The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-14

ih'p; America sending Franco has vessels the WY;
England she Is TO keep fhe lead which she has 80
worth.y ASSUMED and kAherio wisely maintained will
also then her force IL Ia, however, 70 be hoped
tnas further &C. Of conquest will be required Each Of
he Powers has, ~ on. rstsnd, cent 70 Pekin 60
neral staemGnt OF grcvGDcss and demands Mr. Ophant,
Lore Esins private secretary, and Le viscomte dc Cou
ta~s Baron Gree private tsry, left Hong Kong yes
day The FoTmosaor shanghai Whether the Russian
ard American aesIatshes went by tho steamer
have not nearc but tina: they gone, are iume
d.;eIs to 60, N upJo16e think i will be found thai
the four rowers in these communications invite the En-
I@ror ,epd 10 sbsDgh.s Minister Of high rank pro-
peIy accredited 20 treat tor treaty upon tho basis
Of free transit throughout China under proper prote cton
from Chinese authority, permanent diplomatic relations at
Pesr unrestricted commerce. and indemnity for losses
and expenses Incurred.
Lord Esin and Baron Gros will 20 nor, In about three
weeks. Count Puia,n goes almost immediatey-for
HE little steamer viii have long struggle agans. the
nonsoor Mr. Reed goes 70 Manila, To pass the interval
between the present date and time when he pro
coed TO the rendezvous at Sh.sgaae.
10 the same letter fearful picture ia given Of the
Commissioner Yeh is his way 10 Calcutta 10 be kept
under suyv eillsIce
IuE ENGLISH WAR IN CHINA.
[Trom the London Post, March 20
The Chinese question ia once more in sort
temporary allegiance. The capture OF Canton has
mol concluded he quarrel, and it is more than pro
babe tina. the allied forces will have to force their
way into the interior before the Emperor admits the
claims Of the Western Powers. However that ray
be, Lord Elgin is TO be reinforced by additional
troops, and nom passage in Lord EllenbOroughs
speech the other night We may conclude that, in the
matter OF the Canton dispute as in most Others the
new ministry will persevere in the course OF the old
and prosecute the very policy they previously held
up to scorn. TO be consistent, Lord Derby should
abandon TIE war, recall Sir j. BOwring, make restt
tation to Yeh, patch up peace AZ well as he can,
and throw all the blame of the initiative upon his
predecessors. In that case we presume that France
would go in on her own responsibility, and make m-
pOrtant cOnquests. But could England take kindly
TO such change of policy Would they renOunce
the ineligible verdict OF the last election? The idea
il preposterous Yet such the dilemmas OF Lord
Derby's position that he must either abandon the
war prosecute it in utter defiance of his recorded
convictions Of the moral bearings of the case We
await the Prcmiers choice and its results.
But, in the meantime, the capture of Canton and
our consequent acquaintance with its interior have
thrown valuable light on the Chinese character and
dispeled soIne very mischievOus decisions against
which Orieptalists have long struggled in vain
Western nations have been accustomed to look upon
China the last home of patriarchal simplicity, Of
administrative wisdom, and of the grandeur without
the coruptions, OF the more advanced civilization
of the West But we have recently learned that the
Chinese are in many respects barely removed above
barbaiism itself. For a thousand years they have
scarcely advanced step. They have not spark
OF patriotism. They do not comprehend the most
elementary notion of it. Nowhere the face
of the earth have women been so nhumanly treated
nowhere has infanticde been more remorsey per-
petrated, or human degradation in every odiOus
form more caously exhibited. Ina blind and logged
reliance on their own traditions they have desped
all other nations, and struggled hard to repel all in
tercourse with the nations beyond them. Perhaps
the little tragedy at Canton may do something to-
wards clearing their darkened vision. The long re-
quired lesson is now likely to be given in good ear
nest and British officers just the men to teach it,
There is but course to adopt with such people,
viz. TO impress them sensibly with the conviction
that we have abundant means OF enforcing
claims These being conceded or extorted,a great
change may be looked for in the moral state of those
portions OF the country which are brought into con
tact with European merchants and traders; and uti
folk tba vuho I'm tha
influence OF Western civilization.
The War IN India.
DEFEATS OF THE REBELS AT THE ALUMBA0H-
MARCH OF SIR COLIN CAAPBELL-THE EXPECTED
ATTACK ON LUCKSOw-THE KING OF DELHI NOT
sENTsNCBD-POsITION OF THE MUrINEERs-rHE
PUNJAB QUIET.
The Bombay mail of the 9th Of March has arrived at
su.z, whence have the wing intelligence by
telegraph
The news from Lucknow Is down 70 the 9Th Of March
I'm the LIST of March Sir Colin Campbell reached Alum
bagh, aud pushed heavy force to the Dlkoosha Ar
dens within mile OF Lucknow.
Sir James Outram attacked at the Alumbagh by
large of the enemy the 2ist OF February and
sgan the 18Th. On both occasons the rebels were de-
eated with heavy slaughter, and without loss TO the
British.
On the 9th Of March Outrsm, with 5000 and 30
euns, crossed the Goomtee and took up position within
range ,he eastern eide Of Lucknow. He immedi
| ateiy ATTACHED but repulsed the enemy.
General Franks bad joined the Commander In Chief,
with n column from Goruckpore \, OOO strong.
The army before Lucknow stated 10 amount 10 600
men with 10 600 cavalry and 100 guns.
The general attack was expected 70 be commenced
about the 10th OF March.
The Eugiish LADIES' prisoners with the Queen are 70
ported to be alive and well treated.
The columns OF Generals Pose aud Whtelcck we're ad
vsncng the banse and Aahaead I'D a. TO BIO In po
ston intercept the insurgents In thcee directions.
Cen Franks column had brilliant engagement with
large Of rebels Shandna, IA which 2,sco or
the latter killed wounded and al their guns taken
Some disturbances reported in the Southern Aahralts
i'm 90 xunt are Aalabar.
The Prnjab vas perfectly quiet
The Bombay markets were very active Imports IN
great demand.
Money continued easy. Freights 10 Liverpool 81
Ct 12s
The London Tines has commenced tho publication OF
letters from It's special correspondent IN Injs-Mr. W. H.
Russell-who dates from the camp OF the Commander in
Chief
Further dispatches via Malta state na the intelligence
from Lucknow by telegraph down 10 the Sun or
March.
The rebels had erected strong line NJ defence along
the canal, whicb would require siege artillery They
alarmed but likely 70 Gaht, although party
anxious 10 trest
Inc report tina, the ex King Of Delhi hal convicted
and sentenced transportation for life IL lie
trial had not been completed.
The deieA, Of rebels With heavy losses Oh their aide,
Is reported nj various points.
News from Australia.
The Australian mail steamer arrived al Mals on the
18th OF March, with dates from sydney February 10