New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-17

aversion to foreign intercourse, there is no bond
of sympathy between province aud province.
A Cantonese is called foreigner at FoO-Chow,
and rice rersd.
FOrgetfulness of these two facts has 0ccasl0ned
unnecessary acerbity on the part of in respect
to the acts Of Commodore Tatnall off the Peiho,
and unnecessary alarm to those who have friends
in China when they hear that hostlties have broken
out again at the north.
In respect to the assistance which was so n0bly
rendered by Commodore Tatnall in rescuing the
remnant of the British squadron from the fearful
position into which it had been betrayed, as an
American citizen am more proud Of it than Of all
that has been effected by the ships and ministers
and officials of every grade in the course OF the last
four years. The Commodore did not assist in the
attack, as some, very stupidity, have asserted. lie
saw the gun-boats filled with wounded aud dying
men, while there was not force enough left to
bring them out Of the storm of death
which rained upon them. He gave assist,
ance by bringing up reserves who manned
the gunbOats, and got them out, or rather such OF
them as would float with their shocking freight OF
cOnvicts and death. And, that nothing might be
wanting to show that we have noble representa-.
tive, brave as well as humane, he, unarmed, went
into the thickest of the fight, not as cOmbatant,
but as a noble, kind hearted, fearless man, who,
seeing what his duty was, did it handsomely, with.
out spending week considering what the result
might be to him personally or professionally.
Your correspondent is not apt to indulge in
heroics; but really he is tempted in the pres
ent case than ever before And it is shame for
some papers to abuse and Willy our excellent Com
mOdOre for doing more honor to the stars and
stripes in one afternoon, than has been done In the
last four years all together
For the benefit of those who have friends in
China, let me say that they should always remem-
Der that China is wide world in ITSELF and owing
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and Province, above mentioned, the fact of HOSTILE
ties in one quarter by no means involves danger in
another. Should the whole Pekin district be
burned up unless some local cause should arise, i'll
every other Province affairs will jog along quietly.
When the troops arrive, and have had time to
reach the scene of action we in Hong Kong shall
be only moved to see a copy of The North China
Herald when the mail comes in. But, whatever
the result of operations there the effect will be con-
fined to the immediate locality.
There is trouble in Japan again, and very de-
cided protest of the British COnsul-General adj
ministers rebuke to his own cOuntrymen as being
the cause of it.
1t is the same old story, so often repeated.
Japan, like China, Is to be thrown open to the
blessings of Western Christianity, civilization and
trade. A treaty, half granted, half extorted, is
signed, and trade regulations are established.
Before the appointed time merchants, specula-
tors agents. and all sorts come pouring in; contra
| band goods demand admissions; currency regula-
tons are thrown TO the winds; officials of every
grade are insulted snu obed and abused swarms of
drunken sailors are turned loose frtm ships OF all
nations to recreate in the streets and private houses
of the natives, and Western civilization, like
wild bull, goes careerng round, knocking Eastern
| barbarsm in every direction.
At present, trade is in that quarter nearly at
stand-st. How Western Christianity progresses,
| have not heard.
The present state Of affairs in Europe has far
more important bearing upon this colony, than the
so-called war in China. Although inferior in every
respect to the English, the French fleet in these
waters is far from contemplate, and already we
speculate upon the consequences OF collision be-
tween France and England.
As a depot of stores and a rendezvous for fleet,
this is the most desirable position in the China seas.
OF Notifications we have worthy of note, and
the flag of the largest feet will doubtless be the
flag of the island. There is a noticeable lack OF
cordially between the services ofthe two countries,
and should hOstilities occur, there viii be few
friendships to break off.
The dispatch of French troops aud steamers for
the PeihO is by no means popu.r movement mere,
any more than it seems to be IN England.
In shipping there seems more activity than usual,
though the improvement is temporary. 80 many
coal freights are coming in from England, the
States, Australia and elsewhere, that large
amount Of tunnage will soon collect.
The cOOlietrade is still in progress, though some
difficulty exists in obtaining candidates. move
ment, sanctioned by Government, for buying coo.
lies for Demerara is not much more successful,
though the price offered is 500 per head, and care Ia
taken not to separate families"