The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-26
INTERESTING CHINESE INTELLIGENCE.
Affairs in the Celestial Empire.
The Effect Of the European Revolutions.
q. &c. &c. &c.
From the China Mail, Sept. ISL

of the present state of foreign affairs The substance
Of the recent from Europe has been forwarded to
even the customary apathy Of his Celestial Majesty
has reused to inquire farther into their nature
OF which Chinese Is better informed than Hwang.
His ideas the subject may not be very comprshsn-
sive in the estimation Of European politicians but
they certain to be marked by pr~-<,se and good
senfe and greatly in advance of other rsria
cillors.
he deprived Of office; and the Imperial Commission
engaged in foreign affairs without consulting
him. The Office is entrusted to msa OF suoh in
ftror qualifications, that Keying probably the
necessity Of having Hwangs counsel and operation
in reference to opening the city of Canton in April
next.
Ssu, the new Governor General VIII now holds the
appointment for the management Of Barbarian Affairs,
promotion; but his request of informaty,
has been refused result quite unexpected and which
people under his jurisdiction praise him for not being
greedy Of money He himself has frequently expressed
his total indifference respecting the honors conferred
upon him I'd hi readiness to surrender them all In
order tole tr'1 and quiet life. His administra-
ton hA- lsns. hn marked by great severity in the
doors by cruel punishments Nevertheless, crime does
NOT seem to be on the decrease.
Accounts Of the disastrous consequences Of tho
heavy rains in the North, continue to arrive Several
rivers are aid to have inundated whole Districts and
hended, If the rains continue
From the Peking Gazette
Some of the aboriginal Meaoutsze in Hoo. man having
resisted the tax gstherer were denounced as rebes
and army was marched int their mountains.
The insurgents routed in pitched battle, anil
many of the leaders, according to the statement Of the
commanding gen eral, came Of their own accord to
surrender themselves The court directed that the
offenders should be treated with the utmost rigor,
and similar reyelts for ever be put down by decisive
and rigorous measures VIZ" VIZ ,..s oe ~~AHa0ahlef
LIE: the Provincial Judge of Kwang tung (recensly
for bis activity and excellent intentions Unwearied
In writing proclamations and prohibitions against the
vices of Of the people committed to hi, sars
terror into evil doors by increasing the severity of
punishmsnts Yet crime has not decreased but seems
rather to become more prevalent.
Gan kgei, q scion Of the imperial clan, who had
grown up with Taoukwang, and fer many years
ranked amongst the confidential servants Of his
sovereign, is dead. He held, alternately, many high
Offices and frequently the president of other
tn: SIX Boards rendering himself also S so
equal favors shown to them by their imperial master
and none better deserved such tokens Of his ghest
appreciation Gan kwei therefore OF the m sst
fortunate mortas Of his far worldly no nora
and emoluments were concerned For some months
leave Of absence By the tine his leave had expired
his illness had greatly increased ana shortly after.
wards he died 70 the great grief Of the emperor His
name ranks high for undertaking recttude and states
Wanlikc abilities.
Several districts Shen Sc have been unable to pay
ordered that the exacon Of the same should
be delayed: and q proclamation published to make
from the great bounty Of the monarch, and that
underngs not to avail themselves Of the opportu-
owing to the imperial travelling deriv
able from nts in lands These sums are to be
collected with all possible ,igor and other oussssnd
The Governor General of Shen Sc and Kaa-suh,
who lately aeked for leave Of absence to beh6ld tho
dsgons face (have audienee hes not obtained his
boon. He remains at his important station but, Is
he suffering under an opthamic complaint, re-
ceved permission to attend to it for q month or so,
bat not to delay his much longer He holds
man of strong nerve, able to adopt vigorous mea-
sures ut the spur of moment. In Ee, he hiss given
many proofs that he possesses the requisite qualid-
cations, and curb the insolence Of the Mahom.
rnedsns.
been officially informed through the project Of Tse-
ping that Yuen fuhshe had succeeded to the throne
of An nam his predecessor Yuen foh seuen the name
November last year-an envoy was thereupon sent to
communicate this event to the Emperor Of China and
submit letter to that effect to the throne. The Co.
vernon of Kwang Sc being fully persuaded that that
nation has for many years been respectfully obedent
high imperial oommssionsr at Canton that the tri-
butte bearer might be permitted to proceed to Pekin
1t would thus appear that the young king disposed
to tread in steps father by submission
to the sway and customs of China from whence his
duoing Improvements, and rousing the spirit Of the
nation through French influence.
regners for persuasive talents has fairly
menced his refoi Szechuen, Of which province he
Governor General before his admission into the
cabinet, and to which he was re-spponted eighteen
months ago. He is perfectly Of the difficulties
Of the administration Of country full Of high noun
indepe nde nee Of mountaineers He has likewise to
keep an eye constantly upon the indigenous tribes
scattered throughout the territory who are brave and
determined in their resistance to Chinese encroach-
ments There also the Sefaus on the western from
nor tribes all nomnaiiy owning the Chinese sway, but
always ready to pounce upon their unwarlike lego
lords. An active mind like Keshens therefore finds
work enough in controlling pacifyipg and Furnishing
the people under his Jurisdiction and he seems to be
The emperor, adverting to the death Of Gank vel,
says, that he endowed with frmness and deter
minaton, and in all transactions did his duty. He
endured fatigus-was not resentful-was most careful
and all he did exerting himself to the ut
most of his He fell Of Geld last winter had
leave of absence extended and die pecedly
The monarch shed tears at his loss, raised his pos,
thumous rank, bestowed number of presents and
three hundred in silver defrsy the expense, of
the burial. His son received the appo,utme Of q
feguardsman in the third class and will have access
to the palace. In this manner has Taukwang proved
his great affection for his relative.
distant relation Of the imperial clan having been
imprsoned for debt of his graudsire, on being in
formed Of the death Of relative, begged to be
liberty to perform the necessary ceremonies at
the tomb. His request was readily granted, aud h.
obtained full permission to perform the duties OF hiAi
The Emperor continues to enjoy good health, and is
p'esent at the cabinet councils ana the state sa-
a Mantchoo found guilty of telling fire. tree,
in the precincts of the imperial residence, has been
sentenced to decapitation, His accomplicss are de-
ced and will punished as as apprehende
The disturbances in Snow-Tnpg have beef Quelled
but a spirit of nsubordn alton still prevails there
well in the capital China has un ersone An entir
revolution in its ideas OF passive ooe wach are
totally at variance with the existing Institutions
This year in spring the Emperor made tour to the
western tombs of his ancertor to perform the solemn
rite of resenting facritces to their names During
his absence two Of his upces, With .changah the
premier, and Che ping teen Chinese minister Of
state, conducted the administration Of the empire.
Nuh. changah Ia said to haze retired on account 81
sickness and the nomination of his successor was still
deferred.
Great changes have taken pacei1 the commanding
eoers Of the pretorisu bands eight standard This
la considered certain indication of a change In the
ministry
It has been found necessary to make alterations in
the succession Of the princes Of the blood who from
generation to generation will descend gradually in
rank, till they finally become mixed witch the people.
The posteriy Of the imperia clan IL nerous aud
las brapched OF in such an extraordinary manner,
that Of the noble scons who claim theiv desce