The Express.
London, England, 1857-10-26 00:00:00

LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 1867.

INDIAN MUTINY .RELIEP JUNI).

COUNTY OF DEVON.
The Devon county meeting, to express sympathy
with the sufferers from the Sepoy rebellion, end admiration
of the heroic British soldiers who have kept the rebels in
check, took place at the Coale of Exeter, on Friday, at one
o clock, at which hoar the nisi pries court wee well Iliad, end
considerable Interest was evinced on the subject of the meet-
ing. The chair was CAM by the lIIGH SHERIF/ (Sir M.
Lopes, Bert., M.P.), and amongst those present were Earl
Fratesene, Mr. J. W. Buller, H.P., Nov.. C. Tielbais, M.P.,
Sir John Buller, M.P., Mr. R. S. Gard, H.P., Viscount
Ebrtngton, M.P., Lard PoltimortsSii:ohn Dents., Sir
John Duckworth, I'. T. P.S. Sir John Kenna-
way, Sir H. Davis, M.P., Mr. B. F Mr. D. B. Davy,
Mr. T. Newman, Mr. J. 5. Pitman, Mr. .C. M.
Mr. J. Divots., Rev. W. H. Palk, Rev. W. Buckingham,
Dr. Brent, Mr. E. S. Dews, sad Mr. J. Garrett, Jun.
After a few word. from the CHAIHMArr,
Earl Fir ar tact' v. addressed the meeting, and concluded
by moving the toiletries reeoletiou " That while the atro-
cities committed by the anthems In India fill our hearts
with indignation and horror, the heroism dlayed by all
classes of our countrymen and the succeree aarcbbffeved by oar
bravo troops spinet overwhelming numbers, claim the
warmest expreemions of our gratdul admiration, and encou-
rage us in the hope that un the blessing of God this foul
mutiny will be effectually crushed, and that the restoration
of peace and order will prepare the way to an improved ad-
minietration of oar Indian empire."
Sir J. Y. Betters, in seconding the resolution, observed,
they invariably found that the createt the difficulty sad
the greater was the determination and bravery of the
LdTgrih soldier. (Cheers) The same pluck waste befonad
In India amongst those gallant lends who were led by Sir
James Outram and General havelock—(applatele)— the ,
Isms was to be found with those besieged at Lackteow.
(Chew.) It was the same courage which rallied our army
under very difficult circumstances, when, being almost dis-
organised by want and labour, under Sir John Moore,
they
turned at boy and fought the tattle of Corunna. (Cheers.)
The same courage they had OHM displayed year afteeyear,
battle after bottle, under the illuatus Wellington. And he
(Sir John) spoke it with the pride of an Englishman, that
after forty year. of peace, England had lost nothing of Its
military prowess when a little practice was brought to bear.
(Hear, bear.) Reinforcements were now being sent sat, and
more mart be sent oat ; and he hoped this country milir.tiz
fairly understood to declare to oar sovereign on the
that their pawn and money would be Seely OM up tether
to rave to her that vest and important territory, (Chews.)
Mr. Be tr.en, M.P., proposed. and Mr. PALTOLD
seconded, the following —"The amidst the trescher7 of se
men
who were bound to as by every tie of athiglance and
trade, must thankfully acknowledge the unshaken
of several native prince. and of the rest bulk of the
native population of India."
lteeolutiona of oommeeration with the sufferers and for
the appointment of a committee were also carried.
Among the subscriptions announced were—Earl For.
leered, 100..; Sir M. Loper, 601.; Lord Poltimore, 201.;
Lady 25L ; L. S. Back, Esq., 251. ; Sir J. Kseinaway
501. ; L. V. Palk, Esq., 251. ; Sir T. B. Attend, 601. (mooed
donation); J. W. Haller, Hp., 601.; J. &Want, Req., 201. ;
Torrington sad the neighbouring pariahs, by the Hon. C.
It. Trefoils, 1951. 12e. ; P. Howe, Esq., 601.; and A.
Stowey,64 On addition to 1001. previously given). The tend
amount aubecribed wee 1,1961.