Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-07-25

SUING mlsAhaptn hcnut Nhpsc appearance only bears
comparison with the foul deed with which he seem,
DESTROYS to have distine ushed himself Il was ON
her Mresty's return from the Chapel Royal yes
erday, that the wretch seems To have intended his
purpose; but the whole Gnair seems sorcvouus and
opposite to the national character, that VIC can
scarcely bring our minds to credit its truth
We have an India Mail with dates from Bombay
TO the 25d OF May, and submit the following as ne
best outline OF the intelligence conveyed
We rejoice 10 state thnt, although tho events
which have occurred since the dates Of our last ad
vices are not OF so striking character as those OF
which the news has communicated 10y the last six
mails the intelligence is, on the whole highly salts
factory.
Our news fiom China is 10 tho 9Th Of April. The
preparations for the defence 10y the Chinese of the
rIver between Whampoa and Canton were still in
progress, although now nearly completed and their
officers were unremtting IN their eNeriions to
practice their artillery men in the OF the great
guns.
Ninspo had toen attacked on the ~ h Of March
by Chinese force, estimated at from 10000 TO
$4,000 men. They were allowed TO enter the town
without opposition, but upon reaching the market
place were attacked on all sides by our troops and
instantly routed. About go are said To have been
left dead on the field, while on our side not SINGLE
casualty took place.
This appears to have been only 7pr of a concerted
attack, us NJ the same time fire boats were launched
aud an attempt was made upon our garrison Of
Chlnhae, but IN each case with signal Ill success
Several skirmishes had taken place along the coast
but with no decisive result, although IN each the
enemy had suffered considerable loss. More vigor-
Gus measures were, II IS said IN contemplation and
movement TO the northward was intended upon
the arrival ot the expected endorsements.
Trade appears 10 have been carried on as usual
but, with the exception of cotton, not upon rtmu-
| nera;ing prices. Barter was the only means OF
commercial intercourse.
From AhghsniStan we learn TINT General Pollock
H. Ill. Il. 4
heroic garrison OF that fortress, on the I6 OF Apr
lie had experienced but little opposition on bis
march, except from some rowing tribes, who had
only succeeded IN cutting OF few camels, aud had
even teen able, when assured OF Sales safety To
detlch part Of his forces 10 the assistance of a
friendly chief. Colonel Billions brigade also, had
been unable to overtakc General Pollock in time TO
accompany him through the Khyber passes had
with the assistance OF our Seikh auxiiries, aud a
reinforcement detached from Jellaabld reached ALI
Muslb without difficulty, and would probably ar
rive at Jellalahad about the 5th OF May. Colone
Bolton had under his convoy n heavy commsSariat
train and some artillery, all OF which had threaded
the passes in safety. The system OF purchasing
the aid of the Afredis and other predatory tribes
appears TO have worked well.
The combined forces would, II was supposed
have maintained their present position until about
the end OF June.
The intelligence oil the force lately under Colonel
Palmer nj Ghuzni is scnnty, but prenired rs wa
were for its utter destruction it is in some decree
tsi,etory. IL appears that he left the citadel on
the 10Th OF March, and took up his quarters in a
portion OF the town. There as in the case of Ca.
oui, tie Ghazees, apparently without orders, at
lacked tho troops, and irish,iul slaughter onsued
The leaIer oil the insurgents, Shumshoosden inter
Tered, aud took the officers under his protection:
and they are described as now living as prisoners
IN the citadel. About 100 only, of the scpoys are
supposed TO have escaped.
General England had, il was believed. succeeded
IN relieving General Mott, at Candahar Atuy.
kulze, the scene of his former rebuff he had attack
Cd The enemy's position, and carried it without the
loss of a single man.
Major Reid had reached Dadur with A valuable
convoy oil treasure and 400 camels with which he
was TO ascend tho Bolln pass on tic 3rd or AL, OF
May.
The news from Cabul corroborates what we had
before, respecting the death Of Shah Soojah, a.
though nothing certain was known OF the nature OF
the authority 10y which his rule, such as il was,
succeeded
With respect to the survivors Of the Cabul force
who are prisoners in the hands Of the Ahshans the
most satisfactory intelligence had been recelyed.-
Captain MIX enZe, one Of their number had been
permitted by AkhbaT Khan 10 visit the camp az Jel.
n'aoao on parole ns the bearer OF dispatch from,
MaJor loitn niger, and to treat for the rniom of his
companions. lie brought news of the death If {, on
eral Ephinstonc on the 23d OF April. The other
PRISONERS wero doing well and had been treated
with considerable kindness. Il is said that AN en-
ormouS sum had been demanded for their ransom.
out mo terms were not known, although Captain
Mhenzne had returned 10 the Afghan camp with
tho answer TO the proposals with which he had been
ntrusted.
The commercial intelligence from India is Of very
unlavorlble character. Frcghts for shipping ore in
Inc most depressed state, and, indeed, every thing
seems at stand still. Cotton however had nd.
vinced IN lndiu Breach and Sural was selling at 90
n 100 rupees.
Throughout England, we rejoice TO say, there is
ah increasing disposition to maintain the most friend
~ relationship with the United States of America,
hhu no further evidence OF this can be needed than
recent manifestation on the occasion OF the meet
Ing oil the British Association Of Science now ns
somb!e1 at Manchester. This society numbsrs; tho
leading characters Of the country in its list of mem
borsi and We instance tho oOTdia exhibition OF GOOD
feeling towards Americs, 80 strongly marked in II,
reception OF Mr. Everett, as The highest compliment
that could possibly have been paid. All seemed to
vie with each other in rendering honor to the Amef-
can Ambassador.
Mr. Everett in acknowledging the kindness Of his
reception vary properly alluded to all the points
now under settlement, and remarked on steam ma
vigauon and the blessings which has continued to
confer since its first establishment. Such sxp-es.
sion from man 80 highly respected az Mr. Everett
must convey a iOTclOle conviction ~ favor OF nnv
enterprise, and We hope to see that its effect will
not be lost, but that the steamers now 30 regularly
Keeping up the line Of communication will be zen
lously supported, and placed 10 position of even
greater usefulness than they at present occupy.
The recent voyage Of the steamer CoIumbii is
working that effect with the passenger going com
munity, winch iis extraordinary nature should ma
turnliy produce and il has stamped tho very highest
credit on the spirited conductors 81 the line Of yes
stl5 with which tho Columbia is associated. IL is
very anXiousy TO be hopcd that Parties in America
will the great necessity of doing their utmost TO
promote tho success Of these Eo imorS; IL il ques.
ton m which every individual - interested, and we
cin conceive mono either so high or humble but that
must haVO received their quo n Of the benefits con.
iofred.
The intelligence from the Continent is Of little in,
iorcsi, II VIC except tho publication ON royal ord
nance IN France, imposing on I'D vaOfom duty Of
20 per cent on oil linen yarn imported into the king
dom. n may be expected, such revolutionary
measure has produced great SIR with English manu-
lecturers, but II is expected the French government
will submit 10 on nmeoration.
In BnglnnJ, the greatest manufacturing and com
mcrcal distress continues 10 exist, but most we'll
disposed parties seem inclined to race this to the
over creative power Of machinery than 70 any olhor
cause. There has been extreme depression Of late
owing 10 all parties having withheld from business
operations until the passing Of tho Tariff Bill ena
tiles them 10 sec clearly what steps to take In their
matters ofregulir bushes and speculation. The
Tani being now settled, Of course such causes are
rtm0ved.
The proceedings in Parliament have possessed
no very special interest, business having been devo-
ted 10 tho Income Tax md the new TanT quos
lions, both ol which are now passed. II is expect
cd that tho business e tho session will bo brOugl
10 c'ose about the ~ h If thismuh
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET-Tbe
import Of the week ending June 9Th was ~ Sol
bag; sales &c $40.
Week ending July lsi, imports a 203; sales a.
$50 Of which 400 American and $40 Surat was