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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,
The sway of the English over this part of India appeared to be of a permanent character. All the curiosities of this region were fully explored, and will one day, we trust, be fully described,
services of the guest of the day were justly extollish troops in India, and attended a grand review, led in terms corresponding to his achievements where the American Minister received the highest The difficulty of dealing with and overcoming the military honors. They also visited a celebrated inveterate and most unreasonable prejudices of a Brahmin Temple, being carried there on the backs of the sacred elephants, and escorted by the English people so exclusive, so jealous, and so tenacious as the Chinese; the patience, the temper, the forbea political Resident, Mr. Wallen, who is favorably rance, with which it was always requisite to mo. known to many of our countrymen, after whom he dify every communication with them; the perseve enquired with great interest. rance with which all this, and far more flian can be told, had to be encountered; and the efforts by which, notwithstanding so many obstacles, satis factory arrangement was at length accomplished; taking into the account at the same time, the ex- traordinary habits and opinions of that people, their independence of and aversion to, ang interference from European or other Powers; the absurd pre tensions to superiority over the whole world, which at first pervaded their intercourse, and which. nevertheless, it was important not to insult or of fend; these, and similar topies. were duly noted and worthily applanded by the illustrious and inte! ligent company then and there assembled.
various other minor questions were afterwards set- tled by correspondence, and the personal attention of some members of our legation, acting for the Minister at Macao.
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Indeed, from the 4th of July for two months fol- lowing, an official correspondence was kept up unceasingly in relation to matters, connected with the negotiation-among there especially was that of the personal safety of Amercians in China, aris | Cochineal ing ont of the circuinstance of a Chineie, one of a mols, having been shot by an American in the streets of Canton, while cogaged in the popular work of insulting foreigners. Mr. Cushing's ne, count of these various difficulties si in the highest dergee graphic and entertaining.
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At Bombay Mr. Cushing received the most un- remitting attentions from the civil and military anthorities. Sir George Arthur was particularly
After closing his arduous labors, and, as we be obliging, and did the liquors of his splendid resid- ence with a kindness and hospitality never to believe, achieving more for his country by far than COTTON GOODS.
We may imagine something of the Sir Henry Pottinger has done for his, he left China - forgotten. splendor, power, and luxury of the English in India, on the 2 th of August list, in the U. S. brig Perry, A successful coyage of 65 days brought him lo by instancing the position of Sir George, who enjoys a salary twice as great as that of our Pre- San Blas, touching at Mazatlan, by the way. sident, lives in the style of a Prince, and rules From this place he proceeded on horseback to Guadalajara, a town pass-ssing about 60,000 inha- more than twenty millions of people.
bitants, accompanied for a part of the way by a party of Mexican officers. On his arrival, he found himself in the midst of a serious revolution. From thence to the capital, he travelled in a diligence, passing the whole way through the detachments of, Bunca the hostile armies of Paredes and Santa Anna Not the slightest obstacle was placed in their way, the smallest insult given by any of these troops.
At Mexico, the events occurred which found their way into the papers, of which our readers Fiom that city, Mr. Cushing' were duly advised travelled by the diligence to Vere Cruz, but in con- sequence of the civil war, all the troops had been withdraw from the country between Vera Cruz and the capital. At various points on the route, there fore, sirong bands of armed robbers had stationed themselves, and the travelling became unsafe. Ono of these parties robbed our Minister of his travel- ling trubk, containing among other things so ne private papers and letters of value. **
Nor was it nor could it be overlooked, on such
From Bombny Mr. Cushing proceeded, in the an occasion, how highly Sir H. Pottinger had raised the credit and character of his country by the Brandywine, down the southern cost of India to Feral views which had prompted him upon his own Ceylon. At this island be passed a week, and responsibility, to conclude a commercial treaty ad- visited the old native capital, Kandy, the principal mitting other civilized nations to an equal footing site of the Bhuddists. The island is called by the in trading with that vast and wonderful empire. natives "the celestial paradise," and since the Eng An inestimable boon indeed, as the Chairman ob- lish have obtained an undisputed title, by cession, served in proposing his health, has that brave and from the native chiefs, it has become more than ever flourishing and populous. The greatest at- prudent soldier conferred upon his country. Till
tention was paid the American Envoy by the the actual position of affairs was known we were taunted with our selfisliness, our aggression, our principal authorities, and particularly by the Go- Vernor, Sir Colin Campbell. A ball was given by love of foreign conquest, our audacious and over- reaching ambition. But we are nobly vindicated the English residente in honor of their American
From Cey from such unfounded charges; and Sir H Puttin-guests, at the fall of the Consulate.
on the frigate proceeded by a route called the ger has shown in his own person, and as the repre-
eastern passage, south of the island of Java, by sentative of his native land, that Englan 1 has no ulterior views of her own-no sordid schemes of the way of Timor and Amboyoa, and so into the violent usurpation--no mean desire of expelling Pacific ocean, thence to the casterward of the island of Luzon to Macao. It was the first time other nations from the equal benefits of universal
this passage was ever made by an American man commerce throughout the word. She has not even fought for herself aloue, but, with a magnanimity. of war. At the season of the year when it was wo will say, almost, if not quite, unparalleled in the accomplished, it is the only way to reach China, annals of nations, she has consecrated the first in consequence of the N. E. monsoon. The pas fruits of her conquest as an offering to the whole sage was made very successful under the judicious civilized world of the advantages which she alone end prudent directions of the gallant Commodore Parker, who cheerfully encountered all the hazards had won.
of the route, in order that the mission might arrive as early as possible in China.
"Well did the successful Envoy deserve every word of commendation that was uttered and well may be record with grateful feelings that on this day, and at this entertainment, men of every shade of politics, and leading men of both Cabinets cheerfully concurred in his euloginn,”
(From the Boston Semi Weekly Allas, Jan. §) The Hon. MR. CUSHING,
We find in the Extra New York True Sun, an
interesting sketch of Mr. Cushing's journey round the Globe, with some of the way-side adventures of that gentleman.
The town was quite electrified on Tuesday morn ing by the announcement of the arrival of the Hon. Mc. Cushing, our Minister to China, in the barque Eugenia, from Vera Cruz, after a short and plea sant passage of eighteen days. A report had that morning obtained currency that this gentleman and proceeded northward to Qiegon, for the pur- pose of making some personal examinations into the condition of that territory, but his appearance of course set all such speculations at rest.
We are happy to state that Mr. Cushing is in excellent health; never looked better, and has borne all the changes of climate, and the fatigue of his journi s, without physical inconvenience or injury to his health.
Mr. Cushing resided in that country exactly six months, to a day, and during the whole period was constantly engaged in promoting the objects of his mission. By the non arrival of the St. Louis sloop of war, which Jay, very singularly, a long time at the Cape, and through the continued olistacle of the northern monsoon, he was under the necessity of remaining at Macro until the Imperial Govern ment actually anticipated his movements by des patching a commission to him. It consisted of Tsi Yeng, an imperial delegate and plenipotentiary; Wang, treasurer of the provinces of the two Kwangs, and ['wan P'wan, another high dignitary of state,
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At Puebla and Vera Cruz he was an eye witness, to the "pronunciamentos" against Santa Angu, made by the civil and military authorities. At the latter place there was much ceremony displayed on the occasion, and great decorum; while at the former, there were great disorder and confusion. A mob paraded the streets during the night, crying death to the foreigners." The hotel at which Mr. Cushing lodged was attacked in the night, but without success.
From Vera Cruz Mr. C being disappointed in a passage by an earlier vessel bound to New Or leans, embarked in the Eugenia for this city. After a fine run he arrived off Sandy Hook in eighteen days, but not without a further advanture. The En- genia, while close-banled, was run into by a schooner sailing before the wind, and some damage was done by the collison.
We must not forget to mention that while Mr. Cushing was residing à Alaca, his house was at tacked by robbers five times, and entered by them on ous occasion. The Legation, were obliged to be constantly armed for sell defence.
Mr. Webster and Mr. O'Donnel are on their
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Thus has Mr. Cushing, in a fow mouths, passed. Alusk round the globe, effecting, during his short absence, Rhubarb a most important treaty, placing the commerce of, SILK, his contry in the China sons of an extended foot, ing protecting it by a syli-tined and able negotia- tion, gaining the good will au est em of the Chi- nes: government and adding to the hors he al- ready has won in public life, the respect and gra titude of his countrymen.
Thi Yeng is a Tartar of the imperial blood, and the same person who negotiated with Sir Henry Pottinger. His name, we might as well state here, has been erroneously spelled Keying in the English newspapers. This personage scomed to have the full confidence of his sovereign, as he was appoint ed, with all the powers of a plenipotentiary, to negotiate with the French and American Legations, as soon as they arrived. One very interesting thet,
No obstacle were placed in is worthy of notice the way.
of Mr. Cushing's procceding to Pekin, one great object of former embassies from England. The narrative of his personal adventures, frome was told there would be nose, but finding the
Mr. Cushing left town this morning for Wash- first to last, is one of the most intercating to which imperial commission had power fully to treat with
him, he yielded his personal curiosity and pride, ifington, where be will remain for a fortnight we have ever listened, and will, me hope, be one play presented to his countrymen by his own able be entertained any such feelings, to the considera. hand. Some of the most pleasing contributions to tion of his country's interest. He therefore entered science, history and narrative, are the descriptions of the English Missions to China, of Lord Macart- ncy and Lord Amherst. We do not doubt, how ever, that Mr. Cushing could supply us with something still more valuable. The communica- tions already sent home by him to the Institute at Washington, are conclusive evidence of his profund observation, his scientific attainments, and his paticing industry.
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at once upon the negotiation so promptly and con- veniently offered hip, and an immense gainer by TEAS-Day: In Am. vessels from the place of growth this considerate course. The Chinese commis.free. sioners were intelligent and gentlemanly men; they imperial had a retinue civil and military attendants, and Tyson so large was it that it was with great difficulty | Young Hysun. they could find quarters for them all. Tsi Yeng | Do. du Cantou made very unceremoniously took possession of an in- do. Macao made. mense temple dedicated to our Lady of Mercy,' | Tukay So far as we may do so, without overstepping in the village of Wang Hay, where he kept his Pouching, the bounds of confidence and friendship, which a state. The difficulties of the languages were ob- Souchong
Peeco long and valued intimacy has enabled us to cultivated by the frankness and tact of Mr. Cushing, in declaring at once the real objects of his mi-
TEA-Limited sales to the trade at prices within ou vale, we will briefly attempt to follow Mr. Cushing round the globe. We are sure it will be accept-sion, disclaming and resort to finesse or force, and
PORCION WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. able to our general readers, and particularly to appealing at once to the good sense and high cha- racter of the Chinese Ainbassadors. These, with
There are denominations frequently met with in reports of this gentleman's personal friends.
equal franknes and confidence, proposed to employ foreign markets, hitter English value not always recollect. the American interpreters exclusively, and by socd. The following table will he found, we believe, correct;
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It will be remembered that previous accounts informed us of the disaster of the Missouri, with its train of inconveniences to the Mission, the kind attentions paid the Americans at Gibraltar, by the Governor and others, the departure of Mr. Cushing
For two weeks the two Commissions were cm- in the Oriental steamer, his arrival at Alexandria, his passage up the Nile, his journey across theployed day and night, with the exception of their isthmus, and his reaching Suez in safety, fuded meal times and a few hours given to repose, in his voyage down the Red Sea, the accident to the discussing and arranging the various questions in Cleopatra war steamer on the way, and subsequent controversy between the governments, and in nego tiating the treaty now before the Senate of the arrival at Macao, were also early known.
United States. It was at last agreed upon and drawn up in Chinese and English, but finally pre-Arrota, in Malaga Wine, alaout jared in the Tartar dialect, which is the language Arsheen, in Russia
Bahar, in Batavia of the Emperor.
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But there were other occurances previous to bi- arrival in China, as well as subsequently, which have not before been made public.
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From Aden he went, as we have stated, in the
It was signed at ten o'clock at night on the 3d Cleopatra to Bombay, and on his arrival there in
of July last, in the sanctuary of the temple we have the evening he found a grand ball about to take place on board the Brandywine, the rigging and already mentioned, and from which, as we have spars of which vessel were most splendidly ill mi-stated in part, the priests and their idols had been nated with lamps. It was one of the mos beautiful previously displaced without the slightest hesita- sights ever witnessed, and Mr. Cushing's safetion, to take room for the Commissioner and his airival a cause of high gratification to his naval suite. This circumstance confirms the opinion en- tertained by many residents in China, that at the friends, particularly at sa opportune a moment,
Imperial Court there is no particular regird paid ¦ and added greatly to the pleasunsure of the fete.
to any religion. At Bombay Mr. Cushing was the guest of Sir
When the treaty was signed, a splendid repast was George Anthur, former Governor of Upper Can-da. During the period of his brief stay he found time, given in the Temple to the American Minister, Last, ja Bazzie, of Gram in company with Mr. Fletcher Webster, and Mr. Indeed, during the fortnight of neguaiation at Maco, Last, but fr the respective Legatious were constantly giving Less, in Leben, of Grin P-Donnell, an attache of the Legation, to make an
and receiving entertainments. At one given by | Lan, in Rumendum, of Genia" interesting excursion into the Mahratta constry, one which phased them far more than they could pos- | Mr. Cushing, and the American ladies at Macao Lem in them, or Gra were present, all the Chinese dignitaries, for the pond, veluja pound, LA
Mojo, of Passingul. sibly have anticipat. d. The journey was made partly in coaches and partly in palankins. They first time in their lives. performed the ezimordinary Smalto Treat rent as far as Pronah, situated in the south west-duty of hending in foreign ladies to the dinger Om d ern part of the Deccan, in Central India, and table, and of paying them the usual attention there. Paing, la Nas formerly the capital of the Mahṛattas. It is same Many of the officers of the squadron were also what celebrated for having been exptured in 1530 present.
The next day Tri Yeng was taken so ill that he by Sir Arthur Wellesley, the Iron Duke." Here the travellers saw the largest cautorments of Eug- was obliged to be removed to Canon, and there
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