The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-11 00:00:00

FRE SUN, LONDON,

valuable time by inadequate efforts in the first in-
stance. By the very judicious interference of
Lord CANNING, the troops despatched to China
were arrested in transitu and brought to India,
where they have, in all probability, already ar-
rived. The advent of 5,400 picked men will be
of incalculable advantage. They may serve to
turn the scale, or at least to check the progress of
disaffection ? Such a force, under such men as
Sir PATRICK GRANT and Sir COLIN CAMPBELL,
may accomplish wonderful results within a brief

period.
In addition to these, nearly 13,000 men
have already been despatched direct
to India, that is to say, 1;250 Artillerymen, the
branch of the service most required in India ;
1,350 cavalry and 10,350 infantry. A force
equal to the Chinese expedition, 5,400, is already
in course of embarkation, and many more are
under orders, so that before the beginning of
September nearly 25,000 men will be en route,
in addition to the 5,400 that have already ar-
rived. This is doing something. But what
about the gun-boats ? Are these most valuable
instruments to remain idle, uselessly rotting in
our harbours, while they may be rendering the
most efficient service on the Indian coast, or in Indian
rivers, and might convey additional troops in the
most speedy manner to the scene of action ? Besides,
if not required for India they would be invaluable
for China, and something is wanting to replace
the troops, diverted frum their original destina-
tion. This, however, falls under Sir CHARLES
WOOD'S department, and we confess that we do
not anticipate any great display of energy or
activity at his hands, unless the pressure from
without be very stringently applied ; nor has there
been any mention of availing ourselves of , the
facilities afforded by the overland route, or trans-
mitting the troops from the Mediterranean by
that way to India, and replacing them by English
militia regiments, which would willingly volunteer
for service in their place.
The Home defences cannot be neglected. It
is said that thirty militia regiments aro to be
called out, and many others raised to the full
war standard. This is good so far as it goes, but
is it sufficient ? On that question grave doubts
may be entertained ; and we are satisfied that
Parliament will willingly strengthen the hands
of Government by conferring any additional
powers that may be required. The expenses—
on which we shall have something to say—is an
after consideration. The first duty is to suppress
the insurrection and to punish the mutineers, and
thus to preserve intact one of the brightest gems
in the diadem of our Island QUEEN.

" Small JOHNNY" has once more contrived " to
upset the coach." The Select Committee has
completed its work, and contrived to shelve the
question for the present year. We confess that
we did not anticipate very much from a body
which, in addition to the 25 members nominated,
consisted of all the gentlemen of the long robe
members of the House. We shall, however, look
with some anxiety to the names of those by whose
votes the resolution fatal to the independence of
the representative branch of the Legislature was
carried—who declared that the House of Commons
is not included among the "bodies now by law or
statute, or any valid usage authorised to adminis-
ter and receive an oath," and consequently that
they are not the soli judges of their own privi-
leges ; for that is the practical result aimed at by
the report.
Of course the Noble Lord withdrew the "Oaths,
Validity Bill" fOr the present Session, although
he uttered " pravn orda" as to the necessity of
considering it at " the very commencement of
the next Session." And does he seriously antici-
pate any beneficial result from such a course I Is
he not rather in the position of the expectant
rustic, watching the gliding river, and vainly
hoping fir a change. The Lords have
given unequivocol proof of their unflinching
determination to make no concession, accept no
compromise. There was but one argument that
. would have brought them to their senses. They
had been vainly urged with fair words. Tufts of
grass had been flung against them, and it only
remained to try what virtue there was in stones.
But Lord J. RUSSELL a second time arrested Vie
hand about to cast the useful missile, and, after a
contest of ten years, brought back matters to the
status quo.

It now remains to be seen whether the
House of Commons will act on this re-
port. It is not by any means bound by
the resolution of the Select Committee. Hav-
ing heard ibthe report, and the reaso3s
whereon it is founded, it is to decide and judge
for itself, and we earnestly hope, that it will n3t
abdicate the functions, which it has too lolg
permitted to remain in abeyance. This :is Vie
time for Mr. DILLWYN to bring forward his re-
solution, and for every liberal member friendly
to the complete emancipation of the Jaws, to
strain every nerve, to accomplish that important
object. If the matter be postponed daring
the present session, it may as well be
altogether dropped. After another ten years
it will be no further advanced tlan
it is at present, or than it was in
1847, when Lord JOHN first strove to make
political capital out of the q'iestion, and to
retain it as a stone in his sleeve against the pos-
sible advent of a Tory or Conservative Ministry.
It will be a constant source of irritation, a thorn
rankling in the national side. But the sore will
remain open, and eventually lead to far more
serious collision than any that would attend the
carrying of Mr. DILLWYN'S resolution.
One thing is quite clear, Lord JOHN RUSSELL
is not the man for the emergency. Twice hag he
stopped the course of Jewish Emancipation—
twice directed the vessel he undertook
t) steer, among the shoals and quicksands.
"Incidit in Seyllanc, dam vult evitare Charybdim."
In showing a fancied, and by no means formid-
able impediment, he shipwrecked the gallant
barque entrusted to his care. The matter must
now be taken out of such incompetent hands, and
entrusted to those who, with greater skill and
boldness, can undertake to weather the storm.
We think that the citizens of London, who
have displayed such extraordinary and disin-
terested zeal in the cause, who have submitted to
partial disfranchisment for ten years, have a right
to call on Baron ROTHSCHILD to present himself
at the table, and offer t) take the oaths in the
form most binding on his conscience. This is the
only course that can bring the dispute to a satis-
factory conclusion. If a majority of the House de-
cide
in favour of his right, we do not think that any
plaintiff
will venture to bring, any attorney to
support, or any
tribunal to entertain, an action
for penalties. At all events, a person in the
Baron's position,
who has put himself forwiard as
the champion of a
great principle, should not
hesitate at any risk, which is greater to the ima-
gination than in reality. We EC -
tl satisfied that
personally he would be quite willing to ao so i
and what he has now chiefly to dread:lls the
wo are.
timid counsels of his so-called friends, h
more formidable to 1),,i3 cause than his open and
avowed opponents.

LATEST NEW

HAVRE, TUESDAY MORNING.

The Imperial yacht, Queen Hortense, arrived at
12 o'clock last night, with the Emperor and the
Empro3ss of the French on board of her.
NAPLES, AUGU ST 8.

Recent events confirm the King more than ever
in the policy of compression which he had adopted.

The preliminary proceedings in the affair of the
Cagliari are proceeding. The prisoners will be
ithortly transferred to Salerno, where quarters have
been prepared for them.
The refusal of the Government to restore some
packages captured on board the Cagliari will pro-
bably lead to a definitive rupture between Sardinia
and Naples.