The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-25
Interesting from the Chinese Empire-vislt
of n Chinese Scientific Traveller to the
Unlted States.

Our files of China papers are to the 25th OF
July, inclusive. We make the following curious
extracts;-they are chiefly from the P.kin Ga-
seffe
The Boietin do Gopuno, of the It'll Of July, says :
ON the Ith instant, the anniversary of the Inde-
pendence OF the United States of America, the
flags were holsted on all the forts, and at the
Monte Fort fired salute OF twenty-one guns, IN
response TO the American corvette Plymouth, then
anchored in the roads, and which vessel remained
all day beautifully decorated with flags. AT neon,
! also, His Excellency the Governor, accompanied
/ by his aide de-camp in full uniform, paid compll.
mentaTy visit TO his Excellency J. w DAVIS, Com
soner In China for the United States, and TO Com
modore Geisnger. In the evening, ball was
/ given 1.-THE residence of Mr. Forbes, U. 5. Consul
at Canton, and which was attended by numerous
and brilliant asst mblage.
The Pckin Gazette says,-
"A native of Fokccn, who calls himself rea-
ton OF the famous Commissioner LIN, accompa.
nitd "A gentleman to the United States, and exan-
med with very great attention all the improve
menis that have lately been effected by steam. He
studied as much possible tile English language,
and returned with large store OF books, to en-
tighten his countymen. This is the first instance
OF Chinese scientific traveller, and he deserves
praise for hrs perseverance,, and for the keen OBJ
seryation he bestowed on every thing presented to
his view in foreign land
The Emperor remarks Of his old minister Pwan-
shegan, that he entered Office in the reign of Keen
lung, more than fifty years ago, and he is there
fore, the oldest Statesman alive. In kea-king's
time he was made president Of one Of the boards,
and TaoukwHDg appointed him minister of the
cabinet and privy counsellor, and promoted him
to various other Offices, in all Of which he gave
satisfaction. Though now eighty years Of age,
he Is stll vigorous and in good spirits, which
affords great JOY To the Emperor, who has con-
feTed upon the grandson OF his iayorite the honor
Of graduate of the SECOND degree, without
making It incumbent on hun to pass the usual ex-
amlnaions. Pwan.she-gan Il neither Meter
MI or Il net al ma stly
beard, which he frequently strokes whilst giving
assent To or echolng the sentiments Of his master.
His decease, happen when Il may, will probably
produce radical change in the ministry, for with
the exception of keying, (keshen being still alb.
sent in Sztchuen,) there Is not another WORKING
man amongst the number
Everything remains quiet in the capital. The
old Emperor, though toiterlDg on the brink Of the
grave. incr, in popularity. lis SUBJECTS occa-
slonay get sight OF him, when he proceeds TO the
vie assure palaces outside the city. But in other
parts Of the empire disturbances are Of frequent
occurrence, not, however, on account of popular
movements, but because the robbers have grown
80 daring in several districts as TO put the whole
power of government at defiance The misery in
lIo-nsn and Hoopih, IN consequence Of the mum
dstons, is extreme, and plllage and plumber are of
daily occurrence.
Ficm three different provinces, which suffered
from the floods, thanks have been address ed To the
Emperor for RENTING the taxes. This will leave
8 veiy ls1ge deficit IN the receipts. which, up to
August last year, for the fret time since lSiO came
IN very regularly. The inundaiions having been
unexpected, no provision had been made against
them; and, "a the Chinese government cannot OBJ
tam loans, the Officers must contribute to meet the
exiEencics. This, however, will necessarily prove
detrimental 10 the public, for the mandarins never
isil to reimburse themselves with interest.
On presenting the results Of his nvesga-
tiCus in Shan.tung, keying exposes the disad.
vlutsles under which the merchants labor, through
the eAtcrtiCns OF msndsrlns, end the heavy de-
mands made on item for public purposes. The
deficit IN The revenue ~ to b. made no by fines
Iaybhl, by defsulers within specified time and
those v hu fail 10 discharge their obligations, will
hc delivered over to the board Of punrshments
1aouk wong is 90 much pleas, With the good ma.
nar mort ~ his relation. that he has promoted
him Ia the fret rank. aud given huu permission TO
I'D, on horseback withIn The precincts Of the pa
lace. the greatest honor which cgn be conferred
Uttua courier
Some farther difficulties having occurred m
ntnsyirp The salt monopoly, Relying requested
thgta con mittte should b. nominated 10 examine
mo ihc matter klDu.se h. his sun. has been APP
1c1t,d Commando rim chief oi the left wing of the
ssn fthe guards Every gagetie announces some
nv honor conferred riher ON the statesman him
tcli, on 81 some member 81 his family.
Tie Emperor WIS v,iy indignant TIA, some off.
GERS VITO were Introduced "a an audience, pre-
trn.ed t. enter tbIougha ioib iden gate, IL having