The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-04

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extend 70 come forward and take hs petition ~ soverca
Accounts from Ningps extend juno Is All quiet
there put alarm was felt respecting nsurreconsry msve
ments IN the neghborhood. Opium vessels which here
ofore had mover been allowed 90 up the city
encouraged BY the Mandarns TO approach and the pre-
sent state OF things rendered opium vertically free aa
Gle Of commerce At Shangbae, June g. reports stated
the contrary that account e the unsettled
the interior and consequent difficulty of transit tho de-
mand and price Of opium seriously diminishing.
The Iaoutae Of Shanghae offering all the induce
ments he could to bis by deserters from foreign
ships. Ausng others he had entced away nine of the
of the British warsteamer Salamander in conse-
quence of which the commander OF tho British
err Hermes had notified the Taoutae that his feet now "
iny Chin Kiang would not be allowed to leave until
these given up. Interpreter Meadows been
permitted by the aoutae ts up the Yang kiang
river in search Of desertors and reports that the
apathy seemed 10 prevail in the Imperial camp, while the
insurgents under Gen Loo all activity and enthus
asm.
latest advces from Shangae July 11th state that the
insurgents marching large force to the west and
north and had taken two cities in those directions
II was concluded that was their intention at once to
eeed to Fekn but there much uncertainty in all
ports to their movements. No important advantages
had been recently gained by either party.
From Foochow advce OF June Goth reported tho city in
state Of riot and confusion, and martial law strictly
forced mob having collected to plumber the banks
the Tartar troops called out and several OF tho
ringleaders beheaded the spot. This restored
quieness, and proclamation subsequently issued
giving liberty to kill any person found committing theft
At Yen ping foo there fighting going All com
nuncaon stopped, and it difficult to arrive at
the truth Of the flying reports Two ships chartered by
IN eminent American Grm were lying at anchor below
the city of Foochow waiting for from the INTERIOR
but the troubles had hitherto prevented arriving
AT Canton there had been reports than usual dur
ing the month respecting the instruction The city and
vicinity continued quiet but parties of insurgents
known he in the neghborhood The capture of Nan
chang the principal city in the Kiangi province, il
fImed. The main body Of the insurgents moving
southwark and would pass through the principal tea dis
poach Canton. Trade at Canton quite depressed
money extremely scarce and exchange high. There had
been much activity in shipments OF tea at advanced rates.
since the arrival Of the mail of oath May but the supply
from the interior slackenng. At Sharghae goods
we're unsaleabe; the stocks and arrivals due exceeded
years supply Several OF the British merchants OF shan
ghae had presented memorial to the Plenpotentary and
Superintendent Of Trade to suspend the payment of duties
during these troubous times The petition refused.
The Tlenipoentiary Sir George Bonham gives the petit
TONERS this significant hnt'In closing this communi
caioa his Excellency would remind you that he is not
aware that the citizens of America the subjects of
other foreign State have obtained particular aid to
meet the difficulties Of which you complain"
BY orders of Hon. Mr. Marshall u s. Commissioner the
American flag had been hauled down at Annoy there be-
ing no representative there of the existing Of
China.
Advces from Hong Kong dated July 23d thus alludes
to the revolutionary movement ct what known
the departure of the last mail regarding the positions
military and political Of the rebels and impealists little
has been added The rebellion however, continues to DO
the agrossing subject for it has thrown the foreign i'm
port trade into position which has become most alarm
ing those interested In this southern part of China
the bad effects Of the intestine disturbances have
prominently shown themselves though the import trade
here may be at time thrown into the position
il is At Shanghai where It is impossible to make sales,
and where stocks have accumulated till is said they
amount in value to 81 900 600 The accounts which have
home since the early part of the year have not de-
tered shipments, goods to similar value expect
ed to arrive in Shanghai within months. We have
accounts from that market to the 9th inst is known
that the rebels have greatly strengthened the
mandng position which they hold, and it is reported
and generally believed they have pushed considerable
part Of their forces further to the NORTH and that they
are not likely To delay longer than the termination Of the
hot weather pushing towards Pekin 1t is believed the
chief city Of the province Of kangs in their pos
session. Further than issuing procamatons the lmpe-
rial government seems TO do nothing That which would
have been expected to have called forth their utmost
enegiesthe losing the second capital Of the empire
seems to have made change in the imbecile conduct
which they have throughout displayed from which it
may be judged that they wanting in power show
effective opposition to the rebel leaders and their forces
Annoy still continues in the possession of the insurgents
by whom 1t WAS taken and although these men have
neither the ability the at their command pos
scssed by the insurgents in the North the imperiast
troops have failed in their endeavors TO reposses them
selves Of the city Canton still remains quiet but from
the dsaccted feelings of the people in and around it. it
would be matter Of surprise people Of the
city to rise up and drive out the present authorities 1t
appears clear that many years will elapss before the
country is again brought into state Of Qretude, and
until that is done trade viii doubtless be conducted
most prccnrious and dangerous footing.