The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-21
INDIA, EGYPT. SYRrA, ASIA MINOR
THE GRIM EA.
"Trip from Madras to the Pyramids
Of Egypt.
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STEAMING IN THE RED SEA.
Scenes at Madras Alden, AlexaMfin, Cairo,
Suez and COnstantinOpls.
TURKISH CONQUEST AND MOSlEM INTOLERANCE,
History Of Mount Carmel and Caiffa from Elijah
to Napoleon.
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GERMAN PILGRIMS AT ACRE.
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The Ccdars OF Lebanon and Pasha's Ban
st Reyrout.
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the lseAND OF CYPRUS AND zeNO'S BIRTHPLACE.
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Scenery in the BOsphorus and a Run
to SebastopOl.
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A Look at the Battlefieidy and FOrtrrsSes.
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How New England Rum Carried the
Malakoff and Redan,
&c, DC, &c.
The Cedars OF Lebanon and a Pasha,s Ban
at Reyr0ut.
the Is1AND OF CYPRUS AND zeNoS BIRTHPLACE,
Scenery in the BOsphorus and a Run
to SebastopOI.
A Look at the Battleiiadx and Fortrcsses.
How New England Rum Carried the
Malakoff and Redan,

On BOARD THE STEAMSHIP NUBIA, FRONT
CALCUTTA TO SUEz, March, 1856. {
Indi0m History Continued Shifting Of English
Politicians iciM Respect to Hsr-1Ae Annered
Observation-Disclosures and Raiiscays-Efscts or
Conquest.
Lord Minto's administration was noted for his
naval exploits. This was the Governor Who with
his ninety sail, took Java from the French but lost
many of his troops by the fatal climate. He was
also successful at the Isle Of France; but the Bocca
Tigrs and Macao expeditions were signal failures.
In 1913 the Marquis Of Hastings, whom Americans
have reason to remember, was the next Governor
General Of India and following in the footsteps Of
his ilustrious namesake, he squeezed the treasury
of Dude to get the means of paying the Company's
debt 1t was during his reign that the old Begun,
that the Pitt opposition mmortalized died, and in
the goodness Of her heart bequcated 81 500 900 to
the Honorable Company-thus saving them the
trouble Of seizing it, as is their custom Hastings
distinguished himself in breaking up and dispensing
the immense bandit hordes Of Pindarees, who for
years had pundered and robbed, spreading devasta-
ton wherever their horsemen charged.
Broughanl's great rivnl In debate the great Can
ning-received the next appointment; but he wa
wanted at home, and, remaining to work his way to
the Premiership, Earl Amherst was chosen to l the
vacancy, and with much ability, shown by his sue
cess, carried on the Burmah war. The action
were bold daring and successful. Burmah was con
quered for the time, and the treasurer OF the Com
pany had to disgorge $40 900 900 to pay the ex.
penses OF the war. DIR. Price, an American mis-.
sionary, signed the treaty on behalf of the King OF
Ava; and DIR. Judson, Fanny Forrester's hus.
band, has also told us something OF the
fierce battles that convulsed the country.
One Of the most alarming Of the many mentioned,
among the native troops, occurred at this time.
Qs24) The Bengal sepoys, who, fearful of losing
caste by going TO sea, disobeyed orders; but the
prisoners OF the official, in sh 1otng down the lead.
ers, saved the mutiny from spreading, and the
prompt dsbanding of the FoIty-sevensh native IN
iantry bad the desired effect Of queng an insubor.
dlnaton that gave the government much cause for
alarm.
The celebrated siege of Bhualkoor near Agra,
ives in 1897. In Calcutta saw the monu ment of
Lord William Bentinck, (who in ls2S, was sent up
from Madras TO relieve Earl Amherst,) for abolish.
ing su.ee or the self immolation OF wi lows on the
funeral iagofs OF her deceased consort. IL was a
bold measure, for il interered with their religion
but 1t was successful But he did not fare as well
in doing away with iogging in the army for he had
TO bear the whole brunt OF every triing act of in.
discipline; every sign OF insubordinati)n On was heaped
upon his shoulders. In 1888 the opposition in Par.
lament succeeded In breaking up the monopoly OF
the China trade, which for 70 long a period had
thrown wet sheet over all private enterprise.
With this measure, the Court of Directors ceased TO
be merchant princes. At this time the Duke OF
Wellington, in speaking Of what the company owed
said their entire debt was only $500 900 900, or
about equal 10 two years revenue.
Lord Auckland, in 1885, took the helm and held
II till lsil-after having been led by the nose by
the unfortunate Captain Burnes into that fatal All
CHAN campaign, where disgrace followed disgrace
with rapldity that even astonished the natives
wal qxr al
during that short campaign; 10000 human beings
perished in the cowardly affair OF the Passeo-an
everlasting disgrace TO those who failed 10 show
themselves worthy OF their official position. On
the 81 November, 1871, occurred the ambush the
surprise, the retreat; where, says Macfarland
with deserving severity, :" Our commanding
officers continued in their imbecty until
our troops were infected with downright cowardiee
Not merely the shivering half starved sepoys, but
our British born soldiers, covered before barbar.
Gus Sus and stupid enemy, whom they had 50 often
haved like fools. and our men like towards. the re.
treat OF the l4th December" says the same writer
"was as appalling as il was disastrous-even worse
than that OF the French from Moscow. In both
instances hail, snow and Ice nakedness and famine.
slew moie than the sword
A change in the British ministry brought Peel a
second time 10 the head OF Affairs in the British
Cabinet, and Lord Ellenborough vas sent in ls42 10
india, and his able management during the Afghan
campaign won him laurels from the army "a we'll az
high officials Even the Iron Duke complimented
him In eulogis.ic language among the peers Of the
ream but his naughty and dictatorial language
offended the dignity Of the Court Of Directors who
showed their unlimited power in recalling the Cover
nor General, in direct opposition 20 the wishes Of
government. The next step in the empires history
was the arrival Of Sir Henry Hardinge, the present
Commander-n-Ch Chief of the Queens army, whose
activity and energy made enemies well friends.
He modified the duty on salt, he abolished Lord
Bentincks order OF hogging, and with such leaders
as Sir Hugh Cough, Sir Charles Napier and Sir
Harry Smith, he conquered the Punjlub, making
the Slkhs surrender their swords, and bow 10 the
British yoke. He accomplished much, and, leaving
good name behind him, he made way for Lord
Dalhousie, in lS4s, who plunged into war as soon
he arrived at Government House, aud the battle
field Of Chilham Waller IA still red with the blood
Of the sons Of England. -Four kingdoms have been
annexed-the Punjaub in lS49; Burmah In '52;
Nagpore, in "a, and last, though not by any means
the least, Dude few days before his departure for
England. For these bold measures, when he has
only carried out the instructions Of the directors,
and through them Of the British government the
Parliamentary opposition are ready 10 open their
batteries against him. and he will be fortunate ii he
escapes the storm that awaits the arrival Of every
Governor Of India VIII, has displayed extraordinary
energy.
The extensive tract OF empire that has been an.
nexed, and the millions of people added TO the
British community, will produce warm compliment
from one party but little hostility from the otaer;
but there are few in India who, although they may
not admire the man, but what are willing to testify