The Sun.
London, England, 1857-11-27 00:00:00

MANCHESTER. NOT. 26_.

STOWE EXCHANGE.—The market opened quiet to-day,
and prices closed at an improvement. Demers, 18
East Lancashire, 87—Leeds, 89 I—Great Northern, 22i
Grand Trunk of Canada, 8 i—lilidlands, 82—Sheffields,
35 4i.

LEEDS, Nov. 26.
STOOK EXOHANGE.—The market to-day more active,
but very little business was transacted. Midlands, 81-
---Dovers, 181--North Westerns, 7 1-16—North Eastern,
Leeds, 24.

BIRMINGHAM, Nov. U.
STOCK BICH/NM—Prices in the market geserally
brisker, and prices a shade better. London and North-
WOBtern, 931—Soutli stafforde, 83-01 d Uniox.l Mill's, 13i.

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Bishoprga' e-stre ..t, .sr which he pros,' - ,s.,- -aie..:; ca
mall, on th- er ent pos4tien of affaiie i • ei 'sbissess CI
the future prospects, duties, and responsinilities sif
the British rule in that country. In the early part
of the evening the Rev. F. F. Statham had de-
livered an extremely interesting lecture, the sub-
ject of which was " Our Indian Empire," illus-
trated by a fine series of models, pictorial represen-
tations, and specimens kirilly lent for the occasion
by the directors of the East India Company ; and
at,its conclusion, .
,
The Earl of SHAFTESBURY took occasion, in pro-
posing a •ote of thanks to the rev. geutleraan, on
whose performance he
.passed a :well-deserved
leu.ogium, to go into the general question of the
Indian mutiny. After a few preliminary observa-
tions he said,—There has not been in the whole
history of Great Britain a crisis more important or
more pregnant with future events of the highest
order to the interests of mankind at large, if duly
received and duly managed, than that which has
occurred in India within the last few months of
the current year. If we could sever the unutterable
atrocities that have occurred from the event itself
I do not hesitate to say that 'myself should rejoice,
and I would call on every one connected with the
British name to rejoice from the bottom of his
soul that that fearful mutiny took place, because,
if rightly managed, it will bring with it the most
manifest results, not only to this empire, but to the
great interests of the people of every other part of
the habitable globs. You Englishmen have, indeed,
great reason to be proud of the nation to which you
belong, but let that pride be of a humble and of a
humiliating character. You may well rejoice, I
repeat, that you belong to such a nation ; but
rejoice still more that it has pleased God to give
such a character and disposition to the people
of this country that in a crisis of such a terrible
nature He has produced in that vast region of
India such men and such e omen, who, although.
taken by surprise by this fearful catastrophe—hav-
ing been living in the greatest security—never
dreaming, I wilt not say of becoming the victims
of such atrocities, but that anything like hostile
feelings were harboured towards them by the na- .
live soldiery—many of them in the dead of night,
others without a moment's preparation, assailed
in a manner the moat fearful to contemplate-4
say we have reason to be proud that, under all
these horrible eircumstanees, there has not been
found, so far as we know, one of the Eluropccum easo
in that vast territory who was wanting to the great
and unprecedented emergency—not one Who.for
an instant hesitatedwhat to do, not one who would -
degrade the name of Britain by a miserable cowar-
dice, not one who did not say, come what may, I
will put my trust in God, I will stand up for the
ho!.our of my country and for the maintenance of
the religion I profess'. The horrors that were perpe-
trated and endured exceed all power of imagina-
tion as they exceed all power of description, and
many of them are of such a character that it is raid
they cannot be recorded. I have said all along,
and I say now, that there has been a very undue
reserve on this part of the subject. Many of the
atrocities have been revealed to us, but a vast num-
ber have been suppressed. I repeat, there has been
a very undue reserve. The people ought to know
what has been done and what has been endured,
and that not with the view of stimulating angry
feelings, or what has been called vengeance, but
that you may know exactly what is the character
of the people with whom we have to deal, what is
the character of that religion, and what is the na-
ture of those institutions that have fostered such a
race, and have given the conception and the deve-
lopment to acts unparalleled in the whole history of
mankind. (Cheers.) I know there must be reserve
on such subjects, because the indecency of the de-
tails would bs such that you could not commit
them to writing or printing, and expose them to
the perusal of the public ; but there are many
atrocities that have not been 'stated in all their
details, and much of that detail can be given
without trespassing too closely on the limits of
impropriety or danger. It is only this very day
that I have seen a copy of a letter written and sent
to England by an officer of rank who was one of the
first that entered Cawnpore a few hours, or, per-
haps, only one hour, after the perpetration of the
frightful massacre which was enacted there ; and,
think of the description he gives, and what was seen
by the whole soldiery, and you will not wonder at
the exasperation that was felt by every man among
them who bore the European name. On arriving
at Cawnpore he states—and he can scarcely permit
himself to write the sad story—that, to his unut-
terable horror and dismay he saw a number of Eu-
ropean women stripped stark naked, lying on their
backs, fastened by the arms and legs, and there
many of them had been lying four and five days,
exposed to a burning sun—others had been more
recently laid down—others again had been actually
hacked to pieces, and so recently that the blood
which streamed from their mangled bodies was still
warm. He found children of 10, 12,-13, and 14
years of age treated in the same horrible manner at
the corners of the streets and in all parts of the
town, attended by every circumstance of insult, the
most awful and the most degrading, the most hor-
rible and frightful to the conception, and the most
revolting to the dignity and feelings of civilised
men. Cawnpore was only a sample of what was
perpetrated in various parts . of that vast region,
and that with a refinement of cruelty never before
heard of. Women and children have been mas-
sacred before, but I don't believe there is any in-
stance on record where children have been re-
served in cold blood to be most cruelly and anato-
mically tortured in the presence of their horrified
parents before being finally put to death. (Sensa-
tion.) Can you wonder, where such a religion pre-
vails as that which has been described tonight
by my rev. friend, that the people should prove
worthy of their tuition when the opportunity
occurs of developing its fruits 1 The character
of the Hindoo religion is to deify every passion,
every propensity, every moral sin, and every
physical abomination ; but I say you have great
reason to rejoice that in this emergency, and
amid all its frightful crimes and atrocities, Pro-
vidence has raised up for you a class of men
that will hereafter stand on a level with the best
and greatest in the world's history. In the records
which have been placed before you this day you
may see the merciful finger of Providence providing
for us in the hour of necessity. It has pleased God
to remove Nicholson and Neill—great and noble
men—(cheers)--from the scene of their exploits and
their victories ; but it has also pleased Him to raise
up to take their places a man equal to the best of
them—Col. Greathed. You will see that he has
performed an action that for brilliancy is not to be
equalled in the whole military annals of India itself,
brilliant as they are. (Cheers.) Again, what name
can stand hereafter with that of Havelock 1 (Loud
cheers.) Look, too, at Wilson, Outram, Eyre, and
Chamberlain, and look also at the brother of that
great man who died at Lucknow—Sir H. Lawrence.
(Cheers.) I trust you will never forget those names
—you who ate advanced in years, or you who are
young ; I trust the country will never forget those
names, and I trust there will be no lack or delay on
the part of the country in awarding them the
highest honours which it is in the power of the
Queen to bestow or in the gratitude of the nation
to dictate. (Cheers.) See what great events are
before you, and see what a mighty field is open to
your energies. There never was such a field offered
to any nation, never such an opportunity afforded
for the display of principle, zeal, and patriotism--
for everything in a word, that can engage the hu-
man heart or employ the human intellect. (Cheers.)

I trust the whole country will appreciate the opeti-
ing which is now before it. There are great open-
ings offered for commercial enterprise of every de-
scription ; but the greatest opening of all to which
this country is called above every other is to repay
the wrongs that she has received at the hands of
the people of India, who have endeavoured to
exterminate us, by conferring .on the natives
the greatest benefits which it is in her power
to bestow— namely, the disseminating among
them the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is
for vs to hold that country for this purpose,
and this purpose only, that, although we may look
to the enjoyment of the temporal advantages
which arise from the possession of such an empire,
the great end for which it has been given ns, and
for which we receive it, is that the name of
.Christ
be there made known, and that those vast millions
be exalted in the social scale, in freedom of thought
and action, and iu freedom f religion,tnenetsot
andthe same
position
moat.a
position as ourselves, and. that of
enlightened nations in the world. That is our
duty ; in that sense we must now undertake the
government of India ; with that view we must now
shape our policy, and. all our hopes and all our fears.
Let us fool our responsibility, not only as a nation,
but as individuals, in reference to the great work
now before us, each man in his day and generation
doing what he can to carry it forward and onward
to its full development, remembering the great in-
junction of our Lord, who said, " Occupy till I
come." (Loud cheers.)
The vote of thanks to Mr. Statham was then put
and carried with acclamationl,oand the proceedings
Iclock.
terminated shortly before

DEFENCE OF Tag DUBLIN CoAST.--Government has
given orders to the Board of Works for the construction
of a strong battery at the end of the east pier of King•
stown harbour. It is to be armed with 68-pounderr4
The work is to be commenced forthwith.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
JITLLEEN'S CONCERTS.

The Last Night but Ono.
Jfadlle. Jetty Treffs, Herr Deek (Primo Basso from
the Grand Opera at Dresden), Signor Veroni, and M.
Edouard Remenyi.
The highly Successful INDIAN QUADRILLE, and
GENERAL HAVELOCK'S GRAND TRIUMPHAL MARCH
THIS EVENING (FRIDAY, November th
Compo e 27th), will
be produced the New Grand Descriptive sition,
by M. Jullien, entitled THE INDIAN QUADRILLE,
and GENERAL HA.VELOCIt'S TRIUMPH.AL
the d MARCHrums,
performed by M. Jullien's Orchestra, assisted by
awl fifes of the Grenadier Guards, the Coldstream Guards,
and the-Scots Fusilier Guards ; and a Grand Chorus, " Rule
Britannia," and " God Save the Queens ."
U
Prices of Admission—Promenade, l ;Upper Eoxes, ls. ;
Gallery, ls. ; Dress Circle, 2s. 6d.; Private Boxes, 10s.
dd. and upwards.
rticulars, may be had at the Box.
Prospectuses, with full pa
adze of the Theatre ; of all the principal libraries ; and at
Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.

jr
MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—
M. JULLIEN'S ANNUAL BAL
MASQUE, MONDAY, Nov. 30.
M. JULLIEN has the honour to announce that his GRAND
ANNUAL BAL MASQUE will, this year, take place at Her
Majesty's Theatre, on MONDAY, Nov. 30.
M. Jullien's present Bal Masque will bo given with the
same splendour as has been displayed in those magnificent
fetes he has presented to the public on previous occasions ;
fetes which have unanimously been pronounced as unsur-
passed in Europe. It will take place at Her Majesty's
Veatre—an establishment so famous for the splendid balls
which have been given within its walls under the most dis-
tinguished patronage. M. Jullien is determined' that this,
his Nineteenth Bal Masque in England, shall equal, if not
excel, any of its predecessors in brilliancy and splendour.
The Orchestra will comprise 110 musicians—Conductor, M.
fa The newest and most fashionable music will be played, in-
eluding M, Jullien's " Indian Quadrille," which has achieved
such signal success during the present season, and several
new Waltzes, Polkas, and Quadrilles, composed expressly by
M. Jullien for his Concerts and for this occasion.
1.;•• The dances will be regulated by 14 Maltres des Ceremonies,
whose arrangements will be strictly carried out.
No one will be admitted except in evening dress or 'fancy
costume. This regulation will be strictly adhered to.
The whole theatre wilt be ornamented with garlands and
wreaths of flowers, in gold, silver, and colours. For this pur-
pose Messrs. Chabot and Co.' who were charged with the
decorations for the grand ball at the reception of the Empe-
ror Napoleon 111., Stuttgart, have been engaged at a great
expense, and will arrive in England expressly to arrange, at
Her Majesty's Theatre, a display, which will be seen for the
first time in this country.
Mr. Nathan, of Castle-street, Leicester-square, has been
appointed Costumier to the Bal.
Tickets for the ball, Ios. 6d. The prices of admission for
spectators (for whom the audience portion of the theatre will
be set apart) will be, dress circle, ss. • gallery stalls, 2s. 6d.
rrivate boxes from 3/. 3s. and upwards. Persons taking
private boxes will have the privilege of passing to and from
the ball-room without extra charg?. Ticket for the ball,
places, and private boxes, may be secured at the box-office of
her Majesty's Theatre ; of the principal librarians and music-
sellers : and at Messrs. Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.
The doors will be open at half-past 9, and the dancing com-
mence at half-past 10.
Refreshments will be supplied during the evening by M.
Epiteaux, of the Opera Colonnade, and at 1 o'clock the supper
will be served.

THEA.TRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
a new Comedy, entitled AN UNEQUAL MiTCH.
pal characters by Messrs. Bnckstone, Compton, Chippendale,
_ W. Farren, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Mrs. Buckingham White,
au Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam
After which, a new farce, by. the author of Box and Cox,
entitled TAKE CARE OF DOWB, in which Mr. Buckstone
will sustain an original character.
To conclude with THE SWISS COTTAGE.
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 Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper Boxes .. 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit . .
Lower Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
Upper Gallery 0 6No half-price to Upper Gallery.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean. •
LAST TWO NIGHTS OF THE TEMPEST.

THIS EVENING, will be performed Shakspere's Play of
THE TEMPEST.
Preceded by a new farce, in one act, entitled A CASE
OF CONSCIENCE.

rrHEATRE ROYAL, A DEL PHI,
33 Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be performed THE MIDDY
ASHORT, Miss Marie Wilton.
After which, a new romat.tic drama, called THE LEGEND
OF THE HEADLESS MAN, and in which Mr. Benjamin
Webster and Madame Celeste win perform.
Followed by the original Apropos Sketch, entit!ed THE
DRAPERY QUESTION ; or, Who's for India ? Messrs.
Wright, P. Bedford, C. Selby; Miss M. Wilton and Miss
Eary Keeley.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr.
Dillon.—Under the joint management of
Mies LOUISA PYNE and Mr. W. HARRISON. -
THIS EVENING, ►ill be pe formed. BaWe's new opera,
TIIE ROSE OF CA STILLE. Characters by Miss Louisa
Pine, Miss Susan Pyse, Miss Marian Prescott, Mr. Weiss,
Mr. A. St. Albyn, Mr. G. Honey, Mr. Wallworth, and Mr.
W. Harrison. Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon.
To conclude with the new Farce, entitled A PAIR OF
PIGEONS. Mr. G. Honey and Miss Cuthbert.

Private Boxes, £2 12s. 6d., £2 25., and £1 Hs. 6d. ;
%tails, 6s. ; Dross Circle, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 25.;
Gallery, 16.—The Box Office is now open daily, from 11 to
5, under the direction of Mr. Chatterton, jun.i

OYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Robson and Emden.
MIS EVENING, will be performed a new and original
comedietta, by Sterling Coyne, Esq., called WHAT WILL
THEY SAY AT BROMPTON ? Mr. Robson, drc.
To conclude with the original Extravaganza, by Robert
R. Brougb, Esq., called MASANIELLO. Messrs. Rob-
son, Cooke, Danvers, kc. ; Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
Hughes, Bromley, and Mrs. Melfont.

Commence at half-put Seven.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
'Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd anti Cressriek.
THIS EVENING, will be performed THE WIFE'S RE-
VENGE.
After which, INDIA, 1857. Messrs. Shepherd, Cres-
wick, W. Smith, Vollaire, B. Potter, Widdicomb, Belmar°,
Tapping ; Miss M. Eburne, Miss Webster, Miss Chalmers,
Miss Johnstone.
To conclude with UP IN THE WORLD.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ng company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
it elections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, (Sze., viz. t—Miss Russell,
Mrs. Badzey, Madile. Marietta, Mrs. Palmyre, Wise Bru-
nell, and Madame Marietta ; Herr F. Jonghmane, Mr.
Renshaw, R. Grover, T. Farrant. S. Jones, J. Barker,
W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Hime, and Mr. St.
Albyn; Messrs. S. Collins, W. T. CritchUeld, and E. Mack-
net. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Ma3ter
Williams; Director, Herr F. Jonghmans, Commence at
Seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock.