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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE, VICTORIA, WEDNEJDAY, JUNE 17, 1836
OVERLAND MAIL.
The Lady Mary Wood" arrived at j past 2 yesterday afternoon. Her dates are, Galle 30th Moy
Penang June 5th; Singapore June 9th 1 P.M. Passengers, Messrs John Dent, J. W. Jones, S. Patullo, Elowe, and Bacton; also Senors Franco, Alisson, Giovanni Baptista, Giogoni Evangels.
Our renders are already in possession of the news brought by this mail which is poimportant Though not quite satisfactory. The funds are firm, from an expectation that a large amount of capital will be thrown into the market in consequence of the expected dissolution of many of the railway schemes. In the manufacturing districts there has been an increased demand for both yaras and cloth, and tropies and other imported produce has been urchased rather freely. The unsettled state of our relations with the United States of necessity readers
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND RONGKONG SAZETTE.
by McCulloch. The procedings
mission of bankinpicy being tors, they lose all future and person of of the insul has obtained by ceroboats. under the insolent act HOVE
nder a com
aire
The differung n
the Dragon question. The notice to abrogate the considered as certain thul the Senate, in the course 6th of August, 1927, is authorised by of eight or ten days. will decide on the form in which itself and cannot be regarded as a warlike the notice shall be given. There is a firm majoray measure; end I cannot withhold my strong convic.in favour of giving the notice. tropella, that is hould be promptly glyen. The opinion relates to the form. The friends of peact ices recommendations are in conformity with the are requiring strength daily, but there acquisition existing treaty, and would afford to American citizens are in the full persuasion that the British Govern by the debtor himself, he only by the surrender of
Oregon no more than the same measure of pro- ment are equally anxious with themselves to avoid his effect protects his Pfrom future arr
bction which has long since been extended to Brit-war, and are prepared to compromise pending de
culties upon principles of equity and fastice. The not the property he may subseq &ently
jsh subjecte in that territory. from liability to the payment of all his debts in Future."
TARY The sate of dis raptions with Mexico is still in Senate will not adopt the house resfinion; comm an unsettled condition. Since the meeting of Con quently, when they have arted, the resolution, es The local law will therefore protect the debtor Trom imprisonment, which for any offence less than gress another revolution has taken place in that amended, must be sent back to the house for co
country, by which the government has passed into currence, and here a new, exciting, and protracted Due of a criminal nature becomes, inthis clim te, a
the hands of new rulers. This event has procrast debate my ensue. severe punishment, and too often proves fital to the prieger Debtors claiming the benefit of the in-inted, and may possibly defeat, the settlement of the sofrent act, will, if the court is satisfied with their differences between the United States and that cous application, be protected from imisonment, upon try. The Minister of the United States to Mexiko, at the date of the last advices, had not been received the surrender of their real and personal estate, the creditors however retain their claims for the bilances by the existing authorites. Demonstrations of a of their accounts, and have a lien upon any pro character hostile to the United States continue to be perty which may be acquired by the Insolvent sub. made in Mexico, which has rendered it proper, in ny judgment, to keep nearly two-thirds of our army on the south-western frontier. In doing this, many seguent to the surrender.
of the regular military posts have been reduced to a sm force, inadequate to their defence, should an emergency arise.
The insolvent act may certainly be looked upon as a step towards the customs of civilized countries key by our semi barbarous government, and had it been at an earlier period, some who are not would have been in existence, and others who suf fered long imprisonment upon claims, which were ultimately shown to have been incorrect, wouk have been at large, and able to protect themselves from the heavy losses which were unavoidable to people managing their pursuits from the precincts of Jail.
The War party at Philadelphia were to bold a meeting on the 2nd April, to urge Congress to make immediate appropriation for the defence of the country, to pursuance of the prudent recommende tion of the President" Similar meetings have been. announced in other large cities.
SATPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.
JONI, 13, Auguda Jessie. Harvey, Bombay, 13, Charles Grant, Robson. Whampoa. 12, John Bull, Crawford, Whampoa.
In views of these circumstances "it is my judg men that an increase of our naval and military13, Nymph, Horsburgh, Micao. force is at this time required," to place the country 13, Bangalore, Aiton, London, · in suitable state of defence. At the same time, 16, Marg Sparks, Bushby, Bombay, 15th April. is may settled purpose to pursue such a course of 16, Lady A. Wood, (Steam-ship) Evans, Cepioa. policy as may be best calculated 10 preserve, both 16, Prima Dmna, Jones, Ht, Town & Singapour wab Great Britain and Mexico, an honorable perce
15 days. 16, Mackie (Schr.) White, Singapore 12 days. which nothing will so effectually promote as unani mity in our councils, and a firm maintenance of all 15, Ramillies, Murdoch, Tutocarin. 16, Lojee Family, Bombay our just rights.
16, Angiona, (Schr.) Lane, East Coas
PASSENGERS.
JAMES K. POLK.
fa British colonies, the fasolvent and bank rupt laws of Englan I are modified according to the particular conditition of the colony, In most of
This Message elicited the recommendation of the Cher, the laws are partly blended, so that a person
War Secretary to augment the companies of the re- becoming insolvent, is discharged by the Commis sioner of the insolvent court from all future liability, gular army from 69 to 84 men, and to give authority We are not prepared to say that we should adro to the President to accept the services of volunteer cate such an act here, though there can be little companies, squadrona. battalions, regiments, and difference of opinion as to the wisdom displayed in Stutes troops, for a term oot exceeding one year, ns protecting honest debtors from imprisonment, as it the situation of the country might be such that, for is very certain that a Jail is not the place where they the mere puspose of defence, these volunteer troops or militia, to the number of fifty thousand, would be will acquire funds with which to discharge their re sponsibilities. We give another quotation fröûnended. In reference to peace establishment the Se- McCulloch --
erglary recommends two new regiments, in case the proposal to increase the rank and file of companies should not be adapted, in addition to the troops pro-
used to be arised to garrison the chain of posts to Rocky Mountains.
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The benefits of the Insolvent Act extend with action to every class of persons. Gually in prison for det the benefits of the Boakrap: Actexted to traders only. But persons relieved neds of hackruptcy for she dizel mine are for ever discharged them all debts prowable againer then," and der proberts from any future liability; creas. It relieved under the Insolvent Act, thair persone only ere protected from arrest, while any property they may habeoquently acquie continue liable to their creditors It fol the whole amount of bei dehis is paid in fu'i laws that the Insolvent Actors nesrely a pers in relier while the Bankrupt Art discharges bub peresa and property and even returns the sentrupi s cestu pliowance out of the produse of his assess, proportioned is good behaviour, and the amount of his dividund
Je noticing the case of Piracy in the Capsing moon, we made a mistake. The Portuguese who jumped overboard was not a servant, but a Clerk in Canton. As he was an excellent swunmer and dey were near the shore hupes were entertained it impossible to calculate upon the results of another it he had escaped, and boats went in search of
-
Audy to beat their
the
The navy estimes recommend the immediate constraction of-3 Steamers; 28 coast and lake do 12 small do.. do, do,; 5 Frigates with steam; Sloups, de; 12 Frigates with sails only; and Slopps, which, with ordnance, stores and addition supplies, will cost 13,230,000 dol, and require
23.730 inen.
Previous to the delivery of the foregoing Vessage the House of Representatives had introduced a BRJ subsequently passed: That, in addition to the military establishment, there he raised, by voluntary enlistment, two regiments of riflemen, si lizes of the United States, to serve for the term of three years, unless sooner disbanded, each reginen consisting of one colepet, one licut col, one majur. one adjutant will the rank of first heutenant, de
ficers proper to be appointed under this act. President, by voluntary enlistmem to add 10 priva- tes to the present number in each company of the existing regiments of Dragoons, Infantry, and Ar- tillery, whenever, in his opinion, the exigencies of the publie service may require the same."
Le regale at Washington repting will search has been fruitlessBpagkong Kuster and the President and the Senate to appoint all of-
regon queson, and the
mau
Private letters from Singapore state that the Rear Admiral was expected at that sculement on his way to Borneo and China about the 10th instant. It is possible that his despatches from the Admiralty may alter his destination The recall of the Agincourt, and his own recall, may not have been unexpected, and it is to be hoped that the Agincourt has been for The last time in commission as a line of battle ship. Sir Thomas Cochrane has her in a most efficient state, and, if called upon, sike would do her duty, but modern ships of the line are altogether too po werful for her.
June 16,
UNITED STATES.
inform us of the result. The impression is that the President will be instructed in give Great Bri Iain notice that the joint accupation will cease in Iwelve months. The future is a matter of conjecture, We do not think that either power will immediately The news from America is of considerable im declare war; but it is extremely probable that they portance, as it courers a messuge of the President, will both send a considerable force to Oregon, and in reply to the call of the Secate, asking informatico A collision will be unavoidable We have extracted whaber, in his judgment, any circumstances con- from the London Mail of the 24th April th part of nected with or glowing out of the foreign relations that relates to our difficulties with the United Sta- of the confitry, require at ibis time an increase of tes, and we cannot see that it is at all encouraging our naval or military force" In answer to this in to the friends of peace.
quity he says-love to express the opinion, that a wise precaution demands such increase In my an- anal message 1 reto amended an increase of our naval force, especially of our sem nary, and the raising of an adequate milawry force to guard and protect such of our citizens as night think proper 15 emigrate to Oregon since that period. I have seen no cause to recall or mulify these recommendations On the contrary, reasons exist which, in my judy ment, render it proper, not only that they should be promptly carried into effect, but that additional pro vision should be made for the public defence. It was
wise maxim of the father of his country, that be prepared for war, is one of the micet efcient means of pies-rving peace and that, "avoiding.arcasion of expense by cultivating peace," we should re member also, that timely disbursements to prepare for danger frequently prevent mich greater burse rents to repel it." The general obligation to per- form this duty is greatly strengthened by faces known to the whole world. A controversy respecting the Oregon territory now exists between the Uailed Sales and Great Britain, and while, as far as we kuow, the relations of the latter, with all European nations are of the most pacifc character, she is mak
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We have been favored by a friend with a file of the Straits Times to the 27th: Glimo. The parti, culars of the explore and murder of the crew of the Dutch Schooner of war Chameleon we have extract ed from the Times of the 20th. It is to be hoped that the perpetrators of this atrocious picacy will not escape. The Dutch government of Batavia will doubtless use every exertion to bring the guilty parties to punishment, but the war with the fajah of Bally unfortunately deprives them of the services of The larger portion of their naval force.
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Per P. & O Co's (Steam shig) Lady Mary Wood-From England. J. Dent. En, and Earn. pean servant, T. W. Jones, Est Brom Pennag, Messrs Parallo and flowe. J. A. Olding Es From Malta, Giovanni Evangelista, Giovanni Ba Lista. From Gibralter Lieut. Afton, Spaish
Barton Est. Agent,
Li Galle, May 30th 12 30 . . Pennag, June 5th 6.30 r. m Singapore, June 9th 130 P. x.
BAILED.
JUNE. 12. alfred Adir. Whompsa. 13; Ingleborough, Rea, Whampo 14. Augusta Jessie, Harvey, Whampoo. †14, Arded, Burt, Calcutta.
14, Paul Jones Bathe, Whampoa. 16, Orpheus, Neill, Clyde. 16, Nymph, Horsburgh, East Coast 16, Loojee Fumily, Macho. 16, Audax Sullivan, East Coast) 16. Fredk. Huik. Toby, Cape Good Hope: 16, Mars Sparks, Busby, Whumpos.
ENGLISH SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
APRIL 1, Rye Brish Isles, Singapore, Fall. stone; 7 Daniel Grant, Shanghu, Downs; Countess of Durham Penang, Downs, Sophia, Batavia, Downs, 14, Christian VIII Batavia, and Jeannette and Beatba, Singapore, Channel 16, Maine, Ma- Falmouth 17, John O'Gaunt, China, Liver
Edward Boustead, China, Liverpool, Pandora, China Doros
The H NM S. Zalew, Batavia, Portland;
The Oregon question was still goder debate in the Senato, and had produced an extraordinary dis- cassion between Messrs. Allen and Hannegan, on the one side, and Messrs. Haywood, Co'quitt, and Calhoun, on the other, ali political friends of the President; and all, except Mr. Calhoun, supposed 19 be in the confidence of the President. The progress of the debate, the two first named gentle men not only went for the whole of Oregon," but they boldly asserted that in doing so they expressed the sentiments and feelings of Mr. Folk, and that nothing could allure or drive him from the ground he had taken. on the other hand, Mr. Haywood and Mr. Colquin ce belly asserted, that the Presi dont was ready and willing to renew negotiation, and to adjust the pending difficuties with Great Britain, takin the 4th peralled of latitude as the basis of such negotiation. None of the parties ex pressly stated that they were authorized they to speak for the President but all of them, in their mmer, and tope, and language, clearly conveyed the idea that they spoke from a knowledge of facts, and this impression was made upon all who beard or read the debate
The effect, says the Timer' correspondent, has been that, in the opinion of anme, the President has acted with duplicity in his inter course with the two sections of his party, while gentlemen of a more partisan character acquit the President, and assail with violence, on the one side, Mcsses. Allen and Hannegan, and on the other,
DEPART DRES MARCH 33, Helena, Liverpool, Shanghai, Chi lene, Liverpool, Singapore APRIL 4, Maid, Liver pool, Hongkong: MARCH 28, Sumatra, Plancius and Van Galen, Falmouth, Batara, Armii 5, Mary Bannatyne, Gravesend, Hongkong, 4, Riply, Clyde, Singapore 6, Susanna Christiat, Dawns, Balavin, 7, Zenobia, Downs, Macec Margarciba, Downs, Batavia; 8, Cheribon, Cowes, Sumatra. 19. Litherland, Liverpool, Shanghai 10, Puineni, Portsmouth, Sumaira Mary Bennatyne, Porta- mouth, China, 10, Maggie, Liverpool, China; Ellen, Clyde, Singapoce 18, John Duglile and Pan, Liverpool, Hongkong, Spencer, Liverpool: 19, Harmony, Hull, Singapore; Helen Stewart, Liverpool, Hongkong.
Loading at London for Batavia, Matheses; for Hongkong, Aberfoyle, Carib. City of Derry an Sappho; for Macao and Whampoa, Zenobia, for Sourobaya, Sea Gall; for Singayose, and Penang, Huols.
At Liverpool for Batavia and Bingapore, Carac tacus; for Canton, Alpha; for Hongkong and Whainpon, Earl of Chester, Maia, Albert, Elwant, Marquis of Bute, Saghalien: Woodstock; for Hong kong and Shanghai, Lady Sandys, Scotland and Amiga for Manila, Dos Amigos, for Shanghui, Eleanor Russell; for Singapore, Red Rose
At Glasgow for Batavia, Singapore and Manila, Sunda; for Singapore Ellen.
H. M. S. Festal, Captain Talbot.
VERSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR.
The Bally war promises to be a serious a flair, and ing unusual and extraordinary armaments and war | Messrs. Haywood and Coljuin, as misrepresentSH.M.S. Dedalus, Captain MacQubae.
if not settled by negotiation, it may be protracted for years. The Dutch force of 8,000 men appears mill to invade a county which nurabers 260,000 warriors, but the result of the late operatione in Chi pa proves the superiority of European discipline and artillory when opposed to armed horded who are.
noficient in both
to another expect from obecontempo-
cundancing the Arrival of Dr.
Essington, aber a jour- New Holland The Wales had lost all
warm "give him a WITH ydney from the dan mposed on himself.
like preparations, naval and military, both at home the communications made to them by the Executive. be disguised that, however sincere may be the dealrements has been given by either party, and is the and in her North American possessions. It cannot No satisfactory explanation of these conflicting state- of peace, in the event of a rupture those intramente and preparations would be used against our country, Whatever may have been the original purpose of these preparations, the fact is undoubted that they are now proceeding, in part, at lean, with a view to the contingent possibility of a war with the Wanted Slates The general policy of making adduional warlike preparations was distinctly annonce, in the speech from the throne, as lato se January fast, and has since been renerated by the minuters of the crown In both houses of Parliament Under this aspect of our relations with Great Britain I cannot debt the propriety of increasing our means of defence, hoth
by land and sea This can give Great Britain no
An ordinance use of offence not increase the
Lore, 1 on the contrary
H. M. B. Wolverine, Commander Clifford, H. M Sir Vulture, Captain Macdougal, anean dime the President is left in a very awkward. M. Br. 5. Alligator Master Commanding King. position; his own political and confidential friends H. M S. Minden, 2nd Master in charge Osmes,
Jospital aul Store Ship. placing him in the attitude of holding and uttering two contering sets of opinions on the same subject Ardakar, Evans,
Anglona Lane, at the same time. The opinions is the Senate are conflicting as to the phraseology of the resolution give the notice that the joint occupancy of Oregon us terminate. But a large majory, perhaps two thirds are for doing it in the most courteous on 1 irast exceptionable manner. That majority are the friends of peace and while they will ôrmly anp- part, reckless of consequences, the rights and the honour of the nation, they male sacrifice,
e any but a sacrifice of principle, to preserve and porpe tonte the peace, not only of their own country but of the civilized world
The Tuner writer further says In my opinion. the Walpany in and out of Googrose stand ready to grant any force and any bubol en å ha
they are wac
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Lindery and Co
Charles Grant, Robson, D. & M. Rustomjee and Ca Cansals, Tilson,
Holliday Wise and Co Corsair, Soames
WH. Freskirs Bleakin, Rawson and Ce
Jan Bull, Crawford, John Barry Howard, Lady Wood, Evans, Lanrick, White, Lord Hungerford, Pigot, Linn
Mirchief, White,
Prima Donna. Jopes,
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Deci and Co. J. A Olding
J Matheson and Co Debt and Co Younghusband and Co Burrow sed C
Bush and Co
Macvicar and Ce Matheson and Co
cher, Willis and Co Compton and Ce MB Fackarege J. Matheson and C
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