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ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. which is thus briofly noticed in the Almanac for this independence of feeling, this rigid of the City of Tinghae and of the Island on 11. D. Chads was midshipman of the Excel adherence to the dictates of our own con- Chusan are at perfect liberty to make thei (To the Editor of the Friend
lent at the defence of Gaeta and capture of sojeno Lave we not been tricked out of part complaints and representations to the sa of China) Six--The number of respectabdo persons flocking to this Capri, as lieutenant of the Iphigenia, assisted of our business, and denied a payment of our Mandarins who will apply to the British Co golony, and the great diflculty at prosent existing of obat the reduction of the Isle. de Bourbon, and just claims upon government by those who like mending Officer to secure the ultendance raining accommodation in the our hotel bore, induce the succeeded to the command of the storming par- locusts, would not only strip the young tree of the defendants and witnesses and will decid to suggest, through the medium of your valuable print, the desirableness of camblishing another hotel. I foot naurety at the Isle de Pane, after the death of Loute-overy vestige of foliage, but deny the industrious on such complaint and representations as nav was captured after the unfortu spider a reftige to weave his not. For this be then brought before them, agreable to the
have wo not incurred laws and usages of the Chinese Empire, that if such ware congluured by an Englishman of respect nant Norman, was ability, it would receive ample support from the respectable ante affair at Grand Port; was subsequently independence of feeling portion of the community hare,
senior foutenant of the Java and was captured the displeasure of power greater than Gover. This proclamation alone would be sufficiently after a gallant action, by the American frigate nors? Let the opium millionares of east point binding upon Mr. Thom, to compel him to Constitution, of superior forco, in which her answer the question. Twelve layful dollars insist upon the nian's release, even were The Captain (Lambert) was killed; commanded have been withdrawn annually from our obligations, both of the treaty and supplemen the Columbia at the reduction of Gaudaloupe, receipts for daring to introduce the great firm tary treaty, not perfetly clear upon lo sabjet. After all these sacrifices to To take a case in pomt, suppose the police Ma in 1816 and was promoted to the rank of into our columns. Captain for his services in the Borneo war honour and honesty, that we should live to be gistrate were to cross over to Cowloon m
called drivelling scribblors of nonsense. O there seize a person accused of having commit while commanding the Arachne,
thame upon the base ingratitude of our country cod an offence against our laws without fir mon at Amoy They must have hourts of having obtained the Mandarin's approval, who We have received an Anonymous fattor
Trou not to feel for us. But we will make no will reprobate his conduct more than he from a writer who subscribes himself Justitia,
Englishmitari in the colony who would not he takes exception at some of our remarks appeal to their sympathics; we consort not countrymen? We are satisfied there upon a better observance of the Sabbath, and We are stitutionally good natured, and raise las voice, in disapproval of such an
1 read some time since a most absurd advertisement in your paper, from some induirer of the Proprietor of the Waterloo Homi (query, did he hinwell write the pull) uding in extravagant terms the manner in which that hotel Now, Mr. Edler. I think you will agree with me in think ing that the wrestisement in question had much better be emitted-all musk pull tend to lojra the parties by the
în conducted by se present proprietár.
Perve them.
1 coupot agree with the Friend of Truth that MeLopez, hotel as well conductail Hush sided there for some time, in truly ely that ful en) Cute in lit da amurance and nxtraordinary Unrulence of the propicisión, gi al with the monen, or rather the orgies, which the pro quieter permits to be carried in musturally-1 st, Kalitor. Your shedisul servant,
ANTEMIMBDG.
NOTICE.
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with sich outrageous characters,
Parties sending advertisemeals, are request Chaplain untarly Ara general rulo we do Pass over the alumination that wo aro u sonndal outragy, Yet Cowloon as pot tnore under
were on the face of them, how often, or how ang they wish them inserted. In all instances New nón-subscribera, will pay in advance. advertisements, will be received, until 4 Clock advertiscinents, will de recived, wublication, as
Dresdays and Fridays.
The Friend of China is regularly filed in London, by Mr. P. L. Simmonds, Agent for the Colonial papers, British and Foreign Newspaper and ad vertising genes ofice, 18 Cornhill (opposite the Royal Fachange), who will resive any comme
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VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19ro 14.
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When our the laws of China than Chusan is tinder those
of England, until the indemnity is paid.
As an act of justice to Mr. Thom, we have bean at some trouble in enquiring into the par- colars of the late affair at Ningpo; this is the more called for, as at Chusan, as well as in this colony, there appears some difference of
opinion as to the merits of the cuso,
- appears to think we have treated the colonial
not admit anonymous letter." "Wore wo to do to the name of printing, "&c.
Mr. Thun has acted with that decision and so their number would be legion at the embryo contemporary doos burst upon out admiring gaze, in simple manuscript, he will same time our volumes are open to every disarm the censorious of all typographical objec courage, which ought always to characterize respectable person, who can write temperately
will Had he temporized, or allowed them to and does not with-holft his name. Comtions, which in this part of the world are difficult the dealing of foreign agents with the Chinese munications addressed to the public through to avoid and we steinely trust that he won long orastinate, the man's life would have p the medium of the press should always be pop-attire be intonds making his debest,
sacrificed, and probably an apology sequent ned in a spint of truth, and no man who
ly made for the mistake. We are of quu writes in such a spirit need be ashamed to
in ignorance of His Excellency's opinion upon confide his name to the Editor of a paper, who
this subject, but feel convinced that he will is responsible for ita contents. In the present
approve of Mr. Thom's promptitude sod instance we can find no fault with Justitia's
determination to save the life of a follow letter, and we so far break through our rules
creature, who may have served the crown of as to copy that part of it which refers to the
Great Britain. No man in China knows beds Reverend Gentleman question, and may be meant to convince ourselves. the circumstances are briefly those, Loom ter than Mr. Davis the necessity of dealing ing, a Chinaman residing at Chusan, had given decidedly with the Chinese. If in this cas, April. to I cannot respond to your remarks upon offence to the authorities of Ningpo, who they had been permitted to infinge one len fed to other the chaplain of this Colony, in any other way forthwith officially demanded from the Chinese of the treaty, it would only
singch wiser Aday than that of disapprobation. With reference authorities of Chusan, delivery of his person ; attempts of a similar
to him, your observations are misplaced he was accordingly handed over, taken to to check such outrages at once, if they are Those who know him well, can have but one Ninggo, and cast into prison. Looming, at admitted in one instance, a da impossible to opinion of the peculiar suntableness of his the tune of his being violently carried off from know to what extent they
hastily o THE FRIEND OF CHINA, appointment. He is deeply impressed with Chusan, owed an English merchant some mo. We have not formed our
Popi may be curre his responsibilities, and as anxious faithfully to ney for goods; the party in question, fearful, this question. The advices first received liv discharge the duties they impose upon him. should anything happen to Looming, of losing the north were not very favorable to Mr. He need not be told what is his duty; he knows the amount, wrote the Consul at Ninggo to Thom, but we considered it a matter, in which, it, and, to his ability and strength, has performed have the man returned, the carrying him away while only partially informed, we would it, and when enabled to re-entor upon his will close at the post-office on the 10th instant, of God, he will effect for this settlement. A Thom, (who is in some way connected with mg, with a more reprehensible wish to fod A mail for Bombay, by H.M. steamer Drier charge, time will show what, with the blessing begin contravention of the treaty formed neither be justified in advocating, with the
betwe
Great Britan md China. Mr. mistaken zoal of a partisan, or ul condenin
public newspaper is not the place wherein to Looming) demanded him up that he might be fault with those holding offices of trust. Her Majesty's steamer Pelican arrived from to discuss his merits,"
returned to Chuisan, and the affair settled by the It is worthy of not that, Mr. Thom, placid Chusan on the 10th. She will shortly sail for
We perfectly concur with Justitia that proper magistrates, offering at the same time as a guaxi over Louning, two stamen belong England.
public paper is not the place to enter into to become security for his appearance there; ing to the merchant vessel Mentias; no man minute discussion of the merits or domerits war being on the uation, and only out of gentlemen of this sacred professica; to this was relised, and there being strong reasons of war niet, low on the coast of thing, ie the are at the same time aware that every strangle the prisoners the Consul placed two porth of this island; whilst in Victoria barbour where it is the privilege of the press to British senman as guard over the prison for we have at present no fewer than eight pon observe the qualifications of those in office, his protection, at the same
timo boisting the munts flying. whether lay or clerical, and temperately give British colours overit, When the Chinese their opinioną that opinion of the sainty who evitial authorities saw that the Couil was taking and amiability we have never such resolute steps to protect. Loomng's life, doubted; nor do we think such a conclusion they became alarmed, and delivered him over can be drawn from our r remarks on Saturday to the Consul, who returned him to Chusan. We may have regretted that he does not From the most authentic information attain- The Lots, Maring and Lahnd, will be matkis possess that weight of character witch ageable, such appear to be the facts of the cave, and experience gives ; and that from want of The question arises; way Mr. Thom justified His Excelloney the Governor and ante confidence in himself, he may not have urged in thus placing himself in direct opposition to embarked in the frigate Castor yesterday forward measures for the moral and religious the Chinese authorities, demanding from them morning this Castor was taken in tow by Her improvement of the colony with all the energy a subject of China, accused of having commit Majesty's stommer Speful, and proceeded to which is desirable. If we were wrong in our ted flagrant offences against his native country? sho Bogue forts, where His Excellency will opinion we deeply regret it, and sincerely hope We think ho was so justified, and that such hold a conference with the Imperial Commis that Justitia has more truly estimated the qui will be the opinion of every unprejudiced sioner, Keying. His Excellency was accom-lifications of his. friend than we have done.
person, after duly considering the merits of panied by It. Montgomery Martin, Esq.,
the case, and the official authority under which Mr. Thom acted.
On Sunday the Judia wrived from Bombay, baving on board the Honorable Chief Justice
Hubne and family.
His Excellency, the Governor, has appointed R. Montgomery Martin, Esq., a member of the Legislative Council,
John Walter Hulme, Esq., Chief Justice of the Colony of Hongkong, has been appointed a member of the Legislative Council.
Colonial Treasurer.
To-day Sir Henry Pottinger and suite em bark in Lier Majesty's steamer Driver, also with the intention of visiting Koving. Sir Henry will sail for England about the 19th. Mr. Davis, it is said, will visit Canton before be returns to the Colony,
The April Mail may be looked for daily. Should it arrive before the 19th, there will be a favourable opportunity of answering letters by Her Majesty's steamer Driver to Bombay h is quite possible that answers to London letters of the 4th April, may be received from China by the beginning of September. Last your the ship. Mor arrived in this barbour on the 19th of Juno in 31 days from Bombay, Baving the April mail on board. Should there have been a clipper on the point of sailing when the stommor from Suez reached Bombay, the mail may be considered duo.
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Since the above was in type we have receiv- ed a note from the Gentleman, who subscribes himself Justitia; that part of his letter which particularly bears upon the question being already before our readers, it is unnecessary to pablish it in full.
A new era is about to dawn upon the news paper literature of China. Wo publish the modest prospectus of the colungsoo Reformer and General Intelligencer, which, liko Jupiter among the Nebules, will east all coatthiporary publications into obscurity. Wo hail the advent of this colossus of the press, and question not that he brings forth a tyle of the latout and energy which must be at his disposal, among the sawans of Amoy, he will not only obtain the support of Chins and India, but in England herself, the Kooling Reformer will be consulted upon all important matters, such as a Ropen of the Union or Imprisoment for Debt; the Friend of China, no longer nourished by the bountiful favors of a generous and it may be too partial people, will ping away before the religent beame of the Kongo Reformer, and loso its short carver in poverty and share, while the more fortunate Regis will only continue to exist, by striking its roots deep into the cof.
The treasure stolen from the opiam clipper Magpie was not all recovered; it appears the thieves runde fast the bags to a line at certain distances between each, the line unfortunately bioko after the bases evere secured with that exception of one, whrroir h for ever lost, being i förs of lite
Nothing an extenuate ku act of thishonest
GOVERNMENT NOTICATION
F is heraby Notified that a Tublic Sale of Lonses of Crown Lands will be held at the Land Office on Tuesday the 9th of July, next at Ngon.
out on the ground foniteen days prior to the day of Sale, and maps showing their position and p may be seen at the Land Office alter the 16th
By Ordor
Instant.
FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE. Colonial Secretary, Government House, Victorin
Hongkong, 8th June,1844,
HONGKONG.
- It has been offered in extenuation of the con-
ANNO SEXTO ET SEPTIMO duct of the Chinese, that Looming was accused
VICTORIE REGINE. No. 18 of 18145 of having assisted the English during the late war Of this we know nothing but suppos. BY Elis Excellency JOHN FRANCIS DAVE ing he had been in the British pay (which we Esquire, Governor, and Commander in Chiste have not the slightest grounds for believing) the Colony of Hongkong, and its dependenci what anys the treaty with China upon this Her Majesty's Plonipotentiary, and Superintenden of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with subject? The 6th Article of that treaty the advice of the Legislative Council of Hous provides that, "n full and entire amnesty be
kong published by the Emperor, under his Imperial sigu manual, and sent to all Chineso subjects, An Ordinance for the appointment and Regu on account of their having held service, or lation of Native Chinese Peace Olivera (Jaun intercourse with, or resided under the British chong and laoukon) within the Colony of Hong Government or its officers." This stipulation kong. of the treaty is a sufficient answer to any plen put forth by the Chinese, of Looming's having been a traitor to his country, and gave Me Thom ample authority to demand his imma dinto release.
Title.
Frambls: Governor to appoint necessary pumber of Fence Offices Whorens it le gx poilient to, adding and
such Chinese institutions to tend to
ton of peace, and good order. Ba concted, by His Excelunoy the G long, with the advice al thoreal, that its nor to appointe Paco Olehen and Paoukea) fir lages, and homle
It may be assorted by the Chinese, that Looming was seized for offences committed since signing the treaty ofanity, and cons quently that the 0th Article does not slueld him from punishment for those phenter the ground astuken up, it will be found equally untenable; we refer to the oplementary add its treaty tulang s
sed to have mini în the rod. We hear The Great Unknown, under whose suspicion one or more individuals have been the Kodung Reformer ly to be ushered arcusted, and one at least will
into lie, acuises our reshapted friend of the Register and our humble solves, of writing.
the charge, us a foul
nly have omunated for
furious Republicans was ly
must however bo adimitted, that to
Bien, whose percipions of right mit wrong | calumn are not clearly the hood, the temptations to. defraud their puployers whilst engaged in this or logorted
trade are strong.
Her Majesty's ship Cumbrian, Captain Boracot Chad, C. B. arrived from the north on ren
moday. The Greekraan we understand prolina bu zonda to Intan, but will soon retum to bri bor lerny of BOTNICE Ving pour v otpink
Cumbrken ratud 30 guan, toonsspan: 1,830 tour, with a crew of 2011, effeurs and toon, fi botr
Captain Chada bas seen much war service, domogu
hintelf and ho will doubt wil
not fur brosary beer dloved wilerlag, ovál the dawn
Tuland
I candled that
ettor may defensi the unvent towns, hamlet
Colony Din
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