nd of China & Hong Kong Gazette.
SUPPLEMENT TO No. 62
HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 25TMn, 1843.
OFFICIAL REPORT,
OF THE
CEREMONY OF THE INVESTITURE OF HIS EXCELLENCY, VICE ADMIRAL SIR WILLIAM PARKER, WITH THE INSIGnia or a Knight Grand Cross
Of the
Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, On the 18th of May, 1843, on board Her Majesty's
SHIP CORNWALLIS,
When His Excellency SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., &c., proceeded on board the Cornwallis, a salute of fifteen guns was fired from the Batteries on shore, as he embarked, and, as Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, he was received on board the Cornwallis, at half-past ten o'clock, with a similar salute, and a Guard of Honour.
His Excellency the Vice Admiral, supported by Major-General The Right Honourable Lord Sat- toum, K. C. B., Commanding Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, and Captain Peter Richards, C. B. of Her Majesty's Ship Cornwallis, on approaching the Throne made his obeisanec, and was received by Her Majesty's Representative.
Lieut.-Colonel Malcolai, the IIis Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, com- Begation, then read and published the fetary of
municating the Queen's Warrant. The Lieut. Warrant from Her Majesty the Queen; at the Colonel also read and published the Royal conclusion of which Mandate, the Chaplain of the Cornwallis delivered the usual prayer.
letter from
Parker as follows, invested him with the decora Sir Henry Pottinger addressing Sir William ||tions:-
SIR WILLIAM PARKER,
A Throne, decorated with Flags, was erected on a Platform, at the fore part of the Quarter-Warrant, which we have just heard read, I have In obedience to the Queen's Most Gracious Deck; a Portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, being suspended in the centre of a canopy over the Throne.
The Royal Standard being hoisted on board the Cornwallis, was saluted with royal salutes by all the Man-of-War Ships in the harbour, and the batteries on shore; the Cornwallis (bearing the Standard) excepted.
The Procession of His Excellency Sir Henry Pottinger, Her Majesty's Representative, then proceeded from the Larboard door of the State Cabin in the following order-
Lieut. Pedder, R. N. | Marine Magistrate, &c.
A. T. Gordon, Esq Land Officer, &C.
C. E. Stewart, Esq., -
Acting Secretary and. Treasurer to Government, Captain C. Edwards, H. M.'s 18th Regt, Surveyor, &c. Capt. Ouchterlong Executive Engineer. Richard Woosnam, Esq.,
Secy, to H. E. Sir Henry-Pottinger. Chaplain of the Cornwallis.
Major Moore, C. B. Dep, Judge Advocate--
General.
Capt. Davidson, Assistant Com.-Gen. Capt. Edwards, H.M.'s 98th Regt. Assist. Quarter-Master Gen.
The Rev. Mr Burrowes, J. R. Morrison, Esq., Chinese Secy, & Interpreter to H. M's Mission. Lieut. Col. Wilson, C. B. Paymaster to the Forces in
China.
Major William Caine,
Chief Magistrate. of Hong-Kong. A. R. Johnston, Esq., Her Majesty's Deputy Superintendent of Trade, bearing on a Cushion the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath.
Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm, C.-B.. Secretary of Legation, bearing on a Salver, a Letter from His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Acting Great Master of the Order, transmitting Her Majesty's Warrant, and also the Royal Warrant to Sir Henry Pottinger, for investing Sir William- Parker with the Insignia of the Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath.
the sincerest gratification in proceeding to invest you with the Decorations of a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath.
In carrying Her Majesty's Commands into effect on this Quarter-Deck, I am vividly reminded that on this spot, I have had many opportunities of skill, energy, foresight, and decision which, as one personally witnessing that rare union of valour, of its results has directly led to the auspicious occa- sion on which we are now assembled, and thence I am led, as a matter of course, to turn to the ample field that is opened to me, on which I might enlarge, without the fear of being charged with flattery or exaggeration, on your long devoted and brilliant career in the service of your Country; but, I feel, Sir William, that no observations from me could enhance or exalt the merits of that career, and I also feel that it might appear super- fluous, if not presumptuous, on my part to pass any lengthened eulogium or opinion on your Services, at a moment when I any here, by Her Majesty's Special Commands, to bestow on you these Honourable Insignia, as a lasting and Public Memorial of the exalted and distinguished appro- bation and applause with which your Sovereign is pleased to proclaim to the world, her sense of your claims to these pre-eminent Honours.
It is no small gratification to me, Sir, to receive of Your Excellency, who has been so closely, and these flattering badges of distinction from the hands beneficially, for our Country, associated with the late operations of the Combined Forces in China. I feel most sensibly the Courtesy and Kindness with which Your Excellency has conveyed Her Majesty's condescending favour to myself, and beg
to return you my most cordial and sincere thanks. Her Majesty's Ships of War and the Batteries, on shore then fired a Salute of 15 Guns, as a personal Compliment to the Vice-Admiral, which was returned by the Cornwallis with an equal number of Guns.
(True Copy)
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It has been lately NorIFIED by Proclamation of the Chief Magistrate, to the Chinese Inhabitants. of Hong-Kong, that, between the hours of Eight and Ten P. M., they are prohibited from being out of their houses without lanthorns, and that after Ten o'clock P. M., and until daylight on the following morning, no Chinese will, in future, be unless, he can produce a pass in English, specifying permitted to go out under any consideration,
his object in being out at so late an hour.
A Proclamation has also been issued, prohibiting,- under penalty of severe Punishment, all Chinese after Gun-fire at Nine o'clock P. M., and until Boats or Vessels, from moving about the harbour Gun-fure at daylight on the following morning.
W. CAINE, CHIEF MAGISTRATE
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN- The Schooner Levant Packet, Cap- tain Carro, has room for a few Tons
of light Goods only, and will sail, positively on the 31st instant. For Freight, apply on board.
Hong-kong, 24th May, 1843.
MAY.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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For these reasons, I abstain, Sir William, from intruding on your notice, and on the notice of the 17th Louisa Friends and Admirers by whom you stand sur- rounded, any lengthened expression of my own sentiments, and, after this explanation, my motive
cannot be misunderstood.
add, that I am highly sensible of the honour that It is, however, due to myself, and also right to is reflected on me, by becoming the humble instru- ment of giving effect to the Queen's Royal and Gracious Favour towards you, and I entreat you to believe, that Her Majesty could not have dele- gated this high duty to any individual who could feel more pride and happiness than I do, in execut- Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm was attended by Mr. Midshipman Commerell, of H. M. S. Corning Her Majesty's High Behests towards one of her trusty and valued Servants, for whom, from a wallis, as a Page, who held the Salver during the time of reading the Letter and Warrant and intimate nature, I have learned to important
The Representative of the Crown, His Excel- lency Major-General SIR HENRY Pottinger, Bart., G. C. B., Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary in China.
This Procession advanced from the Larboard State-Cabin door, to the Throne
between Guards of Royal Marines,
up on each side of the Quarter Deck, who saluted with presented Arms, as the Representative of the Crown passed. A Mato
of the Royal Navy, and the junior Officer of the Royal Marines, at the same time, lowered the Colours 8 with which they were stationed, on each
side of the Throne.
SER HENRY POTTINGER taking his station then seated himself on the Right of the Throne, and Sir William Parker, on receiving intimation m Her Majesty's Representative to advance, s preceded by his Suite, moving from the Starboard door of the State-Cabin, in the follow- ing order:
Lieutenant Morris, of the Cornwallis.
Mr Forbes,
Mate of the Cornwallis.
Mr Jackson, Master of the Cornwallis Mr Chimmo,
Lieutenant Wilmot, Flag Lieutenant.
Mr Phayre, Mate of the Cornwallis!
Dr. King, Surgeon of the Cornwallis.
Lieutenant Barrow, Madras Artillery. Captain Haythorne, H. Me 08th Regt Captain Conyngchame, Aid de Camp to Major-General
Secy. to the Commr, in Chief
Commander Vynerf. H. M.'s Sloop Wol
Commander Wise, of the Cornwallis
Major Grant, CB, Assist Adjutant General. Captain Collinson, C. B.. of the Plover. Colonel Campbell, C. B. H. M.'s 98th Regt. Major-General The Right Honourable Ford Saltoun, К.С.В.
Lord Saltoun. Commander Hough, H. G. S. vessel Proserpine, Lieut. Col. Knowles, Royal Artillery. Captain Kellett, C. B.,
of the Starling Captain Richards C. B., of the Cornwallis
entertain
the highest s sentiments of public and private re- gard, esteem, and respect.
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I, now, Sir William, place these Insignia in your possession, with an unfeigned prayer, that you may long be spared to enjoy them, and to add to their honours, by serving and Country, whenever, and War Queen 24th Gazella ertions may be called for their honours will be the result, should opportu- nity offer, the past is a sufficient earnest for the future, and whether, on your next return to your Native Land, it may be your destiny to pass the remainder of your days, surrounded by those whom you love, and troops of valued friends, or to go forth again to fight your Country's Battles and uphold her good cause, I will conclude, by humbly and devoutly praying the Great Disposer of all Events to shield you with His Protection and Blessing.
Sir William Parker having given the following reply, the Royal Standard and decoration Flags on board the Cornwallis, and the other Ships of the Squadron were hauled down,
SIR HENRY Pottinger,
Permit me to assure your Excellency that I receive this distinguished mark of Her Majesty's approbation and favour, with becoming pride and gratitude.
I can truly say, that, for upwards of fifty years since I entered the Navy, it has been iny undevi- ating desire to fulfil my duties with zeal and fide-
duties with zoal lity
With an honest ambition for the honour and success of my profession, I have never ceased to cort template with admiration and delight, the glorious deeds of the sister Service, nor have they failed to inspire a firm belief that, hand in hand, we shall, in every quarter of the Globe, continue the Uis umphant defenders of the honour and dignity of the Crown, and the interests of our Country,
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WILLIAM PEDDER,
Harbour Master.
P. S.-H. M. T. S. Sapphire reports that the Opium Schooner Ariel (Jardine Matheson, & Co.'s)... has been seized by Commodore Keurney, of the U.S. S. Constellation, at Amoy, for a violation of the American
Navigation Laws. It is sa
said that the " Arief” had 8150.000 on board and those best informed allege the
eventual confiscation of the Vessel and Cargo to be almost certain. If so, we shall hear of more Captures.
Commodore, has been placarded at Koo-lang- The following Notification of the American
800
TO AMERICAN MERCHANTS,
AND OTHERS. All persons having Goods Merchandize, or Trea- sure to ship from one Port to another, on this coast, are hereby cautioned against entrusting the same on board any vessel in the "Opium Trade, sailing under the Flag of the United States of North America,
Dated on board the U. S. frigate, Con-
stellation, harbour of Amoy, Coast of China, this the 18th day of May, 1843.
1. KEARNEY, Commanding the U. S. Squadron, in the
East Indies.