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London, England, 1858-01-02 00:00:00

THE PRESS, JANUARY 2,1858.

peans have been sent down from Karrachee to Belot=
quite r.,c,!ntly. All appearances in fact prove that this
portion of Bombay Presidency is very ill affected at the
present moment.

A hill-folk, called Beruds, are up near the towns
of Moodhul and Ili ilgullee,in the Southern Mahratta
country, writes the Times correspondent :
It was at first thought by the collector of the district
that these credulous savages had been frightened into in-
surrection by a belief that the late Arms Act compelled,
not the registration, but the surrender of the rude weapons
by which they gain their livelihood. But it is now be-
lieved that, as in the case of the Bheels at Guzerat, and
the fat 'Lillian now in custody at Baroda, some deeper
influence has been at work, and certain parties in those
localities are closely watched. At any rate, however caused,
there is the fact of insurrection calling for force to repress
it, and showing that, chivalrous as the Bombay Govern-
ment has exerted itself to help others, it will not do so to
drain its resources as to prevent it from helping itself.
Passing, over to the Madras Presidency, we find
the Rohillas up in force. On the 7th November they
attacked and plundered the wealthy town of Juggle-
pett, carrying off the whole of the Government
treasure, some four lees of rupees, and an immense
quantity of spoil.
Affairs about Delhi and the Punjaub are not so
satisfactory as we could wish. At Delhi the King
appeared to exercise no little influence over the
minds of natives :

it would appear that the instructions issued by Mr.
Colvin, 'hough long sines cancelled, are still obeyed at
Delhi. The life of the King, therefore, was guaranteed,
and he has been permitted to keep a retinue, and to insult
English officers by ordering them to take their ha's cff in
his presence. Of course, every native believes that the
English dare not punish even the man who deliberately
gave up their wives and daughters to eiishonour. The
youngest son of the King, moreover, a man of eighteen—
equivalent to thirty in Europe—has been declared inno-
cent, and rides about Delhi on an elephant, attended by
two British officers. Can you wonder that the European
soldiery are half frenzied ? I send you what appears to ha
proof positive of the accuracy of these statements. The
Friend of India says :
" Naweb Ahmed Kooli Khan, the father-in-law of the
King, who went out to meet the Bareilly Brigade, and
escorted them into the city.
The Nawab of Jhujjur, Nawab Ameen Oodeen Kban,
accused of assisting in the murder of Mr. Fraser.
" Nothing has been done to any of these men.
" Furthermore, in the middle of October there were the
follcwing leaders in custody unharmed:—
" Hukeem Abdool Huq, a rebel chief of the Goorgaon
district, who joined the mutineers.
" Houssein Khan, a Persian], who commanded a regi-
ment at Delhi."
The Supreme Government is guiltless in this matter,
having despatched orders of a very different tendency.—
Times

South of Delhi the country so lately erossel
by our victorious column has again fallen
into the hands of armed natives. Walleeda 1
Khan, whose fort at Malayghur was blown up,
has returned to Boolundshuhur. Futteh pore
Sikree, taken by Colonel Cotton on the 29th of Sep-
tember, is again in the hands of the enemy. The
Mynpoorie Rajah Tej Singh, who fled at our approach,
and who was replaced by his brother, came back and
forced our new authorities to fly. Major Eld, with the
garrison of Allyghur, and Colonel Riddell, with 250
of the 3rd Europeans, Sikhs, end Militia Cavalry,
have been sent to hunt out Walleedad Khan a second
time. Up in the Punjaub the hill robber tribes, so
far from being suppressed, are giving our troops
great trouble.
To return to Calcutta. An event of some impor-
tance has occurred at Chittagong, where the 34th
have risen in revolt, plundered the treasury,
and let loose the gaol prisoners. No murders were
committed by the sepoys, but it is feared the released
prisoners may be less scrupulous. The Government
cannot plead paucity of European troops, but they
still manage to du things just too late :

Lord Canning has been most nnjnstly assailed touching
many matters; bat as respects this outbreak at Chi ttsgoug
I confess I do not see /that excuse can be made. To have
relied on the fidelity of any otie native regiment in the
service, or of any portion of any regiment, was a strange
infatuation after the lessons of the last six months. Troops
have been arriving daily in large numbers, and only two or
three days ago about 4,00() men were inspected on the
Milan. We have a large number of steamers here ;
Chittagong conld have been reached in a few hours, and
one company of British bayonets would have preserved the
peace, saved 30,00 W., and prevented the junction of these
latest rebels with the disaffected of the adjacent districts.
The fact is that when the Government Isaw the Bengal
army was thoroughly disorganised it should have disarmed,
if not disbanded, the whole. Supposing even half a dozen
regiments had remained tree (for want of opportunity,
proba`dy, to throw off their allegiance), the inconvenience
would not have been small when the time came fin the re-
formation of the army. At this moment there is a native
regiment of Infantry, and two of Irregular Cavalry—some
3,0 K) men—at 13erliampoo, with arms in their hands,
which we have a right to fear would he turned ngainst us if
the utmost vigilance were not observed. When everything
has to be done by British soldiers, and when the few we
have hitherto had have had to watch their native allies,
would it not have been better to get rid of the fellows

altogether? The Chittagong affair is damsel
outcry will be loud if things go wrong at Dacca.

The Grand Trunk Road does not appear in so safe
a state as was generally supposed. The mutinous
companies of the 32nd, which so narrowly captured
the commander-in•chief, on his way up country, had

been met on the banks of the Sone by Captain Rate.
tray, with about 200 Sikhs. The enemy were
strongly posted in a village when the Sikhs advanced
against them. The mutineers defended themselves
bravely, and actually succeeded in repulsing our
troops, notwithstanding all the efforts of their officers,
whose gallantry was conspicuous. One of them,
Lieutenant Boyd, was killed whilst leading on his
men.

Withie 300 miles of Calcutta a native magnate, the
Rajah of Patchete, has been found amassing stores
and ammunition, collecting troops, and fortifying his
house. When called upon to answer for his conduct
and afford explanation, he gave insolent or evasive
answers. The consequence was, that a detachment
of the Shekawatee Brigade was sent against him.
Surprised before his preparations bad been com-
pleted, he made no defence, and surrendered. A very
trifling quantity of stores and weapons of war were
found on his premises ; but it cannot be doubted
that the Rajah was biding his time and waiting an
opportunity to take part with the rebels. As an
instance of how little the fall of Delhi has really
affected the trimmers to incline in our favour, the
arrest of this Rajah is remarkable.
The question of compensation is settled. "In one
respect it is singularly :liberal," writes a corre-
spisadent:—

The pensions are all to he paid by the State instead of
by the funds, and the widows of Europeans not in the
service of the State are pensioned like uncovenanted ser-
vants—that is, rather better than the widows of officers.
The highest pension for the widow of an uncovenanted
servant is 1501. a year, with 201. more for each child. On
the other hand, the grants of money are very small, and
the compensation for loss of property is very small. The
device for avoiding native claims is exceedingly ingenious,
and in practice thoroughly just. Every native who
assisted Government is compensated. Every one who
aided the mutineers by remaining passive must take the
consequences of his apathy. I doubt it the order will
satisfy men who, like Mr. Schom, lost three bum at Cawn-
pore, or like some of the house proprietors who have been
reduced from wealth to beggary.

An expedition was about to be despatched to select
a suitable locality for a penal establishment on the
And,unan Islands. When fixed upon it is believed
the King of Delhi with the mutineers will be trans-
ported to the spot.

LANDING OF THE FILIBUSTERS IN
NICARAGUA.

We learn by the arrival at New York of the mail
steamer Star of the West, that on the 25th of Nevem •
ber " General" Walker landed with nearly 200 men
on the coast of Nicaragua, in defiance of the United
States' sloop of war Saratoga, which was at hand,
but the commander of which, Captain Chatard, did
not think proper to interfere. The filibusters were
conveyed from Mobile in the small steamer Fashion,
which Walker had hired for the purpose. On
nearing Greytown a thick mist hid the land for some
time, upon which the Fashion slowed a little, when
Walker wished the captain to quicken his speed, but
suddenly the fog lifted, and the place was in full view,
the Saratoga lying at anchor in the harbour.
Walker exhibited considerable nervousness at the
sight, and requested Captain Chatard to run in to-
wards the mouth of the Colorado river, about twelve
miles to the eastward of Punta Arenas, in order to
land a portion of the men. The boats which were
brought out for the purpose were launched, and
some forty-five men getting into them under the
command of Colonel Frank Anderson, one of the
original fifty.six of the first Nicaragua invasion, they
shoved off and made their way up the river, into the
San Juan. The Fashion then ran up, and landed
the main part of the force, about 140 men, on Punta
Arenas. They took possession of some halt dozen
fishing buts, as also the houses of Mr. Craig and
Mr. Burden, a pilot, in which they were quartered.
The stores were landed and put under cover on Cer-
tain Scott's premises. There were four small boats
about Scott's shipyard, which Walker had taken
possession of. The day the Fashion left for Aspin-
wall, Walker had sent one of these boats up the river
San Juan, to endeavour to intercept the Costa Rican
mailboat, said to have on board 5,000 dots. in money.
Walker planted two of his " lone star " flags over
the buildings he occupied in Punta Arenas on land-
ing. lie landed six field pieces, and the men were
laity drilling, each one v.ith his rifle. When Lock-
ridge abandoned the river last March, he delivered
over to the commander of the British frigate Cossack
about three hundred stand of arms, which were
deposited with Captain Scutt, on Punta Arenas, for
safe keeping. These arms wore still there when
Walker landed, so that if he wanted them he un-
doubtedly appropriated them.

10 THE PRESS, JANUARY 2, 1858.
AMIIMIMEmm
As soon as it was ascertained that the filibusters THE REVENUE.
were coming into port, the people in Greytown sent
a boat up the river to Costa Rica, and also to warn
the steamers and forts, but as the first detachment
of Walker's party was already on its way into the I.—THE NET REVENUE.
river, by the Colorado, when he landed at Punta Quarter ended . Year ended
Arenas, it is not unlikely that these despatches were ...—__J—___ 1
, ~- ,
intercepted. In case they were not, the news must Dec. 31, Dec. 31, , Dec. 31, Dec. 31,
have reached San Jose de Costa Rica, by way of the 1856. 1857. I 1835. . 1837.
--..
Serapiqui River, about the 30th of November. The E. .S S 1 A
inhabitants of Greytown were greatly alarmed for CUSTOMS
the safety of their property, and on the first oppor- EXCISE
STAMPS 1,838,000 1,741,000 , 7,264,272 1 7,28.1,223
tunity many removed their goods to Aspinwall. At .
rAx ES
. . ,
that port the Fashion, on her arrival, was overhauled PtU)PERTY TAX
by Commodore Paulding, but her papers were found POST OFFICE' 748,000 810,000 11 2,860,152 2,992; 00
CROWN LANDS BB,OOO 82,000 ' 284,857 279,04
t) be correct. MISCELLANEOUS 195,842 725,707 971.108 1,877,026
The Aspinwall correspondent of the New York TOTAL ,---
16,695,481 115,907,162 .72,918 9.48 70,300,342
Times says : —
I am assured by an officer of the British steamship Dee, IL—COM PARA TIVE STATEMENT.
that the Fashion was seen by the officers of the Saratoga
the day before off the harbour; that there was ample time Quarter ended Nine Months ended Year ended
while she was coming in for the Saratoga to have hove Dec. 31, 1837. Dec. 31, 1837. Dec. 31, 1857.
her to with a swivel from one of her boats, and to have
boarded her before she got in. Besides, Walker was two ~...--....—t---.„
~..--1--...„ „,..--4--...,
whole days landing men, provisions, and munitions of war Increase. Decrease Increase. Decrease. lucit.sbe. Decrease.
by the boats of the steamer, while lying directly under the £
4 4
'1
guns of the sloop-of-war. When the Dee came into the cIISTOMS A .0
642.157
harbour. Captain Chatard requested her master to anchor EXCISE
inside of the Saratoga, so that she might not be between STAMPS [ 77,000
hie guns and the Fashion, but he took no steps against the TIO(CM,
TY
landing of either men Cr stores. Captain Walcott, of the 2ST OFFICTF
62,000 I
Dee, knowing that there was considerable British property CROWN LANDS
in Greytown, on the other side of Punta Arenas, asked MISCELLANEOUS 829,685 i
Captain Chatard if he would protect the town against
Walker, if he should attempt to lay it under contribution, TOTAL 596,865 1,385,184 684.923 12,628,643 829,7...9 12,658,435
J
to which he replied that he could give no assurances to l . ,
that effect—that his (micro were very general in their 1-6.8,319 £1,943,720 £1.823,646
Net Decrease. Net Decrease. Net Decrease.

I am assured by an officer of the British steamship Dee,
that the Fashion was seen by the officers of the Saratoga
the day before off the harbour; that there was ample time
while she was coming in for the Saratoga to have hove
her to with a swivel from one of her boats, and to have
boarded her before she got in. Besides, Walker was two
whole days landing men, provisions, and munitions of war
by the boats of the steamer, while lying directly under the
guns of the sloop-of-war. When the Dee came into the
harbour. Captain Chatard requested her master to anchor
inside of the Saratoga, so that she might not be between
his guns and the Fashion, but he took no steps against the
landing of either men cr stores. Captain Walcott, of the
Dee, knowing that there was considerable British property
in Greytown, on the other side of Punta Arenas, asked
Captain Chatard if he would pro►,ect the town against
Walker, if he should attempt to lay it under contribution,
to which he replied that he could give no assurances to
that effect—that his (micro were very general in their
nature—that what he did he must do on his own personal
responsibility, and as he was dependent upon his profes-
sion for the support of a large heady, he was not disposed
either to run the risk of incurring the displeasure of his
Government by his interference with matters on shore,
or to lay himself liable, personally, to suits on the part of
the fi'ibusters or the merchants of Greytown. So, as no
guarantee could be got, and there was no British man-of-
war in port, souls of the merchants shipped the more
valuable portion of their goods to this place. The Dee
brought away stout 120 large packages, which she landed
here today.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, the United States'
frigate Wabash, bearing the broad pennant of Com-
modore Paulding, sailed from Aspinwall for San
Juan, followed on the afternoon of the 4th by
11.8. M. ship of the line Ilmnsuirk, and steamer
Leopard. They will probably blockade the haruour
of San Juan, and at the same time station a force to
prevent Walker's passing up the river.
The United States' steamer Fulton was at Boca del
Toro on the 2nd, but would be ordered to San Juan.

Advices bad been received from the forts on the
San Juan to the 2Flth ult. San Carlos was still
blockaded by General Canty, in the steamer San
Carlos, with fifty men. It was held by 250 Nica-
raguans, one-half of whom were sick. Ahont 400
Costa Ricans hold the Rapids, about one-half fit for
duty. Provisions were very scarce.
The Panama Star of the 3rd December gives the
following despatch from Captain Walcott, of the
West India Mail steamer Dee

General Walker has landed at Greytown. On the 24th
November a small steamer, called the Fashion, appeared cff
the port : it did not attempt to enter, but ran down to the
Colorado River, where Walker landed fifty men. On the
following day she came into Greytown at full speed, with
only ten men on deck, ran alongside a hulk, and before the
boats of the United States' sloop Saratoga could hoard her
Walker and his party, amounting to 150 men, landed at
Mr. Scott's. Captain Chatted, of the Sa►at'ga, 0,-dered
them away from the premises, and has taken Greytown and
the property belonging to the Transit Company unier
his protection. He has also informed Walker that he will
not allow any depredations to be committed in either
place.

Quarter ended , Year ended
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Dec. 31, ' Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Dec. .3.1,
1856. 1857. 1835. . 1837.
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A
CUSTOMS
EXCISE
STAMPS 1,836,000 1,761140 7,28!1,272 i 7,28,1,223
TAX ES
P ROPERTY TAX
POST OFFICE' 748,000 810,000 I 2,860,152 2,992; 00
CROWN LANDS 63,000 82,000 ' 284,857 273144
MISCELLANEOUS 193,842 725,707 • 971.106 1,677,096
,---
TOTAL

HIS lIIPERIAL HIGHNESS PRINCE NAPOLEON has
transmitted to the Committee of Council on Educa-
tion a very interesting specimen of Gobelin tapestry,
the subject being " Amia presenting the dagger to
her husband Poetus after having stabbed herself."
This piece of work was commenced under Louis XVI.,
was completed during the period of the Republic, and
received its border in the early days of the first
Empire. It was given, on his marriage in 1807, to
Jerome, King of Westphalia, by the Emperor, his
brother. Prince Jerome has just given it to his son
Prince Napoleon in order that it might be presented
to the Museum of Art at South Kensington, as some
proof of the interest which they both took in that
establishment. Viewed for its money worth, this
specimen must have been valued at above 2.0001. ;
but looking to the curious facts of its history, it is of
far higher value as an evidence of the friendly rela-
tions which have sprung up between the two
countries, not merely in politics, but iu the promotion
of the arts.