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

AT CHUSAN.

Her Majesty's ship Blonde, 44, F. Bourchier, Esq., Conway,
28, C. D. Bethune, Esq. ; Pylades, 29, T. V. Anson, Esq. ;
Nimrod, 20, C. A. Barlow, Esq. ; Columbine, 18, T. J.
Clarke, Esq. ; Algerine, 10, T. S. Mosson, Esq. ; Rattlesnake,
troop ship, Captain Brodie; H. C. S. Atalanta, armed steamer,
Captain Rogers.
The determination of the Emperor to carry on war to the
knife, caused Captain Elliot immediately to despatch her
Majesty's sloop Starling to Chusan with orders, if possible, to
intercept the transports and cause the troops to re-occupy the
island. Captain Rennel conjectures that the Starling had pro-
bably succeeded, as none of the transports had reached Singa-
pore when the Water Witch arrived. A letter from Tinghae
(Chusan) dated February 19, had been received at Macao, and
as, at that time, the intelligence of the Emperor's resolve to
make war a l'outrance had been received, the probability is that
the troops had not even been embarked. We annex an extract
from the letter, as its contents are of importance, inasmuch as
they confirm the news received at Macao

lintend writing you fully by her Majesty's ship Conway,
which is to sail every day, but lest by any chance news should
reach by the Kelpie prior to the arrival of the Conway, I take
this opportunity of acquainting you, upon the most undoubted
authority, that the Emperor has refused to ratify every article
of Captain Elliot's treaty with Keshen. We have more than
one version of the edict in question, but all agree in the impor-
tant particulars not to pay a farthing of opium Hong debts,
for under this head has Keshen represented the 6,000,000 to be
paid for the opium, and to yield us not one single inch of terri-
tory for us to set our foot on.
There can be no doubt that such is the Bipedal mandate.
Such being the ease, I tremble for the safety of you, or any of
our countrymen who may have gone up to Canton on reliance
upon the treaty, as the orders are to wage a war of extermina-
tion against us. Let every British subject, therefore, leave
Canton as early as possible, and 1 hope that this warning may
yet be in time.
To-day I go over to Chinhae to demand the prisoners, and
upon the reply of the Chinese authorities will depand our giving
up the island or not.

Hong Kong had, we hear, been evacuated by our troops,
though not, of course, altogether abandoned, and everything
now wears the appearance of a protracted war.—Englishman,
April 2.

(From the Bombay Courier, May 1.)
The following copies of private letters and official notifica-
tions reached us at a late hour yesterday evening. We there-
fore submit them to the perusal of our readers, without fur-

;her comment : Macao, 15th March, 1841.
PER GUNGA TO SINGAPORE.

It is with regret we have to advise that trade continues still
closed, nor is it possible to form a conjecture when it is likely
to be re-opened.
On the 3d instant our forces had reached Howqua's fort,
about half way between Whampoa and the foreign factories at
Canton, when an armistice was granted, on the solicitations of
the Chinese; which having expired on the 6th, the forces ad-
vanced about two miles further, to a fort erected in 1835, with-
in a short distance of the suburbs of Canton. Captain Elliot
then issued the annexed proclamation to the inhabitants, in an-
ticipation of the mandarins granting permission for their buy-
ing and selling with British and foreign merchants. But this
not being the case, hostilities have been resumed—after some
days' delay by the occupation and destruction of the little for-
tress v, ithin a mile of Canton in the Macao passage, and
further hostilities are in progress.
Capt. Elliot has stated, in a circular of the 10th, " a close
embargo will be laid on the city and trade of Canton, unless
and the whole foreign trade proceeds upon a perfectly
equal kovernment." _ _

.
Hov. all this is to end it is impossible to foresee : at present
the local authorities allege they are not empowered to nego-
tiate in any way without further instructions from Pekin. '1 he
Commodore has decided that merchant vessels are not to be
allowed to 'go higher up than immediately within the Bogue,
where several Americans now are.
CIRCULAR TO HER MAJESTY'S SUBJECTS.

Canton, Hall of the British Factory, March 20.
A suspension of hostilities at Canton and in this province
has been this day agreed upon between the Imperial Commis-
sioner Yang and the undersigned.
It has further been publicly proclaimed to the people under
the seals of the Commissioner and the acting Governor of the
province, th,t the trade of the port of Canton is open, and
that British and other foreign merchants who may see fit to
proceed there for the purpose of lawful commerce shall be duly
protected.
No bond shall be required by the Provincial Governor, but
there will be no objection on the part of the British authorities
to the like liabilities for the introduction of prohibited mer-
chandise or for smuggling duly proved, which would follow
such offences in England, detention of persons or property,
penal consequences of all kind excepted. Pending the final
settlement of affairs between the two countries, the under-
signed has consented to the payment of the usual charges and
other established duties. Ships of war will remain in the near
neighbourhood of the factories, for the better protection of her
Majesty's subjects engaged in the trade of Canton.
(Signed) CHARLES ELLIOT.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the British and foreign mer-
chant vessels have permission to proceed to Whampna, all con-
sequrnees arising from the possible and sudden resumption of
hostilities of course remaining at the risk of the parties.
.1. J. GORDON BREMER.
(From the Calcutta Journals. )
By the Queen steamer, having on board Sir Gordon 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 flies over the Factory at Canton, and a Provi-
sional Government has been established on the part of
the Chinese, and some ships were receiving teas. The frigate
Calliope and the Aladagascar steamers were lying off the Fac-
tory at Canter', but the English could not with safety venture
on shore. Some people belonging to the Calliope, having been
seized while on shore, the Madagascar opened her fire on the
city, and the boat of the Calliope discharging grape killed a
great number of the Chinese, and eventually the prisoners were
released. The Emperor is 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 order of the Emperor. It is supposed this will have
a good effect as Keshen will be able to open the Emperor's
eyes as to the real state of affairs below.
The Madagascar steamer left Cantos 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 Samarang 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 possession of the British troops, and a truce
had been agreed upon between the new Commissioner and
Captain Elliot ; the trade is to he se-opened at Canton, pend-
ing the Imperial decision. The Commodore, however, has
given notice that in permitting ships to proceed to Whampoa,
ail consequences arising from the possible and sudden resump-
tion of hostilities, of course remain at the risk of the parties.
Our friends say that this arrangement will succeed better than
those hitherto attempted, but this seems doubtful.
'the accumulation of goods outside Canton is immense, and
will now, without doubt, be thrown on the market. Prices
will rule very low—Patna is quoted at 400 to 410 Sp. dollars,
Benares 400, and Malwa 410.

It appears that after Captain Elliot's notice of the. re-open-
ing of the trade, 9 American and 14 British ships proceeded
to Whampoa, but in a few days new obstacles were thrown in
their way, it being intimated that the Chinese traders were all
armed, as the ships of war were so near Canton, and that no
trade would be carried 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 Forts 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 opening of the trade, were pulled down,
ari(lnll communication with the English ordered to be cut off.
Keshen had been sent a prisoner to Pekin, by order of the
Emperor. The Madagascar left China on the 31st ult. and
two dabs 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 twe
Governments are as far from a termination as ever.
Another letter says, " All the factories in Cantoa are occu-
i pied by our troops. The Chinese villagers render every assist-
ance in their power to the steamer Nemesis, in removing stakes
and other obstructions in the river, between Macao and Can-
ton."—Hurkurrt, April 20.
The steamer Queen is in from China, having on board Com;.
modore Sir J. G. Bremer. His Excellency landed about two
o'clock under the usual salute.
A truce.is concluded with China, our troops are in posses-
sion of Canton, for the capture of which a salute was fired this
afternoon.
Kesben has been degraded. The gallantry attending the
forcing of the passage to Canton exceeds all praise. The
Chinese lost 4UO men—ours only six wounded. —Calcutta
Courier, April

. . INDIA.
An university at Madras had been opened by Lord Elphin.
stone, who continues to retain the government of that Presi
dency three years longer.