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THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 1731. The Domestic Difficulty at the New York Hotel. ‘The Habess Corpus for Mrs. Woodman, who is Confined by her Husband as an Alleged Lanatio—The Return to the Writ and A@- davits in Support thereof—Interesting Let- ters from the fair Captive to “ Bable Far~ niss,” her Champion and Friend. SUPREME COURT—SPBCIAL TERM. Before Hon. Judge Roosevelt. Oor. 31.—Jn the Matter of the Habeas Corpus of Caroline Woodman, confined by her husband as an alleged Lunatic.— ‘This case continues to create great interest, from the pecu- dar circumstances with which it is surrounded. Officers ‘were stationed at the door of the very smai) apartment assigned for the Special Term of the Supreme Court, and admitted none but those whose business called them there. Mr. Busteed commenced by referring to the proceedings ef the preceding day, and requested to know what disposi- ‘$on the Court made of their application for an order for counsel to have an interview Mrs. Woodman. ‘The Judge said that after consultation with his associates De came to the conclusion that he could not grant an order to compel anybod; at Flushing, or anywhere else, to ad- mit counsel ; the Court such power. Itwas for him to add that Mr. Justice Mi Ml had ated that morning, and rr. asked that the order presented by him to the Judge last evening be made a of the record, The Jt said that had as much right to goto ‘counsel the asylum as anybody else; and if they were obstructed, they had their remedy. alt. Brady said he was ready to meet the case of the non-production of the party, and should move a long post- ponement of the case. Mr.’ Van Bergen would read the affidavit ip the case. Mr. Busteed did not understand that the respondents jad a right to read any affidavit until after they have complied with the #tatue and put in their return. Mr. bg mes me. The return is the first paper to be read. Lppropose to read proof that the lady can- not properly be brought here. ‘Mr. Busteed—Then I say that by the statute your honor cannot receive the return until the party is here. Mr. Busteed then read the statute on the subject, and said that the party must be here—‘ brought up,” in the lang of the law—so that he or she may answer in return to the writ. The duty of the relator ceases when the party is Drought up, and that party is to make the answer. How ‘was the writ to be availed of if it is violated in the outset? He insisted that first of all the party be brought here. Mr. Brady said they meant to place themselves under the greatest restraint until the proper time arrived to characterize this base and audacious movement. He wished, if possible, to avoid an exposure which would gratify scandal mongers. It would be fortunate if this ‘could be done, not only for them but for the parties who show a great deal of courage now, but will be craven in theend. Jt was rather paradoxical that they must not show thatshe need not be brought here until she has Deen brought here. After some further remarks Mr. Brady said that it was well known that it is a comimon practice in New York for men of abandoned character to apply for a habeas corpus to take vagrants off the Island; Dut he hoped the day was far distant when the Sapreme Court of the State of New York would be converted into a pimp and a panderer for alecher. He proposed to read the return to the writ. ‘Mr. Van Bergen, associate counsel with Mr. Brady, then read the following:— MR. M’DONALD'S RETURN TO THE WRIT, % the Honorable James I. Roosevelt, Justice of the Su- preme Court of the State of New York.—The return of Allan McDonald to the writ of habeas corpus served on him on the 29th day of October, 1857, respectfully shows that he is the proprietor of a’ private institution called Sanford Hall, at Flushing, Queens county, for the treat- ment of nervous and insane patients, and he says— 1. That Caroline Woodman is in his charge as a patient. 2. That her husband, 0. 0. Woodman, of New Orleans, ‘on the 12th day of Sepiember last, brought her to the ip’ Stitution and placed her in his charge, to be treated f nervousness and imbecility of intellect, induced by the Jong and continued use ofiipium and other stimulants. 3. That the said Caroline Woodman is still under medi cal treatment, and although she has somewhat improved in the above respects, her intellect remains still feeble. 4. That the said Caroline Woodman, yesterday, the ‘29th instant, informed the said McDonald that she has not in any way, since coming to the institution, communicated with Gardner Furness, the petitioner herein, or requested or authorized him totake measures for her release from the institution, and that she has made no communications to any person outside of the institution, except by letters directed to her husband, with enclosures also to her pa- Tents; she go stated to him, and to the best of his oad belief such is the fact. ‘That at the time the said O. ©. Woodman placed his wife in the institation, in giving history of her case he tated in substance that Gardner Furness, the petitioner herein, had for some time exercised an influence over bis wife prejudicial to their marriage relations, in various ways; apd that from the statement made to him, he be- lieves that the purposes to be answered by this’ applica cation on Jthe part of the petitioner, are of the most dis- honorabie character. 6. That under the circumstances, and in her present un settled state of mind, she could not without danger, or still further unsettling her mind, be brought before the officer issuing this writ. Ocrourn 30, 1837, ALLAN McDONALD. City and County of New York, ss.—Allan McDonald, of that the foregoing state Flushing, being duly swor: ment, subscribed by him, is true, of his own knowledge, except as to the matters which are therein stated on infor mation and belief, and as to those matters he believes them to be true. ALLAN McDONALD. Mr. Brady now proposed to read affidavits to verify that Mr. Busteed objected. Mr. Brady proposed to read these affidavits, to show that be was engaged as counsel on bebalf of the lady's hus Dand: he proposed to read a written request from the lady herself, asking that his Honor (the Judge) would postpone these proceedings until ber father or her brother arrives from New Orleans. Mr. Busteed would frankly admit the fact that his Jearned friend was engaged for the hustaud of the lady. Mr, Brady would not accept of any admissions, and he did not think that the counsel for Mr. Furniss should make any admins tons. Ke. Busteod submitted that this was a most anomalous Proceeding, and contended that hia learned friend could not point to one instance where affidavits were permitted to be read in support of a return to a writ of habeas cor ee Brady would offer them as a basis to postpone the case. Mr. Busteed contended that the return to a writ of is wholly controlled by the statute, and that there is but one justification, (rickness,) for not haying the party named in the writ brought before the Court, After some further remarks, Mr. Busteed gave notice that if there be craven cowardice in this matter it should not be found on his side of the case. This lady's jailor believes —this man, who gets $100 a week from this infuriated and revengeful husimud, believes—this partéceps criminis in ber illegal detention, believes—that the object of Mr. Furniss in suing out this writ of habeas co is an un lawful one. If they read thowe affidavits I will read letters from her to Mr. Furniss, calling on bitn to rescue her from restraint. They ‘had all heard it yesterday ‘and the newspapers had given it abroad that the most able advocate in the State of New York, or perhaps in the world, had pronounced this lady « lunatic, and to-day he proposes to prove her sanity by putting in her «ane letter of yesterday, which perhaps was obtained (though he did not mean to assert it) under the lash, or the soft coaxing ‘of this jailer Mr. Sirady said it was rather dificult for one who ander. stood the nature of this case, as he did, to abstain from making some reply to tho remarks of the gentleman, but he would reserve his reply for the appropriate time! not that he felt any way delicate in the torms he should em Re’, because when the time arrives he will use them. ir. Brady then proceeded to illustrate the power, mean. ing and effect of the habeas corpus writ, He would then suppose, what occurs in this great city constantly ; suppose & young girl going to school is met by one of these mou. strous wretches of lechery and seduced; and suppose her to be sent back to school, and that a writ of habeas corpas is sought by her seducer, he (Mr. B.) would say there is no court in the land would listen to it. The counsel then proceeded to argue that the Court was not bound to re- ceive the return alone, but that it may be verified by affidavit, and that the Court had a perfect right to hear them. The counsel on the other side had contended that lady was perfectly sane, and they have no right to ct 10 the reading of her letter, Even insane persons know when they are hungry, or cold, or hot, and all in sane persons have their sano interval, and tlis lady could communicate whether she would like to be removed Drought here and subjected to the gase Sts ‘crowd, When he (Mr Brady) ‘ald that he Would not take any admission from his learned friend Ql. Busteed), he meant no dis him, bat he Would take no admission or co Mr. Furnias and would not recognise his right to step between thi if he (Mr. Brady) produced affidavit nas a father and brothe: husband is there alse a received a teir ‘ating his wishe ‘oming on to New York, husband and wife to the court to show that this lad. residing in another State, that he desired also to state that ¢ Braphic despatch from him ind Matter. This lady has a broth ‘and, said Mr. B., | hope in God he will resent the wrong that has been done his sister, and resent it properly, and if he does,'he (that brother) will be supported and protected in this community ae well ag if he were amang the hot blooded Southerners of New Orleans, Mr. Busteed replied at considerable length. ‘The Court gave decision admitting the reading of the aMdavits proposed by Mr. Brady. Mr. Busteed excepted and wished his exception to be noted down, in case he should deem it necessary to ask for a certiorari to remove the whole Mr. Br roceed ings. aly then read " APFIDAYTT OF JOSHUA W. BARSTO City and County of New York, #.—Josiah W. Darstow being sworn saith that he hag been for nearly four years Physician of Sanford Hall, Flushing, where the abovenamed Caroline is now a patient, that deponent has seen her every day since she came here; that she is now somewhat better than on her admission to the Hail, but ie yet in & Weak and nervous condition, which is correctly described inthe return eigned by Allan McDonald and hereto annexed, and deponent concurs in the opinion therein expressed as to the impropriety of having her drought before the Judge in thie proceeding; that she hae, ‘at ail times while in the institution, been treated with the groateat indulgence and kindneas, and rfot associated with or placed Dear Maniacs por any persons qo did oF could disturb her comfort in any degree. Deponent fur- ther saith that he saw her iat the paper requesting the ment of this until the arrival of her r or brother from J. W. BARSTOW. Sworn this 3ist day of October, 1857, before me. NaTi’L. r of Deeds. Janyis, Jr., Mr. Busteed moved to strike out a ‘The Court denied the motion, he excepted. ‘LEPER FROM THE CAPTIVE ASKING THAT THE PROCKEDINGS BB SUSPENDED. I, Caroline Woodman, hereby express my wish and de- sire that all proceedings relative to my release from San- ford Hall, be suspended until the arrival of my father or brother oN ts CAROLINE ht joes day State few Queens County.—On 30th of October, 1867, me, personally, came Caroline Woodman, who by mé duly sworn, says that she exe- cuted the foregoing instrument. SAMUEL WILLET, Justice of the Poace. County af New York, to wit:Thomas B. Mi and jew to wit: —" ler- nogas mo duly’ sworn, ed that he isa member of the firm of Haskell, Merrick & Bull, of said city, drugeists; that deponent ia well acquainted with Oliver 0. Woodman, of New Orleans, druggist, the hus- band of the above _— eee ae conn ee for twenty years upwards; jeponent’s 0 the onfidental, buminewsfrionde and ts ar of said Woodman; that said Woodman left New York for re on or about the bth day of October, 1867; before leaving here said Woodman explained to nent that he had placed hie wife in charge of Gen. nald, at Flushing, in fee pp ce ices He Saanben eked, woul im conseq’ wandering state of mind; that she would be very comfortable there, and he that the quiet of the place aud the care of the physician might restore her in a few weeks to a better state of health, and early in Novem- ber he intended to get her brother or some member of her family, to come on for her and take her toher father’s residence, ‘which is in Mississippi, near Vicksburg; that the mother of said Caroline is also living in Mississippi, as deponent has been informed and believes. ponent further saith that he has had telegraphic com- munication with the husband of said Caroline Woodman, and that, as he has been informed through such telegra” hic information, the brother of said Caroline has left his sme for the express purpose of coming to New York and taking ber to the home of her parents; that said brother is now on his way to this city, and is expected to, and de- ent believes will, arrive here before the 8th day of November next. And deponent further says that Messrs. Emerson & Prichard have been the legal adviers and attorneys of said Woodman for some years past at the city of New York; that after the connection between Mrs. Woodman and Gardner Furness became public, said Woodman con- sulted and employed them as his counsel in relation there- to, and that this deponent, immediately upon being in- formed that said Gardner Furness was attempting to get possession of Mrs. Woodman by ineans of a writ of habeas ‘corpus, called upon said Emerson & Prichard and request- ed them to take charge of this matter on behalf of Mr. ‘Woodinan, and to employ additgonal counsel if they thought it proper. That, as deponent has been informed and believes, Gardner Furness, aforesaid, is an unmarried man, in no way related to the said Caroline, and there exists between the said Furness and her husband the strongest hostility. T. B. Affirmed to before me, October 31, 1857. D. Houaxr, Commissioner of Deeds. Mr. Brady asked for @ Jong adjournment, in order to give time for the brother of this lady to come on. Mr. Busteed asked for an immediate order from the Court for the counsel for Mrs. Woodman to visit ber, that they may prepare affidavits in contradiction to those’ read by the other side. ‘The Court inquired if this lady had any relatives north of the Mississippi? Mr. Busteed.—We are her counsel. ‘The Court.—Are you her blood relatives ? Mr. Busteed.—No, sir. Iwas born in Jreland, and am cousin german to all the world. Mr. Brady said he understood that the lady had no rela- tives in the North. MRS. WOODMAN’S TENDER LETTERS TO MR. FURNIGS. Mr. Busteed then read the following letters from Mrs. Woodman to Mr. Furniss:— [Written October 21.) I hope to port it soon, My Drar—(Banik)—I wrote to you once or twice in New York, but you did not answer the letters. Since then I have been kept in an insane asylum by Mr. Wood- man,as he told me, “for revenge.”” Heaid “ne would do ull he could to make me miserable and injure you.” He would not let my brother see me in New York, or permit me to write to any member of my family. My brother called at Mr. Merrick’s; 1 saw bim through the window, but they told himJ was not there. It would be impossible for me to tell you of his unkindness and cruelty to me. If 1 did not think it would please him I should, 1 am sure, gone mad, as all the persons around me are raving. This is 4 private asylum, called “Sanford Hall," kept by Gen. McDonald, Flushing, Long Island. Mr. Woodman told me “they would keep me as long 9 their board was paid,’ and, as be remarked, “it was a Place to pene persons.” Of course it is a prison. He could not ave taken me to a public institution, as you have to get a certificate from a physician saying you are deranged. 1 begged and entreated of him to let me go home only, to see mamma. He said, “No; he knew | would get a divorce.” 1 promised him to do all he wished if he would only let me gohome, but he would not. He left for New Or- Jeans two weeks ago. Here I am still, alone, miserable and ill. Ob! for God's sake (Babie), help’ me to get away. Mr, W. left me but few clothes, and, of course, he took away all of my jewelry; but I had money in ‘the ket of my dress which he did not know Thad. It is enough to take me home, Will you help me to get out? We can walk in the back lawn with an attendant, it leads on the road; we also go to the village. Please come in acarriage, and meet me some place when Tam out waiking. me know, through the “‘Personals”’ in the Hera (1 see the papers every day), if you have receiv ed. this letter, and what day you willcome. Address “Madeline.” Oh, dear, dear (Babje!) do this for me; it is the last favor I shall ever ask of you. I am grieved, for your sake, that1 have been so unfortunate. Now I wish only to die at home with my dear mamma. Tam utterly and irrevocably miserable. You cannot imagine how { pine for home or familiar faces. When I first came I al most starved myself to death; but I thought I would live for revenge. Mr. W. put me ina room with an attendant —no knives, or, rather, 1 had a spoon to eat my dinner with—afraid, I suppose, I should cut my throat. But now wo can go out to walk outside the grounds, All letters are read, Tam permitted only to write to Mr. Woodman; Dut this letter I shall post, I hope, in spite of all their vigi- lnnee. Do, for God's sake, (Babie,) help me to get away; It is so easy for you to take a carriage and drive out here. Meet me afd take me to New York. I will get at once on the cars and go home, Once at home, Mr, W. never will trouble me again. Grant me this favor. I shail pray for ever for your happiness. I shall never have again an op. portunity of writing. This is my last hope. On! pity me, and try to get me away. I wish only togohome, 1 will never trouble you again. You may no longer love me, but «till you ean pity and feel for one who has eulfer ed so much. 1am unchanged and unchangeable. Ihave and can love but once. Please let me know if you have received this note, Oh, God! how 1 suffer! Adieu! May God be with you, dear, dear (Babie!) May you be happy. Think sometimes of one who can but wish she may still be yours, little (Babie). Forgive me. CARRIE WOODMAN. Sarvrpay, Oct. 24—Sanford Hail. My Dear (babic)—To-day I saw your note; you cannot imagine the pleasure those few lines gave me; but still Lam afraid all of my efforts will be of uo avail; I posted the letter myself. en we left the Asylum it seems the matron told the attendant not to go to the village, but the lady who was with us said she would go, and we went 1 was not so much blamed, but the doctor told me I should not go again, as Mr.’W, had told him I knew a great many persons there; this is only an excuse, but I pre tended na if I didmot wish to go. No one suspects I posted a letter, no one saw me. At the back of the house there is a lawn which leads to a public road: near the gate is 9 eummer house where we have gone and spent an hour. If permitted to go out we can go thero; it is quite easy to get away from the summer house ér the seats. If you come in @ carriage I can join you in a moment; on one side is the gardener’s house, oni the other the seats. The best time i# from 11 to 12 im the morning, or from 2to 5 in the evening. At] o'clock they dine, and of course we all have to be in. If permitted to go out to the grove we can stay two hours. If I can get out, and the weather i« good, I shail be at that place Monday and Tuesday; I can ‘not tell at what time, but in the morning if possible. to front of the Asylum there is also a public road, but I am afraid 1 shall not be allowed to go out in front of the house. Rest aesured 1 will do att can to get out. I shall pretend to have the toothache if all things fail, and perhaps I can then get to the dentist's, Dr. Fredericks’, near the depot. Mr. Woodman will keep me here for revenge: he said you “ bad made many terrible remartee about me.’ He kept my trunks, aud of course I have nothing you ever gave me, Thousands of thanks (dear, dear babie—may I say 80?) for the note. Oh! say some. thing again, babie. Do you ever think of me? Do you love me, or have you forgotten me? How often I now think of your kindness to me—your goodness; I was #0 cross. For give me for all the trouble T have ever given you. Night after night 1 dream that we are once again friends, and with each other—as long, long ago. Will you get mag ried? Oh! mon Diew! 1 can see you tow just a you always looked, when you said, “Who loves babiey® “Will you do all you can to get me away Here 1 shall die—it is so horrible. 1 will not troulfie you dear one, but go at once to the plantation to my doar Do not, 1 beg of you, let any one know I have 9 you, (it T cannot get away.) as it would do me y, and 1 should be locked in my room with a jorrid ¢ woman, Now I have some liberty, but then I should not be allowed to speak to. perton. The Jady who was out with us is now locked in her room. You cannot imagine what an awful place this is; the outside ts juite elegant, but that is all. Do not forsake me; at ones lo something for me if you can, but be carefal and never let any one know T have writtonto you until famout. If T cried it would give them pleasure, as all the maniacs segyeam and cry. 1 hate them so much I would not look sad to save them from where they ought to be—the d——1 Doubtless yon have spent the fall pleasantly. Well, you ought to be happy would give the world to know all about you. To know you were y would give me the greatest happiness; but 1 ehould hate, hate your wife, strange as it may seem, even if she did ‘make you happy. You can my if you have received this note, as you did with the other, then I shall know if it wam posted. I shallentrnst 0 Who lives out of the house, and if she takes it it the last. Oh, God! shall never get away? Good Thave given you all the information T can about the T suppose no one could see me, as Mr. Woodman told them he wished me to see only him and my brother, and he will take good care that I shall not «eo brother Cnddie, The express brought my carpet bag. 1 write thie to let you know that it must be Known to some one that lam here. Do not let them know I have written to you. Dr, Bartoe has charge of the patioute. Thousands SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 1, 1857. of kisses and much love. Even if forgotten please get me away. CARRIE WOODMAN. P.8.—If 1 see you Monday or Tuesday tell me Sapa ee wi Rad will = again, and I will ar , but come on vy or if’ pleasant, to go what would I not do? watts . Brady asked for the original of the frst letter, and om looking at it, said it was addressed tp ‘ my dear Babie,”’ and that counsel had read it in a form. ‘Mr. Busteed said he had only omitted certain words of endearment, as he did not to gratify the prurient appetites fp sore of by Mr. Brady. A considerable deal of dewultory consultation then ensued between the counsel and the Court, and the case ‘was adjourned to 12 o'clock on Monday. Religious Intelligence. CITY CHURCHES. The Rev. H. R. Nye, of Columbus, Ohio, will preach in the Sixth Universalist church, Twenty- fourth street, this morning and afternoon. Rev. F. S. Wiley, rector of Christ church, will preach this evening in the Memorial church, corner of Hammond street and Waverley place. An anniversary will be held in the John street Methodist church to-day, commemorative of the dedication of the first Methodist church in this country, (in John street) in 2768. Historical ser- mon at 10} A. M. by the Rev. J. B. Wakley; at 2P. M. addresses by the Rev. J. W. Wiley, late mission- ary to China, Rev. Dr. Mitchell and C. E. Harris, ; at 7 P. M. the Rev. Abel Stevens, D. D., Rev. Nathan Bangs and others will take part ‘inthe exercises. To conclude with an experience meeting. Divine service will be held every Sunday in the Protestant Episcopal Mission church, Clinton Hall, Astor place, in charge of the Rey. Robert G. Dick- son. Divine service will be held to-day in St. Paul’s Fig ot iggmaa corner of Vesey street. Feast of The Rev. P. Macmenamy, D. D., and missionary friends will meet in Spring street Hall, No. 186 Spring —) Ly ee iw and wee resins this evening, to proclaim the Gospel, to answer the objec- tions of leant, of the old apostolic plan of dealing with error. Rev. Dr. Marselus will deliver a discourse to the Hollanders, in their own we, this evening, in the lecture room of the chi corner of Bleecker and Amos streets. There will be divine service held in the North Reformed Dutch church corner of Fulton and Wil- liam streets, this morning and afternoon. The regular services in the Central Reformed Dutch church, (the Rev. Dr. Van Zandt’s), on Ninth street, having been resumed, will be continued, morning and evening. A discourse will be delivered in the North church this morning, by the Rev. Dr. Chambers, and a col- lection taken in behalf of the school of the Reformed Dutch church. Sabbath services will be performed in the Living ston Dutch Reformed church northwest corner of Thirty-third street and Eighth avenue, conducted by the pastor, F’. N. Zabriskie. The ministers of the Reformed Dutch church in this city and vicinity, will meet on Monday morn ing for prayer and conference, in the lecture room of the Fulton street church. ORDINATIONS. Rev. H. B. Slater was ordained pastor of the Bap- tist church in Saratoga, Winona county, Minnesota, on the 13th of October. Rey. Branch E. coy was ordained to the Pres- byterian ministry at Hepzibab, Chesterfield county, Va., on the 17th ult. INVITATIONS. J. N. Voorhis has received and accepted a unani- mous call from the Church of Clove,in Ulster county, and will enter upon his labors by the Ist of November. Rev. Charles W. Cooper, of Washington, Pennsyl- yania, has accepted a call from the Huntington South church, Long Island, N. Y. Rey. Dr. Vermilye, of Clinton, the appointment of Professor of Theolo Theological Institute of Connecticut, at sor, Conn. X. Y., has accepted in the Wind- INSTALLATIONS. Hugh 6. Carpenter was on the 29th uit., installed as pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church, corner of First place and Clinton street, South Brooklyn. Sermon by Dr. Hitchcock. Rev. Washington Roosevelt, formerly pastor of the North Presbyterian church of this city, having re- ceived and accepted a call from the Reformed Dutch church of Bronxville, Weschester county, will be installed by the Classis of Westchester, on Sabbath afternoon, Nov. 8. Rev. Dr. Ferris, Chancellor of the New York University, will preach the sermon. The Rev. Cornelius Gates was installed Wednes day, Oct. 21, a8 pastor of the Reformed Ditch church of Wolcott, at Fair Haven, Cayuga county, in this State, by a committee of the Classi of Geneva. Rey. John A. McKnistry, late of Torrington, Conn., was installed over the church in Harwinton, Conn., Oct. Rev. George W. Adams, late of East Jaffrey, N. H., was installed Sept. 30, as pastor of the Congre- gational church at River Point, Warwick, R. 1. Rev. John A. Seymour was intalled over the Con- gregational church in South Glastonbury, Conn. Rev. A. C, Baldwin, formerly pastor of the Howe street. church in New Haven, was installed pastor of the First church, in Durham, Oct. 28, RESIGNED, Rey. John W. Mears has resigned the pastorship of th Presbyterian church at Elkton, Md. Rey. Everard Kempehall resigned the of the Delaware Presbyterian church, the 15th. DEATHS IN THE MINISTRY. Rev. Dr. Polhemus, of the North Dutch pone in Newark, N.J., died in Newburg on the It. rahip lo, on The Port Tobacco (Md.) Times announces the the Rev. Mr. Woodley, the tor of St. Thomas (Catholic) church near that » The deceased was a native of Virginia, and during the prevalence of the yellow fever at Norfolk, in the summer of 1856, was one of the few who, froma sense of duty, regardless of self, vised that plague stricken city aud administered to the sick and dying. NEW CHURCHES. The laying of the corner stone of Christ church, Stratford, Gonn., will take place next Tuesday, No- vember 3. Bishop Williams and several clergymen will be present on the occasion and take part im the ceremonies. The Nueces Vall Catholic church at —— Christi to be a very handsome build an ornament to the town. "To the strennous of Mr. O'Reily is due the credit of its being completed. The new Methodist Episcopal church, built on the site of Gatch's meeting house, in Baltimore, was so- lemnly dedicated to the service of the Almighty on the 25th ult. reports the completion of the Texas. It is said MISCELLANROUS. Rey. Charles Jones, who for two and a-half years has occupied the pulpit of the Austin street Congre- gational church, in Cambridge, Mass., as the stated pastor of the society, closed his labors on the 25th ult., on which occasion he preached two discourses appropriate to the event. Rey. Mr. Shields, of lowa, having been silenced by the Presbytery of Des Moines for marrying a woman who had divorced by the laws of lowa, aj aled to the Synod, and his appeal was sustained. . Synod expresses its Rog hy 4 action of the Presbytery was correct in form, an —— y a laudable zeal in the service of the church; and although ges i Shields does not approve of hia ma: as is shown by the foll resolation: Resolved, That, in restoring Rev. J. H. Shields to his former jon in the 1 mini , the Synod should not be understood as approving the contract- ing of marriage, expecially by ministers of the 1, with a Givoroed for. whatever cause, ieving that euch marriages impair usefulness, in- fluence and standing, and bring into question the purity and wisdom of the parties thereto. Rey, Nathaniel Miner, of Millington, Conn., has been dismissed at his own request from his parish. He has been pastor for twenty-five years. A few years since the stadents and alumni of Bar lington College, New Jersey, resolved that they would try to raise funds for the erection of a chapel similar to the beautifal structure of St. Marf’s Hail, and its sister institution. A considerable sum was collected, and has been safely invested for futare use. The New York Churchman says that to aid in this enterprise an aon has been made of the Bishop's portrait, which was painted life sine some years since and presented to the college, and the proceeds of its sale will be added to the sum already collected. Besides the thre Roman Catholic priesta who went out from England to India by the previous mail, four more left Southampton on Sanday, Octo- ber 11, as chaplains to the troops. Their names are —the Rev. J. Morgan, the Rey. Patrick Fairharst, of Birchley, near Wigan, Lancashire; the Rey. John F, Browne, late of St. Chad's, Cheetham road, Man- chester; and the Rev. T. Crowther, a regular priest of the Augustinisn order. Fire in Broadway. ‘MRS. HENDERSON SEVERELY BURNED—THREE OTHERS NEARLY SUFFOCATED—PROMPT AID BY THE POLICE, Between 2 and 3 o’clock on Saturday morning a fire broke out in the dwelling apartments of Dr. 8. B. Hender- son, oculist, situated on tho third floor of the build- ing 419 Broadway. A portion of the same floor was also occupied by Thomas 8. Gillan (the blind man who vends fancy soaps in the Park) and wife, alsoa man mame Christopher Walker, and two boys named Thomas Fanning and John Rhode. Policeman Roberts, of the Eighth ward, on duty at the corner of Mercer and Canal streets, heard the screaming for assistance, and hurried into the building. The smoke was very dense on the stairs near Gillan’s room. Here officer Roberta found Gillan endeavoring to escape, but, from blindness, he was going towards the fire; the officer seized hold of him and conducted him down stairs in safety. He next got down Gillan’s wife, and then the man Walker, whom he took upon his back, as he was almost suffocated, and car- rie@ him into the street. Mrs, Henderson rushed down stairs almost choked with smoke, the fire having burnt her face, neck, hands and arms in a very severe manner, rai extensive blisters. poor woman Was con- across the street toa lamp store, where the oocu- Panta kindly reoei her, and every aitention was paid her, and the requisite remedies lied inorder to relieve her agony. Captain Turnbull fFire Marshal Baker and others, rendered her every assistance iu their power, and subsequently she was conveyed by Capt. Turnbull in a carr’ to the houge of her friends in Howard street. It i not believed that her injuries will prove fatal. Mrs. Henderson informed the Fire Marshal that, during the night, she had been sick, and had got up alamp and took some medicine, and then left the jp burning on the bureau inher bedroom, and fell asleep. She was awoke by tbe crackling noise of the fire burning in her room. She had not time to dress herself; the fire seemed to be flashing all around her, and while endeavoring getsome valuables from her bureau drawer the flames, she thinks, burnt her, Dr. Henderson is absent at Wa- tertown, Jefferson county, N.Y. Mrs. Henderson says the Doctor bas an insurance of $1,000 on their effects in a city company. hoe hist r, on the corner of Canal street, isoceu- pied by Maires’& O'Brien, as a gentlemen's furnishing store. Their stock is damaged slightly by water. In- sured for $5,500 m the Fulton and Stuyvesant Insurance Companies. The store next door, also part of the first floor of No. 419 Broadway, is occupied by R. M. Waters as a hat store. His stock is somewhat damaged by water. In- sured for $8,000 in the Pacific, Washington, Rutgers and Merchants’ Insurance Companies. The second floor is occupied by T. Gilbert & Co. as pianoforte warerooms. Damaged by water. Fully in sured in Boston companies. ‘The fourth floor is occupied by Mr. Kertson, ambro. typist, &c. Damaged by water and smoke. ‘Tho fire was just burning through the flooring of this floor when check- ed by the firemen. Stock insured for $1,000 in the st. Mark’s Insurance Company. ‘The first floor on the Canal street side, mown as No. 297 Canal street, ie occupied by Peter Archdeacon, dealer in fruits. Damaged by water. Insured for $4,500 in the Beckman Insurance Company, on stock. No, 209 Canal street is occupied as a millinery store by Mrs, Burke, The stock is damaged by water and is in- sured, The building is owned by Thomas Marshall. It is damaged about $1,000, and insured for $1,500 in the Market Insurance Company , on improvements. No. 421 Broadway is occupied on the first floor by Bonoit Vieux as a segar store, and by Mr. Wise, optician. ‘The stock and improvements of both stores are damaged by water, and fully covered by insurance. THE WAR IN INDIA. Model Despatches from General Havelock— The Battles of Futtchpore, Pandoo Nuddce, and Recapture of Cawnpore—Nena Sahib's Defeat—Advance of the 78th Highlanders— Effects of the Pibroch and the Bayonct— Severe Engagement at Unao. Adjutant General Mayhew, of the British army in India, forwarded, under dates of the 18th and 31st of July, the annexed despatches from Brigadier Gene- ral Havelock to the Government Secretary. Gene- ral Havelock’s reports of his recent engagements with the mutineers are highly interesting. The Adjutant General, writing on the 31st of July, reTaarks:— ‘ His Receery considers that the pats credit is due to the Brigadier-General and to the brave troops under his command. They have marched 130 miles in eight days, at the most trying season of the year, fought three obstinately contested combats, in each of which the insurgents have been signally beaten, destroyed the stronghold of that arch-fiend and traitor, the Nena Sahib, and captured 44 pieces of ordnance, many of which are of large calibre. General Havelock has on many occasions handled his force with the ability which might have been ex- pected from his well won reputation as a brave, skil- ful and experienced soldier, and Sir P. Grant begs to recommend him and the several ers he has spe- cified in his despatches to the most favorable consi- deration of his Lordship in Council; and his Excel- lency desires further to draw ial attention to the glowing terms in which General Havelock de- scribes the excellent conduct and gullantry under fire of the troops of all arms serving with him in the field. W. Mayuew. BRIGADIER GENERAL HAVELOCK TO THE DEPUTY ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY. 8 Cae, LS femsarmps July 12, a. im—By telegrams and reports in various shapes the Commander-in-Chief has been kept informed of the operations of Major Renaud, Ist Madras Fusi- leers, on the Grand Trunk Road, between the Ist and 11th instant, at the head of a force of 400 Bri- tish and 420 native troops, with two ope of can- non. He has everywhere pacificated the country by punishing the ringleaders in mutiny and rebellion wherever they have fallen into his hands, and earn- ed, as I yenture to think, the best thanks of his Ex- cellency. 2. But on the 10th instant his position became critical. Cawnpore had suddenly fallen, by an act of treachery unequalled in our annals, save by one fatal event beyond the Indus; and the rebel force, thus freed from occupation, had rapidly pushed down a force to the vicinity of this place, within five miles of which the Major would arrive on the morning of the 12th. He would thus be exposed to the attack of 3,500 rebels with 12 guns. 3. No time was to be lost, so on the 10th my column marched under a frightful sun, 15 miles to Synee, and resuming their course at 11 o'clock at night, joined Major Renaud on the road by uoon- t,and with him marched to Khaga, five miles from Futtepore, soon after dawn, and took up a position. 4. The heat was excessive, but there were now on int 1,400 British bayonets and eight guns, united to a small native force. The whole is detailed in the margin. 5. Our information has been better than that of the enemy, for when Lieutenant Colonel Tytler uushed a reconnaissance up to the town they evi- ventl supposed they had only M Renaud’s gal- lant but «mall force In their front, for after firing on the Lieutenant-Colonel and his escort they insolently ed forward two guns and a force of infantry and cavalry, cau d our frout, and threatened our flanks. 6. I wished earnestly to give our harrassed soldiers rest, and so waited until this ebullition should ex- nd itself, making no counter disposition beyond posting 100 Enfield riflemen =_ in an advanced copse. But the enemy maintai his attack with the audacity which his first sapposition had inspired and my inertness fostered. It would have injured the morale of my troops to permit them thus to be bearded, so I determined at once to bring on an ac- tion. 7. Puttehpore constitutes a ition of no small strength. The hard, dry Grand Trunk road subdi vides it, and it is the only means of convenient ac cess, for the plains on both sides are covered at this season by heavy | nts of water to the depth of two, three and four feet. It is surrounded by qar- den enclosures of it strength, with high walls, and has within it many houses of good masonry. In front of the swamps are hillocks, viliages and mango groves, which the enemy already occupied in foree. 8. Lestimate his number as set forth in the mar gin. 9. Tmade my dispositions. The guns, now eight in number, were formed on and close to the chaus- tiléry, protected and aided by 100 Eunela Kiensen tillery, protected an 00 jd Riflemen of the 64th. The detachments of infantry were, at the seme moment, thrown into line of quarter-dis- tance columns, at deploying distance, and thas ad- vanced in support, covered at discretion by Enfield skirmishers. The small force of volunteers and ir- reqular cavalry moved on the flanks, on harder ground. 10. L might sa) Minutes the action was decided, for in that short space of time the spirit of the enemy was utterly subdued; the rifle fire reach- ing them at an unexpected distance, filled them with dismay; and when Capt. Maude was enabled to push his guns through flanking swamps to point-blank range, his surprisingly accurate fire demoliehed their little remaining conf nee. In armoment three guns were abandoned to us on the chaueee, and the torce advanced steadily, driving the enemy before it on every point. 11. Major Renaud won a hillock on the right in fre} style, and struggled on throngh the inundation. ¢ Seventy-eight, in extension, kept up his commu- PRICE TWO CENTS. nication with the centre; the fourth gave strength to the centre and Tere; ba? the left the Eighty-fourth and mt of Ferozepore prewed back the enemy’s a 12. As we moved forward the enemy’s guna con- tinued to fall into our hands, and then in succession they were driven by and columns from the garden inclosures, from a strong barricade on the road, from the town wall, into and through, out of and beyond the town. They endeavored to make & stand a mile in advance of it. My troops were in such a state of exhaustion that I despairea of driving them further. At the same time the muti- neers of the Second light cavalry made an effortyto renew the combat by charging, with some success, our irregular horse, whose disposition throughout the fight was, | regret to say, worse than doubtful. But again our ins and =—rifle- men were, with great labor, pushed to the front. Their fire soon put the enem: final and irretrieva- bie flight, and my force took up its present position in triumph, and perked twelve captured guns. 13. I must endeavor, in this hasty despatch, to do justice to those who led the troops to this easy vic- ‘iret on the list I must pes Major Renaud, whose exertions at the head of the advanced column I can- not sufficiently praise. His coolness and conduct in the action are equally entitled to my highest com- mendation. Thope Tat it aU be in the pow of his Excel- lency the Commander-in-Chief to bring speedily to the notice of his Royal Highness, the General Com- manding-in-Chief, the courage and skill of Captain Maude, royal artillery. J have seen some ti ok Talia (oxy Sits but never table gains better a § or tice more effective, than of my battery under this officer. Colonel Hamilton led his Highlanders well, and they followed him, full of spirit and devotion. Thave every reason to be satisfied with the con- duct in this comba, of Major Stirling at the head of the Sixty-fourth; of Lieutenant Ayrton, in command of the Eighty-fourth detachment; of Captain ge Regiment of Ferozepore; of Captain Barrow, leading the volunteer cavalry, and Lieutenant Palliser, at the head of the irregular horse. T have next to speak of the staff:— Captain Beatson, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, bas given me entire satisfaction in the per- formance of his ordinary duties, and J was much gra- tified by his boldness and activity in the fight. Lieutenant Colonel Tytler is indefatigable and aie intelligent in a sphere of duty entirely new to im. Captain McBean’s commissariat arrangements, chietly with the advanced column, have hitherto been every way succeseful. My orders were bey bbe be in the field boldly, ac- tively and intelligently, , my aide-de-camp, Lieu- tenant Havelock, 10th Foot, and the following officers :—Lieutenant Mortand, lst Fusileers; Lieu- tenant Moorsom, her Majesty’s 52d Light Infantry ; Captain Sheehy, her Majesty's 81st pamett; Cap- tain Russell, Engineers; and Capt. McBean. 14. I enclose the list of casualties, the lightest, I suppose, that ever accompanied the announcement of such a success. Twelve British soldiers were struck down by the sun, and never rose again. But our fight was fought neither with musket nor bayonet and sabre, but with Enfield rifles and cannon ; so we took nomen. The enemy’s fire scarcely reached us ; ours, for four hours, allowed him no repose. 1s. A return of captured ordnance also accompa- nies this report. H. HaveLock. BRIGADIER-GENERAL HAVELOCK TO THE DEPUTY- ADJUTANT-GENERAL OF THE ARMY. Camp Paxpoo Nuppre, July 15, 1857. Sir—I have the satisfaction to acquaint you, for the information of his Excellency the Commander- in-Chief, that the troops under my command have been twice successfully engaged with the enemy to-day, and have captured four guns. 2. While prosecuting my march towards Cawn- re it became a matter of deep interest to me to Fearn whether the fine bridge over the Pandoo Nud- dee had been destroyed or not. The stream is not at this season fordable, and the delay in crossing by Other means, or at any other point, would have been most damaging to the objects of the expedition. 3. Intelligence meanwhile came in to the effect that the village of Aeng was strongly occupied b the enemy; that he was entrenched across the reed, and had two horse artilles in position. 4 | therefore reini: advanced guard under Lieut. Col. Tytler, by attaching to him, in addition to the small “body of volunteer cavalry, six guns of Capt. Maude’s battery and a detachment of her Ma- Jesty’s 64th regiment. 6. The enemy's eutrenchments were not formida- ble, but the country being thickly wooded, he was enabled to maintain himself for some time against our fire, during which interval large bodies of caval- ry advanced on both flanks with the intention of capturing our baggage. These attacks were very reevering, and to defeat them, as I had only twen- horse, 1 was compelled to protect the with the infantry in second fine, and by artillery fire. It is gratilying to have to report that the enemy was unable to “er a single bagmage animal or fol- lower. The last attempt was defeated by the bag- sage ards, whose fire was very effective. . Soon, however, the Lieutenant-Colonel over- came all resistance, drove the enemy before him, and captured his cannon. The road was strewed for miles with abandoned tents, ammunition, and other materials of war. He reports to me, in high terms of commendation, the conduct of the troops immedi- ately under his command, of Captain Maude, com- manding the battery, and of Lieutenant Havelock, 10th Foot, m; Son, and Lieutenant Moor- som, 52d Light Infantry, whom 1 placed at his dis- 7. The troops were halted for refreshment and short repose, when authentic information was re- ceived that the bridge on the Pandoo stream was not destroyed, but defended by entrenchments and two guns of garrison calibre. 8. ition had to be made to force the of the stream. Fortunately, the bridge was at a sali- ent bend of the river in our direction. Captain Maude at once suggested to me his desire to enveloy it with his artillery fre, by placing three guns on the road and three on either flank. whole of the Madras Pusileers were extended as Enfield Riflemen, as being the most practised marksmen in the force. — of the stream and kept up a ing fire. 9. The enemy opened an effective cannonade uj our column as advanced along the road. therefore deplo; and advanced with great steadi- ness in parade order in support of the guns and rifle- men. Captain Mand’s bullets soon produced an evi- dent effect, and then the right wing of the Fusileers suddenly closing, threw themselves with rare gal- lantry the bridge, carried it, and captured both guns. exe two affhirs cost me 25 killed and wounded, as shown in the accompanying return. Among the latter | regret to have to Major Renaud, Ist Madras Fusileers, to whose gal- lantry and intelligence I have been under great obli- tions. His left thigh was broken by a musket ll in the skirmish at Aen; tad Nh fortitade with which he ondares all ig, a fae vorable result. ier General, H. Haverocr, Bi Commanding Allahabad Moveable Column. BRIGADIER GENERAL HAYRLOCK TO THR DEPUTY AD JUTANT GENERAL OF THR ARMY. Cawnrons, July 20, 1857. Sir—I have the ire to announce that the tri- umph of the Mahratta pretender Nena Sahib, om nephew of the late “Ex Peshwa Bajee Rao,” has been of short duration. The treacherous pee ng ~ by which he compassed the destruction of the under the gullant Sir Hagh Wheeler have already been reported to the Commander-in-Chief. Thave now to announce the complete discomfitare of his foree under his personal command, and the capture of his cannon, followed by the re-occupation of his station, which, since the 6th of June, he has been devastating and desecrating by every form of cruelty and oppression. 2. He filled up the measure of his iniquities on the 15th, for, on hearing that the bridge at the Pandoo Nuddee had been forced, he ordered the immediate massacre of the wives and children of oar British soldiers still in his possession in this cantonment, which was carried out by his followers with every circumstance of barbarous malignity. 3. My information was in every respect J ag nd T ascertained Dat he bee et 3° ‘ition at the village of Abirwa, where the Grand Trunk Road unites with that which leads direct to the military cantonment of Cawnpore. 4. His entrenchments cut and rendered impasaable both roads, and a owe ameand viet (ro light and five siege ») were long ~ which consisted of a series of villages. Be- ind these his infantry, consisting of mautinous troops and his own armed followers, was disposed for defence. It was evident that an attack in front would expose the British to a murderous fire from his heavy guns sheltered in his re solved therefore to mandavre to turn his left. My camp and baggage were kept back, iunder proper escort, at the village » and | halted my troops there two or three hours in mango groves, to cook, and gain shelter from a burn- ing san. 5. My column then moved off, right in front; the Fusileers led, followed by two guns, then came the Highlanders, in the rear of whom waa tile central battery of six guns under Captain Maude. The 64th and 84th had two more guns in their rear, and the regiment of Ferozepore closed the column. 6. My troops, defiling at a steady pace, soon changed direction and began to circle round the tlanape of manger bet sce se he tony compre. ps of ; but as soon as hended the object of thelr march, an evident sensa- tion was created in his tines. He pushed forward on his left a large body of horse, and opened a fire of shot and shell from the whole of his guns. Bat he was evidently disconcerted by onr advance on his flank, and anxious for his communication with Cawny . My troops continued their progress until his left was wholly opened to our attack, and then formed line and advanced in direct echelon of regi- ments and batteries from the right. A wing of pen again covered the advance extended as lemen. ; 7. The : conactansts, had arrived for Papen T have long anxi wi a deulning prowess of the 78th Hi, . Three guns of the enemy were pte posted behind a lofty hamlet well nch- ed. lirected this regiment to advance, and never have I witnessed conduct more admirable. They were led by Cofone! peel ity cae oe with ae passing steadiness a @ ire. village they Prod the bayonet, the pipes the pi- brock.” Need Tadd that the enemy fled, the village as taken, and the tured. 8. On the left the 64th was with equally successful against another village, and took 9. ‘the "8 inf 1d to be Sg 4 enemy’s infantry appeare where in full retreat, ad ‘nat ordered the fire cease, when a reserve 24 pounder was open- ed on the Cawnpore road, which siderable Joss to my force; and, under cover of ita fire, two large bodies of cavalry at the same time insolently over the plain, the infantry once more rallied. beating of their large drums, and nu- merous mounted officers in front, announced the de- Sainve struggle of the “Nena” for his usurped do- minion. 10. I had previously ordered my volunteer cavalry to adventure a charge on a more’ advanced the enemy’s horse, and I have the satisfaction to re- pee that they conducted themselves most credita- ly. One of their number, Mr. Carr, was killed in the charge. 11. But the final crisis oached. My artilles cattle, wearied by the length of the march, coul not Lag” up the guns to my assistance; and the lst. Madras Furileers, 64th, 84th, and 78th detachments formed in line, were exposed to a heavy fire from the 24-psunder on the road. I was resolved this state of things should not last, so calling upon my men, who were lying down in line, to on their feet, directed another vance. It was irresistible. The enemy sent road ve er our bel until we ee) within ards, and then poured in pe with such preci- son's ‘determination as] have. seldom witnessed. But the 64th, led by Major Stjyling and my aid-de- camp, who had placed himself in their front, were not to be denied. Their rear showed the ground strewed with wounded; but on they steadily and si- lently came, then with a cheer charged, and captured the unwieldy trophy of their valor. 12. The enemy lost all heart, and after a hurried fire of musketry, gave way in total rout. Four of my guns came up and completed their discomfiture by a heavy cannonade; and, as it grew dark, the roofless barracks of our artillery were dimly descried in advance, and it was evident that Cawnpore waa once more in our ‘ion. 13. The points of this victory I shall have after- wards to describe. The troops had been thirteen hours in their bivouac when a tremendous explosion shook the earth. Nena Sahib, in full retreat to Bi- thoor, had blown up Cawnpore sani den Si ep apes determi ion to defend himsel ly. from the front assured us that he had assembled 5,000 men, and placed 45 ae in ‘ion for the defence of his stronghold; but his followers have since despaired, and I have taken possession of Bi- thoor without a shot. 14. [was joined by the steamer Burramputa this morning, which is now in easy comm with me. 15. I must reiterate my obligations to the officers commanding my detachments and batteries, to Stephenson, Madras Fusiliers; Colonel Hamilton, leader of my Highlanders, who had his horse ahot; Major Stirling, 64th, who ix tly wounded; Capt. Currie, 44th, severely, I fear }, wounded, ; i i Rs (since dead); ' ; Capt. 4 commanding the ent of Ferozepore; and Barrow, commanding my small body of horse. Lieut. Col, Tytler’s zeal and gallantry have been beyond all praise. 4 16. It was my desire to have offered my thanks in like manner to Captain Beatson, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General; but I can now only record my opinion over his grave. He was attacked by cholera on the morning of this fight, and he did his duty throughout it, and bivonacked with the 5 po sg 3 three days under = violence of hia dis- order. Lieutenant Moorsom, Majesty's Light In- fantry, assisted in carrying my orders, ny displayed great courage and much intelligence, I have already mentioned the conduct of aid- de-camp in frout of the 64th throughout the she was seen wherever danger was most pressing, and [ beg specially to commend him to the protection and favor of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief. l enclose returns of killed, wounded and missing, and ordnance captured. H. Havevock, Brigadier General, Commanding Allahabad Moveable Cohumn. BRIGADIER GENERAL HAVELOCK TO THE DEPUTY aD JUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY. : atau Lp eg mime Jaly 29, a. moved forward from the strong position of howar on the 19th inst., and soon Teoamee cagieed with the enemy near the town of Unao, ‘2. It ie necessary to describe the enemy's positions his right was protected by a swamp, which could neither be forced or turned; his advance was drawn up in EE nr enclosure, which in this warlike dis trict purposely or accidentally assumed the form of a bastion. The rest of his force was in ies bee 2 tees, ber at wi were joop! 5 passage between vilge and the large town of Unao is narrow. The town itself ex- tended three-quarters of a mile to our right. The flooded state of the country precluded the pow#ibili- ty of turning in this direction. The «swamp shat ua pel Pa Thus an attack in front became una- vol . 3. It was commenced by the 78th Highlanders and lst Fusileers with two Gane, sad soon became ex- ceedingly warm. enclosnre, bring up the 64th under Colonel Wilson, some daring feats of bravery were performed. Patrick Cavanagh, 64th, was cat literall ia 4 the enemy, while aos e dis tinguished gallantry. Had he lived 1 have deemed him worthy of the Victoria Crom. It could never have glittered on a more 4. Lieutenant le, TAth F tempt to penetrate with fanatics of the Muswulman faith, was badly wound- ed. The village was set on fire; still ite defend- , inan at ers resisted obstinately. Finally, the were cap- tured, and the woos fares were ‘enabled to debouch by the narrow passage between the and the town of Unao, and formed in line. It the enemy, rallied, and be pny pM mae Ay fantry, guns, and cay: were wh up on the plain. They were attacked in direct echelon of detachments and batteries, bay taken, and the infantry and horse put to fi the whole of the action a large detachment of the of Nena Sahib threatened our left flank. 5. The troops halted three hours and then moved on towards Buseerat Gange. Tt is a walled town with wet ditches. The gate is defended by a round tower, on and near which four pieces of cannon were mounted, the adjacent building beg oy and otherwise strengthened. In rear town is abroad and deep inundation, crossed by a narrow chauesée and bridge. The guns geste on a rable order, #u by the Ist akirminh- ies. and the 7 Highlanders and 64th regiment ia e. 6. The enemy's cannonade waa well sustained; nevertheless, our force continued to gain ground. ‘The 64th were then directed to tarn the town by our left, and penetrate between it and the : cutting off the enemy from the chaussée The Fusileers and the Highlanders ———— selves on the earthworks, broke en’ ment, and captured the town. 7. whole of the guns of 5th company of battalion artillery were taken by ue, with nearly its ammunition. It had come from Fysabad and Lucknow. The ground on both sides of the road at Unao was so flooded that it was impossible for caval- Ty toact. My volunteer horse was therefore reduced. tv inactivity, though most anxious to ¥ 8. The lows of the enemy at Unao is by native report at 1500 killed and wounded. 4 in truth, amount to 600. It was iter at Gunge, in consequence of the already no- ced. "7 In these two combate 19 qune were captared from the enemy. 10. 1 must praise the conduct of all my staff offi- cers, Lieutenant-Colonel Tytler, hardly able from indisposition to sit on hia horse, set throughout the day an example of daring and activity; Lieutenant Havelock, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, had a borse shot under him; Lientenant Seton, my acting aid-de-camp, was severely wounded. Major Stephenson, at the head of the Madras Fusileers, u £e