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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PE
state to the Capital of Formosa, when they were separated and confined in small par- ties, which had little communication with each other, but were all treated with ex- treme barbarity and almost starved
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reference to it, a l Chief Superintendent (J. F. Davies Esqr) says it can scarcely be doubted that Foo-chow-foo in Fokien, and the above mentioned part of Shanghai, would be by far the most eligi. hie pouïts for the establishment of the British Trade, in regard to both imports and exports... Out of the 57 Souls who were cast away When Mr. Lindsay in the Amherst visited it, du in the "Ann", 8 have just arrived at Amoy. ring some seven days, he noticed abont 400 Junks Of these, 6 are Natives of Europe or Ame entering the Woosung river from the North, and rica, one a Native of India, and one Chio Mr. Gutzlaffs visit in the Sylph, he found up- wards of a thousand Junks moved opposite the naman. A second Chinaman is alive, and City. Our officers who lately went thither fully is said to have staid at Formosa of his own confirm the accounts of preceeding visitors making choice
due allowance for
altered state of things, in
It thus appears from the preceding de- tails, that two hundred and thirty seven fersons belonging to the "Nerbudda", and orty six belonging to the "Ann", have either been put to death by the officers of the Chinese Government on Formosa, or have perished through ill treatment and
starvation.
duced by the War.
We propose to note some of the various Imports and Exports, or rather the principal articles of traffic, in which it is believed Foreigners will have transactions. We shall begin with the Products, which will probably be exported from thence
By our last
hai, and of the best quality
Price e Current, we find that whilst the LONDON Common round Rhubarb can be is quoted at 5s. 6d. to 78. 6d. per Ih, the best or Russun is as high rated as 10 to 11.s.
TOBACCO. Of this article we cannot speak
our
sent
with exactitude. In opinion only the superior qualities would be likely to pay to England. We mean the fine leaf, of color, and mild flavour like the Havannah Cumana Sorts the kind in fact adapte Cigar purposes, or for its envelope our oute ing and which article, we am told, August in London; in bond, nf about 2.
for
sod at scene
Fort, Our roader may be Furs enumerated among the Exrog79, particular ly as they will rank among the articles of const derable import. It is however well known as peculiarity of this trade, that Furs the product of the country or vicinity are rarely consumed on the spot; but are generally exported, whilst Furs brougth from distant or foreign regious are import- ed and preferred. Hence we have no doubt, that Furs of various kinds will be exported, certainly the more expensive sorts, which are always scarce and command a high rate in Europe, We mean Ermine, Sable, Black and Silver fox, Sea otter, perhaps too the ery for (which is caught on the north eastern coast of Asia and is in some parts of it, the standard of value) and also the Skin of the Lamb, which from its mother, is untimely
First in importance it is thought will be Raw St. Of this article we have very detailed in- formation, but the general neglect (induced by the These atrocious and appalling facts are high price) with which this valuable staple has been so long treated, would render their publica- not to be refuted or questioned, aud, that tion of barren interest to our Subscribers at the all may judge of them, and contrast the present time. We may however say, that we conduct of the Officers of the British Go have confident expectations, (notwithstanding the vernment (who set all their Prisoners free), insignificant exports from Canton during the last this Proclamation is made in Chinese. Her three years) that Raw Silk will ere long be sent, Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary trusts, preceding period of our commercial connexion || ripped.”
in much larger quantities to Europe, than at any however, that the Emperor will yet wake
with the Chinese. Nor is it at all unlikely En the only atonement that remains, and there- passant, that seasons may occur when certain by avert further evils.
qualities of Raw Sug will be profitable imports from Bengal to China.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Dated on board the Steam Frigate much of the Supply to Russia passes
TEAWe have before informed our readers, “Queen”, at Amoy, on the 27th day of No-Shanghai, and we are told the best kinds of Green es through vember, 1842, corresponding with the Tea, will be as readily obtainable there, as at Ning Chinese date the 25th day of the 10th month po, the distance from the seat of production being in the 22nd year of Taoukwang.
much the same and easily accessible. If even (Signed)
Black Teas be required, there is no doubt they can HENRY POTTINGER
be nearly as cheaply supplied from thence, as H. M.'s Plenipotentiary. from Foo chow. It is well known that Green teas RICHARD WOOSNAM,
were scarcely cultivated till the European taste encouraged the natives to increase the growth, hence we infer Black Teas of good quality will, in a few years be procurable on favorable terms, even in the Green tea country. Of late years in the Black tea district, it is notorious much Green Tea has been produced.
(True Copies)
Acting Secretary.
FRIEND F CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 1842.
COTTON. The Nanking or brown cotton, was at one time very celebrated in Europe, but is now hardly known. It is the product of of an arborous kind and is called by Decandolle Gossypium re- ligiosum. We understand it has been cultivated with success in America, and that Mr. Forsyth manufactory, where it is spun and woven has a the American Secretaries State Cloth; of a kind similar to Nanking Musters of China Cotton of the white kind, collected in dif ferent provinces have been sent to from a summary of their respective values, we England, and may say they average fully 30 per cent higher. than Surats. We know some of our friends think Nanking and some of the better sorts of Chinit Cotton, will be considerable exports because our Imports of Twist and Cloths will interfere with
now im-
this, still it is to be observed that China 1
consumption among natives. Admitting ports Raw Colton, the value of which brought by Junks and Square rigged vessels 19 estimated will amount this year to fully $6,000,000. It will Euro-be a long time, we think, before this article will again became an Export to Europe, if it ever does at all.
SILK MANUFACTURES-These of all kinds, will H. E. SIR HENRY POTTINGER, landed
be obtainable, at a lower rate, than at Canton as we find the best Fabrics, whether for here on Saturday last, from the "Queen" pean or the American Markets, are manufactured Steamer with the usual honours. The from Thrown Silk prepared in the immediate neigh accompanying Proclamations were pub-bourhood of this Port. The skill of the Silk manu lished on the 6th in an Extraordinary that of the Canton weavers; convincingly shown facturers in this district, is confessedly superior to
from thence are held among the Chinese themselves, by the higher estimate in which Silks brought At present the kind of Goods most adapted for our Export, are not much manufactured; but would readily be so, on orders with musters being given. Actually an Sale at the present time, would be Damasks, Satins, Mazarmes and Soo-chow crapes
Gazettte.
We are assured the negotiations with regard to the Commercial Treaty, will be forthwith resumed at Canton. Not the slightest expectation of the resumption of hostilities is entertained; nor will the de-
Further, it is to be observed, that should the moderate, as to prevent the Sale or cultivation-of Import duty on our Cotton Yarns and Cloths be so
think it is a matter which would occasion auy Raw Cotton in many parts of China; we do not regret to the Chinese Authorities. It is not seven- ty years since an Imperial mandate was issued (owing to a dearth) commanding a considerable portion of land, heretofore appropriated to the growth of Cotton, to be converted into rice grounds. a few other kinds will be sent to obtainable on the best terms at Shang- Colonies, America and the Straits aggregate value of this export cannot
parture of the troops and transports be also Plain and figured heavy Serges, some of which Cotton known by the name of Nail
postponed.
from their superior quality, and as novelties would We do not expect the Commercial Trea-despite the present almost prohibitory duty on command a Sale to a limited extent, in England, ty will be finally adjusted, the Northern China Silk Manufactures. The principal trade Ports opened, nor any permanent appoint- (owing to the existing preferential duty of 25 per ments made, till the return of Major MAL Cent in favour of Indian Silk Goods) will be in COLM in March next, with the Ratification for South America the Colonies, France and such kinds of Silk manufactures, às are adapted There is no prol
probability whatever, of the Northern Europe. The consumption in England annexation of Hongkong to the East India will be relatively quie Company's territories. Its humiliating Goods destined to London, must Policy as a Trading [company in past times, would make such an association, in this quarter, a national degradation and the contempt of the Chinese Authorities.
THE PORT OF SHANGHAL
la our late numbers, we have often referred to this important emporium, which will
seat of a considerable British trade. In our 19, we gave a short notice of this Ci commerce, and we now DFOD probable business which will be when it has been declared open of our mercantile community.
We shall no ologue for
the ente
hich taken
state
nimportant. So that elected with
articles
stances, and we have
Export, and quantity could be readily
keens, as they will be Europe, hai, but the be large.
[To be Continued.]
COMMERCIAL,
Canton 8th inst. —COTTON but little doing Best Tin- ivelly 9,2 Bombay 6, 5 to 8,2,
LONG CLOTHS, maintain themselves. In the ting state of affairs a large import would lead derable reduction
ELLA improving especially for as
cated
OR STRIPES
at a price corresp
and latel
will be the Hang
and the Tong pa
do
1,20 has been got
ould rise importantly, but the
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OLIGE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
BEFORE THE CHIEF MAGISTRATË
November 9th 1842. Thomas Stewart, Seaman of the Akbar, charged with being riotous,
David Gaily of the police deposes I perceived pris oner to be quatrefting with same Chinese last evening in the Bazaar; he had seized a tub with a quantity of eatables from the people-I compelled him to deliver it up, and then ordered him to go away, he was un willing to do so, so I seized him and found in his shirt breast a bayonet-I then made him prisoner, he was
fhobor but not drunk,
appened was was about took the wwaughing of mine, and I fully ded giving back to the owner, after the parties had beooine cool.
Sentence. To pay a fine of one dollar to the Queen. November 10th 1842- hoong, a Groom charged by Capt. Bambeld with letting a Forge in his chargo loose thereby endangering the safety of all equestrians: case quite clear
with
ldier
Defence. The Horse was not let loose by me, when I went to catch him a European took the Horse from
200.
to
The prisoner is severely admonished, and sentenced pay
a fine of 1 dollar to pay for the keeping of the Horse, whilst detained by Capt. Bamfield's directions when loose.
November 11th 1842. Aching and Attuh charged by Capt. Bamfield with attempt to rob.
Purbuk, servant to Capt. Bamfield, deposes, last even- ing my master went out to take tea; I remained in charge of his property with the prisoner Acheong, who has been in my masters service 6 or 7 months, about past 7 I went down to the stable to feed Capt. Bam. field's Horse, leaving a light in the front room, but none in the bed room - I shortly returned and not perceiving the light when I had left it called to prisoner and proceeded into the bed room, where both prisoners were examining my masters dress coat things which had been in a linen case, and carefully placed in a trunk near my master's bed, the trunk was not locked, the things (pro- duced in court) were placed upon the floor, and I have no doubt my arrival prevented the prisoners from car- rying them off-the prisoner. Attukh was never in the house before yesterday, when he was brought to clean the floor by the prisoner Achong the moment I was seen both prisoners sprung up-Attukh seized me by the throat, knocked me down and ran away, after that Achong and I had a long wrestle and I succeeded in detaining him the other ma
man was taken by the Com. prador about ‡ to 9, 1 am positive that Attukh is the man who ran down when I went into the room,
gave me 4 Dollars and shoes to take care of for him as be was going to a house of ill fame, I consented to next moning. I sought for him to return his property, the charge and took care, of the Dollars and shoes-
he seized and took me to the Police. but could not find him, about Monday we met, when
SENTENCE. To receive 40 Strokes and to suffer one month's Imprisoneinent with hard labour, and fur. ther to repay the 5 Dollars to complainant,
by Michael Edward Parsons, steward of the Transport November 12th 1842. Aigee, a Ship Comprador Gertrude, with altering base Coin.
dep Ship the day before yee
The prisoner came to my ly, and made an agreement to give me 11. Dollars. FoE
On examining 2 of the three first dollara endered by bim they proved to be bad, and I the naked to look at all he had on his person, which were 85 in number, and fifteen were bad, soure of the dollars were cut in two in prisoners presence, and I now produce them (the dollars are in Court and are of Copper an described) I was mended to detain the Prisoner and report the circum- stance to the Chief Magistrate The prisoner acknow- ledges 14 to be bad, and afterwards wished to bribe me with a present of✪ 10 to let the business rest, but I, of course, refused. Apo Butcher of the Gertrude, also deposes 6 dollars to have been paid by prisoner to him for clothes purchased, all of which dollars are bad, and produced in Court.
recom
The usual onth is taken by complaint and his evi- dence. It is necessary to remark that the com- Thursday evening, his wounds then fresh, and bleeding plainant was brought to the office about 5 oclock on and consequently the time as described by defendant
and hie witness is false.
SENTENCE. The prisoner Christian, to pay to the complainant the sum of 10 as some remuneration for his wounds as well as for the figh which he stole. imprisonment with hard labour for the space of four The prisoner Christian, is further sentenced to suffer Calendar months, and the prisoner Watthat is to suffer a uimilar imprisonment for 3 Calendar months.
November 15th 1842. Mr. Tarrant Inspector of roads on the part of Govt, charged Amoon, contractor, with breach of contract, (said contract No 1 produced. in court) which Mr. Tarrant declares, and Amoon ad- mits, has not been fulfilled. Amoon declares s cannot be finished under 900 Dollars more, that he is said road already out of pocket 8 900, and that only $ 220 are remaining unpaid on the part of Government, which will not be paid until the road is completed; with "re- gard to the second contract marked No 2 (produced his contract, but as the sum is above the limit fixed in Court) it is self evident that Amoon has forfeited- in the Chief Magistrates warrant, he cannot adju- cate and recommended that he be sent to prison until he finds security for the fulfilment of his first contract and that be forfeit the 420 as there in alleged, but this was submitted for the reasons assigned, to the head of the Government. Further suggests that the 220 8-re- maining due, and the 420 be forfeited by Amoon which would realize 640, and be rendered available- for carrying on the work, and as Mr. Tarrant "is of opinion that 2008 additional (making 840 in all) would complete the work contemplated in the contract, recommends that Amoon pay 620 @ or remain in November 12th 1842. Christian, a Macao Lorcha-prison until he gives security that he will do so, within man, charged by Mysing with amault and robbery. a reasonable time, so as to save Government from a
loss.
DEFENCE. I was not aware that the dollars were bad. I obtained them from HM. S. Childers when, I offered them, I thought them to be good.
SENTENO The prisoner is to be imprisoned in chains, with hard labour for 6 months, and to pay a fine of 100 dollars to the Queen, and to repay to Apo the six dollars, that he gars for some purchases as before stated.
Mysing deposes,-1 am a fisherman, the day before yesterday, about 2 oclock in the afternoon, when my boat was west of the lower bazaar, I was hailed by a Lorcha-man, but did not understand what he said a small boat then came a long side of mine from the Lor- cha rowed by two Chinese, the prisoner was in the boat armed with a sword and musket. He spoke loudly and was in a great rage. He fired his musket at me which was loaded with large shot (the complainant. shews his wounds) and I was wounded in 11 places the prisoner was prevented using his sword by the two Chinese who were with him He robbed me of all my fish, worth 2 and then sprung on his Lorcha -- Iasked for payment, when he came to me in a hurry and attacked me with a pear, the crew interfer ed and prevented his beating me He then ende ed to fire one of the Guns of the Fer was prevented by the crew, there was onl with me in my boat. He is my partner and Hongchoo, after this, I came to the Chief and roade my complaint. The prisoner yesterday in a small boat near to the Market place, I never had a quarrel with the prisoner, and never a w him before the day before yesterday.
Hongchoo a fisherman, has been questioned with regard to the foregoing. He is nor of the compla- inant and was his companion the outrage as
stairs to take away the plates from my masters table,
Medical opinion. Mysing, a Chinese, was brought Purbuk had robbed our master of two Bottles of Wine to my house wounded by the contents of a fouling and was quite drunk, be quarrelled with me and told | piece, the shot were about No. 5 d him I would tell his master of his stealing 2 Bottles Wine, he then beat me, and made up this false com plaint against me.
Sergt. Campbell depeses, about past 9 a servant of Capt. Bamfield's came to my Police station for as sistance to secure some robbers-I went immediately with two Police men to Capt. Bamfield's Quarters where I received charge of both the prisoners-Capt. Bamfield showed me the state of the room-his trunk at the head of the bed was opened, the tray was on the floor, also the Dress thing
Court) removed from the tin case, and the paper and the things on the floor-Capt. Bamfields servant was then present and perfectly sober.
removed
prisoner committed
Defence The Prisoner Acheong states, Iwefit up roborates detailed by complainant, 11onchoo cor
Attukh states-I went below for a light and on com- ing up stairs Purbuk called me into Capt Bamfields room. after blowing my light out and shewed me some clothes on the floor which he led me to understand were attempted to be stolen by Achong after below - am a commissariat Cooles an
Coombs Sommissarată to a M
belongi
sick I was doing his work, and refore went Purbuk was dru
Ind
Purbak
full the whole of M
I extracted one from the paroider
on the night side another from
al shots in the hand and- fingers the skin
time was c
I saw him.
ble, but had tlmost
evidence
do not conceive that he has received, înin as permanently to injure
of the shot holes proves that ti fired at a deadly proximity. T Monday 14th.
DEFENOR -On Thursday lo as we came into the Ha was a large one
musi
in the
If the work should Cost under the 640 9, this to be realized. Amoon would of course receive the surplus. The above course was approved by Mr. Johnston.
AUSTRALIANA
FROM a file of the Sydney Herald, lately receiv- ed we gather the following items of intelligence. -Port Adelaide a Free Port. The desirability of having one or more of the ports of South Austra- lis, free entrepôts for the Shipping a nations has been forced on the attention of the and goods of all. Bettlers by the levy of new taxes on Imports and increased charges on the Shipping, at Port Ade- laide. We hope not only Port Adelaide, but also Port Essington, will be declared free Ports. The of the latter fits it admirably depôt for the supply of the Archipelago check to the encroachments of the Dutch the Eastern Seas could be devis- ed, than the succesful establishment of a Free Port on the Northern part of Australia, under British auspices.
Exportable produce of South Australia.-—We are glad to see Butter and Cheese, numbered among the exports of domestic products. Our readers may smile having here so many more valuable articles as mercantile returns. We would how ever remind them, and our Australian friends, that twenty years since the value of Butter and Cheese. exported fro Holland exceeded £3,500,000 sterl
and in 1839 Butter and Cheese of the value”
I into Great minished duties, the
very large of twenty. that port on the purpose, the ton
5000 tons other able products are
by a Sydney which will million by
million+
into
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