The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-24

~swnins HIN IN the rea, d We cry, hsshsto eunsdsret
impsegnable; but, although - exvene range several
shells burst within the works. tho e6eots a which must
have unaeoevsd The authorities - 70 their supposed 20
a. On the 9th inst received information that o.
intended 70 be made ships and the acto
below The Dutch TOy protected by the French Folly
Fort, mounting twenty. ak heavy guns. Captain Hall
having noertaned the correctness Of tho statement
an out the junks directed Comm0dose Elliot take the
Barracuda, Coromande and the ships boats and either
disperse capture them. The narrow channel having
9Th, the Barisoouta proceeded, solIowed by the
Coremandel with detachment Of Royal Ma
rines, and towing the ships boats Commander
French Folly and within 200 yards OF the nearest unks
which perfectly prepared for attack, and ORA
and pointing their guns the Barraoouta was obliged 70
open fire from her bow pivot gun TO check their debe
rate before her could be brought
10 bear most animated IRE returned instantly by
the uDks and fort from more than $50 which
maintained with great spirit for At lesst IS minutes but
o o nso
which pulling In opened most effective IRE, soc drove
the people out Of the unks The Barracuda was then
enabled 10 give her undivided attention 70 the fort and
having silenoed it, Captain Hall pulled In and took pos
session. The guns and ammunition were destroyed. Two
unty Of Witnessing the on greatly assisted the
Barracuda by the excellence Of their IRE.
Many Of the junks bsns aground and others sunk by
shot, they all consequently burnt except the
Admira1s chip which brought on Only two escaped
and of them afterwards burnt BY Captain Hall.
Twas much pleased with the conduct OF ali the officers
and engaged this SERVICE especially OF CommAn
der Foreacue, bis officers, and ships company, under
the heavy nIs 10 which tnsy we're EXPOSED C0madsr
K Busb, Senior Lieutenant Of the Barrscouta The Com
mcdore has also brought TO notice the cool courage
ont an anchor during the heaviest Of the IRE 70 enable the
Barrsceuta to spring her broadside.
n. i.
boat, and four wounded on board the Barracouta
%. Her Majesty . steamship Niger arrived on the TN
from En- gland and a ooers and seamen from the French
rgsc Virginia came up 70 the factory TO protect their
interests.
with the tide; anchored close ahead Of the Bar
rscouta and but for the prenptude with which her
Bile was slipped, might have been productive Of disas
trous ran burnt at her anchor, the
others drifted clear TO eeward To prevent similar
occurrence caused line Of junks TO be drawn
the river both above and below the squadron One of
the junks in the upper boom was burnt by sunkpot
thrown board on the morning Of the l2th and two
freboats exploded aongfde the Niger at A. NJ on the
18Th. This led to all boats, with which the river IL
thronged, being ordered beyond the lines Of junks
26 Between the 9Th and l2h Of November the Consul
received three Populations from the principal merchants
ane gentry Of Canton who seemed anxious 70 bring about
settlement OF the present disastrous state Of affairs.
They obliged to admit that our demands were not
but that such the inexbity of the
High Commissioners character they feared 1t would be
rot 70 admit our representatives into the city they de-
MED the accusation msde by the High Commissioner that
be bad been compelled BY cl.%o5 70 offer reward for
It, Even Mthey have the dsposiion 70 settle this dispute
in favor, fear they lack the power to do 80.
to compel . compliance with demands, Sir John Bow
ring the 8h submitted that the next step should be
opinion Informed the Hsh Commissioner that Sniess he
submitted within "a hours should resume hostile inca
sures waited more than the stipulated time and pro
ceeded In the Encounter below the Bogue forts on the 81
Of the ltb leaving the Sampson and Niger with
Con modore Elliot 10 protect the factory found there
the Calcutta lin which rehoised my fsg), Nankln Bal
rscoua, Hornet Dust arrived from shanshae, and Cor
70 andel tender.
on the following morning ] sen. summons 70 the
chief mandarin 10 deliver up the forts till the Viceroys
oond uct could be submitted 70 the Emperor Of China
pledgipg myself that the forts should remain unpjured
ter mipaie This being refused squadron then at
tackled the two Wanting Island for@ nom the Bremer
Soss and re,s marines amer though
directed resistance OF about hour These forts were
fully manned had upwards Of two hundred guns mount
lS4l. The Chinese troops stood 70 their guns up 70 the
moment our men entered the embraaures. The manda
rims had boats In readiness TO facilitate their escape
leaving their unfortunate followers who rushed tie
water until they assured OF their safety by the Of
forts made 70 save them They were Afterwards landed
the nain.
One boy killed and four wounded, on board the
Nankn happily the extent Of our casualties though
stink pots were freely thrown at those who nss entered
On The lsth the Anpupghoy FORTS the opposite side
Of The sOeue entrance mo SnuDs together 2o Guns were
was offered, AN thankful to state without cast
atty our side
have other ration immediate contemplated be
yond the security and AintenaDce OF our positions and
will remain with Her Majesty q government 70 determine
whether the present opportunity shall be made avAlaoe
enforce 10 their full extent the treaty spuiaous WIS
the Canton government has hitherto been allowed 70
evade with impunty.
rs have 70 express my entire approval OF tho conduct
OF the officers ana engaged In the series OF sooro,
operations have felt my DUTY 70 undertake From the
Commodore captain and commanders, have received
the most prompt and efficient assistance and tneir ea
ample has influenced the officers and men have already
mentioned The tnl.ers vho have brought themselves
prominently into notice.
squadron continues In IN Efficient state Tor any furhtr
service.
oommunits from their confidence thai future beneht
mus, be the result Her Maiesys Consul mas rendered
me most valuable sssissanec par.lcalsry ron nix 'nu
Nv Lonls are apscialiy due 10 Commanders Foos and
Snuh con- handing Ae United States nordi Forces, J~ NE
good and harmony y hare 20 largely esnSt'xsd 10
30 Ibsve epdssvored, - briefly ~ It's high importance
will permit TO lay before their lordshps every pArtcuar
connected with my prooeedioss inc osms csase s o.
injurious poncy pursued by the Imperial High Oommis
sionsr, assumed 30 very grave IN aspect ~ 70 thresen
Inc ,x,,,epce OF amcable relations regards Canton.
Tbousb shsIl costinue 70 take STEPS In conjunction
with her Msestys plenipotentsry In the hope OF being
able TO bring matters 70 satisfactory termination shall
be mos an Nous 10 receive the Instructions OF her hAos
tys rover nment on this important question.
al enclose copy OF Q notice / have had issued 70
me Bri,sh community By her h'je'. con,S have
Rear Admiral. Commander-in Chief.
RAlTH osnoRsr, Fac, N p, admiralty. London
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