The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-06 00:00:00

A CIVIL WAR IN CHINA.

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THOUSAND
SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EIGHT PER-
SONS KILLED OR WOUNDED.

(From the Moniteur Belge of May 3.)

The Chinese Repository gives an account, which could
hardly be credited had we not positive proofs of the
density of the population of the Chinese empire. Ac-
cording to the above journal, published by the American
missionaries, a civil war, or rather feud, took place be-
tween the two neighbouring departments of Chang-
Chao and Tseven-Chao, in the province of Gokien, in
which 21,515 houses and 668 huts were pillaged and
burnt to the ground, and 130,638 persons killed or
wounded. It appears that wars of this kind are of
frequent occurrence in the interior of this country, with-
out the Government attempting, or, rather, caring to in-
terfere. It is stated that when riots of this description
take place, bearing no political character, the authori•
ties care little about the results to the inhabitants. It is
not long since that the 2..,:thorities of Canton allowed
two villages to be destroyed, and the population mur
dered, as the question was only certain losses at gaming.
The empire, say they, is too thickly populated, there-
fore there can be no harm in allowing turbulent people
to make room for a more quiet set.

THE Gmtnisorr.—On Thursday morning the depot
of the 89th Regiment of Foot, which has been stationed here,
consisting of 470 persons, including officers and females,
under the command of Major Benny, left this town by rail-
way ea route for Weedon, Northamptonshire. This regiment
has been succeeded by a detachment of the 40th from the
same place, lately returned from India, consisting of 53 men
and two officers, who have just arrived from Birmingham.
This gallant regiment is under the comment' of Lieut.-
Colonel Hibbert, Companion of the Bath, who was highly
distinguished at the battle of Waterloo, and carries on his
colours, in commemoration of his distinguished services, the
following honorary distinctions :—" Talavera," "Badajoz,"
" Robeia," " Monte Video," " Viencera," "Salamanca,"
" Peninsula," " Candahar," " Toulouse," " Ghuznee," " Ma-
harajpore," " Caubul," &c.—Hull Packet.
SCULLEES MATCH FOR 301., BETWEEN JOHNSON
AND DomE.—The scullers match between these below-bridge
men, which has caused much speculation amongst the " wise
men of the east," was decided on Tuesday afternoon. Both
men, from past exploits, are known to fame, and the interest
was consequently not confined to their own locality. Both
have won several matches, and last year Doyle, with Prince
for partner, won the " oars match" at Putney Regatta. The
friends of each man were very confident; both were in fir.,t-
rate condition, Johnson being the stronger man, and Doyle
the neater sculler. Betting in favour of Doyle. Tire course
was from Putney to Mortlake, with the tide. At half-past
four the men took their stations, Doyle at the centre arch,
and Johnson at the one to the Fulham side of it. Much
finesse was displayed at starting; but after three false starts
they went off, Doyle instantly showing slightly in front, this
position he improved, owing to Johnson having to avoid
some barges moored in his course; but opposite Finch's the
struggle was renewed, and the men became scull and scull,
both rowing " all they knew." Now the strength of John-
son began to tell, and he drew his boat ahead, and at Ro'e
Cottage Doyle made a gallant spurt to wrest his position from
him, but failed to do so, and Johnson gaining fresh heart
from his opponent's discomfiture, redoubled his efforts, and
continued steadily to improve his advantage, coming in a
winner by twelve boats length. John Phelps, of Fulham,
trained and steered the winner.

MARRIAGE IN .HIGH LIFE.—The marriage of the
}lon. Caroline Harriet Gage, third daughter of Viscount and
Viscountess Gage, and the Hon. S. Prendergast Vereber.
eldest son of Viscount Gort, was solemnized on Tuesday at St.
tdargaret's Church, Westminster.