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NORTHERN JBENGA.L RAILWAY. Tins undertak...
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NORTH OF INDIA TRAMHOAD COMPANY. As late...
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CHINA. Opit advices from Hong-Hong are t...
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TRADE WITH JAPAN. IsfFraser's Magazine a...
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The Linen Tkadb and the Tbeatv with Japa...
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The English Iianghjage In India—Egkan Ty...
scribimr the Italian vowel system as one of needless contusion , but we think Sir Charles Trcvelyan will , 011 consideration , bear us oat , for , after all , it is not a contest for any fancy of his or r > f any of his colleagues , but a question how far such men , engaged in a noble undertaking ' , can be assisted in achieving the greatest amount of success . Therefore we say pkiuly that tho introduction of the Italian system . causes needless confusion , for the object even of the Irevelyan party might be attained , and yet the objections be removed . TJius the party insist on imn « - e with the sound of a , i with the sound of e ,
and w with the sound short oo . Ifc is but to subjecf . these anomalous lettera to diacritical points or accents , and the evil will be avoided . Then the Hindoo student will give to these symbols the wished-for sounds , but he will not be taught that tie letters e , i , and u unmarked , are in English ¦ types of the assigned sounds . It comes to this , in fact the exclusion of plain e , i and u from the Indian alphabet , and as a total measure the reform of at and au . Tlie Indian languages will have a distinctive alphabet , and both the English and Hindoo student will be assisted in their studies .
On such a basis the study of English by the Hindoo could be greatly promoted , for in his early studies the anomalous powers of the English vowels could be represented in the elementary books by a , a , e , e , & c ., the symbols representing to the Hiu-• dco the correct accustomed sounds .
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Northern Jbenga.L Railway. Tins Undertak...
NORTHERN JBENGA . L RAILWAY . Tins undertaking , which is for the purpose of carrying a railway from Rajmahal to Darjeeling , connecting Calcutta with the latter place , has received the approval of the local authorities , and the last mail announces that the principle has been sanctioned by the Bengal Government , and that its construction for the military and pokitical purposes for which it is proposed is considered merely one of time . It is expected , that the Supreme Government will be of opinion that with the advance of the line from Calcutta to Rajmahal , the time for & guarantee to the company has now arrived .
North Of India Tramhoad Company. As Late...
NORTH OF INDIA TRAMHOAD COMPANY . As late events in India have prevented the authorities from coming to an immediate decision on the proposals of the North of India Tramroad Compauy , which is for the purpose of filling up the railway territory between Laliore and Delhi , and of working up Kuinaon iron , the directors have only been able to lay before the shareholders at the meeting the correspondence with the Government , which , holds out good hopes of success .
India. Tjii: Calcutta Mail Which Arrived...
INDIA . Tjii : Calcutta mail which arrived on Sunday last brings intelligence principally confirmatory of that already received from Bombay . For some time past incessant accounts have appeared of skirmishes , more or less potty , which were all instigated by ft proclamation issued by the liogum of Oudc . This princess ^ who has more sense aud nerve than all her generals , conceived the idea of u combined attack . Sho believed that if all tho posts were attacked at once , the English , taken by surprise , must . be beaten at some one point , and any victory , however unimportant , would have brought thousands to hgr standard . Tho plan failed utterly through tho incapacity and cowardice of the subordinate leaders , nowa of
whoso defeat in detail lias been already- published . Telegraphic newa was received , on Wednesday night , in London . From Central India vie hnvo intelligence ) that , on tho 19 th , General Michel , twenty miles southwest of Sullutpore , surprised tho rebels under Tantia Topee , killed 400 , and took all their guns , three in number . The pursuit was continued for nine miles . The British lose was very small , only two being killed , and fourteen wounded . The rebels , after their defeat , fled towards Tull B « hut on the river Bctwah . Thoy soqm to have remained at that placo but a short time , and then to have doubled back from Sulthpooru in a southern
direction , pursued by the force under Mujor-General Michel . On the 25 th they wore at Oarroo , where General Michel camo up with thoni . They made no stand , and fled in evory direction . Six hundred rebels were cut up *> y the cavalry . Tanlla Topee then pushed on with his remaining force towards the Ncrbudda , which ho crossed between Uoshungabad and Nursingpore on tho night of Ootobor 81 . His forco now , consists of about 7000 nien vory much dispirited . Brigadiers Smith and Park , and detached bodies of pixvalry , are in close pursuit . By the , latqst accounts Tnntla Topee waa in tho Sludwara district o ( l he Nagporo province , fho Foreign-oilloe telegram aays : — " Tantia Topee « a « flucoecaea in oron / jln *? the Nerbudda with » ds Urokon
forces , closely pursued by Lieutenant Kerr ' s Mahratta horse- He has applied to know on what terras he may surrender . ., -. •• , . There is an apparent discrepancy in the intelligence , as the same telegram informs us " that on the 25 th General Michel intercepted the march of the Kaos army , about 3000 strong , at Kurraj ; they were routed , threw away their arms , and were driven to Khimlassa . From Oude we hear of the defeat , by Major Kaikes , of a body of 4000 rebels at Jepuldapore ; the enemy had seventy killed ; no loss on our side . On the 20 th of October the Nusseerabad brigade was defeated by a
force from Sultanpore , and lost three gans , three elephants , and all their material . On the 21 st the strong fort of Birra , near Sundeela , was captured . Our loss was fifty wounded , but not many killed . Lieutenant Carnegie , of the Engineers , was wounded . On the 23 rd of October , some place which the telegram calls Inbrowlet , was attacked by 5000 rebels , with four guns ; , they were repulsed , losing 150 men killed , and all their guns . Lieutenant MUford , of Hpdson ' a Horse , was severely wounded ; none killed . On the 29 th of October Bern Madho , with 20 , 000 rebels , attacked our force atSaourwa . The rebels were beaten tack , losing two guns . No
casualty among the Europeans . _ In Bengal , Sir H . Havelock , Col . Turner , and Col . Walter , have severally beaten large detached bodies of Her Majesty's Proclamation was read at all the Presidency towns-rat Luckndw , Lahore , Hyderabad , Nagpore , Mysore , and Rangoon , on the 1 st of November .
A FAITHFUL AtLT OF THE BRITISH . Mr . Russell writes to the Times : — "At Umballah your correspondent had an interview with the Maharajah of Putteeala , who gave him a very distinguished reception at his capital , about twenty miles from TJmballah : came out of the city to meet him , and received him , in company with Mr . Melvill , the Commissioner , and Major Dodgson , in state in his palace . I trust that the Maharajah when he visits England next year will receive the welcome due to such a constant , honourable , arid invaluable ally , but for ' whose aid , be it remembered , we could not have remained before Delhi . The Maharajah is a man in the prime of life , of some thirtythree or thirty-four years of age , of commanding stature and fine presence , inclining to obesity , a handsome oval and whiskers
face , black flowing beard , moustache , Grecian nose , and large dark eyes of the almond shape , which is so much admired by the Asiatics . His Court is the last which is left in the north-west of India , and is maintained with Oriental magnificence . As a governor he is absolute in his own dominions , which he rules vigorously and energetically with his own hands . During our difficulties in the North-West he lent Mr . Barnes , our able and intelligent Commissioner , 210 , 000 / . for the use of Government , and he is now desirous of obtaining the payment of that sum in order that he may visit England in the spring ; nor is he without hope that he may be permitted to accompany Sir John Lawrence as a fellow-passenger . The Maharajah is the more to be praised for his fidelity because his conduct is in opposition to the sympathies of many of his people . "
China. Opit Advices From Hong-Hong Are T...
CHINA . Opit advices from Hong-Hong are to October 13 . The Chinese Commissioners made their appearance at Shanghneon the 3 rd of October , but nothing had been done , as the Commissioners required rest after their journey , and were waiting for the arrival of Poontinqua from Canton , before proceeding to the revision of the tariff . It is supposed that the duties on tea and silk will remain unchanged . The duty on imports will bo reduced to a five per cent , ad valorem rate . Lord Elgin is said to be " hand and glove" with the Shanghae Chamber of Commerce , and is acquiring great personal popularity iu the north .
If the China Mail is correctly informed , Lord Elgin received instructions from hom , e to propose a clause in tho treat } ' with China surrendering the Cowloong poninaiiln to the colony of Hong-Kong . There is great probability that tins cession will bo made Canton w quiet , but little business is being done , except in a kind of underhand way . The merchants expect to have to contribute largely to tho indemnity money , and they are unwilling to como forward Jest they shoufd be " squeezed" twice . A fearful typhoon pnaaod over Swatow , commencing at H r . M , on tho 21 nt September . Tho tide rose from eighteen to tweiity feet . It is said that upwards of two hundred junks wero wrecked , and tho loss of life amongst them was very groat . The hurricane srcina to have been local ( orj if it travelled , it has done so inland . At Amoy , there wn » ouly a sharp north-ouster .
Cochin-China. The Overland C/Iin>T Mail ...
COCHIN-CHINA . The Overland C / iin > t Mail reports that the allied French and Spanish forco , having captured tho city of Jouron , and two forts of Joupoo , in Cochin -China , wore engaging ; guides to conduct their forco to Hue , the capital of the country , where it was said 100 , 000 native troops were colloctod to moot them .
Trade With Japan. Isffraser's Magazine A...
TRADE WITH JAPAN . IsfFraser's Magazine appears an interesting article upon this subject . The writer says the Japanese are naturally suspicious , cunning , and astute , and very much inclined to get the better of the foreigner in all commercial dealings with him . It is not enoug h , for U 3 . to have opened the ports of Japan , unless we find there a market for our goods , and profitable returns . In order to bring about these desirable results , we must commence by creating fictitious or real wants among a nation that has hitherto existed without any support from European industry . The wares introduced by the Dutch are all articles of luxury , and those imported by Chinese traders , throug h , whose means Americana and English in Asia have indirectly traded for years with Japan , are of the same nature . The Japanese , as a nation , have to be rendered consumers of our products ; at present only a few of the wealthier classes are inclined to spend their superfluous cash on European articles . Dutch , Americans , Russians , and English will vie with each other in supplying the market , which will soon be overstocked , and , as we have said , until new wants are created , we are likely to gain nothing but a loss from the trade . Of the returns from Japan the same may be safely predicted . The greatest difficulty-will-be experienced in obtaining cargoes of any value for the European market , until , on their part , the Japanese have learnt how to develop the natural resources of their country for the advantage of a European trade .
The cargo hitherto imported by the Dutch , by order of the " Japanese Government , consisted chiefly of tin , lead , quicksilver , powdered sugar , cloves , pepper , cottons , ginghams , & c . The Kombang , or private trade , was carried on in the same articles , with the addition of those we are now about to enumerate . With regard to stuffs , cloths , & . C ., sent to Japan , it is necessary to remind tbe exporter that unless they are of the requisite width , they are likely to remain unsold , or to turn , out a very bad speculation . Thus , cloths ought to be sent in pieces , about 25 ^ yards in length , by as near as possible 41 inches in width . They ought to be thick , fine , and glossy , with broad black list , or selvage . Cachemires , of the same length , but only 28 ? inches broad ;
camlets , of the same length , but only 32 £ inches broad ; watered camlets of the same length , but only 28 f inches broad ; printed woollen velvets ( t « JP )» of the same length , but only 23 inches broad . Besides these articles , Patna , Bengal , and European chintzes , red cottons , Adrianople red stuffs , Aroxozyns , Kaliatour-wood and elephants tusks may be advantageously introduced . With regard to the latter , it is likewise necessary to observe that great attention must be paid to the size and weight of the different qualities . Glass and crystalwares find , too , a ready sale . Small wine-glasses and drinking vessels of middling quality are most in request . Watches , clocks , mirrors , telescopes , and other optical instruments are much sought after by the wealthier classes , and all drugs , if of good
quality , may be advantageously disposed of . With regard to return cargoes we have but little to say . The copper mines of Japan are very rich , but the Government has always jealously limited the export of that or any other metal . The next article in value is camphor , and then there are lacquered wares , silk * , and crapes , which latter we get in abundance from India and China , so that it may be fairly doubted if it would turn out to the merchant ' s advantage to bring them over from a greater distance . Yellow and white wax , dried ink-fish ( zeelcat ) , for Chinese consumption , whalebone , camphor-wood , and mother-of-pearl , are among the few wares at present adapted for exportation . The future will enable us to form an opinion as to the coals we are likely to get from Japan . At present we know nothing about their quantity or quality .
The Linen Tkadb And The Tbeatv With Japa...
The Linen Tkadb and the Tbeatv with Japan ,- — When the details of the recent troaty with Japan , were made known in this country , all persons connected 'mth . tho linen trade were startled by observing that linen goods were not included with cotton and woollen goods in tho olass of articles to be admitted into Japan on payment of a duty of five por cent , The directors of the Dundee Chamber of Commerce immediately called the attention of the Privy Council for Trade to the omission , and asked whether any explanation could be given respecting it . The reply sayo : — " Under the recent treaty with Japan , as linens are not specified in the second class of articles , which are to bo admitted on payment of 5 percent , duty , which class included both cotton and woollen goods ; and as no rcferenco is made to them in tho first and third classes of enumerated articles , they appear nocossnrily to come within tho fourth class , » nd to bo liable to n duty of 20 per cent , "—Dundee
Advertiser . Tub Oranoe Cnoi \ --Wo understand that the supply is likely to bo vory deficient this yoar . Portugal Ji « a a fair average cop , but St . . Miohnol U only about twothirds of what it was l « st year , and T ° rco » ra only about one-fourth . This falling off i » to bo attributed to the vory dry weather which has prevailed , amounting in some localities almost to a drought . —Aattern Courtyea Herald .
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 4, 1858, page 23, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_04121858/page/23/
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