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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

We claim the attention of our readers to the || account of his visit to Samarcand and cir following reply of Lord Aberdeen, to the applica- cunjacent countries will possess much tion of the East India and China Association to be.

interest. informed with respect to the Treaty of Nankin. We should infer from this official communication, that the Treaty would not be officially published in England, till intelligence of the exchange of rat- ifications was received, some six months hence perhaps, by which time Parliament for this ses- sion will be up,

name.

Although diplomatic etiquette may prescribe these formalities, it is quite apparent, we think, from the tone of the reply, that every important stipula- tion and condition of the Treaty, will be well known in England, long prior to the period we The national mind is so fully impressed with a sense of the vast results which may arise therefrom, irrespective of the important interests directly concerned, that we feel sure during the present-session, sundry questions (by con- sent) will be put to the Premier, or Foreign Min- ister, the answers to which, will fully satisfy the laudable curiosity and just expectations of the public.

Sir,

Foreign Office, Jany. 3rd, 1843.

I am directed by the Earl of Aberdeen to ac

c. knowledge the receipt of the Letter, which you ad- dressed to His Lordship on the 31st Dec. on be half of the Committee of the East India and China

Association, requesting to be made acquainted with such provisions of the Treaty signed by Sir Henry -Pottinger with the Chinese Plenipotentiaries on the 29th August, as may have reference to the regulation of the future Commercial intercourse between this country and China. His Lordship directs me to state to you in reply, that altho' Her Majesty has been pleased to ratify the Treaty signed by Sir Henry Pottinger, it would be in consistent with the general practice, officially to nake known the contents of that Treaty until Her Majesty's Ratification shall have been ex- changed against the Ratification of the Emperor of China, as the Treaty cannot be considered to be formally concluded, until that exchange has take place.

COMMERCIAL.

transactions. Whon however the contents of the let

well weighed, it was discovered therefrom and by the Account Sales that after all, mattors were not quite so bad in England as was expected,

We learn from our Correspondent at Canton, undor date of the 28 inst, that on the reported arrival of the January Muil at longkong, there was considerable found some Commercial Statistics of Ma-tors had boon digested, and the reports of the Brokers In another part of our paper will be excitement which led, to an immediate cessation of

pila, from the SEMINARIO FILIPINO. We have before enlarged upon the present and growing importance of our relations with the Philippine Islands, and it is really sur-

The most discouraging circumstance in the Home prising that every maritime nation but sion of prices after the receipt of the news of the market was considered to be, not the gradual depres-. Great Britain has a Consul at Manila. Peace, but the injudicious pressing of Sales by Spocu- That of France occupies a prominent po-ket was somewhat relieved from this pressure, hence lators and Importers. By the last accounts, the mar- sition, being a Consul-general and placed it was thought, in face of the ordinary Spring demand over all the Consuls in Indo-China and for exportation to the Continent and Canada, with the China.

general aspect of the deliveries and stock, besides the growing demand consequent on the improving state of the Country, that the Prices of Tea would at least be maintained in England, if they even did not advance.

This omission has arisen we have no doubt from the locality of Manila, being as it is, within the limits of the East India Companys Charter; but now its Trading privileges are abolished, we are really as- tonished British interests has been so for gotten, or neglected at home, that we should not, ere this, have had a Consul of our na- on an Island, with which we have so considerable a trade.

Although 25 millions have been shipped since the 30th June, and nearly as much more will be despatched before the season ends; yet the probability of a reduc- pressed in the right quarter and which we have so long tion of tig Tea Duty (which we hold to be likely,, if* ̈ earnestly advocated) and a greatly increased consump tion, led parties to come into the Market, and a very large business has been done during the past week. Upwards of 100 Chops have been fixed; the prices of CONGOU from 16 to 27 taels. Almost every good Chop has been picked up, and at rates which, with re- - ference to the opening prices, are cousidered moderate, not to say "Cheap.

There are besides few, if any port to which so many of our shipwrecked coun- trymen are brought, or are compelled to seek refuge as Manila. The Merchants seeing that (owing to the delay-albeit inevitable) in The buyers have good reasons for now purchasing, there, are unanimous as to the expediency opening the Northern Ports, all expectation of any of the appointment we recommend; the pro-important supply from thence this season, is abandoned. priety of which, is also confirmed by the Merchants here.

We feel confident the attention of the Home e Government, has

as only to be directed to the matter by H. E. the Plenipotentiary, and this acknowledged deficiency in our Consular arrangements will no longer exist. Grievous are the complaints, which from time to time reach

Then too, remunerating rates are obtainable on the Staple imports of British manufacture, Further, the deney to keep up the prices of Exports and also di large shipments, now on their way, have a direct ten

minish those of Imports, from the natural and laudable anxiety of commission-Merchants to make quick re- turns to their Constituents.

Coxeous fully 1 tacl higher.

Hysons may be now quoted 2, and good Sorts of

There has been a heavy Crop of ConGop this sea. me reach us, from the want a Bri-son, and stocks on hand at Canton are very large for this period of the year; still with an Export duty of tish representative at Manila.

Btacts, it is hardly likely Congous, will descend much, if anything lower them 16 taels.

Lord Aberdeen,however, regrets the less that he is precluded from giving you officially the infor- mation that you request, as the accounts contained in the Public prints of the late negociations in

We reluctantly insert the letter of I; not be China, are substantially correct, and His Lordship cause was entirely disagree with him an opinion, desires me to state to you that Her Majesty's but because we much

tone of his com- Govt. trusts that the stipulations of the Treaty, munication. We believe the Chinese authorities and the arrangements which have yet to be made

would at once pay any demand for the losses by the late riot at Canton, which ought be sanctioned for giving full effect to it, will place the intercourse between the two Countries on a satisfactory footing II. E. the Plenipotentiary. For this very reason Her Majesty's Govt. will spare no exertion to pro- it behoves H. E. as the guardian, not only of Brit- tect and promote the legal Trade of Her Majesty's ish interests but of British honour, to take especial Subjects resorting to China; but Her Majesty's care, that none but just claims should receive his

official sanction for liquidation. Govt. feel that the advantages which Her Majes With every confidence in the integrity of our

ty's Subjects may derive from the trade with Chi- na must after all depend in a great measure on the manner in which that Trade shall be conduct cd by the parties who may

may engage in it. Her Majesty's Govt, would therefore call the attention of all such parties to

rties to the expediency of impressing upon those whom the

they may employ, that, at the commencement of the new era which is about to open to British Trade in China, it is of the utmost importance that the feelings and prejudices of the Chinese Authorities and people should, as far as possible, be respected, and that every endeavour should be made to conciliate the good will of the inhabitants of the Country, and to inspire then with a favorable opinion of the British character.

I am, Sir,

Your most obedt. Servant

CANNING.

To

(Signed)

Sir George Larpent Bt.

Our New Zealand friends will be glad to hear that the recommendation (Vide No. 46) to supply them the products of this Country direct has been adopted, and our Goantrymen at Wellington and Auckland will, we are sure, gladly greetich an arri val to their shores. We hope we sha have to nounce the successful issue ‹ this

DEATHS. By the London Mall for De

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taels 16 to 17

3. 17 18 19 20 20

21

Congou common

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fair to good common

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26 27

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30

37

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PEKOE, scented Orange

flowery

TWANKAYS

HYSON

21

30 60

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22 28

28. upds.

is thought the present rates for Imports, will not ontinue, as the Chinese Merchants and dealers British merchants, and the general correctness

are fully aware that heavy arrivals will soon take their claims, yet it must not be forgatten, that in one or two instances exorbitant compensation place. At the present time there is not much doing. except in LONG CLOTHS and COTTON Twist which has been demanded, which necessitates the strictestare in fair demand, the farmer, of good quality, grey scrutiny and examination of every claim, We have no doubt, a very short time will elapse, ere H. E. will see that every sufferer is indemnified for his losses by the Canton riot.

Fre brass Cannon captured from the Chi- nese have been placed in the Tower. Four of them are of large Calibre and of excellent work- manship.

The East India and China Association has again urged on Government the expediency of se curing to England in the Treaty the right of hav- ing an ambassador at Pekin. We need repeat our reasons for protesting against such a mischiev ous condition at the present juncture The as- sociation is far more reasonable when it requires that to all Eurapeans settled in China the permis- in to have their wives and families residing with

them should

no sooner

Lord Stil agreed to

accorded

$2,80 to 83,10, while $2,80 to 88,30; the Intter for 18s. to 20s. 824 to 630 WOOLLENS, Spanish stripes $1 to $1,40 but dull of Sale. In COTTON nothing do- ing of importance.

MANCHESTER. During the nth there has been a slight flue.. taation in the value of tho more staple descriptions of Goods. 27-inch 72-read Printers have been dull of sale, and have recoded- a little in price, but are in better demand, and prices firmer. 36-40-inch Shirtings and lino Long Cloths are held at about in per piece advance on lowest prices current some months ago, and these rates are firmly maintained. Stocks are very low, and many of our most extensive manufacturers are under contract at 9a. 9d. for 36anon 72 reed Shirtings: 89, 10 & half d. for 39,40 inch 64 read, and 10s. 7 & half d. for 72.reed grey Lung Cloths. Some of them are evou holding at 3d advance on these rates, in anticipation of favourable intelligence from India. The stocks of Twist are light, and the market in a very healthy state, although not much doing. Our last quotations are fully supported, with the exception perhaps, of 16.24 Water Twist, which heavy, and may in some instances bo purchased on rather more favour

ble terms.

LONDON MAIL-

to the Morning Post the Chineseed,

the arrival of Major

GCH, than they at

rther resistance as hop

THE TEA TRADE-A pamphlet on the Tea trade just publish.

states that in

the year paid for Cor

The year 1839 the highest price pangs Congou at the sale pric

tue that bis

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like number tha