The New York herald., 1844-11-24
Belgium.

mentary session for 1915. The speech an
nounces the conclusion with the German Zollve-
and that by recent convention, the postal commn-
nIcations between Belgium and Great Britain have
been regulated on basis at oRce more extended
and more favorable to commerce.
Hanover.
At Causthal, mining town in the Hartz Forest,
in Hanover, dreadful confiagration broke out on
The 10th OF last month, and in the short space OF
few hours destroyed church aad several public
offices, swept away 2l3 dwelling houses and-a
great number OF stables and barns, and left 5000
OF the inhabitants without roof to shelter them
from the rigor Of northern winter, TO which the
town OF Olaas,na' owing 10 its situation on the
Aiglerss
The outbreak Of the Kabyles. near Delly's, ap-
pears to have been a much more serious afair than
was at first supposed. The engagement to which
that movement gave rise resulted IN a loss to the
French Of thirty killed and one hundred and
thirty wounded, among whom were not fewer
than fifteen officers The lnsurrection was who'll
ly unexpected, for General Comman had only
n short time before, sent troops throughout all the
districts in that neighborhood, without meeting
with any opposition. Having occasion to visit one
OF the tribes, however. he found that formidable
redoubis had been constructed, and every appear
ance of an organised resistance established.
He attacked these defences, but was ultimately
obliged to retreat with the loes above mentioned.
Algers with four regiments, only recently arrived
from Morocco, tor Dellys,, constituting force Of
upwards OF 1000 men. The position of Abd-el-
Kader is described being far less desperate than
had been supposed.
The " Moniteur Parisien" announces, that the
Emperor of Morocco had ordered the treaty made
with France TO be proclaimed. by beat Of drum,
through all the cities Of the empire. According to
this journal, Abdel Kader had retreated TO the
mountains which are the fafthest removed from
the French positions and the strong places OF Mo-
rocco, with only a few hundred followers.
Accounts have Just reached Lisbon Of a signal
defeat experienced by the Portuguese troops in An
COLA. Three companies of infantry of the line, un-
der the command Of Captain Navicr, were cut 10
pieces in encounter with the blacks of the Quis
sama tribe, upon question OF disputed right OF
fishing, where the justice was all on the natives
side. A lieutenant, named Fogo, two sergeants,
and twenty-five men were killed, and about fifty
more wounded, some Of them mortay, and the
savages remained masters OF the field having taken
possession OF the two pieces OF held artillery,
which the Portuguese brought with them into the
action, together with all their ammunition and a
number Of muskets. The killed and wounded OF
the Portuguese having been about eighty, and the
loss OF muskets by Portuguese admission, near two
hundred, at least one hundred and twenty OF their
soldiers must have thrown down their arms to fa-
cltate their desperate ard0r in running away from
the blacks.
Brazil.
The new crusade made by the Brazilian govern
ment against the admission Of British produce, is
another blow and great encouragement against the
commerce of this country. II Is Just such species
Of retaliation as might have been expected. An
British goods. The Brazilian representative has
proceeded to Germany, the country OF exclusive
tariffs, and he is armed, in all probability, with
powers to direct his tactics according to circum-
stances.
Advices from Canton notice the gradual increase
of the import trade arising from the peace.
The American ambassador, Mr.. Gushing, has
aspdp a treat IN me tpr Hem
Potnger's, but has obtained slight concession In
the duties on lead, which the Americans expect to
supply in large quantities from their western terri
tories ss .14 .as
The opium trade was brisk, and the price will
certainly be high at the public sales OF the ensuing
season, probably not under 400 TO 1900 rupees
The public here is anticipating with satisfaction
the establishment OF regular monthly line OF
steamers, which will relieve IT from the expense OF
the conveyance OF letters from Bombay. and the
uncertainty attending the bad geographical position
OF that port during the 5. w. monsoon.
FURTHER DISTURBANCES AT CANroN.-Disturb-
ances had again taken place at Canton. The Eng
lish last year repaired the walls OF the company
garden, which had been broken down at the fire
in 1892 They put on gate. and were In the habi;
OF walking, playing at quolts, and otherwise
amusing themselves. On the 18th OF July, the Chi
nese endeavored TO force themselves into the gar
den, but were opposed. Upon this they threw
| brckbats and broke down the gate, compelling
the Engishmen to take refuge in boat, in which
they made their escape 10 the Consulate.
On the following evennga party OF Chinese wen,
l armed with brckbats, and attempted to take pos
session Of the other garden. Resistance being Of
fered, they commenced an indiscriminate attack
upon all the foreigners who came within theiI
reach. Several American gentlemen immediately
of the factories Still continuing to throw brick
bats, they fired upon, and one man killed. and
another wounded in the arm whichended the affair
for the day. e. ~
Canton was held, and placard was stuck about
the streets, informing the foreigners that unless
1000 dollars were paid on account OF the man who
was shot, the factories should be burnt down.
Treasure, books, papers Of value, &c have conse-
quenty been sent away, and measures adopted for
defence. The English and American consus have
applied to the Chinese authorities tor sufficient
force to protect the factories, and message has
Bogue, to request assistance. That day, however,
passed of quietly partly, il is believed, in conse-
quence Of considerable number OF sailors arriving
from Whampoa, and partly from the effects OF a
tories. On the l7th, large number OF sailors and
marines from the United States ship st. Louis ar
rived, and the sailors belonging to the merchant
vessels were Withdrawn. good deal OF petty
mischief had been done, but nothing requiring the
interference of the marines. Every one there,
however, is in expectation of an attack, when they
must either maintain Themselves BY force, or be
again burnt out; they are fortunately SAID to be
Of the Chinese community seem TO have no SYM
| pathy with the mob. 4. /"
It is pretty evident, however, that the authorities
at Canton are either unable or unwilling 10 adopt
measures sufficiently vigorous TO check the rietous
disposition of the commonalty. We stated recent.
y our conviction that it would be found necessary
to strengthen the small guard posted at the conspps
residence, and that q vessel at Whampoa was too
far off to give protection and security against an
unexpected attack. So far from this being done,
however, the Wolverine has been Withdrawn, and
no other sent in her place, and in consequence, the
British residents and British consul have been
obliged 10 apply TO foreign power Tor protection
and while number OF our vessels are crowded in
the roads here, they owe their safety " the pre-
sence OF an American guard. .
Letters Of the 10Th. subsequently received, speak
with apprehension of the 2Otb, which, being the
"Dragon's Festival was considered time likely
to be taken advantage of by the rabbe TO create
riot We are happy TO state further intelligence 10
the 2ls, informs US of continued quiet and return.
ing confidence, several OF the houses bringing back
the ir hanks and yaluables.