Cherishes
them and the colo
lanen ball.”
fer's despatch unell of New South
ments ss will enturo s as soon ne possibre If the colonists had appointed or Mr Rocbuck, agent, would
dent in advance to
that effect? His lordalep is useful our of the Colonial office The his
etry is full of examples of what a Minister ought not to be - Colonial Gazette,
QUE MAY
Now that public antidy is raised to the highest piled in expectation of news from that body of our neval lates mi sreesat in the Gulf of Mexico and in
Facile it would som r favourable moment to Sara i palement ce buy present force, and contrast.
uh oar strenger less than forty years ago. Pro views to the commencement of the land war, when the gun-boal theory had been tried and provet to le a complate faina in mawering the desired port nee, wa and tod a halt duzau romels fit for service, 15 the hinder of wamen, landshian and boys li med, by net of Congress, to less than 1300, was
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The tacón 11 tazgo bad but liule conödañce in the wility of any natal force within the power of the Crited Stain government to create, and every delier appropriated by Congress, for thir arm of defence, was regarded as an offering to partizan.
my. It did in fact, appear almost useless to enizavar to collect enough ajaterial, even for a day, la compete with die English nagy, then at its hi- ghost point of discipline at numerical power. The fleets of France were destroyed, Spain was fetched from the alliance against England, and Great Britain could direct as many of her vessels of war, tam kambering one thousand and eighty Pal, as the nature of her attacks or blockades could demand The merchant vessels of the United States were at that Ume spread over the globe, and the only way of accounting for the enturely unpro tested state of commerce, was the prevalent belief in the impossibility of keeping vessels of war at sea is face of the overwhelming force of Great Britain heel through the exertion and remonstrances of Commodores Bainbridge and Stewart, who had no ath in the invincibility of the English navy, a few whaps were put in commission, one of which, a Ranch of pine boarda, "sailing under a bit of striped bungog" as the British officers nicknamed our frigate Constitution, enop met and conquered, in fair fight, the crack ressel of an English Squadron, The Guerriere. From the day that the news of this gallantly achieved victory reached the United Crater, public opinion underwent a complete revo- Iudico, and our navy has ever since been as popular as it was before despised. The gallant exploits throughout the whole coame of the last war, proved That in strenghth and in discipline, if not in mum- bery, our ressels could compete with any on the Since then our mary has experienced a musady and effectual increme.
5.
The present slate of our navy will be found ac. curately giren in the following tables; -
In ordinary In rec'g vessels
No of
guina. coms'. or on stocks.
SEO 4
7
No.
Bhips of the Line, 11 Fazes, Frigate, it class, 12
i
54
1
308
S
4
ad
2
72
2
Sloeps of War,
23
436
14
9
Brige.
3
7
Schooners,
6
20
4
2
Steamers,
11
8
5
4
30
4
Store Ships,
Total,
78 2143 47 01
In this list are not isoladal the two steamers and three gan brigs lately built for the Mexicans, all of which, in a few days, will be ready for sea, nor the fleet of revenue cuiters and steamboats ac tively employal and ready to assist on any emer gency. The rated armament of all our wearele is much too small. Our seventy-fours generally carry 100 gom, orr frigates 6s, and the smaller ressels isproportion that instead of 2100, it is more than probable, the 3000 guns would not be over the mark. At our navy yarda also, we have materials arcemulated, sufficient for the building and arma- tent of as many more vessels as are now in the service. Within six months after the commence», men of a war, in addition to our thousands of stea- mers and packet vessels, easily converted into ar- craters if required, we could present a feet
of 120 salt.
Such a rapid developement of our strength on the ocean, is easily accounted for; this branch of our power, which has always upheld the national
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND JONGKONG. GAZETTE.
justice be done. When is the time lo como tr men who have served their country for nearly fly BUCCESAIYU VELrs such mea as Chirles Stewart, a fo la attain a rank, in any doerce commensurate with the victories and glory they have as inte
NEW YORK YACUT CLUB--ANNUAL REGATTA. was the four announced for the start, that it was This affair conneficed yesterday. Ten o'clock hear upon an hour afterwards are the first vessel; was started. The following were the entries:
Stoop Marin, 151 tons, sloop rigged, owned by J. C. Steven
Schr. Syion, 73 tons, W. E. Miller. Schr, Northern Light, 60 tons, W. P. chester.
Schr. Fantle, 60 tons, G. Cadwallader. Sche Cygnet. 45 tone, D. L. Suydam. Schr. Cybel, 42 tons, C. Miller. Stoop. Mist, 40 tons, L. A. Depau. Schr. Spray, 87 tons, H. Wilkes, Schr. Brende, 93 tons, D. Sears Jr. Sloop. Newburgh, 39 tons, II. Robinson. Schr. Minua, 29 sine, 0. Coles—~ Schr Dream, 28 was, J. Prescott Hall. Schr. La. Coquille, 27 tons, J. C. Fay, Schr. Gimarack, 25 tons, E. A. Stevens. Schr. Osceola, 24 tons, W. D. Pinkman. Sebr. Lancet, 20 tons, G. W. Rolling- Schr. Arab, 18 tons, W. Emmet.
a plain common sense view of the rights of Grear Britain in respect to the navigation of the Columbia
Fiver.
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and Printer to Congress for its detection. In fact, These are a very interesting, curlous and instructive bundle of documents, read them but carefully, They impel us irresistibly to exclaim, with a slight varia. tion from the original Bentonésio, O mountain that * win delivered of a mouse! thy name shall hence. *forth he Polit and Buchanan's valiant champion- ship of 51° 40'-- New York Weekly ser
August 1.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
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(From the Singapore Free Press, November 12.)
↑ EASTERN ANTIFLES, Arrack, Batavia--The Market has been cleared by Government who have paid as high as $20 per leaguer for one or two small parcels and want more
Alum-Remains dull of sale at $1-30 per picut for good quality.
Bess' Waz. -- About 300 piculs have been import- ed during the Alonth and seld at 830 a 33 per pieut. Betelnut-Nq. supplies during the Month and in Hittle inquiry; fast sale at $9 per picul.
Clones-No supplies dod in some demand for ing been much neglected prices are likely to rule shipment to China. The cultivation of Cloves hay. high for sometime to come.
Cubebs—A small parcel just arrived sold at 89 per picul.
China Root.-Seldom wanted in quantity. - Small loda saleable at about $21 per picul
Camphor, China-Imporis af 400 picule. There is some inquiry bot a lower rates than demanded by halders--viz: 13 a 14 per picul
Cassia-None of good quality in the Market; about 810 a 13 per picul would be obtained for moderate importe.
Coffee. The supplies during the Moulk have traders. Sales have taken place of superior & 6 been 2,354 piauls from Baby and by the Bagis a 64 and middling quality at $5 a 51 per pient
China Copper Cash -Considerable sales at $143 per picul.
Je commence by Stalbe that the late treaty gives the free davigation of the Columbin river ing upon the page of our national history, Caneither to a baily corporate-existing under a char-
as by name, commendares by courtesy, they ter, and exping after a limited term of have nequiraila runk five or six degrees below this and with expiration of the charter expires the Attainable in the French
The French and English service, white. Figaro British navigation for elke the treaty gives In fact, they should be able as well by title, as the free navigion of the river in perpetuity to all they are by gound deeds, to stand equal with any subjects universally of the British empire naval heroes in any court or on any sea. Cod- “Of course, our remarks will be based on the ns- gress, in establishing no higher grades, has neglurption that the treaty has been correctly laid led the call of justice, and the high considerations before the public, and that; and that alone, is to be
separable from the incentives connected with pro- the low of the land, fessional rank. Let the distinctions now existing Arcording to the published treaty, "The naviga. In this respect between our army and navy, betion of the Columbia shall be free and open to the done away with, till the rank, title and dy equal Ladson's Bay Company, and to all British subjects those who have grown grey in the cause of the thority, the H. B. Company now exists, and to that of commander-in chief, be befowed on trading with the same Taking Greenhow for Republic.--Weekly Herald, July 18.
terives its rights ander and from a charter granted by the British Parliament in 1888, and limited to the term of 2 gals. The present H B. Company will, therefore, by limitation, cease to exit in 1859, And if á be not than rechartered, its dissolution will be completo and total, and we greation could ever be mised as to ang sub-equent rights of any British corporation, or British wibjects, to the free naviga top of the, Colurobin. As the right of free naviga- gion is confined to two parting, one which is the Win-1 B Company, and the other the power owning al exercising solitical sovannity over the terri- tory, it oecessary follows that when the H B. Corn- pany ceases to exist, then the right of free naviga tion reverts exclusively to the American Goverment., Subsequently to 1859, on the expiration of its present charter, it is clear the Fladson Bay Com- poy could have no rights of navigation an Ame- tiean river, through American territory, for the reason that no such company would or could then be in existence expept by an act of British legisla tion. The question then arises, which we appre hend to be the ereal point, is it competent to Buitish legislation to give perpetual existence, and universal commercial tights to a British corporation upmu Ame- laan territory? Can British legislating give, or do, any thing upon American soil? Or rather, is it apprehend that it must be null and void. not all and void, quoad American territory? We Core, as the Hudson Bay Company can have no Texbience, much less, righis of navigating on an Ame ricno river, without an act of British legislation, so also it can have no such rights by virtue of British legislation Had it been the talention of the frosty to confer any of these post, maiden rights, it should have sporified to the Hudson Bay Company, its carefully, and in dne legal form and technicality heirs and successors," &c. But the language of the treaty is to the Hudson Bay Compasy, and to all British subjects trading with the sauns" Now the Hudson Bay Company is limited in every The lanthe, Spray, and Maria, lid dot show.
way it is limited in numbers, for they are all re- At the first gun the Gimcrack went away, followed gistered by name; limited to hunting and trading, ont per ticul
Gold Dust-Samples command $30 a 31' per by the Pet; the Coquette third, we sailed, and low not how the others followed,
At this monent without owning a rust of territory in fee, and with
buncal out any agricultand powers on privileges. This, and but we believe much in the order of their touge, such, is the Hudson Bay Company named in the izen- t we could get no one to enlighten us on the LY. But what may it not be a-der a new charter subject either previous or subsequently. It ap-
from the British Parlament? Parliament may make peared as if certain parties wished monopolizes charter perpetualit may enlarge its capitol and the whole affair, and to leave others to find out
is commercial
powers-it may give it agricultural particulars as well as they might, therefore for
and manufacturing powers-anit in short it may erect any error committed, the parties having the mo- the Company into a colony, or even into a political Dagement of the affair are wholly to blame. They state and give it independents. And still, and fore were near upon two hours reaching Bedloe's Is. land, where the mist was near a mile ahead, Nor-
and entitled by virtue of the treaty to the right of na tisen Light second, the others fust tailing off. They that the difference between these two companies as vigating the Columbia river forever. Now we say kept pretty well thus to Coney Island, Gently above sinted-the one as it now is, and the other or the waters stealing which the foremost reached at about 5 minutes past four o'clock; the
as it may be under a new charter-is so great that Coquette third, and the Brenda, fourth, the nthers
it is incredible the treaty should leave it an open any where and every where. Round the spit. the question, to which of the two it gives the free navi. destination, the Mist led, but the Northern Light British subjects railing with the H. B. Co! But gation of the Columbia. The treaty says, to all had gained some eight minates upon her, and
if the company can "wring itself in," and claim the
Of the seventeen entered, all but one are schon- Robinson, of Newburgh. Bustun sends foor-The uers; the other is a sloop belonging to Captain Caquette, Perkins; Pet, Parsons; Northern Light. New York vesels. Winchester; Brendo, Sears. The rest all The prize is a beautiful silver; cup. to be presented to the winner. the north-west-sorce a ripple on the water. Du- The wind at the start was vai y light indeed from
there was scarcely telling which way it was for half sing the excursion it changed several times, so that on hour together. The 545 had a most beautiful appearance; wear upoù N feared of the most beautiful vessels that ever flanted might be seep at one time.-
T'here.
Cotton-In no enquiry at this season of the year. Cotton Goods Beogaland Madras Piece Goods. There has been some di mead for star-pattern Chiatz and sales made at quotations. In other de scriptions sales are very dull.
Dragon's Blood.-There is some enquiry for Real of good spin tv.
Chong, Cuyloo - None and wanted,
Elephant's Teth. — Of suitable sizes and weight comique to be enquired fox,
contracts have been made during the month at $1
Crumbies. —Continues in gooʻl demond -- and larga
Gambouge Of good quality required bei ve y 1-30 m baskets oruss—and at $140 nett weight. hile in the Market for sale, la transactions & 870 and 75 per picol
Galingalis – Ipparis generally remain on hand a considerable time the demand being limited to
smal
bunnies. —–—Shleg at $13 for Jail, and $6 per 100 for common size.
Gum Benjamin –Of the first and second qualities contate in demand for the Europe Market, mal procurable. Sales of third quality at $27 per
nobe picul
Gum Copal -Nominal price $6 a 9 per pical and quite neglectel,
Gutta Percha.-Supplies
ever, would it be the same Hudson Bay Company, S6 et per pic command from
Hedes, Buffalo-Supplies of about 500 piculs which sold readily at quotation18.
Mother Peurt Shells.-The supplies of the sen son by the Bugie-traders, estimated at 1,400 piculs, have been sold at $11 per pical. Further supplies would command 812 a 13 per picu).
Mace and Nutmegs. The former inquired for at $55 a 6e per picpl. Of the
the latter There are none of grond quality offered (or sale.
bren 1 chests Pator, 122 chests Benares, and 65 chests Turkey. The 15 chests of Patoa were sold 01 $620 Benares at the * commencement of the last Month was selling at $570, but in consequence of the faverable account from Chinn, soon advanced to 8010 a 620 per chest at which rate about 150 chests have been sold. Turkey-sales at $550 per picul Mulwa-continues without ir quiry.
Singapore have realised $4 per picul. Limited in- Pepper, black-Supplies of good clean Rhie and ports of Long and sales at quotations. No sales have been repented in White.
maintained her position, to the great admiration of free igation under a new abarter, when is to paum Tho supplies during the Month have ali the spectators, in the most beautiful style, to prevent them from establishing their British" the dng boats stationed off Staten Island Cuaran- closely, wifle the Northern Light, from her draw- time ground. Here the Mist hugged the shares at every trading post on the footstool and thas completely erading the prima facie restriction ing over double the quantity of water, was obliged to Batish subjects riding with the same?" Why, of the rights of navigation to the I. B. Co., had to keep in the stream with a strong ebb tida against her, which gave the former the advantage consi-
the treaty its in all its solemn formality, would derably, and she apeared to be at least some three
be little short of one stupendous fraud, and its miles in advance when opposite Bedloe's Islandi
negotiators a set of land jockeys, and the treaty a on the return. It was yow Bear eight o'clock, and
precious bit of chicanery by which, under cover of there wasno seeing the position of any of the vessels. scientifically and diplomatically Jeremy Diddled a duuble entendre, the United States have been most The Mist reached the station off the Elysian Fields. Hoboken, about nine o'clock, and about horfan
out of their just end exclusive rights. ferry, at Hudoken, where her pilot refused to pro-ed, and conferred selely by act of British Parlia hour afterwards the Northern Light was off the
And observe that all this perpetuity and extension of rights upon American territory are given, grant. ceed farther, in consequence of the darkness and her drifting near the pier, as to do an would en- dager her safety. The Convite came up about its own vacancies ad infinium with an unlimited inent For the H. B. Co. is not new a perpetual body corporate by virtue of power to elect and fill half an hour afterwards, and still later the Cygnet charter. The others no one could call what band become of de facto and de jure nullity. And we met, there- In 1859 it dies by limitation, and becomes them, hat they are expected to reach the sintion in a day da tivo, if the present wind and weather fore, take the grand that, as regards American tert prevails Considerable disappoint was fult, nothing at all which it either has not now inherently,
rory, British Parliament can give the company piculs other descriptions. The sales reported are Sugar-Supplies of 6,000 pleuls Siam and 986 and expressed by many why wished in wires the or which is not given to it by the treaty. Butt 2,000 picu's No. 1 Siam at 853 and a few lots of match, in consequence of the lack of publicity; even the members of the preza, except a davored
has not now the inherent power of perpetual de Jara at about 854 per picul.
Rice-The absence of supplies and the increas- ed local consumption have caused a further advance in price. Bally Cargo-may he buoted at $60 and Arracon at $42 a 13 per caya. Java represent a great fulling off in the crop of this Accounts from
Rations-Supplles abundant during the Mouth. Sules of Benjarmassió al $1:40 and other sorts al $1 per picul.
few, could gain little or no information, of want/existence, nor does the reply give it any such go, Pearl.Continuesin brisk demandat03-10
power.
gride and bonor of our country, which has never been disgraced by a single act of cowardice or cruelty, which has carried the stars and stripes to The ports of very ten and m every clime, pro tected our commerce, and punished aggression, can but bead a prominent place in the affections of
when, where, or bew, the affair was to be managed. a repoblie which sometimes is net ungrateful. Instead of a few individuals being present at Hots, thefore, probably clear that the navigation
The commissioned offerts in the naval service boken, at the art and arrival thousands would We can deny this i Thi Aug sumber at present 1024, divided as follows Cap. have been at that delightal spot to witness the whom 86 are waiting orders, and on spert, thus benefitting ferry ownere, landlords, and
sders 97, of whom 50 and wait anto 328, of whom 9e are weit-
one Surgeon
22 Pasdi
sons Doll Cha idsaipizen 181, and Midenic-
divided on the stationa
tenent
Indhy there will be a race for a purse given by the Gmth of 200 and all the rmance money $10 each being the price of ent Vessel Although the rachlo
many enter for
of the Columbia is exclusivaly ours after 859.
The OREGON TREATY With the Official which was got up
exhibillon of and carte
per picul without cases. Floar little offering.
Salpetrs-Continues dull of sale at 86 per pipul. Sapen Wood Arrivals from Manila and Saum of about 3.500 piculs Sales of the former at $1-70 and of the latter at $1-40 per pic
Silk Rai. Has been in more inquiry of late and sales made of Canton No. 3 at $25 per picul
Segura, Manila.-Arrivals and the Market has been cleared at $0 for 4's and $103 @ 11 for 9's. Tin-Continues to be well sported. Supplies from Pabung have been sold at $174 and Straits at
Terpieul.
Todacco China, Java and Bally-Very dull of pale su heavy supplies.
Toroase shell Nearly the whole of the supplies The Bug a traders have been sold at 8370 4550
picul according to quality zezadu
Owing to the absence of supplies Wheat
Auction early 1
in the Month at 84-00 Slace which several arrivals hovo sa and the price has receded to $3 per b'g.
Published by JOHN CARE,
of China and Hongkong Ofice, Goudn STREET VICTORIA HONGKONG, 1844.
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