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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD. 1843.
THE Viren, Steamer from Bombay with Ligut. Col. Malcolm C. B. the bearer of the Ratified Treaty arrived here on the 16th Inst. London Letters to January the 6th were received by the sam opportunity.
On March the 9th, we remarked "it is ted that Keying near Felative of the
Commissioner in which case 1. E. the 1'le- edorthward &c.
e have since learned that the Authorities at Canton, consider it quite certain that Ke-ying will be sent down immediately by the Emperor, to resume the negotiations with a view to an early settlement, hence it will be unnecessary for HE. at present to-visit the North.
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production. In our next, we hope to give a more lengthened notice.
It is indeed the part of a good citizen to impart to his fellows, the knowledge and in- formation which he has gathered from per-
sonal observation and research in remote lands. We nanseate the cry which is rais ed in every colony against the ignorance of folks at home. This benightedness is indisputable, but how comes it so? Why from the supineness and
our address of the 17 March 1842 “we said we cherish the expectation that the mighty pro- blem now in process of solution will be fraught with unmixed good not only to China itself but to inscribe Free Trade on our banner and that it may our beloved country and mankind at large. We
wave triumphant we shall insist on the permanent occupation of Hong Kong the authoritative decla- ration of its being a Fre Port, and the exercise of a generous Policy by the Home and Local Go- vernments to foster and encourage this iusular set- tlement on the coast of China, which we earnestly
the most important commercial emporia in the East.
professed friends of the difference of the believe requires but little aid, to become one of
Colo-
mists. If some who have had the like op- portunities, would follow the example of Mr. Wise and emulate his truly British feelings, by publishing the result of their of matured experience, we dare promise them a most genial reception from the Public at home, whilst they will earn a just title to the gra- titude and thanks of their Countrymen a broad.
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By our advices from London, we learn that the accouchement of Her Majesty is expected to take place about this time. The gossip, is that the expulsion from the Palace of a German Ba- roness. by the influence of the Prince, has led to a restoration of those feelings, which ought to sub- sist between mother and daughter, and hence at the levees and drawing-rooms of the present sea- son Her Majesty will be represented by the Duchess of Kent, threatened.
A visit from the King of Hanover to England is
Lord Melbourne, we are glad to hear is restored to health.
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A further relaxation of the oppressive Corn laws is expected.
On the 31st March we remarked "We doubt not that by this time, in parliament, Sir Robert Peel has exhibited himself as a Reformer, not only of our Criminal but also of our Fiscal Code, which so often and so proudly invoke." On the 12th of March, Sir Robert Peel submitted his Financial Statement and announced his intention to revolu tionise our Tariff..
has hitherto been a disgrace to the Civilization we
When we quoted (in No. 2) the passage from Lord Ellenboroughs Speech commencing. "Yet he felt he had much to do-to terminate the War in China-to restore tranquility to both banks of the Indus: in a word to give peace to Asia" we remarked we may safely say it can be accepted as a correct index of his Indian Policy, which will we think be of a very auspicious character. What- ever may be the peculiarities of the Noble Lord he is not effeminate in mind” &c. &c.
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On occasion of the Afghanistan disaster (No 4) We said "The tenure of our Indian Empire im peratively demands that the heaviest retribution of a righeous judgement be immediately exacted". We feel sure only a few short months will elapse ere the insurrection be crushed-the leaders ex-
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share the opinion of the oldest residents and those most acquanted with Chinese character, who con- It is hoped the present right-minded, energetic fidently aver several years must elapse before this President of the United States, will be able to War will end" and add we count on a successful erica the Bonding system, and a reduction of the obtain the passing of an Act to introduce into Am-issue within twelve months "that our establishment on this Island is now fixed on a basis that it cannot duties by the late Tariff.
be abandoned.”
The £50,000 required by the Corn Law League to carry on the war, will be raised it seems.
On June the 18th we say "we hold that the present armament is sufficiently powerful to coerce the Chinese into a Pacification.We might much THE attempt to to revive Monachism in Eng-events, we turn to Commercial matters; with respect extend this recapitulation, but enough of Political,
as we
We understand H. E. on the 15th re- ceived a visit from Hien-lieng (one of Ele-land, is likely to be successful, pop's assistants) and some other officers. Another fire at Liverpool has taken place, the Hwang (the Secretary and lepoo's other loss is estimated at from £70,000 to £100,000.
The Anti, Opium agitatio the T assistant) was unable to leve Canton, as he was engaged in arranging the late Im-Times. We hold it is pretty certain, the issue of
has revived and is aided by the
of the perial Commissioner's papers, and making all this will be, that the monopoly or rather the the necessary reports to the Cabinet at right of preemption by the Company will be ab o- Pekings
HAVING now completed our first volume, in behoves as to thank our friends and sub- scribers for, their support and assistance. We commenced under the most discourag ing circumstances, and with the risk of a considerable pecumiary loss This we are glad to say has been avoided, so that we are encouraged to believe that before ano. ther year shall elapse, the extent of our sup. port will enable us (without any additional charge) to double the size our Print and greally increase the interes and value of its contents; thus striving a far as possible renderit, not only the ponent of the opinions, but the representive of the cha racter and importance of ouprising Colony We take this opportunity of tendering our warmest acknowledgements to British and Colonial contemporaries many of whom have much to our surprise eulogised our
·lúcubrations far, very far beyond their de serts-an amount of praise far too cheaply earned for such off hand, unoured efforts.
lished,
rect.
to JUSTICE TO CHINA in a reduction of Tea duty &c. our views are now acknowledged to be cof-
We can also insta
e can also instance both our Staples TEA
that our confident anticipations will be realized to and SILK, particularly the latter with respect to which, the last Loudon accounts almost guarantee
the very letter.
the sugar as free a cultivation of the poppy, as of discernment, well knowing that most of our Rea
cane, or any other agricultural product be permitted. Should the Company levy 200 Rupees per chest on the export of Opium, and sell Licences to retail venders, as in the case of Spirits; this source, during the next ten years would ex- we have no doubt the Revenue derivable from ceed that of the ten preceding.
The occupation of the Marquesas Islands by the French, has attracted considerable notice in Europe. The report of Rear Ammiral du Petit Islands very popular in France. Some of the Thouars has rendered the idea of colonising these English papers affect deep indignation at the ag- gressive spirit of the French, which is very absurd in this case, if it be true, that the Native Chiefs were induced to place themselves under the pro- tection of the French, to shield themselves from a United States; surely France and America can punishment they expected, and merited from the settle the question in dispute without our interfer ence
The excesses of the populace, instigated it is said by that Arch intriguer Louis Philippe, which led to the Bombardment of Barcelona by the Captain General, has created great disgust throughout Europe,
THE SHIPPING arrivals in London during December vere the Eleanora Niagara, Mary Imree. Chugan, and Gi Liverpool the John Christian The in London for China were the
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We have been much gratified by the peru sal of a communication in the Colonial Magazine on the China Pacification. We have transferred an extract to our Columns, and we inuch regret our pace will not permit our presenting 10 or Readers the article in its entirety. The author Mr. Bo- bert Wise of Allenby (w in early life served on this coust on board of H. M. Ship Jones Jugle
**** en in December for Chima, the Sappho. Dover) has earned a desserved reputatio
Nautilus Antilla some four or five Vessels, whose ultimat from his Pa
on A Chanistan
Athens, Rokeby, Poseidone Emu Indian, Zenobia. At Liverpool hoe
Fielder Patna, Chiefiam
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Ranger Johd
James Campb
We claim no particular merit for judgement or ders if non-interested spectators (as we were) of passing events would have come to the same con- clusions.
speaking of the victors, "we are confident that a WHEN announcing the Pacification, we said,
noble guerdon for their gallantry and services will be accorded by their Bovereign, and they will re- ceive the well merited applause of their fellow countrymen. ." It is now our pleasing duty (in other column) to record the ample fulfillment of the list of promotions which will be found in an-
our expectations. As regards the effects of the news of the PEACE at home, all accounts concur, that they fully verify what was stated in our No. 35, viz. "we aver that no intelligence in our time (excepting only the victory of Waterloo) will have deed almost the identical phraseology has been produced such general rejoicing in England"—in- been used by a leading London Journal.
taneous revival in the commercial world. In the As was expected, the News induced an instan- manu ing districts an important impulse was felt, which with the almost unprecedentedly mild winte
has gone far to alleviate a state of desti- which one shudders to contemplate, but noet astoundingly attested by the falling ast Quarter's Revenue. In the Excise alone Ideficiency amounted to £717262] In the
me to £581 105!
Public attention is strongly turned toward na, hence Hongl
beneht thereby, and
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