The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-23
NANKINe, Aug. "a, 1872.

buAh6 uiC last lew uiOntns nave Dttn constantly
moving about, and therefore unable 10 promote the
mental Improvement OF China AT the same time
we have iraversed one o! the most magnificent rivers
OF the world, the Yang-tsze as far as Marking and
thus found out high road to Asia, of far higher
Importance than all the discoveries on the Niger
To your Association this new progress OF our arms
must be highly Interesting, il il fraught with the
highest Dement, TO commerce. and civilization, and
indeed the truest and best interests of the human
race, and China especially
Arrived at Marking, two commissioners, Elipoo
and heyins, the former very straightforward and
ncble-minded man, both Tartars met our plenipo-
teniiary and acceded TO all demands of the British
government without gainsaying-2l 900, 600 dol
hiTs--ihree tor Hong merchants debts six for opm
1.-The remainder tor war expenses, are TO be paid ::
SIX before we leave Marking Hong Kong 10 be
coded Perpetually; Chusan and Kolang.su to be oc-
cuped until all sIipualions are fulfilled free trade
to Shanghai, Ningpo, Fuhchoo, and Annoy with
regular tariff and consuls residing at each ofhose
places. This is, indeed, one OF the best treaties
that ever could have been made and though of
very sceptcal turn of mind, by habitua intercourse
with the Celestias, still hope that the Emperor
will ratiy the whole.
Please 10 communicate this news to the associa.
ton; thoushyou may be informed of these crcum-
stances from other sources still your humble cores
pondent had to do something in the matter personal.
ly. In tue meanwhile, however, be persuaded that
do not think we can establish national and per-
manent intercourse with China without influencing
the minds OF the peope by Just and proper means
q
And whilst most cordially, constantly, and above
all other considerations, advocate the introduction
OF the Gosue as the laying OF the foundation for the
temporal and eternal welfare of the Chinese every
other laudable enterprise for enlightening their
minds upon any other SUBJECTS which may IL md to
remove obstacles, will be eagerly pursued by myself
Since am TO be placed in Of the most important
oil the new emporums, hope often 10 hear from
you, and shall not fail 10 give true account of the
appropriation OF your money; and In the meanwhile
remain, dear SIR, yonrs sincerely,
G. GUTzLAFF, Chinese Interpreter.
4 OFFICIAL DISPATCHES
From the Friend of China, Sept I0.]
CIRCULAR.
To HER BRITANNIc MAJEsTY's SUBJECTS IN CHINA
Her Britannia Maestys Penipotentary, sc. in China
has extreme qualification in announcing to her jesty
signed with the Chinese high commissioners, depued to
negotiate with him, treaty. OF which the following are
the most important provisions -
l. Lasting peace and friendship between the two en-
China to pay twenyone millions of dollars in the
course of present and three succeeding years.
3. The ports OF Canton Annoy Foo. chOw-ioo, Ningpo
and Shanghai to be thrown open to British merchants
consular officers to be appointed to reside at them and
gular and just tariffs Of import and export Gas we
land transt) duties % be esabl shed and published
T. The island of Hong Kong to be coded in perpetuty
her Britannia Maj sly, her heirs and successors.
tives Of Europe ndis who may be confined part
of the Chinese empire to be Internationally released
g. An act Of full and entire amnesty TO be published by
the Emperor under his imperial sign manual and seal to
all Chinese Subjects account OF their having held
vices or intercourse WITH resided under the British GO
vernment, or its officers. l'H
Correspondence to be conducted terms of perfect
equality amongst The officers OF both governments.
:. On the Emperor's assent being received to this
treaty and the payment of the first 900 Oo0 dollars her
Britannia Msjesy's forces retire from Nankn and
Grand Canal the military posts at Chnghae to be also
withdrawn but the islands Of Chusan and Kulangsoo
to be held until the money payments and the arrange
ments for opening the ports re completed.
In promulgating this highly satisfactory intelligence
dlsS pfruiue
from any detailed expression Of his sentiments
the surprising skill energy devotion, and vaour which
to the lowest OF all arms Of her Msjesty's combined
forces during the contest that has led TO those
established will be doubtless acks wiedgei by the high
est authorities Ia the meantime Her Msesty's plenipo
Tertiary congrssuates her Msestys subjects in China
the occasion o, peace, which he believes will
IN due time be equally beneficial the subjects of both
England and China-God save the Queen.
Dated on board the steam rigste Queen, in the Yang
tzeKeang river oft Nankn this Goth day August
(signed) HENRY 20 fTINGER,
Her Majesty 3 plepipol-ntiary.
(True copy @. A. MALCOLM,
Secretary OF Legation
India.
Ghuzre and Cabool have been taken, and most of
the British prisoners have been released from capti-
witty Akhbar Khanls a fugitive; his adherents have
been routed, ana the British flag waves again over
the Bala Hssar, or citadel of the capital OF afghan
lstan. The following particulars OF this series OF
brilliant successes OF the British arms are commun-
ca ed IN the dispatches which have reached this
country.
The proceedings of General Mott, of which we
had but meagre account by the mail of the LIST OF
October, appear TO have been highly successful
Shumsooden, the Affshan Governor OF Ghuznee,
having attempted TO annoy The British force on its
march, was repulsed on the 23d of August, and to-
tally routed on the 30th. The loss of the British
amounted TO thrtysix killed and six weight wound
ed. Among the former were Captains Bury and
and Reeves, of the Sd Bombay Cavalry. On thu 9Th
OF Sept. Ghuzne was invested, and preparations
were made to attack it on the following day, but
during the night the enemy evacuated IT, General
Mott Immediately entered it, and having planted the
British flag in the fortress, made his ARRANGEMENTS
and within four or five days the Notifications were
destroyed, both Of the city and of the citadel. A
number of the 9th Bengal NJ l. who had been pri-
soners since March last, were released.
General Pollock, who had on the Sd OF Sepem-
Der reached Gundamuck, twenty-slx miles 10 the
westward of Jelalabad left that place on the TIN,
and reached Soorkab distance of nearly ten miles
about 5000 Affghans attempted to oppose the British
from position of great strength. That position
was soon turned, and they were forced to retire
Again they sought TO make resistance from another
height, but they equally unsuccessful Their loss
was considerable twelve Ghlzle chiefs are said TO
have fallen, two guns three standards, and large
quantity Of ammunition and stores were taken by
the British.
The loss of the latter was thirty-two killed and
100 wounded. Among the former was Hyder ALI,
the commander OF the Jezailchees and among the
latter Captain Washington and Cells, and Lieuen-
an 9 Norton and Montgomery. On the l4th, Gen.
Pollock advanced to Boodkhah; on the 18Th, he
encamped on the race ground Of Cabool, and on the
18th the British colors were planted in the Boa
His-ar.
The Delhi Gazette. of Oct 8, states that Mrs Ire
vor, with eight children, Captain and Mrs Ander.
son, with three children, and Captain Treass and
DIR. Campbell, had come into the British camps that
Caboo was quiet and supplies plentiful; that General
Pollock had expectations TO recover the remainder
Of the prisoners within eight ten days, with the
exception of Captain ByTave, who was carried of
by Akhbar Khan, and that Sir Richmond Shaks-
peare, with 700 Kuzzilbushes, bad proceeded to
Banecah in search of the other prisoners.
The British troops have evacuated q uetfa, and re.
tired below the Bolsn Pass.
In the interior OF India tranquility and content
ment prevails all dread of scarcity having been re.
moved by the abundant rains ofthc Monsoon.
The prospects of an advantageous trade with
China had raised the spirits of the merchants and
growers of produce.
CAMr, CABooL, Sept Is.
THE OccurATIo, OF CABooL -SrR;-l have the