THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
were prodigal of promists, quite counteracted all the
effects of Sir Alexander Burnes and led the Dest, who was deeply galled at his former rejection by the British, to adopt the Russo Persian in preference to our alliance.
Upon this. the late Sir Wm. Macnaghten was o to be the Governor General, to negociata a tri treaty, between the British Government the detested foo. Ranjeet Singh, and the deposed of Cabul, Shah Soojah The objects tion of Dost Mahomed; the restoration to the throne of his ancestors -the integrity of Affghanistan, the gener curity of our commerce on the Indus nations of central Asia, and
against Russian intrigue and encroachm
The only part of the Treaty realize ration of the Shah Seolah who ho deposed by his subjects. His perso racter, rendered him so very obnoxious, that at his res toration it was quite obvious the independent
habila, and
of the Dooraanee monarchy, under his rule, was wholly impossible,
And advised attempts to raise larger contribution to the state, and gross acts of oppression on the people: combined with the personal unpopularity of the Sove- reign and affection for their late ruler are the cause of the late ontbreak... It is essentially a popular move ment, the hearts of the people are in the cause, no won der then that an universal disafferion and rising should have been disgraced by excesses, these the leaders could not cheek, they are consequent on such revolutionary struggler.
FRIEND OI CHIN AND HONGKONG GAZITI
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, AP
FIRE IN
We re a town rapid around us, and vet we find t office in China where t eflect an Insurance against Fire! We are aware, as i Canton, the risk is quite inconsiderable; still the consequent diminished
of pre-
NOTIFICATION.
3.
GENERAL ORDERs, by His Excellency Lieutenant Cheral Sir Hugh Gough G. C. B. Commanding peditionary Land Force in China Dated Head marte ngpo City, 14th March 1842.
eutenant General Sir Hugh Gough congrat- Ningpo and Chinhae, on the the Chinese, on their bold and
tenant
on these Cities,
nifested the spirit which the General feels assured that the whole of the isplayed, had circumstances ena- coma into closer contact with the Enemy. ugh Gough begs Colonel Schoedde and Lieu- lonel Morris C. B. to accept for themselves, mium would, or ought to load every one as Comminders at the points of attack his very best to Insure. We are glad to see the enforce checks, and to convey His Excelleeny's highest appro- diers, under the espective Commands, particularly to ment of the Land Officers regulation, forval to the officers, non-commissioned officers and Sol- the removal of Mat and substitution of
those mentioned them, and by Lieutenant Colonel Mentgomerie C. who Commanded the Sortie from Brick Houses, by the native population. It is very encouraging to see, in every
the North Gate of Ningoo, and whose praiseworthy instance that a mat house has been demol conduct was such as might have been expected from Mountain, C. B. Deputy Adjutant General; Lieuten. ised or removed, (if permitted) its site has his gallant and judicious officer: Lieutenant Qolonel been immediately covered by a more subs-nt Colonel Hawkins. Deputy Commissary General; tantial erection. We believe mat houses Major More Deputy Judge Advocate General; Dr. French, Superintending Surgeon; Captains More and Balfour, and Lieutenant Molesworth, Medras Artil-- will not in future be permitted within a distance that will endanger b by their com
Jory-Lieutenants Murray, Armstrong, and O'Toole, bustion any portion of the newly erected 18th R. 1. Regt. Brovet Captain Moorhead, 26th Ca Town. Hence as the Town extends, ao moronian Regiment Captain Mo. Andrew. Lieuten will the occupiers of mat houses be comnt Grand, Lieutenant and Adjutant Browne, Lieu. tenant Ramsay and Michell of the 49th and Captain Dunbebey & Co. Schaw of the 55th Regiment.
The Slaughter of Sir-A Burnes, and other distinguish ed Ocers our readers have seen full details of in contemporary prints.
The recent assassination of Sir We. Macnaghten (so strongly denounced in the Notification of the Gopelled to remove their lares Already they verner General) was owing some say to the unavoida. are climbing the Hill, and lines of streets ble delay consequent on the necessary preparations re
are forming on spots, which a few weeks quiring to be made for the evacuation of Cabul as simulated with the Insurgents-according to others to since were deemed wholly inaccessible. We the Envoy's laudable endeavours tonegociate better term hope our remarks, may attract the notice than those he had been coerced to accept or procras of some of our friends,
and tinate his departure fill relief should arrive. It seems a London, connected with Fire suspicion of this intention was entertained by the con federates, and a belief that the leader of the movement certain a very, large, and remmerating Mahomed Ukhbar Khan, Boncaf Dost Mahomed was business, might be done here. We should implicated therein or endeavoring to make terms for stagger the belief of our friends were we to himself, led to great discontents and the safety of Ma- state our notions of the amount we think homed Ukhbar Khan was perilled. To stifle all
will be event
quired, but of his sincerity, he treacherously invited Sir Wi naghten to a conference beyond the Walls of the tomments; when after accusing the Earor
preb
faith, who retorted, he drew forth a pistol and shot Bir William, who laid his hand on his ro calfanother pirial shot doprired hilt of life, at the time Captain Trevor was cut down and killed by one of the chiefs. The two shuprasces were also slaughtered to but Captain Lawrence and Lien Conolly were wounded and carried prisoners into Cabul This was all Sir illiam's Escort. Such daring perfidy almost staggers credibility and looks more like Frenzy than calenlating Freud.
The evacuation of so costly a conquest [as ty agreed on at the convention of Cabul). the utter discomfiture of the Troops and or disperion of the whole force on its wi bad; whether it be referable to the perfidy my, the rigor of the season, the difficulties of th or the incapacity of the Politicals it boots to inquire
The tenure of our Indian Empire imper mands, that the heaviest retribution geance be immediately exacted.
few short months will elaps
crushed, the leaders extinguish say), and British influence effer bul. We would fain hope we justly not tyranpously respect, Afghanistan) not again place fghan durbar appoint some -endeavor in all cases to judices of the People up
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20 The following Letter from the Military Becre. tary to the Commander in Chief in India forwarding Copy of a Letter to His Excellency's address from His Lordship The General Commandig in Chief, having been received by the last mail, Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Gough has the high gratification of communica- ting to the Force under his command the gracious ex- Pression of Her Majesty's approval, as conveyed by General Lord Hill.
Commander in Chief's Office Dalhi, Dec 24th 18 41 Head Quarters, Camp, No. 651.
I am desired by tho, Commander în Chief to forward, for your information, copy of a Let- ter from Lord Hill dated Horso Guards Octr 30th 1841, and to capress his Exrellenoy's gratification in- having the opportunity of conveying these assurances of Her Majesty's approbation. I have 4 C.
To Lieut, Genl, Sir H. Gough
Comm, the Military Force, China [Signed) Jouy Luard Lieut. Col. Mil. Beċ,
Horse Guards, Oct 30th 1841.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your.. Letter of the 10th August last transmiting a printed- copy of Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Gough's report "of the brilliant successor obtained by the Troops under his Command in the neigbourhood of Canton in the month of May last, and I have the satisfaction of assur- ing you, that the Queen has been pleased to express Her entire approbation of those operations, and of the conduct of the officers and Men employed on the occa- sion,
You will be pleased to signify the same to Sir Hugh Gough, and to inform him likewise, that the zeal, talent and energy he displayed, are duly appreciated by Her Majesty who is no less sensible of the conspic- Hons gallantry of the Troops, and of their admirable order under the most trying circumtances-
I have & c.
[Signed] Hill
His Excellency has the further pleasure of pub.
following letter from the Political Secre Government of India, conveying the appro of the Right Honorable the Governor General
Council.
TENANT GENERAL SIR H. Goven, K. C.B. Papeditionary Force on the Court of Okino.
Just
trigg objects