The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-14

forces Of the prefecture OF the Twan respectfully writes
this ip reply to Commodore James Armstrong
Last spring took the vessels OF under my CON-
mand cruise 10 the southern part of this island and
ctored .. Ia ku-kopg Here the American mill
tary officer Sims, who had been specially sent there TO
make nquiI about foreign ship which had been mucn
injured yphoon in December, 1885, in the seas OF
that region She had treasure and goods board,
with crew Of twenty persona officers and men, and OF
their fate or where they had nothing hal ever
been heard or Was known He Captain SIMS had pre-
pared statement of the case, petoned the Iuten
be made for them.
Accordingly sent commands to all the elders and head
mer near IL ku kong 70 make repeated inquiries upoa
tine matter and they all declare that large foreign ship
had been wrecked IN that quarter; aud when returned
with vessels northward made careful inquiries OF all
the hames and villages along the coast and the people
all agree saying that relics of any vessel
had ever been seen there. therefore conclude that
this ship was wrecked in some other place but where
have no idea The various points mentioned in the pet
ton 70 be inquired into mutt not therefore, be regaed
doubtful for this statement is not trumped up reply
enclose the original, and make this reply for your in
formation knowing that thoughts viii often 10
the matter at the same time wishing peace and bless
iDgs and hoping your Exceency will excuse whatever
The Major's card is enclosed, and the envelope is d
rected follows che enclosed reply sent from Ia
Ku post station TO the foreign ship Hoh quen requesting
that il be forwarded TO Commodore James Armstrong
Sent from Taiwnn June ID, 1851"
Captain Sims has now returned to tue San Jacinto;
Enclosed are also copies Of petition addressed TO the
American Minister, MIR. Reed by Americans resident at
Macao, and Com. Armstrong; order relative thereto,
which are a. follows
MACAO, Dec II, 1857.
To his Excellency Mr. REED United States Commission
er TO China, &C., &c.
sIn-The undersigned citizens Of the United States resi-
dent st Macao respectfully urge upon your attention the
necessity OF an American vessel Of being stationed at
this port during the continuance OF the present hos
tiltes.
The town is crowded with Chinese rabble from Canton;
the emissares Of the mandarns come and go continually
between this and Canton but apart from any danger OF
outbreak organized by the Chinese authorities, the afro
cous character and aDtecedents Of tue Cantonese popua
ton give good To anticipate serious dsur
should favorable moment present itself
The recent withdrawal Of the French and English yes
sells Of war from this neghborhood presents such
an snu. opportunity -, and We may expect IA a
winter unless the Chinese be deferred by seeing foreign
force prepared If circumstances call for interpo
eition. We have the honor TO be- with much respect,
your obedent servants.
Signed by b RAUL W. c. Hunter J. B. Endicott, s.
Drhker, w. Shepard Wetmore, Gideon Nye, H., Geo. B.
Dxwell, Robertson, r. B. Wade, w. X. Cressey, o. f.
Roberts W. A. Macy John b. French c. V. Preston, d.
Ball, s. ". Bonney, James Pardon.
UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP SAN JAuyro,
HoSG RoSG, Dec FL, 1857.
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your communication Of this date, in which you suggest
the employment Of small steamer in Of uprising
Of the Chinese Macao take countrymen residing
there on 10 the Portsmouth.
In reply have 10 inform you tina. you are sent to Ma
Gao 10 afford all the assistance in your power with your
ship and ships company fellow citizens at that
port and that have not the authority TO hire charter
steamer or vessel OF any description neither can dele
gate that power 10 you except in such cases as men
toned 10 you this morning rave therefore TO retrate
my orders TO you OF this morning. 70 proceed 10 Macao and
AFFORD all the assistance and protection in your power 10
American citizens should outbreak revolt occur
among the Chinese population OF that place. am very
respectfully your obedent servant,
JAMES ARMSTRONG, Flag Officer, &c.
Commander ANDREW II. FoorE, commanding United
States ship Portsmouth, Hong Kong.