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HE FRIEND OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1847.
NOTICE Te koos of Dirilis Service in the Colo- WARTZITET on Sustanti past 10 A.M. and & P. M mah on herskaya 49] part 6 PM.
14
VINCENT STANTON,
Colonial Chaplain.
NOTICE The beam of Pulls Worship in the on Calvin at presentare 11 A. M, and 6 P. M.
Vintera, did Bay, 1847.
In compliance with the wishes of some of our subscribers we have remodelled the Shipping Ls and with the aid of our mercantila Inenda we are in hopes of having a complete and correct Bat for reference..
Tas critical position of our relations with China- the probability of a discussion of the tea duties next parliament-and the ruinous state of this #ession of
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
Latist, the merchant, and the consumer, ute Elf par liea concerned The Merchants of Canion havo re cently formed & Chamber of Commerce, and their views on this momento question, conveyed to Her Majesty's ministars before this matter is brought be. also the services of an Agent would be valuable. fore parliament, would be gratefully received. Here
Before coming to a determination as to the course-
fore the House, Ministers will be anxious to bave laid before then the opinion of parties in a position
to form a correct estimate of the" effects of a reditc- tion of the duty on tea, as it bears upon the interests we have elluded to.
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American Republic. We give a summary from the Sandwich Islands News.
General Kearney, of the U. S. Army, arrived from Santa Fe with 300 Dragoons early in December. After detaching 200 men to occu- 100 Dragoons; on the 5th he was joined by py some points, he continued his march with Captain Gillespie with thirty-five men and one they will pursue when the question is brought befield piece, and on the evening of that day the
joint force encamped at Santa Marią. –
A party of Californians wore stationed at a distance of two leagues. After having recon- noitered their position, General Kearney at I may be asserted that had this colony bean be tacked them early in the morning with his pofited by the services of an influential Agent during whole force. At the first charge Gaptain the past three years, it would have been in a different Johnson was killed. A second change was position, Legislation; taxation; injusties; and the made by Capt. Moore and about thirty-five toleration of the diagraceful actions of a renegada | nen--they chased the enemy for half a league, Chinaman; with the engagement in the public ser-
when they rallied and charged in torn, killing rice of man leagued with pirates, and of sthere who Capt. Moore and many of hk men. Two are suspected of this crime, intimates of a man who howitzers came up in support of the Ameri- gare the protection of his roofto some of the raffine
care, but one getting in advaned of the colunin engaged in the Chimene bay piracy-thess and other causes have destroyed our Ledo-destroyed coufi alain in its defence. Captain Gillespie, after was captured, the corporal and drivers being dence-driven British Merchants from the colony and depreciated the value of property, at the santo being severely wounded with a lance, fired the Lite checking an increase of revenue. No man
second howitzer, when the Californians gal- | can believe, that either the late or the present aliloped off leaving the Americans in possession nistry, would have tolerated the measures of Sir
of the field. The victory was dearly bought, John Davis, had their evil consequences been laid three officers and eighteen privates being before them, either in Parliament, or in a private killed, and sixteen aererely wounded. The conference. We are the victims of mal administra Californian force numbered, as near as could tion, but have we endeavoured to shield ourselves he ascertained, 120 men, but their loss was knowxt arrival from California was the
not known.
be very popular, and it is said he has full
powers for the settlement of all difficulties and the establishment of a provisional government for the Territory.
Colonel Fremont had been appointed Gosemar, and on the 22nd January issued the following tir
cular
tranquility vouchsated by a treaty made and entered les The peace of the country belag restored and futare
by commissioners respectively appointed by the respective authorized Californie officers on the one hand, and roy. self as Military Commandant of the United States forces in the district of Califomia on the other, by which a cri government is to take the place of the military, an change of all prisoners, &c., &c., will forthwith that, the end, that order und wholesome civil pollea shoukle tain throughout the lama copy of which said treaty will be immediately published in the Califofila newspaper p lished at Monterey
"Therefore, in vistne of the aforesaid treaty as well as of the fanctions that is me rest as elbil Governor of Cali fomit, I'do hereby precibian order and peace restore the country, and regate the immediate release of all jin- quites, and as strict chedience of the military to the cril Bogers--the retura of ute civil officers to their appropriate diffies as is consistent with the ascutity of peace and maintenance of good actor when troops are garisani. porarily located at Cidad de los Angelos, this 2nd day of
Dome at the Capital of the Territory of Gallfornia, le January, 4. D, 1844.
3. C. FazMORT", "Goofynar wed Commander-in-Chief of California,,
"WY H. RUSSELL ** Secretary of Stato."
Flores and Castro, the leading men in Cali- fornia, are at large, and no doubt endeavour. ing to raise troops. Pico's negotiation with Colonel Fremont arranges for a surrender of artillery and public armsa mutual surrender of prisoners and the cancelling of paroles. red (more troops being expected, the po Excep
the American force is greatly la
colony must impress upon our readers the necessi- community we have not done our duty. The pri- ship South Boston, with advices to the 27th tion-of parties is not inatterialy altered; though i
ty for appointing a political Agent in England to protect their interests, and advise her Majesty's go-
December. The country was then in a dia. tracted state, and reinforcements anxiously
the invaders have little to fear, if the sons of the soil are not supported by troops fro
vernment of the real state of affairs in this quae unchecked, and now that it has ruined the place, it looked for by the Americans. A correspond. Mexico.
as also with the wishes and opinions of the Mer chanta engaged in the wade of China or interested in the prosperity of this colony. We need not enter at length upon the misrepresentations which for years have been sent home by Her Majesty's re- presentative, or upon his incapacity for the office he now holds, ether as Governor, Plonipotentiary, or Superintendent of Trade. It is true, that bis teaure of office is drawing to a close, but this should not deter us from using every exertion for our own pro- rection, and the can only be done through the Agency, of a thoroughly practical man of business, either in the House of Coinmons, or in communica- tion with the Foreign and Colonial Offices. With cal presuming to detract from Sir John Davis's suc cessor, whoever he may be, it is but too evident that so long as no check is put upon him by an todepen dent Legislature, he will be to a great extent the mere echo of views entertained by the heads of the Foreign and Colonial Office. Admitting that the talented and patriotic Noblemen, who respectively control these departments, are sincerely desirous of eering for their countrymen in this quarter every concession consistent with reason-desirous of pro moting the commercial prosperity of England by sirous of resuscitating the colony. We say, admit ting all the as we do must willingly, is evident that to enable the Foreign and Colonial Secretaries to carry out their favorable disposition, they must be gut in possession of our requirements and a true sketch of our present position as Merchants, as Co. lonins, and whors all as Residents in the empire of e people always inimical to foreigners, and how parily incensed at the invasion of their territory by
an extension of this branch of continerce--and de
an armed force,
from the consequences which we knew would fol low the steps taken by the Government? No, as a` viloge of pestion has been neglected-the men who ought to take a lead are apathetic-we have allowed the txecutive to continue its wild career, perfectly is but poor satisfaction to be told that our Rulers are like to be buried in the ruins. We complain of in- justice, but we ever represent that injustice to the only quarter whore redress can be obtained. It cannot be supposed that the Secretary for the Co- lamies is intintly acquainted with the requirements of all the dependencies. He is anxious to do the Co lists justice-anxious to reform abuses-but the Colonists must do something for themselves. They may memorialise his Lordship, but if menorials drawn up in a hole and corner manger and forced upon the commuuily by an individual or a clique, they are uscless. We must have a unanimi- ty of feeling among ourselves before we attempt me morials or petitions,--we must learn to act without showing an anday deference to any section of the community. As 30c:e'y now exists. and until we have a responsible legislature, this colony in an es pecial degree requires the services of an Agent in England. We have taken from "Simmond's Cola. a Magazine" an article upon this subject to
which we refor our Readers.
i
ent of the Sandwich Island News writes from Yerba Buena,
We have been much mistaken in regard to the political state of the country. Flores and Castro have got up another revolution, and hold the whole country except the seaports and rallies of the Sacra mento and San Joaquin. The communications by land between this place and Monterey are entirely cut off. Our supplies begin to fail, and unless General Kearney's forces arrive soon over land, or supplies and reinforcements reach us by sea, we shall be sorely pushed."
Monterey continued in the possession of the Californians, but was blockaded by the Ports. mouth sloop of war. It was reported there, on the 28th Feb., that a Commisioner from the United States had arrived at the City of Mexico with proposals for peace which would be c cepted. Failing a favourable answer to the ultimatum, Vera Cruz would be attacked by
land and water.
Saltillo. He was fortifying his position mi ex. General Taylor had not advanced from
A heavy sitow stor pectation of an attack. extended over the district, and if Sauta Anna army was caught in it, the consequences would be disastrous, his troops being without blankets or (ents.
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE COLO- NIES-COLONIAL AGENTS IN
LONDON.
Another letter from the same place, dated 27th Dec says, The Commodore is still at San Diege with the Congress, and it is said has the place strongly fortified. The Savannah and Wor ren are still here, the crews of both vessels being disposed of at different places about the neighbour. ing country, and but few left on board. There is a post at Santa Clara, one at San Jose, one at Some ma, and another at Sacramento. We have met with one or two severe losses lately. On the 13th November the Farren's launch, under charge of
(From the Colonial Magazine.) DELTA, in a letter which appeared on the 24th
Passed Mushipman Montgomery, with Midship
When we consider the ignorance which sti man Hugunin, young Montgomery, and nine men ultimo, stated that Sir John Davis had refused left this piece for the Sacramento, and has not since prevails in many quarters with respect to our sis to receive a deputation of the Chamber of been heard from Another launch was sent for nies, the indifference which is manifested to theft Commerce on the subject of the views of the them and cruised seventeen days up the Sacramento interests, and the little regard that is paid to thicks British inhabitants. The word of Delta was and San Joaquin without learning anything of the remonstrances, we are surprised to find that more envogh to convince us that such was the fact, crew of the first, and the melancholy conclusion is
of our various dependencies have not appointed even wore it nut corroborated by other gen. that they must have been capsized and lost in the agents resident in London, to support their views themes who heard ir Jardine reluctantly Bay of San Pablo. Lieutenant Bartlet and six defend their separate interests, and further and ad- confess this to the meeting. In his usual mo- dest way the Mail calle this untrue, and states locks. It is supposed they have been taken to the sity of the measures upon the many colonies stilt man were taken prisoners on the night of the eth vance their progress. "The Australian colonies have, we are glad to see, ai last turned their attention a inst, while on a sconding party in search of bul, authoritatively that Mr Macgregor "gave the southward. The U S. sloop Dale arrived here
this point, and we are desirous of urging the neces Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce to un derstand that His Excellency would be very glad and water, when she will proceed to the south to
last week, and is now at Sonsolite taking in wood unrepresented at home. The advantages and duties o of to receive any suggestions from the body
of colonial agents have been beretofore 100 little mer- join the Commodore. We are looking daily for boon upon many by entering somewhat fully inte
regarded, and we believe wo
we shall be conferring a chants,"
the Potomac, and the store ship is expected anx iously, as provisions are very scares.
Nothing has been heard from Mr Larkin, except a lino sent to Monterey, in which he says he has been well treated?"
San Francisco in fifteen days, arrived at the On the 4th March the Currency Lass, from islands with California papers of the 13th Fe bruary. We quote from the News
the subject, and pointing out the represented and
unrepresented colonies.
At no period was our commercial intercourse in a more unsatisfactory position. For the past three years, the Chinese have been gradually encroaching upou treaties entered into with our own and other foreign powers-the disposition of the inhabitants of
We presume this may be taken as & Canton and it vicinity has become more unfavorable denial, on authority, of Delta's statement. Sa --and a dowy not appear that the Government has tisfied as we were that our correspondent was endeavoured to disabure the people of the false and perfectly correct, we allowed the Mail's con- malignant opinions as to the character of foreigners tradiction to pass unnoticed until we could which for centuries were instilled into the minds of communicate with Della. In a note received a rais race by a cunning Executive. The local to-day (Tuesday) he says," Mr Macgregor press for three years has recorded many assaults distinctly informed Mr Jardine that Sir John upon inoffensive strangers, commencing with that Dayis did not wish to receive a deputation of the Colonial Chaplain, the Colonial Treasurer, frum the community to bear their views on and the vice Consulat Canton; and terminating with the subject of future arrangements. A. meet. the attack on Colonel Chesney and party at Fu-ing of the community had taken place on the aban, or even later, the disgraceful treatment of Mr Monday, I think, and a series of resolutions Macgregor within the last few weeks. In the face drawn up showing our views and wishes, which of these atrocities, and of the attacks upon the fac taries, for a long period the applications of the Bri- resolutions were to have been handed to Sir tish merchants for a national vessel was refused. At John Davis that day but when we fagod he legth they were compelled to arm for their own did not, or would not, receive a deputation, or security-then they were insulted by the man
hear in any way what they had to suggest, of who ought to have afforded them every means of course they were not handed to him.” defence. Lord Palmerston on succeeding Lord Aberdeen, ordered the Plenipotentiary to station a weasel of war in the neighbourhood of the factories. between him and Mr Macgregor, as the cons, thought that they would not again resort to arras Colonies, we find that most of them have so far at
Had this been done at an earlier period, many dif fcukies would have been avoided Hecretary was indignant at the insults which his The Foreign countrymen had mort with, and he addresses a des paich to Sir Tahe Davis, the contents of which are unknown, though they may be imagined, satisfac than for an amauks on two seamen being required; and this was one of Sir John's demanda, notwith swinding his having authored the punishment of the unfortunada men by a line of a month's wages
espatches from the foreign office, or St John Davis enters cpedition-insulta
The Mail speaks on the authority of Sir John Davis, and the point comes to be settled
the
Several integral portions of our vast Empire many of our most important colonial dependencies
Our Crown colonies, offering some of the finest faldt der enterprise Are SCOTCBRY known, and utterly regarded. Very many of our most important possessions have no means of the Home Government or the Colonial Office, ex- laying their wants and grievances directly before
cept by the medium of petitions forwarded through The war in Upper Gali
California appears to be at
the administrator of the Government and in this niens. under the command of Fiores and Castra, an end. On the 8th and 9th of January the Califor
channel they may either be delayed or their viewe numbering about 500, were defeated inheneighboring counter despatches as to fail in their object.
so misconstrued or misrepresented by accompany hood of la Ciudad de los Angelos, by a force of some 600 commanded by Com Stockton and a small de, tachment of the tet Dragoons under General Kear ney. About 20 men were killed or wounded on 11 part of the Americans in the two actione, as is stated in a letter published in the California extra of the 23th January. The loss of the Californians is not Rated, but they had entirely dispersed, and it was
In glancing our eye over the list of West India The principal chiefs Flares Castro, Garcia),
remained in command which has to all appeurance, several others have fed to Sonora, and Colonel Fretended to their interesis as to secure this services di mont had made a treaty with Doh Andres Pico, who an active and intelligent Agent in London. put an end to the war,
Jamaica is represented by William Burge, Esq OLU, who WAR PHO
by an Act of the Colou Legiskars in 1630, and is paid by the teland a salary of 1,000
ysa(formerly ho receiveit £1,000 Mr Burger well known as one of the men of the Southern Division of the United Bats Ford best authorités on all matters relating to Colonial in California, on the brilliant victory obtained by them Law. Some discussion has recently taken place over the enemy on the 5th and 9th fast and on once more in the Jaunais papers its consequence of Me Burg taking possession of Ciutat de los Angelos,
abd
sued the following General Order
"Dom Stockton, on the second day after the baule,
"The Commander-in-Chiet Congratiates the officers and
are sadly in want of cocredited agents to adva cale their general interests. It is not mere com mercial agents who are wanted, but official recog- nised representatives-men of education and bush ness, and of general knowledge and colonial ex- perience
current testimony of the gentlemen at the informed them that it was intimated to him meeting establishes the fact, that Mr. Jardine by Mr Macgregor, that dir John did not wish to receive a deputatione The Mail talks of not conscious of being in a dilema, we can wriggling out of a dilemme but as we are scarcely wish to wriggle out of it. We knew that our information A Corem, and had we for a moment doubted it we would have
ve with held the letter. The Mad says the document headed" Washer and Views of the British Rentry and good conduct, both in the battle fought on the of Bankruptcy, which renders it necessary that he cle takes the earlier moment to mend their garharing sccepted the appointment of affommissionir return to his sidents at Canton, was drawn up by Mr Jar- time, on the banks the Rio San Gabriel, and on the should reside at Leads. A few of his constituents erected nothing. This dime and the Comm. This is very posable,
9th Jaap on the platue of the Mesas tion materielly, and us is dated British Consulate, Canton, Sage as the Rio San Gabriel,' where officers and men performance of his duties as Agent, and argue that The steady consage of the troops, la forcing their pas appear to consider this an obstacle to the proper
water against the galling fire of the enemy, without ex- were alike employed in dragging the guns through the he should be always in London: and they even go changing a single shot, and the gallast charge up the beaks recommend in the same breath several gentlemen so-far as to call upon him to rongn--but as ther against the enemy's cavalry, ha perhaps never been ear- passed and the cool determination with which, in, the battle of the 9th, they repassed the charge of cavalry made by the enemy at the same time on thelt front and rear, has extorted the admiration of the enemy, and deserves tim best with Mr Burget thanks of their countryinen
but becomes more April, 1847 but we have yet to learn that gent Mr Macgregor and Mr Jardine represent the lace that it may be British Readents at Canton.
other
CALIFORNIA
The Chilian brig Argo from the Sandwich
made, brings dates from lo
War
STOCKTON,
Find Quarterd, Gledad de los Angeles, Januar
Angelos on the 17ths
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for the office, which they thus with vacated, it would seem that they are more anxious to secure the ap pointment for some protége, this really dissatisfied
The act appointing an agent for Jamnica, recites that is necessar Shellahabkante of this island should have a in Great Bruin fitly qualif
wered? tại soliajt the passing of el the public matters commi
led to duties, defined Itated:
good of the island." As
ret of Appointment, are also ed to whatever affects the
of the colons, to audeavour to promote 30086 interests and obcure the consideration of them Majesty's Covernment, and to attend to the