The Sun.
London, England, 1864-09-29 00:00:00

Walls End.

Goaforth lB 9
Eden 18 4
Herten. 18 9
lietton 20 6
Ships at markei

The Disturbances in Eastern China.

Some time back, says the limalide Busse, we announced
the invasion of several towns in the part of the world we
have just mentioned. The following aro some details con-
cerning the country alluded to. Rashcan, o. Turkestan,
known also by the name of the province Hiss, is bor-
dered on the North by the Mountains of Tian-Chanoum,
on the West by Mount Bolor, and on the South
by the Mountains of Konin-Lunom. The Desert
Gobi forms its oriental frontier. This count',
presents the aspect of a sandy steppe watered by a number
of rivers falling from the chains of mountains just named,
and which nearly all got lost in the sands, with the excep-
don of those which from the river Tarin-Gala coming from
Lob Nor, or the Sea of Stars. The country produces wine,
cotton, grass, and pot-herbs; but on account of its natural
barrenness and constant dryness, it can only be fertilised
by artificial means. The mineral riches which are known
consist of sulphur, saltpetre, alum, jasper, &c., and the
mountains contain copper and gold. The population, of
Turkish origin, numbers about 600,000 souls, concentrated
in the towns of Kashkar, Outchourfon, Aksar, Jarnent, and
in the neighbouring villages industry is little developed and
commerce is in the hands of foreigners, who form a numerous
and influential class in Kaskar, and who are principally of
Khokan origin. The staple article is tea brought from
China, which is exchanged for cattle coming from the
steppes. There are also to be seen in the markets some
products of Russian manufacture, such as cloth, linen, and
rn .tal tools. The inhabitants profess Islamism, which was
introduced into the country about the fourteenth century by
a self-styled successor of Mehemet, named Hadgi, only the
now religion very little changed the primitive customs,as the
women of Kashkar enjoy entire liberty. About the middle
of the 18th century, Kasckaria and Djoungaria were con-
quered by the Chinese, and the Hadgi retreated to Khokan;
a few of these representatives of Islamism contrived to
remain in the country and exercise a great political and re-
ligious influence over the populations which detest the yoke
of the Chinese, and consider the Hodgis as their rightful
masters. The Chinese sent an army of 150,000 men to occupy
the country, but, not interfering with the administration of
the country, they contented themselves with a tribute.
We say that their authority at Kashkar is weak, and
that they would not have been able to remain there long
but for the rivalry of two parties, which divide the
country, and are known by the denominations of Black
Mountain and White Mountain. The Khokans have
gained no less influence than the Chinese by supporting
the Hodgis. They have been the instigators of the rebel-
lions against the authority of the Chinese. The first rebel-
lion took place in 1826, and terminated by the expulsion
of the Chinese, who, however, soon returned with
flesh forces, taken from the interior of the Empire, and
frightened the populations by cruel punishments. They.
perceived that the Khokans were the real authors of the
insurrection, and tried to make them leave the country, but
the latter succeeded in maintaining themselves in their
former position, and even, in 1830, forced the Chinese
to conclude a treaty, which conceded to them the
right of commerce, and even a considerable share
in the Government. Two other rebellions took
place in 1847 and 1857, under the direction of
Hadgi-Vali-Khan-Thure, who was at last abandoned on
account of his ferocity, and obliged to fly, notwithstanding
the victories he had gained. It was during the reign of
this terrible chief that a Ent opean, by the name of Schist.
gentweit, attempted to visit there countries, but his auda-
city cost him dear—he was hanged.

Liverpool Cotton Market—This Day.

Market unchanged. balva probably 5,001

:HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—TllO annual thanks-
giving service for the late bountiful harvest was held on
the 25th inst., at the Central Hall, Blyth, Northumber-
land. The Rev, R. Iloworth preached, and other ministers
joined in the service. A collection, amounting to 19, was
made on the occasion, in aid of the feuds of the National
Lifeboat Institution.
SHIPWRECK AND Loss OF LIFE.—yesterday
intelligence was received at Lloyd's, under date, Elsinund
ore,
September 22, of the total loss of the ship Transit, bo
from Bristol to Copenhager, in tho North Sea. Captain
Moor and nine seamen were drowned; six others were
picked up, floating on a raft, and landed at Sundall.
THE OUTWARD AMERICAN MAlLs.—Yesterday
the Inman steamer Edinburgh sailed from the bier
sey for New York, with the "United States mails, together
with about 30 cabin and a large number of steerage passen-
gers ; also a full cargo. On Saturday next the Cunard royal
mail steamer Europa will leave Liverpool for Halifax and
Boston with the American snails. Letters, &o, will be re-
ceived at the Liverpool General Post-offiee until nine o'cicch
a.m., and Via Cork until 8.30 p