The Express.
London, England, 1862-06-18 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 18, 1882.

222 REGENT-STREET, LONDON. I lowest, were absolutely carried away by • blind
MAPPIN BROTHERS tor sPeetal aff.esota'ent to desire for revenge, a kind of fallSiosi
Ids Imperial Majesty Napoleon LILL SILVERSMITHS. Metro-
ether Platen, peening-Mae Hannencturers. and Cullers. Queens ! against the natives incliscriminately. -They dr
Cutlery
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y ha I moored wildly in favour of a vindictive Willey, and
CI MINCED BUSINESS at the WEST-END of LONDON. by 1 loudly demanded that the Governatil= ibould be
opening PREMISES at
BM REGENT-STREET, the agent and instrument of their lixcitecl passiviSs.
• with a large collection of their manufactures, and they kora So
receive. as they win endeavour to merit, an extension of t such a moment it ir&II =travesty difficult to
favours hitherto awarded them at their City Establishment. resist a demand of this kind. The Mutiny was
CI and ed. K ISO WILLIAM-STREET.
still raging, fearful atrocities were daily committed,
010. SMITH AND 00.11 and the Europeans were almost unanimous in their
pints EXTRACT of CALVES' FEET,
Par Invalids and Callaar7 demand for severe me • t the natives.
sold fa and as. by ell chemists. Poem. W. I Everything depended on the 000lneas, wisdom,
MANIINACTORY, Li poITLANDST„ Regentol, .
anddeter at ion of the VICEROY. Had he yielded
to the demand of the Europeans, the rebellion
against the Government would have been converted
into a war of races, and the fate of British rule in
India would have been hopelessly sealed. In the
midst of this fanatic clamour, however, Lord
CLNNINO preserved a coolness of judgment and
displayed a strength of noble purpose that will for
ever give him a foremost place not only amongst
Indian Viceroys, but amongst just and enlightened
rulers of their kind, He saw that his position
made him the protector not only of the Europeans
but of the natives, and he determined to hold the
balance true between them, and deal equal justice
to both. From this most righteous resolve
he never swerved a single hair's breadth. It
required no small amount of clear judgment,
moral strength, and political virtue, to form and
carry out such a resolve. But happily Lord
CANNING was equal to the higher requirements of
the crisis, and he lived to reap the reward of his
just and inflexible policy. Hia wisdom
and firmness saved not only the territory,
but, what was of far more importance, the cha-
racter of the British Government in India. He
restored confidence to the natives, convinced them
of our honesty of purpose, and prepared the way
for the beneficent economical, financial, and politi-
cal changes that have followed. The ruler who
accomplished objects so noble in themselves, and so
great in their results, has attained the best title to
lasting fame, and dies full of honours. "He
" had," in the apt words of Lord Lyman, " the
" infinite glory of finishing his career in the
" manner in which he had hoped to commence
" it—by putting the finance of India in order and
" improving itasocial condition to &greater extent
" than it had ever before reached. Although, there-
" fore, we most deeply dapiore his removal from
" us at a time when his =Moe' might have been
"so eminently useful to his country, we must
" admit that for his own glory be died not too
" soon ; for he achieved the greatest honour that
" can be won by a subject of her Ms.vssrv—lie
" preserved to the Eugliah Crown one of its most
" important provinces ; and he has placed it in a
" position of prosperity such as it never reached
" before."

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LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18.

LORD CLITNENO'S early death will be a painful
shock to the country at large, and wherever his name
is known the mournful event can excite but one
_ .

feeling of deep and universal regret. He had just
returned to us, in the prime of life and the
maturity of his powers, after having learnt in the
school of • most terrible experience lessons of the

largest practical wisdom, and displayed in the most
appalling emergency the rarest qualities of en-
lightened rule. It was impossible not to hope and
believe that the statesman who had served his

country so efficiently abroad might be still spared
to take a leading part in public affairs at home.
It was known, indeed, that Lord Cassino's health
had suffered from the severe strain of continuous
labour and anxiety, and that he returned an in-
valid. But few imagined that his health was so
utterly destroyed, his system so completely over-
worn, as to be already beyond the reach of medi-
cine or repose. On the contrary, everyone confi-
dently anticipated that in England he would
recruit his wasted strength, and live to
enjoy the rest he so much needed,
and the honours he had so nobly earned. It is
difficult to realise the fatal truth, that these hopes
are finally dissipated, that the illustrious ruler of
India who guided single-handed the helm of
State amidst the terrible storm of the Mutiny is
no more. Just seven weeks ago Lord CANNING
reached his native shores after an absence of seven
years, during which he had discharged with un-
failing constancy duties as arduous, responsible,
and patriotic as any servant of the Crown ever yet
rendered to his Sovereign and his country. It is
not too much to say that he saved our Indian Em-
pire, and decided by his wisdom and firmness the
fate of a country nearly as large and quite as po-
pulous as the Continent of Europe. But, as the
event proves, in saving the Empire he sacrificed
himself. After all, the result is not surprising, if
we consider what the noble Earl bad to pass
through. The Governor-General of India has a
far heavier and more harassing weight of respon-
sibility than any other servant of the Crown. In
many important respects he not only rules, but
rules absolutely, over three hundred millions of
the human race. That respOnsibility was increased
a hundredfold during the terrible period of the
Mutiny. A single false step at such a time might
have produced the moat appalling calamities—might
have spread ruin and desolation throughaprovince,
or hopeless alienation throughout the empire. In '
that awful emergency Lord CANNING at times stood
alone, having to act throughout solely on his own
judgment and responsibility. It is difficult even to
imagine the severe and incessant strain of such a
position on a man's whole nature—on his strength
of nerve, mental faculties, and power of physical
endurance. It would necessarily tax to the very
utmost the forces of thought, feeling, and re-
solve. The difficulties of Lord CANNING'S posi-

Looking at these results, it my be doubted,
indeed, whether Lord CANNILNO'II 1111b414tild UAW
Will not hereafter equal that of Ms more illustrious
father. His rule in a poet of the first rank
was, indeed, less varied and brilliant, but the ear
vices he rendered to his country were perhaps
equally illustrious and important.

Cbc Court.

iI77.NDBOR CASTLE, Jars 17.

The Queen, accompanied by the Princess Alice,
drove out yesterday afternoon, attended by Major-General
Seymour.
The Prime of Wales, attended by Captain Grey, rode on
honebsek.

The Prince of Wake, attended by Colonel the Hoe. Sir
Charles Phipps, K.C.8., and Captain Grey, Equerry in
Wallies, came to London yesterday, and again visited the
latenstiomal Exhibition, where his Royal Highness remained
ems hours.
His Royal Highness then proceeded to visit the Duke of
Cambridge.
At a quarter-put three o'clock his Royal Highness visited
the Viceroy of Egypt, at the residence of the Turkish
Ambassador. The Prince was met at the door by the Vice-
roy (irttendsd by the Hon. Charles A. Murray) and
MUIRIMI, and after a visit of some length his Royal Highness
proceeded to the residence of the Duchess of Cambridge.
His Royal Highness lett London for Windsor at 5 o'clock.
A deputation from the Colonial and Continental Church
Society had an interview with Earl Russell yesterday.
Despatches were sent yesterday from the Colonial-office to
the Lord High Othmaissionse of the Issue

tion were aggravated by the persistent hostility
of those about him, and his own natural
sensitiveness of disposition. He had to
crush imperiously within him all concern
for the applause of others, as well as all feeling for
himself, and discharge the supremely arduous
duties of his position single-handed against all
failures, all accidents, and all opposition. He
did this. But few save the very strongest natures
can survive the reaction of such a strain. So long
as the pressure lasted, however, Lord CANNING
remained at his post, working on with exemplary
energy and success. After the Mutiny was
quelled he inaugurated the new period, devoting
himself to the work of carrying out the objects ne-
cessary to place the government of the country on
a safer and juster, more permanent and solid
basis. While thus engaged, the partner of his
life, whom, as Lord Gasivvrue truly said in the
Upper House last night, he loved better than his
life, fell at his side. With failing health and
strength, but unfaltering resolve, he still laboured
on till his work was done. The only rest for such
labours and such losses is in the grave, and the
GOVERNOR-GENERAL having finished his work,
came home to die.
The scene of his labours was so far away, and
the details of his administration so little known,
that comparatively few of his countrymen are
aware of the real nature and value of the services
the statesman who died yesterday morning ren-
dered to his country. It is said vaguely that he
saved our Indian Empire, and this is perfectly
true. But it most be remembered what this in-
volved. Lord CANNING had to save the Govern-
ment of the country not only from its open ene-
mies, but from its professed and real but mistaken
friends. He had to enoounter and resist the
moults not only of desperate rebels in the field,
but of terrified renegades in the council-chamber ;
to suppress the efforts of loyal Englishmen as well
as mutinous Sepoys. His greatest difficulties in,
fact, came from this source. Throughout that
terrible crisis the most bitter and harms-
ing foes of the GOVERNOR-GENERAL were
those of his own national household. No
doubt the horrors of the Mutiny tended to rouse
the passions, to excite the imagination, and distract
the judgment of the Europeans in the country.
But the inhabitants of the capital, the European
population of Calcutta, from the highest to the

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DESTRUCTION OF THE CONFEDERATE
FLEET, REAR MEMPHIf
OCCUPATION OF MEMPHIS BY THE
irtincßALs.
• MOBILE ATTACKED.

(acorn's

ch.
to w,..l without clestroylog the equilibrium of
ase money was then voted by acclamation with-
ont any speeches.
K Jules Fevre is unfortunately prevented from
attending the debates on the budget by the death
of his son-in-law.

Met Hibernian, Ti► Qtebee and Landon'lorry.)
' NEW YORK, Joan 7, Moamar°.

The Confederates have evacuated Fort Wright.
It is reported that the Federal fleet has passed
Fort Randolph, en route to Memphis.
The late engagement before Richmond was more
severe than was first reported, the Federal loss being
now estimated at 7,000 men. The Confederates
claim the victory.
General J. Johnston is reported to be seriously
wounded.

Gustavus Smith now commands the Confederates
before Richmond. _ _ _

General Halleck reports that General Pope is 30
miles south of Corinth, and is pushing the enemy
hard. He had captured a large number of prisoners.

General Jackson has made a successful retreat
Vicksburg papers of the 31st ult. report that
Vicksburg had not been taken.
The Federal Navy Department h►s ordered the
construction of 15 more gunboats.

The Senate has passed the Tax BilL
Cotton has been taxed by the Senate at half a
cent per pound.
Mr. Sumner has offered a resolution in the Senate
that the appointment of military governors for
Southern States was contrary to the Federal con-
' stitution and laws.

Reports from Key West to the 30th nit. state
that a Federal frigate from Vera Cruz had brought
, information that the French had been repulsed by
the Mexicans, and were retreating on Vera Cruz,
with heavy loss.
The City of New York, Persia, and Bohemian
' have arrived out.

The Bourse is dull. The fall bee made no fur

(Later by Telegraph to Farther. Point.)

ther progress, but there is no improvement. Rents,
after a momentary rise to 68fr. 50c. for account,
left off at yesterday's price, 68fr. 35c. For cash,
there was a rise of 15c., the last price being 68fr.
45c. Mobilier fell lir. 25c. The Italian Loan,
which maintained its price during the panic of yes-
terday, is firmer than other securities, and roes
sc. In railways the only material change was a
fall of sfr. in Orleans, and a rise of 3fr. Ik. in
Western. Caisse Mired remains stagnant at
92fr. 50c.

NEW YORK, Jim 7, Emma.

The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the Phi-
ladelphia Press says :—" It is reported that [the
Federal gunboats had passed the Confederate bat-
teries on the James River below Richmond, and
that the Monitor bad palmed through the obstruc-
tions sunk in the river by the Confederates."
This report is not yet confirmed through any
other source.
The Kangaroo and City of New York, sailing
hence to-day, take out 1,000,000 dole. in specie.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK. Joss 7, Eveirirm.
Money abendant. Gold 4i per cent. pm. Ex-
change steady. Bankers' bills on London, 1143.
Stocks heavy. Cotton quiet. Provisions dull.