The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-09-12

uuceu maps having frozen ocean at the extreme
south, we supposed that they had made mistake
in not understanding the Chinese language, and
had placed that in the south which should have
been placed only in the north. But on inquir-
ing of an American, one Abeel, he said that this
doctrine was verify true, and should not be
doubted.
A large portion of the Kwang-tung (Canton)
and Fuh-keen provinces lies within the northern
hwangtaou, (tropic) and, compared with the
n rthern provinces, the cold and heat are very
different Proceeding south, the heat increases
till las was formerly supposed, not knowing the
suns path to be the earth's centre) you reach the
south pole, where the stones, fused by the heat,
pour down golden stream!
"From Fuh-keen and Kwang-tung men going
south FIVE six thousand lie, come to the island Of
Borneo, part Of which lies directly under the
chih-taeY ta"DatN- and where the winter is like
go A-eir >-si,,e- s@n,e ord west 10 the
southern eItreBity Of Africa, bail and snow are
TO be seen. 80 proceeding SsS SA >s.>>- -.
sgouia, Of South America near the southern hih-
taou (poar-circlel there we meet with constant
snow and ice Thus, best and cold; and, there
fore, they speak Of the region of the south pole
being a frozen ocean. Why should Cinnamon
doubt, since their vessels have not gone great
distance and since the Fuh-k keen and Kwangtung
provinces are the extremity Of their country ?
IL is a mistake to suppose the chih-taou to be the
south pole Truly we ought to hear this explana-
ton and believe il.
"THE UNITED STATES.
"At first the English took possession of North
America. drove out the nations, and cultivated the
fertile land. Emigrsnts from the three islands
(England) settled the country. Englishmen flow-
ed thither like water People from France, Ho-
land, Denmark, and Sweden who had no estates
at home, embarked in ships and removed there,
daily opening the country, and preparing the rich
soil for cultivation. The English appointed Off
GERS to be located at the cities and towns on the
s'a-coast, to levy taxes for the Of Government
Trade was hourishing, and wealth was rapidly
sSspred, q, SN.,s.-
menced A. u. 1888, and closed 1881 there was
war fcf -seSerni years between the English and
| French, Every place was taxed and the taxes
| continued TO increase IL was 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 10 do this and, in the fortieth
year Of een-lung, "a. u. 1881 the chief men and
elders assembled and requested an audience and
consultation with the governor who refused The
taxes continued TO press still more heavily, till
the people were enraged entered the ship and cast
its cargo of tea overheard They then consulted
and raised n force against the English.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
"There was at that time a Washington al
American of another province, born in the ninth
year of Yung- Ching "a. D. 1922 His fathel
died when he was but ten years old. lie wa
then trained up by his mother. When small b.
had great views both in regard TO civil and mil
tary affairs and excelled in strength and courage
Washington held a commission in the war 0
the English against the French, led out hi
troops against the native plunderers at the South
and successfully subdued them. But the Englis
general did not report his worthy deeds. Hi
countrymen, notwithstanding, wished him to b
appointed to an Office over them, but sickness
compelled him to retire within doors, so that h
did not 20 out.
SAT the time when all the people rebelle
against the English, they pressed Washington T.
become their general He then Immediately en-
tered on his office. Without arms, ammunition
or provisions Washington stimulated his country
men to action by righteous spirit He pitched
his camp near the provincial city, Boston A
the same time, the English general had collected
his ships of war just outside Of the city. Sudden
ly great wind arose and scattered them Wash
ineton attacked and took possession of the city
Afterwards, the English general collected hi
forces and drove Washington from his position
At this, his soldiers were greatly terrified, an
wished TO be disbanded but he, with the sam
spirit AS at first having collected and united hi
army, again attacked the English with success
From that time, during eight years Of bloody con
fict, while his army was often reduced and weak
ened, Washington's spirit was undiminished anc
the English army had become old. The French
raised an army and crossed the sea, and joined
Washington against the English. Spain and Hol
land with their armies admonished to pence III Tht
English unable to oppose, concluded treaty with
| INashinutnn hv which the pprthprD mar n cold
country, was given up to them, while the south.
ern part, fertile region, reverted to him.
Washington, having established the kingdom
disbaDded his army, and desi ed to return to the
business Of husbandry but all were unwilling,
| and urged him TO become their ruler. In reply,
before the Assembly, Washington said TO oh
| tain kingdom for ones self, TO transmit to his
posterty Is selfish In becoming the peoples shep-
herd such ought to be chosen to this Office as have
| virtue As to Washington, he was an uncommon
| man. He conquered more rapidly than Shing
and Kwsng, and in courage he was superior TO
| Tsaou and Lew-(men of much renown in Chinese
history Selling the two-edged sword Of three
cubits long he opened the country ten thousand
ie He then refused TO receive title, or to
secure one for his posterity, preferring to es-
tablish an elective Administration. Patriotism
to be commended under the whole heaven! Truly,
like the three dynasties! (IIea, Shang, and Chou,
mostly 1nCIuutu IN the tTHultfOnH DIstOry OF the
Chinese previous to the age Of Confucius) In
administering the Government he fosered vir-
tuous customs and, avoiding war; made his coun-
try superior to all other nations ] have seen bis
portrait His countenance exhibits great mental
power Ait who would not call him an uDcom-
mon man
"PEoPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
"The Americans are all defendants Of Europe
ans, mostly from England, Holland, and France
or these three Kingdoms those from England
are far the most numerous, and, therefore, their
language and customs are the same rs those Of the
English The emigrans received their land for
cultivation from the aborigines, where they were
willing and where they were unwilling they re-
moved to other places. Their merchants and me-
chanics are oil white men. They are mild and
Kind in disposition, hut considerate and skilful in
trade. They navigate the four seas They all
receive va 500 kaou, y. e, are all Professionals
They are fond Of making their religion mntter
of conversation and Of instruction. Their schools
are everywhere Their learned men are divided
into three classes ministers, physicians, and law
yers The first class give themselves to es'rono-
my, geography, and the doctrines of the fasoo; ;
the second to the healing Of diseases, and the third
10 the administration OF the lawsp
This in all we have room for Mt present, There
is in the book n recognition Of all the important
events 10 our Scripture history, and q tolersbly
correct presentation made to the Chinese Of the
different systems Of religion
SENTIMENT IN SLAVE STATES.