stant of its capture, and destroyed a number of gallant officers and men, who at the moment were crowded on its ramparts, which the enemy had abandoned. The redoubt, No. 2, against which Lieutenant-colonel M'Leod's attack was directed, was carried in as gallant a style and, I lament to state, that most valiant and experienced officer fell at the moment of victory. The front of the position was now open, and the troops rushed in from every quar

ter.

During the operations on the right, Colonel Gillespie pursued his advantage to the left, carrying the enemy's redoubts towards the rear; and being joined by Lieut. Colonel M'Leod, of the 59th, with part of that corps, he directed him to attack the park of artillery, which that officer carried in a most masterly manner, putting to flight a body of the enemy's cavalry that formed, and attempted to defend it. A sharp fire of musketry was now kept up by a strong body of the enemy, who had taken post in the lines in front of Fort Cornelis; but were driven from them, the fort taken, and the enemy completely dispersed. They were pursued by Colonel Gillespie, with the 14th regiment, a party of Sepoys, and the seamen from the batteries, under Captain Sayer, of the royal navy. By this time the cavalry and horse artillery had effected a passage through the lines, the former commanded by Major Travers, and the latter by Captain Noble; and, with the gallant Colonel at their head, the pursuit was continued, till the whole of the enemy's army was killed, taken, or dispersed.

Major Tule's attack was equally spirited, but after routing the enemy's force at Camporg Maylayo, and killing many of them, he found the bridge on fire, and was unable to penetrate further.

I have the honour to enclose a return of the loss sustained, from our landing on the 4th to the 26th inclusive: sincerely I lament its extent, and the many valuable and able officers that have unfortunately fallen; but when the prepared state of the enemy, their numbers, and the strength of their positions, are considered, I trust it will not be deemed heavier than might be expected. Their's has greatly exceeded it. In the action of the 26th, the numbers killed were immense, but it has been impossible to form any accurate statement of the amount. About 1000 have been buried in the works, multitudes were cut down in the retreat, the rivers are choked up with dead, and the huts and woods were filled with the wounded, who have since expired. We have taken near 5000 prisoners, among whom are three General officers, 34 field officers, 70 captains, and 150 subaltern officers. General Jansens made his escape with difficulty, during the action, and reached Buitenzorg, a distance of 30 miles, with a few cavalry, the sole remains of an army of 10,000 men. This place he has since evacuated, and fled to the eastward. A detachment of our troops is in possession of it.

The superior discipline and invincible courage, which have so highly distinguished the British army, were never more fully displayed; and I have the heartfelt pleasure to add, that they have not

been

been clouded by any acts of insubordination.

I have the honour to enclose a copy of the orders I have directed to be issued, thanking the troops in general for their services, and particularizing some of the officers, who, from their rank or situations, were more fortunate than their equally gallant companions, in opportunities of distinguishing themselves, and serving their Sovereign and their country. But I must not omit noticing to your lordship the very particular merit of Colonel Gillespie, to whose assistance in planning the principal attack, and to whose gallantry, energy, and judgment in executing it, the success is greatly to be attributed.

To the general staff of the army, as well as my own staff, I feel myself particularly indebted. The professional knowledge, zeal, and activity of Colonel Eden, Quartermaster-general, have been essentially useful to me; but I cannot express how much I have benefitted by the able assistance and laborious exertions of Col. Agnew, the Adjutant-general, an officer whose active and meritorions services have frequently attracted the notice and received the thanks of the governments in India.

It is with particular pleasure I assure your lordship, that I have received the most cordial support from the Hon. Rear-Admiral Stopford and Commodore Broughton, during the period of their commanding the squadron. The former was pleased to allow a body of 500 seamen, under that valuable officer Captain Sayer, of the Leda, to assist at our batteries. Their services were particularly useful; and I have the satisfaction to assure you,

that both the artillery and engineers were actuated by the same zeal, in performing their respective duties, that has been so conspicuous in all ranks and departments, though from the deficiency of the means at their disposal, their operations were unavoidably embarrassed with uncommon difficulties.

I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) S. AUCHMUTY, Lieut. Gen.

General return of the killed, wounded, and missing, of the army, commanded by his Excellency Sir Samuel Auchmuty, since its landing on the island of Java on the 4th of August, 1811, till the 26th of August, 1811; since when no casualties have occurred. Total killed, Europeans, 1 lieut. colenel, 3 captains, 9 lieutenants, 2 ensigns, 2 staff-serjeants, 6 serjeants, 91 rank and file; natives, 2 jemindars, 2 havildars, 23 rank and file.

Total wounded, Europeans, 3 lieutenant-colonels, 2 majors, 14. captains, 36 lieutenants, 7 ensigns, 1 staff- serjeant, 32 serjeants, 2 drummers, 513 rank and file; na tives, 2 subildars or serangs, 4 jemindars, 9 havildars, 1 drummer, 107 rank and file.

Total missing, 13 rank and file. Total horses, 14 killed; 21 wounded; 3 missing.

(Signed) P. A. AGNEW, Adjutant-General.

Memorandum of the number and rank of officers prisoners of war.

3 brigadiers, 5 colonels, 4 majors, 21 lieut. colonels, 1 commissary of war 1st class, 1 assistantcommissary of war 1st class, 2 assistant - commissaries of war 2d

class,

class, 70 captains, 134 lieutenants, 7 Amboynese lieutenants, 3 native lieutenants, 5 sub-adjutants, 1 cadet.

N. B. From the number of prisoners hourly arriving, and the many wounded, whom it has not yet been possible to collect, the actual number of prisoners must considerably exceed the above statement, which includes the commandants of cavalry, artillery, and engineers of the army of Java, with three aides-de-camp of the Governor-general and Commandant in chief. (Signed)

J. A. AGNEW, Adj. Gen. Head quarters, Weltevreede, August 31, 1811,

Return of Ordnance found in the citadel and arsenal at Batavia and Weltevreede, and taken between the 10th and 26th of August by the under the comarmy mand of Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty.

In the citadel of Batavia on the 8th of August, 50 brass guns, 180 iron guns, 230 iron and brass cannons and mortars, 4000 shot, 280

shells. In the arsenal at Weltevreede, on the 10th, 64 brass guns, 30 brass mortars, 1 brass how itzer, 213 iron guns, 308 iron and brass cannons and mortars, 18,397 shot, 20,496 shells.-Field-pieces of horse artillery, taken in the actions on the 10th of August, 4 brass guns.

Taken in Cornelis the 26th of August.-Horse artillery, with limber, &c. taken in field of battle, 24 brass guns, 5 brass howitzers, 29 iron and brass cannons and mortars. In the arsenal, 23 brass guns, 2 brass mortars, 11 brass howitzers, 10 iron guns, 46 iron and brass cannons and mortars.On the batteries, 41 brass guns, 3 brass mortars, 2 brass howitzers, 101 iron guns, 130 iron and brass cannons and mortars.

Total, 209 brass guns, 35 brass mortars, 19 brass howitzers, 504 iron guns, 743 iron and brass cannons and mortars.

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