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940 THE LEADER, [Saturday,
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About a dozen of the officers of the Tig...
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We have received a letter from a corr es...
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CONTINENTAL NOTES. The Emperor of the Fr...
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The cannon at the Invalides did not fire...
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The Droit lias a long article on the dec...
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The celebrated Barbes, who has for three...
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The Emperor of Austria had directed his ...
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Tho King of tho Belgians is expected at ...
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Tho mows of tho victory in tho Crimea ia...
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Tho St. Petersburg oflicial " Journal" h...
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A roport of tho death of Don Carlos from...
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Groat preparations WOro bainj* mad« in C...
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Some difforonooa nro fluid to havo arise...
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King Bomba has aroused himself to give a...
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Death of Toussaxnt Louvertujre's Som.—Is...
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INDIA AND CHINA. The most recent account...
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The Persian force at Mereia was being st...
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At Bombay money is abundant, and the suc...
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MR. HUME AT ABERDEEN. Having sufficientl...
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THE " PUBLIC MEETING" IN MADRID. The Mad...
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MR. COB DEN AND "THE C RUMPLING UP" OF R...
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THE PUBLIC HEAHTH. Cholera is now rapidl...
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In connection with tho sanitary question...
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In Liverpool uholora in on tho decline. ...
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The Expedition To The Crimea , Fortunate...
off and hurt himself . " Never did men work better than our blue-jackets ; especially valuable were they -with horses and artillery , and their delight at having a horse to hold and to pat all to themselves was excessive . When the gun-carriag-cs stuck fast in the shingle , half a dozen herculean seamen rushed at the wheels , and , -with a " Give way , my lads—all together , " soon spoked it out with a run , and landed it on the hard sand . No praise can do justice to the willing labour of these fine fellows . They never relaxed their efforts as long as man or horse of the expedition remained to be landed , and many of them , officers as well as men , were twentyfour hours in their boats .
THE BALTIC There are reports which purport to be on authority that the Baltic fleets will not return , home without a serious attempt on Cronstadt itself . It is said that General Niel , the French commanding engineer , las reported personally to the Emperor that lie Relieved the attack was practicable this year , and that this had been communicated to the English Admiralty , and received theiT approval . The French fleet , which was on its -way home , has been ordered tack to the Gulf of Finland , and i t is stated that the Uniperor's decided disapproval of his design to return home so soon has been conveyed to Admiral Parse-Tal Descbenes .
940 The Leader, [Saturday,
940 THE LEADER , [ Saturday ,
About A Dozen Of The Officers Of The Tig...
About a dozen of the officers of the Tiger are still prisoners of war near Moscow . The czar refuses to exchange them for Russian prisoners taken in the Baltic . They -will only be exchanged for Russian prisoners taken in the Black Sea . The court martial on the officers of the Tiger cannot take place until all the officers reach England . Those now in this country -mil not be employed on active service until the court martial has taken place : they are all on full pay .
We Have Received A Letter From A Corr Es...
We have received a letter from a corr espondent in the Baltic , stationed off Revel . We have at present only space for . one extract : — . " His Imperial Majesty was down here the other day —yes , the czar himself . The great man was distinctly seen in a carriage and four to drive up a hill close to Revel , - where the greater part of the troops were encamped . We could almost have plumped a shot into the carriage , but forbore ; our captain probably having strict ordeis from Lord Aberdeen not to injure private property . I should say about 4000 cavalry and half that number of infantry were reviewed . "
Continental Notes. The Emperor Of The Fr...
CONTINENTAL NOTES . The Emperor of the French , accompanied by the Empress , returned to Paris immediately after recoi-ving the intelligence of the victory at Alma .
The Cannon At The Invalides Did Not Fire...
The cannon at the Invalides did not fire tho usual salute attendant on a victory for the supposed capture of Sobastopol , although the gunners were constantly at the guns waiting for orders . No official announcement of the capture of that fortress was hazarded in Paris .
The Droit Lias A Long Article On The Dec...
The Droit lias a long article on the decree organising a new police in Paris in imitation of that of London . Tho Droit , while highly approving of the measure , expresses grave doubts whether the great element of its success—respect for tho agents of the law—will not be wanting . It dares not hopo that tho sorgents-do-ville will evor obtain the esteem and consideration onjoyedby the policemen in England .
The Celebrated Barbes, Who Has For Three...
The celebrated Barbes , who has for three years beon imprisoned at Belle-Isle , has been released by order of tho Emperor , without conditions , in consequence of a letter which he wrote , expressing hopes that Franco would bo successful against Russia .
The Emperor Of Austria Had Directed His ...
The Emperor of Austria had directed his Minister at Paris to convey to tho Emperor of the French " lua sincere congratulations on tho brilliant success of Jus arms in tho Crimea , and to add that lie most heartily joins in all tho hopes connected with it . "
Tho King Of Tho Belgians Is Expected At ...
Tho King of tho Belgians is expected at Vienna . Hie journey excites great attention at Berlin .
Tho Mows Of Tho Victory In Tho Crimea Ia...
Tho mows of tho victory in tho Crimea ia said to have boon received in Prussia with ovory appearance © f rejoicing hy tho " people . "
Tho St. Petersburg Oflicial " Journal" H...
Tho St . Petersburg oflicial " Journal" has published a dooroo forbidding tho export of com to Austria , which was to take ofTcot tho moment it roaohod tho customhouses .
A Roport Of Tho Death Of Don Carlos From...
A roport of tho death of Don Carlos from cholera has boon iu circulation nt Madrid .
Groat Preparations Woro Bainj* Mad« In C...
Groat preparations WOro bainj * mad « in Cuba for tho vocoption of General Concha . Ilia predecessor , Pozuolu , was amazed , and headed the list of mibacriptions with a small sum .
Some Difforonooa Nro Fluid To Havo Arise...
Some difforonooa nro fluid to havo arisen botweon S « Xd
Pacha of Egypt , and the sons of IbraTiam Pacha , who have applied to Constantinople for assistance in establishing a sort of independence of the pacha . Said Pacha is very active in his government , looking personally day by day into all its affairs .
King Bomba Has Aroused Himself To Give A...
King Bomba has aroused himself to give an ass ' s kick to the wounded lion . He refuses to allow the Russian loan to be negotiated in the Bourse at Naples . The difference to the Czar will not be great , a 3 the offers for the loan amounted to about 21 . 15 s .
Death Of Toussaxnt Louvertujre's Som.—Is...
Death of Toussaxnt Louvertujre ' s Som . —Isaac Toussaint Louverture , the only surviving son of the celebrated black general of that name , of the island of St . Domingo , has just died at Bordeaux , at an advanced age . He was not generally known , as he did not go by his own . name ; but he was universally respected , as he gave nearly all he had in charity . He was in receipt of a large pension from the French Government .
India And China. The Most Recent Account...
INDIA AND CHINA . The most recent accounts state differences -which are threatened between Dost Mohammed and Persia , on the subject of the territory of Candahar ; the chiefs of that country having placed themselves under the protection of Persia . The Indian Government has decided not to interfere in the affairs of Afghanistan or Persia , beyond preventing the Persians from joining the . Russians . The negotiations between the English and Dast Mohammed do not progress , and Major EdvvaPdes has not yet succeeded in securing his alliance with England . The Dost complains that the delay is caused by tlie indecision of England , and that she would never discover the value of an alliance with him until she found the Russians at Bokhara .
The Persian Force At Mereia Was Being St...
The Persian force at Mereia was being strongly re-inforced , and from that position threatened Western Aftghanistan as -well as Khiva .
The insurruction in China has been extending itself—the insurgents having gained a number of successes . Fai-shaw is in complete possession of the insurrectionary party , and the Imperial foices have withdrawn from the protection of Canton . Sir John Bowring is said decidedly to espouse the ause of the Imperialists against the rebels .
At Bombay Money Is Abundant, And The Suc...
At Bombay money is abundant , and the success of the originators of a proposed cotton spinning company , the shares of which have risen from 1 O 01 . to 2501 ., has given an impetus to similar speculations ; among these is Dr . Buist ' s proposed irrigation company .
Mr. Hume At Aberdeen. Having Sufficientl...
MR . HUME AT ABERDEEN . Having sufficiently recovered to receive the freedom of the City of Aberdeen , Mr . Hume went through that ceremony , which is thus described , by the Aberdeen Herald : — "Mr . Hume , who seemed perfectly convalescent , though considerably paler in the countenance than we have seen him , kept up tho attention of the numerous and intelligent audience , for nearly an hour , by a rapid but highly instructive glance at the political labours ho has been engaged in for the last forty years , and the triumphant success that has ultimately crowned thorn . Ho tells us—and be it recollected that ho apoaks as a shrewd , experienced , and perfectly independent politician —tliat tho present Ministry is tho very best tho country could possibly have at tho present crisis , and that its existence doponds on Lord Aberdeon . "
The " Public Meeting" In Madrid. The Mad...
THE " PUBLIC MEETING" IN MADRID . The Madrid correspondent of tho Telegraph ( Dublin' ) says : — ' "On Sunday , tho 17 th inst ., thoro took place ft largo mooting of the Union Liberal party , in the Tontro Heal , to examine and approvo tho political programme already mentioned , and to have tho sanction of tho metropolitan electors for its being published and sont to tho provinces . Ten minutes sufficed to . prove that a union cannot bo effected bot-woon tho ultra-Liberals and the Modorado party . On one occasion thoro was auch « drondful uproar , such yells of popular indignation , that rnoro thnn a third of tho assombly retired through fear . Tho Marquis do Duoro ( Concha ) was president of tho committeebut
, hia voice and tho voicoa of tho whole oommittoo ivoro drowned for half an hour in tho swell of execrations hurled at tho head of an unhappy poot who h-ml dared to any that tho ' Modorados alono Imd known how to govern . ' Peace was at length reatorod , floniila of eloquence again burst forth ; a young student , an ardent Democrat , waa tho hero of tho day—an old sinner , n hardened turn-coat , who hud fought under every banner , and betrayed ovory cauao , " provod that ho too oould ohow tluit black ia white , and white Muck—his dl . icourao wan pronounced ' brilliant , ' and hlmsolf an angel of purity , llio former ia called Mnrtos , tho l « ttor Gonzalez- Jirnvo . He who spoke last always won ; till « t longtln tho mooting having dwindled down to half its number , and leave
being given for those who chose to sign the manifesto , or not take that trouble according to their good will and pleasure , affairs took a different turn , and the people wearied , hungry , and yawning , voted everything that was read , as they would have voted away liberty itself , if the question had been put . No doubt the papers will make a great fuss about this meeting ; . Though no elector , I -was present , and can say I never saw a greater or more ridiculous piece of humbug , or loss of time . Two-thirds of the time at least -were taken up in discussing matters after the manner of the Pickwick Club . One old gentleman ( La Serna ) , spoke in a voice choked with emotion , while tears trickled down his cheeks , declaring in substance that he would clear himself before the Cortes of the charges laid at his door "by a staunch Roundhead , for being one of the grape-shot Ministry , which , under the presidency of the Duke of Rivas , had been the ' hangmen' of the people in July last . The whole was a complete failure . "
Mr. Cob Den And "The C Rumpling Up" Of R...
MR . COB DEN AND " THE C RUMPLING UP " OF RUSSIA . The Manchester Examiner had taken Mr . Cobden's phrase about ¦* ' crumpling up Russia , " as a text for some observations on the povrer of Russia . Mr . Cobderi disclaims having meant a prophecy . He says , in a letter to the editor of the Manchester Examiner : — " In your leader of last Saturday you were so good as to adduce the successful operations of -the allied armies in the Crimea as the fulfilment of an old hypothetical threat of mine to ' crumple up 1 Russia . Pardon me , if even -under the present hopeful prospects of that expedition , I renounce the chance of finding myself , -within the next fortnight , elevated to the rank of a prophet by the fulfilment of a prediction never uttered by me . The phrase which has afforded a text for so many harmless pleasantries , fell from my lips in the course of a speech delivered at a " public meeting in 1849 , when , in combating the views of those who were terrified at the aggressive power of Russia , I used the following' words , accompanying them , I must confess , with the too dramatic action of crumpling a sheet of foolscap between my fingers : — ' Should Russia make an attack upon this country , or on another great maritime power—like the United States—we should fall upon her like a thunderbolt , and crumple that empire up in its own dreary fastnesses , in six months , by the aid of our shipping . '"
The Public Heahth. Cholera Is Now Rapidl...
THE PUBLIC HEAHTH . Cholera is now rapidly declining in London , and the death 9 by it have fallen from 2050 in the first week to 754 in the last week of September . The present epidemic eruption began later than the eruption of 1849 , and it has latterly been more fatal ; but the aggregate mortality will yet probably be less than it was in 1849 ; for tlie deaths by cholera in that year down to September 29 th were 13 , 098 , while the deaths in the present epidemic down to September 30 th have been 9707 . . '" " ¦ --Yet the loss of nearly ten thousand , or , including the deaths by diarrhoea , of twelve thousand lives , within a few weeks , in the chief city of the empire , is an appalling fact ,, demanding tho strict investigation into all its details which the Board of Health h-as directed to be instituted . v Is London to continue ovary five years to bo attacked by pestilence , and to lose so many thousands of its inhabitants ? Cannot the .. conditions in which disease is fatal be determined , and cannot they bo removed ? Tho 2210 deaths from all causes , registered in the week , include tho deatlm of many persons on whom inquests had been held in previous weeks .
In Connection With Tho Sanitary Question...
In connection with tho sanitary question some statistics of tho Metropolitan Batha and Washhousoa have been published . Tho committee for conducting these establishments complain that they have not been sufficiently used . On tho outbreak of tho cholera the general committee caused copies of an explanatory statement to bo sont to tho hospitals , dispensaries , and other public places in London , with a view to animate tho ptiblic to a eonso of tha value of suoji institutions , and , moreover , hoping to encourage habitual cleanliness amongst the working and pooror clauses ; but littlo or no good resulted therefrom , as will bo soon from tho following statement : —1853 , weekending September 24 , at eight
establishments in London , there were 18 , 157 bathers and 53 !) 9 washers , and tho rocoiptn amounted to 828 A Is . ( id . ; 1854 , week ending September 21 ) , at nine establishments in London , there were 21 , 286 bnther . and 4827 washers , and tho total receipts amounted to 845 J , 11 s . 5 d . ; -whilst during tho week ending July 29 , 3 851 , at eleven establish high t » in London , thoro were C 9 , CDS bathers and 757 ( 5 washers , tho rocoipts boiiiK , in one week , lOlib / . 4 » . fid . Ag « in , ut tho fit . Jnine *' * OHtabliuhinont , which in nituato in the midst of the district , recently flo Hovcroly vtailed by tho epidemic , tlio buninoHH linn fnllun oil' in h very marked mnnnor , which in probably attributable ) to the drcuinstanco tf »« t people have been afraid to ontor that district .
In Liverpool Uholora In On Tho Decline. ...
In Liverpool uholora in on tho decline . The diwoHHo Una ma < l « its appearance in tho Mo of Skyo . It still prevails in Oxford , but not to any groat extent .
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Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 7, 1854, page 4, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_07101854/page/4/
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