The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-05

VI.
al ySs psr ounce; wool. ls sd 10 lie. Id oats. l2s
per bbshel hay, E24 per TOM and the rate OF exchange
on England. wemiaa.
9th Of July state that the Charlotte Jane had sailed for
London on the I'D with 400 of gold valued at
81 600 The Madagascar had arrived at Melbourne in
So days sl r
BY the overland Indian mail. received in England,
learn that the United States expedition sailed from Loo
choo on July for japan. N.E
The announcement is thus made IN the Overland
Register OF July 20 Commodore Perry. with the steam
es SusQuehanna and Princeton, and The ships oi-war
Plymouth and Saratoga left their anchorage on the caost
OF Loochoo the Sd instant Tor Japan The Powhalan
is on her way from Singapore, and the Vandalis
frga,e may be daily looked for here. when expected
both vessels will Immediately proceed to Join the Com
modore. The following interesting notice OF y visit
made TO the island OF Bonan. we extract from the North
China Herald OF the 9th instant:
Information has reached privately that whilst the
United States fleet in the hborbood of Napcan
(Napakiang y the Susquehanna and Saratoga went
cruise eastward and touched at several beautiful islands,
here they distributed live stock They also touched at
an island named Bonan To their surprise they dscov-
cred few European residents, consisting OF English.
Scotch, Irish and Spanish, who had left whales and
established themselves there. Among them about
eleven women. The governor OF the island is Scotch
man. He claims the island as his own, and has been
settled there about twenty years lie has family OF
several children, OF whom was drowned few days
before the Susquehanna touched there, in endeavong to
cross the bar n
The Commodore has made purchase OF piece Of
land containing about ten acres Tor nifty dollars 1t IS
in good situation of the best sites of the har
bor and is intended Tor government coal depot. The
island is mountainous and the harbor excellent, hav
ing IRON eighteen to twenty fathoms OF water at the
Sheltsh, such as Holsters and crayhsh,
abound land plenty OF wild goats are TO DO found
Pums, bananas, panlans and other etics oil frut,
are abundant the island.
The Russian frigae Callus and Russian brig of-War
followed the American squadron.
The news from India is of little interest Bombay
dates were to July 3olh, and Calcutta August 9Th.
In politics all was quiet Tableurning was turning
the heads and hats of the Ang Indians The Burmese
war although announced TO be over was consd ered in
India as little than suspension Of the difficulty
AS usual the tribes Of the northern frontier OF India were
troublesome.
The governor OF Shanghai had organized fleet at
Canton with which 10 attemp, the recovery OF the mouths
OF the Grand Canal Latest advces say the attempt was
made, but totally without Annoy was IN state
of much alarm, imperial force, 10000 strong, having
assembled under arms at Tong. wa, near Annoy, with the
intention to attack the city June 10Th. British &C.
counts say that the rebels very much pressed Tor
unds and, besides prohibiting the conveyance OF rice
TO any of the neghboring towns had commenced 10 ex.
OF money from those reported to be wealthy II
said that the alarm and discomfort caused by these
proceedings the part of the insurgents, added 10 their
disrust OF each other rendered the opportunity favor
able for the impealiss to attempt the reduction OF
the city
The chief Of the insurgents in possession OF Annoy is.
his manfesoes g Generalisslmo OF the army OF
the restored dynasty of Ming" and the Friend OF China
says is confidently stated that Tien Teh not fabu.
lous parsonage but that he only waits for the revolu
ton 10 extend to forward and take his position as
sovereign of the empire.
Accounts from Ningpo extend 10 June 49, All was
quiet there but alarm felt respecting insurrectonary
movements in the neighborhood. Opium vessels. which
heretofore had never been allowed 10 60 up to the city,
the present state OF things rendered opium verlably
free article Of commerce AT Shanghai. June ., reports
stated on the contrary that on account OF the unsettled
state OF the interior and consequent difficulty OF transit,
the demand and price OF opium were seriously diminish
The Taoutae OF Shanghai was offering all the induce
ments he could to his eet by dcseers from foreign
ships. Among others be had entced away nine OF the
OF the British war-stesmer Saamander in conse.
quence OF which the commander OF the British war
steamer Hermes had notified the Taouae that his feet.
now lying near Chin ang would not be allowed TO
leave until these were given up. Interpreter Mea-
dows had been permitted by the Taoutae TO go up the
Yang river in search OF desetters and reports
that the greatest apathy seemed 10 prevail in the imperial
camp. while the insurgents under Gen Loo were oil &C
tviiy and enthusiasm.
insurgents marching large force TO the west and
north, and had taken two cities in those directions 1t
concluded that their intention at once 10 pro.
coed TO Pekin but there much uncertainty 10 all
ports their movements. No important advantages
had been recently gained by either party.
From Foochow sdvices OF June 29h reported the city
OF CONFUSION, ana law sulCuJ
enforced mob having collected 10 plumber the banks,
the Tartar troops called out, and several OF the
ring leaders were beheaded on the spot This restored
Quietness and proclamation subseq neniy issued
giving liberty TO kill any person found committing theft.
AT Ycn.png foo there fighting going on All
communication stopped and !, was difficult 10 arrive
at the truth oil the flying reports Two ships, chartered
by eminent American firm. were lying at anchor be
low the city OF Foochow, waiting for teas from the ne
nor but the troubles had hitherto prevented any arriving
At CaRton there had been fewer reports than usual
during the month respecting the Instruction The city
and vicinity continued quiet, but parties OF insurgents
were known to be 10 the neighborhood. The capture
OF Nanchsng, the principal city the Kiangs province
is confirmed. The main body OF the insurgents were
moving southwark and would pass through the principal
tea districts. This souherly movement, would indicate
an approach on Canton. Trade at Canton was quite de-
There had been much activity in The shipments oil tea al
advanced rates since the arrival of The mail OF a4h May
but the supply from the interior was slaekening. A
Shanghai goods unsaleable the stock and arrivals
due exceeded years supply. Several OF the British
merchants at Shanghai had presented memorial TO The
penipotenary and superintendent OF trade TO suspend
the payment OF duties during these troubled times The
petition was refused The plenpoienary, Sir Gcorgs
Bonham gives the petitioners this significant hints II
closing this communication, his excellency would rem n
you that be is not aware that the citizens OF America
The subjects OF any other foreign State have ebaine,
any particular aid TO meet the difficulties OF which yos
complain"
By orders of Hon Mr. Marshall, United States com
missioner, the American flag had been hauled down a
Annoy there being representative there OF the existing
government OF China.
Alexandra dates are 10 September 10Th. Matters wer
very quiet in Egypt Owing to the critical position o
affairs between Turkey and Russia, Aobas facha WI
not 20 TO The coast OF The Red as he had intended
Ahha. !. in dang erous condition from hsula two ply