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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
copy tions are made,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA, British shipping, and dreading the oditin that
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 1814.
A Maif for Calcutta, Madras, and England, via Bombay; also a Ship mail by H. M. S. Dido, will be closed at 5 PM, on Monday and dispatched by II. M. Steamer Vixen to Singapore.
The Rob Roy, from, Macao to Calcutta, has put back to this port, In a heavy gale she sprung her foremast, which will require to be roplaced,
" and
nce of party and earnest desire Our correspondent is of opinion that, the concidence were both omitted in the copy which
imperfectly expressed) to advance goods which would sell most readily, are un- Sir Henry Pottinger has laid before tes
the lony, and maintain in- bleached American domestics, and English as the treaty under which trade is tol
treaties that have been made with bleached calico of a fine quality; drills (grey) on with China The question of the trausla
Cama, even at the sacrifice of personal interests would also probable be taken to some extent, tion devolves into three heads either the
tion we have chosen though the fabric appears new to the buyers. person who made that, which is taken as off entitle us to the desi cial, was incompetent for the task, and omitted we are entitled to it. We make no claims Chintz, of suitable patterns, and cotton twist a most important part of it or the Chinese to literary attainments; our sphere is a limited would sell moderately, but of woollen goods from which the two non official transin-one, our topics local, but in that sphere, and he expresses some doubts. Prices it is difficult de, has had something added to it with those topics, we endeavour to be of some to ascertain, without having a cargo on, the will be chiefly one of barter, since the treaty was signed; or Sir Henry service to our countrymen, here and whether spot. Trade
we succeed or not, it is for them to judge. the circulating medium being paper. Dollars Pottinger, discovering the injurious influence,
are scarce, and not even preferred to notes-- which these two clauses would have upon
the exchange is at the rate often mace of a
would be cast upon him, f
common sise to one dollar. Our correspon for agreeing thereto. boldly struck them out of the official copy
dent remarks the means of doing a large We repeat now, our former opinion, that we
trade are her and British capital will readily do not believe Sir Henry Pottinger capable of
improve them acting in such are outrageous manner, but it is a duty he owes to himself to explain why these discrepancies exist in sneh an important document. So much for the translation which we submit no paper with a spark of independence, could comment pon, in a fairer. manner than we have done. The Friend of India, upon more mature consideration, will probably think with us that, this is a very grave matter, more deeply effecting Sir Henry Pottinger's fame, than anything which occurred during his career in China.
From the translation we revert to the clauses omived. The Friend of India, says the 17th article contains the only charge we have brought forward against Sir Henry Pottinge The Friend of India is wrong, in addition to the 17th, we brought forward the 13th; the malign influences of which upon the prosperity of Hongkong have been deeply felt. The 13th article, provides that, Chinese merchants com-
FOD CHOW FOO. THROUGH the kindness of a gentleman, who has visited this city recently, we are enabled to lay before our readers a few particulars of the Inst, but not the least important, of the four orts to the northward of the Canton river hat are opened to foreign commerce.
The city of Foo Cow Foo is built on the hanks of the river Min, about thirty miles above the entrance from the ocean. The river is navigable for vessels of considerable burthen, for at least fifteen miles, and it is probable that seek any moderate sized ship may safely an achorage at Pagoda Island, within nine miles of the city. Above this, the channel is narrow, and to a stranger the navigation is difficult, from the many branches, which whether natural, or artificial, serve to, irrigate the rice fields. The influence of the tides extends some miles above the city, and during the strength of the ebb and flood, there is a considerable current. Above Pagoda Island, where the channel is narrowed in somno places to thirty yards, there are numerous sand banks, bare at low water, upon which sailing vessels are apt to be cast by the current, and from this
For ports the prices are. Teu (long-fon, first chop) $21 per picul including all expenses of packing . Sugar o. 1-7600 cash per pical, & brokerage.
2-6140, 3--5000
Alum, 1900 cash picul Camphor,best qualify 10 per picul
It is be understood that these are the prices asked, not the cost of actual purchases, and that the picul is of 90 catties, the catly 14 tuels,
Wo look upon the opening of this port, as another event, advantageous to the commerce of our country, as well as the United States, who participate largely in the privileges of extended limits for trade in China; whether it may benchit the colony of Hongkong further than the occasional assortiment of a cargo for that market, is doubtful, but were the 13th clause of the Supplementary treaty cancelled, or at least that part of it which obliges the Chi- nese to ship in their own vessels, from the conti
The passages made from Calcutta, by the clippers Anonymia "Antelope," is a matter of some little interest, and the reports of their respective commanders, are so different that, we have been at some trouble in endea vouring to obtain the true particulars. In our last issue, we published a communicated report of the Antelope's" passage, which we are now firmly persuaded was a correct one. Our respected contemporary of the Register, has given publicity, to the report made by the com mander or owners of the Anonyma, which we are of opinion is not a true one, and unless them in a Chinese vessel. In every other strangers, even in boats, securing the services guity of the Min river to the colony,inany buyers
Its veracity is proved by the log, or other un- impeachable evidence, it will be understood that, the Register, has unintentionally, beet the medium by which an erronious statement has been palmed off on the public,not alone of China, but also of India, where to those interested in commerce, the subject is of considerable in terest. Did the two dates of sailing differ, a few hours, it would not be worthy of notice, but when we hear of six days on a ru
on a run of less than thirty, we have some cause to express our astonishment, at the hardihood of the man, who would endeavour to make people believe, what is at such a variance with truth. We noto below what appears, to be the true dates of the departure of the vessels respectively from Calcutta, their arrival at Singapore, de parture from thence, and final arrival in China.
ANONYMA, “
Calculis 19th July arrived at Singapore 9th Aug, 20 days Sing 10th Augt. arrived at Hongkong 19th Augt.":9
29 daya
From Calcutta to Hongkong, From Singapore to Hongkong, From Calcutta to Singapore,
~~ANTELOPE,——
20
Calcutta 2501 July ; arrived at Singapore 7th Aug,, 13 days Singapore 8th Augt., arrived at Macao 18th, Augt, 10.
From Calcutta to Macao,
From Singapore to Macao, From Calcutta to Singapore,
23
FO
tere
From us statement correcta to Chine
that the entire run from Calcutta
in the Antelope" beat the “Anonyma six lays from Calcutta to Singapore seven days. but from Singapore to China the Anonyma gained upon her one day. It is asserted, how ever, that the“ Anonyma "left Singapore on the 9th--if such was the case, the passages of the two vessels from thence to China were equal. We may mention another fact coff nected with the Anonyma's passade she certainly arrived in the vicinity on the 10th, and was reported in the Register of the 20th, but she did not come into this harbour until the afternoon of the 20th,
We think this is a fair account of the voyage and it is proper to state it so particularly, as we have heard it asserted that, the “ Anonyma" was only beaten by a few hours, and her com- niander, owners, or agents, have in a public paper, dated her departure from Calcutta on The 25th July, when it is notorious she sailed on the 19th. ****
in to Hongkong, to purchase goods, must ship commercial - treaty, the carrying trade, is thrown open to either party, and in this par- ticular instance, the neglect to do so, as effectually prevented the influx of buyers to this market. In explanation of this, we would remind that, from the construction of Chinese, vessels, they are ill adapted to make progress against head winds, they are also liable to be at- tacked by pirates, who are numerous, and they are not insureable. Were the buyers allowed to ship in British bottoms, there would be none of those drawbacks upon the prosperity of this colony. They are not allowed to do so, and seek a market in Canton, where an expensive inland navigation, adds both to the cost of the manufactures they purchase and the produce they soll. We know not, whether the Reverend Editor of the Friend of India, has any know ledge of mercantile affairs, but it matters little, as he will sufficiently understand the nature of this clause, to enable him to judge, whether we are justified or not in asserting that, in agrecing to it, Sir Henry Pottinger injured the shipping interests of this
of this country and has checked the prosperity of this colony. It is unnecesary now, to say much regarding the 17th article. The American Plenipotentiary, has got that error rectified, as being injurious to the shipping
af, his own country, as wellas that of friends Britain. A year, however, will elapse, before the treaty is ratified, and in the meantime, a esso, Vonding here the four ports on the will exactly four times the port dues,
pay she would do, where she from London to Canton direct. -
place to the city it will be necessary for of a pilot,⠀⠀
The country in the vicinity of the city is monotonous to a degree, and quite devoid of woods; both above and below the city hills or ridges approach close to the river, between the ridges there are in some instances fertile vallies, and they themselves are covered with verdure
Like all Chinese towns, Fox Chow Fun is filthy, and to our European, ideas, does not contain a habitable house. The people, so far as opportunities have offered of judging. are peaceable, and well-disposed towards foreigners. Mr. Lay met with a kind reception from the authorities, and although much incon. venienced for want of a proper house for the Consulate, in other respects he has every reason to be satisfied. His own amiable dis, position and ban manuers will soon endear him to the natives, with whom ho is brought into contact, and impress them with a favour- able opinion of the once dreaded barbarians. During the last month the heat was over- powering, thermometer in the shade 100 for days at a time. There has fortunately been no sickness among the Consular establishment, though the cholera has been committing fearful havoc among the Clunose,
The advantages which this place offer for
with be there are great hand best porte hosts fir will be the chief of the four new ports both for imports and exports. With a good harbour, of easy access, and a river which, with its various
would flock hero, who so long as the treaty. exists in its prosent form will be detered from doing so. The appointment of Mr. Lay to this consulate is a judicious, one, in addition to his many amiable qualitres, his knowledge of the language affords him great advantages in nego. tiating with the Mandarins, and he will, we doubt not, give them a favorable impression of Europeans; the importance of which is evident.
NINGPO.
On the ath instant, trade at this port was dull little or nothing doing. —
The Cornwall had sailed for Shanghti. The only vessels in part were the Brigs Andromushies and Wand rar Captain Smith of the latter vessel appears to have got into some difficulty or dispute, the particulars of which are not all known. The mattor was before Mr. Thom, the Consul, for a 1- jadication.
CHUSAN.
We have dates to the 10th. In business there is little doing with the exception of gray s'irtings which are quite saleable. Quotations White calico $350 to $3 75, Grey calico $3 25 to 83 45,
VESSELS IN PORT.
AMOY, August 15th.
II. M. S. Castor, H. E. I. Co's, Str. Medusa, Fr. Corv. Alcmene, Arun, Corcyra, Hellus, Mungay, Owners Delight, Royal Exchange, Williams Huging the Vanguard, Willium, tributaries, or branches, flows for 300 miles Hughes, Sheperdess, through that district of China where the finest teas are grown, ad led to which an abundance
Our Correspondent writes of the above dite. In of sugar, which will possibly soon be an article
dense popolation, who for the market there is nothing particular to note. of export, and a hundreds of miles, can receive fron Foo-chu- Cotton and cotton piece goods are selling moderate- foo all their supplies by water carriage, and early The long prive got for the cargo of the former imported cx Pantaloon has led to some misconcep tions as to the state of the toket for that article of Indian produce. The Puntalam was fortunate in market was baro, and a sudden demand for a puz arriving with a small cargo (500 Bates) when the cel to mix with Chinese cotton of a better staple, induced the
to the high rate of 1914 per pioul. Subserpient arrivals, however, brought down the prices to our quotations
These may be light matters in the eyes of some people, and we may be censured for bringing them forward, but however anxious we are to have the good opinion of our fellow men, that opinion will never outway,ry the produce of their industry there for sale what we consider to be a conscientious dis-or barter, at much cheaper rates than to their charge of our editorial duties. We will not assert that, the pointed manner in which we laid the obnoxious clauses before the public, was means of obtaining the removal of one of them; but we may state that, we were the the first to point them out, as we would be, were they both removed, the last to revert to
have no wish to open up old sores, but we would inform the Friend of India, that Sir Henry Pottinger's failings in China, are not en- compassed by the articles of the Supplementary to the memorable
We thus frankly give our treaty. We would remerchants, the no
opinion—should we be wrong however, we will recant-but the log books of the respec- tive vessels, is the only proof we will admit, and one of them we know is open for inspection,
correspondence.
With
present market, Canton, and we see advantages, which mast insure to this port a large portion the foreign trade of the country. It has been calculated, though probably the amount is exaggerated, that the transport of teas from this distriot to Canton costs fuur tasls per picul. Upon the middling qualities of Congou this would be from 20 to 25 per cent, but even set it down only at me half and there is a saving, which must sooner or later,render this the prin- cipal port, for the shipment of black teas. Upon imports of all kinds the carriage is equally great, and upon heavy, or bulky articles, even more than what we now state.
pro-
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In Opium there is no change as regrads the amount of sales, prices, however, are favorable. Rico is scire without any fixed price, holders al- most getting what they demand,
Opium,New Patna 8830 a 930 8.
Benares,
No demand Malwa ,, @20 á 830,,
"
Turkey,
-665.
.......
Nominal
Malwa has been in regnest for two months, CS- As yet, no vessels with cargoes have entered less memorable one with the landholders; we would refer to the illegal restrictions he the port, and the information we have been able pecially a fine quality hell by the principil dealers put upon shipping, to his arbitrary treatment to glean from the late visitor, cannot be impli-in the drug on the cost.
Longcloth,--White - 724 83. 80 Stocks large,
Do.
3:50 with modera of those whom he and his predecessor induced citely relied upon. It has however been care- to settle on the island, first granting allotments fully collected, by a person having favorable
Do. Grey 728. 33te sales. The Friend of India, of the 18th ultimo, which after they were built upon, were sold opportunities, and if it is more meagre than
Tennivelly,
No demand. contains an article upon Sir Henry Pottinger's by an auction, the terms of which were never could he desired, those who are acquainted Cotton-Banla & 12 Sales at 11. 50
Twis, assorted Nos, & 20. for water. career in China, which we publish in the fourth made public and only known to lus own with the uncommunicativo disposition of the
„25 mule. page of to-day's issue. In that paper, we are creatures, we would refer to his permitting Chinese, will not be astonished at its being so
There is no encouragement to ship twist at accused of objecting captiously to Sir Henry a near relation to hold an important appoint incomplete, Previous to Mr. Lay's settle-
It is feared that it will not reach 829 for present. Pottinger's measures; and it is asserted that, ment-that of Colonial Engineer and at the ment, there was little known of this place; after looking carefully through a file of our same time, in partnership with his assistant, Mr, Lindsay, who visited it in the Lord. some time, The Erin brought some up, but count
not get an offer.
84 to 94. 25. Sales, paper, the editor could discover no valid also a paid servant of the colony, carrying on Amherst in 1834 calculated that 150,000 pi charge brought against Sir Henry Pottinger, business as Achitects, though their services culs of teas might be shipped annually-this is | Load-,in pigs
3. 10. with the exception of his agreeing to the 17th united, was not sufficient to survey the town, more than one fourth of the entire shipment | fron-nail rod
2.251 Rice, Balli
Manila
2. 50 Article of the Supplementary Treaty We or lay out the roads, we might refer, to the | from China,—and now the quantity is have no wish to revert to Sir Henry Pottinger's number of lives that have been lost this sum-bally increased. The information supplied by errors, but in the present case, our character, mer, through the neglect to have sewers made this Gentleman, which is in a great degree
We direct attention to the following Notifica as an independent Journilist compels us in our last winter, though the experience of the pre-conjectural, and that contained in the narra own justification, to prove this assertion at vious summer, proved that, in a great degree, tive of an expedition made by Mr. Gutzlaff tion, from the shade of the mighty Colossia tif roads variance with truth. In drawing public atten- the fever proccoded from malaria, engendered and the Rer. Edwin Stevens, who in 1835, not like its predecessors which grace our coluinos, tion to the Supplementary Treaty, we first in filthy and neglected streets. There are
in a European boat, courageously ran a hun to be read and then treated with contempt. It may be, agony of the deal. If for some greivious offence announced a rather startling fact, viz: that many other reasons, why we should not admire dred miles up the river, were captured, that those who pity not the living, will feel for the there were good grounds to believe, the official the Governor, and why we now would only liberated, and allowed to escape, after having committed in the body, the spirit of the great Ent gov-remember him as the successful Plenipotentiary, violated the laws of the country, and only ginger, is condemned as an expiatory punishments translation, sent home to her Majesty's ernment, was not a true translation, but diffe- and if injudicious friends, compel us again to escaped decapitation, through the humanity of in Hongkong, to view the neglect of an art, it coul rent from the original document in two most lay are the sores of the colony, which were their captors, is nearly all that was known tivated whilst alive, what pen can sketch the ex- What essential points--that belief is strengthsed, if inflicted by her former Governor, we will not until lately of this interesting portion of China.quisite torture it is now undergoing?
This narrative will be found in the 4th volume tongue can tell the indignate thoughts that rusis not confirmed, by a third translation, made for hesitate to state them at greater length. the use of Mr. Cushing, by the Interpreter to Our contemporary sneers at the name which of the Chinese Repository, and is one of the through the suffering spirit, as stalking in the American mission; it also contams the two has been chosen for this paper-the first that many interesting papers, which at the period, the mire of our streets, to spiritual optics are shocked by the appearance of dilapidated bridgen, obnoxious clauses, which by some cxtraordinary I was established in Hongkong. If a perfect was published in that perindicat,