DEFENCE.
Chaong Acheong denies having heard anything of the thieves, never had any conversation with them, that his master had given him beders not to allow strangers into the house, that one of the two men found with him was assistant to the cool the other a man who he intended to take the situm tion of watchinan the next day, did not tell Mr. Sirr tha tiene men were in the house, nor does not know whether Mr. Sirr know they wore there.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
As usual at that seamn of the year business in New York was dull, but it was anticipate that the fall" trade would be a large one, Shipments of produce in some extent are be ing made to England, where it is admitted at a reduced duty since Sir Robert Peel's alteration in the tariff. It is also stated that, the imports From England will be larger than usual. The Tea market was quiet.
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The Republic is evidently in a prosperous: that no preparation was made in the servants rooms condition-the corps are good-the money for leaving the bulge. The cook being absent his
saw the Indian watoliau before that day, ope was hired at six o'clock, and the other at 7 That he was not dressed, had been making up his accounts, and had only gone to bed when he was, called up with the alarm of thieves. The watchman, Moos deen, asked Anam to let him have the half of his bed to smoke: Opium: Anan refused to let him and he was annoyed. Did not see Anam strike Mecadern with a stone, (Signed) M. Sirr being questioned by the Chief Magis "States that after the first alarm of robbers, trate, the Comprador to the best of his knowledge had his stockings and garters on, but that he had not, on the 2nd alarm being given. (Signed)
H. C. SIRR.
CHAONO ACHBO36.
Wong Ayun Stales" that be heard an alarm of thieves but saw none, heard shots fired by the find an watchmen, never went into the Comprators Foun that night, the Camprador had not got his Stockings on when called into the house by M. Birr, did not hear any stones or anything broken one of the two men found" in the house is assistant
these great national questions and interests, be This will be the exact difference, as it regards tween an administration headed by Henry Clay, and one Ld by James K. Polk. The people must decide which they will prefer. The two cases are here stated in the plainest and most concise man- ner. No man can mistake them; and, we think no friend of his country will, for a monat, hesitate
between them.”
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It is gratifying to learn from Keying's des
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Gentleman will come forward candidly and the person who has accidentally wounded this acknowledge it. A disagreeable feeling of in- security may be raised, if it is believed that the Chinese have got into the habit of carrying fire. arms and of making such bold attempts al assas sination; confession on the part of him who fired the shot (supposing it to have been purely accidental) thus becomes a duty which should not on any consideration be neglected.
bedding was rolled up, all the other servant's bed 1. market is easy-and we presume the national | batch to His Excellency Mr. „Davis, that seve The second criminal session of the Supreme ing was sprotid out. Heard shots fired by the In-Credit restored, as we observe, that the state of ral of those concerned in the atrocious Chuck Court closed on Saturday. Rated in propor- dian-witchmen, but did not see any thieves, I never llinois was about to borrow money in London. choo piracy have been convicted and executed. tion to the population the calender has been In politics, the annexation of Texos, natura The Chinese government are evidently exert heavy, but when we consider the character of lization of foreigners, and the election of a President and vice, President, are the chiefing themselves to suppress this horrid system, the natives, it is less than might have been anti- subjects of discussion, but none of them can bend to punish those who are rendering a trip to cipated. In the greater number of cases the of much interest here, except to our American the lives and property of British merchants is care having evidently been taken in their pre- Canton a perilous undertaking; but we trust guilt of the criminals was clearly proven; much friends, who are doubtless supplied with papers not to be left solely to the protection of the Chi-vious examinations before the Magistrates to and better qualified to judge of the merits of the respective festions than we are. Were colony, are organising measures for striking were apprehended, were not frivolous or vexa- nese. Let us hope that the Executive of this ascertain that the charges upon which they we an American however, we would stoutly deeply at the root of a system of spoiliation and tious. Two men, formerly in the employ of oppose the naturalization of foreigners Upon this point our ideas may be old fashioned, but rubbery which has become such a gilring evil. Mr. Sirr, were found not guilty, there being a we are clearly of opinion that no man can British Colonial harbour should be blockaded having forfeited his surety, by not appearing. It is rather a singular state of affairs that, a lack of proof, one of the principal witnesses, change his fealty as he would a garment. The by pirates, but strictly speaking such is the case We publish the previous proceedings in this allegiance which we owe to the country where we were born and e lucated is inalien- with Hongkong at prosent. Soldon a day case before the police Court, from which it is able either by any act of our own or of others; passes that we do not hear of boats and vessels evident, that the Magistrate, was fully justified. and morally speaking a man owes the same
having been attacked and chased, and it is but in sending it before a jury. duties to his country that he does to his parents,
a few weeks ago that, on two successive nights, and is as culpable in renouncing the first as he night almost within hail of a vessel of war the a piratica] vessel entered the harbour, the first would be in renouncing the latter. To an American born citizen, it must be unpleasant the second night, actually within hail of the crew landed, plundered and burned a house; to see Emigrants, many of them the off scour ing of Europe, exercising the privileges of ci- si vessel, they robbed a boat wounding one of tizens after a few years, (and in some states the two Europeans on board severely, and but months) residence and turning elections for the the noise having been heard on board of the highest offices in the Union. This amalgama- relief there is little doubt that both of the
ship
f war, and a boat despatched to their tion of refugees all claiming to be Americans, although they may not be able to speak the peans would have been thrown overboard language of the country, has unquestion the fost apathetic must feet the necessity of ally an injurious influence on those who forin their opinions of American character, from the date measures being taken to afford that observations made during a hasty run through protection to the mercantile community which the country, and weakens our ideas of American as British subjects they can demand. nationality and the dignity, of the privilege of citizenship. We are sure that Englishman, who value their birth right, would regret to see it conferred on any alien who applied for it. Similar feelings are entertamed no doubt by a large body of the native Americans, and but recently led to serious riots in the city of Phila- delphia when several lives were lost and pro. perty destroyed.
10 the gook-the other is a Shroff a friend of the Comprador's.--Did not see Anam strike the Indian
sratchman,
His mark. +
Laong Abew, heard the alarm of thieves, was
called up by the Comprador but did not see any nicers, heard the report of firing, did not hear the Comprador speak to any person that night--is assistant to Mr. Sirr s cook has lived in the house about a month. Comprador had no stuckings on, who called by Mr. Sire, did not see Ayuu go into the Comprador's room, did not hear any stones thrown, or anything broken, did not see Anam strike the Indian watchman with a stone,
His mark. +
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Yaong Auan, came from Macao to visit the Comprador, has been living with hyn more than twenty days-heard an alarm of thieves but did not see any, did not hear the Comprador speak to any persog that night, heard report of fire armis, never spoke to the Indian watchman, never quarrell.d MÜLAY AND FRULINGHUYSEN.--Íf these candidates with them, did not throw a stone at any of them. of the Whig party are elected to the offices of did not hear any stones thrown, or anything broke-President and Vice President, maong other im Ayun does not sleep in the same room with himportant results of that event may be mentioned the that he did not go to sleep as he heard the watch. following :- man keeping watch. Has visited Mr. Matheson's Comprador, never was in service.-
(Signedj
Such a state of affairs cannot continue to exist
Early on Sunday morning, while two Gen. tlemen were passing through the gap, one of then was wounded by a bullet which passed through his leg. At the time, there werd three Chinamen near them, and through no report was heard, the friend of the party wounded imagined that he saw smoke ear where the Chinainen stood, and an attempt on the
part of two of them to screen the person of the third by standing before him. On making towards the men, they ran away, but pursuit being given one was captured. No fire arms werê 1. As far as their influence extends, the anne found upon him, nor on his examination before xation of Texts will not be accomplished. There the Chief Magistrate as there any tridence is very little probability, even if another treaty teriminate, further than the suspicious cir- were to be formed during the short-lived reign of enstance of his attempting to escape, and the States" that when he saw the Comprador and President Tyler, that two-thirds of the Senate smoke seen, which however very possibly was | the other two men speaking too the robbers, the would advise its rutilleation, Still Iesa probabil by inagipary as on those occasions people are a is there, that such a fong would car with Mr. le confused. The man has been let out on Chy at the hand of the Government. faleed, no such treaty will be negotiated under Mr. Clay; and, of course, no advice from the Senate for its ratification will be necessary.
YAONO ANAM. Shaikh Moosdeen. is again called into Court
watchman was not with them.
The prisoner Wong Ayun is released and to given security for his appearance before the next sessions if required.
The evidence of the two Tadian withesses are so strong against the remaining three prisoners that Ideen it proper to commit them for Trial.
(Signed)
W. CAINE, Chief Magistrate of Police.
ORIGĀNAL CORRESPONDENCË. (To the Editor of the Friend of China.) Sin-f saw your paper of the 17th inst, in which you assert that the Starling" under my command was attacked on her last passage and three men killed now you will oblige me by contradicting that report o the said vessel, because she has never been attacked nor as yet any design whatever. Farther you will please. state I thought it necessary to ship a double crew for the safety of the vessel & cargo and am now will, prepared with a stunt & well disposed crew to resist any piratical attack.-1-am your very ubdt. Servant,
GEO, CHAPE.
Nore-It is rather singular that, several parties have received tters from Macao giving the par ticulars of an attack on the Starling, that vessel not having been attacked at all. Our contempo- Tary, as well as ourselves, received the informa tion from those who could not for a moment he supp sed to have invented the story, and who would only believe it trus from advices received fom what they considered authentic sources.
We are bound to heli ve the statement made by the Master of the Starling, viz: that she has never been attacked, though he has found it ne- essary to ship a double crew as a protection;, and we trust that should a defence of his vessel be ne- it will be as gallant a one as has been er- cessary, roneously ascribed to hin.
EDITOR F. of C.
NOTICE. New advertisements, will be received, until 4 O'Clock, on the evenings previous to publi- cution, viz: Tuesdays and Fridays.
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But Mr. Secretary Calhoun and Mr. Senator Meule are of the opinion that Texas may be incorporate into the Union by a joint resolution of the two Houses of Congress, without any treaty. Should such an abuned as well as unconstitutional attempt be mule by the South Carolina politicians, and it should happen that the Senate are qually divided on the question -a thing certainly not very prabable, but possible-in that case the P.e ident of the Senate will have the casting vote, which Mr. Frelinghuysen will give against South Carlin
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bail until the Chief Magistrate can make further enquiries.
It is quite possible that the bullet may have come from a distanca, having been fired from a rifle or pistol while practicing, or from fire arms which are so universally kept loatled in houses. Should such be the case, it is to be hoped that
further evidence of the confidence which is The result of the land sales yesterday, gives
Many of the lots brought forward, fall of placed in the future prosperity of the colony. which were sold) are in situations which though they may become valuable are scarcely so d present, in as much as they will not give an im We apprehend that some of the purchasers, mediate return for money invested in building. forgot the obligation to build within one year, remembered, they probably relied upon the clemency of government in not enforcing this condition of sale.
to ten times the annual ground rent, or if it was
The ground rent will now be a considerable sum, and we trust soon to see it laid before the public, with the racine and expenditure of the colony.
NEW SOUTH WALES.
We have Sydney: papers, by the Annie,10, the 26th October, and letters to the 30th. On a cursory glance over the file we observe little. that is why of notice. The colony is said to be improving, but stock of all kinds continues low.
The quoations of Indian and Chinese pro- duce are.
TEA AND COFFÈE Hysonskin per Chest . £3 15s to 4 4:0 Gunpowder per Box.
Congou
per Chest
Souchong
per Box
Pekoe Coffee
Java
per Chest Manila, per th
SUGARS. Manila First quality
Second quality Bourbon First quality
Java Siam
Second quality
1 12 0
5·10 '0
115 0
5 10 0
0.
0 48
0 043
0.
21 0 23 0 0
26
0
0
24 0 0
None,
PARTICULARS or LOTS SOLD 24. DECEMBER, 1844,
Under the administration of Mr. Clay, Fie Dr. HOLGATE. Tariff policy, and the system of Protection to
M LEGGETT. Amerie Industry, will be perfcy secure, as far as their influence will go.
3. The Distribution of the avails of the Public' Lands, as fast as they are received from the States, will be distributed among the severat States, in just proportions. This plan originated with Mr. Clay; after a long coarse of vigorous exertion and per- severance, he succeedel in carrying it through Congress; and for a short time, the State bid the henefits of it. But hetween political and land- speo l'ators, and a miserable administration, the system was defeated and overthrown, and the in- dividual States, for a number of years past, have been d stranded, by interested and dishonest politi- clans, of their just, legal, and constitutional rights. Under an administration headed by Clay and Frel- inghuysan, the Executive influence will be exer- cised in favor of that great national measure, and the vast property which the people own in the new States al territories, will be faithfully dividi among those to whom it rightfully belongs.
POLK AND DALLAS:-But if these fersons are elected, what will be the consequences? As fit as their influence and exertions will accomplis such an object, Texas will be brought in a the United States, with all its debts, embarrassments and liabilities. In the first place, Texis will shave of from her own shoulders in enormous debt —zeti- mited to amount to at least twenty millions of doors, which the people of this entry will be obliget to pay. If any good reason can be given for loading this nation with such a burden, wer should like to hear it. We believe it will be diff cult to persuad those who will have to pay it, that there is either justice or reason in sach a measure. | In the next place, as far as their", influence and exertions can accomplish such an object, the system of Protection to National Industry and thre THE FRIEND OF CHINA,flaws will all be abolished, which will repro-
ENGLAND UNITED STATES
CALCETTA
BORBAY
SYDNEY
MADLAS
LATEST DATES,
& SINGAPORS Nov. Aug. Augt
1 MANILA
Bar Oct. 14 CRISAN Qet.
SHANGRAT Dee, €
1 Foo.How-Foo Bac. Oct 30
Dec. Avor Sept. 29
9
17
5.
BATAVIA
Oct. 15
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AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 25 1944.
AMERICA.
By ine ship Loo Choo, we have a copy of the New York Weekly Express of the 96th July, from which we take a few extracts.
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duct the disastrous sepes which the country ex- hibited before the Tariffs of 1812 as passed, and under which the people are experiencing their present prosperity. The Distribution of the pro- cords of the sales of the public lands, as far as it depends ca them, will be preventedmud the States will lose their right to them, and the property will either be wased through the national treasury, or squandered among speculators.
Mn. UENRY. MOSWALD,
Ma. MeSWENEY..
CHAN WAN MAYOR CAINE.
MR. CLERK.
CHUNG SANG.
MR. DUDELL
MR. STEVENSON.
Ditty
Ditto,
MC KÈNNEDY.
DR."HOLGATE
DR. OYSULLIVAN.
No. of Lots or Plan.
216 206200 200
217 200 206 173
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Per ¡Area.of11,025 fuj
Class
150 35,000
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60 160 100
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92
6000 70
66,13,4
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SHIPPING IN FELLIGENOR
ARRIVED.
Desume 21-Lady, Marshall, Whampoa.
23-Java, Parker, Deptford. 23-J. Christian. Tuomas, Liverpool. 23-Cordelia; Flughes, Amoy. 24—Aanie, Potter, Sydney.
SAILED.
Deenynen 3-Tuzer, Bull Whampo
23- Elephant, Roos, Wasmpoi. 23- Pellas. Nealy, Macao. 24-Fangard, Walker, Manila. 23-Curren, (Sp) Rivero, Manila. 23- Mazeppa,
Freed UNDER DESPATCH.
Por Lonia, Historie Cat Flea, Aleu, John Wickliffe, Pathfinder and Forfirshire.
Sydney, Spp.
Bunlar Sir FiPod Ripa. Singapore and Calcutti. Rustanje Cocasjer, and Churlulte.
Sungice, Brg Pentalom, ani Sydary,
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70
3400
Passengers per Java Lt. Imrie R. N. Agent Capt. 4- "Mrs. Pain 18th R. 1, Mrs. McNight, Miss Hickson 2 Misses McKnight 51rs, Smith and a Maid servant, one Spft Surgeon and 4. Assis- tang. 3 Offieurs, J31 ingh of 13th R. 1.,3 Officers, 134 ten of th several women & children all in exclientsheith. She lost the head, her rudder ani vas obligal to jurt into the Mauritius
Ship John Christian Capt. Scott died on the. 15th September at se Mr. Thomas the Chief off-* cer has at present charge,
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Annie from Sydney reporte 24 Dee, Javing wors a three masted Schooner supposed to be a stiranier #4 De Tunne wadisinde, also a Shy and dy bating to windwand
Tresend in. Vorona Hausd HM. 8. Cibre Capt. Ciriham.
| ⠀ #yin. Prosscuina, Comt Hough.
ipele Mater Conaman ling, Wellbugun,flo spital