The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-16 00:00:00

name, like that of Havelock's, excites an ono_
of pride in every British homestead, and the War
ration of whose character and achievements h°
already become a public sentiment among his cowl'
trymen. (Loud cheers.) But Lord Elplastole
did more than this ; for he it was who sent CappJenkins to the Mauritius and the Cape, and secured
such opportune reinforcements for this eniPfin.
And if I am correctly informed he also counsel':
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the despatch of speedy succour from
Mediterranean • for .he had then the means of
transport, and knew himself to be the master of
the situation at least on this side of Egypt. The
first great triumph of Lord Elphinstone's adminP--
tration was, I think, displayed in the fact that the
army and the people of this presidency were at
the outbreak of the mutiny in such a condition In
discipline and contentment that they refused tojoil!
the insurrection against the British rule—(cheer!)
—but next to that he was most suocessful in
fearlessness—his contempt for responsibility--0
(cheers)—and of his skilful disposal of the snow,
means and resources he had at his cominanw
Wherever sedition was discovered, there the BeeP,
bay government was prepared to stamp it•
(Loud cheers.) Wherever any, overt act of treacherl
or rebellion was perpetrated, there were they to
inflict summary punishment upon the offenders'
There was the conspiracy at Sattara and the e%e;
cation of the ringleaders; the riots at Hyderabaa
and Bombay, and the prompt punishment of
sepoys ; the attempt at Nusserabad, and its illor
diate frustration; the mutiny at Belgaum and the
slaughter of the mutineers ; the insurrection 4
Kolapoor and the overthrow of the insurgent rajah'
The dastardly crime of Nurgoond, and the hanging
of the midnight murderer, and the fill of his CO.0:
federates. Prompt and terrible as these punisn,
ments undonbtedly were, can any one for a moment
suppose that the amiable nobleman who governs n
is wanting in the quality of mercy ? Are not su
Englishmen merciful ? Yet there is a weaknees
which may rob justice of its efficacy to the State,
and of its moral attributes—a weakness which null
season justice with something which is not "tee
blessed," which " blesseth" not " him that gives and
him that taketh," which " droppeth" not " like we
gentle rain from heaven," but emanates from the
counsels of a feeble and mistaken policy. Of that
we are no advocates—(loud cheers)—and most
fortunate has it been for us that we have had
at the helm of our affairs a man who
was just and firm, vigilant, and considerate of th°
welfare of the people, and that he has been seconded
by such bold and able men as the gallant general;
as Frere, the commissioner of Scinde, Le Grair
Jacob, Rose of Sattara, poor General Lester, Mal'
colm Kerr, and others—(cheers)—who have known
so well how to defeat and chastise the offenders'
and who have been so instrumental either in Pre;
serving or restoring the public peace and order
the country. The latest events that have she!
lustre upon the administration of Lord Elphinstone
are to be found in the brilliant campaign of Yen
most illustrious guest. (Loud cheers.) His triumph
and achievements have been so eloquently describes
by the chairman that I shall not presume to ci,°
more than offer one observation-upon the iubjeo!.,
It is this, that no one can read the narrative of re
deeds without being impressed with the genius, the
finish, and the dash of that remarkable six month
campaign. (Loud and long continued applause.
It was not the beating back of an enemy that ha
been already scattered and disheartened by battling
with our armies in the Doab ; but it was an en
counter with a numerous and warlike foe, We„l
in guns and in position, upon the very scene el,
at the very source of rampant mutiny and retie
lion. It was the capture of some of the strouci
fortresses in India, and all was accomplished
a mere handful of British troops of the Bombe
army under their most brave and s ,sr
leader. (Loud cheers.), I assert without le h
of contradiction that not only has Sir lilt
Rose won undying laurels for himself and J.";
victorious army, but he has also done inflni,
honour to the Government under which he has 7, ,
dered such brilliant and important services to
country. (Cheers.) Notwithstanding the Dain
ance of a most efficient and devoted personal siroti
Lord Elphinstone must, during the eventful
I am reviewing, have gone through a vast qua'tla
of arduous and anxious duty ; but he has at le
the satisfaction of feeling that he has " done th
state some service, and they know it." Great e,niel
gencies bring out great men ; . and it will, I thy'
be
be generally admitted that among all the state_e
who have figured either-here or at home in coninZo
tion with this formidable revolt, there is none
has acquired more honourable fame than Lord
Elphinstone. (Cheers.) It will, I think, be au_
mitted, that he has throughout displayed a clear,
and comprehensive foresight—great judgment an
promptitude in action—imperturbable courage."'
sound common sense—a remarkable familiar'
with the native character, and extraordinary tact
and urbanity in managinn. them. (Loud cheers). l
praise has been proclaimed by the unanimous voice
of the public press. Both Houses of Parliament
have voted him their thanks, and politicians of all,
parties have joined in his eulogium. But though
eloquence had well nigh exhausted its powers else'
where to do him justice, it would still behove us
Bombay to express our admiration of his mall
virtues and eminent qualities as a statesman, an
our gratitude for the benefits we have derived fro!
his administration in the preservation of our free'
dom and tranquillity, and in the protection of ew
property and our lives. lam conscious how Yell
imperfectly I have performed my task ; yet I fee,
that if I have only succeeded in giving feeble el
pression to your true sentiments, I ought not to regret
having undertaken the office of proposing the health
of -Lord Elphinstone. (Great applause.)
Mr. CRAWFORD gave " The Ladies," in a sPe
so full of humour as to transcend the cowers of
reporter, and which was received with alternate
cheers and shouts of laughter.
The party broke up about midnight, every elf„
delighted with the excellence of the arrangement'
and the entire success of the whole festival.