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London, England, 1858-02-06 00:00:00

LATEST NEWS.

AUSTRALIA.

ARRIVAL OF THE MARCO POLO.
LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.

The arrival of the Marco Polo from Australia
has just been announced. Her specie freight
amounts to 294,8161.

SUBMISSION OF SCHAMYL TO
RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, FEB. 4.

Alter a succession of actions which lasted from
the 7th to the 14th of December, Schamyl was
obliged to defer to the desire of the whole popula-
tion of the Great Tchetchna, and give in his sub-
mission to Russia. [This requires confirmation.]

THE LAWRENCE MEMORIAL.

(MEETING THIS DAY.)

A public meeting was held this day in Willis's-
rooms, St. James's-street, for the purpose of ren-
dering permanent the noble institution, founded
by the late Sir Henry Lawrence, in India, as a
memorial to his fame, and to mark the gratitude of
his countrymen.

The object of the Lawrence Military Asylum
is to furnish a decent and practical- education
to the children of non-commissioned officers
and soldiers in her Majesty's and the East
In dia,Company's services serving, or having served,
in India. Destitute and orphans and fatherless
children are received free of expense, nor is any
exceptcharge in casesformadew
thosehere
theof parentprivates ho
and corporals,
holds
an
ap-
pointment by which his ordinary pay is in-
creased ; even then the charges are extremely low,
and proportioned to the father's actual means. A
printing-press has for some time been established,
and more recently the pupils have been instructed
in working electric telegraphs, in wood-carving,
and in other industrial and useful pursuits. A
normal school has likewise been formed for the
purpose of training teachers for the regimental
schools established by Government. At the com-
mencement of 1856, the asylum contained 123
boys and 76 girls, whose numbers were soon after-
wards increased by the transfer of the inmates (ex-
ceeding 100) of the Lower Orphan School at Calcutta.
In consideration of this charge, the Government
allows 11. per meneem for each ward, in addition to
moethlv contribution of 201. towards the original
objects of the institution. Its other resources are
now confined to private subscriptions and to the
interest of the sum of 12,5001. presented by the late
Maharajah Golab Singh, and invested in the FOur
per Cent. Company's paper. The death of the
munificent founder has deprived it for ever of his
annual contribution of 1,0001., and many other
bounteous contributors have perished since the
outbreak of the-mutiny. The expenditUre, how-
ever, which has hitherto amounted to fully
8,000/. a-year, is likely to be heavily augmented
through the increased European force that must
henceforth be permanently maintained in India.
It is of the first importance to remove the children
of the brave men who are fighting the battles of
their country far from the demoralising influences
of the barrack yard ; to rescue them from the
enervating climate of the plains ; and to impart to
them the elements of a sound moral and industrial
education. Of such great moment, indeed, have
these considerations appeared to the gentlemen of
the committee, formed with a view to render a
suitable tribute to the memory of the late Major-
General Sir Henry Lawrence, K. C. 8., that they
unanimously resolved that the most becoming testi-
mony would be offered to his merits and character
by placing his a=yluin on a permanent and inde-
pendent footing.
The meeting having been sepened with prayer by
the Rev. Mr. VERNON,
Toe CHAIRMAN (Lord PA.NAIUnE) said, iu opening
the business that had called them together that day,
lie felt that he had been asked to occupy his pre-
cent position by reason of the high office he held in
the State, and in bringing
the present subject before
them he was ac irig in strict conformity with the
(He
duties of that office. (Hear, hear.) They had met
that day for a solemn purpose—one which was
surrounded by topics that might well tempt him to
wander into—broad and wide as they were—
but on the present occasion he should con-
fine himself strictly to the object that had
hrouelit them together, however gratifying it
might be to pay a tribute to the many vi,
of that gallant soldier and statesman. (Cheers.) ;
He came there that day to speak of the virtues of
one who was no longer living amongst the baud
of heroes—of a Christian soldier, a Christian
statesman, and a Christian gentleman. (Chews.)
The late Sir Henry Lawrence was distinguished in
both civil and military services. (Hear.) In his civil
capacity he had received the thanks of all parties
high in position in India, and in the army he had
secured the gratitude of every soldier by his endea-
vours to provide a refuge for his little ones from
vice and disease. (Cheers.) If he thought there
was any need to awake their sympathies,
lie might refer to the dangers of the past—to the
extraordinary manner in which he had concentrated
his small force at Lucknow—(loud cheers)—to the
braveund victorious cause he there sustained, and
to the heriosm with which he acted until it pleased
Almighty God to give him his mortal blow. But
there was no need of recording the deeds of such a
hero to secure the perpetuation of an institution
which was nearest his heart. When Sir H. Lawrence
fell it was was gratifying to know his mantle
descended upon the gallant and noble Inglis—
under whose bravery and courage the women and
little ones, which: Sir Henry had so long and
gallantly defended, were enabled to reach a place
of safety and thus another butchery similar to that
at C osenpore was prevented. (Cheers.) The
dauntless courage of our troops in the face of
unprecedented difficulties had covered our army in
India with imperishable renown. (Loud cheers.)
No reward that this country could bestow would be
sweeter to those brave men whose prowess and un-
flinching hardihood had, in the hands of God,
theirsavedlndiatoEngland, than the assurance that
countrymen at home charged themselves with
the care and education of their children For the
funvuatitire
' many a dying pallet will be solaced—and,
a brave arm nerved afresh in the hour of
battle by the recollection that the munificence of
one gallant soldier—supplemented and rendered
permanent by the bounty of a grateful country—
had planted in each presidency a shelter and a home
for the orphans of the British. (Loud cheers.) He
trusted that such a subscription would be received,
that the dearest wish of that gallant soldier would
Tthhee
meeting noble lord
to havingfurthertle
againi
be fully realised, and that the name of Lawrence
would endure on the records of fame to the cud of
all time. (Cheers.)
most earnestly urged
objects in view, resumed his seat by sta'ing that
several noblemen and gentlemen who had intended
to have ad tressed them were prevented from being
prys3nt—amongst whom, he regretted to say, was
Sir F. Thesiger, the father in-law of the gallant
Inglis. (Chew s.)
A letter was read from the learned gentleman,
regretting his inability to attend, but advocating
the object of the meeting most strenuously.
Viscount HARDINFIE, in a very eloquent speech,
move' the first resolution, viz. That this
meeting desires to mark the high sense which it
entertains of the noble character and distinguished
career of Sir Henry Montgomery Lawrence, as a
soldier, a statesman, and a Christian philanthropist;
and is of opinion that the most appropriate means
of perpetuating his memory is by the permanent
endowment of the educational institutions, founded
by him in Bong al and Bombay, and known as the
Lewren ca Asyl urns of Kussowlie and Moun Aboo."
Sir F. CURRIE seconded the resolution.
The CHAIRMAN put it to the meeting, and it was
carried unanimously.
Lieutenant-General Sir Harms( SMITH then came
forward and moved the next resolution, as follows :
—" That subscriptions be solicited to the proposed
Memorial ; and, in particular, that the Army in
England be invited, in token of their admiration of
the gallant exploits of their comrades in India, to
take part in maintaining, through the Lawrence
Asylums, a shelter for the orphans of privates and
non-comm:ssioned officers, so many of whom have
fallen since theenutbreak of the recent mutiny."
, Lord STANLEY, il.l__!l very eloquent speech,
seconded the resolution.

The resolution was carried unanimously.
Ths Earl of SHAFTESBURY•MOVad the following
resolution :—" That the military schools founded
at Kussowlie and Mount Aboo by the late Sir
Henry Lawrence hive a just e'aim to the support
of all classes of the community, as centres of sound
Christian edwation for the children of the extensive
European army, which must henceforth be main-
tained in In 'ia ; and also as nurseries for rearing
an indigenous population, of British parentige,
capable of filling the vast openings of European
energy and skill which India now presents."
This resolution, like the proceeding- ones, was
carried unanimously.
A vote of thanks to the noble chairman termi-
nated the proceedings.

REIGATE ELECTION.—The nomination of a member
for the borough of Reigate in the room of Mr. Hack-
Wock, deceased, took place yesterday iu front of the
Mr. T. Y. arLin, tiro roturninz officer, pre.
sided. Mr. P. Martin proposed, and Mr. J. Apted
escanded, the nomination of Sir Henry Rawlinson. Mr.
G. C. Richardson proposed the lion. W. J. Monson,
and Mr. J. Secole seconded the proposition. Mr. F.
West propose], and Mr. Boult seconded, the nomination
of Mr. Doniton. Sir H. Rawlinson then addressed the
electors. He denied that he wasa Tory. He was in favour
of Parliamentary Ref em, and above all things was mcst
ar x:oui to secure purity of election. Ho believed that this
would be best obtained by the ballot. He wished for an
improvement of the present system of church rates, and
would npport military reform. Mr. Monson said that
if returned to Parliament, he must go perfectly unfet,
tered, as he considered it a most injudicious step for any
member to pledge hiniselt to any particular course. Mr.
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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—(This Day.)

The House of Lords assembled this afternoon at
half-past two o'clock, to proceed to Buckingham Palace
to present an address of congratulation to her Majesty
on the marriage of her Royal Highness the Princess
Royal.

Thero were nine bishops on the episcopal bench,
the Lord Chancallor, Lord Cawdor, Lord Erne, Lord
Derby, the Duke of Argyll, Lord Monteagie, Lord
Wynsdale, Marquis of Winchester, Marquis of Ex, t. r,
the Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Dungannon, and Lord
Cremorne.

Lord STRATFORD DE REDCLIFFE was present, and
took the oaths.

The Lord Chancellor wore his state robe;, and Lord
Wensleydale wore a full court dress, and the other
noble lords wore the Windsor uniform and Lord-Lieu-
tenant s uniform, except Earl Carnarvon, who was
dressed in a Hussar's uniform.

There Lordships, at 25 minutes to three o'clock,
arjaurned ii I Monday, and then proceeded to Bucking-
ham Palace with the address.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(This Day.)

The SPEAKER took the chair st 2 o'clock, by which
time al.trge number of members had arrived, to proceed
with him to Buckingham Palace, to present the address
of congratulation to her Majesty on the marriage of her
Royal Highness. The Speaker was attired in his
State robes. The Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Lord J. Raisell, Sir J. Packington, Mr. Disraeli, Sir
W. Jolliffe appeared in th 3 Windsor uniform, and
Mr. Philimore in the uniform of a deputy-lieutenant.
There was a large attendance of members.
About a quarter past two o'clock Mr. WATSON
moved the adjournment of the house' to Monday,
which wal agreed to, when the Speaker, accom-
panied by the members, advanced up the house,
and bad reached the door when it was discovered the
Sergeant-at-Arms had left the mace behind him. The
Speaker was stopped, when the Sergeant-at-Arms
rushed back, and shouldered the mace, with which
he took his place in front of the Speaker, and con-
ducted him in his usual stately manner out of the house
to the State carriage.