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METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING, 20TH ÁPŘÍL. 1846.
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VICTORIA,
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LATEST DATES.
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Singapore
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Madres
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH, 186
On Monday afternoon the Mat houses, lately oc. cupied by the Indian Soldiers, wera barat down. The fire did no fother damage; and as the houses were to be pulled down, the loss must be quite crif
ang,
PIRACY,
We hear of another caso of piracy in our naigh bourhood. On Monday a fast boat, hired by a Topean Gentleman in Canton to carry him to Hung kong, was boarded by three piratical boots above Lintin, and property to the value of 8350 belonging to the passenger carried away-the crew were also robbed of theif clothes, and a Chinese passenger, whom they bad smuggled on board unknown to the
Gentleman who chartered the boat, was robbed, he says, of property to the value of $1,000 belonging to some Chinese at Macuo.
After the pirates boarded they offered, no violence to those on board, farther than an attempt to intimi. dato a Chinese servant into a confession that his Mastor had money. The pirates were well armed, and
od in number 100 to 120 men, Whilst com ng, up one of the boats fired twice, but without doing any damage. At the time the piracy was committed it was calm, and after leaving the fast boat they were seem to board several other bouls. The Fassenger had no arms with him, nor could they have been of the slightest use against such is force.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
len goods, which have been in greater request at Shanghai, though the northern market was gluted by the enormous purchases made at Canton in the early part of 1814.
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ingpo
Shanghai 6 du Amoy ka do, Ningpo Fou.chow-found 5
15.971
6, fiss
One
Captain Bethune-was commissioned to report as to the best locality for a settlement on the Previous to this, the Sultan had N W. coast. applied to Her Majesty's government for and t suppressing piracy, and a favorable ans W
was received..
given correctly and minutely; and as the Con- als at the other ports have now adopted Mr MacGregor's forms, as well with reference to Tonnage as the classification of articles according The nominal preponderance of exports over to the tariff, we will for the future be furnished imporia has been in some degree anticipated, with very accurate and simple returna-em The scarcity of silver antong the purchasers of bracing the entire trade, with the exception of H. M. Steam vessel Driver was placed st opium has led to heavy barter transactions for opium and specie, the former of which it it im- Captain Bethune's disposal, and with Messrs. silk and teas; and consequently, Chinese pro- possible to include, and for the latter the Con- Brooke and Wise he proceeded to Borneo Pru- duce has been pressed upon the home marketul, if they obtain it all, must procure it from perto visit the Sultan. They were there inform to a greater extent than prudence may warrant. the Merchants. We give a table of the ship-ed that the notorious pirate chief Send House. man had fortified himself at Maluda bay, and Taking the entire importe, inclusive of opium ping inwards, which compared with that of and treasure (neither of which are entered in a corresponding period of the previous year had declared, that if the English did not come to attack him he would destroy the capital ut the Cons
books, the first being sold outside will show, so far as can ho show with imper-
Borneo, the Sultan being in league with the the ports of trade and the second being free of fect returns for one of the years, its condition
It will be observed, that the foreigners. It was proper that this information duty) they have always greatly exceeded ex- in 1845.
swould be conveyed to Sir Thomas Cochrane, ports, and it is difficult to perceive how this 228 ships entered at Canton in 1844 give a evil is to be remedied, except by providing an greater aggregate tonnage than 289 at all the then at Singapore; but previous to their pro
This is accounted for by the ab-ceeding to that port, the party visited Latuan outlet of consumption for a much larger quan- ports in 1845. fity of the productions of China than is now sence of many of the large cotton ships in the of which island we have a short notice.
*Labuan. An island of about fifty feer hyt available. The attention of those interested in latter year, also, from the greator number of
twenty-five miles in eircumference; woody; rates p commercial prosperity, is naturally directed to small vessels entered at the northern ports.
water from wells and a few end streams, wash, ter a the tea duties, a modification of which, with e 1844. BBITISHI TONNAGE-INWARDS. 18.15. draught, are dry; natives say, water sever fails. Aataunga probable export to the British istands of Sugar, Canton, 225 Ships 111,350 cons. Canton, 182 Ships, 83,087
good for the climate, well protected from the . . next 17- and a further extension of the silk shipments, Shanghai, No return.
Tomsive; situation of contemplated cown low; chmate beads io. the same ne Bruen; soil, as far as seen, sands of bed Amoy appear the most direct means of relieving the
sandy loam. Coal found near the extreme a point: by drain upon China for the precious metals,
native reports it is likewise to be found in many other plus traces of coal are Requent in the sandetone etate. The difficulty does not arise in the paucity of
Auctio rage not difficult of defence against ae European fury: production, it is in our inability to take a
entrance sufficiently broad and deep between two ends, larger supply, and it is to be hoped that the re-
wick a short; vide chart. The land of Labunn, be me sults of the modifications in the duties upon
purposes of tefago for shipwrecked vessels, of a windwar pust relative to China, for the suppression of piracy, and the other articles of large consumption, as it relers
sxtension of our trade, is well smiled; it is no paradise ; and to revenue, will induce her Majesty's advisors ere long to propose a large reduction in the
any other island, with good climate, wood, and water, would suit as well. Its pourerful recommandation is it being sa e neighbourhood of an owarike and friendly people, present oppressive duty upon tea. The Bri-
There is no other island on the w.w.raat; and the abandon tish imports for 1644 and 1845 at the five ports.
ed Batambangan, the northward of Bornes, is the eny are shortly given in the following table,
ather pisue which could by possibility answer,
The m pain between Balambangan and Labuan may be sited IMPORTS.
as follows. Balambangan, as a windward post relative 10 Canton
China, i superior and it commands in time of war the laner Shangkai.
Passage to Manila, and the eastern pamage to Chins by the Straits of Makassar. Of its capabilities of defence we know nothing. It was surprised by the Sooloos. Its climate was not well spokan of. The island is larger than that of La- buan, and, as far as we know, bas ne ens) The great, and to me conclusive consideration against Balambangan is, that It is in the very nest of pirates, and surrounded by warike and hostile people; and that to sender it secure and effecarves, at least double the force would be necessary there than at Labuan, If Labuan sureceds and pays its own penses, we might then take Balambangan; for the next best thing a location on the main is to hence the people thereon he a Succession of insular establishments. Yesterday we made an agreeable excursion to the A point of Labu; sear the point it is picturesque, the lids are bold and pave-worn; the trees hang over the clifis, or ever ach on the terme diate Bands till they kiss the ware Near a stati cavern we discovered u seam of coal, which afforded sa cumploy-
tain a view of the southern coast of the island,
1844, £3,451,312
£1,072,647
501,335 110,000 estimated] Amoy
10.000 [catiranted] Ningpo
Foo-cow-foo £72,1-47 Deduct, Gords carried
to Shanghai,
67,800
, 3,568,318
1845.
62.3.1,00
22% Ships 111 559
252 Shipm 109.675
In our brief review of the trade of the past year, we have given values in sterling money without reference to quantities. In all the local papers the shipments of Silk and tea are brought down to a period four months later than the re- turns, and any recapitulation of the lbs. oftea or the bales of silk shipped in 1845 would be value- less; as those at all interested in the trade have been informed upon the point months ago. We have therefore viewed the British trade with Chi- 1,082.287
147,494 na as a whole, without attempting to sub-divide 10,398 it by impractical calculations, to show how much came from or was sent to the various parts in the British empire-this is for the pen of the 4527 Merchant, who is cognisant of the details of shipments, and there it had better be allowed £3,566,318
to rost. In our opinion the Consular re- turns are sufficiently explicit for all general purposes; and we would only suggest that they be published at an earlier period, and that bul- tion be included if at all possible,
£ 406,929 Decrease in imports,
In exports, we find ton has been swelled from the value of £2,079,589 to £3,895,718- increase on the year 916,120, Silk has advanced from £27,075, to £1,226,745 showing an addi- tion to what was considered the large shipments of 1844 of $300,670 m value, These two articles, with Sugar, nearly meet the entire in crease of the year,. Sugar and Sugar Candy has advanced from the Value of £138,101 to £217,884, which is accounted for by the expert- mental shipments to England.
1544.
£3,853,-25
ΕΧΡΟΗΤΗ,
L'antur Smanghai Ay 70,000 [cetmated] Sisgus
487.32
£1,311,3,6
Pouchow-fou
1845.
4.49 2,370 1,259,09
15.47d 174.95 643
Next to the English, ranks the American trade; but as there are no published returns, ex- cept those by the British Consul of Canton, Wement whilst Captain Bethanie und Mr. Wise walked to ab. can only judge of the transactions at that port, which in value bave increased very considerably,
The American imports are as follows:-
In August the Admiral and squadron arrived at Borneo, and after so ne negotiations with the Sultan he sailed for Maluda, with the intention 1644, in 57 reasels of the burden of 23,273 tons 1,32,120 of coercing the pirate Houseman.
IMPORTS,
18:45, in 83 vessels of the burden of 38,653 was $2,078,04s
Increase in imports
$1.157.1744
The American exports from Canton exhibit an increase in proportion to that of imports and $0,780,147 Tonnage.
EXPORTS.
4.341, 156
A reference to the a. ant of traffic for the two years, in so far as the great staples are concerned, well show the change which be taken place since 1944. Shangaa now being the chief mart for manufactures, while lodian produce, cotton wave, and cotton yarns, com thue to find purchasers in Canton. The ful. lowing short statement will be readily under
stood.
1844.
Foollens
Conion Stanghel 19.767
86.698,171 27,979,834
$1.93 473
-On the 19th August was fought the celebrate haule of Malluda. The boats, 24 in paber, and contuin- ing 550 marines and bluejackets, ving left the previous allarpoon. As I was not present, i cen say only what heard from others, and from what I know from subsequent-
viewing the position. A name river with two tims mounting 11 or 12 heary guns and defended by from 500 to 1000 fighting men), protected by a strong and well-con- trived boom, was the position of the enemy. Our boats Decrease in exports £1343.761 Bug44, in 49 vessels of the burden of $1.60g com
took the bull by the horas, and indeed had litte other 1845, in 85 Teasets of the burden of 37,939 tons
choice cut away pan of the boom under a heavy dre; ad- vanbed, and carried the place in a fight protracted for fifty animates. The enemy fought well and stood manfeily to Increase in exports
their gaps; and a loss of six killed, two mortally and hi tean severely wounded, on our side, was repaid by a very The trade of other foreign countries with Chi-heavy loss of killed and wounded on theirs. Gallan Gib na is comparatively, insignificant; but as se-
bard of the Wolverine fell mortally wounded whilst work veral European nations have only opened a
ing at the boom, exe in hand. In shon, the engagement was severe and trying to our men from the fire they were direct commerce with China since the late war, exposed to. At two minutes to wine, aboard Vinet, we is impossible to say to what extent it may be heard the report of the first heavy gun, and it was a time carried, or how far they may rival the com
of anxiety and uneasiness 11 the arst column of back sraoke proclaimed that the village was fred. merce of those countries who have been longer I may here mention, that before the fight commenced, 1845.in the trade. The entire foreign trade for 1841 Capt. Talbot (in command) offered to mee: Serif House a Bay of trace came from the enemy, and asked for me. and 1846 is comprised in two short tables, a
man either within or without the boom. provided his whole reference to which shows at a glance what pro-force was with him. Serif Henseman declined; bat of gress has been made during the past year at fered (king man) to admit two gigs in be hauled over the
Boom 1845 £573,130 "the port of Canton, and we believe that, with
No spomer was this offer declined, and the ag returned the second time with a young Serif, son of Nerifl the exception of the English and Americans. Lapak of Bruni, than the enemy opened fire, which was foreigners have almost confined their opera posed, I deem it certain he would never have quitted the Promptly returned, Had Captain Talbot entered as pro- tions to that port,
IMPORTS
1844 £704/04
Cotton
Canton £1,476,582 Shanghai
Amoyjustimated.}35,000
H'oaliens.
Cavern £496,133 Shengual
1844 £1.512,215
Collon Goods.
Mr Lena will have some employment for his Cunton Gun boats when ready and in the meantime, those Shanghei who have occasion 10 travel to and from Canton will probably avail themselves of the services of the Corsair, now making two trips a week.
FOREIGN TRADE OF CHINA FOR THE YEAR 1845
£75,150
£1,021,351
13.927
Cotton Goods. Canon Sunghai
1,820
+4
33.823
IMPORTS OF CANTON.
French
18.45.
* 10.392.934
·4,478,048
8.318
17.843 240 Total 1841, Total 1645 $ 14,062,811
EXPORTS OF CAKTOR.
Cotton
321
Салод Shanghai Autney
1844.
15 506,2 K
+
British
1645 £1,066,451
1.320.170
American
14
30,290
£530,937
581,518,
11
231,708
Dutch
F1
77,751
51.990
Danish
JJ
19,871
鸿
18,23+
Bwalish
**
114817
1841 £1,911,446
1845 £1.412,553 #
5,743
614.824
German
123,530
Miscella. Hags
22,432
Lorch&s
825,060
Cotton Yarus. Canton £149,120 Shanghai
550
Cotton Yarns. Canton €88,930 Shanghai
k
60,517
Belgien
1844 £148.670
EXPORTS
1645 #68,642
846
Tea
10 £1,925,860 0688,17!
British
27,180
American Prench
***
41
67.175 Shanghai
2,000 Amor
Ningpo Foo-chow-foo
451,716 2
2,000 $
478,180
Daton
9,00%
Belgien
$58,088
1844 £2,979.509
122.886
7,599 Lorches
Swedish German Miscelit. Augs
* 75,518,049 Total 1844,
417,318
1844 4827 075
1845 1 226,845)
Sugar and Sugar Candy
Centon 1451138,107
1844.
Tex
The offor returns of the foreign trade for the past year are only complete so far as Bri- pish commerce is concerned. The Conmlar Canton #2,910,474 returns from Amor, Ningpo and Shanghai do Shanghai not anolude the American trade, nor that of Ningpo &c.
other to
pation with the exception of
it is therefore to the British trade with that of 1844 that
reference,
and exports at all the that the first have 100 829 the letter thus shewing, no din 1845 of been
J
SUAL Canton £409,862 Shanghai
Shanghai 165, 183
*
12
17
1845
$ 20.13.0.18
place alive; for the Serif and his followers bad made themselves up to fight, and nothing but fight Many chiefs wero killed; two of three Seriffs in their large turbans and towing robes; many Illeruns in their gay dresses and gal- den charzas many Badjows: maby slaves--mongst them a captive Chinaman, many were wounded; many carried away; and many left on the ground dead or dying.
Continued in lust page.
MAY,
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.
8, Maid of Julpin, Shilstone, Calcutta,
9, Dart, (Am.) Endicott, Shanghai. 9. Anglona, Lane, Amoy,
9. Doniel Watson, Watson, New Zealand. 10, Lark, (Am) Tibbka, pot back
7.PT9,884 10. Sullan, (Bp., Barrera, Manila
2801011 Charles Grant, Robson, Bombay, Feby 6th 885,633 12 Lanchester, Conway, Singapore, 20th Feby,
141,128
BAILED.
Do, 184521733
The decrease in the Indian cotton trade, 324has caused some dimunition in Bulish
rage entering the port
cokca past year. Such a bulky
Cures a large amount of long
beed tantions in colton was apparent changes.
the list of shipping
place. For 1014 of British ampping
It 179,618 419,978
219,596 MAT, 163,688
Total 1845 8 80,566 426
EXPEDITION TO BORNEO OF H. MS.
DIDO
(Third Notice)
After Captain Keppel's return to England be received from My Brooke his Journal of dungsur Borneo va to the battle at Mah-
briefly notice, thest in February 1846 999 and Captain Bethune trated from ... Casino Bethune was the bearer of or from the Bart of Soerdeen appointing Brooke Bintisi agent at Borneo, and his
and pre induced in the
woren
9, Torrington, Nell. Cunsingwood, 9, (Der, Am.) Endicon, Whempos. 9, Maid of Julphe, Shilstone, Whempoh. 11, Poppy, Cole, Macro and Calcutta. 11, Sudan, (Sp) Barrets, faceo,
REPORT5. Charles Grant, Hobson, Whampoa. Mary, Suwerkrop, Macao.
*
VERSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR HMS. Dedalus, Captain Bloc Qubse. H. M. 8. Vestal, Captain Talbot
charge In 1834, when I command the Childers in the *Leonard Gibbard made his first trip te se ander tyy Mediterraneen, and that early age promised what he allerwards proved himself to be a gallant ocer and honengh sann. Poor fellow be was always a stora favourite wherever he went-E H2
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