The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-27 00:00:00

MISSIONARY SCANDALS.

The public sense of decorum, which has pronounced
such a stern judgment in the case of recent mili-
tary scandals, cannot refuse to mete the same mea-
sure to offenders in any other profession. An in-
quiry of painful interest is now in progress, before
Mr. Whately, Q.C., acting as arbiter by appoint-
ment of the Court of Exchequer, in a libel suit insti-
tuted by the foreign secretary of the London Mis-
sionary Society. England has reason to be proud of its
missionary exertions. The sums which are raised and
in support of its foreign missions ex-
expended annually
ceed the revenues of many second-rate states. The per-
sistence in such efforts is a proof of deep-rooted and sin-
cere religious conviction ; and even those who do not
participate in these convictions have been obliged to
admit the valuable services of our mitsionntiee as agents
and heralds of • higher civilisation. Bat the more
important and sacred the character of these mis-
sionary eff,rtih the. more the paeessity thaatleose en•
trusted with the direction of Chet:Lie-flu:lW themselves he
pure. Our organised missionary .sueieties, with their
approach to the Charac-
numeroUs: permanent suheeriters.aroid their well-
are -powerful bodies ;
ter of 'wealthy chnrcbee. They
disciehned staffs of
.officials..
and if self-seekers and impure men can insinuate them-
Selves into their nranageinent they may do incalculable
mischief. The.very statement of the case of the foreign
secretary of the London Miesioeary Society suggests a
fear that malpractices have crepe in among its agents,
and Leen connived at from a fear of worldly censure.
Into the case of the Rev. Mr. Tidman (the forehpi
Rev.
secretory in question) against the •Re • Rob srt
Ainslie, it would be premature to enter while the inves-
tigation is-still incompleee. But some features in the con-
troversy out of which the suit has erieen already char.enge
comment. Towards the close of 1852 a .Rev. Mr. Davies
was expelled from the Board of the London Mis.E.ionary
Society. Among other charges against him were
one of improper connections with females during the
time he was acting as a missionary in Berbice, and an-
oth:r of writing an indecent letter to his own scife. The
story of the letter appears to have been first publicly
brought forward as indirect testimony against him,
when the first-mentioned charge was gone into. The
essential passages of this story are these : —ln October,
1845, Mr. Davies is said to have dropped a letter he had
written to his wife on the floor of the Mission-latinse in
London. In February, 1846, Mr. Davies sailed for
Berbice, as a missionary in the employment of the Lon-
don Society, and continued there till 1848, when he re-
turned- to this country. In 1850 reports of misconduct
towards females on the part of Mr. Davies, both in
Berbice and England, having gained ciarreney, inquiries
were set on foot by several gentlemen. A Mr. Stacey,
who had been, and possibly still is, one of the clerks of
the mission, now produced what be asserts is the copy
of the letter from Mr. Davies to his wife, dropped on
the floor of the Mission-house. Mx. Stacey, by his own
story, appears to have read a letter which he knew to
be addressed by another man to that man's own wife ;
to have copied the letter and kept the copy, and to
have put the letter into an envelope and forwarded it to
its destination. This letter, which is said to be of such
a shameless character as to unfit. the writer to discharge
the duties of the ministry, is kept secret from 1345 to
1850. In the interim Mr. Stacey allows the Mission-
ary Society, of which he is a confidential agent, to send
out the writer of this horrible letter as a missionary.
It does not as yet clearly appear at what time the other
members of the missionary board, or how many of them,
were mace cognisant of the letter. But at least one
agent of the missipn, and, it may be more, has, accord-
ing- to his own account, connived at• the employment
of an impure character as a clergyman and missionary,
and only revealed the secret of the man's culpabi-
iity to blacken hint when charged with other offences.
In OM personal conflict between. the Rev. Dr. Tic!.
man and the Rev. Robert Ainslie the public will
take marvellous little interest ; but in the character
and conduct of the managers of a powerful and wealthy
missionary society the public has muck at stake. It
will insist upon a full explanation of the mysterious and
suspicious story of the Davies' letter, and the clerk to
the missionary society's connexion with it. The influ-
ence of the clergy of all denominations over the female
portion of society is immense ; and it is of the utmost
consequence that no perversion of that irfluence to im-
moral purposes should be allowed to creep in. And if
colleagues are allowed to east a veil over the lapses of
offending brethren, for fear of bringing an evil report
upon " the connexion," such abuses will inevitably creep
in. The case of Messrs. Davies, Stacey, and others, re-
quires at least as searching an examination as the case
of the bauntiess.—D atly Acws.

THE FALL OF SEBASTOPOL.

With the fall of Sebastopol the grasp of Russia on the
Crimea will be effectually loosened. There is no other
fortress that can offer any resistance to the Allies. The
strong defensible ground in the Crimea is of no great
extent. And on an open field, which offers no advan-
tage to either party, what chance have the soldiers who
could not maintain above three hours the strong position
of the Alma when opposed to those who stormed and.
carried the heights in that short time ?
The question of the ultimate disposal of the Crimea
may not be free from difficulties ; but one thing is ole
• !ions, that it must lie'retain'&l at present by' the victors
as a material guarantee." We will not, therefore,
believe that there can be any intention, after the corn-
-I)letien of the siege of Sebastopol, to withdraw the Allied
forces to winter elsewhere. Better winter quarters than
in the Crimea cannot be found within such a distance as
will admit of the French end English troops being at
hand to resume hostilities in the early spring, if it shall
be decided to suspend them during the winter. With
due attention to the sheltering of the troops from rain
and cold, and to forward regularly such necessary stores
as can only be procured from home, the Crimea will be
found to afford much more eligible winter quarters than
the Bosphorus or Bulgaria. It is (during the winter
and spring) more healthy than the latter, and provi-
sions can be obtained in greater abundance and at more
reasonable rates than in either. And the continued
presence of the Allies in the Crimea wiil be a constant
Memento to the wavering or inimical Governments of
Central Europe of the might of France and England.
It is to be hoped that after the fall ef Sebastopol the
Allied Governments will adopt a more peremptory tone
iu their intercourse with the German sovereigns—large
and small. The pretexts of Austria for evading an im-
mediate and final breach with Russia ought no longer
to be listened to ; its underhand manoeuvres to check
and paralyse the advance of the Turks into Bessarabia
ought no longer to be tolerated. Sebastopol once
fallen the French and English fleets will have it in their
power to assist materially the operations of Omer Pacha
in Bessarabia. They can blockade every town and har-
bour, every Lay and creek, on the coast of the Black
Sea between the mouths of the Danube and the Crimea.
They can land troops at Selina or Akermann to take
in flank or rear the Russian foices" assailed in front by
the Turks. In the course of a winter campaign the
Russians may be driven out of Bessarabia and Kherson
and compelled to fall back and establish their outposts
in the vicinity of Tiiew. Tn the apprehensions enter-
tained at Vienna of a march upon that capital by the
Russian forces now mustering in Poland and the ad-
joining provinces we do nut participate. Such a move-
ment, if successful, might postpone the fate now im-
pending over Russia, but a reverse, or even a mere
failure, would accelerate it. A Bonaparte might plan
and execute such an audacious movement, but it is be-
yond the commonplace conceptions and pigmy powers
of any Russian leader that has yet appeared in the field.
It is to be hoped, for the sake of Turkey, that its
forces may soon take a snore active and prominent part
in the war than they have of late been doing. Since
the advance of the Austrians into the Principalities,
Omer Pacha has been paralysed ; in the Crimea the.
Turkish contingent has been kept in the background ;
and during the tune occupied in changing commanders in
the army of Asia nothing whatever has been done in
that quarter. But a time has come when Omer Pacha
may resume his advance with a fair prospect of being
effectively supported by the Allies. The latest news
from Batoum, too, are encouraging. The lieutenant of
the new Cominituder-in-Chief seems to be taking judi-
cious measures for facilitating the operations of his
chief when he shall arrive. It is alleged that the dis-
position of the army of Asia made by its late commander-
in-chief was objectionable not so much on mere tactical
or strategical grounds as because of his neglecting to pay
due attention to the requirements for provisioning the
troops. To this is now attributed in a great measure
the fatal insubordination and excesses of the irregular
e
troops, and the difficulty found in bringingt even the
regulars effectively into the field. An
teenhitr.eliyu
new
die-
tribution of the army ie understood
with a view to remedy these evils. A
t the sameprtoimgreesas
great number of foreign officers—
erne say all—are being
removed, it being
productive of much mischief,
incapableiftshe list of removals, per-
and quarrels
have alleged that their mutual jealousies
been and inveterate
ae whom' this prealenh-
reproach
does not touch are found on
have. been found necessary to include them
tNriogudeorusbatmtehnegretahreeins7aned
ehnapaseietehaving, though by no fault of
• becorae rallying words of faction. There is, theirs,
therefore, some appearance of a better day being about
may
tyof their names
to dawn on the Turkish army of Anatolia. In Asia, as
;airslierleikse-13,,
to confine themselves to defensive in Europe, it is evident that the Russians are disposed
, their soldLiemrse
s'urrounded 'asthey
Asia even more than in Europe,
are by Caucasian Guerillas
andto bein
dispirited by rumours of Russian
essential to the independence of uriekverses. It is most
should soon again be felt in the 'turkey that its prowess
dense of that country s field, for the indepen-
ever be a mere name which
!Peres its Allies to fight all its b
News.battles for it.—Daily

EFFECT OF CIIIPAIGNING UPON e
Many of our senses are considerably altered "SENSES."—edby urcam-
Pigning. Smell, from colds, is quitet g gone —a great
blessing in this country ; taste, from want of practice,
cunsiderably blunted ; sight, from sleeping with one eye
open and looking out for number one and shells, very •
acute. Although, many have escaped from the fire of the •
enemy, we have all bled in our country's cause, as we are
devoured byins,ects of the most vulgardescription, which
in former days we associated with paupers and the other •
tribes belonging to the large body of the unwashed ; but
in this respect the British officer has descended from his
high estate, and when we rememberhim in all the pride of
gold and red cloth, it would be difficult to recognise him
in the faded and tattered object seated by the bivouac fir*
smoking his pipe contentedly, and dreaming of home
and happier days. • That young gentleman Norval (he
glad to return to
pteoet,folbloewsathtisfithede
(fi)feittliie.s(GmralenwipairainikeHliolrled):
wl%o•huold,lolngse:lis
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FOR 1855. Tn fight pages Imperial Octavo, a Review of
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THEATRE ROYAL HAY3IARICBT.

trnder the management of Mr. ;a castotip.

THIg EVENING, OCT. 27, •

Will be performed, the comedy of PAUL PRY. Principal cha-
taeters by Mr. Wright, Mr. Chippendale, Mr. W. Farren, lire.
r.synter, and Miss E. Chaplin.
. Alter which, the First Part of the Ballet of THE STAR OF
ANDALUSIA
To be followed by THE IRISH LIO:I. Principal character by
Sir. Hudson.
To conclude with the FLOWER. OF THE PORT.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. Chastise EUX.
THIS EVENING. OM 27,
Will be performed the highly popular comedietta, entitled LIVING
TOO FAST.
After which, THE COURIER OF LYONS. Principal characters
by Mr. C. Kean, Messrs, J. Vining, Addison, Graham, D. Fisher,
ea, heart, and Saker ; Misses C. Leclercq, Heath, Ternan, and K.
Terry.

To conclude with THE HALT OF THE BALLET.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHL
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENDTG, Ocr. 27, •

Will be perfOrmed an original Drama in Four Acts, called THE
BUMMER STORM, with new scenery, dresses, appointments, tc.,!..
Alter which, A MOVING TALE.

To conclude with the screaming Burlesque of NOB3LL

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEt TR&
Lessee and Manager, Mr. A. Wigan.
THIS EVENING, Oar. 27.

Will be performe,l THE TRUSTEE. Charactors by Messrs. A.
Wigan. F. Vining. Emery, and Leslie; bliss hiaskal!, and alias
Stephens.

To be followed by a Farce, called A BLIGHTED BEING, In
Which Mr. nobeon will appear.
To conclude with TO OBLIGE 8EN803.1.

STRAND THEATRE.
Bole DiMee Mr. F. W. Allem&

THIS EVENING, Oar. 27,
Will be performed SUNSET AT SEA.
After which, THE NEW WAGS OF WINDSOR.
To conclude with DON GIOVANNI.
Stalls. 45.; Boxes, 2s. 6d.; Pit, la.; Gallsry, 6d.; Private Boxes
XI Is., to be had of Mr. Alicroft. 15, New Bond-street.

ABTLETS ROYAL AMPHITHEATttg.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.

Tremendous success of the new WAR SPECTACLE! which has
been received with the Int' st enthu.siastic expression of admiration,
and accompanied by tumultuous applause.

THIS ETENING,

sth Time, a GRAND MILITARY SPECTACLE, called THE
BATTLE OF THE ALMA, in which both the Stage and the Ring
will be simultaneously employed.
Alter which, the SCENES in the CIRCLE.
To conclude with a SUPE63 NATIONAL ENTREE and avariety
of (.rand Tableaux.

Box-oface open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. El. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Mr. Win. Cooke, jag.

HI 3H WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tim DAY —Morning 4 minotfter 5 I Evening 27 min.aft. 5
To +imam- -Morning 52 min.after 5 Evening 23 nii:L..ft. 6

X WZAT'FIXR.—Smi Onto', Ocr. 27.

TTIFIRMOMETZB, VIZ SIADZ.

52 -highest since noon yesterday.
45 -lowest this morning and during the night.
52 —this day at noon.
BABoxsTER, 30.35—another great rise.
WIND, S.W.—Fine clear cool weather.

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