The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-31
The W0r In (.IAlnn.

CHANGE IN THE ENGLISH PoLICY-wHAT THE MAN
DARINs THINK-THE FRENCH AMBASSADORS ARR
VAL.
[Shanghae (Oct 23) correspondence of London Times
change has come the policy Of the authorities in
the South, The French Ambassador has arrived in the
mouth Of the Canton river. The projected Northern voy
age is defnvey abandoned II is reported that the
der has gone forth that Canton shall be taken aud
return To post Of observation. Ihope to add post
script to this letter with Hong Kong date.
When we have settled our differences with the Canto
nese the scene OF action will be removed to these North
ports.
The Chinese officials, or the "Mandarins," as it is the
custom to call them are opinion that our decisive move
in order the Court OF Pekn will be tocut OFF the
supply of food to the capital They reason, according TO
Chinese logic, from the precedent OF the last war and,
for once am inclined to adopt the same conclusion, aud
from the same premises. In our previous experience the
Court was immovable so long as we only killed. burnt,
and des Dyed in the provinces. Directly put muZze
upon the mouths Of the populace of Pekn the Court
at our feet; so IL Will be again.
Hong Kong (oct 30) correspondence OF London Times
After rapid and most comfortable passage Of four days
am back "home D Hong hong just in time to keep you
informed Of the only matters having the least importance
which have occurred since my departure for the North
You win have heard Ia. mail by the news from SiDga
PORE that the Auaccuse and the French Plenpo had
last arrived The day after the departure Of the mail
Baron Gros steamed into harbor and with polite kindly
haste immt daely proceeded unaccompaned 10 the Ava
without even sending notice OF his coming The meeting
of the two enpos had the cordiaty OF the official
and unceromonous meeting of two private gentlemen
Of whom had been accidentally kept waiting and the other
anxious 10 express by his manner and that
he regretted the delay Next LAY the harbor resounded
with salutes and the two Ministers met at dinner at Gov
ernment House The Audaceuse returned 10 her anchor
age OF Iintn and diplomatic communications have since
then been frequent, and. ne II is said most amcabe
The gunboats arriving daily, but Capt Sherard o..
borne, who has to Keep his chickens together yet
come in necessary o tow these craft up against the
north east monsoon, but II scarcely worth while
mcratiDg the actual arrivals, for they will probably be
all reported short distance of by the steamer which
takes this letter.
II Is pleasure TO be able TO congratulate Admiral
~ They may be honestly proud of the achievement of
the 1mpcrador. ON the morning Of the 18th that fine
ship steam ed into harbor in admirable time, alter pas.
sage almost unryalled of sixty days (a sea) from
England 10 Singapore. She brings 500 marines aud she
brings them out in the frt rate condition Only Mt zen
men in all the sick list Yesterday she pro
ceedcd up the Caaton river 10 the Wanting where bar
racks have been provided, and where, is to be hoped
he men viii retain their present health aud efficiency.
We are now IN eager expectation Of the arrival of the
sister, ship the Imperarix supposed be about three
days behind her. This mail will probably bring YOU
certain tidings Of her.
II s secret that something's now about 10 be under
taken. We shall probably the arrival Of the whole
of The slender force allotted b. Us 1900 redcoats
q too numerous army to bring 10 reason empire OF
10000 900 OF people but have all We are
to expect hope to be able to tell you that Canton
our hands
All our supcrfuous doctors and Commissariat officers
on for India II understood that General Ashburn.
ham and staf and teioneR Wc,heral and Pukenham 20
by the next mail General Straubenzee rcusins with ns
and hear but sentiment with respect 10 thus officer
He has Impressed all here with full confidence him AZ
aeader Of energy and conduct.