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be; and if their success is not commensurate to their zeal, we believe it is equal to that of other societies for the propagation of the truths of Christianity. In the turmoil of active life, people are apt to over. look, the merits of those who have chosen less ambitious, but more noble pursuits; who defy all kinds of danger, and suppress the natural aspira. tions of humanity, after wealth or station, on pur- pose to be the humble instruments, by which the light of Divine truth is diffused among the dark- ened lands of heathenism,
look carefully over the Government copy, but there is not one word said upon this serious matter-one which will be of the very greatest importaned to the future advancement of this Colony, as well as to the interest of British ship-owners, That the coasting trade might be an extensive one, there can be no doubt; but if the Native buyers are compelled to ship in their own junks, which can only steal along the land, with a fair wind, and at long intervals, an effectual check is put to their seeking a market hore, and the prosperity of this young colony nipped in the bud. The paucity of buyers from the Northern ports, this season, has been a matter of f astonishment, and hitherto quite inexplicable; the secret is now disclosed--they dare not visit us except in Native vessels, which, waiting for
for changes of the monsoon, would make the voyage (which takes an English vessol a few week:) one of six months. We are afraid that a fatal error has been made, and an ignorance of in- ternational commercial treaties been displayed, which could never have been looked for on the part of so accomplished a Statesman as Sir Henry preachers 109; and of native proacliers and naistulits Pottingers
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Our limited publication, will not admit of a lengthened review; but the state of the society will, perhaps, be sufficiently understood, by the fol lowing recapitulation taken, from the report itself.
The number of missions under the direction of the Board, is in North America 7, in Europs. 8, in Africa 1, and in Asia 8 total 19. The Otoe and Ava Mis- siona huve been discontinued, and the Siam and Chisa Mission has been constituted into two missions. The number of stations and outstations is about 80; of erican missionaries and assistants, including 44
About 115, Savon missionaries and assistants havo been sent to the Indian Missions, and one missionary physician to Chiny, and three native assistants have been appointed; besides nitive assistants in Asia. Six missionarios and assistants, and two natero assistants, have retired from the In han missions; ant one m's. sionary and assistant from the Biss: Mission, excla sive of native Asiatic assistants. One native preacher has died, try,
expenditures above. lance against the
| $17,151 09; $67.987
$11,859-16.
In every oth
other commercial treaty with which we are acquainted the carrying trade is laid open to the shipping of both parties; that is to say, in the present case, a Chinese Merchant would be allowed to ship from Hongkong to either of the five ports, in a Bri or Chinese bottom, as he thought most advisable. An English Marchant would also have the privilege of shipping the free ports to The number of churches in connexion with the mis- Hongkong, by either Ch
or British vessels. sions, is 77, baptisas reported the last year, 803, The coasting trado, strictly speaking, that is, carry-Wholo mumber of church members a'bout 4030.
Thò publications of the Board are the Baptist Mis ing freight from one Chinese port to another Chi- nese part, where it would be discharged, wo could sionary Magazine, 5000 copies; and the Macedonian, not ask for, but all freight to, or from Hongkong 20,000 copies. The number of collecting agents and the free ports, ought to be alike open to the employed the whole or part of the year, is seven.
ceipts, consisting of donations, legacies, interest. flag of China or Lugland, without any reference
855,133 to the owner of the goods. If it is not so, the in
Present ba- terests of our country, and those more especially of this colony, have been given away, by a treaty, of which the framer may well be ashamed to see a
Oi esteemed correspondent *One of the Olden correct translation--a treaty which has no pa Times" that the British community re- rallel in modern diplomacy--which will obtain an sident at unonviable notoriety among the international com- mercial compacts of the nineteenth century,
In thinking over this matter three questions sug.
signed and sealed this treaty, was he aware of the clause to which we have reforred? We ourselves believe he was not. 2nd. Is he now aware that the published copy of the said treaty is mutilate and incomplete? Of this we are not so clear; but if he is aware ofjor has sanctioned deception on the part of the translators, the estimate we have made of the character The
he chivalrter of Sir Henry Pottinger is erroneous.
sense of hobour, believe him to be imbued, would sent to the mutilation of a public document,for any purpo se whatever. If he found himself duped or deceiv- ed in the matter in question, ho could afford to throw himself upon the kindness of his country, confessing the fact. 3rd. Is the document in circu- lation
among the Chinese, different from that agread
tform are indebted to the American
Consul -au extension of their limited boundaries for exercise. To our fair country woman this must ba a boon of no small magnitude. They have now
received, until 4 O' Clock, on the evenings previous to | gest themselves to us. 1st. When His Excellent), opportunities afforded them for taking that necOS-
Parties sending advertisements, are requested to serife in the face of them, how often, or how long, they arish them inserted. In all instances, non-subscribers, will pay in advance, New advertisements, foill be publication, Viz Mondays and Fridays, as per
The Friend of China is regularly filed in London, by Afr. P. L. Simmonds, Ageal for the Colonial papers, British and Foreign Nspaper and advertising agency office; 18 Cornhill" (opposite the Royal Exchange), wha| will receive any communications, orders and advertise
ments
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, AP¤iş, köru, 1544.
We were somewhat startled, on looking over the Chinese Repository, for March, by the appear- ance of a letter,
We
Bary exercise, so indispensable for the preservation of health, without having their feelings shocked, by being stared, and even hooted nt, by the mob of around the railings which surround the Garden idle black guards, who heretofore have congregated
where they have boon cooped up.
CHUSAN, MARCH 98ra.
The demand for British manufactures at prosent Shirtings, of which the market is almost bare. is limited, with the exception of grey and white
Woollens, of favorite colours, are only to be placed at a low figure, and in small log. Straits proituce are in moderdte raquest, Malwa Opium, suleable at $ 755 10 $ 760. – Patna and Benares nominal. At Woosung, on the
We however rule low,
correctness of the Writer of which doubts the upon and concluded between the high contracting | Malva was selling at 8715, Patna 8095, und
translation of the Supplemen tary Treaty with China. He does not merely make an idle assertion without adducing proof, but he gives a translation of the document in question, which contains much that is not in that published by Government; it also in some particulars differs from the official copy, in accordance with which, trade is now carried on between the subjects of China and Great Britain. These discrepancies are not trivial ones, such as in a hurried translation might be deemed of no moment ;—on the contrary, they are of vital importance, and betray gross ignorance and capacity on the part of the trans- lator. if unintentionally omitted; or, if purposely hid from the Mercantile community of this colo- ny, from the people of England, and even the Crown itself (as the translation sent home must be The same as that published in the Gazette) by order of 1'is Excellency, the offence is one which we will not venture to designate. From their intimate acquaintance with the language, we trust the gentle men who translated the Government copy have no serious errors, and that on comparison with the original document, it will be found correct. We are compelled to confess, however, that we have our doubts upon this head. The party, who is known to have furnished the copy for the Repository, is probably the most accomplished and critical Chinese scholar of the age The quet note, with which be introduces it to the public, shows no doubts on the writer's own reind of the facts he is stating, and calls imperatively for an enquiry being instituted as to the correctness of the two documents.
It is not our present intention to enter minutely into all the points of difference in the copies now before us; we select one from the 18d Article, which the offoul translators have mom le widely different, and even curtailed of como me portint provisions. The 19th Articles Cavi lyg That Chinese Merchants purchasing goods of Hong. kay, must ship them on board China vessels, We
parties, on behalf of China and Great Britain From the well known duplicity of the Chinese character, this is very probable.
It now remains to be seen which of the trausla. The matter cannot be al. ⚫tions is the true one. lowed to rest in its present position he interest of the British Ship owner, and of the inhabitants of this colony are deeply involved,
We sincerely crust our fears will prove ground less, that the official translation is the correct one... that the clause of the 13 Article, referred to, has been surrepitiously appended by the Chinese Au thorities, and that the other important alterations, which we have marked for future observation, will prove to be the production of celestial cunning and mendacity.
We have shown the foregoing remarks to a friend, who has a deserved reputation for his know ledge of the Chinese language, and he assures us that the discrepancies we refer to were known to exist, and led to an animated discussion, so far back as December last. He also assures us the versioni, as given in the epontory, may be relied on, and is an admirable translation of the Supplementary Treaty, which has been furnished to the different Chinese Authorities by the High linnarial Com. missioner. Our friend also adds that the case in question is a melancholy attestation of the truth of His Excellency's feeling observation, on the deinise of the Honorable 1. R. Morrisonhat
national calamity and truly it is so for had. it pleased Divine Providence to have spa valued life, for
alry 870
would have escaped the hur and ignorance, as of the provisions of the
We have before us, the Twenty wath Raport, of the Americ Baptist Board t Men. This lauda their labours to nearly
Benares 670.
Chusan and the neighbouring Ports will be an immense ontlet for Cotton goods: the consumption is great and increasing. British and American cloths in the estimation of the consumers, gradually rising they will drive the native fabrics from the market. American Drills and Domestics are well suited to-
the taste of the buyers, and the quantity sold since
the Ports were opened is enormous: We expect to hear that the manufacturers of Manchester and Glasgow have turned their attention to these fabrics, particularly the Drills China could now take large shipments, and at prices which have ruled, we are satisfied they would pay.
Cotton price goods, and Opium are, and will con- tinue to be the grand staples of trade at that place.
White and Grey Shirtings were in demand, at an FROM SHANGHAI The dates are to the 23.il.
advance of 25 cts, on Canton rates, say for White 84, 10 $1.10 Grey $295, to 832) Straus Pro- duce in request at fair prices. Rice aules quoted rivals, has declined to, for Malwa, 8715, Pahvi ut $2. * - The drag, in consequence of the heavy ar-
3605, Benares $6703
me for
her
The February Mail is daily expected. ~ If the Spiteful' repairs were not con her to come on with the Jantjary Mall were to wait for that of February.
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