The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-02


Orr The RIVER PEI-Ho, April 10, 1853.
The Pei,Ho Rivera Y.low Aspect Of AGairs-Anistsr
Reed and ne Russian Admiral VisI Of Chinese on
cials-Aipat Of the French Ffioates and Baron e Gros
The american Junk not Auo,ocd to Land-7he Ri~r
Distracted ,oith Hl,oseys, dc.
According to certanties expressed my last letter.
sailed from woosupg the 18th inst. At meridian bring
ing with his Excellency, ths Hon. William Reed end
SON. the Secretary Of Legation, Mr. McKn,y, Doctor VIII
hxms and Chinese gentlem interpreters. While
fering TO The Dove Toned letter nigh, we'll say
tina. Sam very exact in his claims time and owiOg to
this particular fault OF Otherwise nsulsept uncle
made serious mistake n the latitude and longitude Of
the river Pei Ho It's proper latitude ss6s north and
HAT east At this point It's current meets the tide
In the Gulf Of PeCbi and forms Whist is called tho
outer bar. From here ii 10 nsvxable for gun
boats 70 lis junction With the Grand Canal which makes
dstscc Of ninety four mes; Ia fortified 81 inter-
vals with mud forts but these not considered OBJ
ssacIes by the see. Since departure from Noosung
our tars have beenfsrmed Into light Infantry and r econ
panes and junior Of Fnziodere are kept busy
drilling the roughs" Of humanity, while In front OF
their respective companies they would remind you Of
Mrs. vernons representation OF the AntquAted virgin,
Miss Mac Tab, swearing by the blood Of her relations
Our present anchorage ID Of the most wearisome
places my eyes ever peheld; yelloT the prevailing
color Of the sky and Air. Even spas and well tar
ropss psrtake O! the sioky hue from which there
no rousf. THIS caused BY the sands which blown
om the shores Of Pc Chilli by the mad winds. As
they sweep past In their wild they leave them
as Visible tokens OF their past fury Notwithstanding the
winds and their s.quent annoy anees Minister and
sor present picture Of health rarely met with except
ON the foamng waves, and much respected captain
does all tina. can be done for their common comfort
Count Poutia.n, the Russian Admiral, came on board
yesterday dressed 10 q brown frock ,oat and SNUFF
ioged felt hat As no came the gsngway the ha.
came of and pair OF restiets gray eyes were
lookiog tarouga pair o. crsscsN shaped
man. and large moustscbe, and from his outward
appearance would take him TO be the Distinguished
gentleman be really Is The entire guard tarned aad
ter pat OF hs most winning smiles while jrt
Ing the little Admiral 10 the cabin, where he ren.sned
til O'Clock this morning In few mnu.es AFTER he
was rowing towards the Russian etesmsr Amsi
CO. ciosely watched from on board her Ba1c Mssstys
steamer Furious, which carries the san1ayd Lord
ep q. tho NAN. The America IL the only Russian yes
sci Of that 70 have seen arrival In the
China and you eau come your conclusions in
regard 70 the Importance OF the prolonged stay Of the lit
tie Admiral
Two Chincse officials holding the corresponding ranks
Of msjo and captain the provincial soIdsry 20 Chill
paid us visit this forenoon accom,a panied by her at.
encaus Our 2tap, judging fron the sly looks xhich
they cs,t arouod the decks that their object %
certain pbers, orders tor tho lay
aft quarter for the purpose OF gratifying their curiosity
In their inc aries they given understand
werapo corBectea with Inc allies In any way; rheren
much sstis action, sa1 hosy their
departure after tearing the covering of the Of
Captain Ncholsons Opera glasses - shs KIND OF stuff
such wonderful things were made Of
Inc u :. ships Mauesola, po~ns,sa aud Germ sntow1
expected hero eofore tue cose OF me present
TIE cmUals tue allied 6eets have arrived yet, Du
looked for daily.
Two Gays numbered with those that ssce writ
ng tho above, French frigates arrived
the French sdo and Baron Gcos board Of largest
OF them. lhs mAxs the mlnis,esisi trio npese aud
ad6s 10 the rspdiy ocreasiog force OF the allies Oar
ehai junk retuvned yesterday after successful
yey OF tie 10 the Pei Ho with her
sprung Toe officer who mad charge OF the oed,o
reports Re boldly ordered h keep or whlle
tempting 10 scd tor the purp)ss OF delivering stler %
witch he the bearer r0s later wnicn I'm ally
delivered, requested supply OF beef and vegsabes for
which they sLogd receive COED silver money return;
but tbs request has not been compiled wiln
s inely % re Daring toe Interview ths guas o.
neehboting fort pointed at the party, soi lha
shore boed with AIMED men, vsroIsly es,lma.el
from I'VE 10 to toou.snd strOsg While bss,ing Of
the river yr Bacon discovered several oswsers sessoed
and below it's surface, OF vach hs obliged
n order to free himself The discovery viii expose
e plan of the Chinese which pronsoly 70 resrd
progress CT tho allies, while the gurs orongn,
bear on hem from the iorts, which SAID
W be and well constructed tho earnest
wsn Of tho che cook Ia the kitchen OF diplomacy that
party scoald be nred on. Tns muon know from leak
in The diplomatic copcers; and his consequent dssppont
ments quebchitg the ideal ares OF his n,pes bu,
tusy assist In tie cooking OF a Celestial goose Nous