THE CALCUTTA GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. Friday, October 2.

Daily Southern Cross, Volume XIV, Issue 1089, 4 December 1857, Page 3

THE CALCUTTA GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. Friday, October 2.

Notifications, Port William, 2nd October.— The Right Hon. the Governor-General in Council has received, by a telegraphic message the gratifying announcement that Delhi is entirely in the hands of MajorGeneral Wilson's Army. Delhi, the focus of the treason and revolt which for four months have harassed Hindostnn, and the stronghold in which the mutinous army of Bengal has sought to concentrate its power, has been wrested from the rebels. The King is a prisoner in the place. The head-quarters of Major-General Wilson are established in the Dewnn Khas. A strong column is in pursuit of the fugitives. Whatever may be the motives and passions by which the mutinous soldiery and those who are leagued with them," have been i nstigated to faithlessness, rebellion, and crimes at which the heartsickens, it is certain that they have found encouragement in the delusive belief that India was weakly guarded by England, and that before the Government could gather together its strength against them, theii ends would be gained. They are now undeceived. Before a single soldier of the many thousands who are hastening from England to uphold the supramacy of the British power, has set foot on these shores, the rebel force, where it was strongest and most united, and where it had the command of unbounded military ap. pliances, has been destroyed or scattered by an irmy collected within the limits of the Northern-Western Provinces and the Punjaub alone. The work has been done before the support of those battalions which have been collected in Bengal with the forces of the Queen in China and in her Majesty's Eastern Colonies could reach Major-General Wilson's army ; and it is by the courage and endurance of that gallant army alone ; by the skill and sound judgment, and steady resolution of its brave commander ; and by the aid of 6ome native chiefs, true to their allegiance, that, under the blessing of God, the head of rebellion has been crushed, and the course of loyalty, humanity, and rightful authority vindicated. The Governor T Generml in Council rejoices to announce that information has been this day received from Major-General Sir Jnme Outram, G.C.8., showing that the residency at' Lucknow was in the possession of Brigadier-General Havelojk's force on the 25th ulto., and that the garrison is saved. Rarely has a commander been so fortunate as to relieve, by his success, so many aching hearts, or to reap bo rich a reward of gratitude, as will deservedly be offered to Brigadier-General Havelock, and his gallant band, wherever their triumph shall become known. The Gov^rnor-Geoeralin Council tenders to Sir James Outram, and to Brigadier-General Havelock, his earnest thanks and congratulations on the joyful results, of which a merciful Providence has made them the chief instruments.