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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

FRIEND ›F CHENA

AND HONGKON

MAZITO

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY OND. 1843.

We are informed that an answer has been received by H. L. from the Merchants Committed to the Communications which appear in our first puge. It is said, a gou eral meeting of the mercantile Commu- nity has been holden at Macao, when reso- Iations declaratory of full confidence in the Committee, were passed unanimously : we the Committee have reason to believe that

itself separated and isolated from the rest of the pations, Henceforth the Chinese will live in the world, whilst hitherto they have but lived in China. England like a formidable Colossus is extending her arina from the cast to the west, as if she would embrace the

she has accome world in her grasp. Verily

ant marEARITORY cons,

greatest triumphis

On several occasions we have discussed the question of a revised Tariff, or Scale of Duties, proper to be levied under the new Commercial Treaty with China. It only now romains for us to allude to the Ancho rage fees, which will require to be paid on entering Canton and the other Ports.

It is notorious that the Tonnage charges or measurement dues, now levied on Fo- reign

shipping exceed very greatly in amount, those paid in any other port.

By a comparison with other Ports this will appear sufficiently obvious. We find whilst a vessel of 500 tons, at the port of to some temporary erections on the adjoining portance, as a base, centre and of great im-

one of her in the Treaty of the Yang-tze-keang-added mil- lions to her treasure-obtained new and import- acquisi- tion of #

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VALUE, are disposed to aid and promote, as far as These are only a few of the advantages she has it can the expressed determinations of H. obtained. No one, with any geographical or stat- E. the Plenipotentiary, which generallyistical knowledge of China and its commerce with ith us that the Ces. have given (especially that with reference Europeans, but must agree with us

sion of Hongkong in itself, is equivalent to a rich conquest by its new masters, to Hongkong) unequivocal satisfaction.

ceeding the fixed limits of the imagination and illusion or exaggeration it exempted from poetic illusion is undeniable, that the natural consequences and results of this cession must be, to secure ts and long to England not only

Canton, would have now to pay fully 355 per ton, a vessel of the same tonnage

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FIRE. about 11 o'clock on Tuesday a mat shed containing Coals, situated on the lot of Messrs Dadabhoy Rustomjee & Co, was discovered to be on fire. The flames communicated from thence locations of Messrs Fletcher Larkins & Co., Messrs Gemmell & Co, and the Ordnance Stores. We and private property will amount in value to about will amount to about 4s. 3d per Ton$40,000. Fortunately there was at the time, a lull in the wind, or no efforts could have arrested the progress of the flames, which otherwise would, have involved in one common ruin the spacious godowns of the above named firms, the Ordnance, also the Commissariat and Naval Stores. It was at one time, apprehended the rockets would ignite and do much mischief; but by the prom- titude of the Store-Keeper, Captain Barrow, they were removed when the fire broke out; but one or two exploded, happily without injury. It was not till late in the evening that the fire was completely extinguished. It is a matter of much surprise that one tithe of the public money which has been wasted on the Transport service, could not have been appropriated, (as it would have suf. ficed) to the erection of suitable buildings for the due care and preservation of the Government Stores on our Island. For months the magazine was only a mat hut, and at the present time the same inflammable material is in use for the hous- ing and preservation (7) of the Public Stores. The fire is supposed to have originated in the discharge of a Cracker, which are plentifully exploded by the Chinese at this holyday time.

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Our opinion is that one dollar per ton, including every charge should suffice. This recommendation, has at least the merit of simplicity, as the charge would be payable on the registered Tonnage ascertainable from the Ships Papers, which could be certified by the British consul, who would have to sign and attest the manifest of each Vessel, leaving a Chinese Port for Great Britain, or any of her Colonies or depen-

dencies.

to sustain

1 depot for her- great mercantile operations with the new channels at the same opened to her which the new order of things promises her, and the further augmentations which hereafter from thence may easily be made. W

The Chinese deceived with respect to the true--- value of their forces, were cut to pieces by the skill tactics and discipline of Europeans: yet they pro- voked a war with Great Britain which has cost them so dear, and has moreover destroyed the prestige of their power. Hardly two years have been needed by the English, to demonstrate to the world how weak are the foundations of the power of the Colossal empire of China; by destroying its cities, capturing its fortresses, scattering its armies and indeed subjugating every place within range of the British cannon."

Communications from the Spanish Consul at Canton, Sr. Halcon have been received by the Governor, at Manilla, and have been transmitted to the Chamber of Commerce there, who have published the same. It is hoped, the advantages secured to British subjects by the Treaty of Nan- king, will be participated in by the Spanish and other nations.

In the Price Current, SUGAR, WHITE is quoted $4. 1 Rs per picul, without demand. Srean cor- riente $ 3. 3. do, do, HEMP $ 3.-4. COTTON Clea- ned and pressed $ 124 to # 13: INDIGO la, con 2a. $60 to $70 per Quintal SULPHUR $ 2 per picul, Cocos Nur On $ 2. to $2.4 for taja of 18 gantas. RICE 8 1 to $ 1.6 per cavan COFFEE $10 per picul Wax $38 to $46 for Ib 110. TORTOISE SHELL 1st qy. $ 600, to 650 per picul,

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VERT great content will be diffused throughout our Community, by the decla- sation made by II. E. die Plenipotentiary, with reference to the measures he will take, in conjunction with the Chinese Authori- ties, to put down the PIRATES, now so numerous off our Shores and in the Canton had captured some Chin-Chew Junks. It was od qy. $ 350. CIGARS, 388 per 1000, do 4a. $ 6.

river. We feel quite confident, that no time will be lost to carry into effect such stringent regulations, as with the Govern- inental organization (which will be here- after established at Hongkong) shall entire ly prevent the revival of such a hideous state of things, as now exists in the estuary of Canton river.

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We learn that the Cutter of J. A. Mercer, Esqr. on its passage hither on the 29th ult, was fired into by a Lorcha in the Kap-shuy moon passage. The Lorcha was conveying to the Harbour, or

believed that the Lorcha was a Pirate. The case

being reported to the Authorities; immediate measures were taken to seêure the master of the Lorcha. Although the whole circumstances at present look very suspicious, we are yet disposed to think it will turn our to be a mistake, still it must be confessed, that it appears a rather auk- European rig. ward one, for a Lorcha to fire into any vessel of

We are indebted to the politeness of the We need not claim the attention of our Readers Editor of the SEMINARIO FILIPINO, for the to the official correspondence in our first page. receipt of Numbers 1 and 2 of his new All interested in our Island, will heartily rejoice Journal. It will be seen that we have at the sound views of H. E. the Plenipotentiary with respect to the capabalities and future destiny availed ourselves of the intelligence therein of Hongkong. It seems quite certain that every contained. We believe this is the first impediment to intercours and trade with the newspaper that has been permitted to be mainland, will be removed, by affording the requir-printed at Manilla. It publication will be bailed as the harbinger of a social, moral and commercial advancement, which can: not but

gratifying to every philantro phist. The new paper is well printed and its whole getting up, is very creditable to the Conductor. We need hardly say, we wish our Contemporary a full measure of

ed facilities for the Chinese to resort hither.

We do not under-rate the importance of a moderate Chinese Tariff, and the privilege of Com«, mercial access to four additional ports, when we say, that the guaranteed maintenance of long- kong, as a free Port, the establishment of cordial relations with Chinese Authorities with unres tricted liberty for the natives to resort thither, will be a boon of much, higher value, and result in more lasting advantage to Great Britain. *

It must be our policy to induce the Chinese to come to us, and as it is hardly to be expected that

success.

MANILLA

do 58. 86. 2. BIRDS NESTS, no. I # 18 to 8 20 per Catty, do inferior $7 to 8-9.

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EXCHANGE. Bills on Spain, at 3 months sight, par. Treasury Bills on London at 30 days sight 4s. 4 d to 48 5d. On China 30 days sight 3 to per cent premium. FREIGHTS to London with Sugur £2, 15 to £3 for a ton of 16 piculs. Hemp £3 to £3. 5 for 50 feet. Hides £4, 5 to £4. 10 for 16 piculs, To Sidney with Sugar £3 for 16 piculs.

FILIPINO of the 8th January. By it, we see the The above quotations are from the SEMINARIO French Corvette, Herome of 30 Guns has arrived at Manilla, from the Isle of Bourbon. The Char- lotte, the Christina, Fort William, Fortitude and

ope had arrived from Hongkong. The English bark, Arachne, had sailed for Sidney on the 5th 3940 catties of ordinary Tna (Té ordinario.) of Jany, with a Cargo of Sugar, Rice, Coffee and

Manilla. The last accounts reported it was not A slight shock of earthquake had been felt at known whether any damage had been done in the interior.

AUSTRALASTA.

Foreign Ships will ever be admissible in Chinesequility of the province of Zambales Colony. It is expected that a great impetus wil

Ports, at the same low charges and duties as na tive Shipping, it may happen that the natives, at the new Ports, may undersell us, as is the case now at Bankok, in which Port, both Chinese Vessels and those of the country, pay very small dues compared to those levied on our Ships and their Cargoes. This is more likely to be the case here, if the restrictions on improvements in the construc- tion and model of the Junks, be removed, as we

believe is now done.

perceive by the SEMINARIO FILIPINO that has been disturbed by an outbreak of the natives, The authorities by their promptitude toon quelled the commotion and punished its originators.

It appears the culture of Indigo is extending and much greater breadth of land has been own

With this product, this season,

translate some of the remarks the Editor of the With reference to the treaty of Nanking we Seminario Filiping, he baya, Among the most We

canffot conclude our remarks without again and Treaty concluded by Sir Henry Pottinger notable events of the past year, is the Settlement congratulating our brother Islanders, on the full with the Chinese Comunisoners. Under what, appreciation by H. E, the Plenipotentiary of the manifold advantages, which to British Commerce, is immense, its re

fever aspect this Treaty may be realized, by making Hongkong the EM-new er

new era to the comm PORIUM OF CHINA.

unportance, since it opens a and to the des Laies of the greatest of Empires, which has held

5th of December, the PORT PHILLIP Patriot, to We have received the SYDNEY HERALD to the the 28th of November, and the NEW ZEALAND); GAZETTE to the 19th October. We gather there; from that most sanguine expectations are entertain- od, at Sydney of the beneficial effects of the PEACE;

be given to the Woollen trade at home, on receipt WITH CHINA, on the commercial interests of that.

of the news of the Peace, which can thought to cause an advance of fully per In on Colonial Wool - We can hardly pate to considerable an improve

which, in our ignorance lication of the conditions, of th

may have perhaps too sanguinely, far to moderate expectat

ally indulged.

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