The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-18

ton. The prereace OF the British armament near
the canal, would also endanger the safety of 81
veral important cities, such Telling ksang-foo
Just opposite TO where the canal enters the river
and Nanking al no great distance, the secoad city
OF the Empire, and still considered by the Chinese
an earthly Paradise. Every thing that is costly,
rare or beautiful Is by the generality If the Chinese
considered To come from Marking, and although no
lenger the Capital Of an Empire, its populousness
and riches, increased by trade and manufactures
are still very great II may for these reasons there
tore, not De unJusty supposed, that should the Brit
lsh armament take position commanding the canal,
the great danger 10 which the capital, from starva
non, ana other large cities from the immediate vi
clni.y OF an enemy, are exposed, may dispose the
reRlne government to speedy settlement OF the
question by treaty.
We have now only left to consider the proceeding
OF the expedition TO the Peiho direct for Of
mere can be no intention of going there after the
iang'sze klang shall have been entered, as the
season would no longer permit ships to proceed to
the northward. With considerable landforce and
a, an earlier period of the summer, the appearance
OF British fleet at the Peiho and decentralization of
troops would no doubt carry CONSERVATION into Pc
King, nor would an attack on the Capital, we ina
gne, De an operation OF very formidable difficulty.
ms might be the way OF most speedily settling
the question, although the Emperor, by retiring into
iartary, may even then, If he be So inclined, long
BID defiance To the demands of the English, who
after all, may find il difficult to keep an immense
population IN subsection for any great length .of
Tune, except with numerical strength, which 1t Is
moi likely can soon arrive on the shores OF China.
In the absence OF positive Intelligence from the
coast we hope these speculatOns, for such only We
Deg them TO be- considered. may amuse our readers;
we do not profess he skilled in the sciences Of war
and porefeuilles, and may therefore, when touching
on such matters commit errors, which we trust the
indulgence OF our readers will excuse
He FUTURE POLICY AND PRESENT STATE THE
BRITISH IN CHIsA-tFrom the Canton Papers )-It
seems still to be matter Of conjecture whether the
provincial government intends 10 observe the truce
entered Gar MI nyiO wi
ther oy infringing the terms of the treaty, Just pre-.
text may thereby be afforded to the British force
here, again to commence hostile measures, the first
OF which, il is generally supposed will be strict
blockade the River, and the reoccupaion of the
tor ct Wanting. We learn that the HOoghly
IN company with Her Majssy's ship Hyacinth.
and schooner Starting went TO Whampoa during the
week, that the steamer attempted 10 90 to Canton,
but that the sunken junks and stones prevented her
proceeding on her trip. She has consequently re-
turned to Hongkong where she arrived three days
since, 10 report 10 the senior commanding officer,
and we are anXlously waiting for information from
Hongkong to know whether the obstruction of the
Canton river will be considered sufficient provoca-
ton TO proclaim blockade Of the river The re-
ports OF soldiers arriving at Canton continue, and
there is little doubt that the Chinese have of late
been n ost anxious to purchase guns and muskets,
IN which they have II is said, some degree sue
ceeded II Is possible that the courage of the rebel
queung General may revive in proportion to the
distance OF the enemy, but if so, he seems appa-
reny forgetful that a considerable portion of the
force still remains here, force quite sufficient we
suspect eiiectually to punish him should he again
intend treachery. In state OF such uncertainty it
Is OF course impossible that the trade should proceed
satisfactorily Canton, affected as prices of exports
and imports must daily be by rumors of blockade
and hostilitles. The former has we hear had an
effect on the prices Of Teas which have again ad.
yanced, and imports excessively difficult of sale
There are at present but very few British merchants
IN Canton, who are again obliged 70 have recourse
to the agency OF neutralso the transaction of their
business. Should the report Of the taking Of Annoy
prove tue, the stay OF any foreigners at Canton
may be very dangerous as we know from expert
ence that both Chinese soldiers and people make no
difference between one foreigner and another.
CANTON, sept 1.-THE Saint Mungo is loading ia
Hongkong Bay Tor London.
There lie no intelligence OF interest from Canton
all Is there quiet. The Chinese say that Amoy was
captured by the British the 9th ult and there is
report that news of the re.caprure of Chusan
without the slightest resistance, has rea ched Can
ton.
H. M. ship Herald, with three consorts. was pass
ed on Saturday last off Llntin, on her way 10 the
Bogue.
We have heard it was the intention Captain Mas
to garrison the forts OH the Island of Wapgtung and
to Effect this purpose he applied to Brieadler Bur
rell for troops, but the Brigader replied that
he could not spare any; it is rumored that
Captain Mas will, consequently, destroy the FORTH
cations such are the strict orders Of Admiral Sir
w. Parker either TO garrison destroy the forts in
Wangtung, should any proceedings on the part of
the provincial government render such measures ne
Cessary.
UNITED STATES VESSELS IN THE EAsrxRN WATERS
We observe from Calcutta papers that the Consti.
arrived at Saldanha Bay, Cape Of Good Hope
They had probably put in there to water, it having
lately been stated that copiOus spring had been
discovered there This however is not the case land
the water was sent TO the ships by the American
Consul from Cape.town. We suppose these vessels
may soon be expected TO arrive here Canton Press
Sept, IL.
The Hone MERcHANrs.-Of late English ships
arriving at Whampoa have found the Hong mer
chants very unwilling TO secure them these latter
being no longer content with the mere declaration
OF the Captain that he has no opium on board but
they also demand OF the consighee not to be held
liable should the cargo of the ship be DESTROYED or
damaged by fire, inundation, or hostile acts of
TREND or enemy. In one instance, such guarantee
has we hear, been given, but successfully resisted in
others.
stand that Hospital for the troops is to be erected
near Tytam Bay on the southern side OF the Island
OF Hong Kong. Upon the whole, we are told the
health OF the troops Is improving The public works
are actively persevered in at Hongkong, and the ma.
tive population is fast increasing. Considerable time
must however, elapse before the Intentions of the
Queens government with regard TO this island can
be known, and hence the unwilingness of private
individuals, with some few exceptions to risk capi.
tai in building The site also, chosen for the con.
templated town is represented TO be very i'll chosen
Several vessels lately arrived here brought out
wooden houses IN frame, intended for the new set
answer speculation, labor being here both good
and cheap, and all sorts OF materials abundant
Canton Register.
MANILA, 18th September, lSal.- Cotton goods No
transactions aud very little prospect of Improvement
for some time TO come.
Wooi!ens Dull and are likely to continue 80 till the
arrival Of the Junks at the of the year.
when only articles Of this description are in any de-
mand.
Metals. The prices Of both Swedish and British Iron
seem TO be in the decline there little demand for Ell
Their, and there have been some mportations lately
Marine Stores. As there few vessels in port,
there Is little or no demand for this kind Of goods
VINES, SC. No demand except for Anseed brandy.
Provisions Dull and without demand.
ENroRrs-Sugar. No demand, NO transactions and no
alterations in prices
Hemp. There is very little demand for this article the
last sales were effected at S, per pecul unserewed
indigo. Nominal at our rates, we have heard Of
transaction.
Cocoa Ma CT. Cont nues to decline in price and we