The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-25

cages containing the heads of those who have been
beheaded for piracy.
Be ow you will lind the state OF the provision mar
Flour per BARREL fowls 80 per dozsn Irish potatoes
50 $50 pounds eggs go cents per 100 Sweet potatoes
are scarce and high. Beef cents per pound, and the
best Of mutton 10 cents per pound
Our Hong Kong Correspondence.
UNITED STATES STEAMER MISSISSIPPI, I
HONG KONG, March 27, 1858.
Movements of the american Squadron international
Coutesies-Chnese Alteration to the Officers Of the Ms
sissippi-Gouernor Yehs Condition Eoerthin1 Quiet at
Cantns-Contrddictory Rumors as to the Emperors In
tentions-7he French and English Veds-P1acy-E:
feet of the Crisis Characterization of War YES
sells Shan9hae-Cruelties of the Tartar Monster Pshk
pi-Accounts of the Chinese in Austraia-Iaics Bread
for American 7ars, DO, dc.
Az using all possible despatch 10 leave this
port day Tomorrow hasten 10 communicate to you
such trust will acceptable 10 your read
We arrived a Manila the 10th instant, days
from woosung where learned that the squadron
left that port few days before arrvahe San Jacin
for bong Kong and Shapghae the Minnesota for the lat
port and the Portsmouth for the United Stases orders
being for her home under Secretary Tou
ceystwo ears which, the honor gentleman
says, will be the OF getting men more willing 10
enlist in the navy and also that IL will be inducement
for native TO join this branch Of the
vice. There found orders for TO proceed forthwith
TO Hong Kong COAL and provisions and
TO join the squadron at ShanghAe soon possible;
which order excellent captain bound to fulfil, If
there is any virtue in steam We arrived at this port on
the sd inst, Eve days from Manila. Mr.. Harvey the
English Consul at shanshae, being in delicate
health and wishing to try . change OF climate, Captain
NJ very kindly him passage to that port which
be accepted. Whilst there we sauted The Spanish tag
with guns which returned nom the fort
During soourn ai woosung received the utmost
respect from the Chinese people, e,ers and such OF
the who went on shore, permitted TO visit all
parts and the country without being
annoyed by any great many OF the residents Of
woosung took occasion to visit ship, and they ex
pressed themselves in . friendly towards our
country and counrymen. informed at Manila tina,
business was quite brisk and mat the health o. the place
the 17th for Shasgbae. Immediately after arrival
this port hos,ed the French flag fore, aaa
luted Rear Admiral II. de Gcnoully, the commander
chief OF the French eet in these waters, with thirteen
guns. which returned from the Admral's ship rne
English steam frigaie lpdexibe, having board the
English state prisoner Governor Yeh OF Canton
who has been sent 70 India for trial. was at Singa
then In good health and in high spirits, aud bears
his misfortunes remarkably we'll. he Is kindly
treated by all on board, and has his suite and
vaults (Chnesel 10 attend upon him. Tho general opinion
here Is hst II the Chinese difficulties should be settled
the satisfaction Of England, Yen will DO allowed W
turn soil again IL this done he stands
at Calcutta In regard TO matters a Canton everything
the present time quiet in that vicinity many Of the peo
pie have returned 10 their homes aud opened their places
OF business which however Ia quite dull, and Il will
qure long time for 10 revive. The current report is
that there 10 be grand conference OF all tho foreign
ministers Nankin May June next which place
the Chinese officials will meet them and attempt will be
made 70 settle the pending troubles no. reported
properly informed In regard TO affairs In and around Can
on and that Yeh has deceived him, and that he
ready and willing 70 come 70 terms bat nov much Of
this be believed time will decide; for IL Ia well
he has ordered all his male subjects, from sixteen
70 sixty, arm, hold themselves ready g. march
He has also 70 be erected several new foundrcs
and arseoal for the manufacturing Of implements OF
In Of failure 70 settle this CHINA question, there
doubt but England will, aided by the French, make "a
attempt his Royal Hghness The French
fleet has been strengthened by the addition OF four
ships there being nine French ships war In these
waters As we entered south channel, about thirty
miles from Maooa passed vessel bark rugged, sunk
ian sccount Of which send in the shp nsws We were
port II 10 thought 10 be Eoglish bark loaded with
tea that le here three weeks ago; and the general i'm
precision that she has been taken by the Chinese pra.e
all hands murdered and the ship robbed and scutsed
Admiral Seymour has despatched gunboat 10 the wresk
Of her ocers and crew most daring sc. Of prscy and
robbery committed within SIX miles OF this place
few since The vessel thus ken By the pirates
was the yacht Heather Bell belonging 70 the nrm OF
Messrs. jardin, Mathews %. As soon as the affair
made known here Admiral Seymour sent Lieut. VII
ers charge OF gunboat 70 capture the pirate, and 10
recover the yacht which was done / enclose 70 you
full account Of the same Twenty Of the Pirates are nov
prison awaiting their trials The alss instant being sss
the Emperor OF the French, nearly all the officers and
crews OF the French feet repaired on shore
at N early hour Of that day, and marched
high mass. number OF the English and French vessels
Of war in this port viii shortly proceed up 10 shang
haze
The money troubles in all parts Of the world has
created quite staenaton OF business 10 China The
chants very cautious In purchasing selling bills Of
exchange England the United states Bills on the
United States are now worth only twelve per cent In
New York. back 70 that port leaking Captain Price
has arrived here, and informs that breaking out
hrs cargo he only found sir bags Of rice slightly damaged
he sails from here in ten days Tor Singapore encoss 70
you list OF all the ships OF In these waters up the
2st Instant also American ships and barks China
The English ship the line Calcutta bearing the broad
pennsnt OF Rear Admiral Seymour, nov under weigh
bound 70 sbsnghse; II Ia expected that BY the last
OF April there will be at least thirty forty ships
of-war-Englsh, French and Americxn-s. shaaghse
laid there At the same time. There great movement
foot In that direction, and Two three months from
the time this Ia received by you may bring you letter
containing some very important information. We arrived
here only three days ago. and our gallant tsrs have
worked like tigers We have taken board l5o tons az
coal six months provisions wood and water, and
ready Tor 80. Good health stu prevails whh us Our
and delighted 70 think that Secretary Toucey Intends 70
have n. eQRs s .vo years from the time We leh the
years. Mr.. Tcucey viii receive the hearty thanks
- all The cfncers and gallant tsrs comprising
the navy, long and happy me 70 him. "a,
embark in vesscls Of lighter drausht and move on 70
Nsnkin, accompanied BY numerous escort, In which,
have doubt the marines will figure consricucusly ~
Nankin; they will be met by the Emperor's Ocmms
soners for The purpose OF making the treaty looked
for with much interest by The commercial world IN
any even, your correspondent viii have an opportunity