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GOVERNMENT BILLS,
NOTICE is hereby given, that the rates of Exchange for present month will be the undermentioned, vizj For Bills on the Supreme Government of In- din, Two hundred and twenty two Rupees for One hundred Republica Mollars, For Bills on the Lords of the Treasury, Fifty pence, sterling, for One Republican Dollar,
Commissariut, Victoria, 1st January 18450
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
dent upon the will, the health or All this remains to be decided by Governor.
we
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Even now it is generally referred to divine inter- By the Red Rover from Calcutta, intelligence position, expressly connected with some religious services in which the Roman Catholic prisoners has been received from London to the 7th Oc
and some of their clergy had been engaged, and tober. The averland monthlies are unusually.
which only terminated upon the day on which the the bare of news, the most important items having versers that the prison. To the feelings of res We apprehend that ora long with
been anticipated by information received via the verence which such a conviction would induce, the many changes that will take place, among the British officials in China, the Consulates will Sandwich Islands, and coroborated by the fast good order which regulated the public conduct not be overlooked; some of them in addition ship Marion, from Liverpool 19th September, might be attributed, had heen no popular demons- to bring a great expence to the country, are in arrived in this harbour on the 22nd instant, trations calculated to cre to intence excitemente. We look at being the best passage from Europe this season. But the fact is, the general exultation was mafii” a great degree unnecessary.
fested in the most extravagant forms, as, for ins« Ningpo, a place of little or no trade and we see Her Majesty returned to London in Septem
Consul, a vice-Consul an Interpreter, and ber from her visit to Scotland, where she had tance, in the monster procession," which escorted two Assistants. How these Gentlemen mana been entertained with Highland hospitality by Mr. O'Connell from the Penitentury, which, how ever, as well as the "monster dinner at which bo ge to dispose of their time is to us a mystery, the Duke of Athol, at his princely residence At two Meetings of Council held at Government but if "time is money as we are told they must Blair Athol Castle. Her visit was devoid of was entertained, we must pass, in order to notice House on the 6th November, 1844 and 15th Janu- be the greatest spendthrift's in the Celestial em the usual state euquette, the protection of the very briefly the present aspect of affairs. This pry, 1815 respectively the following Resolutions pire. Of course we do not blame them for the royal person having been intrusted to a guard though unsatisfactory in some respects, is undõuht- men. Her Majesty is said edly far more encouraging than it has yet been. It were come to on the subject of the New Burl lack of employment, but we are perfectly cou- of the Athol clansmen.**
is qni e true that agitation has not ceased, yet the Grounds in Victoria, si no sol
vinced that some radical alterations will shortly to have been much pleased with her short tour,
movement has become tempered. Its declared oby- 1st. That the Burial Ground to the East of be made, AY MIKS
and to have admired the wild romantic scenery.ects, however unattainable, are still of a such less Victoria shall be in the 2nd Ravine on the right
of the Highlands exceedingly. after passing through the Gap into the Wong. Herchun v ** 2nd. That the Burial Ground at the West of Victoria shall be the one furmerly used as such by H ̈ M2445th Regt, das
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That a grounil fee of $16 shall be paid to the Crown for every grave which may be dug in the Eastern ground, and one of 33-for-overy grave which may be dug in the Western ground except as heraufter provided, predsed
That the Burial ground in Victorin West
It is the opinion of many practical men that, the two appointments of Governor of Hong. kong, and Superintendent of British Trade in China, ought to be held by different parties and we are also of unis opinion. The duties of the Two offices are distinct, and we fear that it will be very difficult to get one man, willing to come to China, who in his own, person can combine them in a manner creditable to himself T the designation of " Chief Superintentient of Trade we have an especial antipathy. There
but will our mercantile
shall be surrounded by a ditch and bank and in have been several gentlemen {50 Sted, from the stimulus given to commerce by a con- duct, is having a ralpable effect. It is winning
Victoria East by 'stone wall."
* 5th. That the Sexton shall be at liberty to charge 3 Rupoos for digging and filling a grave which must be of not less than 5 feet in depth of
6th. That all paper funerals and the funerals of persons dying in Charitable Institutions shall be conducted with great decency by the Sexton at a charge of not more than $7 in all
7th. That a. Hearse and Fall &c. shall be kept by the Sexton for such as are willing to pay
for the use of the same
Sth. That the Sextorf she keep a Register of Burials at his house for the Inflection of the Public,
9th. That at both Burial grounds the non-com- missioned officers and privates the warrant officers and sailors of the Army and Navy shall be exempt ed from paving any ground fee.
10th That all Monuments or Tombstones ex- copt an (up right) Head Stone shall be charged with a fee of 850,
that the Cemeteries shall be open for Interments only between 8 o'clock at night and 8 o clock in the morning.
ADOLPHUS.E. SHELLEY.
Clerk of Conheils! Victoria, 22nd January, 1845. .
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oltra character than those hitherty professed. Above all, there seems to be shroad a spirit oftolora Connected with China there are only two paragaaphs worthy of notice, with the exception and mutual terbearance which induces men of ton of what may be gleaned from our rather all panties to amit the sufferings of Ireland, and in- copious extracts from the Mail and Times. vites them to couperato in devising measures of The first is the arrival in England of Sir Henry redress. This is a state of things which Mr. Con- Pottinger and suite; the second the sailing from nell has done all in his power to promote Ile has Literpod of two vessels for Ningpo and publicly thanked the Orangemen for their for. Shanghai girect Sir Henry Pottinger's re- bearance, and indeed, the consummate policy coption will doubtless be such as his success in which he exhibits in assuming a tone of modera- China entitles him to popular with the peuple, Lion perfectly, incensistent with his previous con- clusion of hostilities, by a reduction in the price converts, though converts in degree, and hence wo High Sheriff of Fermanagh, for a Federal Parlia has drawn into the national exchequer, he will plote Repeal: Mr. Grey Porter the conservative be the Lion of the day, and we anticipate that ment; and Dr. Marinsel, an Orange cusporator, in the November mail will inform of his having favor of Her Majesty's holding a Session every, third year in Dublin. All these are, in their way, been raised to the peerage od
links men of influence and character, and from a chaiji which may, somer or later, connect the moderate men of all parties in one common in which, as in the associations of 1787, 16 eligious for a season, be forgotten. Such
first sight appear.
at its possibility, miny, its pre- aunton is by no means so impossible as might at
the late Whig Government are understood to have bability, has been addinitted for some thembers of already made
to the opinion that, say one of them was of their favorite herb, and by the large sum he have the hoa. Hely Flutchinson dechfring for com
qualified for the important office ? The trade of China, gigantic as it now is,is still in its infancy, and requires a guardian of great experience, firmness and decision-it requires a person who has either been long engaged in commerce, or The sailing of two ships for the northern who for a term of years has had experience of ports is a new feature in the trade of China, commercial affairs from having held a consular and their almost certain success will induce appointment in some other country. With others to follow their track, to the alimáte ad- every respect for military men,we do not think vantage of trade;but in some degree to the in-distitcion may, fo it possible that they can hold consular appoint jury of this colony,the transhipment of goods and ments in a manner perfectly unexceptionable consequent employment of shipping being now neither do we think legal men are desirable the chief mercantile operations of Hongkong. for such offices. It is the clear headed practi- By shipping to the coast, direct there is double
salle overtures, and iLis even said that the cal man, wlio for years has been accustomed saving (in the and in charges,) which will on-
of originating important measures of re- to watch a train of mercantile operations, able agents to give a better account sales and a presc administration" has seen fit to imimate an to seck out new outlets for goods; and now ar more speedy remittance. That there will also lief directed to the social condition of Romair Car— ticles of export or impart. who is best fitted to in a few years, he a large export from Shangtholics, whether political of religions. That some- watch the interests of Great Britain in China, hai to England direct, there can be no doubt. thing inust be done to theat the exigencies of the We would propose (were we honoured by Thus season there has only as yet been two times is clear if we roto he sparest a recurrence of being consulted on the matter) that our com cargoes, but there has been sent from that port, the dangers which have been happly escaped. The merce should be intrusted to the guidance of within eight months, for safe, or shipment, at question is whether a wise policy would sugge-t Consul General resident at Canton, and not in Hongkong, a larger tity of Silk than was concession, or the suppression of all agitation whit he
Gover
must contemplate a recourse, if need be, to millitary the slightest degree controlable by
exported to Great Britain last year. nor of Hongkong. His establishment, so long season the silk has been, brought forward for power. If concession be wise, the season is oppo.- tune for there is at present no extraordinary excji - as that city continues to be the chief seat of sale at Shanghai in large parcels, and next sea-
ment. The itne of theflépéal press has beco e* trade, would of necessity be a large one, and son we anticipate the same with tea, giving to in his Vice he might have a good commercial the north of China a direct export and import
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New advertisements, will be received, until 4 lawyer. At Shangliae there would be a trade with the chief of her commercial alli/moderate; Mr. O'Connell: hasiopenløreproved the
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It is extremely gratifying to note the conti | Consul with such Assistants as the increasing
trade of that port might render necessary. nued prosperity of our native land; and we The present establishment is on a booting with may indulge in the hope that the wisdom, pru
of Her Majesty's ad- that of Ningpo, the labour being ten times dence, and moderation greater, At Ninggo, Amoy and Foo-chow-foo visers will direct that powerful influence which a vice-Consul, or
Agent, would Great Britain at present holds over the desti Consular not find too much to occupy his time, if he had nies of nations to the advancement of civiliza no other matters to took after, Were these tion and knowledge. Mees jadran changes made a considerable sum would be saved annually, which is at present supposed to be paid for the support of the trade of China
THE FRIEND OF CHINA, though in point of fact, it is paid for the support
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.: VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY, 25ta 1845.
We regret to observe in the Singapore Free Pressthat, the ship Mellish, hence for London, was totally wrecked on the Paracels. The Capt. and ten of the crow after being, twenty two days in an open boat landed at Pharan bay in Lat. about 11° 35' N. coast of Cochin: China, where they are retained by the authorities. The rest of the crew had been lost with the vessel or died subsequently in the boat. Capt. Faw- cett's first letter to his agents in Singapore, in forming them of his misfortunes, had not come to hand; what we now mention being contain ed in a second letter, which does not contain particulars of the loss of his ship.
The Governor of Singapore requested Capt. | Hayes of the Driver to proceed with his vessel to the relief of his suffering countrymen. Capt. Hayes declined the service, and the circums tance was making quite au excitement, The ship was lost on the 5th of Oct, she sailed on the 2nd.
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more violent of his supporters, and denounced a recurrence to the "monster meetings." Indeed, he has gone so far as to signify his intention of trans- ferring agitation to this country-of impeaching Ministers and the Irish Judges. These and the
aud influence into a "Preservative Society," to as- formation of a number of gentlemen af property semble in Dublin, distinct from the Repral As sociation, and there to watch over the interests of the country, were among Mt, O'Connell's latest projects previous to leaving for Derrynano, where he has allowed himself a retirement of thirty days previous to the cominencement of a fresh campaig
have no further ne counts of Dr. Wolf. Having failed in inducing
We regret to say, that we have Her Majesty's Government to under take the re- lease of the unfortunate captive, Captain Graver has started for St. Petersburg, personally to interest the Emperor Nicholas in the humane causo
We have to record the decease, during the pot month, of the Duke of Grafton, the Dewager Cour- tess of Bradford, Capt. Basil Hall, and Dr. Gillespie, Professor of Humanity in the University of St An
drew. known as a poet, and eminnet for his clas-
sical attainments.
Sir Robert and Lady Sale procced to India by the Overland route, in December nere, accompained by. their daughter, Mrs. Sturt The hero of Jelallabad has been entertained within the last few week in Ireland, by the Corporation of Londonderry and the United Service Club of Dublin and in this coun-
tion of Liverpool. try by the Goldsmiths Company, and the corpora-
*** *'" From the London Mail, Oct. 7.) *orul General Remarks. The present can scarcely season of the year, when London is out of town,
considered an exception to this usually very dull. of idle and unnecessary servants. We besitate and the turmoil of politics gives place to the mite not to affirm that, the duties of Consular agents healthful excitement of country amusements. The at three of the five ports, could be attended to Queen and Connell have between them shared perfectly well by one person, and then he the interest of the pist north, and occupied almost would have leisure for study or amusement, exclusively the columns of the public press. in Before the year passes away, there will be which the doings of the one, and the sayings of the other changes,having a more direct influence on other, have been chronicled with the most scrupu- the prosperity of thus colony. Whatever may be laos exactitude. This would scarcely have been the opinion of His Excellency upon the point, the case find other subjects presented themselves of we fear that the registration ordinance will even much less comparative importance, it is call forth a rebuko from the colonial office, therefore obvious the duties of this department of which, from a proud man, will at once demand the LONDON MAL do not require any
We hear it whis.lengthened comments:
Her Majesty has been for the last few weeks an immediate resignation,
amidst the roman, herself in the far north, enjoying pered, that His Excellency expects to receive greater powers a more unlimited control
bidden, the protection of the Royal person having the people of this colony, but if such are his tie scenery of blair Athol, where soldiers were for hopes they will be miserably blighted. Even been entrusted to the waten and ward of a body of now, the executive have greater powers i0 gallant Highlanders, under the command, among
It is matter of general regret, that the very di trusted to them, than it is usual or prudent to other gentlemen, of one of the nnfotunate priso put in the hands of a few legislators nominated ners of the Afghan wa.. Perfect retirement was licate state of Sir William Nott's health should by their chief, and too many instances are now the order of the day, so that the hosts which came continue such as to preclude the possibility of some on record, of the disastrous results of this en- from far and near, were obliged to be satisfd with public entertainments, at which his presence waa croachment on the privileges of the subject such glimpses of the "gude Queen" as could be desired The gallant officer has returned to Wate. The registration question with all its humi. snatched during the Royal excursions; which how At Carmarthen, he was received with public de- liating circumstances will soon be laid before ever, were daily and embraced every objects of bemonstrations of a very flattering description, in Her Majesty's advisers. Their astonishment," anty or interest, in which the neighbourhood is so which all classes of his fellow-countryman partici-
is now du fail to all pated. that such an ordinance should have passed a prolific. Prince A legislative council, will only be surpassed by mysteries of &'er-stalling life to all the From the following paragraph it will be ob that fell at its ultimate abrogation through the party has become prefectly Scotch for her Majesty served that there have been some unpleasant quiet opposition of the native inhabitants. When sups brose like a native, wears plaid and-shall it disputes between the Consular officers at Ning we remember that, rapidly following upon the be mentioned ?-has twice atten let service in the Kirk What eays Archdeacon Wilberforce to po. If the paragraph is to be relied upon want of judgment exhibited in passing thus or- this? Yes; and she would have gone again but and from the source through which it was re
dinance, and want of firteness in repudiating that, being offended at the unseernly conduct of a ceived we believe it is Mr. Thom has been it at the clamour of a mob, that also the yet body of strangers, who thronged the sacred edifice at one of which the business was merely formal, much to blame. At present, however, as this more objectionable No. 1 of 1845 is already on upon the fast occasion, she would not subject het viz, the confirmation of a grant of 1,000l. per an may be in some degree looked upon as an es its way to England, it requires no prophetic self and the que congregation to a repetition of num to Sir W• Nott; but at the other the matters parte statement, we forbear comments the voice to proclaim a change in the governoest the annoyance, so that episcopal service was subs of which notice had been given wère of a very in« mare especially when we are told, that all the of Hongkong We do not believe that for the tituted in the Castle. We have given elsewhere teresting kind. The proceedings, however, form pircumstances are now before His Excellency. past century, any British ministry has existed, the principal incidents of the Royal Excursion; it no contrast to those of sumilar courts Mr. Fuyader, We hear from Ningpo that Mr. Thom K. M. who would sanction a law placing the property therefore remains only to notice, that the Queen, for perhaps the touth, time, at the request as usual Consul left that Port in 11. M. Steamer Firea for persons, and reputation, of any body of people Prince Albert, and the Princess Royal, hare re of the chairman, postponed his motion, having re- Shanghae on an excursion of file sure on Saturday ssib so absolutely in the power of a colonial govern- tumed in safety to Windsor, to want the visit of ference of Lord Auckland's, grant to the temple of December, Previously to his departure without #17-
motions respecting the King of Delhi the police of ing any instructions to the vice. Corsul, he left the ment as this ordinance would place the onlor. the King of the French, who may be expected in Juggernaut Air. 6. Thompson also deformed ha
the course of the next few days. Consular seal with the Assistant Interpreter, gerhalle tunate mhabitants of Hongkong. It is mons-
possible to conceive the degree of the presidencies of Bengal and Agra, and the ge writered the flag to be struck and no business to be trous to think, that the more fact of a man's belt is scarcely Parch the release of the state pri- nerst gaol systen of fadia ; and an hon, propriete e done in his absence. Mr. Layton, the vics.Consul, to ing a member of any society, political social or enthusiasm. wil whom no directions were given took possession of the
the people met in immense, multitudea to celebrate, reference to most important and delicate subject& seal, hoisted the flag, and declared he should act as religious, so long as he does not commit crime soneta was received in Irelanp and yet, thoughs complained, with same justier, that nonce having, Copaul in the absense of Air Thom It remains to be is sufficient to criminate him, and is punishable the cress and the most extravagant rejoicings were were constantly given merely to be postponed.
In a Charge lately delivered by the Arel Bishop Been if a Consal in Chius can strike his fis, give up by branding imprisonerent, and transportation, participated in by all, the hour of triumph has the Consular seal to whom he pleases, and leave his We would take all we value in life on Her Massed and there is not on record the perpetration of Canterbury, that excellent and venerable divise Consplate on sh excursion of pleasure for few weeks jesty's refusing her sanction-it is opposed to the of a single actinconsistent with perfect tranquillity alluded, with feelings of serious appratension, to without transfering all his powers to the xire-Consul If he can ilo su what would be the case in tae event of very spirit and constitution of our country-and What cecurred was so completely unexpected, that dangers which surround the Church, and though ceived nobops when the news of O'Connell's freedom was receiv. he did not particularise parties, while exkorting hi a Consul dying or being disabled by sickness from ate it is at variance with all
fen at first could be persuaded of its truth-clergy to unity, it is manifert he aftaled to the tending to his duties: "Are Erfish interests deper
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The proceedings of the British Asenciation, which has just concluded its annual meeting at York do not seem to have disclosed any very important discoveries. In a very brief notice which we have given, will be found allusion to such matters a pear likely ti interest on Indian reader
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