The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-26 00:00:00

IRELAND.

THE LATE RAILWAY OUTRAGE.
A public meeting of the inhabitants of Ikrry was held
pursuant to requisition, on Friday, the Mayor in the
chair, to take steps towards the discovery of the perpe-
trators of the late diabolical outrage, and to give expres-
sion to the general feeling of horror at that atrocious
attempt on human life. Among the principal Npeakers
were—Sir Robert Ferguson, M.P., Sir Robert Bateson,
Major Scott, the Rey. James Crawford, the Rev.
Robert Higginbotham, &c. The resolutions were as
follows :

"That this meeting of the inhabitants of the city and
vicinity of Derry express their indignant horror at the late
atrocious attempt to destroy, on the railway between this
city and Enniskillen, the lives of the many hundred per-
sons, orderly and respectable visitors from the latter town
to our city, on the 15th of September, 1854.
" That we desire, on our part, and on the part of others,
to return thanks, with all reverence, to Almighty God for
His special and providential care over the lives of so many
unsuspecting persons, appointed as sheep for the slaughter.
" That we consider it of the utmost importance that a
most liberal subscription should be commenced as a reward
for the purpose of bringing the criminals to justice, and
we beg to remind the public that in cases of great atrocity
these means were found ultimately successful.
" That a committee, consisting of the movers and se-
conders of the resolutions, together with Messrs. J. Cora-
caden, J. W. Gregg, R. M`Vicker, J. Keys, J. D. Cherry,
Colhoun, J. Cairns, with power to add to their num-
ber, be appointed to collect subscriptions for the relief of
the sufferers--five to be a quorum. The Mayor treasurer,
J. Colhoun, convener and secretary."
Before the close of the proceedings, which met with
some interruption from a gentleman named Mahon,
who insisted that the demonstration of Friday week
was a party demonstration,
Dr. Henry Stacy Skipton said, he had just received a
a letter from a respectable Roman Catholic, which, with
the chairman's permission, he would read -to the meeting.
He fully reciprocated the sentiments it contained. It was
as follows :

LAST FIVE NIGHTS.
LYCEUM THEATRE.-HENRY RUSSELL,
THIS EVENING (the 2.5 th time), September 24th, and
every Evening. Many friends having expressed a wish that Mr.
Russell should appear again previous to finally withdrawing his
Entertaimhent, he has, in compliance with their request, made
arrangements to appear evcr/ evening. al r. RUSSELL will present
THE FAR WEST; or, THE PROGRESS of the EMIGRANT
from the OLD WOul D to the NEW. Mr. Russell will relate his
anecdotes, and sing several new songs, " Cheer, Boys, cheer," " Far,
far upon the Sea," " Sunshine after Rain," " Land I Land I Land !"
" The Falls of Niagara," " Long have we been parted," !'
I'm
Afloat," "Many changes have I seen," "The Icebergs" (descriptive
song), " Newfoundland Dog," " The Gambler's Wile," &c. The
Second Part of the Entertainment will consist of a Series of
15ketches, entitled NEGRO LIFE in Freedom and Slavery.
Dream Circle, 2s. 61. ; Upper Boxes, Is. Sd. ; Pit, le.; Gallery, 6d,

THEATRE ROYAL LIAYILLEKET.
Tinder the management of Mr. Bucketone.
TIU3 EVENING. Sitrr. 26,

Will be performed THE IRISH AMBASSADOR. Ckaracters
by Messrs. lindson, Chippendale, Howe, Rogers, and Calle.i:ord ;
Miss -Reynolds and Mrs. Buckingham.
Followed by the SPANISH DANCERS in a NEW BALLET.
To be followed by THE IRISH LIOL Principal character by
Mr. Hudson.

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After which, the Spanish Dancers In a New Ballet.
To conclude with A FISH OUT OF WATER.

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Pirebster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, SEPT. 26,

Will be performed the popular Drama of THE DISCARDED
SON. Principal characters by Messrs. Selby, Murray, Bedford, and
Keeley; airs. Keeley, and Miss Woolgar.
After which, MONSIEUR JACQUES.
To =chide with NORMA. Principal character by Mr. Paul
Bedford.

STRAND THEATRE.
13)1e Lessee Mr. F. W. Aileron.

THIS ETENING, Sin. 26,
WM be performed HARD TIMES.
To be followed by THE NEW WAGS OF WINDSOR.
To conclude with NAPOLEON THE THIRD.
45.; Boxes, 21. 6d.; Pit, le.; Gallery, 6d.; Private Boxc,
LI Is , o be had of Mr. Allcroft. lb, New Bond-street.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATitE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. William Cooke.

On TUESD 11.1', Sept. 26th, and during the week, will be presented
the highly successful Eque trian Spectacle entitied, THE WOOD-
MAN'S HORSE ; or, TUE FALSE KNIGHT, abounding in novel
and startling effects.

Succeeded by an unrivalled phalanx of talent, and Mr. William
Cooke's SCENES in th. CIRCLE, including the graceful equitation
of Miss Emily Cooke, the wonder of he World ; the surprising Ail
of M. Palmer on a sin ale Horse, w thout saddle or bridle ; the in-
credible feats of the Brothers Francisco, &c.

Box-ortic.. open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager. mr w
We+t Acting Manager, Mr. W H. Cooke. Equestrian Director
Mr. Wm. Cookejull•

PTGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
Tms DAT —Morning 6 min.after 4 I Evening 22 min./et. 4
To qoanow - Morning 41 inin.after 4 j Evening 58 Ein.aft. 4

THE WEATHER.-Su x OITICE, SEPT. 26.

THERMONZTEE, IN THZ SIIADZ.
62 —highest since noon yesterday.
50 —lowest this morning and during the night.
63—this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 30.42.
WIND, S.S.W.—Light, with very fine sunshiny weather,

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LONDON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1854,

We have an additional day's intelligence from
the army of the Crimea. It comes in the shape
of a brief but very interesting despatch from th€..
French and English Commanders—Marshal ST.
ARNAUD and Lord RAGLAN—tO OMER PACIIA,
and bears date the 17th instant. After stating
the successful and unopposed disembarkation of
the troops to the north of Sebastopol, of which
we had previous information, it adds that " this
circumstance had produced the most profound
impression on the Tartar population, who do
not conceal their sympathy for our cause ; " and
also that " all our guns and materiel have been
landed, and we march on Sebastopol with
every confidence in the success of our grand
enterprise." This is, indeed, cheering tid-
ings, confirming what might reasonably have
been anticipated, but on which no implicit reli-
ance could have been placed. It is peculiarly
satisfactory to find that the sympathies of the
native population are along with the Allied Forces,
who will be regarded, not as invaders, but libera-
tors. For seventy years they have been enslaved
under the most galling description of tyranny.
Muscovite despotism is bad enough under any
circumstances, even to those who look up with
almost fanatic devotion to " the god of the Rus-
sians ;" but it must be absolutely intolerable to
the " aliens in blood and in religion" who, under
the grasping policy of aggression so long pursued
by the so-called CoLossus of the North, have been
unfairly annexed to his already over-grown empire.
The Jews and Tartars can have no feeling in common
with the " head of the Orthodox Church." They
find themselves reduced to a state but little better
than slavery—that their labour, nay, more, their
very lives, are considered at the disposal of the
AUTOCRAT or his servants. It is said that the ar-
rogant and bullying MENSCIIIKOFF called for a levy
ca masse—that he required every male adult to take
up arms, and to lay down his life, in defence—not
of his native soil, but—ofßussian influence. What
was there in the antecedents of the parties to
demand such an act of sublime devotion ? A free
people might be prepared to sacrifice their lives
in defence of their religion, their homes, and their
liberties. "Pro aris, et foci?" is a sacred call,
which, whenever truly put forward, will elicit suit-
able responses from every high-minded individual,
no matter what may be his creed or country. But
men will not immolate themselves to maintain a
system of vile oppression and serfdom, to re-
tain a Government that will not openly recog-
nise, and scarcely connives at, their ancient
institutions. The Russian influence is emphati-
cally based on fear, not on love. Terror is the
inspiring principle, and that will be disregarded
on the first feasible opportunity—the earliest
occasion that offers a reasonable prospect of shak-
ing off the yoke.
These views might be taken by any person
acquainted with the ordinary workings of the
human mind—the springs by Which
mankind are
we now receive an
influenced ; and additional
illustration of the great truth. It is indeed a
matter
of the greatest consequence to find that our forces
are
not operating among a hostile race, who, like the
Spanish Guerillas, would strain every nerve, and
make every possible sacrifice to defeat, or retard
their operations. In place of such opposition,
which must always be formidable, we bee that
they have the best wishes of the inhabitants, who
will, therefore, be not only neutral, but willing
to render any aid in their power, more especially
in the way of affording authentic information to
the leaders. Many of the inhabitants of the
Crimea entertain peculiar doctrines respecting the
unlawfulness of any description of war. They
are termed " Monnonists," and are of
Germanic origin, resembling, in many respects,
our own Quakers, but going to the extent of con-
sidering the shedding of human blood, even in
self-defence, an inexpiable crime. The parties,
however, among whom the landing has taken
place are chiefly of the Tartar or Jewish raise, who
would. be disposed to render more active assistance

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HE A. TRE ROYAL, DRURY-LINE.— - ' than those primitive members of the " Peace
Mr. E. T. SMITH respectfully informs shishafris eenndgsaganalththa to Society." We may, then, at least feel assured
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that if the inhabitants are not
with us, they are
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appear
on M
onday.
October 2d, in i pot against us, and that even if we have but little
TIRGINIUS. to hope from their co-operation we have nothing
Tuesday, 3d, in THE STRANGER.
Wednesday, 4th, in RICHARD THE THIRD.
to fear from their opposition.
Thursday, sth, in THE LADY OF LYONS.
Friday, 6th, in OTHELLO.
The other point on which we have received
Saturday, 7th, in HLMLE
"authentic,"
And Monday, 9th, in MrkBETH; being positively his last I
! official, and, therefore, we may assume
appearance.
Mr. SMITH has also engaged Mr. E. WRIGHT, the public I .
favourite and celebrated Comedian, to appear in his original intelligence is the safe landing of the artillery
Farces
every Evening after Mr. G. V. Brooke'. performance.
' and munitions of war at " Old Fort." It had
The Box-orilce is open for booking places daily, fr9m Ten to Five. ,
In consequence or numerous inquiries, early application is solicited. been supposed that the materiel would have
been carried by sea to some place nearer to Sebas-
topol, in order to save the fatigue and difficulties
lof the conveyance by land. The accompanying
itroops, it was thought, could have covered the
landing, and that thus some serious impediments
might have been avoided. It is, however, by no
means improbable that the experience of the ground
iswell and surf at " Old Fort" made the naval and
military commanders desirous of completing the
operation, and leaving nothing whatsoever to
chance ; and we believe that public opinion will
ratify the propriety of the course adopted.
It seems to have been understood that the army
would have marched on towards Sebastopol on
the morning of the 18th ; and as the distance was
less than thirty miles, it was generally expected
that the attack would be commenced by the 20th,
or Wednesday last. Something decisive may
already have taken place. The Russian granite
will once more have to sustain the shock of
French and English " heavy metal," and
we trust that the scenes of Bomarsund
may be repeated with still greater effect
on a different and more important stage.
As to the fleet, if they show, we trust to
the Admirals and their gallant followers to render
a good account of them. If they continue to
skulk under stone walls, why they will be got rid
of with still less trouble. At all events, is com-
mon with the Allied Generals, we feel " every
confidence in the success of the grand enterprise."

It is at all times pleasing to find the existence
of a cordial understanding between a popular re-
presentative and his constituents. Com-
plete unanimity can scarcely be antici-
pated, but even to preserve a general
accord is satisfactory—when the chosen mem-
ber of a large constituency can fearlessly ren-
der an honest account of his stewardship, certain
that he has faithfully and efficiently discharged
the important and arduous duties confided to his
charge, and demand pression of unabated
confidence, an admission that during the by-
gone session he had truly and accurately
set forth the desires of those by whom he was
elected to the first assembly of gentlemen in the
world.

The mere fact that there is an annual gather-
ing at which the electors and elected are brought
face to face, the former to listen, and, if
there be any doubt, to catechise the latter,
to explain his conduct and answer every inter-
rogatory that may be exhibited, is in itself the
strongest evidence of the good faith and integrity,
the zeal and activity of the man who voluntarily
submits to such an ordeal. If the custom were
universal there would be little benefit to be derived
rom shortening the duration of Parliament. The
man who was certain of obtaining a vote of thanks
from a large majority of the Electors would have
nothing to fear from a re-appearance on the hust-
ings. The threat of a " dissolution" would carry
with it no terrors to such a man. The interests of
the country would not be merged in his own private
convenience. He could give a conscientious vote
without dreading that the result of " an appeal to
the country " would be to render it the last divi-
sion of the popular branch of the Legislature in
which he would be entitled to participate.
Among the few who have adopted this laud-
able practice JOHN MACGREGOR, the talented,
indefatigable, and consistent member for Glasgow,
assumes a prominent position. Since his first
election, when, in order to advance the principles
of " unrestricted competition," he deliberately re-
linquished a position which many men would
have regarded as a handsome compensation for
protracted and valuable services, JOHN MACGREGOR
has courted the strictest investigation into every
part of his conduct. He never gave a vote which
he was not prepared to explain and justify. He
never abandoned a principle or looked to the in-
terests of " men" rather than to the efficacy of
" measures." He was not one of those who
" To party gave up what was meant for mankind,"
but in every instance advocated sound views of
general policy, while he was peculiarly diligent on
all matters affecting the locality with which he
was more particularly connected.

In our impression of yesterday we gave an ex-
tended report of the exceedingly interesting
meeting of the electors and non-electors of
the city of Glasgow. The annual addresses
of the Honourable Gentleman liave acquired
so prominent a position among State documents
—they contain so much sound practical infor-
mation, combined with accute reasoning, that
they are anxiously looked for by men of all
classes and varieties of political feeling, and it
would be inexcusable for any journal to withhold
them from its readers. On the present occasion
it was more especially interesting, for ho
treated of a matter of vital importance to
the honour, the welfare—nay, more, the safety
—of the Empire. On a former occasion he
had addressed himself to the defences of tke king-
dom, when it was erroneously supposed that we
had something to dread from the ambition of our
nearest neighbours. He had on the present
occasion the more pleasing duty of referring
to the cordial and friendly alliance subsisting
between England and France—an alliance of
which from our hearts we fervently hope may be
perpetual ; and which the Hon. Gentleman has
truly stated to be " with regard to civilisation,
with regard to commercial freedom and inter-
course, the greatest event that has occurred
since the breaking down of the Roman Empire"
—an alliance " which is so powerful, that the rest
of Europe and all its tyranny, and despotism,
and aristocratical pretensions could never with-
stand it."

The Honourable Gentleman was enabled to
speak with greater confidence as to the feeling of
the chosen EMPEROR of FRANCE, the elected of
eight millions of Frenchmen, delivering their
suffrages under the seal of "the Ballot,"
inasmuch as he had previously been on terms
of close friendship with the illustrious man
who now rules the destinies of that great nation.
He therefore knew the honest sentiments of Louis
NAPOL-E0 with respect to England and the Eng-
lish, and could bear valuable testimony with
respect thereto. With such an unimpeachable
witness, we may trust that the honest aspiration
respecting the entiente cordiale between France
and England, Este perpetue, may be granted to
the utmost extent.

Mr. 3JACGREGOR has shown the formidable
effects that might have followed the perni.
ClOll5 and aggressive policy ofj Russia if a
steadfast and determined resistance
had not
been opposed thereto—France and England,
those who would have been the least affected by

permitting the full development of the nefarious

design of the AUTOCRAT. And it is to their