Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-11-11
THINGS IN CHINA.

We copy the following items Of News Of the Day" from
several numbers Of the China Mail lately received The
Mail is published at Hong Kong and credits these items as
being chiefly from the " Pekin Gazette !"
RoBBEHIss-Many parts of Shang-t province are in
state Of anarchy the robbers having gained the ascendency
and introduced regular system OF plumber They have
gsnzed themselves in bands of several thousands EACH and
boldly defy the magistrates This province has always been
remarkable for spirit OF dogged resistance the authorities
that vagabonds amidst the general discomfort have found
il very easy commit ouages with IMMUNITY. There is,
moreover, at this moment great deficit in the provincial
treasury, and the whole administration has fallen into dsor
der under the management Of distant relation Of the EN-
peror On the frontiers of Hoonan and Kwangse in very
mountainous districts similar of rapne and plumber
have taken place. The leader of the robbers certain
named lie, from Canton. His object organize
revolution, and he had drawn to his standard very
host of ruhans The Government therefore obliged
march army against them, and according TO the report OF
the Chinese officers, several battles fought which ended
in the humiliation OF the outlaws. Their captain taken
prisoner with his whole family, and is reported have SUI
ered death for the crimes he committed We read likewise
Of disturbances ia Szechuen towards the frontiers of Shen
The famous Keshen has taken the lead in suppressng
the riot and by this time has probably succeeded for
is able than he to employ udcousy of coercion
and persuasion, according to circumstances.
Distribution HooSAs.-The whole amount lattery
contributed towards tho relief Of the starving muIudes in
Hoonan is 800 tae exclusive Of 900 900 taes from
the treasury and s7,O73 shin Of rice The Chinese Govern
fare OF Its in the of Hoonan The exerions
made to procure relief immense and deserving of the
highest praise Many complaints have been brought forward,
charging the local authorities with Of zeal and energy
well msappcatcn Of the funds placed their disposal
BoDv GuAnD.-The Emperor was present at the review
OF his body guard and rewarded the skfu archers
amongst then He was in his YOUTH very fond Of martial
exercises and excellent maksman 1t is his wish encou
rage by his example the yaor of his troops and revive the
warke spirit of the ancient MaRtchoos. Having openly ex-
al pf
dant Of Cahgar who neither faced the rebels when they first
laid siege, harassed their retreat he ordered that officer
to be punished according TO his deserts.
CRIMINAL CorRrs.-Taukwang, in one Of the rescrpts
under his own hand dwe with indignation upon the
essness with which the criminal the provinces had
been brought before the Supreme Government AS all of
them concern life, he insists in very strong language upon
radical change in such transactions.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.-Great complaints are made on
account OF the considerable Of andtax, which many
magistrates still owe to Government The gabele in the
north has again become topic Of discussion, and Is
the general opinion that the whole system OF monopoly
impolic and requires most material alterations.
The grandson of of the deautes Of the nine millions
distracted from the treasury has been sent prison expae
the guilt Of his grandre who has been many years in the
grave.
Wan IN TURKEsraS.-Aher having read Of SO many
victories obtained by the imperial Cashgar,
surprised find that another hardfought battle turned
out to the advantage Of Yhsan He met above 90 600 Of
and took large piece Of cannon, which according the
inscription had been made during the reign of Keen-lung
FoRMosALThe Chinese colonists having gradually appro-
praed to themselves the whole Of fertile soil to the west
OF the mountains the natives have been driven into the jun
gle. This usupaon has given reprsss and mutual
hosties, which have continued for years. tribe Of abo
rhymes has just offered to submit to the Chinese Govern
ment in order share in the benefits Of unrestricted inter-
This PROPOSAL fair in ITSELF has called forth much
discussion, because the Chinese ministers argue that
pnso of he he
ing difficulties. Lew, the Governor General Of Fokeen and
Che keang, represents the many sacrifices to which officers
stationed the island subject and suggests higher pro-
motion and public rewards 10 all who fulfil their duties
The yellow RIvER.-Several of the sand banks at the
mouth If this mighty stream have been removed with i'm
trouble and expenditure The water has thus obtained
free course and caaites the embrochure have
since occurred The Emperor, highly graed at the result
of their abo has bestowed rewards upon the gineers
CAxros.-Judge Lee continues promote reforms. He
has recently issued very edct against set Of fellows
who extort money from people burying their dead.
No less than robbers recently decapated
in day. Still the complaints Of outrages committed by
reebooters incessant
ISUSDATIoS-0ne Of the canals in ChinIe having over
flowed has caused much calamity To remedy the evil,
number Of gentlemen subscribed considerable Of money
TO repair the dkes Their conduct is praiseworhy, and
shows that they interested in the welfare of the country
The Emperor has taken their beay into consideration and
bestowed nominal honors upon them
GAMBLING great extent lately discovered to have
been carried in Of the offices Of the capital An in
pea commissioner has been ordered s the matter the
bottom, former having failed 10 elicit the truth Gam
bling which the Chinese and Tartars Of all classes
addicted and the highest unctionary well the low
beggar will indulge in II TO Men of property
often day and night till they have been known lose their
last lhng, and stake their fields houses and their
families. This propensity is irresistible, and Government in
vain egislates against it,
TURKEsrAS.-The Emperor commanded that bis forces
should not follow the flying insurgents beyond the boundaries
of his territory but that the for pacifyng the
inhabitants which succeeded well in 1926 and $780, should
again be applied, least the altered Of things
would permit.
Yihshan has expressed wish that Poo.yenae, the Gov
ernor-enera OF Shen-se and Kan-suh should him
consult about the proper course Of administration.
FALL SSow.-The northern provinces have last been
visited with considerable fall OF Rejoced this
event. the Emperor orders the most splendid sacrifices DO
offered 10 the gods
FILnL PIErr.-A Mantchoo officer in a humble memorial
begs the Emperor grant him part Of bis pay for years
advance enable him to rebuild the mausoum Of bis father
The request conceded. Paou the Vice Admiral Of ae
man, requested leave of absence, and TO retire afterwards
forever the SERVICE in order attend upon his old
hcr to the end he days. This favor being granted Hung
the Commandant of the Taepang who resides Cowloon
\ will succeed him.
TRIunrrAL ARCHES According to decree several
umpha arches forthwith TO be erected in honor Of some
Il.