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us as men and as Christians in the eyes of the whole ' 111TER IMAJESTY'S THEATRE.—EXTRA
civilised world. I now come to a more important ques- Je_l_ PERFORMANCES, TUESDAY, 16th ;
tion—the question how far the Government of India has THURSDAY, 28th ; and SATURDAY, 30th January, 1858.
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with my whole heart in the missionary movement. I believe Amina, Piccolomini ; Lisa, Sannier ;Il Conte Rodolfo,
God has given us that great country to promote the Belletti ; and Elvino,
spread of the Gospel, and that as we fulfil or fall short Conductor, Signor Arditi,
of this end, so will our reward or punishment as a nation The State Festival Decorations will be retained.
be ; but I believe also that that end is not to be worked Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12s 6d; boxes (to hold four persons),
out by the influence of Government, still less by any , pit and one pair, 21. 2s; grand tier, 3/. 3s ; two pair, 1/. 55.;
arbitrary interference or compulsion, but by the power three pair, 15s; gallery boxes, lOs ; gallery stalls, 3s 6d;
of reason and persuasion, by the progress of enlighten- pit; 3a,6. cl; gallery, 2a-
Applications to be made at the Box-office of the Theatre.
meat, by the triumph of light over darkness, and by the
grace of God descending upon the hearts of the benighted
millions of Hindostan. Holding these opinions, it
would be impossible that I could have retained my Beet
in the direction if one-half or one-fiftieth part of
what is alleged against the Indian Government on this
momentous question weretrue. I believe that the greatest
misapprehension exists throughout the country on
these facts. When I read that one member of parliament
designates the Indian government as "half infidel, half
atheist," when I myself heard another member of par-
liament quota to a crowded meeting at Exeter Hall asay-
ing of one of the directors of the East India Company,
"that he would sooner see a band of devils enter India
than a band of missionaries," as a type of the opinions
prevailing amongst the honourable body to which I
belong, I do not wonder that misapprehension prevails.
Now, I am not going to enter into controverted ques-
tions on which earnest, sincere men may conscientiously
differ ; my only object is very briefly to lay before the
Court a few facts showing the course pursued by the
Indian authorities at home and abroad, and the principles
laid down to be carried into practice as circumstances
would permit. I am dealing with present facts, not with
old stories that have been dead and buried years ago. I
should like to know what would be thought of a member
of parliament if he was to bring a bill of indictment
against the present Government, and include in it all
the shortcomings of former governments for the last 40
or 50 years ; if he was to inflict upon the house long
tirades against slavery, protection, and other errors of
legislation which formerly found their advocates, but
now are as exploded as astrology or witchcraft. We have
to deal with 1858, and not with 1808 or 1818. Will any
one assert that there is any government opposition to
missionary efforts at the present moment 1 I think not.
Since 1833, when the Court of Directors, in their despatch
of Feb. 20, laid down in great detail the principles which
were in future to guide the government of India in the
question of idolatrous rites and ceremonies, has mot each
year seen an advance in the right direction, more espe-
cially of late years ? No doubt still more remains to
be done—the severance is not yet complete ; but it is
fair and just to ignore all that has been done ! Has
the crown colony of Ceylon outstripped the Indian
government in these matters ? Have not the Fame
difficulties been met with there as in India ? It is not
very long ago that " devil dancing," fer her Majesty's
service, was paid out of government funds, in Ceylon ;
but this and other evils have now been removed. The
despatch of Feb, 23, 1833, ought to be republished for
the information of the public. It has been followed up
by other despatches; and in 1840 an act was passed in
India to the same effect. In 1843 an order was issued in
Bombay directing the cessation of public works on the
Sabbath-day. This order was extended to Bengal in
1847 by Lord Hardinge, who at the same time stated,
"I am convinced that mach of the success of British
rule in India is to be attributed under Providence to our
forbearance in not interfering with the religious prejudices
of the people, and that the difficulties experienced in
Algeria might be traced to a very opposite system of
government." Then, let me ask, is the act passed in 1850,
by which Christian converts are taken under protection
of the law, no evidence of progress in asserting the
prerogatives of a Christian government? What did Lord
Dalhousie state with reference to the conversion of
Maharajah D'ouleep Sing, in 1851? "Whether his
Highness's resolution to become a Christian has been the
natural result of the peculiar circumstances into which
the Maharajah's fate has thrown him, or whether the
grace of God has planted it at once in the heart of the
boy, I cannot in my conscience thwart it." Is it reason-
able to suppose that that distinguished atatestnan could
record his opinion in these terms, and still continue to
preside over a " half-infidel, half-atheist government?"
There is only one other despatch to which I will allude,
but it is a most important one, as showing the present
principles of the government of India—l mean the
despatch of the 18th July, 1854, on the eubject of
education. I could quote many passages, but not to
occupy time I will simply state that it recognises "the
noble exertions of Christians of all denominations to
guide the natives of India in the way of religious truth,"
and directs the introduction of the grant in aid system
throughout India, by which the Government affords
liberal aid to all missionary schools which are willing to
accept it,fthereby directly promoting religious instruction
and Bible reading. This has been carried out, and a
more important step in advance it is impossible to
conceive. I have thus brought forward a few fact', to
show the principles which have been laid down by
the authorities at home, and acted upon by the
authorities abroad. It is a wide subject ; I have
merely touched upon it ; time would not permit more
at the present moment. I hope I have said enough to
prove that there is another side of the question than that
which has generally been represented on platforms and
hustings. I hope the people of England will pause be-
fore they condemn their countrymen in India ; I hope
they will hear both sides, and look into the question.
They are bound to do so, for, ae I said before, the policy
of the East India Company is the policy of England ;
Parliament and the country are responsible for it. Party
spirit and faction may ring the changes on the double
' government and the absence of responsibility ; but the
Minister of the Crown, the President of the Board of
Control is responsible, as well as any other minister for
his own department. It is well known that the Court of
Directors can do nothing without the sanction and con-
currence of the Board of Control. Where, then, it will
be asked, is the use of the Court of Directors ? The
answer is that an independent body, which has the ini-
tiative in all business, and the right of discussion and
remonstrance, and which possesses local knowledge and
experience, must exercise a salutary influence, and prove
a wholesome check on the arbitrary will of the Minister
of the Crown. Further than this, a permanent body
exempt from political bias and party spirit preserves the
continuity of the system of government, which would
otherwise be liable to change with every changing
ministry. What did Mr. Fox say in days of old, "If
the dispenser of the plan of governing India has not a
greater stability in his situation than a British Ministry,
what hope is there of the affairs being administered with
advantage to the interests of India or to this country ?"
Did not a President of the Board of Control in more
recent times declare, on the occasion of the recall of
Lord Heytesbury, "that he thought it better that the
interests of India should suffer than that the minister of
the day should be defeated ?" It is this balance of power,
this system of check, analogous as it is to the three
estates of our own constitution, which has induced our
wisest statesmen to preserve our present system. If the
period has arrived fur re-modelling it, for introducing a
simpler form, let it be done with deliberation, after
due inquiry and investigation, not in the present state
of excited feeling at home and abroad, not under pretence
that after so many years of success it has proved a failure.
To listen to the opponents of the Company one would
imagine not a word had ever been spoken in favour of
the system of double government, in support of the ad-
ministration of the East India Company. I should like
to quote opinions oa the opposite side, opinions recorded
by men like Mill and Macaulay, of world-wide fame,
and by eminent ,tatesmen who long wielded the destinies
of the empire. I will not weary the court, but I hope
to be permitted to read the opinions of one of our
greatest men, who spoke from personal experience of
India and its government—l mean the Duke of Wel-
lington. This opinion was given in 1835 ; but if so
much could be said in praise of the Indian government
at that time by such a man, how much more could he
say now ? Though rather long, it seems to me peculiarly
apposite at the present moment. The duke says ; "I
will not follow the noble marquis who opened the debate
into the consideration of whether a chartered company
may be the beat or not calculated to carry on the
government or the trade of an empire like India; that is
not the question to which I wish ever to apply myself.
But whenever I hear of suoh discussions as this, I recall
to my memory what I have seen in that country. I
recall to my memory the history of that country for the
last 50 or 60 years. I remember its days of misfortune
and its days of glory, and the situation in which it now
stand. I remember that the Government have con-
ducted the affairs of, I will not pretend to say of how
many millions of people—they have been calculated at
70, 80, 90, 100 millions, but certainly of an immense
population—a population returning an annual revenue
of 20,000,0001. sterling, and that notwithstanding al.
the wars in which the empire has been engaged, its debt
at Cris moment amounts only to 40,000,000/ , being no
more than the amount of two years' revenue. Ido not
say that such a debt is desirable ; but at the same time
[ contend that it is a delusion on the people of this
ceuntry to tell them that that is a body unfit for govern
ment and unfit for trade which has administered the affairs
or India with so mush success for so manyyears, and which
is at length to be put down, for I can use no other term,
upon the_ground that it is al institution calculated for
the purposes neither of government nor trade." Such
was the deliberate opinion of the Duke of Wellington. I
think the East India Company ashy well be proud of
such testimony, and whatever the result of the ministe-
r:al mea•ure, I believe this opinion will be ratified by the
thoughtful and unprejudiced of this country, and all
ciuntries, and that when some future Macaulay
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missness and indifference which constituted Mr.
VERN©N SMITH, the ruler of India, the represen-
tative of the Moguls—but which almost prevented
the formation of a House when matters of
vital importance to the welfare and hap-
piness of one hundred and fifty millions of
our fellow-subjects were under discussion. The
failure of General WINDHAM, the only Guards-
man who has had the opportunity of
exhibiting his skill and strategy, has afforded
them a powerful argument in favour of the Anglo-
Indian system of promotion, and the appointment
of Lord GEORGE PAGET to the Inspector-General-
ship of Cavalry, on which we yesterday offered
some comments, came at a very opportune period
for their purposes. They certainly have been
enabled to make some political capital out of these
matters, and we shall readily concede the full
weight to which they are entitled therefor. Let
them be taken quantum valeant. Let the good
be examined as well as the bad, and a wise and
statesman-like decision arrived at.
The East India Company will not fail to have
many advocates, who have no doubt adequate
motives for the support they may render.
But their best chance rests on public opinion,
which, if it can be made favourable, will carry
them through the crisis. Audi alteram, partem
is a sound principle, and we shall always be ready
to hear and bestow attentive consideration on
every point that may, or can be urged on their
behalf. But it is not the interests of a private
corporation that can counterbalance those of the
native population of that magnificent country, or
of the British people ! We do not ask what is
most acceptable to the Government, or to the Com-
pany, but what is best for the United Kingdom,
and for Hindostan. The question is one of para-
mount importance, and the answer must be given
with due deliberation.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—
Her MAJESTY the QUEEN has graci-
ously signified her intention of HONOURING with her
PRESENCE a SERIES of FOUR FESTIVAL PERFORM-
ANCES, intended to be presented at the period of the ap-
proaching Nuptials of her Royal Highness the PRINCESS
ROYAL with his Royal Highness the Prince FREDERICK
WILLIAM of PRUSSIA.

The general arrangements are under the direction of Mr.
Mitchell, in co-operation with Mr. Lumley, and favoured by
the assistance of the following Managers of the Metropolitan

Theatres ;
Mr. Smith "9 Theatre Royal, Drury-lane.
Mr. Buckstone Haymarket Theatre.
Mr. Webster Adelphi Theatre.
Mr. Harrison and Miss Pyne Lycenm Theatre.
Mr. Robson and Mr. Emden Olympic Theatre.
Mr. Phelps Sadler's Wells Theatre.
The programme will comprise the following Entertain-
ments :

THIS EVENING, THURSDAY, January 21.
BaHe's New Opera,
THE ROSE OF CASTILLE,

By Miss Pyne, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Weiss, and the Operatic
Company of the Lyceum Theatre ; conductor
Mr. A. Mellon.
To conclude with BOOTS AT THE SWAN.

SATURDAY, January 23,
AN ITALIAN OPERA,
By Madlle. Piccolomini, Signor Giuglini, and the Principal
Artistes of Mr. Lumley's Theatre.
And a FESTIVAL CANTATA composed by
Mr. Howard Glover.
With a BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT.

Fourth Performance,
AN ENGLISH COMEDY,
By Mr. Bnckstone's Company of the Haymarket Theatre.
And an AFTERPIECE, in which Mr. Wright and Members
of the Adelphi Company will perform.

Admission to the pit (for which a limited
number of tickets will be issued
Gallery stalls (reserved and numbered) 6s. Od.
Gallery 3s. Od.
Applications for boxes, orchestra stalls, and tickets to
be made at the Box-office of the Theatre, and at Mr. Mitchell's
Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.

The chief issue raised is, how can proper
responsibility best be established ? That is the
talismanic word. A divided allegiance is prover-
bially injurious. "No man can serve two
masters," and while there is a double Govern-
ment that difficulty must exist. That there must
be a change is manifest ; but what may be the
nature of the change is by no means so clear.
The Directors now challenge inquiry. That inquiry
should be granted, and should, as they ask, be ex-
tended to every branch of Indian administration.
But let not the investigation be secret, or made the
means for shelving the topic, until the public anxiety
is appeased, and apathy and indifference are sub-
stituted for zeal and energy. As the Company
declare, an immediate inquiry would. be " more
thorough, and its results would carry much more
instruction to the minds of Parliament and the
country, than at any preceding period." The
object to be achieved is, as we have already
stated, that which will be most beneficial to Eng-
land and to India, and no subordinate interests
should be permitted to interfere with the attain-
ment of that great desideratum.

THEA TR E-R OYA L, DRURY-LANE
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, will be performed HIS FIRST
CiJAMPAGNE, in which Mr. Leigh Murray will perform.
After which, the new grand pantomime, LITTLE JACK
HORNER.
Commence at 7.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
A CURE FOR THE HEARTACHE, in which Mr. Buck-
atone will appear.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD ; or, Harle-
quin and the Spiteful Fairy. Harlequin, Mr. A. Leclercq ;
Columbine, Miss Fanny Wright ; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ;
lown, Mr. Charles Leclercq.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening_Vs. each, (No charge for booking.)
First Igice. a. d. Second price. a, d
Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 6
Upper Boxes .. 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit 2 0 Pit 1 0
Gallery

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. The
Public are respectfully informed that Mr.
C. Kean, having been suddenly attacked by a sharp fit of
gout, is quite unable to appear this evening, the Tragedy
of HAMLET is unavoidably Postponed, and A MIDSUM-
MER•NIGHT'S DREAM substituted in its place, trusting to
their kind indulgence under an unforeseen difficulty.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, will be performed Shakspere's Play of
A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM.

After which, a new grand comic Christmas Pantomime,
entitled HARLEQUIN WHITE CAT ; or, The Princess
Blanche Flower and her Fairy Godmothers. The Princess
Blanche (White Cat), Miss Kate Terry ; Harlequin, Mr. Cor-
mack ; Clown, Mr, Huline; Pantaloon, Mr. Paule ; and
Columbine, Miss C. Adams.

THEATRE ROYAL, AD ELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be performed the new drama,
THE POOR STROLLERS, in which Madame Celeste, Mr.
B. Webster, Paul Bedford, and Mr. Wright will perform.
After which, a Mythological Extravaganza, entitled
HARLEQUIN, OR THE LOVES OF CUPID AND
PSYCHE. Jupiter, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Mars, Mr. Frank
Hall ; Venus, Mrs. Billington; Cupid, Miss Marie Wilton ;
Psyche, Miss Mary Keeley.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee
and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.—

THIS EVENING, will be performed Leigh Hunt's new
Play, LOVERS' AMAZEMENTS. SuppOrted by Messrs.
Charles Dillon, J. G. Shore; Mesdames Charles Dillon and
Woolgar.

To conclude with the Burlesque and Pantomime, LALLAH
ROOKH, and the PRINCESS, the PERI, and the TROU-
BADOUR ; or, Harlequin and the Ghebers of the Desert.
Supported by Mesdames Charles Dillon, Buckingham White,
Eliza Webb, Maria Ternan, Esther Jacobs, and Woolgar ;
Messrs. Barrett, Calhaem, Holston, Poynter, and J. L.
Toole. Clowns, Messrs. T. Matthews and R. Stilt ;
Harlequin, Mr. J. Ricketts; Pantaloon, Mr. A. Stilt ; Sprites,
Herr Zeleski and Pons ; Columbines, Misses Malcolm and
Lees. Gorgeous Feast of Lanterns.—Fenton's Grand Trans-
formation Scene.

Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7.
Morning Performances on Saturday next, January 23, and
again on Monday, 25, to commence at half-past 2.
3ox.offlce open from 11 to 5 daily.

OYAL SURREY THEATRE,
1\1) Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswiek.

THIS EVENING, will be performed PERILS BY LAND
AND WAVE,

After which, QUEEN MAB ; or Harlequin Romeo and
Julliet. Clown, by the Surrey Buck ; Pantaloon, Mr. Brad.
bury.

TRAND THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr. T. Payne.
—THIS EVENING, will be performed
HARLEQUIN NOVELTY AND THE PRINCESS WHO
LOST HER HEART. Harlequin, Miss Craven ; Columbine,
Deulin ; Sprite, Herr Kirt. The Lambert Family
and the Red Man of Agar in their wonderful performance,
&c.

Commence at Seven. Stalls, 35.; Boxes, 25.; Pit, is.
Gallery 6cl.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
! v s company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
S elections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, dm., viz.:—Miss Russell,
Mrs. Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, ‘liss Bruuell, Miss Ray,
Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta ;
Herr`F. Jonghmans, Mr. Renshaw, R. Grover, T. Farrant,
S. Tones, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L.
Rime, Mr. Badgey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Ber-
nard; Messrs. W. T. Critchfield and E. Mackney. Piano.
forte, Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock
precisely. Suppers, dte., until twelve o'clock.
Mr. AUGUSTUS Baanam will make his first appearance on
Monday, the 25th inst.

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Committee of Privy Council on ELI ucation, has b: eujea—d
10 appoint the Rev. Morgan Cowie, M A., rector. cf
Lawrence Jewry, Gt e•hain-street, City, and one of the
Mmor Canons of Sr. Ries Cathedral, to the office of
Inspector-General of Training Institutions, in succession
to the Rev. Frederick Temple, M.A., promoted to the
Head Mastership of Rugby School. Mr. Cowie, who
was formerly Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge,
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LATEST NEWS.

VIENNA, WEDNESDAY.

The dissolution of the Divans is decreed. The
firman which pronounces their dissolution is in
the hands of the Turkish Commissioner, Safet

A despatch from Amsterdam announees that
the Bank of Holland has lowered its rate of dis-
count 1 per cent. on bank bills, and i per cent.

on commercial paper.

FRANCE.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY EVENING.

A very numerous meeting was held this afterncon
at Meurice's Hotel, to take into consideration the
propriety of presenting an address to the Emperor
of the French on his recent escape from assassina-
tion. Lord Gray of Gray was called to the chair.
Lord Gray read an address which had been drawn
up, and which he recommended the meeting to adopt.
Sir H. Hoare, Bart., proposed the first resolu-
tion. Ha expressed his great disgust, which he said
he was sure was shared by the whole meeting, at
the diabolical attempt to assassinate the Emperor
and Empress, and he declared that Englishmen
had a peculiar horror of assassination. The crime
was, perhaps, more odious in their eyes than in
those of any other nation. (Cheers.) He proposed
the resolution :—"That this meeting have seen wi, h
the deepest rejoicing the failure, by the mercy of
Divine Providence, of the late iniquitous attempt
on the lives of their Majesties the Emperor and
Empress of the French." Mr. Newton Scott
having seconded the resolution, it was put from
the chair and carried unanimously. Lord Rollo
then proposed, and Dr. Gunning seconded, the
next resolution, which was as follows :—" That
his Majesty be requested to receive a deputation,
for the purpose of conveying to his Majesty the
expression of these feelings." Captain Pierse, R.N ,
proposed, and Mr. Carter secondbf, the next re-
solution :—" That au address, framed in accord-
ance with the above resolutions, be agreed to, and
that a deputation be named to present the same to
his Majesty in the event of his Majesty consent-
ing to receive the same." Sir R. Dallas, in an
eloquent speech, suggested that the address ought
to contain some reference to the observations re:
specting England, which had been made by the
Presidents of the Senate, the Legislative body,
and the Council of State, when -bey went up to
the Emperor with addresses of congratulation,
and he proposed an address in accordance with
his views. Lord Gray remarked that it would
be desirable to avoid any political allusions in the
address ; and sir H. Hoare expressed the same
opinion. A discussion then ensued, and eventu-
ally Mr. H. Oridland proposed, and Captain Lynch
seconded, a formal resolution to the effect that
nothing of a political character should appear in
the address, but that it should be confined exclu-
sively to congratulating the Emperor. This reso•
lotion met the approbation of the meeting, and
Sir R. Dallas withdrew his motion. Mr. Kirk-
patrick then suggested that instead of the word
" Englishmen" in the address, the designation
" British subjects" should be inserted. This was
agreed to. Mr. Newton Scott proposed an amend-
ment, denouncing the refugees for abusing the
hospitality of England, and declaring thatthe people
of England would support the Government in any
measures respecting refugees it might think fit to
propose ; but, in compliance with the general opi-
nion of the meeting, he withdrew it. The address
was then put, and was adopted unanimously with
enthusiastic acclamation. It is as follows :
" We, the undersigned British subjects, residing
ib Paris, are desirous of conveying to your Ma-
jesty the expression of our sincere congratulations,
and of our deep and heartfelt joy at the failure, by
the blessing of Almighty God, of the diabolical
attempt on your Majesty's life and that of the
Empress.
" While rejoicing, Sire, in common with the
whole of Europe, that, by the mercy of Divine
Providence, your Majesty has been spared for the
glory of rance and the welfare of the civilised
world, we, as British subjects, entertain even a
deeper feeling of thankfulness for the preservation
of the warm and constant ally of our beloved
Sovereign.
" We beg to assure your Majesty of our earnest
prayers for the health and happiness of your Ma-
jesty and of your Imperial Consort, and that your
Majesty may long continue to preside over the
destinies of this great country, with the best and
highest interests of which the name of Napoleon
111. has become indissolubly connected."
The following gentlemen were then appointed a
deputation to carry up the address to the Em-
peror :—Lord Gray of Gray, Lord Rollo, Sir R.
Dallas, Bart., Sir S. Northcote, Captain Pierse,
R.N., the O'Gorman Mahon, D. L., Major-General
Waters, Lieutenant-Colonel Cooper, Sir J. Oiliffe,
Bishop Spencer, Capt. Murray, Hon. G. Barring-
ton; Rev. Armstrong, Mr. Kirkpatrick, Dr.
Gunning, and Mr. Augustus GAdsmid, Sec.
It is stated as positive that a communication has
been made by the French Minister in Loudon to
the English Government demanding the expulsion
from England of five political refugees—one or
two Italian, and the others French. I cannot say
wheth. r positive proof has been obtained connecting
those persons with the late attempt on the Emperor.
The editor of the Estafette was sentenced to-day
to imprisonment for two months and to pay a fine
of 500 f., for having published an article described
as " insulting to religion and public morality."
There is little doubt that the Estafette will share
the fate of the Spectateur, and be suppressed.

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THE FUNERAL OF FIELD-MARSHAL

RADETZKY.

VIENNA, Jan. 18.—At half-past 5 yesterday
evening the body of the late Marshal Radetzky
reached this city, and was at once taken to the
great arsenal, which is close to the terminus of the
Southern Railroad. This morning, at 11 o'clock,
the mortal remains of the Wellington of Austria
were brought with great pomp and ceremony from
the arsenal to the Cathedral of St. Stephen.
At about half-past 11 the reigning Empress, the
Empress-Mother (the widow of the Emperor
Francis), and the Archduchess Sophia drove from.
the Imperial Palau to the residence of the C4rd,i nal-
Archbishop, and seated themselves at an open win-
dow, which afforded them agood side view of the place
in front of the Cathedral. Some few minutes before
12 the great bell of the Cathedral began to toll, and
soon after the procession was seen advancing slowly
up the Karnthner-Strasse. The first troops which
entered the Place of St. Stephen were a detachment
of dragoons, and immediately after them came the
Emperor. His Majesty, who was attend,it by Count
Grunne, his' first adjutant-general, and 12 ailju-
tants, was received on his a' rival before he Giant's
gate with a short wailing blast of trumpets. Atter
having saluted the Imperial ladies woo were seated
at the above-mentioned window, the Emperor
turned his horse's head towards the liarrithner-
Strasse, and sat in his saddle for about 20 minu. es
with tut moving hand or foot. During the time
mentioned the procession moved f,rward iu the
following order :—After the Imperial c:q•tege came
Marshal Count Wratislaw with his suite ; and, as
he neared the spot where the Emperor sat, a
powerful military baud began to play a dead march,
which bears the name of Radetzky. At a short
distance behind Marshal Wratislaw marched a
battalion of Cnasseurs, with its brass band playing
the same funeral march. After CT() Riles
came a regiments of the line, with a nia,_,,iii&ent
band playing at its head, and then another
regiment and another band. The next bk dy of
troops, a detachment of artillery, was followed
by two batteries of six guns and two howit-
zers each.• Two companies of pioneers were followed
by some 60 or 80 invalids, whose gray locks and
withered faces showed that they had seen but little
leis service than the veteran whose b ,dy they were
accompanying to the grave. The invalids were fol-
lowed by a military band, and a company of gens-
darmrs on foot, and they by some servants in
mourning, and four priests, carrying large wax
tapers. Behind the clergy was led the Marshal's
ch trger, which was covered with black cloth. The
train of the robe worn by the animal, which
was carried by a man, must have been three
yards long. After the horse came the hearse,
drawn by six fiery black horses, which were
also partially covered with back cloth. As the
hearse drew near the Giant's-g,te, the Emperor
made his horse fall back, and as the attendants re-
moved the coffin from the carriage on to a bier the!
before-mentioned troops, which had formed in the I
Bischof's Gasse and on the Stephen's-place, pre-
seated arms. Some time elapsed before the coffin,