The Sun.
London, England, 1857-10-27 00:00:00

LONDON, TUESDAY, OCT. 27, 1857.

A t length the gra-dd assault has taken place !
The British standard floats triumphantly over the
walls and citadel of Delhi. The stronghold of
the rebels was completely in our bands on the

20th September, and the spurious Emperor of

INDIA, the mock Mogul, a fugitive from justice,
if he has not already fallen into the hands of the
•
avengers of blood and treason. The insurrection
has thus reached its culminating point. Hence-
forth the accounts will relate of the just vengeance
inflicted on the mutineers and murderers. There
may, indeed, must still be, outrages of a terrible
chlraciper, but they will be the acts rather of
disjecta membra, than of a formidable body—of
scattered banditti, than of an army, capable of
opposing an organised resistance to any consider-
able English force. There will be parties,
living by plunder and rapine, ready to commit
any atrocity ; but they will be skulking robbers,
daring only against the helpless, and flying before
the face of authority.
It cannot be supposed that this great achieve-
ment was accomplished without fearful loss to the
gallant assailants. During six successive days the
awful struggle was protracted. Aud the exulta-
tion with which we should otherwise hail the
glorious event, must be largely tempered with re-
gret for the mighty dead, for those who have
nobly sacrified their lives in the cause of their
QUEE' and country, and in the punishment of the
infamous miscreants, who have raised their felon
hands against helpless women and innocent chil-
dren, but shrunk: like flogged hounds before
armed men capable of defending themselves, and
'3,1 turning the tables against the trait)rs. They
have, however, had noble fates, and their memo-
ries will long remain enshrined in the hearts of
their countrymen. Their relatives and friends,
too, will have a mournful pride in speaking of the
gallant and brave, who sacrificed their lives, in the
triumphant onslaught against, Delhi.
The contest was necessarily a fierce
The assailants felt 4-'
themselves as
instruments in the hands of an avenging
DIIITT, whose laws had been profaned and vioiatzi
—not a craven thought could enter into hearts
steeled to achieve a glorious victory, or to nobly
relinquish their lives. Oa the other side, tile
rebels litera:ly fought " with halters about their
neek4." They well knew that no mercy could be
the spurious cower,
expected, they possessed
excited by despair. The conflict lasted from the
14th to the 20th September, and it was not, until
the latter day that the victory was completely and
irrevocably achieved_that Delhi was actually in
the possession of the British troops. It is said
that 50 officers and GOO men, had been killed and 14
wounded during the desperate struggle. We fear

one.

that even that number will receive large additions
before the final accounts are completed. Indeed,
the Times' correspondent speaks of Vie British
loss on the 14th September alone as 600 killed
and wounded, and there must have been a long
catalogue of casualties, during the five succeeding
days of strife and bloodshed
The accounts from Calcutta, Per the Nubia,
state that on the 14th September the troops en-
tered the breach near the Cashmere gate, without
serious opposition ; advancing along the ramparts
to the Cabul gate, where resistance was very ob-
stinate, and our loss severe, and that we were ad-
vancing gradually within the city. The enemy
seemed retiring over the bridge, and the guns were
turned on them. That from Bombay by the Pekin
confirmed the intelligence per the Nubia, adding
that Delhi was completely in our possession on the
20th Sept. (the anniversary of the battle of the
Alma !) ; the loss on both sides very heavy,
but particulars not known ; while from another
quarter, Vienna, we learn that Delhi was attacked
on the 14th, and taken on the 20th, and that the
English remained masters of the whole city. The
latter, which was communicated by the Austrian
Government, stated that " the King and his two
sons fled in female, and the women in male dis-
guise ;" and that later accounts stated that the
King had been taken. It also announced the
amount of our loss as 40 officers and 600 soldiers
killed and wounded thus corroborating the
tidings communicated to the Foreign-office, and
which appeared in our last edition of yesterday.

We also learn that Otrritaaes force had reached
Cawnpore on the 14th, and had crossed the
Ganges on the 19th to relieve Lucknow. No for-
midable opposition had been offered to this im-
portant movement, there being only a skirmishing
with advanced posts. There had also been letters
from Lucknow to the 15th or 16th reporting all
well. An assault on the sth had been repulsed by
the garrison with great loss to the assailants.
From this we may anticipate that the next mail
will convey the glad tidings of the complete relief
of the gallant garrison, and of the numerous non-
combatants who had received shelter and protec-
tion, under their care. A load of anxiety will
thus be removed from the national mind. At
Agra, too, all was quiet up to the 19th, so that
in all the more important points everything was
going on as well and satisfactory as could possibly
have been desired.

There have been some trifling manifestations of
furthar disaffection. The following are the most
important :—" A conspiracy having been dis-
covered among the gunners of the 21st Regiment
of Bombay Native Infantry, they were disarmed at
Kurrachee on the 14th of September, the men
having organised an extensive plot to murder the
European inhabitants. Eighteen of the conspi-
rators were summarily executed, and twenty-two
transported for life. At Shikrapore, in Upper
Scinde, a disturbance occurred on the 23d of
September, the Native Artillerymen having seized
the guns, but were soon beaten off by the loyal
portion of the troops. An attempt was also made
at Ahmedabad on the 15th of September to create a
mutiny among the 2d Bombay Grenadiers, but
the ringleaders were seized before they could
carry out their designs."
We also hear that Saugor and Jubbulpore were
threatened by the Dinapore rebels under KOOEIC
SINGEL. We may, however, trust to the energetic
Major EYRE, to render a satisfactory account of
this miscreant. We also learn that a wing of the
4th King's Own had arrived from the Mauritius,
and been despatched to Kurrachee. A portion of
her Majesty's 05th had arrived from the Cape,
and the rest daily expected. All is quiet in the
Punjaub and the Deccan. The Bombay and
Madras Presidencies also tranquil ; and her Ma-
jesty's ships Sanspareil, Shannon, Pearl, Penelope,
Basle, Himalaya, and Adventure, are at Cal-
cutta. The steamer Thebes arrived at Galls with
Dart of the 38th Regiment, on the 31 of October.
The only alloy to our satisfaction is the follow-
ing :—" A body of insurgents, who were threaten-
ing Gaya, had been dispersed by a small force,
chiefly composed of Sikhs, under Major Bartray.
The rebels had, however, crossed the river in his
rear, and, reaching the town in the evening, had
liberated the prisoners from the gaol, and took
their departure next morning. A small number of
Europeans who were entrenched in a bungalow,
were not molested." But this is slight in com-
parison to the glorious result so ardently looked
for by every English heart—the destruction of
Delhi, the overthrow of the octogenarian
usurper, and the all but certainty of the speedy
relief of Lucknow.

Since writing the above we have received from
the Foreign-office the names of the officers who were
included amongst those injured more or less se-
verely in the contest. It will be seen that Gene-
ral nezonsoN, Major JA. cos, and other
well known officers, are amongst those
whose names will be entered on the rolls of Fame,
and who will find a monument more enduring
than brass in the memory of their grateful
country.

The bullionist organ has made a great disco-
very. It announces that " the entire suspension
of specie payments by the New York and Boston
banks is the most satisfactory announcement that
could have been looked for," and that, "had the
step been taken a fortnight earlier, an immense
amount of ruin might have been averteder This
is a candid and a valuable admission. It shows
that even the Times itself has abandoned the
OVEZSTONE or MERCATOR doctrine, that " a re-
laz-ttion ought only to take place in the last ex-
tremity, when the danger of general confusion had
become imminent." It now begins to see the error
of its ways, and warned by the New York ex-
ample, where the banks have fallen in consequence
of the reckless sacrifice of the commercial com-
munity, perceives that the panic may be permitted
to go too far—that the moneyocracy may be in-
volved in one common ruin with their intended
victims—" the Engineer hoist with his own
petard."

Surely, then, the same remedy which, according
to the Leviathan, has proved so effectual in New
York, might be judiciously applied at this side of
the Atlantc. It tells us that there the effect of
the suspension " was instantaneous." Every one
seemed to feel that the ordinary channels of
business would forthwith be restored,'and that
from that moment the progress of recovery would
commence;" that "everything was going on
quietly, and that all excitement had passed away."
Adding as a comment that " this result was per-
fectly natural. Tao inconvertible paper of the
banks would now circulate at a value in propor-
tion to the discreti,in with which it might be
lisauaetll
d;7 bodlseaw pppoasr.in: it to be kept within close
its, there is no reason that it should fall much,
f
m
The above
can
fe2sion embodies all for which
the anti-bullieuista
have asserted that have long contended. We
issued within With inconvertible paper money
discreet limitg' and on abundantly
sufficient security, there will be no danger of its
falling much, if at all, below
falling would be a far more eftPaere.tu. a fact,nmode if tsp r seo
.
venting the continuous drain of gold, than any
ruinous
increase in the rata of discount, however

to the internal trade and commerce of the country,
while the former would have but a very trivial effect
thereon. That internal trade was never
more prosperous than when there was an adequate
supply of inconvertible paper money, and that
notwithstanding the depressing influences of
economy, taxation, and heavy Government loans.
Here, too, the game is beginning to produce its
results. The Liverpool Borough Bank, although
perfectly solvent, had been obliged to apply for
assistance to the Bank of England. The claim
being perfectly legitimate, and the security unde-
niable, was favourably entertained by the Direc-
tors. But on what conditions ? Simply that the
Bank should wind up its affairs, and discontinue
business ! ! Here is an establishment with
950,0001. of paid-up capital, and a reserve fund
of 101,202/. compelled to discontinue business.
Great banking facilities will thus be
withdrawn from the Liverpool community,
and there is nothing to supply them.
The Bank of England seeks to swallow up all the
minor establishments, to render its own mono-
poly still more grinding and oppressive- to the
people. Other large failures are also reported,
and it is impossible to say to what an extent
matters may proceed unless a Government letter,
similar to that of October, 1847, be forth-
with issued. And then, when all the
mischief has occurred, when the panic has reached
its extreme point, we shall have the Times com-
placently announcing that, "Had the step been
taken a fortnight earlier, an immense amount of
ruia might have been averted."

Is it not time that the people should take
matters into their own bands, and not submit as
helpless victims? If Government will do anything,
well ; if not, there may be a monetary revolution,
of which it is impossible t,) predict the results.

The Earl of Lincoln arrived in Dover-street on Satur-
day, from Wilton House, Salisbury.
The Earl and Countess of Stamford and Warrington
arrived in town from Enville Hall, Staffordshire, on
Thursday last, and left on Saturday for Bradgate-paik,
Leicester, for the hunting season.
Sir Edwin and Lady Scudamore Stanhope, of Holme
Lacy, Herefordshire, have left Maurigy's Hotel for
Hastings.
We regret to hear that the Right Hon. Joseph Napier
is confined to his bed at Hawlewood.- Enniskillen paper.
Colonel de Salis and Captain Phillips, Bth Hussars,
left London on Sunday last for Marseilles!, en route fir
Bombay.
THE PRINCE CONSORT'S HARRIERS.—This excellent
pack have had several days' private hunting in the
neighbourhood of Windsor.
LONDON MODEL YACHT CLUE.—The next general
meeting of this club will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3,
at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street.
THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE in ST. JAMES'S-PARIC.—
Yestsrday the new suspension bridge erected across the
centre of the lake in St. James's-park was opened for
public traffic.
The National Bank of Belgium has fixed the discount
of accepted bills at 5i per cent. ; of non-accepted bills
at 6 per cent. ; and of Treasury bills of all dates at 5i
per cent.
The Committee of Mexican Bondholders have re-
ceived advices from Mr. Whiteheal, of the 19th tilt.,
from which it appears very doubtful whether matters
will have been sufficiently advanced by the time that
the next packet leaves to expect any remittance sent
by her for the dividend fund.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.—Last evening a new oomedietta,
entitled "Deadly Reports," by Palgrave Simpson,
Esq., was produced here. The incidents are of some-
what too improbable a nature, coupled with the exceed-
ing temerity of plot, to call for more than a record of its
partial success.
Letters from Naples'state that a palace is in prepara-
tion for the reception of the King of Prussia, who has
advised by his physicians to pass the winter in Italy, but
according to the latest account from Berlin the journey
is unavoidably postponed, the King probably not being
strong enough to travel so far.
THE IRISH MILITIA.—The Waterford Artillery are
now quartered in Kinsale Barracks. Tbe regiment at
present is only about 400 strong, with 200 women and
children. The Louth Cork permanent staff now occupy
Bandon Barracks. The North Cork Rifles, at present
stationed at Fermoy, are under orders for England.
Acoording to the last accounts from Persia, consider-
able damage has been caused by shocks of earthquake,
particularly in the .A.dherbidjan. The small town of
Tesong has been almost entirely destroyed. In Georgia
the Kour left its bed and inundated the country and
several towns on its banks,
A Berlin correspondent says that the best understand-
ing exists between the Queen of Prussia and the Prince,
but that it is not the same with the Princess of Prussia,
who has been requested not to appear at Pttsdani.
" The liberal views of her royal highness, so openly ex-
pressed since 1848, have given great offence to the
gam.
WEST KENT REGISTBATION.—The revision of the
lists of voters commenced at Sevenoaks, on Wednesday,
the 231 ult., and terminated at Greenwich, on Monday,
the 12th instant. Sutjoined is the result as furnished
by the Secretary of the West Kent Liberal Registration
Association :—Liberalclaims admitted, 613 ; Tory, 361 ;
Liberal gain on claims, 252. Struck off Mr. What.
man's poll, 266 ; Mr. Smith's 202 ; Tory gain on objee
tions, 64 • total Liberal gain, 188.
TEE NATIONAL GALLERY.—Yesterday the picture
newly purchased at Venice for the nation—Paul Vero.
flue's "Family of Darius at the feet of Alexander after
the battle of fssus"—was—with several other recent
acquisitions, chiefly of the Tuscan school—exhibited to
the public at the National Gallery, in Trafalgar-s=quare,
on its re-opening. The paintings of the British school
are also again open to inspection at Marlborough-house.
DEATH OF ALEXANDER LAING, THE SCOTTISH SONG
WRITER. —The Montrose Standard says :—Alexander
Laing, the author of many beautiful Scottish lyrics,
breathed his last on Wednesday morning at Brechin.
He ventured on the publication of his pieces in one

volume under the title of " Wayside Flowers," and this
has gone through two editions, and a third is now in
progress. His "Archie Allan," "Mary, the Maid of
Montrose," and the "Braes of Mar," entitle him to rank
high among our Scottish writers."
EAST KENT ELECTION.—The Sussex Gazette says :--
"The Liberals at the next election will direct their ar.
tillery against Sir Brook Bridges, and the attitude
assumed by Sir E. Daring and Mr. Knatchbull Hugessen
of active hostility will render it necessary for Sir Brook's
friends to buckle on their armour, or he will be thrown.
The Conservatives, however, must stand shoulder to
shoulder; there must be no division ; it must ba for
Deedes and Bridges' they must vote, and no plumper'
to secure a favourite candidate."

TEE BATTLE •3 BALAKLAVA.—Yesterday being th
anniversary of the batik of Balaklava, the officers who
were engaged on that occasion dined together at a spl
did banquet at the London Tavern, Covers were laid
for 50, and the chair was taken by General Sir James
Scarlett, K.C.8., supported by the Earl of Lucan,
1C.C.8., Lord George Paget, C. 8., Colonels Douglas,
Hodge, C. 8., Conolly, Lew, Mayow, Wardland, Shute,
and Hartopp ; Majors Jenyns, Brown, and Manley ;
Captains George, Sandeman, Giynn, Hunt, ece. ;
Sir G. Wombwell.

The Paris letters mention that the idea of a suspension
of specie payments by the Bank of France finds nurnor.
one influential advocates, who are determined to urge it
strongly, in preference to an unlimited rise in the rate of
' discount, should affairs get wor.-e. The question is
alleged even to have been discussed at a sitting of the
Bank. Except as a remedy for internal and uncontrol-
lable panic, when it is demanded as a temporary protec-
tion for the majority against the in:nority, the step wou:d
be one of such flagrant dishonesty that it may be hop -d
it will be summarily discarded. The Government, it is
said, are determined not to sanction it. At present, so
far from there being any serious pressure, the best paper
can be negotiated at a half per cent, below the Bank
rate of 7i per cent. The movement on the subject there-
fore may obviously be attributed to the hopes of igno-
norant speculators on the BOUN..—Titnes' City Article.
THE WRECK OF THE ONTARIO. —Oa Saturday even-
ing Mr. Press, coroner fir Noriolt, held an inquest at
C tistor, near Great Yarmouth, on the bodies of Mrs.
Balfour, the wife of the captain, and of a seaman from
the unfortunate Ontario of S Aida Shields, lost on the
Barber Sands, with nearly all bade (23 in all), in the
gale which vi-ited the eastern coast on Thursday nig
and Friday morning. The bcdies, which were much
disfigured, were viewed by the juryin the life-boat house
at Caistor, and a verdict of "accidentally drowned" was
returned. The jury at the same time exprassed a strong
opinion as to the neglected state into which the lite-hoat
at Caistcr has fallen. Mrs. Bali nir was washed a-bore
from the Ontario in her night-dre-s, and a portion of the
crew were probably in their berths when the ship struck
an the sand. The eastern coast has not been visited
with such a fearful gale for many years.
THE FORTHCOMING MICHAELIUS TBELIC —The lists

of rules in the common law courts for the forthcoming
Nlichaelmas Term, corninencin; on Monday next, have
ju,t bean Ex iibit.ol, and died ise the gratifying fact that.
there are only 74 in the three C Aarts-35 in the QueetA
Bench, 25 in the CDMMOU Plea'', and 14 in the Excile-
quer. The Chancery vacation will terminate on Tnur,-
day next, when the several officas will resume business,
the common I,tw vacation having ended on SaturdaY
rove in a good do.l of business in the Chancery and
chinnion law courts. The reforms sf late years lave
simplified the mode of proceAre, and the result has been
an accession of business. At common law there is no
cessation in the long vacation, except in pleadings.
Under the new Bills of Exchange Act, unless a judge
gives leave to appear, an action can be coruniencad and
concluded in the vacation. In the Court of Chancery
there is a cessation except on pressing matters. It is
said that a little more expedition in the offices of the
examiners would be a public benefit. The registration
appeals from the courts of the revising barristers will be
heard by the Common Pleas in the term. The Lord
Chancellor will receive the judges, etc., at his residence,
on the first day of the ensuing term, to breakfast, amt.
then fornially opens the courts.

LATET NEWS.

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