15 APRIL 1865, Page 2

Dewangiri was retaken by Brigadier-General Tombs on the 2nd April,

with a loss of some thirty to the enemy, who fought bravely. When Parliament re-assembles this fact will be quoted as full proof that everything is well in Bootan, the fact being that we took it the first time just as easily. The point in India is not taking anything, that is always done, but keeping it when taken. The Bootees cannot of course expel European troops, but if we are to hold the " dooars" by means of an English garrison, they will be a most expensive acquisition.