Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-07-11
A NEW THING.

NEW THING.
~. c.;,... ,,ho have hitherto shut themselves
M in the belief that they were the only "s'o"-
calling themselves the Celestial Emp're-have AZ
las, had their ewes opened by one OF their own os
nt.re. 70 the fact that there were other countries
beside, their own, whose history it might be well
for them to know something about.
1;euten.nt Governor in China, has written and
nob,;.hea , new Chinese Geography, with forty
two maps, exclusive Of map OF the "of'o' NTH.
erto the Chinese notions - to the geography ana
Csoloxy of the Earth have been very crude ana IN
correct. This Geography will in great measure,
mt than right. So well convinced are American
missionaries Of the utility Of the work, that they
nronose to print vast edition Of it in the Chinese
LANGUAGE and distribute it gratuitously among that
benighted people.
No revolution. however startling, shows more
progress in this progressive age' IMAM ooes the
publication of this Geography. The WORK II en-
dorsed BY the Governor General. Many parts OF
il show tina, to the American Missionaries is the
author indebted for his best information. In fact,
freouent mention il made of Rev Mr. Abeel, in the
work. Our commercial men are more 'noeo'eo 10
the missionaries In opening new avenues OF trade
in foreign countries, than to any other class OF
men. Look at the Sandwich Islands and many
parts OF india and China in proof OF this.
We are sorry that we cannot quote more liberal
" from the Geography. The Rev Mr. PEEr has
furnished the Missionary Herald with large ex-
tracts and we'll timed differences, IN letter dated
January 30, 1850. The following will show that
the Chinese have 1t last obtained some correct no.
lions of our country. The eulogy on our own
Washington by one in another Hemisphere shows
that his influence 10 yet to lie felt in the Celestial
Empire -
The United States.
In speaking of the United States, after noticing
the situation, extent, &c, the writer says:
cat first the English took possession of North
Americ drove out the pations, and cultivated the
fertile land. Emigrants from three islands Eng
landl settled the country. Engiishmen flowed
thither like water. People from France, Holland,
Denmark and Sweden, who had n 0 estates at home,
embarked in ships and removed there, daily open
ing the country and preparing the rich soil FOR cu-
tivation. The English appointed officers to be To-
Gated at the cities and towns the sea coast, to
levy taxes for the use of government. Trade was
dourishing, and wealth was rapidly acquired.
"Durins Keen-lung's reign, (which commenced
A. D. 1875, and closed 1885, there was war for sew
erai years between the English and French. Every
place was taxed and the taxes continued to in
crease. 1t an old rule that the importer of tea
alone should be taxed, but the English issued an
order that the purchaser should also pay tax on
the same article. The Americans refused to do
this, and in the fortieth year Of Keenlung, D..
l775,l the chief men and elders assembled and re-
quested an audience and consultation with the
governor, who refused. The taxes continued to
press still more heavily, till the people were en-
ragged, entered the ship and cast its cargo of tea
overheard. They then consulted and raised force
sgainst the English"
The r. Observation-Disclosures.
ssThere was at that time Washington, an Amer
ican OF another province born in the ninth year of
Young Ching, "a. D. 1872 his father died when he
was but ten years old. He was then trained up BY
his mother. When small he had great views both
in regard to civil and military affairs and exceled
in strength and courage. Washington held COM
mission in the war o: the English against the
French, led out his troops sgainst the native plum
derers at the South. ssfuly subdued them.
But the English general did not report his worthy
deeds. His countrymen. notwithstanding. wished
him to be appointed to an once over them, but
sickness compelled him to retire within doors, so
that he did not 60 out.
eat the time when sll the people rehelied against
the English, they pressed Washington to become
their general. He then Immediately entered on his
ONCE. Without arms, ammunition or provisions,
Washington stimulated his countrymen to action
BY righteous spirit. He pitched his camp near
the provincial city, [Boston.l At the same time,
the English general had collected his ships Of war
just otside Of the same city. Suddenly great wind
ana took CIV M'hp6tGn ts
English general collected his forces and drove
Washington from his position. At this his SOL
diers were greatly terrified and wished to be dis
banded; but he, with the same spirit IS at first,
having collected ard united his army again attack
ed the English with success. From that time, du-
ring eight years of bloody conflict, while his army
was often reduced and weakened, Washington's
spirit was undiminished and the English army had
become old. The French raised an army, crossed
s1s~ =.
Spain SD Holland with their armies admonished
to peace. n, The English, unable to oppose. con-
cluded treaty with Washington, by which the
northern part colo country given up to tn en-,
while the southern part, fertile region, reverted
to him.
disban'ed his army and desired to re,Hrn to the
business OF husbandry; hut all were unwiii.ng and
urged him to become their ruler In reply. eiscre
the assembly, Washington said: sTo obtain king
dom for ones self, to transmit to has poserity, is
selfish. In becoming the peoples shepherd, such
ought to be chosen 10 this Office as have yirtue.'.
Encomium O. Washington.
After noticing the form Of government adopted
by the Colonies separately, and collectively.
nation, the author offers the following encomium
on Washington:
<tAs to Washington, he was uncommon man.
He conquered more rapidly than ShiDg and K,ang,
and in courage he was superior to Tsaou and Lew
linen of much renown in Chinese history. Seiz-
rug the Two eogeA SWORD OF tnfee CuDltS IOng, ne
opened the country ten thousand lie. He then
fused to receive a title, to secure one for his
pOsterity, rrcferring to establish an elective ad-
Patriotism TO be commended under
the whole heaven! Truly like the three dynasties!
Hea, Shang and Chou, mostly included in the ira
donal history of the Chinese, previous to the age
Of Confucius.l In administering the government,
he fostered virtuo1ls customs, and avoiding war,
made his country superior to all other nations. ]
have seen his portrait. His countenance exhibits
great mental power. All! who would not call him
an uncommon man?"
People Of the United States.
ssThe Americans are all descendants OF Europeans,
mostly from England Ho land and France. OF
these three Kingdoms, those from England are far
the most numerous, and therefore their language
and customs are the same as those Of the English.
The emigrants received their land for cultivation
from the aborigines. where they were willing; and
where they were unwilling. they removed to other
places. Their merchants and mechanics are all
white men. They are mild and kind in disposition,
but considcratc and skilful in trade. They navi-
gate the sfour seas.' They all receive Ya-soo kaou,
Ii. e., are all Protestants.l They are fond Of ma
king their religion matter Of conversation and of
Their schools are everywhere. Their
learned men are divided into three classes minis
ters, physicians and lawyers. The first class give
themselves to astronomy, geography and the doc
trines Of the Ya-soo; the second to the healing of
discrscs, and the third to the administration of the
laws"
The writer concludes his notice of the United
States as follows:
s:The beauty and excellence Of South and North
America, extending several tens Of thousands of
lie, are to be found in the lie keen H. e.the United
States.1 It's climate is temperate. and its soil is
fertile, like that Of China. England voyased ten
thousand o co. M md n oh{ ,;r