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of Northern and Eastern Asia and their rulers. weie ever tempered by an utter disregard of all as Even in the present day these missions doom those somption and pretence as a prviate one-by a kind who undertake them to constant danger, and to the and charitable disposition, the most tender solici fear of the most fatal consequence, But at the time tude for those he loved, and the most ready alacrity when young Lieutenant Pottinger undertood his to oblige, counsel solace, or befriend, as need journey through Beloochistan to the heart of Per-arose, Those connected with him by the ties of sword had its effect at once, and dreadfully frigh. sia, for the purpose of putting the Government in friendship. And who, of any soul that has been tenet-Mr. O'Connell,
SIR J. BOWLEY AED HIS CHILDREN.-We un- full possession of information as to all the country in the Deccan or Cutch in days somewhat bygone, through which he passed, there was infinitely great can ever think of those districts without associating derstand that, during the Easter holidays, Sir R. er risk than there is now. Those who have travers with them the honest, hearty, and affectionate Feel gave an experimental entertainment, founded ed the same or similar regions since have had for character and deed of Pottinger? Who so kink to on the last new tariff, to the poor in his immediate The provisions included most of their object the counteraction of Russian intrigue, as the passing visitor who so prominent at the hog-neighbourhood, at that time Lieutenant Pottinger's mission was to hunt, the pic pic, the mess dinner, or the jolifica- the luxuries on which the duty has just been re- paye the way for meeting Napoleon, should his gi. [tion at his own hospitable board, as he 7 Vividly pealed, and the hospitable board groaned beneath gantic schemes ever lead the French power in have I now him in my recollection coming down the weight of whale's fins. fustic, and other similar that direction. But at that time the officer so tra-better-skelter through nullahs and jungles, mounted delicacies, which the Premier's policy has rendered yelling had not us now, cast round him a protec on sturdy old Bundicoot, the most portly man of accessible to his poorer countrymen. Besides this tion arising from the terror attached to the British our field, but yet never yielding the spear except munificent repast, every poor family was allowed name in India. He had to trust more to his own res occasionally to Roberts, the facile princeps of all two pounds of beef wood, "four ounces of divi-divi, ources; and his perils from the greater daring and bog-hunters. And when the chase was over, and a comple of hoofs, a quarter-of a-pound of bees". more fatal hostility of the almost savage tribes the evening party assembled, who so silent as to wax, and a quart of genuino sanguis draconis to We understand that the through which he passed, were infinitely greater his own doings, who so encouraging to others, as wash them down with,
Premier will endeavour to introduce fastic as an than they are at the present time. Young Pottinger, Pottinger? Whose laugh so joyous, whose tale so in his wild and daring adventure, was obliged to add merry, whose song so enlivening, whose hand so article of general consumption among the labourers on his estate, and will distribute gingsen to all who disguise to his other dangers. Amidst quick-witted ready at the cheerful glass, within due bounds, as and observant people, he passed from the north-west Pottinger's? The last to retire at night, the first will pledge themselves to eat it. These are real of India to the ancient capital of Persia in the garb to call us at peep of dawn, was Pottinger-ever the proofs of what Sir R. Teet has done for the poor and by the calling of a Mahometan horsedealer at foremost to join in, and advance, all that could man by the new tariff every hour his life in peril; sometimes discovered, delight or interest those about him." and escaping by almost miraculous skill; at other times intersecting a very labyrinth of dangers, and emerging unhurt by the exercise of a natural ham: our and knowledge of mankind only to be exercised în such circumstances by a man of the most daring intrepidity, prepared for those chances that might at any moment be his death. The story of his hair. breadth 'scapes forms a chapter in the book of hu- man life at once romantic and humorous Prolific as the East is in such men, and stimulative as Eas tern society and manners are to such exploits, the adventures of the young native of the cold and sober North, where even romance walks hand in hand with law, transcend in various interest every thing of the kind on record.
am here to answer him or any man as to my conduct in that country, and I now wish to hear. said in my presence that which has been stated in my absence." And then Brougham-Lord Ellen- borough's dear, candid friend-said, "I hops this And, to the exceeding disap will go no further." point ment of the late Governor, it did not. his lordship cannot be relieved! So he must re- muin a whitlow that nobody will prick!
And so
LIBERAL REWARD.-Edward, Earl of 'Ellen- borough, has presented a fine sword to Sir Charles Napier, Governor of Scinde, Sir Charles's own weapon being, no doubt, worn out in cutting down the enemy at Hyderabad, and Meeanee. As E ward, Earl of Eltenborough, thus generously re wards the officer who gained his lordship's victories in India, let us hope he will pay a compliment to those who fought his battles. at home Brougham is looking out for something handsome.
OBITUARY.
Lord
REGINA MARIA Roche -This gifted lady, who was authoress of "The Children of the Abboy," and other wellknown works, died recently at Wa- terford, at the advanced age of 91.
The Rev. Sic Horbert Oakeley, Bart, died, on
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THE SORROWS OF EDLENBOROven.-We have The living man we now have among us, and a deep sympathy for Lord Ellenborough. Poor Ex; whom we are all delighted to honour, is one of Here has he been sitting in the House of Lords whom we are not surprised to hear these opinions, night after night primed with his wrongs, and yet public and private. Dignified, manly, and with he camot-though he has tried hard enough for it, soldierly bearing enthusiastic when the honour-seize upon a decent opportunity to explode. te and glory of his country are his theme, yet full of sits festering with disappointment. A night or two earnest wisdom and true statemanlike policy when since his fordship endeavoured, but vainly, to ex- discoursing of her complicated interests and her patiate upon his injuries. Lord Campbell said future destines; there is also about him a frankness, something about East India pickles-or a gate- kindliness, an unaffected good nature, and a keen or some other commonplace-which Lord Ellen relish for the pleasures of society which bespeak borough's sensitiveness associated with his Indian goodness of heart as plainly as his more serious misgovernment, whereupon he rose "like a tower," qualities exhibit soundness of head. His personal and said- My lords, I am glad the noble and, appearance is captivating. Tall, well proportioned, learned lord has referred to my conduct in India. erect in bearing and free in motion, there is much This was his early or first life. It sufficed to nobleness in his carriage, withont the slightest trace call attention to him. The Indian Government of pride or undue self esteem. His countenance were so highly satisfied with his undertaking, that would almost make you attribute to him an Orien- from thenceforward he was a marked man. Nortal origin-the face long and oval, the skin sallow, was it long before he was again employed, though the eyes glistening with vivacity, the eyebrows ar this time in a different sphere-in one requiring che very deeply, as though drawn with Persian higher qualities of mind. He was appointed a po- pencil and the moustache small, dark and in slight litical agent of the Indian Government in the Dec- tufis unlike the mass of folded hair which Euro can, subsequently in Cutch, and lastly in Scinde, peans wear on their lip. The activity of his mind In each of these positions he displayed abilities of lights up his face with remarkable brilliancy and the highest order. Less than the highest will not when he is animated, either in speaking, or, it is enable the holders of those offices to discharge their more often the case, in the enjoyment of a hearty duties with honour to themselves and satisfaction laugh, it is almost impossible to believe that you are not looking at a native of Asia. But with the to the Government. A political agent is a statesman in miniature; placed in positions of the greatest de features all similarity ends. His voice. bearing, licacy and difficulty, amidst treachery and danger; sentiments. are all intensely and peculiarly British armed with a discretionary power which the slight. Would you know the colour of his hair? That is est indiscretion will render fatal to the interests of a delicate point. All great men have their weak his country; and responsible to his Government nesses; and Sir Henry's appears to lie in the cul- not merely for services, but also for advice. Unless tivation of his hair; But the colour? Well, that he have all the qualities which would enable him really depends on the day of the week. On Mon almost to rule a kingdom. he may at any moment day, perhaps, it may be a brilliant black, eyebrows, compromise himself and his superiors irrevocably. moustache, and all. But by Saturday a change Called to all this office at different points in our has come like what you would expect from the Indian empire under circumstances of peculiar dif. ambrosial locks of unearthly beings. If you hap ficulty, Sir Henry acquitted himself in this higher pen-more particularly to see him between your the 27th of March, after a protracted illness, harne sphere, where judgment, decision of character, and self and a strong light, you perceive a brilliant with the greatest resignation and fortitude. knowledge of man kind were required, as much to purple or plum colour in the hair which somewhat deceased baronet was born in 1791. the satisfaction of his Government as he had for scantily crests the broad ample foreh d. The was archdeacon of Colchester, one of the preben. merly in his more daring and adventurous mission. truth is-forgive the little weakness fair onca, indaries of St. Paul's, and vicar of Ealing. He is succeeded by his eldest son, Sir Q W. A. Oakeley, It was the report of his services in India that led a hero-Sir Henry dyes his hair!
Sir Henry Pottinger is the fifth son of Eldred Bart, born in 1828. the Whig Ministry to send him to China. How Curwen Pottinger, Esq. of Mount Pottinger.in the rapidly he brought the negotiations to a close, and country of Down. He was born in 1791, and, as how triumphantly, is in every one's recollection, has been said, he left for India when he was thirteen From his first proclamation on arriving in the Can-years of age, in 1801. His services in different parts lon waters in Anguit 1841, till the final signing of of the East have spread over forty years. In his the treaty of peace in 1842, he exhibited au en.
thirtieth year he married a daughter of Richard lightened liberality in judging the character and Cooke, Esq. of an Irish family located at Cookes considering the national prejudices of the Chinese, borough, in the country of Westmeath. He was and at the same time a firmness and determination created a baroned for his services in India, after his to accomplish his object, which are only to be
return from Scinde, in 1839. It was in May 1941, found united in a high order of minds. He only that he was nominated to bring to a termination used force when it was necessary, and then to such the Chinese war. In August 1841, he arrived in an extent only as was required in order to bring the Canton waters, and commenced his proceed the Chinese to terms: and, when standing innings, the military portion of which concluded on the position in which he could dicate to the perplexed 17th of August 1843 on whico day be desired S. and terrified Commissioners, in which a man of Hugh Gough and Sir William Parker to suspend common mind would have been apt to exhibit ar-
hostilities. On the 29th August the treaty was rogance and u grasping spirit, he appears to have signed, and shortly after the supplementary treaty, at the siege of Tarragona. The late Earl was treated his prostrate antagonists with the courtesy to which reference has been made. In August well known as a staunea Conservative of true bravery, and to have bocu guided in his 1812, he received the Grand Cross of the Bath; Tae EARL or Rouser-The death of this Young Hyson demands by that love of justice which is at once and in April 1843, was appointed Governor and nobleman took place on the 29th of March, at his Gunpowder the honour and real interest of this country. Once Commander-in-Chief of the colony of Hongkong seat, Mote, nar. Maidstone. Og the evening of
Imperial only, as we gather from the simple and graphic Sir Robert Peel, when announcing that the new the 29th, he was visited by a paralytic stroke, despatch of the Chinese functionary, there arose a Government had thus retained the nominee of the which from its violence left no hope of recovery. dispute. The said Shewei, says he to the Em-old, added a personal compliment, couched in the Charles Marsham, Earl of Romney, Viscount peror, and his colleagues again authoritatively questioned as to the difficulties; but the said bar-highest terms of eulogium; and at another time he Marsham of the Mote, country of Kent, Baron barian stared at him indignantly, and the Shewei expressed his regret that euston alone prevented Romney, and a baronet, was born on the 244 of Twist"
his receiving for his civil services the thanks of November, 1777; succeeded his father, Charles," was not listened to. That scene must have been Parliament, which others had received for perhaps March 1st, 1811; married, on the 9th of Novem- Bombay Bales, worth witnessing. An indignant stare from a man less important military services. The greatest men ber, 1800, Suphia, daughter and sole heiress of Bengal do. of Sir Henry's countenance must have been no joke in the country, of all parties, have combineito do him. William Morton Pist, of Kingston-house, in the Madras do.
The public character of Sir Henry Pottinger tit honour, but greatest honour still is the marked and country of Dorset, by whom he had issue Charles
spontaneous approbation he has received from the Viscount Marsham, and three daughters may seen fanciful to assume this) bears the mark commercial classes of his countrymen-Britannia.Ladyship died on the 9th of September, 1812. In of the spirit of Wellington. With more of purely
February, 1932, the noble Earignarried, secondly. personal enterprise and daring, he has, of course,
Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John Thomas, second less of his high power of combination and military
Viscount Sydney, and widow of Mr. George James experience; with more attractive and military quali-
Cholmondeley, and had issue a son and daughter. ties of mind and manner than the Duke, he has
FROM “PUSCU." less of his sagacity and of that prompt and perfect QUITE USNECESSARY.-At the late meeting of The noble Earl is succeeded in his title and estates sense which has so riveted the confidence of his the Royal Society at Lord Northampton's a man by Viscount Marsham (now Earl of Remacy), In politics the deceased countrymen. In these respects the two men are was exhibited with an artificial steel hand, the in- I member for West Kent. totally different, as they have been different, in their veation of Sir George Cayley. We are informed was Whig, but of late years he rarely interfered His last public act was a spheres or acting; but they are alike in their high that the worthy baronet is now engaged in making with political matters.
journey to Oxford to add his place to that of the sease of national and personal honour, in the in- an iron heart for the Poor Law Commissionera tensely British spirit which rules their thoughts A POPULAR DESIze-It is an actual fact that į majority who voted for the degradation of Mr. and actions, ir the promptitude and decision of their the Government has sent out a ship cailed - The Ward. His death will be severely felt by the "The Graham" carrie trading interests of Maidstone, of which he was a military operations, and in their moderation and Graham" to Sydney.
The present Earl was diplomatic skill after those operations have been etters. Of course they will open themselves on the steady and liberal patron. successful. To compare a man, a whaterer distance, way. Erety well constituted wind would wish elected a member of the House of Commons for with the Duke of Wellington, is itself high praise; not only that this, but that other Grahams shoult the western division of Kent at the last election, on but the resemblance is accounted for by the fact go to Sydney-and the longer they stayed the the Tory interest, His Lordship married, in Fe- that the career of the Dake in India has found unbetter.
bruary, 1632, Lady Margaret Harriet Scot. sister conscious imitators in all officers, military and civil, VERY CONSOLING !-Dr. Rush, in a treatise on of the Duke of Baceleugh, and has inmir. The Sir John Marshack, 200 who have had the honour as well as the interest of sugar, maintains, that in those countries where Emily is an ancient one. their country at heart.
sugar is abundantly eaten, plagus are unknowa!! | af Thomas Marsham, Alderisa of London, was So that if sagar were sbandantly eaten in Ear created a baronet in 1013; his granice, the fifth land, we should get rid of the Palka,
Baronet, was created Baru Romney in 1715. He married. Elizabeth, the daughter of the celebrated. Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovel, then Commander- in-Chief of the British Beet.
to the Chinese Commissioner.
(From the London Mail, April 7.) FACETIE.
The private character of Sir Henry has teen sketched by an affectionate comrade, to whose gra.
The 8 Cura Uson-Smith O'Brien, phic and feeling touches it would be impossible to act He says:-The strong and commanding swaggering about in the green and gold of the qualities which characterised him as a public man. 152 Club, said that those who wore it were natural
the death of the Earl of Egremont, which took place at Silverton park, on 1st April, after a short illness of eight days, He was born in October, 1786, and succeeded his uncle, the late Earl, No- vember 11, 1837; married November 14, 1820,- Jane, third daughter of the late Rev. William Ro- berts, Vice-Provost of Eton Caliege, and rector of Warplesnou, Surrey, but has no issue, and his titles are become extinct.” His Lardship was son of the Hon, Willian Frederick Wyndhain, the youngest Congou brother of the late Earl. navy; was midshipman of the Canopus, in Sir J.
He was a Captain in the! Souchong
Hung Muny. Duckworth's action, of St. Domingo, "February, Caper 1803; commanded His Majesty's sloop Hacke from Orange Pekve 1810 to 1812; and His Majesty's ship Bristol from
1312 to the end of 1814, in ths Mediterranean, and
Her
STATEMENT OF TEA EXPORTED FROM CHINA TO UNITED KINGDOM BETWEEN 1ST JULY 1844 AND 31ST May, 1845,
33,349,277
Pekoe
Suris.
Twankay Hyso
Ilyson Skin
1,262,310
534,741
114,676
1,230,040
1,774,103
361,900-34,730,057 Black."
-3,110,939 1,091,296
280,621
9,859,457 2,242,333
1,174,354-11,866,793 Gegen.
In 98. Vcusola 50,396,833 Total ponudi..
COTTON REPORT. Canton, May 31st, 1845.
Total, Including John Boormann.
75% 2.695 Deliveries. Stock. 12:970 26.343
2.424 5.104.
7.089 27.812.
22.183 30,250
PRICES OF BULLION. Sycee Silver, large, per cent, premium. Spanish Dollars, Ferdinand, par
Carolus, 101 per cent. Republican ditto, 3 to 4 per cent, discount.
EXCHANGE. Bills on Londonat 6 months sight, 49.3d. ; Treasury
closed. Navy Bills, 48. 21 to 43. 3d, per Mexican dollars. Court of Directors accepted Bills, are scarce, hollers asking 223 Rs. per $100.
FREIGHTS, To London or Liverpool, £ 5. per ton of 50 ft
tonnage seared. To Amoy,
6 per ton of 40 feet. To porta north of Amoy, 7 69 $9
SHIPS LOADING AT WHAMPOA JOZ Unyred KisoDOW. Anne Jane, (bisen Mab, Hesperus, To Loud-Bangalore, Palmyra,, India. At Shanghai-Litherland, Edited, Printed and Published by Jona Cans, At The Friend of China und Hongkong Crazette, Printing Ofier, QUEEN' ROAD, Victòria, Hongkong 1640.