The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-22

The WAR IN CHNA-THE FUTURE IREeN OF
BRIrlsH PowER-The capture, by the British, OF
the second city OF the Chinese Empire, Nankn,
the intelligence OF which comes to US in the most
unquesonabe form, being authenticated by the
Canton authorities, will create a great sensation
throughout Europe and all the civilized world.
This event indicates, in the most expressive manner,
the rapid progress of British power in the East, des
pIe of all the startling with which ii had
previously met. From the account received, 1t will
be perceived that the British already contemplate
the organization OF government of their own, in
the interior OF China, just in the same manner as
they have in India.
Ii is easily seen that long series of conflicts be-
tween the natives of the Chinese Empire and the
power of Great Britain, in which the superior intel
hgence military skill, and indomtable energy OF
the latter will be victorious, has commenced. The
Chinese must inevitably be overcome, and will
eventually be made to pay the expenses OF that very
war, which places them under the dominion Of their
powerful antagonist. China will present perfect
parallel TO Hndosan. II will be the same struggle
between the strength of civilization and Indigenous
races, altogether inferior in intelligence, and entire
ly destitute OF physical means of defence, when
compared with their opponents And then we will
have the system of exacting from the conquer
ed nations the means OF retaining them in subsection
and filling the Golfers OF the vlctors, which was
ried into operation from the Himalayas TO Mysore
We can at once discover in these war'lke opera
tons in China, the motives of that studied with
which the British government seeks the preserva-
ton of the peace of Europe, and the avoidance any
collision with this country with France. Britain
wants to bring all her disposabe forces bear against
China. And once she gains firm footing in that vast
empire she has done in Hindostan, she will assume
a new position amongst the nations, and exercise still
more arbitrary power in the affairs of the world We
know that II has been supposed and the supposltion
has been strengthened by some remarks attributed to
Napoleon when at ST. Helena that if the British at
tackled the Chinese, they would teach the Chinese
TO fight But the idea that by this tuition the Chi
nese will acquire power to repel successfully their
ASSISTANTS, is altogether absurd. No doubt the same
remarks were made respecting the final result of
the British operations in India But that great en-
pire, with all its military prowess could not resist
the mighty children OF the sea-" Precisely In
the way as the British have succeeded in their
wars, did the legions of the Roman Empire march
on to repeated victory Imperial Rome exercised
moral supremacy over the barbarian hordes which
she rendered tributary to her power, and before
which they were uniformly compelled to bow. The
ascendancy of Great Britain is derived. not from
her physical power merely, but also from that moral
force which superior intelligence and a high degree
of civilization confer nations.
very conclusive argument against the opinion
that the Chinese will gain sufficient acquaintance
with military tactics, and eventually expe the Bri-
fish, may be derived from the fact that for centuries
the Chinese Empire has been overrun by the Tar
tars Several dynasti of these northern barbara
an tribes have retained footing in China, and never
can itbe really imagined that Great Britain, with
her immense military and naval force, her superior
intelligence, her experienced sagaciy, cannot ef-
fectually subdue nation whose Only power is nu-
musical. 1t is true that the struggle may be pro-
tracted, bloody, ana expensive, but its termination
must eventually be in favor Of the invaders.
The LATE BISHOP DuBoIs-This amiable and ac-
complished prelate was, we believe. born in France
He was man OF great refinement, accurate taste.
and the most courtly manners He was in the strict
est sense, finished gentleman of the old school of
French poltesse. Bishop Hughes, who has for seve
raj years acted coadutor of the deceased preate,
will probably succeed him. Bishop Hughes is in
many respects remarkable man. He is respecta-
bly, connected in Ireland, but not originally in
tended tor the Church. After his arrival in this
country he was employed by Bishop Dubois in the
capacity OF florist, gardner, at Emmettsburg, and
his pety, modesty and intelligence soon attracted
the favorable notice of the late preate He was pa
tronized by Dubois and by him educated for the
Church. and when admitted to orders, speedily dis
tlngushed himself by zeal and alen. Possessed of
great natural shrewdness, good sense and tact,
which compensated for the deficiency of early
education, Bishop Hughes has now gained an
honorable elevation above rivals apparently
more likely than he to succeed. Even DR.. Eng.
land does not stand so high in the affections of the
members Of the Catholic Church and DIR. Power,
who enjoyed all the advantages OF an early libearal
education, influential connexions, and highly po-
lished manners, has failed in reaching the eminence
or popularity which the tact and keen perception of
Bishop Hughes has secured for him.
Bishop Hughes understands thoroughly the Irish
character and is perfectly acquainted with the pecu-
liar position which they occupy with respect to the
political parties here. This knowledge he has turned
TO good account He has exercised clerco-poitical
power here which has often alarmed the various po-
ltical partes and enabled him to carry out his own
measures. II was by means of this that he carried
the school question. The halfsarcasc, hafsilly as
sauts Of such men David Hale, have increased
his popularity universally, having forced him into
the attitude of the chosen and marked champion of
the Catholic community, and enabled him to go
vern the members ofhs church with great effect
THIS power, it is but just to mention, he has exer
csed with great zeal, and uniform regard to the adj
vancement of the Catholic faith He has recently
organized and put in successful operation plan of
discharging ia few years the large debt for which
the Catholic churches in this city are responsible
debt whose magnitude deferred his predecessors
from approaching, and which threatened the most
serious consequences
The remains OF Bishop Dubois will be Inferred on
Friday (tomorrow) with all the imposing ceremonial
of the Catholic funeral services.
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