The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1860-09-27

NAPOLEON then touches on Syrian affairs, saying
that his first thought in the matter was 70 come 70 an
understanding with England. He asks "Nhat
other interest than that Of humanity could induce me
10 send troops TO that country - lie also says:
The interior organization of France, and the IN
crease of her resources are fields vast enough for
my ambition and sufficient to satisfy 1t. 1t was difl-
cult for me TO come 10 au understanding with England
on the subject OF Central Italy, because | was bound by
the peace Of Yilllfraucl. A. 70 Southern Italy / am
free from engagements, and ask nothing better than
concert win England ON this point, A. On the others.
In Heavens name let the eminent men at the head Of
the English Government lay aside petty jealousy ana
unjust mistrusts, and let vs. understand one another
in good faith, like honest men a. we are, and not
like thieves who desire to cheat each other. Ihls L
my iunermost thought.
SYRA-Both England and France were sending
large forces T. Syria. The Emperor, after reviewing
the French troops destined for Syria, addressed them
as folio -:
"Soliierg, you leave for Syria, France halls with
ioy an expedition, the aim Of which : 10 cause the
rights Of justice and humanity to triumph. lou do
not 20 10 make war against n foreign nation, but to
assist the Sultan in bringing back 70 obedience his
subjects, who are blinded by the fanaticism Of the
former century. In that district you have great re-
minisceuces. Fulfill your duty, show yourselves wor-
thy children Of those who once gloriously carried into
that country the Banner Of Christ. You 10 not leave
in great numbers, but your prestige Is sufficient to
supply the deficiency, because wherever the French
flag Is seen 10 pass, the nations know that a great
cause preccdes it-a great people follows it
The Emperor has given 100000 francs III ald OF
the fugitiyes from Syria.
ARREST AND TRIAL OF SYRIAN CULPRITs.-News
from Liverpool, 20 the llth Of August, per -frdb1a,
states that there had been over four hundred arrests
at Damascus, of persons implicated in the late horri-
bic massacre. Immediate trial was had Of all the
~culprits, aud those found guilty were speedily ezecu-
tel.
The city was tranquil, and the authority Of the
Sultan, under the effect Of vigorous measures, was
again restored.
SALE or CHRISTIAN WOMEN FOR HARENs-The
latest dates from Damascus report all quiet there, out
murders were still committed in the surrounding
country. Three thousand Christian women were sold
at % piasters apiece, and were detained in harems.
Chinn.
Dates are to July 25th.
TuE ALLIES AND CHIxEsE-The British and French
forces have concentrated on the Gulf Of Peechele to
make war in earnest, intending, 1t Is supposed, TO
reach Pekin, If possible. The prevailing opinion
seems 10 be that Admiral Hope will attack the Iaku
forts about the 25th Of this month, with the british
force alone, and that he will not wait for the Earl OF
Elgin. If this be so it will be a very sensible move
indeed. The Taku perfdy will be avenged, and the
Pekin Cabinet inclined 10 appreciate the olive branch.
Whilst the French force lying back will illustrate the
hopelessness of prolonging the struggle
The REBELLIoN.-The rebels have been gaining
important victories of late. They utterly routed the
IMPERIAL army, bcsieging Nankin, and then took the
civ of Soochow. The latter place is so miles from
Shanghae, and 20 much CONSERVATION prevailed, that
the Chinese authorities requested the Brltish ana
French to take possession OF the city, when they uiu'
The rebels near Canton have long hair, which iden-
titles them with the TAPPING aud Nankin party, and
is the emblem Of resistance to the Tartar yoke. lie
fought with them near Shouheng Foo-theIr numbers
are described rs legion, and their skill, he AYERS Is
great. He says they have cavalry and attack the
Imperialists in flank in the most impetuous manner.
The Imperialist cause he AYERS TO be entirely gone,
the greatest dissatisfaction existing in their ranks.
1t seems that the plan the rebels adopt to carry on
the war, is this They take towns and villages on
their march, and capture all the male adults. On
forming the array Of battle they arm these prisoners
and place them in the front. Ii they attempt to ny
they are killed, and their only chance Is 20 overthrow
the Imperialists, when they are either released OF
placed in the ranks of the regular troops. 1t may
seem strange that these do not desert to the ranks o
the Imperialists, but this is accounted for thus: Int
rebels have "A way of pretending to desert to the lm
perialists, and then in the confusion of the battli
throwing off the mask and attacking their enemies II
rear, causing, of course, utter route. Thus the I'm
perialists resist all overtures of that kind, which, "A
we said before, gives the captives no chance bat tina
of prevailing over them.