The Sun. — London, England, 1858-02-26 00:00:00

Tat SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EV/EWING FEBRUARY 26, under gentle pressure ;—but I am anticipating the events ('subsequent days. Room for the great Mandarin Preceded by Colonel Hecker, with his sword drawn, accompanied by Commo dore Elliot and Captain Key, and followed by two files of Marines, waddles the great Yah himself. He is not us k e red into the small room, but into the Admiral's room. To place him with the Governor and the General would be to confine a pike with two gudgeon. Peh-kwei and Tseang-keun shook at the sound of his footsteps. If he had six headmen in his train, and if we all stood kidnapped men before him, he could not hold his head more haughtily. It is a huge, sensual, at face. The profile is nearly straight from the eyebrow to the chin. He wears his mandarin cap, his red button, and his pea cock's tail, but inother respects has the ordinary, quilted blue tunic and loose breeches, the universal winter wear of this part of China. He seats himself in an armchair, and some inferior mandarins who have pressed in after him stand round and make him a little court. The officers who fill the room are passing to and fro upon their own duties, and, of course, refrain from staring at him. Yet no one can look upon that face without feel. ing that he is in the presence of an extraordinary man. There is a ferocity about that restless roving eye which whieh almost makes you shrink frem it. It is the ex pression of a fierce and angry,but not courageous animal. While the long nails of his dirty fingers are trembling against the table, and his eyes are ranging into every part of the room in search of every face, his pose of dig nity is too palpably simulated to inspire respect, even if you could forget his deeds. But no one can look upon him with contempt. The two Admirals and the General now arrive, and, after some salutations, which were naturally more em barrassing to the captors than the captive, the English Admiral inquired whether Mr. Cooper, sen., was still Erin. You will recollect circumstances under which this gentleman was kidnapped. Yeh burst forth into a loud laugh, which sounded to every one present as though be were recollecting and enjoying the recollection of this poor man's sufferings. When he had finished his cachin nations he replied, " I can't recollect about Vais man, but I will make inquiries to-morrow, and if he can be found you shall have him." The disgust was at that moment so great, for many in the room had known and esteemed poor Cooper, that if the audience could have decided the matter Yeh would have been taken out and hanged. He was told that his answer was not courteous, and be replied that it was, at any rate, the only answer he should give. The Admiral now asked whether he had any other prisoners alive in his custody. He appeared to have misunderstood the question, for he replied, "Those 13 men were my prisoners of war. I took a great deal of trouble about those persons to have them properly buried. I can show you their graves at this day." " What 18 men were they ?" asked the Admiral, " and when were they taken." " How can I tell you who they wire, and how can I remember when they were taken ? You were fighting from October till January, when you were beaten off and expelled, and your ships ran away. It was during this time." It was evidently not consistent with the dignity of the Admirals and General to prolong this conversation. After a moment's consultation they directed Mr. Parkes to assure " his Excellency" that every care would be taken for his personal safety and convenience, but that he would be removed for the present on board ship. " I don't see any necessity for going on board ship," replied his Excellency, " I can do everything that re quires to be done just as well here." But when Yeh observed that the admirals were grave and impassible and that they were about to retire, his eyes roved round the room again in terror, and he added, " Well, I will accept your invitation. In fact, I shall be very , glad to have as opportunity of seeing one of your ships , ' It was more than an hour, however, and after delays so frivolous that I cannot describe them, that he was at last fairly seated in his chair. As he progressed, with his escort of Marines, along the walls to the landing. place, he met a gang of our Commissariat Coolies. I am told that these fellows put down their loads and saluted him with a roar of laughter. This was too much. He gnashed his teeth with rage and made a threatening gesture. THE GOVERNOR'S YAMUN, JAN. 14. Saturday last was a great day in the city of Canton. Yeh being safely caged in the Inflexible, and the autho rities of the city being prisoners, the Plenipotentiaries became afraid that the city would be sacked by the populace. It was resolved, therefore, to formally reinstate Peh-kwei in his palace, and to assist him with a council of three, composed of Col. Holloway, Capt. Martineau, and Mr. Parkes. About mid-day large bodies of English and French troops defiled into the city, and the yamun of the Gover nor was strongly garrisoned. At 3 o'clock the Plenipotentiaries and their suite and the naval and military commanders passed through the court-yards in their chairs and assembled in the third pavilion, which I have already spleen of as a hall of audience. Here they for two hours awaited the arrival of the Chinese Governor and the Tartar General. The guns which were to fire the salute had lost their way in the city, the prisoners were not ready, and at last, when the delays had been supposed to be overcome, it was discovered that no order had been left to deliver over the prisoners, and the faithful sentinel opposed his bayonet to all who presented themselves to conduct them out. It was 5 o'clock before Peh-kwei and his gigantic colleague appeared. It was doubtless an imposing sight. Lord Elgin and Baron Gros were seated on a sort of dais, the naval and military commanders were seated on chairs at a right angle with the dais, and oposite to those chairs were others, left vacant for the Chinese. A throng of English and French officers, a band, and coloars filled up the hall. There were only three Chinamen, spectators, present. When Peh-kwei came in the Plenipotentiaries advanced and received him, and, resuming their seats upon the dais, motioned to him to take those assigned to him. But Peh-kwei demurred, protested, jabbered, and pottered about, and created a scene. Toe Plenipotentiaries remained silent spectators of this for some minutes. Lord Elgin at last yielded, and made way for the Chinaman beside him. With great satisfaction, and many grins and bows, the mandarins enjoyed the victory granted to their pertinacity, and sat in seats of honour, taking precedence of the English and French Admirals and the British General—ill-omened evidence of weakness of purpose I The proceedings then commenced. The ceremony was somewhat hurried, for the sun was setting, and we were in the heart of the unknown city. I must confess that I think it, although admirably conceived, yet badly ordered in the execution. If we had a , sembled in that hall the inferior Chinese authorities—if Lord Elgin and Baron Gros had then taken their seats—if Peh-kwei had been brought in a prisoner—and if the Plenipotentiaries had released him upon the spat, and had resigned to him their dais, there could have been no doubt in the mind of the Chinese as to the nature of the transaction. As it stands, the Chinese know only that Peh-kwei is in his yamnn with a guard of honour. Lord Elgin then addressed Peh-kwei sitting. He said : " We are assembled hare to welcome your Excellency on your return to your yamun, and on your resumption of the functions of your office, which have been momentarily interrupted. It is proper, however, that I should apprise your Excellency, and through your Excellency the inhabi tants of Canton, that the Plenipotentiaries of England and France and the Commander-in-Chief of the allied forces are firmly resolved to retain military occupation of the city until all questions pending between our respective Governments and that of China shall have been firmly settled and determined between us, the high officers appointed by your Governments for this service, and Plenipotentiaries of equal rack and powers whom his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China may see fit to ap point to treat with us. Any attempt, therefore, whether by force or fraud, whether by treachery or violence, to dis turb us in our possession of the city, will not fail to bring down on its authors and abettors the most severe and sig nal punishment. I am, however, no lese to apprize your Excellency that it is equally our determination, when the questions to which I have referred shall have been so settled, to withdraw from the military occupation of the city, and restore it to the Imperial authorities. Meanwhile, it is our sincere wish that during the period of our military occupation the feelings of the people be respected, life and property protected, the good rewarded, and offenders, whether native or foreign, punished. We are desirous to co-operate with your Excellency for these objects, and with this view we have appointed a tribunal composed of offi cers of high character and discretion to act in concert with y ou We hope that through the agency of this tribunal confidence may be restored to the people, and the founda tiois laid of a b etter understanding between foreigners an d natives, so that henceforth all may pursue their avocations in peace, and traffic together for their mutual advantage." The address o f the French Plenipotentiary was very nearly as follows Monsieur le Gouverneur , — Les d'addresser votre ne E eur,—Les paroles qui vient e x x ce p l r l i e ra nc e e nt le Haut Commissaire de Sa Majeste Britaneiq ei4c na lelement la pensee du Gouvernement de Sa j.,,t6 l pereur des Frangaie qu'il n'est pas necessaire de les reroduire devant vous. Jo me borne, done, lea corefirmerde tout ns J'ajon terai seulement qua none vous remercio do 9uloir bien aider les Commandants-en-Chef des forces main tenir l'ordre dans cette grande cite jusqu'au moment i'heureuse issue de nos negotiations avec le Cour deePtek°iun sons permettra de la remettre entre les mains des de , ezue'4 de l'Emp ereur d e l a dynastie Ta-T s i ng , agissant‘- comma vows le faites vous acquerrez de nouveaux titres a la reconnaissance de vos concitoyens ; et, t ou t en voila 'taut IL le Gouverneur, nous faisons des vceux sin cere' pour v T e, etre bonheur p ersonne l." kw h i ese an a d d were successively translated to dress es es made an answer which the interpreter reproduced in Be 10 tone that I could not catch a word of it. It wa: an unmeaning ChineseoZer:eT, as I understand, only Ta t,s ent, except that in his answer te> the French inenrp Peh-kwei said, eau n a t e ar t Y . 2 l ll the troubles." " That man Yell has been the u no n , c n o m oecionable This letter has already rau f, t i o r Such length that I must reserve all description of the virgin city of Canton, au Ti,eltla doings in the Governor's yamun, where, with t h e little guard of 50 men left to r et ain p osse ssion. I found o pportunity of getting a c orner to slee p . We ar e not d hue I am writing hear the o, 1111 uriously locate . following colloquy between two Marines : I t lc s Jim, t h e m usqui rs have been at your face , e too." ou ca " Musquiters, y LIB them thing s—blessed if I aint been sleeping all night in a beehive." _ - List of Casualties of Naval and Marine Brigades before acrd in Canton, on the 28th, 29th, and 31st of December, 15.57 Acton—William T. Bate, captain, gingill ball in chest, killed. Sauspareil—Hen Thompson, midshipman, left arm and ry kidney pieced by a spear-rocket mortally, since de ad. Sybille----Edward Loft, A. 8., wound of cheat, mortally, sired dead. Calcutta—Viscount Gilford, lieutenant, arm broken /4' a gingall ball, severely, but now recovering ; Charles Foe. sett, captain of forecastle, wound right thigh, severely, doing well ; James Pearson o rdinary, wound right arm, ditto ; William Payne, ordinary, wound right shoulder, slightly ; and James Holland, A. 13., wound of head, ditto. Nankin—John Jackson, blacksmith's-mate, wound of head, mortally, since dead. Highflyer—Joseph Bailey, captain of the mast, wound of head, mortally, since dead. Sybille —John Smith, A. 8., left elbow, severely ; Jacob Williams, A. 8., graze of breast, slightly , ; John Burleigh, A. 8., wound in ear, slightly; Philip Palmer, bandsman, wound in mouth, slightly ; and William Jeffries, sail maker's mate, wound in head, slightly. Nankin.—J. Brumblecombe, ordinary, wound of arm, severely ; Cornelius Sulivan, ordinary, wound of breast, slightly ; William Bockham, A. 8., wound of shoulder, slightly ; and Alexander Charters, carpenter's mate, slightly. Sanspareil.—George Lane, ordinary, right foot, se verely ; Alfred Watson, ordinary, right knee, slightly ; John IPGinness, ordinary, wound on temple, slightly ; and William Croker, ordinaryf wound on wrist, slightly. Esk.— Charles Bowen, captain of the mizentop, wound of chest, killed. Highflyer.—Wm. Bissidu, ordinary, left arm, slightly ; and Richard Sansfield, boy, first-class, wound of head, slightly. Niger.—Charles Smith , boy, first-class, wound of left thigh, killed. Furious.—William Randall, A. 8., wound of left arm, slightly. Racehorse.— George Herd, armourer, sprain, slightly. Hornet.—Vrilliam 0. Butler, lieutenant, scslp wound, severely, doing well ; James Fisher, master's assistant, wound of arm, slightly ; and John Davies. captain after guard, wound left eye, severely. Elk. —John Manuel, A. 8., contusion, severely, and Patrick Sweeney, leading seaman, contusion, slightly. Cruiser.—Charles Fellowes, commander, wound left foot and wrist, slightly; Wm. Tilbury, A. 8., wound of right thigh, severely, doing well ; J. Dunn, captain of foretop, loft leg, slightly; 0. A. Vi gnold, acting foretop, wound of arm, slightly. Polwan, leading seaman, wound of hand, severely. ROYAL MARINES, PROVISIONAL BATTALION (LIEUTEN- ANT-COLONEL THOMAS LEMON.) Calcutta.—Private William Mason, wound of temple, slightly ; Francis Musselwhite, private, wound in arm, slightly ; W. Smith, private, wound in ear, slightly ; James Allwood, private, wound in head, severely—doing well. Sybille.—lsaac Eaton, private, wound in right thigh, dangerously ; William Emmett, ordinary, wound of ankle, slightly. Assistance.—Thomas Hill, private, burn, slightly ; Jobn Parker, private, wound of knee, slightly ; John Adams, burn, slightly ; and Thomas Cooke, private, contusion, slightly. Royal Marine Artillery. —Thomas Holloway, colonel commanding Naval Brigade, right knee, slightly ; Benja min Wise, colour-sergeant, left arm, severely; James Fury, , gunner, loss of left arm, severely ; and Robt. Hoddy, gun ner, wound of foot, slightly. Ist Battalion Royal Marine Brigade.—First Lieutenant W. F. P. S. Dadson, right arm, severely ; Sergeant Wil liam Rea, right leg, severely; Privates—William Burton, wound of head, severely ; James Lucas, right thigh, severely, but doing favourably ; and FrederictMears, right arm, slightly. Esk.—William Oxford, cooper, Henry Page and James Prior, ordinary, Edward Wiltshire, captain of the maintop (dying), William Marler and William Dyer, ordinary (since dead) ; and Thomas Williams, A.B. (since dead) — severely burnt by an explosion of Chinese magazine. Niger—Henry Whitehead and Simon Holloway, ordi nary ; John Bullimore, stoker, since dead ; and William Atkins, quartermaster—severely burnt by an explosion of Chinese magazine. Furious—Joseph M`Boil, stoker ; Thomas White, cap tain of the mizentop ; and H. G. Ravenbill, leading sea man—severely burnt by an explosion of Chinese magazine. Hornet—Thomas King, ordinary, and Edward Chancy, ordinary—severely burnt by an explosion of Chinese maga zine. Woodcock—James Gorman, Quartermaster—severely burnt by an explosion of Chinese magazine. Nominal List of Casualties in the Land Forces occurring on 28th and 29th Dec., 1857 :- 59TH RYGIMEFT. Lient. Thicket, killed Lient. Thinkwin, lacerated wound of knee Ensign Bowen, gingall ball through chest, coming out close to spine—since dead Private Dennis Sullivan, musket ball through right arm Private Timothy Regan, killed Private Matthew Walsh, shell wound in right eye Private James Bullock, musket ball in hand Private James Calvert, wounds in thigh and head by shell Private Patrick o'l , Teal, contusion of knee by spent can. non ball Private James Wigley, wound in thigh by musket ball Private Wm. Taylor, musket ball entering under left orbit Private Joseph Healy, musket ball in thigh. Private Joseph M`Namara, musket ball in leg. Private William Quinn, musket ball in arm and fracture of ring finger. Private John Slattley, musket ball through calf of leg. Private Joseph Embley, musket ball in thigh. Private Thos. Haddican, musket ball through shoulder. Private Denis Sullivan, musket ball in face. Private John Skillen, musket ball wound in knee. Private Matthew Cronin, contusion by fall from scaling ladder. 38TH MADRAS NATIVE INFANTRY. Havildar Sheik Ismael, wound of scalp by rocket. HONG KONG, Jay. 15. Our latest dates from England are to the 16th of November, taken to Galle by the Australian steamer and Urought hence per Peninsular and\ Oriental Steam Navigation Company's extra steamer from Bombay, the Formosa, which arrived on the 9th inst. The outward mail leaves to-day, per steamer Aden. The steamer with the 26th of November mai! keep; The last mail took home the Government Ga.:ette Eetectordinar,y, containing a despatch from Rear-Admi ral Sir Michael Seymour announcing the fall of Canton to the allied forces on the 29th of December. The official announcement was not generally circulated here till after the steamer left. I am happy to add that the casualties during the operations prove as slight as they were at first reported to be, but we have not yet seen the official return. 1 am sorry to report the deaths of two more officers — Ensign Bowen, of her Majesty's 59th Regiment, and Mr. Thompson, Midshipman of her Majesty's steamer Sanspareil, who died. of wounds received at the assault. After the city was in our possession, and np to the 6th inst., there were no signs of any advance on the part of the Chinese officials to come to terms, and it was feared hostilities would have to be continued, which, as there was little resistance offered, and the people were disposed to be amicable, it was wished to avoid. On the 6th Yeh, the Viceroy, was taken prisoner with other Mandarins, and this occurrence has led to arrangements being made for the occupation and the governing of Canton. Peh-Kwei, the former Lient.•General is appointed Governor, and the Tartar General the Lieutenant- Governor, and they are to act under a commission of two English and one French officer. By last accounts matters were settling down, and the people showed no hostility to the troops. We have not yet been advised when the blockade is to be removed, but we believe this is to be done at once. Yeh is at present on board her Majesty's steamer Inflexible, stationed in the Canton river. Nothing is yet known as to Lord Elgin's future policy ; it is said be will proceed to the Peiho as early as possible. Lord Elgin and Bsron Gros are still ap the river, but we understand they will return to Hong Kong shortly. From Shanghai we have received the important intel ligence that the city of Chin -Kiang-Foe, which had been in possession of the rebels since 1853, and Kwa-chow, on the opposite side of the river, were retaken by the Imperialists at the end of December. These successes, it was considered, would have a favourable effect on the import trade in the north, as the navigation of the Yang-se-kiang was thereby in a great measure rendered free. Her Majesty's ships Princess Charlotte Belleisle arrived here on the 31 of January, and her Majestys' steamer Fury, from Bangkok, on the sth of January. All quiet along the coast, but as a matter of precaution Sir M. Seymour has despatched the steamer Nimrod to Foochow and the steamer Surprise to Amoy ; the latter relieved the Comas , which has arrived here. Her Majesty's ship Sibylle is here under orders for home, and leaves immediately. The United States steamer Mississipi arrived from Singapore on the 13th inst. At Hong Kong all is quiet. Business has been checked, owing t) the uncertainty which existed, and still in a measure prevails, about matters at Canton, but we trust shortly to see confidence returning. (From the Overland China Mail, Jan.ls.) We promised to publish a fuller account of the fall of Canton than any we had yet been enabled to give, and now redeem our promise, adding thereto the letters of the Chinese spy there referred to. Our correspondent is evidently a care ful observer of what happens around him, and his " observations" might well appear in his own phraseology ; but he prefers that we should tell the story for him. The bombardment of the city, of which he was an eye-witness, he says, commenced at six in the morn ing of Monday, the 28th Dec., and during • the whole of that day the gunboats were busily engaged in transferring the various arms—British and French, seamen and marines, artillery and engi neers, 59th and sepoys — from Honam, the larger men-of-war, and the troop ships to the Canton side. As soon as the various troops landed they filed off to the right and left, and were soon hidden by the trees. Boats were incessantly plying backwards and forwards with their live freights, and strange to say, aamong so many, not an accident occurred. soldiers wanedremdaisreimbar eesckamedebtylie 3in the blue-jackets, and the whole after noon. Some of the gunboats, as soon as relieved of their passengers, steamed into their places in the of bombardment, wswhileterra were the straggler and the the river. line and opened upon the town, er. up T at h ched on v e l w r al a t w a . ; o r o e b l d a e - nd , various e a r c r a a r n e d el s u p a e nd ln b il y exi 4 ble's and Cruiser's seeny near the landing place a continued all day, but as early The bombardment fir© wasobserved as eight a.m. a large suburb, and another in smaller conflagrations were sepweeeclitlr, whsle variou s Soon the tongue of rumour was most melancholy tale turned out to be too tr n u th Hacket, of the 59th, had been found dead, killed while conveying a dispatch from Colonel Graham. Two of the Chinese who surprised and waisted in killing him were shot, and one other caught, taken to Lin's Fort, a nd there hanged. com menced to nch and the 5 9 th, when Skirmish with the Fro Meantime the " braves" had orders were to take Lin's Fort, which they gallantly accomplished. The braves mustered from 1,500 to 2,000 men, and kept oar fellows well employed, the country offering capital cover, of which the Chinese did not fail to take advantage. Four Frenchmen were here wounded, and several of the 59th. The blue-jackets coming up, encamped to the right of the fort, and were consequently ex posed to the fire of gingalls and rockets from the wall, as well as to round shot from Gough Fort Hill. Of course the sailors were engaged in the scrimmage, and Captain Cochrane advanced with his men further to the right, and took possession of a small joss house. The firing from the Chinese continued throughout the night, and many of our fellows had very narrow escapes. • The bombardment seemed to flag towards even ing, but only for a time ; and at six o'clock a large fire burst out in the extreme western suburbs, kindled by Captain Hall and a party of men from the gun boats, designed to clear a road up to the wall from just below French Folly ; it raged furi ously for several hours, and effectually cleared away all obstructions. Our correspondent had the very best opportunity of witnessing the bombardment during the night, and describes it as " a sight never to be for g•atten." Along the whole river line there were tierce fires raging, houses tumbling, and timbers crashing. At the extreme east end were the gun boats, pouring in rockets and shell ; next came some French ships ; then the Niger, Hornet, Cruizer, Surprise, and Nimrod ; then Dutch Folly, with its rockets and mortars ; below ir, two large French gun- boats, and last of all the Phlegethon and Act.eon. The fire from the various ships was kept up only at intervals, but from their numbers it appeared incessant. During the brief pauses every thing was still as death in the city—no shouting or screams, or sounds of confusion ; not a human being was to be seen either on the city side or on Honam, but it seemed as if the stern form of the Destroying Angel were crouching over the fated and unhappy city, and aweing its victims into silence. The shells were whirling through the air, their track marked by the fizzing of their fiery times twinkling like stars during their revolutions, till at last, arriving at their destinations, there was a flash and an explosion, which told how accurately and fearfully these engines of destruction do their work. Some of these shells reached even to Gough's Fort, and fragments were found there the following day. The rockets, too, seemed to be hissing about in every direction ; and the elliptical shell from the French ships caused no little asto nishment, as they burred through the air with a noise not unlike that of an immense humming-top. The scene was one replete with awe, and dreadful must have been the sufferings of the poor people, thus made to answer for the sibs of their rulers. By midnight the fire in the city seemed nearly to have expended itself ; but every now and then the flames shot up with fitful glare, dying away again nearly as rapidly. The whole of the suburbs seemed to be on fire, but nothing was touched on the Honam side. At daylight on Tuesday morning, skirmishing parties were thrown out to drive back and also en gage the attention of the Chinese braves, who kept up an incessant fire ;and a reconnoisa tnce was in ale close up to the city wall, exposed to a deadly fire from giogalLs on the wall. This party was protected by the 3d company of the provisional battalion of Royal Marines. Poor Capt. Bate was also there ; he was crossing an open space, when shot in two pl sees ; one through the body, and the other through the head. He lived for half-an-hour, but was only heard to say "It is all over." Perhaps no one be fore Canton was more fit than ho to be hurried into eternity. He was respected and beloved, and his loss is deeply regretted by all. The fire was kept up so hotly at this point that his body was carried back with some difficulty, but fortunately a rising bank afforded some little shelter. Shortly after the above melancholy event, the ladders were planted against the walls, and the escalade commenced, the assailants covered by the Madras Rifles and some companies of the 59th. It is difficult to learn the real truth as to the first on the walls, but the French are allowed to have sealed first, though some of our fellows were on the heights inside before the French. Very little resistance was experienced until our troops got round to the North Gate, where the Chinese made a stand, and kept up a very hot fire. It was here that Lord Gil ford and Lieut. Butler, with many others, were wounded, and a man named Loft, belonging to the Sybille, was killed. The Tartars seem to have been collected here, it being in the neighbourhood of their quarters. They had several field pieces on the wall, and fired with much accuracy, but were driven back by a spirited charge. As soon as the heights inside the city were gained, the flags were hoisted. They were first placed on Ma.gAzine-hill (K.oon-Yum-Shan), th French and British simultaneously at about 9.30 a.m. A rocket-tube was soon brought up, and di rected against Gough Fort, which the Chinese speedily evacuated, and when the attack was made no one was there to oppose our en!:rance : several dead and wounded were lying inside. The colours were hoisted on Gough Fort about 2 p.m. The Red Fort behind Gough Fort was next blown up, and through the thoughtlessness of the parties engaged, nearly blew up with it a number of their own men. A light was carelessly thrown upon the ' train leading to the maazine before any of the men had been warned off ; but fortunately no one was killed, though several received bruises. On Tuesday night an attack was anticipated, but all passed over quietly. The French had possession of the five-storied house, and our men were exposed in the open-air all night. Next day the Koou-Yum Shan was chosen as head-quarters. A deputation from the Chinese mid a message from the Tartar general waited upon the Commander-in-Chief, but received little satis faction. During the rest of the week nothing occurred of any consequence, except the Plenipo's march round the city walls, and the blowing up of Gough's and Bluejacket Forts. On the following Sunday our correspondent en tered the city by the new road carried through that portion of the suburbs immediately above the French Folly, and which had just bee❑ opened. No Chinese were to be seen. You enter the city by the south east angle of the wall. The streets were entirely deserted. The town had suffered very much in this quarter ; not a house scarcely that had not a hole in the roof, indicative of the entrance of a shot or rocket. No dead Chinese were lying about, which may be accounted for by an order that all bodies fallen in with should be buried ; but when the city was first entered the walls were well covered with dead bodies. Next morning proved wet and rainy, but our correspondent strolled round the walls as far as the North Gate, and visited the superb temple, Sam Gune Koong. This temple had evidently been a very wealthy one, but all the images and ornaments were broken. The interior of the city and the streets proved not at all superior to those of other Chinese towns. There were a great number of temples thereabout. On Tuesday an expedition into the interior of the city was planned and executed. Mr. Parkes had heard - of Yeh's whereabouts, and was anxious catch him. His Excellency was reported to be resid ing at the Ut-Wa College, in the very centre of the city ; but on arriving there it was found he had decamped the previous Thursday to the Lieutenant General's Yamun, in the south-west corner of the old city. This information was given by a Chinese officer, who refused to point out the Yamun ; but depending on two Chinese guides whom he had engaged by promise of reward, Mr. Parkes made his way to the place indicated, under the protection of about 100 blue-jackets, commanded by Commo dore Elliot and Captain Key. Bursting open the doors of the Yamun, the retreating figure of the High Commissioner was the signal fur a general rush after him, and notwithstanding the protesta tions of an ambitious mandarin that " Me Yeh 1" the stout Viceroy found himself in the embrace of Captain Key and the commodore's coxswain, who had outrun the others, and ranged up one ou each side of him. He was brought back, and conducted to a seat, and was soon identified by many Chinese who were marched in singly, and asked by Mr.' Parkes who the gentleman was ; they all instantly fell down on their knees, saying he was the chetoi (governor-general). Meantime the Fu-toi and the Tartar general were both captured in their own Yamune, and made prisoners without opposition ; and thus the three principal officers of the province were taken without bloodshed—a remarkable fact, and proof of the faithlessness of their attendants. Yeh was retained for some time at head-quarters. Ho conducted himself with propriety, except that he assumed to b 3 very moony. In features he closely resembles what Harry the Eighth is said to have been ; and if his excellency had been attired according to the costume of that period, and in Royal apparel, he might have sat very well for a likeness of the bluff monarch to adorn a new edition of " Pinnock's Goldsmith." He seemed to enjoy t e h tdo i l s ihr l i a alv the questions put to him, if one might judge from. pretended to the peculiar laugh proceeding from the lower part obtained froraili of his chest, which accompanied every answer ; but a:rsoejneiunrgnlly the city. t h o a ci tin sti h o e la naturallyfelt m b yat persons being obliged had ge gh lt)h m eee, iist have been assumed, to hide the despise. r . N on o b s o atisfactory answers were In relative to the prisoners reported He was finally removed to the boat he had full ' ard the Inflexible • and undert u o ity oppor on the city walla our People at the ari • ous stations The ether mancluain" ere detained in thecity,and they were fora time reported to have to have anythingto do with the government of the town; but their scruples, if they ever had any, have been over come ; and Pih kwei and the Tartar general, as re ported elsewhere, have been reinstalled in office, under the supervision of a commission of two Bri tish and one French officers. Yeh was allowed three servants to accompany him on board ship, whom he selected from a num ber who seemed- inclined to follow him into cap tivity. On the Saturday before his capture, he is said to have beheaded a great number of Chinese, in order to prove that, notwithstanding his straits, he still held supreme authority over the Cantonese. Saturday, the 9th, was fixed upon for the instal lation of Pih-kwei and the Tartar General in their new office under the allies. At 2 p.m. Lord Elgin, in full dress, met Baron le Gros and the general on shore, and proceeded to head - quarters, where the two admirals waited their coming ; and about 4 p.m., with the military forming line about half-a mile on each side, the two Chinese officials were carried up to head-quarters in chairs. After some palaver as to where the mandarins should sit it was arranged they should be placed one on each side of the plenipotentiaries. Lord Elgin then made a most appropriate speech, which was interpreted by Mr. Wade, bearing upon the present question, and in forming them of the intention to hold Canton until new treaties had been made with the Court at Pekin. It was the desire of the allies that peace should be maintained in the meanwhile, and heece the proposal of re-appointing them to their offices within the city, their acts being subject to the su pervision of a committee of three foreign officials. Baron le Gros likewise delivered an address to the same effect ; but strange to say, in neither instance did the plenipotentiaries in any manner mention or refer to Yeh. The Tartar General signified his ap proval of the steps proposed by the plenipotentia ries, and after some shaking of hands, the parties separated. The admiral instantly returned to the Coromandel, and proceeded to Tiger island with the treasure for the Calcutta, and then returned to Canton. The unfortunate death of Captain Bates makes a vacancy for Commander Jenkins, of the Comus, senior on the station ; while Lieutenant Hoskins, of the Slaney, gets the commandership, and will take the Comus. The Hon. J. Hare, mate of the Calcutta, is made lieutenant, vice Bacon, dead. Lieut. oodenough has the acting commandership in the Calcutta, vice Brock, invalided. The Sybillo and all the other old stagers, whose term of service have expired, go home immediately ; and Capt. Stewart, in the Nankin, proceeds to Singa pore, as senior officer there, prior to his departure for England. The correct estimate of killed and wounded. in the assault on the city is, 140 British and 30 French. _ _ The officers of the squadron say the taking of Canton was not for an instant to comp ire with the Fatsham-creek affair ; still, it was gallantly done, and extensive promotions are naturally looked for. Such, then, is a brief history of the assault and capture of, by a force of 6,000 men, of the provin cial city of Kwantung, which has ever by its in habitants been considered impregnable, and of the seizure of its principal officers without bloodshed. The nation will scarcely believe it, and. even here, within 100 miles from the city, the first reports were listened to by the Chinese with credulity, as a ruse of the foreigners to cover their defeat. What effect it will have at Pekin it is quite vain to at tempt to surmise ; but the plenipotentiaries will doubtless now avail themselves of the opportunity to point out the necessity for a revisal of the treaties, many poi n t s o f w hi c h requ i r e readjust ment, as the unfortunate affair at Canton affords but too strong evidence. They will of course de mand that a new Imperial commissioner be ap pointed and dispatched to arrange new treaties, for we scarcely think that Lord Elgin and Baron le Gres will venture into the interior until some arrangement is come to ; nor would they, we be lieve, until they receive a reply, attempt to force their way to the capital, even were the force at their command adequate for that purpose, which it is not soon likely to be. The first attempts must be by diplomacy, and after it has failed it will be time enough to dream of resorting to violent measures. Meanwhile we hear it is the intention of Admirals Seymour and Genouilly to raise the blockade of the Canton river immediately ; so that trade may soon be expected to resume its wonted channels; for the Chinese are too mercantile a people to let any chance slip of " turning a penny." On Monday morning last, the shops in the city were opened for the retail of goods, and the number rapidly in creased in the course of that and the following day. No looting of any kind is permitted, and the provost martial punishes moat severely the slightest infringement of his orders ' • so that, except from their own countrymen, the Chinese have nothing to fear. The two seamen of the Volcano, killed by the braved at CoHinson (not Fatshaw) creek, were shot through the head ; and the boatswain received a dangerous wound in the chest. They were taken on board the Vo'cano, where the boatswain had his wound dressed by Dr. Crawford, of the Elk, but the poor fellow is since dead. We were not aware of the fact before, but are told that Admiral de Genouilly is a K.C.8., bay ing earned this honour, with other laurels, during his services in the Crimea. CHINA MARKETS. (Fro✓n the Overland China 4faa.) From Shanghae our dates extend to the 7th kat., and inform us that owing to the tenor of the last mail (that of the 10th November) received there from Europe, great distrust pervaded the commercial community, in consequence of which the rate of exchange had fallen to 6d., and only very favourite paper indeed had found pur chasers. Such a state of things must, we conceive, lead to heavy shipments of bullion homeward. ; and in proof of this we understand that the two last steamers from Shanghae have brought down considerable quantities of silver for remittance to both England and India—a feature to which we have been unaccustomed for a long time back, but one to which the low value that silver had reached among the Chinese (alluded to in a commu nication which appeared in our issue of the 15th ult.) had been evidently tending. Business in imports was fortunately very good, other. wise great stagnation would have prevailed at Shanghae. Mainly caused by the capture of Ching-kiang, and the consequent reopening of long-closed communications with the interior, a brisk demand for cottons and woollens had arisen, and an advance in prices had been establi,hed, which might have been greater, but for the almost simultaneous arrival of the Tynemouth from Calcutta, and the Anglo• Saxon and Tung-yu from Eng land. Shippers of both silk and tea, we are sorry to learn, felt assured of heavy losses upon the present sea son's operations ; but untoward in the extreme as was the state of commercial affairs in Europe and America by last accounts, we see for our own part much reason to hope that a portion at least of these apprehensions is premature. The export of silk to Europe is 16,000, and the settlements about 20,000 bales under the statistics of same period last year; business in the article was for time at an end, and even should the Chinese ultimately consent to sell at rates materially under those last cur rent, which there exist good grounds for considering most unlikely, we do not anticipate that foreigners will settle more than 2,000 bales per month (if so much, with the discouraging accounts yet to come forward and in the face of the uncertainty which exists regarding the yield of the next European crop) for the remainder of the season, when the exports for 1857 and 1858 would scaecely amount to 65,000 bales. Our remarks upon tea cannot be as comprehensive as we c uld wish, owing to the non•arrival of the Foochow mail, which deprives us of our usual advices from that quarter. At Shanghae, a brisk business had been done up to the let inet., when English newt' was received, w hi c h completely paralysed the market. In consequence upurinceectasarYcompetition amongst buyers, t noticed by one of our curl eepoudents ° th ifi e : r id e de o cu n lein t ae h n e idu l 9 th ult, had been recovered by the Chi nese. The et , ok at latest accounts was not large, being estimated at 40 chops of Congou ; and unless a clonal dereble quantity be soone r or l a t er sent from Canton, in a ccordance with the r e p ort o f stoc k s th e re set on foot by the Chinese for months past, we shall have another year of moderate shipm en t,. The small markets for tea and silk existing at Macao have been very dull. Th e li tt l e d eman d f or British ma• nufaetures noticeable at H ong Kong prior to the departure of last mail h as ent i re l y cease d, and is not expected to revive agai n b e f ore Chi na New Year. A feeling similar to that existing at Shanghai pervades this mercantile community, and only the most approved paper has been saleable. The rate is quoted at 4e. 10d. P.S.—Since writing the above, n ews from Foochow to the 9,h ;not. has r eac h ed us. No further arrivals of tea bad taken place, and since the receipt of the English mail of the 10th Nev., the market had been stagnant, with a stock of 75,000 packages of Congou, and 15,000 half-chests of Oolong. The teamen, however, were dis playing much firmness. A moderate quantity of tonnage was wanted at U. The Spirit of the North was loading fur London, the Courser for New York, and the C,isis had been circulated for Liverpool, but hail not yet art ived. Mexican dollars were nominal at 10 per cent. di-count ; they were, however, being taken at the Cu-- tom-house in payment of duties at 2 per cent. discount for the present ; and we believe that all Wick duties were bring paid at that figure, but should not feel surprised if the officials put up the rate again after China New Year. The capture of Canton had apparently caused much astonishment amongst the Cantonese resident at Foochow. CALCUTTA. (From the Bengal Hurkaru, Jan. 23.) The events of the fortnight furnish very little matter that will in terest our readers at home. This fact must ba considered as favourable, for the groat sign of our prosperity in this country Is, that we excite no attention elsewhere, and it seems that we can only become an obj ec t of interest by becoming an object of compassion. The Butieh troops hti.vo fairly broken the neck of the rebellion, and the country is gradually set tling down into order and tranquillity. The great test of this is the punctuality of postal communi cation. Our letters from Bombay and the North west now arrive in due course, and there is every sign of an early restoration of peace and secu rity. The official bulletins give but scanty accounts of the proceedings of the Commander in-Chief and the officers in command of columns in the north-west, but they record nothing but success, and the lull which has taken place in their opera tions indicates that they have no urgent work on band which need prevent them from waiting to gather strength. Col. Seaton has defeated the rebels at Alynpoorie, cut up 250 of them, and taken six of their guns. Jung Babadoor has captured Goruck pore in a most gallant manner, killing 200 of the rebels, including the Nazinghose, and taking 7 guns. Our gallant ally has gained great credit by this achievement, the force opposed to him being im mensely superior in numbers and the victory being accomplished without the loss of a single British offi. car. The relief of Sumbulpore has been accom plished by Captain Wood with a squadron of the Nagpore Irregular Cavalry ; and the captain fought a battle with the rebels the rest morning, in con junction with the infantry, in which he was corn , pletely victorious. Sir J. Outram has been at tacked in his position near Allum Thigh by a large force, which he beat off with scarcely any loss on our side. Lie above are the principal items of news which we have to record concerning the rebellion. There are some vague reports which are not quite so favourable, but these need not be repeated. here. The Commander-in-Chief is supposed to be march ing upon Bareilly, with the intention of entering Oude from that direction. Oude will be the next, and it is hoped the final battle-field. Here a deter mined resistance may be expected, and the work to be done will probably be of no light nature. Iu Calcutta the deepest interest is felt in the re sult of the deliberations of the legislature with re gard to the future government of India. The general ' belief is that we shall have the direct government of the Crown, though there is considerable bewilder ment concerning Lord Palmerston's real wishes, and the nature of his supposed disagreement with the other members of the Cabinet. The government of the Crown is certainly the popular cry out here, and it is believed that it will carry the day at home. The express from Bombay, bringing overland papers of the 10th of December, has only just arrived—the direct mail being detained, owing to the accident of the Alma, which broke her shaft. The proceedings of the Indian reformers, both in side and outside the house, have given the keenest satisfaction to a large class in this country. The speech •of Lord Ellonborough upon the Arms and Press Acts has been especially admired for its mas terly exposition of the views of what we may call the European partyin this country, as distinguished from the Asiatic party, which is represent edby cer tain high personages whom we need not paiiicu larly indicate. The fact that his lordship's views were taken from an impartial point of view, and that there was no trace of partisanship iu his speech, gives additional value to his advocacy. As for Lord Granville's apologetic reply, it has been merely laughed at, and a sentiment of pity felt for those whom he has undertaken to defend. The return of the Calcutta petition has created general surprise. Lord Palmerston must have been aware that, whatever the customary formalities, the contents of the document were of a nature which has na precedent. No similar appeal has ever be fore keen made from this country. The peculiar circurastances of the case, therefore, warranted a departure from the ordinary rules, and this fact should have received duo consideration. Had the petiticners sent the petition to the Governor-G,lie ral to be forwarded, they would have incurred the charge of causing a degree of personal annoyance which it was far from their desire to inflict. In abstaining from compliance with that formality thoy showed a delicacy which has not been appre ciated ; and the Premier has taken advantage of their forbearance to forward his own views. With regard to the nature of these views, considerable speculation has been afloat. Some persons consider the sending back of the petition as a joke intended as a mild piece of revenge upon the Governor- Genival for the trouble which his lordship is giving to the government at home. But it is more gene rally considered a sign of weakness, since, it is urged, if the Premier was strong enough to main tain the position he has assumed, he would not fear the discussion which the return of the petition is intended to retard. Our readers at home will settle the question before they read these lines, so wo need do no more than indicate the feeling of the public with regard to it. shirtings and jaconets, both grey and bleached, at im proved prices, consequent on some favourable news lately received Irons the upper provinces. All other descrip. Lions of white cottons, prints, and coloured goods have been in limited operation. Copper is still witb.l2 , inquiry for the Upper Provinces ; but stocks in the first and second hands being light, importers are firm and prices have an upward iendency. In iron, some specu lative transactitins have taken place, in anticipation of demand from the upper provinces ; but as stocks are large prices still keep low. In all other de s criptions of metals there has been a very limited business. The money market has continued easy since our last. The Bsnk of Bengal has reduced its rates of discount and interest, and the rates in the bazaar are conhider ably lower. The position of the bank continues to im prove, and the cash balance has increased by 20 lees since our last report. ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE. LAST NIGHT. Piccolomini, Spezia, Sanuier, Belletti, Vialetti, Ildighieri, Luchesi, and thuglfni, TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, Feb, 27 (Last Night), IL TROVATORE. . _ .. Po be followed by the National Anthem, by Madlle. . . Piccolomini. To conclude with L'HYMENEE. Prices :—Pit Stalls, 12s 6d; boxes ito hold four persons), pit and one pair, 2/. 2s ; grand tier, 3/. 3s ; two pair, 11. 55,; . .lirec pair. 15s ; gallery boxes, lOs ; gallery stalls, 3s Ga pit, 3s ed; gallery, 2s. Doers open at half-past 7—commence at 8. Applications for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Box•ofce at the Theitre. rri T R E-R YL, DRURY-LANE Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith THIS EVENING, will be performed CLOUD AND SUNSHINE. Mr. James Anderson and Miss Elsworthy. Followed by tho new grand pautoinimo, LITTLE JACK HORNER, Commence at 7. inEATRE ROYAL, El AVHARKET. Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buekstone. THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Beatrice, Mi-s Amy Sedgwick ; Benedick, Mr. II)we. After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD; or, Harle quin and the Spiteful Fairy. Harlequin, Mr. A. Leclercq ; , ;olumbine. Mi3s Fanny Wright ; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ; Clown, Mr. ;harles Leclorcq. , irchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the evening). 68. each. (No charge for booking.) First Price. s. d. Second price. a. d Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 6 lTpper Boxes 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0 Pit 2 0 Pit 1 0 Gallery R OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean. THIS EVENING, will be performed Skakspere's Tragedy of HAMLET. Hamlet , Mr. Chas. Kean; Gertrude, Mrs. C. Kean. After which, a now grand comic Christmas Pantomime entitled HARLEQUIN WHITE CAT ; or, The Princess Blanche Flower and her Fairy Godmothers. The Princess Blanche (White Cat), Miss Kate Terry ; Harlequin, Mr, Cot flack ; Clown, Mr. Huline; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; and Columbine, Miss C, Adams. 'THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI. Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster. THIS EVENING, will be performed THE FAIRY CIRCLE. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams. After which, YANKEE COURTSHIP. to conclude with LATEST FROM NEW YORK. Commence at Seven. R OYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee and Manager, Mr. C. Dillon. THIS EVENING, Shakspe , e's Tragedy r.f OTHELLO. Supported by Messrs. Charles Dillon, Roberts, Barrett, J G. Shore, Calhaem ; Mesdames Dillon and Weston. After which, a domestic tale, by Westland Manton, en titled A BARD STRUGGLE. Mr. C. Dillon, &c. To conclude with GOOD FOR NOTHING, Nan, Miss Woolgar ; Tom Dibbles, Mr. J. L Toole, Doors open at half-past 6, to commence at 7. '3ox-office open from 11 to 5 daily, ItOYAL SURI Y THEATRE. Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Crestvick. .THIS EVENING, will be performed an original English Play, RIGHT AND WRONG. To conclude with PERILS BY LAND AND WAVE Messrs, Shepherd, Potter, Widdicomb, &c. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminner-roact.— OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow qz, company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of S dectious from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS, CHORUSES, GLEES DUETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell, Sirs. Badzey, Madlle. Marietta, )Liss Bru 1011, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague, and Madame Marietta ; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. denshaw, 5, ;ouec, J. Barker, W. Melling, Senor Antonio, E. L. Rime, Mr, Badgey, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Bernard; Messrs. T. Maclagan, W. I. Critehtield and E. Mackaey. Piano forte, Mr. Cecil Ricks ; harmonium, Master Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jonglimans. , lonatuence at Seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, die., until twelve o'clock. Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening. DIE WEATHER--SUN OFFICE, FEBRUARY 26. Theamcnisnia, IN THE SHADE. 40—highest since noon yesterday. .31—lowest this morning and during the night. 36 —this day at noon. BAROMETER, 30.05—falling. Wrip, 'Easterly, but variable, with a tendency to South rather fresh and squally at times, with fine weather. Z 4CPV n ri - 11 e, ri_ d- -4A); 1 , :'k' , i....,--• c''' - - _ _ SIGH WATER.AT LONDON BRIDGE. fins DAY—Morn,, :41 min. aft. 12—Even., 8 min. aft. 1 ro•Moßßow —Morn., 3t; min. aft. I—Even,, 57 nun aft 1 LONDON, FRIDAY, FEB, 26, 1858. The extraordinary express in anticipation of the Overland Mail has furnished intelligence from Canton to the 16th January, and from Calcutta to the 23d, from which copious p extracts will be found in another part of this day's impression. Although the salient points have been anticipated by telegrams, already published, still the details, especially those respecting the capture of Can ton and of Mr. Commissioner YETI, the originator of the difficulty, of the Tartar General, and a mysterious personage designated as the " FII-TOR " or " PEII-JEWEr," will be perused with considerable interest. Ysnit had exercised his authority to the last, so far as beheading a large number of the lieges of the " Celestial EM PEROR." He made a general clearance of all scores in that department on :he Saturday previ ous to his seizure. Although he made an appearance of trying to escape in disguise, and a friendly mandarin assumed his garb and name, it is by no means improbable, that he did not greatly regret being removed from the first ebullition of the wrath of the " brother of the SUN and MooN," which might fall rather more heavily than he would desire to encounter, The EMPEROR generally leans severely on unfortunate servants, whether innocent or guilty, and when the complications by which he had been an noyed were occasioned by the injudicious advice of any particular servant, any extraordinary leniency could scarcely be anticipated. Certain it is that Yriti manifested great philosopky, and _ _ submitted to his captivity with, 9. t least an aff,-c -tation of merriment. The Tartar General and " the PELT-ILWEI " Were even more ready to conform to the wishes of the new possessors of the city. After a little gentle persuasion they gave their adhesion to the new regime, and were reinstated in office under the supervision of three European of f icers—two British and one French. Canton is thus completely in our power, and it remains to be seen whether the EMPEROR will be contented with that demonstration, or exhibit himself, to use the language of the P.R., a very glutton in receiving punishment. With the steam .flotilla at our command, we may carry the war much nearer hove, so that it may prove rather annoying to the present chief of the Mant-chow dynasty. The Cainese are, however, fond of trade. They aro by by no means disposed to " quarrel with their bread and butter," or to relinquish any profits that are within their reach. We may therefore anticipate that whatever may be the decision of "his Celestiality," the of roXXot will again be prepared to trade with "the English barbarians," and to take every possible advantage that can be obtained. From India the tidings aro eminently satisfac tory. The neck of the rebellion has been broken, and order and trAnquillity Are in coarse of rector?- Lion. We must be contented to bide our time for the important results that must inevitably attend the gallantry of our soldiers and the judi cious arrang,meqts of the Commander-in-Chief. Iu Calcutta the iiJhabitants are anxiously awaiting the promised change in the adminis tration of Indian affairs. The "direct Govern ment of the Crown" is the popular demand, and that goes further to confute the arguments of the advocates of the Company, than anything that could be alleged in this country. We believe that the accession to office of Lord ELLENBOROUGII will be treated with universal approbation by all per sons untrammelled by official ties, who no longer desire to see India held" for the exclusive benefit of the Civil Service. We publish, in another part of our impression, what will, we believe, be found a true list of the new Ministry—the "correct card," as it may be termed, of the competitors for DERBY honours. It nearly coincides, respecting the more important offices, with those that have already appeared in 7he Sui . There is, however, one omission which will be noticed with universal regret. The name of Sir EDWARD BI7LWER LYTTON is wanting in the Ministerial progra►nme. It was confidently as- seated and universally bylieved that his valuable services would be available, although doubts were entertained whether ho would accept office as Colonial Secretary or Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. It is well known that Lord DERBY attached great importance to his co operation and assistance, andthere can be but little doubt that the Colonial Depart ment was tendered for his acceptance. It has, however, been declined, after attentive consi deration, not because of any political differences, but simply because a fierce opposition would be offered to his re-election for Hettfordslike; and notwith standing the strong probabilities of success, afforded by tha public and private estimation in which he is held, it was not deemed advisable, for the time being, to oceasion the excitement that would necessarily result from asharp contest forone of the metropolitan counties, or the possible risk of even a temporary absence from the House of Commons, during the period when his powerful eloquence would be so much required. It will speedily be ascertained whether the new Mali- nistration will receive fair play, or be subjected' to vexatious and factious opposition. Under any circumstances, there is reason to hope that the accomplished baronet will speedily be numbered among the responsible advisers of her MAJESTY. In the meantime, he will afford his advice and assistance as fully as if he were indeed a leading member of the Cabinet. Lord STANLEY is to be at the head of the Cola nial Department, not merely because heir appa rent to the Premier, but became his ability and moderation have been universally recognised, and he is generally considered one of the most promis- log and efficient members of the party to which he belongs. He has, on many occasions, dis played the spirit of a true Reformer, and his acceptance of office affords an auspicious augury of the nature of the measures about to be brought forward by the "coming men." ft was announced, by the thick and thin opponents of Lord DERBY, as a strong point, that his own son refused to accept office, for which all admitted his fitness. They are now sadly disappointed at the total defeat of their gloomy vaticinations. Their leader declares that the appointment " is a little strange, when it remembers his former votes and speeches, to find th e n am e of this very clever and accomplished young nobleman upon the list of a Conservative, not to say a Tory, Cabinet." This estimate of the Times proves that in Lord STANLEY the nation has at length seen " the right man in the right place." There is another ground for supposing that the new Government will not prevent the passing of popular measures. The Times, acting on its inspiration, more than hints the course of policy about to be pursued. It says :—" We see no course but one, and that is one for which the Tories, after their long abstinence and their half year's taste of office in 18452, showed great apti tude. They have ever been great at borrowing. They are nobly indifferent to the boast of origi nality. As it is said fools build houses for wise men to live in,' so Liberals make measures for Tories to pass !" Why this is what the nation wants. It is the indication that they intend to pass measures just as liberal as the soi-disctnt liberals themselves, and possibly more so, and the latter are disgusted at the neoessity of making an advanced bidding. Lord PIT, MERSTON and Lord JOHN RUSSELL have alike spoke and voted against the Ballot, although the latter profited by an ambiguous speech of his brother at the last election for the City of London. Possibly he may now see the necessity of arming himself with that potent weapon in the general me/es that may be anticipated. At all events, the cause of Reform will not suffer by the overthrow of the PALMERSTON' Government and the accession of Lord DERBY and his followers. Mr. DISRAELI will, unquestionably, off er a fairer prospect of monetary and fiscal reform than could be anticipated either from Sir G. C. I.ltivls or Mr. GLADSTONE. The former was bent on sustaining the Bank Charter Act without change or modification. The latter wished to ren der it far more stringent. Mr. DasAga voted in the minority against the report of the Committee of 1847-8 on the causes of commer cial distress, and from him alone can Yrs expect any beneficial modification of the monetary code. Sir G. C. LEWIS and Mr. GLADSTONE strenuously resisted any alteration in the assessment of the Income Tax. Mr.'Disn.snra not only recognised the distinction between the earnings g)f industry and the proceeds of accumulated and realised pro perty, but actually brought forward a :proposition for the purpose of introducing a more equitable anportioument. We certainly greatly prefer him —a man of the people —to either odf the rival claimants. We can easily conceive why Lord DEMl" should have failed in 1852, and yet succe e d on Cho present occasion. The vexed question o f "protection" was then a recent sore. Its adv oca t es wer e distrudistrusted.The monster monopoly had p re y e d on the vita is of li the nation, and anything th a t o p ene d the sligM fli chance for its resuscitation was o pp ose d with strength and power of the people. Now it h ill long rested in its inglorious grave. It has beccga ° a matter of history, and we should just as ed•° ll anticipate a proposal for the enactment of the penal code, or the re-establishment of ropte ri boroughs, as for the imposition of a new btcrOd tax. There has been for some time a subsidonof of political disputes. There have been uo vexed questions to disturb the H ouse or the country °thing We hav e r e peatedly heard that t her e was n parties. Why, then, 31 ' 4 tgoi give a prevent fair a fu nof chances i o to the Derbyite Ministry, in ascertain the nat ure and d extent of their biddie4s for popular favour, and see what their comp etitall offer. Monopolies of any kind are always Inn rious to the multitude, and no less so in Govertr merit or in legislation than in business. Despatches were seat yesterday from the Colonial' office to the Governors of Hong Kcmg, Ceylon* wa d th. NlAnritins. GOVERNMENT MESSAGES. Prom the C,lmtniabiouer to the Secretary to Govern ment of India. Patna, Jan. 10, 1858 Goruckpore was taken on the 6th by the forces of hie Excellency Jung Bahadoor. The enemy opened (ire first at a nullah, a few miles from Goruckpore, but their position was carried with great spirit by the Goorkhas, and they v, en; pursued to Goruckpore, where they had entrenched themselves strongly. They offered, however, but a &dole resistance, and were speedily driven across the Raptee. Seven guns were taken, 200 of the enemy killed. Goorkha loss, two killed, seven wounded. No British officers hit. Country very friendly and supplies abundant. From &mares, 10th January. From H. C. Tucker to Mr. Ileadon. The The:dicier of Goste reports that General Jung Bahadoor took Goruckpore on the 6th inst., killing the nasitnghose. Troops were either slain or driven into the Raptee. A party who attempted to escape towards Oude were intercepted by the Rajah of B .uses. The thesildar himself crossed over into Burhul, and found it deserted by the tnutineers. From T. Pycroft, Eeq., Chief Secretary to Govern meet, to Calcutta, to the Secretary to Government o India. The following was received from George Plowden, Esq., Commissioner of Nagpore, dated Jan. 10, 6 15 :—" Sunibmpore has been relieved; and the road between that place and Reopen, has been opened. Capt. Wood, with a squadron of the Nagpore Irregular Cavalry, reached Sumbulpore from Nagpore on the 29th of Decembtr. The next morning at 3 a.m. he proceeded against a party of the rebels, with a force consisting of 73 of the Nagpore Irregular Cavalry, 150 of the 40th Madras Native Infantry, and 50 of the Rawghur Infantry. At daybreak, the cavalry being in ad vance, surprised the rebels, 500 to 600 in number, encamped in a gorse land, immediately charged them, Capt. Wood killing three men with his own hand. The infantry coming up, the rebels were put to flight, 53 were killed, and a number of matchlocks and other weapons fell into their hands. On our side Captain Wood was slightly wounded in the shoulder by an arrow, and nine others, including Dr. Windows, were also wounded by arrows. Soondar Raj, who was said to be i❑ the encampments escaped, but three leaders of importance, including a brother of Soonder Raj, were killed. The Nagpoie cavalry acquitted themselves beautifully. The reinforcement of the 40th Madras Native Infantry from Cuttack had not arrived. Sum bulpore w.s thus first relieved from hence. In conse quence of this promptitude, Soonder Raj's men are already disheartened."—lbid, Jan. 15. From Allumbagh via Cewnpore, Jan. 18th, 7.45 a.m., from Major-General SirJanies Outram to the Governor. Genes al. The enemy attacked my position ye,terday, the Kith in force, led on by a 'Endo() fanatic, Badeekedas lion nooman, who was severely wounded and taken prisoner The attacks from various quarters lasted with slight in termission from ten a.m. till nine p.m. Loss on our side trifling; that of the enemy severe. This is the second attack within the last three days, MEERUT. JAN. 12.—The Thjnore insurgents, who bays been attempting incursions into the Seharunpore and Moznifer nugger districts, three days ago, receive i a decisive check at Moyapore, near the head of the Ganges canal in Seharunpore. Captain Boisragon, with only 70 Sikhe and Goorkhas, ten Europeans, and fist) guns, fell in with 1,000 of the rebels at that place, and completely discomfitted them ; 100 were killed, and the Moyapore dam having been opened t ► cut off escape, many more were drowned. A man of rank, supposed to be Nawsb Ahmedooda, was wounded. Hie nephew was killed by Captain Biis ragon himself. NV. MUIR. Delhi Gazette Extra, Jan. 14. RAJPOOTANA. JAN. 10 —The force proceeding in this direction from Deesa has broken ground well. Alter two hours' fighting the fort of Ro wal, in the Serowie district, in the neighbourhood of Aboo, was gallantly carri,d in a rush ; the Thakoor and a portion of the garrison escaping t r the hills. Three officers of the 10th Bombay and Native Infantry and one of her Majeay'a 95th Foot are wounded ; fur her our casualties do not exceed a dozen, one of the 95th alone being killed ilfsfussitite, Jan. 15. W. Mom COMMERCIAL. (rrom the Bengal Hurkaru, Jan. 23 ) The express from Bombay has broug t us overland new! from Home to the 10th December, which com municates further failures in Hainburgb, the tightness of the money market and the general state of trade. The prospects as regards our exports wero anything but cheering'. gtocks wore accumulating, whilst deliveries were very limited, and 1 - !iced on the decline. The steamer Ava, with the direct mail of 10th of December,. having broken down, her packets, as well as those of the 20th December, are expected by the Nubia, by tile end of this month. Accounts from Melbourne have also been received lately to 16th ultimo ; they represent commercial affair', there of a moat unfavourable nature ; heavy losses imports from all quarters, and a steady decline on a ll Indian produce have taken place, with oonoequerit causes of many failures. In Imports, the market for mule twist has continued slack ; t4e is savers being still engaged in their rice crop (which, howeVer, has come to a close), there have been few buyers, and prices consequently slightly easier; but there has been au improved and brisk demand for