men principally riding on elephants. They were received by a sharp fire of musketry from the dense jungle that nearly surrounds the village. For the particulars of the attack I beg to forward Lieutenant Grant's account of it. Major Cox has called my attention to the skilful and quick manner in which that officer, assisted by Mr. C. F. Foot, Midshipman, managed the guns, which were so well directed by their Captains, that only one shell out of 35 failed in striking the object. He has always rendered me most valuable assistance in this very unusual service, and is a most excellent officer. Lieutenant Pym, R.M., is also reported, to have led the Marines and Seamen most gallantly to the assault, assisted by Mr. J. G. Shearman, Engineer; as also Mr. Parkins, Gunner, in charge of the rocket; and I beg most earnestly and humbly that you will be pleased to bring before the notice of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty the names of these officers for pro motion. Lieutenant Pym speaks very highly of William Turner and William Bates, Gunners, Royal Marine Artillery. The dispersion of these rebels was most timely performed, as they were to have been joined the following morning by 3,000 more from Tandak, in concert with another large body in the north, for the invasion of the district, whilst in our front at Belwar there are about 5,000 more, with five guns. The enemy left everything behind, including a pair of new silk banners, with the Hindoo and Mahomedan colours blended together, apparently just made. I am sorry to report my men and officers are much suffering from fever, being somewhat unpre pared for so long a campaign, and from their late harassing duties. This is the eighth time this field force has been in action, and the Pearl's Brigade guns the only Artillery attached to it, and until very lately the Brigade were the only Europeans. It is most gratifying to report the good behaviour of the men, being now as good artillerymen and soldiers as formerly they were seamen. (Signed) I have, &c., EDWARD S. SOTHEBY, The Secretary of the Admiralty, London. SIR, Camp, Kaptangunge, May 1, 1858. I HAVE the honour to submit for your information, the part taken by a detachment of Her Majesty's ship Pearl's Naval Brigade, with a force under the command of Major Cox, Her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry, in an attack on the town and Fort of Nuggur, on the 29th ult. The detachment, consisting as per margin,* left camp at noon, and after a hot march of seven miles, approached the west side of the town of Nuggur. A strong body of the 13th Light Infantry and Seikhs, were sent to clear the jungle on that side, while the rest made a detour round to the north side. As we came up we were received by a sharp rifle fire from a thick bamboo jungle, and from what appeared to be a line of works inside. We opened fire from the guns at a distance of 500 yards on the town, and a tope of trees to the eastward of the place, where an outpost of the * Royal Marines, 25; Seamen, 67; 2 12-pounder howitzers; 1 24-pounder rocket. enemy was lodged, who were immediately driven in. By the direction of Major Cox, I shifted ground about 80 yards to my left front, and directing Mr. Parkins with the rocket to fire steadily at that portion of the town where the enemy seemed in the greatest force. I kept up a steady fire of shell at the different posts held by the enemy. The marines and seamen, under Lieutenant Pym, were ordered by Major Cox to attack on the right, and by a simultaneous movement with the rest of the force, the town and old fort were carried, the enemy retreating through the bamboo jungle, were pursued to the banks of a large jheel at the back of the place, when all our men were recalled. I believe upwards of 30 dead bodies were counted in the village, but many more must have fallen in the jungle from the rifle practice. Lieutenant Pym speaks very highly of the forwardness and activity of Mr. J. G. Shearman, Engineer; Mr. Foot, Midshipman, with the guns, was very zealous; and Mr. Parkins, Gunner, rendered considerable assistance and made good practice with the rocket. I beg to enclose a list of casualties. I have, &c. (Signed) HENRY D. GRANT, Lieutenant, Captain Edward S. Sotheby, R. N., Return of Casualties of the detachment of the Charles Cloak, A.B., gunshot wound of right thigh, severely wounded. 2 men of Her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry, wounded. SIR, J. C. DICKENSON, Assistant-Surgeon, HY. D. GRANT, Lieutenant, R.N., ED. S. SOTHEBY, Captain, R.N., Camp, Kaptangugne, April 30, 1858. I HAVE much gratification in reporting to you the admirable behaviour of the officers, seamen, and marines of that portion of the Pearl's Naval Brigade under Lieutenant H. D. Grant, R.N., which took part in the engagement at Nuggur yesterday, under my command. The howitzers and rockets were rapidly and effectually got into action, and were served with the greatest precision under the immediate direction of that very able and efficient officer, Lieutenant Grant. The remainder of the brigade co-operated most effectually in storming the town and fort under Lieutenant F. G. Pym, R.M.L.I., and I was much struck with the gallant and soldierlike manner in which that officer led his men to the assault. I have, &c., J. W. COX, Major, 13th Light Infantry. Captain Sotheby, R.N., Her Majesty's ship Pearl. War-Office, Pall-Mall, S. W., The Secretary of State for War has received the following Nominal List of Casualties in the Royal Artillery, serving in India. Calcutta, May 3, 1858. Gunner Edward Waller, 2 Co. 11 Bat., April 2, killed in action at Beyt Island. Gunner George Newbourne, 2 Co. 11 Bat., April 2, killed in action at Beyt Island. Driver Samuel Tims, F. Troop, March 6, severely wounded before Lucknow. Corporal John Douglas, 5 Co. 12 Bat, March 9, slightly wounded before Lucknow. Gunner William Sparrow, 5 Co. 12 Bat., March 9, slightly wounded before Lucknow. Gunner Henry Robbins, 5 Co. 12 Bat., March 9, slightly wounded before Lucknow. Gunner George Barker, 6 Co. 11 Bat., March 9, severely wounded before Lucknow. Gunner John Saunders, 5 Co. 12 Bat., March 15, slightly wounded before Lucknow. Gunner James Sparrow, 5 Co. 12 Bat., March 16, slightly wounded before Lucknow. Captain N. S. K. Bayly, 2 Co. 11 Bat, April 2, dangerously wounded at Beyt Island. Gunner Thomas Cavannah, 2 Co. 11 Bat., April 2, severely wounded at Beyt Island. Gunner Francis Sansom, 2 Co. 11 Bat., April 2, severely wounded at Beyt Island. Gunner Thomas Oliver, 2 Co. 11 Bat., April 2, severely wounded at Beyt Island. Gunner Henry Curry, 2 Co. 11 Bat., April 2, very severely wounded at Beyt Island. Gunner James Adams, 2 Co. 11 Bat., April 2, slightly wounded at Beyt Island. |