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ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
To the Editor of the Friend of China.
Wednesday, November, 19th 1845, PRIVATE THEATRICALS. STANLEY ADELHI. "Serio amoto, Ludiman"
The dull monotony necessarily attendant on Detachment fife at Stanley, has, by the exertions of a spirited votary of Comus" been much enlivened by the introduction of Series of entertainments. The first of which, was enacted
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their nature were fully calculated to dispel for the time
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETIE.
and repassed the standard in slow and quick time with the bands playing, certainly the most was done for a military display and with only two Regiments it was highly creditable and did not fall even to receive the applause of those more familiar with such signts, His Ex. cellency the Governor with Keying on bis arm, next proceeded to inspect the Royal Ar tillery unlimber and limber the Field pieces,
pournal! While in the one was to be found do- tailed particulats of the most fitby offences, nothing was admitted into the pages of the Nation which could offend the purest taste.
There is nothing important from Ireland, though the position of affairs in that country is becoming rather more embarrassing to Government. They have as yet not done anything with Lord Downshire and other Orange justices, who attended the Lis born demonstration. Will they venture to remove who may take part in the monster meetings to be held at Thurles and Castlebar during the course of the present month, leaving the great unpaid of Lisburn unrebusked? It is hinted that Ministers are about to adopt some decisive measures for dis- countenancing political agitation of every descrip- tion; but, in the meantime, the Orange movement is gaining ground. The society is now re-esta- blished, and is governed by rules and regulations which have obtained the legal sanction of Mr Na pier, Q. C, and lodges are in full operation in the several counties of the North, It is asserted that paths, and secret signs and passwords, are abolish ed: but it appears that, in all other respects, the Orange system has been revived, upon the saino principles which induced parliamentary interfer- ence, a Committee of the House of Commons hav. ing reported that the seditious organisation had extended amongst a large portion of the army,"
20, H.M.Str. Váren, Com, Gifford, Whampoa with
H. E. the Chinese Commissioner Kering,
20, H.C.Str. Pluto, Coin. Airy, Whampoa,
NovENDER,
SAILED.
18, H. C. Str. Pluto, Com. Airy, Canton, 19, Prince Regent, Mason, Singapore. 19, Peruvian, Pitkethly, Sydney. 20, John Cooper, Greig, Whampoa. 20, Spec, Cole, Whampoa. 21, Dhur, Cumberland, Calcut 21, Petrol, Rogers, East Const.
REPORTS.
Dhur, Cumberland, Singapore and Calcutta to-lay, Dido, Saunders, Singapore and Calcnita to-day, H.C.Str. Medusa, Com. Hewitt, Bombay to day. Sylph, Macdonald, Bombay to day. Madura, Smith, Manila to day, Adelaide, Whampoa to-day.
on last night, proving slike omusing sa rational. As was and it must have astonished the High Commis those magistrates from the commission of the peace 20, Dart (Am), Baylies, Macao. Sanguinely anticipated and indeed, from the well known siner to observe the effect of proper training celebrity of the leading artistes," might be reasonably ex- and order, for this duty was admirably per- pected, the hopes of the Projector were fully realized, an formed the whole affair, including a Salute testified by the warm and hearty, and we may add, well merited approval of a discriminating audience "Alove us occupying only a few minutes, this ended, after que mala" the vox populi," without the aid of "claqueurs a little ceremony, Keying proceeded to his re. tru, decided the success of the performances, which from sidence to prepare for the evenings entertain- being, the intra cura," unhappily associated with residence ment (to his honor) at the Governors; we hear he is to dine with the Admiral Commanding to day; and what with the increased observation of British character he will thus obtain together with the greatly altered and improved appear ance of the Island, since his last visit (only three years ago) during which brief period a large and handsome Town has risen, we hope he will be rightly impressed with British character and that from this visit much mutual national good will ensue. .
on this Island.
flibernian airs could, in our good nature, constitute, the
np-
The Irish character was most effectually sustained during the evening, if the judicious selection of admirably sung balding of it, and however invidions, we feel that we would but detract from his due meed of praise, were we to pass various performances, both in a rich contralto and tasteful Suffice it to say falsetto brought about such happy result. that he was repeatedly encored and on his appearance heddly called for, a plentiful sprinkling of bouquets Nor did, what ted the approach of the sturdy vocalist.
critics might call on indifferent bagatelle, ALONE The vocal No-happier things were in store; ICH WOULD BE predominant, and how, more precininently tho Burietta of Norma ? during the performance of we are well nigh ashamed to admit, many a silent dowed the cheek of the feehler sex.
panoticed, the ludicrous efforts of Signor Murray, whose
CANDIDUS JUDEX.
STANLEY ADELPHI
(Communicated.)
{From the London Mail, Sept: 24.} GENERAL REMARKS,
The election for Southwark has been the only parliamentary contest since our last, and the result has been most discouraging to the onconformist part. It would seen as though their day had not appear to have been scarcely recognised in this yet come, for the opinions which they advocate struggle, which lay entirely between an ultra-liveral
was returned by an overwhelming majority,
PASSENGERS, Per Montreal-C. Brewer Esq, Lady and 3 children, and 3 servants: Mrs Moore: Mr W. P. Avis: Cheo (Chinese) child and servant.
Per Leland, Mr Smith, Lady and 3 children : Mr Hooper, and 2 children: Mr Vhillaber and servant: John McFining Supercargo.
Per P. & O. Ste. Braganza-Mossrs Blenkin, Ballen, Prince, Rothwell, and Micking, Captain Sopgreen, Mrs Fitzgerald, Servant, and 2 Children.
Left Penang November 6th, Singapore on the. 9th at 6.A.. Spoke Fortitude and Sultana 7th inst. Charles Grant on the Stu; and Emity Jane and Earl of Balearras on the Oth. II. M. Steamer Driver left for New Zealand on the 7th, having put into Singapore for repair. FI. M. S. Iris re
Will be performed at the abovo Theatre on Tuesday 18th occasion even a passing excitment, if we excep and a nondescript conservation. Sir W. Molesworthported to be on shore in the entrance of Singaporo
Novenibor 1845. The much silmired Farco of
POPPING THE QUESTION.
Dromatis Persone.
Miss Johnston
Mr. Primatoso, Mr SexivinMiss Winterblossom, Miss Rabie Henry, Mr Crawford Miss Bifin, Mira Taplin Helen Murray, Miss CampbellBobbin,
After which several vocal productions by Soignor Murmy, The evening's entertainment to conclude with the Gran- diosa, Tragica, Comica, Scria, domestica, Musica, Burles
Mrs Teplin Norma Signor Serivino Miss Johnston Adelgaaia, Miss Campbell ( Clotilda,
qua, Barletta of Pollio, Flavius,
NORMA
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Oriviso,
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Sustained heavy weather on the 11th, 12th and 13th inst., with much lightning and heavy rains. which with the detention of the Suez Steamer has occasioned the lateness of the Bragins's arrival.
Oct.
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present we take our leave of the Dramatis Per- con only add that we anxiously await an opportMail is less than ordinary interest, in truth nothing We are compelled to admit that the news by this ting over the lulls to witness similar scenes."
has occured in the slightest degree calculated to matters/connected with the existing railway speen lations, which have become a perfect mathia.
Mexico and Tho United States.The United Sta weather has been dull-the papers have been dull tes and Mexico must still be the "chief burden of ( few days since, six out of eight pages of the
our song," and we fear, notwithstanding the oppos Morning Cronicle were devoted to advertisements)-
none more so than the unequally matched comba- periodicals have been dull-books have been dulluterests of all nations to such a state, and of the St. Leger has been a rather dull afhir-and, if tants, that it must be a war song.
ARRIVALS. the truth must be spoken Punch himself has been hear of no ships taken, no forts stormed no herald
Liverpool. aflected by the prevailing dulness. Such being the with gaudy tabard to hurt the proud defiance of 25, Ann Bates.
26. Paz (Sp.), Calles, Singapore. res, angust domi," we may shortly despatch all chivalric days, or sandaled emissary of the steurner Crawford that we have to say in the shape of general ob republican school to display the mute eloquence of 17, Mary Campbell, Singapore.
a broken wand, but the wrested province is filling 31, Macassar (Belgian), Singapore, The Queen and Prince Albert have returned to with American troops, and the Gulf swarming with Det Osborne House, after a brief sojourn of some six hostile ships. Can we indulge a hope that such | 28, St. Paul (Am), Allen, Salem, and-thirty hours with his Majesty Louis-Philippe proceedings may issue in aught save war? Reason: 30, Huntress (Am), Lovet, New-York. at the Chateau d'Eu. The most important incident ing upon principle and good feeling, we would say connected with this affair was the landing of the the overpowering strength of the United States, Royal party in a bathing-macihne, which has, for and feeble helplessness of Mexico, would be the best lack of better subject, been duly celebrated both security for the peace of the New World; but since in prose and verse.
when have principle and good fueling been the at tributes of a turbulent democracy! If we must conjure up images to express what we like not to dwell upon, does not the apologue of the Wolf and the Lamb more truly present the position and pro- | bable issue of the Texaa dispute, than any we can draw from the records of humanity. No, we fear, however unequal the contest, however unjust the | case, the further crime will be consummated the temptations of territorial aggrandisement, the in- ducements of false popularity, the incitements of private gain, and the goad of spurious glory will be too strong to be withstood at Washington, and the Government which is too weak to protect the rights of property at home, will look to increase its power by gratifying the lust of raping abroad.
Sept. 19 Sept. 13
August
THE FRIEND OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1815.*
Gen Napier has addressed a letter to the Times, in which he briefly alludes to the memorial of cer tain members of the Bombay Civil Service, and ri dicules the idea of holding his brother able account About five o'clock last Evening H. M. for his publications. It would at any time have been Steamer "Vixen" passed gallantly up the unjust, but now it would be especially uncharitable to consider the Governor of Seinde answerable for harbour, and let go her anchor opposite the the views and opinions which Gen. Napier holis, Commissariat Wharf, having on board the
or the language in which he has expressed himself Imperial Chinese Commissioner KEYING, it had respecting men and measures in India. No such been previously circulated through the Town idea was ever entertained. Indeed it is not impro- that his arrival would he at that hour and in bable that the services in India are alike indifferent expectation most of the foreign coinmunity on either to the praise or censure of Gen. Napier, horseback and on foot were posted along the They do not ask for redress because they have been Queen's Road and about the landing place, slandered by the author of the Peninsular War," immense numbers of Chinese were also collect but a highly honourable bo ly of officials having ed, and what with Salutes, Military Bands, and been grossly aspersed, upon the authority of state glittering bayonets, together with the Chinese, ments and facts alleged to have been supplied by Musicians? and the large number of the Impe. Sir Charles Napier, is it too much to ask that an rial Commissioner's other attendants-exhibit officer in the employment of the East India Com- ing the paraphernalia of Chinese dignity-Vic-pany should be required either to disown the att toria presented a most cheerful and animated thority, or to substantiate the charges which have been made? Gen. Napier does not know how the Court of Directores will treat what he is pleased to term "this ridiculous memorial," oor do we; but if there be courage to do justice, the line of duty is plain enough.
appearance.
We have much pleasure in calling attention to a spirited vindication of the Indian press, addressed through the columns of the fitness, to the Editor of the North British Review.
The Colonelev of the 75th Regt, which it was reported would be given to Sir Henry Pettinger, There has been a Court.mnetialis is still vacant the 10th Hussars, which has elicited some strange disclosures, and may result in subjecting Col, Vat deleur to a similar ordeal. It is said that our mill tary strength in Canada is to be immediately, rein
forced.
Connected with Indian affairs, we may mention that an announcement contained in the last London Mail has been confirmed. Mr Malcolm Lewin has been appointed Provisional Member of the Council of Madras.
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VESSELS IN VIctoria HarnoER.
FL.M. S. Agincourt, Lyster, Flag of Rear-Admiral
Sir Thomas Cochrane. HIM. S. Vestal, Captain Talbot, H. M. St. Fizes, Commander Gifford, H. C. Str. Medusa, Commander Hewitt, H C. Str. Pluto, Commander Airy, 11. M. Tr. S. Alligator, Com. Klug, H. M. S. Minden, Master Cominunding Welling.
ton, Hospital and Store Ship. Adelaide,
Dent and Co Alligo, Cook,
Duns, Rawle and Co Anna Llizas Grainger, Rustomjee and C'o Anna Robertsen, Munroe,
Turner and fo Armistad, Malta,
Fletcher and Co Bomonjec Hormusjce, Costes, J. Matheson and Co Braganza (st.-ship),.
J. A. Olding Gilman and Co Dido, Saunders, Emma, ~~~ Fort William, Methwen, Gaselle (Am.), Chase,
John Barry, Clarke, Kelpie, Syne,
Laurick, White, Leland, Skillington,
Little Gatherine,
Linnet (Am ),
Igra, Grosvenor, Madura, Smith,
Whilst the American papers teem with accounts of the martial spirit which pervades the Union-- the thousands in the Northern, tous, of thousands in the Southern and Western States, fired by the same patriotic and warlike spirit." tendering their services to Government; until armies greater than those with which the Corsican youth overran Eu- rope are conjured up to take possession of Texas no, for Texas is already possessed by a host of Amo- rican landjabbers, slave-owners, militia and regu lars; but to look on and upbraut Mexico for her Mart de Tonkim, Quarteron, murmuring, and if she resent to punish her for her | Mazeppa, Mekarkivo, insolence~whilst pain and noisy boastings, and | Midas (Am., str-schr.), Pour, empty fanfaronades of foreign triumphs are echood Mineren, Brown, through the States by the inky heralds of the press Montreal, Lovett, the veil is occasiondly lifted which conceals the impotence of domestic rule. In Kentucky, the advocate of freedom, Mr Clay, a relative of the il lustrious statesman of that natne, is deprived of his printing press and materials, which are sent out of the State, for daring to put forth the claims of th se still held in bondage, to equal protection from the laws In the Delaware country, proceeding a step. further, the populace, deeming the independence of the stripes and stars to insure freedom from civil obligations, refuse to pay rent, and withstand and in the officers sent to enforce the universal laws property.
of
The landing and reception of "Keying" was in good keeping--for while the dignity of our nation was properly exhibited, suitable respect was shewn to the exalted Visitor, on the "Vixen's" long boat reaching the Wharf, Keying was assisted out by the Naval Officer in Command, and received on the Wharf by the Honble Major Caine, the Chief Magistrate (and who had also been selected to accompany him from Canton), "Keying" taking the Chief Magistrate's arm and that of Brigadier Chesneys R. A., the Commandant, was conducted to his chair through the open line of the Guard of Honor with arms presented,-which was formed from the 42nd M. N. Infantry under the Com- mand of Captain Stewart, Just as the high Commissioner came opposite the Field pieces of artillery the salute opened and the fire of the caused the Imperial Commissioner to first
In the midst of these Breign and domestic causes gun start back, be however, instantly with good Sir Emerson Tennent proceeds by the present of disquiet it is said the Government are eixdeavour- bearing and proper dignity recovered himself Mail to the seat of his official duties at Ceylonging to carry out by reforms in the American tarih, and walked on to his Chair, as soon as he was where will be presented to him a field of the declaration of President Polk in his inaugural seated the Military Band struck up and the usefulness which he may, and no doubt will occupy, speech, that each should only be considered with guard of honor fell in and marched off to form with credit to himself and advantage to the colony relance to revenue, and not for purposes of pro- in front of his temporary residence," Keying" We expected no less from the new Secretary than action, an eminently wise course, as the interests protected amount to only cae-twenticth of the weath with his retinue-including several inferior Man. 1's patient consideration of those grievances which! darins accompained by the Chief Magistrate the colonists lase hitherto urgedinvain, and lark and population of the States,
for the removal of there obsoxious regulations
The lates accounts from Rio Jancico state that His Excellency the Governor's Aide de Camp: which have retarded the advancement of one of the dificulties which impeded the negotiations for and the Aide de Camp of the Major General the most important colonies of the Crown Pre-a commerci tresty with this country were diste * Commanding immediately following. The tious to his departure from this country, Sie Emer pearing, and that a favourable result for the trade, whole line was thronged with spectators, and
son was entertained by the Irish Society of London, betwela England and the Bracis might be con ladies were seated on the rising ground to ob who, as a mark of respect, presented him with a blemly anticipated. The came letters vote that tain a view of the procession as it passed, the splendid dessert service in goli, valus 700 gun share-ship, with 310 negroes en bourd, had beets roads were well kept by the Police, and all Serjeant Murphy, M. P., presided, Dr Croly filing captured and brought into port by e Brazilian war as marked by quiet and decorum. A review the rice-chair; there were present Dwarkasuthier. This books well for the interests of huma
Will the United Statesise the fast and volg) of the Troops took place yesterday afternoon / Tagore, and many distinguished artists, merchants, at which Keying "appeared and those who and literary charseters,
sphotden of slavery 1 were not fortunate enough to obtain a view of him on landing, no doubt did so on this occa. sion as he passed up and down the line formed of the 18th Royal Irish and 42nd M. N. Infan. try regiments, Royal Sappers and Miners, and Osborne Davis, the lied Editor of the Madras Sappers-which extended from the Notes ewspaper, is she to be noticed in this 19, Mentres, Lovett Jr, Sandwich Bands 15th moh's Obituary. However much we disent! Naval Stores to Lindsay & Co House, Keying from the views extertained by the setnowboard 19, Leland, Shillington, Sandwich Island 15th Get. as he passed the Troops paid particular atten hader of Young Ireland" it is imposible to dec 18, Perucis, Fitkeshly, Whampoa tion and seemed to manifest some astonishment that, by a combination of rare abilios and a peces 19, Fort Waltam. Methwin, Whampoa. -admiration? at the display, on his return-ar style of writing, he stained a complete in. 18. P. & O. Sr. Bragoon, --, Point de Galle. joining His Excellency the Governor on the tones over the minds of several millions of his 19, Mart de Tonkin, Quaneros, Maceo, plot in front of H. E. House, salutes were fired fellow caurymen. We believe that the cirzalition 19, Su, Espejs, Mapila. from the artillery Gold pieces and answered by of the Nation, under Mr. Davis's managementa, 10, Hoppy McFarlane, Cleusza. Volley firing of the soldiers, after three rounds was exceeded by no weekly prifcation extes de 95, Egzid, Love Maran. the Troops formed in review order and passed Dirsch, bot how differens the character of the Cl. Aradar, Maks Muter,
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We have to sumunce the decease of Major-Gen. Woodhouse. Major Gra. P. L. Ferre, Bengal Army: Cal-C. Masser, and Litt-Col T. G. Adder, of the Ess India Company's Service. This
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J. Matheson and Co Dent and Co
Macviear and Co
J. Matheson and C'o.
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