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      -/^^S^I^Mmk^/^^ M^^ Mltilxbzx A Politica...

      - /^^ s ^ i ^ MMk ^/^^ M ^^ MltiLxbZX A POLITICAL AND LITERARY REVIEW .

      "The One Idea-Which History Exhibits As ...

      "The one Idea-which History exhibits as evermore developing itself into greater distinctness iB the Idea of Humanity—the noble endeavour to throw down all the barriers erected between men by prejudice and one-sided views ; and , by setting aside the distinctions of Religion , Country , and Colour , to treat the whole Human race as one brotherhood , having one great object—th . e freederelopment of our spiritual nature . "—ffumboldt ' a Cosmos .

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      Review Of The Week— Vaoe Oar Civilizatio...

      REVIEW OF THE WEEK— vaoe Oar Civilization 946 j PUBLIC AFFAIRS- The Story of a Mission Yoyage 955 State of Trade 9 t 8 Gatherings from the Law and Po- The Rebellion in India 950 A New Novel 955 The Indian Revolt 9 S 8 lice Courts . W 7 Travelling Emperors 9 flO A . History , of England 956 TheOrlent $ V > The Revenue 947 I A Sermon for the Fast-Day 951 Miscellanies 966 The Day of Humiiiation" !!!!!!! " ! . " !!! . " . ' 942 Naval and Military 947 Mania's Example 951 ThfARTSPublic Meetings . 9 A 3 Miscellaneous 947 Mr . Tyler on the Slave Trade 952 lntnRIS Our Itepresentative System 944 Postscript ..... 94 S | Rice-eaters and Water-drinkers ... 953 Theatrical and Musical Notes 957 Accidents and Sudden Deaths " . ' . !' . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . 944 OPEN COUNCIL- The Hevenue 953 Obituary . 944 A Volunteer Army ....:.... 949 , ¦ „ - „ + ^ .,, B- TlieGazette 957 Ireland .... 944 Miching Mallecho 949 LITERATURE- ***„* . ' *¦ - - * . * . MP ^« . r > e America .. 945 The Night Police 949 Summary ¦ . ..... 954 COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS — Continental Notes 943 Daniel Mania 949 A Pacific Love-Legend ... 955 ! City Intelligence . lHarkets . & c 957

      Tojj. Viii. No. 393.] Saturday, October,...

      TOJj . VIII . No . 393 . ] SATURDAY , OCTOBER , 3 , 1857 . ^ BJiOB ^^^^ S ^^'

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      ¦ —?—WE have not yet heard the worst from India , and we are not completely prepared to meet the labours that are before us there . The mail brings in . telligence of new reverses , accompanied by recovery of advantage to our side in some places , but still enlarging the work to be done . Havelock had been compelled to retreat a second time , Ms force reduced to 900 men , and his position converted to one of defence . For , in the neighbourhood of Cawnpore , he appeared on the point of being attacked by converging forces of the enemy , and Neill , in Cawnpore itself , was not able to help him . It was calculated , indeed , that reinforcements would soon come up , and would then enable him to resume his march . But the most opposite reports prevail as to the real position of Lucknow—an object simply of hope and fear , without any real knowledge . One thing is obvious—that the whole of the province of Oude is in rebellion ; and this feeling is likely enough to extend in proportion to the time during which the English forces are held at bay . The condition of the Bombay army is evidently matter of serious anxiety , although we arc inclined to suspect that the examples of mutiny reported are somewhat exaggerated . The regiment at Kolapore , which had been disbanded , was one recently raised ; and there is reason to suppose tliat it was not purely a Bombay regiment , but partly recruited by men from the upper provinces of Bengal . The same may be said of two others of the regiments which have occasioned anxiety in the Bombay Presidency ; and if some of the native chiefs arc occasioning solicitude , we doubt whether they are at all numerous enough to represent their class throughout any extent of territory . The events in Madras had been decidedly more disagreeable , although they arc still really isolated . The most untoward was the open mutiny of tlic Sih Regiment of Cavalry . It had agreed to undertake service in Bengal ; . but when ordered to march , the men stood and demanded the batta of IS 37—a "bcml extra allowance granted in those days to Native regiments when serving at a distance from J war homes , and intended as a compensation for the additional expense which each individual Nanvo soldier incurs through his cumbersome baggage . Ahcy then , it is said , objected to s o to sea ; and anally they declared that I hey would not fight agamst their countrymen . Whether this wjia their original purpose , or whether their purpo . se grew

      with their own , resistance , no one can tell . But the fact shows that , although the Madras army has not yet attempted any mutiny within the Presidency , it cannot be counted on to act against the Bengal army . The Nepaul contingent seems as much put to it to defend itself as to attack the people of Oude . The value of the assistance has indeed been always exaggerated . The most favourable turn has taken place at Delhi , where General Nicholson had arrived in advance of his column . The whole force was

      expected to come up by the 15 th of August . The position of the English was strong . The natives had been beaten in every encounter , were showing signs of the greatest depression , lost severely—in two attacks they are supposed to have lost 3000 ; they are reported to he quarrelling amongst themselves , and to show little respect for their King . Under these circumstances , victory was already in sight of the British , and the only question was , how to turn it to the best account .

      When we say that the extent of the trouble in India is not even yet properly measured , we judge by the test of the preparations . The latest report of the recruiting is that it proceeds favourably ; but evidently the authorities are ' making the best' of the matter . The Times ou Wednesday says : — " Great Britain can do no more "—and every one says in reply to the call for more troops , " Where cayj ^ e get them ?" Such babble is not of the English of Siiaksi'Eaiie ' s days . Is England prepared to abdicate her throne among the nations ? She must do it soon . Or will she summon up her energies , —stiffen her

      ' smews in a fashion very different from her present wretched displays . Undoubtedly , 500 , 000 menthe middle-class men , who make the best soldierscan be called into action , if privileges demanded by their position be granted to them . In the United States a million trained men could be brought into ( he field in three months ; but they would not abandon their business and family enjoyments for life , nor enlist for ten , seven , or even five years , but for two or three campaigns ; so that—should they survive—they might return home before ' home' had lost its attractions . This Indian

      business is stirring up the hearts of the people beyond anything in history ; and if they were well led and well treated , the Government would have an easy task in restoring peace in the East , and with peace better foundations for future prosperity I him the ' opinion' which they have so long relied On . One form of recruiting , however , Government has

      not neglected : a Royal Proclamation has been issued for the day of ' solemn fast , humiliation , and prayer , ' and the proclamation was duly published in the Gazette on Eriday last . The day named is the 7 th instant , a working day ; so that the largest portion of the cost of the day of solemn fast will fall upon the working classes , who will be compelled to

      give up a day ' s wages . Even in this form of recruiting , however , the volunteers have been before the Government ; the Roman Catholics , under Cardinal "Wiseman , liad already fixed the day ; and they have done so notwithstanding the ungenerous insinuations that the Cardinal , as a Romanist , is traitor to England , making light of her sufferings , and magnifying her enemies .

      While the tale of recruits is not swelling , that of the revenue is falling off . The revenue accounts show a decrease ou the year of about 170 , 000 / ., and on the quarter of nearly 900 , 000 / . The decline is attributable mainly to the reduction of duties on taxation—of the duties on coffee , tea , and sugar , and of the property-tax from IGd . to 7 d . ; but in part , no doubt , to the contraction of trade , even more in America and Europe than in this country .

      The national difficulty is calling out politicians in all quarters , and creditably . ' Mr . Disraeli has made an excellent appearance on his own stage , the annual meeting of the Royal Bucks Agricultural Association . He disclaimed party politics , and set a good example—although an Oppositionist—of cheerful language . Two points in bis speech were really important . He asked why the navy of this country plays no part in the preservative measures which have been taken—instancing the cheering effects which the accidental arrival of the Shannon frigate had had upon the inhabitants of Calcutta . And , referring to the increased disaffection in the

      Bombay and Madras armies , he pointed out the probability that the Mahratta . Prii . ees might rise against us . He also would prepare for the insurrection of the Punjab ; but hitherto we sec no sign of such a disaster . While thus supporting the nation and the Government of the nation , he vigorously opposed the vengeance cry . " I , for one , " he said , * ' protest against taking Nkna Sahib as a model for the conduct of the British soldfehTlD protest against meeting atrocities by sitgyciiictsj . J . ' . ' have hoard things said , ; md seen ihmg ^ jrtTi j ^ ir Ttj ^ ; ' . lat ' lat

      e , which would nmke me almost sii ^ n ^ c'ti ^ t- ^ fc-- , e , which would nmke me almost . siijmoec'tll ^ t- ^ ft-- . religious opinions of I lie people of Knglaud Jufd , jiitt . ^ . .., dergoiuj some . sudden change , and that ' . ^ nSm t ^ && fJi }' bowing before the name of Jesus , wo ? Vrfcr ^ p ^ wp ' "i > paring to revive the worship of Moloclfc" * \ ^ 'p '^ 7 ^ "Q ^ iN &

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 3, 1857, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_03101857/page/1/