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is directed to a danger
;which is thought to be threatening us from anothef
quarter. On the 2d inst. a screw steamer, the Pac-3
tolus, arrived herewith a large number of de6k psi-
sengers, chiefly Jews from Tangitr,, on their way to
the Holy Land. The' stearrier.touched at Malta a
usual, and when near Alexandria one of the ere*
was -Suddenly taken ill and died. The uodyoo.4r,
rival of the vessel, was examined by a committee of
medical officers, who pronounced that it presented
unmistakeable symptoms of death having been cam
by plague The master of the steamer; ott t other.;
band, urged that no case of plague is known to hiVe
occurred at Malta; that the death' of the man had
in reality been caused by some species of epileptic
fit to which he was subject, and from an attack of
which he had suffered even at the moment of leaving
England ; but all this was of no avail. All commu-
nication with the steamer was instantly prohibited,
and she was forthwith put in strict quarantine.
The news spread through the town with ineon-
lcaetiivoanb. le speed, and, although 14 years have now
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ing was.called of the Sanitary Committee, attended
by the usual consular delegates, at which it was de-
cided that all vessels from Malta should be subjected,
to a quarantine of ten days. From this rule an ex-:
ception was made in favour of the Colombo:and a
most serious detention of the India mails and pas-
sengers seemed at first sight unavoidable.
The matter was referred to the Viceroy, who has
always been uncompromisingly opposed to quaran-
tine and lazarettos, and his private sentiments
on the aubject, are well known ; but he 'refused
to interfere with* the decision of the Sanitary Com-
mittee. A remedy, however;-was finally hit upon by
Nubar Bey, the director of the Transit Administra-
tion, and it was decided that the passengers and cargo
should be conveyed across by an express train, to be
kept throughout the journey in a state of strict in-
sulation. This plan 'was accordingly carried into
execution, and the Indian passengers, doubtless to
their great relief, left for Suez yesterday afternoon.
I have entered at some length into the details of
this matter, because it points to a possible source of
serious delay and inconvenience to the Indian transit,
which during latter years at least had well nigh been
completely lost sight of:
In the present case, however, the grounds for so
extreme a measure as that at first resolved upon
seem so slight that the decision of the Egyptian
authorities may well excite surprise. Had there
been any authenticated case of plague at Malta, it
might have been necessary to submit without re-
mark, but the reverse is known to be the case, and
this with a notoriously vigilant health department
at the port upon which suspicion is sought to be
cast. The health of the crew and of the 230 pas-
sengers on board the Pactolus, however, continues
good, and, notwithstanding the strong probability
that the whole fabric will ultimately be found based
upon an erroneous opinion concerning the cause of a
death at sea, a measure is decided upon which must
necessarily cause serious inconvenience and injury
both to the transit and to the general trade of the
country.

PRICE 4D. STAMPED, SD.

populace were most friendly, supplying, the troops
with provisions freely. --
The progress towatds opening negotiations seems
to be very slow, and consideratabk doubt, as far as
we can learn, exists whether it will not be necessary
to advance nearer to Pekin before the Chinese sub-
mit to treat. 'it is still confidently hoped that amic-
able arrangements will be come to.

Two Chiriese of high rank had arrived at Tien-sin
from Pekin, and a meeting took place between them
and the Ambassadors of the allied Powers. This oc-
curred on the 4th inst. We learn, however, that on
the exchange of " powers" those of the Chinese were
not considered sufficient, and the, conference did not
proceed. Reference was again to be made to Pekin,
faenrde
nacte thewa lasts
appointed, there w absuat
inreportuch that
uncertaintyanothe pre-
vailed
r con
as to whether the Chinese would be able to
present the powers required by the Ambassadors.
Orders had previously reached this for reinforce-
ments to be kept in readiness rin case later advices
should render it necessary to send them to the North.
This morning three steamers pave left for the Peiho
—her Majesty's steamer Retribution, lately arrived
from the Pacific, her Majesty's steamer Fury, and
the transport steamer Adventure. The latter has on
board her Majesty's 59th Regiment, under the com-
mand of Col. Graham. Several French men-of-war
have lately left for the North, among them the
Gironde, which took up the 800 Marines that ar-
rived from France on board of her.
The imposing force that will soon be collected in
the North will, it is hoped, aid diplomacy. It is to
be regretted, however, the season is so far advanced,
and this may.e_ copies a, Suspension of action for the
present:
At Canton matters are as unsatisfactory as possi-.
ble. The small results from the late expedition
against the " braves " have emboldened them very
much, and several acts of atrocity have been com-
mitted by the Chinese against foreigners, both civil
and military, in Canton and the neighbourhood.
We hear through an official source that it is the in-
tention of the Chinese Government to get as many
foreigners' heads as they can, and it is thought not
improbable that when Lord Elgin hears the state of
things which exists the blockade of the river will be
again put on.
We have received a copy of a proclamation issued
by the newly appointed Viceroy, Hwang, but it is too
late to get a translation of it. Hwang, it is under-
stood, calls upon the Cantonese to use every effort to
retake the city.

A meeting of foreigners has been held at Canton
to take into consideration the best means of protect-
ing themselves in case of attack.

Three chops of the new tea had arrived, but all
was second-class tea; 25 to 27 taels talked of. As
to the prospects of the supply of tea for the season,
it is too early to form any opinion that can be de-
pended upon, but the following particulars may be
worth consideration. The supply of tea at Canton
for the ensuing season it was expected would be about
400 to 500 chops. Owing to the imposts and the pre-
sence of the rebels in many of the districts through
which the teas have to pass, the quantity to be sent
to Shanghai would be limited. The crop of tea, on
the whole, it was anticipated, would not be larger
than last year's, and there is little or no old stock to
work upon. Deducting the old teas gone forward
this year, the exports would barely reach 60 millions
of pounds.

A telegraphic message for Malta was despatched
to Corfu on the 3d inst., which it is hoped will reach
in time to prevent the steamer with the outward
Bombay mails from communicating with the island.
The Viceroy, after having passed the festival of
the Courban Bairam at Cairo, has returned to Alex-
andria, and is residing at his palace of El-Maks, in.
the neighbourhood of the town. The proposed iasuo
of Treasury bonds has followed the fate of the pro-
jected loan, and is not to take effect. Tha Viceroy
declares that he will pay off the Government emit%
tors in cash. A short interval of economy, the ample
resources of his revenue, and the absence of any ex.
weiaelreaffianitrrsod of introduced intot he
pensive public work (the Suez Railway being already
provided for) will doubtless enable him to do this,
and it is, perhaps, the best course h. 3 Could adopt ;
but it were well-that at the same time a more provi-
addenmtinainsdtraotriotrolyf
thesy fistenman
Govern-
ment.

The report of the capture of Ningpo by the insur-
gents has pot been confirmed.
Pekin Gazettes are down to the 22d May. To-
min-gah is the name of the official appointed, in con-
junction with Tan, to arrange and settle " barbarian
affairs." Two memorials from Peh-kwei appear—
one soliciting extension of time for reporting certain
business ; the other asking a remission of the cus-
tomary tribute till the affair with the English bar-
barians is settled. Both petitions have been granted.
The state of matters at Canton of course acts in-
juriously on the trade, and the transactions reported
are consequently limited.
Cotton.—Sales of Bombay, 3,700 "bales. Quota-
tions are, Bombay mid. to good new, 11 taels 7 pice
to 11 taels 9 pice ; fine, 12 taels 1 pice to 12 tack.
5 pice.
Cotton yarn.-685 bales sold. Nos. 16 to 24, 30
dais. to 32 dols. 50c. ; Nos. 28 to 32, 35 dols. to
37 dols. 50c. ; Nos. 38 to 42, 37 dols. 50c. to 40 dols.
50c.

Shirtings.-11,000 pieces reported sold. Prices of
whites unaltered; grays quoted 2 dais. 15c. to
3 dols. 2c.

Rice is quoted lower. Bengal, 1 dol. 85c. to
2 dols. 5c.; 90,000 piculs sold.
. In tea the transactions in old congou have been
trifling ; small musters of 12 chops of new season
congau have arrived, and three chops in full. The
teas are mostly second class, but one or two chops
are of fine quality, although inferior to last year's
teas in make. Within the fortnight a considerable
quantity of new tea is likely to be placed on the
market if political accounts from the North are satis-
factory. Some of the fine teas sent to Shanghai last
year it is reported will be brought to Canton this
year. No offers have as yet been made for the new
arrivals.

At Macao No. 1 Canton silk is quoted 280 dols.
Amoy ads ices are to the 17th inst. Cotton yarn
was in good demand.

From Foo-chow our advices are to the 15th inst.
The market for the new teas had opened, and 24
chops—about 5,000 chests—were settled for taels 21.5
to 23.5, short price. The quality of the teas that have
yet been received is not first class. Finest Kisows
were l►kely to be scarce, and it was doubtful if any
would be brought to market.
Our Shanghai advices are to the 14th inst.
Shirting.:.—Deliveries for the fortnight 31,000
pieces ; stock estimated at 480,000 pieces. In black
tea no transactions reported. 6,500 packages greens
settled at previous rates. No musters of new tea had
been received.

There had been no transactions in old silk, and no
quotations are given. The favourable reports of the
new silk are confirmed. Bale musters had arrived.
No prices yet settled, foreigners holding off.
Exchange on England 6s. hi., first-class bills;
credits, 6s. I id. to 6s. 2d.; on India, 288 to 289 rs.
Freights, £3 10s. for tea, and £6 for silk.
Exchange on England has ruled here at 4s. 6id.
to 4s. 6;d.; on India, 215 to 216 rs.

.
Bullion.—Sycee silver, 8 per cent. pm.; bar silver,
9i per cent. pm.; gold leaf, $23 40c. per ta'2l.
Total export of tea to Great Britain is 76,000,000
lbs., and of silk 69,000 bales.
Manilla advices are to the 15th inst. Current
clayed sugar, $6. Exchange on England, 4s. for six
months' sight bills.
Our latest dates are, from England, 10th of May ;
Singapore, 12th June; Calcutta, 24th of May;
Bombay, 30th of May • Manilla, 15th of June;
Melbourne, 15th of April Sydney, 10th of April ;
Shanghai, 14th of June.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
SIIIPS OF WAR.
At Hongkong.—The British frigate Nankin, the steamers
Retribution, Esk, Fury, and Hesper ; the French steamer
Dordogne; the American steamer Mississippi; and the
Dutch steamer Belli.
Macao.—The Portuguese lorcha Amazons, and the French
steamer Remi.
Ainuy.—The British brig Elk and the steamer Inflexible.
Foo-chow.—The British brig Acorn, and the Portuguese
brie Mondego.
Ningpo.—The British steamer Surprise.
Shanghai.—The British steamers Cruiser and liigliflyer,
and the French gunboat Mitraille.
Canton River.—The British frigates Actaeon and Ame-
thyst; the brigs Bittern and Camilla; the steamers Sans-
pareil,
Tribune, and Volcano; the gunboats Alge-
Horner,
rine, awn, Drake, Haughty, Dee, Plover, Starling, and
Watchful; the French frigate Capricieuse ; the steamers
Catinat, Marceau, and Dly ; the American frigate German-
town.
Gulf of Peclielee.—The British ship Calcutta; the frigate
Pique ; the steamers Cormorant, Coromandel, Furious,
Nimrod, and Sampson; the British gunboats Banterer,
Bustard, Firm, Kestrel, Leven, Opossum, Slaney, Staunch,
and Woodcock ; the Fit rich frigate Nemesis, steamers Auda-
cieuse, Durance, Gironde, La Place, Meurthe, Phlegettion,
Prevent, and Pritnauguet ; gunboats Alarm, Avalanche,
Draeonne, and Fusee; the American steamers Minnesota,
Powhattan, awl Antelope; the Russian frigate Askold and
steamer America.

ARRIVALS FROM GREAT BRITAIN.
At Hongkong, June 6.—The Levanter, from Sunderland.
June 10, the Acm€l, from II ankpool.
Shanghai, June 3.—Tne Mirage, from London. June 4,
the Wttlingten, from London. June 12, the Damns Hih,
from London, and the Beemah, from Liverpool.
DEI'ARTUES TO GREAT BRITAIN.
_ _ _

Prom Whampoa, June 8. —The Ireland, for London
Julie 9, the 'Fanny Nicholson, for LiverpoA.
Macao, June 14.—The Ilindoo, for London.

EGYPT.
ALEXANDRIA, AUG. 5.

In my last letter I wrote of the state of anxiety
that prevailed throughout the country lest a re-
awakening of the religious; fanaticism of the people
should give rise to disturbances. This danger has
happily passed away. On the Ist inst. her Majesty's
ship Princess itoyal arrived here from Malta, and is
now at anchor off the port, but there fortunately
appears to he not the slightest chance of her services
being called into requisition for our protection.
Even from Gaza we have had no further reports to
keep alive the first feelings of alarm, and most people
are convinced that the accounts received thence were
grossly exag4erated, and that the disturbance arose
rather from a sudden panic anionj the Cluj-Vans