The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-04

,s subjects The progress of the organized rebellion
sgar the regnng dynasty made known to us through
the ins ureents confined principally TO the pro-
Of this but their emssaries IN his city are
believed 70 be n merous, and rsvo, S;s may ee a.
much 10 fear from the attacks OF desperadoes known 70 DC
ready to avail Of any opportunity for riot and
plumber In such case is TO foreign navies only We
can look for protecusn and Defence and shall have
abundant for self copgratulation you, or any
portion of the force under yeur command shall then be
near Al hand Al The same me have great satisfaction
stating that the emergency which called for the address
you the OH instant has passed away the disturb
and think for . few TO there need be no
Apr ehension Of danger to foreigners In Canton.
Under these Giro snces believe that II Is In your
power 70 render an inmedIae public service bensd aa
TO maritime nleres Is Of all nations trading to China
rejecting honor uIon yourself and on cer- aud credit IN
the OF country and requiring but short ab ence
OF your ship rom her present anchorage.
II Is well known tina, large pratical fleet has long no
vred near the TO Canton river, and within
been numerous, aud partially successful From'commu
ncston made TO me on the IL instant have reason 70
believe that the OF large portion OF
this feet known to hts excelancy the Governor Of
Macao and young, but very gallant officer Of the Po
tugueee navy Capt Carvaho has informed nae OF his do
sire to meet you with reference to q combined
attack upon ii. did not learn from him the
precise location Of ,hls rendezvous, bu! believe !!
Is within hundred miles of Macao; aud
conversation with the leading American merchants In
Canton satisfied that lie their wish that you should
communicate with him. and attempt the destruction of the
feet alluded IT, AT this moment there American ships
with valuable oargoes overdue not free OF sp
prehension that they are now In their hands.
Apart from this, the general Interests Of our country
men have been increased during the past
year by the establishment in China OF branches Of the
principal companies Of New York and Boston,
Believing that this service may be perfor mel within
very brief space OF time, and that during that time there
II imminent danger to American interests here would
ask your attention the subject am, very respectfully
N. srooNER, U. s. Vice Consul
To CADwAIADEa RISGGoLD. Esq Commanding u. s. Ex
peditiOp Ia North Pacific Ocean. &c, &c &c
LEGATION or TIM UNITED STATES,
CANTON, June Is, 1854
DEAR sR-I cannot allow you TO leave this port without
expression of my Of the obligations you have i'm
posed by the proptncss with which fastened to the
the United States at moment of apprehended danger
Notwithstanding the many demands upon your attention
preparatory to the execution OF the important duty assign
ed you by your government Notwithstanding the dif;u
ties your way the nature Of that service aad the
tenor Of your Instructions and your extreme unwlngness
cree surmouped every difficulty and speedily com Piled
with the urgent appeals that had been addressed
Fortunately On your Arrival A. Win your nag snip
mediate prospect of those disturbances extending to the
provin city had become less alarming and ressona
thsher large delegation will succeed in acco npshing
what the government had failed to effect and that the
least deferred Yet the you have taken entities
you 10 The highest commendatons not only of your fe
low countrym in China but also Of the government you
serve.
Relying with satisfaction upon your readiness, should
imminent danger threaten the lives and property OF ct
zens of the United States, while you remain in these
waters, that in the continued ab Of Commodore
Perry, you will again ha'ten to their srccor
With sentiments Of distinguished cousideratiu and es
teem have the honor De- dear p sr ysry
secretary of the U. s. A. Legation, &c.
Co rmodore CADwALADRR RNGGoID, Commanding Expedi-
lions N. p. c. Sea, U. 3. vincennes.
EXTRACT
Ny DEAR s1R-My opinion Is nov as il was before OK
pressed that will render most signal service by ct
lacking The pirate feet and on return from that cruise
come ana with until Commodore Perry arrives
II you can do so. Very truly yours,
Commodore RISecolD, &C d. N. SPO0NER.
sHAScHAE, June 20, 1864.
NJ DEAR sR-I have your favor OF the 9Th Of june with
shall take much pleasure In making known 10 the
President and Department OF State how much the entire
American community IN China are indebted to you for the
ing to whsmpos to render such protection be
cessary in The present unsesed condition Of affairs in
To cADsa1.prs ksooorD, U. s. NJ, Commanding Er.
plorng Expedition.
LEGATION on THE UNITED STATES
CANTON, July 10, 1854. I
DEAR SRSo unequvocal are the Indications that An In
surrecuon may break out A this city II any hour deem
70 request you will send such aid you have II yous dis
posa operate With The naval forces already or the
The
Com onanty with our previous understanding, Captain
steamer Queen under his command, for the purpose Of
conveying to this city such force - you may be able to
furnish.
II the conviction Of such OF our merchants have
been able confer with this morning that the coming
night should not be passed wthouta marine guard on
shore One of the most alarming features at the present
the apprehension that enters into the plan OF the
revolulonsts TO call in the aid OF hrea Zoe more form
dable 70 foreigners than the rebels of China With
gard to The Of men you may send think
Il chap boats" will be the best and they easily
be obtained either here or at Whampoa, a. you may pre-
Uaf ha rn.l0U al -
10 bring provisions, &c and the remainder at Canton.
Blu, please to receive these as suggestions Respectfully
have the honor TO be- sir very respectfully, your ODE
dent servant, PETEk PARKER,
Secretary Y. : A. Legation.
Commander c RTsoGoID, No, ~ &c whampoa
CONSULATE UNITED STATES AMspiCA
Canton, July ~, 1854
sR-I am favored this morning with your commuuca
ton or yesterday date, ADVISING that the Hancock with
the detachme OF men from the Yiocsnnes, would be
withdrawn from Canton Commodore Perry having sent
q eachment for the protection or American resident
citizens here
slso tke special note OF your intention 10 keep your
squadron actively employed 10 the pursuit pirates, but
thai tender the service OF Porpose for pro
ton bore u desire IT, and tina. the or the Haue,ck
Mn ,bp,e yosseI. arc upsers,'ag repsrs a,
AT the moment we have detachment OF seventy sailors
and marines from the Mississippi and understand that
the thip herself will soon again be at whampos This
would suc snt for protection; but the Who'll
country surrounding Canton s Ia stse OF rebellion aud
the river below this and wham Infested with pirates,
the and most destruction OF the trade
Of the place
In this Of things cannot fore,eI occurrences
from day 20 another and the bare presence Of naval
force may be sucen 10 AMI keep In check the
awlcss vagabonds In vicinity who know ready
eight and plumber either natives foreigners oppr
upites may offer For this II is highly desirable
that any portion t the force under commsud be
toned al whampoa OF the factories, whenever and
Glen their services are not needed elsewhere.
Bot understand your communication under acknow.
egment lie tn be taken in connect on with your letter Of
Gath 10 the American firms established here formal
of the withdrawal from Canton OF the forces under
your and and the transfer 10 Comm ,dorc Perry aud
the ships Of the Eau India squadron Of the responsibility
Of the defence and protection OF American interests here
therefore my pleasant duty 10 offer nv thank, for
the valuable serves rendered by yourself With the ships
and o the surveying squadron 10 this date For the
past fortnight particularly VII 10 the native pJpua
ton Of this city have been fleeing from by hundreds,
from fear that the horrors and evils Of civil war, and
particularly the or swess band OF rioters
thieves might he visited upon themselves and families,
the citizens OF the United states here resilient have dwen
and slept conscious safety that the force above
alluded wAichful, and would be prompt 70 act 10
their defence
But in thanking you for granting this force for do
fence mindful that. "a doing, you have incurred