FRIEND
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
E CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JUNE, 2ND. 1842,
We beg to announce to our Readers that a Subscription has been opened in India, for the relief of the Widows and Children of those who have perished, or are prisoners in Affghanistan. It has received the sanc- tion of the Commander in Chief who has contributed 1000 Rupees to the fund. By the last accounts more than 20,000 Rupees had been collected. Here an auxiliary list - has been commenced. We find it headed by H. E. Sir Henry Pottinger who has handsomely given 500 Rupees; our Lieut. Governor 200, Mr. Morrison 200, Major Malcolm 200, Dr. Woosnam 100, Captain Ramsay 200 This latter gentleman has kindly consented to receive and transmit the contributions. We are confident that this announcement is sufficient to cause our military and naval friends to aid so good an object which has moreover special claims on their best and holiest sympathies. As to our opulent mercantile community, it has always been foremost in good works and generous deeds; its intimate connexion with the Indian service and Indian interests, will be an additional motive for the noble exercise of its wonted benevolence on this occasion. In another Column we give a copy of the authorised Circular and we hope soon to have to record a largely aug- mented amount of benefactions.
THE "Erigone", French frigate. by the last accounts has arrived at Chusan. The "Favorite", French vessel of war, it is ex- pected will touch here on its voyage to the same destination. It is said that admiral La Place with a squadron is en route from France, and it is expected may soon be seen in the Chinese waters. By letters dated at Chusan 14th inst. we learn they expected to hear of the fall of Chapoo in about three days. The fleet was all off that place. The Yang tzekeang had been accu- rately surveyed a long way up."
INTELLIGENCE FROM THE NORTH ¦
A VALUED Correspondent at Chusan un- der date of May 14th writes as follows:
The cities of Ningpo and China were evacurl. ted last week, and reoccupied native author ties who are doing what damage they can to those lately engaged in assisting the English. hai city, there is a company of the 55th, and
Ar the fort of Chow fan shan, overlooking Chin another of the 18th detained, in all130 Men, with a small Company of artillery Capt. - OLeary, (a veteran officer) is left in charge. The "Pelican and transport "Faize Allum lie off the stakes at the s small band mouth of the Taken Very likely this will be attacked. Mr. Thom femains there as
interpreter
THE troops,on leaving Ningpo and Chinhai,re-em- barked on board their respective Ships, and met the Admiral in the way last Sunday evening. Here the whole force lay till yesterday when, the tides being milder, for they had been running at the rate of 6 miles an hour, the fleet set sail for Chapoo.
Ir is rumoured that the Chinese troops have deserted Chapoo, where extensive fortifications had been prepared, and retired to Hangchow foo; but this is rather doubtful, a day or two, however, will show. About three thousand British troops are now on their passage to Chapoo, full of the bitter kidnappings that have occurred, and the cow- est rancour against the enemy for the numerous ardly annoyances they have inflicted.
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HERE, (ie. Tinghai) they muster some 350 troops who are able to do duty and pehaps 100 more who are in the hospital sent from other regi ments. The city is quiet, and prospering as well The shops are, I think, all or you could expect. nearly all open and well supplied. The Market excellent. I suppose you have heard of the pro- posed measure of deserting the gates of the city to the N. E. and W.-of placing a post of 40 men at the S. gate of establishing a market patrol for the day, and a patrole also for the night. Read Sir Henry's solemn proclamation of protection to the inhabitants think of the present state of Chi nese feeling, or rather Manchow feeling, against the English, and then judge if the proposed measures are politic-are safe?
As to kidnapping, that course of villainy and annoyance, has not yet closed. It is only 4 days ago they carried off a youth and the horse on which he rode.
24 individnals (among whom was one on whom a HOWEVER, the late seizures by Capt. Dennis of blue button had been conferred lately with a fox tail, and another with a brass button, both for kidnapping, and other acts of violence on British Subjects) may put a stop to these cowardly proceed- ings for sittle time at least.
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CHAPOO, intelligence of the fall of which is hourly expected, the present port for the
am glad to say the troops seem in good health. largest trade of Hangchow, that from Ja-But they must soon he relieved, or the heavy duties they have to perform will prove too severe for them. pan particulary, is a bay and fortified among hills, on the north shore of the wi: him as the people mentioned in Sheng Mang look
town,
Six Henry is hourly, expected. We look for dest part of the gulf or entrance of the ed for old Tang, see Four Books large type, Tsientang, or River of Hangchow. It is vol. 7, page 102. somewhat farther out to sea than the an cient Kanfu (Canfu) of Mahommedan trav- ellers, formerly the port of Hangchow.
We are much indebted to our friend W. D. for his interesting communication res- pecting Siam. We hope he will find an opportunity to gives us full details of the manners, habits and social condition of the Siamese. The war am is now carrying on against Cochin China, the connexion of the Court of Bankok with that of Pekin, will suggest many topics the elucidation of which at this juncture would be very in- structive.
"It has been lately brought to the notice of the undersigned, Plenipotentiary, &c., that some of the inhabitants of the above named city of Tinghai as well of other places, are laboring under a feeling of apprehension, the Imperial governmen
they will hereafter be punished by nd the
for having returned under the
vernment, and also
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British
remove the above. that view
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tion of the said city depend, will be, that the
all under His Imperial sign manual, confirm and pro- edict of amnesty and indemnity to all and every one jects of China, on account of his or their reading under, holding intercourse and dealings with, the British government
cara and subjects.
Dated di Ningpo on the 14th day of December, 1841
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT,
Ir is expected after the fall of Chapoo, a further advance on Hang chow foo will take place. It appears a very quest policy to leave so small Artillery Men,
consis's of 12 Royal 18th R. I and are Allum
a force at Tinghae,
As alleged Case of Robbery, which dur- ing the past week has been the subject of lengthened examinations before the Chief Magistrate, turns out to have been a con- spiracy by some of our Kowloon neigh-one of the 55th bours, who not content with robbing one of our native towns-folk of some twenty dollars (he had incautiously taken
Song on the opposite shore)
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Chinese news paper. We are glad to be able to announce to our numerous readers that arrange- ments are making to publish at intervals in our town a newspaper in the Chinese Language. We accept this intimaton as an omen portentous of great good to the best interests of civilization, and p promotive of British influence in this hitherto almost isolated Empire. The establishment of the enterprising enlightenment which we hope such a Print would be strongly indicative of will ever characterise the Capital of Anglo-China. It is right that a Native Free Press should spring in- to congenial existence on the soil of the first Brit- wh settlement in China. We would indulge the expectation, that this powerful organ of social and moral improvement will erelong lead all to ac- knowledge that hitherto hermetically sealed China, has become in verity and indeed “China Opened" Much credit is due to H. E. Sir Henry Pottinger, who, we are informed, has liberally accorded the use of the Government types for this object. Be- ing the first attempt to publish a Newspaper Chinese, the full realization of the proposed plan, will we are told, be mainly dependent on ent support it may receive from the foreign com-
the
pres- munity in China. We would fain hope the pro- jectors, will be enabled, by the kind assistance of their friends, to prosecute their undertaking to a successful issue. We are disposed to think it would offer an admirable medium for mercantile advertisements and Government notifications. We beg to wish our intended contemporary an auspic- cius advent, a continuous prosperity, and a perma nent usefulness tər
ON DITS.
On dit. Contracts for Teas to a considerable amount have been made; delive.able at this Port during the ensuing season.
On dit. The Hyacinth reports several Junks are now loading in the northern ports with Teas for this place. At Chimmo it is said, some two or three English vessels ate also taking in Teas.
pleted a short way above where large Ships have of On dit. A fort mounting forty guns is now com-
late anchored. And below Whampoa !!!
On dit. Silk piece goods have lately been smuggled under cover of the American flag.
On dit All the Guns of the Magicienne are at last mounted and are in efficient condition for service. The gunnery practice of the Chinese is rapidly improving
On dil. The American officers are not drilling the inese troops.
POLICE.
Before the Chief Magistrate on the 25th inst. Wil- liam Radford, James Mundy and Michael Sheehan, Magistracy Safety Guard, were charged by a China all privates of the 49th Regiment, and belonging to the
by the forcible entry of the three Prisoners into his man named Hung fook with robbery. He deposed that the night before, about 12 o'clock, he
mat hut. He is sure of his men, as the moonlight enabled him fully to distinguish their features-Shee- han took 7 Mexican dollars and 3000 Cash from under his pillow, Munday stood with a knife over him and Radford held him down. His wife ran away and 49th) fell off Radfords head when they ran away. Ano gave the alarm; the Cap produced (a Forage Cap of the
ther Chinaman deposed saw three Soldiers run into the Guard Room and at the same time saw the Forage Cap in Hung Fooks hand. The Lance Corporal and Sentries on duty, saw and knew nothing of the matter It was alleged by Hung fook that he was so afraid of the Soldiers, that he dared not complain at night at the Guard room. The Prisoners denied all knowledge of the matter and said they were not out at the time in question. Radford owned the Cap, and could not explain how it could have been so found. - As to the Eleven Mexican Dollars found in his posses sion, they were lately paid him by a man just arrived from India.
The prisoners with the depositions of the were remitted to the military aut cation. We are compell
Chinese inhabitants
that numerous instances occurred although no
ng by the authoritie to
aridence against the
of our Eve the have before been want-
the sufferers to
but for obvi
ous reasons, the Chinese have generally been content quietly to put up with the loss of their property
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
King Chiefs and
rates
in the Courts of the Old Bailey.
ace of
fear we shall have some lamentable catas time, the trophe to deplore if we despise our foe too much. the Druid
force of seven H. M
the Growler
few days.
on the 6th and amo
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