THE FRIEND OF CHINA ÄND HONGKONG GAZETLE. (From the China Mail, June 19.) pressed by ourselves and others, that Foo-chow-officer (who was killed when the vessel was the General receives his exequatur from the Go- foo offers great advamages as a commercial re-captured by Captain Macfarlane and part vemment of France in accordance with the usual Diplomalio Department.
port, and that the fine black teas grown in that of the crew) and by the prisoner Sinclair. rule, his functions for Tahiti will not be recognised GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
district and forwarded for sale to Canton at a Besides the Mate and Sinclair, who was gun by the Protectorate. The English Consular flag His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary great expense of inland carriage, would ultima ner,the only Europeans on board, were the Cap. has not been raised, and the English war ships had and Chief Superintendent of British Trade, &etely find their way to Foo-chow-foo, and be tain and one boy; the crew consisted of eighteen not saluted the Protectorate flag, so that it would The taking possession of the seem the unhappy differences which have so long do., is pleased to give publicity to the following there sold or bartered for manufactured goods. Manilamen. extract of a despatchs from the British Consul at The second intimation, though not made of vessel, changing her course, confining the Cap still kept alive. We give in another place the existed between the subjects of two nations, are Foochow foo, as it conveys important and encourag-ficially, may be looked upon as official coming tain to his cabin, and the subsequent fight be letters of M. Clery and Admiral Hamelin, f. Po ing information as to the prospects of Trade at that from such a quarter. It is to the effect that the fore she was retaken were all substantiated mare, with her pithy reply, for a translation of Capital of Fokien Province.
government have at length opened their eyes / but from the circumstance of the Mate and the which from the French we are greatly indebted to By order,
prisoner having been in the cabin (which is a the courtesy of M. De Fienos. ADAM W. ELMSLIE
trunk raised above the deck) none of the wit- nesses could sware that they saw him fire any of the seven or eight shots which were dis- charged almost instantaneously. That he did so, there cannot be the slightest question, and and batteries. that after the mate rushed on deck and was kil- led he (the prisoner) attempted to blow up the vessel there also can be no doubt. The want of evidence, however, on this point saved his life, the Jury finding him guilty of taking possession of the vessel, but not of violence. He was sentenced to transportation for life.
Victoria, Hongkong, 18th June, 1845.
Extract of a Despatch from Her Majesty's Con- sul at Foo-chow-foo, to the address of His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superin tendent of British Trade, &c., dated 27th May, 1845 "I have not ceased carefully investigating the " details, conscious that on the relative bearing of "the facilities and disadvantages must greatly do #pend the opening and subsequent increase of any
British Trade.
"In the meantime I am unwilling to lose any "time in placing before your Excellency the result "of certain information, very recently obtained "from a merchant despatched from the Tea Dis- tricts expressly to ascertato if there be any de- "mand here, and foreign goods to barter in ex- change. This information goes far to show, either "that the Governor General and the Treasurer have much exaggerated the difficulties and dan- "gers of transport from the Bohca Hills, or been "very imperfectly informed on the subject,
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"I have assurance from more than one source, that Tea can be sent here from the Districts where it it grown, with such reasonable facility and moderate degree of risk as to remove the ap- prehension of either difficulty or danger offering 赫 any serious impediment, and at a cost altogether "triflings compared with the expense of its trags- "port to Canton.
"This difference in the expense of carriage is of " itself sufficient to make a large diminution in the "price of Tea to the English Merchant,
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**As to the feelings of the first producers and the *Tea Merchants in the Interior, my imformant ex- "presses not only the anxious desire of his own Firm, but that of the Tea-growers generally, to ** find a market for their produce here in preference ito Canton. In conjunction with houses in the "City, I have every reason to believe undertak- "ings will readily be entered into to bear all the "expense and risk of transit, and deliver Teas at a "fixed price, safe and sound, either at Foo-chow "foo, or the anchorage of large vessels at Pagoda "Island."
True Extract,
to the propriety of encouraging native mer chants to settle on the Island. We are told that government all along, have offered every encouragement to the project" those who are atquainted with the reception given to the deputation of Chin-Chew merchants who came to the colony a year ago on purpose to secure building sites will find some difficulty in swallowing this bold assertion. However, that is all past, and if our rulers are now willing and anxious to encourage the native merchants that is the grand point--the past will soon he for- gotten, if the future shows them to be ac- fuated by a determination to benefit the co- lony by liberal measures. The advantages to be derived from the presence of even a few native merchants, are greater than a mere superficial observer will discern. It is not in the actual amount of their purchases or sales that the value of their settling on the Is. land consists, though that of itself is an object. It is desirable to give the Chinese merchants confidence in us; to show them that under our flag they have ample protection of life and property; that the system of extortion which exists among their own officials is unknown in a British colony; that our laws are mild and impartial, our institutions promoting bene. volence and charity. The actual residence of few men of education and discernment will soon spread the truth of these things among their countrymen, and a large influx of Capitalists, will raise the value of property, increase our commerce, and add to the general prosperity. We cannot concur in the opinion put forward by intelligent members of this government, that Hongkong can never be a place of trade, merely because in herself she has nothing to export, and the population is so small that there can be no considerable consumption of imposts. Let them look at Bombay; when ceded to the gritish crown, a sterile and almost uninhabited island, even now incapable of raising corn for one tenth of the population. yet it has drawn from the surrounding countries a large and an increasing trade. The security enjoyed by ADAM W. ELMSLIE
native merchants, was perhaps originally the inducement to settle there. Here also, per NOTICE.
sonal security, in the eyes of the Chinese must New advertisements, will be received, until 4
O'Clock, on the evenings previous to publi-be no unimportant matter, and with due en- couragement we are satisfied, that in the cation, viz: Tuesdays and Fridays.
course of a few years, natives of wealth will be permanently settled on the island, giving to pro- perty a real value, which at present it has not.
Shanghai will carry on a direct trade with England, having no immediate influence on the prosperity of this colony. Foo-chow-foo, from
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In mitigation of his crime the Counsel for the prisoner endeavoured to show, that, he had saved the Captain's life, by checking the Mate, who wished to shoot him whilst asleep on his couch. In support of this assertion there was not a shadow of evidence adduced; and al- though the legal Gentleman only did his duty, in making out as good a case as possible for his client, a mere statement made by a person in Sinclair's position is worthless. In the whole affair, Captain Macfarlane appears to have be- haved courageously and coolly. When sum- moned from below, he found himself before two armed and desperate men, the crew all forward and supposed to be against him, any attempt at resistance then would have been the act of a madman. He, however, chose the prob. nble alternative of death,in preference to aban doning his principles, and violating the trust placed in him by his owners, and that he was not actually murdered we ascribe to the feelings of respect with which the unfortunate Mate viewed his commander's fidelity. In prefering the chance of a violent death to a betrayal of trust, Captain Macfarlane only did his duty, but it must be remembered, that in such a critical position, many who pass for brave men would not have done their duty, and further, that to an unprincipled man there would have been the temptation of a large sum of money.
On the 7th of January, at 6 o'clock a. a, the troops were reviewed by the Governor, At & the French flag was hoisted upon all the forts and ships of war, and saluted with 21 guns from the vessels Native processions, in which the young women produced by their crowns of flowers and guily figured dresses of tapa" un effect char- mant" passed through the streets, applauded by the crowd.
At 11 o'clock, in a general council of such chiefs ns had consented to meet the French au thorities, Paraita was installed as Regent, and the Protectorate declared by the Governor as definitely established. The flag of the Protectorate was im mediately after hoisted at the Government Hotel, the house of the Regent, and upon a number of vessels, and was saluted from ship and shore with A banquet was then attended; prepared 21 guns. after the former customs of the natives. Admiral Hamelin and Gov. Bruat, Commissioner to the Queen, were present, and the band of L'Uranie frigate played while the company were eating. As soon as this was terminated, heathen chants suc- ceeded to the music, and the remainder of the day was filled by a variety of mative games, At. 6 o'clock salvos of 21 guns were again fired. A ball given at the Government Hotel occupied the even- ing. The house was brilliantly illuminated for the occasion. Chiefs and Chiefesses, French and English ladies, the officers of H B M ship Sala
many others were present. Madame Braat (80 mander and Modeste, the French officers, and says the French editor) was the queen of the ball.
Some natives of influence supposed to be inimical to the new government, have been obliged to leave the island. Matahiteron has been condemned to perpetual banishment.
As many of the Chiefs
imitate the exemple of the Queen and refuse to re cognise the Protectorate. it is feared that further difficulties may arise.
The editor of L'Occanio Francaise remarke, that on the 7th there were two English men-of-war in the harbor, and that every body saw with pain that they not only abstained from saluting the flag, but hoisted the sails to dry..
RESTORATION OF PROTECTORATE FLAG AT TAHITI
We have mentioned the different circumstances which a
God forbid that we should take exception to the verdict of an impartial and intelligent Jury. But if Sinclair has accomplices in China,they may [Translated from L'Oceanie Française of Jan. 11.Į. rest assured, that under similar circumstances, they will not escape so easily. On the part of a Jury their is ever-and properly-a leaning towards the prisoner, which if at all reconcil- able with the important duty they are perform- ing is greatly in his favor. In the present in- stance that humane feeling saved Sinclair's life; for perhaps all who were in court an ticipated a verdict of guilty on both counts.
At this season tour days attendance in court is an arduous task, even for a strong man, and its contiguity, and from the navigation of the we regretted to notice, that on Thursday, the river Min being only fit for small vessels, will Chief Justice appeared to be much fatigued, probably depend on Hongkong for its supplies, though he gave the utmost attention to the THE FRIEND OF CHINA, and here the tea will be brought for shipment trial. It has been suggested to us by a Juror, to Europe. We consider the future prosperity that a seat ought to be provided for those of this colony as in a great degree depending Jurors who are in attendance, though not upon that port, of which even now very little is actually on the Jury. A great portion of the known.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 21st, 1845,
The Betel and Pawn monopoly was not ex- posed for sale yesterday. We presume this was out of respect to Her Majesty, it being the anniversary of her accession to the throne. By the way speaking of Pawn, why don't they tax Pawnbrokers? Among the Chinese there are an abundance of them, and our hint might be turned to good account.
rate;
day, they are kept standing among a crowd of The "Mail" i commenting upon the Consul's listeners, to their great discomfort in more letter makes a rather important blunder. respects than one. It is also suggested, that The Governor General there referred to, is the the witness box be removed to about the centre Chinese Governor General of Foo-chow-foo, of the beach at present alloted to the public and not the English Major General who com- press. In its present position, it is at times mands our troops; the Treasurer also is he of difficult for the Jury to hear what the witness Foo-chow-foo and not he of Hongkong.
says.
TAHITI
In the absence of more important matter we
on board a raiasion for Poinure.
tended the voyage of the steamer Phaeton to Raitea, having
On the arrival of the steamer at Papoite, the chiefs there
joined the French Government, and og is already known to unsuccessful endeavors made by Capt, MiHanet Clary to introduce Pomare to return to Tahiti, were communicated to
them.
flag in the Society Islands.-
The chiefs decided to send a messenger to the chiefa with whom they were in communication, in order to induce them to join the French Government, and to advise upon measures which in the present state of affairs ought to be adopted and a slim to assist in the restoration of the protectoral The Governor also dispatched messengers throughout the Islands. These mesongers were bearers of the particulacs relating to the voyage of the steamer to Raiatea, also of co. pies of the letters from M. Hanet Clery to the Queen, and of that addressed by Admiral Hamolin to Pomaro, and finally with Gov. Brust's dispatch, by which he engaged the chiefs to visit Papeite to attend a grand entertainment to be given on the occasion of the restoration of the Protectoral fing. This last document also invited all the chiefs of the arch- pelago.
We now give copies of the above communications-
First letter addressed by Al Hanet Clery, Chief of the état major of M. Admiral Hamelin, to the
Queen Pomare, dated Dec. 30, 1844,
MADAM-Sent by Roar Admiral Hamelin, Commander in Chief of the atation in Oceania, and of the western const of America, to your Majesty in order to engage you to come back to Tahiti.
"I have the honor to beg of you to grant me a private
audience. I am charged in his name to deliver a letter from H. M. the King of the French, to you in person. I am also the bearer of a letter from Rear Admiral Hamelin, in which Tahiti, and put a stop to the difficulties existing between your Majesty and the French government, and to avoid the misfortunes that will arise in future, should you refuse to comply with his request."
he exposes the reasons that should decide you to return to
I am, etc., etc.)
The sittings of the Supreme Court closed on A cargo of ice is on its way from Boston. Thursday. On the criminal calender, there The ship sailed on the 10th of March and may were in all fourteen cases, which occupied the be looked for daily. This cargo is imported court four days. We had no reporter to take give a long extract from a Sandwich Island pa- by a public spirited American Gentleman down the proceedings, and though the Editor per, which throws some light upon Tahitian af solely upon his own responsibility. A suitable of the Register, with his usual politeness, has fairs. The Queen with great spirit refuses to re- house is in the course of erection, and one of the offered the use of his notes, it would scarcely turn to Tahiti, although acting under orders from greatest comforts of life in this climate will be fair to take advantage of his kindness, until France, Admiral Hainelin has hoisted the Pro- soon be available to the community at a cheap the report appears in his own paper. We will now tectorate flag, and restored the government It is known that a committee was formed merely refer to the two cases of chiet import. nominally to the Queen and her chiefs. Her ance; remarking en passant, that private Mc. Majesty's brief reply to M. Hanet Clery shows some time ago, to carry out this very laudable Hugh of the 18th, who was tried for mans that she has no faith in the French and consi- measure; though ice of their importation cannot laughter, by causing the death of private Hig. dering the outrages that have been perpetrated be procured before next summer. The com-
gius of the same regiment, was found guilty of upon her people, the unjust manner in which second letter, dated Dec. 31, 1814, of which we gives copy munity are indebted to these Gentlemen for causing death by striking him, but strongly insults and contumely she has suffered, it is but she was deprived of her government, and the their good intentions; but now, that they find recommended to mercy-he was sentenced to reasonable to suppose, that the French Protec these intentions so agreeably anticipated, we one month's imprisonment.-- think it probable, that they will leave the future
torate must be obnoxious in her eyes. supply to the good offices of the Gentleman who favours us with the first.
In a pecuniary light, the matter is one of very little importance; though considering that the Importer has sent for
on the island of Raitea.
The bearer of ibis despatch not having been able to obtain an answer from the Queen, M. Hamot Clery addreased a
reinstate your majesty in power,
I cannot leave the letter that H. M. the king of the French has writen to your Majesty, because. I was formally ordered to deliver it only to your own person.
I am, etc."
Majesty, in order to demand an audionce in the name of the * Madax.—I had the honor to write yesterday to your
rear admiral-Hamelin, by whom I am dispatched to you. Chun Afoon was accused of shooting at with
On the 7th of January the flag of France Having received no anaver from you, Tsend the latter that intent to murder during the attack at East
the admiral has delivered to me for your Majesty, giving you notice that I shall wait until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning point on the night of the 7th May. The evi was struck and that of the Protectorate hoisted.
when I shall sail for Paipeise. dence that he took a conspicuous part in that The U. S. brig Perry saluted the Protectorate The British shipa
It will, without doubt, be the laat endeavor for concili. flag on the 28th of January. daring affair was perfectly clear: and the sen-
ation that the French authorities will make with your Ms. cargo and built an ice-tence of death passed upon him will no douhr / of war did not salute, nor was the national flag | jesy, and it will be prayed to all foreigners and all the inha
raised at the British Consulate H.M.S. Modeste | bants of these Islands, that your Majesty has rejected elf house at his own risk, be is fairly entitled to be carried out. If we remember aright, though sailed for Valparaiso with despatches, and the advances made by France to recall you to Tahiti, and any profit that may accrue from the specula similar attacks have been numerous, and many in the meantime, the Queen continues to reside tion. In India the government give encourage of the assailants have been killed and wounded, mont to those who import similar cargoes, the this is the first of the robbers that has been cap- vessels are admitted free of port charges, and if tured, and his fate, it is to be hoped will be a we remember aright, the local government, or salutary warning to his confederates.It is gratify- TAHITIAN AFFAIRS.-H B M sloop-of-war Mo the community of Calcutta, erected a substantialing to notice the decrease of crimes of this nature; deste, hence, made the passage to Tahiti in 15 days. house for storing the ice. In the present in and it but just to ascribe the present security from She remained there 10 days, and then sailed for stance, no act of liberality of this kind may robbery, to the very efficient body of night po- 23th of January, went inside the harbor and saluted Valparaiso. The US brig Perry arrived on the be looked for, but it is to be hoped, that lice organised by the Magistrates during the the Protectorate flag, which was re-hoisted on the the importations will do better than merely past year. Their usual want of success, the 7th Admiral Hamelin sailed on the 18th of Ja- number that have been shot, and the executionary, for Valparaiso A French vessel of war is of Chun Afoon, will all tend to intimidate robhortly to come here, but the Admiral has prat In the last issue of the "Official Organ" bers from renewing these desperate attempts.
poaed his viSİL On the 20th the Corvette Em there are two intimations that deserve some
Henry Daniel Sinclair was tried for piracy buscada sailed for France. Among the passengers. attention. The first is an extract from a letter on Thursday. This was the last case and oc- was 31. D'Aubigay. Late despateties have been written by Her Majesty's Consul at the port copied the court from 10 o'clock in the forenoon received from France overland via Chili, but their Since their of Foo-chow-foo to the Chief Superintendent until past 5. The particulars are familiar to precise nature has not transpired. of British trade in China. From this excerpt most of our readers. The Schooner Ariel, from reception all official intercourse has ceased bo- we learn, that the result of enquiries made by Amoy to Hongkong with a freight of $100,000 tween Consul General Müller and the French au Mr.Alcock, is favorable to the opinion often ex-in specie, was taken possession of by the Chiefthorities, on the ground as we onderstand, that until
save a loss.
It was to the bearer of that lever and the ane that follows,
"I shall not go to Tabid, and I will only listna to the propositions of the French Admiral in the presence of the
that the Queen answered in these words:
English Admiral."
Copy of letter of Admiral Hamelin to Pomare.
“Paratre, 28th Dec. 1844.
~ Misam.—The King at the French, in whom you bare confidence, and from whom you implored compassion and justice in your letter dated Nov. 9, 1843, has been willing to mae indulgence and generosity towards your Majesty, and ha has sent me to Tahiti in order to re-establish there the Fru sectorate of France, asked by you and the grand chists by a deed, dated 9h Nov, jetz, accepted the same day by Bear Admiral Du Paris Twinsrsk, and rasided by the King of tha French. Captain Brant, Corerent of the Franch possemo in Orasmia, is uppeinsed ecsamieginner of the King to you,
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