The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-10

where ~ sho empire.
But no, tho exclusives, though compelled by tres
ties to open their ports, would nov like to Gloss
them; and, unless he United States keep Q strong
naval fsrce here and at Canton, In tho event d
England and France going to war with Russia, and
the consequent withdrawal Of all their naval force
from China, then the United States, being single
handed, will b obliged t. chow strong front "a
protect the property even to re ain their g. ade
This is an important point and should be looked to
at home.
turn their attention now to the Pacific. Nov that
we have California and Oregon, let US prepare to
command the trade Of the Pscido-it L. Infinitely
moro valuable than the Atlantic. The immense
establishments 81 England and Germaly are sup
ported prin ipally from here ana India, and il tho
event Of European war. they must ABANDON their
commercial foothold; and then, II We arc prepared,
we msJ como In and carry on the RI hest and m ,st
valuable trade In tho world. But our government
must mako some show Of protection; and In so do
ing she will enable her citizens, If not to absorb
the trade Of the East At least to control tho most
valuable portion.
But even while write It occursto me, what have
heard 30 often said, that our government Is sow to
when struggling. but win protect II when BY energy
and talent It has been created This Ia we'll in some
respects but now that tho trade to the East is es-
tablished, and carried on principally BY England
who, In the event Of war with Russia, must sbaA-
don It, ask 10 Il not worth while to prepare no
system Of profession, ample in it's detail. to enable
Americans to take II up just where England laid It
down? None can say no. Bot win the Americans
do this We shall see.
Our harbor ia now quito gay, having two English
American sloop Of war Plymouth, and United States
steamer Susquebanna, with her splendid hand; 90
that between the races, the thestrcs and tho balls
We anticipate gay time As for "battle-fslds."
seen 50 much blood shed, 80 many so called battles
that we all heartily wish both the rebels and
impeSialists tho fate Of the Kilkenny cats.
Every day seems il II would DO tho last Tor both
they had place to fee to believe they would %.
On the other band, the imperalists are out Of mr.
ney, and owe their troops so much thai they are de-
serting every day to the rebel lanks. What ia to
be done! Where will this end? Their infamous
practi Is have been permitted long enough. and for
msny reason 1t seems but just that foreigners
should interfere. But how can they2 This II o se-
rious question. and becoming more daily; but it
will never be fully appreciated by our government
until Americans are driven away from China, many
lves sacrificed, much property lost, and our valu
able and increasing trade utterly destroyed. Without
q strong naval force here and positively declared
policy on the part Of the Ameri an authorities in
China, the fusure which have portrayed seem. al.
most certain. What shen2 War. Of course. Then
it will cost millions; and now little precaution will
etay It, These results are clearly evidenced to in
China, but they msy seem far distant to you ut
home. But we feel confident to lot 1t 20, and abide
the Developments Of time.
The United States Minister, McI.ane and suite
arrived here by the United States steam frgate Sus
qnehanns, from Hong Kong. on the 26th Of April.
has given universal satisfaction. think will not
say too much If state that IL Is m0st probable that
be will prove the most useful ambassador we have
ever had in China. He is young and talented, just
the kind of man to send to the East. Old men
nhnUId Ia the ~ hA Eaat II
too much for them and the climate eDervating. Mr..
McLane L. just the man-one year will prove it,
less before that we all should be driven away. He
has gore TO work with good win 70 settle all the
river with he win probably effect much This part
Of China is so disturbed now that tho authorities
Of all governments here arc working night
a, 'ns meet e
arising from the ineficiensy Of tho Chinese
to fulfil their obligations under tho
treaty, and the consequent necessity imposed there
on the part Of foreign nations having treaties With
China. This STATE Of affairs has been brought
about by the dishonesty OF the Chinese officers, and
sometimes nom their total incapacity TO the dis
charge Of their official duty. Mr.. McLane will try
gained.
The small steamship Confucius has been charter.
ed by Mr.. McLaDe, to 60 to several impo, tsnt
PLACES, she drawing but ten feet. Thus 1t will De
J. either unfit for service else Ike the Susque
hauDa--tbe vessel placed BY the United States Mt
Mr.. McIanes service she "a too cumbersome except
for tie open ocean. The Copfucus leaves here to-
morrow fo' Ninglo and Flu how. with the Minister
All, suite ard the United States Consul of Ssanghae
and will be abs ut for ten days. When she returns
there the Minister will set out in her in search u
me representative of the imperial government in
order that be may ascertain from headquarters
whether the Chinese, as q government, are deter
mine to make war with us or not. AT present the
bellieereht armies here are remar kabiy quiet We
cannot imagine what they are doing. Perhaps i Is
Il GOES come. From the rebels at Marking and
Pekina We have not heard one word since sent
you The last ADVICE in April. We have no means Of
knowing except through the imperialists. and
think II quite likely Thae ping wang Is going on
coDqueiiDg and to conquer, aud that the first we
know Of IL will be the appearance Of a large amy
1t this point At all events you shall be posted up
IS rapidly az events transpire. ORIENTAL.
shanghai. China. NAY 20, 1854.
Fist of the United States Minister and our
Correspondent to Several of the Chinese
Porn-Commsrciai Superiority Of Saanghae-
Projected T,p to Marking = Prospects Of
Ner Treaties - Progress Of the Var Tne
Rsbeis Morehing on Psking- The Imperial
ISIS Errytrhere Defented-A Rebel Army about to
b. Sent TO the Relief af Shanghae-Ne~ State Of
IHfngs in the Cift-1he old Idols Cast TX pn,
and The Worship of "fhs true God Substituted.
We have just arrived to day from our visit with
the United States Minister McIane and suite to the
ports Of Fuchow, the Islam Of Chusan and Ningpo.
We bad most satisfactory visit to Fuchow. II is
, beautiful port-s large city. containing GOO, 900
people, and is situated in the heart Of the black tea
country. Russell & Co. are the only Americans do
ing business there, and they have only brsnched
from this port to that within the last year. Their
success has been wonderful, and Mr.. Gum.
ipgham, the CHEF of the house here, deserves
great credit for his enterprise. From present
o. pearsnces, l have no doubt that, eventu-
ally, IL may rival this port in its exports Of
lea. But it can equal This port in gene al for
trade. No pert in China has geographical posi-
ton to equal this Al Fuchow we remai1ed bat
40 days not seeing the viceroy, as the Minister
did not wish for ali Interview, and then We Steamed