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the Chinese a. santonon the night or the 20th and
morning -of the 21st of July. Between the little
North and the East Gate, the weakest part of our
line, the enemy crowded-on- the wall in numbers ;
but
.all our men had to do was to pelt at them
.through loopholes and embrasures- as fast as 'they
could load. With the approach of daylight the
braves, who were headed by mounted mandarins,
retired sluggishly. The behaviour of a regiment
of Bengal Sepoys, the 70th, svho were re-armed for
this expedition, is spoken of with approval. "No
Soldiers,' says the .Privntl, " could have shown a
better_spirits".
The Adventure, from Shanghae, had arrived at
Hong Kong, disembarked part of the detachment
of her Majesty's 59th Regiment, and left for Can-
ton with the residue; about 300.
In consequence of the general migration from
Hong Kong of Chinese shopkeepers, servants, and
labourers, and the serious inconvenience . caused to
them thereby, a number of the influential European
residents had joined in a memorial to Sir. John
Bowie
the island epwia-esseao6ctilasgsi
otiol
ed 3!hiantent
ac g to
tfile.oetst,l
issued by or throw4i. the instigation of the Shun-
'lsam ; that Within .a- fey days from that time,
if the mOveinents were not adequately checked,
nearly every Chinese from the neighbouring dis-
tricts in the employment of foreigners would
be compelled to return to . his home, thereby
.occasioning the greatest personal inconvenience
to every individual of the community, and
completely . paralysing all the ordinary opera-
tions of intercourse and daily life ; that the
community was threatened with an en tire stop-
page of the usual supplies of goods derived from
various points of the mainland; that from a very
partial application of the measure -epic( the present
timethe price of provisions had-men-enormously ;
that the memoralists -felt satisfied that strictly local
Measures were wholly inadequate to meet the exist-
ing emergency ; that this was one of those extreme
occasions in which the. local representatives of. her
Majesty's Government are imperatively called upon
to exercise:an " unusual responsibility'- in order to
provide for the general welfare. and safety; that
simple inaction. would produce an injurious moral
effect, in thP minds. of the Chinese-resident ins Hong
Kong; and that the Chinese would lose all confi-
dence in the rigour of our rule, when they saw us
helpless to protect them from, the arbitrary man-
dates- of their own countrymen, simply because
these were not issued within the bounds of the
colony.
Deferring to the considerations Vans detailed,
Sir John Bowring issued a proclamation, dated
30th June, in which, after announcing the conclu-
sion of peace, he thus refers to the causes of the
departure of the Chinese :
" But in disregard of the obligations of treaties,
and of the will of his Imperial Majesty, menacing
proclamations have been
_issued, compelling the
peaceful residents of this colony to quit their
abodes, to violate their obligations, to neglect their
duties, and to flee to the mainland of China ; and
these menaces have proceeded principally from the
districts of Heang-shah and San-on. Now, be it
known to those who have issued, or who shall seek
to give effect to such menaces, and especially to the
authorities and gentry of Heang-shan and
that these acts of hostility cannot be tolerated by
me ; and that, unless the proclamations and. orders
compelling the Chinese people to leave this colony
be -immediately withdrawn, and the people who
have left the colony allowed without delay to
return to their business, - and to the service
of those with whom hey have been en-
gaged, the places and persons to which these hos-
tile acts are traceable will render themselves liable
to signal punishment. Moreover, attempts have
been, made to stop the supply of provisions to this
colony ; and it is hereby proclaimed that every
person who shall arrest-or attempt to arrest the
safe and regular transport of articles intended for
the markets of Hong Kong does, by such act, de-
clare himself an enemy of Great Britain, and a
lawless subject of the Emperor of China, and will
be severely visited for his offence."
The first attempt to distribute this proclamation
threatening the Chinese authorities ended some-
what disastrously. Mr. - Mongan, who speaks
Mandarin, and Mr. Lobschied, who is acquainted
with the local dialects, went in the gun-boat
Starling to w;sist in the work; and some difficulty
having been experienced in communicating with
the Chinese authorities, five persons ventured on
the hazardous, almost suicidal, expedient, of post-
ing up copies of the proclamation in the seaboard
suburbs of Namtow. The people were, or pro-
fessed to be, very friendly, but hundreds of Chinese
soldiers soon rushed to-the attack, and a speed
retreat had to be made to .the Starling's gig, which
had landed the bold adventurers. Before this boat
could get out of range one sailor was shot dead and
another wounded. The result might have hem
different hod the marines who accompanied the
expedition been landed, but it seems that the
officer in charge had no power to do anything
of the kind. The conduct of the Chinese autho-
rities or soldiers was barbarous and inexcusable, but
the Daily Press has received advises from Nam-
tow, which lessen the responsibility of the people.
The garrison were militia in the employ of govern-
ment, not of the Shunkum. The district magistrate,
whose name is Wongtoongyen, was absent. Chu
Acqui„ the notorious pirate, was there in command.
He wanted to attack the boats as they landed, but
the people would not allow him. The foreigners,
when they went to the Joss house, were in the lion's
mouth, and the people could not avert the attack
which was made. That same night the people held
a Consoo, and wanted to capture Chu Aqui, and
surrender him to the Hong Kong authorities. This
rash project was abandoned on grounds of ilk-
gality. Aqui, however, got wind'of it and escaped
with his family to Shatseang.
The foregoing intelligence is taken from letters
and . papers which left Hong Kong in the mail
packet Singapore. The steamer Ligtstning, which
left Hong Kong two days after the mail, carried the
following additional particulars to Singapore :
The Friend of China of the 11 th inst. inciden-
tally mentions that Gen. Straubenzec and a large
force from Canton, with several gunboats from
Hong. Kong, had proceeded to Namtow, it was re-
ported, to inflict punishment on the authorities of
that place for firing upon one Or our boats with a
flag of truce. The Daily Press of the same date
says that the landing party would muster 1,200
strong. The same journal notices that advises
from Canton were by no means pacific, but that as
the Hoppo had sent for the linguists, it was
thought that an attempt will be made to open,
trade. The subjoined items are from the Shipping
List of the 11th inst.:—
" The Fury will sail for the Bogue on Saturday;
to relieve the Cambrian, which vessel is to remain
in Hong Kong harbour in place of the Nankin,
which proceeds home.
" Her Majesty's ship Pique arrived last night
from Shanghai, and anchored this morning by the
Fury, to take in a supply of provisions preparotory
to leaving for England:
" The gunboat Staunch, on her passage down
from Shanghai, put into the Island of -Tawopung
for shelter, intending' to get under weigh imme-
diately after the weather moderated. The villagers.
came off to visit the ship, and seemed to be very
greatly interested, taking particular noticeo f
having attacked and plundered their.vi village.'
cut to sea,
everything on board. They spoke of piratele: juinhk:
following morning, as she was steaming
islands,
junksds a
upon t steamer,
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had been removed to one of the large -ships
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opened a smart fire. The large gun unfortunately
coming to Hong Kong. Lieutenant Wildman,
finding he could do nothing with the small howit-
zers, steamed up alongside, intending to board, on
which a shower of stinkpots were sent on board,
setting fire to the sails, awning, rigging, &c. After
a desperate struggle, she succeeded in capturing
her with two others, and the fourth ran ashore, the
greater portion of their crews made their escape
over the hills. During the engagement one seaman
was killed and nine wounded. One junk had Eng-
lish colours, one Portuguese, and two Chinese.
Three of the junks were burned, and the other was
proved to be a captured junk belonging to Ningpo.
In this gallant little affair, Lieutenant Wildman
succeeded in securing two of the pirates, and
brought them on to Hong Kong. They were
handed over to the police, and will be • examined
to-morrow at the police-court."

PRICE 4D,

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Public Department 60. 86, dated-the 23d of June, 1858, is
published for generalinforma - tiono-
'"Piiragrapli 38.-we desire that you, will bear in mind
. the kreat financial difficulties tt Wide,ll we are now exposed,
and that.you will-not on any account sanction any increase
of expenditure in any part of indfaiin connection with edu=
cation, .orith.out pur Mithbrityliresfiously obtained."
" The expenditure ia.this department throughout
India must be about £259;000 a-year, the amount
in Bengal by the last official report being—
Salaries • • R 5.7,58,324 11 8
Scholarships:...
BuildingA
Contingencies- books, and rent 93,930 15 10
"Gritrits In aid . 43,936 5. 3-

Total • 9,43,225 210 1
" The 'salaries' include, of course, the principal ,
professors, and other teachers, but the dispropo -
tion between the amount thus expended and tl e
amount spent in grants in aid is still very grea .
The Director-General and the three inspectorsf
whose business it is chiefly.t.c.: look after the graOs
in' aid draw among them 70,000 rupees a-year, while
the grants in aid Are oily 43,000 rupees. It is re-
ported that the survey of Madras has also been sus-
pended, but thii is not 'authenticated.
. f , The Naval Brigade of the Shannon has returned.
from the North-West. The -first division arrived in
Calcutta on the 14th Aurrust, and were received bi
ihe.President in Counclrand-all' the officers of GO-
vernment. The ships in the port were dressed,
and about 20,000 natives and Europeans turned eult
t
to see the reception. The special honours paid
the brigade, which have not been paid. to the sot-.
diers, have excited some eomment, but the honour
is felt to be one due to the memory of Sir Williath
Peel. The brigade -is reduced to 370 men, the mal-
jority of whom are lads' of 20. The Shannon prol-
ceeds immediately either to China or England. She
has five or six captains and commanders on board'
every officer having been promoted.
" A report has just been made to the Chambe
of Commerce, Calcutta, on . the condition of th
railway in Bengal. According to this statemen
the prospects of the line are.. Most unsatisfactor
except as- regards the sections already opened. - Th
South Beerbhooni section ' may be opened' by th
end of 1859, but in the North Beerbhoom division
Messrs. Smith and Atkinson's contract is' not pro-
gressing satisfactorily.' The next 100 miles to
Colgong,are in the hands of the Company itself,
and progress is ' very slow.' On the next section,
741 miles to Poweebund, the works are stopped by
the state of the country, as they are also in the
district from the Sone through Arrah to- the
Kurumnasa. ' All speculation as to the completion
of the line,' says the superintending engineer, ' must
be dependent on the time when the pacification or
the country is effected.' The line from Allahabad
to Cawnpore is to be open for troops and Govern.
meat stores on the Ist of September." 1

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Expouzs.—Our produce market remains much in the
same state as before; supplies of all staples are not coming
down so freely as has been expected ; and prices, compared
with the position of the home markets, still keep too high td
be dealt in to a fair extent. Linseed and rapeseed are the
only articles which have arrived freely, and have beeii
shipped largely, induced by low rates of freight.
Bironrs.—.The market on the whole has been, and still
continues as favourable as before, and prices of all descrip-
tions ofgreyand bleached cottons have been fully maintained
and may be repsrted a shade higher. Mule twist has been in
stoidy demand, and all qualities and counts have been fully
maintained and have improved in price 1 to 3 pie per morah,
Woollens are still neglected ; but the season tor operation is
approaching. Metals generally have not yet improved.
THE AroliEy MARKET continues as before, money plenti-
ful, and acconunodatirns are obtainable in the bazaar on
easier terms than those of the bank. A further reduction of

1 per cent. was made last week on the Bank of Bengal (ILs:
counts and interest, and a reduction has taken place this
week of 5 per cent. in the margin of loan on the 4 per cent,
paper and 1 per cent. interest on the discount of govern-
ment acceptances—there has been a great excitement in the
fours in consequence. The present rates of the bank aro,
discount, on private bills and notes at or within three
months, 7 per cent. ; on Government acceptances, 4 per
cent.

RATES or ADVANCE.—On 4 per cent. Company's Paper
Sa. Rs. 100; Co.'s Rs., 80. On goods, 3-4ths of approved
valuation.

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES continue improving, and some
disposition is shown for large operations as soon as the
market improves further. Our present quotations show an
improvement of 3i per cent..on the 4, and 2 per cent. on
the 5 per cent. paper since our last. Transfer stocks are
altogether unprocurable.
.EXCHANGE ON LONDON.—A. very moderate business has
been.done for this mail. We have heard of sales of first
class credits at 2-0 s to 2-04, and Document Bills at 2-04 to
2-01. The local Banks have been drawing at six mouths'
sight at 2 01.

(From the Bombay Times.)
BOMBAY, SEPT. 6.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-ship
Madras, with the English mails of the 2d August, reached
Bombay in the afternoon of the 24th August. We have no
material change to notice in the money market.
COTTON PEICE Goons.—The activity in the market has
somewhat slackened, but the general tone has not much
altered. The amount of business transacted shows a falling
off. The prices of shirting are nevertheless higher, and
as the season progresses more doing in these fabrics is to be
expected. Grey madapollams are improving in demand,
and the prices look up. Grey long cloths are in demand,
and prices have advanced.

Bi.EACHED AND FANCY Goons.—Bleached long cloths
are in fair inquiry. Bleached madapollams are very dull of
sale ; and bleached jacconets, low quality, have slightly
advanced.

COTTON YARNS,—In mule and water twists, but espe-
cially the latter, there has been less business transacted than
before.

METALS.—The market for this staple is very dull, and we
have no material alterations to notice in any description of
metals.

EXPORTS.—Cotton : The prices have not altered since our
last, though the supplies from the districts have been rather
early. Oil seeds : There has been a fair amount of business
transacted in the market for these goods. For linseed a fair
demand has prevailed ; teel seed is in active demand ; and
Niger is in moderate request.
TONNAGE.—No improvement has taken place in the rates
of freights, the rates of the day being LI to LI lOs for
Liverpool and London; and for China Its. 4-8 to Rs. 5 per
candy,

EXCHINGE.—The closing rates are 2s. Old. to 2s. Old.
The rates on London varied from 2s. Old, to 2s. Old. for six
months' sight Bank paper. The rates on Calcutta, at sixty
days' sight, are Rs. 9,31 ; on Madras, at thirty days' sight,
Its. 99} ; and on China, at sixty days' sight, Its. 216 per 100
dollars.

The following is a passage from the Trade Reportopoonineo:ifibctlp:ath:or:
North. China Irma of July 31:—" After a long intermis-
sion, business has again resumed its activty at this port
(Shanghai). The retirement of the allied forces from the
Pei-ho and the -Gulf of Pecheli, and the coming of the Im-
perial Comini,;sioners to Shanghai to carry out some of the
provisions of the new' treaties, have given the Chinese
assurance in the integrity of the late arrangement of poli-
tical affairs at Tion-tsin. The departure of the rebels, also,
from parts of thicountry through which foreign goods pass
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!all 1.
has tended greatly to restore confidence in mercantile opera-
tions."
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At Amoy cotton yarn was in good demand at-36 doll. per
picul for Nos. 16 and ; Bombay cotton in demand at
15 doll. 50e. ; Paths opium, 690 dole. ; Bonams, 695 ; zuld
rys
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Turkey, S•JO dais. ; common rice, 2 Us. Trade in the
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is obstructed by pirates.
Oriental Bank Cmporitti,)n. On London, six months' sight,
EXCHANGE AND BULLION.—HOTIg Kong, Aug.
dots. ; on Bombay; throe days' sight, 214 Its. per 100 dels. ;
; Svcee silver, 81 per cent. premium. Other Bill • .
th:•ce days' sight, 215 per WO c1e1,5
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