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for redress for the injury done hum. Changing corn by a miller, and retorning bad corn in the stead was punishable by indictment being an offence against we public (1 Seas, Ca. 217) but selling gum of one denomination for that another was not a fraud (So ger 205) the only way in which the law could take Cognizance of the offence of adulterating Gambier

was as an endeavour, on the part of the

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETIE.

To obtain money under false pretenceuiterator, Stanley should be treated with disrespect. His they were for increasing instead of opposing the to sell at $10 per picul, now offered for it.

talents were great,

Mr. W. William's had como down to the House been offered and refused. There are a few bande- object of these observationa? A great mistake hud been committed. It was to show the Government expecting that this vote was to be opposed. Thated pical in the market, held at 83.35 cents per pol, BEES WAY.-Scarce and in great request, far that, if they would not go the entire length with ho believed was the general understanding. (No the committee, the right honourable goleman oo.) But it appeared now that the Company have good clean Wax $37 per picul, is obramble at perhaps might use his influence to indees Lord ing got their million of acres of land secured to present.

CAMPHOR, CHINA.—Saleable at quotations, Stanley to retrace his course. Hear, hear.) Ho them, as he supposed they land or would have under

Cassia LigneA.---Holders do not seem inclines was the last man in that House to say that Lord the renewed negotiation with the Colonial-office,

and, as a parliamentary debater catimate, knowing very well that the more money. COFFEE BUGIS to 6000 pleals have chang- he was far superior to almost any one he (Mr Sheil) was expended in the colony the better it would be ed hands at from 85-12 cents to 6.33 cents per had ever heard; but if Lord Stanley were a calm for themselves. He had no doubt, if the session picul, according to quality; and there are still a and as animpassioned as he was beyond doubt lasted much longer, they would have a supplemental few small lots unsold affont. prompt, dexterous, and agile; and if his talent were estimate brought in for New Zealand. For his not as peculiarly remarkable in every department part he thought we were already taxed enough for in which he had been engaged, still he (Mr Sheil) this mismanaged colony. Would the hon. gentle ventured to say that New Zealand ought not to be man say whether this vote included all that this sacrificed to him; and that, in choosing between country would be called upon to pay on account the retention of the great patrician in the Cabinet of the present year, or whether he intended to pro- and the maintenance and happiness of a great Bri pose a supplemental estimate? tish possession of the Crown, the latter ought to be preferred. (Cheers.)

Mr G. W. Hope had already stated that the calculations upon which the present estimate was framed were made upon very imperfect information. Mr Mangles believed, if the colonies of New Zealand were allowed to govern themselves, there would be a revenue more than sufficient to meet all the expenses of the colony, without calling for any aid from this country.

CLOVES-Seldom enquired after: salcable at about quotation. • M

Corton, and Corron Goods,--Colton does not from an articles of enquiry before the Junk session, There has been better enquiry during the past week for plain and coloured British colton manufactures, such as white and grey shintings, Cambrics, Jaco- nets, Mulls, Lappets, Prints, Handkerchiefs Salen- dongs, and such other goods as are adapted for the Bagis consumption, and a similar enquiry prevails at present for Bengal and Madras Colton Goods, but to a limited extent.

COFFER SHEATHING.--No sale reported; first" hands well stocked and second hands fully supplied

Canvas ENGLISH-Henry in

at present.

Sir Robert Peel, apologised for Lord Stanley, As to the constitution of the supreme authority, it was a difficult question, and he hoped that it would be settled at the earliest possible period, for the interest of the colony for that was the great and paramount question with them all. In some way

Mr B. Osborne was somewhat surprised at the or other the Legislative Council ought to represent the public opinion of the colony. He must conturu the discussion had taken. It appeared now retailers are well supplied just a cock in the place. clude by saying that he did not think it would be trat the attention of the House had been taken up. COPPER TOKENS, Good enquiry, and sales for the advantage of the colony that this discussion | in a mere squabble between the New Zealand made at 500 to 595 per dullar, to the extent of Company and the Government, and, now that dis $10,000. The importation of this article into our should be continued..

pute was in a fair way for settlement, the more market is very detrimental to the sale of many important question of whether the Colonial De staple cotton manufacture, partment as now constituted was fit to be intrusted with the destinies of our mat colonial empire, was altogether lost sight of. (Hear hear)

The Hon'ble the Recorder then directed the atten tion of the Grand Jury to the state of destitution which existed amongst the lowers class of Chinese, Their poverty was most distressing A circular had been sent round by the stipendiary magistrate Capt. Cuppage, Soliciting pecuinary aid; this was readily acceded to and from the funds so collected 150 pau- pers had been fed daily; there were still about 60 persons begging for food, and it was extremely pain- fil to notice that no less than 70 persons had died during the year from positive destitution. It was a question whether it should be for the European com munity to support the Chinese poor; whether they in fairness ought to do, so seeing that thay had en ough to do to support their own poor, measure which was always done most liberally, for he, the Recorder, could do the Straits people the justice to say that he had invariably found them most liberal He the Recorder, certainly thought that some means should be taken to prevent these wretched and penu. rious Chinese being landed as they were in such numbers at Singapore from Ithio, and elsewhere. The Nakada should be forced to convey them back to their own country when brought here in a helpless state. Formerly the poor were supported by funds Mr Hawes was glad to hear that there was accumulating from the Pork farm, a monopoly prorpect of a satisfactory settlement of the disputes which the Bengal Government had thought it desi between the Colonial office and the Company. He rable to abolish; but which had not been productive was one who had never imputed paltry or petty of any good result, inasmuch as it was generally admotives to the Colonial-office; and, now that the mitted that the price of Pork had augmented whilst negotiation had once commenced, he bad every its quality had sensible deteriorated. It might appear hope it would be brought to a satisfactory con illiberal to tax one portion of the community; but clusion. they had always manifested a willingness to pay a tax on an article of food chiefly consumed by them, their poor were thereby provided for; and it was worthy of remark that pauperism was less in amount then than what at present exist. The Chinese ought to support their own poor, but he, the Recorder, re- gretted to notice that with a solitary exception or two, the Chinese were far from being charitable even to people of their own nation. He, the Recorder, would leave it to the Grand Jury to consider whe ther it would not be desirable to memorialize the Supreme Government for the re-application of the tax on Pork, and the ho entertained but little doubt their representations would meet with the attention and considerations they were entitled to,

The Grand Jury then retired to an adjoining room for the purpose of examining the indictments submit ted to them.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-WEDNESDAY,

JULY, 30, SUPPLY,

22,5651. was proposed to defray the expenses of the colony of New Zealand

Mr J. A. Smith was anxious to know how the House stood in regard to the question respecting that important colony. He undertood the Now Zealand Compay relied upon the sincerity of the right hon. baronet at the head of the Government. Since the last discussion certain proposals had been made on behalf of the New Zealand Company to her Majesty's Government for a settlement of dif ferences. Upon the receipt of those proposals, the Under Secretary for the Colonies expressed a wish to re-open negotiations, and a deputation from the company waited upon him. A proposition was then made which now stood over for the considera tion and approval of Lord Stanley, who was unfor- tunately absent. He trusted that, for the good of all, the proposals which had been made would meet with the acceptance of the noble lord. But he wanted to know whether, in the event of those hopes not being realised, the right hon, baronet would give another opportunity for discussing the state of The colony in the present session, if they omitted to make those remarks they might think it their duty to do upon that vote?

Sir R. Peel had a very strong wish to avoid a discussion under present circumstances, as he con- sidered it of great importance to the well-being of the colony that it should be avoided if possible. No man regretted more than he did the differences which had sprung up between the New Zealand Company and her Majesty's Government. Com munications were now passing between the Colu- nial-office and the company. The probability was that there would be an amicable conclusion of those differences; but, if unfortunately it should happen that a different result were arrived at, he had no hesitation in giving an assurance that another op portunity for discussing the whole question would be afforded during the present session.

Mr. Hope begged to set the hon. gentleman op posite right on one point. It was not because of the absence of Lord Stanley that the proposal had not been decided upon. The reason was, that a gentleman had been called in, who was totally un- connected with the past history of the dispute, who was now engaged in arranging the difference, and the proposal was before him.

Mr Roebuck bad always been anxious that the question should not be discussed as a dispute be tween the New Zealand Company and the Govern ment. He was convinced that, with a little care, they might strike out a self-sustaining system of colonisation. Let there be a Governor and Execn- fire Council appointed by the Crown, and a Legis Jative Assembly elected by the colonists. Let these be the Legislatore; and the administration be in the Governor, with the advice, not by the content, of the Council. Let the colonists, in local matters, govern themselves. A general law should be pre pazed, so that each county, as it received its popu- lation, should receive the law from the law and from nothing else. He entreated the Government not to allow an hour to pass before they formada uniform system for the whole of the colony

Mr Hume said, people zught plan what they liked for the good government of the colonies cho- where; but so long as the Colonial-oface remain ed defective, nothing in the way of permanent good could be effected.

Mr Sheil entered at considerable length into the past history and present state of New Zealand, and concluded to the following effect:-What was the

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CUTLERY.—Wanted, fine would now self at re- munerating prices.

GINGHAMS. A sale of 100 pierce 28 yards long is reported at $2.50 cents per piece.

GIN-Moderate supplies, but no salos reported. GAMBIER-Prices have fluctuated somewhat during the week, and last sales we hear have been at 1-50 cents per picul.

GRAM-Market supplied for some time; retail.

Mr Hindley complained that the present Bishop of New Zealand had consecrated, for the exclusive burial of Protestants, a portion of the cemetery which had hitherto been used for the interment of the inhabithants of the colony generally, without regard to religious distinctions. He (Mr Hindley} had received communications stating that this acting as last quoted- of the bishop had given great dissatisfaction, and that a petition would be forwarded to him for pre- sentation to the House of Commons on the subject. The Chancellor of Exchequer thought the peti tioners, in withholding their petition, had exhibited more discretion than the hon. member.

Admiral Dundas could not allow any aspersions to be cast on the character of the present Bishop of New Zealand without standing up in his de fence. He believed no man had ever exercised the functions of his office with greater zeal and devo tion-on man had been more successful in the per- formance of his sacred duties--and there was no man whose charactert was in every respect more exemplary than that of the right reverend prelate, (Hear, hear.)

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Mr Protheroe asked, was intended that this country should be saddle with the ecclesiastical establishments of New Zealand?

Mr G. W. Hope was understood to say, that, in the present state of the colony, it was necessary that the means of religious instruction for the in. habitants should be provided by this country.

Mr B. Osborne wished to know whether the present Governor was to have any increase of salary, as compared with the former Governors,

Mr. C. Buller liked the tone in which this enbject had been discussed. He was glad to hear from the right honorable baronet a reference made to the negotiation between the New Zealand Company and the Colonial-office and he must say that he was glad to hear that the matter had taken that turn; and he should be extremely disappointed it these disputes, which they all regreted, had not at last that happy result which he ventured to anticis pate. As to the estimates immediately before the committee, he concurred with what his right hon ourable friend had said respecting them. There were some charges to be regarded rather as impe- rial than colonial, They ought to recollect that for a new settlement they required as a Governor a man of great ability, and 1,2001. a year was not sufficient for a gentleman going out as Governor of New Zealand a taxing officer in one of the law courts in Dublin, his right honorable friend inform d them, got as high a salary, (Hear.) While they nere voting the estimates for New Zealand, they ought to take as much as would pay the debt at onca. Now, the present estimates did not give a fair notion of what the colony required. In some papers from Captain Fitzroy the expenditure of this year was estimated as from 39,000%, to 40,000 and the only revenue to meet that was 14,000, leaving a deficit of 22,000. But of the 14,000 Captain Fitzroy calculated on reciving 8,000, from property-tax, and 2,0001, front land titles. The first return showed that the property tax would not produce 4,0002, instead of 8,000L, and as to the revenue from land titles, by allowing parties to purchase from the natives, it was swept away altogether. Thus, then, all they had was 8,0001. as a revenue, with an expenditure of 36,000. or 40,000f., leaving a deficit of 32,0COL. The present estimate was only for 22,0001. and odd, and they had a debt of 15,000 for which they had issued their debentures. He did not think that there could be a less deficiency than 40,000. in amount. He wished to call the attention of the committee to another point. Captain Fuzroy had made a redue tion in every one's salary in the colony. He had

Viscount Sondon agreed that it would be impos- taken one fourth of each person's salary. They had, for instance, sent out Mr Chapman as a judge sible for this country to maintain the ecclesiastical with a salary of 8007. a year. This he considered establishments of all the colonies. He believed a very hard case(Hear, haar.) Why was a dif- that, by an appropriation of the waste hands, means ference to be inade between judges? What right might be provided for the religious training and bad this gentleman to expect that the Governor education of the people, and for all clericat pur. would have awept the customs from 22,000 down poses; and he considered that the colonists ought to 8,000, and that he should be made to suffer for to be put in a position, as soon as passible, to pro it? They ought to keep faith with the public servide a religious establishment for themselves by vants; and in this instance they ought to take such those means. (Hear hear.) an estimate as would enable them, amongst other things, to pay this gentleman the salary they had contracted to give him,

Mr Aglionby, in defending the character and proceedings of the New Zealand Company, observ ed that there aspeared to him to be very little dif ference between the opinions of the hon. and learn ed member for Bath and the right hon. baronet, as to that species of representative government which should be given to New Zealand. He hoped that the result of the proceedings that had been alluded to would be good government, under which the colony would prosper.

Lord Ebrington rejoiced heartily that there was a prospect of a settlement between the Company and the Colonial-office; but he did not expect that everything could be done with a good effect until some plain principle was laid down as to the waste lands. (Hear, bear, hear.)

Mr G. W. Hope said the present Govenor went out on a special mission, and he would therefore receive a special allowance. That special allo. wance would be 2,5001, a year, instead of 1,200. a year, which was the salary of the late Governor.

Mr W. Williams observed that, from all he had heard, he believed the present Bishop of New Zea land to be a most estimable person, and in every way fitted for the duties of his sa cred office; but he thought the charge for the ecclesiastical esta blishment of the colony ought not to be placed upon this country. He hopped that means would be taken to provide for the payment of the clergy out of the revenue arising from the waste lands of the colony.

Mr Hindley was an advocate for the voluntary principle in all cases But the believed the New Zealand Company had already turned their atten. tion to the subject, and had invested 7,000l. in the hands of trustees for church purposes in New Zea- land. Under these circumstances he though it was hard that the charge should le thrown on this country.

Mr Aglionby said his hon. friend was quite con rect in supposing that the New Zealand Company had set apart a large sum for the purposes of reli- gious instruction, and they had granted assistance in this respect without regard to any feelings of partiality for one religion more than another. They had been guided only by the proportionate numbers of each sect in the particular locality to which the the grant was mode, and they had given the largest division of the funds to the members of the Esta blished Church, as being the largest body.

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Guss.-Suitable sizes and descriptions salenhle to some extent, Market overstocked however, with unsaleable kinds.

GUNPOWDER. ~—Cannon powder in excellent re- guest, for canister the demand is always limited.

GUNNY BAGS-Large stock, and unenquired for at present.

İrox,--Considerable stocks ; no sales reported. LEAD-There will now be some enquiry for this by the Bugis.

LONG CLOTH.-We hear sales have been mada- of 700 pieces at $ 2-70 cents to $3 per piece ac- cording to quality.

Muskers, The Bugis are enquiring for this and a great number will soon be taken away by them. No sales however are reported

Morner O'PeaRL SHELL-About 2,000 pecul of the late importations have been parted with at $ 13 per picul

OPIUM-Sales reported consist of 5 chests Patna at 8 670 and 10 chests Benares at 643 per chest when the. Bugis commence to buy; if the expected supplies be limited, Benares is likely to advance. considerably upon present rates.

OIL, COCOANDT.-Has advanced since our last to 8 d-50 cents per pien! in consequence of short supplies during the week.

PEPPER.We hear of 400 picule black sold at 4-10 cents per picul during the week-No sales of white Pepper to report

RATTANS-Large importations by native boats, and extensive purchases by Chinese on speculation. at about quotations.

RICE-Importation by Bally boats and selling for 1st quality at 864, and for second $ 59 per coynu no arrivals of Java during the week and prices are in advance of our last quotations of it.

SAGO-In good demand, and sales made during the week of flour at § 2-65 cents and of pearl at

3 per picul.

SUGAR-A lot of 450 picula Java sold during the week at 5 per picul. In other descriptions we have heard of no transactions.

SEOARS MANILA. We hear 350.000 No. 3 sald

during the week at $ 103 and 50,000 No. 4, at

81 per mil.

SANDAL WOOD-Of the recent importations we hear a lot of 200 picule Tinor wood, of a middling quality has been sold at 5 per picul

TIN-350 picals Straits we understand have been sold at 17 per picul.

TORTOISE SHELL-Šales reported are 15 piculs at 575 to 8 600 per pical, according to quality. For picked Shells much higher prices are des manded.:

TWIST MULt,-Good enquiry and of Meil they stock are small. No transaction however reported

eithor in white or colored.

WOOLLENS.-Spanish stripes are enquired after by the Eugis, and Bombazones by the Java traders a good amount of business will soon be done in both these goods.

TONNAGE.-Our harbour being bare of shipping, tonnage is as last quoted.

EXCHANGE.We have only heard of a single transaction of £2000, sg, at 6 roos, at, on London ais, and 24: Bengal (accepted) have been sold during the week at 232 per 8 100.

SHANGHAL IMPORTS.

* Per CINCASSIAN, B. Barens, From Hongkong, No. 101, arrived tlich Ocker, 1540

Dros, Ger & ft

1,184 pieces Woolloar

2013 #

Cirey Shistings

Per SIDNEY, Bir. Schooner free fumaghana, oprzed

Mir G. W. Hope, leaving the general question as having been slready suficiently discussed, would

EMERBOLAL: INTELLIGENCE. confine himself to the amount of the present nuti mate. He agreed with the hon. and learned mem

SINGAPORE MARKET REPORT. ber for Laskeard, that the smallnem of the vole

The arrival of a large number of Bagio traders required some justification. The fact was, that among the macy other difficulties in which the hate ( during the past week has greatly tendal to remove Governor had left the Government (sad he wished the beariness apparent in our market for weeks not to press unduly upon Capt Fitzroy) (hear); } past, and a gred amount of business in consequence was that of great usertainly as to the state of the has been done in native produce, and a better cas finances of the colony. (Hear, bear) He was not quiry for articles of British manufactures made & 170 (xtoler, 1942 prepared to say that the calculations upon which daring hat week

Aus-No dimination of the large stock both this vote was founded would prove to be correct, but in preparing the estimates for Parliament the in wood and bottes; for Engiak bouled beer $11 Colonist-otice could only proceed upon such das per donen could hardly be obtained and for Culcuza cunosuke as had been furnished to them. And the bould we do not bear more than $1 to 1.40 centy only statement la reference to this, the foneciler dozen offered,

No wholesale drant Retailers are question, which had beam supplied to the Govere meat by Captain Fitzroy, was that which had been well stockerk.

Auer--Expected arrivals of this are offered at referred to by the hon. and learned member for Liskeard him

Mr J. A. Smith said a few wants, which were inaudible in the gallery,

creta per piedi, deliverable in China har

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