The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-08

South Wales, the 18th of June, which report IA
vorably OF the progressive ameloralion OF trade IN
those colonies The Importation OF goods was fall-
ing OIL 10 an extent that had never been anticipated
Very large sales OF manufactured goods had been
elected, and the market had an improved tendency.
Inc Corn Market, however was rather Hat
Advlces have been received from the Cape oil
Good Hope on the 9th September, by which we
learn that successes achieved by Lieut. Col Cloete,
IN the paccation Of the Boers, had called forth the
warmest commentator of Sir George Napier
The public had also testified their anxiety 10 &C
knowledge the service rendered 10 their country, by
presenting Mr.. Cleote with piece of plate The pro-
ceedngs on the frontier, however, are scarcely
viewed in so satisfactory light. The Lieut.. Co
vernon was on visit 10 the chiefs In Cafreand, 10
bring them TO terms respecting the loss OF 2lsO head
OF cattle and 2iO horses, stolen from the frontier
farmers since April last. IL is limited that he VIII
not be successful and from the statements quoted OF
the manner in which the chiefs waived their respon-
slbilty in the business, IL appears doubtful whether
they will not be inc lined TO resist any attempt which
may be made 10 enforce compliance An open out
break is not expected the Natal expedition is held
to be lesson TOO recent to have escaped the ob:er-
walton OF the Catires.
In China since the arrival of relnforcements, Sir
Henry Potlinger appears 10 go with considera-
bic vgor and although the war ls in sore respects
called a " buccaneenng expedition" by the bucca-
mldable aspect After the utter destruction OF the
Cbapoo, with all It's batteries, magazines, public
buildings, arms, and ammunltions, was effected the
expedition entered the great river Yang-tseh Gang,
and AT daylight In the morning OF the 10Th OF June
anchored before formidable Notifications on the
shore In two hours the batteries OF the enemy
were sllenced, when our seamen and marines land
ed and before the troops could be dsembarked,
drove the Chinese out of them and captured the
guns. Ga the 10Th the city OF Shanghai submitted
to the British after gallant resistance, when It's
public buildings were Immediately Destroyed, and
granarles given up to the page OF the natives
Such Is the state oil affairs in China, and much dis
satisfaction is expressed in this country with
the entire proceedings in the East. All parties
heartily wish for settlement OF affairs both In In
dia and China.
The progress and result of the conflict is published
an official circular, by her Majesy's Plenipoten-
tary IN China, from which we condense as follows;
After destroying the batteries, magazines, and
barracks, and other public buildings, as well as or
embarked, and the expedition quilted their post.
The Chinese authorities had erected immense
lines OF works to defend the entrances OF both rivers
and seem to have been confident OF their ability
to repel us, that they permitted very close recon-
'otsance to be made in two OF the small steamers by
their Excellencies the Naval and Military Com
manders-n Chief on the nth inst. and even cheer
ed and encouraged the boats which were sent IN the
same night to lay down buoys to guide the ships of
war TO their allotted positions OF attack.
1t appears almost miraculous that the casualties
should not have been much greater, considering
how well the Chinese served their guns The
Blonde frgate had fourteen shot in her hull the
Sesostrls steamer eleven; and all the shsps engaged
more or less. The loss the part of the enemy is
supposed to have been about eighty killed, and
proportionate number wounded.
6 On the 10Th two mere batteries close to the city
OF Shaush -hal, opened their guns on the advanced
division of the light squadron. but, on receiving a
couple of broadsides, the Chinese fled, and the bat
terles, which contained 4S guns II of them brass,
were instantly occupied and the troops took posses
sion of the city, where the public buildings were
destroyed, and The extensive government granaries
given to The people.
'The Chinese high officers and troops are sup
posed TO have fled in the direction of the cities of
Somehow, Wangchoofoo, and Nankln.
The results of this victory have been remarkable.
China, were dreadfully alarmed lest Wang chow
Foo and Nankn should be taken and sacked, and
the mouth OF the great canal seized. They senta
flying express foI some other relation OF the
Howqua, the old Hong merchant of Canton, in or
der to interpret between them and the English
They exhibited wish to make terms, but whether
with the object of merely gaining time, does not
appear certain.
The approach of The expedition to the mouth of
the great canal, and the dangers that threaten Nam
kin, would, it was thought, induce the Emperor to
make an equitable arrangement, but doubts were
still entertained OF his being exa thy informed OF the
truth. The efforts of the Chinese authorities to
make resistance have hitherto been very great. A
proclamation issued by the Emperor in the begin
mug of June, breathes most decided hostility to the
barbarans," but does net brag of the valor Of his
generals and soldiers. This proclamation, IL ought
10 be remarked, is dated prior to the attack on
Shanghai.
The FIRST event worthy OF notice that occurred al
ter the departure of the Acadia, the 4h ms ant,
was the arrival of the Overland Mail from India
and China, the news by which was received in Lon
don on Sunday week, and which is not unimpor-
tant, nasmuch as we are informed oftwo impor.
tant movements made by the British troops, and the
clearing up of the doubts that previously existed as
to the line of policy intended TO be pursued by Lord
Peterborough. Candabas was finally evacuated by
General Mott on the Sth Of August, after all the
spare Commissarat and arsenal stores were de-
stroyed and the powder magazine blown up. The
force consisted of about 1900 men, with twenty
one guns OF various callbre.
These took the way to Guznee, accompanied by
about the same number of camp followers The
supplies were sufficient for forty days, and trans
ported by about 5000 cames, besides bui.ocks and
asses, the whole train covering a space OF twelve
miles This division was destiaed to take the place
of the unfortunate garrison OF Cabul The distance
to Cabul was 3ls miles, and of this il said they
had accomplished 80 miles, and arrived at Moo
kool
General England also left Caudahar on the 9Th,
and proceeded towards Quettah with 1900 troops,
and camp followers, including the sick and wounded
OF the army, and nearly 10000 beasts Of burthen.
AT Quetah they were to remain till the 10th of
September, and then gradually move down the
Bolan Pass in separate DIVISIONS
At Jeabad, General Pollock had begun his
moves towards Cabul, and reached Gundamunk on
the 23d of August.
Mahomed Akbar is said to have been SO much
enraged by the report of General Polock's advance
while treaties were pending as to murder Captain
Troup with his hand but this obtains credit.
Another rumor worthy OF mention is, that Abkar
Khan had fed with all his prisoners from Cabul to
Bameean, where he intended to confine them in an
accessible fort nearly seventy miles distant The
cholera had made Its appearance among the British
troops and many had died
The mercantile news brought by the Overland
Mail is dsheartenng in every respect. European
goods were selling at various prices, and the trade
of the country not sufficient TO employ the nu-
merous ships that had arrived ont seeking employ
ment many of which would not enough to pay
the wages OF the sa lors At the same time the de-
siructon of the Indigo crop, and the failure OF the
extensive mercantile house of Briggs Thurturn &
Co., of London must affect credit injurousy, and
entail serious embarassments on many other firms