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THE GOLD BULLION ROBBERY.

MANSION-HOUSE—(Tms DAY).
IThe seventh and final examination (so far as taking
evidence is concerned) of the prisoners Burgess, Pierce,
and 'Fester, charged with the robbery of gold bullion on
the South-Eastern Railway in May, 1855, took place
this morning at the Mansion-house, before the Lord
Mayor. His lordship took his seat on the bench about
half-past 10 o'clock, and the examination was imme-
diately proceeded with. The prisoners' appearance
was much the same as on the lest occasion.
Mr. Bodkin again appeared for the prosecution ; Mr,
Wontner for Pierce; Mr. Lewis for Burgess; and Mr.
Buchaoan, assisted by Mr. Beard, for Tester.
George Douglas Hazel deposed he was inspector of
the South-Eastern Railway police, stationed at Red-hilt.
In the early part of 1854 be was stationed at Folkestone,
and there saw Pierce and Agar together. He believed
it was in the month of May. I saw them on the pier.
Jones was guard of the train on that day. When on
the pier they were looking at the luggage, seeing it
shipped. It took about a quarter of an hour to ship the
luggage, and they then left and went towards the town.
Pierce was well known to me at the time, and I had
reasons for noticing him then more than an ordi•
nary person. I afterwards often saw them on
the pier ; one usually walked before the other,
and when they stopped they came side by side. They
Were usually there at the time the bullion train came
down, and saw it shipped on board the Boulogne boat.
I saw them altogether on the pier about 10 or 12 times.
In consequence of that I made a communication to Mr.
Steer, the Superintendent of Folkestone Police, who
sent a policeman to me, and I pointed out Pierce and
Agar to him. In October of the same year I saw Agar
alone at the Folkestone-harbour Station booking office.
He remained there about a quarter of an hour. I
watched him during the time he was in the station.
Shannon was making up his money at the time, and
Agar peeped round the corner at film. I then went
into the office, and Agar left. On the following day I
saw him alone on the pier when the Boulogne boat was
leaving. He was joined by Tester, who was well known,
to me; they walked towards the Pavilion-hotel, con-
versing together as they walked along. I could not
follow them, and, consequently, lost sight of them. They
were in my sight about 10 minutes; they appeared very
friendly. I‘.lr. Ledger, the clerk, was absent then. In
the evening Tester went up by the 7.30 up-train. I
don't recollect seeing Agar atter Tester had left. I saw
Agar in August, 1555, in the cell below.
Cross-examined by Mr. Wontner—l was formerly in
the Metropolitan Police. Agar went by the name of
Adams, at Folkestone. I was told by Mr. Sharman
Agar bad applied for a money parcel. The parcel had
not come then. I had previously pointed him out to
Sharman. I thought him then a respectable person. I
bad some suspicion of him, which caused me to watch
him. Agar bad no business in the booking-office, when
be peeped round to Sharman. I hal no right to take
him into custody for it. On my entering the office he
left. I can't say wby it was that I did not follow him,
and ask him what he wanted. I generally saw Pierce
and Agar on the pier twice a day about a week. I saw
Agar there after Pierce bad left. I made a memo-
randum of it at the time, but have lost it. I was
unable to find it when the robbery took place.
Aft.:r the robbery I was questioned by one of the Cty
detectives. I made a verbal communication to Captain
Barlow about a fertnight after the robbery. Until the
,pity detectives interfered I said nothing on the subject.
By Mr. Lewis—The first communication I made to
Mr. Rees was after the first examination of the prisoners.
I made no communication about it before or after last.
Good Friday, nor was I telegraphed to leave Redbill
and come to London for that purpose about that time
I made no communication to any one of the railway that
I had seen Agar and Pierce together except to Captain
Barlow. I was desired at that time to keep quiet, bu
not in expectation of a reward being offerej. I can'
say if I kept "all dark" till after the reward was out
I have read from time to time the reports of these pro

ceedings,
By Mr. Buchanan—l was surprised to see Later in
Agar's company, and I spoke to Mr. Sharman about it.
I did not give Tester a friendly hint as td the dompady
ha was in -hot considering it was my duty to do so. I
gave Sharman an intimation of Agar's character before
that. Sharman afterwards said, " I think you are wrong
about that party (meaning Agar) for he Was in
Mr. Tester's company."
Mr. Wetter Clarke deposed—l keep the Ross-inn,
haver. 1 redognise the features of one of the prisoners
(Burgess), and only one. lam not aware that I know
the convict Agar. Sometime in the spring of last year
two men came to my house—Tester very much resem-
bles one of them) butt can't tlossibly swear to him.
One of them had dark hair litie Tester, but he *ore no
moustache then. They came in towards the evening
and had tea together. They went out for a short time
and returned again. I can't say if any other person had
then joined then. I recollect one of them had on a
guard's dress. Burgess has been to my house in com-
pany with other persons) beat whether he was one of the
men on the night in question I can't say. The guard
left about 0 or 10 o'clock, and the other two men re-
mained and slept at my house ; one of them was a short
man, with light hair and whiskers (corresponding to
Agar), and the other dark hair and whiskers. On the
following morning I directed them to Folkestone over
the cliffs,

Mr. Lewis complained of Mr. Bodkin's mode of exa-
mination, by putting words in the witness's Mouth, so
as to make the confirmation of Agar appeal. stronger.
RoLert Clarke, waiter at the Dover Castle Hotel,
Dover, was next called, but before he was examined he
stated, in reply to Mr. Lewis, that although witnesses
were ordered out of court when Agar was examined,
he was in court by the side of Mr. Rees for ten mi-
nutes. He deposed—l went into that employ about
April. Two men came there one night a few weeks
after I entered the service. They came to the hotel
about 11 o'clock at night. (Witness described one of
the men, and the description corresponded with Agar's
appearance.) I can't recollect how they were dressed,
but I think they had cloaks on, and had two bags with
them, I don't remember their having anything else
than some brandy and water in a soda-water bottle,
which they took away with them. They said they were
going to leave by the 2 o'clock train, and they left the
house in time to do so,

By Mr. tevvis=4 May have a short memory in some
things. My attention was called to this about a month
ago, but by whom I don't now knot. t it *M not told
in London, but in Dover, to Mr. Rees ; that was a week
or a fortnight ago ; / have no doubt about it ; it began
by Mr. Rees asking me if two Mtn Caine at sten a
time to the hotel and rn,y brandy and water
for them. It was ttn Unusual circumstance for me to
mix brandy and water and put it ipt., 4% tocia--water
bottle. I am certain it ocesmkt Est year, but i can't
say if it was Christmas or April of that Year.
won't swear the Met had 'cloakt on ; I think they
had, and Mr. Itodkin t,ntioning cloaks brought it
slightly to tray retollection. When I was ast here Mr.
Rees pointed out to me on the last time I was here
the prisoners, but I can't recollect he Nctateu
out Agar to me. Afterwards witness said Mr.
Rees asked me if I recollected either of the pri-
soners, atci I said, no. I don't now recollect having
seen either of them before.

By Mr. Bodkin—l entered my service at the Dover
Castle on the day the French Emperor arrived ; the
men came about three weeks after.

Henry Williams deposed—l am one of the booking-
clerksat Dover. In the early part of last year I was
porter and night watchman on the line then. I remem-
ber the gold robbery, and was on duty on the night of the
robbery. The train arrived at Dover about 11 o'clock,
Burgess and Kennedy were the guards of the train. I
was in the booking-office at the time, and the guards,
after the passengers had left, came in there. A train
went up at 2 o'clock. I was behind the counter from
11 o'clock till 2, and I only booked two first class pas-
sengers for the 2 o'clock train. Then there was no
second class to the train. The two persons alluded to
paid their fares in the usual manner. Two men
passed through the office together, about ten
minutes before the others took their tickets, but
passed through to the platform. The guards,
Burgess and Kennedy, were in the office with me at the
time. We all turned round and looked at the two men,
who, to the best of my belief, bad on overcoats. One
was a light complexioned man, the other dark ; and one
was taller than the other. Each of them had a bag in
his hand. In consequence of their not taking tickets
I went to speak to them, but did not, as Whitherdon,
a porter, was doing so. I don't think the guards were
near enough to hear what passed between the men and
Whitherdon. I raw nothing more of them after that
Whitherdon spoke to them about 10 yards from where
Burgess was standing.

By Mr. Wontner—l .can't recollect bow many pas-
sengers went up by the mail train the previous night or
the night after the robbery ; I have no occasion to re-
mark the height and complexion of the passengers
generally, but I do so more at night than in the day ;
the two who took tickets were, I should think, father
and son.

Mr. Wontner—Then the maker's name was stamped

upon the blade—(laughter)—so that you could not make
a mi. I:al.:0.
Witness—They appeared as such to me.
Joieph Whitherilon, porter in the company's employ
st D wer—l was on duty on the night of Vie gold rob-
bery. I saw the train unloa ?ed. Ti ere was a good
quantity of luggage. Burgess and Keneedy were the
euards. I remained en duty till after the 2 o'clock up.
train had started. I saw two men, just before it started,
Pass through the booking-office. One was taller than
the other. They had cloaks on, and each carried a bag.
spske to them, and offered to take their luggage, but
they refuse:). I showed them to a carriage, and they
both got into the same carriage, taking the bags in with
them. The bags appeared to lee heavy, Irons the way
they carried them. After they were in the carriage
they showed me two Ostend return first-class tickets.
By Mr. Wontner—There were three persons on duty
at the station that night. The other men's name was
Men. He left the service of the company about three
months' since. It was his duty to attend to the pas-
•engers like myself. He was on the platform after the
arrival of these men. They went direct off the platform
to the carriage, and remained there a quarter of an hour
aefore the train started. I did not carry their luggage
for them, nor make any remark about the tickets. I
received one shilling from them. I had not then made
any objection to the tic';ets.
By Mr. Lewis—l believe there is a notice up not to
take money, but it is done. The men on this occasion
only did as others do, take care of their own property.
By Mr. Bodkin—On seeing the Ostend tickets I said,
"Is your luggage passed at the Custom-house, gentle-
uen They said, "Yes, we came over last night."
Po the best of my belief the steamer did not arrive the
Previous night in time to save her mails. The shilling
was given me after I had closed the carriage door. It
s my duty to attend to all luggage brought by the
Ostend boats.
Police-constable 15, of the company's police, named
Aattliew Wood Dickinson, deposed—l beard of the
gold robbery in May, 1855. On tbe following morn-
ing I was on duty as porter at the London terminus.
the mail train arrived at half-past 4 o'clock with not
more than four passengers. I let two passengers out of
one compartment of a first-class carriage. I spoke to
one of them—he had a bag in his hand. I am unable
to say if the other had anything in his hand. The one
I spoke to had on a loose cape. I offered to get a cab for
them but they declined it and walked down the platform
to the exit door. I did not notice when they got to the
street if they took a cab or not. The person who had the
hag appeared to carry it with ease. Both men walked
!a company down the platform. The one I spoke to had
lark hair and whiskers. (Pierce, it will be recollected,
according to Agar's evidence, wore a black wig and false
whiskers. His hair is light—with little whisker.)
By Mr. Wontner —There was only one carriage that
night to the train, and I am certain there were not
seven or eight passeng( re that night.
By Mr. Lewis—l can't say how many passengers
Arrived the day before or after by the midi train from
Dover. I mentioned the circumstances shortly after to
tlr. Weatherhead, the then station-master. Tne bag
lid not appear particularly heavy or light that the man
carried.
William Woodhouse, guard on the line, deposed—
At the time of the robbery I was a porter, and on
duty with the last witness on the morning after the rota
bery, at London-bridge. I attended to taking out the
milk cans from the luggage van. Whilst doing so, two
persons passed me, and in consequence of a remark
nade by the last witness, L turned round and looked
after them. One of them was carrying something. One
was rather taller than the other, and he it was who car-
ried something in his hands.
By Mr. Buchanan—l believe only one other passenger
Arrived that morning. I can't say how many passengers
Arrived the previous morning cr the subsequent morn-
ing. My attention was called to it from the last witness
saying " they won't let me get them a cab," which was
in unusual circumstance.
By Mr. Lewis—The portmanteau or carpet bag the
nan was swinging in his hand. It did not appear to be
very heavy.
Stephen Jones, guard to the company, deposed—l
am a guard and have been in the company's service 11
years. I know the three prisoners. I have seen Pierce
at-Folkestone. The first time I saw him there was in
1354. I left my duty then, the last day in July, 1854.
I saw Pierce there three or four months before that
on the pier. ,He was in company with a man. I
:ay, them together on four or five different
times on the pier. I can't recognise the man. I have
not seen him since that I know of. He was a man stand-
ing up to Pierce's shoulder. He was a thin man, and
to the best of my recollection he was a trifle darker. He
was about 32 or 33 years of age. They employed them-
ehres on the pier looking at the boats as they went out.
I had conversation with them on those occasions. I
have seen Pierce at the Green Man public-house in
Toolay-street. Burgess was then standing at the bar;
chat was about the autumn of 1853. I was guard in
May last of the 7.30 evening up train from Dover. On
the arrival of my train at Renhill, on one occasion, I
saw Tester there, stna went up by my train. Be had a
black leather bag with hint on that occasion about a lost
or 15 inches long. I saw him came out of the refresh-
ment room as the train drew up. I afterwards saw him
in a first filitse, carriage, and he came on to town. Accord-
dag to the ordinary rule a guard remains one month on a
train, and is then changed. 1 was guard in April and May.
The guards were under the management of the super-
intendent, in whose office Teeter was.
By Mr. Lewis--film regulations for the guards are
in writing.
Witness continued—l recollect heat!env, of tbe gold
robbery ; it was about tbe let of May ; and :so heard
of the robbery of the gold when he saw Tester at lied-
hill. Ile had gone tip about twice in the early part of
May by my train. I did not observe that he had on
those occasions a bag with him.
By Mr. Lewis—lt is not a common thing for ft guard
to be on two months at a time. I have done it on
three separate times. The changes are fixed up in the
guards' office. I have been 20 months on the same

train.
By Mr. Lewis—Sorhe scores of persons Were generally
on the pier to see the boats off at Folkestone. A great
many railway men visit the Green Man, where I have
seen Burgess and Pierce.
By Mr.illuebanan—l am not aware that Tester was;
in the habit cf frequently visiting the stationmaster at
Red Hill, who was his intimate friend: It was about
the middle of May that I saw Tester with the !ia3., I
have read some portions of the evidence taken in tills,
case. I have obtained no atlyantage from it. It has
not assisted me in any way to recollect the circumstances
I have mentioned. Tester was relieving station•master,
and be was in consequence frequently up and down
the line, and it was nothing extraordinary to see him
catrying u bag.
By Mr. Bodkin—When I was so long on Tie train I
was working the tidal train • on ordinary trained guard
worked a trait only a nioni4l at this time Tester wae
in the Superintendent's office:
Frederick Russell booking Clerk tit the Greenwich
Railway, deposed—l inn* T6Ftl4. rebelleot the gold
robbery. Tester came to ray effice neindtes
past 10 o'clock one night in May, 1855. It was aftet
the arrival of the 7.30 down train ;. he livel at Lewisham,
and as Hive there he 891164 fri6rs he Stood at the w plow
if I was going home by trid !.4A train. I said
yes. He said he had been to Redhill arid firkili since
office holies. I remarked I thought it was smart wort
He seemed rather excited, end congratulated himself at
having caught the , train: He opened the door, and
brought lb a black bag', arid placed f near the Ilace.
No other person was there then. Perry, a WAte.'mhil;
had been there just before, and had left when lester
came in. When Tester put the bag down, he said he
would be back again iti a few minutes, and left. Whilst
he was gone about tea minutes, Perry came hack
and esked whose bag it was, and I replied
Tester's. It was nearly a new bag, from
15 to 18 inches long, I have no recollection of ever
having gone down to Lewisham before with Tester. On
his return to the office he took his bag and told me he
would join meat the carriage. Ile did so, and we went
down in the same carriage. I can't recollect if he had
hismbagwith hien then,
ray Mr. Buchanan—l have known Tester four years.
I have very rarely travelled with him to Lewisham dur-
ing, that
ny Li. Bodkin—l can't say that f ever knew him go
down by the last train before:
jo4 perry, night.esetehreen at, the Greenwich Rail-
t.• .y—s. saw Tester at the station three or Lode tidyB after
the gold robbery, at the Greenwich Railway office. lie
corroborated much of the last witness's evidence. In the
office he saw a black bag, and moved it, it felt very
lumpy and heaYy, and he. remarked at the time to Mr.
Russell that it felt so. Mr. Russoti o.l'l i 6 -Oa Tester's
bag. {The robbery was not discovered till after
arrival of the boxes at Paris.]
fly Mr. Buchanan—My memory was refreshed by
what I read in the newspapers of Agar's evidence relat-
ing to Tester and the black bag, I said to Mr, Russell
that I thought the bag must have contained the bar of
gold and he said very likely. I dont know that the bag
was at all connected with the robber y.
Mr. John Knight, outdoor Superintendent of South
Eastern Railway. In April, 1855, I was deputy to Mr.
Brown. Tester was second clerk under me in the
superintendent's office at that time. The witness then
detailed the regulations for the guards and produced the
guards' list for April, 1855," and May" is added to it in
Tester's handwriting. The effect of that was to
continue Kennedy and Burgess a 3 guards two
consecutive months, which was irregular in ordinary
transactions. When I discovered it I told him it was
irregular, and he replied " it was of no consequence—it
had been done before."
(The paper produced containing the list was rat in.
The signature at the bottom had been cut off.)
By Mr. Lewis—The list was in the handwriting of a
clerk named Ashe,
.who bad left the service, " and May"
was in Tester's handwriting. One signature would
have been sufficient for the alteration. I can only
account for the signature being cut off by Tester
to make it fit the frame in which it is placed in the office.
It was not a usual occurrence to reappoint the guards
for a second month. It has been done on two or three
occasions within the last three years. The words " and
May" were done in my presence and sanctioned by me
from my finding it was done in January, 1855. That
addition was in Tester's handwriting.
By Mr. Buchanan—The tidal trains are worked the
same as the others. If Jones had said he worked one
20 months that must be a mistake. I have not known I
it done in my time.
By Mr. Lewis—l am not aware of any guards regula-
tions list being put up without a signature. On looking
over the lists handed in, I find one. without any signa-
ture. I was not then out-door superintendent, but Mr. I
Brown.

By Mr. Buchanan—l don't know that Mr, Brown
gave Tester instructions to put it up without his signa-
ture.
Jones was recalled, and in answer to questions from

Mr. B9dkin, said that he was guard for 20 months of
one tnin, froui December, 1852, to July, 1854.
By Mr. Buchanan—Since then I think I have worked
a train three times two consecutive months.

Mr. Elward Francis Nattily deposed that he was
partner in the firm of Edgington and Co. On 28th
May, 1855, he did not exchange 600 so7ereiqns for
notes. (One of the 1001. notes bearing tliename-of Tes-
ter was exchanged in their name.)
Williamson, a detective, accompanied Mr. Rees to
Pierce's house on the day of his apprehension ; be
found there 14 Turkish Bonds bearing 6" per cent. ;
two documents relating to a house, and some other docu-
ments. He also found there a gold watch and chain ;
the gold watch had the letters "E. R. A." on it, and a
view et Windsor Castle on the face; he also found
there a black leather strap, several other light•coloured
lather straps, and a ber: of tools, all which he pro•
duced. (Agar, it will be remembered, spoke particularly
of his gold watch.)
Mr. Bodkin said that was all the evidence he should
offer to-day. He might have occasion to call further
evidence, and he therefore a47.ect for a remand. Evi-
dence of the packing of the gold, and its non-arrival at
Paris, with the finding of the shot, he should not trouble
the Lord Mayor with.

The prisoners were formally remanded fora week.

LITERATURE.

The Life and Correspondence of Major-General
Sir John Campbell, G.U.B. By John W. Ka:e.
Smith, Elder, and Co.
Some ninety years ago the subject of these me-
moirs, one of the Eskdalo Malcolms, was born on
the banks of the Esk in the sister country. Like
" the scapegrace" of the family, like him
also he was destined to be its ornament, and to
add his name to the long list of British worthies.
His wishes, and the embarrassed state of the pa-
ternal affairs, led to his lauding in Madras in 1783
as a subaltern of the East India Company's army,
at the early age of thirteen or fourteen. The issue
of the career thus begun—a long, varied, and
arduous one—may be seen by the visitor to West-
minster Abbey, where the genius of Chantry has
perpetuated his memory and illustrated his fame
by a noble statue of marble. He died in 1833,
aged 84, having served his country for far on to
70 years. Until the appearance, however, of these
volumes, the life of Sir John Malcolm has re-
mained unwritten. This apparent neglect arose,
it would seem, from the death of 'the author of
" Cyril Thornton," Captain Hamilton, who
had undertaken to pen his biography. Whatever
merit, however, attaches to these volumes is due
to Mr. Kaye, whose "Life of Lord Metcalf," and
other works, peculiarly recommended him to the
family of the deceased veteran for the task. The
memoir is his composition, and the selection of the
correspondence almost entirely his also. If admi-
ration of a great man is sufficient to make a judici-
ous and spirited biograpeer Mr. Kaye has a right
to be accounted one. His merit, however, is of a
less disputable nature. The chief fault we have to
allege against him is, he has given us too much,
a common fault nowadays. Otherwise he. has
introduced and illustrated a copious correspon-
dence, with lively enough narrative and judicious
remarks, and thereby enabled the reader to enjoy
the treat the correspondence is admirably adapted
to afford. Into the details of the career of this
distinguished veteran our purpose does not
allow us to enter. It would take up too much
space, and we are best disposed the reaeer
should take his impressions from the book. It is
well, however, to give a rough notice of its nature.
From the period of his landing almost to his last
hour he " looked up," and success was not long in
being his. From a youthful subaltern ha rose to
be an Ambassador, a Major-General, a statesman
(of note at the India House), the Governor of
Bombay, and the friend or correspondent of the
leading celebrities of the day—including the Iron
Duke. Firm and self-reliant, he appears from
temper and disposition to have mingled through-
out his career the suaviter in mode with the for-
titer in re, and whether it was to quell a mutiny,
defend his conduct or measures against misrepre-
sentation, deal with a treacherous Eastern Court,
quiet the apprehensions of natives or disturbances,
there was a manly honesty and vigour about him,
tempered by shrewdness, which bore him suc-
cessfully through. While his first care was
for the obvious interest and honour of his
country, it is gratifying to add, the natives of
India had in him a zealous friend, and that, as
such, he is remembered by them to this day. Ar-
duous as appear to have been his exertions in his
official capacity, and taken up as his time must
have been by correspondence, he always seems
to have found opportunity to look after and pro-
mote the real substantial interests of India. In
the earlier portion of his career, we find him
brought into communication with Lord Wellesley,
who became his friend, and, as a proof of confidence
in his talents and discretion, appointed hire am-
bassador to Persia, then, as at present, a source of
annoyance to the Indian Government. In this
capacity be acquitted himself so well that the
Marquis gave him the post of private secretary.
The duties of this office were onerous and difficult,
and inYolvod much correspondence, the most deli-
cate negotiation, and the exercise 'of large discre-
tionary powers. His particular connection with
the treaty with Sciudiah, the Gwalior controversy
and the Peace, we pass over, only remarking
that about this period began his correspondence
with Arthur Wellesley, which was kept up with
mutual cordiality and respect to a late period of
his career. The conclusion of the first volume re-
cords his reappointment to Persia as Envoy Extra-
eTdinary, mainly to restore the prestige of the
Comproy's Government at the Persian Court.
The embasey !vas on an imposing scale, and after
encountering many difficulties he arrived in safety
tit his destination, where he was received with
the smile honours as heThre, and became a favourite
of the Shah. Ia the main his mission was success-
ful, but he found abundant reason to rejoice as lie
turned his back on a scene of "deceit, falsehood,
and intrhtue," and returned, as he writes,
" towards rectitude, truth, and sincerity," at Bom-
bay. Here he foist:4 leisure to pursue his literary
harbours (he was the anther, by the way, of several
woritS, including a volume of poetry), but before
long was irapelled to return to England. During
his stay here came the tidings of Waterloo. Shortly
afterwards he paid a visit to Paris, where he met
With a cordial reception frost the Duke of Welling-
ton, and tame in contact with Sir Walter Scott and
other eminent rersonages. The goal of his ambi-
tion was , neverthelese kept constantly in view,
Lind he returned to India (with the promise of the
reversion of the appointment of Governor of Bom-
bay) after having enjoyed opportunities of studying
the constitutions of Berepeate State and the or-
ganisation of European armies, and of conversing
*Ali many of the most eminent statesmen and
soldiers of the western world, and °there .ao less
eminent in the Motes tranquil paths of literawro
and science;
.in short, armed at all points, and at ,
the very zenith of his intellectual strength and
efteieney. On his arrival he made the circuit of the
Residetleite, and did his best to become acquainted ,
with the condltiell and resources of the country,
concluding his tour bt joining the army ofl the
Deccan. During this warar ads fought the battle
in.,
of
Mehidpoor, in which he succeeded, by bard fig
in defeating the enemy (Hulkar) ana
driving him
from the field, adding thereby the laurel of the
soldier to the honours of the sucoessful cliploraatist
of
and statesman. This was but the beginningthe
end. The enemy ultimately was everywhere_
beaten.s
and dispersed. Sir John Malcolm returned to, his
home in the Mhow cantonment " with his blufuli
honours thick upon him." Disappointed of both ta:• '
Madras'and Bombay Government he set off before
long for England, to return, however, this time Go-
vernor of Bombay. On his arrival he determined to
settle in the country, and having purchased Hide-
. 'ere dispensed his hospitalities, and with no
hall, he tom.-- literaryand scientific celebrities
niggard hand, to the .. --niouship and literary
of the day. Literary comp--
pursuits could not, however, long ffterss his slier-
resod upon
getic mind. Thotight.4 of active sere le P
him, and after much anxiety he succeeded'" 0 uta..▪
.1"
ing the Bombay appointment. Three yegsha:_ing
elapsed, in which lie discharged the duties of his
responsible office with enlightened zeal and firliSi.•
duity, the Government resigned, and he returned
to England again to enjoy the society of his wife
and daughters. His reception by men in ientha-
rity'and in society was most flattering ; and " the
old man," we suppose, convinced and determined
_
to show he was not " used up" as a public ser-
vant, sought and obtained a seat in Parliament,
where his knowledge of Indian affairs brought his
services into requisition, both as
a witness
The passing and a committee man. of
the Reform Bill, to which he was opposed,
led to the loss of his seat and his exclusion
from Parliament. His energies wereh nowd directed.sa
r.
to the completion of his work
tion of India, and the defenceenof ttheeaEamsitn
India
Company, whose monopoly was seriously threat-
ened. His health began to give way, and the
anxiety, fatigue, and exposure incident to the
moving of certain resolutions before the proprietary
body in connection with the India Charter resulted
in a complete break-down. He was seized with a fit
of paralysis at Charing-cross, and after lingering for
a brief period death put a stop to his laborious
career, the least useful portion of whiCh, unfor-
tunately, was the last. Men of greater genius have
undoubtedly appeared on the stage where most of
his life was spent, but none of loftier int
"egrity, or
more devoted to the public service. Take him
for all in all" he was a fine specimen both of the
British soldier and statesman, an honour to his
native country, and a most useful servant
of the Crown. Not to have been a Clive
or a Hastings was to him no repKoach,

and invol, es no discredit to his memory.
"He did what lie could " is a noble testimonial,
and to this he is thoroughly entitled. Endowed
with extraordinary physical powers, sagacious, en-
terprising, buoyant, and discreet, always actively
employed, and always for his country's good, .he
has left behind him a bright and unsullied name,
and the example of a career which the India cadet
cannot emulate but with profit to himself and ad-
vantage to the state. "In the annals of our In-
dian Empire," says his biographer, "no name
more frequently occurs, or is more honourably
mentioned, than that of Sir John Malcolm." Not
the least testimonial to his abilities and worth
were the friendship and the countenance shown
him by the Dnke of Wellington throughout—some-
times in circumstances when such support was in-
valuable. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of
his character was the versatility of his powers. In
this respect be was remarkable. "It is no small
thing," says his biographer, "to cope with a tiger
in the jungle ; it is no small thing to draw up as
elaborate state paper ; it is no small thing to con-
duct to a successful issue a difficult negotiation at a
foreign court ; it is no small thing to lead an army
to victory ; and I think it may with truth be said
that he who could do all these things with such
brilliant success as Sir John Malcolm was a very
remarkable man in a very remarkable age." The
adjective may be applied to his family, which
certainly was a remarkable one•—two if not three
of its members having won historical names. We
allude more particularly to his brother, Sir Pul-
teney Malcolm, the celebrated admiral. In the
course of the narrative and the correspondence,
as also in the diary of the hero of these memoirs,
the reader is introduced to or has a glimpse of most
of the principal actors on the political stage, as well
as in the arena of science, both at home and abroad,
and ;s now and then treated with more or less per-
tinent and entertaining anecdote ; for instance, we
have a seraphic description of tke accidental meet-
log of Sir John with Cobbett, and their travelling
together by stage. Of the style of the deceased
veteran we may say it is earnett and homely,
though scarcely so spirited as might have been ex-
pected from his career. Elegance could hardly be
looked for. The Memoirs, in conclusion, are
" good to read," they are the memoirs emphati-
cally of a man, of one who fairly and honourably
earned not only the statue by Chautrey in West-
minster Abbey—au imperial oblation, but also the
monument overlooking the town of Langholin, the
foundation-stone of which was laid by Sir James
Graham in the presence of thousands of the inha-
bitants of his native county, the border gentry,
and the plaided shepherds of the Teviot. An ad-
ditional interest is lent to the memoirs by the
disturbed state of our relations with Persia at the
present time.