New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-10-04
CHINA

The Governor OF Shanghai had enized heet at Can
with which 70 attempt the recovery Of the mouth Of
the Grand Canal Latest advices the attempt was
made. but totally without Annoy in state Of
much alarm Imperial force 10000 strong, having
sembled. under arms at Tong Annoy with inten-
ton attack the city June 10. British accounts
that the rebels very much pressed for funds and BE-
boring towns they had commenced 10 extot Of money
from those reported 20 be wealthy.
side prohibiting the conveyance Of rice 10 any OF the neigh
Ii was said that the alarm and discomfort caused by
these proceedings the part Of the Insurgents added
their dstrust of each other rendered the opportunity
favorable for the lmperalts 10 attempt the reduction
Of the city he chief of the insurgents in possession Of
Annoy issues his maufostoes "GenerGlissimo of tho
army Of the restored dynasty Of Ming and the Fresf
Of Cam SAYS Tia confidently stated that lieu Teh i not
fabulous parsonage but that he only waits for the
hilton to extend to come forward and take his position
Sovereign Of the Empire.
Accounts from Ningpo extend to June i3 All quiet
there but alarm was iet respecting nsarrecuonary move
ments in the nighborhood Opium vessels, which hereto
fore had never been allowed 20 90 up 10 the city were
now encouraged by the Mandarins to approach and the
present Of things rendered opium virtually free
cle of commerce. Ar shanghai June . reports stated
on the contrary that account OF h unsettled state OF
the interior and consequent difficulty Of transit the dc
mand for and price Of opium seriously diminishing
The Iaoutae OF Shanghai Offering AL tue induce
ments he could 10 Ms dee by desrters from foreign
ships Among others lie had en.icel away nine OF the
crew Of the British steamer Saamander, in conse
guense of which the commander OF the British steam
er helmes had notified the Taoutae that his feet now ~
ing near Chin Kang would not be allowed 10 leave until
these men given mp Interpreter Meadows had been
permitted. by the IaOutae, 10 the hial-
River in search Of deseers and reports that the greatest
apathy seemed prevail in the Imperial camp while the
insurgents under Gen Loo ali activity and enthas
Latest adyiees from shanghai July H. state that the
Insurgents marching large force to the West aud
North and had taken twoetes in those directions
II was concluded that It their intention a. once 10
proceed Picking bat there was much uncertainty in all
ieports as TO their movements No important adv ntages
had been recently gained by either party
From FOOcl0w, adyiCos Of June - reported mo Guy IN
state Of riot and confusion and martial law strictly
forced mob having collected 10 plumber tho banks the
Tartar troops called out aud several OF the rnglead
ers were behesded the spot This restored queLnes
and proclamation subsequently issued giving liberty
to kill any person found committing theft
Al Yen ping zoo, there was fighting going on All CON
muncaion stopped and twas difficult 10 arrive az the
truth of the ying reports Two ships chartered by
eminent American firm, were lying at anchor below the
city of Foochow waiting for teas from interior but the
troubles had hitherto preventing any arriving
At Canton there had been fewer than usual dur
ing the month respecting the insuecton. Tho city and
vicinity continued quiet, but parties OF insurgents were
known TO be in the noighbOrhOOd The capture OF an
chang the principal city In the kiangs Province IL con
frmed The main body OF the insurgents were moving
souihwerd and would pass through the principal tea dis
tricts Ibis sUuthcry movement would Indicate an dp
proach on Canton
Trade at Canton was quite depressed money extremely
and exchange high There had been much activity
in shipments of advanced rates since the arrival OF
the mail of 18th May but the supply from the interior was
slackenng. At Shanghai goods were unsaeable the
and arrivals due exceed years supply Several Of
the Brtsh merchants of Shanghai had presented
rial TO the Penpoenary and Superintendent Of Trade to
suspend the payment OF duties during these trouolous
times The petition refused. The Plenip0tentiary
Sir Geo Bonham, gives the petitioners this significant
hint In closing this communication his eKcellerey
would remind you that be is not awere that 'he citizens
of America the subjects OF any other foreign state
have obtained any particular aid to meet the difficulties
Of which you complain
By orders of Hon Mr. Marshall United States Commits
souer the American flag had been hsuea down az An
there being representative there OF the existing Gov
erbment OF china.