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INSCRIPTION ON THE STATUE OF LORD WM. BENTINCK. AT CALCUTTA. (1835.) - Thomas Babington, Lord Macaulay, Miscellaneous Writings, Vol.2 [1830]Edition used:The Miscellaneous Writings of Lord Macaulay, vol. 2, (London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1860).
Part of: The Miscellaneous Writings of Lord Macaulay, in 2 vols.
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INSCRIPTION ON THE STATUE OF LORD WM. BENTINCK. AT CALCUTTA. (1835.)To William Cavendish Bentinck, Who, during seven years, ruled India with eminent Prudence, Integrity, and Benevolence: Who, placed at the head of a great Empire, never laid aside The simplicity and moderation of a private citizen: Who infused into Oriental despotism the spirit of British Freedom: Who never forgot that the end of Government is The happiness of the Governed: Who abolished cruel rites: Who effaced humiliating distinctions: Who gave liberty to the expression of public opinion: Whose constant study it was, to elevate the intellectual And moral character of the Nations committed to his charge: This Monument Was erected by men, Who, differing in Race, in Manners, in Language, And in Religion, Cherish, with equal veneration and gratitude, The memory of his wise, upright, And paternal Administration. |
