Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-05-06
CHINA.

CHINA.
The CANTON RIors---AMERIcASs THRsE.--
The OPIUM TRADE:...lt would appear from
letters received here that, upon the whole, our
counirymen were treated by the Chinese. du-
ring the late riots at Canton. with considera.
ton not accorded 10 the English. The Ameri-
can Consul together with several American
merchants, thfew themselves under the pro-
lection of a Hong merchant. and felt themselves
safe in doing so for while. But they were
soon forced 10 consult their safety by escaping
in disguise to Whampoa. The Chinese seem
ed at first to relax their anger and excitement
at the name Of Fawkees (Americans) yet d.
mids, the plnnderings that went forward was
that Of store, near to the British Company $
warehouse, which was occupied by an Ameri-
can house, (fIeard, g. Coz having in their
keeping large quantity of treasure, which
chiefly belonged to the English firm, trading
in Opium.
The knowledge Of this fact sealed its fate,
and notwithstanding its valorons resistance on
the part of Mr. Heard and his friends. the
building was forced, and tho money (some
$3.50, 000) was carried off. There was then a
general preparation among the Americans 10
remove. Many actually wen, 10 Whampoa,
and among them, as before stated, the Ameri-
can Consul, together with many ladies, as well
as men.
! But there were those, the Heards and 9th.
ers. who, having property TO protect. deter
mined TO see the thing out, and make the best
Of il they could. But no further disposition
was manifested on the part Of the rioters 10
modest the "Fawkees." or their property, while
the work of destruction and plumber went ruth
lessly forward, wherever 1.-THE Company"
was concerned. :.
Meantime, after night Of suspense, the
Americans were cheered by the arrival of some
fve-and twenty gallant sailors Of their own
country. among whom were Captains Lock-
wood, Fulke, Sumner, and Lord, with their
hardy crews, with boats for the safe retreat Of
their countrymen to the ships in the harhor. In
seeking to avail themselves of this kindly aid.
they were not mClesied by the Chinese in the
least. ---Other American, and some English
boats came 10 the rescue; large quantity of
valuable property was sent TO the ships. and
some Of our couDirymen embarked. by 9th
ere, having large mercantile interests at stake,
II was deemed most proper 10 remain. They
did so, and had been no more disturbed, at the
last advices. The American flag, thrown up at
conspicuous point IN the city on the arrival
Of these noble hearted sailors. formed their
protection, while the flagstaff Of the British
was among the earliest objects of vengeance
aud insult with the excited Chinese:
All accounts agree that il is TO the persist
ance Of British merchants in trading in Opium.
Notwithstanding tho deep rooted aversion Of
the Chinese Government 10 such persistence,
that all these difficulties are owing. Ia this
connection, II gives rs pain, we must confess,
to find so much reason TO believe that our own
counlryinen are preparing for themselves and
their Government. a large share of the same
hostile nnanifc=fatioos. hereafter, by engaging
in a business so extremely dangerous and full
Of risk. We shall look with Impotence and
concern for some demonstrations of deter.
minaiion. which we cannot but think recen,
events will induce, on the part Of American
merchants in China, not TO prejudice our coun-
try and our name by such an impruden, course
Of conduct.
We have jus, determined upon opening COM
mercial relations with the Celestial Empire,
and have appointed to this work one of the
brightest int llects Of the nation and shall we,
on the very threshold of these negotiations,
create, and fasten upon ourselves, feeling OF
prejudice and aversion, which mnst prove hos
iie TO oar best and most valuable interestsl
We sincerely trust not.
Extract Of Letter dated.
Macao. Dec. 10, 1912.
There have been no further disturbances,
and every thing was quiet in The immediate
vicinity Of the factories, but great deal Of ex-
element exists amongst the people in the viii
lagos and places about Canton; and inhamato-
~ placards are pasted in the Joss houses and
public squares melting tho mob 10 violence
against the English.
Young Howqua and Ahen, the linguist have
arrived from the north, and young Samqua is
expected in day or two. Aliens note, on the
night OF his arrival Informed them at Canton
that an order from the Emperor, TO return TO
Pekin, had ovefasen "Elipoo" the Commits
sioner at Marking, a place within ten days
journey of Canton, and he accordingly turned
back. We cannot rely upon the truth of this,
bu, should it prove correct, which will be- as
ceftalned in short time, a renewal of HOSTILE
ties may be apprehended.
Another letter of the same date says, that
Imports continue much in the same state as
the advices per Charleston. Authentic intor-
nation having been received of the murder at
Formosa, by the Mandarins. of 90 OF the ship.
wrecked people. including Mr., Gully late an
English resident here, Sir Henry Pottinger
has addressed from Annoy communication to
the Emperor. requiring that condien punish.
ment be inflicted upon the perpetrators OF the
shocking outrage, and their property confsca-
ted for the benefit of the friends If The suffer-
ers, intlmaiing it this is no, done, it is possible
that hos,li,ies may be again resor,ed to. The