The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-26 00:00:00

FEBRUARY 26, 1.858.

of the rebellion, and the country is gradually set-
tling down into order and tranquillity. The great
test of this is the punctuality of postal communi-
cation. Our letters from Bombay and the North-
west now arrive in due course, and there is every
sign of an early restoration of peace and secu-
rity. The official bulletins give but scanty
accounts of the proceedings of the Commander-
in-Chief and the officers in command of columns in
the north-west, but they record nothing but success,
and the lull which has taken place in their opera-
tions indicates that they have no urgent work on
hand which need prevent them from waiting to
gather strength. Col. Seaton has defeated the rebels
at Mynpoorie, cut up 230 of them, and taken six of
their guns. Jung Bahadoor has captured Goruck-
pore in a most gallant manner, killing 200 of the
rebels, including the Nazinghose, and taking 7 guns.
Our gallant ally has gained great credit by this
achievement, the force opposed to him being im-
mensely superior in numbers and the victory being
accomplished without the loss of a single British offi-
cer. Tee relief of Sumbulpore has been accom-
phshed by Captain Wood with a squadron of the
Nagpore Irregular Cavalry ; and the captain fought
a battle with the rebels the next morning, in con-
junction with the infantry, in which he was com-
pletely victorious. Sir J. Outran has been at-
tacked in his position near Allum Bagh by a large
force, which he heat off with scarcely any loss on our
side. The above are the principal items of news
which we have to record concerning the rebellion.
There are some vague reports which are not quite
so favourable, but these need not be repeated here.
The Commander-in-Chief is supposed to be march-
ing upon Bareilly, with the intention of entering
Oude from that direction. Oude will be the next,
audit is hoped the final battle-field. Here a deter-
mined resistance may be expected, and the-work to
be done will probably be of no light nature.
In Calcutta the deepest interest is felt in the re-
sult of the deliberations of the legislature with re-
gard to the future govern went of India. The general
belief is that we shall have the direct government of
the Crown, though there is considerable bewilder-
, ment concerning Lord Palmerston's real wishes, and
the nature of his supposed disagreement with the
other members of the Cabinet. The government of
the Crown is certainly the popular cry out here, and
it is believed that it will carry the day at home.
The express from Bombay, bringing overland
papers of the 10th of December, has only just
arrived—the direct mail being detained, owing
to the accident of the Alma, which broke her shaft.
The proceedings of the Indian reformers, both in-
side and outside the house, have given the keenest
satisfaction to a large class in this country. The
speech of Lord Ellenhorough upon the Arms and
Press Acts has been especially admired for its mas-
' terly exposition of the views of what we may call
the European partyin this country, as distinguished
from the Asiatic party, which is represented by cer-
tain high personages whom we need not particu-
larly indicate. The fact that his lordship's views
were taken from an impartial point of view, and
that there was no trace of partisanship in his
speech, gives additional value to his advocacy. As
for Lord Granville's apologetic reply, it has been
merely laughed at, and a sentiment of pity felt for
those whom he has undertaken to defend.

The return of the Calcutta petition has created
general surprise. Lord Palmerston must have been
aware that, whatever the customary formalities, the
contents of the document were of a nature which
has no precedent. No similar appeal has ever be-
fore been made from this country. The peculiar
circumstances of the case, therefore, warranted a
departure from the ordinary rules, and this fact
should have received due consideration. Had the
petitioners sent the petition to the Governor-G-ne-
ral to be forwarded, they would have incurred the
charge of causing a degree of personal annoyance
which it was far from their desire to inflict. In
abstaining from compliance with that formality
they showed a delicacy which has not been appre-
ciated ; and the Premier has taken advantage of
their forbearance to forward his own views. With
regard to the nature of these views, considerable
speculation has been afloat. Some persons consider
the sending back of the petition as a joke intended
as a mild piece of revenge upon the Governor-
Geaeral for the trouble which his lordship is giving
to the government at home. But it is more gene-
rally considered a sign of weakness, since, it is
urged, if the Premier was strong enough to main-
tain the position he has assumed, he would not fear
the discussion which the return of tho petition is
intended to retard. Our readers at home will
settle the question before they read these lines, so
we need do no more than indicate the feeling of the
public with regard to it.

GOVERNMENT MESSAGES.
From the Commissioner to the Secretary to Govern-
ment of India.
Patna, Jan. 10, 1858.

Goruckpore was taken on the 6th by the forces of his
Excellency Jung Bahadoor. The enemy opened fire first
at a nuilah, a few miles from Goruckpore, but their
position Wai earned with great spirit by the Goorkhas,
and they were pursued to Goruckpore, where tiley bad
entrenched themselves strongly. They offered, however,
but a feelsie resistance, and were speedily driven across
the Raptee. Seven guns were taken, 200 of the enemy
Goorkloa loss, two killed, seven wounded. No
British ()Ulcers hit. Cuuutry very friendly and supplies
abundant.

From Benarea, 10th January.
From H. C. Tucker to Mr. Beadon.

The Thesildar of Gostm reports that General Jung
Bahadoor took Glruckpore on the 6th inst., killing the
nazirnghose. Troops were either slain or driven into the
Raptee. A party who attempted to escape towards
Oede were intercepted by the Rajah of B,usee. The
thesildar himself crossed over into Burhul, and found it
deserted by the mutineers.
From T. Pyoroft, Esq., Chief Secretary to Govern.
ment, to Calcutta, to the Secretary to Government of
India.

The following was received from George Plowden,
Esq., Commissioner of Nagpore, dated Jan. 10, 6 15
p.m. :—" Sumbulpore has been volleyed, and the road
between that place and Raepore has been opened. Capt.
Wood, with a squadron of the Nagpore Irregular
Cavalry, reached Sumbulpore from Nagpore on the 29th
of December. The next morning at 3 a.m. he proceeded
against a party of the rebels, with a force consisting of
73 of the Nagpore Irregular Cavalry, 150 of the 40th
Madras Native Infantry, and 50 of the Ramghur
Infantry. At daybreak, the cavalry being in ad-
vance, surprised the rebels, 500 to 600 in number,
encamped in a gorse land, immediately charger'
them, Capt. Wood killing three men with his own hand.
The infantry ooming up, the rebels were put to flight,
53 were killed, and a number of matchlocks and other
weapons fell into their hands. On our side Captain
Wood was slightly wounded in the shoulder by an
arrow, and nine others, including Dr. Windows, were
also wounded by arrows. Soondar Raj, who was said
to be iu the encampments escaped, but three leaders of
importance, including a brother of Soonder Raj, were
killed. The Nagpore cavalry acquitted themselves
beautifully. The reinforcement of the 40th Madras
Native Infantry from Cuttack had not arrived. Sum-
bulpore w.t.s thus first relieved frem hence. In conse-
quence of this promptitude, Soonder Raj's men are
already disheartened."—Micl, Jan. 15.
From Allumbagh via Cawnpore, Jan. 18th, 7.45 a.m.,
from Major-General Sir James Outram to the Governor-
Genes al.
The enemy attacked my position yesterday, the 16th
in force, led on by a Hindno fanatic, Bedeekedas Hoo
nootnan, who was severely wounded and taken prisoner
The a, tacks from various quarters lasted with slight in
termissiou from ten a.m. till nine p.m. Loss on our
side trifling; that of the enemy severe. This is the
second attack within the last three days.

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skirtings and jaconets, both grey and b!eached, at im-
proved prices, consequent on some favourable news
lately received r.,m the upper provinces. All other descrip
tions of white cottons, prints, and ooloured goods have
been in limited operation. Copper is still with u
inquiry for the Upper Provinces ; but stocks in the firs'
and second hands being light, importers are firm and
prices have an upward endency. In iron, come specu-
lative transactiwns have taken place, in anticipation of
demand from the upper province- ; but; as stocks are
large prices sti:l keep low. I', all other des,criptiois of
metals there has bean a very limited business.
The money market has continued easy since our last.
The Bank of Bengal has reduced its rates of discount
and interest, and the rates in the bazaar are consider-
ably lower. The position of the bank continues to im-
prove, and the cash balance has increased by 20 lace
since our last report.

1I ER M ALJA Es
IS, TN YI
G'SHLTHEATRE.
Piccolomini, Spezia, Sannier, Belletti, Vialetti, Aldighieri,

tuchesi, and Giuglird.

TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (Last Night),
IL TROVATORE.
ro be followed by the National Anthem, by Madlle.

Piccolomini.
To conclude with L'IIYMENEE.

Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12s 6d: boxes to hold four persons),
pit and one pair, 2/. 2s; grand tier, 3/. 3s ; two pair, 11, 55.;
hroe pair, 15s ; gallery boxes, 103; gallery stalls, 3s 6d ;
pit, 3s 6d; gallery, 2s.
Doers open at half-past 7—commence at 8.
Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at
the Box•office at the Theatre.

Hr. r R E-R OYA L, DRURY-LANE
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith
THIS EVENING, will be performed CLOUD AND
SUNSHINE. Mr. James Anderson and Miss Eleworthy
Followed by the now grand pantomime, LITTLE JACK
HORNER.
Commence at 7.

riIEAT'RE ROYAL. 13,1STAARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.

THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock. with
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Beatrice, 151i,s Amy
Sedgwick ; Benodick, Mr. Howe.
After which,.a now comic Christmas Pantomimo, 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 ;
Clown, Mr. 'harks Leclercq.

thchestra 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 Boxes
Upper Boxes ... 3 0 Upper Boxes._
Pit

Gallery

ItOYAL PRINCESS'S THEA.T RE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.

THIS EVENING, will be performed Shakspere's Tragedy
of HAMLET. Hamlet, Mr. Chas. Kean ; Gertrude, Mn.s C.
Kean.

After which, a now 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-
"flack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and
Columbine, Miss C. Adams.

THEAT RE ROYAL, AD EL PHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed THE FAIRY
CIRCLE. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
After which, YANKEE COURTSHIP.
ro conclude with LATEST FROM NEW YORK.
Commence at Seven.

110 YA L LYCEUM THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee
and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING Shakspe, e's Tragedy of OTHELLO.
Supported by Messts. Charles Dillon, Roberts, Barrett, J,
G. Shore, Calhaem ; Mesdames Dillon and Weston.
After which, a domestic tale, by Westland Marston, en-
titled A HARD STRUGGLE. Mr. C. Dillon, &c.
To conclude with GOOD FOR NOTHING. Nan, Miss
Woolgar ; Tom Dibbles, Mr. J. L Toole.
Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7.
3ox•ofaco open from 11 to 5 daily.

4OYAL SCIRR''Y THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Oreswiok.
THIS EVENING, will bo performed an original English
Play, RIGHT, AND WRONG.

To conclude with PERILS BY LAND AND WAVE
Messrs, Shepherd, Potter, Widdicomb, Sze.

IANTERBUI Y HALL, Westraimiter-roa,,.—
t-1 OPEN EVERY EVENING.---The follow-
company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance o,
S ,lections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, (Sic., viz.:—Miss Russell,
Sirs. Badzey, Madlle, Marietta, Miss Bru iell, Miss Ray,
Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta ,
Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Houshaw, S. loner, J.
Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, K L. Rime, Mr.
Badgey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Bernard ; Messrs.
T. Maclagan, W. 1. Critchfield and E. Mackaey. Piano-
forte, Mr. Oecil Hicks • harmonium, Master 'Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. 'ommenco at Seven o'clock
precisely. Suppers, &s., until twelve o'clock.
Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening.

'UGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
I'Firs DAY—Morn., :41 min. aft. 12—Even,, 8 min. aft. 1
To-Monsow —Morn., 36 rain. eft. I—Even., 57 win aft 1

2.HE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, FEBRUARY 26.
IIIRRMOMETER, IN THE SLIA.DE.
40—highest since noon yesterday.
31—lowest this morning and during the night.
36 —this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.05--falling.
WIND, Easterly, but variable, with a tendency to South
rather fresh and squally at times, with fine weather.

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