enabled to do, by the fortuitous presence here of some bullocks and drivers of the Bengal Artillery, which have been detained here by the closing of the communications.

Thus reinforced, on the morning of the 13th, as soon as I could get certain information of the rebels, I marched out in the direction of the enemy on the Chowgain Road: when about 4 miles out, the rebels were reported in front, advancing in three large bodies; on reaching the end of the enclosure, I saw one large body posted in a tope behind a rising ground about 400 yards on my left front. I had a company of the 84th extended on that flank, and then advanced the guns which Captain Batt skilfully brought up. On the skirmishers advancing, the enemy began to retire ; they were 500 or 600. Captain Batt then fired three shells at them, the last of which, set for 1,200 yards, fell amongst a number of them, killing two and wounding two others; this sent them all fying.

Just as I began to advance on this body, word was brought to me, that a body of about 700 Sepoys, with 150 Sowurs, were passing my right flank to get round in my rear; I sent Captain Nason with his men to stop them, which he did effectually, as he did every thing entrusted to him. As soon as I saw the rebels in front clear off, I retired along the road with two companies 84th, between me and the enemy; when I had got parallel with them, at Captain Nason's request I sent a gun, one company 84th, and half the Madras Rifles, to dislodge the rebels from a village which they had seized. On the approach of the gun, &c., they all fled, throwing away their clothes and shoes. Knowing that a third body was working round on my left flank, I could not venture yet to let the cavalry pursue. Indeed I was told that the body

on the left were getting round to Doomraon; I had sent a troop of Seikh Cavalry to stop them some time before, and they were reported to me as having halted, and I afterwards learned, that on the report of the first gun, they went off towards Arrah, plundering Jewninggunge on the way.

Having beaten off the bodies in front and right, and not being satisfied about that to the left, I determined to retire; and here Captain Nason, prompted by the spirit which carried him victorious through his subsequent operations, requested my permission to pursue the enemy with the cavalry. At first I demurred on account of the fearful odds against him, and of my own position; but on his second appeal, seeing his determination, I yielded to him, and to his dashing gallantry, ably supported by his brave men, and the party of Seikhs under Lieutenant Ryall, the success, which by God's blessing was achieved, is entirely due. His despatch will give the detail of his pursuit and punishment of the rebels, but the admiration which his leading and dash elicited from all who took part in his attack, I have to record.

My force consisted of about 45 sabres Military Train, 100 Seikh Cavalry, 2 Guns Naval Brigade, with 40 Sailors under Captain Batt, four companies 84th, about 12) men under Major Rolleston, and one company Madras Rifles, under Captain Broome, in all about 350 men. I did not think of the smallness of my force opposed to three separate bodies, each doubling it, when I remembered that it was the 84th I had with me.

The skirmishers of the 84th, on the left, got a few shots at the enemy, which were in front at first; but to pursue them, even if advisable, was utterly hopeless; they can go two miles to our one when running away.

I have great pleasure in mentioning not only

the readiness of all to obey orders, but also the desire evinced by all to assist me in every way. The Rajah of Doomraon was again in the field. Mr. Garstin, the Magistrate, was also out.

Two men Military Train, and one Seikh Sowar were wounded slightly, and one Seikh Horse severely.

Captain Nason had his left shoulder strap cut

by a bullet.

Doomraon, August 14, 1858.

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AGREEABLY to instructions received. I terday proceeded with the force as per margin,* in pursuit of the retreating enemy; after a sharp gallop of three miles through kheets interpersed with nullas, I came up with him, and observed he was moving on the village of Kuseea in compact order, in two divisions of about 400 each, flanked by cavalry, the distance between each division being about 400 yards. On seeing my party approach, he immediately drew up his forces in battle array, with very marshy ground in his front, and the village in his rear; I moved steadily on between the two masses, my object being if possible to prevent his concentrating his force; this he at once noticed, and moved the division nearest the village up in double time, but was too late; when within 300 yards, I directed the Military Train to charge, supported by the Seikh Cavalry, which they did in a most gallant manner Military Train, 48 Sabres. 3rd Seikh Cavalry, 100. 1859. K

under a heavy fire, and cut up in the space of half an hour between 40 and 50 of the enemy, all Sepoys, with the exception of one man, who was found to be a Seikh. These men were well supplied with ammunition, the greatest portion of which was, "Minie:" finding it rather hot work, the enemy retired in a very confused and hurried manner on the village. Our horses, from the heavy ground we were working upon, were completely exhausted; after resting them for a short time, I marched back to camp.

I am happy to say, my casualties were few, notwithstanding the enemy fought with desperation; the Military Train had 2 men wounded (slightly,); and the 3rd Seikh Cavalry, 1 Private (slightly,) and 1 Horse (slightly). I beg before closing this despatch to bring to your notice the under-mentioned Officers :

Lieutenant Ryall, commanding 3rd Seikh Cavalry, who steadily brought up his men in support of the Train.

To Doctor Corbyn, of the same corps, I am much indebted for his attendance on the wounded under a heavy fire; but more particularly to Lieutenant Bodkin and Adjutant Thompson, Military Train, for the gallant manner in which they led their troops to the charge.

Nothing could surpass the gallantry and soldierlike conduct of the non-commissioned officers and men of both regiments, who appeared to vie with each other in their anxiety to close with the enemy.

I have to offer my thanks to Mr. Garstin, Magistrate of Buxar, who, from his thorough knowledge of the country, rendered me much assistI have, &c.,

ance.

HENRY NASON, Captain,

2nd Battalion Military Train, and Com-
manding Light Cavalry, Buxar Force.

No. 19.

GENERAL ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR

SIR,

GENERAL OF INDIA.

Military Department.

No. 435 of 1858.

THE Right Honourable the Governor-General is pleased to direct the publication of the following report, from Major A. Hume, commanding troops at Durriabad, of a successful attack on rebel Sepoys and others near Rudowlie, on the 31st August, 1858.

R. J. H. BIRCH, Major-General, Secretary to the Government of India, Military Department, with the Governor-General.

No. 20.

Major Hume to Major Hamilton, Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, Oude Force, Sultanpore. Camp Durriabad, September 3, 1858.

I HAVE the honour to report for the information of Major-General Sir J. H. Grant, K.C.B., Commanding, that in consequence of my receiving information from Major Carnegie, the Deputy Commissioner, of Durriabad, on the 30th ultimo, that the rebels intended attacking Rudowlie, I directed Lieutenant Chamier to march the following morning with the Kuppoortulla Contingent to that place, distance 16 miles from this, which he accordingly did, with the intention of remaining there the day, and returning the next morning to this post.

After arrival at Rudowlie, Lieutenant Chamier being apprised that some Sepoys of the late 17th Native Infantry, with other followers, were plun