The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-04-14
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
STATE DErAarMEsr.

DEPARTMENT. NEWS.
STATE DErAHrxEsr.
Interesting Lsttr from Sagapor.-The following eI-
tract is taken from the letter OF correspondent Sin
gapore, dated 2sd January, 1857
You doubtless in possession Of authentic inlorma-
ton OF the dangerous position OF affairs Canton and
Hong Kong u may be well to state that general disat
fiction is spreading throughout the Chinese population
other eastern ports mainly attributable TO the above
that at Singapore the white residents number
than three hundred men, women and children, TO whom
be added the h regiment OF Madras native infantry
Zoo sepoys garrsoned here and generally vessel of the
honorable East India Company OFF the harbor whilst in
addition TO few aaays and iiindoos, the lowest estimate
gives hfy thousand the Chinese population, Who since
the foundation OF this settlement 6l9 have been freely
purchasing and maagf occurring firearms.
The English have no permanent Notifications, but
merely temporary barricades couple of weeks ago
sanitary law obnoxious to the Chinese enacted Civ
ing TO the police power of searching dwellings,
ry abate certain nusances &C. The day not the shop
oil Chinaman open not hired ghaDie left its stable
nor was sampan' allowed 10 ferry on the water but
threatening notices placarded in the highways to the
elect mat the oarbarans would be extermlnated should
the ordinance in question remain unrcpealed depua-
ton OF leading Chinese waited on the governor and pre-
sented their grievances they informed that whilst
the Law would be enforced yet that the expiration of
month respectful petitions would receive consideration
Quiet is thus for the time restored but serious apprehen-
sions entertained for the future and active preparations
have been made for the event or an insurrection.
Tho generality of secret political societies among the
Chinese here il notorous they plan and undermine in the
dark and surprise with unforeseen concerted action
sour late experience has shown elsewhere with this sin
gular people they distinguish little between the nations OF
European orgin styling them all Fang Qaioreign dew
lisp
INTERIOR DEPARTMEsr.
SEMI Centennial Celebration Of he Royal Imperial Agrcul-
tural Society al PiennaA letter received by the
Commissioner of Patents well by the United States
Agricultural Society," from the central committee OF the
Royal Imperial Agricultural Society of Vienna rendering
to them invitations attend their first semcentenal
jubilee which will be held the Augaren during the five
days following the 10th of May next The principal sa-
lures of the celebration will be exhibition of agrculu-
raj and other products and the distribution of prizes
which will consist of six large gold and six large silver
medals, with other marks of honorary distinction There
will also be lottery rattle of agricultural and other
articles purchased by the society One of the large
gold medals will be awarded for the prize essay in
to the question How the agriculture of Austria dis
pense with the Importation of beef cattle"
In connexon with the exhibition there will be
sous for the entertainment of the members and guests in
addition to the delivery Of lectures various topics We
further from the programme that there will be issued
historical of the foundation and development
of the society during its existence of fifty years. lustra
ting its prominent movements the results gained and
tanning statistical data OF property number Of members
and the subordinate societies &C. for grauious distrbu
ton TO members and guests who will also be presented
with appropriate medals token of remembrance Of the
occasion.
The exhibition itself will embrace frat horned cattle,
horses sheep swine and poultry second agricultural i'm
penlens and machinery and third the products of agri
calturc and rural economy.
Among Others the following regulations for the exhibit
ton Of cattle 1r may perhaps deserve special notice.
" Only such sniInals will be admitted as are deemed
worthy OF exhibition by the committee they have
been in the possession of their exhibitors from the st Of
July 1885, and he announced by written statement
tanning the Names occupations, and residences OF their
owners full description Of the animals and the length of
time they have been in their possession also certificates
from the local authorities showing that there is dstem
per prevailing in their respective neghborhoods The
the time of their exhibition The exhibitors themselves
requested TO appear in the costumes Of their respective
places provided with the necessary fixtures and utensils
for the and nagement of their animals Any one
making false statements CONCERNING his animal conceal
ing any fault OF the same will after he deprived OF the
privileges of exhibitions Of this any subordinate society
All cattle for which premiums shall have been awarded
will be required to be marked be recognised at
future exhibition"
The regulations required for The exhibition of agrieultu
raj Implements and machinery do not show any special
rangement differing from those practised in America.
The products of agriculture and rural economy
quired 10 be sent in quantities sufficient TO Judge of their
qualities and values and all products intended for exhibit
ton be announced in written application contain
ing their and origin, well their market value
Vienna In connexiou with the products of the forest
statement of the divisions of plantations their
cost and management, will be required
Farm, forest and vineyard premiums will also be
awarded.