The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-25

NV xOuA aENAAO, M
the present reign the most trustworthy as he WAS the
most able statesman in the Turkish capital.
OF late years, and since his alliance with the ltan,
Redschd Pasha held decidedly the first place in the TUX
sh State: Whether be were IN out of office, he was
equally first in the counse Of the Sultan. This emaence
seems 10 have been not undeserved. Redschid knew
Europe well and his country well. He perfectly un.
dersood the views and desires of England and France OF
Russia and of the German Powers At the time, he
thoroughly appreciated the relative power and import
ance OF the various races and provinces OF which the EN-
pire s composed Whether the question was an Anglo
French alliance, or an Austrian occupation or Russian
Interference in Modo wascha, the ntrigues Of Ser:
Wan Pretender, Redschd Pasha, in power or out OF
power, the abest advise the Porte and in
one way or another he generally contrved TO make
his voice heard In foreign society hear of no.
thing but Redschid Pashas subserviency TO the
British Ambassador. In day or two we
shall have speculatons in every journal Of France
and Germany as to what will be the result to English In.
uence Of the Grand Vizers death People have talked
AZ Redschd were the mere creature Of Lord Sratord
dc Redcne placed in office by the Ambassador 10 90 MS
bidding Nothing be further from the truth. Red
schd Paha, distinguished by acuteness and tepaciy
OF purpose not likely to be the creature OF any
one. His abilities and his power with the sultan made
bis assistance useful his enmty would nave Deem
formidable The British Ambassador and he were usually
in alliance simply because they had common views
policy lord Sratiord supported Redschid because Red
schid acted steadily principles which this country
has for many years past upheld and Redschid consulted
the Ambassador because he knew Ambassa for would
give him more dsnteresed advice than any other dpo-
matis Indeed the continental politicians have been TOO
much given TO mdivdualze in this matter. The British
Ambassador and Redschid Pasha were merely the repre-
senatives OF the national policy OF their two countries
English influence prevails at The Porte lust In proportion
as able and patriotic statesmen are IN power The Turks
sensible enough that English interests coincide
with the stability Of their empire and they consequently
put faith in professions and adopt advice On the
other hand they have learnt during the present centuryo
suspect designs Of than other Power on their
outlying PROVINCES and they consequently have become
less disposed confidence To this may be added that
the English have always shown due respect to their feel
ings, both national and religious even when
we
20 900 Turks actually under the command OF British
officers. English influence, then, as long as Is deco
rousy exercised, is something perman snt and arises
from the very nature of things Redschd Pasha was only
the type Of the generation OF Turkish pstcians bis
colleagues TO share his opinions on most i'm
portan subjects and his death will assuredly make no
difference the policy Of the Porte But Turkey has lost
her finances and extending her commerce. and whose high
position made for the Cabinet TO deal with the rival
preensons Of European Powers Though there are many
the Sultans councils will sadly miss their weightest
mind.
News from China.
Telegraphic advces from China had been received in
London, but the dates were not gven and very little
The steamer Adelaide the last detachment Of 500
marines board passed from Singapore the I'd OF
December and attack Canton was expected 10 take
place on her arrival.
The Paris correspondent of the London Times is posi-
lively informed that the French ambassador to the court
Pekn had arranged that after the squadrons shall have
taken up a position before Canton final summons shall
be addressed TO the Chinese government. The accom-
pishment Of this Formally was to commence on the 10Th
Of November
that instructions have been sent TO the French Admiral 10
the Ere nch troops China from acting in concert
with the English and that the 500 men recently sent out
are IN reality for demonstration against Cochin
China. 1t also said that spain will certainly take part
| in this expedition.
hope to be able TO tell you by the next mail that we
are al least before Canton" All powers of force
and persuasion arrived upon the OF arrival
Mr. Reed in his gigantic ship the Minnesota and
although the monster made involuntary breach OF Ell
rsernzed IN cordial fashion II understood that on
the 18th the Calcutta flag ship will change her anchorage
for Tiger Island The rest OF our Meet sin Sraaaay
strength heavily armed vessels will move right up
and occupy the river under the walls Of Canton They
will clear the water, all sunken obstacles pro-
tect the necessary reconnossances Of the and ap
proaches TO the city and make matters Tor the
final assault Then the great Yeh will be summoned not
TO treat but surrender the city Should he neglect or
refuse procamatons will he issued directing the unarmed
people 70 depart the city during the mpenans
rncs and land forces the Smelling the forts, the breach
| ing the walls, aud the storm.
According TO all precedent Hong Kong s fun OF rush
! ing rumors. ssYeh has been degraded" "Yeh has
abandoned the city, "Yeh has asked 10 open negota-
s SSSs" aYeh viii sT die a. his post" "Yes
has mined all the gates, eScava'ed al, ali . u.
streets turned every n ss, amt into gs assa g
covered with earth over the top" "Yeh has 900
men within the walls, and 200 guns on the Qualifications
Y
posing predictions should not turn out 10 be rather IKE
the event. but all know with any certainty Is that the
Chinese government have been sending down troops from
the north and have been mounting guns upon the walls
In a tw days may reasonably expect 10 have 100
guns and goo men IN hese waters. VI toe na'er We
bulk Of them will be blue jacketscapal fellows aloat,
but terrible sraggers ashore. Jacks habits all induce
him 70 consider that going ashore means going upon
spree Jack will help 10 take the city, or would take 1t
| single handed but We must not trust him TO hold IT,
believe may that the Baron eros has deter.
nina m N
gates corvees and four gunboats here and about
1000 men, whereof be can land about 900 seamen We
have plenty of do the work single handed, and
some delay may possibly be occasioned by waiting UNI
he get his frgsse the Csprcease, now IN dock at
Shanghai down southwards 80 far therefore, as actual
assistance goes, perhaps might well have becn
alone but In other points OF view this cooperation must
very satisfactory wn"' ns oa,, ps may os se
late upon it, take for granted that II IL Sufficient ~
clear, however that cannot be stronger han ours The
action OF the French therefore, will justify In the eyes Oh
Europe the course which taking and, a. tue
two sauadrops will doubtless act cordially togethr this
will be another public proof Of the friendship and com
| mon policy OF the two nations
equally we'll understood that the Americas are TO
retain their position Of lockers Judging from the
great draugh OF water OF the Minnesota even th1 look
| ing on" must be very distant view -,
The torpidiy Of the last Ave months therefore has
changes 10 the hustle Of preparation The seamen are
being drilled 10 act ashore the seth being marched
and counter marched targets set in the secluded
valleys of Hong Kong and the sharp ring VI The rne may
he heard at early morn and dewy Every ono who
can smugre himself on board gunbo@ has been up tne
30 get peep AZ the doomed CITY Many VINO uu nol
need this smuggling process have yielded 70 The same
| curiosity. ,
General Ashburnham said TO be under orders for de.
partnre for india and Is about 10 exchange Head Quar-
ers House, for the Ava lord gn taking the house ana
| the General taking the steamer.
| lord Elgn, accompanied by the French secretary OF
Legation and Colonel Foley has been up 20 MACAO fot
taken careful survey of the city from the top o the
pagoda lie called upon Baron Gros at the French an
choage Castle Peak Bay and held long converse Inc
Chinese who profess be quite convinced that all tins
"bobbery," their word Is only so brighten them
| and who stu repeat tnglshnau take Caut's,
are quite certain tha' Number Mandarin only went
| M 90 try and open negotlstons with Yeh.
Ny letters from tbe north tell me that the Chinese have
Just ssued impairment proclamation, warning the par