The Express.
London, England, 1866-08-22 00:00:00

Erme read the following reply :
" Mr. Mayor, my Lords, and Gentlemen,—l feel deeply
touched by your generous and friendly address weloomiag
me to England en my return from a most harassing and
anxious larch. is Jassidco. his most gratifying to me to
Sad that, nelwiihal•ditg all the unfavourable °phials
which have bee* erpessed of the as** whisk I foundat
necessary to take under a very great enterposy, you reeqr
aim in that action the means which protected the bees
and properties of the colonists, and saved this im-
portant colony to the crown. (Cheers.) With
you, I sincerely deplore that some °imam
cesurred during the continuance of martial I•e;
but mob mast always be more or ler anaveidable
under that condition, and espesially when the great extent
of country of such a character as that of Jamaica is °eru-
pted by a mere handful of troops amidst • numerous and
disaffected peasantry. (Cheers.) Had any less prompt or
lON decisive measures been adopted than those which mar-
tial law afford', it is certain that the rebellion would
have rapidly extended, sad in the long run there would
have been entailed a far pester sacrifice of human life
• larger destruction of property, and • vastly hashed
amount of suffering and misery. (Hear, hear.) Severity
in such • cam appears to me to be true mercy. (Cheers.)
At the same time I can respect the opinions of those
who in sincerity and from good impulses believe that
the severity was *outlawed for • longer period than was
necessary as a measure of self-preservation. (Cheers.) To
them I would my that whilst they poems mush informa-
tion with regard to the details of the proceedings under
martial law which was not before me at the time, they are
unable to realise the fearful responsibility which I felt
would attach to me bad I interfered to stay sum-
mery trials by court-martial too soon, and
therehyremovedthe dreadof the immediate and severe rent.
I button, which undoubtedly prevented rebellion from break-
ing out in other parts of the island. The question as to
what was the exact date at which summary trials Gould
prudently be dispensed with must always remain a
matter of opinion. I willingly give my credit to those
who conscientiously disapprove of the exercise of the full
powers of martial law for the entire period during which
it existed by statute ; but I at the mama them claim from
them • just regard for the eireurestanoes sad aseddem-
tions which influenced myself. The duty to be performed
was a painful and dreadful duty, and for his owe sake no
man would add one unnecessary moment to its duration.
(Cheers.) For the expression of your unabated confidence
in my integrity and honour I am deeply indebted to you.
It is most cheering to me to know that you appreciate the
spirit by which I was actuated, and that you believe that in
all I did my single desire was to do my duty faithfully as a
servant of the Crown. (Cheers.) I value very highly the
sympathy which you extend h me on my
return, under somewhat trying circumstances, to
a country which I have saved to the best of my
judgment and ability, and I will allow myself to
my, with all my heart end with all my strength. (Lead
cheers). Mrs. Eyre returns her cordial thanks along
with mine for the warm-hearted welcome we sad oar
children have met with at this the first place we have
arrived at in our native land. A welcome and • testi-
mony of confidence and *approbation which will ever
remain in our remembrance as connecting us by a tie of
gratitude and kindly affection with so many of the most
remained inhabitants of Southampton and its neigh-
bourhood." .

At the close of Mr. Eyre's reply, three cheers were
called for and given with great beartineas for himself, for
Mrs. Eyre, and the children.
The banquet was presided over by the Mayor, aid
among the guests were the Earls of Bardwicks, Cardigan.
and Shrewsbury, and Sir W. Byham.
The banquet passed off with great enthusiasm. Earl
fiardwiclte proposed Mr. Eyre's health, and, in response,
that gentleman especially acknowledged the services of the
army and navy in Jamaica.
The opposition meeting was vary large, and resolutions
condeming Mr. Eyre were carried with perfect unanimity,
There was no disturbance.

At the May examination of the Science and Art
Department the gold media for magnetism and electricity
was awarded te German Green, aged 14, a pupil of the
Lower Islington public school The same candidate ob-
tained the gold medal in vegetable physiology and econo-
mic botany, and is OM of the successful candidates for the
two royal exhibitions of 501. per annum, at the
School of Mines, tenable for three years. This youtho
pained in sixteen subjects, and has gained in all thirteen
Frederick J. M. Page, of the City of London
CriO:l, stands second on the list.
A grand memorial stone is about to be erected
by the Duke of Argyll in honour of his green
ancestor, the illustrious chief from whom he derives the
well-known patronymic of Mac-Cailean Moe—t. e., the sin
of the Great Colin, perhaps better known under that
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vestied form introduced by Sir Walter Scott, "
lummore." The merriment is to be erected within
ancient burying-ground of Kilehrenan, on the west side of
Lochawe, where there is good reason to believe the great
warrior-inght found his last resting-place.
The Right Ron. W. E. Gladstone recently visited
the ancient town of Glastonbury, where he did not
neglect to see the celebrated ruins, so conspicuously segor
elated with Anglo Salon history. The town bells were
rung, and unwed excitement inn visible in the narrow
streets when tee premium of so illustrious a incense
became known.
THE REPRESENTATION OF BRECON. —LOrd George
Pratt having, after a canvass of the borough, found that
the liberal *lectors as a body will not accord him their
support, has notified his intention of withdrawing from
the contest. This withholding of confidence in the noble
lord by a large section of the liberah is caused by the ad-
verse votes oven by his lordship's brother (the present
Marquis of Camden) to the late Reform Bill. Mr. Wood,
son of Colonel Wood, formerly M.P. for the county, will,
it is said, be brought forward by the liberals, and be our
ported by the Camden influence. Mr. Howell Morgan is
spoken of as • candidate in the liberal conservative In-
terest, and be will have the support of the Tredegar in-
terest. Mr. Howell Gwyn, the oonsweatire candidate, has
issued an address, in which be states that he is prepared to
vote far a 61. rating borough franchise, and that he u " de-
sirous et meeting the esnosientions objections of those who
differ from the established church by the adoption of any
measure which may relieve them from the payment of.
chunk Men" •
Bone's Corral:la.—The necessities of the Ayr
boorpotation of Shoemakers compel them to dispose el
the most valuable property in their possession—" the auld
clay biggis," dear to all ilooteinnen, and to every admirer
of the greatest lyric grins of this or any eountry—if they
would maintain, and desire to enhance, the yearly allow.
snoes of their aged members. We understand the cottage
I is now to be exposed by private bargain, at each a priced
lit may bring. The hoses of beaming proprietor of
I building hallowed by so many beartosimeg associations
es the natal spot of our great national poet is one that
cannot fail to be coveted by many.—Arskire Express.