The New York herald., 1876-12-27
CHINA.

The American bark C. o. Whitmore on attempting to
sail from Hong Kong boarded by men from tho
United States steamship Kearsarge, and search was
made for Captain Peabody and Mates Snow and Staf
ford These men not being found on board the Whit
more was allowed to proceed. The alleged criminals
are still in China awaiting an opportunity to escape
APOLOGY DESTROYING AMERICAN CHURCH.
In compensation for the destruction OF the American
chapel at Yen Ping Flu year ago, an apology has
been sent by the local authorities TO tho United
States Consul sum Of money paid for tho books and
other property destroyed the chapel rebuilt end de-
livered TO the missionaries and proclamation issued
explaining the rights OF foreigners to reside in the in
terror.
AN ENGLISH GUyBoAr WRECKED
The Engish sqnooat l.upwng was wrecked Novem-
ber IL on Miato Island, Gulf Of Pecheclee
SUPPOSED FATE OF GERMAN BRIG.
The German brig Johanna, before reported wrecked
is now beieved to have been selzcd by pirates and
destroyed the coast OF Formosa. An investigation
into The circumstances is proceeding
Farewell complimentary addresses were presented
by the citizens OF Shanghai Of all nationalitics to
George Thomas Wade, the British Minister, on the
occasion of his retirement from office and return 10
England.
JAPAN.
MOVEMENTS OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY
LEADERS OF THE LATE RESURRECTION De-
HEADED-RIoTs AMONG THE FARMERS
LARGE FIRE IN TOXIC.
The United States steamer Yantlc after sojourn OF
Eve years In Asasic waters, sailed for Norfolk, Va,
Dccember4
Regulations have been issued for the importation Of
opium for medicinal purposes. Hitherto this drug
was entirely secluded from Japan.
Mmbu Tayu, OF the Tsrkugawa family, brother of
the last Tycoons has been granted educational PEN
sion ana ordered 70 90 IRON Philadelphia where he is
residing, to France for the purpose Of completing
his studies.
Preparations for the annual Industrial exposition at
Koto are now rapidly progressing
MOVEMENTS OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY.
Tho imperial family will unite NJ Koto Tor the per-
tombs about the middle oil January. The Empress has
already arrived there The Empress Dowagrr and the
Emperor start from Toxic on January and IA
spcctiyely.
Mayebara and eleven other leaders OF the recent in
surrection were beheadcd December 8. Others wero
variousy punished by imprisonment and deprivation
OF rank
A proclamation has been Issued declaring free trade
between saghalien aud the open ports OF JAPAN no
duties to be exacted until further notice.
AMONG THE FARMERS.
Riots have occurred among the farmers OF the
trail provinces owing to their dissatisfaction with the
taxes imposed upon them. The riots have no political
Significance whatever.
In conformity With an imperial recommen ndation
school has been established for noble amics the
support Of which tho Emperor contributes $15, 600
yearly.
LARGE TOXIC.
The largest IRE in Toxic since April, 1872, occurred
November 90 last commencing just before midnight
and lasting about eight hours Sixty-ave Streets con-
tanning 5000 houses, were totally destroyed 1t is
believed that 1fty lives werc lost The loss OF prop
erty estimated at $l0 00t 600 The residence o the
Austrian Minister burned. and that OF united
States Minister narrowly escaped. frompt and Of
fcctive Tor the relief Of the sufferers
been taken by tho government. The burned region
being rapidly rebuilt with tho introduction OF great
Improvements.