(From indian Papers.) Calcutta, 6th Jas There has been no delay in operation Trooy are proving ow towards Kandahar, fahsud Waziris have wade an incursion the frontier and plundered Tank. They retreated into the hills pursued by cavalry, and part were cut off. Reinforcements have been sent to Buanu and Dora ut any repetition, as some from Cabul are kuo wa to be active in those hills 7th Jan, Some discontented Kuki Kheyls having taken shelter in the village of Lola China, that place was burnt down by the Mulkdin and Zukka Kheyls, wuder insteuctious from tthe political officers, On the 5th, a hundred men: of the 5th Fusiliers and $00 of the Mahairwara Battalion Puss to the southward.
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Neis recarved from General Roberts, dated the 6th, states that he hail marched to Yakabi on that day and to Khost cantonuent, ea the 7th. Mutanmed Akram Kuaw, the Deputy Governor of Khost, came here to pay hia respects with his attendants and principal Maliks; ho has maintained order and will transfer to us the Fort and his office recor whick are believed to contain full information regarding the revenues of Khost and Kurram, People seem reassured. We believe that the attitude of Akram Khan is due to instruetio received from Sirdar Wali Mubammed whose deputy he is, and who recently sent Akram's brother from Cabul to reassure him. Akram Khan states that V days ago was at Zeryoonsh; Kilian at Uabul. Kabulkh now in camp, and accompani Sth Jan, he cavalry from Girni post attacked the Waziri maratidera, killed two, wounded one, and captured forty men and many cattle, Lhe 4th Cavalry and a detachment of the 4uh under Captain Gowan, also attacked randers, ani killed seventy men of an Khel." Our loss was ous trumpeter Naik killed, and teu wounded, including Captain Shepherd, who had a slight sword cut, A severe lesson has been inflicted on the raiders, and troops are so placed at perfectly to secure the frontier, though shybt raids may occur at any time, 10th Jan.
Further details received of the suppression of the Mabend Waziri raiders show that the inroad upon Tauk only succeeded through of the Native Ofiicer commanding ighhouring outpost, who did not move out to protect the place, or to cut off the retreat of the Mabsud. Major Macauly, Deputy Commissioner of Khan, took very energetic measures. He collected a small force, and made an attack in the Gumal valley on the Suleman Khels, who had burut one of our villages. There was a very smart skirmish. Captain Sheppard was wounded, and Captain Gowan's horse way killed under him. Two of our men were killed and seven wounded. The gnamy were at last broken, seventy being The following telegram lias been received from General Roberts, dated Khost, Weduesday, Sth Jan.; telegraphed frow Hazarpir, January, 4 o'clock afternoon:—T'ke enemy collected in considerable strength yesterday, the camp. A night attack ended, so 1 thought it best to take the initiative, and about noon marched out in three stall columns. The result was most successful. The enemy lost severely, and were completely beaten, never attempting to follow up the troops when retirement tonk place, The mountain batteries, under Captains Swinley and Morgan, made excellent practice, The cavalry, under Colonel Hugh Gough, was admirably handled, and did great execution, Forty sabres of the 5th Punjab cavalry ander Major Stewart charged a large body of the enemy and killed between 200 ud 300; while skinishers of 1 jusyars under Major Bulkley and the 15th Pavjab ry, under Major Williams, drove large numbers of the enemy who had
captured nearly 100 prisoners, 500 broker looting several. attic, some sheep, and larg
fy, killed, and four Oar los wa. saito butts Cavalry and one
wounded. Yesterday doubt have a salutary effect all over Kurram and Khost, and possibly also on the Banuu i the Kabuikhel Waziri Jirgas, who are with us, saw how easily large num. bers of undisciplined men could be defeated by a few B Bombay, 10th Jan, A special telegram to the Times of India, dated 9th January, says that at 10 o'clock, new of an expected attack by a large body of Mangals was brought. One troup of the 5th Panjab Cavalry being sent to reconnoitre, were attacked by a large force extent along the foot of the hills. Reinforcements of the 10th Hussars, under Major Bulkley, and of the Sth Punjab Cavalry, aadec Ma: jor Williams, were sent out; and a cavalry engagement ensued. Our men worked admirably, and cither charging or dismounting ud skirmishing, drove the enemy up the bills, capturing dard and killing about forty meu, Supports of the 26th N.L and No. 2 Mountein Battery followed, the enemy retiring under cover of the rocky crest of the ridge, where it was useless to follow feautime the attack developed on the right rear. The enemy killed si camel driver was the forces. Ihe cavalry ler Major Stewart
and killing about thirty. A null charged 1,000 of th energy, scattering them banks, delayed have been greater. However, they tied into the mountains in all directions, and their flight was hastened by shells. Ten villages cast and south of the camp were then burned by th left, With the help of the neighbouring; villages, the enemy descended on the rear of our camp to loot it, but we were prepared, and th: guna of No. 1 Mountain Battery made good practice. Forty sabres of the Sth Panjab Were previously voted. The women and children, and part of the property, had been removed, evincing their intention to attack.
"he troops returned at dusk. Strong picquets Were posted round the camp, and the guns were placed in position. The General told the Matum Malicks if a further attack was male, or if they harboured Malicks, their villages would be burnt. Eighty prisoners were taken, severa! being wounded. The enemy umbered over 4000. Our losses were a Nou-Commissioned Gfficer of the Sth Punjab Cavalry killed, a Non-Comuissioned Officer and two sowara wounded, one man of the lst N.I. and three grass-cutters killed. It is unlikely that night attack, will be made after such a complete rout.
Calcutta, 12th Jan.
A telegram from General Stewart, dated Camp Kushub Sth, telegraphed from Gulistan Kerer 1th, states:—'TSuortly after march:
yesterday morning, T received intelligence that the Governor of Kandahar and all officials, except the Deputy Governor, fled to-Wards Herat on the night of the 6th, taking with them the remains of the cavalry after disarming the infantry. The news was shortly confirmed by a letter from the Deputy Governor professing submission and stating that he had taken measures to prevent any disturbance and awaited my arrival to make over the city. Our troops will mare through the city to-morrow, the 9th. The population on the line of march were perfectly quiet.
test attempt to molest the camp to plunder baggage has been made since we left*Pischin." Another mes-ably despateh reports that "the Cavalry Brigade under' General Palliser had encountered the enemy's cavalry, about 600 strong, on the previous day aid easily defeated them. he enemy's loss is thirty-four killed and prisoners, while our loss was four meu wounded. The enemy fled through Dehihaj towards Kandalar.
'The total number of deserters from General Roberts' force since it was collected at Thull has been five, all Trans-froutien men, The action have amounted to 128, four British officers killed and three 3 twenty-two cump followers have killed, seven in action and seven in the waa Pass, Four were treachcrouvly murdered while buying geain in a village in Khost, professing friendship, and four stragulars prob: ably killed for plunder. The telegraph line which has been laid between Thull and Kure ram has been almost unmolested, and hostility seems almost confined to the Mangal tribe and some fanatics of Khost, Bombay, 13th Jan.
A special telegram to the Times of India from Khost, dated 11th January, nays the Mangals have retired into their own country, been killed a Khel behaved well throughout, but the Yakimbies seized our post, consisting of tone officer and eight sowars, and disarmed and plundered them. The Malike have ji plored General Roberts not to burn their villages, but General Roberts refuses to communicate with them till everything plundered has been restored. On G: h Javuary, an attempt og made to release the prisoners, but the pickets were alert, and the assailants never appeared in force. The prisoners, however, rose, and tried to overpower the guard, and in the struggle some were killed and some wounded. The latter were sent home. The re+ mainder of the prisoners we the Ath Panjab Cavalry and 4th the Suleimana Kheyls, on We lost two men, and ten Captain Shepherd, who was A Beloochee chief has offer,000 Loraemen for a vice at Dehra Ghazi Khan, General Stewart's ai The Governor of the fantry and fled towards Herat with the mains of the cavalry and all the officials, except the Deputy Governor.
'A Times of India special telegram from Quetta, 1Uth instant, states that Col. Kennedy, on receiving news of the enemy's cavalry having occupied Douluk Kutz, pro ceeded thither with his own men, two guns of the Horse Artillery, and one Squadron of Hussars. After a few rounds, the enemy retired, Colonel Keuneiy following. Meau+ while, General Palliser, who was advancing in a'parallel direction, hearing firing, sent the Ist Punjab Cavalry and a squadron of Hussars against the enemy. Though taken in front and rear, the enemy fought well, wing to escape, bu twenty-five were killed, eleven wounded, and eight were taken prisoners. © Major Luck of the Hussars was slightly wounded. Two troopers and some sowars were also wounded, 'A statement prominently published by the Calcutta Statesman on Satucday, that the Viceroy had received nation that the Ameer had committed suicide, is absolutely without any foundation whatever,
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