The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-17

to an Ergshmans feelings, and the press call loudly
for the suppression of it. II would seem that some
thing has at last been done at Delhi IN the way Of
dealing ont retrbution on the leaders of the rebellion
"a of the inferior members Of the royal family were
executed the 18th ult., under sentence of q
military commission before which they were tried
hope this is only beginning and that such good
work will go on.
Large quantities of prize property have been
seized at Delhi consisting OF magnificent ewelry,
precious stones shawls kncobs aud other valuables
which il il thought will be sent down TO Calcutta for
sale as soon as the roads are safe. That which has
hitherto been disposed Of at Delhi consisted of
ticles Of but triiling value.
We have other victories to announce besides those
at Lucknow On the 10th ult. q force from Delhi
under Colonel Gerard, attacked the Thutineers OF
the Jodbpore Legion, reinforced by refugees and
rebels to about five thousand with nine guns at
Narnoul about eighty miles southwest of Delhi, and
completely defeated them. capturing all their guns
Our loss was Is killed and 45 wounded: Among the
former we sorry to say was Colonel Gerard, the
only officer who fell.
The King of Delhi's life was spared, it would APP
pear by order of General Wilson, who also acted in
obedience to command. Elsewhere he says that
Lieutenant Hodson had no option in the matter OF
the King of Delhi.
In connection with this matter of the culpable
eniency displayed towards the King OF Delhi and
his family, we may revert to curious statement
made by the Hu, koru so far back as the 22d May
last, on the strength of accounts from Agra where
as We have reason to believe, our c0ntempomry's
authority should be good-to the effect that 1.-The
King Of Delhis son in the station, staying
with Mr. Muir" the object of his visit being Ito
show that his family are in no way connected with
the outbreak" In the prevailing excitement
Of the time. this curious statement escaped
notice, or perhaps was refused credit but now.
coupled with the fact that the excessive "clemency'
exhibited towards the royal traitors and murderers
Is ascribed TO the influence of the late Lieutenant
Governor, the assertion acquires wonderful signi
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pondence as published in the blue book, any nti-
nation OF this alleged visit and il seems IN redible
that IT should have taken place without being men-
toned TO the Governor General, with whom Mr.
Colvin was in daily communication. On May Ia, the
late Lieutenant Governor, in teegraphic message
To bis lordship, sand I'VE have authentic iutelli
gencc in letter from the King that the town and
fort oi Delhi and his person i'll the hands of
the imsnrgent regiments OF the place which joined
about l60 of the troops from Meerut and opened the
gates" Hence it is certain that the King was in
communication with Mr.. Covin, and he might have
succeeded in persuading him that he had no concern
in the outbreak. Mr.. Colvn may, upon this, have
issued Instructions respecting the treatment which
his Majesty was to receive on falling into the hands
OF our forces; but can hardly believe that he
remained undeceved to the last and left those orders
lit icrce or that even, If he deluded. General
vii on would for a moment regard such orders 40
long after Mr. Colvins death, or allow himself to be
in any way hampered by them.
The Friend oG India adds We would call the at
tention oi the government of India to the state Of
things existing in the city Of Delhi IL demands in
slant and stern REFORM We certain that the
fieaks there committed have no sanction from the
Governor General, and If the message costs { 600
in bribes written orders should be transmitted per
cmptorily forbiddng them. The youngest SON of
the King eighteen years Of age. has been declared
innocent on account of his youth, and rides through
Delhi on elephant with two British officers be-
hind him to do him honor. The statement appears
incredible that il may be set aside a
newspaper report. We entreat government 70 be-
lieve that ii is which would not publish with
out such information produces absolute certainty
The King, also, IT is sidbut for this We have only
the authority Of the Lahore Chroniris-has a
tBue TO attend him, and coolly insults the British
officers who visit him. II il things such a. these,
the hoDors paid to our mrderers which eyasperate
Europeans TO frenzy. They are not ordered or
sanctioned by government, but they should be stop
ped 10y courts martial, il necessary
charge brought against Colonel Hogge. with re-
ference to his public appearance in Delhi with the
sop Of the King of Delhi has produced the following
letter from him addressed TO the Lahore Chronicle
Although ] do not notice statements made by
anonymous correspondents In newspapers, yet, as
you have given my name in of the editorials Of
your paper Of the l4th November, Of the OH
cert who had been riding with one Of the sons
Of the King on an Elephant through the streets Of
Delhi send you for publication the following state
ment Of the facts leaving the truth OF your charge
of "lacqucying the Kings son about the streets
Of Delhi 70 the judgment Of your readers,
pecslly Of those who know me. Having been
asked 70 accompany the commissioner on a visit
one 81 them holding high official rank in the army.
Ia the house where he was confined. Before leay-
ing. Jumma Bukt. son of the king. apparently
lad Of fifteen or sixteen years Of age asked the
missioner II he might be permitted to 10 out occa-
tionally for an airing along with any gentlemen
vho would take him, and as WAS In the habit of
stirg out every evening on an elephant, the com
missioner asked If should mind occasionally calling
for him. | replied that IL there were no other oh
iections, | would do 50, and "a both the cammis-
rioner and the officers before alluded 10 appeared 10
think there could be none, consented to call for
him. and accordingly, on two occasions, took
Jumma I}ukt OUT the first time having nothing but
pad on the elephant, aud being rather afraid that
be might try and escape. put him in front b. pre-
vent him slipping off; the second time having
"charamab, ] sat in 'front.' though must say con
sidered IL matter ofvery little moment which seat
occupied. AZ TO parading through the streets "
the city, the first time went out through the Cash
mere gate 10 Ludlow Castle, and home when II was
quite dusk through the Lahore gate and Chandncc
Chowk: the second time passed up the Chandnee
Chowk, and returned by the Iall Khoa street hav
ing been induced to 20 there by Jumma Bukt, ex.
pressing a wish 10 show me the house he lived In.
Without entering into the question of hi guilt
innocence. but presuming that, If guilty. he would
never have been allowed To accompany British
officer In public, can only say that found him a
very intelligent lad: he gave me good deal Of in
formation about the mutineers. their leaders and
their plans. and had remained longer at Delhi l
should probably have taken him out oftener. but
havrg returned TO Meorut on the 26th OF October I
had no further opportunity.
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