SIR JAMES OUTRAM.

Lyttelton Times, Volume X, Issue 617, 6 October 1858, Page 3

SIR JAMES OUTRAM.

Sir James Outram has left Lucknow for Calcutta. A letter to a contemporary, dated on the 6th instant, thus ' touch ing'ly mentions his departure :t— " General Outram left yesterday.. He did so 'under the salute duo to his rank '; but he left with that which rank cannot claim nor regulations compel —tho tearful valedictions of many attached

friends, and the affectionate regrets of the whole army. 'How Sir James must have been beloved !' was the pleased exclamation of his successor, Mr. Montgomery, as he watched the General s departure from Banks' House—thafc now historic mansion which shall henceforth know him no more for ever. ' God bless the dear old General!' was uttered by many a manly voice from the Dilkooshato Mossa Bagh— from the cantonments, to the .Residency—ii" tones of deep emotion,and with the emphasis of unfeigned sincerity. And the bravery, the goodness" the tenderheartedness of the fine soldier who had so often led them in battle were the favourite topics of discussion yesterday afternoon, in every guard-room, and at every mess. Well did this true-hearted, chivalric, generous English gentleman merit the love of his troops, for rarely has there been a commander to whom the happiness and well-being of his men were so much the object of incessant thought. Have you noticed the difference between his despatches and those of most other generals ? With them it is, 'I ' did this, 'I' ordered that, 'I' pushed on here, or effected a diversion there. With him how different! The whole operations are described as though they had been the spontaneous fits of the individual commanding officers, with no directing mind to regulate their movements. His ' I's ' are limited to acknowledgements of his obligations, and how warmly does he ackowledg-e his obligations ! How eager to say a kind word for every one ! How thoughtful about all but himself!" —Bombay Telegraph.