The Sun.
London, England, 1857-04-21 00:00:00

THE PRINCIPALITIES.

A private letter froth Bucharest, of the 7th,
gives some particulars about what is passing
there
"The absorbing topic of the day (says my correspon-
dent) was the replies given by the European Com-
missioners to the addresses presented to them by the
deputations of the Boyards. Without the slightest
partiality I may say that the speech of Sir Henry
Bulwer is the most remarkable of all, and has pro-
duced the greatest sensation. Formerly in Paris a
speech was called Ministerial when the speaker was
M. Thiers or M. Guizot, and when it wag spoken out
of office. We may call the speech of Sir Henry Am-
bassadorial, or even Presidential. Decidedly it is the
eptech of a statesman, and in it we can perceive
the master spirit that will direct the course of the
sErairi of these provinces. The passage relating
to Prince Alexander Ghika has been particularly
rema-ked. The allusion to the historic fame which
be ongs to that distinguished family which counts in
eltven reigning Princes in Wallachia and Moldavia
for the last two centuries, has given much satisfaction to
those who are justly offended at the arrogant attitude
of the Bibescos and the Stirbeys, whose low extraction,
coupled with their inordinate pride, is a continual subject
of raillery in Wallachia. What most satisfies us is the
justice rendered to the integrity and high character of
Prince Alexander Ghika. We have felt great regret at
an act which we were far from expecting. Colonel Crez-
za esco has sent in his resignation as Minister of Public
Worship, and has at the Caine time communicated to the
Commissioners a memoirs containing charges of a serious
character, though completely unfounded, against the
Baimaikan and his Ministers. This step has been
severely censured by the Commissioners, by whom the
Memoir has been kept secret. The discourse of S r
Henry i t a reparation for the conduct of the Minister of
Worship.
_

" M.. Talleyrand has left for Jassy. He goes, it is
said, to watch the Kaimaikan Yogorides. I hope to be
able to give you very soon accurate details of our situ-
ation, and of the tendencies of the public mind. At the
present moment Bucharest is a continual round of
dinners and fetes, and the Commissioners seem sur-
pzised at the luxury and wealth of the capital of Wal-
lachia. They have been overwhelmed with attention by
the Kaimaikans. They are lodged sumptuously, have
rich carriages at their command ; the most elegant
boxes at the theatre are placed at their disposal ; and
last, but not least, the expenses of their sumptuous table
are all paid. That of the Turkish Commission costs
nearly 600 f. per Jay."

During his canvass on behalf of his brotherin-law,
Sir Stephen Glyone, Mr. Gladstone appeared at Holy-
well, and delivered an oration, which was replied to by
Mr. James Hall, manufacturer, formerly of Newtown,
Montgomeryshire. He said—l have long been an ad-
mirer of Mr. Gladstone's talents. I have read his speeches
and studied bine carefully. It has long been one of
the greatest wishes of my heart to see and bear him.
That wish has to-day been gratified, and lam free to
acknowledge that all my expectations have been folly
realised. (Cheers.) As an orator, I believe he has
no equal in the House of Commons ; as a debater, he
is perhaps equal to any two or three of them.
(Cheers.) Had I never known anything of Mr Glad-
stone before to-day, I should have been content, and far
more comfortable to have remained silent. Gentlemen,
I mu-t ask you to accompany me for anw minutes,
while I examine a little of his past career. (Cheers.)
The speaker then adverted to Mr. Gladstone's connec
ties with the Aberdeen government, and to hie seces-
sion from that of Lord Palmerston. He continued—l
tell you, sir, the nation trusted you, and you have de-
ceived her—(ebeers)—and I hope and believe the time
is far distant when you will have another oppor-
tunity. (Great cheering.) One grain of true patriotic
courage will outweigh, in the estimation of the people of
England, all your commanding talents, plausibility,
and
powers of persuasion. (Loud_ cheers.)
sir,
I tell you,
and in doing so I disclaim all feelings of personal dis-
respect, that you aro a great political coward. (Great
cheering.) I should think when you meet a man 'in a
red coat, who has maintained the honour of his country,
you will blush in his presence. (Cheers.) The humblest
soldier who wears a Crimean medal on his manly breast
is a patriot far above your mark. (Loud cheers.) Gentle.
men, let me ask your attention for a few minutes.whilst
I exhibit to you the awful picture of these proceedings.
The great vessel of the State is overtaken in a storm ;
the thunders roll, the lightnings flash, and the sea runs
mountains high. No matter—all is confidence on hoard.
The gallant ship is seaworthy in all her parts, she is
manned by an accomplished crew, and commanded by an
experienced captain. (Loud cheers.) She nobly
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waters are filling her hold. (Cheers.)each other in their
crew ? Of course nobly vieing with
efforts to save the gallant ship, some managing the ves-
sel, others working at the pumps. View the -
undauntedheroism of her chivalrous captain, the gallant Palmer-
ston. (Great cheering.) With the cocluess and courage
which he only can manifest on such a trying occasion,
he gives his orders for the management of the ship—
(cheers)—but what means that congregating together,
and suspension of exertions on the part of the principal
officers of the crew ? Why, you say they are deliberating
over some new plan for her rescue. No ; it is not so !
What is the matter then ? There is a mutiny on board :
part of the crew are offended that the captain- allows
landsmen to work at the pumps. (Laughter and cheers.)
It is contrary to the articles of their contract, (Cheers.)
The captain remonstrates, urges the danger of the ship
and her cargo; but all is unavailing. (Cheers.) Watch
them—they are coolly putting on their cork jackets, and
adjusting their life-belts; and now lowering their family
life boat, they drop away, and leave the noble vessel
and her undaunted crew to their fate. (Cheers.) New
mark the unshaken courage of the deserted Palmerston.
(Great cheering.) With en eye.calrn and confident, a
bearing dignified and noble, he expresses to his crew
his determination to stick to the ship—(cheers)—to guide
her into port, or perish in the attempt. (Great cheer
log.) The crew, with one unanimous and approving
cheer, seconded his determination. (Cheer.) Trat vacant
places of the recreant crew are filled up by some of the
most eligible of the passengers, and the gallant ship is
ultimately sailed into harbour with her unstained flag
floating at her masthead. (Loud cheering.) Well, she
is chartered for a fresh voyage, and the question is—
Who is to command her ? (Cheers.) Metuinks I hear
you cry with one earnest, indignant voice— Who saved
her ? (Great cheering.) And then comes the answer—
loud,and thrilling—Palmerston ! Palmerston !
(Loud
Weil, who do you think are the can-
o sharp,ch g
udates for the xnanagenceut of her ? (Looking at Mr.
Gladstone) The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone and the
rest of the cowardly c;evy who deserted her in the storm.
(Loud and protracted cheering)