The Nevada journal., 1853-08-12
Progress of the Chinese RcVo-
LUTON.

The present movements OF the rebels III
China, their principles, objects and great
success, is worthy Of profound attention.
The religious features of this mighty up.
rising, mixing so much pure doctrine and
enlightened practice with spurious relig
ious jargon, and the obscurity that envel-
opes the means by which the rebels OBJ
tanned their instruction, all give great
interest to the revolution, and ensure it the
sympathy Of the christian world. In their
conduct to artizans and traders, to schools
and public institutions of benevolence, to
commerce and the ordinary pursuits of
life, rs we'll as to those classes who, being
unconnected with the government, submit
without opposition.to their progress, the
rebels have shown degree of civilization
and humanity that may be look for in vain
in many European wars, and proves the
progress of the revolution is but that of a
reformation.
The present, exclusive dynasty, that has
reluctantly opened to the commerce of the
world few ports, after its walls had been
battered down by British cannon, can
have little sympathy in its extremity. In
its origin it was but an usurping tyranny,
established by conquest over people that
had no means to resist the aggression. In
its genius and character it differs as entirely
from the simple, ingenious Chinese as the
Gothic chiefs did from civilized Romans. If
the present revolution is entirely successful
there is no doubt that the great powers of
Christendom may be able TO agree with
new dynasty upon far more favorable terms
Of trade, if not upon entire reciprocity. 1t
is most certainly apparent that it is for the
advantage of the world for the powers rep
resented in China by their war vessels and
ministers to give such aid as may be we'll
rendered to the rcvolutionists, at least not
to give their countenance against them.
The latest advices are from Hong Kong,
May 10th. On the 18th May rebel army
entered Annoy, sacked number of the
principal houses, and divided the spoil.
The Mandarins defended the city very
bravely. The British merchants after
wards went through the city, and were
well received by the insurgent chiefs, who
sent a guard to protect foreign factories,
and another guard to the British conse-
late. The Friend Of China speaking of
affairs near Canton, says reports are cur
rent that within days march Of the city
large bodies of rebel troops are ready for
attack at given signal and considering
the suddenness of the attack On Annoy, it
behooves foreign residents to keep q sharp
look OUT The same paper gives the fol-
lowing description of the treatment of the
rebels of the lower classes, as observed by
q graduate returned from their vicinity
'All the rich people had gone to places
deemed more secure, only the poorer classes
remaining and pursuing their avocations
apparently without fear, and that he inquir-
cd of these poor families why it was they
did not dread the approach of the rebels,
and they replied that as they were not able
to forsake their callings, by reason of their
lack of means to live if they did so, they
took the precaution to send emissaries to
the rebels to ask their forbearance, which
had been duly promised and at the Intel
of every door was posted a peculiar sign "a
red paper,) by which the rebels knew who
were those that submitted to their author
ity."
From the imperfect data in our possess
ion it is impossible to ascertain how much
of the power of the empire, or rather of
the emperor's available force, has fallen be-
fore the insurgents. These have been so
far materially unchecked, and conduct their
proceedings with an enthusiasm and clerity
that it is difficult to resist.
With reference to the extension-of trade
and intercourse likely to spring from the
success of the revolution, we find the fol-
lowing -
1T was said in Shanghe that the Patri
OF Chiefs, although evincing a perfect viii
lingneSs to hold intercourse with the Brit