The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-15


They had not been allowed to have any communication
patch 70 Mr. Fish, the American Consul ut Shanghae, IN
forming him Of their safety
QbT me Mtrrtep, the american Minister 10 b re-
conducted TO the frontier IN he same ,vay as that in icic he
came. 9TFf
[From the Paris Pays, Sept. 3ol
Tho Russian journals, according to news received over
land from China, confirm the arrival at Pekn Of tho
assures us that that diponot ,c not b. recs, M ne
Emperor, but only by the chief of the Nuyko or imperial
Cabinet, title similar TO that Of Premier. ISL
from the Journal dos Dcbats, Sept, OH
According TO the latest accounts from Hong Kong tho
American Ambassador was to have quilted pekn. We
but ecitae the Charge Of the United states upon
this happy termination OF his embassy IL IL ID true that
that embassy 10 be nothing but an Imprisonment aud
that the Chinese seriously mistaken TO the unc
tons which the American representative was charged
with performing at their court
AMERICAN CARE OF ENGLISH PRISONERS.
From the Journal du Havre, Sept %
We find the following in the Shanghai correspondence
of the Semaphore of Marselles Two gunboats, the
Cruiser and Highfyer just arrived from the Gulf OF Pet
chill have brought the that twelve English soldiers
well treated at Ten Tsn The American Commodore,
rho ras doued communication nth the Chines, had tn
formed ne English Of The fote q their coant'yne',
THE PREPARATIONS or ENGLAND AND FRANCE FoR
Paris Sept 2s) Correspondence Of London Tmes.]
The following fresh details given by Paris journal
generals are it said proposed for the command Of the
cxpediton-Genera de Martimprey, Commander in Chief
"
Wmpien The number Of troops appears to be Fixed at
10000 chosen from the best of every corpe and to
PC formed INTO marching rsg%enss sSaens mat
not equally capable Of supporting the sea voyage and the
influence Of the climate. depot 70 be formed IN one
Of the stations to Hongkong Shanghai TO replace
the deficiencies the effective force In consequence Of
the preparations to be made the departure cannot take
place until the first fortnight in November II is more
over the most favorable season, In consequence OF the
The French government, as mentioned some
days since when displaying It's flag in the heart Of the
power and TO show that at present strike hard and
far when its honor is concerned.
From the Paris Patre, Sept. col
The number of vessels and which are to form the
French expedition to China has not yet been decided
been signed between France and Cochin China
From the London Times, Sept. 30.l
The following vessels are being fitted out at Portsmouth,
to reinforce our squadron in the China seasOdn 10,
PADDLE Capt Lord John Hay, c. b. Sphinx, Q, paddle,
Commander G. r Day. v. c.; Beagle, g. screw, Comman.
derp McDougal; Rngdove, g. screw, Commander Crage;
beats. Al sphead-Pear 20, screw Capt Borase, c.
B.; and Clio, co. screw, Capt. Miller In addition 70 the
Perseverance screw roopshp, Commander Power, and
Simeon, screw troopshp, Commander Cooke.
It Is the intention Of the admiralty to o. up one Of tho
ac her to the fleet in China convey the sick or wound
cd during future operations 10 the stationary hospital
shrs The Fox frigate, fitted with screw and auxiliary
engines OF 200 horse power also lying at mornings up
Portsmouth harbor, and might be made available for
many services in the China Seas during the expected hos
tles We believe this vessel has been employed
since fitted with her auxiliary steam power II is said that
she averaged over nine knots on her last trial.
The Rhadamanthus paddle steamer, Master Com
mander Sturdce sailed from Portsmouth yesterday
ing for Woolwich, having on board number of high
pressure boilers, fitted complete, intended for China TO
replace such may be damaged board the gunboats
attached TO our squadron in those waters.
ENGLAND MUST UPHOLD HER PRESTIGE IN THE EAST.
From the London Herald ord Derby organ), Sept 2o
II is understood TO be the intention Of government to
make only limited of the Indian army In the prose-
euGn Of the war with China and that By far the largest
with the Ceestials to be sent from this country We
cannot too strongly impress upon the Cabinet the mpor
This is no time for triHng 1t is too late TO in
qre whether the treaty drawn in the best chosen
tiai lempire intended to allow his capital be
proaned by the presence OF the barbarian or whether
escorted By Chinese asse ocs n instead Of
gunboats. What have to deal with at present the
fact that British fleet has been repulsed. It is
quite evident that will do to enter upon this
test in spirit Of bravado We must not begin by
despisirg the enemies with whom have to contend
That We shall eventually gain our point if the matter be
properly conducted can for memen. doubt But
10 send insufficient force, to aleu- TOO mach time to
elapse before sr7iring the spot ,coud be 70 e srith
fatal and terrible than that scch has Just taken
place In the East everything depends on oar prestige
Take away the opinion entertained Of strength and
the celebrity with which are able 10 punish nsplts and
you have taken away the very foundation of power
The Chinese have now beaten us. Certainly the odds
terribly in their favor, but that does not pre-
vent rumor being spread amongst the Chinese that
enemies will make superhnman efforts 10 follow up
what they, of COURSE regard brilliant success, and
must be prepared to fight battle that will be contest
ed with vgor and persistence unusual in Eastern war
fare.
Another point to be borne In mind that the people OF
this country will never submit to play secondary part in
this The quarrel than thai Of France
II the British flag especially that has been insuted they
English sailors and English soldiers who have suffer-
cd the most and in whatever IS done Great Britain must
take the lead That ally should decide upon
diatc stops for Furnishing the afront to the
French Ambassador is absolutely necessary il he
wishes make himself respected by the Chinese but the
British government send out force proportional
to the interests a. stake and strong enough carry
with speed the objects for which II will be sent THIS Is
moi 10 rage aar for ded, it to submit TO sacrifices
and 10 make strenuous cxerti0ns in order to maintain
position which has cost much to acquire that
canno, surrender it without struggle This will diff
fer from all other wars that we have waged in China
The cos. will be great the struggle serious and
for that reason for other it is to be hoped that the
turn deaf the sentimental pcadngs Of Mr. Miner
Gbson and enter upon the contest with becoming spirit
tcrained but il will never do to despise the enemy
with whom about 10 contend The truth is, that
the men who fought against US the other day on the Peho
probably Of very different from the Chinese
who formally served targets for the mnskets Of SOL
ders. During the reign OF Catharine IL Of Russia
tcDsye emigration took place of Calmucks or wild rtars
which has been generally attributed TO the extorons and
insults of Russian officials Be that il may the sudden
gh, of soarge population the Chinese frontier was
regarded q serious calamity by the Russian govern
men and many efforts made to bring back the fug-
the acquisition Of of hardy soldiers, who have
since remained faithful TO the land Of their adoption
is not difficult TO believe that Sang ko-ln sin, I'M
peria Commissioner Prince of Pooakutai Of the Korcln
tribe descendant Of some wild Calmuck who preferred
live exile rather than submit the extorton Of hun
cry officials in the days Of the great Caharine. The o
cial account Of the battle Of Peiho given by the Impe
rial Commissioner II by means appears certain that
the Emperor had given instructions resist the approach
OF the ambassadors and the Of the despatch rather
leads TO the conclusion that Sang had taken the RESPONSE
bily gu himself He informs his master that the 'bar
barians, dsobeying reasonable ipjuncuons, burst into
the inner waters and commenced firing upon our SOL
insoent bearing during several days Sang then pro-
ceeds . declare what Is in direct opposition 10 the
fred at the night the oath Of June and endeavors to
take credit to himself for his submission the proud
rcbeious bearing Of the enemy, thus encouraging the
barbarans in their PRIDE and feeding the fairy Of our
soldiers" The Emperor OF China may be inclined TO
look with favor on success, though had Sang been de-
probably have been disavowed But be that as it may