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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

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FRIEND OF CHIYA

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

* HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL, 7rx. 1842,

- IMPORTANT FROM CABUL!!!

Chinese Products. The sale at Hong- kong of the Prize Junks, has made us acquainted with many articles much used by the native population. Among others Sarsaparilla, which we have had analysing important documents from the Calcutta

WE stop the Press to insert the follow-

THE AFFAIRS AT NINGPO and Taised and its curative efficacy tested by one Government Gazette extraordinary of Ja-

THE public Circular below obviates the necessity of our publishing the private com- munications and intelligence we have re- ceived. Where all behaved so well, it is almost invidious to praise any one in par- ticular. We may yet mention that the gal- lant and indefatigable Hall of the Nemesis Steamer, deserves the warmest commenda- tion for his promptitude in the Taishan af- fair. We hear that forty five of the enemy were left on the field, a mandarin mortally wounded, and the military chest taken; con- tents only about $2000. At Ningpo it was

of our medical friends, who confirms our judgment as to its being the true Sarsa- parilla of commerce. We really think this article merits the attention of our mercan- tile friends; desirable as it is, to increase the number of our Exports, as Returns for the annually augmenting amount of our Imports. Sarsaparilla and its preparations is increasing in consumption at home.

In 1831 the Import was 176,854 lbs. In 1840

220,397 The-Duty-is 6d per lb. It a South American product, and the best quality we believe comes

The

said, that previous to the attack three and || prices in London on the Brazils.

uary 31st, this moment received.

We hope in an early number to give a review of all the recent disastrous affairs in Affghanistan.

NOTIFICATION.

FORT WILLIAM,

SECRET DEPARTMENT,

THE 31ST JANUARY, 1842.

INTELLIGENCE having been received which leaves no room to doubt that, after the British Force at Ca. bul had maintained its position

inst overpowering numbers of insurgents for more than six weeks, the Officer Commanding had judged it necessary, in conse n the 1st. January 1841 quence of a failure of Provisions, to agree to a conven-

tion with the enemy, shilling and three pence to four dollars per man, was distributed among were from one

and to retire, in reliance on the faith of that convention, towards Jellalabad, when the the Chinese soldiers. Many of the killed, two shillings and nine pence per lb.

Troops exposed to the worst rigors of cold and priva had as much, and more on their persons.

The price at the Public sale was less tion in the mountain defiles, and harassed by treacher The dexetrous manner in which the outposts than 6d per lb. We may add that an

ous attacks, suffered extreme disaster the Governor and sentries retired on the main corps, Extract of Sarsaparilla is imported from the most active measures have been adopted. and will General in Council deems it proper to notify, that the effect of this movement on the Chinese, France: it is a costly article with the duty be steadfastly prosecuted, for expediting powerful rein speak highly for the good discipline of of some 30 per cent, which is imposed. AI-forcements to the Afghant Frontier and for assisting the troops and the strategic skill of the cohol which is largely used in the manufac- such operations as may be required in that quarter for gallant officer in command.

the maintenance of the honor and interests of the Bri- ture, ean be obtained more o cheaply tish Government. here than in France; and as the root is a native product we should think it hereafter, may be also made an article of Export. It is certain it would be admis- sible at a lower duty than the French Ex- tract. Liquorice Root is also produced to a considerable extent here but the home duty of 63s per cwt is prohibitory.

is quite On the juice

or extract their is a duty of seventy five shillings per cwt; which it is expected will

ted will be reduced. It is brought from Sicily and Spain, and the home sumption is about 200 Tons per annum. The price by last account from London was from six to seven pounds sterling per cwt for Liquorice.

We should inform our Readers that the following Circular of H. E. the Plenipotentiary, is copied from a Macao contemporary, and although it has not yet reached us officially. no doubt it is authentic; as we have Letters dated Chusan the 12th March. which, narrating the several affairs quite agree with the

account in the Circular.

CIRCULAR.

TO HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S SUBJECTS IN CHINA.

HER Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary in China has great pleasure in announcing to Her Majesty's subjects the complete repulse of two-bodies of Chinese Troops which attacked the Brit. ish positions at Ningpo and Chinhas, at daylight on the morning. of the 10th of last month,

During the whole of February, almost daily intelligence reached the Head Quarters of Her Majesty's Forces showing that the Chinese High Authorities contemplated some active operations, but they were from time to time deferred on such frivolous pre- tences, that it appears their Excellencies the Naval and Military Commanders.in.Chief had gone over to Chusan to make arrange- ments at that place preparatory to a forward movement of a portion at least of Her Majesty's combined forces.

In this state matters remained until the date and bour above -mentioned,-when-e-considerable body of Chinese, estimated at from 10 to 12,000 men, advanced upon the South and West gatea of Ningpo, got over the walla and penetrated to the market place in the centre of the City, where they were met by our troops and instantly driven back with great loss; in fact, it would seem that the moment the Chinese troops found themselves" so warmly received, their sole-object was to get out of the City as fast as pos- sible and in their retreat to the South gate, the field)

guns drawn by ponies came up and opened on a dense mass with grape and canister, at a distance less than 100 yards. Above 950 dead bodies were found inside the walls, and when the accounts came. Away Her Majesty's 49th Regiment had not returned from the pursuit of the discomfited and flying enemy.

Whilst these operations were progressing on shore, a number of Fire Boats (Sampans) lashed together with chains, were floated down the river, and were towed into the mud by the boats of the Sesastres Steamer. In the meantime a gun was brought down a lane in the eastern suburb (across the River) and as the inhabitants had been previously warned that any such attempt would bring chastisement upon them Her Majesty's ship Mo. deste opened her guns, and did great execution in that quarter. The attack on Chinhae was much more feeble. The enemy advanced to the North Gate, where they were driven off by the Guard, and followed by one Company (afterwards reinforced by three others) of Her Majesty' 55th Regiment, who killed 30– men and two mandarina in the pursuit.

Simultaneously with the attack on the city of Chinhae, fire chained together were set adrift to burn the shipping at that anch rage, but they all went on thore above the ships of

Sampans

war and merchant vessels and did no sort of har

Shortly before these repulses occurred the Nemesis steamer. was sent from Chuean to recomnoitre the Jaland of Taishan, where it was understood Chinese troops wer lecting with the purp se The Steamer sent

of attacking Her Majesty's forces t

her boste into a creek where they were fired on and in conse. quence Comman der Collinson and Lieut. Hail landed the Steam ers ship's company, when the Chinese fled with the loss of about thirty killed and a number wounded The Steamer brats then set fire to a number of junks which had also fired on her, and returned to Chinhae;

ir Excellencies the Naval and Military Commanders in Chief had gone back to Ningpo and proposed to follow up the

tok clone the

God save the Chuson.

and becom

ustaction the one.

A day of Apal, 1042.

HENRY POTTINGER Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,

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TEA CULTIVATION IN JAVA AND ASSAM.

THE following paragraph we have copied from the "Friend of India.”

We are

disposed to think that the cultivation of Tea in Java, will extend and its European consumption be duty, which no doubt will be affixed, by the Dutch fostered by a preferential Government, if it has not already done so. As regards the growth of Tea in Assam, from the same source, we find that the estimated prospective Return of Tea in that district, during the next four years will be as follows:

lb. 80.000

if

1842

1843

1844

1845

"

**

196.000 240.000 320,000

We hope these anticipatory statements, [which ordi narily are far too favorable,] will be more than realised. At the same time we may say that however low the cost of production, it can have for some time but little, any effect on the price of Tea as affixed by the Chinese, seeing that the quantity which it is antici- pated may be produced in Assam four yeris hence will not amount to one twelfth of the present annual English Import

We have had a very good account of the Brazil Tea, which will not however become an export article for some years, as there is an increasing native con- sumption which it will take some time to supply The quality of the Brazil Tea by some connoisseurs is deemed excellent. Relieved from the very heavy exactions of the Mandarins, it is satisfactorily proved. that no part of the World can so cheaply as well as so abundantly supply Europe with Teas, as China. The establishment of Free Ports to the northward, may in the course of years, have an important influence on the prices of Tea which have for a long time, and especially of late, been upheld to exorbitant rates by

the Chinese.

Advices of June last from the. D are of rather more interest that

will be successfu

colony of Java especially in relation to

The ample Military means at the disposal of the British Government will be strenuously applied to these objects, so as at once to support external opera- tion, and to ensure efficient protection to its subjects

and allies.

sassination,

A faithless

enemy, stained by the foul crime of as: by consummate treachery, been able to overcome a body of British Troops,

a country removed by dis- tance and difficulties of season, from the possibility of succour. But the Gofernor General in Council, while he most deeply lamems the loss of brave Officers and men, regards this partial reverse only as a new occasion for displaying the stability and vigor of the British Power, and the admirable spirit and valor of the Brit. ish Indian Army.

By order of the Right Hon'ble the Governor Gen. eral of India in Council,

T. H. MADDOCK, Secy. to the Govt of India,

GENERAL ORDERS BY THE RIGHT HONORABLE THE Governor General of INDIA IN COUNCIL. FORT WILLIAM,

31st January 1842.

No. 25 of 1842.-The Right Honorable the Gover- nor General of India in Council is pleased to direct, that a Depôt of Recruits for the Light Cavalry, to the-- extent of 500 men, and Four Infantry Depôts of 1,000 Recruits each, be formed at the undermentioned, or such other Stations, as His Excellency the Comman der in Chief may be pleased to select :

Meerut.

Cawnpore. Agra Delhi. Meeru.

Cavalry Depôt at 1st Infantry do 24. Do. do. 3d Do. do. 4th Do. do.

Captain Tayler, of the

The Recruits now at Cawnpore, under charge of

e 1st

European Light Infantry, to be incorporated with the Depot to be formed at that Station, as far as they may be fit for the Service.

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A Commandant and Adjutant, with the Allowances assigned to corresponding Appointments in Corps of the Line, and as many other Cfficers, as the Comman der in Chief may consider necessary, will be nominated to each Depot.

Indents for Clothing, Arms and Accoutrements, are to be pepared by the Officers Commanding the De pôts

who will also furnish all necessary Articles of Half Mounting required for the Recruits, agreeably to the Regulations of the Service, and draw their Pay,

as on former similar occasions.

His Lordship in Council is further pleased to direct. that an 8th Regiment of Irregular Cavalry, of the usual strength. raised at such Station as His Ex cellency the mmander in Chief may appoint, and

Sirmoor and Kemaoo

Infantry

strength of h

tons.

noy the fon nder in theif

be pleased to issue such subsidiary Orders, as may

be necessary for carrying the foregoing arrangements into effect.

All Officers abrent on leave from otherwise than on

rejoin their respective Corps

Regimenta directed

J. STUART, Ls.co

Stcy, to the Gott. of India, Mily, De