The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-27


wounded. WALTER DICKSON, MD,
Staff Surgeon Her Majesty's ship Chesapeake.
from the London Herald, Sept l5l
The Rev Mr. Huieatt, wounded the 25th OF June
arrived in Hong Kong by the Aden the 18th inst and
we believe is doing WELL he proceeds to Europe by this
mail
1t is reported that Admiral Hope had attempted
init suicide, but prevented by his officers by whom
he is beloved for his urbanity and kindly disposition We
are not able to confirm this report.
1t is stated that some of the wounds inflicted
men at the late attack at the Peho caussd by Minnie
b.ls. Ii this be true, 1t is significant
TAKING THE WOUNDED TO SHANGHAI.
From the London Times Sept Is
From letter of the 10th of July we learn that the troop
ship Assistance then off Saddle Islands Shanghai.
having brought down $50 of the worst Of the wound
ed Ii was to start early next morning for anchorage
Nngpo among the Chusan Islands where ex-
pected ere would be favorable place for lying in until
the hot weather should be passed
Tho MagceDne and the Coromande arrived at Shanghae
from the Peiho on the 10th inst.
Poor Captain Vansitart regret to say, scarcely
expected to I've. His leg had been ampatted beneath
the knee, aud it thought that another amputaton
would be necessary, as aordng him the only chance Of
The last accounts of the Admiral were tina, he was
doing well
ance after she left the Peiho, and the great majority Of
the wounded on board getting wonderfully we'll
BRITISH REINFoRcEMENTs FOR CHINA.
From the London Times Sept. Is
In consequence of the serious intelligence just received
from China the of hosities
country the government have decided on dcspatching
several additional steam rigates and corvettes together
with sufficient number Of sailing fgates augment the
squadron now in the Chinese waters. 1t is also expected
that force Of COO additional marines will be despatched
to China the divisions at Chatham, Portsmouth, Plymouth
and Woolwich being able to give that number Of
The names Of the ships that to be ordered TO China
from The several stations are expected be announced
few days.
Yesterday orders were received at the ROYAL Naval
Rendezvous Tower Hill 80 enter able and ordinary
men, andsmen, petty officers and arzans for the ships
now fitting for the reinforcement Of the aect in China In
order that the ships of ordered the China station
may be manned with all expedition the coastguard are
to be called on TO volunteer Her Maestys steamer Sea
New, Commander Broad, has gone round to Fleetwood
and the east to receive such men as will on Yes
terday large draught Of arrived from Greenock
the receiving ship OF the Tower whence they will be
draughted to Portsmouth and the sokers to Sheernes
BRITISH COMMERCIAL REPORTS FROM CHINA
from the London Times Getty artclc) Sept 15l
The mercantile letters from China generally in
the view that the renewal Of hostties will not be
tended by any material interruption Of trade At Shanghte
il is said the natives greatly annoyed at what has hap
pened the majority Of them being peaceful well wshers
TO the progress OF There is, consequently
thought to be danger Of the good relations with them
being disturbed. conviction Is expressed however
that the English government will have out very
large naval and military force blockade Of the various
ports would soon, is believed, bring the Emperor
Of heavy portion of its customs revenue,
would be equally disagreeabe for both parties
me question, however, is suggested whether
the English should go on paying duties to
the Chnese which Shanghai alone amount to $500 900
considered that the Chinese might retaatc by ordering
an entire suspension Of business with foreigners the
various ports although such would be fatal
themselves since would practically have the effect
blockade Tue American merchants regarded the
question with considerable interest since the United
States authorities had decided that adhere lite
rally to their treaty stipulaions without
the course of other Powers that they might be
compelled pay while the English escaped but the dit
Guilty supposng it TO arise, would doubtless be met by
easy expedients II generally considered that the
news of deftat would pass expedtiously through
Russia and I'M letter it is remarked. No doubt
will receive intelligence from St Petersburg long before
YOU get this II the event known early at that
capital il has been a secret well kept.
EsGLASp's POWER TO sUDDUE CHINA NEAR AT HAND.
from the London Times, Sept l5.I
India close at hand is swarming with superintendent
soldiery well disciplined, thoroughly accmauzed and
anxious for employment The diversion OF portion Of
these the shores Of China would relieve our
Indian finances for the Chinese, Of coSe Hb pay Tie
'cor would find our troops the occupation they desire,
and would rapidly enable to the position which
the late miscarriage has costs India Is second
IRE OF British strength, empire in itself. and would
be strange indeed if, with such empire, gorged is
with soldiers and Immediately contiguous 10 the seat OF
war; we should be under any necessity Of sending troops
ON tedlous and potracted voyage from these shores
All ha' We want Is rapidly Of communication, and
now again sadt 'ne miss The completion n te milan tets
groph HAD we done as might have Done London by
this time ought 70 have been only week post from Cd,
cutta.
The old Sepoy regiments. or nj laas, ,boss 10 r,,oi
were generally averse from foreign snry,ca "a, @
enlisted especially lor home duty had t
OF the sea ahu sccey hNea even 10 Indrs Even
perhaps. our less regular regiments haJ 49,, H. II!
vied to ssvomeer' for the expedition n ci WI ~
good officers and prospect Of good serycn ,hs, So
would ego anywhere and do anythng}' hrs \ Is nv. =
let them exescise free choice. Not the lsas, dti,s
ueeJ be anticipated in getting sufficient numbers lna1