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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,

WITH respect to the indemnification. which the Chinese are to fol

are to pay, we are in- formed that it was strongly urged by the Imperial Commissioners that the Canton Ransom of $6,000,000 should be included. This of course could not be agreed to, but we think H. E. the Plenipotentiary evinced a sound judgement in consenting to include in the aggregate amount the sums paid, and agreed to be paid by Shanghai and other

SDESPONDENCE,

berwartɔumn Hongkong, 28th October, 1843 To THE EDITOR OF THE "FRIEND OF CHINA”

SIR

I do not

is of piracy, but your remarks as to the suppre done, if even the best exertions of our Government it possible to be were used, whilst all around, there is such a system of contraband trade carried on,

towns, which gumed by the expedition.that the crew declared they were only Opium smug.

It is said these

the

occupation.

Not a Piratical boat whichyas been captured, but

glers, and mans referred to the General Food and would make a total other opium veseli in proof of the

Ap the truth of their exceeding $500,000. It is estimated the assertions. Last week a native craft was permitted Prize property consisting of Guns &c. into depart on this plea, although no dout existed in cluding the Copper Cash found at Ningpo

minds of many who visited her as to her ordinary will realize fully half a million of dollars.

It is known that the avowed disposition of the Imperial Commissioners is to make

which shall a Treaty with us,

of is the Im- perpetual amity, such they a perial Will, At Shanghai, even influential Chinese did not hesitate to avow, they were glad the war had broken out, as otherwise the intercourse between two great nations must to their mutual detriment, have con- tinued as heretofo

as heretofore.

Would you take the trouble to inquire, Mr. Editor, you would find there is hardly a Pirate who is not, one way or other, connected with, the Opium trade. It is known there arency lying at Whampon, sundry craft, which a long time past have been o

been notorious pirates Under the protection of the guns of the Eng lish Smugglers there, they defy the local authorities.

It is much to be wished that as early as possible the Bogue forts should be rebuilt, and that our Authorities should come to an understanding with the Chinese, to co-operate in the suppression of the present wretched state of things.

I am glad to see that the people of England, are beginning to see the odiousness of the present illicit trade, in Opium, It is undeniable, that its existence under present regulations or rather non-regulations is in the greatest degree detrimental to the best interests of the China trade.

The same enlightened morality which denounced compel the Indied thing. The movement at home has the Slave trade and emancipated the negroes will Government to have naught to do with the

begum, and you, Mr. Editor, ought to aid it to the best of your ability, and to the credit of the Government whose organ you are.

Indignant remonstrances will be soon heard 'with a voice of thunder; as it is incontestable that no trade, excepting only the nefarious Slave trade, ever

or surpassed that in Opium in hideous atrocity and wide spread demoralization. The mere recun

rectal of a few authentic details would so much provoke public indignation, that the growth of Opium by the Indian Government would at once be suppressed. No Government could support so detestable a System, as now exists, if gen-

By the last accounts from the North we were sorry to find that fever had become very prevalent; many men had severely suf fered and some of the officers: among the number H. E. the Commander in Chief, who we understand may be expected here in about a month, when he well proceed to Calcutta in the Marion, adapte 01 andre

We have received a document dated 7th moon 22nd day (1st Sept., 1842) containing the reply of the Emperor to the despatch of the Imperial Commissioners New-KEEN, KE-VING and ELEPOO, regarding the terms erms of peace agreed upon between the two na- tions. The Emperor declares himself de- cided not to allow the barbarians to live or trade at Fuh-chow foo but promises them another place inste

instead, which how-

Despairing of the suppression of its use, you are he đứng hót name objection is right in urging its immediate legalization, as the made to Canton, Amoy, Ningpo and Shang lesser evil. The just national (expectations of finding hae. His Majesty orders the release of all in China a greatly extended outlet for our manufac tures, will be frustrated if SiP HENEY POTTINGER does prisoners taken from the English, directs not insist on a moderate duty being affixed on Opium. intercourse upon terms of equality, gives I have spoken rather strongly, but believe me a lit- directions for the first instalment of six mille inquiry on your part, will convince you huge lions to be collected in the Provinces Che- spoken truly Piracy and Smuggling are twins in keang, Keangsu and Gan-hwuy, but makes China, if not perfectly identical monsters. no reference to the twenty one millions. The term E, barbarian, 16 employed throughout the despatch. wymie

R

eral aftention be drawn thereton imenom enabench i

an

remain

Your Obedient Servant

COMMEROL A

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Wir much gratification, we copy from the Singapore Free Press an extract of the last report of the Committee, appointed by the Indian Gov- ernment, for the investigation of the Coal and mineral resources of India.d

One of the most interesting portions of the report is an account of the discovery of Coal at Bornen, we

quote at length the committee's remarks on this sub-

ject..

*Two samples of Coal from the Island of Borneo, together with a letter from Government in the Politi. cal department, enclosing extracts of "correspondence from the Governor of the Eastern Settlements on the subject, and requesting a report from the committee as to the quality of each sample. These Coals are stated- by Mr. Bonham to exist on two small Island in the Borneo river called Pulo Chirming and Pulo Keng Arrang. The first of these consists of about half maund of pure good Coal,

Specific gravity, 1,22 Volatile, inafter,. Carbon,

M

Ash

64

32,5

3,5

100

This Coal is admirably adapted for Steam purposes. It appears from the letter, of Mr. Bonham that Pulo Chirming is an Island within 6 miles of the town of Borneo, of 3 miles in circumference, situated in a large navigable river, easy of access and free from danger. The Coal is found on the Beach, the ebbing and flow- ing of the tide having remoted the superincumbent bed of clay, leaving the Coal exposed at low water. It is also supposed to extend into the Island where it mpy be obtained by merely removing the superin cumbent earth."

The Coal has been tried in large quantity on board the Diana Steamer, and Mr. Bonham remarks that the Engineer of that vessel; reported very favourably of its quality.

TO THE QUEEN'S and Honorable COMPANY'S NA

VAL AND

MILITARY

ARY EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, NOW ON SERVICE IN CHINA.

All Commissions, or Orders, from the above; for Supplies of any kind and quantity of Wines, Beer, Spirits, Comestibles: as well as every other description of English, French, American and Country Goods, that could be possibly enumerated; all of first rate quality, procurable in Calcutta at the very lowest market prices of the day too; are promptly attended to, and executed with great judgment, fidelity, punctuality and despatch by

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Dozent. par FOR SALE Superior Pale Sherry in bottle at $8

Fine Madeira Wine in borde at .

$8 per Dozen. Apply at the Mess. 39th Regiment M. Nal

Hongkong, 2nd November, 1849.

G

Drills, American, Tobacco and Sperm Candles,

Apply to

Hongkong 2ud November 1812.

W. T; KINSLEY.)

We have seen a paper from the Literary Chancellor highly condemnatory of certain

THE August Overland reports reduced rates for officers, who were suspected of surreptions Teas, and had the arrivals during July been larger FOR SALE NAVY Bread in Hhds, a few Bales of American ly aiding the e candidates at the recent

the eagerness of some of the Importers to realize vincial examinations at Canton. His Ex would have forced prices down lower. The State

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TUNK 1811 make an example, by immediate arrest and punishment, of the very first person who may really be discovered hereafter, afford- ing the slightest assistance to any Candi- date, who has entered the ranks of compet stors for the literary degree, Lov

have before pour

out the incompat

Of the existence of Slavery in a British Colony, exists here, in one of its most hideous forms, if i

true, that female children

ped at Canton and from the villa

rought to our Island and sold to dare not trust ourselves to spork on for the honour. four country

Ladd, but

this

ped

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Imports Deliveries Stocks Exports

388.000

22.982.000 lb. 20,325,000 388.000 2,459,000

2.368.000 Money continues plentiful, dence is too prevalent to

business ercept we

Dedea

of the

state.

be hoped that no purc greatly reduced rates w can afford

want of confi- speedy revival

ood barvest, be assumed,

distress of

fre in the same Fast It is

jade unless

FOR SALE Brussels Carpeting, Tartan Plaide in pieces 40 and 80 yrds. White Long Cloth, Blue Madapollams 10 yrds, 10 by 3 loches wide.

* winy! Apply to

Hongkong 2nd, November 1842,

W. T. KINSLEY.

.....

FOR SALE Oy board the American Ship TM LOWELL"".

Beef and Fork in Barrel

Safted Tongues in Kegs.

da) Mackerelle Sperm Candles,ui99925 910).

Hongkong, November 3rd, 1842.

Cobacco Cavendish & common, Sherry and Madeira Wine, Bread, Navy & Pilot, One new 11 inch Chain Cabla

100 fathoms.

SITUATION WANTED. —By a respectable Englishman, who writes a good hand can keep accounts &c. See and has no objection to make himself generally useful. Unexception. «able references can be given. / Apply through this Office."

nem vero od pob Hongkong, 5th October, 1842.

FANTED Two or three English Compositors, liberal wages. will be given to good hands, apply to, A. B. at the "Lon-

Queen's Road.

Hongkong, 2nd November, 1842.

3MR. DUTRONI

•London Hotal, Sin- fer the sanie Damo

duty or rather

Clam

the

and same

Hongkong, 1 September 1842

G. Y. GILLESPIE..