LXVII. Treaties and covenants made by the Company to remain binding.

LXVII. Treaties and covenants made by the Company to remain binding.

LXVIII. Members not _personally_ liable for such treaties or covenants.

LXIX. A Court of Directors still to exist, but in smaller number than before, and having powers relating only to the management of the Company’s dividend and a few minor subjects.

LXX. Quarterly courts not in future obligatory.

LXXI. Company’s liability ceases, on all matters now taken under the care of the Council.

_Saving of Certain Rights of the Company._

LXXII. Secretary in Council to pay dividends on India stock out of India revenue.

LXXIII. Dividends to constitute a preferential charge.

_Commencement of the Act._

LXXIV. Commences thirty days after day of receiving royal assent.

LXXV. Company’s orders to be obeyed in India until the change of government shall have been proclaimed in the several presidencies.

_The Indian Mutiny Relief Fund._ (See p. 226.)

This noble manifestation of kind feeling towards the sufferers in India, which originated in a public meeting held in London on the 25th of August 1857, assumed munificent proportions during the next following year, when the colonists and Englishmen residing abroad had had time to respond to the appeal made to them. In a report prepared by the Committee, on the 1st of November 1858, it was announced that the sum placed in their charge amounted, up to that time, to £434,729. They had remitted £127,287 to India, there to be distributed by auxiliary local committees; they had assisted sufferers after their return to, or during their residence in, the home country, to the extent of £35,757; and their management expenses had amounted to £6224. There remained, invested at interest, the sum of £265,461, applicable to further cases of need. It is interesting to notice the kind of persons to whom relief was afforded, on account of the varied privations to which the mutiny had subjected them. The sum of £35,757 expended in England, was mostly in donations to the following numbers and classes of persons:

32 Military officers. 86 Widows and children of officers. 25 Wives of officers. 25 Orphans of officers. 51 Other relatives of officers. 13 Disabled soldiers. 298 Widows of soldiers. 423 Children of soldiers. 82 Other relatives of soldiers. 10 Clergymen and missionaries. 6 Widows of Clergymen. 1 Wife of missionary. 23 Widows and orphans of civilians. 75 Planters, railway officials, &c.

_Queen Victoria’s Proclamation to the Princes, Chiefs, and People of India.—Read in the principal Cities of India, November 1, 1858._ (See p. 612.)

VICTORIA, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and of the Colonies and Dependencies thereof in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Australasia, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Whereas, for divers weighty reasons, we have resolved, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons in Parliament assembled, to take upon ourselves the government of the territories in India, heretofore administered in trust for us by the Honourable East India Company:

Now, therefore, we do by these presents notify and declare that, by the advice and consent aforesaid, we have taken upon ourselves the said government; and we hereby call upon all our subjects within the said territories to be faithful and to bear true allegiance to us, our heirs and successors, and to submit themselves to the authority of those whom we may hereafter from time to time see fit to appoint to administer the government of our said territories, in our name and on our behalf.

And we, reposing especial trust and confidence in the loyalty, ability, and judgment of our right trusty and well-beloved cousin and councillor, Charles John Viscount Canning, do hereby constitute and appoint him, the said Viscount Canning, to be our first Viceroy and Governor-general in and over our said territories, and to administer the government thereof in our name, and generally to act in our name and on our behalf: subject to such orders and regulations as he shall, from time to time, receive from us through one of our principal Secretaries of State.

And we do hereby confirm in their several offices, civil and military, all persons now employed in the service of the Honourable East India Company, subject to our future pleasure, and to such laws and regulations as may hereafter be enacted.

We hereby announce to the native Princes of India that all treaties and engagements made with them by or under the authority of the Honourable East India Company, are by us accepted, and will be scrupulously maintained; and we look for the like observance on their part.

We desire no extension of our present territorial possessions; and while we will permit no aggression upon our dominions or our rights to be attempted with impunity, we shall sanction no encroachment on those of others. We shall respect the rights, dignity, and honour of native princes as our own; and we desire that they, as well as our own subjects, should enjoy that prosperity and that social advancement which can only be secured by internal peace and good government.

We hold ourselves bound to the natives of our Indian territories by the same obligations of duty which bind us to all our other subjects; and those obligations, by the blessing of Almighty God, we shall faithfully and conscientiously fulfil.

Firmly relying ourselves on the truth of Christianity, and acknowledging with gratitude the solace of religion, we disclaim alike the right and the desire to impose our convictions on any of our subjects. We declare it to be our Royal will and pleasure that none be in anywise favoured, none molested or disquieted, by reason of their religious faith or observances, but that all shall alike enjoy the equal and impartial protection of the law; and we do strictly charge and enjoin all those who may be in authority under us that they abstain from all interference with the religious belief or worship of any of our subjects, on pain of our highest displeasure.

And it is our further will that, so far as may be, our subjects, of whatever race or creed, be freely and impartially admitted to offices in our service, the duties of which they may be qualified, by their education, ability, and integrity, duly to discharge.

We know and respect the feelings of attachment with which the natives of India regard the lands inherited by them from their ancestors, and we desire to protect them in all rights connected therewith, subject to the equitable demands of the State; and we will that, generally, in framing and administering the law, due regard be paid to the ancient rights, usages, and customs of India.

We deeply lament the evils and misery which have been brought upon India by the acts of ambitious men, who have deceived their countrymen by false reports, and led them into open rebellion. Our power has been shewn by the suppression of that rebellion in the field; we desire to shew our mercy by pardoning the offences of those who have been thus misled, but who desire to return to the path of duty.

Already in one province, with a view to stop the further effusion of blood, and to hasten the pacification of our Indian dominions, our Viceroy and Governor-general has held out the expectation of pardon, on certain terms, to the great majority of those who in the late unhappy disturbances have been guilty of offences against our government; and has declared the punishment which will be inflicted on those whose crimes place them beyond the reach of forgiveness. We approve and confirm the said act of our Viceroy and Governor-general, and do further announce and proclaim as follows:

Our clemency will be extended to all offenders, save and except those who have been or shall be convicted of having directly taken part in the murder of British subjects.

With regard to such, the demands of justice forbid the exercise of mercy.

To those who have willingly given asylum to murderers, knowing them to be such, or who may have acted as leaders or instigators in revolt, their lives alone can be guaranteed; but in appointing the penalty due to such persons, full consideration will be given to the circumstances under which they have been induced to throw off their allegiance; and large indulgence will be shewn to those whose crimes may appear to have originated in a too credulous acceptance of the false reports circulated by designing men.

To all others in arms against the government, we hereby promise unconditional pardon, amnesty, and oblivion of all offences against ourselves, our crown and dignity, on their return to their homes and peaceful pursuits.

It is our Royal pleasure that these terms of grace and amnesty should be extended to all those who comply with their conditions before the first day of January next.

When, by the blessing of Providence, internal tranquillity shall be restored, it is our earnest desire to stimulate the peaceful industry of India, to promote works of public utility and improvement, and to administer its government for the benefit of all our subjects resident therein. In their prosperity will be our strength, in their contentment our security, and in their gratitude our best reward. And may the God of all power grant unto us, and to those in authority under us, strength to carry out these our wishes for the good of our people.

_Viscount Canning’s Proclamation.—Issued at Allahabad, November 1, 1858._ (See p. 612.)

Her Majesty the Queen having declared that it is her gracious pleasure to take upon herself the government of the British territories in India, the Viceroy and Governor-general hereby notifies that from this day all acts of the government of India will be done in the name of the Queen alone.

From this day, all men of every race and class who, under the administration of the Honourable East India Company, have joined to uphold the honour and power of England, will be the servants of the Queen alone.

The Governor-general summons them, one and all, each in his degree, and according to his opportunity, and with his whole heart and strength, to aid in fulfilling the gracious will and pleasure of the Queen, as set forth in her royal proclamation.

From the many millions of her Majesty’s native subjects in India, the Governor-general will now, and at all times, exact a loyal obedience to the call which, in words full of benevolence and mercy, their Sovereign has made upon their allegiance and faithfulness.

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Footnote 205:

The chairman and deputy-chairman.

Footnote 206:

Lord Stanley, president of the Board of Control.

CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE.

Events in India.

1857.

Jan. 22. Cartridge disturbances began at Dumdum. Feb. 6. Cartridge grievances inquired into at Barrackpore. Feb. 11. General Hearsey warned government of disaffection. Feb. 26. 19th Bengal N. I. riotous at Berhampore. Mar. 26. Cartridge disturbances at Umballa. Mar. 27. Proclamation explaining Cartridge question. Mar. 29. 34th B. N. I. riotous at Barrackpore. Mar. 31. 19th B. N. I. disbanded and dismissed. Apr. 24. Cartridge disturbances at Meerut. May 1. Cartridge disturbances at Lucknow. May 3. 7th Oude Infantry mutinied at Lucknow. May 5. 34th B. N. I. disbanded and dismissed. May 9. 3d B. N. C. punished at Meerut. May 10. COMMENCEMENT OF THE GREAT REVOLT AT MEERUT. May 10. Troops in Company’s pay on this day—38,000 Europeans, 200,000 Natives. May 11. Meerut mutineers (11th and 20th B. N. I., and 3d B. N. C.) marched to Delhi. May 11. 38th, 54th, and 74th B. N. I., mutinied at Delhi. May 13. 16th, 26th, and 49th B. N. I., and 8th B. N. C., disarmed at Meean Meer near Lahore. May 14. General Anson departed from Simla, to head troops.

May 16. B. N. Sappers and Miners mutinied at Meerut. May 17. 25th B. N. I. riotous at Calcutta. May 19. Anson’s Proclamation concerning cartridges. May 20. 55th B. N. I. mutinied at Murdan. May 20. 9th B. N. I. mutinied at Allygurh and vicinity, May 21. First siege-column left Umballa for Delhi. May 21. Europeans at Cawnpore began their intrenchment. May 22. 24th, 27th, and 51st B. N. I., with 5th B. N. C., disarmed at Peshawur. May 24. Colvin’s proclamation—disapproved by Viscount Canning. May 24. Portion of Gwalior Horse mutinied at Hattrass. May 24. General Anson left Umballa for Delhi. May 27. General Anson died at Kurnaul May 27. Wilson’s Field-force left Meerut for Delhi. May 28. Reed succeeded Anson provisionally. May 28. 15th and 30th B. N. I. mutinied at Nuseerabad. May 30. Portions of 13th, 48th, and 71st B. N. I., with 7th N. C., mutinied at Lucknow. May 30. Wilson defeated Delhi rebels at Ghazeeoodeen Nuggur. May 31. Wilson defeated Delhi rebels, near the Hindoun. May 31. Barnard left Kurnaul to command army against Delhi.

May 31. 28th B. N. I. mutinied at Shahjehanpoor. June 1. 44th and 67th B. N. I. disarmed at Agra. June 3. 17th B. N. I. mutinied at Azimghur. June 3. 41st B. N. I., 9th and 10th Oude Irreg. I., and 2d Oude Mil. Police, mutinied at Seetapoor. June 3. 29th B. N. I. mutinied at Mooradabad. June 3. 72d B. N. I., and a wing of 1st B. N. C., mutinied at Neemuch. June 4. 37th B. N. I., 13th Irreg. C., and Loodianah Sikhs, mutinied at Benares. June 4. 12th B. N. I., and 14th Irreg. C., mutinied at Jhansi. June 5. 1st, 53d, and 56th B. N. I., and 2d B. N. C., mutinied at Cawnpore. June 5. Wing of Loodianah Sikhs mutinied at Jounpoor. June 6. Barnard and Wilson joined forces at Bhagput. June 6. 6th B. N. I. mutinied at Allahabad. June 6. ? Hurrianah Battalion mutinied at Hansi. June 6. ? Bhurtpore Levies mutinied at Bhurtpore. June 7. 36th and 61st B. N. I., and 6th B. C., mutinied at Jullundur. June 8.

22d B. N. I., and 6th Oude I., mutinied at Fyzabad. June 8. ? Massacre of Europeans at Jhansi. June 8. Barnard defeated Delhi rebels at Badulla Serai. June 8. Barnard arrived with siege-army before Delhi. June 9. 15th Irreg. C. mutinied at Sultanpore. June 9. Europeans driven from Futtehpoor by rebels. June 10. 1st Oude Irreg. I. mutinied at Pershadeepore. June 10. Wing of 12th B. N. I., and 14th Irreg. C., mutinied at Nowgong. June 10. ? Europeans driven from Neemuch by rebels. June 11. Neill relieved Allahabad from the rebels. June 11. 60th B. N. I. mutinied at Rohtuk. June 12. First boat-party from Futteghur massacred by Nena Sahib. June 13. Press ‘Gagging’ Act passed at Calcutta. June 13. 45th and 57th B. N. I. mutinied at Ferozpore. June 14. 43d and 70th B. N. I. and 2d N. C. disarmed at Barrackpore. June 14. Gwalior Contingent mutinied at Gwalior. June 15. King of Oude under surveillance at Calcutta. June 18. 10th B. N. I. mutinied at Futteghur. June 19. Defeat of Nuseerabad rebels outside Delhi. June 23.

Nagpoor Irreg. C. disarmed at Nagpoor. June 23. Severe Battle outside Delhi. June 26. 33d and 35th B. N. I. disarmed at Phillour. June 27. First news of the Revolt reached England. June 27. Boat-massacre at Cawnpore, by Nena Sahib. June 30. Disastrous Battle of Chinhut, near Lucknow. June 30. 4th Irreg. C. mutinied at Mozuffernugger. June 30. Europeans at Saugor intrench themselves in fort. July 1. Europeans driven out of Indore. July 1. 23d B. N. I. mutinied at Mhow. July 1. Siege of Europeans in Lucknow began. July 2. Severe Battle outside Delhi. July 2. Rohilcund mutineers entered Delhi. July 3. Mussulman Conspiracy discovered at Patna. July 4. Death of Sir H. Lawrence at Lucknow. July 4. Kotah Contingent mutinied at Agra. July 5. Death of Sir H. Barnard outside Delhi. July 5. Reed took command of siege-army. July 5. Disastrous Battle of Shahgunje, near Agra. July 7. 14th B. N. I. mutinied at Jelum. July 7. 58th B. N. I. disarmed at Rawul Pindee. July 7. Havelock’s column left Allahabad for Cawnpore. July 7. 42d B. N.

I., and 3d Irreg. C., mutinied at Saugor. July 9. 46th B. N. I., and 9th C., mutinied at Sealkote. July 11. Second boat-party from Futteghur arrived at Bithoor. July 12. Nicholson defeated Sealkote mutineers. July 12. Havelock defeated rebels at Futtehpoor. July 12. Sir Colin Campbell left England for India. July 14. Severe Battle outside Delhi. July 15. Havelock defeated rebels at Aong. July 15. Havelock defeated rebels at Pandoo Nuddee. July 15. Massacre at Cawnpore, by Nena Sahib. July 16. Havelock defeated Nena Sahib at Aherwa. July 17. Havelock entered Cawnpore victoriously. July 17. Havelock defeated Nena Sahib near Bithoor. July 17. Reed resigned command before Delhi—Wilson succeeded. July 20. Fierce Attack by rebels on Lucknow Garrison. July 24. 12th Irreg. C. mutinied at Segowlie. July 25. Havelock crossed Ganges into Oude. July 25. 7th, 8th, and 40th B. N. I. mutinied at Dinapoor. July 26. Nearly 6000 persons sheltered in Agra Fort, of whom 2000 children. July 27. Mr Wake’s defence of Arrah commenced. July 29. 26th B. N. I. mutinied at Lahore. July 29. Havelock defeated rebels at Onao.

July 29. Havelock defeated rebels at Busherutgunje. July 30. Captain Dunbar’s disaster at Arrah. July 31. Ramgurh Infantry mutinied at Ramgurh. July 31. Siege-army before Delhi = 6918 effectives, and 1116 sick and wounded. Aug. 1. 63d B. N. I. and 11th Irreg. C. disarmed at Berhampore. Aug. 1. Severe Battle outside Delhi. Aug. 1. 27th Bombay N. I. mutinied at Kolapore. Aug. 2. Vincent Eyre defeated Koer Singh near Arrah. Aug. 8. 59th B. N. I. disarmed at Umritsir. Aug. 8. Nicholson arrived with his Column at Delhi. Aug. 10. Severe Battle outside Delhi. Aug. 12. Havelock’s second victory at Busherutgunje. Aug. 12. Vincent Eyre defeated Koer Singh at Jugdispore. Aug. 13. Havelock retreated across Ganges to Cawnpore. Aug. 14. 5th Irreg. C. mutinied at Berhampore. Aug. 15-18. Hodson defeated rebels outside Delhi. Aug. 16. Havelock defeated Nena Sahib at Bithoor. Aug. 20. Fierce attack by the rebels on Lucknow Residency. Aug. 22. Jhodpore Legion mutinied at Erinpoora. Aug. 24. Montgomery defeated rebels at Allygurh. Aug. 25. Nicholson won Battle of Nujuffghur near Delhi, Aug. 25. Meeting in London at the Mansion-house, to establish Indian Mutiny Relief Fund.

Aug. 28. 51st B. N. I. mutinied at Peshawur. Sep. 5. Outram’s Column left Allahabad for Cawnpore. Sep. 5. Fierce attack by rebels on Lucknow Residency. Sep. 7. Indore mutineers captured Dholpore. Sep. 7. Siege-army before Delhi = 13,000 men. Sep. 9. Mr Colvin died at Agra. Sep. 11. Cannonading of Delhi commenced. Sep. 11. Viscount Eyre defeated rebels at Koondun Puttee. Sep. 14. Delhi entered by storm—death of Nicholson. Sep. 15-20. Gradual Conquest of Delhi city and fortifications. Sep. 15-20. Outram joined Havelock and Neill at Cawnpore. Sep. 16. 50th B. N. I. mutinied at Nagode. Sep. 18. 52d B. N. I. mutinied at Jubbulpoor. Sep. 19. Outram and Havelock crossed Ganges into Oude. Sep. 20. Goorkhas defeated rebels at Mundoree. Sep. 21. Hodson captured King and Princes of Delhi. Sep. 23. Outram and Havelock captured the Alum Bagh. Sep. 25. Outram and Havelock entered Lucknow Residency. Sep. 25. Death of Neill at Lucknow. Sep. 27. Outram and Havelock besieged in Residency. Sep. 28. Greathed defeated Delhi rebels at Bolundshuhur. Oct. 3. Peel’s Naval Brigade arrived at Allahabad. Oct.

5. Greathed defeated Delhi rebels at Allygurh. Oct. 9. 32d B. N. I. mutinied at Deoghur. Oct. 10. Greathed defeated Indore rebels near Agra. Oct. 15. Gwalior Contingent took the field, as a rebel army. Oct. 15. Rajah of Kotah’s troops mutinied. Oct. 19. Greathed and Hope Grant retook Minpooree. Oct. 26. Greathed and Hope Grant arrived at Cawnpore. Oct. 28. Sir Colin Campbell started from Calcutta, for scene of hostilities. Nov. 1. Peel’s Naval Brigade defeated rebels at Kudjna. Nov. 9. Mr Cavanagh’s adventure at Lucknow. Nov. 9. Europeans besieged in Fort of Neemuch. Nov. 9. Sir Colin Campbell crossed Ganges into Oude. Nov. 12. Sir Colin Campbell captured Jelalabad Fort. Nov. 14-17. Sir Colin Campbell fought his way into Lucknow. Nov. 18. Wing of 34th B. N. I. mutinied at Chittagong. Nov. 20. ? 73d B. N. I. mutinied at Dacca. Nov. 23. British evacuated Lucknow. Nov. 24. Stuart defeated Bundela rebels near Mundesoor. Nov. 25. Death of Havelock, outside Lucknow. Nov. 27-28. Windham beaten by Gwalior rebels near Cawnpore. Nov. 29. Lucknow Garrison recross Ganges to Cawnpore.

Dec. 6. Sir Colin defeated 25,000 rebels at Cawnpore. Dec. 9. Hope Grant defeated rebels at Serai Ghât. Dec. 14-17. Seaton defeated rebels in Minpooree district. Dec. 19. Government announced to East India Company an approaching change in Company’s powers. Dec. 28. Osborne reconquered Myhere from Bundela rebels. Dec. 30. Wood defeated rebels near Sumbhulpore. Dec. 31. East India Company protested against the proposed legislation for India.

1858.

Jan. 1. Bareilly mutineers defeated at Huldwanee. Jan. 3. Sir Colin Campbell arrived at Futteghur. Jan. 6. Jung Bahadoor and his Goorkha army entered Goruckpore. Jan. 6. Raines defeated a body of rebels at Rowah. Jan. 12. Outram defeated 30,000 rebels outside Alum Bagh. Jan. 27. Adrian Hope defeated rebels at Shumshabad. Jan. 27. Trial of the King of Delhi commenced. Jan. 28. East India Company petitioned Parliament against government proceedings. Feb. 3. Rose liberated the Europeans at Saugor. Feb. 4. Sir Colin returned to Cawnpore from Futteghur. Feb. 4. Maxwell repulsed Gwalior rebels at Chowra. Feb. 9. Sir Colin and Canning met at Allahabad. Feb. 9. Delhi and Meerut divisions placed under Punjaub government. Feb. 10. M’Causland repulsed Bareilly rebels at Sunda. Feb. 11. Great convoy of women and children left Agra. Feb. 12. Lord Palmerston brought in India Bill No. 1. Feb. 12-18. Debates thereon—government majority, 318 to 173. Feb. 19. Franks defeated Bunda Hossein at Chundah. Feb. 19. Franks defeated Mahomed Hossein at Humeerpoor. Feb. 20. Palmerston Ministry resigned. Feb. 21. Derby Ministry formed—Lord Ellenborough at the India Board.

Feb. 21. Outram repulsed 20,000 rebels at Alum Bagh. Feb. 23. Hope Grant took Meeangunje from Oude rebels. Feb. 26. Goorkhas captured fort of Mobarukhpoor in Oude. Feb. 28. Sir Colin crossed Ganges, to head his army. Mar. 2. Sir Colin advanced to the Alum Bagh. Mar. 2-21. Gradual conquest of Lucknow from rebels. Mar. 3. Viscount Canning’s Proclamation to the Oudians. Mar. 4. Rose defeated Bundelas at Mudenpore Pass. Mar. 5. Rowcroft repulsed 12,000 rebels at Goruckpore. Mar. 5. Goorkhas defeated Oude rebels at Kandoo Nuddee. Mar. 10. Rose defeated rebel Rajah of Shagurh. Mar. 10. Roberts headed the Rajpootana Field-force. Mar. 11. Jung Bahadoor joined Sir Colin outside Lucknow. Mar. 11. Showers defeated a body of rebels at Bah. Mar. 16. Return of the Guide Corps to Peshawur. Mar. 17. Stuart captured Chendaree from rebels. Mar. 21. Rose with Siege-army arrived before Jhansi. Mar. 21. Lucknow finally conquered by British. Mar. 22. Millman repulsed by Azimghur rebels at Atrowlia. Mar. 22. Roberts with Siege-army arrived before Kotah. Mar. 25. Moncrieff routed a body of Coles at Chuckerderpore. Mar.

26. Mr Disraeli brought in India Bill No. 2. Mar. 29. Army of Oude broken up into separate columns. Mar. 30. Roberts captured Kotah. Apr. 1. Rose defeated Tanteea Topee outside Jhansi. Apr. 2. Rose captured Jhansi—Ranee escaped. Apr. 2. Kerr defeated Dinapoor rebels near Azimghur. Apr. 2. Death of Captain Sir William Peel at Cawnpore. Apr. 6. Seaton defeated Minpooree Rajah at Kankur. Apr. 7. East India Company protested against both India Bills. Apr. 12. House of Commons determined to proceed by Resolutions on India Bill. Apr. 14. Disaster at Rhodamow under Walpole. Apr. 14. Death of Adrian Hope at Rhodamow. Apr. 17. Rowcroft defeated rebels at Amorah. Apr. 17. Jones defeated Rohilcund rebels at Nagul. Apr. 18. Sir Colin resumed operations from Cawnpore. Apr. 18. Douglas defeated Koer Singh at Azimutgurh. Apr. 18. Douglas defeated Koer Singh at Muneer Khas. Apr. 19. Ellenborough’s ‘Secret Dispatch’ written. Apr. 19. Whitlock took Banda, and defeated Nawab. Apr. 21. Le Grand’s disaster at Jugdispore. Apr. 21. Jones defeated Rohilcund rebels at Nageena. Apr. 21. Koer Singh eluded Douglas, and crossed Ganges.

Apr. 22. Walpole defeated rebels at Sirsa. Apr. 25. Jones recovered Mooradabad from Oude rebels. Apr. 25. Sir Colin reached Futteghur. Apr. 27. Sir Colin entered Rohilcund. Apr. 28. Sir Colin joined Walpole at Ramgunga. Apr. 30. Sir Colin entered Shahjehanpoor. Apr. 30. Penny’s Column won Battle of Kukerowlee. Apr. 30. Death of Penny at Kukerowlee. Apr. 30. Mr Disraeli brought in ‘Resolutions’ in House of Commons. May 3. Lugard crossed Ganges in pursuit of Koer Singh. May 3-11. Hall held fort of Shahjehanpoor against 8000 rebels. May 5. Sir Colin defeated rebels outside Bareilly. May 7. Sir Colin captured Bareilly—rebel leaders escaped. May 7. Corps of Bengal European Cavalry determined on. May 9. Lugard defeated Koer Singh at Jugdispore—Koer Singh killed. May 9. Rose marched in pursuit of Tanteea Topee and the Ranee. May 11. Rose defeated them at Koonch. May 11. Jones relieved Hall at Shahjehanpoor. May 11. Ellenborough resigned—Lord Stanley appointed to Board of Control. May 12. Lugard defeated Ummer Singh near Jugdispore. May 12. Hope Grant defeated 16,000 Oude rebels at Sirsee. May 14-21. Great debates in parliament, on Canning’s Proclamation and Ellenborough’s Dispatch.

May 15. Jones attacked in great force at Shahjehanpoor. May 15-23. Rose in fierce conflict with Tanteea Topee in and near Calpee. May 17. Jung Bahadoor returned to Nepaul. May 18. Sir Colin repulsed rebels at Shahjehanpoor. May 21. Light summer clothing ordered for troops. May 22. Coke joined Sir Colin from Pileebheet. May 23. Rose captured Calpee—Tanteea Topee, Ranee of Jhansi, and Nawab of Banda, fled towards Gwalior. May 24. Incendiarism at Allahabad. May 24. Sir Colin captured fort of Mohumdee. May 26. Railway opened from Allahabad to Futtehpoor. May 28. Sir Colin returned to Futteghur from Rohilcund and Oude. May 28. Sir Colin thanked his army for past services. May 30. Rebel leaders from Calpee arrived at Gwalior. June 1. Scindia defeated by Tanteea Topee and Calpee rebels. June 2. Rebels captured Gwalior—Scindia fled to Agra. June 4. Lugard defeated rebels in Jugdispore jungle. June 7. Lord Stanley resumed India debates in House of Commons. June 9. Mahomed Hossein defeated at Amorah. June 9-11. Moncrieff defeated rebels at Chuckerderpore. June 13. Hope Grant defeated 16,000 rebels at Nawabgunge.

June 15. The Moulvie killed in action at Powayne. June 16. Rose arrived near Gwalior. June 16-19. Great Battle in and near Gwalior. June 17. Death of the Ranee of Jhansi at Gwalior. June 17. Lord Stanley brought in India Bill No. 3. June 17. Canning’s reply to Ellenborough’s Secret Dispatch. June 18. Mahomed Hossein defeated at Hurreah. June 20. Rose recaptured Gwalior, and reinstated Scindia. June 21. Napier left Gwalior in pursuit of Tanteea Topee. June 23. East India Company’s objections to Bill No. 3. June 24. India Bill read second time in Commons. June 29. Mr Manson murdered by Rajah of Nargoond. End of month. 30th and 31st Bombay N. I. formed, to contain faithful men from mutinous 21st and 27th. End of month. Faithful men of mutinous 3d, 36th, and 61st Bengal N. I., formed into a new regiment in Punjaub. July 2. Roberts with Rajpootana Field-force reach Jeypoor. July 8. India Bill passed the Commons. July 9. India Bill read a first time in Lords. July 9. Tanteea Topee plundered Tonk—soon afterwards driven out by Holmes.

July 12. Rajah of Nargoond hanged at Belgaum. July 13. India Bill read second time in the Lords. July 14-20. Berkeley captured several small forts in Oude. July 17. Rattray captured rebel chiefs at Dehree. July 21. Hope Grant set out from Lucknow to confront rebels. July 23. Roberts left Tonk in pursuit of Tanteea Topee. July 28. Hope Grant relieved Maun Singh from siege at Shahgunje. July 29. Hope Grant entered Fyzabad, and drove out rebels. July 30. Cavanagh defeated a body of rebels in Muhiabad. July 31. India Bill passed the Lords. July 31. Outbreak of prisoners at Mymensing. Aug. 1. Bundela rebels seized Jaloun—expelled by Macduff. Aug. 2. India Bill (Act) received royal assent. Aug. 3. Man Singh captured Paoree. Aug. 7. Court of Directors elected seven members for new Council of India. Aug. 8. Roberts defeated Tanteea Topee at Sunganeer. Aug. 11. Parkes headed a column from Neemuch, to check Tanteea Topee. Aug. 12. Tanteea Topee checked at Marwar frontier, by Erinpoora force. Aug. 13. Horsford retook Sultanpore from Oude rebels. Aug. 13. Carpenter defeated rebels near Kirwee.

Aug. 14. Roberts defeated Tanteea Topee at Kattara. Aug. 20. Tanteea Topee crossed Chumbul to Julra Patteen. Aug. 23. Napier drove Man Singh out of Paoree. Aug. 25-29. Hope Grant fighting with Oude rebels outside Sultanpoor. Aug. 29. Brahmin plot discovered at Gwalior. Aug. 31. Disarmed 62d and 69th B. N. I. mutinied at Moultan. Aug. 31. Man Singh encamped at Sirsee, north of Goonah. Sep. 1. Ashburner defeated rebels near Mahoni. Sep. 1. Last day of E. I. Company’s governing power. Sep. 2. New Council of India commenced its sittings. Sep. 5. Napier defeated Man Singh at Bujeepore. Sep. 15. Michel defeated Tanteea Topee at Beora. Sep. 16-30. Continuous chase after Tanteea Topee, by various British columns. Oct. 3-8. Dawson besieged by Oude rebels at Sundeela. Oct. 5. Eveleigh defeated rebels at Meeangunje. Oct. 8. Barker and Dawson defeated rebels at Punno. Oct. 19. Tanteea Topee defeated by Michel at Sindwah. Oct. 25. Tanteea Topee defeated at Multhone. Oct. 29. Beni Madhoo defeated at Poorwa. Oct. 30. Mehndee Hossein defeated at Sufdergunje. Oct. 31. Tanteea Topee crossed the Nerbudda. Nov. 1. Queen’s Proclamation issued. Nov. 1. Sir Colin’s final plans laid. November. Gradual defeat and surrender of rebels in Oude and Behar. November. Gradual defeat and surrender of rebels in Central India.

Events in Persia.

1856.

(Summer). Persia sent an army against Herat. Aug. 22. Orders received at Bombay to prepare fleet and army against Persia. Oct. 22. East India Company protested against expense of Persian Expedition. Oct. 22. Orders received at Bombay for force to embark. Oct. 26. Persians captured Herat. Nov. 1. Governor-general declared war against Persia. Nov. 20. Outram departed from England to command Persian Expedition. Nov. 26. Stalker left Bombay for Persian Gulf. Dec. 7. Stalker and 1st Division landed near Bushire. Dec. 10. Stalker and 1st Division captured Bushire.

1857.

Jan. 30. Outram arrived at Bushire, with 2d Column. Feb. 3. Debates in Parliament concerning Persia. Feb. 3. Outram marched from Bushire to Borasjoon. Feb. 9. Night-attack by Persians at Khoosh-aub. Feb. 12. ? Havelock arrived at Bushire. Mar. 4. Treaty of Peace between England and Persis signed at Paris. Mar. 14. Suicide of Stalker at Bushire. Mar. 17. Suicide of Ethersey at Bushire. Mar. 19. Treaty of Peace ratified at London. Mar. 26. Outram defeated Persians at Mohamrah. Apr. 1. Rennie defeated Persians at Ahwaz. Apr. 5. News of the Treaty reached Bushire. Apr. 14. Treaty ratified at Teheran. May 9. Outram’s army in Persia broken up. May 12. ? Outram and Havelock left Persia for India. (Autumn). Evacuation of Herat by the Persians, and consequent evacuation of Persia by the British.

Events in China and Japan.

1856.

Oct. 8. Affair of the Lorcha _Arrow_ near Canton. Oct. 23-25. Seymour captured Forts in Canton river. Oct. 28-29. Partial Bombardment of Canton. Nov. 3. Yeh refused a personal conference. Nov. 6. Naval action with junks in Canton river. Nov. 8. Chinese employed fire-rafts against British ships. Nov. 26. British captured other Forts below Canton. Dec. 10. Bowring’s proceedings approved by home government. Dec. 11. Dispute at Nagasaki with Japanese authorities.

1857.

Jan. 1-4. Attacks and counter-attacks in Canton river. Jan. 10. Bowring’s further proceedings approved. Jan. 26. Japanese edict favourable to English ships. Feb. 3. Debates in parliament on Chinese affairs. Feb. 12. Partial destruction of Canton by the British. Feb. 24. Great debate in House of Lords on China. Mar. 3. House of Commons condemned Chinese War—Ministers therefore dissolved parliament. Apr. 6. War-junks destroyed in Canton river. Apr. 7. ? Ashburnham left England for China. Apr. 21. Elgin left England for China. May 25. Attack on junks in Escape Creek. June 1. Attack on junks in Fatshan Creek. July (early). Elgin arrived at Hong-kong. July (end). Elgin proceeded to confer with Canning at Calcutta. Sep. 9. Elliot made reconnaissance of Chinese junk-fleet. Dec. 12. Elgin sent formal demands on Yeh. Dec. 24. On Yeh’s refusal, Elgin resolved on stern measures. Dec. 28-31. Cannonading and fighting around Canton. Dec. 31. British captured all the defences of Canton.

1858.

Jan. 5. Parkes captured Commissioner Yeh. Jan. 9. Provisional government established at Canton. Feb. 10. Blockade of Canton river ended. Mar. (end). Elgin proceeded to Shang-hae. Apr. 24. Elgin sent his demands to the emperor at Pekin. Apr. 30. Emperor appointed a plenipotentiary. May 20. Negotiations failing, Elgin resumed hostilities. May 20. Forts on the Pei-ho destroyed by English. June 3. Straubenzee encountered Chinese outside Canton. June 26. Elgin signed Treaty with China at Tien-sing. July 6. Elgin returned to Shang-hae. Aug. 3. Elgin went to Nagasaki in Japan. Aug. 11. Namtow punished for breach of flag of truce. Aug. 16. Elgin arrived at Jedo. Aug. 26. Elgin signed Treaty with Japan at Jedo. Sep. & Oct. Gradual settlement of details of Chinese tariff.

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INDEX.

Act, abstract of, for changing government of India, 226

Agra, situation and description, 109

——, condition at different dates, 174, 284

——, number of persons in fort, 285

——, mutiny of Kotah Contingent, 283

——, battle near, and partial destruction of city, 283, 284

——, Greathed’s arrival, and victory over rebels, 352

Ahwaz. [Persia.]

AKBAR THE GREAT, 61

ALEXANDER, Mr, Civil Commissioner of Rohilcund, 496

Allahabad, head-quarters of Canning and Sir Colin, 546

——, situation and description, 107, 488

——, mutiny and devastation, 158

Allygurh, position and description, 111

——, mutiny at, 112

Almora, ladies and children at, 286

Alum Bagh, operations at, 262, 334, 363

AMHERST, Earl, power of Mogul lessened by, 67

Amorah, victory over 3000 rebels at, by Rowcroft, 470

ANDREWS, Captain, blown up at Ghazeeoodeen Nuggur, 233

ANGELO, Lieutenant, intrepidity at Mooradabad, 491

ANSON, General, Commander-in-chief in India, 118

——, operations, and death at Kurnaul, 118, 231, 233

Area and population of India, 31

Army, British, in India, details relating to, 24, 49, 118, 211, 220, 390, 426, 483, 495, 609

Arrah, disasters at, 270, 271, 470

——, Wake’s defence of Boyle’s House at, 269

——, operations in and near, 269, 272

_Arrow_, lorcha. [China.]

ASHBURNHAM, General. [China.]

Assam, operations against mutineers, 339

Aurungabad, disaffection at, 291

AURUNGZEBE, Mogul emperor, 62

Azimghur, mutiny and operations at, 154, 478

BABER, Mogul emperor, 61

Badulla Serai, engagement at, 235

BAJEE RAO MAHARAJAH, Peishwa of Mahrattas, 122

BANKS, Major, commissioner of Oude—death, 165, 325

——, house at Lucknow, fortified, 418

BARBER, Lieutenant, cut to pieces near Minpooree, 113

Bareilly, mutiny at, 114, 170

——, mutineers’ march to Delhi, 241

——, recaptured by Campbell and Jones, 492, 494

BARNARD, Sir Henry, takes command of Delhi force, 47, 233

——, engagements before Delhi, 236, 239

——, death, 242

Barrackpore, disturbances and inquiry at, 38, 39

——, 19th B. N. I. disbanded at, 400

Barracks, description of, at Company’s stations, 28

BATSON, Mr, eventful escape from Delhi, 80

BATTYE, Captain, of the Guide Corps, death at Delhi, 238

BEATSON, Captain, death at Cawnpore, 253

Begum Kothee, palace at Lucknow, 418

—— of Oude, character and proceedings, 610

—— Sumroo, convent of, at Sirdhana, 57

Behar. [Arrah; Jugdispore; Lugard; &c.]

Benares, situation and description, 104

——, mutinies and operations at, 105, 154, 156, 279

Bengal Army, proposed reconstruction of, 483

—— Presidency, description, &c., 16, 25

Beora, Tanteea Topee defeated by Michel at, 558

Berhampore, disaffection and disarming at, 40, 266

BERKELEY, Brigadier, operations near Soraon, 545

Berozepoor, fort taken by Goorkhas, 403

Bhotuck. [Rhotuk.]

Bithoor, situation and description, 122

——, battles at and near, 254, 258

——, massacres at. [Cawnpore; Nena Sahib.]

BOILEAU, Captain, won battle of Mundoree, 341

Bombay mutinous regiments erased from Army List, 534

—— presidency, description and army of, 16, 26

—— army strengthened, 559

——, rejoicings at Queen’s Proclamation, 611

Boodayoun, disturbances at, 115

BOURCHIER, Colonel, on causes of mutiny, 606

BOWRING, Sir John. [China.]

BOYLE’S House at Arrah, defence of, 269

British army in India. [Army.]

—— possessions in India, 4, 14

Bundelcund, situation and description, 179

Burmah, policy of king of, 430

BURTON, Major, and sons, killed at Kotah, 354

Busherutgunje, Havelock’s two victories at, 255, 256

Bushire. [Persia.]

Cadets, education of, 26

Calcutta, description and population, 98, 99

——, excitement and demonstrations, 99, 149, 264

——, rejoicings at Queen’s Proclamation, 612

Calpee, town and fort taken by Sir Hugh Rose, 506

Camp before Delhi, description of, 298

CAMPBELL, Sir Colin [Lord Clyde], characteristics of, 222, 496

——, left England for India, 222

——, at Buntara and Cawnpore, 364, 391

——, relieved garrison at Lucknow, 366

——, strength of his army of Oude, 409, 415

——, finally conquered Lucknow, 425

——, interview with Jung Bahadoor, 418

——, interview with Lord Canning, 466

——, general orders by, 423, 433, 547

——, at Futteghur, 473

——, victory near Shahjehanpoor, 497

——, troops thanked by, 498, 514

——, proceedings in Nov. 1858, 611

——, plan for final subjection of Oude, 611

CANNING, Viscount, hostility to, in Calcutta, 212, 213

——, orders and congratulatory letters, 214, 220, 312, 350

——, Oude Proclamation, debates on, 450

——, reply to Ellenborough’s dispatch, 541

——, Proclamation accompanying Queen’s Proclamation, 624

Canton, [China.]

Cartridges, commencement of troubles relating to, 36, 89

CASE, Colonel, death of, at Lucknow, 134

Cashmere Gate, Delhi, blowing up of, 307

Castes and Creeds in Indian army, 162

Cavalry, consequences of deficiency in, 212, 253

CAVANAGH, Mr, adventure at Lucknow, 371

CAVANAGH, Private, gallantry of, at Onao, 256

Causes of Mutiny, opinions on, 605-608

Cawnpore, position and description, 122

——, messages denoting insecurity, 124, 139

——, Wheeler’s preparations, 125, 126

——, sufferings in the intrenchment, 126, 130, 136, &c.

——, Nena Sahib’s deceitful promises, 126, 136, 137

——, boat massacre, and partial escapes, 137-139

——, death of Sir Hugh Wheeler, 139

——, frightful scenes in the house of slaughter, 131, 139, 141-143, 144-145

——, battle and capture by Havelock, 252, 253

——, Neill assumes military command, 254

——, Windham’s defeat by Gwalior rebels, 377

——, decisive victory by Sir Colin Campbell, 378

Central India Field-forces, services of, 507, 516, 553

Chandnee Chowk, Delhi, description of, 435

CHEEK, Ensign, heroism and death, at Allahabad, 159

CHESTER, Colonel, killed at Badulla Serai, 235

China, Retrospect of intercourse with England, 585

——, Lorcha _Arrow_, seized by Chinese authorities, 587

——, Sir John Bowring resolved on forcible measures, 587

——, Sir Michael Seymour captured forts near Canton, 588

——, Commissioner Yeh, correspondence with, 588

——, destruction of junks in Canton river, 589

——, European factories burned at Canton, 589

——, Canton partly burned by English, 590

——, debates in parliament concerning, 591

——, Bowring, Seymour, and Parkes, difficulties of, 592

——, Elgin, Ashburnham, and Straubenzee sent out, 593

——, great destruction of junks at Fatshan, 594

——, operations delayed by mutiny in India, 595

——, bombardment and capture of Canton, 597

——, Yeh sent as prisoner to Calcutta, 598

——, Elgin, Gros, Putiatine, and Reed, proceeded to Shang-hae and Tien-sing, 598

——, destruction of forts on Pei-ho river, 599

——, Plenipotentiaries sign treaties at Tien-sing, 600

——, untoward conflict at Namtow, 601

——, final pacification, 602

Chunar, sacred Hindoo fort near Benares, 106

Chupatties, mystery of their transmission, 35

Chuttra, English’s defeat of mutineers at, 343

Civil service, India, regulations, 5

Civilians, honours to distinguished, 485

CLARK, Lieut., at Jubbulpoor, frustrates conspirators, 346

CLYDE, Lord. [Campbell, Sir Colin.]

COCKBURN, Lieutenant, gallant services at Hattrass, 112

COKE, Brigadier, services against rebels, 241, 496

COLVIN, Mr, proclamation disapproved by government, 110

——, disarms 44th and 67th B. N. I. at Agra, 111

——, death, services, and character, 348

Compensation to sufferers, arrangements for, 484

Cost of English soldiers in the East, 26

COTTON, Colonel, supersedes Polwhele at Agra, 285

Council of India, names of members, 575

Courts-martial on mutineers, arrangements, 51

Covenanted and uncovenanted service of E. I. Company, 443

Crime, lessening of, under recent Indian reforms, 6

CROWE, Lieut., earns the Victoria Cross by gallantry, 258

CURRIE, Captain, mortally wounded at Cawnpore, 253

DALHOUSIE, Marquis of, career as Governor-general, 2, 87, 218

Darjeeling, proposed colonisation at, 518

Deesa, military operations at, 293, 550

DELAFOSSE, Lieutenant, gallantry at Cawnpore, 135

Delhi, history and description, 63, 67

——, arrival of mutineers from Meerut, 52

——, mutiny of native troops, 73

——, atrocities and sufferings at, 74-79

——, king of Delhi assumes command, 74, 75

——, operations of siege army, 231, 236, 239, 243, 301, 303

——, Cashmere Gate blown in, 307

——, storming and capture, 306-310

——, state of, after the siege, 311, 355, 383, 435

——, king of, mutineers sanctioned by, 74

—— ——, captured by Hodson, 313

—— ——, behaviour and treatment in confinement, 356

—— ——, submitted to trial, 404

DEWAN MOOLRAJ, rebellion of, 3

Dholpore, mutineers plan attack on Agra, 351

Dil Koosha, palace at Lucknow, 369

Dinapoor, mutiny, and its consequences, 268, 274

Distances in India, table of, 12

District-regulations, 15

Doab, important towns in, 107

——, operations in. [Allahabad; Cawnpore; &c.]

DORIN, Mrs, killed at Lucknow Residency, 327

Dorunda, plundered by Ramgurh mutineers, 342

DOUGLAS, Captain, killed at Delhi, 74

D’OYLEY, Captain, killed at Agra, 284

DUFF, Rev. Dr, on causes of mutiny, 606

Dumdum, cartridge troubles commenced at, 38

Dumoh evacuated by Europeans, 347

DUNBAR, Captain, killed at Arrah, 271

Dust and hot winds of India, 465

East India Company. [Army; British India; Covenanted Service, &c.]

East India Company, discussions concerning, 561-573

——, petition to parliament, 613

——, disclaim selfish policy in India, 615

——, object to 1st and 2d India Bills, 618

——, object to 3d India Bill, 621

——, statute ending governing powers, 622

ECKFORD, Lieutenant, narrow escape at Kukerowlee, 492

Educational establishments for natives, 6

EDWARDES, Colonel, Commissioner of Peshawur, 199

——, opinions on Indian government, 607

EDWARDS, Mr, exciting escape from Boodayoun, 115

Electric Telegraphs in India, 9, 416

ELGIN, Earl of. [China.]

ELLENBOROUGH, Earl of, secret dispatch, 541, 564, &c.

ELLIOT, Commodore. [China.]

ELPHINSTONE, Lord, governor of Bombay. [Bombay.]

Enfield rifles, effect on enemy, 250

ENGLISH, Major, defeats rebels at Chuttra, 343

ETHERSEY, Commodore. [Persia.]

Eurasians, or half-castes of India, 98

European troops. [Army, British.]

Europeans in India, and the government, 214

Excise laws in India, 609

EYRE, Major Vincent, defeats rebels at Koondun Puttee, 261

—— —— ——, defeats rebels at Arrah and Narainpore, 272

FAGAN, Captain, killed at Mhow, 186

Fatshan. [China.]

FAYERS, Lieutenant, killed near Minpooree, 113

Ferozpore, disturbances at, 195, &c.

FINCH, Captain, cavalry attack in Saugor territory, 553

FINNIS, Colonel, killed at Meerut, 52

FISHER, Colonel, killed at Sultanpoor, 168

Fort William. [Calcutta.]

FRANKS, Brigadier, operations in Oude, 402, &c.

FRAZER, Mr, killed at Delhi, 74

FRERE, Mr, Commissioner of Sinde, controversy with missionaries, 530

Fund, Indian Mutiny Relief, 226, 623

Furlough, peculiarities in native, 36

Futteghur, mutiny, flight, and murder of Europeans, 134

Futtehpoor, outbreak at, 172

Fyzabad, mutiny, flight of Europeans, 165-167

GABBETT, Lieutenant, killed at Nujuffghur, 300

Ganges, towns and canal of, 8, 104

GARDINER, Sergeant, gallantry at Bareilly, 494

GOLDNEY, Colonel, killed during flight from Fyzabad, 167

Goorkhas, characteristics and services, 378, 348, 393, 529

GORDON, Captain, killed at Delhi, 72

Goruckpore, contests with rebels at, 393, 431

GRAHAM, Dr, killed at Sealkote, 203

GRANT, Mr, temporary Lieutenant-governor of Central Provinces, 214-280

GRANT, Sir Hope, defeats rebels outside Delhi, 238

—— —— —— —— at Serai Ghat, 380

—— —— —— —— at Meeangunje, 404

—— —— —— —— at Towrie, 499

—— —— —— —— at Nawabgunge, 523

—— —— —— —— in Fyzabad district, 543

——, Sir Patrick, temporary Commander-in-chief, 211

GREATHED, Brigadier, services against rebels, 350, 352, &c.

——, Mr H. H., killed at Delhi, 314

GROS, Baron, French plenipotentiary. [China.]

GUBBINGS, Captain, killed at Sultanpore, 168

GUBBINS, Mr, Commissioner of Oude, on causes of mutiny, 605

Guide Corps, march, services, and return from Delhi, 234-437

Gujerat, disarmed by Sir R. Shakespear, 501

Gulowlie, Rose’s victory at, 506

Gwalior, position and description, 187, 510

——, mutiny at, 112, 188

——, capture and recapture of, 509-512

——, conspiracy defeated, 559

HALIBURTON, Captain, disperses rebels near Benares, 279

HALL, Colonel, gallant defence at Shahjehanpore, 495

HARRIS, Lord, on newspaper press of India, 217

——, Major, killed at Mhow, 186

Hattrass, refugees, and fighting at, 112

HAVELOCK, Sir H., commenced operations in the Doab, 247

—— —— ——, victory at Futtehpoor, 249

—— —— ——, —— at Aong, 251

—— —— ——, —— at Pandoo Nuddee, 251

—— —— ——, —— at Cawnpore, 251

—— —— ——, actions on road to Lucknow, 254, &c.

—— —— ——, second defeat of Nena Sahib, 258

—— —— ——, difficulties after retreat to Cawnpore, 259

—— —— ——, death at Lucknow, 369

——, Lieutenant, won Victoria Cross by gallantry, 253

HAYES, Major, killed near Minpooree, 113

Hazarebagh, mutiny at, 274

‘Headman’ of a village, position and duties, 119

Heat of India, influence on Europeans, 66, 519

Herat, cause of the Persian war. [Persia], 578

HEWETT, Major-general, conduct at Meerut, 53

Hindoos, characteristics of, 105, 438, &c.

HODSON, Major, defeat rebels near Rohtuk, 299

—— ——, capture King of Delhi, 313

—— ——, killed at Lucknow, 426

——, Mrs, account of visit to King of Delhi, 356

HOLKAR, one of the Mahratta princes, 182

HOLMES, Major, killed at Segowlie, 274

HOME, Lieutenant, services and death, 315, 351

Hong-kong. [China.]

Honours conferred on faithful natives, 546, 548

Hoogly river, described, 98

HOPE, Brigadier Adrian, services at Bithoor and Shumshabad, 391, 394

HOPE, Brigadier Adrian, killed at Rhodamow, 473

Hospitals, periodicals supplied to by government, 538

India Bills, discussions on, in parliament, 561-573

Indian Native army, on reorganisation of, 386

Indore, mutiny and murder of Europeans, 185, 186

Industrial development of India, 7

INGLIS, Sir J., heroic defence of Lucknow, 165, 259, 324, 327, 336

JACOB, Brigadier, of the Sinde horse, 206, 207, &c.

Jacobabad, station for Jacob’s Sinde horse, 207

JAMSETJEE JEJEEBHOY, Sir, Parsee baronet, 501, 612

Japan, Elgin’s expedition to Nagasaki, 603

——, thence to Jedo, 603

——, treaty of commerce signed by Elgin, 603

Jedo. [Japan.]

JEHANGHIRE, Mogul emperor, 61

Jelpigoree, conflict of mutineers, 375

Jelum, Sepoy mutinies at, 202

JENNINGS, Rev. Mr, killed at Delhi, 74

Jhansi, mutinies and fighting at, 179, 440, 478, 479

——, Ranee of, 180, 478

Jheend, Rajah of, rewarded for fidelity, 549

JONES, Brigadier, operations at Nageena and Shahjehanpore, 472, 496

Jowra Alipore, Gwalior rebels defeated by Napier at, 515

Jubbulpoor, precautions against mutiny, 178, 281, 346

Jugdispore taken by Lugard, 487

Jullundur, precautions against mutiny, 196

Julra Patteen, occupied by Tanteea Topee, 557

Jumma Musjid at Delhi, description, 65

Jumna, immolation of devotees in, 107

JUNG BAHADOOR, character and proceedings, 169, 423, 519

Junks, destruction of. [China.]

Kaiser Bagh, palace and garden at Lucknow, 421

KANTZOW, Lieutenant de, gallantry at Minpooree, 113

Kattara, Tanteea Topee defeated by Roberts at, 557

KERR, Lord Mark, contest with rebels at Azimghur, 469

KHAN BAHADOOR KHAN, rebel leader at Bareilly, 170

Khoosh-aub, victory at. [Persia.]

KIRK, Dr, killed at Gwalior, 189

Kirwee, treasure captured at by Whitlock, 552

KOER SINGH, leader of Dinapoor rebels, 269, 344, 469, 487

Kolapore, mutiny and murders at, 289

Kotah, recaptured from rebels by Roberts, 442

Kukerowlee, victory of Jones at, 492

Kumaon battalion, fidelity and bravery of, 529

Lahore, mutiny of native troops at, 204

——, position and description of, 193

LAKE, Lord, reminiscences of, 67

LAWRENCE, Colonel, in Rajpootana, 354

——, Sir H., difficulties of position at Lucknow, 89-95

—— ——, disastrous battle of Chinhut, 164

—— ——, Muchee Bhowan fort blown up by, 164

—— ——, death and character, 165, 322

——, Sir J., energetic measures in Punjaub, 199-204

—— ——, siege-army for Delhi formed by, 240

—— ——, invaluable services to India, 384

—— ——, pension granted to, 574

—— ——, opinions on government of India, 607

LESLIE, Sir Norman, killed at Rohnee, 151

LLOYD, Major-general, disasters at Dinapoor, 267, 268

Lorcha _Arrow_, cause of Chinese war. [China.]

Lotus flower, transmission among natives, 36

LOWTHER, Captain, Rajah of Assam captured by, 339

Lucknow, situation and description, 84

——, first symptoms of mutiny, 89, 96

——, invested by rebels, 164

——, details of siege by rebels, 317-333

——, effects of heat, flies, and impurities, 325, 326

——, sufferings of ladies and children, 325, 330, 335

——, scarcity, and high prices of provisions, 330, 332

——, brilliant achievements of defenders, 328, 331, &c.

——, great losses among garrison, 259, 263, 335, 366

——, relieved by Havelock and Outram, 263, 335

——, second relief, by Sir Colin Campbell, 368

——, spoliation of palaces, 360

——, evacuation by the British, 368

——, state of, after the evacuation, 413

——, reconquered by Sir Colin Campbell, 425

——, condition of in May 1858, 522

LUDLOW, Mr, on causes of mutiny, 605

LUGARD, Sir E., Koer Singh defeated by, at Azimghur, 469

——, ——, various victories over rebels, 487

LUMSDEN, Lieutenant, killed at Nujuffghur, 300

LYELL, Dr, killed at Patna, 153

M’CAUSLAND, Colonel, Bareilly rebels defeated by, 406

MADHOO SINGH, surrender to Sir Colin Campbell, 610

Madras presidency and city, 15

——, number of troops, 26

——, 8th native cavalry disarmed, 288

——, troops in Central Provinces, 280

——, general fidelity of native troops, 288

——, missionary dispute, 535

Magazine at Delhi, blown up by Willoughby, 71

—— at Lucknow, blown up by Lawrence, 164

MAHOMED HUSSEIN, rebel leader in Oude, 166, 487

Mahrattas, nation, territory, and characteristics, 62, 181

Mail post, Indian runners, dâks, and eckas, 22

Malagurh Fort, blown up—Lieutenant Home killed, 351

MAN SINGH, rebel chief in Gwalior territory. [Gwalior]

MANSON, Mr, assassinated near Nargoond, 532

March of Indian armies described, 29

Martial law proclaimed, 213

MARTIN, Lieutenant, shot at Mhow, 180

Martinière, college in Lucknow. [Lucknow.]

Massacres. [Cawnpore; Delhi; Jhansi; Meerut; &c.]

MAUN SINGH, of Shahgunje, 465, &c.

MAXWELL, Colonel, rebels defeated by, at Chowra, 403

MEAD, Mr, on causes of mutiny, 606

Meean Meer, cantonment for Lahore, 194, 287

Meerut, position and description of, 49

——, mutiny and massacre at, 50-53

—— mutineers march to Delhi, 52

——, Wilson’s brigade march from, 232

METCALFE’S House, outside Delhi, struggles at, 297

Mhow, mutiny at, 186

MICHEL, Major-gen., victories over Tanteea Topee, 558, 611

Military stations and divisions in India, 208, 209, 293

MILL, Major, killed near Fyzabad, 167

——, Mrs, and children, eventful escape of, 167

MILLER, Colonel, rebels defeated by, at Konee, 347

MILLMAN, engagement with rebels at Atrowlia, 431

Minpooree, re-occupation of, 353

Mirzapore, description and defences, 106, 279

Missionaries, controversy with, at Hyderabad, 530

Missionary dispute at Madras, 535

Mohamrah, victory at. [Persia.]

MONTGOMERY, Mr, Chief-commissioner of Oude, 465

——, proclamation for disarming Oude, 610

——, Major, defeat of rebels at Allygurh, 286

Mooradabad, mutiny at, 171

——, rebel chieftains captured, 491

Moosa Bagh, palace at Lucknow, 424

Moultan, disarming and mutiny at, 551

Moulvie of Fyzabad, stronghold captured, 425

—— ——, characteristics, 498

—— ——, killed at Powayne, 524

Muchee Bhowan, fort, at Lucknow, 322

Multhone, Tanteea Topee defeated by Michel at, 611

Mundoree, action at, 341

MUNRO, Sir T., opinions on press of India, 215

Murdan, mutineers captured at, 198

MURRAY, Honourable A. C. [Persia.]

Mutiny, discussions on causes of, 389, 605

—— Relief Fund, 623

NABAH, Rajah of, rewarded for fidelity, 549

NADIR SHAH, early conqueror of India, 62

Nagasaki. [Japan.]

Nagode, mutiny and disaster at, 282

Nagpoor, position and defences, 176

Namtow, operations at. [China.]

NAPIER, Brigadier R., operations against Gwalior rebels, 515, 555, &c.

Nargoond, Rajah, treachery of, 532

Narratives of Delhi fugitives, 75-77

Naval Brigade, arrived at Benares, 340

—— ——, services at Lucknow, 366

——, —— at Chuckerderpore, 518

——, —— at Hurreah, 525

—— value of services, 539

—— [Peel; Sotheby.]

Native regiments. [Army.]

Nawabgunge, Grant’s victory at, 523

NEAVE, Lieutenant, killed at Gwalior, 511

Neemuch, mutiny and contests, 184, 386

NEILL, Brigadier, services at Benares and Allahabad, 155, 157, 160

——, in command at Cawnpore, 144, 254

——, repulsed enemy at Cawnpore, 255, 258

——, killed at Lucknow, 632

NENA SAHIB, history and character, 122

——, treacherous promises, 126, 127, 130

——, joined the rebels as leader, 129

——, massacred fugitives from Futteghur, 133

——, dreadful massacre at Cawnpore, 142

——, issued vaunting proclamations, 146

——, defeated by Havelock at Bithoor, 253

——, second defeat by Havelock at Bithoor, 258

——, chosen as Peishwa by Gwalior rebels, 508

——. [Cawnpore; Havelock; Wheeler.]

Nepaul. [See also Goorkhas; Jung Bahadoor], 169

NEWBERRY, Cornet—killed at Nuseerabad, 183

Newspaper correspondents, 400

——. [Press.]

Newspapers of India, native, 46, 217

——, English, 205

NICHOLSON, Brig., character and services, 298, 314

——, operations against Sealkote mutineers, 204

——, disarmed native troops at Umritsir, 287

——, defeat of enemy at Nujuffghur, 299

——, killed at Delhi, 307

Nizam of the Deccan, fidelity to the English, 560

Non-regulation, provinces and districts, 15

Nowgong, mutiny and eventful escapes, 180, 181

Nowsherah, station destroyed by river-torrent, 551

Nujuffghur, Nicholson’s victory at, 299

Nuseerabad, mutiny at, 183

Nynee Tal, refuge at hill-station, 114, 115, &c.

Onao, battle won by Havelock, 255

Opium Trade. [See also China], 609

ORR, Mrs and Miss Jackson, sufferings at Lucknow, 423

Orthography of Oriental names and terms, 13

OSBORNE, Captain, skilful management at Rewah, 180

Oude, history and description, 83

——, royal family, relations of E. I. C. with, 84-88

——, queen, goes to England, 88

—— ——, petition from, 161

—— ——, discords in royal family, 520

——, army, mutiny, military events, 89, 399, 426, 543, 610, &c.

——, gradual pacification, 610

——. [Campbell; Havelock; Lawrence; Lucknow; &c.]

OUTRAM, Sir James. [Persia.]

——, plan for reconquering Oude, 250

——, nobly yielded command to Havelock, 262

OUTRAM, Sir James, wounded in entering Lucknow, 263

——, appointed to hold Alum Bagh, 370

——, defeated 30,000 rebels at, 391

——, defeated 20,000 rebels at, 401

——, operations in taking Lucknow, 415, 422

——, military councillor at Calcutta, 467

——, volunteer cavalry thanked by, 526

PALMERSTON, Lord, India Bill, 564

——. [India bills; Parliament.]

Paoree, Man Singh defeated by Napier at, 555

PARKES, Mr. [China.]

Parliament, discussions on the mutiny, &c., 218, 221, 448

—— discussions, on India bills, &c., 564

Parsee address to Lord Elphinstone, 289

—— rejoicings at Bombay, 611

Patna, disturbances and precautions, 152, 153, 267

PEEL, Captain Sir W., services with naval brigade at Kudjna, 364

PEEL, Captain Sir W., services with naval brigade at Lucknow, 366

PEEL, Captain Sir W., wounded at Lucknow, 417

—— —— —— ——, died at Cawnpore, 475

PEH-KWEI, governor at Canton. [China.]

Pei-ho, operations in river. [China]

PENNY, Colonel, killed at Nuseerabad, 183

——, General, operations against rebels, 355, 491

—— ——, killed at Kukerowlee, 491

Pershadeepore, mutiny at, 168

Persia, disputes concerning Herat, &c., 578

——, war declared against, 579

——, expeditions to, 580

——, capture of Bushire, 580

——, action at Khoosh-aub, 581

——, suicide of Stalker and Ethersey, 582

——, operations at Mohamrah and Ahwaz, 582

——, Treaty of Peace, 583

Peshawur, mutinies and precautions, 197-199, 204

Phillour, precautions against mutiny, 197

PLATT, Colonel, killed at Mhow, 186

PLOWDEN, Mr, his position at Nagpoor, 177

——, Captain, services with Goorkhas, 432

Plunder, Sir Colin Campbell’s order concerning, 423

POLEHAMPTON, Rev. Mr, killed at Lucknow, 329

Police system of India, 200, 480

Poonah, precautions against rebellion, 290

POWELL, Colonel, killed at Kudjna, 364

Presidencies, area and population, 31

Press of India, 46, 205, 215, 218, 400

——, liberty restricted, 215

——. [Newspapers.]

Proclamations, Viscount Canning’s, 450, 624

——, Sir Colin Campbell’s, 610

——, Mr Montgomery’s, 610

——, Queen Victoria’s, 611, 623

——. [Campbell; Canning; Ellenborough; &c.]

Prophecies and mysteries, native, 485, 531

Punjaub, history and description, 191, 192

——, precautions against mutiny, 200, 201

——. [Lahore; Lawrence; Moultan; Nicholson; Peshawur; Sealkote; Sikhs; &c.]

Putialah, Rajah of, rewarded for fidelity, 549

PUTIATINE, Admiral Count. [China; Japan.]

Queen of Oude. [Begum; Oude.]

Queen Victoria’s proclamation, 609-612, 623

RAIKES, Mr, on causes of mutiny, 606

Railways of India, lengths, &c., 119, 157, 224, 477

RAINES, Major, rebels defeated at Rowah, 395

Rajahs, honours for fidelity of, 549

Rajpootana, situation and description, 189

——. [Napier; Nuseerabad; Roberts; Tanteea Topee; &c.]

RAMSAY, Capt. (Major), operations near Nynee Tal, 115, 357

Ranee of Jhansi, killed at Gwalior, 511

——. [Calpee; Gwalior; Jhansi; Tanteea Topee.]

RATTRAY, Captain, services of Sikh battalion, 275, &c.

Rebels, discussions on punishment of, 455

REED, Mr, American plenipotentiary. [China.]

——, Major-gen., brief services against rebels, 235, 242

——, resigned command at Delhi, 243

REES, Mr, on causes of the mutiny, 605

Regiments. [Army; Stations; &c.]

Regulation districts, 15

REID, Major, gallant achievements outside Delhi— 241, 297, &c.

Relief Fund, Indian Mutiny, 623

Religions of India, discussions concerning, 607

——, orders for respecting, 41

RENAUD, Major, killed at Cawnpore, 254

RENNIE, Capt., defeat of Persians at Ahwaz by. [Persia.]

Residency at Lucknow. [Inglis; Lawrence; Lucknow; &c.]

Revolt. [Barrackpore; Cartridge; Meerut; &c.]

Rewah, gallantly held by Osborne, 180, 345, &c.

Rhodamow Fort, disaster at, 473

ROBERTS, General, operations against Tanteea Topee, 555, 557, &c.

Rohilcund, position and description, 170

——, operations in, 114, 467, 495, 496, 610

——, rebel leaders in, 467

ROSE, Lieutenant, killed at Gwalior, 513

——, Sir Hugh, operations at Mudenpore, 438

—— —— —— at Jhansi, 478

—— —— —— at Koonch, 505

—— —— —— at Gwalior, 510, 516

—— —— ——, address to his army, 516

ROWCROFT, Brigadier, operations against rebels, 470, 610

RUSSELL, Mr W. H., graphic descriptions by, 400, 414, &c.

SALAR JUNG, prime-minister to Nizam, 560

SALKELD, Lieutenant, heroism at Delhi, 315

Satara, Mahratta proceedings at, 290, 480

Saugor, fight between native troops at, 281

—— and Nerbudda territories, 178, 345, 553

SCINDIA, history and family, 182

——, offered aid to British, 110

——, difficulties with mutineers, 351, 507

——, expulsion from Gwalior, 508

——, reinstatement at Gwalior, 514

Sealkote, mutiny at, 202, 203

—— mutineers. [Nicholson.]

SEATON, Brigadier, services against rebels, 382, 475, &c.

Secrole, noticed, 105

Secunder Bagh, palace and garden at Lucknow, 365

Secunderabad, Rohillas defeated at, 291

Seetapoor, mutiny at, 168

——, operations commence from, 610

Seetabuldee, fort of Nagpoor, 177

Sepoys. [Army; Regiments; Troops.]

SEYMOUR, Admiral Sir Michael [China.]

SHAHJEHAN, Mogul emperor, 62

Shahjehanpore, mutiny and massacre at, 171

——, military operations, 495, 496, &c.

Shah Nujeef at Lucknow, 365

——, Peel’s services at, 366

Shang-hae. [China.]

SHOWERS, Brigadier, operations against Delhi, 297

Sikhs, origin and description, 192

——, fidelity during mutiny, 156, 275, 344

SIMPSON, Sergeant, gallantry at Rhodamow, 473

Sinde, details concerning, 205-207

Sirmoor battalion of Goorkhas, fidelity of, 529

SMITH, Brigadier, operations at Gwalior, &c., 511, &c.

Soldiers, English in India. [Army; &c.]

Sonthal Pergunnahs, mutiny at, 151

SOORUT SINGH of Benares, services to the English, 156

Soraon Field-force, services, 545

SOTHEBY’S Naval Brigade, services of, 402

SPENCER, Major, killed at Meean Meer, 287

SPOTTISWOODE, Captain, killed at Nuseerabad, 183

SPRING, Captain, killed at Jelum, 202

STALKER, Major-general. [Persia.]

STANLEY, Lord, India Bill and Council of India, 570

STEUART, Brigadier, operations in Deccan, 385

STEVENS, Captain, killed at Chinhut, 164

STRAUBENZEE, General. [China.]

STUART, Brigadier, at Mundisore and Chendaree, 385, 439

Sultanpore, actions by Franks and Hope Grant, 402, 610

Sunstroke, fatal effects of, 496, &c.

TANTEEA TOPEE, manœuvres and marches of, 478, 508, 555, 558, 611

——. [Michel; Napier; Roberts; &c.]

TAYLER, Mr, proceedings at Patna, 470, 476

——, removed from office, 476

Telegrams. [Electric telegraph.]

TIEN-SING. [China.]

Tola Narainpore, rebels defeated by Eyre at, 272

Thalookdars and Thalookdaree, 360, 525

Thugs and Thuggee, 11

Travelling in India, 18, 20

——. [Marching; Railways; &c.]

Troops, number, clothing, &c., 25, 26, 29, 224, 250, 302, 535, 609

——, disarming, 149, 150, 194, 198, &c.

——, marching and transport of, 29, 222, 501, 611

——. [Army; &c.]

TUCKER, Mr, killed at Futtehpoor, 172

Twigs, mystery of, in Gujerat, 531

Umballa, occurrences at, 118, 231

——, effects of cholera at, 201

Umritsir, position and description, 195

Vellore, revolt in, a premonitory symptom, 33

VENABLES, Mr, success against rebels, 278, 341

—— ——, death, and honourable testimonial, 519

Victoria Cross, bestowal for valour, 315, 464, 550

Vocabulary of Indian terms, 13

Volunteer cavalry of Oude, 526

WAKE, Mr, heroic defence of house at Arrah, 268

WALLEE DAD KHAN, rebel leader near Meerut, 174

WALPOLE, General, disaster at Rhodamow, 473

——, victory at Sirsa, 473

WATERFIELD, Major, killed near Ferozabad, 500

WHELER, Colonel, and the religion of the sepoys, 101

WHEELER, Sir Hugh, defensive operations, sufferings, and death. [Cawnpore; Nena Sahib.]

——, Miss, heroic conduct of, 139

WILLOUGHBY, Lieutenant, Delhi magazine exploded by, 71

WHITLOCK, General, operations in Bundelcund, 479

——, capture of treasure at Kirwee, 552

WINDHAM, General, disaster at Cawnpore, 376

WILSON, Sir Archdale, Meerut column headed by, 232

—— —— ——, victories of Ghazeeoodeen and Hindoun, 232

WILSON, Sir Archdale, at siege of Delhi, 243, 245, 298, 306, 311

——, honoured and rewarded, 314

——, commanded cavalry in Oude, 409

WINGFIELD, Mr, commissioner at Goruckpore, 487

YEH MINGCHIN, Chinese viceroy. [China.]

YULE, Colonel, killed outside Delhi, 238

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