The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-01

however of material Importance, and on which the re-
ports involve contradiction the insurgents nave
moi only oyefrun the provinces between the southern
coast and The Ysnglse ve but have retained them IN
eome kind OF Subsection OF occupation, The fact would
inply not only great strength their part but a
siderable amount oil popular support For ourselves we
are inclined look upon the report with Suspicion
both opposed TO the geaera OF The case and
because understand The Emperor 10 be still IN receipt OF
from those provinces which thus assigned 70
The keeping OF his enemies BE this may. the army OF
the insurgents was undoubtedly the advance lis nght
wing from Nankln, and It's lef from Vou-lchans OF WOO
chungihe destination OF The whole lofee beng Pekin
the northern capital Of the empire, and The residence OF
the sovereign. The rebels were TO pc opposed by Two
imperial directed against their right and left dyls
IONS respectively and The event OF this collision de-
pended the fate OF the dynasty and perhaps The prospects
of China.
In these prospects the interests OF The British empire
are materially concerned In the hfst place, large
portion OF Indian revenue is derived from The sale of
opium TO the Chlnesea commerce which has hitherto
been extensive, conlraband, and profitable The second
OF these conditions has already been touched upon by an
imperial edlc egalizng the sale OF opium and though
this has been opposed by the local authorities interested
in maintaining existing practices, II will probably be
ned out since II Is only as popular measure that II was
proposed Whether THIS or any other arrangement Will
permanently Affect trade depending upon the persona
propensiles OF the people, may be matter OF doubt
but there Is such uncertainty respecting the trade
tea. II The provinces producing this plant continue 10
be. as they now are, the scene OF terocious conflict il
is impossible 10 doubt that the cultivation and The exports
oil this staple must be greatly diminished, whereas ouT
mos, recent financial theories have been based not only
upon the maintenance but upon the expansbiy oil this
very trade; The remission of the tea duties pfesumes
both that the consumption OF the article will increase IN
this county, and that larger quantities OF our own ek-
ports may possibly be taken by the Chinese. II, how
ever the empire large and the tea districts in particular
are distracted by civil war and revolution, is evident
that anicipaons in these respects destined TO dis
than and II is not probable that demand iol
European goods can be created at period OF internal
disturbance.
Under these circumstances II becomes question oil
warranted in attempting to influence results by any inter
ference OF our own. That there are ample opportunities
for such nervenon, and That application, indeed, has
been already made 10 us IN this matter will have been
by The published reports Although, moreover, The
British force upon the spot is exceedingly small, ye
such is the nature OF the Contest and such the prestige
arms, that demonstration part might posi-
bly, affect The whole course OF events and, IN fact thu
insurgents have hitherto avoided the seacoas Tor the
press purpose OF escaping collision with u.s. la the
present STATE however, of information, it becomes
impossible 10 form any opinion on point like this
while there all the notorious lessons OF experience
to dissuade US from meddling.
We CANNOT tell the before which sid,
interest dunes may le-wheher the insured
,ion is justiable unusfable promising unpromis
ing-whslher the feelings OF the people are involved in
or mol, or whether lie success would bling change 70
the beller any change at all own
latons with the CHINESE Ii may be said perhaps. tina
we have prtna JGeis alliance with The established gov
eminent. and, undoubtedly. If the rebellion of thu
character sse ned 10 it by the imperial officers in hei
edc.s. il might be desirable that should aid in III,
restoration o! order. But these points which W,
imagine that anything will be attempted By The Bri,sf
force in those parts beyond the protection of British
property Tits property The rebels already vel
enough disposed respect, has there, lar we
can learn been any complaint alleged against them By
British subjects war steamer has been despatched L
Shanghai aid al the small force already in that port
and the French and American naves also represent
ed on the spot Perhaps concerted Intervention OF ,hes.
authorities nigh, be exercised good purpose but ever
the inconyenences likely 10 result from state OF chronic
revolution in China would be far less burdensome thar
the obligations inseparably attaching 10 unnecessary in
reference with the affairs of others.
JANEIRo.
RIO JANEIRo. April IA. The coffee market was yer,
active, and transactions would have been extensive
but for the scarcity of shipping. Prices rmer after
the arrival OF the Severn Sales tor the month"; ITS oOC
bags Receipts exceedingly small, many of the arges
planters Withholding supplies in expectation Of higher
prices Exchange for the Severn closed al 27h to 2S
BY decree of the Brazilian government the expor,
duties coffee 10 be reduced 10 per cent from The
lst OF July next Stock hIn at 1914 10 los Freight,
10 England, 55s. COS. English shipping, 65s. to 7os
Full average business done IN imports.
Al Bahia ho dry weather. succeeded by copious show
Scarcely any demand for British manu-
stocks fast accommodating. Yellow fever very bad
amongst The shipping.
Porto Rico advces the 3oth April state that the prices
OF sugar bad given way slightly and SO rs The high
est that could be obtained, being decline OF L. The
quality of The sugars is not good this year, and tb,
lower qualities far exceed their usual proportion OF pro-
duct. The Ponceno thinks this 10 be attributed Il
the poor stand o and it further adds that the croI
of the present year will be short very nearly third
consequence of the long continued drought last year
Moasses continues al Sl3 per 100 gallons.
The papers complain of scarcity Of circulating
medium.
The NORTH PACIFIC RAILROAD sURvEY.-Tbe chief en-
gnees OF the expedition ander Governor Stevens have
arrived at Minnesota, the starting point OF the proposed
survey Tor TO the Pacific learn from the