The gates of the mosque were blown open, and thirty-nine of its defenders were killed.

Tombs himself was slightly wounded, and had two horses killed, making five which had been shot under this gallant soldier since the commencement of the campaign.

Reid's attack was equally successful.

He completely destroyed the battery, and inflicted heavy loss on the enemy.
The next day but one the rebels issued from the city in great force, and threatened nearly every part of our position.

The fighting was severe throughout the afternoon, the piquets having again and again to be reinforced.