The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-09-02
fhe Allies I'm Chtna--The meana nS
brisstng about the Peace.


The Atlantic telegraph has already announred
the treaty of peace with Chin. rhn..s. 49, =
have not h,on.h, ~. se" s.o sns''a "
,ha ch,,. ..-ss '.se q tnas Jet,
-' s.'"s correspondent OF the London Times,
furnishes that paper with an accouut Of the uss-
sage Of tho allied Admisals nm IN. r,,.. -.
which frightened the r,rc..a. ~, ..s., 3.
.ax. 80 s''0' INV 'es'y' no
As soon % the ambassadors were made aware OF
the complete success Of the admirals thev detar.
mined 20 follow them to Tien sin, In pursuance OF
tneir original Intention, and reached that city ON
pie, occasionally used ~ residence BY former
hmperor, commanding view Of the river ct its
junction with the Grand canal, and opposite the
city, vas appropriated for the accommodation OF
the French and English ambassadors Numbers
OF Chiaese servants were in attendance MANY OF
the rooms had been newly papered, aud the work
81 furnishing up was going on briskIy Baron
aros and Lord Eigin occupy two light and airy
paviiions on the summit of mound, ascended by
apathway OF ornamental rockwork
Their respective staffs are scattered inssuudry
fragile buildings Of quaint construction, with pa.
per walls. or have made their bed rooms in loss
mouse. 10 which gods and geddesses the priuci.
pie articles of furniture. A spscious garden an.
closed by wall, surrounds the whole English
and French guards occupy the out houses and
stand sentry at the principal entrances. The
national flags float proudly over all, and line Of
gun boats moored within twenty wards of the
wndows These consfst at present Of the Caro-
mandel, Coromant. Saney aud 0possum (Eng-
lish) the Avalanche, Pusee and Dragonne, (Frencb)
The Staunon, Bustard, and Kestrel are anchored
mile above the town, and the Leven, Woodcock
and Firm are somewhere between this and the
heet The Woodcock and Kestre, both forty horse
power, arrived lew days after the capture OF
rungkoo A party Of engineers have also arrived
from Hong Kong in the sampson, and are engaged
Ia blowing up the forts after which it is expected
they will come here. Numerous vamums afford
abundant barrack accommodation.
Notwitnstaudng the great variation in the TEN.
perature, (the Thermometer ranges from 65 deg. to
50 deg IN the twenty four hours the health of the
men continues excellent. Supplies abundant,
although some little reluctance has been appa-
rent on the part of the country people lately In
bringing them in, throagh fear of fncurriug the
dspieasure Of che authoritiel. Ice is a luxury in
which the Chinese upper classes freely indulge
during the summer months; boats and coolies car
ryigg large blocks of it, constantly seen pass
Ing TO and fro, and the barbariaDs have not been
slow to avail themselves OF so refreshing article
OF consumption.
The interior of the city has been explored, but
offers few attractions to the stranger. The streets
are broader than those in southern citee, the h0u
ses poorer, aud the curiosity shops not to be dis
covered at ALL
The wholesome effect which this movement on
Tiensln has produced upon the Chinese Govern
ment 10 already apparent, and has proved most
satlsiactoriiy the WISDOM ofthe policy pursued by
tae representatives. of the four Powers, which has
been TO conduct negotiations at point near the
capital as possible 50 to bring that pressure to
bear upon the Imperial Government without
which 1t Is hopeless to expect its compliance with
the demands of the outer barbarians, however
reasonable and moderate those may be.
The day before yesterday TWO new Imperial Com
missioners arrived with great ceremony from Pc
kin. They were accompanied by large mounted
retinue, aud followed by train of mule carts car
rying their baggage. These functionaries, by name
kweliaug and Hwashana are mandarins of the
highest rank in the Empire. They have aunou uc-
ed themselves specially empowered TO treat