The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-06-15
The Revolution in China-Letter
from BaYard Taylor.
Macao. March 20, l85e

from Bayard Taylor.
MACAO. March 90. 1852.
came here this morning in the U. s.
steamer Susquehanna from Hong Kong,
and leave in her tomorrow morning at 4
O'Clock: for Shanghae and probably Nankin,
having been appointed Attache to the EN-
bassy by Col. Marshal for that purpose
The Mississippi has not yet arrived, but the
Saratoga, Plymouth aud Supply are here.
You must know that the rebellion in the
provinces has gained 50 much power as to
threaten the stability of the Empire. The
rebels have taken several important cities
lately, and at last advices were advancing on
Nankin. 1t is feared that the latter city is
already in their hands. The Emperor is
alarmed; and has removed from Seu, the
| Commissioner, who is now at the seat of
war, the dignity of the double peacocks
feather. About ten days ago, Sir George
Bonham, the Governor of Hong Kong, re-
ceiyed a message fro the Touty of shan
ghae, requesting that some British vessels
of war should be sent to protect that port
This request was Immediately complied
with. Sir George LEFT in the war steamer
Hermes, leaving the Salmander, Lilly and
one other to follow. This is the first time
that any Chinese dignity has asked assist
ance of foreigh power
But for the perservity ofCommodore Au-
fckwho has just left for the United States,
our Government might have furnished this
assistance, and thereby obtained claim to
fulher concessions on the part OF China.
Col. Marshall, a month ago, ioresaw the
present emergency, and requested to be
conveyed to Shanghae in the ausquehanna,
but was very ungraciously refused by Com.
Aulick | is charitable to attribute the
officers conduct 10 his bodily intirmIlies, for
he has certainly acted in Il manner most in
idiscrediabIe to his station. During the
late trip of the Susquehanna to Manila, in
Sloop Of war Saratoga conveyed Col Mar
shall, in his character OF Envoy, to Wham-
po. mmedla ely on Com. AuLick's letnrn
he sent premptory message to Captain
Walker, Of the Saratoga, to come back to
Hong Kong, and subjected him t"a Court
Martial, for alleged diSobedence OF or
DER
The finding of the officers composing the
court was that Capt Walker was not only
not guilty of the charges, but that he would
have been Justly amendable had he acted
otherwise than he did. Com. An lck's
course is great annoyance and disgust to all
the American residents here. His success
or, Commander Buchanan, on the contrary
wins good opinions on all sides, by his
frank. prompt, and conscientious dis charge
oi tie duties OF Ais station. -.r~
Col. MARSHALL. finding no authorities
at Canton WHO were empowered to treat with
him, has determined 50 90 to Shanehae,
with the expectation of proceeding to Nan
kin, where Stu, the Imperial Commissioner,
remains at present, endeavorinS to check
the pro. .,rcss OF the rebels. 1t is expected
that the Japanese Expedition will rcndez,
Gus at Shan Lhae, anl the SusqrchaHna VIII
do good service in the meantime in suppor-
ting the Embassy.
The rebels boldly avow Il cir intention of
ovcrthrowipg the present dynasty. They
exhibit the greatest skill ana judgment in
their operations, and thei" career Is marked
by a succession OF uninterrupted uiUmphs
They retain no city or fortress which they
capture, respect private property, commit
no outrages upon individuals, and seek to
conciIiate those whom they conquer. The
consequence is, their ranks are continually
increasing, and unless checked before long,
they will succeed in their aims. The Brit
ish steamers ostensibly go UP TO protect
British property in Thaughae. 1t Is not
known whether they will domorc thar ti.ts,
since, should the succdeeo, the eProbable et-
feet will be, to open ally parts Of China tc
/ the world Ii is the first Time IN nearly two
centuries that the Imperial Government has
been menaced.
While these great movements are gong
on in the North, the foreign population o
; Canton are in state of great excitement
on account of an attemp made by thE
French resi- Tents to hoist flag staff for the
tri color in the public garden of that city
, The En1lish, American and Danish flags
, wave there already, but the French trade
and interests are considered too signllican
to sanction one for them. The dispute IA
res fierce and furious, and bets run high or
both sides Philosophical 3e' e'sons attribute
eut, which renders excitement of some sor
bsoIute!y necessary.
. The pirates continue their depredation'
along the coast. The Hermes brought II
/ five piraticaI junds the other day with so som'
} resistance, without the loss Of man Thr
] ty FIVE persons were convicted and sent t'
Canton to be executed. The bay is no
t free, but | have heard no attacks lately.-
| There was some firing last night at midnlSh
t among the Islands, but nothing has trans
: pircd in relation to it.
Dr.. Bowrig, the British Consul, has
gone to Java for few months There Is
rumor here that the post of Minister to th'
d, United states has been offered to him, II
Y dispatches received by the last mail iron
/ England b.. |.
: Ry- We notice, in the Tribune, that Mis-
I Phoebe Ann Tahn. Of Milton toweship, Ma
g honing county, Ohio, has written to Horace
al n 1 . ,,f .l,E rs mn