The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-29

70 them On tho "a INST sh 70 tell yeu about these
Commissioners, but before 90 ng have something to
say about the members Of on WI l. CATION.
Of tho Hon. j. T. Ward ed scarcely speak. Poll
Buchanan at tho last C0nve ion, and his states men
know him from his boyhood up He seems TO DO q man
admirably adapted to tho present work. If may judge
from tho approving remarks which his course bearing
and opinions draw forth from those better able 10 judge
than myself have not yet convcrsed with any resi-
dent who did not volunteer the remark, lie seems TO
Mr. W. W. Ward the brother OF the Minister, plea
SAINT gentleman, already dsgustingly satisfied with his
Messrs. Heard and Lerman are Americans of leisure,
fully awake to the excitement Of visiting Hekn, and con
tent 10 rough il for few weeks in order 10 accomplish
Mr. s. Wells Williams is the well known author Of The
Middle Kingdom''-the most instructive work probably
written in regard China That OF Hue is lively
and interesting but has fifth of tho information
possessed by 'The Middle Kingdom. Mr.. Williams has
lived for many years at Macao and speaks the language
OF that region perfectly but the "Mandarn tongue Is
that spoken in the North it necessary call the Rev
Mr. Martin, Of Ningpo, 10 assist him.
Nj A. p. Martin, Presbyterian missionary at Ningpo
Is a remarkable man. He undoubtedly speaks
the Mandarin dialect better than any other foreigner
and that alone is sufficient to establish this claim.
expect that he speaks it as well as two
Americans out OF three do English. and this
knowledge has all been obtained by years Of hard study
assisted by great natural aptitude for languages He
speaks also the Nngpo dialect, and thus has IL in his
power to converse freely with those around him, well
as with the rulers Of this vast empire.
i
only know that he is OF that body of Presbyterian
missionaries who have for years lived in this country
doing their best and yet Ike all ether denominations
sadden ones heart 10 such these appropri
aing their lives to apparently endless and unproductye
toll think have yet the first true Chinese Chris
tan My friends tell me that they have many and
sincere yertssome Of whom have gone forth
preach to their countrymen but from my knowledge of
Chinese character these be exceedingly No
Chinaman made TO be honest man, grateful
man. or Christian man. am sorry if do John China
man wrong in thus expressing myself but is my honest
belief, and ms such made public. Let have look
at the six officers who invited in state by Mr. Ward
on the Ed inst, and who returned said visit day
later get most that follows in regard them from Mr.
s. W. Williams, than whose authority be better.
kwel lang is man Of seventy i've years, venerable,
not wanting in dignity and of reputed ability and great
experience. He occupies posts of First Minister of
the Cabinet and superintendent of the Board Of Punish
ments.' He is the terror of all evil doors.
Hwa Sha-na is, perhaps fifty five years old and
fills the post OF " President of the Board of
Civil ofhce'' Both of these officers are Manchus and
permanently appointed Plepipotentares for Deal
ing with Foreign Ministers" They are also Captain Gene
rails of Manchutroos though the title more nom
nal than actual And here will stop moment TO explain
this title OF Captain General of Mlnchn troops Ever
since the conquest Of China by the Manchu Tartrs,
three hundred years since every Chinese city has con
sisted Of two different quartershe one occupied by the
native Chinese the other by the descendants OF their Tar
tar conquerors Singular the assertion may sound
there Chinese troops in China; the army is
army with their families They said to remain faith
full 10 III, during all outbreaks. Their officers
officers Chinese The present rebellion in China
therefore, may be regarded outbreak of the
natives OF the soil against their former conquerors
but il not neral enough rather not sufficiently well
regulated 10 merit the of rebellion Ii is more
properly speaking, hundreds OF large bands OF robbers
and murderers who successfully carry on their rascay
in spite of the exertions of the government.
Ho kwetsiug the Governor General of the three pro-
vnces kangsu, Ngaubwui and kangs and the second
rank OF the eight Governor Generals of whole of
China. He has also lately been appointed Commissioner
or Secretary OF foreiga Commerce and Affairs Generally
and is looked upon as man Of grea, influence.
Twan-shng- shin is Minister Of the General Council
and has beer placed upon this commission a OF
ary and adviser He makes up the number of -four
COMMISSIONER who have been appointed 10 treat with
the foreign Ministers.
Now TO local officers
SehHwan is the Provincial Jug, Of this province OF
kiangsl, ana occupied the post of Tauta lGoyernor
of Sharghae last year.
waHuh is the present Tantai, and on The occasion Of
Mr. Wards visit the only in full uniform, from
the fact Of this being the place Of rendezvous The
COMMISSIONER from pekin but have been there
first two met Mr.. Wm. q Reed aud tn other Minister'S,
rather where they to Ior. Elgn and Baron
eros. and where Mr. Reed Went meet them. do not
wish this I, reflect upon Mr. Reed has been already
most stupidity and ungenerousy abused for not being
able 10 his hands when they were tied with that
ahomnable strings red tape He did more inf
nitey than those who abuse him could have compshed
had they been similarly cornered IL again, jack
like and suicidal policy OF the United states which is az
AMT. is Uncle sam always TO be fed upon pap
tr. Bennett2
Mr. JOSEPH Heco is a Japanese gentleman Of some
crs, and speaking English remarkably well Some ton
ears since. before Commodore Perry thought Of his
edition 10 that country and shortly after Commodore
}ddle had beer kicked the side Of japanese Junk
the Bay Of Jeddo Mr. Hcco made up his mind leave
eddo where b. had been sent to school and
Dsaca, where his rather cultivated small farm. Mr.
ieeo had living in Jeddo welltodo uncle, who owned q
ne junk bound to Osaca and in that vessel H. pas
age from the home Of lis youth &c AT this parcu-
ir period Mr. Heco what is vucarly known in ira
cling parlance as dead held,' his wellto-do |
nce generously giving him IA free PASSAGE The
ar he going at such little Perhaps it well for
lis countrymen that he did not, for he is able to
translate the Bible accounts Of ctr manners and GUS |
oms &C. into their own language for them whereas had
le made quick passage back Osaca, lie might have
now been digging in ais father fields the best Of his
wn Providence, however, had ordained otherwise: the
unk encountered heavy gale, blown out Of reckon
ng drifted about the Pacific for five months and finally
.as fallen in with by an American ship whose cantan
ook them on board, and continued his way San
Francisco suppose all newspaper readers will remem-
Der this event
pie Of that city, and Mr. Heco in particular
seems TO have been object gilmore than ordinary solicit
ude. Senator Gwin in particular Instrumental in
advancing his interests and the consequence is that he is
returning to his country after absence Of nearly
en- years, good English scholar We met him at Hong
Kong, month SINCE his way back and the flag officer
eadily granted him passage there in this ship Here
lie met Mr. Townsend Harris, Minister 10 Japan who
wisely took him into his service his private secretary
do not know what salary it will be in his power give
him. but it should be large for he IS undoubtedly better
uted for the post than any other person He has also
ratelu feelnE tOWaru ANeTicd ana all Americans for
be education which he has received and does content
himself with expressing this only His actions keep time
With his words. Witness the following
When al Hong Kong the English Consul General ia
IAN, Mr.. Rutherford Acock awake to the importance of
aving such attached 10 his mission offered him
y 500 year if he would join him
" am much Obliged to you, Mr.. Alcock, he replied
but owe everything to the Americans, and wish first
offer my services to Mr. Harris.n The refusal Of an
er like this, at time when his future necessarily
Uncertain, indicates depth Of feeling which could
in China
Speaking of Mr.. Alcock reminds me that wanted to
ay how well both England and the United States re-
PRESENTED in Japan. Every out here unes in the
opinion that Messrs Harris and Acock are the two FIRST
men in this quarter Of the world. Certainly high
)lment
During the passage from Hong Kong Mr. Heco shared
mess, and was most amusing TO listen TO his various
impressions Of what was in store for himself and CON-
,anons after their rescue 1t seems that they did re-
ard at all in the light Of "rescue." but in that OF
apture.
"Oh we were very much frightened, tell youn he
cmarked, in answer to one Of our questions
why, what you frightened at ~ asked voice.
sWhat were we frightened att Why, we had never be-