The Sun.
London, England, 1842-05-17 00:00:00

n retreat.

The frowning sierras of Spain were never barriers
to British valour. The heroes of Marengo, Jena, and
Austerlitz, backed by the most skilful artillery in the
world, could not delay the onward stride of England's
legion—and shall a band of fierce barbarians stay the
onward course of British civilization in India ? No,

Sir; the British lion has been stung by a hornet in
his slumber, but the insect will be crushed in the first
lash of his avenging anger.—Yours, &c.,
AN ANGLO-ASIATIC.
Treaty with the Maha Rajah.

THE SOUTH-EASTERN (LONDON AND DOVER)
RAlLwAY.—Yesterday morning a train conveyed several
gentlemen connected with this railway, and some friends,
from the London-bridge station, to arrange the prelimi-
naries for the openin& of the line to Tonbridge, on the
26th inst. After passing over the Greenwich and Croy-
don lines, find the Brighton, so far as Red-hill, the train
arrived at the commencement of the hover line. The
first station, which is called Reigate, is externally very
plain, but the interior arrangements comprise every con-
venience for the passengers that experience can suggest.
From thence, after leaving the ancient residence of Mr.
Cussell, situated on the hill to the left of the station, while
stretching away to the right is seen the Brighton coach
road; the line proceeds through a beautifully wooded and
richly fertilised country to Bletchingly. Passing through
a tunnel measuring nearly a mile in length, and skirting
Legham-wood, Godstone station is next seen. This is
situated at the foot of a lofty embankment, which is at-
tained by a rustic flight of steps leading to an elegantly fitted
up waiting-room. The scenery from here to the next
station, Eden-bridge, is of the most picturesque cha-
racter. Quitting Eden-bridge the eye ranges over a
vast extent of country ; the fertile hills of Surrey and
Kent, with the commencement of the Sussex downs,
form a varied landscape at this spot. The romantic little
village from which the station takes its name is seen on
the rig:it at a distance of about half a mile, and Pens-
hurst, so renowned as the seat of the Sydneys, is situated
about six miles distant. The next station is Penshurst,
and from thence we proceed to Tonbridge. This station
is entered under the old turnpike-road to Hastings, and
is of considerable extent, its contiguity to Tonbridge
Wells, and connection with Hastings and St. Leonard's
rendering it of first-rate importance. The booking-
offices, waiting-rooms, dm, combine elegance with every
convenience. There can be little doubt that this will
speedily become a very popular line. The charm of its
scenery, passing through a line of country long pro-
verbial for its beauty, is not entirely unknown to the
numerous visitors of Hastings and Tonbridge Wells,
and will amply repay an excursion to its present extent,
f only for the enjoyment such a journey must afford.
DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM MURRAY, BART.—We
have to announce the death of the above Baronet, who
expired on Saturday last, in the 73d year of his age. He
was second son of the sixth Baronet, and succeeded to
the family honours on the death of his brother, in 1827.
By his marriage with Miss Gayton, the deceased leaves
issue several Children. His eldest son Robert, married
in 1839 to Mrs. A. C. Murray, succeeds his father in the
Baronetcy. The family seat is Clermont, ill the county
of Fife.