The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-24

The CIVIL WAR IN CHNA.-From DR.. Macgu-
vern's Note Book, quoted in the Overland
Friend of China. of April II, received by last
arrival, we take the following respecting the
present Emperor and the Tartar dynasty of
China. 1t will be seen that it agrees with our
W ideas as published in our articles on China
in the HERALD
His Imperial Majesty Hien-Fung, who is now In the
twenty-second year OF his age, and in the third OF his
reign, is the seventh, and according to present ap-
pearances, will be the last Of his line to sway the des-
TIMES of China. The Manchus have now ruled this
empire for two hundred and eight years, which is
thirty-five years longer than the average duration,
rejecting the neurological era Of the twentyseven
preceding dynasties. With this exception, and that
of the brief period when they were under the Mongol
yoke, between Al 1884 and 1913, the Chinese have
always been ruled by native princes, and it is not
surprising that an attempt should now be made to
expel their naughty conquerOrs particularly as the
exaggerated notions entertained of Manchu power
and proves have been dispelled by the recent Eng
lish war. Since that, even the discontinued and law
less spirits, who are to be found in every province,
have frequently, and on slight provocations, arrayed
themselves against the authorities. 1t is true, at al
most all periods Of their history, the people have Of
fered resistance to the oppressive measures OF their
officers, but of late they have been unusually prompt
to exercise their power, which recent experience has
shown to be more formidable than had ever been
supposed by either party. Instances in illustration
OF this, have been OF frequent occurrence in this part
of the country, several of which have been recounted
in these pages. Similar cases have since occurred,
and may be briefly cited to show the utter inability
of the authorities to thwart the wishes even OF small
sections dftAe people.
The same paper publishes extracts from the
proclamations of the Imperialists against the
rebels, and calling for supplies and recruits.
One of them offers q reward of four thousand
taels, or nearly Sc, 1000 for the leader of the re-
bells, Prince Choo of the Ming dynasty, and two
thousand taels for his head. 1t says, I'm every
province, there are those who know the leader.
Chu-Kichin. whose age appears to be between
eighteen and nineteen years. For his capture
four thousand taels of silver are offered, which,
when effected. will restore peace" &c.
NAVIGATING THE SOUTH AMERICAN RIvERs.-
We find in one of the Panama journals a state
ment to the effect that the first steamship which
ever sailed up the waters of the Amazon, had
left Para. a seaport of Brazil, on the first of
February. She is named the Marago, and her
destination was the city Of Barra, in the pro-
vince Of the Amazon. The statement adds that
much enthusiasm was shown in consequence of
this first application Of steam to the navigation
of the largest river in the world.
Several steamers intended for the same trade
have lately been launched, or are in progress Of
building in England. so that our merchants and
ship builders-if they do not want to be left be-
hind in this contest for the navigation of the
South American rivers-musth hurry up, or they
will lose their laurels and their profits.
YOUNG AMERICA GONE TO CANADA.-Some-
thing is in the wind. The movements Of indi-
viduals at this time are Of Importance. George
Saunders, Mr.. Corey, and Beverly Tucker,
have gone to Canada, accompanied by the legal
counsel of George Law. What does this mean?
Is there to be war? Are there any nauskets to
be sold there, or has Young America gone to
Canada to raise the means to batter down The
Union. Should not the Cabinet take notice
Of these things? These movements are fraught
with vastly more danger to The Union than
consular uniforms.
YOUNG MEN ON IMPERIAL THRONEs.-Some
of the most important empires on the globe are
now ruled by young men. The Emperor of
China. Hen Fung, is now in the twenty-second
year Of his age, and the third of his reign. 1t
will be recollected that he is of the Tartar or
Tu-tsing dynasty. Prince Chu-kisin. ofthe Ming
dynasty, who aspires to the throne of China, is
about nineteen years old. The Sultan. or Shah
Of Persia, Nasser-ad-Din, f. about twenty years
of age. Abdul-Medjid-khan. the Sultan Of Tur-
key, was born in April, 1823-of course he is
now little over thirty years of age. The Empe-
ror Francis Joseph, ofAustria, is nearly twenty
three. having been born in August. 1880.
He assembled the imperial throne in Deem
Der, 1848. These empires embrace more than
one-third of the population of the world.
He AGGRESSIVE are g~ratifed to be inform
ed that Mr.. Walker accepts the mission to
China. 1t is understood that he will probably
not depart for his official destination till Octo-
Der, which leaves him a fine margin for the
preparation of his plan of commercial recipro-
cities with the Great Central Flowery Kingdom.
We shall anticipate, with confidence, the most
important commercial results from this mission
of Mr.. Walker. Success attend him!
Cor HM.-We are satisfied that the great
mass of our readers read with unalloyed salts
faction the brief report which we published
yesterday of Mr.. Senator Cooley's speech in
favor of the Central Park. We have not. there
fore, been disappointed in Mr.. Cooley. We
have called upon him, and he has answered.
We have relied upon him, and we have got
him. Good!
Talk on Change.
The sales of cotton reached about 900 bales, the de-
cline for two days being on some descriptions equal to
&c. Flour and wheat continued firm, without change
of moment from yesterdays quotations.
1t was believed that no war would actually occur be.
tween Russia and Turkey. Russia might buster for the
sake Of consistency, but 1t would be with the vie of