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ging to Brush Ships, Gisturbances Buntar fort in consequence of ment has indemnified to the amount of Forty-six

By Order.

4. R. JOHNSTON. Hongkong 14th August 1840

NOTIFICATION.

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

andested towards a portion of the residents by the Chinese among whom ther

reason to believe

bearing and insolent tone of at Capion men who chi lat looked upon with no Javour by the

there ja

The second Notification is from the acting Chief Magistrate, intimating that the roads are he over infested with Robbers, and edvising those who leave the town to carry arins. Govern- ment has an object io view in making this in- fication.

It is possible that this is a feeble at-

accounŝare.

and are moreover charged in the management of Their Masters affairs with making bargains for Char hire, Boat-hire, dze, and subsequently paying according to their own arbitrary estimate of what may be reasonable and if remonstrance is made, immediately replying by blows. Certainly if any such instance came before the Consul, the utmost sum agreed to should be exacted for the Chinese Coolie, and the breach of faith and violence be further dealt with. It is important therefore that all these should distinctly understumi, that, so far from being entitled to protection from the British Cousul, if they are guilty of any act of fraud or violence, he will be the first to hand them over for punishment to their own authorities. The British flag protects them only during good behavinar.

To the British Residents themselves Her Majesty's THE BETTII COMMUNIKAT. FOO-DEGW-300

Comsut conceives it unnecessary to enjoin a concil. fatory spirit and bearing in all heir intercourse with Majesty Consul has received from lehinese. A just sense of what is due to them of the Treesurer and Superintendent setres and to the interests at stake will, he confiden-

Porta of Fah chow and Amoy a

by relies, leave nothing further to be desired on that complaining that on the 18th June, head. He would only remark, it is equally im. nging to the crew of the Brig William getperative on the few British in this vast population look fruit without paying for it, and final-

not wantonly to give offence, and not unnecessarily pushed the stall into the river, and randomly beat

o twice it. whatever person they came in contact with, creating

RUTHERFORD ALTOCK. serious disturbance, and calling for the interference

British Consulate. Foo chow, 24th June, 1846. ethe Chinese Authorities. It a further stated that another instance occurred on the 15th, instant, when fico sailors of the Schooner Veve, proceeding from The Hong rented by Mr Hacket got intoxicated, and wvali arms in their possession quarrelled with and fought some Canton sailors, requiring the Military force of thendoning station to be called out

Other complaints are made which the Consul for. bears to particularise, as to the firing of muskets in The suburbs, keeping sailors, who belong to no Ship ja Port, at the Hongs inhabited by British Subjects, and other acts of imprudence to say the least.

Her Majesty's Consul notices these irregularities and acts of violence on the part of persons subject to the control of Englishmen with extreme regret. It might have been supposed that the destructive riots which lately casued from apparently more trivia! ses, would have served as a serious warning, and de any measures on the part of the authorities, English or Chinese, to prevent such disgraceful out Tages, quite unnecessary.

Causes,

Late information however leads the Com-ul to believe it more than probable thatishnilar unwarrant- able conduct on the part of the Lasenr crews of ves- sels lying beyond the liinits of the Port, may have been lobir in operation, and have mainly contributed to the sudden, violent, and apparently inexplicable putbreak on the part of the whole population of a district, which not only put in jeopardy the persons and property of the British Residents on the spot, but ruined the commercial prospects of the only Mer- chant established here, and retarded all development of legitimate trade for an indefinite period.

Such and so serions are the evils resulting from the disorderly, violent, and in every way imprudent Tehaviour of the Lascar crews. When it is remem- pered that they do not belong to any vessel within the limits of the Port, or visiting it for any ostensible or legitimate purposes of trade, it cannot be a miniter of surprise that the Chinese Ahorities immediate ty after payment of Forty-six Thousand Dollars to some four British Subjects-three of whom belong- ed to these vessels- for losses occasioned by popular violence, should make earnest and indignant reason. strance against those alike who commit outrages ending to similar outh realis, and their Masters, whose business it is to control them, and who by Treaty are made responsible for the acts of those who serve under then Still fess is it matter of surprise that They should call upon Her Majesty's Consul take energetic and effective steps to put a stop to such proceedings; and acknowledging the reasonable na Lure of the request, he would if discharge the duty he owes his Government, if he hesitated for a ma ment to exerciso whatever power has been confided to him, for the purpose of maintaining a friendly un- derstanding with the Chinese, and upholding the faith of Treaties.

With this view Her Majesty's Consul informs all British Subjects at Foo chow or its vicinity, that the Masters of vessels lying permanently outside the Limits of the Port are prohibited from sending up their ships' boats or crews to Foo-chow, except in ase of emergency, and for the purpose of comme- cating with the Consul

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PUBLIC NOTICE.

As the Roads are infested by Robbers (for the conviction of any of whoin a Reward of One Hundred Dollars has been offered) per- sons are advised not to proceed to any distance from Victoria, either alone or without arms about them.

By Order,

C. B. HILLIER. Officiating Chief Magistrate of Police, Chief Magistrate's Office, Victoria

18th August, 1846.

NOTICE.

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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE VICTORIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22× 1915.

THE ADMIRALTY Á I a board the Contract Sleat Packet LADY MARY WOOD Marne officully notified that he will not requirere MAILS before 12s on Friday the in pasinot,--Notice is hereby given that the fee will cluse or as Despatch us & man Tasday the test. and Supplemeaury Mat will be made sp on the Cllowing Poreson between the hours of 9 and 1, on psy-

R. CRAKANTHORP,

Ang Postmaster.

men of the usual Fecs.

Peoffice, Vietnam, 29th Jugner, Isad

CANTON.

Macgregor's reply to Mr Campbell's letter We have been favored with a copy of Mr dated the 4th, which we now publish as it will render the correspondence coropicte.

tempt at a palliation of its cruel and tyran-

nical ordinances which bave been received in

Europe with such a feeling of abhorrence--it may wish to show that the colony requires such laws. It is a truth that cannot be disput- ed, that in the town of Victoria there is not one robbery now for five three years ago; and in the neighbourhood, crime has not increased. To the shame of the Magistracy, a band of in- famous characters have all along been permit- ted to locate themselves in the Chinese town; but they appear to confine their depredations to piracy or highway robbery, crines that may be committed with impunity. Either the re- Bribed--or tickets are supplied to the worst gistration act is an idle farce--the police are

characters.

It is not without regret that we give publi- city to the communications from Messrs Bell & Co--regret that a British Naval Officer should exhibit such indifference to the calls of humani- ty, not to say neglect of an important duty, as is observable in the conduct of Captain Mac Dougall.

This case affords us another proof, that in China, during the present command, there has been a marked disinclination among the Cap- tains of ships of war to render assistance to merchant ships, unless these was a prospect of salvage. We think this is not characteristic of the naval character, and it is therefore a matter of astonishment that a spirit so discreditable to the service should prevail in the east, where Englishmen are usually liberal to prodigality.

In the present caso the facts are very simple. The Master of a native vessel enters this har bour and reports that a ship is wrecked upon the coast, the crew living upon a small island in the neighbourhood. He further states that a great muny FISHING BOATS are in the vicinity of the wreck, with whom the ship wrecked crew will not have any communication. This man's deposition is taken before a Magistrate-nor does there appear any reasonable grounds for doubting its truth. Mr. Melville, apprehensive that the wreck may be that of a vessel esign ed to the firm of Messrs Bell & Co. of Canton, for whom he acts in Hongkong, applies to Captain MacDougall for the services of the steamer Nemessis to relieve the ship wrecked crew fromther dangerous situation. This ap plication is refused, and the crew left to perish on the rocks, or by the kaives of the piratical plunderers who hover around then.

It is possible that the story may be a fabrica- tion, but we fear it will prove to true, though Messrs Bell & Co's ship--the Warlock-may not be the victhin. The Warlock sailed for Amoy on the 29th of July. At this season the passage may average from two to three days, but it is ascertained that she had not arrived on the 10th Instant, or in twelve days.

There is

a greater probability of the wreck being that of the American ship Lark, that vessel having sailed from Woosung for Hongkong direct on the 24th of June (53 days ago) and not having the Jark, is the circumstance of her having arrived. What increases the apprehension for been seen in Lat. 24. 23' two weeks ago, and her non-arrival cannot be accounted for, except on the supposition that she has been wrecked

this neighbourhood.

The Nemesis is moored off the factories much to the satisfaction of the Residents. The Voin lunteers have been mustered a second time.

British Consulate, Chalon, 6th August 1836.

SIR--I have in acknowledge recipe of your letter of the

day before yoeterday reiteraung the opinion of the Commit zee, of which you are Chairman that it is necessary for the safety of the lives, property and trade of the Briush Comma mity that a Ship of war should be permanently stationed off or near the Factories.

have already conveyed to you, is in no degree ultered by My own view of the matter, grounded upon the reasons I what is stated in your auid letter, nor do I yat ses cause for apprehending the danger you appear to consider se imminent However in deference to the unanimous opinion of the Coro- mines, I will this day transmit a Copy of your letter to Sir John Davie who is now at Hongkong and whose longer ex They are further enjoin-perance of the Chinese Government end people will enable ed to prevent their men landing within the limits of hit to determine what measures are most likely to conduce the Port on any plea or pretence; and if any of the

towards the intercets and safety of the British Community. crow should be discovered, fringing this order, the

I have &e., Master of the vessel and the men will alike be pro-

---(Signed) FRANCIS C. MACGREGOR, A. CAMBEEL, Euq, geeded against for a mindeme pour, and the highest Chairman of a Committee penalties inflicted.

Any British Subject, whether permanently or tem pornly resident at Foo chow, will be held respon sible that no

no individual takes up his residence in the Hoag he himself inhabits, except those duly regis fered as forming part of his establishment and under his control. He will also give peremptory orders tistinone of his establishment go about the streets of offensive weapons about their per 80118

of muskets and discharge of firearme. mediate vicinity of the tish Subjects, or from the is strictly prohibited since deringome risk in 0. Miso calculated to cause

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of British Merchants, Canton.

Under these circumstances, we apprehend that Captain MacDougall was bound, alike by duty and humanity, to despatch the steamer Nemesis in search of the wreck, & service which she could have performed in ons day. Should both the vessels we have named arrive in safety, still few will exonerate Captain MacDougall from a charge of cold indifference to an appeal, to which, as a Seaman, he might have been ex- pected cheerfully to respond.

Captoo, 14th August, 1846.

To the Editor of the

FIND OF CHINA,

Hougkong. SR-We beg to enclose copy of an application made to the Senior Naval Officer, Captain McDougall of H.M.S.V. Vallure, by Mr Archibald Melville, our agent at Hong- kong, having reference to the wreck of a vessel supposed to be the "Warlock" Caplain Bell which sailed for Amoy on the 29th vitimo, and Captain McDougall's replies therelo As Agents for that vessel we shall be obliged by your giving publicity to a refusal, to attempt to rescu extremity of danger within a few bours sail of Victoria-- the lives of some 20 persons who are believed to be in the

to render assistance to the crew of the Mellish" in Decem only equated by that of Captain Hayes of H. M.'s Steamer hber, 1344--We are, Sir, your's faithfully,

"Driver" when resquested by the Merchants of Singapore

BELL & Co.

Twb Government Notifications appear fish community at Foo-chow-too" by Me Gags this issue. The first is addressed to the Bri- sul Alcock, and is dated as far back as the of June. Alcork as to the propriety of avoiding every We perfectly agree with Mr. reasonable cause of offence to the Chinese of Foo-chow-foo; and considers that he will be perfectly justified in punishing those who may commit a breach of the peace, Mr. Alcock is however wrong in supposing that the hostile spirit recently manifested by the Chinese is new, or has been solely caused by irregularities on the part of Seaman, European or ladian. If that Gentleman will refer to the despatches of the forme Consul (Mr Lay) he will observe that upwa of two years ago, the people of Foo: A the Agent of Messrs Boll & Co., I have laid the si

biled a most into erant spirit to that some mediate avisanos be bent to the aid of the crew Cerences before the Colonial Government with a request gners that

siderable and passengers whom supposed to be an ibe island ad- the God

jacont au the wreck, as also to the Ship and cargo should it

bean given the acting Chief Magistrate of Police, by a Che

Victoria, 11th August 1816. Sit I beg to inform you that information has this day nese miner who states that on the 7th ius, at a distance of about 15 miles on the Coast to the northward, he saw the masts of a sunken vessel supposed to be English-close to on to think that the vessel is the barge Werlack," John a tour of rocke and also close to a small island. I have reas Bell mat for which Bull & Co. are the aganta, ip as much thoWarlock" cailed from this for Amy direct on the to the 8th Instant she had het reached that place; although 29th alum, and by the Istent date received this morning, say a vessel which sailed a week after her bad arcived:

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your letter addressed to the of this day's date, I have g ed the Nenesis steamer to be prepared for Sea ble her to proceed to the wreck of the vessel altuet found expedient after I have made the necessary to pozo -I am, Sir, your obedient servant,

[Signed J. MCDOUGALL, CPREY. flongkong.

"A. Mr.5, Esq.,

longkong, 12th Augue 1-4

--With reference in the continuation who h Wily a this momjag I have to state that, bay been unable to discover the man who brought the mana non of the wreck referred to; and I have therefore p that you will informu nit af 11 is your intention to despoli the Nemesis to ale wreek withour the set ng you are all res. Ived 10 watt until fasthe read asteris made to find him

I regret having to trouble ven again on the sular, repunun da

To spain McDous

JIM St. Vulnere,"

A. MELVILE,

Senior Naval Officer, Hongkong.

Her Majesty's Siram Ship - Vid......

Hongkong, th August, 1945

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Bir,-- regret, fcantata despatch the Nemess more authenue intortastion as to the week you sent, and in your letter to the of yesterday's date.--t have the hop to be, sir, your obediese servant,

(Signed] JMCDOUGALL, Captain, A. MELVILLE, Esq.

Hongkong.

We have great pleasure in stating that the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Nuvignon Oking their Agent at Hongkong--an arrange Company have permanently appointed Mr. ment which we are very sure will give general satisfaction to the foreign community in China. -China Mail, Augi. 20.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

AUGEST,

ARRIVALS.

18, Midas, (Am) Poor, Macao.

18, Alah Fudul Barrie, Van Roadshoven, Mucao, 18, Frolic, Faucon, Cumsingmooh. 18, Zephyr, Mann, East Coast 18, Spec, Cole, Amoy.

19. William IV., Riddles. Amoy. 20, Mars. Douro, Woodworth Whampoa. 21, 1. M. B. Ringdore, Sir W. Hosie, Bart.

SAILED.

Acoust, 17, Agusta Jessie, Harvey, London. 18, Gazelle, Anderson, East Cas!; 19, Maia, Sproule, Whampoa 19, Nabob, McNulty, London, 19. Cumberland, Sinchor, Whampon, 20. Clown, Wyse, Whampoa.

20, Water Witch, Forgun, Macao and Calcutta.

20. Dido Saunders, Alucao

20, Jius, (Am) Poor, Shanghai. 21. Frolic, Faucon, Shanghri.

21, H. M. Tr. S. Sapphire, Master-Cominshding"

Fittock Chus 21, diah Fadul Maric Van Roadshoren, Amoy.

REPORTS,

Velore, Bell Shanghai. Anne Jane Rowe, London.

SIN VICTORIA HARBOUR.

11. M. 3. Agincourt. Captain W. J. G. Jalinstone, bearing the flag (blue) of Rear Admiral Sir Thomas J. Cochrane, Ki,“

H. MS Daedalus, Captain McCubae. H. M. Bk. Royalist. Commander G Ogle. H. MB Ringdore. Sir W. Hoste, Burt. H. M. St. Fullure, Captain Macdougall. F. M. Sc Young ebe, Lieut Counding Bate. H. C. Str. Pluto, Lieut. Airey, (Repairing) H. M. TrS. Alligator Master Commanding King. H. M. S. Minden, 2nd Master in charge Osmer,

Hospital and Store Ship.

4. Edward, Downward, Ariel, Hodgson, Anne June, Rowe, Bomanjee Hormusjee, Coates, Dowthorp, Marwood, Flecha, (Sp) Gandia, General Wood, Stokee, Island Queen, Pruen. Josephine, Smith, Jovin Corina, Durham, John Barry Howard, Kelpie, Bellamy,

G., Livingston and Co

flenderson

L. M. Food, (St.sh.) Evans, Linnet,

Mars. Douro, Woodworth, Minerva G Brown, Maggie, Jones,

Maid of Julpha, Shilstone, Patna Ponsonby, Ruparell, Perois, Spec. Cole,

Sri Singapura, Sarah, Espinasse, Vizcayne, (Sp) Villerand, Velore, Bell,

Order Turner and Co Matheson and Co Dirom Gray and Co Rawle Dous and Co J. Matheson and Co Dent and Co Watson and Co W. H Franklyn Dent and Co W. H. Franklyn J. A. Olding, Younghusband and Co J. Matheson and Do Dent and Co

T. B Birley Gilman and Co

Crooke and Massey Macvicur and to Murrow nod Co Smith and Brimelow 3. Matheson and to Gilman and Co Blenkin, Rawson and Co

Vishus, (Bally) Haberbier, William II, Riddles, Zephyr

Mann,

Bard and Co Murrow and Ce Deat and Co

SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA.

HI, M. B. Wolverine, Commander Clifford, H. C. Str, Nemesis, Marter Commanding Russell. Antilla, Barrett, Henderson, Watson and Co

A'dhemar, (Fr.) Duvaut,

Bucephalus, McDonald, Cumberland, Sinclair, Clown, Wyse, Captain, James,

Chusan, Laird, Chebar, Harrison, China, Ferguson, Dartmouth, Stewart, Devil Furley

Drie Matias Verbec

Hegan and Co

Macvicar and Co Dent and Co

Bestend and Co Deot and Co

J. Matheson and Co

Lindsay and C

Russell and Co

Turnet and Co

Hansca

Regaraan and Co

Brongan, Meedonald, D. & M. Rustomjee and Co

Earl Balcarras, Baker,

F. Mombarruck, Morrison, R.

Flora Mura, Brown, Fort William, Methving Good Success, Cowie,

ill be tramptly availed of Governor Doherty, Wilson,

Gustare (Fi), Export,

J. Matheson and Co

H. Camajee and Co Timber and Co

J. Matheson and Ca J. Matheson and Co

P. F. Camu-and Co

BARTALU Duzzan Jr

Helen Stuart Willingham,

ARCH METVILLE.

John Dugdale, Killock,

s

Julig, Jones

Jonen Corina,

Kelpie, Bime

Lowjce Family, Ager,

Hongkong

Her Majesty's Steam Ship Valture

bong, 11th August, 1846.

consequence of the informadon contained in

Bell and Co Boustead and Co Badges

D. & M. Rustomjee and Co

Macvicar and to Dent and Co