The Sun.
London, England, 1841-06-04 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the British and foreign mer-
chant vessels have permission to proceed to Whampoa. all con-
sequences arising from the possible and sudden resumption of
ho3tilities of course remaining at the risk of the parties.
-2. J. GORDON BREMER.
(From the Calcutta Journals.)
By the Queen steamer, having on board Sir Gorden Bre-
mer, which left Canton on the 31st-of March. and Singapore on
the 10th of April, we have the following China news :—The
British flag tiles over the Factory at Canton, and a Provi-
sional Gorernmeut has been established on the part of
the Chinese, and some ships were receiving teas. The frigate
Calliope and the Madagascar steamers were lying off the Fac-
tory at Canton, but the English could not with safety venture
on shore. Some people belonging to the Calliope, having ,en
seized while on shore, the Aladagascar opened her le
fire on the
city, and the boat of the CAllioee discharging grape killed a
great number of the Chinese, and evenieviliy the prisoners were
released. The Emperor i- still issuing furious edicts.
It is understood that Sir J. G. Bremer is come up for
troops and orders. Keshen has been sent up to Pekin in irons
by the ord rof the Emperor. It is supposed this will have
a good effect as Kelton will be able to open the Emperor's
eyes as to the real state of affairs below.
The Madigascar steamer left. Canton the day before the
Queen, and reached Singapore before her. She may be ex-
pected every hour. Captain Haines was a passenger in the
Madagascar, but joined the Queen at Singapore, and came up
in her.
The Melville and Semarang men of war have returned to
England.
Sir H. Gough had arrived at Macao.
'the Queen steamer, just arrived from Canton, the 31st of
March, has brought the following important intelligence,
which we give as briefly as possible to our readers:—
Canton is in rossession of the British troops, and a truce
had Leen agreed upon between the -new Commissioner and
Captain Elliot ; fee trade is to be re-opened at Canton. pend-
ing the Imperial decision. The Commodore, however, has
given notic • that in permitting ships to proceed to Whampoa,
all conseetemees arising from the possible and sudden resump-
tion of ho tilities, of course remain at the risk of the parties.
Our friend- say that this arrangement will succeed better than
tilos- hitherto attempted, hut this seems doubtful.
1 he a.:eunlidatiori of -suootis outside Canton is immense, and
will now, without doubt, be thrown o i the market. Prices
will rule very low —Pai tia is quoted at 400 to 410 Sp. dollars,
&naves 400, and slalwa 410.
It api,ears that afer Capt iin niot's notice of the re-open-
ing of the trade, 9 American and 14 British ships proceeded
to %Vhampoa, but in a few days new obstacles vv.-re thrown in
their way, it being intimated that the Chinese trade rs were all
armed, as the ships of war were so near Canton, and that no
trade would be caned on until they were removed. It is said
that Captain Elliot was inclined to yield this point. Before,
however, any arrangements could be made, the reply of the
Emperor to the despatch announcing the destruction of the
Bogue Fors was received, which was fierce in the extreme,
and orders a war of extermination to be carried against the

English. The notices posted by the Canton authorities on the
walls, announcing the openiug of the trade, were pulled down,
and rll communication with the English ordered to be cut off.
Keslien had been sent a prisoner to Pekin, by order of the
Emperor. The Maiik,ascar left Chica on the 31st ult., and
two days afterwards the steamer Queen suddenly followed
with Commodore Bremer on board, who has arrived to
consult with Lord Auckland. It is evident that Captain
Elliot is in a dilemma, and that the differences between the two
Governments are as far from a termination as'ever.

Another letter 3.4)5," All the iactories iu Cantos are occu-
pied by our troops. The Chinese villagers render every as-ist-
ance in their power to the steamer Nemesis, in removing stakes
and other obstructions in the river, between Macao and Can-
ton."—Hurkuru, April 20.
The steamer Queen is in from China, having on board Come
modore Sir J. G. Bremer. His Excellency landed about two
o'clock under the u,tial salute.
A truce ►s concluded with China, our troops are in posses-
sion of Canton, for the capture of which a salute was fired th►s
afternoon.
Keshen has been degraded. The gallantry attending the
forcing of the passage to Canton exceeds all praise. The
Chinese lost 400 men—ours oriy six wounded.—Calcutta
Courier, April 20.