The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-28


The overland mail from India and China .rr;,.s
in London on the 18th inst, with dates from cal
cutta, March l3; Madras, March Is; Bonhav
March 10; Hong Kong, February q. The London
papers publish the subjoined telegrsphic despateh.-
The Burmese expedition consists OF 5000 troons
two vessels of war. and thirteen steamboats,. Id
ditional forces f,om China were expected The de-
parture OF the expedition was TO take place from
Calcutta and Madras on the 18th Of March. The
forces were to rendezvous mt the mouth of the Cass
or the eastern branch Of the Irawaldy. The expe-
dition would probably proceed up the latter branch
10 AVOID the resistance prepared on the route by
Rang00n, where ~, 600 Burmese troops were assem-
bled. The British forces intended to advance
to Prone Parties Of the Burmese had rayaped the
frontier villages
Other accounts in the London Times state that II
was uncertain when the expedition wonld sail, a.
the government WAS to action at the present
Tune, and considered it would be better to forego.
ane martaoan and Rangoon expedition till the cold
Weatncr set IN The last accounts from Moulmein
ncn.ioh an attempt on the part of the Burmese to
h hlise on her inajestys brig Serpent, which was
Italy.
me Champer OF Deputies was sll engaged on
the 9th inst. in discussing the new treaty of COM
MERGE concluded with France NJ Menahrea ono
OF the leading members of the anti nsttutionalist
opposition attacked it, on the ground that it was
detrimental to the interests Of Savoy as a wine
growing country. He further commended that while
the treaty favored the Oil trade it tended to dimn-
lsh production in general. Count Cavour Minister of
FnaLce, observed, in answer to the former speaker
that of the seven provinces of Savoy there was but
one which grew wine to certain extent, and that
it would be loser by the treaty since the intro
duction Of French wines could only threaten bad
wines OF indigenous growth, not the good ones
The Minister could not conclude his speech nc
count OF the lateness of the hour, and the discus
sion was adjourned to the following day.
The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Constantine
were to leave Venice for Florence the l3th Thew
are to visit Parma and Milan, and to meet the
(.rQn nYtla hp1n and s.kn II NH
French government had authorized the removal to
Chatillon of the remains of Marshal Marmont
1t was stated some time ago that NJ Moutinho de
Lima had been received by the Pope to present his
letters as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
pot entary OF the Emperor of Brazil 1t should
have been stated that they were letters Of recall
Turkish Republic In the Archipelago.
The Senate and Chamber of Samos were opened
on the 9th ult., by the Turkish Governor For some
time past this island, the population of which is be-
tween 40 600 and $4,000, has, though belonging to
Turkey, been in possession of the representative
system Of government, and the inhabitants exercise
1t with great prudence and order. The present Go.
vernon, M. Conemenos, has done much to CONSOLE
dateit Before the formal opening of the session.
the deputies assembled in one of the principal
churches of Chora, and elected their senior member
as provisional President, and their junior member as
Secretary. The Archbishop of the island then ad-
ministered to them the oath of fidelity and submits
sion to his Imperial Majesty the Sultan. depu-
macan (governor to come to the church, aud in a
quarter of an hour he arrived, accompanied by the
chief functionares of the principality. He was re-
ceived with enthusiasm by the deputies. The Cal
macan then read the opening speech, which set
forth the improvements which had been effected in
the administration of public affairs during the year.
and those it was proposed to adopt for promoting
public prosperity. The speech was Of considerable
length, and from the minnteness with which it en-
tered into details on public matters, rescmbled
message of a republican president 1t caused great
satisfaction, not only to the deputies but also, it is
said, to the vice Consuls of England and Russia.
who were present. After the speech, the clergy
chanted the re Deun,. This was followed by en-
thusastic cries Of 'Long live the Sultan! May God
then returned to his hotel, accompanied by the
Archbishop. the vice Consuls of England and Russia,
and the great functionaries and there he received
the congratulations of all the authorities Of the
hail. and resolved to send translation Of the Cal
macan's speech to the French newspaper at Con-
stantinople, accompanied by letter from the Pre-
sident, expressing unbounded gratitude and devoted
ness to the Sultan. The Assembly was to meet on
the 9Th, to proceed to business.
The Indian Archipelago.
SEIZURE OF AN AMERICAN VESSEL BY THE DUTCH
Suspicious OF AN ATTEMPT AT REVOLUTION
SINGULAR STORY.
Advices from Batavia, Java, to the 9th Of Feb
ruary, received.
The month has been marked with the usual occur
renee of shocks of earthquakes, more less felt
throughout the island; but the frequency Of which
has ceased to make people uneasy-they having be-
come an almost everyday matter. Steamer agency
is now becoming general throughout the Dutch
Archipelago-to Macassar on the east, and to Pa
dang the west, large and powerful steamers have
commenced to run monthly, and a third is daily
expected to open the line hence to Ambayna, or
within four hundred miles Of the English colony of
Australia. Some political changes win probably
result from this regular communication with the
vast possessions Of the Dutch in these seas.
A few days ago, an american schooner, called the
Flrt. tcas brought into Batavia Roads, IN toe ofa
mdr steamer. from Palembdng. The o,oher and all
on board haze been made 2risonsrs on a charge Of
high treason for endeacoring to induce the SUDAN Of
Jdnbie, or Djambie, to rerh against the Dutch.
The recent disaiscton at Palembang and its neigh
hohocd Les g'catly alarmed the Netherlands GO
vernment, which is well aware that the natives have
no affection for its rule. According to the Dutch
version of this reasonable affair, it would appear
that the Flirt arrived at Palembang, and that the
owner, Mr.. Gibson, stated that he.was pleasure
cruise, as man of fortune. After short time.
during which the utmost cordiaity and hospitality
the station, the suspicious of the authorities were
excited, and a strict watch was kept over
the vessels movements. The mate, or supercargo,
who is said to be Of romantic disposition, was
despatched by Mr. Gibson with letter to the Sultan
of Jambe, written in the Malayan language, and
stating that if the Sultan wished it, Mr. Gibson
would enable him to throw off the Dutch yoke, that
there 'cas large fleet Of american ressds Of ,sar,
uhich Worid ossfa the FY,yt against the Dutch. The
mate travelled in native dress to avoid suspicion,
and when captured, the letter alluded to was found
concealed in one Of his stockings. The matter has
caused much excitement here. the accused parties
to be tried for reasonable designs against the
Dutch government.
On his arrival here, Mr.. Gibson kept close
prisoner, but released by the court on the ground
that the affair appeared to be than foolish
escapade. On the same day the Procureur-General
had Mr. Gibson and crew imprisoned. They now
insarcerated, awaiting trial before tho Supreme
Court. The whole, certainly, is n very singular
business. Mr.. Gibson has addressed letter to the
American commodore. begging his interference and
protection.
The Chinese Empire.
TIE PROGRESS OF THE REBELLION-SEv ERA BATTLES
AND GREAT SLAUGHTER OF TRoop,--RgPORTED
DISCOVERY OF SILyER-TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE
TEN THOUSAND HOUSES pEsTROYED-srvgN THOU
SAND LIVES LOsT-FAMrNE.
The Ore,iaad Friend, Of February "a, has the fol-