The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-14

his power Gh0oIam would have been one of thu mos
powerful and the weathiest Of al the Indian princes.
These two have just returned from England, where
they were courted and tetsd by crowned heads and
nope peers-she most distinguished lions OF the
day-but at Government House they pass unnoticed,
ana are taught to remember that they are beggars
only, dependent upon an English pension.
There, too, were the brave Seikhs of the mountain
passes those bold chiefains who fought like tigers
IN their dens-sheer Singh aud Clutter singh--who
Of 4s and 49,, and finally, oyerpowered by she
the superior force brought against them-asser TO
ing through the celebrated battles of Chiaa Waliah
ana GooJe-rab-were finally brought TO bay at Rawul
Pindee, where, after the most obstinate war, they
SURE ndered their sabres to Sir Walter Gilbert the
able General who was made G. c. B. and . Baro-
net for his bravery and Judgment on tina. OCCASION
INFLATED, for they moved about the room in their
stocking feet like so many automatons, shrinking
and criDging before their conquerers evincing the
creates. pleasure IN receiving the least attention
without shoes is by order Of the Governor General to
remind them II their disgrace, and to show proper
respect 70 those that hold the sway-.his am told
pride might. at least have been passed over, for
why strike them while they are down? These PIN
ces, II will be remembered, the chieftains Of
the Punjaub, and their surrender was the signal OF
annexing that great kingdom to the British EN-
pire. The Ameers Of Scind, believe are also
among the dark faces opposite. Other warriors AZ
brave as they have been unfortunate-the captives
lowing the model OF Perry on the lakes, and the
great Roman General, marked his despatch by it's
brevity The pun was too good to be lost, and the
simple Latin word Pecan" went forward to the
Governor General haze scined. No more were
shown me, but believe there several other dis
tinguished chieftains, who were now but pensioners
There were. also specimens Of native schc-
lars, men Of great abilities as lawyers and
advocates, present-men whose intellect would
measure argument with Western minds and whose
high position in the companys courts stamp them
NTH fhn kott
that Hur Chunder Chose, the native Judge Of the
small causes court, may be considered one Of the
most accomplished men Of the time His manners
bespeak the gentleman, and he seems as familiar
with the worlds history those who make il their
especial study and the native counse to the govern
ment, Rama Purshad Roy, is another ornament of
the Bengal bar, and possesses the confidence Of all
who are brought In contact with him; and native
bankers and native merchants noticeable among
the Oriental costumes here-for there is Pursuance
Rsomar Tajore, assistant clerk Of the Legislative
Council, cousin Of the famous Dwarkanath, who
made such fusore when he arrived in London
even petted by peeresses and especially noticed by
the Queen, who presented him with her miniature;
hna Ses I'M. mus man am .Hld, was greater scamp IN
one lac Of rupees to some charitable institution, he
was grinding two laos out of his half starved Ryots
and Rum-Gopai Chose, . merchant of kingy wealth,
but not loaded down with jewels like some Of the
rest. Many Of these princes, and natives not Of
royal family, were walking jewellers shops. Pearls
emeralds and diamonds snd precious stones Of
bras, and were reflected back from the mirrors; and
silks and satins, too expensive to be purchased,
marked some Of the more princely Of the native
d,sy S q the ss Were e
show his countrymen present that their rank was
higher than his that they were q bsld a he Was
proud hesitating, at first, as if making mp their
The ball is not : fancy BAH, and yet it would A.
most seem 20 TO stranger for the dresses Of the
native dgpiares at once attract the observer; and
sl sSs a conforms Of s nSs
trast to the plain black dress Of the well psid civil
| han, give a Newport look to the entertainment;
for, with the heads Of the army and navy, intermn
ged with regiment OF deposed princes, and ladies
dressed IN the present many colored fashions, you
have tabIeau not often seen in the West.
About one the guests began to1cave and passing
through the reception room, gave parting shake
OF the hand, or, where not 10 well acquainted
farewell bow to the distinguished man who, for
eight years past say his friends) has ably ruled
the destiDies Of British India.
need not say that ! was disappointed with the
Government House. WithS-t, the green uncovered
lawn is peculiarly English, aud M admit l liked
the emerald look; but not tree gives shade 70 the
grounds, for they breed mosquitoes and barricade
the air, said my informant; but really cam 4 en-
dorse the excuse; for what is more beautiful than
the outrageous GOODNESS OF their shadow 3? There
is one break 10 the monotonous and bare appearance
Of the grounds, and that was the miniature garden
plot where flowers and shrubbery grow In tropical
beauty. The -four huge brick and mortar ends Of
the house, topped Oh with the iron dome in the
centre present attractive style OF architecture,
and there is nothing more commanding within.
| You will notice nothing more marked, while prone
nading non room TO room, than the luxurious
wealth OF space and the parsimonious poverty Of
Lord Canning has launched his bark on the wave of
Indian public opinion but he has done IL clumsily
| enough for saw him Land with flags streaming
over and about him. and tn canon 70 ring from the
| fort the state carriage waited for hin, and the
noble bearing horsemen OF the native cavalry show
ed their pride In being tie body guard Of The Gov
ernof General. Slowly be moved along the Sepoy
Ines, which were ranged along either side OF the
roadway, from the Chandpaul Ghaut 10 Government
House, where the great dientares Of the and we're
| waiting 10 give him welcome. HI glzed vscantly
upon the novel sight bat even when passing E1-
rorean officers who salute him. and fair ladies' who
wave their handkerchie .. tn re Ia no recognition
from his loitship while Lady Canning acknowledges,
and most gracefully too the courtesy. dow odd that
he should DO 50 very austsrc I! When he arrives at
Government House his manners are formal, even 10
| meeting his acquaintance Lord palhousie. Public
opinion n dead In lDdi elso most ceFninly there
| would he more animation and les GOODNESS in q
state reception. uoe different all this looks from
| the Anglo Saxcn custcmsi few months, and IL
HIM, Lord Canning viii Re the best abused nan in
inaia, Tor the Joung Bergaists are radicals.
CALCUTTA, March 0, 1856.
\ IN ErsHing Drive Glorious Sunsef--Sceses IN
I fhs Suburbs Of Coicvt,o--h Ginc. at tae Rscer
Ports On the BOmks--N otab,lifiss Oui Riding
Lord Dalhou'is's Departure.
TIE esrianadc, more shan ali else thus FAR 10 tbs
BENGAL capital, has lcfs the most lastiag impression
on my mind--when the sun shuts of MS b1ruing
brightness-iust before twilight has let her curtain
down, and pinned it with star--vhen the Indian
day bas departed, and The indian evening Ia born.
About The hour Of o'clock the stranger ia intro
duced to scene Of gaety and elainess-a ncsure
Of Oriental sud Anelosaxon life that Il would be
dificnl. to cross from OF the momorys tablet am
no enthusiast, nor can paint--my youth has been
buried among the dry leaves OF comnercs-,he
cobweb realities Of the counting house-thc invoice,
the ledger and the ship--and now, on the restless
drifting Of ncverceasing change, l am purchasing
tesrly enough by abseocs from my family my arst