The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-18 00:00:00

LONDON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1854.

The next intelligence respecting the expedition.
of. the allied forces to the Crimea is looked forward
tar 'with intense anxiety. Not that any doubts
are entertained as to the result. Our gallant
defenders by land and by water, as well as those
of our faithful Ally, are under the protection of
an Arxrunrsr Power and to His guardianship we
shall humbly confide them. We are conscious of
the righteousness of the cause in which we have
assumed hostile weapon, and sent an invading
army to the, dominions of the AUTOCRAT. We
have not been actuated by any motive of ambition,
anticipated loss.
or cupidity, of injured pride, or
There has been .nothing selfish in our
proceedinG.B.
We have come forward
in aid of thoseivho-wtelree
(erroneously) supposed to be weak, against
unconscientious and unwarrantable aggressions
of
an unscrupulous invader—in defence of right
against might. Our only
.object is to insure per-
manent and lasting tranquillity, by obtaining
suitable guaranties from the would-be plunderer
against any future disturbance. If ever a war
was justifiable, the present one is so, and we can
appeal to the DEITY for His omnipotent assistance,
without hypocrisy or audacity.
But although we thus dismiss all unworthy
apprehensions, we must, nevertheless, anticipate
with natural curiosity the stirring events which
have taken place within the last few days—nay,
more, which may be occurring at this very niol
ment at the scene or scenes of action. We must
think of the friends and brethren who are actors

ti ‘ _ in the awful drama, and pray for their preserva-
.' Lion tbsoii6 the fearful ordeals they are required
;,-Y-' to sustain. We must also remember those who
de'.' ere-engaged' with them in the same noble cause.
(:
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although opposed to us in consequence of the
criminality of their SOVEREIGN, are yet our fel-
low-men, with all the feelings of humanity. Our
earliest aspiration must be for success—a success-
so decided and triumphant that it will satisfy the
German waverers, and even convince the CZAR
himself. By this means alone can the war be
a permanent, and an honour-
brought to a speedy/
able conclusion. And, however serious the losses
may be, in the first instance, however deplorable
the casualties, the result will prove that the more
vigorous tho opening blow, the greater will be
the saving in the long run.
Next, however, to that unequivocal triumph,
is it to be desired that we may spare our own
forces, and then the fallen foe, once conquered,
can no longer be regarded as enemies. Expe-
rience has now proved beyond the possibility of
doubt that the more destructive the appliances of
war, the less the loss on any side. It is where
the opposing armies are pretty evenly matched,
and that the termination of the contest can be
considered uncertain, that the greatest destruction
of human life takes place. We had an example
of this at Bomarsund, where, notwithstanding the
magnitude of the results achieved, our own losses
were comparatively trivial—while the Russians
by discerning the utter impossibility of a pro-
tracted resistance were induced to yield without
undergoing a tithe of the sufferings that must
have been submitted to during a prolonged
siege. The garrison are now treated with kind-
ness and consideration, receiving even as pri-
soners more generous diet than they could hope
for in the service of their master. We need not
enforce the propriety of humanity to the van-
quished ; the recollection of the universal disgust
excited by the massacre at Sinope will prevent any
unnecessary destruction even of those engaged in
that atrocious outrage.
The latest accounts received by electric tele-
graph (which appeared in our impression of Satur-
day) informed us that eight of the Anglo-French
steamers had appeared off Odessa, and placed
themselves with their broadsides towards the
quarantine harbour. It was also stated that
the Isle of Serpents had been fixed on as the
rendezvous, from whence the various operations
would be conducted. The simultaneous attack
on Sebastopol and Odessa was doubtless decided
on in order to prevent any diversion by the
garrison of the one in favour of the other; and in
detaching eight war-steamers for the bombardment
of the latter, Admirals DUNDAS and HAMELIN
unquestionably retained force sufficient to en-
counter the Russian fleet, should it dare to leave
the shelter under which it has hitherto sheltered.
This timo the bombardment will not terminate so
speedily or so easily as on the former occasion,
when nothing was contemplated beyond adequate
punishment for a gross infraction of the law of
nations, which all persons laying claim to the
slightest civilisation were bound to respect. We
then spared the non-combatants, and will again,
as far as practicable, pursue a similar course;
but we will no longer leave batteries standing, to
assail grounded vessels, or prepare rei-hot shot to
be thrown against those who, through the casual-
ties of the sea, were incapable of defending them-
selves. If the innocent population suffer, it will
not be ascribable to the Allies ; if the atrocious
proclamation of NICHOLAS be strictly obeyed,
and his truculent orders carried into practical
execution, it is not the French or English who
can be censured, but tie man who occasioned the
war, and who has endeavoured to add to its
horrors. We shall be prompt to succour, far
more so than we were to attack ; and the amount
of sufferings endured by the innocent citizens will
only add to the retribution which he must make
up his mind to undergo, effectually alienating the
feelings of the inhabitants of the Crimea, and
inducing them to render allegiance to any poten-
tate rather than to one who has inflicted so much
wanton and gratuitous mischie f.

Already the subscriptions to the PERRY Defence
and Testimonial Fund exceed 1,0001. sterling,
and they are still flowing in rapidly ; so that
there is every reason to anticipate that the ob-
jects which we have so earnestly recommended in
The Sun may be accomplished. Nor is the
amount more satisfactory. than the class of per-
sons by whom it is contributed. Men of all
ranks—from the highest in the Peerage to the
most humble opponents of injustice and oppres-
sion—have sent in their offerings to the deeply-
injured individual. Persons who are really
gentlemen, in the widest signification of the
phrase, have expressed their astonishment at the
result. The Duke of MARLBOROUGH, the descen-
dant of one of England's greatest heroes, headed
the list with the liberal donation of 501. The
Duke of CLEVELAND, a Major-General in the
barmy-one who has served in every rank, from a
Cornet of Dragoons to a Lieutenant-Colonel in an
Infantry Regiment--has forwarded a similar
stun, accompanied by a still more valuable letter—
o:ne that does equal honour to his head and heart.
While the Earl of ASHBURNHAM, whose family
has been described, by FULLER, as of " stupen-
dous antiquity," has evinced equal liberality.
Many other Peers have nobly come forward
in the same cause, while "the shillings" and
" the pence" have come in steadily for the
like purpose. None, however, will prove more
galling or distasteful to the veracious and gallant
officers of the 46th than the subscription de-
scribed as a "thank offering from a young lady,
whom Lieutenant Perry's trial effectually cured of
the scarlet fever." This is " the unkindest cut of
all"—worse even than the donation of a splen-
didly bound copy of "Major BrairowsKr's cele-
brated work on Memories," or an improved edi-
Lion of the system of Professor VON FEINAGLE.

But the matter cannot end with this liberal and
well-merited subscription. By all means let Mr.
PERRY be recompensed, aye, amply recompensed
for the losses he has sustained, through the infa-
mous persecution to which he has been subjected,
and which he so gallantly struggled against to the
very last. Let every man, no matter what his
rank or position, add his mite, recollecting that
the pence of the many are more productive than
the pounds of the few. Let the " patres fanti-
liarum" unclose their purse strings in gratitude
for the great benefits they must derive from the
exposure, to sons and daughters, who, as the fair
contributor suggested, may be thereby " effectu-
ally cured of the scarlet fever." But, above all,
let every
person strive to obtain the reformation
of the military
so painfully
rs may
punishment under the
ysena
notions of justice "
pe, tribunals,
ti whose deficiencies are
poetomblaeliso that neither officers
nor private soldiers
men lived before AGA.MEIINON,aIthough sentences
tolde longer
es
of C
obue r
ts liable
whose t o
are of
such very extraordinary
kinds. The old
us that " brave
they had
not poets to praise them.,,
We cannot doubt but
that t
a::: of
been o"
perpetratedre
ssiona
without thesgross, of injustice as
flagrantins
public
attention having been directed thereto. Marty
noble hearts have pined, aye, broken, under the
consciousness of unmerited injury, the know-
ledge of their own deserts only aggravating their
sufferings, and rendering them the less endurable.
We cannot hope to redress these grievances, to rein-

state the innocent victims, but we may do much
to prevent the repetition of similar proceedings.
We have learned a valuable lesson. Let us not
allow it to be wasted or misapplied. The entire
system of procedure before Courts-Martial must
be strictly investigated with a view to its modifica-
tion. It has been very powerfully illustrated by
the trials that have taken place, one of which was
not confirmed, and another sent back to the
Court for revision to the military judges, who
adhered to their erroneous finding, while the im-
propriety of the third verdict was just as palpable
as either of the others. This investigation should
take place either by a Royal Commission, or a
Select Committee of either House of Parliament.
That itmay be conducted without bias or prejudice,
no military or naval men should be included.
GOD forbid that we should be supposed to assert
that there might not be found many hundreds
in both services who would not act honourably
and impartially ; but we do not think that the
inquiry by such officers would be so satisfactory
to the community as if it were conducted by com-
petent civilians.

It is said that the officers of the 46th are about
to publish an elaborate vindication of their owu
conduct in these painful proceedings. By all
means let it be so. We are desirous of the ut-
most possible discussion, satisfied that the cause
of truth will be thereby promoted. If they can
assign any satisfactory reasons for the extraordi-
nary obliviousness by which they were simulta-
neously affected—if they can show that they did
not " combine and confederate" together for the
purpose of ruining a brother officer, whom they
had previously greatly injured, none will rejoice
more than ourselves at being convinced of the
error participated in by so many others. We
would accord the most unlimited means of defence,
and gladly make the am,ende honorable if shown
to be wrong. But another publication would also
be needed. We should suggest to the committee
that a full report of the proceedings at the three
trials, together with a selection of the commenta-
ries of the Press thereon, should be published for
the benefit of the fund. We venture to assert
that no work would have a more rapid sale, and
that its readers would be numbered not by
thousands or tens of thousands, but by hundreds
of thousands, and even millions. It would be a
really useful work to have in the library when
any ardent youth was inclined, when choosing a
profession, to exclaim, " militia est potioni" or
any blushing maid was captivated by the
attention of the " dear officers." Let the 46th
have its publication by all means, but let the
community have theirs also, and one the profits
whereof would be applied to a purpose which they
have so greatly at heart.

The Duke of Devonshire will continue at Chiswick un-
til the close of the present month, when his grace pro.
ceeds to Brighton for the winter.
The Duchess of Cleveland and Lady Augusta Poulett
have left town for Raby Castle, Durham, to meet the
noble duke, who has returned from his shooting quarters
on the borders of Yorkshire.

The Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury are en-
tertaining a succession of visitors at Tottenham Park,
near Marlborough, Wilts. The health of the noble
marquis is greatly improved.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort have ar
rived in town from a tour in Germany, en route to the
noble marquis's estate in Ireland.
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the Countess St.
Germans intend to sojourn a few weeks at Port Eliot,
the family seat in Cornwall. Lady Louisa Ponsonby
(daughter of the noble earl and countess), and infant son,
by the last letters from Canford, are progressing most
favourably.
The Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury have• arrived in
town from Erns, and shortly leave town on a visit to
Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston at Broadlands,
near Romany, on their way to the family seat, St. Giles,
Dorset.

His Excellency the Marquis d'Azeglio, the Sardinian
Minister, has returned to town from the Continent, after
a brief absenee.

His Excellency the Belgian Minister and Madame Van
de Weyer and family, are residing at New Lodge,
Windsor Forest, until the close of the ensuing month.
Viscountess Melbourne has gone on a visit to her
ladyship's relatives in Germany.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Drogheda aro on a
visit at Adare Manor.

The Marquis of Lansdowne will shortly leave Bowook
Park, Wilts, on n tour of visits.

Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston aro ut present
residing in comparative retirement at Broadlands, near
Ronisey. They purpose leaving soon for.Brocket Hall,
Herts.

His Excellency the Earl and Countess of St. Germans,
accompanied by the Hon. Captain Granville Eliot, ar-
rived in Dover-street on Saturday. from the Viceregal
Lodge, Dublin, en route to Port Eliot, Cornwall.
The Earl and Countess of Kinnoul and family have
left Hampden House, Green-street, for Windsor, in
which neighbourhood his lordship has taken a villa.
Lord and Lady Blanche Dupplin and family are staying
at Dupplin Castle. The noble and gallant lord, whose
health was impaired while serving on the staff of Lord
Cardigan, at the seat of war in the East, is now
well.

Lord and Lady Monteagle are staying at Coniston
Hall, Ambleside, on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. Garth
Marshall.

Tue Right Hon. B. Disraeli is abort to sojourn some
time at Haldon House, Torquay, as the guest of Mr.
Laurence Palk, M.P. for South Devon.

Mr. James and Lady Agnes Duff are entertaining a
large party at their seat in Banffshire. Sir William and
Lady Molesworth, who have been amongst the guests,
have left for the south.

FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS AT CHELTENHAM.—Lady
Scott, Hon. Mrs. Pery and family, the Dean of Kildare,
Colonel Howden, Major and Mrs. Willats, Captain and
Mrs. Cuppage, Captain Dunn, R.N., and Mrs. Dunn,
Captain Erskine, Captain Simmons, RN., Rev. Archi-
bald Boyd, Colonel and Mrs. Howden, Dr. and Mrs.
Dangerfield, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hitchins, Rev. Mr.
Bowley, Earl and Countess of Kenmare, Lord Chief
Baron Pigot and family, Lady Brown, Lady Mont-
gomery and family, Colonel Lucas, Dr. Payne, Countess
of Zetland, Lady Hartland, Maj.,r Cautley, Major and
Mrs. Fitzgerald, Captain Robertson, R.N., Lieutenant
Short, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Dr. Rowland, and
Major Craven.

FASHIONABLI ARRIVALS AT DOVER.—EarI and Coun-
tess of Verulam and family, Earl and Countess of Shaftes-
bury and his Excellency the Marquis d'Azeglio and
suite, Countess Colloredo and suite, Marquis and Mar-
chioness of Headfort and suite, Dowager Lady Crewe
and family, Lord and Lady Brownlow Cecil, Mr. and
Lady Corbally and family, Sir E. Cust, Hon. Colonel and
Mrs. Oust and family, Lord North, Mr. and Mrs. Mor-
rier and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baring and Miss
Baring, Sir. G. Staunton, Bart., Sir Lionel and Lady
Rothschild, family, and suite - Baron Chas. Rothschild,
Hon. H. Howard, General Buller, Mr. and Mrs. Vyse
and suite, Mr. and Mrs. Beauclerc, Lord Glenelg, Col.
Stuart, Col. Westenra, Mr. and Mrs. Masterman, Mr.
and Mrs. Bayley, Hon. F. and the Ladies Cadogan, Mr.
and Mrs. Musprat and family, Mrs. and Miss Maberly,
Lady and Miss Becher, Lady Stuart, Lady Melbourne
and suite, Captain Heald, Mr. C. and Lady De Vosux,
Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Grimston, family and suite ; Hon.
Charles Murray, &c.

It has been re-solved to confer a grant of Quarter
Sessions upon Brighton, which has been long sought for
by the inhabitants of that increasing and prosperous
locality. Mr. Edin James, Q.C., of the Home Circuit,
will be the first recorder of Brighton under this new
arrangement.— Observer. _ _

CIVIC BANQUET TO LOUD JOHN RUSSELL AT ERIS-
TOL.—We understand that, on Wednesday, the Right
Worshipful the Mayor forwarded to Lord John Russell
an invitation to meet the corporation and magistrates at
a grand civic entertainment, on the occasion of his lord-
ship's visit to this city, at he approaching inauguration
ef the Athenasum. The invitation was conveyed to his
lordship through our respected senior member, the Hon.
F. H. F. Berkeley, to whose influence the citizens will
be indebted for his lordship's presence amongst them.--
Bristol Mercury.
RUBHTON•HALL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.— A correspon-
dent states that Miss Clara Thornhill, a ward of the
Court of Chancery, has become the purchaser of this
magnificent estate, at the sum of 165,0001. The estate,
comprising 3,000 acres, contains a mansion of great
beauty, surrounded by a finely wooded park, with plan-
tations, and no less than 36 acres of richly-dressed gar-
dens. The advowsons of Rushton, bought with the
estate, is worth 7001. per annum, besides a rich glebe
and capital residence. It is stated that in consequence
of the above purchase large portions of Miss Thornhill's
extensive West Riding estates will now be brought into
the market.

DEPARTURE OP THE AMERICAN MAILS.—LIVERPOOL,
Sept. 16.—The British and North American royal mail
steam-ship America, Captain W. I. C. Lacey, sailed
from the Mersey this afternoon for Halifax and Boston,
with the usual mails for the United States and British
North American provinces, 160 passengers, and a full
cargo of valuable merchandise on freight. The White
Star ship Sultana, Capt. Taylor, sailed to-day f)r Mel-
bourne with 370 passengers on bt.ard.
CRYSTAL PALACE, SEPT. 16.—Fivi SHILLING DAT.
—Admission at the doors' 209; admission by Elialsoll,
tickets, 1,016. Total, 1,226.