6 FEBRUARY 1847, Page 2

There is some weakness in the English character, which makes

us often inclined to be forced into an act, rather than to do it on purpose of our own spontaneous will. Our Indian Government scruples to assume the sovereignty of the Punjaub, and prefers being forced into it. The process is going on. Every mail brings some sign that the independence of Lahore is falling to pieces; and by the last advices we learn that the Government of that state is put " in commission." Several native chiefs are made Commissioners, with an English Commissioner, who is to do the duty of Vizier—to be Viceroy over the Maharajah and all. Pity that those who have the power do not at once and delibe- rately arrange the final result, and so save all the intermediate casualties and disasters.