The Sun. — 1866-06-30 (London, England)

GORDON. If this end cannot be attained by Government aid. it is intended that it shall be conducted by private means. We are not surprised that Mr. BUXTON has retired from the chairmanship of the committee, in consequence of the decision on their part ; but we do not agree with  the arguments which he makes use of to illustrate his meaning. lie certainly exonerates Mr. EYRE horn the charge which the zealous apologists of the negro-insurrectionists have brought against him ; but, at the same time, he considers his dismissal from his position to be not only deserved, but far from an adequate visitation for his offence. Mr. EYRE, he says, " has been dismissed with severe censure, thoroughly indorsed by the British public, and it would be impossible for any Government again to employ an official whose misconduct has been so fully exposed." Mr. BUXTON entirely misstates things in these remarks, and so far from concurring with his remarks, we trust that the new Administration now forming may render justice to the services of this ill-used officer, who so zealously served his country at a critical juncture. At the commencement of the session the noble earl, now to to be Premier, expressed his indignation at the treatment that Mr. EYRE had received at the hand of Earl RUSSELL'S Government. Nothing has appeared in the evidence before the Commissioners to invalidate this remark; and indeed we suspect that Mr. BRIGHT and some of his friends are greatly disappointed at the tone of the Commissioners' report. They admit that the safety of the island was attributable to the exertions of Mr. ETRE, and that a secret desire prevailed for a wide-spread rebellion. To reward these efforts, the zealous members of the Jamaica Committee would call Mr. ETRE to the bar of justice, there to answer to a charge of murder. Much as we regret that any body of Englishmen should so far forget what is due to a deserving man, we are convinced that their attacks will recoil on themselves, and that, should they persevere, they will be treated with the contempt they deserve.  The Great Eastern has once again started on her mission to unite the two hemispheres, and every one must wish her full success. The disappointment of last year was great and grievous, indeed, but it did not discourage or dishearten the conductors of the enterprise. Englishmen are made of sterner stuff, and their energies generally gather vigour from reverses or delays. No doubt the failure has been useful iu many respects, and the errors ormistakes which led to it can now be avoided. Certainly the interest felt in the exploit is not in any way diminished by the lapse of time, if we are to judge by the crowds of visitors who yesterday besieged the monster ship, entreating permission to view the arrangements for laying down the one cable and picking up the other. The much-coveted permission was necessarly withheld in many cases, but a sufficient number succeeded in getting on board to make the Great Eastern, floating city though she is, a very busy and crowded place. In truth the enterprise is one which all must watch with keen interest, and hope that it may prove ultimately successful. Of the result of the enterprise—the laying down of the new cable —those concerned are most sanguine. The chances of recovering the other are necessarily leas, but of that there is also reasonable hope. So with sunshine above and smooth seas beneath the Great Eastern sets forward on her journey ; and we hope before many weeks are over we shall have nem s of the successful laying of the cable brought by the cable itself.  The &form Demonstration on Wednesday Night.