Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-30


Capt. c. Elliot and his Secretary, and Mr.. Morrison,
the Chinese interpreter.
We have mentioned the arrival of the Admiral
on the 18th, because we have heard it surmised that
Captain Smiths operations were controlled by his
arrivals indeed, there is report that the bockadpg
squadron was under way for the Bocca Tigris,
and was recalled by orders from the Admiral. This
we consider impossible, nothing new being pTemuI.
gated. far different course do we expect from
Admiral Elliot, and in a very few days feel quite
certain that accounts from the Eastcoast will fur
nish convincing proofs Of his decision of character,
such as will electrify Lin and his self sufiIsent sd
visers, and make the shock felt from one extremity
OF the Empire TO the other. Under any circumstan
ces, however, the Admrals arrival coald not hav g
been known at the Cap-sing- moon before one p. M.
of the 18th, and contend that according 10 the
true Interpretation Of the Notice, Capt Smith should
have been at that time, and twelve hours pre- vous
enforcing the Blockade At the Boeca Tigris and 9TH
| er entrances.
Latest Movements Of the Squadron.
JULY3,7P. M.-We have rec eiv we'd the gratifying
intelligence, that part Of the blockading squadron
moved mp yesterday to the Bocea Tisrs, consisting
OF the Voltage, the Hyacinth, and Madagascar steam
er, and that Salt junk has been already seized and
sent to the Cap-sing moon. The great advantage OF
the steamers is already proved, as the junk wonld
most probably have managed to escape, had not she
been oat maneuvred by the steamer. The inaction
of the Blockading Squadron hitherto IL involved in
some mystery, but now that Capt Smith is enabled
to act, we have much mistaken him IL he does not
act with energy, and carry things With high hand,
and necc say thai there is little doubt 81 his
being ably seconded by Capt. Warren. This mea-
sure will, we have doubt, make Lin furious, and
we fully expect TO hear that he has chokcd the
river az. and put end to all trade IL il only the
FIRST, we can assure him, Of a series Of operations
each subsequent one more seriously affecting the
welfare Of China.
Operations of the Chinese.
From Canton we have lately not heard any news
Of much interest, except that considerable excite
ment prevails as TO the movements OF the English,
and as to the measures the Chinese authorities may
take. BY some Of the Chinese IL was thought that
in Of the English approaching Canton, the
whole Of the population OF the suburbs would be
made to retire within the citywals, and apprehsnd-
ing this, many Of the weather. people have removed
into the country with bag and baggage. Apprehen-
sions ofinsurrections among The people, now thrown
out OF employment by tue cessation OF the foreign
trade, also entertained, and IT thought that
they might possibly break out, Immediately after
all The foreigners shall have LETT Canton The fury
Of the populace would in that probably be first
directed to the Hongs and warehouses Of the Hong
merchants Most OF the foreigners by our last
advices from Canton either had left or were about
TO leave, so that within the next week we suppose
| there will be none remaining. Numerous are the
garrisops now in the provincial city, but whether
they be intended TO act against an invading enemy
or the refractory people = Is difficult to say. NO
lees than seventeen eulprts were executed in Can
ton about fortnight since for having provided the
English at Cap-sing-moon with provisions. Cover
Lin, II is said does not manifest any uneasines
at the expedition; some say he previously ILL., and
that he spit blood not many days since, but have
eften heard Of his sickness when he was enjoying
the best possible health, that we know not whether
this report deserves credit. Another report about
him is that he has by bribery and extortion amassed
an enormous property. He however, by attending
To HE private concerns, does not loose sight Of
his hatred Of the English and TO represent them to
the Emperor in the most dcspcabe light, he has
even added 10 the report Of the Queens marriage.
which he got translated from the Macao papers, the
grossest and most indecent cIumnies respecting
Her Maze ty, which il would he highly unbecoming
in to repeat. Certainly Ln's character d.es not
improve upon closer acquaintance.
Commercial Treaty with China.
ooe Of the principal objects Of the treaty will be
properly 10 secure the lives and liberties OF British
subjects in China We doubt much, however that
this will be accomplished by subjeeting Englshmen
to the laws Of this country, in the tame manner
its own people. We much fear that justice in Chi
nese court. Of law too often gives way to other con.
siderationsj besides the prsctiees OF such courts
are repuguant 60 the feelings Of western civilized
nations, that we hope due provisions will be made
that Englishman In China is TO be judged except
by jury OF his eountrymsn, or by judges expressly
appointed BY the English government fer that pur.
pose. The Chinese long accustomed 10 tyranny,
long used to submit without repining 20 the iron
rule Of their masters, which they have NO hope Of
shaking off, submit quietly 10 injustice, and suffer
punishment, perhaps andeserved as matter Of fate.
But Europeans are not so patient under injustice,
and they are fortunately strong enough To right
themselves should u be attempted, but they ought
not give 90 the Chinese opportunity TO exert
II. Let MS suppose that IL was settled by treaty that
the English residing In China, were to be treated
exsety like Chinese, and were 10 be under the pro-
lection Of the laws 81 the latter and that in the dis
trict where an English family lived, crime cogni
liable BY Chinese law had been committed, and that
suspicion however slight, pointed to the father Of
that family. Immediately nunber Of police-run-
will invade his house, arrest hin, loading him
with irons, they then will rob the house Of every
thing worth taking away, and carry their victim TO
q Dungeon previous 10 his examination before ma
sstrate. Here II the rapscity Of the police has LEFT
him nothing wherewith TO bride them, he will be
exposed TO the utmost III treatment and the Chinese
not unspty give to their prisons the name o hclls
after ha wing endured this Punishment several days,
though perhaps ipnocent,he vil with chain resnd
his neck be taken before the magistrate, be made
to kncel down during the investigation, and should
the evidence Of his guilt be unsatisfactory, then
torture is had recourse to, IN extcrt confession.
IT, stretched on the ground, and heatcn with bam-
boos the prisoner continues TO assert his Innocence
probably another mode OF torture is resorted to- by
passing bamboo nader knees and tying his heels 70
his neck Thus he Is lifted mp ny two men, one at
each cad ef the b,nboc, Who every now and then
drop him with his whole wright and their own adj
diional, with his bare knees upon iron chains. The
victim frequently expires under these tortures, and
II hi. inncseuce Il afterwards manifested, no rcpsrs
ticn Tor these iniurie, is ever thought o. Should