The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-23

II was reported that Mehemet Ali had offered to
the Porte 10 send seven regiments OF the line TO as
sst in dlsarnlng the Syrian mountaipeers
lbraham Pasha left Cairo on the 9Th Tor upper
Egypt, 10 superntend the erection OF sugar mllis'
which NJ Is building for his own account
The Pasha had acceded TO the proposal submitted
by the British Consul, that the import and export du-
ties be for the future levied upon valuation oil mer-
chandIse, and in Egyptian currency, wlthou' reie-
renee TO the tariff of 1889. The trade IN cotton
had also been declared free, the hVe per cent duty
the imports becoming payable from the 10Th OF
June.
The letters from Consantinople are to the 18th
of June.
the affairs of Syria, the various points of the ques-
ton were fully debated each foreign minister gi-
wing his opinion the subject and appears that
they unanimously agreed that the policy hitherto
pursued by the Dlvan with respect to that country
was contornabe TO the real interests and dignity of
the government, and should consequently be perse-
vered in.
The Overland Mail-India and China.
The Indian Ill arrived at Marseilles on the 29th
OF June; The following teegraphlc despatch reach
ed London on Friday %
General Pollock had Joined Sir R. Sale at Jellaa-
bed, re-estabshing on his march the authority of
Thomas Khan Sullpoora. He was to march on Ca
bul as soon as he was Joined by Colonel Boulton.
General England had reunited troops, forced the
passes, ard Joined General Mott at Candahar. Cap
tam N'Kenzle had arrived at Jelalabad,. with Off
fers from Akbar Khan to release his prisoners on
conditions. The answer was not known Gene
raj Ephinstone died on the 23d of April.
The accounts from China interesting. On
the 18th of March the Chinese, 10000 or 1900
strong, tired 10 take Nlngpo, while another force at
tackled Chinshae In both instances they were re-
pulsed with considerable loss.
The details have since been received The mail
Is despatched from Bombay on the 23l of MAY, ten
days earlier than usual, in order TO avoid the mon
soon. The Chinese were allowed 10 enter Ningpo
without opposition, but upon reaching the market
place attacked on all sides by the British troops
and inst anty routed When they got within one
hundred wards of the British guns, terrific fire OF
grape and canister was poured down upon them
They lid IN confusion, leaving about 250 dead
The 18Th regiment was then sent in pursuit, but up
to the last accounts had not yet returned A stimuli
taneous attack had been made upon Chinghae. The
enemy were again routed. The British did not suf-
fer single casualty at either place.
This appears TO have been only part of a concert
ed attack, as at the same time fire boats were
launched against the ships
The IN lnddrlns also contemplated an attempt upon
Chu,an, for which purpose they had collected con-
siderable force on the island OF Taisam. Their in
tentol IS were, however, frustrated, by the Nemesis
haVl1S been sent TO rrconnoltre. and ascertain the
extern oil their preparations. boat having been
desoatchad from this vessel, was fired on by the
Chinese, when pulling into creek. The steamers
crew were Immediately landed They succeeded
after killing many of the enemy, in capturing 30
Junks, supposed to have been intended 10 convey
troops TO Chusan.
II was remarked that all the Chinese soldiers
left dead at Nngpo and Chinhae had few dollars
about them. II supposed from this that gratuity
was Issued TO them immediately before they at
tackled the city, in order to induce them to advance
1t Is said that the Emperor has ordered that the
provinces which are the seat OF war shall defray tn
whole of its expenses We may conclude therefore,
that the Cabinet of Pekin do not conceive 1t neces
sary To make great nltlonal effort agl inst their
foes The inhabitants of the invaded provinces are
naturally dlsnclined to bear the whole of the heavy
pecunlary charges necessary for carrying on host-
htes The consequence is that the Chinese army
TO the south of the Hangehow river is in want of
pay AMI destitute of supplies, from which cause the
troops were IN such state OF INSTRUMENTATION that
1t was expected they would shortly disband them
selves.
The death of Shah Seoah is also confirmed he
fell by the hand of Zemaun Khan. brother TO Dost
Mohtmmet The most satisfactory intelligence
had been received OF the Cubal prisoners Capt.
M'knnze, one of their number, had been permitted
by Akbar Khan tovis the camp at Jelalabad on pa
role, as the bearer of despatch from MAJOR Pottin.
ger, and To treat tor the ransom of his companions
He brought news of the de ath of Gen. Elphnstone
on the 23i of April. The other prisoners were do
Ing well, and had been treated with considerable
kindness. II Is said that enormous sum had been
demanded for their ransom.
BY notification from the plenpotentiary, ii APP
pears that the Chinese will be suffered to use their
own discretion in fortitying the banks of the river
between Whampoa and Canton /; but that if they
venture to erect new works below the former place
hostties will be Immediately resumed
The state OF trade at Canton had improved, many
sales having been effected during the latter part of
the month of March. Opium was sold at very low
rates
Trade had been carried on as usual but, with the
exception of cotton. not upon remunerating prices
Barter was the only means of commercial inter-
course.
Sir Henry Pottinger continued at Macao
The destruction OF the garrison of Ghuznee is
confirmed. Col Palmer left the citadel on the 26th
OF March, and took up his quarters in portion of
the town There. ms in the case of Cabul, the Cha
ices, apparently without ORDERS attacked the troops
and frightt1l slaughter ensued The leader of the
insurgents, Shumshoodeen, interfered and took the
officers nnder his protection and they are described
as now living as prisoners in the citadel About 100
only OF the sepoys are supposed to have escaped
Latest accounts from Batavia speak in frghtful
terms OF the effects OF the late earthquakes in The
lsltnis OF Sumitrd and Java. These earthquakes
were caused by new eruption OF the volcano OF
Gonnong Contour, the highest in Java, which co
vered the rich country around it with ashes and
lava and entirely destroying some of the finest coffee
plantations of the island Many lives were also
lost
A dangerous shoal, of from one to two and half
miles long, and not having more than Is feet water
on some parts OF H. has lust been discovered in lat
deg min near Puo Taya and the Seven Islands
on the passage from Batavia 10 Singapore.
British and French Tariffs.
ABSTRACT Of THt BRITISH Tariff BLL.-Prohiboi
TO importation OF cattle and meat repealed also in
70 sh brought by foreigners if cleared at foreign port
rurbots OF foreign taking not to be landed without
try.
Tobacco, the produce of Mexico Columbia the Cont
nent OF South America, St Domingo, Cuba may be i'm
ported from British possessions in packages Of lbs
weight and negroheal tobacco, from the United State
Of A nerica, in packages of I50lbs
Particular weigh, and tare of tobacco need not be mark
OF upon each hogSheai sc.
Separate manifest for tobacco not required.
o'icco aud other goods not worth the drawback en-
tered md brought TO the quays for shpmen,
fo-iei q.
FlTeigu goods importing into the United Kingdom OF
British possessions with of British makers foreei
after 18th January, lsla
Spirits NAV come in stone bottles, not exceeding one
quart each
European silk manufacture NAV be admitted At soutb
amp'oh.
No allowance 70 be made sugar damaged on voyage.
Iools detained for being uniervalued, only be
dealt with in the space seven DAYS in England and ten
aa'is IN scotland alter final examination.
three years. " 49, "e'' '"N
- 10 aoalemrn' oil duties on account of damage on can
th''ls' eooya coi.e pcTr.-. to- su.a- tobacco wine
san, wreck. J0"' 'o'