THE BATTLE ON THE JHELUM (From the Eastern Star, January 27.]

New Zealander, Volume 5, Issue 316, 9 June 1849, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE BATTLE ON THE JHELUM (From the Eastern Star, January 27.]

Lord Gough has at length moved, and with such effect that we are almost tempted to wiih he had never done so. The Englishman informed us on Thursday morning, receiving his new* by express, that a collision h.ul taken place between the British army and that of Shere Singh, that a victory had been achieved, but of a dubious character, that blood hdd been shed beyond calculation, and a point blank charge of the grossest misconduct was levelled against one of the most distinguished corps in her Majesty's seivice. The greatest anxiety was manifested duriiig the day to learn the details ot the battle, as the reports in the Bazar were of the most disastrous complexion. The next morning brought us an official notificatfon, which we transcribe here, merely remarking that raiely has anything been more unsatisfactoiy:— "Notification, Foreign Depahtment, Camp Mukkoo, January 17. — The Govern or-General has much satisfaction in intimating to the President in Council, and notifying for public information, that lie has this day received a demi official letter from His Excellency the Commander-in-.Chief, in which His Excellency announces to the Governor-General, that on the afternoon of the 13th instant the troops under his command attacked and entirely defeated the Sikh army under Rajah Sheie king, in its position near the River Jhclum. The action was obstinately and seveiely contested— the enemy was in great force, and occupied a very strong position. They were diiven back at every point with the loss of many of theii guns, and had, by the latest intelligence, lelinquished all the positions in which they had been enticnched. The details of these operations have not yet reached the Govornor-General. As socn as they are received, they wil' be published for general information. The Governor-General directs thata s.ilute of twentyone guns be tired al every principal station of the army as soon as this notification shall be received.

By Order of the Right Honourable the GovernorGeneral of India." H. M. Elliot, Secretary to the Government of India, with the Governor General.

Sir Henry Lawrence takes the place of Sir Fred. Currie, on the Ist of February.— Delhi Gazette Extra, January 21.