The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-04
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN TRADE IN CHINA.

PROTECTION TO AMERICAN TRADE IN CHINA.
OmcsaI Corr spondo.ce II sgarSsing Command
er Rinesoid's Conduct 4" the summer OF
Is54.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1855 I
sx- to scknowedge the ecept OF your letter OF
yestercay and In reply, transmit 70 you herewith an
extract from despatch the 4th of July 1884, from Dr.
Parker and an extract rom despatch Of the 18th Of No
vcr Der Of the year, from Mr.. McLAne, in which
mention made OF your services the American commu
ni,y si Canton, time when they greatly needed
In that quarter am, sir, respectfully your 'csdisp. SER
want, w. L. MANY
CANTON, July a, 1854
sm-Much solicit, de was entertained for the public
tranquility for day subsequently to the Goth u
and consequently Commander Rnggod the great satsfac
ton Of bis country men, returned 10 whamtos With he
u 8 ship Vncepnes, the u John Hsuco TX
70 Canton The manner in which Commodore Ring.
soa responded the appeals OF citizens of the ted
his way entities him 70 the highest praise and
their thanks With sentiments OF distinguished
consideration, have the honor main, sir, very
pectfuly, your obedient servant,
Secretary Of U. s. A. Legation, &c.
Hon W. L. MARCY, Secretary Of State.
y. g. LEGATION, SHANGHAI Nov. 49, 1884.
Parker and Commander Rlrggold embrace the opp,ru-
nifty 10 you that the American community al Can
ton feel that 10 Rnggod due their highest
praise and gratitude the prompt and efficient protection
Be extended to them al moment OF extreme peril and
danger. have the honor 70 remain with great respect
ROBERT n McLANE
To the Hon. william L. MARCY Secretary ofsnte, Wash
ingtou city.
CANTON, June 8, 1854. I
Nm-He Exceleucy Robt N. AcLane, leaving for the
north conferred upon full power TO act In his
for the current calls that may be made upon the United
Sases Legation In his Excellency's absence, &c &C.
authorized acting In his and in behalf of the
public interest, beg 70 state that communication ad
dressed by the merchants Of the United Ses at this
city, under date 9th instant has been handed
for perusa with intimation that it will be agreeable II
Iwoud second their applications for ASST stance, BY my nd
According 70 the last nforma ion am able 70 obtain,
state * sbeyancs in neary half Of this province mot to
aude her parts of the empr and anarchy and mis-
.ss % Of
orage Of foreign shipping all the atrocities OF civil war
are being experienced. II Is n'ima!ed Thousand hF3
children homeless.
Indications are becoming more and more manifest of
concert Of acton the OF the indictments in different
districts, and under the influence Of . contempt
for the existing government is impossible foresee
tempted
Under these crcu instances the apprehension OF our
merchants Ia well grounded, and In the absence of Com
modore Perry they very naturally look to for
consistent with your plans and your views Of public
mand temporarily TO anchor wnampea, it will DO
source OF Increased security to the citizens and commerce
& msv ne he AZ e.
avessei win be doubly important have the honor to
De rE SRI Sepy sRs your o SS bed
Commander c. RingRold, Commanding the U. g. Ex-
Kong.
SR-The undersigned American merchants residing at
this place and representing the interests OF many
parties who czens the United Sta feel constran
ed by Tie present unusual state Of popular feeling here
and at Wbampoa and by the generally threatening aspect
Of Affairs, to solicit from you such additional protection
the forces your command may enable you 10 Afford 70
has ions been spp.ren, 70 residents govern
Of this portion Of the country although more visor
ous than other points, gradually losing ts prestige
but nitery the banks or this become the
Of the most dreadful atrocities, originating in local
quarrel old standing, but In the present case attend
Cd By sssravsons Of the most serious nature, arising
nom The employment of meroenaries Of the yiIsst
Of se attitude assumed BY these largo bodies OF dsordery
perpous, al persons-whethcr native or foreign-are i'm
only . large amount Of American property in shipping
and goods, at between this city and whampoa, but
II 4 Tho duty Of the undersspe6, therefore, 70 request
You taxa such measures In Aording additional proec
20. 70 hss: America, Interests s :, n your own good
dangers which arc 90 imminent Respectfully re-
qsestng your prompt attention, We are your countrymcn
HENRY ". HUBBEIL CO.,
AUGUSTINE HEARD CO.,
NYE. BROTHERS co.,
wErhORE 4 CO.,
RUSSELL. q CO.,
KING 90.
To Commodore RSGGoID, United States Navy, &c ),
Hong Koog.
UNITED STATES SHIP vtScRSSEs,
HoNG KoSG, June Q, 1854
sR-Your letter OF the 9th instant, accompanying
strong appeal from the highly respectable American
chaI at Canton for assistance aid protection In the
whampoa, rescued me yesterday.
From general OF Affairs and the revolutionary
and pirsucal movements that we hear Of from every
quarter Of the Chinese empire entirely convinced OF
the anarchy and confusion that exist and Of the necessity
OF protection 10 our citizens.
Ia IA d,tVt 10 al riu0u rte
special orders from the Navy Dcrarment, and except In
sefdefence. or in extreme case, am not permitted to
take part In affairs not strictly pertaining 70 my duties
am now here with my squadron diligently equipping
and making repairs preparatory to more important duty,
In the Japan and contiguous seas pen1ng the sea
have looked with much anxiety for the advent Of
Commodore Perry, or portion OF bis squadron on their
return from japan The "QueeD,' understand,
signed TO duty OF protecting American interests Can
ton In The absence Of the dstosuh he'd ofcer commsnd
ing the Eat IDois and China squadron; but II during
here and In the event OF The protrsced absence Of
Commodore Perry, can render seis ance and sive
a Canon or wtampoa, by tie presence OF my ship.
pending any outbreak, or extreme exigency,
partial deviation and de oarture from my other duties
be duty, and that Qualification will be necessary fer
therefore abide further sdvices from you and II from any
red Apprehension OF yourself aud the merchants yo
deem the presence OF ship OF essential TO the Inter
esss Ives Of ooun,rymen ., wbampoa pray you
70 despatch an express, AND viii proceed forthwith with
my ship n Whsmpoa With the assistance Of steam pc
This done, Commodore Perry may thea opp tanely ar
rive, which will relieve from the duty att nding my
vist at whampoa and leave me free 10 pursue my own
pressing duty.
request the favor OF you 10 with and I'm.
part 70 the merchants who ned In the memorial the
tents Of this letter. with my respects and 70 forward the
oSessn . .suss u vSF RSsso your
Commanding Exploriog Expedition
Nv. PrrsH PARKER, Secretary United States Legation,
Caniou
UNITED STATES smr vNcsySxs,
HOMO KoSG June 2, 1854 !
eUuMr-I have had the honor 10 receive your com
munosnon q the bth inst yesterday, informing OF The
critical and threatening state OF Affairs at Canton Wham
ps and me provinces Contiguous and the urgent necessity
ecient protection Of not only the interests OF but the
parsons OF our enter rsng citizens, and requesting In
the absence OF Com Perry 70 extend them
have written Dr Parker the subject, and have
queeed him 10 acquan you The course which, under
the circumstances, deem proper adopt trust you
will believe fully alive welfare and deGep W OF
al cit zens, and In the absence of pmodore Perry
win no, f. 70 extend 70 them the protection which