The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-25
Our Wo0sung Correspondence.
UNITED STATES STEAM FRIGArE MISSISSIPPI, l
WOosUNG (ChinA), Feb. 20, 1883. !

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Our Woosung Correspondence.
UNITED STATES SrEAM FRIGArK MISSISSIPPI,
WoosUNG (ChinA), Feb. 20, 1858. !
Movements Of tie United States Squadron Operations
Againa the River Praks-Bad Feeling Bristimg Agaiss
the English Popularity Of the Americans-A va to
the Happy Vallsy-Burial Of Member of tie san ia
cintos Guardian Appeal for Fair Play fro" United
States Sailor, de-, dc.
We arrived here on the 2lst inst With dispatches from
his Excsency, VIM. B. Reed, for the Celestial govern
msnt The American vessel Wandering Jew, reported
seized by an English war steamer obedience 70 an or
der from the United States Consul 60 that effect was only
detained until the coolies taken OUT and then allow
cd depart to reload, expected, u some other place
along the coast. The United States socp Ports
mouth sailed for Manila the Let inst, preceded BY
the San Jacinto which the broad pennaut Of Com
modore TatnAN They expected hero with his Excel
lency about the Sd Of the coming month.
Chinese war steamer passed yesterday on her way
up to shanghas with three pirate unks in tow, and forty
two pirates who all to be executed to-day All kinds
of business extremely dull At the sbovenamed place,
and there is but little shipping In port; provisions, how
ever are not high in price they are ct Hong Kong
washngtons birthday honored board the Mssis-
spp by salute OF twenty one guns.
The United States Consul carries the dispatches 70 Pc
kim When he returns important results anticipated
The English about 10 concentrate their available forces
for the purpose of extermnstng the river pirates While
taking Into consideration the difficulties such undertak
ing will encounter, think It probable they will meet
with but ttie any The Chinese OF the present
day are tho eemnae beings they represented
TO during the opium the contrary, the braves
as class are bold athletic and mercaly strong Acc
mated they 70 so which is premature death TO
by their undsguised hatred Of Engsh
men-deep rooted Is lasting and secretly encouraged
il not aided by Power whose influence is not to be
laughed at they Will prove no mean foes to contend with
particularly among the thick brushwood OF the river
banks which will prove safe Of necessity.
The policy adopted by the British towards the Chinese
people, however may be Regretted is not at all calca-
lated to quench the bad feelings thai exist towards
foreigners themselves, who in general purse proud
arrogant, and exacting when they nave opportunity
the breast OF q Chinaman well that OF English
man. they lord with high hand regardless Of toe
sequences which invariably operate against their own
interests, while the other hand the pur
sued towards them by Americans is productive OF the
best results. Tho feelings OF amiiy and good will
entertained towards by all classes OF Chinese, while
gratifying TO an American heart at the
the wisdom Of our own policy.
As an illustration of the above facts will relate in
cident which occurred few weeks since at Hong Kong
capital of British power in China While passing by
tho factory of wealthy sversmith curiosity induced mo
10 step and how this trade Is carried tho Chi
nese silence and looks met my gaze In all drec
tons Unabashed howe and judging correctly OF the
cause Procamea myself 70 De an Ame,can ana tae
for their ignorance in misakng for
an Epglshmap The workmen left their work, and took
great delight in showing me smens OF their manuac
ture which were not rude would suppose. The
proprietor seemed lost 10 wonder when explained how
such things were conducted the United States When
taking nv leave Of him Well satisfied with his po,ensss
my attention attracted by Assvo ptcher, the fam
liar style of which led me 70 believe that no. Of
Chinese manufacture On closer examination proved
TO be the work Of william Webb, the chief artist of Mr.
Forbes tho Spring street svers zh aad the property
among class who Of all others, should be favorable 10
wealthy British residents what must DO tue feeling Of
those less dependent and more removed from the aags OF
ON the afternoon Of the 12tn inst the day previous 10
our departure from Hong Kong, the Msssspps marnss
landed there for the purpose attending tue funeral or
Patrick Priusy late member OF the San Jcutos Gasrd
After they arrived at the hospital they were formed ia ne
order BY Captain Jacob Reid and followed the remains OF
the be forgotten dead to their last resting place in
the Happy Valley. They preceded by excellent
band under the direction OF Schrbe whose death drge
impressed the minds OF many with the solemnty OF tho
OCCASION The funeral service performed according
TO the usages OF the Catholic church. by OF its most
pous fathers and Responded TO 10 the Latin tongue
by the doctor charge OF the Naval Hospital aud captain
who commanded tho escort When the scored moay
was concluded emerged slowly from this city OF tae
dead to tread once more on the gravsed walks OF the
the surrounding scenery Is extremely grand. Just
fancy you please ssAt you behold valley Tour esgues
lake calm day. clad in the robes OF perpetual spring
in the centre OF which race course, where Tartar
grooms vanly trying 10 restrain ns pranclng play
fulness Of nsighing stesds, whilst towards its margin,
carried the shoulders o. their attendants ia paas-
princes OF all nations, seiuCed from their antique
tages half concealed Dy the foliage OF the bananas tho
cron and orage trees while tue evening breeze waited
the blue smoke towards circular range lofty
tans from opening In the west, wnon permits the do
cnng 10 shed the fading brlancy OF IFS golden rays
over all while q ripping stream flowing Ia tue d
recon through the gothic arches OF msyuidcsui bridge
discharges its waters in Victoria Bay you will have
faint idea OF what rs called winter scene IN tue Happy
Valley.
spot, the gathering shsdows Of approaching twilight
al Tho o( m
order given While the neighboring ravnss
echoed the notes Of Katy Darling carriages rolled by
gentlemen ungntsd lamps supported by granite pillars
erected 10 the memory OF departed worth
were SsC crowSsa Of Wcor
TO embark In boats which conveyed them 10 their
noble ship, all anxious to enjoy the luxury OF thor
hsmmocks The hssssippi's marinesare known now ~
tho f" lilies Of the valley" presume they called
account OF their fine appearance aud good con.
duct. What else could induce " Lord Ton Nod
dys" OF the Button to apply such poetic names 10 poor
old " gray backsp
Your correspondent, who, BY the way, is not
the favorite oracle OF Captain Cutie, feels con.
strained TO inform you OF fact which don't
speak well for the honesty OF those concerned Our
ships company talk about "givng up drinking their
FROG in convenience OF Tvs aduteSaion You can we'll
Imagine what vile sun II must be whom weather beatsn
ars refuse 70 drink H. government pays for and sends
them The best fourth proof whiskey land believe
docs), why that something very much Ike Chinese
'ssm shu," which is than the roiseuest Jersey
lgntnng Water street. issued from the naval
storehouse a, Hong Kong, Good sships whskey sold
in the drinking saloons OF that place 70 private customers
at from l2hc. to 25c per glass Where does V come
FROM be hoped not from the plumber OF the poor
sailors ratons.
q. e. STEAMSHIP MISSISSIPPI, wooeuSG, Feb. %, 1855
Trip of the t9a,e 1ssissippi from Hong Kong 10 WoosunO
Inocrpeni-csof such Jorp. Vsssel-xovenents Of s
Various Ambassadors-Rysna Tovcr at Pekfn-Natiu,
Organization Ag1ina Franc, and Easlsnd-Probabl,
Atk>rrt % Rctdks Crn,on-7hs Empcror's Land and
varar Forces Mussrino-Caaing Cannon and Hiriro