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

The Swedish brig Albion, arrived last night from
Canton, whence she sailed september 10th, bringing
US full dates up to that date, together with private
letters
The news Is highly important and exciting. II
appears that Sir Henry Pottlngeur had sailed TO the
north with a strong force that he had re-taken
Chusan without a struggle and had also captured
Annoy, and put thousands of Chinese to the sword
and flames. There seems to be no doubt OF the
truth OF this and the probability is that by this time
the British have taken Pehin and planted their
STANDARD ON lis walls. This will render the next
hews OF the most intense importance and possibly
the Boston steam ship may bring this news.
we here annex the news from our letters and pa
p'Is, commencing with our private correspondence
CANTON, Sept. 10.
On the 9Th ult, Admiral Parker and Sir H. Potr-
guer arrived at Macao, superceding Commodore
Bremen and Captain Elliot, II. B. NJ Plenipoten-
uanes IN China On the 221 Sir Henry, with the
Chief part OF her MaJesty's forces both naval and
military. sailed for the east coast of China and
through the Chinese themselves, day or two since
we received intelligence that the forts south of
Annoy were attacked on the 9Th, and taken after
out very slgh resistance the part of the Chinese
We obtained no further particulars of the affair." nor
OF the subsequent movements of the British forces
but II is probable that something is or will be known
at Macao, in season TO be communicated by our
partners there.
IN this vicinity matters wear peaceful aspect,
and we think are likely to continue SO for some
ilme 10 come. Still, great doubt and uncertainty
involve the future trade and intercourse Of foreign.
ems with China.
There is such want of confidence in the stability
OF the existing truce, that many of the importers of
British goods have pressed their heavy supplies upon
the market and effected the disposal of them in
exchange for teas, with opportunity, and little re-
gard 10 the prices being realized.
Yours, A.
CANTON, 18th Sept, 1871.
movement towards Canton has Just been made
oy Z NJ. forces, by way Of furnishing the Chi
nese ior some alleged inractoDs OF the truce agreed
upon some three months since. We hear that the
tort on Wangtung, at the Bogue, has been blown
up; small town and many boats, with some lives,
destroyed in the vicinity of Canton. This act was
wholly unexpected, and it is not known to what ex-
tent similar proceedings TO be carried BY the
commanding officer OF II. Il. NJ. naval forces We
are IN sad state here Yours A.
The following is extract from letter date
MACAO, Sept. Is, 1S4l, 81 ?
have already written TO you several letter5 by
this conveyance, which l now confirm, and nave
now lust heard hope in time for this vessel of
Capt Mas. The commanding officer having issued
proclamation IN Chinese, and commenced hostili.
ties by attacking the villages the banks OF the
River, near where the distractions were sunk and
by blowing up and utterly destroying Nong Tunr
and the iortresses al Cow Loon. There is rumor
Of his intention 10 surround Canton, and should
not be much surprised TO hear of the city being
burnt before get away from here. Thus ii appears
as conIectured, and stated 10 you yesterday, that
the least provocat,on Is now made the excuse for
great violence, and the result is doubtful and the
anticipation OF II as much clouded, by fear Of
suffering 10 the innocent people, as at any former
period This news is just at hand in a letter from
Canton, where the smoke of the burning villages
was seen, the cannons heard, and the people of
Canton were fleeing In all directions, whilst the
reports were that many people had been killed al
the villages.
The CAPTuhE or AMoY by THE BarrIs,-It is
positively stated IN letters from Canton that Annoy
has been taken with great slaughter by the British
forces. Particulars gwen are but few--it is said
that the English first took possession of a small
island commanding Annoy, whence they threw
smells into the town with tremendous efect-that
the rst and second .milltary mandarines were killed
(both with red buttons,) and that the town was
entered and taken sword in hand. Ii is also said
that garrison OF thousand men was 10 be lief,
there, with three ships of war We have no ar.
rivas from the coast 10 confirm these reports but
one OF two schooneIs may be hourly expected -
Yesterday evening Letters from Canton Of the 9Th
were received. The rumors of Annoy hay.
ing been taken gains strength, several Chinese
Affirming that they have positive accounts that the
town was attacked and taken after considerable re-
from the coast are hourly expected none had
arrived up 10 the late hour last night TO confirm this
news.-Contor Press, Stpt. IL.
The REreRrED CAPTURE OF AMoY-(Frou, the
Canton Press OF Sept. ll)-Repor from Canton
continue 10 b. 10 the effect that Annoy has been
taken with great slaughter. No positive accounts
confirming this news has however yet reached and
II is therefore possible that there may be no truth in
them, and that the fleet has proceeded TO the north
ward without touching there But supposing tina,
Annoy has really been taken. that its arsenals and
detences are Gestroyed-what will be the next move
OF the hest Wan II proceed TO Fuh chow foo, the
capital OF kuh keen province, aud also Law that up
der contribution, viii il proceed direct 10 Chusan
Ming Pc and the Yang TIE keang, or even perhaps
TO the gull OF Pc che lie ! All these movements are
possble-all would be recommended by one or the
other as most likely TO be conducive 10 a speedy
settlement ot the war-and we confess il seems 4
tremely difficult 10 decide what is best 10 be
done. IL Annoy with IT'S great naval stores its for
uhcatons, which have lately been much strength.
ened, and lts considerable navy, ha, really fallen
INTO the hands OF the English, Annoy, which after
the Bogue forts considered the strongest post of
ne rnpre; the impression this will produce in the
Capital cannot but be very great and il is
possible that the Emperor, becoming more and
more convnced OF the irresistible weight of
brllsh arms, may feel more inclined TO treat
10. Pract. must, however, not be forgotten that
he distance between Annoy and Picking is about
we've hnadred miles, and that il may very well be
mai, as the visit OF the British there will be brt tor,
Porary the Chinese will find means as thev Lately
did al Canton, TO explain away the shame Of a dc |
feat and even ascrl6e 70 their own proves the do.
parture OF the British feet. The policy Of the re
dvcuon Of Annoy, all things considered sm, VIC ~.
is justified by many considerations The ~, ~ |
ment the Bonds boat experienced there la. az
isone; the Boosting story the Mandarns sent ~ ,ha
emperor o. WIS occasion, another; the great pre |
parauons the Chinese have made for defence srd
the really strong position of the place is third good
reason why should be attacked, since the passing
IWoud " ne Ch,nese be regarded proof OF
their enemy being too weak TO attempt il fourth
consideration is the vast quantities Of naval and
military sores with which 1t is stocked and which
apruoeni enemy would either destroy or convert 10
his own use fifth ard last reason for the attack