The Express.
London, England, 1853-08-15 00:00:00

NIZAM'S DOMINIONS._

A report was at one lima in circulation, that Bri-
gadier Mayne's tome had had some severe fighting
with refractory landholden in Bens, bat this turns
oat to be untrue; his force was expected back in
cantonments by 10th July. The Contingent is to be
reduced to 2,000 cavalry and 6,000 infantry, and is
to be hereafter styled the Hyderabad Contingent,
not the Nizam's, as now. There are to be only two
Brigadiers—Mayne and Mackenzie ; all the local
officers are to be pensioned off. There are to be five
commissioners and four deputies, on 1,40 W. and 6001.
a year. The former are to be Majors Hampton and
Johnston, Captains Taylor, Bullock, and Balmain,
and the latter Messes. Palmer, Campbell, Innis, and
Taylor.
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Brigadier Generalgteel;,C:B., has gone back to
Rangoon, and it is expected he will be placed in
command of the force left in the newly acquired pro-
♦ince. The army is to be broken up immediately,
so we may presume the Governor-General is satisfied
with the professions of the Burmese monarch, and
determined to act on it to recall a portion of the
troops, and so lessen the expenses of the state. A
proclamation declaring the war at an end will pro.
bably shortly be issued.

This pro•ince scarcely affords a single line of
news. All we hear from it are accounts of the
heat, and of the rise and fall of the river and
canals. The troops were all very healthy.

THE PUNJAUB.

The only news received from this province since
my last relates also to the weather, which was hot
and disagreeable in the extreme, the contrary hav-
ing a short time before been the case.
P.S.—Lieut. W. Boardman, 13th Madras N. 1.,
has been acquitted of the charge of having borrowed
money from men of his corps, &c., and been congra-
tulated by the Commander-in-Chief that the court-
martial had fully exonerated him of all and every
part of the charge which so deeply affected his cha-
racter. The steamer Lady Jocelyn, with a large
number of passengers, left Madras for England via
the Cape on the 21st June. Mourning was worn by
all civil and military servants at Calcutta for a fort-
night, in respect to the memory of the late Lady
Dalhousie. The 4th Sikh Infantry, while in Bur-
nish, are to be paid u a regiment of the line. Most
of the cargo of the ship City of Poona hen bean

rescued—the vessel itself will, it is expected, get off'
clear. The Hey. H. Thomas, of the Old Church,
Calcutta, is about to go to the Cape on sick leave.

CHINA.

DONO-KONO. Jews 23.
The steamer Singapore, with the English mail of
May 9, !arrived here at five o'clock this morning ; but
owing to the mal-arrangements of the postal de-
partment, the mail boxes will not be opened until
after the departure of the Malta, at 2 pad this day.
S'oce the establishment of the fortnightly mails the
steamers from Europe have generally entered the
harbour just about the time of the departure of the
outward-bound vessels, which would not happen
were the Peninsular and Oriental Company to have
vessels of adequate speed. Here at Hong. Kong we
have had little matter of interest since the departure
of the previous mail. Dr. Bankier, in charge of her
Majesty's hospital ship Minden, whose long residence
in China has secured for him the esteem of all, has

tailen a victim to an acute liver attack ; and Dr.

Campbell, of her Majesty's 69th Regiment,. has alJo
been carried off by death. The health of the tmops
in garrison is reported to be very healthy, the num-
ber of sick decreasing, and but 37 remainin3 in
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hospital.
At Canton all was quiet, but matters were stlll in
a state of uncertainty, the authorities being appre-
hensive that the storm of civil discord and war was

not far off. The defences arc not altogether ne-
glected, but, should the Christian forces venture to
attack the place, the capture would be an easy
matter. Amongst the Chinese the prevailing opi-
nion appears to be that on the fall of Pekin, the
people of Canton, the executive included, will declare
in favour of the new dynasty. The " battle among
the frogs" has, for the present, palmed over, and the
foreign community contented itself with memorialis-
ing the Earl of Clarendon on the conduct of the
French authorities about the flag-staff affair. In the
absence of much to do in the way of business the
Canton folk contemplate building an assembly room
on a magnificent scale, which, if carried into effect,
will relieve the foreign residents from ennui. At
present there are about a dozen European and Ame-
rican ladies at Canton to grace the ball-room.
The conduct of the rebel force in possession of
Amoy attracts a good deal of the public attention.
Inquiry has determined that the Amoy insurgents
are in no way connected with the Christian army at
Nankin, but consist wholly of members of the Triad
societies, or "small knife" men, who, taking advan-
tage of the political distraction of the empire, have
resolved to carve out a small province for themselves.
Although these insurgents consist of the rabble, it is
clear that the heads of their societies possess a great
amount of influence over them. Subjoined is a let-
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ter which furnishes details of the state- of matters at
this scene of strife:

Amoy, June 11, 1853.
We regret to say that the unsatisfactory state of attars
menti toed in our circular of the Ist con,inuiv, the shops are
yet unopened ; if any alteration in the appearance of the
atm s has taken place, it is that of greater tear and dis-
trust being entertained by the inhabitants, and while the
raw. guards in this neighbourhood are all withdrawn, •
great number of suspicious looking characters are prowling
about. During the past week several petty thefts were
committed on foreign sun Chinese Hongs, unimportant
in themselves, but it is to be feared they are attributable
wholly to the unsettled state of the place, and may be only
the forerunners of more extensive robberies.
As well as we can ascertain, the rebel chief has failed in
several endeavours to get some of the wealthy inhabitants
to accept of office, and it is not probable that any of the
better classes, kowe,er favourably disposed to the rebellion,
will openly take part in it until its success appears much
more certain than at prevent.
From the various reports which reach us, it would ap-
pear that the inhabitant. of Chang-chow, the most im-
portant sit) in this neighbourhood, continue to oppose the
entry of the rebels, and seem resolved to prevent their
taking the place. The rebels are said to occupy the
suburbs and approaches to that city, which, unless relieved
by assistance front without, must, from want of provisions,
either surrender or fight. A great deal of fighting has
already taken place there, and, as formerly reported, many
lives lost.
At Toog-wa the mandarins are again in possession, seem-
ingly with the consent of the inhabitants, while the rebels
appear to have withdrawn altogether Item that town.
For several day. past placards have been put up in the
streets, announcing the intended arrival of the mandarin
force, which seems to be collecting at Chin-chew, and
variously reported at 3,000 men and upwards.
From the apparent unseals'ss on the part of the read
chiefs, and thy aversion on that of the inhabitants here wire'
appear in any way connected with the rebels, it is stri-
dently expeeted that the Mandarins will return. Tong-wu
(about half-way from Chin-Chen to this), being still in the
interest of the inundating, will afford them a very convenient
point to assemble at, prior to attacking Amoy, or proceed-
ing to the relief of Chang-Chen ; and if they—warned by
the failure of the attempt made by the admiral on the 29th
—come in force, and act with any decision, we have no
doubt they will regain possession of the various places at
present held by the rebels—a result which would, we think,
give satisfaction to the generality of the inhabitants.
Yesterday, an Amoy Chinese, after being severely tor-
tured, was beheaded for vesting up placards announcing
the projected return of the mandarins, and his bead wee
I paraded through the streets. It is said that several execs'.
I does of prisoners and mandarins' men have lately taken
place ; but the rebels seem unwilling to allow foreigners to
knew of such.
It would seem that moat of the leaders and a large
part of the rebel force consisted of Straits Chinese,
men who are returned emigrants from Singapore and
Penang, and who will probably endeavour to escape
to the Straits should the Tartar troops achieve a vic-
tory. It would also appear that urgent requests
have been sent to the Triad or Huey Associations in
the Straits for reinforcements. Two friends of the
writer recently paid a visit to the Hall of
Judas of the rebel chief, for the purpose
et eamesaring bow matters were managed. Out-
did, ass were three human beads suspended,
sad lommlb absee were huddled together between
al ad g 0 wretched mandarins' men, prisoners,
=manacled, awaiting a formal trial before
Within the ball of justice was
*mated the head of an inferior mandarin, and
beneath this ghastly object stood an executive officer
of the imperial government on his trial. The rebel
Dag was displayed in a prominent part of the build-
ing. The judges consisted of the rebel chief and a
Straits Chinese, named Beng-koo (formerly a linguist
in the employ f Tait and Co., but dismissed for ras-
cality), who took a my active part in
explaining the law as administered by the
rebel rulers of Amoy. The culprit was
asailimasd to lose his head, but no sooner had the
awe laropean gentlemen retired than the wretched'.
awa was sentenced to die of starvation. The cruelty
szereieed by the rebel rulers has disgusted all
classes, but these vile tortures are resorted to to deter
the loyally-disposed from aiding the imperialists. By
the French war-steamer Cassini, advice' have reached
Hong Kong to the 18th inst., at which date it was
generally expected that the Tartar forces would en-
deavour to recapture the city. The news brought
by the Cassini will be best known from the following
oommereial circulars ;
Amoy, June 18,1863.
The intelligence contained in the annexed letter respect-
ing the position of the Mandarin forces bassinets been fully
confirmed. The Taoutai by his own statement would land
to.dav on the other side of the island with upwards of
10,000 men. The number of men will, we think, be found
smaller than he states, bat we have good reason for believ-
ing that the landing will be effected to-day or to-morrow
and the place attacked the day after the disembarkation.
The hope of an early riddance of the rebels seems to pleas*
the generality of the people, and some of them are said to
have tendered small quantities of rice for the immediate
wants of the Mandarin soldier., and this at the same time
that the rebels have to take by force what they get, leaves
no doubt as to the wishes of the trading climes. However,
the rebels are making every preparation in their power to
retain the place, and evince neither fear nor despair ; so
that it is probable a hard struggle will ensue, more sepe-
-41114 as neither party will have good means of escaping,
while each knows that instant decapitation is the most
likely fate of the captured. If the Mandarins act with
eaution and any courrge we think they will gain the victory.
la common with many others we tlopto such may be the
Om, for the reign of these rebels has been productive of
nothing but loss and trouble.
Amoy, June 16, 1863.
Sioth the 11th inst. authentic information has been re-
ceived that the Taoutai of this place is at Tangwa with •
considerable "umber of troops, and waiting further rein-
reements, said to be on the way from Foochow, to come
and attack the rebels here. His intention seems to be to
carry out his purpoes on or about the 19th instant, with a
force variously estimated at 4,000 to 6,000 men, accom-
panied by a large number of mandarin junks. He has
also applied to the English consul to maim him with •
steamer. From Changchow it is reported that though
still occupying that place and its approaches, the rebels had
on the 12th instant • fight with the inhabitants, in which
they (Me rebels) got the worst of it. Here the rebels
I appear very much pressed for funds, and betides prohibit-
ing the conveying of rice to any of the neighbouring
towns, have commenced extorting considerable sums from
those reported to be wealthy. The alarm and discontent
caused by these proceedings on the part of the rebels,
added to distrust of each other, render the opportunity •
very favourable ore for the Mandarins to retake the place-
Two days ago a row broke out in the (shiers palace (where
probably 2,000 rebels belonging to rebel villages are sta-

dosed) between them and some Amoy rebels who were in
the city, the former suspecting the latter of an intenth.n to
kill the chief end place the second (a Straits Chinese) in
his piece. The second chief arrived in time to quell the
riot, which at one moment threatened to become • very
serious &flair.

We have received but little further intelligence
from Shanghai of the condition and progress of the
Christian army in possession of Nankin. The impe-
rial °facers at Shanghai were making the most active
preparations for defence and offence. The imperial
fleet has been augmented by several other European
vessels, and now consists of the following. besides'
numerous armed lorchas under the Portuguese flag:
Agnes, Elsworthy, 28 guns; Antelope, 372 tons,
Dyer, 12 guns; Boxer, 6 guns; Clown, Rees,
12 guns ; Dewan, 118 tons, Robinson, 12 guns ;
Sir Herbert Compton, 311 tons, Brown, 28 guns.
These vessels, mounting 98 guns, are about to pro-
ceed to the attack of Chin-ktang, and with their aid
it is confidently expected by the Tartar forces that
the above-mentioned city will be carried. A report
was current at Woosung on the 9th inst. that the
Tartar and Christian forces had been engaged, but
the battle was a drawn one.