コ

how far the system has been carried out-Several Members suppor

Goderich's views, and Lord Palmerston, with some qualifications, a

to the resolution, which is carried-CIVIL SERVICE SUPERANNU

FUND-Circumstances under which this subject was brought for

Complaint of the Civil Servants of the Crown against the sys

Report of the Commissioners not carried out by the Government-

Naas takes up the cause of the Civil Servants and brings in a Bill

strongly opposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Wils

Gladstone and Sir Francis Baring, and supported by Mr. G. Cli

Weguelin, Mr. Seymour Fitzgerald and Mr. Disraeli-The Second

ing is carried against the Government by 171 to 111, and the

Reading, being again opposed, by 91 to 23-It is moved in the H

Lords by Lord Monteagle-Remarks of Lord Belper on the Bill,

the conduct of the Government-The Bill is passed-THE SOUND

Arrangement with the Danish Government for redeeming then

fixed sum―The Chancellor of the Exchequer states the facts of t

and the arrangement made with Denmark, and proposes a vote of

for the purpose-After some debate the Motion is carried nem

FINANCE The Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 13th of Augus

the continuance of the existing Tea and Sugar Duties till April.

He makes a statistical statement as to the relative consumption

various classes of society, and explains the requirements and w

means of the current year-Mr. Gladstone criticises the statemen

Minister in some particulars, but supports his propositions-Re

Mr. Disraeli-Termination of the Session-Parliament prorogue

28th of August by Commission - The Royal Speech-Result

Session

CHAPTER IX.

Unexpected occasion of meeting of Parliament in December

monetary crisis and panic, originating in bank failures in A

Several Joint-Stock Banks in London and the Provinces susp

ment-The rate of discount at the Bank of England is raised

cent., the bullion being little above seven millions-The Bank

apply to the Government to relax the restrictions of the Act

They accede to the application-Parliament is thereupon sun

meet on the 3rd of December, in order to pass an Act of In

from the Throne-The Address in the House of Lords is move

The Session is opened by the Queen in person-Her Majest

Portman, and seconded by Lord Carew-The Earl of Derby

length into a review of the conduct of Government, and desca

state of commercial affairs, and on the recent occurrences in

is answered by Earl Granville-Lord Ellenborough compla

want of energy of the Government in regard to affairs in India

tions of the Duke of Argyll, Earl Grey, Lord Overstone and

-The Address is carried nem. con.-In the House of Common

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dress is moved by Mr. Wykeham Martin, seconded by Mr. Akroyd-

Speeches of Mr. Disraeli and Lord Palmerston-The Motion is agreed to

nem. con.-The Chancellor of the Exchequer moves in a Committee of the

whole House for leave to bring in a Bill of Indemnity in regard to the

recent contravention of the Bank Act-His able and lucid Speech-

Speeches of Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Spooner, Mr. Glyn, Mr. Henley, Lord

John Russell and Mr. Disraeli-The Bill passes a Second Reading after

some debate, and is finally passed without a Division-Some discussion in

the House of Lords on the Third Reading-Speeches of Lord Stanley of

Alderley and Earl Grey-The Bill becomes law-On the 11th of Decem-

ber the Chancellor of the Exchequer moves the re-appointment of the

Select Committee of the former Session to inquire into the operation of

the Banking Laws-Mr. Disraeli moves an amendment to the effect that

no further inquiry is necessary—-After a debate, in which Mr. Gladstone,

Mr. Cardwell, Mr. Malins, Mr. Horsfall and Mr. Weguelin take part, the

amendment is negatived on a Division by 295 to 117-JEWISH DIS-

ABILITIES-Lord John Russell moves to bring in a Bill to alter the terms

of the Oath required from Jewish Members of Parliament-Sir F. Thesiger

declines to oppose the introduction of the Bill, but reserves his opposition

to a future stage-After a brief debate, leave is given to bring in the

measure-COMMERCIAL LAW REFORM-Mr. Headlam moves a resolution

in favour of limiting the liability of shareholders in Joint-Stock Banks

-The Motion is opposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Cowan

and Mr. Weguelin, supported by Mr. Collier and Mr. Malins-Mr. Hankey

moves an Amendment-The Resolution and Amendment are both ne-

gatived-MOVEMENT IN FAVOUR OF INCREASED FACILITIES OF RELIGIOUS

WORSHIP FOR THE POOR-Institution of Special Services on Sundays at

Exeter Hall-Conflict of authority between the Incumbent of the Parish

and the Bishop of London-The Earl of Shaftesbury brings in a Bill with

a view to remove the difficulty-It is opposed by the Bishop of Oxford

and some other Peers-Lord Shaftesbury postpones the Second Reading

till after Christmas, at the same time indicating the provisions of the Bill

-Remarks of the Earl of Derby, the Bishops of London, St. Davids and

Ripon, Lord Campbell and Lord Panmure-The further progress of the

Bill is postponed-GENERAL SIR HENRY HAVELOCK-Proceedings in Par-

liament respecting an annuity to be conferred on this distinguished officer

-The Government introduce a Bill for settling 1000l. a-year on him for

life-A general opinion is expressed in the House of Commons that the

provision is inadequate-The Ministers consent to extend the annuity to

General Havelock's son, and for this purpose withdraw the Bill-The

General's death is subsequently ascertained to have occurred prior to the

proposing of the Bill

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CHAPTER X.

FRANCE.-Opening of the Legislative Session-Speech of the Emperor-

Meeting of the Paris Conference-Views of the French Government re-

specting the Danubian Principalities-Rupture between the Legitimists

and Orleanists-Letters of the Duc de Nemours and Comte de Chambord

-Dissolution of the Legislative body-Opening of the new Session-Ad-

dress of the President.

BELGIUM.-History of the struggle between the Liberal Party and the

Roman Catholic Party, or Parti-Prêtre - Bill respecting Charitable

Bequests and Donations-Excitement of the Populace-Report of the

Ministers to the King His Reply Dissolution of the Belgium

Chambers.

-

NEUCHATEL-Final settlement of the dispute between the King of

Prussia and the Canton of Neuchâtel-Articles of the Treaty of Me-

diation.

WAR WITH PERSIA.-Reinforcements sent to Bushire under General Sir

James Outram-Victory over the Persians at Khooshab-Expedition

against Mohammerah and capture of the place-Expedition up the

Karoon River and Capture of Ahwaz-Peace concluded between Great

Britain and Persia-Articles of the Treaty

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CHAPTER XI.

INDIA-HISTORY OF THE MUTINY.-Causes which led to disaffection in

India-Proceedings connected with the greased cartridges-Excite-

ment amongst the native troops at Barrackpore-Disorderly conduct

of the 19th N.I. at Berhampore―The regiment disbanded-Attempt to

murder an European officer at Barrackpore-Disbandment of the 34th

N.I.-Incident of the Chupatties-Bazaar reports-Proclamation of the

Governor-General in Council-Distribution of European regiments in

the Bengal Presidency-Outbreak of mutiny at Meerut-Entry of the

3rd Light Cavalry into Delhi-Mutiny and massacre at Delhi-Blowing up

of the powder-magazine there-Death of General Anson, the Commander-

in-Chief-Victory over the rebels by General Sir Henry Barnard at

Badulee Ke-Serai-The British forces take up their position before Delbi

-Mutiny at Futteghur--Fate of the European fugitives-Outbreak at

Allahabad, and murder of European Officers-Arrival of Colonel Neill,

and retribution upon the insurgents-Mutiny and murders at Jhansi—

Proclamation of Martial Law in the North-West Provinces--Mutiny at

Azimghur, and at Benares-Mutiny at Bareilly, Shajehanpoor, and

Mooradabad-List of revolted regiments
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CHAPTER XII.

INDIA. HISTORY OF THE MUTINY CONTINUED.-State of the Punjab-Dis-

arming of Native regiments at Meean Meer-Proclamation by Sir John

Lawrence Assistance rendered by the Rajahs of Putteeala and Jheend

-Active measures of precaution taken in the Peshawur valley-Rallying

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of the Sikhs to our aid-Mutiny at Jhelum-Events at Rawal Pindee,

Jullundur and Sealkote-Defeat and destruction of the Sealkote muti-

neers- -Mutiny at Nusseerabad and Neemuch-Revolt of the Contingents

-Events at Gwalior, Saugor, Indore and Mhow-Outbreak of the mutiny

at Agra-Victory over the rebels at Agra-Mutiny at Dinapore-Gallant

conduct of Europeans at Arrah-Unfortunate result of Expedition to

relieve the Garrison at Arrah-Defeat of the insurgents by Major Eyre-

Outbreak of Insurrection in Oude-Events at Seetapore and Fyzabad-

Commencement of the Mutiny at Lucknow-Precautions taken by Sir

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Henry Lawrence-Disaster of Chinnahut-Commencement of the Siege

of Lucknow

CHAPTER XIII.

INDIA. HISTORY OF THE MUTINY CONTINUED.-Events at Cawnpore-Nana

Sahib-Siege of the Garrison, and heroic resistance by Sir Hugh Wheeler

-Evacuation of the intrenchments, and massacre of the men of the

garrison-Proclamation by Nana Sahib-Advance of General Havelock--

Defeat of the rebels at Futtehpore, Aeng, and the Bridge of Pandoo

Nuddee-Massacre of the women and children at Cawnpore-Defeat of

the rebels by General Havelock at Ahirwa-Capture of Bithoor-General

Neill at Cawnpore-General Havelock crosses the Ganges into Oude-

Defeat of the enemy at Unao, and three times at Busherut Gunge—

General Havelock falls back on Cawnpore-Bithoor taken a second time-

Letter from Colonel Inglis at Lucknow to General Havelock. -Narrative

of the SIEGE OF DELHI-Various engagements with the rebels-General

Wilson assumes the command of the British Army before Delhi-Defeat of

the enemy at Nujuffghur-Assault upon Delhi-Blowing up of the Cashmere

Gate-Fighting within the city, and final occupation of the place-Procla-

mation by the Governor-General in Council-Capture of the King of

Delhi and two of his sons-The sons put to death-Colonel Greathed's

column of pursuit

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INDIA.

CHAPTER XIV.

HISTORY OF THE MUTINY CONTINUED.-Arrival of General Outram

at Cawnpore with reinforcements-Advance of General Havelock upon

Lucknow-Relief of the Garrison at the Residency-Account of the Siege

of Lucknow-March of Colonel Greathed's column-Defeat of the rebels

at Agra-Arrival of reinforcements from England-The Naval Brigade

under Captain Peel-Sir Colin Campbell, the Commander-in-Chief, ad-

vances on Lucknow-The Residency relieved by him a second time-

Removal of the women and children of the garrison-Death of General

Havelock-Successful attack by the rebels on Geral Windham's position

at Cawnpore-Sir Colin Campbell comes to the rescue-Complete defeat

of the enemy-Subsequent operations-Assistance rendered by the

Nepaulese troops-Mutiny at Chittagong and Dacca-Measures taken by

the Indian Government during the Revolt-Acts passed-Arrest of the

ex-King of Oude-Suppression of the Liberty of the Press-Promulgation

of Resolution on the mode of dealing with natives charged with Mutiny

-Defence of this Resolution by Governor-General in Council-Mode of

transport of troops to the Upper Provinces-Loss of Revenue from the

Mutiny-Position of Affairs at the Close of the Year

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CHAPTER XV.

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CHINA.-Narrative of events reserved for next volume.

INSURRECTION AT SARAWAK.-Attack by Chinese Settlers on the Sarawak

Settlement-Outrages committed by the Chinese-Flight of Sir James

Brooke and English Settlers-The Chinese attacked by the Dyaks-Sup-

pression of the Insurrection.

UNITED STATES.-Official declaration of number of votes for candidates for

office of President-Inaugural Address of President Buchanan-The New

Cabinet-Lord Napier appointed British Minister at Washington--Address

of the President to him.-MESSAGE of the President.-TOPICS.-Financial

Revulsion-Temporary National Loan-The Clayton-Bulwer Treaty-The

Dallas-Clarendon Treaty-Abrogation of Clayton-Bulwer Treaty recom-

mended-Difficulties with Spain-The Isthmus Routes-Filibustering

Expeditions-The Kansas Question-Utah Territory: The Mormon War

-The Pacific Railroad-The Tariff-Increase of the Army and Navy-

The Public Lands-Extravagance in Legislation-The Veto Power [336