HISTORY OF BRITISH INDIA.

FOR 1809.

CHAPTER I.

Prefatory observations-general predilection for military achievements over civil arrangements and details-brief comparison of the present, with antecedent enterprises, leading to the establishment of the British influence in India-the recent expeditions from Bengal and Bombay do not partake of the feature of regular war-from the first presidency a large military force is sent against Lutchinun Dowah, the chief of Adjyghur, under the command of lieutenant-colonel Martindell, who attacks and carries the fortified hill of RegowleyAjedeo Purshaud among the number of the enemy's killed, with twenty inferior SirdarsThree of the gates of Adjyghur laid in ruins-Luichmun Dowah professes a readiness to capitulate on terms, which are granted-description and history of the fort of AdjyghurTragical event, which occurred a short time subsequent to the surrender of the Fort.Lutchmun Dowah withdraws himself privately from the fort-all the women and children of his family put to death, under an erroneous impression, by a relation of that chiefExpedition fitted out against Runjeit Singh, under the command of general St. Legerpeace concluded with that chieftain without any act of hostility-Keire and Feride Koti, surrendered-free passage for merchandize and other advantages, granted to the East India company-an unfortunate dispute arises between the escort of the British negotiator, Mr. Metcalfe, and the Seiks, and occasions the loss of several lives-but does not affect the amicable arrangement just concluded—a rebel force dislodged from the fortress of Bhowannie ―pprehensions entertained of the movements of Dowlut Rao Scindea-intelligence recei ved in Calcutta of a revolt in the Madras army-notification of the governor-general of his intention to proceed to that presidency-return of the expedition from Macao to Calcutta -Embassy sent to Cabul- its progress-and favourable reception by the king at Peshour→ Received and entertained on its return to the company's provinces by Runjeit Singh-address of lord Minto, on the examination of the students at the college of fort Williamintroduction of vaccination among the Seiks-the arrival and presentation of Aerocke, princess of New Zealand, to the governor-general at Calcutta-Expedition from Bombay against the pirates in the Persian gulf, under lieutenant-colone! Walker-barbarity of those marauders to the crew of the Minerva-assault of the town of Millia-carried after three quarters of an hour's resistance-guns brought forward to attack the fortress in the morn ing the enemy evacuate the place during the night-second expedition into the gulf, commanded by colonel Smith, of the army, and captain Wainwright of the navy-impedi ments encountered on the voyage-arrive at length at Rus ul Kimor-destroy the town, arsenal of stores, and the shipping of the pirates-proceed and accomplish the destruction of all the minor piratical settlements on the shores of the gulf-expedition sails from Bombay to the isle of Rodriguez-establishes itself there, and afterwards, aided by two of his majesty's ships, makes a successful descent on the isle of Bourbon-seizes the batteries. VOL. 11. * B

HISTORY OF BRITISH INDIA.

FOR 1809.

CHAPTER I.

Prefatory observations-general predilection for military achievements over civil arrangements and details-brief comparison of the present, with antecedent enterprises, leading to the establishment of the British influence in India-the recent expeditions from Bengal and Bombay do not partake of the feature of regular war-from the first presidency a large military force is sent against Lutchiun Dowah, the chief of Adjyghur, under the command of lieutenant-colonel Martindell, who attacks and carries the fortified hill of RegowleyAjedeo Purshaud among the number of the enemy's killed, with twenty inferior SirdarsThree of the gates of Adjyghur laid in ruins-Luichmun Dowah professes a readiness to capitulate on terms, which are granted-description and history of the fort of AdjyghurTragical event, which occurred a short time subsequent to the surrender of the Fort.-Latchmun Dowah withdraws himself privately from the fort-all the women and children of his family put to death, under an erroneous impression, by a relation of that chiefExpedition fitted out against Rurjeit Singh, under the command of general St. Legerprace concluded with that chieftain without any act of hostility-Keire and Feride Koti, surrendered-free passage for merchandize and other advantages, granted to the East India company-an unfortunate dispute arises between the escort of the British negotiator, Mr. Metcalfe, and the Seiks, and occasions the loss of several lives--but does not affect the amicable arrangement just concluded—a rebel force dislodged from the fortress of Bhowannie -apprehensions entertained of the movements of Dowlut Rao Scindea-intelligence received in Calcutta of a revolt in the Madras army-notification of the governor-general of his intention to proceed to that presidency-return of the expedition from Micao to Calcutta -Embassy sent to Cabul- its progress-and favourable reception by the king at PeshourReceived and entertained on its return to the company's provinces by Runjeit Singh-address of lord Minto, on the examination of the students at the college of fort Williamintroduction of vaccination among the Sciks-the arrival and presentation of Aerocke, princess of New Zealand, to the governor-general at Calcutta-Expedition from Bombay against the pirates in the Persian gulf, under lieutenant-colone! Walker-barbarity of those marauders to the crew of the Minerva-assault of the town of Millia-carried after three quarters of an hour's resistance-guns brought forward to attack the fortress in the morn ing the enemy evacuate the place during the nigh-second expedition into the gulf, commanded by colonel Sinith, of the army, and captain Wainwright of the navy-impedi ments encountered on the voyage-arrive at length at Rus ul Kimor-destroy the town, arsenal of stores, and the shipping of the pirates-proceed and accomplish the destruction of all the minor piratical settlements on the shores of the gulf-expedition sails from Bombay to the isle of Rodriguez-establishes itself there, and afterwards, aided by two of his majesty's ships, makes a successful descent on the isle of Bourbon-seizes the batteries, VOL. 11. * B