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ever we are inclined to believe, to the ready co-■ and Balli they look for the requisite supply, without which the natives cannot exist. To ensure this they have gradually boon endeavouring to gain a footing on Operation of General D'Aguilar, to a much greater extent than the public are aware of We state it from high Authority state it, the Island, and exclusive privileges for trade, the recent outrage will be a sufficient excuse for conquesi, and believing what we say, t that
closed to our
as Banda and other Dutch posses unless immediately looked to. Lombock will soon ho
aro! sions nog,
At the close of that your when the news of the succo was to erived, Eldred Poudinger was nominated by the Governor Clajtral to the Political Department as an Assistant 19 Air Win McNagh. ton, and by her Majesty he was shortly afterwards promoted to a Jent Majority and appointed a Companion of the Bath
In 1899 he returned to India and was for nearly year &mploy
arrival on ed in Caloutta, mouling his mocounts and arranging the results of tus surveys which he had managed to carry on during his journey, this Island, the Commander of the Forces, has bo- in spite of ovary diilloulty and obstuole. Early in 1841 be Joined stowed inorg of bloution, to a
consideration of measures f
Sir W. MoNaghtan at Caubul and was almost fumediately p. pointed to the polition charge of the Kohistan. On his first arrival at Charenkar he pointed out the insecure and unmilitary position choan for the troops, and proposed their removal to all old fort at a short distance, where the supply of water was abitatant and where the position could not have been gommanded. When the outbreak occurred, Chareekar was one of the first points attacked,ot credit for. how nobly he defended his position as long as it was tenable, is matter of recent notoriety, and his escape with his wounded com- panion, is perhaps one of the most extraordinary instances of the His subsequent conduct at Caubul, afforded a bright relief to the rrs and misfortunes of that disastrous period, and had his advice taken, the retreat would never have been attempted, and tead of the catastrophe that did occur, it is not improbable that Bala Hissar would have been converted into another Horat d the final results rendered equally glorious.
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The following is from the Pekin Gazette of Jan, bitants, from the lawless hordes who have coin- mitted such havoc among us, than he has hitherto 2nd which has been kindly translated by the Rev.
Those who only see in daily drills Mr. Dean. the active habits of the rigid disciplinarian, should. Whereas there lias been a great falling off from the revenus dur- ing the last your, orders have been issued to the inspectors of du. know the fact, that in every instance, when the ties at Canton, Amoy, Ningpo and Shanghai, that great care be safety of individual or public property has called for used to prevent the export of Silk, Rhubarb, and Tea through unauthorised channels, thus avoiding the duties. On former years it, troops have been stationed or guards posted. there was not this cause for complaint, and it is time for the local The constabulary force during his command has officore to awake to their duty. Formerly these goods wero also been considerably augmented by drafts from shipped only at Canton, and if, because the trade of one city is divid. the line. We doubt however whether it is yet suffi- ed among five cities, the revenue is thus to be diminished, the merchants must be made responsible for the deficiency. For every ciently strong; although so long as the police, and picul of Raw Silk exported, there must be received ten toels duty, and for other articles according to the former standard of export His tact and decision when a prisoner were equally characto-nightly patrole of soldiers, afford the necessary ristic of the man. The subsequent investigation into his conduct protection, we cannot complain.
charges.
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and the honourable acquittal that ensued, are too well known to need further remark as also is the treatment he received. With a
shattered limb and a weakened constitution, deprived of his just rights, his wound pension disputed because he received it whilst in political employ, and compensation for his losses, which involv ed all his property refused, because he was a military inan, his gallant and valuable services unacknowledged, he was on his way to England, where had it pleased Heaven that he should have been spared, we doubt not he would have had full justice done him. He has now alas aunk into san early grave, but he has left an undying name and a character that may serve as a model to the young of
fices of the Indian Army.
In private life he was as amiable as in public he was disting guished; he was unaffected, modest and reserved in his manner and free from the cotnotest approach to ogatisin or vanity-hie judgment was clear, and his heart warm in the extreme, whilst his feelings those of a perfect gentleman and man of honour.
Hlas will be a source of general regret, but more especially so to the members of his own particular professic on which he reflected so much credit. CALCUTTA
MARCH,
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE”,
ARRIVED.
18th Ariel, Burt. Calcuts and Singapore. 19th Falkstone, Baylis, East Coast. 20th Nut Cut, Lonsdale, Macao.
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21st James Matheson, Cushing, Liverpool.
John Bibby, Cawkitt, Liverpool.
Salopian, Bell, Whampoa.
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Fred Warren, Prat, Manila.
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From this it would appear, that however conducive The salutary regulations now imposed upon na- tive boats visiting, or lying in the harbour, has also the opening of the Northern Ports may have been to an increase of the foreign trade of China,it has not added done much good. Many of them afforded an
to the Imperial revenue. Whether this is to be accounted asylum to the worst of the Chinese inhabitants; and for, by the cupidity of the Officials of Customs, or from whilst they were allowed to congregate in all
a large amount of produce being shipped without pay. parts of the bay, detection of robbers or suppressing export duty, may be difficult to decide; but there sion of robberies was impossible. We trust the can be no question of the fact, that no dimunition in present stringent rules will not in the slightest de exports has taken place. On the contrary there is pro gree be departed from. Their enforcement will bably an increase. gradually ensure us a respectable class of Chinese, both as servants and shopkeepers.
"It is much to be regrettod, that freasures were not adopted earlier for purifying the town; the valuable months of winter were, in great de- gree past, before any thing was attempted, and summer will soon be upon us, when the turning up of fresh earth, for the purpose of making permanent drains, and sewers, will positively be dangerous, Much has been done by the former and proact Superintendent, in clearing the drains already This will require to be an almost daily task; and we sincerely trust,that the Superintendent will be allowed a sufficiency of labor, to carry out this important duty, in a manner creditable to him- self, and beneficial to the health of our inhabitants. It will be another winter before a general sytem of drainage can be carried into effect; we must therefore, for the ensuing summer, rely upon the vigilance of the Superintendent, and the liberality of the Government in supplying him with Coolies, for that, degree of cleanliness, which is so indis- pensiable in a tropical climate.
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No complaints are made of a falling off in the dutics on Imports; the articles enumerated being Silk, Rhn- barb and Tea. Judging by the limited cargoes vessels from the North bring to this port, we would question, whether in the event of all that traffic being contra- band, it would materially influence the Revenue. But there is no reason to believe, that any part of it is other than perfectly legitimate; neither are we aware that the illicit exports to Singapore, and other ports in India, exceed those of previous years.
We are inclined to think, that the true reason for this falling off, is in the Tariff-negotiated between the Authorities of China and Sir Henry Pottinger. The exact amount of duties paid on Imports and Exports by the Hong Merchants. is unknown; though most probably considerably greater than the scale now fixed by treaty. The present Tariff is moderate even when compared with those of European nations or the Re- publics of America; and for obtaining it, the whole mer- cantile world may thank His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong.
The Imperial edict obliging Merchants to make good the deficiency, may lead to attempts on their part to impose additional charges upon the foreign trade. Should such be the case, we doubt not, our Conguls will detect and oppose the infringement at the outset.
Late occurrences make evident the determination Sir Henry Pottinger, to compel British subjects to keep faith with China in this matter. If circumstances call upon him to do so, we err, if he do not also show the Chinese the necessity of keeping faith with us.
A survey is about being made of the misnamed Happy Valley. This we would hope is only pre-
to clearing it of the stagnant water, whereof malaria has so long been engendered, carrying pestilence and death to the European population of that part of the Island,
We have been supplied, by a Mercantile Firm, with information from Batavia to the 8th ultimo, which
throws some light on the state of affairs at Balli. Con sidering the growing importance of Lombock and Balli to British commerce-their contiguity to our sot- pine Islands, Feb. 29th. Spoke on 12th Dec. off Pelotonnage employed in carrying Rice to China and other tlement at Port Essington-and the amount of English Or, barque Waverly, from China to London.
Reported by John Bibby, spoke Feb. 24th., Minerva from Bombay for China, out 24 days.
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The publication of the FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONGKONG GAZETTE, commenced on Tidąday last at 6 ö'Clock a.m.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, March 23rd, 1844.
For the past two or three weeks, there has been almost a total cessation from those daring robbe. ries, or attempts at robbery, which have caused so much uneasiness in this town, in some degree been the cause of parties continuing longer in the Portuguese settlement of Macao than they other wise would have done. This must be gratifying to every well wisher of the Colony and we are con- vinced it is not the mere lull after a storm, but that there is a permanent amendment in the state of affairs. It is more frequently the duty of a writer for the public press, to condemn those in authority, than to commend them; indeed this unpleasant task is too frequently their principal occupation. If we are at times compelled by a sense of duty things we would avoid had we a choice we willing to bestow our humble meed of ap upon those who evince a desire to beneft the Cold py, That the comparative state of security in which we now live is mamly ascribable to the activity and zeal of the Chief Magistrate, and his assistants, is undoubted. They are indebted, how-
als
having a few men of war to pass up and down the coast of Chi-
We select another extract which is of some impor- tance, especially to the Native shipping on this coast. Kang Hong Long, memoralises the Emperor on the necessity of
kiang, Fukeen, and Canton, for the suppression of pirates, and stars that the men now employed for this purpose are inefficient ad
till the pirates have done their work. Moreover that they be placed active and courageous men, and that this matter be not delayed worthless, and recommends that they be relieved by a class ot
quarters, it is a matter worthy of Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane's consideration, vis command, would not
presence in Ball,porson.
with part of the fleet under
at this present juncture he more beneficial to the inte rest of his country, then his intended voyage to the North, where all is quiet. This service, for which kong, and one which is peculiarly the duty of the a vessel of war or two might well be spared from Hong, navy. The country is already deeply indebted to this arm of the national defence for a vigilant surveillance over the movements of foreign powers, when British commercial interests were at stake. In South America particularly during the past twenty years, the sagaoity and courage of those in command of the Naval force on the station, has many times been the means of saving both the lives and property of ubjects of Great Britain. The history of the country is a chronicle of the services of the Navy and although as landsmen we may sinile at their foibles and weaknesses In peace, we are well aware of them agacity and strength in war,
We copy from the letter dated,
Batayin 8th February, 1834.
Although all the is no secret that the gen- ted Mr. Lagge, ion is bout ing with
The news from Balli Badong ye particulars are not yet known. So far lemon o of the Mots-chappy have been being sent down from this ; on agent for Burd & Co., it said to be
300 troops. She uk to join a larger for
It is impossible to say Dutch will content themselves whether they will make it an exe
of the Leland, is an yet conjecture. will find it a tough job. The natiy may overrun the countrybal
the growing importance of this Taland the many verson who hand
The British Admiral no doubt
Proes therophe
does not, there
a hirt to bes who will remind him
We have no conquest of these Islands: being converted into Supar. which are profitable to Government has induced the price of bread to the lab Rice for more profitable pro
under the command of a man who is not afraid to face the fe in
Kek Lun Tai has been appointed Commander in Chief, under the yellow flag.
American ManUFACTURES — A merchant of Troy, engaged in the Eastern trade, informs us that he found it extremely difficult, when in Boston last week, to obtain a supply of domestics by the 15th of August the orders already received by the manufacturers already been exported from Boston to China, the present year, being so full 48 to keep them constantly at work. There have 15,000,000 yards of cotton goods, while from Great Britain to Chinn the export has only been 12,000,000 yards; the celeltials giving our cloths the preference,TROY WRIG
The merchant of Troy is sadly out of his reckoning on this subject. Should our paper ever reach his Classic City, the following short statement muy enlighten him a little.
Cotton Goods shipped from England toChina first nine months of the yo ar 1848 – Value £ 1,003,895 Big. @ 4,917,000, at 7 cts, prvard 71,242,857 yards. To this may be added Cotton Twis €232 572 YES.
Although the information furnished to the public press by this EASTERN MERCHANT, e incorrect in so far as English shipmont |ard concerried and very probably the same with those from his own country there can be no doubt that in China there is a con- siderable demand for American Drills and Domestics. The first, if not both of these fabrics, are peculiar to America, and well Buited for the Market. Their manufacture has not yet been attempted in England. **
The total amount of Cotton gods shipped from Great Britain 14 Bombay, Bengal, and China the first "nine months” of 1843, was £3,756,300, or in round numbers eighteen and a half millions of dollars being upwarde if one-sixth of the entire exports of American productions in 1941, which is the la ther the
is the last year for which we have any returns. The increase upon the shipment of Cotton Badong or
goods from Great Britain to China in the year 1843, was 91 per ne conquest
cent on the amount of 1848, nor has the market been glutted with conquest they
berated he think not.
out From: mmerce and
chion, it is to Lombock
them
PRICES OF OPIUM AT HONGKONG, WEEK
Faina, new
Do old,
ENDING 23D March.
650.
Malwa 8 675, 645 to 650 Benares, 610.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Gun Room Officers of Her Majesty's Steam Vessel Driver will not be responsible for any Debta contracted by Chas. Fletcher their Messman.
HI M. Str. Driver, 1st March, 1844.
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