Cavalry , 1 , Native trooper ; Her Majesty's 9 th Fo- < t , 2 privates ; 26 th Regiment Native Infantry , 1 S-. poy ; Sappers and Miners , 2 Sepoys ; Camp Follower , 1 Sepoy ; total killed 7 . " Horses Killed and "Wouuded . —Sih Irregular Cavalry , 3 killed ; 3 rd Irregular Cavalry , 5 wounded ; total 8 . Wounded . —3 rd Irregular Cavalry , l Europeon officer ; Her Mdjesty ' s 9 th Foot . l European officer , 1 serc « ant , 7 privates ; 26 th regiment of Native , 2 European cfacers ; Sappers and Minors , 1 , sergeant ; native commissioned , non-cimmissioned , rank and file , and camp followers wounded ; Sappers and MinerB , 1 officer , 1 drummer , and 4 Sepoys ; detachment of 5 th Cavalry , 1 trooper ; 3 rd Irregular Cavalry , 1 trooper ; 2 Cth Regiment Native Infantry , 4 Havildars , 4 Nuicks , and 17 Sepoys ; 60 Regiment Native Infantry , 1 Sepoy ; Headquarters and 1 squadron 10 th Cavalry , 1 camp follower ; No . 6 , Light Field Battalion , 1 camp follower . " Musing . —Detachment 5 th Cavalry , 1 horse . " ( True Copy . ) "T . H . Matjdock , " Secretary to the Government of India , with the Governor- General . "
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN MANCHESTER , AND DREADFUL LOSS OF LIFE . Fridat Morning , 11 o'clock . A ahecking fire broke out here last night at the extensive cotton mills of Messrs . Pooley , Mill-street , Ancoats , about two hours before the time at which the place usu illy closes for the night . The fire originated near the centre of the building called tho New Mill , which is tho only portion of the premises not fire-proof , and such was the fearful rapidity with which the flames spread , that a portion of the bauds had not time to escape . Hence , in addition to the destruction of property which followed the calamity , it has been attended with a fearful loss of life .
It may be necessary to mention that the fire broke put near tbe grand staircase , by which access was obtained to tbe different rooms , and this will explain tbe reason why tbe escape of some of tbe workpeople was cut off . The firo speedily illuminated the whole town , and the town fire engines were immediately at work , but a great portion of the new mill was soon a mass of ruins , and tbe flames had spread along tbo roof of what is called tbe fire-proof mill , before its progress was arrested . Some of the hands whose escapos wai cut off were seen clinging to tbe windows during the progress of the fire , and some attempts were made at rescue , but the risk was too great , and they were buried in the ruins .
Exaggerated rumours are abroad as to the loss of life , and it is said that twenty flve persons are missing . At the time we write eight dead bodies have been removed from tbe ruins , and one more ( that of a female ) is known still to be amongst the fallen wrecks of materials . Some boys employed as scavengers in the mill , are still missing , but it is not known whether they are amongst the sufferers . The damage is rumoured to exceed £ 10 , 000 , but nothing like an accurate estimate cm yet have been formed of the real loss .
FURTHER PARTICULARS . ( Abridged from the Manchester Guardian ) The fire originated about a quarter-past six o ' clock , on tbe evening of Thursday last , when all the hands , about five hundred in number , were at work in tbe mill . Tbe flimes were first seen about that time bursting forth from tbe interior of a machine , called by some of the hands a Willow , bat by Mr . Pooley the First Blowing Machine or Scutcher . The lad who was " tenting " ( attending ) the machine saw a sudden flash of flame come out of it , und in a moment the whole of the cotton in and about it was in a blaze . A man nt the other end of tbe room gave substantially the same account of its commencement , There was no fire , an * only one light in the room—a covered glass-lamp—three or four yards
from the scutcher , and there were no means of communicating flame from the one to the other . From tbe scutcher the cotton is conducted up a sort ef trough , termed a " creeper , " into tbe floor above , the blowingroom , where a quantity of loose cotton was lying ; and , owii . g to this circumstance , both floors were almost simultaneously in flames . In the lower one the man who was at a distance ran with a bucket of water , and clashed it on the filming cotton ; but as more issued from the machine , and fell in blazing fragments about the floor , tbe limes soon spread , and all tbe efforts of the hands speedily called to the spot , and plying buckets of water , were ineffectual . Tbe manager , Mr . Daniel Conolly , turned the steam into the room , and very judiciously knocked a plug out ; and with a sledgehammer broke the main pipe communicating with all the flvs boilers , hoping by this means to throw a body of steam into the floor of No . 3 , directly above tbe boilerhouse ; but tbe flames bad by this time spread in all
directions , and tbe alarm being given to tbe hands generally , the greater portion of them effected their escape by the general staircase , and some few by ropes from the windows of tbe third floor . Others jumped from these windows , and were caught in the amis of the bystanders below ; and one poor lad ( Robert Garvln ) , in attempting to descend by a spout from the fourth floor , fell , and his body striking across the edge of a water tub , he was so much injured that he expired shortly afterwaarts . The manager exerted himself in aiding some of the bands to escape , and supposed that all bad got out ; but the eve » t proved otherwise At about eleven o'clock the fire was got undei ; bat the engines continued to play till about one in tbe morning , and the fire brigade were withdrawn , with the exception of the Neptune , which was left with a company of fifteen men to play all night ; and indeed duriug Friday , till four o ' clock in the afternoon , when they were also withdrawal . .
We believe that the loss will prove to be fully covered by the insurances . These were effected in tte following amoaats and ( proportions , at the respective ofilces : ^ In the San , No . 1 , mill and building , £ 1 , 000 ; millwork , £ 300 ; machinery , £ 3 , 000 ; together , £ 4 , 308 ; in the Manchester , machinery , £ 3 , 900 ; stock , £ 300 ; together , £ 3 , 300 . Total on No . 1 mill , £ 7 , 600 . On No . 3 mill , in the York and London , building , £ 3 , 000 ; in the Manchester , machinery , £ 1 , 000 ! stock , £ 1 , 000 ; together , £ 2 , 000 ; in the Ffaosnix , machinery , £ 1 . 000 ; Royal Exob&Dge , machine ! y , £ 1 , 000 ; mill work , £ 300 j boilers , , £ 200 ; together , ; £ 1 . 600 . Total in No . 3 , £ T 500 . On warehouses in the Ro ; al Exchange , building , £ 1 , 000 ; machinery , ^ i 500 ; stocfe , £ 100 . Total insurances , £ 17 , 000 .
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the amounts in the offices stand thus : Manchester , £ 5 300 ; Sun , £ i 300 ; Royal Exchange , £ 3 , 400 : York and London , £ 3 000 ; and Pcoenix , £ 1 , 000 . It will be recollect 8 d that a fortnight ago the various insurance offices advanced their rates of premium on cotton mills about 9 * . per cent ; and the present rates , we believe , are 263 . including duty ) , on mills spinning lower than 40 s ( and , we believe , in this mill the numbers spun were chiefly 40 ' s and 38 ' s ) , and on , the flue mills , that is , 40 ' s and all higher numbers , 24 s . per cent . ' We must come now to the most painful and distressing part of this melancholy catastrophe . Tbe following are such particulars as we could collect respecting the unfortunate sufferers .
Dead . —John Snape , aged fifteen years and four months , of No . ll . Rodney-street , piecer . The body of this unfortunate youth was the first found by the firemen , D ^ vies and Abrahams , lying in a sort of anteroom to the mechanics' shop , on the landing of the sixth floor ; his head in the doorway of the inner door , and his feet towards the staircase , as if he had fallen back suffocated . The body was conveyed to the Bridge Inn , near the mill . The upper part ot the body and the legs were dreadfully burned ; indeed , quite calcined .
William Ridgeway , aged eighteen years , of Back Piercy-street , piecer , unmarried . This unfortunate youth was the second found by the firemen , Da vies and Abrahams . The body was not so much charred as some of the others ; but in parts of the face , hands , and arms , the skin was burned completely off , His face was also dreadfully braised , as if be had fallen in attempting to escape ; bnt strange to say , his shirt was notatall burned . The Bfcin had peeled off , as if scalded ; but the general appearance of the deceased was as if he had been suffocated . .
Mary Ann M'Keiieie . or M'Kenna , aged sixteen years and eight months , of No . 8 , Arundel street , piecer . unrnarried . Hers was the third body found by the- firemen . We understand she was the daughter of one of the borough policemen . The body was conveyed to the Bridge Inn , The nose and face were much burned ; the right band was quite charred ; the left arm was doubled up , as if convulsively drawn together , and much burned ; the tongue protruded from the mouth , aud altogether the body exhibited a frightful speetacle . Mary M'Conville , aged thirteen years and eleven months , of No . 3 , Willoughby ' s-court , ThompaOn-street , scavenger . Hers was the last of tbe four bodies found by the : flromen ; it was conveyed to tbe Bridge Inn . Tbe body was drawn quite * double , the clothing almost wholly burned off , and the body and limbs in many parts reduced to a cinder , especially the shoulders , back , and breast ; tbe nose was burned off , the face frightfully disfigured , awl , altogether , this body was perhaps the most horrible spectacle of the six .
Robert Girven , or Gwvin , aged thirteen years and six months , of No 7 , Brockett-street , scavenger . This poor lad lost his life in attempting to descond outside the building , by a leaden spout , near the south-w > . st end of the building . He fell from between the third and fourth story , and fell with bis ltfo side across a water-tub placed undur the spout . He was conveyed to the Aid wick and Ancoats Dispensary , which be reached about a quarter before seven o ' clock . He was then alive , but expired ia about three minutes afterwards , and the body was then removed to the Navigation Inn , on the opposite side of Gi'eat Ancoats-street . He was not at all burned , but was internally injured in the head and left Bide .
James M'Mann , aged nineteen years and nine months , of 111 , Bradford -street , tenter of self-acting mulesunmarried . There are some melancholy circumstances connected ¦ with his death . He and another man , named Martin , were ( with a boy ) the only occupants of a room containing self-acting mules , in the seventh story , over the warehouse ( B . ) Oa the alarm reaching them , Martin made his way round the corner ( by C ) to the staircase , followed by M'Maun ; tut he saw M'Mann turn round to go back again , and . Martin siw no more of him . He bad himself some difficulty in making his way to the staircase , and M'Mann . was afterwards found near the stairs by some firemen , in a
dying state ; and Martin says he believes that the poor fellow , remembering that he was leaving behind him a book on algebra , lent him by an acquaintance , and which he bad taken into tha mill only that morning , turned back for it , and thus lost his life . He waa seen last to approach a window , from which a boy descended by a rope ; but , instead of following him , he turned back . The skin had come off both arms and . f-jet , and the neck was much swollen . The nose was both burned and bleeding . Whin tbe firemen found him , he moane . ' ., and was conveyed to tbe Ancoats Dispensary , about half-past eight o'clock ; but he was then quite dead , and the body was taken across to tbe Navigation InU .
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INCENDIARY FIRES . The . Agricultural Districts ,- — -The nightly appearance of tte country is assuming an aspect that must plartn all ck&ea of the community ; Incendiary fires are spreading anxiety round 'tho country , and betoken a state of malignity on the part of the perpetrators which excites very great apprehension for the safety of out-stacked and anthrashed corn . We know that farmers holding land on yearly tenure have little inducement to improve their land by any outlay of labour , which may not be returned to them for years to come ; bnt we trust they will see the advantage of increasing tbe amount of labour on their land , in employing the poor villagers of their neighbourhood , whose condition with *
out employment must be most dangerous to the wellbeing of society . We recommend farmers to get leases where they can , and the assurance of their landlords that they shall not be dis' urbed in the customary cultivation of their farms ; bnt in the absence of these , they will find it to their interest to keep up at least , if not to increase , the amount of employment required on the land . We feel great regret that the farmers are disposed to curtail the quantity of labour required by them , and hope that landlords may make some proposition to them to meet the difficulties that must surround the occupant of the inferior , if not all , the soils of the country . — Bucks Gazette .
On the Evening of Monday , abont nine o ' clock a fire broke out in a haulm ricfc , near the farm build * ings of Mr . Jones , HoqkHffe . Tho Toddington engine was immediately sent for , and some tradesmen who were employed at the Wesleyan chapel , Tebworth , hastened to tho spot , and palled down part of a hovel to which the flames Vad communicated , and with the assistance of the engine and those assembled prevented its farther progress , a large quantity of haulm only having been consumed . It is feared that this fire also had been caused by an incemdiary . —Bedford Standard . Mabston . —On iMonday a fire broke out at tha homestead of Mr . Dimmock , at Mar .= ton , and in a very shors time completely destroyed a barley-riok , and a great par tion of the homestead . We have not heard the full extent of the damage occasioned , but learn that there is no donbt it was the work of an incendiary —Hertford Reformer .
Hertford . —On the evening of Wednesday , a stack in the yard of Mrs . BrowniHg ' s farm , at Keysoe , Brook-end , was fired by some miscreants , and in a short time the whofe of the ricks and homestead wero in flashes . The Kimbolton , St . Peter ' s , Bedford , and St . Neot ' s engine arrived , and were soon playing upon the fire , bat some wretches cut the pipes of the St . Neot ' s engine , and rendered it useless for some considerable time . In spite of the iucpssant exertions of the firemen and neighbour ? , no Ies 9 than thirteen ricks were burned , and it is f aid that 200 quarters of wheat alone wer » destroyed ; but at present it can hardly be ascertained what extent the loss and damage of property amounts to through this wicked act . —Hertford Reformer .
Bromham — A rick of hay , belongioing to Mr . Daniel Butler , containing about twenty-five tons , standing in a field in the parish of Bromham , was discovered to be on fire about seven o ' clock on Frievening last . It was wholly destroyed , and th re can be no doubt from the situation of the rick , but that the fire was the work of an incendiary . A reward of £ 60 ra offered ( € 50 by Mr . Butler , and £ 10 by the Dovizos Prosecution Society ) , but we are sorry to say that it has not yet had the effect of bringing the guilty party to justice . — Wilts paper . '
Bridport . —On Satarday , the 22 nd , about six in the evening , a barley rick on Lower Esgerdon Farm , in the parish of Askerwell , near Bridporfc , the property of Mr . T . Barker , was discovered to be on Bre , and from the distance the rick stood from any dwelling , before any assistance could be rendered , the whole rick was in a blaze , and shortly after entirely consumed . The rick contained nearly fifty sacks ^ of barley , and there is not tho least doubt of its being the work of an incendiary . A hay rick standing on the other side of the hedge , in an adjoining field , was providentially saved by the wind shifting from the direction iu which it had blown the whole of the day , which carried the fire in a contrary direction from the hay rick . —Sherborne Journal .
On Saturday morning last , about eleven o ' clock , the farm called Nekehouse Farm , at Burghclere , occupied by Mr . J . Butt , was maliciously set fire to , and in spite of every exertion the destruction of property , eorn , and buildings , amounting to £ 300 took place . It appeared that the fire was first discovered issuing from the cow-house , and it soon ignited two barns which were filled with wheat , fifty quarters of oats , and a mow of peas , all of which were destroyed . The loss wiUbe very serioua to Mr . Butt , as none of the corn was insured . We hope that subscriptions will be set on foot to help him out of his present difficulties . A reward of £ 20 has been offered for the discovery of the offenders . — Wiltshire Journal . .
Incbndiary Fire . —On Wednesday evening last , about seven o ' clock a fire was discovered ou the premises of Mr . Charles Hollamby , nurseryman , Strawberry-hill , Brighton road . It first appeared in some outbuildings , a considerable distanca from behind the house , and soon afterwards in a lean-to shed adjoining tbe dwelling-house , so that there can be no doubt of its having been the work of an incendiary . Tt was the more remarkable as some combustible , resembling burning tobacco or the end of a cigar , was found in the latter place several days back , out supposed at the time to be merely accidental . The neighbours rendered every possible assistance during this calamity , and received Mrs . Hollamby and children into their houses with whatever furniture , &c , could be removed . The eldest daughter , who had gone to sleep at a neighbour ' s house , naturally enough , about three o ' clock next morning , looked out of a window towards the dwelling and saw smoke
and flames issuing from over a room in which one of her brothers usually slept , but , as some damage had been done there in the first attack , the bedding had been removed , and her brother was sleeping soundly with two men ( who were overcome with fatigue ) in another part of the house ; the drapery and sacking of the beds-tead were quite consumed , also two baskets of linen , and the remaining furniture damaged . The fire in the yard or homestall consumed a pigstye , stable , and cart-lodge , with four sets of harness , and many farming and gardening tools . Mr . Holluraby was in London at the time , Mrs . Hollamby was at chapel , and their eldest son from home on business ? , but returned soon after ; the first breaking out of the fire ; it was rather a fortunate circumstance that one of the horses was out on a journey , and another with some cows at grass . The pigs were got safely away with some difficulty . The property waB insured , except the outbuildings where the fire was first observed . —Sussex Adver ~ tiser .
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Suicide . —On Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., a young woman named Mary May , abont eighteen years of age , daughter of Joseph May . of Henshaw-lane , committed suicide by drowning herself in the Rochdale canal near tho above place . An inquest was held on the body on Thursday , when the jury returned a verdict of found drowned . Machinery again . —Plough for Raising Potatoes . —On Tuesday last we had an opportunity of witness ing the operations of a newly-constructed plough for raising potatoes , on Hillhead farm , possessed by George Paxton , Esq ., of Richardland . The plough is the invention of Mr . David Goudie , oversear upon the farm , the inventor likewise of the
Antler plough , which has niet with the decidfd approbation oi ' practical men ; and in both cases he has been materially aided by Mr . Andrew M'Kerrow , blacksmith , Beansburne , Kilmarnock . The implement somewhat resembles the Grubber harrow , now fo much in use , and introduced to Ayrshire by Mr . Paxton , being held by two handles , by which it is very easily conducted , and drawn by two horses as in tho cas 9 of the ordinary plough . It moves npon two wheels , two-and-a-half feet apart , to suit the breadth of tbe drill , and two feet in diameter , and by which wheels it is regulated . Almost immediately behind are two paring-tins , ten inches apart , which are so constructed as to penetrate the earth to some depth , as in the case of the Grubber harrow ,
acting as cutters on each side of the ridge , and capable cf uprooting any weeds , and at the sam » time loosening the soil as the plough progresses . The reist is about four-and-ahalf feet long , and ten inches in depth , placed transversely , and has the effect of keeping the earth to the off-side , preventing any of the Boil from falling into the adjoining drill . Under the reist is situated the most important pirt of the implement . This is formed by eight prongs , six of them two-and-a-half feet long , somewhat apart at their extremities , but coming to a point towards the cutters already described are welded together , thua forming a sock , the whole in a horizontal position . This sock is fitted so as to go under the potatoes , raising them en masse , and the earth in which they are embedded finding its way through the prongs is thus so far levelled . The potatoes are upturned without any chance of being injured , as is sometimes the case with the grape ; and , from the state in which
the plough leaves the drills , every facility is afforded for the gatherers' operations . The plough upon light soil will keep thirty gatherers employed , and is calculated to do its work at about one-half of the expense incurred by tha ordinary process of lifting with the grape ; It leaves the soil so equable and pulverised , that , as was observed by a practical man present , the ground almost experiences the benefit of a summer fallow . By these means the potatoe crop at Hillhead bas been raised in two days ; whereas , by the ordinary mode , it would have occupied nearly a week—thus allowing the succeeding crop to be sown several days earlier , a most important consideration to the farmer at this season of the year . It has yet to be Been what progress the plough can mako upon a wet or clayey soil ; but , in ordinary circumstances , it has been satisfactorily proved to be a valuable acquisition in aiding the labour of the husbandman . —Kitl murnock Journal .
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A Fire broke out in the middle of Thursday , at Bear Wood , the seat of Mr . John Walter , M . . . P , in . Berkshire . The neighbours in great numbers rendered assistance ; but , from the want of engines on the spot , the flumes were not subdued for som « hours ., and much damage was done ; the fire , however , was confined to one wing of the mansion . Firk at Whitechapel . — On Friday morning , about ten minutes before two , a fire , attended with great destruction of property , broke out on the immense range of premises belonging to Colyer and Co ., in Lemanstreet , Whiteohapel , nearly opposite the Garrick Theatre . The fire was first discovered by a policeman of the II division , at which time the flames were raging is the basement floor . An alarm
vras raised , and the inhabitants residing in the adjoining tenements were aroused from their slumbers to a sense of their danger . The flames soon shot forth from every window to a considerable heigjit , and were seen from most parts of the metropolis Messengers were despatched to the various engine stations , and in less than twenty minutes after the outbreak about a doz ? n brigade engines , frith those belonging to the West of England , County , and the different parishes , were on the Bpot and eet to work , and , aided by a plentiful supply of water , tho firemen succeeded iu arresting the flames in about an hour , but not before damage to a considerable amount was sustained . Tho origin of tho firo could not be ascertained , nor yet whether tho firm was insured .
Fire in U ? per Thamfs street—The neighbourhood of Upper Thames-street was greatly alarmed about four o ' clock On Friday afternoon , by the breaking out of a fire in those very extensive premises opposite Allhallows Church and Calvert ' s brewery , the lower portion of which was occupied by Mr . Rumsay , wholesale druggist , and the upper part by Messrs . Dawson and Bolt , drysalters . From the nature of the materials by which the flames were fed , the appearance was , for nearly an hour , of the most terrific description ; but , by the quick arrival of several of the engines , and a plentiful and speedy supply of water , the rasing element was very shortly
mastered , though not until the whole of the building had been entirely destroyed . A report was at one time prevalent that an elderly female had fallen a prey to the flames , which , however , we are unable to trace to any authentic souroe ; but we hope , and have some reason to believe , that there is no foundation in the report . At one time , Allhallows Church appeared to be in great danger ; but this edifice has been happily preserved from the least damage . The origin of the fire is not exactly known ; but it is generally believed to have been caused by the opening of a carboy of turpentine , upon which a-spark from a candle had fallen , which immediately ignited , and spread with the most fearful rapidity .
Extensive Fire in Cheapside , and narrow Escape of a Family . —On Friday morning , shorsly before daybreak , the family of Mr . Parkins , a tobacr conist , of Gutter-lane , Cheapside , were thrown into the greatest alarm in consequence of the discovery of a fire raging at the lower part of the premises . The fire wad first discovered in the shop by a City policeman , who instantly awakened . Mr .. Parkins , and that gentleman fortunately succeeded in assisting his family to effect their providential escape by the roof . In a few minutes afterwards the engines from Watling-stieet , as well as thoso from Farnhgdon-street , arrived , and water having been quickly procured , thoy wero set to work , but notwithstanding the great exertions of the firemen , and the assistance of police and neighbour ? , before the flames could be Bubduedthe entire contents of the shop sto ^ k , consisting of snuffs , segars , &o ., to a great amount , was nearly consumed . The fire is believed to have originated from an escape of gas in the shop .
Destructive Fire near Limerick . —( From the Limerick Reporter of Friday . J— "We have again to record the almost total demolition , by firo , last night , or rather early this morning , of th « extensive mills at O'Brien's-bridge , belonging to James Denljisson and Co . The fire was discovered about two o ' clock this morning , and in a short timo raged with uncontrollable fury , so much so , that every effort to stem the devouring element proved unavailing . Between three and four o ' clock , expresses arrived in this city , when , with all the dispatch imaginable , the St . Michael ' s parish and West of England fire engines , followed by the Sun , were sent forward ; and , though the scene of conflagration is nine miles from Limerick , they were on
the spot in less than an hour ; The fire was discovered in the mills by the miller , who was in the concern , it being his turn to watch tho mills Jast night . The firo originated in the upper lofts by some friction of the machinery , which ignited the chaff or dust , and in less than twenty minutes the entire mills were on fire , together with the three kilns in the rear . The powerful engine of the West of England Company , accompanied by Mr . John Fogarty and his assistants , arrived soon after five o ' clock . The roofs of the mill and kilns had previously fallen in . The engine was stationed in the rear of tho mills , near the mill stream , and Mr .
Fogatty directed his attention to the safety of a new corn store which adjoined and communicated with the mill , as also to the dwelling-house adjoining * in which he was happily successful . The mills were completely burned down previous to the arrival of the engines . We are happy to say that Messrs . Dennisson are insured for £ 4 , 400 with the North Britain Company , a sum which , it is expected , will cover his loss . The store and dwelling-house , which arc saved , were insured with the West of England Insurance Company . To give an idea of the awful majesty of the flames , they wero distinctly seen from Flashy , about a mile and a half outside this city . It is scarcely four years since those mills wtrerebailt , having been then burnt to the ground .
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The Manchester Zoological Gardens . —Another proof is about to be given of what depressed trade can tffeet , in the fact that these splendid gardens are on the oto of being finally closed . The concern is as completely bankrupt as is that of the Bauk at Manchester , so far as the loss of the subscribed capital btaxs out the resemblance .
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DIABOLICAL OUTRAGE ON A MARRIED FEMALE . Ou Saturday John Bolton , a wheelwright in tbe employ of Mr . Ohevl , carrier to her Majesty , residing at Windsor , and Thomas Howard , a waggoner In the same employ , underwent a final examination at tbe office of Mr . Home , solicitor and clerk to the magistrates , in the town of Staines , before Mr . G , Patterson , a Middlesex magistrate , the former charged with having forcibly ravished n married female , named Clara Tflley , under circumstances af great aggravation , and the latter charged with having aided and abetted in the same .
Mrs . CUra Tilley , a respectable looking young female about thirty years of age , who gave her evidence in a remarkably modest nnd proper manner , deposed that she was the wife of a private of the Second Battalion of tbe Grenadier Guards , which were ordered frem London to Windsor on Monday last On the nigut of Tuesday tbe first instant , she engaged for the conveyance of herself and luggage by one of Cheat's waggons to Windsor , and was taken up at Kaightabridge . The waggon was then driven by a strange man , whose name she did not know , and shortly afterwards the prisoner , Bolton , got into the waggon . Oa the way to Hounalow nothing particular occurred beyond Bolton being more free ia his manner towards her than she desired , At Hounalow the man who had driven the waggon from London left ,
and the prisoner Howard then drove down towards Wlndaor , no pcrgoa being in tbft waggon but witness and Bjlton . The night wan very dark and foggy , and when tke waggon was on Hounalow-heatb , which was about midnight , tha prisoner Bolton asked WitneBS if she was not cold . Witness replied that ahe was not , as she had her husband ' s coat under her shawl . Boltou , however , then took a h « rsecloth , and threw one corner with his right hand over her neck , and then with his left hand threw the other corner over her knees . He then commenced pinching her legs , nnd on her desiring him to desist , be asked her to -permit him one little liberty , adding that if she would do so , be would promise not to molest her further . Witness told him she would not , and
said she loved her husband , and she should never be able to face him again if she did . The prisoner Bolton , however , notwithstanding her refusal , persisted in hi * tffottB , upon which Bhe Boreanied out to tho waggoner , Howard , to come to her assistance , as hia companion was ill-treating her . Howard , however , paid no attention to her entreaties , beyond saying " He won't hurt yo «; " and kept driving on , The prisoner , Bolton , then said if she intended to be obstinate , he would be so too ; upon wbieh she begged and entreated of him to desist , as she was in a very delicate state of health . He . however , did not do so , but became more violent In his efforts , until she became exhausted with , struggling , and eventually insensibto- Previous to her becoming insensible , the prisoner Bolton had succeeded in
effecting his purpose , notwithstanding she resisted him aa much as she was able . Before the waggon reached Colnbrook , although she waa still in a very weak and exhausted state , and not able to offer further resistance , tbo prisoner Bolton again threw her down , and again completed his purpose , when she became eo exhausted , tbafc she thought she shoula huve died . When the waggon arrived at Colnbrook , she heard a clock strike three , but she could see no person to whom she could apply for protection , but the prisoner Howard , who refused to help her . — Tbe waggon stopped at some night-house at Colnbrook , but was not driven to tbe door , but left at some distance on the road- The two prisoners , Howard and Bolton , however , went into tbe house and remained there until five o ' clock on Wednesday morning .
Witness remained in the waggon , being too weak and exhausted to get out without assistance—the cradle of the waggon being put up both front and back . On Howard ' s return to tbe waggon she asked him for a glass of water , but he did not get it for her . Bolton , however , brought her a pint of beer , but she refused to partake of it . On starling from Colnbrook , ike prisoner Bolton again got into the waggon , and soon afterwards again attempted to take liberties with her , bnt he did not carry his violence further . S 6 o : i after six o ' clock the waggon reached Windsor , where the t » o prisoners left her , and Rbe left her luggage with the ostler at the house where the waggon stopped , and went immediately to tbe barracks , aud informed i ; er husband of the outrage to which she had been subject , who caused both prisoners to be apprehended on the fallowing day . .. - .. ¦¦
William Gibbons , a constable of the Windsor local police , deposed to having apprehended both prisoners , oil warrants issued by the Mayor , in consequence of an application made by tbe complainant and her husband . When the prisoner Howard was tafcen , tw stated that he knew nothing about the outrage , but acknowledged that he certainly heard the poor woman . Bolton , subsequently to his apprehension , stated to witness that it was a bad job , and he would sooner have given £ 10 than that it should have happened , but he was sa drunk that he had no recollection of what had occurred .
Mr . Patterson said , in the whole course of his experience , he had never heard a more gross and outrageous case , and committed both prisoners to Newgate for trial at the next sessions of the Central Criminal Court .
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CHINA . The news from China cornea down to the 28 th of July , and affords grounds for forming hopes of an approaching teimination of the war there . After the arrival of the reinforcements , the expedition on the 13 th of June entered the Yang-iZi-Kiang , the most magnificent river of China , on tbe banks of which the Chinese had erected many strong fortifications , and garrisoned them -with laTge bodies of their beet troops . Having passed three days in making observations and in taking souudinc 3 , which were seen and permitted by the Chinese , the fl : etat daylight on the 16 tbprepared for action , and on tte ships taking their stations the batteries from the store opened , The progress and results of this coi flict have been officially published in the following terms : — " circular .
" The gratifying duty of announcing further highly impurtan ; Bncccases of her Majesty ' s combined forces aeain devolves en her Majesty ' s Pienipetentiary in China . " Afterthe necessary delay in destroying the batteries , magazines , foundries , barracks , and other public buildings , as well as tbe ordnance , arms , and ammunition , captured at Cbapzo , tbe troops werere-embarked , and tbe expedition finally quitted that port on the 33 rd of May , and arrived on the 29 th off the Hugged Islands , where it remained until the 13 th of June , on which day it crossed the bar , which bad been previously surveyed and buoyed off , into the Yank-tze-Kiang river to the point where the river is joined by tbe Woosung .
" At Has point the Chinese authorities had erected immense lines of works to defend the entrances of both rivers , and seem to have been so confident of their ability to repel us , that they permitted a very close reconnaissance to be made in two of the small steamers by then- Excellencies the Naval and Military Commanders-in-Chief , on the 14 th inst ; and even eheertd and encouraged the boats which wtre sent in the same night to lay down buoys to guide tbe abips of war to their allotted positions of attack . "At daylight en tha morning of the ICth , the gqaadron weighed anchor , and proceeded to take up thtir respective stations , which was scarcely done when the Latteries opened , and the cannonade on both sides was extremely heavy and unceasing for about two hours ; that of the CbAuesu then ixsK&a to slacken , end tbe seamen nnd marines were landed at onco . under the fire from the ships , and dreve the enemy out of Ihe batteries before the troops could be disembarked and formed far advancing .
" 253 guns Ifurty-two of them brass ) were taken in the batteries , most or them of heavy calibre , and upwards of eleven feet long . The whole were mounted on pivot carnages of new and efficient construction , and it was likewise observed that they were fitted with bamboo sights . " The casualties in the naval arm of the expedition amount to two killed and twenty-five wounded , but the land forces had not a man touched . It appears almost miraculous that the caEualltitss should not have been much greater , considering how well tho Chiuese served their guns . The Blonde frigate had fourteen shot in her hull , the Sesostria steamer eleven , and all the ships engaged more or less . The loss on the part of the enemy is supposed to have been about eighty killed , and a proportionate number wounded .
" On the 17 th ot June aome of tbe lighter vessels of the squadron advanced up the Woosupj ? river , and found a battery deserted , mounting fifty five guns , of which seventeen were brass . ' On the 19 th two more batteries close to tbe oity of Skang-hai opened their guns on the advanced division of the light tqnadnm , but on receiving a couple of bioadsides the Chinese fl ^ d , and tho batteries , which contnined forty-eight guns ( seventeen of them brass ) were instantly occupied , and the troopB took possession of the city , where the public buildings were de&troyed , and the extensive government granaries given to the people .
"His Excellency the Admiral proceeded up tbe river Woosungwith two of the small iron steamers on the 20 th instant , about fifty miles beyond the city of Shanghai , and in this reconnaissance two additional field-works each mounting four heavy guns , were taken and destroyed , bringing tbe total of ordnance captured in these operations up to the astonishing number of 364 , of v . hich seventy-six are of brass , and cbiifly large banAsouie guns ; many of the brass guns have devices , showicg that they have been cast laUly . Several of tbfcm havu Chinese characters , signifying , the tainer and subouer of the barbarians , ' aud one particulariy large one ia d'gniried by the title of tbe ' barbarian . '
" The Chinese high tmoers and troops are supposed to have fled in the direction of the cities of Soochow , Wang-cbow-foo , and Nankin . The same high authorities have made another iEdirect attempt to retard active operations by an avowed wish to treat , and have also given a satisfactory proof of their anxiety to conciliate by the reka £ e of sixteen of her Majesty's subjects ( Europeans and natives of India ) who hid been kidnapped ; but as the overtures were not grounded on the only basis on which they can be listened to , they were met by an intimation to that effect . —God bu \ o the Queen . " Dated on board tbe steam-frigate Queen , in the Yang- ' . za-Kiang river loff Wooaung ) , the 24 th of June , 1842 . « ' Henry Pottingeb , Har Msjcsty ' s Plenipotentiary . "
Tbe name of Lieutenant Hewitt , R . M ., on board the Blonde , has been published ns one cf the two killed , his head having been cut off by a round shot . The results of this victory have been remarkable . The Mandarins in the two most fertile provinces of China were dreadfully alarmed lest Wang-chow-Foo and Nankin sbould be taken and sacked , and the mouth of the Greai Canal seizsd . Th y sent a flying express for a son , or some other relation of Howqua the old Hpng merchant at Canton , in order to interpret between them and the British . They exhibited a wish to make terms , but whether with the object of merely gaining
time , does not appear certain . The approach of the expedition to the mouth of the Great Canal , and tho dangers that threaten Nankin would , it waa thought , induce the Emperor to make an equitable arrangement , bnt doubts were still entertained of his being exactly informed of the truth . Tbe efforts of tbe Chinese authorities to make resistance have hitherto been very great . A proclamation issued by tbe Emperor in the beginning of Jane breathes the m < Mt decided hostility to the " barbarians ,- ' bnt does not brag of the valour of his generals and soldiers . This proclamation , it ought to be remarked , is dated prior to the attack on Shang-hai .
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PROM CAPTAIN J . BROADFOOT , SAPPERS AND NIJiEBS , COMMANDING BIGHT COLVllV , TO CaPTAl ! t G . PUKS 0 KBY , ASSISTANT ADJtTAXT GEJfEEAL . " Dated Camp Mammoo Khail , 25 th . Ang . ' Sir—Agreeably to orders , 1 have tbe honour to report the proceedings of the column entrusted to me by th * Major-General commandicg in the action of yesterday .
"Imoved as directed , with the Sappers ( about 220 men ) and the 3 rd Irregular Cavalry ( 250 men ) across the ravins on the right of the force . We found the enemy strongly posted in an orchard , with some enclosures and the usual field works of loose stones in their front , were also occupied . This position flanked the approach oi the main body . " Having fanned an attacking party in front , I sent the rest of the Sappers in columa under Lieutenant Orr , V t * ra tha enemy ' s left lank , sad Captain Tail ' s horse still more to the right , and in advance to cut off their
retreat While we waited in this onlu the advance of the force , the enemy reinforced tb » orchard , and moved out to attack us . I was therefore obliged to advance before the force arrived . The enemy ' s positions were quickly carried in succession . One party was driven towards the 3 rd Irregular Cavalry , who pursued , and the remainder E&d to the village of Mammoo Khail , in which the main body of tbe enemy were at this moment driven by the fire of our artillery ; they opened a fire upon , us , ill directed , but so heavy that We wem obliged to attack the village . They fled when we reached it , and the Sappers pursued to the
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" from major-general j"hn m'caskill , k . h ., commasdisg infantry division . to captain ponsonby , assistant adjutant g eneral . " Dated Camp , Mammoo Khail , Aug . 25 " Sir , —I beg to detail to you , for the information o ! Major-Gsneral Pollock , CB ., " lhe operations of tbe eighth co . umn in tbe affair of yesterday , after it bad become separated from tbat of the lfcft , on the complete success of the combined attack ou the evening ' s position in aovance of Mammoo KhaiL " You are awara that this force consisted of four companies of her Majesty ' s 9 th Foot , and six of the 26 th Regiment Native Infantry , under the immediate command of Lieutenant Colonel Taylor , K . H ., of the former corps . The enemy had fled before our troops , and abandoned tbe village of Koocbe Kbail , but re enforced Btrongly by the fugitives driven back by
Bricadicr Tulloch s column , he assumed a menacing attitude , and occapied In force a range of heights and detached summits in the Ssofaid Koh . Tbe most salient * f these was p- spur of the mountain within long rcuiket range sf the buildings of Kooche KhaU . From this and from other eminences of the most precipitous character , tbe Ooloos were dislodged with tbe utmost spirit and gallautry by tbe details unrfer L ' eutenant-Colonel Taylor , aided in the most effective wanner by a party of Captain Broodfoofs corps of Sappers and Miners . The enemy were reiEforced from time to time , and made many bold attacks , and kept up a Ebarp fire ut Jtz-iils from tbe loftiest peaks of the mountain , but our troops , thoBgh so mnch pressed as to be c-mpelied to recede from ground which
tbey bad gained in one direction , maintained an advanced position among the hills Hntil withdrawn by order of Msjor-General Pollock , first into the plateau in front of tbe village of Koorchlee Khail , which tbey burnt down , and then back upon the present side encampment . In retiring over the plain between the two principal villages , the movement was covered by a eqnaiiron of the 5 th and another of the lOlh Cavalry , but tbe attempts of the Ooloos to annoy , were timid and feeble in the extreme , and our troops did not sustain a single casualty from their efforts . Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor speaks in high terms of the support ¦ which he received from Major Huish , commanding 26 : h Regiment Native Infantry , vbo was wounded , ai d
afterwards from Captain Handscomb of the same corps , and from Captain Ogle commanding Her Majesty ' s 0 : h Foot , and I beg to be permitted to bear my tes ' . imony to the merits of the Lieut .-Colonel's own exertion , as well as to express my sense of Uie gallatitry of all the troops engaged , and to acknowledge the able assistance which I received from Captiin Havelock , Her Majesty ' s 13 th Light Infintry , Deputy-Assistant Adjutant-General Lieutenant Mayne , 37 th Regiment Native Infantry , Officiating Deputy-Assistant Quarter-Master-General , and Lieutenant Bsthune , Her Majesty ' s 9 th Foot , my Aide-eie-Camp . The intrepidity also with which Capt , Broacfoot ' s Sappers and Miners aided in the attack on one of the advanced heights , deserved my marked commendation .
" I have , ic ., " John M'Caskill , " Major-General Commanding Infantry Division . ( True Copy . * " G . PONSONBT , " Captain Assistant Adjutant-General . ( Tiue Copy . ) ' R . C . Shakespeab , " ililiury Secretary . "
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AFFGHANISTAN . OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION'S . —GENERAL ENGLAND S RETREAT . - "TO T . H . MADDOCK , ESQ , SS . CHKTAHT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA WITH THE G 0 TEB . N 0 HGE . V 2 EAL . " Ciiup , near Kill a Abdoola August 19 th . " S ib ., —I have tbt honour to Ttport , for the information of the Bii » ht Hon . tbe GoTernor-General in Council tbat the British force at Candabar having evacuated that city on tbe 7 ih aud 8 th , I moved from my encampment near its walls on the 10 th , pursuant to instructions , with one troop of the late 3 chali ' Horse Artillery , 7 guns drawa by bullock * , 2 Reissalah ' s Irregular Horse , 1 Reissalah ' s Poonah Horse , 25 : b Bombay Native Infantry , and 1 st , 2 nd , ana 5 ' -b re ^ iaients of the late Schah's Infantry , en rou ' . e to Qusltah , and that I arrived on the ground yesterday .
" 2 . It was communicated to me on the 9 ih , and sabsequently , that the insurgents were preparing to attack the column and convoy under my charge in its passage , and esp = ciai ; y that tbey would make efforts to intercept it in the strong country of the Kojucfc range , st the northern extremity of which I arrived , wit 1 ! little molestation , on the morning of the 16 th . " 3 . Whatever might hz ? e been the intentions of the enemy , it -was ascertained by recounoUering tbat tbe highest points ot tbe mountain were not yet occupied by them , and I thonght it right , therefore , notw ith-« t * nding that the troops had just completed a Bight march of 24 miles , to push forward a light column to 8 elZ 3 the Eumrait at once . ¦ ' A . This operation was perfected by three battalions , and the most important ridge and all the peaks cemm&sdiBg the principal passes were gained by the troops before dark .
" 5 . On the following morning the insurgents besran to appear in small bodies on different bills , but the routa b = ing fiaaked , tbey did little mischief , and the baggage , artillery , and immense retinue under , protection of this camp , including 9 000 or 10 , 000 beasts of burden , began the ascent , covered by a rear-guard of two battalions and the cavalry ; and I was soon made aware of our good fortune in having seized the heights on the previous evenicg , for the number of the enemy gradually increased ; but all their efforts to capture the haggase , or indeed to intercept us to arjy serious extent , » ere fiustrated , and the passage across the K"juck mountains may be said to bv ? e been perfected by noon on the 15 th .
" 6 . 1 ha / e had the highest reason to be gratified -with the exertions of all the officers and troops on this occasion , and it is entirely owing to their incessant efforts in duties of great fatigue , under a privation of "water , both in climbing up the extreme points of the range to drive off the enemy whenever they appeared , and in dragging thirteen pieces of artillery over the ridge , that this service bas been accompliihed with so little Ios 3 on our side of life or of convoy . " 7 . I beg to enclose a ! ist of the casualties in killed and wounded of this column which have occurred since 1 left for the immediate vIciDity of Cindshar . " 8 . My last accounts of M .- > J 3 r-G ; neral Nott , Were of the 13 th , three marches no : ih of Candahar . " 9 . His Highness Prince Tiaioor and his family are in my camp , and every possible attention ia paid to his comfort and safety .
" 10 . The Right Hon . the Governor-General will have been informed that the Chief SaJoo Khan , who had taken service with us afcer the affair with the enemy of the 25 th of April , near Hj-kulzie , suddenly absconded froaj the military post held bj us at this place , on hearirjg of our abandonment of GiEdahar ; and it was presumed , therefore , that he waa at the head of the insurgents in fee Kojack-nills , but 1 am cot inclined to believe that he was thus employed , and I think it more probable that he may have proceeded to join Prince Suftur Jung , who had placed himself at the head of affairs at Candahar . " 11 . I have no information to warrant the expectation of any serious opposition between this and Qaetta , especially as the Brahoee connexion with the Atfgh . a- \ B seems severed for the present , and I hops to be enabled to report my arrive ! at Qaetta to his Lordship on the 27 th or 2 Sta instant .
" 12 . Pursuant to the instructions of Government oftbel 9 ; h of March , I have assumed the political responsibility as well as military command , vacated by the casuality therein contemplated in the depx . ture from these countries of Major-General Nott . " I have , fcc , " R . England , Msjor-General , " Commanding the Scinde Force . "
AFFAIR UNDER GENERAL POLLOCK . "To Major-General Lumlkt , Adjpta . nt-Gene-Xai , " Head-qaurten , Simla , Camp Mammoo Khail , August 25-11 Sir . —I have the honour to report for the infoimstdon of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief , that I reached Gundamuck on the morning of the 23 rd , inst .. With the following troops , vis : —1 squadron , 5 th Light Cavilry ; bead quarters and 1 squadron of the 10 th Light Cavalry ; No . 8 , Light Field Battery ; 5 th Company of Sappers and Mlnen ; h * r Majesty's 9 thFoot ; J 6 thNative Infantry ,- 60 th Native Infantry . On approaching the ground % few horseman appeared , bnt retired as we advuoed . I soon lMraei that the enemy , under the Chief * , Hadji Ali and Khyrooiah Khan , occupied tbe Tillage » nd fort of Mammoo Khail , aVont two mUw from Gundamuck , and I determined upon attacking them the following morning .
" I ordered « p axjuadron of the 3 rd Dragoons , and fiaptiin £ r « &dfoot ' s corps of Sappers and Miners from General SsJe ' s amp , and the ; joined before daylight tbe following morning . At four © - clock , a . m ., yesterday morning , I moved Wward * the enemy with the following troops , via !—1 st
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 12, 1842, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct456/page/6/
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