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ever, must be done to deliver this part of India from the miseries which have so long afflicted it. It is a duty both to England and to Oude to interfere: the honour of the British name and the happiness of Oude alike demand such a step.

A commission has been organized to administer the newly acquired territory of Nagpore.

The Nizam's dominions continue to maintain their established character, and to compete with Oude for superiority in disorder and crime. Throughout the British dominions, even in the wildest parts of them, something like order and justice prevails. In the Native states, injustice and outrage constitute the rule; the reverse of these ever marks the exception. Let the carpers and cavillers at the British Indian government take these facts and make what they can of them.

As articles of commercial intelligence, it may be mentioned that coals are reported to be obtainable from Ava, and lead from that country has actually been imported into Calcutta.

From the Presidencies there is, as from the rest of India, but little intelligence. In Calcutta, the newspaper rates of postage seem to excite much discussion. We may hope that by this time it is set at rest. Another subject of domestic interest is the sentence on Lieutenant Procter. This had been submitted by the Commander-in-Chief to the Governor-General-we know not why-and his lordship has ordered, indeed, that Lieutenant Procter should be released from arrest, but has prefaced the order by remarks severely reprehending the conduct of that officer, and directing his removal from the Arracan battalion.

The general impression seems to be that Lieut. Procter has had hard measure dealt to him; and we cannot say that such impression appears to us erroneous. Would not Clive, under the circumstances, have acted as Lieutenant Procter has done? Would he for thus acting have been brought to a court-martial, and been convicted and punished? And if in his early career such a thing had happened to him, where would have been the British Indian empire?

The offence, however lamentable the consequences, was at most but an error in judgment, and a slight reprimand would have been a sufficient punishment, if any were required. We are not sure, however, that Lieut. Procter merited any reproof. Spies, we believe, are not considered anywhere to be entitled to much favour.

From Madras we have nothing to report, except that the case of Lieutenant Procter seems to excite as much interest as at Calcutta. The finding and sentence of the court, with the extra appendages, seem to be approved nowhere.

Bombay affords us nothing but the like unanimity on the aforesaid subject; and it may be added, that the feeling against the commission appointed to inquire into the conduct of Sir James Brooke seems equally general. The Bombay Times observes, that the expense of the commission will be from twelve to twenty thousand pounds, and of the results every one in India is satisfied already; adding, that the harmless fishermen of the London philanthropists were a set of blood-thirsty miscreants," whom Sir James Brooke did well to destroy.

The Governor-General and the governors of the subor

dinate governments are at the chief seats of their respective duties.

Scinde is to have a little Chobham, as Bombay has already had at Poona. The force is to assemble at Kurrachee early in the cold weather.

The Ceylon papers furnish as much information as usual. What is the average amount we will not say, as it might subject us to the imputation of unpoliteness, impertinence, and we know not what, which would shock us.

China affords nothing very important, or to much purpose. The following account of the reception of Sir John Bowring at Fuh-chau is from the China Mail:

"Sir John Bowring arrived on the 20th in the Rattler, having left Shanghae on the 6th, and visited Fuh-chau and Amoy on his way down the coast. We understand that the reception of his excellency and his suite at Fuh-chau-fu on the 14th instant was in every respect satisfactory, and this is the more important, as our commercial relations with that capital and its neighbourhood are developing themselves on a very large and promising scale. It is said that more than fifteen millions of pounds of tea have been contracted for, and are likely to be shipped during the present season from Fuh-chau. Wang, the viceroy, has been hitherto most inimical to foreigners, and has repudiated all intercourse with them; but as he is in direct communication with the emperor and the court of Peking, the establishment of amicable relations between the British plenipotentiary and his Chinese excellency is a fact well worthy of record, and may lead to valuable results. Many communications as to the forms of reception, we are told, took place between the prefect and other subordinate mandarins, with the British functionaries at the consulate; and after much discussion and some delay, it was ultimately arranged that Sir John Bowring should be received with the highest honours, and treated in all respects as the equal of the viceroy. A long suite of chairs, bearing Captain Mellersh, of H. M. S. Rattler, Messrs. Lay and Medhurst, Mr. Gingell, the acting consul, and other functionaries, accompanied the plenipotentiary; and on reaching the vice-regal Yamun, a salvo of artillery welcomed their arrival. The grand central doors were thrown open, and the viceroy advanced to the outer entrance to receive the British minister. What passed within is of course among the secrets of diplomacy, but we are informed Sir John Bowring has expressed himself well pleased with the results of the interview. At its close, the viceroy accompanied Sir John Bowring to his chair, and a second salvo of artillery announced his departure; and in the afternoon of the same day, the viceroy, in all the panoply of state, returned at the consulate his excellency's visit. We augur well for the future from so propitious a commencement of diplomatic relations at the capital of Fok'ien. Sir John Bowring's reception by the admiral and the Taoutae of Amoy, on the 18th, was not less satisfactory.

The Friend of China says:

"Canton is still in a state of siege, and it is difficult to tell when a crisis will arrive. At present, there is no doubt but the Imperialists, badly as they are armed and drilled, are much more efficient in the field than the raw insurgent levies; and if funds can be raised, the chances are that months will elapse before the city can be taken. Should money and powder fall short, however, the place will fall, with the help, it is likely, of the Imperialist soldiers themselves. To check the supplies, then, is the most effectual means of helping things to a speedy finish; and well would it be if foreigners resolved on leaving the port for a season, and on settling in HongKong, where Government have large empty houses in the shape of barracks and officers' quarters on the south side of the island."

In the China Mail, however, we read as follows:

"Meanwhile though all trade at Canton is for the present stopped, the city itself remains in possession of the Mandarins. The foreign factories are guarded by a strong force of British and Americans, and the Comus, Supply, and Queen are anchored close to. The effects of this state of disorganization are beginning to be felt in Hong-Kong itself, where provisions have risen in price at least fifty per cent., and the supply of market produce is likely to be stopped altogether, unless some means are adopted to put down the pirates that intercept the traders on their passage to the colony. A large fleet of fifteen sail has been cruising for the past fortnight near Tam-koon-tow, the fishing-station whence the colony is supplied, and during the greater portion of that time Sir William Hoste in the Spartan has been gallanting at Macao. In his absence, we understand that the boats of the Racehorse have, or were to have, been despatched in search of the junks; but we hope the intention has not been carried into effect, as it will only lead to a needless sacrifice of the lives of the seamen. Nothing but a steamer should ever proceed on such expeditions, and we are glad

to learn that the Rattler is for the present to remain on this station for such purposes."

It is not often that extracts of such a nature as that to which we are about to call attention appear in this part of our publication; but all relating to Japan is at present so interesting, that we cannot refuse it a place here :

"The American clipper-ship Lady Pierce, Captain Burr, fitted up at San Francisco in a most costly manner for a peace expedition' to Japan, arrived with her owner, Mr. Silas E. Burrows, at Hong-Kong on the 14th August. Mr. Burrows describes his visit as having been attended with the most pleasurable and satisfactory results. We have been favoured by him with the following notes from his private journal:-The Lady Pierce arrived in Jeddo Bay fifteen days after Commodore Perry had left, as a token of amity and peace, and without any preparations for war,' and the high Japanese officers said the visit was much more pleasing to them than that of Commodore Perry, who had with him too many big guns and fighting men.' The Japanese, however, expressed the utmost regard for the Commodore and his officers. The ship had been supplied at San Francisco with every comfort and luxury likely to gratify and interest the Japanese, who were surprised to find such an elegantly furnished vessel used as a private gentleman's yacht. Her dimensions were taken by artists, together with delineations of her guns, tackle, &c., the authorities saying the emperor intended to have two vessels built on the same model. On board was a Japanese seaman, the sole survivor of a crew of fifteen men belonging to a junk which had been blown out to sea, and was picked up near the Sandwich Islands after having drifted about for seven months. This man, named Dee-yee-noskee, was received with the most lively demonstrations of pleasure by his countrymen, who listened with much delight to his graphic description of his rescue from the junk, and kind treatment by the Americans, especially on board the Lady Pierce, in which he had been, by the kindness of her owner, permitted a free passage to his native country. The Japanese, especially the lower orders, were profuse in expression, by words and gestures, of their gratitude to Mr. Burrows, who seems to be of opinion that Dee-yee-no-skee, a man of fair talents, is likely, by his account of American manners and customs, to accomplish more than hosts of ambassadors towards forming and cementing an intimacy betwixt the Japanese and foreigners. Shortly after the arrival of the Lady Pierce at Uraga, orders were received from the capital that Mr. Burrows should be supplied with everything he might require, and received with similar hospitality to that displayed towards Commodore Perry.' With a party of the Uraga officials on board, the Lady Pierce proceeded to within ten miles of Jeddo, and her owner expressed a desire to anchor off that city; but this was objected to by the officers, who said, ' It is not good-Commodore Perry did not go there, and we hope you will not.' During the stay of the vessel, every part of her was crowded with visitors, who were profusely regaled with the refreshments with which the vessel had been provided, fresh oysters and peaches being their favourite delicacies, with champagne as a beverage: and although at one time there must have been several thousands in and around the ship, and though everything, silver-ware included, was thrown open to their inspection, not a single article was stolen. Large presents of silk, porcelain, lacquered ware, &c., were made in the name of the Emperor to Mr. Burrows, who, however, was requested to give publicity to his determination, that henceforward, in accordance with stipulations in the treaty, no foreign intercourse whatever would be permitted with Jeddo, but that all vessels must proceed either to Simoda or to the other ports thrown open to American trade. From Jeddo Bay, therefore, the Lady Pierce proceeded to Simoda, under the pilotage of three men sent on board by the authorities, and escorted by a government cutter manned by two officers and twenty men, who had received orders to render every assistance that might be required. During the entire stay of the vessel, no guard was placed over her, nor was any restriction put upon landing, of which Mr. Burrows twice took advantage while in Jeddo Bay, and on both occasions was received with every mark of courtesy. He is, however, of opinion with the officers of the U. S. squadron, that no extensive foreign commerce can possibly, at least for many years to come, be carried on with Japan. He says he applied for coal, and was told at first that Government had determined not to dispose of their seacoal;' but, after reference to Jeddo, he was informed that he might have as much as he required at 1 dollar 65 cents per picul, or 28 dollars a ton; such coal as he saw at the depôt being of a very inferior description to that sold in Oregon at 8 dollars a ton. Mr. Burrows says the Japanese are fully aware of the present disturbed state of China, which they impute entirely to the effects of foreign intercourse; and considers the enormous prices fixed upon such commodities as he desired to purchase, a certain index that fear alone dictated their emperor's acquiescence in the demands made by Commodore Perry. He likewise asserts the Japanese to be a nation of atheists, denying the existence of a God, and selecting as an object of worship either the spiritual emperor at Meaco or any other Japanese. He was told by the interpreters that formerly their religion was similar to that of China, but that the belief in a Supreme Being had latterly been entirely discarded; and they professed to be much shocked on Dee-yee-no-skee declaring his belief

in the Deity, to whom, and not to the spiritual or temporal emperor, he said his successful supplications for, and thankful ac knowledgments of, deliverance from the drifting junk had been directed.'

CASUALTIES BY DEATH IN THE ARMIES OF INDIA, REPORTED SINCE OUR LAST PUBLICATION.

H.M.'s TROOPS.-Assist. Surg. R. B. Wigstrom, H.M.'s 14th Lt. Dragoons, at Bombay, Sept. 8. MADRAS.-Lieut.-Col. G. A. Baillie, 52nd N.I., at 33, Eastbourne Terrace, aged 89, Oct. 10; Maj. E. T. Cox, 2nd Nat. Vet. bat., at Chicacole, Aug. 28; Assist. Surg. A. Cheyne, 3rd Eur. reg. at Bellary, Aug. 21; Lieut. Č. Holland, 4th N.I., near Coimbatore, Aug. 30. BENGAL.-Assist. Surg. C. Forbes, 66th, or Goorka regt., at Rawul Pindee, Aug. 21; Assist. Surg. A. M'Lean, at Debrooghm, Upper Assam, Aug. 8; Lieut. E. Whelan, 4th N.I., at Peshawur, Aug. 14; Lieut. C. J. Farrington, 45th N.I., at Secunderabad, Aug. 17; Brevet Major J. Ferrier, 48th N.I. at Malacca, July 24.

BURMA H.

The following is from our Burmah correspondent, dated Thyet Myoo, 10th August :

"You will excuse me for the shortness of this communication when I assure you that there is not a word of news here-even rumour is silent. The weather is now really enjoyable, and we are determined to take advantage of it, as you will perceive from the account of a cricket match, which came off at this station on the 7th and 8th instants. I do not think you could play cricket in Bengal in the month of August. All is quiet here, and the state of health pretty good. I have really not another word to say."

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The following is from a correspondent at Myanoung, on the Irrawaddy, dated 15th August, 1854 :Our "There is very little news from this part of the world. conquest has indeed been an easy and a successful one, and everything daily tends to place it on a firmer footing. The country is becoming more quiet and settled, and the people more contented with our rule and the effective protection afforded to them when compared with that which they received in the Burmese time, or even last year, before our arrangements were matured. last rains the whole river was covered with dacoit loungs, carrying from twenty to forty robbers, and though all merchant boats sailed in fleets, under the protection of our gun boats, there was scarcely an instance in which some of them were not cut out, and carried off, or plundered. During the rains not a single dacoity that I am aware of has taken place, and boats pass up and down day and night. There have been a few dacoities in the country, but most of these have been committed by the notable MoungGoung-Gyee a man whose whole existence has been passed in this occupation, and who, it is said, defied the endeavours of the Burmese to check his iniquitous career. He dared not for his life return to Burmah Proper, as there are some old scores against him to be paid off, so it is more than probable that he will fall into our hands when the season again admits of the field being Major Nuthall with his Peguers pretty well broke his back just as the rains set in, and since then the energetic assistant-commissioner, Captain D. Brown, has diverted him from mischief (until something more effectual can be done) by constant dours after him.

taken.

"Notwithstanding the wise predictions of my Lord Ellenborough, and his still more wise declamations against the boundary, I see not the remotest prospect of the war being revived, or of disputes or inconvenience arising from the line of demarcation we have chosen.

"The king is evidently a man in advance of his age, and knows and understands full well the advantages which are likely to result to him and to his country by maintaining a friendly intercourse with our government. He has not only entered into a contract to supply our commissariat with all the wheat and grain produced in his country, but is most anxious to supply our steamers with coal, and has sent down large samples for trial. What stronger evidence could we have of his perfect resignation to his misfortune in losing the better half of his territory, and of his desire to profit by that misfortune. Until very lately a belief was general in the country that we should soon abandon it; but since so much activity has been displayed throughout the country in constructing roads, towns, cantonments, and other public works, this belief has quite vanished, and the Burmans have no longer any hesitation in