The Sun.
London, England, 1849-04-24 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Seven o Clock.

EAST INDIA HOUSE—(THIS DAY.)
The CHAIRMAN (in continuation of our Afternoon
Edition) said--The junction of the Bengal and Bombahey
armies at Moultan, under Major Dundas, gained t
utmost renown ; and the successful and remarkable
attack under Major-General Whish could
days a not have
escaped their notice. But a few
their arrival Moultan surrendered. Then a de-
tachment of the Indian navy, under Captain Powell,
rendered services of the most efficient and impor-
tant character during the whole of the campaign. He
wished also to bring under their notice thribese valour
from of the
be-
wild tribes, particularly the brave t
yond the Indus, headed by the gallant
Edwardes, who, with indomitable bravery and valour,
rendered the most efficient service to the army
in India
on tired deasion. When their services were no longer
require they were permitted to remain in Mord-
tan, in order that they might behold the irresistible
power of the British arms. To be brief, be
cJuld not wall to mind any occasion on which
the Indian army had shed greater lustre on their
name. The Honourable Gentleman then spoke favour-
ably of Sir Walter Gilbert, his friend and comrade, who
had seen much service and had been employed to drive
the savage hordes beyond the limits of Hindostan,
the Sepoys• the artillery and engineers, headed by Col.
Meek, and that the strength of their army in India
amounted to 250,000 men. He concluded by asking the
Proprietors to give the army engaged in the recent vic-
tories in India their heartfelt thanks.
The SECRETARY then read the resolutions, which were
Purely an echo of the n
speech ot t Chairma.
Mr. J. SHEPHA.RD supported the motion, and compli-
mented the prowess and wisdom which throughout the
whole campaign had been displayed ed b
hady Lord Gough.
klo disaster had made him quil, a he persevered
until he had obtained the most complete victory, which
he (Mr. Shepherd) confidently anticipated would)
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the way to a real and lasting peace.—(
Cheers.
Gallant Officer who commanded at Moultan, the posses-
-6ioll of which was the great object] of the campaign,
deserved the utmost praise.
Mr. LEwIN sought to propose an amendment stigma-
tising the conduct of Lord Gough at Chillianwallab, and
declared that the.chairman did not speak his real senti-
ments. Out of doors Lord Gough's conduct on that occa-
sion was much censured.—(Cries of " Bad taste,"
"No, no.") -
Mr. SHEPHARD said he hoped they would all be
unanimous ; on all similar occasions they had been
unanimous, and he trusted they would be on that

occasion.
The amendment not having been seconded it fell to
the ground, the Proprietors present having hissed it.
The CHAIRMAN said he was glad to see that the Pro-
prietors did not sympathise with the amendment.
The original motion was then carried, all, with the
exception of Mr. Lewin, voting for it.
The Court then separated.

MORTALITY in the METROPOLIS.
14-U3IBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED IN
TUE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, APRIL 2i, 1549.
Epia,:smic, Endemic, and Contagious. Diseases ..."24852
Diiviskss of Uncertain Seat ... •.. •••
Tubercu:ar Diseases ... .„ 217
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves, and Senses... ... 121
Diseases of the Heart and Blood-vessels ••• 36
Diseases of the Lungs, and other Organs of
181
Respiration ...
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs
of Digestion... ... -••
••• ••• •••
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c. •••
Childuirth, Diseases of the Uterus, 8.1. ..•
Diseasee of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, &c. ..• ••• ••
Malformations... ••• ••• •••
Premature Birth ••• ••• •• ••
Atrophy ••• ••• ••• ••• ••
Old Age ••• ••• •.• ••• ••
Sudden ... ..• ••• •••
Violence, Privation, Cold, or Intemperance
Causes not specified ...

... 9

12ATHS FROM ALL CAUSES ...

Population
Enumerated,
1841
West Districts—. 300,711
North li:Jtricts.. 375,971
Central Distr:zts 373,653
East Districts 392,444
south Districts .. 501,190

Average weekly Deaths
Deaths, 1844-8. in the
Five Springs. Week.
, 145 ... 176
, 185 ... 207
168 ... 197
207 ... 254
258 ... 235

Totals... ..... 1,948,369

1,089
572
... 517

biales
Females ...

BIRTHS IN THE WEEK.

Males •••
Females ...

Total ... • • ... 1,348
*ln this number are included 1 case of death by
Cholera, 38 by Scarlatina, and 46 by Typhus Fever.

FRAN CE.

Considerable excitement his been created by the
announcement in the diplomatic circle, that the
French Government having been informed by their
Minister at Turin that Marshal Radetzky had refused
to abate in the slightest degree the harsh terms im-
posed on the Kin; of Sardinia in the conditions of
peace, and being further dissatisfied at the explana-
tions offered by the Austrian Minister in Paris, have
considered it expedient to order Marshal Bugeaud to
concentrate the forces under to his command, and
march towards the frontiers of Piedmont.
Letters have been received in Paris from Tangier
announcing that the Consul-General of the French
Republic in that city had struck his fig in conse-
quence of an insult otfPred to him by the Governor.
The National announces that the 9th Regiment of
Light Infantry, and the 52d Regiment of the line,
were ordered to quit Paris on Sunday at few hours'
notice in consequence of their well known Republi-
can principles.