PERS BY THE. CALEDONIA.

AFFGHANISTAN.

RCING THE KHYBER PASS.

g is the official account of this gallant opera- : aeral Pollock to the Supreme Government.

p Sullah Chunee, near AliMusjid, April 6. . [s with feelings of much gratification l have the t, for the information of the Right Hon. the ’General in council, the following detail of opera- on and carried into effect against the Afradees. , » morning, at halt-past three, the troops were under mumps struck, and, according to arrangements A made, the treasure, ammunition, and baggage, gfl‘ihe road leading from Jumrood towards the en- ,. a Khyber Pass. The enemy had, for some days, r ‘ rent numbers at the mouth ofthe pass, which ed with a strong breastwork of stones and fills, on both sides, were rocky and pi'ecip-, g great natural obstacles to the ascent of‘ gain thie‘gummit of these heights, defended as a numfius body ofthe enemy, was an under- iderable difficulty. The column destined to this most important movement moved off simul— ith the main column intended to assault the en- twere compelled to make a considerable detour if- left, to enablé them to commence the ascent, ' is regiment ofJezailchees. Both co- le opposition, which they overcame tstyle, sucgeeded in routing the enemy, possession of the crest of the hills on either he flanking companies were in progress on ordered Captain Alexander, in command of tlfrow slirapnell among the enemy, which their discomfiture. As Lieut.—Colonel Tay- fiiposition he met with, was some time in p‘i‘immit of the hill on the right, idetached a the command ofBrigadier Wild to assault it in so, however, so extremely steep near the top, that, . ing the undaiinted gallantry 0f the oflicers and were unable to gain a footing on the summit, and say the enemy were enabled to throw stones with u some of the grenadiers ofthe 9th. Finding it our possession, 1 now advanced the main co- " mouth ofthe pass, and commenced destroying which the enemy had evacuated on perceiving ggas turned; a portion ofthe right and left "left to keep the heights, under the command _ osley and Major Anderson respectively, Ma- LieutéCol. Taylor continued to advance to hills in front, and on each side, which were co- » the enemy, who appeared determined to contest nfgronnd ; but nothing could resist the gallantry

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ADVERTISER.

CHARLOTTET‘OWN, SATURBAYfJULY 9, 1842. ‘

. ACTION AT JELLALABAD.

The following is the despatch of General SALE, with the 3:2;le (itiataitllsl oghis victory over the Afl’ghans. It is ad- , e sststant-Adjutant General, Captain Pon- sonby:—

“ ', _ - _ ' Jellalabad, April 7. Sn ,‘—1nf0i mation was, on the evening of the 5th inst. brought into this place, in the most positive and circumstan- tial terms, from spies in the enemy’s camp, to the effect that the force under Major General Pollock, C. B., had met with a reverse in the Khyber, and retraced their steps towards Peshawur, and about 10 p. in. on the 6th, afizu-de—joie and sa- lute ofartillery was fired by Maliomed Akbur, which was said to be in honour of the event. It was on the Same day and through similar channels announced to me, that the Affghans were sending reinforcements to aid in defending the frontier passes. Although I could not wholly depend upon these statements, which were improbable in them- selves, and accompanied by counter reports ofanotlier re— volution at Cabool, which was assigned by some as the cause ofthe rejoicing at the defeat ofthe Afi'ghans in Khy- ber, and by one account, of the intended and even actual retreat of the Sirdar to Lughman, I came on a full conside— ration of the various circumstances and rumours, to the re- solution of anticipating the last-mentioned event, by a gene- ral attack on the Affghan camp, in the hopes of. relieving the place from blockade and facilitating General Pollock’s ad- vance. I accordingly gave directions to form three columns ofinfantry, the centre consisting of the 13th light infantry, 500 rank and file, under Colonel Dannie, C.‘B.,———tlie left of the 35th native infantry, 500 rank and file, under Lieutenant Colonel Monteith, C. B.,—and the right, ofa company ofthe 13th light infantry, another of the 35th native infantry, and the detachment of'sappers and miners, under Lieutenant Orr, the severity ofCapt. Broadfoot’s wound still rendering him non-effective; the whole, 1,360 strong, commanded by Capt. Havelock, H. M.’s 13th light infantry. These were to be supported by the fire ofthe guns ofNo. 6 light field bat- tery, under Captain Abbott, to which Captain Backhouse, S. S. artillery, was also attached, and by the whole of my small cavalry force under Captain Oldfield and Lieutenant Mayne. The troops issued from the Cabool and Pesliawur gate at daylight this morning. So far from the Sirdar having made dispositions to avoid the encounter, his whole force, not fal- ling short in all of 6,000 men, were formed in order of'battle for the defence of his camp; the right resting on a fort, the @on the Cabool river, and even the ruined works, within yards of the. mace, were filled with Ghilzee marksmen, recently repaired for stout resistance. The attack was led by the skirmishers and column under Captain Havelock, which drove the enemy in the most satisfactory manner from the extreme left of his advanced line of works, which it pierced at once, and proceeded to advance into the plain, whilst the central column directed its efforts against asquare fort, the defence of which was obstinately maintained. With the deepest regret I have to mention that, whilst leadinghis

ps, who carried everything before them. A posi- nsiderable strength above the ridge now remained icd, and again the Jezailcliees were conspicuous the enemy to relinquish their strongholds. Crown- es having taken pOSsession ofthe heights, all oppo- the part of the enemy may be said to have ceased, 3 body ofthem has smce come in sight. .The nature gements made for the protection of the baggage , waderstood when I state, that not a" single bag- mal has fallen into the hands ofthe enemy. It now (crime to perform the pleasing duty of stating how r indebted to the oflicsrs and men comprising the ' '« unite: my command, for their zeal, devotion, and un- in performance of the very arduous duty hick have so nobly executed. if General M‘Caskill, K. H., commanding the in- ” Visions, and who was on this occasion commanding film-rd, l have received every assistance, asrlikewise dier WildfTo Lieut.—Col. Taylor, K. H., my warm— gwleilgments are due for the spirit, coolness and _ j with which be discharged the duties entrusted to When officers and men, European and native, have all fly performed their duty, it is difficult to select the quarticular individuals, but 1 cannot omit the names who so admirably led the troops to storm the heights, thieutaCOI. Mosley, 64th native infantry; Major Huish,

uh; ‘ Entire infantry; Major Anderson, 64th native infantry; s w * 95am Ferris, commanding the Jezailchees,whose con- and ‘ bled the delight and admiration ofall who beheld

‘lig'attributed to their gallantry. 1 have also to express Mfactjon with the manner in which the artillery was Capt. Alexander, commanding; the precision with tapnell was thrown, caused considerable loss to the .TO Capt. Ponsonbyé’gry assistant adjutant-general, drington, assistant quartermaster-general, Capt. ~ . deputy judge-advocate-general, and to Lieut. “weds-camme much indebted for communi-’ at di 'nt times during the day. conclude tliis despatch, without requesting you ' to the particularnotice of the Governor-General ll, the very great assistance 1 have received from mkeson and Lawrence. Capt. Mackeson’s know- e localities was invaluable to me, by enabling him t the heights which required to be crowned. Both rs came on to the ground which 1 now occupy. ~ eiice returned to Peshawar yesterday, and Capt. , proceeds with the force. Capt. Sir Richmond er volunteered his services to accompany Lieut. r. 10“! as his aide-de-_camp, and tookcommand of the . ately composmg the garrison of Alimusjid ; his ex-

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1" throughout the day were most conspicuous and un- —’ ~ as: here observes from; the character of the operations ‘ ' ry great num er 0 the enemy estimated at about lb: “bond the force under my command numerically P t, and in consequence, ,the troops suffered severely E. » aive fatigue.

were some of the enemy’s horse in the vicinity of d,.~bi1t_[ regret they did not wait for Brigadier

ed: - his brigade, to nigke an example of them.

.V ' “ l have,j&c., VS; “G. POLLOCK, Major-General, ' v Commanding troops west of the Indus.”

despatch, dated April 7th, states :—-“ in my last on 1 inadvertently omitted to mention the name ‘ Becher, acting field engineer, and have to re- 1 bring to the notice of the Governor-General 9 Very essential services rendered by that office:-

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idiot!“ . hum), woiiiinnn, AND Missme, IN roacmo ism—Killed—l European commissioned of-

IE- , 68m. and 12 sepoys and privates—l4...‘.....

y 2 Enropean commissioned officers, 1 file- :IO‘haVildarBfl narks, 1 drummer, and 85

104...»..Missin —t-1 ‘ .1 d 16 - rm , , _ g , er an ac gm“, 7. Total—:Killed, wtiiiiiide’d, and mis- ’ Mr. of Officer killed-Lieut. Cumming, hel‘ dish“Kappa 05 Offifiers wounded-r—Staf’f, LL. y; apt. 0' e, or Ma‘est ’s 9th foot I. buster, 64th natize infantry: diffo,” ’

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j, indeed, 1 consider much ofthe success ofthe day'

regiment to the assault, Col. Deuiiie, C. B., of Her Majesty’s

13th light infantry, received a shot through the body which

shortly after proved fatal. The rear of this work having

been gained by passing to its left, I gave orders for a com- . biped attack on the enemy’s camp. It was in every way

bi'illiamiandgsuccessful. The artillery advanced at the gallop,

and directed a heavy fire on the Affglian centre, Whilst two

ofour columns ofinfantry penetrated his line at the same

pointg‘atidrthe third drove his left back from its support on

the river, into the stream of which some ofhis horse and foot was forced. The Af’fghans made repeated attempts to check our advance by a smart fire of musketry, and throwing for-

ward heavy bodies ofliorse, which twice closely threatened

the troops under Capt. Havelock, and by opening against us three guns from a. battery screened by a garden wall, and said to have been served under the superintendence of the sirdar ; but in a short time they were dislog- ed from every point of their position, their cannon taken, and their camp involved in a general conflagration. The battle was over, and the enemy in full retreat in the di- rection of Liigliman, by about 7 a. m. We have made our- selves masters of two cavalry standards,recaptured four guns lost by the Cabool and Gundainuck forces, the restoration of which to our Government is received by the force with much honest exultation, and destroyed the Whole of the enemy’s tents: In short, the defeat of Mahomed Akhbar, by the force which he boasted of blockading, has been in the open field complete and signal. The fall ofan officer so distinguished as Colonel Denn'w will be felt as a public calamity. Lament- ing it in every way, 1 must share with his country, his regi- ment, and his friends, in tlic consolation afforded by the re-

flection that he was killed most gallantly performing his du-

ties. l have to express my entire satisfaction with the con- duct on this occasion of Lieutenant-Colonel Monteath, C. B., commanding one ofthe infantry columns under my own eye; of Captain Wilkinson, on whom the charge of the other devolved on the death of his Lieutenant Colonel, of Captain Oldfield and Lieutenant Mayne, who led the caval- ry, and ofCaptains Abbott and Backhouse, and Lieutenant DaVis, artillery. The able and judicious manner in which Captain lliiveloclt moved the force under his icommand,

which acted on a line so distant as to render the manceuyres independent ofmy immediate controul, demands my parti—

cular and separate commendation. My acknowledgments are also especially due to Captain Wade, my Brigade-Major,

whose exertions on this day were, as they have ever been, most meritorious. To Major Fraser, of the light cavalry, who acted as my Aide—deicamp, and to Captain Mainwaring, com- missariat officer with the force, who was present in and ac- tive in the field ; Captain Macgregor, political agent, hand-

somely offered his services with No.6 light field battery, and

was most useful in serving the guns.

“Lieutenant and Adjutant Wood, her Majesty’s 13th Light Infantry, made a dash at one of the enemy, and in cutting him down his charger was so seriously injured as to have been since destroyed. Captain Havelock reports in the most favourable manner the gallant conduct Lieutenant Cox, her Majesty’s 13th Light Infantry, who was the first to seize the enemy’s guns after the party which captured them.

1 have the honour to be, &c., (Signed) “ R. SALE, Major General.”

FALL OF GHUZNEE.—OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.

This important fortress, the capture of which threw such lustre on the British arms, has, we regret to say, fallen again into the hands ofthe Affghans. Colonel Palmer is safe in the town othuznee ; but how long he Will continue so is a serious question. lfhe keeps his arms in his hands. and listens to no secondary treaties, he may, probably, reach Canduhnr'eventually. The following despatch from Lieut.: Coil. Palmer was published by order of the Governor-Gene- ra :——- i

' - “Ghuznee, March 1, 1842. “Sin—It is with much concern lacquaint you that, from want of water, and by an overpowering force, under cover and within 50 yards of us in the city, I'liave been compelled to enter into terms to evacuate the citadel and fort Within Six days- The garrison is to occupy the north-east corner of the town. The garrison is exhausted by fatigue and con- stant duty, and the men have suffered greatly from cold, the. thermometer falling even 14 deg. below zero. The terms are honorable treatment and safety whilst here, and the

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‘ troops tireless than the liardiest and the bravest.

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cial letter, to

Roohilla Khan, the sirdar of Logna. The chief arrived, and promised to escprt us in safety to Cabool. Amoor Sham- sooder Khan, nephew of Dost Mahomet Khan, has also ar- rived as governor of Ghuznee and political agent. 1 received

from the late Sir W. M‘Naghten, Bart.

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and a whole garrison would have been destroyed in a few days. The bearer has only received subsistence on the road, and is to rcceive a handsome reward on delivering this letter. ,VVe have upwards 0f100 sick and wounded, and 137 casualties. The ofliCers, including Capt. Burnett, 54th, and Lieut.. Crawford, S. S. Force, are all well. . (Signed) J. PALMER, Lieut.-Col.

Oil) this subject the Bombay Times contains the following artic e :— ’ .

Gunman—The insurrection which broke out at Cabool on the 2d November appears almost simultaneouser to have manifested itself at Ghuznee, 90 miles to the south, and this much further‘from the Peshawur frontier. On that day, Capt. VVoodburn and 150 on were cut to pieces 40 miles to the north. A few (in; after this, Lieut. Crawford, in charge of about 100 prisoners, narrowly escaped; his bag- gage fell into the enemy’slh‘ands, and the greater portion of his men were killed. ‘Fromthe 7th of November to the 131: of March nothing d’efinite or intelligible was heard from Ghuznee. By .the egiurtin of December the country around completely suctvefiu‘ ; and though we, from time to time, heard ofthe town ‘ g filled with insurgents, and that Col. Balmer was sorely pressed by the enemy—yet, as his confmissariat was believed, to be well supplied, hope was entertained that 'he might hold out till relieved by General Nott from Candahar; or that he might, ‘so soon as the coun- try was open, be able to retreat without assistance. About the end of Febguary, water,,began to fail him—the enemy appear to have increased in audacity, and on one occasion they were driveiijtback by a gallant charge made on them by the sepoys, who'bayonetted them in great numbers. A despatoh from him, ofthe 1st March, dispelled the illusion as to his safety. His original force, which consisted of the 27th- Bengal native infantry, with some artillery, was con- siderably under 1,000. strong—latterly probably not more than 700; ofthese 137 had fallen in the course of the siege, and about 100 Were sick or wounded; 200 men were de- tached holding an out-posthwhege water had become so scarce that within 48 hours of the date of the despatcli it must have been abandoned. The enemy were under cover in overpowering force within’aOO yards ofthe garrison. The thermometer had for some' tiiriea'fheen 46 degrees below freezing. The garrison were 'e’i‘thi‘iustedby the fatigue of incessant duty, and disheartened by their total isolation ', and under these circumstances jfiere appeared to be no choice but capitulation left to the commander. He states that in consequence ofthi's deplorable pass, and having received mdmho,anir_Williaiit . ‘Naugliten to retire, he had agreed to evacuate about the 'b‘of' Marc ', i e city was at this time filled with Ghazees, the religious Massulman fanatics who had worked such woe at Cabool ; and these were here, as they are everywhere, and at all times, wholly beyond the control of the chiefs. The ground was thickly covered with snow; and Col. Palmer, at the conclusion of the despatch, expresses fears for the safety of the force. They were to have proceeded immediately in the direction of Cabool on

‘their way to Jellalabad, under safe conduct from the chiefs.

Nothing Whatever since this period haying been ,heard of them, there remain scarcely any reason to hope but that they have all likewise perished. According to a rumour preva— lent in Scinde, three or four ofthe officers were in the hands ofthe enemy as prisoners. Thus have the Ghazees aveng— ed the massacre of the prisoners under our authority, when Ghuznee was taken by Sir J. Keane! On the 21st ofJuly, 1839, it was captured by us with a sacrifice of 500 of the enemy; it was surrendered by us about the 6th of March, 1842, with a loss, it is to be feared, of-the whole garrison and camp followers—amounting to upwards of 1,000 men!

. LONDON, JUNE 19. 2-.

INDIAN Ari-Ains—The intelligence received by the Over- land lndian Mail is pa the whole satisfactory, although the preponderating good news is in some measure alloyedby information ofan opposite description. The most gratify- ing part of the intelligence is the successful attempt by Gen- eral Pollock to force the Khyber Pass—an achievement nev- er before accomplished in the face of even a numerically in- ferior enemy. This exploit possesses immense importance, in whatever light it is regarded. It at once affords 'relief to Sir R. Sale and his gallant army in Jellalabad, and it liber- ates the communication betivgen the army in Afi'ghanistan and the resources of India, thus most auspiciously opening the campaign by which we trust this disastrous war is to be ended; but the effect upon opinion must be still more valu- able than any temporary advantage. An Anglo-Indian army has now achieved What was never before attempted—what Nadir Shah, at the head ofa countless host, 125,000 of it cavalry, was fain to abandon in~.despair, buying the per- mission to transport his multitudes for a vast sum ofmoney. This the gallantry ofan Anglo-Indian army has achieved in the face ofa greatly superior number of enemies, and they achievedit with comparative ease, through iiiiconquerahle gallantry, directed by consummate skill. The effect of this wonderful exploit upon the Affglians must more than ex- tinguish all the confidence created by the chance. succegs of their perfidy in the destruction of General Elphinstonc s force ; nor are we to leave out of sight the value of such eu- couragement to our ludian troops and our Indian allies, This reversed Thermopylae will be as long celebrated in Indian history as the glories of Leonidas were in Greece. With our own and our readers’ imperfect knowledge of the locality, it would be useless to attempt any further explana- ion of General Pollock’s very clear dispatch. The pass itself constitutes a defile 28 miles in length, generally very narrow, and commanded on each side by high and preci- pitousmountains. General Tollock adopted the bold policy of occupying the contiguous hills cineacli sale of the pass ——a policy which has scarcely ever failed where it has been adopted—witness Hannibal and Napoleon—but one to which no general will resorgjf he has not unbounded con- fidence in his troops, and which cannot succeed if these The pass was forced between the 4th and 8th of April, and there was every ground to hope that General Pollock would be able to join General Sale in aday- or two—Londop Standard.