Page
$20
SHIPS FOR MADRAS.
NOTICE is hereby given that tenders will be re- ceived at this office until Saturday the 5th October thelusive, from such persons es may be willing to undertake the converance from hence to Madias of about 800 Juvalids of the Honorable Compa ny's Troups, or of any portion of that number not less than 160 ment
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG KONG GAZETIN
requests that ser
west of rizdanes others
Keun joins in
MISSION CHOOD
The men will be ready to embarks on or about Mr Lorrca. A new tonggiat of the liberality of the the 16th October, and will be furashed by the foreign community in Chiâs kas just been completed, and Commissariat with Provisions, Medient Stores and was opened for the first time on the 23rd fast. Perhaps a brief statement of the proceedings etsy be interesting to Cooking utensils, as well as water if requisites of your reidets, non sopraly to them among them The Tenders are to state the name and other re- through white kind donations, the bulking has been erected quisite alars of the ships offered, (which will and the School will it is hoped in fature be partially supporter, he sub od to a surrey hy Officers of the Royal The boys connected with this School, 20 In number, dad be ainda either for Charter for clad in unißrm, were joined bysja Telchin boys under Navvy and
the care of the Revd. Mr. Dean, the pupils of the Mor the voyage, the slup being them at the entire naon Kaucation Society, the Anglo Cinnere College, and the disposal, of the undersigned, or At a fixed sum per School of the American Board of fereign Memous: whose head, for such number of men as the ship may be united numbers exceeded 80 inchiding Sir Chine gris,
under the bare of dra Shuck 316 F capable of conveying consistently with the Re gulations of the service but in either case a proper done, and are therefore completely under Christian infiitence mble, de well as suitable berths, must be provided and instruction Several hators werd prosem on this deeply for the Commissioned and Warrant Officers on Interesting necasion Mr. Stuck opened the meeting with board, respectively, for which payment will be arsyes followed by sh appropriate address. Do
then addressed a fow ords to the children, through an lás made at the Established Government rates, header (Chin Shen, of the Anglo Chine College) To moner in addition not being chargeable for them.en Bar, an pesistent of the Baptist Mission, prayed, and The Tenders are moreover to state whether water, also roade some remarks, The Rev. Mr. Ball pronounced
or casks to contain it, will or will not be provided by the party offering, and, in the former case, in what proportions per head for the voyage: Further particulars may be known on application at this office, or at that of the Assistant Quarter Master General.
EDW, PINE COFFIN, C. G. Commissariat, Victoria.
20th September, 1944.
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE
Fac
To the Editor the Friend of Chima.)
Canton, 22nd September, 1844,
MR EDITOR inclose an extract from the Peking Gazette of some dings in Tse.chuen which I dont think have yet been published, and may be worth a place in your Journal.
The whole the Scholars reside at the veral institu.
the benediction, and the meeting closed by singing the The Children afterwards partook of refreshments provided for them, and doubtless it will be long remembered day
The School house is a neat building 65 feet long, 25 wide, The Institution is under the charge of and 2 stories high. Mr. and Mrs. Shuck
From the court
others have bee
ating
it to this in. Parties making such an real shall give the due per God and sufficient formance of such judgme hor Majesty in council shall make, or the court shall have wer to dive that their decision shall be carried into narediate execaition, roverving however to the party his right of sppeal from such rudginent, after it has been carved into effect, to her Majesty in
The law of England are to be in full force unless map
colauy plicable to the loca circumstances of or inhabitants,
cruniál proceedings, where the Chinese ongi, it shall be lawil to punish the offender according to the laws of China. The necessity for this is evident in dealing with the Chinese, whose laws, moral civil and crimina are frequently different from our own. It may be also, that in the present state of the colony, there is a necessity for adopting more stringent measures than would be sanctioned by the mild laws of England that is that eriminals in sonde instances should be punished in accordance with the laws of their own country
For the trial of civil suits, the court will sit four times each year, the first of these sittings The happy, intelligent faces of the majority of the assem-ull commence on the 1st of October, the bled children, gave promise that at a future day, by the bles
sing of God, many of these young heathen may become teachers of their countrymen, and feting the saving power of the go pod in their own hearts, become nistruments in the
convermon of moistudes to our pure
Hongkong, September 26th, 1844
NOTICE.
New advertisements,
lylaith
ALPITA
be recen O'Clock on, the evenings. cation, viz: Tuesdays and Fride
A manifest has been placarded on the walle near the Fac tories, addressed to the English Barbarians and purporting to lue from the people of Canton and all the neighbouring | ENOLAND towns. It is
UNITED STATES The people of Canton and the neighbouring towne | CALOUTTA. hereby issue their commands to the English Barbarians, BBA Y Whereas ye have now obtained peace, ye ought accord- ing to the principles of reason attend quietly to your commerce, and as the Empire with humane and bene volent feelings having forgiven the crimes of the English, Which have been greater than Heaven of earth could lonien.
away bufficient of ourselves to consume the vile race.
SYDNEY MADRAS BATAVIA
LATEST DATES.
NGAPORE
URUSAN
July 3 July 20 Aug
August 21
Septi
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28rs, 1844.
NOTICE -In consequence of the repus", which are being carried forward on the bullding used as the Colonial Church, there will be po Service until further notice
ene for his frolic, for shorter
People say, why dont Captains of vessels caution their men before they come ashore and threaten them with punishment if they get into riots? Any one who knows the character of seaman, knows that such a caution would
· A man on liberty, shakes off ¦ be una
all restrain and at that time, the loss he is seen by his own officers the better. A sensi- ble police magistrate will usually instruct his men not to molest them, unless they are com mitting some serious breach of the peace. Sueli instructions have been given, we believe, to the police of Hongkong. In another colony we remember two particular ships, one of them permanently on the station; the other s
whose crows were very seldom on without having quarrels and fights with
hich in more than one ingance re death. This feeling was kept up for and only ceased with the departure of one-the Druid for China, and the It was remarkable, other for England. that, though many other ships of war visited the same port, riots between their crews and the police were unknown, and the two vessels, who in this respect behaved so badly, had both a comploment of very fine men. We mention this circumstance now,as it is desirable, if possible, to prevent any ill feeling arising between the men of war's then, who may be occasionally ashore during the ensuing cold months and the police, We are satisfied that the aragistrates would look over some of Jack's brenchs of cortain sage ordinances, but there is a limit to this indulgence, which we frust will not be crossed,
other sittings being 1st December 1st February, and 1st April, the court to bogholden for four teen days in these months respectively. The criminal sessions are also to be four, com mencing with the 15th of October 15th December, 15th of February and 15th of April. Cases not involving a gum, of more than one hundred dollars, shall be settled by a summary, until 4 decision of the court, without the aid of a Jury, to publi
from which decision there is no appeal. This Morrison Education SOCIETY. sum is larger than that usually allowed to be A meeting of the mombors of the Society was held at the Institution On the evening of finally settled in a small debt court, but con sidering the difference in the value of money the 25th being the sixth anniversary. The here and in other countries, also the desiren President Rev. Dr. Bridgman-opened the bleness of having cheap and speedy justice, meeting with a few observations; after which without a procrastinated litigation, we do not the corresponding Secretary, read a report think it too much. In addition to the sessions from the trustees, which was approved of
of the state of the school this fixed-which are, however subject to Mr. Brown's report other arrangements if required His Honour during the year was read and proved most the Chief Justice will attend at chambers so satisfactory. In last September, when the often as is required,except during the mouths of anniversary meeting was held, there were 22 June, July, August and September, for the pur- boys receiving instruction, and resident in the pose of hearing parties upon summonses &c., building belonging to the Society. Thất nun- This slight sketch, will enable auch of our ber has now increased to 32. It is gratifying readers, as are not in possession of the ordi- to hear, that the pupils are of a decidedly better nance itself, to form an idea of what the courts character, than those who were inmates of the are to be. We doubt not they will come to Institution the previous year. Since last meet- the same conclusion as ourselves, namely, that ing only two lads have been removed by their as now arranged, the Judiciary is complete. parents, and it is probable one of them will The combining the court for small debts, with again return. In no instance, after one year's that for more important civil suits, is an admir residence, have any of the pupils voluntarily left able arrangement, as we will thus have the the school many have been taken away by benefit of the opinion of the highest legal parents, but it has invariably been to the regret authority in the colony upon all cases civil or of the lads themselves. This, is, how of rarer erituinal-involving a fortune or only 920. It occurrence from which we conclude that, will entail a great deal of trouble upon tlie Chief the advantages of an English education, are br
no doubt that a Justice, but by the inhabitants, will be much coming more generally known and appreciated preferred to any other way of settling disputed by the Chinese, There is claims. We were in some doubt, as to the correct knowledge of our language, with the arrangements likely to be made, fur a court usual skill in writing and accounts, will enable of small debts. The size of the colony, would the young, men, educated by the society, to scarcely warrant the expence of a separate court place themselves in a few years, in a respect- of Requests and a Commissioner, His Honour able position in life, their services at the however has solved the difficulty, by taking the same time being valuable to the Europeans in China. It is known that during the late whole under his own charge.
We notice one other clause. It has been hostilities, Lin's principal Interpreter was one considerately, and wisely settled, that the of the old pupils. As our intercourse with Jury shall consist of six persons. From the China increases--which it must do--and as our smallness of the population, and great part: commerce on the coast increases, the services being military, or connected with government," of well educated youths, possessing a know- the mumber illegible to sit on a jury is small and were the full number of twelve required, the duty would become too heavy and cause much inconvenience,
MYNE VINCENT STANTON
SL Colonial Chaplain.
NOTICE-A Mall for Shanghai, and Chua vie Shan chai by N. M. Brig for Arum Capt. "Hot" will be closed at this Office, at 5p. this day Saturday, 28th inviant.
Post Ollier, Victoria, 27th September, 1844-
by endure, if they ekin their faces and purify their minda" treform themselves they may trade in peace. But they cherish malignant hearts, and slow to gratitude for this ton dan regards they scheme in reizing the mouth of the grand caual and even to rebuild the Company's Factory to build a atadel for themselves, and establish Government offices collecting & band of soldiers and giving reins to their wicked and demon like dispositiba, for their natures are covetoua like those of the dog and the sheep : they cherish force and cruel hearts like the tiger and wolf. Having already obtain. ed Kay-king in which they might rest themselves, they yet wish like the auk worm, to eat of the inner land, aud long to seize upon the province of Cantor They have long been chenshing their tra torque schemes, and in the outer seas have deluded many traitorous sons of Han. If they forcibly establish themselves in Canton this will be like no ordinary change, but will be to us great sorrow, and if we do not drive them off it will truly come to be the grief and misfortune of our hearts. In every thing they disregard the laws, their crimes and wickedness beve long been accumulating. How can
|_ The Government Gazette Extraordinary of we" righteous men" look on unmoved ?! We now (swear to maintain justice and righteousness; uuited in our enmity. Saturday last, nontains the long looked for ordi- and public indignation. How can we promit the rat like dance,establishing a Supreme courtofJudicature tribe to scramble on the house rafters and not beat them in this colony. Before entering upon a short Henceforth let them ceres from their covetous schemes, and digest of this admirable document, we would attempt not to rebuild on the site of the Company's Factory embrace this appropriate opportunity for ex- for this ground the righteous men of Yuet (Canon) are depressing our conviction, that this happy return termined shall be unbuilt upon and shall be regarded as se. qurity for the grain river (grand canatjereve to the kindly protection of the laws of our na
If they are obstinately ignorant, and do not arouse them- tive land, will not afford greater satisfaction to volves but follow in their old track, then shell the sword and any member of the community, than to "thé the halbert again gleam,the soldiers of ri hteousness again be marshalled. From the towns and villages, these will not be worthy gentleman, who has heretofore had the fw, wh will eme forth to join the bander of rightiousness onerous and thankless task imposed on him, of when the word in given to exterminate the rebels Can deciding upon points that would even puzzle this not be accomplished will not the strong arm of the the legal acumen of an accomplished lawyer. brave, the deep plans of the wise, when the signade given We have on various occasions thought it our
pacify the rivers and seas ? [bring peace to the country). or correct plans, which neither devils nor spirits will be able duty, in our public capacity, to object strongly to fathom. Will not the host of upright and rightions minded to the un-English and unconstitutional Juli- men in Canton be able to exterunnate them? As the stormy winds sweep the lives of the tender plant, with like case ciary of Hongkong In doing so, we have ever chall we display the great principles of justice and right. been ready to offer our testimony in favor of the rousness to all under heaven, and cheerfully accord with gallant officer who has had thrust upon him the desirea of the rightiousscholars and people. 55
duties so foreign to the profession of which he They will then beg for protection, and ery for peace, bu difficult indeed will is be für us to forgive them in that day, is a distinguished member Our objections
Hasten! Hasten Tremblingly attend to this warning, were to the system, not to the man, and on this | and avoid cause for after repentance. A special Proclama point we would be clearly understood. The The translations will be found correct, though I have not integrity and zeal of the Chief Magistrate we have never impugned; we may at times have alluded to foibles, in illustration of our argu- meat, that neither ho, nor any other man, not PERING GAZETTE. 5th month, 11th day. Memorial from Paou-king, Viceroy of Su-chuen a practical lawyer can, by any possibility sit
give
gment upon ⠀⠀ Province, respecting the barbarian banditti in the apon the bench, and borders of Na-pin, having collected in bodies and points of law, without making mistakes. It is made various inroads, and that the government at all times difficult, to draw a clearly defined troops having fiercely
most rondign puaish- when any attempt is made to censure the ment inflicted upon them, and that the country is former, the latter too often receives a share of now in a state of tranquillity. The barbarian ban- the odium, which he does not menit, and which ditti issued from their nests in Hwangshan and the writer does not intend to bestow upon him. Lanw-lin twice during the 1st month, creating die It is proper we should thus explain our sen- turbances, plundering and rebbing, but were attack-tinents, and express our conviction, that as a ed by the government troops when upwards of thirty were killed and the heads of, six of these cat police Magistrate, the colony is fortunate in off. Several were also killed by the people The minister looking at their cruelty fierce courage, and in question, and we trust he will long continue reckless daring, determined on exterminating me to fill that office, to his credit and to our benefit. have gone carefully ever this ordinance, sures and accordingly issued his Cammands. On the 28th and 20th when the government troops, and although we are no lawyer, we are satisfied
time to polish them-Your Obedient.
JM. DA
It is we believe not generally known, that the Chief Justice warengaged, conjointly with Mr Chitty, in drawing up some valuable works on commercial law, which are now to be found in every counting house; from this we pay conclude, that his appointment to prende over: the Judiciary of Hongkong, resulted from his being a sound well earned reputation, lawyer.
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ledge of both languages, will be fully appre- ciated both by the Colonial Government of Hongkong, and the Mercantile, community. Two of these young men have been in the Con- eulate at Shanghai-Capt. Balfour expresses himself highly satisfied with them. They are not regularly fixed to the establishment ; their services being for temporary purposes, The Consul however writes that, the regular Chinese linguists are useless and troublesome, that for some months he had depended upon these two boys, and would be reluctant to part with them indeed he would wish to take them, and others equally advanced in education, permanently into his office, and pay off the Canton linguists entirely. This is probably offered of the practical working of the society, and the advantages to be derived, from its laudable endeavours to educate a few of the youth of this great empire.
been driven back, and asked them, they have line, between the office and the holder thereof; would wish to deprive him of his hour of relaxa- the most satisfactory evidence that could be
Jack will have his frolic,lot the cost be what it may, and we are sure few people in Hongkong tion. We are sorry however, to see parties of libertymen landed from the ships of war so early in the season. The mid-day heat is yet intense and cannot be too much avoided. Seamen are the
The scholars are divided into four classe most reckless people in the world, and when relieved from the wholesome restraints of dis. The senior class of six, have mostly been under amuse study for the past year has been, History cipline for a few hours, with the exhuberant instruction for four years. Their course of ment, without thinking of the Yesterday, we noticed a party, in a happy continuation of their previous instructions in state of excitement," and in the heat of the reading, writing, and composition. The other day, perambulating the streets with colours classes are in were of course without any protection from the sun.-Jack would despise that which poured down it's burning rays upon them; and tais in a climate, where it is an ascertained fact that sich undue exposure, has in too many instances been the cause of death. In another month, or nx weeks, the weather will be cool, and until then, it would be prudent, on the part of Commanders of Ships of war, to keep them men sfost as much as posible
aving secured the services of the gentleman spirit of Schoolboys, they hoppas ces Geography, Arithmetic and Mechanics, with a
commanded by Col, Chang-chaou assailed them at that it has been drawn up with cans and (four) fiving, and drums (one) beating. They to the low stages of advance down
various places upwards of sixty of the banditti is a complete document. It is of great length, Ever than 187 clausus, but they were slaughtered. They were unable to withstand | cor tise many long guns which by the Viceroy's com are each so clear and distinctly expressed, that mands were emplove against them, and Major they cannot be misunderstood. Chin-tache likewne killed upwards of twenty. On The Supreme Court of H gkong, is a Court the 5th and 6th of the 3rd roouth they again com- of Record, having the sage furisdiction in the menced their depredations when many more than colony and its depender as her Majesty's hundred were killes, and the heads of thirty cut off. Courts of Queen's Ber Common Pleas and and those drow
sing a river in their Exchequer. It is also a court of equity, with fight were
Many of the wound
tion to the court of chancery; coners one Akeup, and
stical jurisdiction, with power a court of each ted. Altogether up-
of the wills of persons who erian kesazitar had been 10 gra hilled. The country is now quiet, but the people may die in the colony, and letters of adminis had not returned to their houses. On further intration on the estate of those who die intestate vestigation, the mister ands that the number of Father it is a vice-admiralty co three barbarian banditti was very great, and he powers similar to those posse
ed escaped, but
the other were
wards of 200 of
havin
The
We hear that, a few days ago, a party of these liberty men, made a rather serous attack upon the police, and that it was with great difficulty they were ultimately captured and carried to the watch house-not until the ass tance of a party of the 99th had been ob
have only been in the inst titution for a few month. They can read easy sentences of English slowly, according to the length of time they have been under tuition - they can write some words fram dictation, and also spell them.
In teaching the lads the language of England, that of China is not neglected. Were such to be the case, the benefits to be derived from their instruction would be limited. It is neces sary, for ulterior purposes, to which we will not at prement specially allude, that they should understand both languages thoroughly-that they should be able to speak and to write, in Chinese, those thing they have been taught in English. The Chinese mstructor is described as a person well suited to that important