ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
To the Editor of the Friend of China.
July 7th, 1845.
Sir,Recently returned from a visit to Shanghai, prolong ed by the sumptuous hospitality, which my Introductions procared me, and without abusing the privileges of a Guest, may I goncit the medium of your columns to convey to your readers some account of a place becoming every day more important to the Public, and to acknowledge my obli gations to its English Residents, for their courteous reception of one, whom they cannot fail to recognise under an assumed
name.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE, be tied his victim, he meditated committing the crimehe Rear Admiral's conduct, by defraying our for which he suffered. In all instances of a cool deli expences in the double suit brought before the berate murder, which I can call so recollection, there Supreme Court, renders it necessary for us to has been an object-revenge, or probably plander. Even the infamous Burke sold the bodies of his victims, express how deeply we feel the compliment To a writer for the public but in the present case there was no abject, nor can they have paid us. well believe man to be such a fiend as to take away life press, the knowledge that he carries with him for the mere pleasure of doing so, and that before many the sympathies of the community, is his best
I am &c. &c. Bro.
reward for the anxieties which are ever inse- witnesses.
JOHN CARR, parable from periodical literature; and perfectly apart from all pecuniary considerations, the proof of public confidence and approbation which wo have received, has gratified more then we can well acknowledge.
(Signed
Revd. Vincent Stanton,
Colonial Chaplain.
cation and liquor."
"The capabilities of Shanghai, will era long rank it as the To this note Mr. Stanton replied in language principal Port for foreign trade on the Coast of China, its suited to his calling and personal character. He facility of access, the urbanity of it's Inhabitants, and its su authorises us to correct the erroneous report, of From the day this prosecution was raised, perfority as a place of residence for Europeans, contribute to strengthen this opinion and encourage the hope of it's Wilkinson's confession, at the existence of until that upon which it was crushed by the ver- ultimately effecting, the expulsion of the Chinese co-hong, which be is exceedingly grieved. Mr. Stanton dict of a special Jury, we had no doubt of the re- and flint exclusive, not to say repulsive conduct, an existing says," I visited him often, and was fully consult From first to last we looked upon it as an remnant of the old monopoly, whose baneful influence has a vinced that he was not a hardened offender, attempt to obtain an apology for a vain old man, been so long destructive to our free trade and interconrae with this nation.
"and could not have been guilty of premeditat- whose pride had been ruffled by a statement of Our progress up the Yangisz-kiang gave me an opported murder, but had been maddanet by provd facts which could not be denied, and by tunity of verifying the correctness of the sailing Directions
the legitimate strictures of the press upon that in the Chinese Commercial Guide"; with a Blacon on the
Gentlemen, when their character Amherst Rock and some 4 to 6 Buoys to mark the edge of
statement.
vigate this part of the river in safety. We anchored close under an extended line of delapidated embrasures, within the entrance of the Woosung River, in the midst of the opium feet, whose taunt Masts and for some time been visible; hence to Shanghai; distant 16 miles, the River takes a very Serpentine couras on its banks are some comfortable looking Furing; and cultivation covers the fat land on both sides as far as the eye can reach, without a hill to break it's level, strangely contrasting with the other parts hitherto visited in China.
dangerous bank to the Nd.. the largest shipe might na
In the last reach before anchoring, a considerable stream joins the Woosung from the Westward, where it forms on elbow by it's sudden turn to the South; upon the angle of land at their confluence, and about a rolle and a half below the City are situated the residences of the English Mer- chants, which enliven and add a most attractive feature to flie scene at the moment, when Shanghai and its floating commerce of a thousand Junks bursts upon the sight,
I must postpone, until my return, a description of the Buildings springing into existence on this prolific mil, whose tasteful designs, and adaptation to the climate, Hongkong would do well to copy,
Altho' some extent of land has already been appropriated there is no difficulty in obtaining amply sufficient for building purposes; as soon as the price can be agreed upon with the Chinese, who willingly dispose of their small patri- monies, and the concurrence of the English Consul with the permission of the Tanine (who generally afford every faci. ty) obtained, the Title Deeds to the Estate are formally conveyed over to the purchaser, subject, however, to a trifling
and tax of about 6 Taels per English Acre,
I have too long occupied the attention of your readers, and trespassed beyond the space allotted to correspondents in your paper, to enter into a lengthened detail of our Trade at Shanghai, which I defer, with your permission, for the
abject of another letter and hasten to subscribe myself.
Your very obedt. Servant,
Bain fallen during week-Two and a
half inches.
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Squally throughout
heary rain, Evening mild.
N. V. heavy gusts during night
AÚ 3. m. žrrifle gusts at west with
fine clear. Evening lowering aË”
Eble.
Gusty
Da
lowering.
Fine clear, most part.
ENDING, & JULY, 1845.
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER FOR THE WEEK Winda
VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
Range
Thermometer
Foro, || Fatter.
ROMANKA.
John Lamont N. Duus.
J. Matheson and Co. J. Matheson and Co. J. Matheson and Co. J. Matheson and Co. N. Duus. D. &M. R. and Co,
#
Lindsay and Co. Russell and Co.
Dirom, G and Co.
P.F Cama.and Co......... J. Matheson aud Co. N. Daus. W. & T: Gommell and Co.
Turner and Co.
J. Matheson and Co. J. Matheson and Co. McLean, Dearie and Co. C. S. Lungrah. P. F. Cama and Co. G. Livingston and Co. J. Matheson and Co. McVicar and Co. Wetmore and Co. McVicar and Co. Wetmore and Co. Fletcher and Co. McVicat and Co. --- Dent and Co. McLean Dearie and Co. Anderson, C. and Co. J. Matheson and Co.
Adventure, Repairing, Amistad, (Sp.) Matta, Anonyma, Thomas, Ariel, McFarlane, B. Hormasjer, Coates, Challenger, Archibald, Cometa, (Sp.) Pardo, Cursetjee Cowasjes, Campbell, Devil, Furley, Duchess of Clarence, Birch, Eagle, Prescott, Earl of Chester, Blackstone, Emma, Dawson, Fanny Connell, Davis, Gilana. (Sp.) Bordenove, Manilla, Lloyd, Marmion, Ewing, Mauritius, Simpson, Mazeppu, Fraser, Passenger, Watson, Privateer, Martell, Regina, Quinton, Sri Singapura, Forman, is maligned by the press, usually raise an ac- Warlock, Jauncey, tion before a civil court, leaving a Jury of William Mitchell, McLachlan,
Willian Shand, Morrison, their countrymen to assess the damage which
Will o' the Wisp, Kellet, their reputation has sustained; and if the pro-Wissahican, (Am.). Webber, secutor has raised a frivolous and vexatious action, the defendant is exonerated and his costs are defrayed by the prosecutor. Sir Tho- mas Cochrane took a different course. He We need not again give our opinion upon this applied to the court for a criminal information subject; but it is to be hoped that, when ano- againt the party who published the statement ther criminal is sentenced, the execution will of facts to which reference has been made, and He proceeded not follow within 61 hours. However deep that application was granted. the culprit may be dyed with sin, it is usual to so far in that suit, then dropped it, and raised a give him a couple of weeks to make his peace second in the name of Queen; by doing this with an offended God, and if any extenuating he not only incurred no expence himself, but circumstances are brought to light the humane the defendant, whether acquited or found have an opportunity of exerting themselves to guilty, had to pay the costs of both prosecu obtain a commutation of the punishment. Even tions. It is worthy of notice that, in the first Tawell, the hoary headed cantious murderer, suit, Sir Thomas Cochrane's agent, Mr. At- --a man who had been previously transported torney General Stirling, moved that Sir Tho- for a grave offence--was allowed two weeks mas should pay into court the sum of £20 as a between receiving his sentence and being ex guarantee that he would not drop the first prosecution, this was granted, the defendant had ecuted.
to pay the Attorney General § 25 for making the motion, but after all the £20 was not paid. into court and the first suit was dropped. This may be law--and that is doubtful-but it is not justice.
To a shipmate who visited him in prison he said that, the thing which weighed most heavily on his mind was that he tied Wilkinson's hands the second time. He said further that this was all he could remember, as he was intoxicated. He wished to warm his shipmates against Samshoo, and it is to be hoped that his fate will make an impression upon them which will not be effaced.
We have bad some conversation with a Gentleman who visited. Foo-chow-foo recent ly, who had the very best opportunities of mak. ing himself acquainted with the commercial prospects of that port. Our informant, (who in every respect is a person to be depended upon,) states that the violent opposition to wards foreign commerce which for a long time was exhibited by the authorities has entirely ceased. They now express their willingness to encourage trade, and are fully aware of the advantages to be derived from it. At the same time, the developement of the resources of the district will be gradual; the Black teas, which grow in the vicinity, have always found a market in Canton, and the present crop, or the greater portion of it, has already been secured for that market. if not bought by the teamen out and out. The cost of inland carriage is very great; on the inferior teas, not much less than 25 per cent. This, with the further char. ges for transit on returns will inevitably load to the establishing a large foreign traffic in the port of Foo-chow-foo, which is the natural channel through which the valuable trade of that district will flow. Musters of teas, we hear, have been shown by the local native merchants of a good quality, and considerably under the prices that rule in the Canton market. Cotton fabrics, of British and American make, are also found in the shops, and in some demand for consumption, having been purchased in Cantori and carried overland by canal and other means
of transit.
The city of Foo-chow-foo, is described as being regularly and beautifully built, the streets crossing each other at right angles, and clean. The populace, in number about 600,000, are an orderly and industrious class; the shops and places of trade having all the appearance of a thriving internal trade.”
His Excellency, Major General D'Aguilar, was received with every demonstration of respect by the Mandarins, and the other high naval and military officers, who visited him on board H. M. 8. Iris, and invited him to meet the Viceroy within the walls of the city. The Major General accepted the in- vitation and was received with the greatest cordiality; as were also the officers of his staff In last week's Register-read for Rain during night, and the other Gentleman who accompanied Rain during week 31 inches.
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NOTICE.
him. At the interview, a little incident occur- red which is worthy of notice as characteristic of the Chinese officials, and showing foreigners the way to deal with them. After an audience New advertisements, will be received, until 4 of some length, and a mutual exchange of civi
O'Clock, on the evenings precious to publilities, the Viceroy intimated to General D' cation, viz: Tuesdays and Fridays.
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LATEST DATES. April, 7 Feb. May. 10 May. 14 May, 1 Feb. 92 Feb. 12
SINGAPORE June. MANILA April. June, CBTSAS SHANGHAI Jube. 14 Foo.cnow-300 Jane, ANOT
Jane,
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Younge Quene, M`Nally, Jagatra. (Dut) Tuxen, John Barry, Hart, Judith, Phillips, Julie, Brusewitz, (Swede) Lady Bute, McKinlay, Little Catherine, Hart, Linnet, ~~, Livingstone, Mo Dougall, Lyra. Grosvenor,
Mary Bannatyne, Picken, Zorgvlied, (Dut) Van Alken,
W. H. Franklyn. Emery & Frazer, McVicar and Co. J. A. Durran. Russel and Co. Turner and Co.
BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA. H. M. S. Castor, Captain Graham, H. C. St. Medusa, Com. Hewitt, Alice Brooks, Jackson, Amiga, Dalrymple,
Holliday, Wise and Co. Fischer Willis and Co. McVicar and Co. D. Burjorjee.
Ardascer, Evans, Black Dog, Barretty Competitor, Poole, G. Livingston and Co. Nye, Parkin and Co. Dorisana, Blythe, D. of Northumberland, Scott, J. Matheson and Co. Duilius, Underhill,
Emerald Isle, Curling
F. Spaight, Patterson, W. & T. Harrier, Warren,
Helen Stewart, Whittingham, Hesperus, Kelley, Hope, Goss,
James Turcan, Tarcan, Jean, Linnington, Josephine, Sunith, Lady Sale, Castor, L. Family, Ayres, Pearl, Morrison, Rokery, Greig,
Dent and Co. Gilman and Co.
Gemmell and Co. *C. S. Lungrab.
Boll and Co. Torner and Co. Dirom Gray and Co. Lindsay and Co.
J. Matheson and Co. Nye, Parkin and Co. Gilman and Co. Dent and Co.
D. & M. Rustomjee and Co.
McVicar and. Co.' D. & M. R. and Cot
M. J. S. Van Basel..
Rustomjee Corasjee, Hill, Woltem ide, (Dut ) Grey,
BRITISH VESSELS AT MACAO,
Harlequin, Morris, Isabella Robertson, Kelly, Royal Exchange, Fraser, Ruparrell, Parois, Soipe, Riddle,
We have always been under the impression that, a criminal information was only granted, when the party making the application, had been charged with a criminal offence, but in this we must have erred, or at least such a rule has not extended to Hongkong, as the pre- sent case proves, and the facilities with which the Rear Admiral has been enabled to carry on the trumpery prosecution without incurring personal expenses, may induce him to attempt others equally 'groundless, though entailing a heavy expence on those who may again incur his displeasure, or treat it with contempt. There is, however, one protection from such a system of persecution-supposing the court adnits itand that protection is in the community, who though they would not encourage a licen. cious press, will always countenance the fear less advocates of justice and truth, who in rank or in wealth, can behold no shield to protect. the possessor, from the consequences of actions which are legitimately deserving of censure.
It was not our intention to have taken any further notice of this affair-perhaps we are giving an importance to it which it does not doserve-but the pleasing and unexpected manner in winch our attention has been again drawn to it, and this evidence of public "ap- probation, has induced us to descant more fully | John (Swede) Osterberg, on the subject than may be necessary, though not so fully, as the writer of this would have- done, had any other man in the colony been placed in the position in which he was placed, through the pride or malice of another, whe- ther that other be an Admiral or whether he be a Boatswain.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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ARRIVED.%
2, Cometa, (3p.) Pardo, Macao. 5. Warlock, Jauncey, East Cost. 5, Ariel, McFarlane, East Coast.
6 Marmion, Ewing, Liverpool.
6, Zorgelied, (Dut.) Vân Alken, Whampoa. SAILED.
JeLy
4. Syed Khan, Smart, East Coast.
Murrow and Co. John Hudson,
D. & M. R. and Co.- A. & D. Furdomjeo. Hughesdon and Co.
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO. Anna Maria, Miller, Horatio, Wood, Lark, Tibbets, -
Talbot, Story,
Wetinōro and Co. Nye, Parkin and Cv. Nye, Parkin and Co. Olyphant and Co.
SUNDRIES
J. Matheson and Co.
DIED.-At Victoria, Hongkong, on the 22nd of June ; Mr. JEN RICHARD PARISH ST. GEORGE, deeply regrotted by his trends,
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E business of the undersigned will in future be conducted under the style or firm of B. WATERHOUSE & Co. and Mr. JOHN THISTLETHWAIK, is authorized to sign the same by procuration at Shanghai.
8. WATERHOUSE. Chusan, Aptil 21st, 1845.
Pao knowing Parcels are now lying at the Office of the undersigned and will be de-. livered on handing receipts for the same and paying Expences:-
1 parcel Liont-Col. Colin Campbell. Officer Comdg, 98th Foot.
B. Waterhouse Esq.
A. T. Beart.
Admiral Sir Thos, Cochrane.
5
4, Buenos Ayreas, Coull, Manila.
1.
TL
13
5. EL C. St. Medusa, Com. Hewitt, Whampoa.
17
5. Midas, (Am St. Sch) Canton.
1
Lieut. Montresor.
1
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5. John Horton, Canningham, Chusan.
Dr. Barclay.
6, Bintang. Wright, Northern ports.
1
= 11
1, Sam, Taylor, Foo-chow-foo.
7, Talbot, (Am) Story, Whampas. 8, Laurick, White, Bombay.
REPORTS, Duchess of Carence, Birch, Singagore. Zorgelied, (Dut.) Van Alken, Rotterdam. Amistad. (Sr.) Mata, Manila. Gatana, (3p ) Bordenove. Manila.
Aguilar that,a collation had been prepared in an adjoining apartment, but that it was not eti- quette for a person holding his high office to sit at table with foreigners. He was immediately informed that, in Europe,a British General was considered fit to sit at the table of any crowned head, and that the Major General and suite could not accept of his hospitality, unless their entertainer was a partaker himself. The proud Jese. THE FRIEND OF CHINA, Tartar unbent and took a seat with his guests.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9ra. 1945.
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SHANGHAI SHIPPING.
ARBITALE
8th Warlock, from Hongkong. Interviews of this nature between the high | 12th Bozer, (Am.) from do. officials of China and those of our own coun-
try must have a good effect; the more especi- Max.
JUSL.
SAILED.
ally, when Her Majesty's representative com. 27th Litherland, for Hongkong and Cork. In consequence of a paragraph which peared in the " Register of yesterday. the bines in himself, the frankness of a Soldier, the
Sth Afortunada, (Sp) for Manila. Editor of this paper, thought it proper to st. polish of a Gentleman, and the tact of a math Worick, for Hongkong. dress the following note to the Revd. Colonial of the world. Chaplain on the subject of Ingwood's confes. 200.
My Dear Sir, observe it stated in the Register of to-day, that before his execution Jogwood acknowledged o you that, be bound J'kison with the intration of wurdering him. I will be extremely obliged by your informing is whether such was the case.
Of his guilt there cannot be a difference of opinion; but judging from the evidence, I cant see, that when
YESSSES IN VICTORIA HACUL We had not intended again to refer to the H. 11. S. Tris, Captain Mundy. Iste prosecution of the Editor of this paper on 11. M. 8. Plaver, Captain Collinson C. H. B. a criminal suit at the instance of Rear Admiral|H. M. Tr. 8. Alligator, King, Sir Thomas Cochrane, Knight, but the Stars Ship, Driver, Commander Mayna kindness of a large body of the most respecta 11. 31. Schones, Young Hebe, Liest Camde. Bate ble members of this community, who have H. M. S. Minden, Master Comding, Wellegon,
Hospital and State Stag come forward to mark their disapprobation of
Licut de Costa,
N. DUUS.
Victoria, Hongkong, July 8th, 1845.
FOR SALE - Arab Horse.
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