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Burlington Hawk Eye
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
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British forces under Lord Gough decisively defeated the Sikhs near Goojerat, India, after skirmishes from the 6th to 12th; Sikhs retreated, abandoning guns and equipment.
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Advices from Bombay mention another battle between the British and Sikhs, in which the latter were entirely defeated. From the 6th to the 12th there were constant skirmishing. The Sikhs retreated to the Chenab, which they were prevented from crossing by the Bombay Division, under General Whish. On the 13th, the two divisions of the British having effected a junction, Lord Gough attacked them near Goojerat. The victory was decisive. The Sikhs fled, leaving their guns, ammunition and camp equipage in possession of the conquerors.
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Goojerat, India
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From The 6th To The 12th; On The 13th
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sikhs entirely defeated; retreated to the chenab; left guns, ammunition, and camp equipage in possession of the british; decisive victory
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Another battle between the British and Sikhs in which the Sikhs were entirely defeated. Constant skirmishing from the 6th to the 12th. Sikhs retreated to the Chenab, prevented from crossing by the Bombay Division under General Whish. On the 13th, the two British divisions effected a junction, and Lord Gough attacked near Goojerat.