the Govenor goes forward in person, it is expected that some conclusion one way or other must come ult.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
place, 27 Americans were made prisoners, nod & wounded; one Mexican was killed buldo Ameri The enemy however are by no means entire ly subdued, as may be understood by the fact that
The conquerers then laid siege to the City they continue to life into the Camp at nightcapitulated to Flores. The terms of surrender art of Angels, and on the 30th of Saplamber the town also be remarked that they fight tolerably in muy the bush, but not out of it. The Burghers have Monterey, and ure detalled at length in the New drawn up with as much deliberation as those of throughout behaved most gallantly."
Orleans papers.
B
The same paper states that the deepatchos nn- nouncing the appointment of Sir Henry Pottinger had reached Sit Peregrine at Butterworth, and that he had ordered Der Majesty's Ship Minrod to be at Waterloo Bay on the 14th, to convey bim to Chipm Town-Shipping and Mercantile Gazette, Jiny. 16.
The location of the Kafirs in British Kaficland, though an important work, is one likely to be nt. tended with many dißophies; -nod, bawover much we may desire it, we must not expect to see per- faction in a plan of an arduous a nature, and of such difficult accomplishment. Our sister colou «f Natul has experienced the sumo dificulties, and as the colonists there have got in advance of us in this particular work, some useful lessons may be deriv ed from their operations. As applicable to the subject, we give the following extracts from the Instructions issued by His Honor the Lieutenant Governor to the Comitissioners for the location of the natives d
These people, perlimps to the number of from 20,000 to 100,000, are scattered over a territory winch-more particularly since the discovery of the Surveyor-General, that its N. E. boundary lies nearly two degrees to the North and to the West of the position assigned to it in the maps,-acemą to afford an abundant space of most fertile country for them as well as for a dense European popula
tion.
"In this forridory, 371 farmors in 'defined posi tions (of which not more thay about 100 are now! neenpied by the claimants) have hoa gistered for the Emigrant Farmers, or others, without any express reference to the claims of Nutives, and the Natives, whose fights in this respect were undefin el, have been suffered to occupy many of these farms.
General Jessup and staff, and in the Alabama.-American Sun, Jung, va 240 sick and discharged soldiers came passengers
APRIL
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.
21, Sylph, Mc Donald, Macao. 22, Grindlay, Parkins. Tverpool, 4th Nov. 22, John Christian, Churchward, Liverpool, 16th
October.
22, Arun, Houston, Singapore, 19th February. 22, Lady Mary Wood, (St-ship) Evans, Ceylon,
left Gallo April 1st, at noon, Penang on the 4 10th instant, alan at noon, and Singapore on the 13th instant.
23, Maia, Sproule, Whampoa, bound to Liverpool. 23, Dart, Porter, Cursingmoon. 23, Chusety, Weighhill, Whompoa, ditto London. 23, Mor,Alston, Bombay, and Singapore.
PASSENGERS.
Wetmore, and Scarth; Signs. Sobrino, toyos, Ru Por Lady Mary Wood, Mrs Hulme, and Mesras
bio, and Trostora; Messrs JD. Kay, Sicwar F. Giles, and W. S. Grype, and native servant; Revd. Mesats Goinguior, Dumont, and Collin.
SAILED.
APRIL..
23, Sir Edward Rygg, Neal, Shanghai,
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SHIPPING. ARRIVALS-January 18, U. 8. 8. Vincennes, Paulding, Macao 14th November; Minerva, Brown, Manila 8th October; 21, Aberfoyle, MacAlpine, Bongkong 18th November.
- SAILED January 9, Druid, Ritchie, Glasgow j 5, H. M. S. Vernon, Fitzgerald, Singapore; 14; H. M. S. Acorn, Bingham, China-21. Minerva, Brown, Glasgow
TOMBAY SHIPPING.
"His Honor is of opininion that the total re- moval of the Kafirs to the East and West, as pro- posed by the Inte Volksraad, is neither desirable nor practicablo, but a disposed to concur with Mr Cloete in the general expediency of separate loca. tious in the best disponible situations, providedman, China, March 12, Coquette [Am], China,
they are well defined, and not too distant from the present abodes of the Natives who may be induced in accupy them, and that they afford ficient apa- ce for such a number of Natives, frum 5,000 Lo 10,000, as my be hereafter conveniently superio- tended by one wingistrate, and placed under the pastoral care of one of Lazo missionaries.
The plan of Great Britain in taking so many thousands of uncivilized men under her care and
protection, and making them sharers in the bene. lits and privileges of her own most favored subjects, --is a new and distinguishing feature of
of the
pre- sent age, -one, the importance and value of which will be developed for higndreds of years to come in this continent, hitherto so mach abused and disregarded.-Ibid.
Correspondence N. Y. Suthe Washington, Jany. 14. 1847.
ARRIVALS – February 20, Scaleby Castle, Le.
28, Earl of Clare, H. H. Ager, China.
BALD.February 21, Mor, Alston, Singapore;
VESSELS PASSED ANIER.
February 20, Zoe, Miller, Bombay lat February, for China; 28, Queen, Hution, London, 8th De cember, do.; March 3, Graaf van Hogandorp, Can- ton 16th February, for Amsterdam; 9, St Wich, Waterman, New York, for China; 16, II. M. S. Vestal, Talbot, Ching-4th March,; 28, John Butes, Stoddard, Liverpool December, for China,
BATVIA SHIPPING.
March 2mizade (Portuguese], from Macao 15th February,
SINGAPORE SHIPPING
ARRIVALS-March 25, Mor, Alston, Bombay 20th February; Artatoon Apcar, Durham, Cal cutta 2nd February 27, Water Witch, Forgan, Calcutta 5th March 28, Poppy, Cole, China 14th March: April 1, Ariel, Burt, China 14th March; 5, Kelpie, Sime, China 24th March; ✪ Braganze (hteamer), China 30th March.
VESSELS IN VICToria Harbour.
H. M. St Vulture, Captain Macdougal. H. M. B. Scout Commander Loring.
Gilman and Co J. Matheson and Co Rawle Duns and
J. Matheson and Co J. Matheson and Co Macvicar and Co
The steamship Alabama has arrived ut New Orleans. She left Brazos on the 3d inst. No especial news af interest from Saltillo, from which SAILED-March 23, Dido, Muller, Hongkong: it is inferred that the danger of attack was not as 24, Mor, Alston, ditto; 25, Win. Stewart, Jomeison, inminent as at first supposed when Gee. Warth's Whampoa Isabella, Kerr, Hongkong; Waterwitch express was despatched for reinforcements. The Forgan, ditto: 29, Pappy. Cole, Bombay, April tenains of Watson Ridgley and others, Baltimo-5, Prussian Eagle, (Prussian) Macao. renns, arrived at New Orleans in the Alabama. Lieut Boyle, of Washington, died on the passage, Dates from Matamoras, to the 1st inst, have come in hand. Since last advices there have been ru mours of battles, merches and counter-marches. that General Wool's column was cut off, General Worth's division driven back to Monterey from Saltillo, and that Taylon was shut up at Monterey. General Scott and Staff left two days previous in haste for Camargo. Gurag up the river they met a steamer with the mail bringing intelligence that part of the corps of observation belonging to Shota Anga's army had een geen near Purras, where Gen. Wool's army was encamped, and that Gen. Wool had joined Gen. Worth at Salillo, as had Generals Twiggs and Quitman as per previous ac- counts. General Batterson's division had crossed the river at Sun Fernando 5 days previous, and would soon reach Victoria, its desilustion, Ge neral Taylor it was thought
chi would no doubt re- turn home as soon as Scott took command. When Patterson reaches Vitoria all the passes to San Enis will be shut up. Advices from Tampico to the 30th ult, report every thing quiet and orderly. The barque Iranona from New York had arrived Tampico with the company of artillery under Capt. Magruder. They were at once marched to camp. Mr Chase, former United States Consul has been appointed collector of the customs at Tampico.
Rumors of a medilated attack on Tampico were circulated, but were considered mere Mexican tal very brisk
tales. Trude and commerce were
competition exi
pilots, whose rates are ripe five dollars and four dollars out. There are
of pilots, one American, and the
A slip from Norfolk of yoste
ed here by steamboat Gaceo) steamshin Mississippi had
(Hulk)
Dent and Co Bash and Co Rob Strachan J. A Olding Bicley and Co
M. Tr. S. Alligator, Master Commanding King. M. S. Minden, 2nd Master in charge Osmer,
Hospital and Store Ship. Arun, Houston, Audaz, Sullivan, Ann, -, Anonyma, Thomas, Bomanjee formusjee, Contes, Chasely, Weighhill, Denia, King, Dart (Am), Porter, Eleanor, Woollen, Fort William, Grinillay, Parkins," Island Queen, Pruen, John Christinu, Churchward, John Barry, Stewart, L. M. Wood, (SI ship) Erans, Mor, Alston, Maio, Sproule, fazeppa, Jauncey, Nimrod, Seagrove, ampla, Woodrowy Omega, Drewitt, Petrel, Hadle Sylph, Mcdonald, Starling, Anderso Starling, Grean, Sri Singapura,
tons of ave, tigam,____| Union, (Sp.) Fardo,
the
Dent and Co Dirom and Co Dent and Co J. A Olding J. Matheson and Co
Wise
Candace, (Am) Gardner,
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO, Cygnet, (Am,) Snow, Sea Witch, (Am) Waterman, Carolina Augusta, }Am.} Cram,
mination of the campaign to
be dianiseed from the service.
JM. Bull Russell and Co
Its thou that
|
after a year's service in
Russell and Co Russell and Co
PUBLIC AUCTION. .../ by Public Auction, on this day, Saturday the ESSRS SMITH & BRIMELOW, will sell 24th Instant, at 11 o'clock A, ., at their Godowns, Keying House, a quantity of Merchandise, con- styling of
Glassware, Perfumery, and Muskets; 40 cases of Claret; a fow Tierces of Beef; a quantity of small kegs of prime American Butter, in excellent con- ultion; with a wariety of other articles.
AT THE SAME TIME WILL BE COLD, The Ponies. Terms of Bale---Cash before delivery... Victoria, 24th April 1847.
PUBLIC AUCTION. YN Monday the 20th Instant, Messro BOWRA, ON
HUMPHREYS & Co, will sell by Public Auction, at the Naval Stores, West Point, a quate tity of Government Stores, co., viz.
CONDEMNED SLOTH ANO STORES!
Blankets Blog Sergé, Duck, White Frocks and Browsers, Woollen Caps, Shues, and Blue Cloth.
ALBO
Biscuits, Do. Dust, Chocolate, Flour, and Line Juico.
NEW BLOP CLOTHING: *Blue Cloth Jackets, and Trowers, D4. for Trowsers, Blue Wove Jackets, Do. Knitted Jn kdis, Chequel Shirts, Wollen Trowsers, &c., &c.
TO CLOSE DONSIGNMENTS,
Ilala, Vices, Balt Provisions, Beer and Wine. Terms of Sale, Cash before delivery in Rupees of Dollars, Sale to commence at it o'clock A. M.
BOWRA, HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Auctioneers,
Victoria, 12th Apr 1847.
AUCTION MART, Queen's Road. NEÓ, DUDDELL, will sell by Pustic Ave. TION, on Wednesday the 28th Instars, at 11 o'clock a ), on the above premises.
Numerous articles of Farm tute, Looking-glasses, Clocks and Watches, a Medan Chair, Bath Bricks, Corks, &e.: a few Canks of Allsopp's Pals Ale, Brandy and Wine in cases, Westphalia Iams, Li- Bonnets, a variety of Fancy Articles and Jewellery : queurs, Tea services, Paris flats, Caps, and Ladies
superior Billiard Table, a Phantasmagoria Lan- B, forces, and any other goods that offer be tera 4 Pino Sparses. 50 it. by 15 in., a pleasure
tore the Saud
Victon 4th April 1847,
NOTICE.
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TTE engagement Mr EDWARDS in this Office having expired, is requested that parties will have the goodness to address their communications to the Editor, to the Publisher, or simply to the Office.
Office "Friend of China," 1st Ajoril 1847
WANTED. ERROPEAN COйrostros-He will required to be thoroughly acquainted with his Business and of Sober Habits.
Apply by letter addressed A. B., Friend of China Office.
Victoria, 22nd March 1847-
TÚST RECEIVED by a recent arrival an
lieu of a grant of land, will induce of men to enlist in the regular army It may do -so; but the majority of recruite, as heretofore, will Irah and German emigrants who arrive. It is no be found amongst the destitute, yet able-bodied secret that nearly one half of the regular troope in the pay of this country are composed of Irishmen, for that pay (euven doftary per month) is too small to induce native Americans to forego the advanta- ges they can secure by "going west."
UNITED STATES,
COLOUR TEST OF FREEDOM, St. Louis Jul. go Krum has decided that mong but whites are on- titled to freedom in the States of the Missouri
A disastrous explosion has lately occurred on the Tonding Railroad Near Philadelphia, A lacomos tive exploded, killing seven persone. The report of the unfortunato persons were thrown a great was heard four miles distant." This mangled inbe
glass in a house in the vicinity. ditaben. The concussion truke every pang of
The Hibernia stemmer arrival at Liverpool on does there appear any immediate probability of one. Molly. There had been no bettle in Mexico, nor The inactivity of Santa Anna is looked upon with buspicion. It is, however, said that all overtures for porce have been rejected. The proceedings in Congress are thus described :---
The Ten Regiments Bill was still before Con- the rejection of lioutenant gaioral was not get of grens, and it appears from sundry discussions that hostility to Guvernment, but from the circumstance that he was to be a civilian-s kind of political - perintendent. Pending the debate of the bill, a private letter was published in New York, from Ceneral Taylor, justifying himself, and censuring the administration. It was wrillen to, and made public hy, General Gaines, to be used, it was con- jectured, for political capital Congress has been also occupied by certain resolutions proposed by Mr Miles, declaring the necessity of the additional revenue of from five to ten millions; proposing t raise this sum by increase of duties on articles of the tariff of 1816, and including tea and coffee. A bill was brought in for casing the office of assistant- vents him from reading even the leading foreig Accretary from that pressure of business which
pre- journals."
- SPAIN.
Don Miguel has quitted Rome, and has not since been traced. Perhaps he is on his way to Portugal, unconscious of the death of M' Donnell. Don Eari- que as married, with the consent of all parties, the sister of Count Castillan, and then the Government. the main party, changed its mind, and, for what. reason it is difficult to say, the Prince is sent intoP ELIK honourable exte-sent to complete his professional studies.
The Queen of Spain has sent the Insignia of Commander of the Order of Charles III. to Baron Denois, the French Consul General at Milan.
A Bayonne letter slates that a Spanish diligence was stripped and pillaged by banditti on the 4th, between Rode and Minavagg
The Duke de Palinella, who has been making a tour in Mediterranean, is shortly expected to arrive in Paris. The noble duke is accompanied by his two sons-in-law, Colts Alcansevas and Salvean.
FRANCE,
Tho Debate on the Address in the Chamber of Deputies was brought to a close on Friday, On Saturday it was presented to the King, who made a grateful reply. Since then the Deputies have In-between M, Guizet and the Marquis of Normanby. been engaged, and the press also, with the dispute
The Marquis has stated his case to Lord Palmers Lon in a despatch dated Paris, Feb. 6. He says:-.
voice of Fashionable Drapery and Haborda- shery, from a well known firm in Londen, the whole of the Drapery, will be for inspection in a few days at the show Rooms of
Hongkong, 8th April 1847.
EDWD. HALL, Queen's Road.
UST LANDED, and for Sale at A. L. EN. CARNAÇAO'S Auction and Commission Sulo Rooms.
Superior French thin and thick Boots.
Patent Solar Hanging and Table Lamps of sizes. Allsops Pale Indian Ale bottled by Barclay & Friend, Port Wine and Cognac in i doz. cases, Muslin Dresses &c., Linon White and Grey.
Hongkong, 17th April 1847, 24
CHIPPING ARTICLES, according to the re- cent act ( Victoria 7 & 8) for sale at this office Office Friend of China, ** Victoria, 10th October, 1845.
OR SALE At the office of this paper, J. Matheson and Co Compradores cheque books,
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchant
J. Matheson and Co Dent and Co
J. Matheson and Co * Gilman and Co Matheson and Co Macvicat and Co-
Dent And Co Smith and Brinolo's Bonstead and Co Macticar and Co-
• J. P. da Silva TASSELS AT NU HAMPOA
C. Str. Plus teut Commanding Aire I M B Emerie. Commrade Malaide, Comyn,
seaman's act endorsed on the back.
Pawers of Attorney, after forms by Chilty. Charterparties, alter forms by Chitty. Bill of Lading. Chinese Taif counting houses,
ING
"I enclose to you a report of M. Guizot's speech, which I have just read in this morning's Monitea: There are many portions of that speech worthy comanient; but the object of my addressing y lordship on the subject is personal to myself.
I observe M. Guizot, in alluding to my inter view with him of the 25th of September, uses this phrase Mais j'ose dire que si M. Ambasadeur d'Angleterre m'avait fait Phonneur de me commu niger sa dépêche du 25 Septembre, comme il mosait communiqué celle du 1 Septembre, l'aurais parle autrement, et peut-être mieux qu'il m'a fait parler.
1 M. Guizot incans that I had returned to him the next day, and read to him this despatch, the recital would have been more ехасі,
raci. Iaronco reiterate, in the strongest possibile terms of which language is capable, that the report made by me to your lotship in that despatch is close and literal translation of every phrase used, and of every ex- planation offered by M. Guizot during that conver sation, a
on the slightest intimation of what would Your lordship will observe that M. Guizot does not give have been the nature of any alteration which under theap circumstanger he wo hago made.
IM Gutzot only means that ik d
upporters and exports, fored to him the ner, day th
wer Tight at this:
NAVY BILES for sale
28th Deb. 1844.
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