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856 Art. 26. Exclusive jurisdiction of United States autho rities over rights and intercourse of its citizens. Art. 27. Mutual appeals to public officers with complaints. Art. 28. Recognition and absolute toleration of Chris tianity, and protection of Chinese converts. Art. 29. Comprehensive provision that all rights, privi• leges, and powers, granted to any nation, its merchants or subjects, whether political, mercantile, or otherwise, and not conferred by this treaty on the United States, shall at once inure to the benefit of the United States its public functionaries, merchants, or citizens. Treaty to be ratified within a year by the United States and by Emperor forthwith. The claims for pecuniary indemnity, either for English, American, or French losses, neither admitted nor denied, but referred to Canton. Permanent legation of the United States Minister, after settlement of pending plestion at Canton, understood to be hereafter at Shanghai. FURTHER CONFLICTS IN THE CANTON RIVER. Captain Jenkins, of her Majesty's ship Actaon, and seven marines of the Tribune, have been in rather a precarious state at•Whampoa from the effect of gunshot wounds received on the night of the 7th July. The affair in which they were engaged ori ginated in this wise. A party living in a chop abreast the Tribune moored off the upper part of the entrance of French River, as it leads down from Whampoa New 'Town towards Sunchv, was alarmed by the appearance of numerous lanterns on the hill forming the north-east corner of French Island ; and concluding—a natural conclusion in these times of direful anticipation—that the bearers of these lights must be bravos, whose object would be the erection of a battery, and the shelling of the gunboat Forester as she lay helpless in dock, he lost no time in calling on board the dete , on, moored off the upper corner of Danes' Island, to report the circumstance to Captain Jenkins. That officer at once determined on landing on the island, and frustratinc , the operations of the braves before the batteries could be completed. In eluding boats' crews from the Tribune, a hundred men were detailed for the service, and about ten p.m. they were landed quietly at the landing-place, about halfway down French River. Thence they marched on to the large village of Sam-tsciang, which was scoured from end to end without a man being seen. The party were returning, taking with them three men of the village, when, just as they reached what is termed the water-gate, close by a large pond, a gingall battery opened fire with terrific effect. One of the Tribunes received no less than twenty-seven bullets, and is not expected to live ; whilst, as we have said, six others and Captain Jenkins were also wounded more or less seriously. Captain Jenkins's worst wounds are two slug-shots in the right chest, besides others in the arms and thigh. The volley fired, the gate's defenders rushed off up the hill as bard as they could scamper—not before two, how ever, had received shots from the revolver of Lieute nant Downes, of the Tribune, who was close by. The three Chinese who were with the marines at the time were killed. On learning what had occurred, Captain Edgell determined on giving the villagers a lesson, and for this purpose directed the gunboats Janus, Dove, Drake, and Woodcock, under Viscount Gilford, to proceed to that part of French River at which the party had landed ; and, though the village cannot be seen from it, the range, as found by Lieutenant Bullock, was within eight hundred yards for shells. From the Tribune, Volcano, and Hornet, rocket parties were sent to the top of the hill forming the south-west corner of Danes Island, whence there is a prospect of nearly the whole village, with a range of but from eight hundred to one thousand yards. These rocket-batteries, which made beautiful play, were—Extreme left, Tribunes, under Lieutenant Downes ; Hornets, Lieutenant the Hon. C. Denison ; Tribunes, Mr. Flooks. Extrema right, Volcanos, Master Commanding Hockley. At a quarter to four on Friday afternoon, the villagers having had twenty. four hours given to them to take their furniture and persons away, the ball was opened with a shot from one of the Tribune's pivot-guns ; and though the distance thrown exceeded a thousand yards, it went over the hill and plump in among the bricks and mortar. The Aaron, still further off, followed suit; whilst under the rocket-battery hill was the pinnace of his Imperial Majesty, the Dordogne, which kept up a steady fire for the hour to which operations were limited. The gunboats each fired about fifty rounds of shot and shell in the usual proportion, the Dove's and Drake's balls playing "the very dickens " with a three-storied pagoda right in the range of the village. The hour up, Captain Edgell, Commander Colville, of the Hornet (who, by the way, had charge of the rocket-party), Viscount Commander Gilford, and the captain of the Dordogne, with small parties, landed to look at the effect of the bombardment, which it was seen we-s quite sufficient for the purpose of teaching the Chinese that, boast as they may of their myriads, we have an arm long enough to reach and to wow them down like grass, while wo remain scatheless. The Baron do 'lranquilye, Consul for France and Spain at Canton, and Mr. Vice-Conant Winchester, also landed, but as Captain THE PRESS, SEPTEMBER 4, 1858. thought quite enough had been done, the order to debark was given, and by half-past five French River was clear again. Captain Page (of the U. S. S. German Town), Mr. U. S. Consul Perry, and some American officers were among the party of spectators at the rocket-battery. To the above we have to add that Captain Jenkins yesterday morning was doing remarkably well. Spitting of blood had ceased, and there is reason to hope he will soon be round again. The other worst cases are described as follows: Edward Strickland, aged twenty-two—Three shot wounds in the chest. Two have penetrated between the third and fourth ribs of left side and lodged in• side. One shot-wound one inch below umbilicus— shot lodged inside abdomen. One shot rebounded from the fourth rib, left side. Twenty-one shots in the extremities, more especially the left thigh. A few shots have passed right through the body of thigh. About thirteen shots are still buried from two to three inches deep—others excised. Alfred Farrant, aged twenty-two—Seventeen shot wounds in the extremities—viz., eleven front of right thigh, two front of left thigh, four front of right tibia, one through body of thigh, ten shots still lodged at various depths—others excised. Wm. Holly, aged twenty-three—Five shot-wounds. James Lucas—Seven shot-wounds. David Graves, Thomas Clark, and Draper Gordon are the names of the other wounded men.—Friend of China, July 0. THE BOMBARDMENT OF JEDDAH. The following account of the bombardment of Jeddah is furnished by the Times correspondent at Alexandria : Early on the morning of the 25th the time had expired, and hostilities were forthwith commenced. A few rounds of shot and shell were fired into the town from the four ten• inch guns. When day broke they were found to have had the effect of driving almost all the inhabitants to seek refuge beyond the walls. During the course of the day the boats of the Cyclops and Lady Canning were sent off to destroy a number of buggalows, or native coasting vessels, belonging to the place, some fourteen or fifteen of which were burnt or sunk. Almost all were found fully armed and their guns generally too heavy for removal. The bombardment was resumed at intervals during the course of the day, and was continued in like manner on the 26th. Altogether, about 100 to 150 solid shot, shells, and rockets were thrown into the place, and of the latter a few were fired from the boats of the Cyclops during the night. It was afterwards ascertained that their appearance had struck intense terror into the minds of the people on shore. The women, as the fearful missiles came hissing through the darkness in a train of fire, shrieked aloud, and the men slunk away in an agony of fear. The Moorsoin shells had also an excellent effect, bat, upon the whole, the town was very little damaged, and the loss of life is not known to amount to more than ten or twelve. During the whole of this time the forts continued per- fectly silent, and never once did they attempt to offer the slightest opposition. Captain Pullen had previously declared his wish to spare all public buildings and Govern ment propert3, and had requested that flags should be hoisted over them, which, after some demur, was complied with. On the afternoon of the 26th a secretary of the Pacha's arrived from Mecca, and implored Captain Pullen to desist, declaring that the murderers, sixteen in number, were in confinement; that their punishment was certain, but that it could not be carried into execution until approval of the sentence was received from Constantinople. Captain Pullen, however, continued firm in his first demands. On the morning of the 2nd of August a steamer hove in eight, which turned out to be the Gabarri, with Ismail Pacha and about 450 Egyptian troops. The object of Ismail Pacha's mission soon became known, and his arrival at once put an end to all further suspense or difficulty. Soon afterwards a letter came from Naamik Pacha, stating that he had received a firman from the Sultan conferring upon him the necessary powers, that he was consequently prepared to satisfy to their fullest extent the demands made upon him, and that it only remained for Captain Pullen to point out the spot upon which the execution of the criminals should take place. Sixteen men, a list of whose names was furnished to Captain Pullen at his request, had been condemned by the Turkish courts, but one of these had died in prison, and against four of the others the evidence was declared insuf ficient to prove that they had been guilty of actual murder. They were reserved to be sent to Constantinople. condemned to the hulks for life. The remaining eleven were to suffer death. The spot selected was one of the river reefs, in full view of both the town and harbour. On the morning of the sth a force composed of the marines of the Cyclops and of part of the crew, all fully armed and wish fixed bayonets, were landed and drawn up upon the ground ; and the prisoners soon after arrived, escorted by a strong body of Turkish and Egyptian troops. Decapitation was the mode of death that had been decided upon ; but I will spare your readers and myself the horrible and sickening details of the scene that ensued. The executioners were inexpert or their weapons blunt. There were few among our men whose cheek did not turn pale at the spectacle they were co►n pelled to witness. Most of the men met their fate with the utmost forti• tude. Each of thorn was asked his name, and all distinctly confessed their guilt, some, indeed, maintaining an air of defiant exultation to the very last. The moral effects of these events cannot fail to b e ext , beneficial. The town of Jeddah has received a lesson whi ch will doubtless make a deep impression, and the salutary effects of which will spread throughout the whole of the Mussulman world. A considerable number cf Indian vessels have, moreover, witnessed all that occurred. all will carry home the news among their countryman, to whom it, will afford fresh proof how delusive was the notion that the "raj " of England was passing away from among them, and how utterly hopeless it must be to defy or insult ls:r power even on the shores of a distant and comparatively unprotected sea, and far more so, therefore, on her ova territory. petition to the Q ueen of CA N A a D The propriety of sending the British empire, asking her t o v i s i t th i s portion of her dominions, has oftentimes been mooted, but never carried into effect. Rumours of her intention to come unasked have often reached us— but they, too, have proved unfounded. N o one can doubt should she ever venture across the Atl ant i c, that An would meet with a right royal reception —a moat cordial welcome from the people of Canada of all religions, of all races, and of all parties ; for, what ever may be our differences on other points, wo are all united in a hearty acknowledgment of the virtue of the Royal lady to whom we owe allegiance. There are, however, many difficulties in the way of her visiting Canada—difficulties which must occur to thu minds of all, and which, perhaps, will never be over( come. These, however, do not apply in so great a measure to the Prince of Wales, whose presence, if we desire it less than that of his Royal mother, we do so because her character is a matter of Insory— his has yet to be established. As her representative, however, and as our future king, Canada will not be found wanting should he visit her shores. In Oc. tober next samples of the manufactures of Western Canada will be exhibited in this city; her agricul• tural produrtions will also be displayed. What better opportunity could a prince have of judging (4 the capabilities of this vast, and, we must add, almost unknown province of tha British empire! Acting upon this idea, Mr. John Norris, of Toronto, has the last few days been actively circulating the petition which will be found underneath. Attached to it are the names of all the members of both Houses of Parliament who are in town, Opposition and Ministerial being lovingly commingled. Besides these, Mr. Norris has also procured the signatures of the judges, and many influential gentlemen in and out of office. He proceeds, we believe, to day to Montreal, and thence to Quebec, where more names will be attached, and will sail for England on Saturday next. Mr. Nortis has undertaken the task at his own expense, and upon his own responsibility; but, from the names attached to the petition, his project has received the endorsation of the pro vince TO TRE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. The humble Petition of the undersigned Inhabitants of Toronto and Inhabitants of Canada generally, moue spectfully show eth, That your petitioners desire to approach your Royal Majesty with an expression of devoted loyalty and susch• ment to your Royal person and family. That your pen tioners beg leave to inform your Majesty that a Crystal Palace, similar in design, but of smaller dimensions, to those of London and Paris, for the exhibition of the pro ducts of Canadian industry and 'skill, is in course of erection at Toronto, and will be completed about the Ist of October next. That your Majesty has been graciously pleased to honour the inangurxtion of similar under• takings in England and elsewhere with your Royal presence. Your petitioners most humbly pray that your Most Gracious Majesty will confer a mark of favoar and distinction on your loyal subjects in Canada—of which they will always entertain the most grateful realm brance—by conferring your• authority on his Royal High ness the Prince of Wales, or some other member of your Majesty's Royal Family, to proceed to Canada and to re present your Majesty in opening the Crystal Palace in this the most important dependency in your Majesty's empire. And your petitioners, (tc. —Toronto Globe. _ _ AMERICA. The celebration of the successful result of the Atlantic Telegraph undertaking took p lace at Nee York with immense enthusiasm on the 17th. The New York Herald heads its account of the pro ceedings by the following cross lines, displayed in the most conspicuous type : The Ocean Telegraph. The Metropolis in a blaze of Glory. Ovation to Science and Civilization. What has caused this great commotion the country through? Queen Victoria's Message iu full. The President's Reply to the Queen of England. Its effect throughout the Union. The way the Short Message was sent. The celebration in the Metropolis. Salutes of Three Hundred and 'Thirty three Guns. One Hundred Grand Rock lilacs at the Central Perk. Splendid Illuminations of public and private Bnildiugs. Sentiments of the People in Transparencies. Merry peals of the Church Bells. Union of the Whole World. E Plurilms Unnm. Quarter of a Million of People in the Streets. The Vox Popnli. Scenes, Sights, and Seast4ooll. Mau ls Aram The r weddino All tl " There non is k conquer Mors( " mocha man," Ameria energy Field, d Eurei Engle Elect guided Mart and Mh ever. Libel All dustry sommat that never b the utte Victo Ligb read al the for Ball at The lend to Quer spin. The Amerit Our July New pang; Atls dent. All with s and Tht petual prom( In 00 reeei Inci TI TI Yt aeve dect and and it th pas' Gal had and ten the Ale ant wh an( ro) Ue' in Qu wa Fl im So. oirtor-! 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