The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-09-06

dents in the principaliles hes he could no eoxer o
cisy protect them, since the Hospodar opposed bus sev
ersign's commands. y
THE VERY Latest DISPATCHES.
The latest mail at Liverpool on Wednesday morning
No official confirmation OF the reports that the Pon,
has accepted the propositions OF the four powers, nor
is said that the proposition has been refused u
CoSsTAsTIsoPLs. Aug. o, 1853.
The Austrian internunco has. in the presence of III,
ministers oil France. Great Britain and Prussia assured
the Ottoman mias,es that Austria does not BY any
intend 10 enofoach upon tbs ipsrests aud sovereignty
Turkey and that in case The Porte should not consde
the military occupation OF SeTviato be opportune, Aus
tria would at once give up the idea OF SO occupying
Servia III tlt &. ~ III
The Austrian consul at AdranopIe. who had left hi
post has been ordered to return and resume his duties
INDIA AND CHINA
An order OF her Britanc Majesty in council for III,
government of her Majesiys subjects beng within The
dominion Of the Empefor of China, bring within any
ship or vessel at distance OF not more than one hun
dred miles from the OF China has just been printed
The provisions OF this document. which rather volum
nous. are forty eight number. by the principal Of
which powers are granted 10 the Chief superintendent and
and to draw up and establish rules and regulations
Tor the observance OF euch reates well for the
good government OF her Msiesy's subjects within the
limits above mentioned. The rules and regulations II
made by the consas must DO approved Of BY The chei
superintendent, and in any exhibited for cal
endar month at the public Office oil the chief super.
intendent or consul. The penalties for a violation
by British subjects Of any rule or regulation thus made
Tor the Observance of the stpuaons Of treaties entered
into between her Majesty and the Emperor OF China,
no case TO exceed i've hundred dollars or three months
imprisonment. The 10 be heard by the Chief
superintendent consus. but without Vic,
laons, also rules and regulations other than those tor
the observance OF treaties, II involving penalty OF less
5000 or one months Imprisonment, may be heard sum
marty 10 like but above that amount, and under
the extreme sum above fixed. two ASSESSORS oil good
fho CHI
for the purpose OF fixing the penalty, but
not 10 decide upon the guilt or innocence OF the party
accused Provisions are made for revisions OF the de-
cisons OF the subordinate consular officers Tor appeals
against convictions which lie with the superior consul
lar officers, and in there IL difference between the
consul and with the chief superintendent The
cOnsuls OF the different districts likewise empowered
hear civil suits which British subjects defend
ants and Chinese the subjects OF other powers,
plaintiffs, and oice and also between British sub
ecs, subject to appeal to the chief superintendent.
the supreme court at Hong Kong except in the lat
case, the value involved in the dispute s than
81 00o the appeal then lies TO thu supreme coul alone
Ii is optional with the consuls 10 select two, moi
more than four, assessors suits not involving the
value OF $500 but above that amount the
are obligatory with the same powers ss above mention
ed The decisions may be enforced by distress or i'm
prisonmenl civil suits. Witnesses may be sworn by
any oath ceremony binding upon them. 10 be
lars, thirty days imprisonment Powers also given
to settle suits By arbitration agreement Crimes and
offences committed by British subjects be tried in
the same MANNER anu unueI same TeguIatlOne,
regards assessors civil cases. breaches Of the rules
and regulations for the observance Of treaties, only
the extreme penalties $1,000 or twelve months i'm
prisonment; and in order more efectually to punish
crimes the part Of British subjects within the domnions
OF the Emprror Of China the consuls may award
ton cond convstlon and 10 some instances
first conviction for arson, housebreakng or cutting or
woandng, &C. with intent; and they may also require
security IRON British subjects keep The reacs, &c The
chief superintendent has power 10 vary the punishment
OF deportation, remit it, Prisoners may be
Hong Kong for confinement, or for trial before the
prems court q. Hong Kong, which, in certain criminal
matters, has concurrent jurisdiction with the chief
perinlendenl consul well in civil suits between
British subjects. All trade whatsoever on the part OF
British subjects 10 and from the coast Of China north
ward OF the degree OF north latitude is un
lawfu and punishable. trial before the chief supern
,enden', BY lines not exceeding $4,000 or two years.
imprisonment. and the yessels and prfsons engaged
such trade may be seized The consuls also may grant
pobaes &c and administer 10 interstate esia,es and
ecise The powers OF justices OF peace for the enforce
ment OF acts OF Parliament relating TO seamen and the
mercantile marine Suits action be brought against
the chief consuls for ybng done undsr
this order must be commenced within six months. and
the defendant shall be entitled to the benefit OF the ACT 10
remove doubts TO the exercise OF power and arsdic
iioa by her Majesty in places out Of her Nalesys do
minions.