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77EDNESDAT, OCTOBE•1 14, 1837.

THE DAY'S NEWS.

Frcm a telegraphic despatch received by the
East India Company, we learn that General Have-
lock was still at-Cawnpore, and that Lucknow was
unrelieved. • Upwards of 1,200 .men were at Alla-
habad, arid some of them had left for Cawnpore,
and' General Oatram woul-1 join Havelock about
the-12th ult. In the meantime, the garrison at
Lucknow were in the best of enirits, they had re-
pulsed a determined assault by the enemy, and
on the .2adE.'aeptember had plenty of provisiOns.
The advices ,from the city of'D. elhi are to the 20th
August. The Paejaub reinforcements had reached
vn the 14th, and it wan expeciel that by the middle
of October the force before Delhi would reach
1-5,000 men. Several conflicts had taken place
'between the British and the besieged, in each of
'which the former were the victors. They were in
excellent health and spirits, and the supplies were
most abundant. There -le a rumour that some
-overtures had been made by the King of Oude,
,but that they would_ not be entertained. The
mews from Agra adds nothing to our former
intelligence ; the general health was good, and
nothing particular had occurred. The despatch
to the India House says that the Furruekabad
Newab is said to be on the road between that place
and Cawnpore with three 'regiments of mutinous
infantry and one of cavalry, and very innocently
adds---" He will be dealt with by Gen. Havelock's
velumn -after the relief of Leenow " The intelligence
from the other portions of the disturbed districts,
according to the despatch,. is of a very satisfactory
nature. Other portions of the despatch alluded to,
describe the conspiracies throughout half of
Brit 7 sh India as absolute failures, since the Madras
and, Bembay armies, after a few treasonous flat
teringS at Sattara and elsewhere, had resigned
•theraselves to the British-atpremacy ; they assure
us of the increasing power and unvaried suceesu
-of -the-forces before thAlaie they point to Outram
forcing his way up towards Alalnbad; thty
indicate several military arrivals at the ports;
they report the restoration of tranquiLky ire. thel
im-en-cant central states of-India; they show that the
rebellieus regiments f•r unable to obtain assistance

or to cut Gif t.tte eonnnunieations of the Europeans,
And, clemonstra:ing as they:d.o, that ly_sfore a single
rnan had emne out f.orn England, th 6 Europeans
had ine. le htfad against the mtV.ineers, tIL:,3, entitle
us to.. penivere in our confident belief that the
Indian revolt is cloorned to die out, amid the ruin
and-cousttrnation of the ,rebele. Still, we would

repeat the warning that the intelligence by the
next two or three mails will probably be of a che-
quered and indecisive character; this is almost
inevitable, considering the delay that would still
intervene before Sir Colin Campbell was in prac-
tical posscsoion of his " full powers ;" in the mean-
time, however, Havelocklind hie, _gallant brothers
in arms,. in all Darts of the disturbed country,
will keep the enemy in check.,and open the
way for the crowning campaign of the war.
The Times of yesterday says that- ".we everywhere
hold out, persevere, gain courage and confidence,
are , reinfrreed from the mountains or the oce4n,
and ;grow continually mere and .more terrible in
the .*yes of the 'oe, To the ,arrivals from the Pun-
jaub, from Nepali!, from Madras, China, end
Ceylo-n„ we may Low add whole regiments from the
Cape,:and th,3 naiad of the great e‘dirmn from this
country. The arrival of 2.500 troops at Mauriti is is
an earnest of whatave may now .Ltope.fer every mail.
Yet the. work is still to come. On all sides it
is the note of. prearation, the catalogue of the
forces, ,the aatheriu::: of the hosts—nothing com-
plete, critical, and decisive. The siege train was
atilt to arrive at Dab:, and the assault was then
to be made. This .W 43, indeed, no illusion, On
the contrary, the mutineers having-gone out from
Delhi to intercept the e.readei messengers of their
doom, turtared a great loss of men, gaits and
baggage. RvEry where it is the same. We are face
to face with one another at a hundred points,
collecting strength and maturing our plans.
Whichever side tempts. a collision, the triumph is
uniformly ears, as if to assure the mutineers that.
they must;wait;their trial and then their doom:"

Lihe feeling of uneasiness-in the Money Market
is aggravated lay the knowledge of the pecuniary
ncussities of tlae :East India Company. A London
cotemporary understands that the company .are
again seeking to borrow of the Bank, and that the
latter have been compelled to intimate, both to
the company end to our Government, that they
are no Jonger in a position to grant the required
accommodation. This is underatood to be the
subject of interviews which hero taken place
between the governor and deputy-governor of the
bank, and the Chancellor cy: the Exchequer. The
inference is thus greatly strengthened, that a public
loan, guaranteed by tha British Government, will
Come upon tlie market as swan as it is in a state to
bear the operetian.
• The number of lectures era India just now is
prodigious. Latt night, at Hope the Rev.
Mr. Barrett made the state of affairs in the Indian
Colonies the spbjeet of a somewhat lengthy dis-
course. All that it amounted La WAS this :—At
present there is a war raging in India—that we
must use our endeavours to suppress it. When
suppressed measures must be taken to prevent the
re-occurrence cf the mutinies, sod that to
effectually do so, we must spread the Gospel/by
the aid of missionaries, in India. -Mr:Barrett has
been a missionary in India, so, of coursiLhe knows
allsbout it; but he does not enlighten 'us on the
caws of the present airbreak of the natives.
Last night's Gazette notifies that the nort and
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river of Canton was placed in a state of strict
blockade on the 81 of August, and that all means
allowed by the laws of nations and treaties will be
adopted and executed.
Lord St. Loonards, in a latter to the Duke of
Norfolk, promises that the complaint of his Grace
as to the unfairness with which Raman Catholics
are trea6.o in the gd ministration of the Ea !jai.;
Fund, will he brought under the consideration of
Zhe Royal GovatiliSioLiErS before Parliament meets.
A crowded meeting of rherchants and others,
itliPerublecl 4 the Cotton saloo Room yesterday,

for the purpose of hearing a narrative of Dr.
Livingstone's travels in Africa, and his opinion of
the resources and capabilities of that country..
The meeting was crowded, and included the
Mayor, T. B. Horsfall, M.P., the Rev. Dr.
M`Neile, So., do. We report the proceedings
at full length. Dr. Livingstone is of opinion
that a large supply of Cotton, Sugar, and Coffee
can be obtained from the districts in the
immediate vicinity of the river Zambese, but this
river must be rendered free to all nations. At
present the Portuguese government hold complete
sway over that portion in the neighbourhood of the
coast. A resolution, expressing the thanks of the
meeting to Dr. Livingstone for his lucid and in-
teresting statement, was unanimously carried. In
the evening, the Rev. Dr. was entertained to dinner
at the Adelphi Hotel, by the African Association.
The B:rrningliam Conference, for the promotion
cf practical education, and scientific pursuits, was
opened on Monday by Lord Brougham, supported
by such eminent men as Lord John Russell and
Lord Stanley. The hall was very crowded, and
thus far the inauguration meeting were successful.
In his opening speech, the noble presidentdescribed
social science as altogether free from metaphysical
speculation or philosophy, and referred simply to
the laws that govern men's habits.
A most extraordinary charge was brought against
a Church Clergyman yesterd,,y ; a report of which
will be found in another column.

There is not much news of importance from the
continent this morning As it is very probable that
the Paris-Conference will have soon to decide how
the demands of the Rouinans, proceeding from
their divans, are to be dealt with, the public mind
on the continent is extremely pre-occupied with
the .rnevements of diplomacy under this head
Numerous persons pretend to be able to prophesy
that the advocates of a Russo-French alliance, of
a character hostile to Austria, will be sooner or later
discomfited by Louis Napoleon, who reserves his
supreme decisions to himself, and has for the present
no ether object except to reconcile, in Akermanent
manner, the whole of Europa to his dynasty.
They f)rgot, however, to point out the conditions
on-which a good understandingbetween France and
Austria, in the particular affair of the Danubian
Provinces, could be effected at Munich. How, it
is asked, could France retrace her steps, where her
honour is engaged to give to an oppressed nation
the protection she has promised to it? On the
othef.• hand, the proverbial tenacity of Austria
leaves little hope that she will yield even
an inch, or make any substantial concession.
The news of the state of the health of the King
of Prussia is contradictory, varying from hour to
hour. We regret to say that the latest, as well as
the most explicit., is unfavourable. A description
of a very signifi :ant deminstration of religious
feeling at Potsdam is contained in a letter from
that place.

No rater news has been received from Madrid
The contents of the journals and letters to hand
renders it probable that a fusionist ministry, with
an admilcure of Vicalvarists will IS3U3 from the
present crisis.

The Red Jacket arrived hare yesterday with
70 000 Lzi of gold, 500 blies woo', and 175 pas-
sengers. Her dates have been antieioatod.

THE recent telegraphic despatches receivEd
by the Admiralty from the seat of hos-
tilities in India ; as usual, contain something
that is hopeful, and not a little of that
which is discouraging. The former is the
announcement that the gallant HAVELOCK,
whose a.ehievements now surpass anything that
the immortal WELLINGTON ever effected in
Hindoostan, and for daring zeal and military
strategetn, deserves to rank before the martial
deeds of the renowned Sir Charles - NAPIER,
or .his, predecessor in command, Sir Hugh,
no* YiScount, Gotion; had gained his ninth
L. victory on the 16th of August., driving the
mutineers Loin a strong position, which they
held near Bithoor, and which they defended
with desperation. He again retired to Cawn-
pore, to await reinforcements, before proceeding
to the relief of Lucknow. That heroic garrison,
we are told, was holding out in the best
possible manner. To the gratifying part of
the news, we have to notice the arrival of
General OUTRAM at Allahabad, with strong
reinforcements. Ile expected to reach Cawn-
pore on the 9th ult., when he and llAveeocte would
coalesce, and march to the relief of Lucknow,
the deliverance of which was certaini seeing that
the garrison itself was quite able to keep the
rebels at bay. We only hope that their supplies
will hold out until these two Generals arrive,
and, after annihilating the rebels, open the gates
of deliverance to this wonderful band of soldiers
and their_dependants. Major, EYRE had inflicted
punishment upon the Dinapore mutineers, who
were trying. to make their way to Delhi.
Regarding Delhi, the news is, on the whole,
of a hopeful character. The siege, it was true,
was continued, and frequent sorties taking place,
the mutineers were repulsed. It must also be
borne in mind that Generals WILSON and
NICHOLSON were doing all in their power. to
ensure a successful issue. The latter General,
we are told, defeated the mutineers at Nuguff-
ghur, capturing 13 guns and their camp baggage
The assault on Delhi was to be made on the
arrival of the Liege train, which was expected
about the Ist ultimo. We have no doubt, that
the delay of the assault .upon Delhi, was dictated
by wise and forcible comsiduations ; fur, in the
event of failure, the carnage would be horrible ;
as it would be next to impossible for tlke British
forces to retreat—the Bengal bloodhounds
would give no quarter ; the atrocities of the last
four months would be re-enacted with increased
gluttony for blood; the British cause jeopodised,
and the struggle protracted in time, • and
widened in extent, far beyond what we have
any conception of. Most of the defences of
Delhi are rendered useless ; some, however,
still remain; such .as the Wellesley, and other
bastions ; and, also, the large gate towers.
Before .a hand-to-hausl conflict is attempted,
prudence dictates, that the powerful siege train
from the Punjaub should silence the guns on
these positions, and thereby, rendering the
rebellious artillery totally helpless. Such a
course will be one of great mercy to our soldiers,
and the final capture of Delhi rendertd one of
mere street fighting. Looking at the matter
from this point of view, we are disposed to regard
the intelligence from Delhi as satisfactory, and
sufficient to encourage the hope, that the ne?ct,,,
Overland mail will bring us the glad tidings that
victory is ours, and that the honour and protege

of England is once again in the ascendent.
But we have still more encouraging news in the
despatch received in London, and published in
the NORTHERN TIMES on Monday. Major MONT-
GOMERY had met a body of insurgents at
Allyghur, on the 21st of August; engaged them,
and completely routed them. The effect of this
action would, it was considered, open the way
from Agra to Delhi, which is a most important
consideration, as it would enable troops to pour
in, from all quarters, upon the doomed city.
without being obliged to fight their way, and
thereby, harrassed and fatigued before the day
of the grand assault arrived. It is satisfactory,
as well as encouraging, to read that part of the
despatch which mentions, that the Presidences
of Madras and Bombay continued perfectly
tranquil. This is more than we expected to
hear, seeing that a number of executions for
treason had taken place at Sattara.
We now turn to the discouraging aspect of
the News. Another instance of Lord CANNING'S
incapacity is shown, in the fact—the 18th Light
Cavalry, who his Lordship allowed to retain their
arms, although told that they were disaffected,
revolted at Ferozepore, and ,killed their
Veterinary Surgeon. Again, there
.is the partial
mutiny of our Bombay Cavalry regiment, at
Neemuch; the troopers were disarmed ; never-
theless, this may be the forerunner of more
serious and formidable results in that quarter.
The rebels frum Oude, who are said to be
exceedingly numerous, contemplated making an
attack on Allahabad and Benares, but as these,
places were being put into a state of defence
the probability was, that nothing of a very
serious character would happen. At the same
time, should this numerous horde of mutineers
have uninterrupted communications along the
Great Trunk Road, fresh difficulties would have
to be encountered, both as regards the bringing
up of reinforcements and supplies.
Viewing then, with the closest attention, all the
facts, assuming them to be such, put firth in the
News recently to hand, the people of the United
Kingdom have cause to be thankful that the
tide of warlike adversity has commenced. The
fact of HAVELOCK, and NrcHoesor,r, of EYRE and
MONTGOMERY, having gained fresh victories,
and inflicted further punishment upon the
rebels ; that Luckno'w was still in fighting
position, and able to keep at hay the murderous
batalions that surrounded them ; that the capture
of Delhi was certain ; that the Mohurrum, or
holiday season, from which so much was feared,
had passed off quietly, an evidence that the
mutiny is merely military, and not shared in by
the people ; that Bombay and Madras, the
Punjaub, Bundlecund, and Central India are
tranquil, more than balance the accounts of
further mutinies, and of the desire of the rebels
to continue their unparalelled slaughters. We
are certainly disposed to adopt the btatemelit
Sir Henry LUKE, who comes passenger by the
Overland Mail steamer, that affairs in India are
a shade better. When full details reach us, we
shall be in a better position to judge and
pronounce upon the actual state of affairs, in
the rebellious provinces.

THE picture constantly presented to the mind's

eye of the Council by the Pike jobbers at the

outset was indeed an alarming one. According
to them, the Water Companies were on their
last legs. They had exhausted their supplies,

and could procure uo mare except by going to a

great distance, and incurring an enormous out-
lay. The evidence of the various scientific men

was deemed con:dusive as to the falling off in the
supply from the sandstone, by incessant pump-!
ing, as also the deterioration of the water, as was
alleged at the time (and is yet by certain persons)
owing to the ingress of salt water from the river
into the wells. No doubt, the short-comings of
the Water Companies lent some colouring to
these assertions. It cannot be denied that, for a
length of time, these Companies had not shown
that regard to the requirements of the inhabi--
bitants which it was alike their duty and interest
to have done. Complaints there were innumera-
ble, and the majority of these were well .founded.
In fact, the Companies were m !re speculations,
—the realisation of ample dividends being the
first and main consideration. They were dealers
in water; and, like all traders, they did their.
utmost to advance the value of their merchandise,
by making it appear that their commodity—
. water—was not only scarce, but very costly ;
and when any sudden emergency arose, that
demanded a prompt and ample supply, there
was none forthcoming —the invariable reason
assigned was, there being none to give.
The short-sighted policy of the Companies, or,
at all events, one of them, produced such results
as might have been anticipated—a strong preju-
dice was excited against- them not only by a large
portion of the inhabitants, but by the authorities.
The Bootle Company, for instance, with
a supply of water at their disposal
not exceeding one million gallons per diem, had
their pipes ramifying throughout the whole town,
Toxteth-park excepted. The Harringtom Com-
pany had a supply of upwards of three million
gallons, and were thus in a much better position,
not only to afford a more regular supply to their
tenantry, but also to supply water in greater
abundance for public purposes. And it is only
due to the late Board of Directors of that Com-
pany to state, that latterly they exhibited every
disposition to meet the wishes of the authorities
its this subject. They appointed one of the
COrporation servants manager of their works, and
.ont his recommendation they expended cheerfully