OVERLAND MAIL.
(LONDON MAIL, May, 24.) The Mayarum Dyaram, from Calcutta and Singapore has brought a few of London bi- monthly papers of the 24th May, in anticipa tion of the mail for China, which we hear is on board H. M. Steam vessel Pluto gone to
Borneo with the Rear Admiral.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
EXTRA.
Victoria, Monday, 4th August, 1845.
estate on the Isle of Wight, containing about 1400 acres. Her Majesty, it is said, will visit the Earl of Ellenborough at Southam Hall. The wife of Lord Charles Wellesley has been delivered of a son at Apsley house. The child is contingent heir to the honours and estates of the Duke of Wellington. The Paris papers say that the Dutchess of Nemours will leave Paris for London, on an invitation from Queen Victoria to attend a ball to be given on her Majesty's birthday.
Sir Robert Peel's system of conciliation is working well in Ireland. It is dividing the Radical faction. The Bequest act, followed by other just concessions, will sever the ties which have united respectable Roman Catho lics with the trading faction of Repealers.
NAVAL AND MILITAAY! NAVAL.
commanding the Manchester district, is again re ported to replace Lieut-General Sir Edward Bla- keney, KCB in the command of the forces in Ireland.
It is expected that the Chinese medal with shortly be distributed.
Capt George Peevor, half-pay of the Buffs, is
appointed to the Captaincy of invalids in Chelsea Hospital, vice capt. W- M'Leod, deceased
The following have received medals and gratui- ties, in addition to pensions for meritorious con- duct:-12th Regt, Serj. Bennett, 15l. ; 25th, Serj. | Carradus, 71. 54th, Corp. Johnston, 77; 59th, Sori, Appleford, 77; 63rd, Serj. John Brown, 151 84th, Serj. Marlow, 154; 86th, Serj M'Manus, 51. In the Royal Military Repository at Woolwich is a model of an Oriental piece of ordnance, the original at Beejapoor, weighing 42 tons, and of an other at Agra, weighing 23 tons, and capable of dis- charging a ball of 1500 lbs. To these has now been added a Chinese brass morlar, brought home | in the Cornwallis, and weighing 8 tons 17 cwt. having a diameter of bore of two feet three inches, and a chamber of 20 inches, the depth of the whole being five feet.
Europe continues in a state of the greatest tranquility. France and England are alike engaged with plans of internal improvement and it is to be hoped that no unforeseen cause will disturb the friendly feeling which exists between their respective governments. In France, the Chambers have been almost exclu- sively occupied with railroad bills, and the Paris Fortification Arms Bill. M. Guizot is said to have recovered from his indisposition and will resume the duties of his high office, though this is opposed to the advise of his medical at- Admiral the Earl Dundonald (Lord Cochrane) tendants. His Majesty, Louis Phillipe, like our is dangerously indisposed, arising from over-anxie own Sovereign, is preparing for a round of vity to perfect the machinery of the Janus, steam sits at home and abroad. The English and sloop, built from the distinguished Admiral's own French commission have made arrangements designs. All attempts to work the engines have A duel was fought at Gosport on 20th May, be for the suppression of slavery, though the par- hitherto failed to work
tween Mr Seton, late of 11th Hussars, and First ticulars have not been made public, until they Sir Robert Wilier Otway, Bart, and Vice Admiral It appears that at a soirée held at the King's.beach, The Queen has been pleased to appoint Admiral Lieut. H C. M, Hawkey. of the Royal Marines, receive the sanction of both governments.
Spain and Portugal are quiet. The Spanish Sir Edward W. C. R Owen, Knights Commanders on the provisus evening Mr Seton paid somewhat Cortes were to be prorogued on the 29th when of the Most Hon. Military Order of the Bath, to marked attention to the wife of Lieut. Hawkey, the Queen would proceed to Barcelona. The be Knights Grand Cross of the said Order; and and was afterwards, in the public rooms, grossly Rear Admiral Sir Edward Chetham, Kot., Compa- insulted by Mr. Hawkey, who called him a contemplated marriage between Queen Isabellanion of the said most lion. Military Order, to be blackguard and a villain, and told him if he would and Count Trapani is said to be unpopular, and Knight Commander thereof. not much desired by the Prince himself. In
not fight him, he would horsewhip him down the High-street of Portsmouth. At the time these consequence of this, the negotiation has termi-
words were used Mr. Seton was ondeavouring to nated. At Lisbon, the minister Costa Cabral
leave the ball room, and Lieut, Hawkey attempted has retired from office in ill health; he has been
to kick him as he passed. The consequences may succeeded, ad interim by his brother, Jose Ber-
be ancipated A meeting was arranged, and the nardo Cabral, governor of Lisbon.
combatants met at Stokes-bay, near Fort Monckton; Licut. G. B. Rowles, R. N., acted as second to Mr. Seton, and Lieut. E. L. Pym of the Royal Marines, was second to Lieut. Hawkey...
The governments of the new world offer an unpleasant contrast to their elder brethren of Europe. The United States, Mexico, and Texas, are alt in a state of turmoil. In the states, Oregon, and the annexation of Texas, are the grand subjects of discussion, and it is very dif-
ficult to tell how these matters will terminate. That the bulk of the people are favorable to the forcible occupation of Oregon, and the annexa- tion of Texas, is very evident, and if both these questionable steps can be taken at a less risk than a war with England, Texas and Oregon will both be joined to the Union in less than twelve months. It is not probable that America will proceed to actual warfare with Great Britain on the Oregon question, so long as the latter country has no European wars on hand, we therefore think, that though America has once refused to leave the question to arbitra- tion, she will yet propose that fair and Chris- tian-like mode of settlement. This is the more probable, that it will meet the approbation of the most respectable part of the community. Again, it is difficult to tell how far Mr. Polk may consider himself bound to stand by the de- claration made in his inaugural address and demand nothing less that the complete abau- donment of the claims of Great Britain to the Sovereignty of Oregon. Fortified by a majo- rity of the people, who shout for war and no concession; fortified also by a majority in Con- gress, he may commit his country to such an extent that war will become a point of honour, Nothing, however, can be done before the meeting of Congress-in December we believe --and in the meantime, the government, as well as the people, will have time to think coolly over a question, which in our humble opinion, to America is one of the very greatest impor- tance.
Mexico has declared all treaties with the United States at an end; She has closed her ports against American vessels and forbidden the use of their goods. Mr. Shannon-the ac- creditated representative of the United States -has retired to a small town about a league from the city, preparatory to leaving the re- public. Nothing is yet known, as to the mea- sures the Mexicans will adopt. The Govern ment have called upon the people to co-operate, and support the President in defence of the 'rights and honour of the nation. Various ru- monr's are in circulation. One report is, that a mere recognition of the independence of Texas, would not lead to war with America; but that annexation would, Another report says that England has signed a treaty with, Texas containing stipulations to protect that country from invasion.
The intelligence from Texas is quite as con. tradictory as that from Mexico. Meetings have been convened in different parts of the coun- try by order of Government and resolutions passed favorable to annexation. In opposition to this, it is said that, the United States Minister has been treated so coldly by President Jones,
that he has withdrawn from the seat of Govern- ment. The President has sent a special mis- sion to London, but for what purpose is un- known.
Letters from Ascension state, that the Albatross had captured off the river Coanzas, the fine brig Albany, of 300 tons burden, having 750 slaves on board. The Heroine was dismasted early in the year off the Gallinas; since which she has captured a fine brig of 300 tons off Loando.
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The greatest triumph ever achieved by the screw over the paddle wheel has been effected by the Rattler steam-sloop, Com. Smitn, beating the Ve suvius, steam sloop, Com. O'Callaghati, five hours in the run from Greenwich to the Frith of Forth, including steamers, comprising the American navy, The total number of vessels of every description,
amounts only to 67. Of these, II are line-of-battle ships. 17 frigates, 34 sluops, brigs, or schooners,
and 5 steam vessels.
The combatants having arrived, the ground (15| paces) was measured, and the principals having fired and missed his antagonist. The pistol of been place, the word was given, when Mr. Seton,
Lieut. Hawkey was placed in his hand by his se cond at half-cock, and consequently he did not have his shot. Other pistols were, however supplied, the Lieut. Stokes, who was lately dismissed his ship, word was again given, and both fired. Mr. Seton the Tartarus, by sentence of a court-martial, has fell, He was conveyed on a shutter on board a been appointed by the Lords of the Admiralty to her yacht in waiting, and carried to the Quebec Hotel, Majesty's ship Siren. This is a somewhat intelli-Surgical assitance was called in, and it was dis gible hior to the members of the court-martial. coved that Mr. Seton had been wounded dangerous
The Siren, 16, has been commissioned by Comly on the right side of the abdomen, the ball mander H. E. Edgell, who was wounded when passing through and coming out on the left side. Lieutenant of the Imogene, in forcing the passage of the Bocca Tigris in 1834.
The Erebus, Capt. Sir John Franklyn, and the Terror, Capt. Crozier, discovery vessels, left on the 19th May for their destination. Each ship has been supplied with 200 tin cylinders of the purpose of holding papers which are to be thrown overboard with the statement of the longitude and other parti: culars worthy of record, written in six different languages, and the parties finding them are re- quested to forward the information to the Admiralty.
the experimental squadron, intended to cruize this It has been determined by the Admiralty that summer under the orders of Rear-Admiral Parker, C. B, shall rendezvous at Spithead, and sail from that anchorage. The squadron will consist of her Majesty's ships St. Vincent, Trafalgar, and Queen, three-decked ships; and the Albion, Vanguard, Rodney, Superb, and Canopus, two-decked ships. It is probable that the Vulture, first-class steamer, will accompany them.
The Camperdown, 104, is to be out down to a two-decker. The Racehorse, 18, com, C. J. Hay, has sailed for Australia with specie, thence to the East Indies. The Adelaide, and Sea Park, freight ships, are loading at Dept-ford for Hongkong.
"PROMOTIONS.
Commanders-F Kemble, late of Caledonia, and flag Lieut. to Sir D. Milne; E. Collier.
Retired Commanders of 1830-W. Lambert, S. Mottley, M. Raven, I. Harris, and J. Jackson.
Lieutenant-G. C. Kerr.
98th-Capts. Lovet, and Ormsby Engs. Hardy, Stewart, Croker, Baby, and 61 men, are on board the Sea Park, for China. Capt. C. E. Singe has arrived on leave.
ult, publishes a rumour-" That the result of the President's deliberation with his Cabinet on the Oregon question was a determination to follow the example of the British Government on the Maine boundary affair, and send a special rainister to
London. Even the Minister has been named →→→ Mr. Van Buren—and we have heard also, in this
connexion, the name of another distinguished leader in the Democratic party
The Commercial does not know whether to believe this or not; but, if anything, leans in its favour, notwithstanding that it had not been able to trace it to an authentic source."
The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald says, "There is some talk about an extra session of Congress being convened, thoug until something more definite should be done, it is dit ficult to conceive what Congress could do just now, There is great activity in the State Department, and Mr. Buchaban had a long conference with the President this morning and he also received des- patches from Mr. Pakenham by the hands of his private secretary. No one seems to expect for a moment that Mr. Polk will retreat from the posi tion assumed in his inaugural address, and great anxiety is manifested to learn, if possible, what was the purport of the despatches sent by Mr Pakenhaın, however, is yet known on this subject." and what, will be the reply thereto. Nothing,
Texas.-England. it is said, claims forty mil- lion acres of and in Texas, that large extent of ter- ritory having been pledged to her as security for state of Mexico. It is also stated that the English a debt of twelve millions sterling due to her by the
cabinet have signed a treaty stipulating that Eng- land will protect Texas from foreign invasion.
"It would appear that no step had yet been taken by: President Jones to convene Congress, or to do any other act in reference to the subject of annexa- tion. Governor Jones was charged with being op. posed to the measure, and with intriguing to defeat
it.
On the other hand public meetings in different parts of the country had been convened, and re. solutions in favor of annexation adopted. The United States Minister, Major Donelson, had been treated so cavalierly by President Jones and his seat of Government to Galveston. Cabinet, that he spoke of withdrawing from the Proclamations had been issued to fill vacancies in Congress. The opponents of President Jones assert that this has been done to amuse the people, and to procrastinate action on the all absorbing question.
MEXICO.-General Almonte's communication of
the passage of the measure of aunexation produced very considérable excitement in the capital. Senor Cuevas, the Minister of Foreign Relations addres- sed a circular to the governors of the different de- partments, in which he appealed to the patriotism 18th-Capt: Evans, Lieuls. Mayo, Wilkinson, of the authorities and all citizens, to forget divi. Swaby, Ens, Doran, and 76 men, are on board the sions, and to stand by the President, and co-operat Adelaide, for China. Licuts Woodright and Hayed in defence of the rights and the honour of the conn have arrived in England.
nation. Upon the reception of the official notifica- tion, a very stormy session was held in the House of Deputies, during which Senor Cuevas submitted a decree, prefacing it with the remarks, that the Government felt strong enough for the emergency, trusted that instead of a grievous calamity, annexa- without the grant of additional powers, and he
tion might really prove a blessing to Mexico, by tain their rights and preserve the integrity of the uniting all her people in a determined effort to main-
territory of the Republic. The decree declared treaties of friendship, commerce, and navigation at an end; the closing of all ports to the Commerce of the United States, and forbids the use of their manufactures,
Government to have part of this corps to garrison Ceylon Rife Regt. The intention of the House Hongkong has been for the present abandoned.
troops on board the Adelaide, for Hongkong, from Medical Staff-ssist. Surg. Shelton is with
whence he proceeds to join the 28th Assist. Serg, J. C. Brown is on board the Sea Park.
18th Foot Capt. W. Evans, from 44th Foot, to be Cap., vice Staveley, exc.
AMERICA. —Our accounts from New York are to April 30, by the Caledonia which has brought, among other passengers-the Hon. A Smith, Charge d' Affaires of Texas, whose mission, according to the New York Hearld, is, "to see what new con- dition may be procured for Texas, provided she remain independent, and refuse annexatiou.
The remarks of Lord Aberdeen in the House of Lords, and of Sir R. Peel and J Russell in the house of Commons, on that part of Presedent Polk's- to have excited considerable sensation. The cor inaugural address which relates to Oregon, appear
respondent of the Times goes into the subject at same length, referring to the negociation in 1826. Surgeons-J. J. Paul; A. J. Little; J. David between Mr. Huskisson and Mr. Addington, on son (for services in China.
the part of Great Britain, and Mr. Gallatin, on the Assistant-Surgeons-J. Gray (c), J. Gordon (b). | United States, and subsequently, in 1827, between Paymasters and Pursers-T. E. Gould, W. Mr. C. Grant and Mr. Addington, on the one part, Thomas.
and Mr. Gallatin, on the other; and says they APPOINTMENTS.
establish conclusively that at all times this (the Captains-W. J. H. Johnson to Agincourt; 0. American) Government has claimed, as matter of Stanley to Blazer.
Commander-H. E. Edgell to Siren.
Caledonia to Queen; C. 1. Austen (addit) to Vin Lieutenants-B. A. Wak and A. Cumming, dictive; R. Ward to Victory; H. G. Veitch, from William and Mary yacht, to Sheerwater; H. E. S. Winthrop to Rodney, vice Nourse, to Rattler: C. A. Vansittart (act.) to Winchester; H. Stokes and G. Pigot to Siren. -
Masters-J. Whiting (act.) to Siren; T. Wise St. Vincent to Styr; 3. Parsons to Victory.
Mates-C. M. Incraft and G. E. K. Wright to Queen; M H. Perceval to Excellent; G. T. S. Winthrop to Jackall, H. Vernon to Rodney; E
Couch to Erebus. - 2
- Midshipman—G. H. Parker to Hibernia.
Naval Cadets-J. W. East to Vesuvius, C. S. Fitzgerald to Blazer; W. F. Turton to Hibernia; W. B. Grant to St Vincent.
In Eastern matters we observe that Mr. Hume's motion, to pension Sir Henry Potting er, was postponed to the 3rd of June. The Dutch purpose keeping up a steam communica- tion between Batavia and Singapore; the Spanish Government, between Manila and Singapore, or Manila and Hongkong: the French government between Bourbon and Suez, all intended to form junctions with the line from India to England. It is also said, that Great Britain intends opening a steam commu-T. E. Gould, prom.; J. Simpson to Vernon. nication with the Australian colonies, having reserved certain powers in their engagement with the Peninsular and Oriental Company for that purpose. The Directors of the Company are constructing vessels for any extension that may offer.
Surgeons-J W. Elliot to convict ship Marion; J. J. Paul to Siren.
Assistant Surgeons-J. Acton to Racehorse; J. Gray (e) to Pandora; E. J. Irving to Tortoise; W. G. Goldin to St. Vincent; J. G. Risk to Green wich Hospital; J. Acton to Stren.
Paymasters and Pursers T. E. Gould to Strom: boli; H. D. P. Cunningham to Siren
Chaplains-W. EL Pilcher to Vernon, G. Coop- er Caledonia to Queen, y
Her Majesty and family have been rusticat- ing at the Isle of Wight, and returned to town. Prince Albert has purchased the Woodhouse
Clerk in Charge-R. Simmons to Jackall, vice
The following Mates passed for Lients at the Naval College:-E Scott. A. Chetham, and W. R. G. Palliser Excellent; E. Couch, Erebas; H. Nelson and G. A. E. Murray, late Dublin.
MILITARY.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
EXPORTS.
HONGKONG.Beer, 3481. in bulk 6151. in glass.-Calicoes, 7,335,910 yds, plain, and 83,5 yds, printed and dyed.- Cordage, 2701.-Flannels and Blanketings, Aol.-Gings, 173 cwt. window.-Gunpowder, 620--Linens, 14,160 yds. --Metals, 1351. lead.--Opium, 22,237 Ibs.-Spirits, 392 gs. brandy; 184 ga. Geneva.-Shawls and Handkerchiefe, 2031. unenumerated. Sailcloth, 7,131 ella.-Twist, and Yarn. 71,600. Ibs.--Wines. 91 gs. French; 540 gs. Madeira; 161 ga. Port; 362 gs. Spanish Woollens and Worsteds, 10,3631:
Watches, 72 gold, 374 silver, and 22 metal.-Musical Boxes, inferior; 20,4941. stuffe; 27191, superior; 1,8601. long anp short cloths.Woollens, 270 ps. cloth.--Woods, 7 Ida. anwn, 1,356.
SHANGHAI-Beer, 301. in bulk,-Calicoes, 5,176,478 yds. plain.--Threads and Sewing, 3,920 lbs.-Woollens and Worsteds, 1,000E
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LONDON TRADE REPORT, 24 MAY 1945. SILK-The market continues to wear an inactive appear once. A few purchases have been made in low priced Ben. gal, and in China a fair business has been done. Other del scriptions are steady at nominal rates.
SPICES, Cnesia Lignicu, the small supply at market checks business; the few orders executed brought the late advanced rates-fine thin quil, 65s to 678, good 62 to 649. and ord coarse 528 to 558 6d per twi The stock is only
The quantly received shows a falling off as compared with last year of 2900 pkge. Cinnamon-Ceylon is dall, nad the few small parcels diapased of since the last sale have barely supported market raten. Other kinds are less inquired after. TEA.-There has been more activity in the market, and a
right, exclusive jurisdiction in Oregon, whatever it might be willing to surrender as a matter of com. nothing more, however indiplomatic he may have promise. The President, in truth, has said or done 1750 packages, against 4000 a' the same period last year. appeared on the occasion. I have heretofore as- serted, and now repeat it,-No proposition, in my opinion, short of the 49th degree of latitude, will ever be accepted by any department of this Go- vernment, or by the American people, be the con. sequences what they may. The great body of the citizens of this country entertain the opinion that the Oregon territory, as matter of right, belongs to
the United States. They are, therefore, strongly opposed to a surrender of any portion of it. Un- fortunately, many of the western people, as I be lieve, are not only willing, but anxious, to embark in a war with Great Britain, with or without cause. It would open a new and enlarged market for their agricultural products, and cause a great expendi- tore of public money among them. How far the feelings of the south are in unison with those of the west on this subject is problematical During the last session of Congress it was said that the western and southern members had formed a league to car- ry through the Texas and Oregon bills. If this be true, and the parties act in good faith, they will probably possess the power in the gert Congress. to pass the Oregon bill in such form as may com port with their views and wishes. The public mind is in a more feverish state than it was when I wrote to you a few days since. Some leading and heated Congress with as little delay as practicable. I do partisans are inducing the President to convene not think that they can succeed but, if they should, some hasty and inflammatory measure is to be ap prehended."
large amount of business has been done by private treaty in new Teas by the lato arrivals: Congous 9d to 94d, and low sales have been brought forward, from which prices as com- yellow Twankay la 2d to is 3d per lb. Several public pared with those of the previous sales show a decline of about 2d per lb on plain Orange Pekoe, and 24 on low scent. ed Capers, but for all other sorts no variation took place.
Several breaks of Green Tess have been bought since the
sales at full rates. The deliveries of Tea entered out for home consumption at the following port during the week ending 17th May, ara-
London Liverpool Bristol Hull
Total
152,152 lbs. 109,978
22,16 1,82 651,075 Ita.
Up to the same period in 1814, the duty paid was on 11,963, 911 lbs, and the totals in 1815 being $1,677,973 ihu, given ae increase for the current year of 614,062 lbe, as compare/l with the same period in 1144.
Max.
ENGLISH SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS.
7th Hersey, China at Dublin. 23rd Fram, (Foam 2) do. at Falmouth. 21th Monarch, do at Eastbourne
MAY.
SAILED.
15th Decon, Hongkong, from Liverpool. 10th Duke of Portland, China, from Portsmouth. 19th Mais, Shanghai, from do,
1st Sea Park, Hongkong, from the Downs. 22nd Nymph, China, from Gravesend,
Cleared at the Custom.-Adelaide, for Hongkong.
We regret to say that Major-Gen. Hogg, of the So writes “A Genevese traveller." A few ex- Bombay army, continues very dangerously indistracts from the American press will indicate the posed.
general feeling on the subject:--
Listed, Printer and Pablished by Zoww Caan, at The Friend of China Lieut-General Sir Thomas Arbuthnot, K C B. The New York Commercial Advertiser of the 20th ́ and Bg5sg Gazette Office, Wisca's Road, Victoria, Hongkong
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