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LORD CLYDE.

ANOTHER of Britain's worthies has gone to his rest, after a life devoted to his country. On Saturday, August the 22nd, Lord Clyde was laid in Westminster Abbey, almost side-by-side with Outram, the Bayard of India, whose funeral he had

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himself attended only a few months before. The grand old soldier was taken to his last home on earth by representatives of the loyalty, the chivalry, the rank, and talent of the land. It was no sumptuous funeral, for it was understood that the

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simple soldier, whose lion heart was stilled for ever at the house of an old friend and comrade, General Eyre, at Chatham, eight days before, had wished it to b conducted in as quiet a manner as possible: but it was, nevertheless, remarkable; f it was felt that another great soldier, the contemporary of Wellington and a share with him in the glories of the past, a friend of Havelock, and one of the saviours: India, has passed away from among us. As the hearse went slowly by, heads we reverently uncovered, and many eyes-old eyes some of them-that had sen Vittoria and Waterloo, were dimned with tears. And so the earthly remains Colin Campbell, the soldier-marshal, were silently borne to the tomb.

A poor Scotchman by birth, without friends or money, kept for a long time in th cold shade, what had not Colin Campbell achieved within the last ten years!-whe noble deeds performed, what brilliant rank attained! It is not too much to say the to him the country and the Queen instinctively looked as to a safe adviser and her defender. Yet, twenty years younger than the veteran Combermere, he has beet taken away after reposing but a short period on well-earned laurels.

Lord Clyde has been called a poor Scotchman. It is well known that the name of Campbell was that of a maternal uncle, and not his by right of birth. His father. John M'Liver, was apprenticed to a Glasgow cabinet-maker, and his little son Colinborn October 20, 1792-might be seen running about the workshop. Mr. M·Liver lived till December 28, 1858, his son having been for six months previously created L Clyde, a Grand Cross of the Bath, a doctor of civil law of Oxford, a general in the army, with orders of the highest rank in France, Sardinia, and Turkey, and decorated with innumerable medals and clasps. Colin Campbell entered the army May 26. 1808, and became lieutenant on the 28th of June in the following year. He was engaged in the unfortunate Walcheren expedition, at Barossa, at Tarifa, at the rele: of Tarragona, at Corunna under Sir John Moore, at Osma, Vittoria, at the relief of the posts in the valley of Malaga, then serving with the 9th regiment of foot. He was severely wounded at the passage of the Bidassoa, a musket shot passing through his thigh, and at the assault on St. Sebastian (1813) was twice wounded. H bravery at St. Sebastian was grand. Frazer mounted the breach, but the remainder of the column did not come up, or the place could not have held out a quarter of ar hour. The enemy soon opened fire, and Frazer was killed. Another officer mounte the breach, and stood for some time alone, when, on a sudden, Campbell of the 9th, came up, and twice led the forlorn hope. The Duke of Wellington was much interested in the young brevet captain, who served as aide-de-camp to the great Pe. ninsula chieftain, and was one of his military family. He sent a despatch from the field of Vimiera, to Lord Castlereagh, by Captain Campbell, who was recommended! for promotion 'as an officer of great merit." The duke wanted to promote him, and got the commander-in-chief (the Duke of York) to promise him a lieutenant-colonelcy after Roleia and Vimiera. In his despatches of 1810 Wellington continually complains of the neglect of the horse-guards in regard to this officer, and declare that Colin Campbell is the "only person in whose behalf he had ever interested himself personally." "I," says the general, indignantly at last, "I, who command the largest British army ever employed against the enemy for many years, have not even the power of making a corporal!" "I can't get the Duke of York to fulfil his promise." "Campbell had claims, which, independent of me, must have promoted

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him." In 1811 Campbell is described "as a zealous, hard-working fellow, who will do his best," and as "a useful staff officer." In 1813 he was honourably mentioned. As Captain Campbell he served with the rifles in America, and as brigade-major of the troops he was engaged in 1823 in quelling the insurrection in Demerara; and he was gazetted a major in the army, November 26, 1825. After this time one hears little of him for nearly twenty years, during which time one can imagine his gallant heart chafing against the inequalities of the service, which condemned him to inaction, while honours were showered on men whose names have long since been forgotten. It was not till 1832 that he became a lieutenant-colonel.

In 1842 he served with the 98th regiment in China, and was engaged in the capture of Chinhiang-foo and in the operations near Nankin. Towards the end of this year he became a full colonel.

His first Indian career commenced about 1844, when he led the 39th at Maharajpore. Through the Punjaub war (1848-9) he served with glory, commanding the third division. He was at Ramnugger, at the passage of the Chenab, at the affair of Sadoolapore, at Chillianwallah, at Goojerat; for his achievements in which latter battle he received the thanks of parliament. He commanded at Peshawur, and against the hill tribes. He forced the Kohat-pass, and repeatedly defeated Momund, who finally made terms after his last repulse at Punj Pao by a small detachment of cavalry and horse artillery under Colonel Campbell. He was engaged against the Ootmankail and Ramazin tribes, when, with 3000 men, he slaughtered 8000 of the enemy. He was created a K.C.B. for his Indian services.

In 1854, being then only a colonel, the Crimean war having just broken out, Campbell consented to serve with the highland brigade, which, with a brigade of guards, formed the Duke of Cambridge's division, though his merits had long ago entitled him to command a division himself. However, he shortly became a majorgeneral, June 20, 1854. At the Alma he and his highlanders won immortal fame for their bravery and successful impetuosity. At Balaklava he ranged the 93rd highlanders into the thin red line of single file. Their ready precision was wonderful, and the enemy was repelled over and over again, astonished, as well he might be. On came the Russian cavalry in hot pursuit as they perceived the highlanders, and charged. Sir Colin did not even condescend to alter the formation of the brigade, but, when the Russian horse approached within 600 yards, received them with a fearful volley of Minie rifles-the first time without much effect. On came the Russians again, but when within 150 yards of the highlanders turned about, broke ranks, and fled in the utmost confusion. For these eminent services Sir Colin was made a lieutenant-general in 1856, and in the same year was created a D.C.L. of Oxford, amid uproarious cheering in the theatre. He received also the Grand Cross of the Bath, the French order of the Legion of Honour, the Sardinian order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, and the Turkish order of the Medjidie, 1st class, with a medal; also the Crimean medal, with clasps for Alma, Balaklava, and Sebastopol, and the war medal with five clasps, and was nominated military aide-de-camp to the Queen. In 1856 also his fellow-citizens of Glasgow voted Sir Colin-the whilom cabinet-maker's son-a splendid sword of the value of 280 guineas, and Sir Archibald Alison presented it to the veteran. The city of London with high compliments also admitted him to the freedom.

In 1857 all eyes were turned towards Sir Colin Campbell. England had been startled, astonished, bewildered hy the reports of the disaffection of some sepoy regiments, but those feelings deepened into horror and alarm when we were told of the atrocities of Allahabad, the massacres of Jhansi, the mutiny at Azimghur, the assas sinations at Bareilly, and, finally, the crowning brutality of Cawnpore. Campbell must go with full powers to save India. He was nominated commander-in-chief o the 3rd July, 1857, required only twenty-four hours for preparation, and arrived in Calcutta August 29. Arrived at Alumbagh in November, we next hear of him occupying Delkooshah and Martiniere, then hastening to the relief of Lucknow, Campbell relieved it November 17, 1857; the English were forced to retire five days afterwards, but he re-captured it March 4. He was wounded, by the way, at Lucknow. In 1857 he fought the famous battle of Cawnpore (Nov. 3), and defeated the Gwalior contingent (Nov. 6); at Futtehghur (Jan. 2, 1858) he defeated the rebels again, and (Feb. 11) marched to Lucknow once more-one of the grandest marches on record. Such are only a few of the achievements of this great soldier, who wrought the deliverance of India, nor stopped his work till it was done and the rebellion quenched in blood.

For his eminent and glorious services Sir Colin, now saluted as the preserver of India, was created a peer, as Lord Clyde, August 16, 1858; received the thanks di both houses of Parliament in 1859, with a pension of 2,000.; and was nominated a Knight of the Star of India in 1861. In May, 1858, he was appointed colonel of the 93rd highlanders; and in June, 1860, colonel of the Coldstream guards. He was also honorary colonel of the 15th Middlesex rifle corps (the London Scottish), and, as is well known, has more than once evinced his interest in the volunteer movement by reviewing volunteers on a grand scale at Brighton and elsewhere as the representative of the Horse-guards. He is understood to have been terribly shaken at the death of Lord Herbert, of Lea (Sydney Herbert), and to have never fully recovered the shock. To no worthier man, no braver soldier, has Westminster Abbey ever opened its portals. "Alone with his glory," rests indeed the gallant soldier, for no son inherits the name, no second Clyde is there to share his fame. A soldier of origin humble and obscure, of nature knightly and noble; fervid and impetuous in fight, calm ani sagacious in council; slow only that he might be certain, careful of the blood of others, almost prodigal of his own; stern to evil-doers, benignant and loving to the good, such a man needs no other epitaph than his name. It was right that the inscription on the coffin should be very simple. Thus it ran :-" Field-Marshal L rd Clyde, died 14th August, 1863, aged 70 years."

His life from youth was passed in wars,
In age he sheathed a spotless sword;
His breast was seamed with noble scars,
Ere tardy England hailed him Lord!
For all he fought to win or save,
An empty title on his grave!

His fame is for a life of deeds,

Not won in one brief brilliant day;
He grew his laurels from the seeds,

And reaped them when his hair was grey
His warrior's life had peaceful close-
We may not grudge him his repose!

GARDENING FOR THE MONTH.

BY A PRACTICAL GARDENER.

"The garden yields
A soft amusement-a humane delight.
To raise th' insipid nature of the ground,
Or tame its savage genius to the grace
Of careless, sweet rusticity, that seems
The amicable result of happy chance,
Is to create and give a God-like joy
Which every year improves."

It is from this cause that the Paisley and Norwich weavers, Northumberland colliers, and others in humble life, successfully compete in producing prize-flowers with the highest in the land. We do not, by any

ence; our object merely is to show that any one, with care and good practical instructions, may succeed in gardening, and that it is not the occult mystery that many take it to be.

The different operations connected with amateur gardening are always a pleasurenever toilsome. The pleasing and peculiar interest, generally of a prospective character, gives a zest to the simplest process. Old Gerarde, one of our earliest English gardeners, says "If delight may provoke men's labour, what greater delight is there than to behold the earth apparelled with plants as with a robe of embroidered work, set with orient pearls, and garnished with great diversity of rare and costly jewels! Give me leave to tell you that God, of His infinite goodness and bounty, hath, by the medium of plants, bestowed almost all food, clothing, and medicine upon man."

GARDENING is universally acknowledged of science are limited in their application. to be the most ancient and honourable of arts-the most rational and gratifying of recreations. The first garden was "planted eastward in Eden" by the Almighty's own creative power, and the first man was placed in it, as a fitting residence for his then un-means, underrate the advantages of scidefiled nature. In the religious tenets of most nations, a garden is believed to be the congenial abode assigned to blessed spirits in a future state; the ancients fondly cherished their faith in the Elysian fields, and the dragon-defended gardens of the Hesperides. In most languages, also, the same word, paradise, designates both heaven and a garden. Nor can we contemplate the beauty of a garden, without our hearts dilating with gratitude to the Almighty Being who made such lovely blossoms, and so freely bestowed them upon us. The love of flowers is indeed a sacred feeling; it is felt and acknowledged by the savage as well as by the philosopher; in earliest infancy as well as in extreme old age; and the poor and humble derive as much pleasure f.om it as the great and wealthy. This love of flowers is totally independent of the abstruse classifications of science. It is not according to their systematic arrangement in orders, their number of leaves and THE FLOWER GARDEN.-During this petals, nor their peculiarities of growth; it month many kinds of perennials may be is for themselves alone-for their exquisite sown. Hollyhocks, Lupins, Wallflowers, forms, brilliant colours, and delicious odours. Sweet Williams, and various other hardy Rousseau has truly said, though at first biennials and perennials may be sown, sight it appears rather paradoxical, that a and towards the latter end of October be man may be a good botanist without know-pricked out in beds. Delphinums die ing the name of a single plant. In like down in the winter; but they only need to manner, a man may be a good gardener be covered up with dry litter and kept without being versed in the imperfectly-clear of weeds, when they will make their known secrets of vegetable physiology. appearance next year as strong and healthy The art of rearing and tending plants being as ever. only a close imitation of nature; and vegetable life not enduring interference beyond a certain point, the theoretical deductions

Towards the middle and end of the month, various flowers will need to be protected from early frosts, such as Helio

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