Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-09

am sorry for your sake that am not sufficiently
conversant with the technicalities of the art to
give you description of it, though | think il
should be seen in order to be appreciated. Tru-
ly, Engishmcn in Hong Kong should be proud
of such beautiful excmpIification of Church and
State. But have forgotten all about Canton
so let us 90 back to the Factories. In front OF
the English Factories or Iongs, there is also
a space, bordering the water, for recreation
and exercise, though it is much inferior in size
to the Square"
Beyond old China street,, on the Wcst,are
the French and Danish Factories Within the
last two years. there have been built in this di.
rection--at the lower end of the above named
street, fronting and opposite the walls of the
Square, and along the river-many new
houses which are occupied by foreigners without
distinction of nation. Now my dear G-you
have about as good an idea OF the situation of the
FACTORIES as can give you. In the block gen
orally, though not properly. called the Ameri-
can Hongs, there are six buildings which extend
through to the Chinese street in the rear. Each
Hong for the sake of light and convenience is
divided into several buildings which are num-
bcrcd from front to rear. as number one, two,
three, four, &c, the building is divided into
sleeping rooms, and here it is that we poor un-
fortunate scrihes luxuriate and scribbe, and
loopholes of our retreat.
The is very prettily "Squarc " laid out, nm.
der the superintendent of an American gen.
tleman, and though custom may have made its
grass plats and chenammcd walks appear tire
some and formal to most of us, all new corners
speak OF it with much praise, and think it is
deserving of it 1t contains quite ndmbcr of
trees, some of which have attained considcra-
bic size. These with vines towering shrubs,
bamboo hedges, and green grass, give to the
place very pretty and inviting aspect. The
place Is so exposed to the sun that walking there
is very uncomfortable during the day. and it is
only in the cool of the mornings and evenings
that one can 90 there with any pleasure. After
dinner, towards five or six o'clock, when the sun
has lost his power, we sally forth, and it is then
and in in the evening that the greatest number
OF people are assembled. Some are gathered in
groups talking over the business and scandal of
the day for alas scandal. even here has
ITS willing neutrality-suspicious. on the new ground
at the lower cud Of Of the square, are exer-
clsng with quoits while the remainder are dis
perscd, promenading around the ground, or
passing through on their way to the river.
You would laugh to see the perscvering and
thorough manner which the residents display in
tearing around the "Squarc.' The current
generally sets one way and if yon can picture
ing along at a rate, which, in this climate, is
entirely destructive to personal comfort. you
: will see the turnout in the Z" Square" at Can
: ton One would think they were in chase o
: some object, which, like an rns iatuus, ap
pears continually in sight. yet ever remains be
vond the reach to tantalizc and excite desire
To quiet and deliberate man like me it is start
. ing. GREAT changes have taken place in TIA
habits and appearance of the foreigners sine
| my residence here.
Years ago, and even until year or two past
comfort ruled in dress; gentlemen walked abou
in white jackets and trowsers, fearless of crit
cism, and the smoke Of their cigars whirlcd d
and without hindrance into the upper air, Will
quiet enjoyment beamcd upon the faces of it
generators. Where is now that negligent an
somor,tul diSbaJile in which Canton was won
to indulge to its manifest dclcctation | ea
it has forever departed. Modern Canton,
gricve to say, has introduced novelty upon nov
: city, until now nothing that savors of age is tol
Grated Lacquered pumps may be seen mincin
: along the walks tight pantaloons, chokin
cravatS, black hats, snowy vests, dress coat,
and discomfort in many forms have been intro
duced, while smoking is an objectionable mis-
demcanor.
am happy to say, that there remain a fey
staunch old conservatives who still continu
in the even tenor Of their way, despite of oppo
siton. You probably ask what has cause
! these unparalleled Innovations +? What, bu
that mcddling, prying, inquisive tattling crea
ture woman. o, said friend " they are som,
of the benefits of the march of improvement
which is so wonderful in these DAYS" TIN
march of thc--improvement indeed Ii on
benefits and improvements are to march in up
on us in this questionable shape, may Hcay
; en- have mercy upon us when we are overakel
r k,,c bat ,,xbt I 4.
Canton, interfering with the business and en-
: joyments of its residents, creating fashion am
: crushing independence
Every one knows that Canton is entirely
mercantile place, and that its merchants Away
\ did and always should give their whole time t
business Charity would lead one to infer tina
o husbands generally, do not neglect their wives
how can any man attend to business in suc
place as this. without negleCting his wife
The latter would be shameful, you will agree
: The inference which must be drawn from thes
premises is too obvious for explanation. Yo
l say IL thought women were not allowed to O
" to Canton Is their presence connived at BY tn
) Mandarins, or were they Struggled in; how
, it ?" Connived at by the Aandarins SNUG
:. ged in bless your heart sir! they came i
d with AN amaZonian boldness, and truly bcljev
y they would make their way in like manner t
o the most inaccessible spot on the broad earth.
y All impartial Judges say that there was nevc
e here before, a 1.-THE of the scandal which nov
y crculates and whrls from one busy body t
l. another, and which envelopes like the simeon c
n the desert, all persons in its track. Some, wit
r what success know not, thrust their mouth
:, into its sand like the poor Camel, hoping there
l. by to escape the effects of its malignant breath
Is Canton is no longer the place it once was /;
y has lost that exclusiveness which has Away
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