The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-25

last S.talncl
seven days later from China-InsuIt TO the
Americans-Stateo Of the Celestial Empire
Il was stated exclusively in the Herald OF yes
ferday merning, that the Delhi had arrived from
Canton.
Since then we have received our complete lilies oil
papers TO the 9th OF Nov, inclusive
There had been no further aegresslons on The part
OF The British, of importance Vessels OF war, now
ever, had been sent to capture Chinese Junks.
The Chinese, full Of imprudence, had lnsulted
America They seized and loaded with chains Al
fred p Edwards, supercargo, and a boats crew,
belonging to the Hannibal of New York.
The United States fngate Constellation aud sloop
OF war Boston, were expected there daily, and on
their arrival Com. Kearney would undoubtedly OBJ.
tain redress in "some way or other," for this
outrage, perhaps by bombarding Canton.
Chusan and one or two other places had been re-
occupied by the English
The latest Picking gazettes are filled with reports
and complaints on that ncient grief OF China, the
yellow river; and the Canton papers with particu-
lars OF the instructions at and near Manila.
The Emperor Taoukwang is already sixty.one
years cid, during twenty Of which he has the
throne OF China, now 10 be overturned by the out
side barbarians.
In Canton every thing by the last advices was pro-
ceeding quietly, although the shipping of OF teas
proceeded but slowly, owing to the daily increasing
scarcity Of dollars and the reluctance OF Hong
chants 10 receive sycee or even republican dollars
instead. The prices we mentioned last week, as
about taels lower than before, continued the same;
but all sorts of imports were in little demand. and TO
effect sales even lower prices than former ones had
TO he submitted to. The influence Of Hong mer-
chants has prevailed at the custom house, and for
some time no permits to export teas to Macao have
been granted an increased activity Is consequently
observable in the SMUGGLING boats
The quantity of opium to be brought forward by
Government for next years sales, IS estimated at
ceived in Calcutta per Waterwltch, prices for Patna
had advanced to 7S0 and for Benares to TAO rupees
The. Arun, arrived from the coast yesterday does
not bring any news from Annoy or Chusan, but she
reports having seen brig OF war enter Annoy,
which, it is supposed may be the Pelican, from
England, and lately from Singapore, which she must
have left before the news of the Burmese war had
reached there. From Hongkong we heard II said
last night, that the Pelican had arrived there, as
likewise steamer, supposed to be the Medusa; we
nope this report may prove true, some uneasness
having been felt on her account, she having left
Manila the 5!h, and having last been on the
the iith to the northward of Cape Bolina. II M
sch. Starting LETT during the week crulZe to the
northward, TO intercept Chinese junks, and TO OBJ
struct the Chinese coastng trade AS much as posi-
bic. Ii NJ schr Nimrod went into the Broadway the
day before yesterday, to capture Chinese vessels
there We have not yet. however, heard that in
this immediate neighborhood any junks have been
or two since in the roads here Canton Press,
NJ. n.
From the Canton Register of 2sd November.]
On the morning Of the 18th November, AlfredP.
Edwards, ESQ., supercargo of the American ship
Hannibal, of New York, left Whampoa in one OF the
ships boats for Canton, and when of the east side of
the island of Honam, near round fort, the boat was
stopped by parry o. 1h,n u" soldiers ana ordered
military rushed upon the boat, secured Mr. Edwards
and boats crew, bound their hands behind them,
and put chains around their necks taking from Mr..
Edwards his watch, papers, &c, with the summary
process OF emptyng the pockets by cutting them off,
they were then conducted TO prison, surrounded by
military force ofseveral hundred men, with drawn
swords, spears, &c; while thus detained in prison,
b ound and chaised they placed over Mr. Edwards
guard OF three mea with spears and drawn swords;
after remaining in this situation for about three
hours they were then taken across the island by an
escort OF forty soldiers to each individual and were
then put into several boats and taken over the river
TO the city OF Canton 10 the residence Of the mayor
being led through the streets by the chains which
were placed around their necks, followed and shout
ed at by the populace they passed. receiving the
treatment OF the vilest condemned criminals; after
remaining in close confinement for several hours
they were taken separately before the mandarin and
examined, still bound and chained; on Mr. Edwards
representing his true character as an American, he
was released from his chains, and on unbindng his
hands, they fell perfectly parayzed to his side, owing
to the cruel manner OF the binding; il was some
time before the circulation of the blood was restored
The mandarins then expressed their sorrow at the
detention, say ing was mistake, they supposed
them TO be English Alter suffering every insult and
degrad ion, they were get at liberty because they
were not Engishmen. From this her Britannia
Maesiys subjects will learn what they have to ex
peci under similar circumstances
Mr.. Edwards ls now AZ the factory in Canton suf
fering severely from the fleets OF this cruel and
provoked insult Mr. Edwards is a gentleman ad-
vanced in life, and Of the highest respectabilty and
has frequently visited Canton In the capacity which
he now fills.
NJ
To HrR BRIrAxNic MAIEsrYs SUBJECTS IN CHINA
Her Britannia MsJesty's Plenipote ntlary in China
has the utmost satisfaction announcing for ge neral
information, that the city Tnghae, the capital of the
Chusan groupe OF Islands was yesterday occupied
by her majesty's forces During the eight months
that have elapsed since this island evacuated bv
her malestys forces in February, 1884, the Chinese
Government appears to have exerted itself greayto
strengthen its defences; the whole seaiace of the
city is continued line Of Notifications ex-
tended for early two miles, and redoubs and en-
trenched camps have been thrown up in every d.
recion. The Chinese troops made better attempt
al resistance than they have hitherto DONE but no.
thing could Withstand the intrepid vaor and disci.
pine OF her msjes,y's combined forces, and in less
than two hours the batteries were cleared, the city
escaladed, and the enemy flying in all directions
Great quantities OF ordnance, (amongst which are
about Iorv pieces c brass cannon) other arms, and
military stores of every description, besides maya
zines OF gunpowder, and large granaries Of rice have
been found, and from variety OF concurrent cir
cumstances, il is evident that the Chinese authori-
ties mad no conception that the place could be taken
/ a such rapid and gallant style.
Arrangements will be made Immediately for es-
tablishing a provincial government, and H. M
Plenipotenilary deems it advisable, after what has
already happened TO intimate TO II. NJ subjects and
al others, that no circumstances will Tnghae and
It's dependencies be restored TO the Chinese Govern
nent, until the whole OF the demands of England
are not only complied with, but carried into full
effect.
Geo save the Queen.
Dated on board III. NJ. S Blenheim, in Chusan
harbor, this ID day OF October, ISiI
HENRY PoTTINoER,
Her Malesy's Pienipotentiary.