. The three presidencies of India: a history of the rise and progress of the British Indian possessions, from the earliest records to the present time. With an account of their government, religion, manners, customs, education, etc., etc. Illustrated by numerous engravings, and a map by Wyld . 4thMadras horse was ordered, and executed with such irresistible effect,that the enemys advanced line fell back upon the rear, and the Britishand native infantry rushing upon them with impetuosity, drove bothinto the Juah. As the enemy attempted to re-form on the oppositeside of the river, the British ca
. The three presidencies of India: a history of the rise and progress of the British Indian possessions, from the earliest records to the present time. With an account of their government, religion, manners, customs, education, etc., etc. Illustrated by numerous engravings, and a map by Wyld . 4thMadras horse was ordered, and executed with such irresistible effect,that the enemys advanced line fell back upon the rear, and the Britishand native infantry rushing upon them with impetuosity, drove bothinto the Juah. As the enemy attempted to re-form on the oppositeside of the river, the British cavalry again dashed amongst them, andcompletely sealed the fate of the Mahrattas, ninety-eight pieces ofcannon being captured. The loss was severe on the British side, one-third of the troops being wounded or killed. Stephenson did not joinuntil the evening of the 24th, when he pursued the fugitives, but un-successfully ; he, however, reduced the city of Burhampore and thefort of Asseeghur, while a portion of the Gujerat forces took Baroachand other fortresses. During these proceedings, General Lake, who held powers in Hin- 160 THE THREE PRESIDENCIES OF IXDIA. doostan similar to those of Wellesley in the Deccau, advanced fromCawnpore against Scindias northern army, under M. Pen-on. The. NATIVE I>FANTRY. campaign opened -with the storming and capture of Alijurh; but, as aset-offj Shekoabad was surprised by some Mahratta cavahy, commandedby a French officer, and the garrison compelled to capitulate, the de-tachment Lake sent to their relief an-iving too late. Information reaching M. Perron that Scindia intended supersedinghim, he addressed a letter to General Lake, requesting permission topass, with his family, property, and officers of his suite, through theCompanys territories to Lucknow, which was immediately concededby the governor-general. After capturing Alijurh, Lake advanced upon Delhi, where his ad-vanced guard suddenly encountered a destructive cannonade, M. LouisBour
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