The Express.
London, England, 1857-10-05 00:00:00

(Stamped it Additional.) [TWOPENCE.

He hoped and believed that it was only • ;siting aloud • ,
bat • dark sad threatening cloud had arisen : and at this
moment, in that country when only three months ago the
representatives of the Queen were excising power and
authority la calmness and esearity over one of the greatest
e= in the world, we saw our own arms turned
mas • our adding were now our greatest and most
hroolous 1144111iN ; and • smell bend of English soldiers, by
Ike exercise of deeds of valour which had never been
exceeded, wen timely able to keep their ground in some few
of the chief strongholds of that country, end were utterly
unable, from their paucity of numbers, to protect
our countrymen—and, alas I he must add our coun-
trywomen—from the most dreadful cruelties and atrocities
ever committed. Politics—that was, mere party politics—
were excluded from these meetings; but he thought it would
hardly be becoming in a large body of Englishmen like the
bon.Rtlto. tremble together without giving utterance to the
which all entertained on this subject. The right
net then explained the steps which be had taken
to originate • public county meeting on this question, at
which he proposed that they should addrese her Majesty the
Queen, to assure her Majesty that they appreciated the
gravity of the crisis, and that they were prepared to offer her
the best support in their power to conduct the struggle to •
triumphant weue. (Cheers.) He confessed that he felt very
anxious that England should speak out in this crisis of in
history. They could not at this moment commit a greater
folly than to shut their eyes to the magnitude of the
crisis. He thought that the greatest fault that
the government had committed—and here he spoke
of the government of India rather than of her

Majesty's 'sm.:beaters in this country—had been in underrating
the magnitude of the rebellion, and in speaking of it as only
• military mutiny, ands passing outbreak which would
speedily be subdued. (Hear, hear.) They might depend
ou it this was not • mere passing military mutiny. He
believed that instead of its being • mare military mutiny, it
was • deeply-organised, long-matured, conspir, with the
object of exterminating the English in I (Hear,
hear.) In this aspect they ought to view it ; and in viewing
it in this aspect was our greatest eddy. His advice to the
country was don't let us underrate the danger, but let us '
meet It la the spirit of Englishmen determined to subdue
it. (Cheers.) He wished to be clear tram any /Maunder- '
standing as to the opinion which he entertained on Oda
mbreet. Let It not be supposed that in using this
language he felt anything lam an approach to
deepondency or deepen. On the contrary, he could say with
sincerity that the view which he took of the crate of efieln—
ggbo,my and =nom ma he admitted it to be—was • sanguine
feeling of ultimate MOON.. There was one fact which they
would all hove observed in connexion with this rebellion.
He thought it was clear to demonstration that the relative
superiority, man to man, of the European over the Hindoo
was now as great as it was when the great Clive won the
battle of Bleary. It wee extraordinary that it should be so
when they considered that the soldiers whom the Europeans
had now to contend with were the soldiers whom they had
trained up themselves. But it was the fact that the supe-
riority of the European over the Hindoo was as
great now as it ever was; and when the reinforce-
ments from England should have landed in India,
and starched to the assistance of our army there, he
sanguinely hoped that the authority of the Queen of England
would loon be re-established. (Hear, hear.) There was
another fact on which he grounded a strong hope, and be
formed it on a private letter received a few days since from
the Governer of Ceylon, who said we had great mann to be
Umtata that the matter was not eons then it ie. The
Govemor of Ceylon wrote that we In England had hardly
yet • full conception of the danger which we had escaped—(a
voice, " Oh, oh")—for that India had been raved by the pre-
mature outbreak at Meerut. In another fortnight, had not
that outbreak taken place, there would have been •
simultaneous massacre of all the Europeans in India. (Sen-
sation.) And his ourreepondent used this remarkable eux•
premien, that "he verily believed there would not have
been an European left to tell the tale." We had
been saved that danger by the premature outbreak at
Meerut. This, then, he would say, was the time for
Englishmen to prove their loyalty, and at all events to sup-
port the throne ; and this done, he believed the triumphant
result would be to re-establish our dominion in India. -With
regard to the atrocities of the Bepoys, justice must be vindi-
cated, crime must be punished, the power of England must
be aseartsel, and the horrible deeds committed must be trend
as they deserved. Englishmen demanded this ; but he would
say let it be done in no vindictive spirit. Let justice be tem-
pered with merry. It might be perhaps not an acceptable
sentiment to them, but it was a sentiment deep in his heart,
and when they came to deal with the matter after the victory
had been gained, let them bear in mind that our own hands
were not clean. (Hear, hear.) India had not been governed
as it ought to have been. (Ileer, hear.) It wasonly yea-
tarday that he had submitted to the eatonehed eyes
of
• large party in a country house offload proof
that in collecting the revenues of India there had
been practised in the name of England—he would not say
by the authority, but he feared not without the knowledge of
Englishmen—there had been practised tortures little leas
horrible than those which we now deplored. This must be
borne in need in the day of reckoning ; and in dealing with
ibis question let them bear in mind these two great cardinal
objects—first, that as • great nation we must re-establish the
authority of the sovereign in India, and secondly, that when
that authority Is resetablished India must be better
governed. (Hear, hear.) We must take care that our peat
errors are corrected, and our great mission so fulfilled that Se
may not only reap the benefit in the government of that great
empire, but so do it as to promote the happiness, the welfare,
and the ultimate civilisation of that vast portion of the
human race entrusted to our can. (Loud cheers.)
Other toasts followed in the coursed the evening.

THE MASSACRE AT CAWNPORE.—In the fearful
list of victims to the fiendish malignity of Nena Sahib the
name of "Godfrey Heathcote, Mrs. Heathcote, and baby
Heathoote," attracts the eye of a Chesterfield reader, and we
regret to say that they are relatives (thcugh distant) of our
respected magistrate of the lame name. Dlr. Heat hcote was
of the branch of the family settled in Nottinghamshire., and
had been employed in India for the last ten years as a cur•
peon to a native regiment. This antortunats gentleman
came to EeSland on leave last summer, and then visited a
family reside g Chesterfield, accompanied by his wife ;
pier " baby Heathoote" has been born since that period.—
Dorbyshire Courier.

DrATIIB Or INDIAN OrriCEße.—The death of
Captain G. 11. Hunt, of the 78th Highlanders, was reported
in the accounts from General Havelock'a army, by the last
India mail. It was stated in those accounts that Lieu-
tenant Campbell had succeeded to the command of
Captain Hunt's company, and consequently had become
Captain Campbell. In a telegram published on Satur-
day it was stated that Lieutenant Campbell of the 78th
Highlanders, had died of cholera. This statement has been
regarded as throning an air of doubt over the report of the
death of Captain Hunt. Captain G. H. Hunt was distill-
gitiehed in the Persian war. With 3110 men he was rent up
the Maroon river, and • numerous Persian entry retired be-
fore that small lucre, leaving guns and ammunition in the
hands of the latter. This was one of the most brilliant ex-
ploits of the Persian war. Captain Hunt also served in the
Banerjeon expedition, sad shared in the battle of Koushat,
and in the pursuit of the Permian army after Mohaenreir was
captured. He has two brothers in India, one fighting before
Delhi, and the other fighting his way up to that city. His
father, Colonel Hunt, a Peninsular veteran, raids at South-
ampton. 11. I. an aged and infirm moo, whose heart is
touched with a nicely sorrow for the death of hie brave and
first-born eon. Not many yaws ego Colonel Hunt resolved
to go to India, to fight his way up to higher rank, and no-
thing but the tears and entreaties of his family and friends
prevented his doing ro. The lost India mail brought an
account also of the death of Lieutenant Martin, son of Ad-
miral Martin, of Southampton. Lieutenant Martin wee only
eighteen years of age. He was killed in the boats, at Cawn-
pore, through the treachery of Nena Sahib. No news what-
ever has reached England of tho fate of Captain Jellied., of
Southampton, who with has wife and two children, wee
among the EttgliA: at Cawnpore.
A HINT FOR AUSTRALIAN GOLD Sltlrs.—The
confidence with which our rich "galleons" front Austrelia,
with their valuable freights, traverse the seas is certainly
surprising, and a national charecteristic considering the
tempting prize which they offer to unscrupulous adventurer.,
who, although their reign would probably ho short, might
reap a rich harvest in a short time. Late advicas from South
Australia give a hint, which it is desirable our Australian
shipping interest should not altogether disregard, for we learn
that the crew and pamengeraof the Gilmore, which has ar-
rived at Adelaide, report that when In the latitude of Ascen-
sion they perceived • barque to windward, hull down, sup-
pored to be steering for So::,h America. During the
morning she altered her col.ree, and at one time ap-
peared to sail faster and at another slower than the
Gilmore. As the day wore on the strange sail got
still nearer' taking a parallel direction. In the
evening she got within epeaking distance, but did not hail.
As eight bells struck the stranger pawed ...roan the bow. of
the Gilmore. It bring then dark the captain and passengers
felt unessy, fearing a collision; but the stranger passed off to
kewatd. '1 hey watched her closely, am the was evidently
shout altering her position. She lutfed up in the wind, and
again crossed the bows of the Gilmore. Two men were put
to the wheel, and the utmost exertions were used to prevent
her performing this =thereon., but it appeared that the
stranger could sail round and round the Gilmore at pleasure.
The captain made preparations to run into her, as great con-
sternation prevailed en board. She resiuned her position on
the weather bow, and then again posed to leeward. In the
morning she reappeared, and approached within pistol shot,
as if to have another examination of the Gilmore, and hoisted
the Peruvian deg in answer to the Paton Jack. It was the
opinion of all on board that the vessel was a pirate, but that
on ascertaining that the Gilmore was only en emigraat ship,
the did not think it worth her while to annoy them further.
—.Aostralies sod Nno Zosissol Casette.

VACATION MASTER AT THE COMMON PLEAS.—
Notice has been given that the Vacation blaster or the Court
of Common Pleas will attend on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thotoday, to Unmet bulimia at eltamtwo.

INDIAN MUTINIES.-RELIRF FUND.

EASTERN COCNTIES.—The inhabitants of She
various towns in the Eastern Counties have responded libe-
rally to the affeal made to them. At Linocat and the
neighbourhood the sum of 710!. has been collected ; at
Newark (where the subscription has only been commenced a
few da)s), 1171. • at Crowe; 631. ; at Woodbridge, 72/. ; at
Greet Yarmouth, 6001. •at Ipswich, 4701. ;at King's Lynn,
6001.; and et Cambridie (which only opened its stibamiption
list on Thursday), 2701. It is Esther digular that the great
bulk of the subscriptions have hitherto come from the towns
end a few isolated villages No general county meetings
have yet been milled b has the *various high sheriffs.
SALISBURT.—II not been considered necessary
to hold a public meeting in Salisbury, to further the relief
fund, but subscription lists have been opened at each of the
banks, in p_ursuance of an unanimous resolution of the town
council. The amount already subscribed exceeds 2001.
MAIDSTONE.—The committee appointed at the
meeting held on Thursday week to collect subscriptions in
aid of the fund for the NW' of the Indian sufferer. are still
their undertaking. The aubecription list showed
s tentir on Saturday of upwards of 6001., which includes do-
nations of 50!. from Mr. A. J. B. Bereeford Hope, M.P. for
that borough, and 201. each from Mr. J.Whatmen, M.P., and
Mr. D. W. Martin, M.P.
WILEXHAIL—A numerously-attended meeting has
just bean held in the Town-hall, aweereve of sympathy with
our ssdering countryman ; Str Watkin Williams W)nu in
the chair. liewlotiens recommending vigorous measures on
the pert of government, and expreesing the deepest com-
miseration for the suffress in India, were adopted. After
able addressee, the sum of 3471. was at mos subscribed, the
chairman heeding the list with 1001. Colonel Biddulph,
M.P., who among others sent an expression of regret for
non-attendance also forwarded the sum of 25/. _

STIRLING.—On Thursday, at noon, a very influen-
tial meeting was held in the Court-house, Stirling, with the
view of collecting money in this quarter for the relief
of the relatives of those who have been so mer-
cilessly sacrifloed in the Indian war. Provost Sayers
wee called to the chair. There were present Colonel
Muller, in command of the garrison ; Mr. Bain of Easter
Dividends, the Rev. Dr. Beith, the Rev. Mr. Thomson,
Rev. Dr. Rogers, Rev. Mr. Leitch, Robert Sconce, Esq.,
Dr. Stevenson, of Beechwood, and other gentlemen. The
Rev. Dr. Beith made an eloquent speech in behalf of the
object. A committee woe appointed to carry out the views
of the meeting. It was also resolved that the ministers in
the various churches in Stirling and neighbouring pariahs
should be requested to cause a collection to be taken up on
Wednesday neat.—Edisibergli belly Repress.
DURHAM.—A meeting was held in the Town-
ball of this city on Saturday, for the purpose of ex-
pressing sympathy with and promoting a subscrip-
tion for
.the sufferers by the recent dreadful mutinies
in India. The Mayor occupied the char and
amongst those present were the Lord Bishop of the Dir.
ONO, the Van. Archdeacon Bland, the Rev. T. Chevallir„
the Rev. E. H. Shipperdson, the Rev. J. Caudill, the Rev.
O. T. Fox, o. Wilkinson Esq., Bramwell, the
Rev. Canon Dougls, a the Rev. A. Growled!, Lieut.-Col.
White, Rev. H. Stoker, Ald. Thwaites, Aid. Hoggett, Ald.
J. H. Forster, Rev. R. H. Blakey, dm. About ISW. W 24
subscribed.

subscription to the India Fund
have Dearly reached ;6001.

THE MUTINIES IN INDIA.—The Working Men'.
Educational Union hare just issued a series of twenty die-
grams, for the illustration of lectures on India and the !En-
dow. The committee of this society feeling acutely that the
ills of India lie too deep to be reached by merely human de-
vices, have in ooufermity with the wishes of many friends to
Christian missions, set themselves to direct attention to the
moral conditnn of that benighted country, in the hope,
that so soon as the sword shall have executed its stern work,
Christian effort will be stimulated to rescue the laud from
pagan darkness. The painfully absorbing interest of all
that relates to India will secure for thew well-timed publi-
cations an immediate sale. The subjects selected include il-
lustrations of Hiadoo temples, modes of worship, supersti-
tions, idolatries, cruelties, self inflicted tortures, and the gra-
tifying results of missionary efforts. The illustrations are
altogether uneectarian in their character, and equally
cat's to the purposes of all friends of missionary enterprise,
to whatever denomination they may belong.
THE INDIAN MUTINY RELIEF FUND.—Mr. Sim
son, the proprietor of Cremorne Gardens, having given a to
in aid of this fund on Monday evening last, has hand to
the Lord Mayor the sum of 3001. as the proceeds, with •
check for 251., as the donation of Mrs. Simpson.
A third lint of subscriptions, received for the
relief of the sufferers in India, is published by Gelirselei.
The total amount up to the present time is 16,74tfr. 10c.