The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-11-11
FROM CHINA

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A correspondent of the New York Eceninq POST
writing from Shanghai, under date Of August 10th,
speaks Of the disturbed condition Of affairs there in
consequence of attempts by French vessel 10
carry off Coolies He SAYS:
''The last mail from the United States and from
Europe contained an unusual amount of eXultation,
in England and the United States, over the oren-
ing of this great Empire to the commerce of the
West and the religion Of Jesus as the Chinese
call the Christianity of the Bible"
lie then refers to the boast made by British
Official about his diplomatic success in opening the
whole country to trade, and also to the alleged
opening of the vast Empire to the Gospel and the
inviting Of new missionaries The writer says:
'Ihis all sounds well; but facts stubborn
things, and unfortunately they do not seem to ac-
cord with the theories. While the Bishop is bring
ing men to occupy new fields, men now here
are excluded from the old ground, and churches for
years occupied with safety and profit are demol-
ished by an excited mob.
There is, the writer says. security for foreign
ers in the streets Of Shanghai and ''since the re-
cent wonderful treaty has opened the Empire to
trade and religion, neither trade nor religion seem
to be tolerated. This certainly is a strange state
of things"
The same writer continues:
awe have pretty reliable news from Mr.. Ward.
After the usual amount Of consultation with the
Chinese authorities, Mr.. Ward and the legation,
with attendants amounting in all to twenty Amcri-
cans and ten Chinese servants, started from the
village of Pei-tang, the Gulf of Pechele on the
20th Of July. They transported in vehicles
which the Chinese call chariots Twelve miles be
low Tein-tSn on the Peiho river, they were trans
fcrrcd to boats, in which they We're taken to Tong
chow, twelve miles from the capitol. whence they
were conveyed by land to Pckin The Journey Oc-
cuped eight days The legation has been heard
from since it arrived at the imperial city. All
seemed well, and speak in high terms of their treat
ment by the Chinese. Mr.. Ward was awaiting the
arrival of a high officer of the Government called
kwei-iang, who was daily expected, when the rat
ifcatons would be exchanged. MIR. Ward is ex-
pected to arrive here by the 25th of the present
month.
cone of the Chinese Commissioners wrote to Mr..
pany him to Pekin; said they were ready, and
wished to exchange the rattcations Of his treaty.
He also told Mr.. Ward that, had the English been
less precipitous in their movements, their wishes
might have been complied with, and they seemed
to regret the misunderstanding. 1t is said they are
thoroughly frightened at the probable consequences
of their victory over the English.
"Tbe new tea crop is coming slowly into the mar
ket. 1t is said to be an abundant one, and of
good quality. High prices are asked by holders
and not much activity in the market, on account
OF the apparent insecurity of every kind of proper
ty just atthe present time There is much fear that
if the present state Of things continues the season
will be unusually dull. Some ships are leaving al
ready for other ports in ballast. Unless matters
become quiet very little business is likely to
be transacted this season. We hope for a favora-
bic change when Mr. Ward returns from Pekn
with assurance that the treaty ratdcatioBs have
been duly exchanged, and that good faith has been
mani tested at the imperial city.