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      in the English Parliament was the vahl and sterile contest the Procureur-G e ' neral described . It was not merely a struggle for place and power—it was something of a high and a noble character . He eulogised Lord Ellenborough for having given up his place in the Cabinet when he found that his despatch to Lord Canning was condemned in Parliament . He alluded to the pardon accorded to M . de Montalembert , as announced in the Moniteiir , and said it was couched in a form offensive to M de Montalembert . lie described the conduct of his

      client on the 2 nd of December . M . de Montalembert , as President of the Electoral Committee of the Rue des Pyramides , had signed a protest against the forcible dissolution of the National Assembly , and he read portions of his letter of the 12 th of December . He defended his client for not having accepted the pardon . In this he only imitated the Emperor himself , who declared to him ( M . Berryer ) , when visiting him in the fortress of Ham in 1845 , that he should not ask for an amnesty from the Government of Louis Philippe . M . Berryer spoke for two hours and a half , and was much applauded .

      M . Chaix d'Est-Ange again addressed the court , on account , he said , of a personal allusion made by SI . 2 Jcrryer , who had spoken of persons whose conversion to Imperialism coincided with their elevation to rank , honours , and fortune . He denied that he owed his fortune or reputation to his conversion . The Judges remained in deliberation two hours and a half . The judgment reduced to three months , instead of sixj the term of imprisonment imposed by the Police Court ; maintained the 3000 fr . fine , but by the ^ Yithdrawal of one of the counts in the indictment completely freed M . de Montalembert from the effects of the law of the 27 th of February , 1858 , under which , even after completing his punishment , he was liable to be transported to Algeria or be exiled . As this was one of the principal objects of the appeal against the sentence of the Police Court , the judgment of the Cour Imperialc is unquestionably a triumph over the Government . \ Ul . lllllC . il * . . .

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      INDIA . Tiik Bombay Mail has arrive ! with intelligence to the 25 th November , which has already been summarised in the telegraphic despatches . There . ire many speculations as to the course which Lord Civdo will" pursue for the purpose of pacifying Oude . The suggestion of the Lucknow correspondent of the Bombay Gazette is to the effect that the object of the Commander-in-Chief is to clear the Baiswara country , liou-undcr the control of Benin Madho Sing , and so work gradually up in the direction of the Gogra river , \ vhile all the columns north of Lucknow work southwards in the same direction . It is further supposed ^ that during the time we are pursuing this course , the Ghats along the other banks of the Ganges will be scoured by a sutlicient force to prevent the crossing of bodies of the enemy .

      beating them down into a fragrant carpet , representing the produce of half the country . Then comes the heavy beat of squadrons of cavalry , the continuous , monotonous tramp of infantry ; the guns , each wheel tearing a deep furrow in the fields ; the mortars ; thousands , literally thousands , of carts , laden with food and ammunition , shot and shell—all in one line , about 150 yards broad and as long as our march , right over the crops and harvest . Yesterday we marched 13 * miles . I should like to go over the ground and see what it looks like now . I know that as we advanced there were indeed patches of sandy soil studded with stumpy bushes which lay fallow or uncultivated , but the greater part of our route lay through corn-fields , in which the young wheat was just springing and looking timidly a few inches above the surface , or cates of unknown , crops , some as high as a horseman ' s waist . May Heaven keep war away from our own doors ! I could not help thinking

      as Hooked around me of such a march across the odorous culture of Mr . Hechi , if the caprice of invaders and the greatness of misfortune ever led an enemy , in default of roads , to pass by Tiptree-hall . But the evil does not cease at the end of our march . The head of the column halts in the plain ; the tapering line , which is lost in the dust in the far distance , seems to grow thicker and thicker as it approaches , to spread out and expand and swallow up the line , which grows to lose itself in the mass . But , as the canvas of the camp rises and the picket 3 are posted , out fly the camp-followers like locusts hatched at one batch , and in myriads wonderful burst from the bowels of the army . It would seem , indeed , as if our troops were merely the protectors of these destroying swarms . Everything that grows and is fit for food of man or beast is cut , carried off , sucked or chewed , . or boiled or roasted , or eaten raw . Far out on the plains on all sides m-avbe seen moving heaps of fodder , with little black feet just visible below the overhanging luxuriance of green . Ants are not so laborious or so strong . "

      TANTIA TOrETS . This chieftain is thus described by the -Daily eio $ correspondent : —Tan tin Topee is a Mahratto , and a soldier by profession . He is of mean origin , of no education , and destitute of talent—unless the Pindarec characteristics which he has displayed of late can be regarded as such . He can neither read nor write , but ho possesses courage , and his followers have coniidence in him . Containing in himself all the energy and perseverance of a robust and vigorous frnmo , ho infuses zeal and strength into others more by his physical than moral example . Ho is perfectly acquainted with our Bystem of warfare , and prefers fatiguing us by our pursuit of him , to meeting us in tho field . Tantia Topee is in the vigour of manhood , being about forty years of ago . Ho is rather abovo tho middle height , and is iu person vigorous and robust . His countcannco is good , His

      and his bearing bold and martial . eyes are piercing , fierce , and restless ; tho oyobrows black and ovalshaped ; tlio forehead high and expausiyo ; tho nose aquiline ; tho mouth small , aud tho lipa comproasod , covering while in reposo tho teoth , which nvo , as is usual amongst natives , of ivory whiteness . His whiskers nro black , and his complexion olivo . Ho dresses very plainly , socking comfort rather than ostentation , nnd wears generally tho looso white robes of the ? Hindoo , with a Cnshmoro shawl thrown over his shoulders . Ilia usual guard is composed of twenty or thirty men j but ho dispenses with this pomp on tho Hold of battle . Ho is frequently seen on horseback , nnd only resorts to a palanquin when wounded or over-fatigued . Ho styles himself tho Vieoroy of tho Poishwa Nunu Sahib , and iurtulgcs in dreams which ho will never soo realised . His followers aro losing honrr , and dcrtorLions nro numerous .

      THIS AUMY ON THIS MAUCU . Mr . Ruasoll writes s— "No olio who has not buhold Mara making war upon Cores In India can hnagino the droadful damage indicted by hia legions . Sugar i > lantutiona are crunched up . by tUo noro by tho elephants , who also strip away tho loaves of trcos , and devour shrubflj plants , and walking sticks , or tho shavings of thorn , with provoking appetite and iiidWl ' uronoo . Cainols growl anil gobble up everything ediblo in tho roach of thoir long nooks and floxlblo lips ; gonte rovol ia the gardens ; the bullocks , buffaloes , und ponies crash through flolde of dall aiul pulse aud various grain ,

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      COCHIN-CHINA . A despatch from Manilla , dated the 23 rd October , supporting the rumour of an insurrection in Cochin China , savs the chief of the insurrection is a Prince of the dynasty of the Trinh , whose father died in the year 1851 , and who enjoyed great popularity at Tonking . His tyranny is not confined to the Christians ; it oppresses the entire population of the states , and particularly the inhabitants of Tonking , who are said to feel much aversion for his government , and this explains the encouragement given to the chief of the present insurrection , who is the last legitimate descendant of the dynasty of Triuh . It is added that the pretender has shown a friendly feeling towards the Christians , whom he wishes to attach to his cause .

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      FRIENDLY ISLES . The Xow Zealand papers contain an account of an aggression of the French at the Friendly Isles . On the 7 th of July last , some French priests landed at Lifuka , on the Haabai group of islands , and insisted on leaving one of their number there to promote the Catholic faith . The native governor said that strangers could not settle there without the consent of the king , who was then at Tonga . The French priests then left for Tonga , where a French frigate was lying ; and , on tho ground that the governor of ITaabai ' s refusal was in violation of a treaty with tho French , the king was compelled to promise to rcmovQ the native governor , to convey the French priests to Lifuka , with their servants and baggage , " and to build a permanent residence for thorn .

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      AMERICA . The following is a summary of tho President ' s Message . Sir . Buchanan ranges over a variety of topics , beginning with Kansas and ending with tho slaver Eoho . With respect to tho relations botween England and the United States ho speaks of them in the best terms . ¦ Thoy are of the lnbut amicable character . Tho lung-pending controversy relating to the question of visitation and search has been amicably adjusted . Proposals for verifying the nationality of vessels suspected on good grounds of carrying falao colours will be considered in the best spirit , and negotiations avo still ponding with a view to tho settlement of tho Uuhver-Clayton Treaty . Tho President disclaims the desire of obtaining Cuba by any other mode than that of honouniblo negotiation ,

      although ho throws out vaguo hints as loan alternative that might arise . The Mosango says tho transit routes upon tho Isthmus nro in a very unsatisfactory condition . The highway la tho property of all nations , nnd it is tho right of tho American Government to soo that it is kopt open , Ono of these routes—that by Nicaragua—has boon closed , and a treaty concluded with tho States Government by the Nicaragua ^ Minister has been defeated by that state . The , President asks poVw to employ tho land anil naval forces of tho country in keeping theso routes open to tho commerce of the world . Against Costa lilea nnd Now Granada the States have just claims , which ought to be onforood . Brazil owes tho StMtoa money , which ought to be paid . And Paraguay , it is hoped , will come to reason before being compelled

      to yield to force . The commercial condition of tl country is discussed at some length , but without elicitin any special light . The President recommends a bank rupt law , and an increase of the revenue by an increase tariff , with specific duties . The expenses of the yea have been 81 , 585 , 067 dols ., including 9 , 684 , 537 dols applied to the payment of the public debt , which np ^ amounts in the aggregate to 54 , 910 , 777 dols .. It ii estimated that the expenditures of the next fiscal yeai will be 73 , 139 , 147 dols . —or 4 , 075 , 848 dols . over receipts . A larger navy and larger postage receipts are required , A Pacific railroad is recommended . These are the principal points of this document .

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      WEST INDIES . MAXtTDIIQUE . Accounts to the 28 tb . ult . have arrived . The Cottncil-General bad voted the establishment of a careening dock at Port de France , and the introduction of 18 , 000 immigrants , Africans and Chinese . This large number wai considered necessary in consequence of the increasing desertions of labourers in the island ; 515 coolies had arrived from Pondicherry .

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      TBANCE . { From our oion Correspondent . ) be montalembekt ' s appeal . Paris , Wednesday , 6 J p . m . Yesterday was tried the appeal of M . le Comte d « Montalembert , before the Cour ImpeYiale de Paris , and in the chamber presided over by M . Perrot de Chezellea , who enjoys a high reputation for independence and uprightness . The appeal , as you will perceive , was unsuccessful , except in . obtaining the reduction of the term of imprisonment from six to three months . With regard to the term of imprisonment and amount ol fine inflicted on M . Montalembert , I can only repeat what I said last week . They are the least significant part of his punishment— -le cadet de ses soucis . It is the

      judgment of the police tribunal which renders hica liable to be placed under the jurisdiction of the Loi des Suspects—liable to the surveillance of the haute police , and liable to be imprisoned and transported without any further trial or judicial proceedings , and at the caprice of any Government official . It appears that the pardon was not pleaded , but M . Chaix d'Est-Ange , the Procureur-Impe ' rial , confined his requisition to the confirmation of the judgment . M . Dufaure commenced the defence of M . Montalembert and M . Berryer concluded it , M . Chaix d'Est-Ange speaking between the two . After hearing the speeches on both sides , the court withdrew at a quarter past five o ' clock to deliberate , and re-entered the court at half-past seven to give the verdict , which is as follows : —

      " Whereas , if the law confers on citizens the right to discuss the laws and acts of the Government , the laws relative to the press forbid and punish outrage against the fundamental principles of our political institutions , against the authority of the chief of the State , attacks against the respect due to the laws , and exciting to hatred nnd contempt of Government ; " Whereas , in the article in the Cowe $ j > ondant , entitled "A Debate on India in the English Parliament , " published in the number of the 25 th October , devoted to the examination of a question of foreign policy , are to be found sevoral passages relative to France , stamped with bitterness and a spirit of depreciation , in which the author seoks to disconsidor France , its laws , and its Government ;

      " That in the said article aro to be found attacks against tho respect due to tho law , nnd to the inviolability they have consecrated , especially at pages 215 and 258 , where our legislation is signalised * as leaving the faculty to speak but by order and by permission , under the salutary terror of a warning from above if one has had tho boldness to oppose the ideas of authority , or of the vulgar ; ' and again , ' as rendering impossible the daily discussion between the organs , of which some only havo tho right to speak out , nnd will always bo guided , more or leas voluntarily , to decoy their adversaries on to a ground where tho oiHcial gag awaits thorn ;' "Attacks of which tho publication in a journal that has been offered for salo and circulated constitute a misdemeanour provided for and punished by Art , 8 of tho law of tho 27 th July 1847 ; '

      , . . " That in tho entirety of tho said article , and at the pages before cited pnssiigos , are to bo found xcitlng to tho mtred ami contempt of Government , constituting a misdemeanour provided for by Art . -1 of tho decree of 11 th dfer ^ tt ^^^ ^^^ ^ S ^ SS ^ ffi ^ fiTnod in Canada ,-Pago 201 , whore Frenchmen aro conparea , by insinuation , 'to a Hook docilely indolent under the ehears , and led out to nauture under tbo

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      No . 457 , December 24 , 1858 . ] T H E L E A 3 > EB . 1407

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      ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE .

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 24, 1858, page 1407, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2274/page/7/