The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-16
INTERESTING FROM CHINA.

the American squadron and particularly in
regard the Susquehanna the object Of whose trip
10 convey the Hon. Robert NJ McIane the American min
ister TO Nankin and Wu-hu in order have personal
interview with the authorities of those places 1t be
remembered that in the spring of year the usque
hanna with Colonel Marshall board started a
liar expedition and although Captain Buchanan told
by all who protested to know anything of the navigation
of the river that it would be futile to attempt it in large
a vessel he was sti willing make the effort and start
ed but the ship grounded Blonde shoa after enter
inc the river This detention compelled him foego the
trip as usquehanna required on the Japan
dton In May last, the return OF the Susqaehanna
Shanghai Japan the United States government placed
her at disposal of Mr. Mclane when Captain Buchanan
gladly embraced the opportunity of making another effort
ascend the river and succeeded TO the delight Of all
board The Herald has detailed account OF the trip from
which eondense the following
The usquehanna left her anchorage Moonsang tbs
22d of May and developed in fog crossed Blonde
shoa where she previously grounded and anchored Tor
the night On the day she proceeded carefully and
slowly r. Harris the master constantly making sound
ings On the 25th she reached Silver Island where the
imperial feet anchored
The imperial admiral and suite at once came board
he apprzed of the visit and had long interview
with Mr. McLane, the nature of which is not known, al
though it is said to have been perfectly friendly As the
ship approached the imperial fleet salutes fired
throughout the line in honor of Mr. McIane which weir
promptly returned by the snsquehanna Silver Island is
of the beautiful spots the river and though
opportunity afforded of going shore At TINT time
Of the officers visited it on the return trip
AS Chin-kiang-fu the first point the river in the
possession of the rebel forces approached shot
fired the bows of the Susquehanna Capt Buchanan
Immediately stopped directly abreast OF the batteries and
orders instantly given to clear the ship for action
Her heavy guns out and everything was In read
ness if any further hostile demonstrations had been shown
to administer proper rebuke boat was lowered and
Lieut. Duer and Mr. Lewis Carr Of the legation accompa
MED by Rev. Dr. Bridgman and Rev Mr. CulbertsoH as in
tcrpreters sent shore TO communicate With tle
authorities and demand explanation for the shot The
fell and only difficulty
that they succeeded in finding the officer in command Of
the garrison, whose residence distant some two
three miles inside the walls The appearance of the place
melancholy indeed such desolatOn and misery
where observable sufficiently told the tale OF the
disturbances more perfect buriesque on military or
ganization scarcely be imagined than the troops with
in the works presented motley crowd OF men and half
grown boys had possession of oil THO waerbGttses thai
command the river at this most important point There
seemed to be no who could be dgnifed with the name
of officer. The greatest possible kindness and good
feeling We're however exhibited by the crowd and the gis
tiers addressed "our brothers. which was the de-
gnaon given them by the rebel party every occasion
where any communication was had with them.
On reaching the residence of Woo the officer in COM
mand Mt Chin-kiang-fu, Lieut. Duer and Mr. Carr were
conducted into his official CHAMBERS and received
with some ceremony and an apparent show of state. An
avenue was formed by the guards through which they
passed. and reaching the general he observed seat
ed on platform He pointed to subordinate place for
them to be seated they advanced however and took their
places either side of him, of the elevation Of
the numbers who crowded into the room, many OBJ
served make their obesance by kneclipg which appears
to be very general act OF reverence towards those in
authority
The general stated that the shot had been fred because
they found it necessary stop all vessels ascending
river but that the friendly character Of the snip was
ascertained proper instructions would be given the Off
GERS at the batteries to prevent recurrence of it,
Mr. Carr instructed by the minister state thai eli
liens of the United States, residing in China under III
guarantees OF solemn treaty. much exposed, bo
in their persons and property by the civil strife ed
minaton of the minister exact from both parties
proper respect to our neutral rights.
The generals excuse for firing the Susquehanna
being deemed satisfactory Captain Buchanan after
sutation with SIR Nci.ane, sent letter demanding Il
Gen. " 90 immediate apology for the insult that hal
been offered to the american flag and stating that uneS
il was full and ample he would eectually prevent sim
liar occurrence from that battery at least He also enclosed
him drawing of the flag, that it might again be
gotten: Lieut. Duer, accompanied by Mr.. f. A. LIE Roy
Of the legation, directed deliver the letter; beor
1t was received, however, communication sent Of
board containing very satisfactory apology Subsequent
y the general visited the ship and wonderfully anase
at all he saw, particularly her battery.
On the Susquehanna approaching Marking, on all thi
low fiat land outside of the northeast wall of the ct
crowds were assembled and as it was from this point thai
the "Hermes" and "Cassin' 1.-TWO British vessels) werS
fired at the beat quarters and every preparak
ton made 70 give them broadside if any hostile lepopl
sration had been made; none was however and tn
Susquehanna slowly and gracefully moved up to her AMI
chorage Just off the of the wall aforementioned
the day beautiful and the thousands and thousands
who gazed at her as she approached evidently much
impressed with her fine appearance.
Lieutenant Duer and Mr. Carr with the Rev Dr. Brdg
man. were again sent on shore With letter from Captain
Buchanan to the highest officer commanding at Marking
announcing the arrival of United States ship-os-wa5I
with the American minister boz n the letter de-
livered to officer, who stated FL would forward
at once to Yang the eastern Kin. in
side the city walls distant SOP shs q ue niie5 n
received by Capt Tp5heaap ,As ae sad sty
of which were very extraordinnsS s aae sHhsa3p,l
ly had some correspondence with sic ata0Faes he sf
acter of which is NOT known it is s.. eiiti5 safEiis
however that the correspondence developed yl4 pal
both poa al and religious quite remarkable aAy
vous accounts had of this singular movement which, from
its very origin TO this hour utterly battle the
prehenson of mankind.
other things that an interview might be granted the United
States commissioner by Tapsng wang condition that
he would approach him according to their ceremonial
lie must PROSTATE himself in his presence and acknowledge
him King Of the world under God our Heavenly Father
that he would expect to receive tribute from the outside
State the commissioner represented in the shape of gold
silver and precious stones burst before
him without valuable presents This remarkable docu-
ment came from two high officers Of State In substance
Mr. McLanes reply 30 this was, that could possibly
recognise The reJeou subjects Emperor NTH r0B
government ra1 Of pence and anty and had formed
a commercial treaty, equals and must there
fore leave them without further intercourse
During the two three days the ship remained NJ Nan
king she crowded with thousands of vsitcrs from
princes and generals fwhose number is legion) down 10
coolies all of whom appeared filed with amazcmen at her
immense size and elegance Many Of the officers visited
the city, and Of their adventures odd enough
The ship left Marking Wednesday, the list to make
examination higher up the river On the visit of the
Hermes she went up ten twelve miles with this
exception, the Susquehanna is the first sauare-rigge
vessel that disturbed the waters OF this noble river
far from its mouth The spectacle that presented
thal beautiful morning calculated to produce I'M
preston not easily forgotten Here seen magnificent
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