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ments for your kind wishes. “I remain gentlemen, Your very faithful and obliged humble servant,
HENRY POTTINGER.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG-GAZETTE.
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tible of amendment, but on all the leading import tant points it requires no alteration. It is one great advantage, that it is likely to benefit England and Chipa in the same degree. (Cheers.) Th "80, Eaton place, Dec. 11." The entertainment which followed was on a scale interests of both countries are, in fact, similarly of the utmost magnificence, Mr. John A. Smith, affected, (Cheers.) A very erroneous impression M. P., officiated as chairman. Immediately on his went abroad, through, I believe, some papers on ight sat Sir fl. Pottinger, the Marquis of Norman- the continent, that there had been some mistake by, and Lord Palmerston, and on the left Lord committed in the treaty. That is quite incorrect. Aberdeen and Sir J. Graham. Among the other Is arose from the necessity of may making public distinguished gentlemen present were the Earl of an abstract of the treaty, while the Chinese publish ed the whole, and a translation was made with Arundel, Earl of Clare, Earl of Londsdale, Gen
many important omissions. Having been asked Sandwich. Sir W. Baynes. Sir T. Bouchier, Sir J Campbell, Sir J. C. Hobhouse, Sir G. Larpent seriously whether there was any ground for the Sir W. Parker, Sic J. Schoedde, Chairman and allegation that mistakes had been committed, I am Deputy-Dhairman East Ledia Company, Col. happy to say that there was no cause whatever for a lari. The establishment at Hongkong having Malcolm, Col. Sykes, Capt. Eastwick, M. R. D.
heen alluded to 1 fell it right on this most public Mangles, Mr. J. Matheson, Mr. M. T. Smith. Mr. E. Tenent, Mr. Trevelyan, Mr. M Wigram, occasion, to say that I look upon Hongkong still as &c. &c. After » The Queen, The Queen the best position for British enterprise. Unfortuna Dowager, "and" The Army and Navy," were 'ely it has been unhealthy; but there is nothing in its appearance or situation that should render it so, toasted-the Chairman said, -The toast I have no to give you is the great du'y and business of the and those who would substitute Chušan for it are, in evening-The health of our distinguished guest.my humble opinion, in error. (Cheers.) Before Sir EL. Pottinger:" (Cheers.) The events we have sitting down I will once more reprat my grateful met to record will hereafter farm an era in thanks for the honour you have done me, and trust history of the nations, and equal in its consequences you will make every allowance for the imperfect manner in which I have spoken. I have a great the passage of the Cape and the discovery of Ame rica; and ur descendants will proudly boast the dislike to any thing that is egotistical, but on this occasion i was obliged to speak of myself more than the advantages thus opened to the world have bee the result of British enterprise, and been secured wished to have done. (Cheers.) Once more by British power. We are met to acknowledg from the bottom of my heart I thank you for your
When in this great assembly I think how deep a debt of gratitude we owe to that dis-kindness. tinguished man by whom those benefits have been has met here to do honour to me, an humble indivi cenferred. If it be true that the main springs of al--when I think that I am the observed of all British energy and power are commercial enterpriz observers, I can only appeal to your own hearts, and trust you will believe how warmly 1 thank you and activity-if it be true that our population i
Cheers) increasing with marvellous and unprecedente rapidity, and that the power of our manufacturing production is increasing faster still-if it be tru inat in the solution of that difficult problem te which these facts refer is involved
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all (Cheers.) Gentlemen, it would ill become | Cantas-Eng and me to expatiate on the various advantages which may be expected to arise from the successful labours Cochineal of Sir H: Pottinger, They are here fully com-
I will only re- . prehen led and justly appreciated.
(Lond cheeers ) peat the great gratification I feel in this opportunity The Chairman: The noble carl who has just sat down has in some degree forestalled me. The next toast in rank, as in justice, is the health of the noble viscount with whom the expedition to China griginated (lol cheers)-who drew the first in- structions, and who, I am sure, whether in office or out of office, watched with equal interest the! progress that was made, and tell equal pleasure in i the successful results which attended the policy he had begun. (Cheers) If I may be permitted to do, os I am proud to bear my personal testimony to the unwearied pains which the noble lord took in the midst of the labours of a session of Parliament, holders, showing a desire to realise, distracted with ten thonsrud other demands on his time, to make himself master even of the minutest. details upon that then new and complicated subject, I can myself recollect the deliberation and the cau- tion which he showed before his opinion was formed, I can well recollect the fortitude of his decision, and the promptitude of action when that decision was taken. (Cheers.) I am sure you will all agree` with me, that it would not he right to let such an occasion as the present pas without acknowledg. ing the obligations we owe to him with whom the whole originated. I know you will agree with me that we must drink, with the honours he deserves, The health of Viscount Palmerston." (Three times three cheers)
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Lord Palmerston: I beg your to ogcept my most cordial thanks-first, for the very kind and flatter- ing manner in which you have been pleased to re- The Chairman next gave the health of Sir W.ceive the toast which has just been proposed to y, Parker and the Naval service in China."
and still more do I thank you for having permitted Admiral Sir W Parker begged to return his me to be present upon this, most interesting acei
prices of Patna and Benares, the futur most sincere thanks for the honour which hid sion. It is also a source of gratification to fod the distiny of England. what do we not owe to him been done to him and the profession to which he truth of that which has been stated by any noble who has opened up commercial intercourse with had the honour to belong. He should never forget friend the Earl of Abordeon, that there is nothing ing. We are here assembled, men of all shades the most populous and nationally commercial the flattering manner in which that great company of a political chiracter in the occasion of this men
Who shall pretend to fore ha I noticed their services in China. empire in the world?
The Chairman then proposed the health of ¡la- | of political-members of that cabinet which began tel what effect this new outlet for the various and
jor-General Schoelde and the military engaged in the expedition, and me nbers of the suceocoding ever-varying productions of Eng'and will have on the futuro greatness and power of this mighty the operations in China," an paid a high complie hier, who, differing from as upon many uist empire? We have known so little hitherto of that ment 'o the gallantry and discipline by which less essential points, yet, as has been stated, felt it their to continua a service which was then in progree — remarkable people to which the events of this day than 9,000 men of all arins received the terrified duty, when clothed with the responsibility of office, peculiarly refer, that believe, we are as yet unabl and unconditional submission of a fortified city con-
ties. bit the active members of opposite parties, to acknowledge, as we ought, all that we owe to the tuning more than a inillion of inhabitants. (Three we are met here, not only men belonging to all pars firmness, the patience, the temper, and the forbear times th c..)
holding on other gibjects conflicting opinians, but assem led now with one com non feeling of grati: pace of our distinguished guest. (Chers)
The Chairm in the rose in I said, I have now tade to a distinguished mau, to express to him our do not know all the difficulties which beset his
The inport market for nearly every description of manu- path; but we can understand and appreciate the
to propose to you the health of those without whose conduct of him who, himself a soldier, knew that active, cordial, and constant support the efforts of warin acknowledgment for great and important tetured goods continues very languid, but particularly do the only just end of war was honourable peace those whose merits we have applauded would have services he has performed for his country. (Cheers.) for Woullens, and who, in the conselousness of it resistible power. been all in vain the health of Earl of Aberdeen My noble friend has congratulated me and my late found in the weakness and terror- of his opponen's and the rest of Her Majesty's Ministers." (Loud colleagues upon having been so fortunate as to
choose so able a public servent. the most irresistible arguments for mercy, moder and protracted cheers) The reception which you piece of good furtune for us, as well as for the Aniseed
have given to those words proves that you tion and forbearance (Cheers.) There is on other circumstance to which I wish to call your edge with me how much we owe to him, who, find- country. (Cheers) But I am bound to say that Camphor
choice arose from no private partialities. Sir H. Cassia attention, and to which I allude with peculiaring the Chinese expidition bogan by one who was pleasure. I believe tint the interests of England his opponent in politics, sti 1, because he thought it'ottinger was pointed out to us solely and alone by forbid all exclusive selfishness. Her interes's de right, because he thought it conducive to the the distinguished services which, in a former parf China Roots not stand isolated and alone. I rejoice, therefore. interests of England, gave that policy his constant of his carver, he had reutered to his country. He Galaugal
was selected solely from the high character which Musk that Sir H. Pottinger. following the dictates of his and h's cffective support. (Cheers.) Let his own vigorous understanding and his own generous reward be, that the vim nistration of which he forms he then bore, and which subsequent events have - Rhubarb. nature, extended to all other nations of the world so valuable a part shall share in the glory which only amply sustained, but raised still higher, in SILK.
the estimation of his sovereign and the country at whatever advantages the Chinese treaty conferred the Chinese expidition has conferred, not only upon irge. (Cheers) It is also a source of satisfaction upon his own country. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, 1 us, but upon those who are to
that we have ani ng us the leaders of the navy and up give you as a toast-The health of Sir H. (Cheers) I give you the "ealth of the Ent of of thearmy employed upon that expedition. You Pottinger, of him who has opened the widest aberdeen and Her Majesty's Ministers." (Three inve already had your attention turned to the great field to English commerce with has been given to times three)
ability displayed both hy my friend Siz W. Parker The Earl of Aberdeen spoke as fellows; Gentle and the military comman lors, and I think we may. as since the passage of the Cape-of him who has conferred on his country on inestimable boon, and men, beg to offer you the thanks of my colleagues say that there never was an important, expedition raised her still higher in character and fame-of and myself for the honour you have been pleased to the success of which was more brought about by him whose name shall hereafter not only be as confere on us. But in making these acknowledg the enterprise, the sull, the resources, the pre- sociated with the increased power and prosperity ments, I hope that I may be permitted to express servance of the navy, by the gallantry of the army, of England, but to whom the still higher glory the high satisfaction fuel in the privilege of being and by the ability, penetration, firmness, and for shall be conceded of having introduced knowledge, prescut at this most remarkable meeting. (Cheers.) bearance of the plenipotentiary, than upon the pre civilisation, and religion to so large a portion of It would be strange indeed if I did not avail myself sent occasion (Cheers) After complimenting In the name of those who with alaority of any opportunity publicly to declare the Sepoys of the Indian army for the share, they have placed me here I thanks him for the services the opinion entertain of the abilities, the character took in the expedition, and the moderation exhibit. he has rendered, not only to the people of this and the conduct of the di tinguished person whomed towards China in the hour of victory, his lonl-imperial country, but to the cause of progress and improve you have this day met to honour. (Cheers) For, ship continued:-When, after a successful war, TEA-The pipment of teas to Great Brimin stil goes ment throughout the world. Long my he live to gentlmen, it has been my duty frequently to hard terms are imposed on a vanquished comy, on. The export from 1st July in date is 39,633,316 ibs, with enjoy what I believe will be his richest reward,~
express those scutiments to himself, as it has also terms inconsistent with the interest an indepen-about 308, ths, from Shanghat. the grateful approbation of his countrymen. The heon my more pleasing and more important duty dence of the country with whom we have been toast was drunk with three times three and one repeatedly to convey to him the gracious approba contending-I maintain that those terms, however | ExPORT OF TEAS TO GREAT BRITAIN FROM 30гя. tion of his Sovereign. (Loud cheers.) Permit me they may flatter the wants and pride of the con Sir H. Pottinger was received with reneved to congratulate you that this great meeting posses-quering nation, cannot, in the long run, he advan-In 70 Ships, from the Lady Amherst to the Dorthorp
and spoke as follows. After the ses nothing about it of a political nature. (Cheerstageous even to the parts proposing them (Cheers.) cheering, eloquent and feeling manner in which may kind Men of all parties and opinions unite to da honour friend, the chairman, has spoken of me, I am quite to one who has deserved well of our common coun- at a loss to tell you how deeply I feel the compli try. (Cheers.) But, gentlemen, I may venture ment you have just paid me in drinking my health
on this occasion,—for Frejoice to meet here those Having be long in the East I may perhaps make with whom, although differing on many points, use of an Oriental expression,there never was most cordially and entirely concur in this I may a rose without a thorn;" the rose allude to is venture on this occasion to congratulate a noble your kindness- your approbation-the honour you friend of mine, who preceded me in the office which have done me; the thorn, which pricks not my now have the honour to hold, as being the means side but my heart, is, that I cannot express of obtaining for this country the eminent services of
Sir H. Pottinger as plenipotentiary in China adequately the feelings of gratitude T cutertain. must ask you therefore to remember how and (Cheers.). Although my noble friend was not so where my life has been passed. I have been about torton ate as to receive those communications from 40 years absent from my native country. - I hope I Sir H. Poninger after his departure from England have always taken part in the social meeting and which came into my hands, stil he must have watch national celebrations that have taken place whared the whole course of his public conduct with the ever I have been: but still these have been so
most lively interest. (Ceers.) I have for three different from all I see here, that I may say I am years been in constant cerrespondence with Sir H. almost bewildered by this display of your kindness. Pottinger, and it is no more than truth to declare If therefore I fail in giving due expression to my that I think no mail ever arrived from China with- sentiments. I hope you will make every allowance out bringing to me fresh reasons to be deeply sen for me while I refer to one or two points. And sible of his merits and his just claims to the grati first, I must refer to the extraordinary combination | tude of his country. (Loud cheers.) You may of good qualities for which the expedition to China, readily imagine that in a country like China, so both in the naval and military department, was distant, so different in almost every respect from distinguished. It is not for me, after the thanks of those of which we have any knowledge, with every both houses of Parliament have been awarded to desire on the part of the Government at home to the commanders of the navy and army, to express assume responsibility, to give every kind of assis- any opinion on their merits; but I may say, that intance, to provide by instructious, for all contingen every respect that expediti u far exceeded my must cies, yet very much, under these circustances sanguine expectations, even with the full belief i must always depend upon the judgment and disere had that all that was possible would be done. Hav- tion of the person who, or the: spot, is to administer ing paid my humble cuey to the service with which the instructions he may receive. (Cheers). F I was associated ir China, Lwish merely to say believe that there never was a man in whom a Go- that, with respect to maters of trade, I believe the vemment and the country might more safely re- treaty includes every thing desisable for England pase confidence such a situation than Sir H. Pot- and for China. (Cheers) I am now speaking tinger, (Cheers) And permit me to say that impartially, (Cheers.) Having reflected seriously when dificulties arose, as difficulties numerous an it. since I returned to England, 1 really see no and weighty did arise, unforeseen and unexpected, Ale (best brands) $100 at Oper hbd point in which any amendment of importance can by his ability, by his firmness, his perseverance and Amber Foint temade. There are some points no dould suscep-energy, ho was enabled to met and overcome the Betel No
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But here we have the satisfaction of knowing, that while we have secured to ourselves advantages of commerce, the extent of which it is difficult for any man to suffer himself to anticipate, we cannot derive those advantages from the treaty without confering equal benefits on the Chinese themselves. We are, St. therefore, not only benefiting ourselves, but the means of introducing civilisation and commerce to the multitudes who inhabit those vast and distant regions. (Cheers.) I shall only again express the satisfaction which I derive from being allowed te be present on an occasion like this, an I how proud I feel in being one of this great assembly met hers to acknowledge the distinguished services of Sir Henry Pottinger, (Loud cheers,)
The Chairman next gave The health of the. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Hon. East India Company," to which Mr. Sheppard briefly respanded.
The Marquis of Normanby proposed "The health of the Chairman," which was most loudly cheered, and acknowledged in an appropriate speech by the Chairman
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Sir H. Puttinger proposed, in a single sentence, the next toast Prosperity to the City of London To London or Liverpool, £3. 15s. « £§. per ton of and the trade thereol," which was loudly cheered. 5) ft. tonnage spared..
The East India and China Association, auf | To Ainig,
ti per ton of 40 ÉL success to trade with the East" - The Liverpool | Ta'ports north of Ampy, 88 to 1 and Glasgow East India and Chima Association." The recent pacchines of tea hauen fässert a, demani fur The healths of the Masters of the Merchant į tonnage, and most of the available shijeshavu keen taken -
at un 20. 15m., toďk Tailor' Company," and several other toasts, were given.
The meeting did not break up till after midnight.
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