The Sun.
London, England, 1858-05-17 00:00:00

THE INDIAN MUTINY.

The following eitraordinary proclamation was
issued by. Prince Mirza Mahomed Feroze Shah on
the 3d of Itnjub, 1274, corresponding with the 17th
of February, 1858 :
" Be it kno a n to all the Hindoo and Maltorned.an
inhabi~ants of India that to rule over a country is
one of the greatest bl usings from Heaven, and it is
denied to a tyrant or an oppressor.
" Within the last 'few years the British com-
menced to oppess the people in India under different
pleas, and contrived to eradicate Ilindooism and
Mahomedanism, and to make all the people em-
brace Christianity.
•" The Almighty Power observing this diverted
the hearts of the people to a different course, and
now every one is turned to annihilate the English,
and they have nearly done so.
" Through avatice and ainlaion the British have
shown some resistance, though in vain. Through
Divine mercy that will iu a short time be reduced
to nothing.
" Let this also bo known to all the Hiudocis and
Mussultnen, that the English bear the bitteted
enmity towards them. Should they again become
predominant in this country—which God forbid—
they will destroy religion, property, and even the
life of every one.
" A brief sketch of the views and intentions of
the Supreme Court and Parliament is hereby given,
in order to war❑ the people that they should get
rid of habits of negligence and strive in unity to
destroy the i-nfidels. • •

" When ttie Indian troops mutinied to save their
religion, and killed all infidels in seve.al places,
the wise men of England were of opinion that had
the Blitish authorities in India kept the following
things in view the mutiny would never have broken
out :--

" They should have destroyed the race of the
former kings and nobles.
"2. They should have burnt the books of every
other i eligion.
" 3. They should not have left even a biswa of
ground to auy of the native ru'ers.
" 4. T tic y should have intermarried among the
natives, so that after a short time all would have
becimn or:e race.

"5. They should not have taught the use of ar-
tilitry to the naives.

"G. They Nllollld not have left arms among the
natives.

" 7. They should not have employ( d any native
until ho consented to eat and drink with Euro-
peans.
"8. The mosques and Hindoo temples should
not have been allowed to stand.

" 9. Neither Moulvies nor Brahmins should have
been allowed to preach.

" 10. The several cases brought into the Courts
should have been decided according to English
laws.

" 11. English priests should have performed all
nuptial ceremonies of the natives according to their
English customs.

" 12. All prescriptions of the Hindoo and Mus-
sultnen phys'cialis should have been prohibited,
and English medicines furnished instead.
" 13. Neither Hindoo nor Mussulman fakeers
should have been allowed to convert people without
the permission of English missionarieo.
" 14. European doctors only should have been
allowed to assist native women in childbed.
" But the authorities did not take means to in-
troduce these measures. On the contrary, they
always enc ,uraged the people, so much so that they
at last broke out.

" Had the authorities kept in view the maxims
above alluded to the native would have remained
quiet for thousands of years.
" These are now the real intentions of the Eng-
lish, bet all of must conjointly exert ourselves for
the protection of our lives, property, and religion,
and to root out the English from this country.
" Thus we shall indeed, through Divine mercy,
gain great victory over them. I (the Prince) now
draw a brief sketch of my travels, and I hope the
people will pay attention to what I say.
" Before the destruction of the English I went
on a pilgrimage to Mecca, and on my return I ob-
served that the English were in a bad and haiird-
ous position. I therefore offered thanks to God
because it is in my nature to follow the principles
of my reltion and to promulgate justice.
" I persuaded many at Delhi to raise a religious
war ; I then hastened towards Gwalior, where ' the
majority of the military officers promised to kill the
English and take up my cause. A small por ion of
the Gwalior army accompanied me.
" I had the least intention to announce war be-
fo! e I had every thing in order, but the army. be-
eline very enthusiastic and commenced fighting
with the enemy (the English). Though our army
was then but a handful, and that of the enemy Very
large in numbers, stiil we fought manfully, and,
though apparently we were defeated, in reality we
were victor ions over our enemy, for we killed 1,000
of them.
" Sinc© them 1. have been collecting as well as
exhorting the people. I have exerts mboywserr In
procuring ammunition up to this four
new men are now bound
mouths since the commencement. clay,
God, an
army of 150,000 old and
aon.udr
mcabinisiet
ion of war
I have
in many places, and i.n a s tort time I shall clear
cboyllaecstoeldemconnsoidaet rha 1.!19e tern; abisruarcye
the country of all infidels.
g, Since the real purpose of this war is to save
religion, let every Hindoo and Mussulman render
se that ate old should offer their prayers.
e
a,iis.iaono,c
to the utmost.
"These
,gT
" The rich, but old, should assist our sacred war-
riors with money.
" Those in perfect; health as well as young,
should attend in person. •
" But all those who are in the service of either
Mirza Birjish Kadur Bahadur in Lucknow and of
Khan Bahadoor Khan at Bareilly should not ven-
Itivaribego
tuht
eti or join
euna ,d
efor
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bruelleerasr are
the
tehoeumnsterlyv eost
all infidels.
o join us should do so solely with a view
of promulgating their religion,
Lot
worldly avarice. Thus victory will
certainly
that of
smile
upon us ; then distinguished posts will be conferred
o the people at large.
"The delay in d-feating the English has been
caused by people killing innocent children and wo-
men without any permission from the leaders,
whose commands were not obeyed.
" Let us avoid all such practices, and then pro-
claim a sacred war ,
" Lastly. The great and small in this campaign
will be equal, for we are waging a religious war. I
(the Prince) do now proclaim a sacred war, and ex-
hort all, according to the tenents of their religion,
to exert themselves. The rest I leave to God.
" We shall certainly conquer the English, conse-
quently I invite the people again to my assistance.
" Printed at Bareilly, by Shaict Nisar Ally,
under the supervision of Moolvio Mahomed
Kootoob-Shah,"

•
HE It MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
LES HUGUENOTS.
TO-MORROW, TUItSDAY, May 18, will be repeated
Meyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LES HUGUENOTS.
Valentina, Middle. Titian ; Raoul di Nines, Signor Giuglini.
Te conclude with the new Ballet Divertiisement, by M
Massot, entitled
FLEUR DES CHAMPS.
The principal parts by Madlles. Pocehini, Annetta, and
M. Durand.
The Opera will commence at 8 o'clock.
Alimited number of Boxes have been secured to the public.
Price 21s and 31e 6d each, which may be had at the Box
°Bice, at the Theatre.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—
Titiens, Alboni, Giuglini.
Piccoloraini, Ortolani, Beneventano, Aldighieri.
The following arrangements have been m tde :
TO-MORROW, Tuesday, May 18—P1IE HUGUENOTS.
Wednesday, May 19—Extra Night—lL BARBIERE DI
SI VTGLIA (first time this season), and an Act of a favourite
Opera, ip which Madlle. Piccolomini will appear; and various
entertainments in the Ballet, in which Pocchini will appear.
To oummence at half-put 7.
Thursday, May 20—Extra Night—DON GIOVANNI and
llet.
Friday, May 21—Extra Night—lL TROVATORE and
Ballet.
Friday, May 28—Grand Morning Concert, in which all the
art:etes of the establishment will appear.
In answer to numerous communications, it is announced.
Out, for the convenience of the gentry residing in the envi
roue, a Grand Morning Performance will be given on Monday,
June 7, in which all the artistes of the establishment will
perform, including all the artistes of the ballet.
Applications to be made at the Box-office at tho Theatre.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEAT
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, will be presented MUSIC HATE
CHARMS.
After which KING LEAR. King Lear, Mr. C. Kean.
To conclude with the new farce, entitled SAMUEL IN
SEARCH OF lIIMSELF.

TEIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
TIM SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
After which a Classical Extravaganza, entitled PLUTO
AND PROSERPINE.
Followed by JACK'S RETURN FROM CANTON.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening). 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d.
Dress ......... 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper 80re5...,....—.... 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit.................
Gallery

THEATRE ROYAL, AD EL PHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
• THIS EVENING, will be presented JANET PRIDE,
in which Messrs B. Webster, Keeley, Paul Bedford, Selby,
and Madame Celeste will appear.
Te conclude with THAT BLESSED BABY, in which.Mr
and Mrs. Keeley will appear.