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      The De Montalembert Appeal Tub Appeal Of...

      in the English Parliament was the vain and sterile contest the Procureur-Ge ' neraldescribed . It was not merely a struggle for place and power—it was something of a high and a noble character . lie eulogised Lord Ellenborough for having given up his place in the Cabinet when he found that his despatch to Lord Canning was condemned in Parliament . He alluded to the pardon accorded to M . de Montalembert , as announced in the J ^ foniteur , and said it was couched in a form offensive to AT . de Montalembert . He described the conduct of his

      client on the 2 nd of December . M . de Montalembert , as President of the Electoral Committee of the Rue ties Pyramides , had sighed a protest against the forcible dis ^ solution of the National Assembly , and he read portions of his letter of the 12 th of December . He defended liis client for not having accepted the pardon . In this he only imitated the Emperor himself , who declared to him ( M . Berryer ) , when visiting him in the fortress of Ham in 1845 , that he should not ask for an amnesty from the Government of Louis Philippe . M . Berryer spoke for two hours and a half , and was much applauded .

      M . Chaix d'Est-Ange again addressed the court , on account , he said , of a personal allusion made by M . Berryer , who had spoken of persons whose conversion to Imperialism coincided with their elevation to rank , honours , and fortune . He denied that he owed his fortune or reputation to his conversion . The Judges remained in deliberation two hours and a half . The judgment reduced to three months , instead of six , the term of imprisonment imposed by the Police Court ; maintained the 3000 fr . fine , but by the withdrawal of one of the counts in the indictment completely freed M . de Montalernbert from the effects of the law of the 27 th of February , 1858 , under which , even after completing his punishment , he was liable to be transported to Algeria or be exiled . As this was one of the principal objects of the appeal against the sentence of the Police Court , the judgment of the Cour Imperiale is unquestionably a triumph over the Government .

      No. 457, December 24, 1858] The Leader. ...

      No . 457 , December 24 , 1858 ] THE LEADER . 1407

      India. The Bombay Mail Has Arrived With ...

      INDIA . The Bombay Mail has arrived with intelligence to the 25 th November , which has already been summarised in the telegraphic despatches . There arc niany speculations as to the course which Lord Clvtle will pursue for the purpose of pacifying Oude . The suggestion of the Lucknow correspondent of the Bombay Gazette is to the effect that the object of the Commander-in-Chief is to clear the Baiswara country , now under the control of Benin Madho Sing , and so work gradually up in the direction of the Gogra river , while all the columns north of Lucknow work southwards in the same direction . It is further supposed that during the time we are pursuing this course ; the Ghats along the other banks of the Ganges will be scoured by a sufficient force to prevent the crossing of bodies of the enemy .

      TAXTIA TOPEE . This chieftain is thus described by the Daily News correspondent : — -Tanlia Topee is a Mahratta , and a soldier by profession . He is of mean origin , of no educa ^ tipn , and destitute of talent—unless the Pindareo characteristics which ho has displayed of late can bo regarded as such . He can neither read nor write , but ho possesses courage , and his followers have confidence in him . -Containing in himself all the energy and pcrsevoranco of a robust and vigorous frnmo , ho infuses zeal and strength into others more , by his physical than moral example . Ho is perfectly acquainted with our system of warfare , and prefers fatiguing us by our pursuit of him , to meeting us in the field . Tun tin . lopoo is in the vigour of manhood , being about forty years of ago . Ho is rather above the middle height , and is in person vigorous and robust . Ilis countenance ia good , bold and martiniIlia

      and his bearing . eyes are piercing , fierce , and restless ; , tho eyebrows black and ovalehapod ; tho forehead high and expansivo ; the noso aquiline ; the mouth small , nnd the lips compressed , covering while in roposo the teeth , which aro , as is usual amongst natives , of ivory whitenoss . His whiskers aro black , and his comploxipn olive . Ho dresses very plainly , seeking comfort rather than ostentation , and woava generally tho loose , white , robes of the Hindoo , with a Cashmero shawl thrown ovev his shoulders . His usual guard is composed of twenty or thirty men ; but ho dispenses with this pomp on tho Hold of battle ^ Ho is frequently soon on horseback , and only resorts to a palanquin when wounded or over-fatigued . Ho styles himself tho Viceroy of tho Poishwa Naniv Sahib , and indulges in droams which ho will never soo realised . His followers aro losing hoart , and dosortlona aro numorous .

      THE AUMV ON TUB MAUCir . Mr . EusboII writes : — " No ono who has not bohqld Mars malting war upon Cores , in India can imagine tho dreadful damage inflicted by His legions . Sugar plantations nro crunched up by tho aoro by tho elephants , who also strip away tho loavos of trees , and dovour shruba , plants , and walking ntlaks , or tho shavings of thoin , with provoking appetlto and indin'oronoo . Camels growl and gohbla up everything odiblo in tho roaoh of their long necks and flexible lips ; gouts rovel in tho gardens ; tho bullocks , buffaloes , and ponioa crash through fields of dall ana pulso and various grain ,

      beating them down into a fragrant carpet , representing the produce of half the country . Then comes the heavy beat of squadrons of cavalry , the continuous , monotonous tramp of infantry ; the guns , each wheel tearing a deep furrow in the fields ; the mortars ; thousands , literally thousands , of carts , laden with food . and ammunition , shot and shell—all in one -line , about 150 yards broad and as long as our march , right over the crops and harvest . Yesterday we inarched 131 miles . I-should like to go over the ground and see what it looks like uo-w . I know that as we advanced there were

      indeed patches of sandy soil studded with stumpy bushes which lay fallow or uncultivated , but the greater part , of our route lay through corn-fields , in which the young wheat was just springing and looking timidly a few inches above the . surface , or cates of unknown crops , some as high as ahorseman ' s waist . May Heaven keep war away from our own doors ! I could not help thinking as I looked around me of such a march across the odorous culture of Mr . Mechi , if the caprice of invaders and the greatness of misfortune ever led an enemy , in default of roads , to pass by Tiptree-hall . But the evil does not cease at the end of our march . The head of the column halts in the plain ; the tapering line , which is lost in the

      dust in the far distance , seems to grow thicker and thicker as it approaches , to spread out and expand and swallow up the line , which grows to lose itself in the mass . But , as the canvas of the camp rises and the pickets are posted , out fly the camp-followers like locusts hatched at one batch , and in myriads -wonderful burst from the bowels of the army . It would seem , indeed , as if our troops were merely the protectors of these destroying swarms . Everything that grows andris fit for food of man or beast is cut , carried off , sucked or chewed , or boiled or roasted , or eaten raw . Far out on the plains on all sides may be seen moving heaps of fodder , with little black feet just visible below the overhanging luxuriance of green . Ants are not so laborious or so strong /'

      Cochin-China. A Despatch, From Manilla, ...

      COCHIN-CHINA . A despatch , from Manilla , dated the 23 rd October , supporting the rumour of an insurrection in Cochin China , says the chief of the insurrection is a Prince of the dynasty of the Trinh ., whose father died in the year 18-51 , and who enjoyed great popularity at Tonking . His tyranny is not confined to the Christians ; it oppresses the entire population of the states , and particularly the inhabitants of Tonking , who are said to feel much aversion for his government , and this explains the encouragement given to the chief of the present insurrection , who is the last legitimate descendant of the dynasty of Trinh . It is added that the pretender has shown a friendly feeling towards the Christians , whom he wishes to attach to his cause .

      Friendly Isles. The Xcw Zealand Papei*S ...

      FRIENDLY ISLES . The Xcw Zealand papei * s contain an account of an aggression of the French , at the Friendly Isles . On the 7 th of July last , some French priests landed at Lifuka , on the Haabai group of islands , and insisted on leaving one of their number there to promote the Catholic faith . The native governor said that strangers could not settle thcro without the consent of the king , who was then at Tonga . Tho French priests then left for Tonga , where a French frigate was lying ; and , on the ground that tho governor of I-Iaabai ' s refusal was in violation of a treaty with tho French , the king was compelled to promise" to remove the native governor , to convey tho French priests to Lifuka , with their servants and baggage , and to build a permanent residence for them .

      America. Tub Following Is A Summary Of T...

      AMERICA . Tub following is a summary of tho President ' s Message . Mr . Buchanan ranges over a variety of topics , beginning with Kansas and ending with the slaver Echo . With respect to tho rotations botwoen England and the United States ho speaks of them in the best terms . They aro of tho most amioablo charactor . The long-pending controversy relating to tho question of visitation , and search has been amicably adjusted . Proposals for verifying the nationality of vessels suspectod on good grounds of carrying . fulso colours will bo considered-in tho best spirit , ancl negotiations aro still pending with a view to the settlement of the Dulwer-Claytoii Treaty . Tho President disclaims the desire of obtaining Cuba by any other mode than that of honourable negotiation ,

      although ho throws out vague hints , as loan alternative that might arise . Tho Message says tho transit routes upon tho Isthmus aro hi a very unsatisfactory condition . Tho highway ia the property of all nations , and it is tho right of tho American Government to soo that it is kopt open . One of those routes—that by Nicaragua—has boon closed , and a treaty oonoludod with the States Government by tho Nioaraguan Minister has boon defeated by that state . T | io President asks power to * employ the land and naval forces of tho country in keeping those routes opon to tho commerce of the world , Against Costa llioa and Now Granada tho States have Just claims , which ought to be enforced . Brazil owes tho States money , which ought to bo paid . And Paraguay , it is hoped , will corao to reason before being compelled

      to yield to . force . The commercial condition of the country is discussed at some length , but without eliciting any special light . The President recommends a bankrupt law , and an increase of the revenue by an increased tariff , with specific duties . The expenses of the year have been 81 , 585 * 667 dols ., including 9 , 684 % . 537 data . applied to the payment of the public debt , which now amounts ia the aggregate to 54 , 910 , 777 dols . It is , estimated that the expenditures of the next fiscal year will be 73 , 139 , 147 dols . —or 4 , 075 , 848 dols . over receipts . A larger navy and larger postage receipts are required . A Pacific railroad is recommended . These are the priu- » cipal points of this document .

      West Indies. Martinique. Accounts To The...

      WEST INDIES . MARTINIQUE . Accounts to the 28 th ult . have arrived . The Council-General had voted the establishment of a careening dock at Port de France , and the introduction of 18 , 000 immigrants , Africans and Chinese . This large number was considered necessary in consequence of the increasing desertions of labourers in the island ; 515 coolies had arrived from Pondicherry .

      Original Correspondence.

      ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE .

      W Fkance. {From Our Own Correspondent^) ...

      w FKANCE . { From our own Correspondent ^) DE MO > TALE 5 IBEBT ' S APPEAL . Paris , "Wednesday , 6 £ p . m . Yesterday was tried the appeal of M . le Comte de Montalembert , before the Cour Impe ' riale de Paris , and in the chamber presided over by M . Perrot de Chezelles , who enjoys a high reputation for independence and uprightness . The appeal , as you will perceive , was unsuccessful , except in obtaining the reduction of the term of imprisonment from six to three months . With regard to the term of imprisonment and amount of fine inflicted on M . Montalembort , I can only repeat what I said last week . They are the least significant part of his punishment—le cadet de ses squcis . It is the

      judgment of the police tribunal which renders hun liable to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Lo £ des Suspects—liable "to the surveillance of the haute police , and liable to be imprisoned and transported without any further trial or judicial proceedings , and at the caprice of any Government . official . It appeara that the pardon was not pleaded , hut M . Chaix d'Est-Ange , the Prdcureur-Imperial , confined his requisition . to the confirmation of the judgment . M . Dufaure commenced the defence of M . Montalembert and M . Berryer concluded it , M . Chaix d'Est-Ange speaking between the two . After hearing the speeches on both sides , the court withdrew at a quarter past five o ' clock to deliberate , and re-entered the court at half-past seven , to give the verdict , . which is as follows : * r-

      " Whereas , if the law confers on citizens the right todiscuss the laws and acts of the Government , the laws relative to the press forbid and punish outrage against the fundamental principles of our political institutions , against the authority of the chief of the State , attacks against the respect due to the laws , and exciting to hatred and contenipt of Government ; " Whereas , in the article in the Correspondant , entitled "A Debate on India in the English Parliament , " published in the number of tho 25 th October , devoted to tho examination of a question of foreign policy , are to be found several passages relative to France , stamped with , bitterness and a spirit of depreciation , iq which the author seeks to disconsider France , its laws , and its Government ;

      " That in the said article are to be found attacks against tho respect due to tho law , and to tho inviolability they have consecrated , especially nt pages 215 and 258 , where our legislation is signalised ' as leaving the faculty to speak but by order nnd by permission , under tho salutary terror of a warning from above if one has had tho boldness to opposo tho ideas of authority , or oS the vulgar ; ' and again , ' as rendering impossible the daily discussion between the organs , of which some only have tho right to sponk out , and will always bo guided , more or less voluntarily , to decoy their adversaries on to a ground where the official gag awaits thorn ;' " Attacks of which tho publication in a journal that has been offered for sale and circulated constitute a misdemeanour provided for and punished by Art . 8 of tho law of tho 27 th July 1847 ;

      , . . ., " That in tho entirety of tho said article , and at the pages before cited passngos , aro to be found xoitiug to tho uatrod and contempt of Government , constituting * ni »~ demeanour provided for by Art . 4 of tho decree of Hta August , 1848 , and especially at the following PfffM'r " Pago 206 , whoro tho author declares that < when the Ssmus auaeks him , and when ho , t lies «»*«* weight of an atmosphoro loaded with sorvllo and corruptng , asma , lie haitunH to breathe a purer air , and to botho in tho waters of life In froo England ;'~ Pago 210 , whoro France ia signalised ns having repudiated tho XT .-1 £ mLlnal liberties which England has

      maintained in Canada i-rauo 861 , where /^ acumen « J compared , by insinuntlon , 'to a flook docilely Indolent under tbi shears , « nd led out to pasture under the

  • Citation
    • Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 24, 1858, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_24121858/page/7/