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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

CORRESPONDENCE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "FRIEND OF CHINA,

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,

SIR,

Is your paper of Thursday last, you have been led into a mistake in stating that this Station was attacked on Tuesday night by an armed band of Chi- nese; who landed from Kawloon, and knocked down ard gagged two Sentries &c. before the alarm was "given.

No attack of the kind took place at these Barracks. It is however true, that on the night

theft was committed in a boarded ho question a

adam, Sir

manure.

after year, with perfect success when assisted by The produce of Sugar per acre does not average

མྨཾ, སདྡྷིཧ, སཏྟ༩༡), ༤,, more than twelve or fifteen hundred weight, which appears to arise from want of care in the Cultivation. It is too thick and not

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The quality of the rice is excellent, and much ex teemed in China.

these Islands. The Otaheite is preferred for mak- Sugar The Cane thrives extremely well on g Sugar, though the red cane is cultivated in large quantities. Sugar is made principally by

and prepared for Shipment. No second boiling Goor as in Bengal) to Manilla, where it is clayed Cages,the natives, who bring it in a crude state (called

takes place. Sugar" can be made at a very low cost, as low it is believed as two dollars a pecul, or 78. 4d. per cwt. duced is only 20,000 tons, of which about_18,000 Still the quantity annually pro- tons are exported.

which the sun and mit cannot get to the by very clear from weeds, but the cultivation is too The rows of Cane are well earthed up, and kept extended to allow of much care in trashing & Quantity not quality appears to be the object in view. On one estate we saw 1000 acres of Cane, 300 of which would be worked off this season by one mill and large

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which has long been failing to pieces and in which two men were

The manufactured wholly to the Coffee, thrives extremely well amongst the hills, sleeping at the tune. The thieves entered by remov- Chinese. They boil juice as it flows from the ing some loose boards at the end farthest from the mill, then place it in men, and the theft was not discovered till morning

reservoir to cool and deposit the dirt; and the second day finish the boiling in a separate set of boilers, from whence it is put into earthen pots for the molasses to drain from it. At the estate mentioned above, the same weight of molasses as Sugar was obtained, which, evidently Liew. Cameronians shows some defect in the process of boiling. The best molasses are boiled to make: Sugar, and the rest destilled into a Spirit called Arrack, which is of poor flavor and quality, and sells for Bd to 9d

West Point Barracks› Hongkong, 7th Nov. 1842. §.

Yours Obediently

J.CUMMING

EXTRACT FROM A LETTER DATED MARIAN CHUSAN, per gallon. After the syrup has remained in the

Oct, 26th 1842.

WE we

were on shore a few days ago, and the change that has taken place in both the Suburb and Chy is astonishing, For the former, the regularity and neat. ness with which the Barracks, Hospitals, Cells &c. (not forgetting the imposing appearance of the Joss house Citadel) are built-reflect much credit on the

good management of the local Authorities. In the fatter, from the entrance of the main gate, to the house where the hospital of the 49th was situated on the left turn to the West gate, there is a complete line of Shops, and besides China trinkets &c.. supplies of all kinds are abundant and exceedingly moderate. In fact all kinds of supply are brought off to the Shipping, such is the abundance of every thing. Means of water communication quite plentiful and if the Plenipoten tiary would make no objection, I would venture on an expedition over to Ningpo to have a last look at the scene of our former toils and miseries.

I suppose you know that Saint is to remain at Hong- kong with a Mr. Fagan an assistant, Genl. Schoedda is appointed to command at Hongkong.

earthen pots a short time to dool and harden, it is clayed and the clay used is coarse dark coloured clay, found on the estate,

but it is only planted by the Natives, in a very rule manner and left to itself. The quality how ever is very good, and when kept to a proper age, the flavour is very superior, Some idea may be formed of the Government and the people, when with all these great advantages of Climate, and admirable adaptabilities in the Interior, yet only about 6 to 700 Tons of Coffee are annually pro- duced.

so be wholly manufactured by the Natives. The Indigo. Is in the same loose careless way, left seed used is the same as in Bengal, and after being town is left to itself, without weeding or other care. Still fine Indigo is occasionally made, and the an- calculating the Chests to contain Ib 250 each. nual quantity may be computed at 2,000 Chests,

Tobacco. For this article these Islands have

The grain of the Sugar is generally poor, the Colour, a dirty greyish white and brown, though at some places, where the process is well under-long been world-renowned. The celebrated Ći- stood, very excellent

sugar

is made.

the Sugar estate named there will be made this The wages of labourers is 3d per day; and on season-600-tons, with some 500 people employed, The Cost varies on different estates but it is much to be doubted if anywhere it can be produced, so as to be delivered at Batavia for Shipment, under

to 4 dollars per pécul.

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- ་ས ་ཎྷཱ་

Extensive as is the cultivation of Sugar by the Government, it seems quite obvious, that the aye rage result must be a large annual loss. Besides the original high cost, it, is shipped to Holland in Ships chartered by the Government, at £7. 10 to £15 per ton, whilst it is alleged, private persons would, contract to regularly supply the required amount of tonnage, at £ 3, 15 or £4,0. It has been estimated that the whole of the produce of the Madras Atillery is, I hear, Java, is sent home at an enhanced cost of 33. 6d. about, to be apptd. Consul at Shanghae, 19 foo

Of the other Consulates have heard nothing as yet. Shipments, would amount to the enormous sum of

per cwt. This difference, if saved on this

erence, if saved on this years I confess that we are rather sorry at the small £400,000. Such a state of things could not con- advance in the Cal. dates. There is a report here tinue, but that so many parties of influence in that the June overland was omitted to be sent by the Holland, are interested in its maintenance Driver owing to its not being sorted at Hongkong which has caused some bother."

Capt Bale remusan. Lord, Saltoun atj

Staff by my next.

We are not erpected to leave in 10 days, but our movements are quite uncertain; so much depending upon

the nature of the instructions that may be receiv. ed front India; but there is some rumor that the Gent will leare Hongkong in a Steamer

The splendid appearance of the outer and innerhar bours, not forgetting Just in the way," crowded as it- was with Shipping of almost all sizes and kinds, would. have suvprised and pleased you as much as it did us, With much difficulty and the aid of the Driver, we managed to get anchoring ground near Tea Island, having the hboard quarter bow inclined on our and starboard bow inclined to dispite the ground, on the former, she did come causing us much apprehension, for from the frquency of similar r more dangerous accidents, the habitation of and other a Ship, so unfortunate as ours has been. is to me exceedingly dangerous. Daily the Ship is getting into more troubles and the general voice is for a removal.

SOKNOTES ON JAVALA

AND ITS PRODUCTS

SUGAR

(Continued from number 29).

ליייי

In its effects on Sugár (seeing that a large por- tion which is sold in Holland, is for re exportation) such a system cannot but be most mischievous, as it has to compete with the lower costed, slave grown produce of Cuba and the Brazils.

NOTES ON MA

MANILLA,

Tanilla (By a re

a recent visitor) the principal port of the fine fertile Island of Luconia, the largest of the Phillippine Is- lands, and is now. an emporium of some import- ance. These Islands belong to Spain, and under a liberal rule might be rendered of the utmost im portance, but the jealous confined views of the present Government are such, that no Foreigners are allowed to buy land or settle in the interior, and the consequence is that the productiveness and commerce of the Colony is comparatively insignis

ficant.

Nature has been most bountiful to these. Islands in point of Climate, situation and fertility of the soil. Sugar and Coffee might be produced to almost any required extent, and at a very low cost, but under the short sighted illiberal policy of the Spa nish Government, the quantity of produce raised, does not exceed 20,000 tons of Sugar and 600 tons of Coffee annually, besides perhaps 2,000 Chests of Indigo and targe quantity of very fine Tobacco.

Owing to the poverty of the Home Gov the Manilla Government like that of Jav ed for set apart for

fament Fand rable them pum

SUGAR, which is now extensively cultivated, is in Java'planted in drills about five feet apart, land having previously been ploughed. For this purpose Buffaloes are used. The Cane preferred 19, a sort of Red. Cane. In height, thickness and general appearance it did not seem equal to the Otaheite. The time of planting commences in May and continues several months whe

moist Irrigation is very

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and all tha

managed. It is a Monopoly and forms a principal ment and the establishment is extremely well gras or Cheroots are manufactured by the Govern-

source of profit to the Government, and annoy- ance to the people. At the present time there are 8,000 Women and 1,500 Men constantly employ- ed in this manufacture, and the amount of profit derived therefrom by the Government, cannot be less, it is alleged, than one and a half million of dollars.

bers, we purpose printing a weekly Sup- Ar the request of several subscri-

PING LIST, and as we wish it to be more detailed and correct than lists hitherto pub. lished, we shall be obliged by parties in- It is intended, if possible, to include the terested, furnishing us with full particulars. Shipping whether at the new Consular Ports the East Coast or West Coast, Whampoa, Macao or here; indeed the whole tonnage employed in the Chinese Waters.

TO THE QUEEN'S AND HONORABLE COMPANY'S NA VAL AND MILITARY 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

MESSES. THOMAS WILTSHIRE & Co.,

General Agents for the Civil Service and Army,

No. 91 WELLESLEY STREET,

CALCUTTA.

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FOR SALE-Superior Palo Sherry in bottle at $8 per Dozen,

Fine Madeira Wine in bottle at

8.8 per Dozen's Apply at the Mess. 39th Regiment M. N. I

Hongkong, 2nd November, 1842.

FOR SALE

Or board the American Ship

Beef and Pork in Barrel,

Salted Tongues in Kogs,

do Mackerel,

Sperm Gandles,

LOWELL"

Tobacco Cavendish & common Sherry and Madeira Wine, Bread, Navy & Pilot, One new 14 inch Chain Cable

100 fathome.

gkong, November 3rd, 1842..

TION WANTED

By a respo

hand can keep adcount

to make himse rences can be given:

Land is planted

Crop