Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-13
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM ENGLAND.
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from England, to the Goth ut. from Liverpool, and
18th from London, being ten days later than our
previous accounts. This news is of the highest i'm
portance.
England has not declared ,car against China; but
have the details of such active prepars-
tions of war in British India and in England in
yariably precedes more open and formal declara
ton BY an erland mail, received at London from
India, the London papers Of the llth ult. published
accounts from Canton TO 18th of Dec last and many
days later from Calcutta. The news was immedi-
atey given to the public, and produced great ex-
citement in London. There is not yet any formal
declaration of by England but ii is well known
that such thing would not be done till the govern
ment is ready to strike blow The preparations In
India and England very extensive scale
This important news is contained in the despatch
es from Bombay, dated January 81, and was brought
to Marseilles the 7th March. The most extensive
preparations making in the Indian harbors.-
The Governor General had dvertsed for 40 900 tons
of shipping for the transport of the troops China
$4,000 of which were to be supplied by land
the rest by Madras and Bombay.
The expedition to rendezvous at and sail from
Calcutta. Seven regiments quartered in this last pre-
sdency had been ordered to prepare for embarcaton
and the whole expedition was to consist of 10000
Its destination not known, but ii was
deemed probable that it would be directed against
Canton some other point on the coast, of which
forcibe possession would be kept until the Chinese
Government should be brought to reason.
The last accounts from Canton dated Deceal-
Der 8. The Emperor had addressed to Governor
Lin decree prohibiting the importation of all Bril-
fish goods forever, and the trade with China
consequently at an end.
The Americans continued to pursue their trade
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parting as usual.
Private Correspondence of the Herald.l
LONDON, March II, 1910.
DEAR BENNETT: / send you BY the Sheridan, two
copies of the Observer. In that of the Sth March,
beg your particular attention to the correspondence
between Lady Seymour, Queen of Beauty at Egles-
ton Tournament,) and Lady Shuckborough-it is
fine specimen of arstocratic dignity.
The Bank of England has at length suffered one of
the London Joint State Banks to have drawing ac-
count with it, which is important 1t is
about to buckle to and its hostilities to
these Institutions, the j. s Banks in the Union of
London.
The Chancellor eff the Exchequer was forced by
the movements the Stock Exchange-the men,
bers of which would cut your all street chaps out
and QUITO advance the interest Exchequer Bills
to Ia per diem.
The government ismonstrously weak. II cannot
stand much longer nor any government here,
unless large concession be made TO the people. 1t
is well known that Offices in the government-last
year were regularly hawked in markets could
be found TO accept office and if the Tories should
be returned, God help them
In the evening went TO Owens social institution;
it was crowded, and fee of twopence was exacted
on entry.
Owen is going ahead in his sociol doctrines. 1
will give You here small illustration. Last Sun
day attended church in the afternoon, in Gray's
Inn Square, TO hear a crack preacher. The con-
4 formed OF five individuals.
Thu Parson,
Auditors, Of which was one
We have a church building fund in London. About
fI140,0OO has been subscribed for the purpose Of
building churches in London, and churches have
been built as il was presumed congregations
not wanted. The real fact is, we want parson
building fund We want honest, deyout men-not
fox-hunting, wine drinking Apostles.
The Bank of England's position is more sound than
IT was on the last account which reached you. An
important enquiry into the Banking System in Eng
land has been instituted in the Parliament. The
peculiar condition in which the Queen is placed
now, exctes some interest i mean in the way all
ladies wish to be who love their Lords" / cannot
vouch for the truth Of this but some rumour floats
about. Trade is dull The Corn Law question
Genes on the 10Th.
Lady Tynte Caldwell and Lady Emonde, are dead.
Lord Carews splendid seat, Cas;leborow, is total
/ ly destroyed by fire.
| 4 large part of Portman market has been burnt
! down.
There is strong talk Of a dissolution of paria.
ment soon.
Great preparations making at Portsmouth,
! Woolwich, Chatham, Plymouth, and all the dock
yards to fit out vessels Of war, for immediate and
| tive service. Destination unknown.
NJ Meyerbcer has been made a Chevslier Of the
Order Of st. Ernest by the Duke Of SAKE Gotha.
on occasion of grand musical composition made
by HIM for the opening Of the Theatre Of Gotha.
Lord Durham was convaescent.
Captain Pringle, Governor Thompson's private
secretary, has arrived in London, from Upper Can
ada, with drafts of the reunion and clergy reserve
bills.
There has been large fire at South Shields, and a
beautiful girl Miss Place, burnt 10 death.
Elliotts Royal Hotel at Davenport, was destroy
ed by fire Thursday morning. The fire broke
out in the room of major, whoi is alleged went to
bed intoxicated He was burnt to death.
Mr. Beverley Of Liverpool, and Mrs. Hooper of
London, both actors, are dead.
Carl Morley, and the Duke Of Marlborough. are
dead.
Bulwer has recovered $50 Of the " Court Jour.