Private George Kendal, slightly wounded. 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Captain W. F. Thynne, mortally wounded, since dead. Ensign L. E. Cooper, dangerously wounded, since dead. Serjeant W. H. Richards, severely wounded. Corporal J. Longden slightly wounded. Private J. Norris, dangerously, since dead, 13th March. 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade. Colour-Serjeant W. Hart, slightly wounded. William Brown, slightly wounded. WM. PAKENHAM, Colonel, Acting Adjutant-General, Her Majesty's Forces, East Indies. FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE of MAY 21, Lord Chamberlain's Office, May 20, 1858. ORDERS for the Court's going into Mourning on Sunday next, the 23rd instant, for Her late Royal Highness The Duchess of Orleans; viz.: The Ladies to wear black Silk, fringed or plain Linen, white Gloves, Necklaces, and Ear-rings, black or white Shoes, Fans, and Tippets. The Gentleman to wear Black full-trimmed, fringed or plain Linen, black Swords and Buckles. The Court to change the Mourning on Sunday the 30th instant: The Ladies to wear black Silk or Velvet, coloured Ribbons, Fans and Tippets, or plain white, or white and gold, or white and silver Stuffs, with black Ribbons. The Gentlemen to wear black Coats, and black or plain white, or white and gold, or white and silver Stuff Waistcoats, full-trimmed, coloured Swords and Buckles. And on Wednesday, the 2nd of June next, the Court to go out of Mourning. Admiralty, May 18, 1858. A DESPATCH, of which the following is a copy, has been received by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty from Captain Sotheby, of Her Majesty's steam-ship Pearl, reporting the proceedings of the Naval Brigade under his com mand in India, from the 13th February to the 9th March, 1858: SIR, Camp Amorah, I HAVE the honour to report for your information, the proceedings of the Naval Brigade under my charge since the 13th February. On the 13th I received instructions from Brigadier-General MacGregor, Military Commissioner at Jung Bahadoor's Army to form a force consisting of 140 of the Naval Brigade, with 100 Goorkhas, to proceed to Raibundpore, and escort a fleet of 150 boats, which were required to construct a bridge for the Nepaulese Army to cross over into Oude. On the 14th we left, attended by the Jumna steamer, but from the fresh wind only made five miles, the boats constantly fouling, and at times in crossing over the utmost confusion prevailed. On the 15th it blew a perfect gale, with clouds of sand, which made it excessively hot and disagreeable. * On the 16th, at about 2 P.M., we collected the boats, two miles below the village and Fort of Chandepore, which completely commanded the river, and having received information that the village and fort were prepared to resist, I landed on the 17th at 10 A.M., with the force named in the margin, to attack and drive out the rebels, who were reported to be in some force. Having formed line with the seamen, with 1 small howitzer in the centre, under Lieutenant N. E. B. Turnour, preceded by a strong body of skirmishers formed by the marines and seamen, with supports by other sesmen and Seikhs, under Captain Weston, Lieutenant Burlton and Mr. Alex. W. Ingles, Mate, and leaving the Goorkhas as a reserve, I quickly pushed for * 130 Naval Brigade. 35 Seikhs, 60 Goorkhas. ward through the thick cover, topes, and high growing crops, and passed through the village, which was deserted; but on emerging from it the skirmishers were instantly received by a heavy fire of musketry and shot from 2 guns, from men concealed in the rifle pits and breastworks in the thick prickly jungle of bamboo. Captain Weston most gallantly dashed forward with the marines, and whilst trying to force in the outer gate of the entrance was severely wounded by a scoundrel who had just implored mercy. The column quickly moving up, a sharp fire was maintained on both sides, our men getting shelter in the village within 50 yards of the jungle. The gun, with some difficulty, owing to the narrowness of the lane, was placed within 100 yards, and plied well with grape. At the same time I ordered Mr. John Fowler, Second Master, in the Jumna, to steam a-head and enfilade the fort with grape, and the Goorkhas to threaten the right flank. The enemy, fearing their retreat might be cut off, fled out in the rear, when we advanced in front and captured 2 guns and limbers, spare waggon, with ammunition, &c., a quantity of rich dresses, arms, grain, and money. The action commenced at 11, and ceased at 12.15. It is probable that the loss of the enemy, which is reported to be about 300, was but small, as they were entirely concealed, fighting behind breastworks and pits. Our casualties were but 4 wounded, owing to their high fire. The object being accomplished, I did not attempt to pursue the enemy through the thick country and large neighbouring village, all against us. I therefore passed the fleet immediately up, and having burnt and destroyed the fort with all the adjacent buildings, I withdrew the pickets, re-embarked and proceeded up the river; but it being quite dark, with no pilot or chart, we grounded and remained within 200 yards of the bank till the following morning. It affords me much pleasure in reporting to you, the cheerful behaviour of all my party, especially Captain Weston of the 36th Native Infantry, Lieutenant Turnour, and Mr. Ingles, mate, and my aide-de-camp Mr. Stephenson, who gallantly volunteered to lead an escalading party on the river side, an attempt too hazardous for me to accede to. The following officers were also on the field, Lord Charles Scott, Mr. Foot, Mr. Richd. Cooley, boatswain, and Dr. W. J. Shone, Assistant-Surgeon, who all did good service. I also received much assistance from Captain Reid, 37th Native Infantry, who served as a volunteer. It is nearly impossible to describe the strength of this extraordinary fort, peculiar to Oude. It was surrounded, except on the river side, by a thick jungle of prickly bamboo, nearly impassable, with a small entrance and gateway. Inside were rows of rifle-pits and loopholed breastworks, a zig-zag path, with cross ditches and gates, leading to a second row, and terminating with small bastions and curtain in front of the fort, which was a large irregular brick building with corner turrets and outer walls, all loopholed. A few other buildings made defensible, were connected by thick cover and paths. From the valuable dresses found, I have no doubt the enemy felt themselves perfectly secure. On the 18th I arrived at Chupra Ghaut, and disembarked with my party, as it was arranged to cross over with a brigade of 1,500 Goorkhas, Naval Brigade, and 10 guns; but from the heavy sand, high wind, and the enemy in force on the opposite side, the arrangements were altered. On the 19th, received directions to re-embark |