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No. 451, November 13,1868.] T H E I/E A ...
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CHINA. The following advices have been r...
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cochin ¦china. A TELECiKAM from Alexandr...
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SIERRA LEONE. fc - By the Armenian we ha...
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SYRIA. A IvETtkr from Tripoli, in Syria,...
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AMKIUCA. Tun Philadelphia has arrived wi...
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" We boliovo," says tho Aty/un, " they r...
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India. The Bombay Mail Which Arrived Thi...
of English troops , and Tantia Topee cannot long escape condign punishment . In the Punjab the Mooltan mutineers have been annihilated . The proclamation in which-her Majesty is to assume the government of India had not yet appeared , but great preparations have been made for illuminations at Calcutta . The Bombay Times anticipates from it the best results , and warmly praises Lord Stanley ' s reply to the missionary deputation which waited upon him some months since . " If the Government , " says that paper ,, " will fearlessly and honestly carry out a policy of resolute neutrality in the country , in religious matters , it will cut up a " thousand stumbling-blocks by the roots .
No. 451, November 13,1868.] T H E I/E A ...
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China. The Following Advices Have Been R...
CHINA . The following advices have been received at Marseilles from Hong-Kong to the 28 th of September : — The Russian Ambassador has arrived , bringing an advantageous treaty concluded with Japan . Lord Elgin awaited at Shanghai the Commissioners for arranging the tariff , & c , who were expected from Pekin in the beginning of October . All was quiet at Canton , and trade was recommencing . The Chinese are returning to Hong-Kong . The official Gazette of Pekin announces a project for fortifying Peiho for the purpose of stopping the further advance of the barbarians .
Cochin ¦China. A Telecikam From Alexandr...
cochin ¦ china . A TELECiKAM from Alexandria , dated Nov . 4 , brings news of the combined French and Spanish expedition having landed in Cochin China for the ostensible purpose of demanding redress for the bad treatment of missionaries ; there are , no doubt , political objects on the part of France concealed under this pretext . The allied force landed at a port called Touron . The place was taken without the loss of a single man . The bay and river of Touron have been held in a state of effective blockade by the forces under Admiral de Genouilly from the 1 st of September . B \ ' a further despatch , dated Marseilles , Thursday , details have been received of the taking of Touron . The gunboats destroyed five forts in half an hour . The allied troops occupied the town , and liavcrthrow . iv out reconnoitring parties into the peninsula . Touron-has been declared French territory . The expedition was to advance to attack the metropolis at th « end of September .
Sierra Leone. Fc - By The Armenian We Ha...
SIERRA LEONE . fc - By the Armenian we have later dates from the West Coast of Africa . Trade was dull all along the coast . The Sherboro * expedition had been quite successful , and the Order in Council annulling the press ordinance at Sierra Leone was well received .
Syria. A Ivettkr From Tripoli, In Syria,...
SYRIA . A IvETtkr from Tripoli , in Syria , of the 23 rd , announces that the greatest uneasiness had been felt in that place , as a massacre of the Christians had been resolved on for the 20 th inst ., the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet ; but that the preparations of the authorities to prevent any disturbance , and the determined bearing of the representatives of the European powers , had been effectual in preserving the peace . The mutinous Arab soldiers hud been sent to keep garrison in the Castle of Yefrem , in the Djebel . A letter from Jerusalem of the 20 th October states that perfect tranquillity prevails in that city and the neighbourhood , And pilgrims continue to visit Palestine without beiiiK disturbed by the Arab tribes , who are in arms iu the neighbouring districts . The sole danger to be apprehended is the meeting with highwaymen , who attack iaolatod European travellers . An English lady bad been outraged by these ruffians , and then assassinated . Her < lead body was discovered in a mutilated state . It is intended to impose a pecuniary fine on the inhabitants of tho districts in which a robbery shall in future bo committed . Since the above news , the following telegram has boon received from Boyrout , dated Octobor 27 : —'" The packet boat from Alexandria has brought news of a general agitation which ia reigning in Asiatic Turkey . Insurrections have taken place at several plncos , Omar Pasha maintaining himself at Bagdad with difficulty . Tho tribos living between Tripoli and Aleppo have revolted . Tho communication is interrupted between tho Libnnus and Tripoli , and between Alexandrottn . and Aloppo . Tho garrison of Beyrout have boon sont against the insurgents . The disorder in tho Lllmnus has boon appeased by tho Biahop , Joseph Jahjah , "
Amkiuca. Tun Philadelphia Has Arrived Wi...
AMKIUCA . Tun Philadelphia has arrived with dates from Now York to tho 28 rd ult ., and the Africa with dates to tho 27 th . Government finances in the United States appear to bo in an unsatisfactory condition , and tho Secretary of . State will , it is feared , find it nocosaary to havo recourse to fresh loans , and also to a revision of tho tariff . The JVeio York Herald ^ in noticing tho arrival of tho Pacific , with Lord Bury on board , says , " We understand tho object of his lordship ' s visit to this country is for tho
Secretary Cass has had a consultation with Secretary Toucey about strengthening the home squadron , in view of Mexican relations , and tbe anticipated Spanish fleet for Cuban waters . It is probable that several vessels will be ordered home from foreign stations for this service . Great excitement exists at Peoria , Illinois , on account of the failure of Messrs . Cartiss and Co ., ' bankers . The people threaten to mob the banking 1 house and the private residences of the members of the firm . The military have been notified to be in readiness for any attack that may be made .
purpose of making arrangements for placing this line of steamers ( Galway ) upon , the most satisfactory basis . The Pacific was delayed for two days at St- John ' s to enable the noble viscount to meet the Legislative Council of Newfoundland , to settle the terms of a subsidy , which , we believe , was signed and perfected during his lordship ' s stay there . " . . Political excitement ran . high in New York , consequent oil the near approach of the election for members of Congress and state officers . Mr . Dallas has written to the President that he will return home in the spring , and Mr . Clay has been recalled from Peru . Mr . Preston declines the mission to Spain , after having intimated bis acceptance . _____ _
Business was very brisk afc Salt Lake . Trains were constantly arriving from California with goods and provisions . There was good feeling between the Mormons and the Gentiles ; tbe former speak in high terms of Governor dimming . General Johnston ' s command consists of 7000 to 8000 men , all of whom were consolidated in one grand encampment , and would remain together during the winter . There were about 4000 troops at Fort Bridget , under Colonel Carobrey . Her Majesty ' s war steamer Valorous was to leave New York on the 27 th for Central America , with Sir W . Gore Ouseley on board . General Walker , it is said , is about to lead " another filibustering expedition against
Nicaragua . The - Veto York Herald says , "Admiral Kellett , commander of the British West India squadron , will g ° at once to the waters of Central America , to back Sir William Gore Ouseley by the presence and significant prestige of the British fleet . Should General Walker , or any filibuster , attempt to land in Nicaragua , Admiral Kellett is instructed , upon application of the existing Government of that Republic ,, to use his force against the filibusters . Doubtless there is an understanding between the Governments of Nicaragua-and Great Britain , and Martinez would not delay in making the application , if he has not . done so ' already , " Walker is said to be we'll supplied with both men- and money .
The expedition against Paraguay , says the Daily News correspondent , is all but on tlie point of starting—consisting of three frigates and fourteen other vessels , of which the latter can ascend the rivers , and three thousand fighting men . The expense will probably be five millions of dollars , and the result extremely problematical . The main objects of the war are to compel President Lopez to ratify the late treaty , and to avenge the running down of a United States surveying steamer , which had ascended the river without permission , by a Paraguayan man-of-war . If it meet with any success , however , it will prove sufficient ' to draw off the public attention from Mr . Buchanan ' s , recent peccadilloes . A skirmish , in which five men are wounded and none killed , is a " battle" in this country , and ia hailed with appropriate excitement and rejoicings .
" We Boliovo," Says Tho Aty/Un, " They R...
" We boliovo , " says tho Aty / un , " they recommend that a block-ship of some GO Runs bo forwarded from England to bo moored within Tort Phillip Heads , and that tho liny bo armed with batteries . Volunteer forces are enrolling in all tho principal districts of tho colony . Whilst M'O arc thus preparing , we trust England will remember tlmt there are treasurer ) in Australia that may well tempt tlio cupidity of an cuoiny . They constitute a part of ( lie national wealth , and should bo under the shield of national protection . '
AUSTRALIA . The Melbourne Argus , of September * 15 , commences its summary of the event ? of the month with the usual complaint of the irregularity of tho mail service . Parliament was to meet on tho 7 th of October . Ministers will endeavour to push forward the estimates for the ensuing year , so na to enable the Houses in a brief session to pass tho Appropriation Act , and dispose of tho Koform Bill . Tho question of defences hna long occupied public attention . A commission was to report on tho subject .
Wo lmvo advices from . South Australia to Sept . 11 . Tlio Adelaide papers puulisli a despatch which tho Governor lind addressed to tlio Colonial Secretary , on the dofectivo condition of the colonial defences . The Governor ohIcs for a steam tfun-boat , and says the local ministry will rcvomntotid tlio insertion in tho estimates of a sum for defraying part of the extra expense . Tho Colonial Legislature li / ul been opened . In his speech , the Governor said : — " I congratulate you that the indications of sub « tautinl prosperity to which I have on former occasions alluded in addressing you continue to manifest thomsclvoa . Tho Imports and exports during tho past your have increased in a sound proportion , and our revenue has exceeded tlio estimated amount . "
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FBANCE . ¦ ' . ' . .. . ( F ? 'om our oiori Correspondent ?} . Parts , Thursday , 6 _ r p . m . The speech of M . Chaix d'Est Ange , adverted to in in ; last letter , is regarded here in the light of a politiea document , and treated as an admonition addressed , in directly , from the chief of the state to his ministers o justice ! It is the great evil of the present regime tha no monitor to the misconduct of public functionaries can erxist under it . The great restraint to official insolenc < and injustice was broken down when the liberty of th < press was destroyed . No journal dare direct attentioi to misconduct in a judge , lest it should be suspends and fined fcr publishing false intelligence . The indi
vidual that would venture to do so would incur the extraordinary punishment provided by the law for inciting contempt and hatred towards the Government , for it must not be forgotten that from the Prime Minister tc the police spy , all form part of the Government , and are equally entitled to protection . The victim of official insolence , or of what is sometimes worse , has no redress . He can rarely find opportunity to appeal to Festus sober from Festus drank with uncontrolled authority- In spite of the silence imposed , the murmurs of those suffering under injustice have arisen to the throne . Feeble and indistinct as they may have been , they have glided through antechambers , they have pierced through dense and serr : « l ranks of courtiers , and they have made themselves
heard in the imperial presence . One of the chiefest sources of public discontent ha 3 thus been laid bare , and hence the speech or official admonition addressed by tlie Procureur-Imperial to the Judges of the French Courts on the occasion of their opening . The Emperor , whom it would be absurd to suppose can desire anything but the happiness of his subjects , and their contentment by the equitable administration of justice , accompanied by ordinary civility , must have been penetrated with the sense of the evil that had grown up , and how great that is may be judged by the severity and poihtedness of the reprimand , for it was nothing else to which the Procureur-Imi > rial gave utterance . It may be necessary , perhaps , to state that it is the office of a French judge to establish the guilt of . the accused . He has not only to decide upon evidence , but also ^ to play the part of prosecutor . " In the struggle which .
takes place between the judge and the accused , the magistrate can never have too much firmness against the artifices , the denials , and the audacity of the guilty ; his vigilance should be incessant and his logic inexorable . But , also , his patience should be equal to every proof , his moderation should be patent ; he ought never to abuse his too facile eloquence and his authoritative position , lest he augment the trouble and embarrass the unfortunate who is already intimidated by the aspect of the audience . Is it no less true to add that for the welfare of justice and the dignity of a judge , the abuse of wit would produce a doplonible effect ? All should be serious in this serious ministry , and raillery ought never , to bo admitted . It is always a sad spectacle , that of a wretch who defends himself . Society has the right to condemn , but not to insult him . Every witticism against him is a
wicked aotion . It is nevertheless just to recognise th . it the position of a magistrate imposes great reservo upon him , and the world , which is sometimes astonished , ought to understand and honour it . But care should bo taken not to exnggerato this sentiment . Keservo ought never to become haughtiness , and tho rcspeqt for his proper dignity is quite compatible in a magistrate with benevolence and affability . . . How many men , in fact , agents of public authority , easily forget that they possess thap authority only in the interest of the public —personam ayunt rcljnibliccc—and thus , believing themselves to bo masters to use it at thoir pleasure , listen with impationco to the most just reclamations , and
some repulse with harshness those who may not seem to them to bo justified speedily enough . It would appear that they woro robbed of the time thoy condescend to devote to public business , and the more thoir functions are subordinate , tho more they strive to render their authority insupportable . Nevertheless wo all know , wo have all learned it by our proper experience , that that which is tho loss pardoned in a public man is the arrogance of his manners , tho exaggerated importance which lie givos himself , and tlio disdain which lio nffoots . By liis bad behaviour he accumulates anger ami more
hatred than by tho firmness of his refusal , nnu t" * harshness of his reception makes moro enemies to Government than tho snvority oven of his resolves . Why M . Chaix < T Est Ango should havo boon wrtoetoa to administer this pointed , but well-merited fl '' 111011 '" "' it ia ( Hffloult to understand , unloas it was < ' ° f 7 ""** that ho , tho most offensive of all public o ^? " ' »"' "JJ ° t conducted a Government prosocutian " ° , ? , i . ow fit should be made to do penance . To opprociato . ow fit thq present Imperial Procurer * arc . to _ glvu Irt on . in moderation , gon loneae , Kindness , ami * * % * **"™ V oflogal for iih , tho render has only ( o rooal to i UiUli j conduct when ho first . appeared in Wa govornmon /« U
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Leader (1850-1860), Nov. 13, 1858, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_13111858/page/7/
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