There has been another severe typhoon in the China Seas, in which the Cantabro, the Bilbaino, the Ariel, and several other craft, were dismastea or otherwise damaged. CHINA. niving at the opium smuggling. The sale of the drug was consequently very much retarded. The Hingtæ Hong affairs remain unaltered. By the Sulph, Canton Registers to the 12th ultimo Canton papers to the 24 of December last, have have been received. The difficulties in the smug. been received. The intelligence they contain as gling trade seem to continue in full force, the deli important. Captain Elliott, the Superintendent, his ve ies for the first 8 days in December not exceeding 191 been obliged to leave Canton and return to Macao, chests. As might have been expected, the attention of after having struck the British flag. The reason assign. British Residents at Canton has been directed, under the ed for this proceeding by Captain Elliott is, that in con- unfavorable circumstances and prospect of our commersequence of express instructions received by him from cial relations with the Celestial authorities, to the utility the British Government, as to the mode in which he was of colonizing the Bonin Islands, which, from their close to communicate with the Viceroy, he had endeavoured t neighbourhood to Formoza, Japan, LewChoo, and the carry those instructions into effect; but that the Gover-Eastern Coast of China, would form a most convenient nor had declined to accede to the conditions demanded and desirable position. A small pamphlet on the subject by Captain Elliott. Another edict has been fulminated has been written by Mr. G. T. Lay, formerly naturalist against the shipping at Liatin, in which the Superinten-in Captain Beechey's expedition, and now Agent of the dent is accused, in terms by no means equivocal, of con- British and Foreign Bible Society. REVIEW OF THE CALCUTTA MARKET. INDIGO. Notwithstanding the auction sale which took place on Wednesday last, there is very little yet doing in this important article, the clearances for France barely reaching 500 maunds, while at this period last year there had been upwards of 15,000 exported to that quarter; as, however, the wants of the continent are known to be most urgent, we think, the longer holders remain firm the more likely are they to obtain ultimately fair and remunerating prices, a result which will be further insured should the Company, as is expected shortly, resume their advances. The quantity put up for sale consisted of 392 chests, of which 296 chests found purchasers chiefly for the French market, as particularised below: 97 chests, A & Co. 7 chests sold at. 30 chests.... Estate Alexander & Co., Bullea 155 0 Per factory maund. 10 chests.. 150 O 296 to 135 " RAW SILK.- - Transactions have been to a limited extent. The market is very heavy and prices are likely soon to fall to a safe standard again, which has not been the case for some weeks past. SILK PIECE GOODS -Active purchases have been made of Corahs for the English market, but the prices of the assortments are expected to give way. COTTON-Continues without enquiry. The prices asked in the interior, are much higher than the article is quoted here. SALTPETRE-Continues in limited operation, attribu table to the same cause as stated in our last, and prices remain without alteration. LAC.-The demand in both Shell Lac and Lac Dye is confined to a few parcels for the English market at former prices. GRAIN. A further slight advance is observed on the prices of all descriptions. The demand for Fine and Moonghy Rice continues; but operations are restrained from the want of tonnage. OPIUM. The accounts per the Sylph from China 43 chests, M. and Co, Estate Mackintosh and Co., are of the same gloomy cast as their predecessors-alBuxar concern, Mathews. though owing to the apprehension of the Ariel and Lady Hayes being lost, prices were nominally more firm 175 8 Per factory maund. than could have been expected; when, however, these 162 8 Co.'s Rs As. 10 chests sold at.. 10 chests... two vessels were known to be forthcoming and their arrival took place in conjunction with the Ann, Syed Khan, Cowasjee and Water Witch, (all likely to reach within a week or two of each other), it was anticipated that a heavy fall would instantly follow, and on the whole we regiet te say the prospects of the trade were THE CALCUTTA MONTHLY JOURNAL. ASIATIC NEWS. 1838. DINNER GIVEN TO THE HON. G. F. RUSSELL, ESQ. The QUEEN DOWAGER AND THE The Adelaide Waltz. ROYAL FAMILY. MR RUSSELL. Ditto. The last Rose of Summer, Glee-When shall we three meet again. Mr. RUSSEL returned thanks. Lord ELPHINSTONE, Mr. RUSSELL. Garb of old Gaul, ARMY AND NAVY. Sir R. COMYN. The British Gre nadiers - Rule Britannia. Major General DOVETON returned thanks. The Dinner given to the Honourable G. F. Russell, Esq., at the Banqueting room, on Thursday evening, wore entirely the enthusiastic character we had antici pated for it. About 150 gentlemen assembled on the occasion, amongst whom were Lord Elphinstone (who presided at the entertainment), Sir Robert Comyn, the Honorable Mr. Sullivan, Major General Doveton, Sir Edward Gambier, the Honourable Mr. Lushington, Major General Vigoureux, with the heads of all departments, civil, military, and medical. A spacious tent was erected in front of the banqueting room to receive the thronging company, and a very well executed transparency was placed over the entrance to the hall diplaying Mr. Russell's arms, supported on one side by the insignia of civil occupation, and on the other by military trophies amidst which the names of Kimedy and Goomsoor were intermingled, and the whole surmounted by the words, "Rusell, Farewell!" This Sir C. METCALFE. Mr. SULLIVAN. Mrs. RUSSELL device had a very pleasing effect, and many a heart and a happy meeting with her Family. Mr. MORRIS. found a quickened motion when marking its token of adieu. Dinner was served up about eight o'clock in the usual recherchè style found at the present day within the walls of that edifice which had been accorded for the entertainment; delicacies and luxuries covered the tables; the wines were cooled to a fault; and excellent vocal and instrumental music heightened the enthusiasm of the more stirring objects of the assemblage. We give below a list of the toasts, with the names of their proposers. Mr. Russell's health, it is scarcely necessary to say was received with the most rapturous chearing, and again and again did the burst of applause break forth, telling in its energy and enthusiasm how honest was the tribute to his eminent public character, and how sincere the ap preciation of his private worth. The moment was one of proud gratification to the honoured and valued object of the warm offering; it told that, even amidst the proverbial indifference of Indian life, a guerdon of popular esteem and effection is still within attainment, and Mr. Russell must have felt that the convincing proof lay before him of his having nobly and truly won it. But the tide of recollection carried him back over thirty-five years of honourable service; he thought of companions in its long career, many of whom he beheld around him; he felt that he was about to part from those who had just proclaimed the warmth of their affectionate regard, and we need not wonder, that overcome by his feelings, he was able alone to falter forth the expression of his thanks and the saddened words of farewell. Several very neat and effective speeches were delivered in the course of the evening, and the party went off in the happiest manner, all evidently partaking in one common feeling on the occasion that brought them together, and communicating it to all the social agrémens of the evening. Toasts. Tunes. Proposers. THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND BENCH. Mr. SULLIVAN. See the Lawyer Father see. Sir ROBERT COMYN returned thanks. THE CIVIL SERVICE, Sir E. GAMBIER. Money in both pockets. Mr. RUSSELL returned thanks. Tome sweet Home. Mr. RUSSELL returned thanks. Lady SARAH MAITLAND and Ladies of Madras, Genl. DOVETON. Bonnets of Blue-Green grow the rushes, O. -Song-Here's a health to all good Lasses. MERCHANTS OF MADRAS. ARBUTHNOT returned thanks. Lord Elphinstone. Mr. Mr. RUSSELL as a Soldier. Mr. McDONELL. Mr. Russel returned thanks. Gl. VIGOUREUX and all our homeward bound friends. Mr. CAMPBELL. Auld Lang Syne. General VIGOUREUX and Mr. ANNESLEY returned thanks.-Spectator Jun. 20. We extract the following most deserved tribute to the Hon'ble Mr. GEORGE RUSSELL's public service from last evening's Official Gazette. "The Ilon. G. E. Russell, Esq. has been permitted to resign his seat in Council and the Honorable Company's service, from the date of his embarkation to England on the ship True Briton. The Right Hon. the Governor in Council cannot permit the Hon. G. E. Russell, Esq. to quit India without an expression of his deep regret at the loss which the public interests will sustain by the retirement from the service of an officer whose experience and ability, whose zeal, judgment and temper in circumstances of responsibility and difficulty have been repeatedly recognised by the Government. The Right Honorable the Governor in Council requests Mr. Russell to accept his grateful acknowledgment of the assistance and advantage which the Government has derived from his services at the Council Board, and his best wishes for his health and happiness in his FREE PRESS DINNER AT THE TOWN HALL. One hundred and ninety-six gentlemen sat down to of the question, but confine myself to offering two dinner at the Town-hall to celebrate the emancipation of the Indian Press, and to do honor to its noble liberator, Sir Charles Theophilus Metcalfe, who had been especially invited as the guest of the evening the annual celebration, which is on the 15th of December hav ing been postponed to the 9th of February on that account. Mr. Longueville Clark presided in the Chair and Mr. Henry Meridith Parker in the vice chair. At a quarter past seven, the Honorable Baronet arrived at the hall, and was received at the door by the stewards in a body and ushered upstairs. At half past seven the friends of the Free Press dinner was announced, Sir Charle sat at the head of the table, between the Chairman and R. D. Mangles, Esq. There were several native gentlemen present, among whom we noticed Ramnauth Tagore, Prossonna Coomar Tagore, Rustumjee Cow-that the Periodical Press should have originated in the asjee, and Manikjee Rustomjee, Esqrs. The dinner and the wines were excellent and about nine o'clock the hall being cleared of the servants the first toast was announced. remarks, the one regarding the origin of the periodical press, the other relating to the results to which it has led. To some of you it may not perhaps be known, that the Periodical Press of England owes its origin to the most despotic sovereign who ever swayed the British sceptre. Tyrannical as the race of the Tudors were, no one was more so than Queen Elizabeth. She protected her country from foreign aggression, but she was a despot over her people. Yet was she wise in her generation; and when she found, the liberties, the religion of the people were endangered by foreign invasion, and her crown at stake; she appealed to the nation for support, she roused its enthusiasm through the mighty engine of a Periodical Press, which was then for the first time established. But it was not more remarkable act of a tyrannical monarch to protect her empire, than were the results which that Press has produced. Look, gentlemen, at the map of the world, and dwell on the conditions of the countries, where the Press is fettered, and the Press is Free. (Loud cheers.) Look, gentlemen, THE CHAIRMAN.-A bumper, gentlemen, to our at America and England, and compare them with any youthful Sovereign. Under ordinary circumstances I other nation on the globe. In these two states the should have proposed this toast unaccompanied by any people enjoy liberty to a degree beyond that, which remarks, and have left it to be drank with that feeling is any where else to be found: they are wealthy, they of loyalty, which I believe is common to the breast of are enlightened, while the countries themselves have no every subject of the British Crown. But the present rivals in power. It is the people which make the coun. are no ordinary circumstances: we are assembled here to try; it is the Free Press which has made the peoplecominemorate a great political event, the liberation of the (Loud cheers.) Gentlemen; having briefly alluded to Indian Press, and this is the first meeting we have held the origin and re-ults of the Freedom of the Press, I since that Sovereign ascended the throne, who has proved now approach the immediate object of the toast, THE her attachment to the principles we advocate, by continu- FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IN INDIA. (Cheers.) Those who ing the Ministry, who gave reform to England. (Loud are opposed to it, admit the excellency of the institution cheering). Well then may she be dear to her people. in other countries, but they allege, that India is not Those whose proximity places them within the influence prepared to receive it, and that peculiarities exist here, of the Royal and youthful fascinator, may be pardoned for which make its introduction dangerous. On this point that fervent enthusiasm, with which she appears to have I come to issue at once, and affirm boldly, that of all inspired all ranks in England. Even we, whose feelings countries, British India most requires the Freedom of must be dulled by the distance which intervenes, gaze the Press. (Cheers) I draw no nice distinctions; I admit on her as a creature of a rare order, on whom endowments, the local peculiarities which are relied upon, and 1 have been poured, which, collectively, are seldom attain able. Possessed of the love of her relatives, the affection of her friends, the esteem of the nation; rank, which makes her pre-eminent in the world; fortunes which distance the idea of necessity; talents to rule in public; accomplishments to hallow retirement; beauty to fascinate; youth to enjoy these are gifts individually estimable, in their union-unparalleled. Quo nihil magus meliusve terris Nec dabunt, quamvis redeant in aurum, Tempora priscum. Up then, gentlemen, and with brimming glasses drink to the prosperous reign and happy life of our youthful Queen, Victoria. (The toast was drnk with immenese chearing.) Air." God save the Queen." THE CHAIRMAN.-Gentlemen; it is now my duty to give you the most important toast of the evening. THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IN INDIA. (This announce ment was received with the most tremendous applause, waving of handkerchiefs, and the demonstrations of enthusiasm lasting several minutes; the Chairman frequently attempting to continue his address, but stopt by the reiterated shouts from all parts of the room. When the burst of feeling at last subsided, he continued.) So much has been said and written, and well said and well written, on the Freedom of the Press generally, that I shall not -- no assert that it is the existence of these very peculiarities, which imperatively requires that the Press of India should be free. In support of this assertion, I appeal to the former and present state of this country, when the Press was restricted, and when the Press is Free. Many of you must remember the celebrated order of the 5th of April 1823, published by Government for the guidance and conduct of Editors. In that they were told, that they must not publish, nor republish any thing,- not even from the English papers,-which might impugn the conduct or hurt the feelings of the King or any of the Royal Family,-the (ourt of Directors, or Authorities in England connected with India,-the Governor Gene. ral, Members of Council, the Judges, Bishop, Government Officers, nor disturb the harmony or unanimity of Society. It they could have relied on the veracity of the small note which followed, true it is, that they had slight reason to complain; for the order gravely assured them, that these prohibitions imposed no irksome restrictions on free. discussion, or publishing information. (Laughter.) Aye, gentlemen, those who only read the order, may well laugh, but the working of it was not calculated to prove a matter of mirth to the proprietors of the two journals which were suppressed, or to the two editors who were banished. (Cheers.) Such, gentlemen, was the state of the country when the Press was fettered, but what is its state now? Why, the first great point is, that we have the same law for the Press here as exists in England. The English who have come to this distant clime, have not left their liberty behind them; and the liberty to them. (Cheers ) I deny, gentlemen, that we diffused. It not only imparts instruction, but excites are desirous of a partial despotism.* Englishmen would to learning; and the man who is opposed to the freeing banish despotism altogether. I deny that we want an of the Indian Press, must be the foe to enlightening the atmosphere of liberty of our own; but that liberty which natives. (Loud cheers.) But, gentlemen, a stronger arguis our birth-right we would not part with, and we would ment still remains. Free the Press, and you strengthen share it with our native fellow subjects. (Loud cheers.) the bond of union between the native and the British subject. In the present state of the country we do share with them (Loud cheers.) Free the Press, and you teach the the Liberty of the Press; and this is the first contrast natives what European countries are; what England is; between our present and former condition. The next con- you make them familiar with your laws, your manners, trast gentlemen, is, that a system has been introduced alike your arts, your sciences, your comforts, luxuries, wealth beneficial for the governors and the governed. For the and independence; they draw the contrast be tween governors it is beneficial, for it not only dissipates dis-the state of things there, and in their own country here; content, but it discloses it in the germ by exposing the they perceive the difference between the spear and sword, causes by which it is generated. Well did my friend Mr. Turton say, when speaking from this chair, no man commits treason in a newspaper; and well did he allude to the evidence of Sir John Malcolm, who disclosed the seditious libels which had secretly been circulated among the native soldiery, exciting them to mutiny and the plunder? Tell me, will not the bond of union be streng. murder of their officers. That, gentlemen, coull never have happened in a newspaper. (Cheers). But now, gentlemen, let me also recall to your recollection the peculiar situation of a Governor-General. In him the fault is not, but it is in the system. He may be the wisest, the most talented, and the best of men; yet when he lands on these shores, what does he know of the country, the people, their language, their habits, customs, or laws? He has to rule the destinies of eighty millions, without possessing those indispensable essentials for governing, experience, and local knowledge. He the rapine and violence of the Mahratta and Pindaree. and the protection of property and person by Law. (Loud cheers.) Tell me then, will not the native find himself drawn towards the land and the nation who give him security and justice, in exchange for destruction and thened? And this is what the Freedom of the Press in India will assuredly achieve. (Loud cheers.) Gentlemen; have I drawn the sketch correctly?-Have I correctly pourtrayed the past and present state of the country, when the Press was enthralled, and when the Press is Free? Have I shown you the blessings it bestows on the governors and goverued? If your hearts respond to these sentiments, up, I say, and drink to the "Freedom of the Indian Press." (The toast was drank with immense cheers.) Air." See the conquering hero comes." must either be a useless tool in the hands of those who surround him, or, if he be deaf to their advice, his ignorVICE PRESIDENT.-Gentlemen I have the honor to ance is his only guide. To this vast evil one remedy propose to you a toast that will not, I know, fail to be has been found, the freeing of the Indian Press. If in- received with all those demonstrations of attachment justice be practised, there the injured can complain; if and respect to which it is richly and honestly entitled. suggestions are to be offered, they can be there proI have to name to you a nobleman who, though far claimed, and canvassed by the public, who may support away, cannot but view with interest all things bearing their merits, or point out their inutility. What were the upon so vital a question as the Freedom of the Indian words of Lord William Bentinck to the deputation of Press. Gentlemen; I will not for a moment allow mywhich I formed one? I repeat them in the presence of self to believe, that any one whose heart is in the right many who heard them with myself. "THAT HE HAD DEplace; that any one who is upright, honest, benevolent, RIVED MORE INFORMATION FROM THE INDIAN PRESS, OF THE full of a sense public duty, can be otherwise than a friend sagacious, and fearless of scrutiny into his public acts, REAL STATE OF THE COUNTRY, THAN FROM ALL THE COUNCILS, ALL THE BOARDS, AND ALL THE SECRETARIES to the Free Press in India. If then, these things give a guarantee of such friendship, assuredly the illustrious person I now name to you, must be such a friend, for all the qualities I have enumerated are eminently his, gentlemen-THE GOVERNOR GENERAL. (Cheers.) Air." Here's a health to those that's awa," THE PRESIDENT.-Gentlemen; charge your glasses with a bumper. The toast I am about to propose to you, will speak for itself, and requires no introductory remarks from me. Gentlemen, I give you The Navy of England. (Loud cheers.) Air." Rule Britannia." Let me now, gentlemen, examine how far the Freedom of the Press conduces to the weal of the governed. First, it confers on us freedom of discussion, which is the birthright of every freeman. The Majesty of the people is no idle phrase, for it imports that, which is really the case, that the true sovereignty is in the nation, and not in the ruler. All kings, all governors, are in fact but the servants of the state, placed at its head for their talents, their knowledge, and their virtues, justly respected for these qualities, and looked up to with gratitude for the benefits they dispense. I abate not one tittle VICE-PRESIDENT.-Gentlemen; it is my duty to profrom the honor which is their due, and yield to no man for pose a toast to you, and the labour is the labour of love, the respect in which I hold them. Yet is the govern- or I should say with greater truth, no labour at all, but ment of the state entrusted to their care, not because it is a real pleasure. Gentlemen; my toast is the British their property, not because the people are their serfs Army. (Cheers.) I know there has been discussion infinite or slaves; but in order that they may faithfully dis- touching the politics of the British Army. Whether it charge the duties of governing. (Cheers.) Can it be en- was Whiggish or Toryish, Reformatory or Conservative dured then, that the people for whom they hold these trusts-whether it loved a Free Press or did not love a Free are not to question their acts, or that the rights of dis- Press,-for my own part, I will own to you candidly, cussing the measures of their rulers is to be denied to that I don't care one fig what its politics are, or what the state, for whose service and weal they have been its feelings are, on the question I have hinted at,-it is crowned? Hence, gentlemen, is it, that freedom of sufficient for me to know, that through long years of discussion is a freeman's birth-right; and by freeing the peril and gloom, the British Army fought and bled, that Press you benefit the governed; by freeing the Press the hearths and the altars of their country might not be you likewise extend the blessings of knowledge and polluted by a foreign foe. (Cheers.) It is sufficient enlighten the people,-a measure which all allow is for me to feel that it placed between a terrible enemy of vital importance to India. In those counties and our pleasant fields and native homes, the iron barrier where the Press is most free, is knowledge most of its indomitable valour. (Cheers.) I cau no more Alluding to the charge brought against the British bring myself to care for the politics of our brave soldiers, Inhabitants by Mr. T. B. Macaulay on the debate on the than I can care for those of that glorious chief who led the gates of Toulouse, and from the wood of Soignes to cipation of the Press. Were I before another tribunal, the towers of Notre Dame. (Cheers.) But in this I might defend that measure; (Deafening cheers.) but to assembly my toast has a peculiar title to receive all the do so here, is evidently quite unnecessary-perfectly honors. The British Army, gentlemen, everywhere superfluous. (Much cheering.) You are all with me, met and baffled the most despotic, the most formidable (Cheers.) I shall concluse, gentlemen, with thanking enemy of a Free Press which the world ever saw. Ad-you, first for the honor you have done me in inviting mitting all his greatness, all his magnificent and richest me to this party in celebration of the Freedom of the qualities, yet there never lived a fiercer hater, a more Press; (Cheers.) and, secondly, for the exceeding kind. inexorable tyrant, where the liberty of the Press was ness with which you have just drank my health. (Much concerned, than Napoleon Bonaparte. (Cheers.) But cheering.) the hour of retribution came, and the murder,-I will call it by no other title,-the foul murder of the unfortunate Palm of the poor bookseller, whom the despot crushed in warth and in scorn, was gloriously revenged on the Plains of Waterloo, by THE BRITISH ARMY. (Much cheering.) Air.-"British Grenadiers." MR. DICKENS.-Gentlemen; one cheer more to the honestest statesman we have ever had. (Deafening and long-continued cheering.) THE CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen; another Bumper, and am not surprized when I consider it is the last time he let this be the fullest you can fill. at him C. R. PRINSEP, Esq.-Gentlemen; we are met to celebrate the anniversary of the Liberated Press of India in the presence of its illustrious liberator; and I will join in its celebration, that his presence should have I have given you been hailed with such enthusiasm. But we must not the freedom of the Indian Press; I have endeavoured to describe the immeasurable blessings it will co fer on allow the interest of the occasion to divert our attention this country; but my toast now is the health of him to altogether from the grand odject of our meeting, or to whom we owe that boon? our distinguished guest, Si forget that much yet remains to he done. It is not Charles Metcalfe. (Enthusiastic cheering which con- enough that the Freedom of the Press should be declared tinued for a long time.) I shall not, gentlemen, detain by the statute or advance by regulation, nor is it suffi you long, for more I cannot say, than what I have cient that it should be guarded by all the provisions that already uttered, regarding the value to India of the free the ingenuity of man or of Law Commissioners can devise. No true friend of the Press will rest satisfied dom of the Press, nor can I say more regarding or until he sees it placed under the safeguard of the sole obligation to Sir Charles Metcalfe, than that it is to him, to his wisdom, his decision, his independence, we are palladium of civil society-Trial by Jury. (Much cheerindebted for that incalculable blessing. But surpass thrills through all your hearts. I am content with that ing.) I see; gentlemen, I have touched a chord that ing as are the claims of Sir Charles Metcalfe on us, for this great act, how well are they supported by expression of your feelings; but I cannot sit down the history of his Indian life. (Loud cheers.) Lock without drawing your attention to the facts that the in every relation of Society; the hospitable Press of India enjoys little of that security. It is only host, the friend of the social circle, the charitable in the King's Courts that it can appeal to a jury at all, reliever of distress, the munificent patron of useful and in those courts it has no such appeal, except upon institutions, the assiduous officer of Government; absolute discretion of the Judges, which English prina criminal charge. All its civil liabilities are left to the the statesman who cared for the empire! (Cheers.)! Were I to seek for that, to which I might compare him, ciples and English practice have denounced as a most 1 should find it in the striking feature of this country, attention to the necessity of going a step further, and unsafe tribunal. I have done enough to draw your where numerous and magnificent streams flow through, and fertilize vast tracts of land, till uniting together, obtaining the security of jury trial in all cases where the they form a mighty river, bearing on its bosom the Press is concerned. That point gained, all will be safe, riches and commerce of the kingdom, and constituting Whigs may job, and Benthamites may blunder on; all will be permanent. Tories may combine against it, the source of all its greatness. So with Sir Charles Metcalfe his assiduity, his talent; his munificence, his the Press shall bring its enemies to the ground one after charities, his judgment, firmness, and integrity, are the another, when it shall be enabled to launch its weapons from underneath the Fgis of jury trial. Gentlemen, qualities resembling those rich streams, and uniting in him as they have done, they have given to India, that let us, therefore, drink in a full bumper, Trial by great statesman who has proved the pillar of her empire. Jury, the bulwark of the Freedom of the Press. (Cheers.) (Immense cheering.) I give you, gentlemen, prosperity, THE CHAIRMAN.-Gentlemen; Mr. Prinsep has just health and happiness to Sir Charles Metcalfe, the libera- touched a chord which has thrilled through your hearts; tor of the Indian Press. (The toast was received as it I will now cause a chord to be touched, which will merited, and many minutes elapsed before Sir Charles thrill through your ears. Mr. Stocqueler, will you could obtain a hearing, so prolonged and euthusiastic kindly commence? was the cheering. Air." Charlie is my darling." SIR CHARLES METCALFE, rose and was again greeted with cheers, which were continued. in one universal burst for about five minutes. The worthy Baronet seemed deeply affected, but recovering himself, he said: -Gentlemen; you have so overwhelmed me with your kindness, that I find myself quite unable to give expres. sion to my feelings, or to return my thanks as I could wish. I possess not the eloquence of my fiend, the president, to enable me to do so; but I believe with him, and with you, that a Free Press is a blessing in any country; (Much cheering) and I perfectly concur in all he has said in praise of it as applied to this. (Cheers.) We have ample proof of the vast benefits accruing from a Free Press in our own country and in America; and it was on this proof that I acted as I did here, respecting the Freedom of the Press. (Cheers.) Mr. Stocqueler, with much effect, sang In the glorious old days of the glorious old Bess, The chronicles say that a Newspaper first, Ballinamora Ora Ballinamora Ora Huzza for the Press is now free ! "T was a real "Court Journal," you all may be sure, |