The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17

en- suddenly fell on him, froo which ne sustained such
xepsye injuries mis- death IN lee than three
hours Capt Oowper mad been Of tt greatest assistance
In nethelipg position and capno. too highly
press my admiration Of he zeal and professional ability
he db played Her Asjestys service has sustained Sc
loss In hts unumey end. sent the OoromAndel to
hopskong with the remains Of the deoeAsed gallant
officer
O. The Chinese authorities having re.Nmed and
strengthened the French Folly fort situated near
the southeast city gate, having in It's extensive
bag batteries on siher side Of il, Notwithstanding
We bad sndeavored 70 check them BY the Ore Of
shs guns and mortars In the DotOh Folly l deter
ustion Of FORCE and being obstce 70 the free navga
on Of the river by the pas age through the Barrier Forts
positions TO below the Dutch Folly the evening OF the
Sd, and on The following morning embarked 10 the En-
counter, and dropped down 70 the fort accompanied ey
the boats Of the squadron having board about 500
small arm men and roy al Marines under the command
Of Captains Wilson and the Hon A. A. Cochrane, OF
seye Of the royal marines. The ships were anchored
about 800 yards from the fort being - near a. the
sspa o. ~a.er permitted and ,,,, n sn n ana
Folly; the boats soon after pushed on shore. and
our flag was planted on the walls OF the tort
The Chinese troops twice attempted to rally, bat
quickly driven back aud the al air WAS over within
one noS a rom e nrs gun cam
the sandb bate-es Those In the for. were mounted
somewhat similarly TO ,nips' guns, with breechings 50
cured spArs across the outside OF the emorasures
This gives color port tina, many OF the gar
rison had served in European ships,
Toe usual official plAcards were found ON the walls OK
the French Folly offering rewards for the murder Of all
Epgshmep, and OF Chinese In their employ.
AZ soon as resistance had ceased party OF Royal Ar
the uctlOn OF the fort
Mines were sunk and sprung under the works, which
laid the whole of the massive gran te In heap OF ruins,
barely ore stone being en In lis Origin position The
guns were destroyed. aud their new carriages burnt
s1s 70 our opsp.on rendering
cesssy covering parties and boats guns 70 keep
them from Advancing These buildings nasey caught
fire, and were burnt 70 the ground
During operations the Datch Folly fort in charge
of Commodore Hon o. Elliot threw shells from the NOR
the city where troops had been previously OBJ
served, which iortunstey exploded two msgaz aes.
The gallaD!ry prom ptude displayed by the officers
and peu AID the rapid success which crowned their eI
eriiops deserve my smest commentator. am happy
to be abe that loss only amounted to ono
private Royal Marines Of ner hajes ship Winchester,
killed and one aean an slie htly wounded
The ships were oued veral tmes-the Encounter by
q sixty egh, FOUNDER shot, The ships returned to the
II nss been reported that the Chinese authorities
placed great confidence In the strength Of the FORT back
ed by the presence OF large body OF troops On
the 6,b belonging TO the Comas and private
royal Of the sy billie having, contrary TO orders,
srayed from their post in the Nacso Fort to Honam
Island were stacked by Of the Inhabitants OF the
villa, OF Nan Pieu The ma Inc was murdered and
head carried Of the seaman jumped into The river and
cro~pd The next day sent the B.rraoout. to the
locality and burnt The village, which WAS found deserted.
also issued proclamation, OF which enclose copy,
pointing tie OF this punishment and th eaten.
his life In . similar manner.
s. The American ships OF war completed the demoi.
ton OF the Barrier Fors on .he 6ta and dropped down
solidiy, being entirely t oflarge blocks Of grdnac, 01h
,Oous or ten feet h'et they were heavily armed,
OF the suns being seven or eight tone weight with
bore Of inches brass sk inch gun was Fl
feet lorG
The Isvaut arrived yesterday ct Canton.
Q. party Of 90 officers and men. belonging to the
Calcutta up The 9TH 70 replace the winchssters
It, Wis Ted the Bosue Forts on the sth. m " have
eeouAy dsmaned under the direction OF Captain
the hon. Keith rewart, tf the Naokin.
IL. A seaman belonging TO OF the river steamers
was seized by some Of the officials the 18th inst
Attem pied 10 III him He managed, however, 70 elect
bis e.ospe, though severely weunded imnsdi.isly
buildings and Custom House, where the seizure WAS
made, ~hich was promptly executed. 1t Is only BY
summary proceedints that We can hope 70 avert the
evil intent OF the High commisleners premiums for our
beads
~ Numerous complaints Of pirAcies In the neishbor.
90 OF Hong kong having been made me- despatched
the Sampson 70 cheek them. 10 Der arhs cruise
she captured one Junk and destroyed I'VE In sas
abe suspicious yosses, Ano u now a.
8 have had no communication with the Imperi 4,
Comnsslopof, bis Excelency having ~iihirAwa the
troops nom the nsghboripg disircs for The protection
OF Canton. Tho country u represented 10 b. IN most
ss a,sc,oo las,o ,ss
fro II 900 10 20 oot r ,ops and militia In the
city, but they have no, . yet made any odsasve demon
sstiop, and even we're they TO attsoh the acores,
seoulo lave no fear OF ths result
II The ,toppsse OF the trafic at Canton must cause
Win lux. and bo.u, /. no. oompsrstvey clear. ssa
feel confident hope that the which have boon
AIKEN vii prove Successful
When the proper time arrives the fulhment OF supuA
TORE granted by treaty should be r,gdiy insisted oo.
Compassion 10 the only Argument 70 convince tue Chi.
Moderation consice ed but another name FOR the
want Of mems 10 enforce CON olisuce.
IT, few smells thrown into the city yesterday
from be Du Oh Folly In The dill eson Of the governmen,
Ills gratifying to repor, hat the force continues healthy
and IN excellent spriu-
II enclose copies Of correspondence relative 20 this
n sEYHoUs,
Res. Admiral and Uommaaaer. In Cac
The Secretary OF the Admiralty, London
is. Itncose copy o. lot,er which have just re.
osved, from the United States Commissioner 10 tho
American Consul al Canton, which will show the state OF
Affairs a. ~ CARDS the Americans. NJ s.
UNITED SrArrs f4EAuOv, !
CsnEp sIArES gRG.rz San JAusTo,
WHAMrpA, Nov o, 1855
sls-Hn Exoelkpcy Yeh 1mpsiisi mmissioner and
Governor General having failed 70 rerder the satisfaction
due ard asmseaea 70 NE 'o,he Usnea states
Commanoern Chief Of the naval forces Of Tue United
sta,es IN China, &c coupsed BY sense o. puDnc day,
oesst from the which the policy OF the
In perisl Ccumsucner imposes upon him ia he apollo
gnss FOR the outrage the Gag and guarantees for Ne
lore notify 70 the citizens Of the United States a Con
ton accordingly. Respccfuiiy &oL
o. II PxS,r, Esq. Jksi,cd states Consul, Canton.
SAnos on TIE Usupp srsrr,
Macao, Dec Q, 1855.
SRA despacb FROM pnmodere James Armstrong,
oiths days cate. informg that the 9Th Inst he
den clifton Of the Barrier forH oomplsted, aud The
sbps bad ned 10 the anchorage ai whsm.
poe and IN fev days The damage 70 the vcases you'd
ne repaired. Eneiosine me copies OF his correspou
desce win The Inoera 0omuissiober, he OBJ
serves-"Here presume, vii end, and so long 80 he,
ibe Imperial err does not commit any &C, Ok
violence against Tag shall rest
HE Excenepcy Yeh, In despatch OF the IN Inst
writes Con modore Armstrong - From this see your
Excellency has . clear knowledge Of affairs -tne-e 10
no matter Of strife between our respective nations
epc eforh let the fAahon Of the Gag which Amer
stips employ be clearly dennec, and inform me vpst
beforehand This viii be the veriocason Of the friendly
relations which eris between the two countries"
/ have this de-, resumed correspondence with the I'm
perai Commissioner demanding attention 70 vsrious In
porfant subjects which have chosen 10 place 10 abey
spce pending the adjustment Of the naval question.
Among them other instances In which the Tag OF the
United Stairs hes been fred By The Chinese, and the
rshs OF the United States CITIZENS, under treaty, have
been brought 70 his Excsllencys notice, Who has b,en
Informed failing 70 render the satsfscou demanded
violation OF treaty By The forts OF kaor snan,
that will also be handed over 70 the Com mander
In Chef Of Unilrd Slatca In China 10