Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-04
FOREIGN We WIS.
LATE FROM CHINA,

The Phiadclphia North American states tina
the ship Moctezama arrived on Tuesday. the 26tl
uls., at the Breskwater, {Cspc Henlopen) from Ma
nilla, whence she sailed Sept. l, bringing iHtelli
gencs from Macao 10 about the middle of August
The news from China, which Is obtained orali,
from Sir. Foster, Of Philadelphia, who came Ia th'
above mentioned vessel. is warlike. The commits
sloner, Lin, Is stated to have remarked that al
though the British might destroy tho towns on ths
sea.coast, he expected they would, their cannon
being superior, should they attempt to penetrate
the inferior, they would meet their destruction -
The Chinese hostile and confident.
Mr.. Stanton, an English missionary residing OF
Macao, had been seized while bathing, and hurried
to Canton by Chinese who DESTROYS Of obtain
ing q rewsrd from the government for the capture
The English demanded his release, which being re-
fused they attacked the forts just above Macao, and
battered them down, destroying about seventy Chi.
nese. Tho forts at the Bogae, Bocca Tigris
were yet untouched; tbs reason is believed to be
that the English consider them too formidable. -
These forts contain two hundred cannon mounted.
The troops expected from India, had failed 10
arrive in such numbers as was anticipated. The
commissarics al Singapore had disposed Of the
stores Of provisions collected for the India troops
The troops now in China number about $500
The general impression that the British forces
were insufficient to make decisive movements and
that thu war would be protrncted. The capture
oil Chusnn was regarded as tIiiiH2 tSHcsemeht'
The British pushed no farther
An attempt had been maize al Macao 10 SEIZE
two British officers 10 the street by throwing chains
round their peeks: the officers however, drew their
swords and made good their defence. II is said
that the Chinese are continually proving about Ma
Gao for the.sake of selling Englishmen and obtain
ing the reward FOR such seizure.
No vessels or boats allowed TO pass be-
tween Macao and Whampoa Canton, except
haa oh ich paaH q
inner channel.
The only Americans still al Canton were MessTs
Shabor and Coolidge, who had been allowed to
remain, IN compliance with earnest solicitations,
but were advised TO conise themselves within sho
factories, and had not ventured out for ten days.
The crew OF the American vessel Panama and
IL we mistake not Of the Koscusko also) had de-
serted. and it was supposed that they bad been
ployed by the Chinese TO MANTLE BoGuE FoRTs
The British had found it impossible to transmit
to the Emperor any proposals, as the Chinese
would not carry them.
Trade wa, considered at-an end. No teas were
expected to be brought to Canton from the interior
this season. The markets Of Manila and Singa-
pore were bnre of Chinese article.
The teas intended to be brought by the Valpa.
raise, belonging TO Philadelphis) had been sold,
aud the vessel was to bring a cargo OF hemp, &c,
from Manila. The other American vessels were
TO leave without cargoes Of Canton goods.
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.
The packet ship North America, ut New York
in 81 days, brings Liverpool udvces to the 7th of
January inclusive.
The important intelligence Of the settlement of
the difficulties between China and England, had
caused great sensation in London, and the tea
dealers had been panic struck.
From The London Mercantile Gazette, jan 6.
We to-day enabled to place bef,rc read
ers, important intelligence from the East, which
cannot fail to be productive OF much qualification 10
every individual who SO far dycst hms eif Of
party feelings as to rejoice the sigma success.
Is Of Great Britain abroad under any admins,Ta-
ton.
The news from CHM and India we have receiv-
ed by the overland mail; the intelligence from the
former having been conveyed to Calcutta by II. NJ.
s. Cruiser.
Our advice. from Alexandria are to the 9th
pltimo, and are in possession of journals and
advices, from Malta. TO the 28th
The intelligence from China is as gratifying as it
10 important, and it is especially satisfactory be.
II bears with il this crest zest-it was unex
2ected so little importance had been attached 10
the progress announced by the last overland mail
have been made by the Chinese expedition. 1t APP
pears, however, that the Chinese question is thor
oughy setted-that the occupation Of Chusap, and
the proceedings OF Admiral Elliot have brought the
Emperor OF China to his senses. and that he has
offered TO send pl:npotentiaries TO Canton Ming
pc. for the arrangement Of all matters in difference
with Great Britain.
Shortly after the capture Of Chussn. Admiral e.
liot in proceeding to the Pecho river, was mel by
mandarin of the third rank Of the Chinese empire
though some accounts say by the Emperor himself
while others affirm that Admiral Elliot had arrived
at Pekin, and had an audience of tie Emperor.
The Emperor has sgreed to pay SO 600 900 for
the expenses incurred by the Britain in making
other authorities state &c 600. 600 sterling as
indemnify for the opium seized, and 81 900 900
for the expenses OF the The Emperor. either
himself or through his officers, has expressed pa
o,fc intentions 10 the Admiral and he dissvows the
actions of his commissioner Lin. This letter, in
deed. has fallen into disgrace and the Emperor Of
fers TO surrender him into the hands OF the BRUSH,
TO be dealt with they may think proper.
Chusan is not to be given up until the treaty be
signed.
1t is stated land certainly there snothing mrac-
ulous in the fact that his Celestial Majesty should
be so inausnced,) tina, the Emperor is greatly an.
noyed at our occupation Of Chusan. and his Minis
ter limited that the Admirars visit had prevented
the march Of fierce soldiers reake the island -
We are sorry TO add that dysentery prevailed a.
mong our troops at Chusan, and tina, the climate
vas very unhealthy,