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THE RUSSIANS IN CHINA . We find the following in the China Telegraph : — " The accounts from the Peiho , and relating to the defeated attack on the forts , are decidedly anti-Russian . A correspondent gives us the following reasons for arriving at these conclusions : —1 . It is a well-known and acknowledged fact that the Russians have supplied the Chinese with some hundreds of guns . 2 . Within the past year they have assisted in erecting the fortifications at Taku , on European principles , *» rith shot-proof screens to the embrasures . 3 . Not only were the guns worked in a manner the Chinese are incapable of , but mechanical means were brought into play , under the
superintendence of foreign artillerymen , in order to bring forward guns to replace those dismounted by our fire . 4 . Men with light hair and complexion , in grey uniforms , were seen on the forts . 5 . Officers of good reputation , whose word cannot be doubted , declare that , when close to the forts , they heard orders given in the Russian language , and so clearly , that they could distinguish their purport . 6 . Our men were wounded by rifle bullets . 7 . There is now , arid has been for some time , a whole squadron of Russian vessels cruising about the Gulf of Pecheli . " He then continues : —" Numerous other inciden ts have been observed , trifling in themselves , but tending to corroborate the above testimony . We must also
consider the perseveringly encroaching policy , of Russia in this quarter ; the great influence the Russians have in China , and the fact that they , and they alone ( of Western nations ) , have a footing at Pekin , which they wish to keep exclusively to themselves . " The re-appearance of the Russians on the scene has been the occasion for the Overland Trade Report to make the following remarks : — " From the advices received from the United States expedition , it is clear that the Russians and the Chinese are on excellent terms . The means of obtaining information are otherwise so limited , and the subtlety of the Muscovites so great , that only wild conjecture can be hazarded as to their intentions . That Russia has large and growing interests in the North of Asia , that she has played a double game with the English
in this China affair , that she has intrigued to prevent a reconciliation between the English and the Chinese , and that nothing can be more detrimental to her aggressive designs than the residence of a British minister at Pekin , are tenets uponwhich there can scarcely be a difference of opinion . The foothold which the Russians have attained is probably the greatest obstacle the British have to overcome . The destruction of the Taku forts and the occupation of Tientsin , are the ultimate steps -which the allies can now think of resorting to . Considering the blind obstinacy and determined resistance of the Emperor , it may be well doubted if these steps will be efficacious in procuring an immediate adjustment or a satisfactory solution of existing difficulties . If not , it it is difficult to predict where matters may end . "
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JAPAN . Noxhxjjo , wo learn , has been done in the way of business at Japan ; in factj owing to the currency question , trade is tptally stopped ,, and will remain eo until the question is settled , which may bo years . It is worthy of note that the flourishing trade that was carried on for a time with Japan , was nil done under Admiral Sterling ' s treaty , and that , now that Lord Elgin ' s has come into operation , trade is at an end , Another account says that no improvement
could be advised in business transactions . The Japanese still held out about the currency , but the Consul-Goneml appeared more inclined to yield the point than before At Kanagawa there had boon no business done , and at Nagasaki the trado was restricted to a few barter transactions . Nothing had transpired with regard to the selection of the localities . for the residences of foreigners . By the latest accounts from Jeddo , Mr . Aicook had made no progress in respect to the currency question , and trade , consequently was in abeyance .
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TJie subscription for tho memorial of tho late Alexander von Huraboldt has now reached tho sum of 70 , 000 thalers , and there la no doubt / ontortairied of a much larger sunn -being still forthcoming . ; '
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FOREIGN INCIDENTS , The Maltese aitd the Governor .- —A letter from the island says : —The Governor has been very active since his appointment as Commander-in-chief , visiting all the barracks and canteens , examining the liquor and other articles sold , together with the prices charged to the soldiers , and inquiring into every department . It is reported that he will recommend the withdrawal of the Sappers and Miners , so as to give more employment to the Maltese . It is further stated that he wishes to give to the Maltese the auberges of the knight s , now used as officers ' quarters . These did not formerly belong to the Maltese , but to the order of Knights Hospitallers of Jerusalem , who would not permit Maltese to be in the order . By this means , and by the increase of the rents of government houses , and other sources , he hopes , it is said , to increase the revenue
. £ 40 , 000 per annum . In the meantime he is steadily improving the town by repaving the streets , adding greatly to the number of lamps , removing obstructions , and so on . He is at present engaged in planting the square in front of St . John ' s Church with trees . He has apparently a very strong leaning to the Maltese . It is to be hoped that he will not be disappointed in his estimate of them ; but there are those who , after a very long acquaintance with them , are not so confident , and who consider that it would be a much wiser and safer policy to give more encouragement to the English , whose patriotism and love for England cannot be doubted . Sir Gaspard Jje Marchant may be misled by his faith in the Maltese , but no one doubts Ms sincerity and uprightness of purpose , and his wish to do the best for the prosperity of the place .
Pjbench Journalists ttpon Enolish SociExr .- — The , Univers , says a Paris letter , presents its readers with a letter from London , in which the awful condition of that heretical land , Great Britain , is described with all that accuracy and strict regard for truth that characterises M . " v " euillot and his fellow scribes . The inquest at Stepney was reported at full length in all the papers , but they make a general application of them , and exclaim , " See what is the result of parliamentary government ! " The Univers , in a letter purporting to have been written in London , roundly asserts , that owing to the frightful amount of distress prevailing among -the lower classes , infanticide has become one of the "
institutions " of the country . Our clerical contemporary asserts ( on the faith , it says , of Mr .. , Wakley ) that hundreds of children declared as still-born , but in reality murdered , fill the churchyards of the capital , and adds that the estimate is far below the mark . M . " Veuillot ' s print also enlightens his readers as to the mode of infant burial , which "is universally practised . " The child once disposed of is sent to the workhouse , and the workhouse , to save expense , places the body of the child together with a full-grown corpse , in the same coffin . These absurd calumnies , however artfully interwoven with a substance of truth , would be unworthy of notice , but for
the profound ignorance touching England which still pervades every class of French society . The statements of the Univers are copied into a great many papers , and the monstrcnis facts they allege will be universally believed . Inliis " History of Civilisation " Mr . Buckle points out with great felicity the removal of international prejudices by the greater facilities for intercommunication afforded by railways . This is no doubt true of England with regard to France , but by no means correct of France with regard to England . As an instance , I may mention that this Very day at least half a-dozen Frenchmen have asked me if the facts mentioned by the Univers were correct ; note that those were clover , sagacious , and intelligent .
CnioicET in this States . —The All England Club commenced their-cricket match with'Twentytwo of the United States at Hoboken on the 3 rd . The Eleven won the toss for innings , but sent in the Twenty-two first . They gave way to tho Eleven in two hours , having scored but 38 . At 5 o ' clock the stumps were drawn , 82 runs having been made by the All England Eleven , and two wickets only having gone down—viz ., Haward , 38 ; Carpenter , 2 R ; - Wisden , 8 ; Parr , 5 j byes , widos , and no balla , 1 G . On the 4 th the ganqe recommenced , Parr and II ay ward , of the English Eleven , being at the wickets , to the bowling of Messrs . Gibbs and Hollis
of tho St . George ' s nnd New York Clubs . The score wae 150 . The United States then began their second innings , scoring' 95 . Play was stopped at 5 o ' clock , when the 82 cf tho Unitod States were 83 behind their opponents , with only seven wickets to go down . The American player $ were dolighted and astonished with tho skill of the English players . - Pomticai . HAUEnD-AainERT . —The Corriero di Napoli , under the u votizie interne , " contains a notice fta follows : — - ' A . tninisteridle from tho Ministry of Police informs tho Director of Finance that in the French * bazmvf of Carlo Ross , in the Toledo , buttona * or shirtai aro ebld with the 'likenesses ' of
Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel ; and the Director is begged to be vigilant lest objects with such seditious and criminal signs should be introduced into the kingdom . " In the Custom-house fift . y-four cravats belonging to a merchantcalled Achard have been sequestered , under suspicion of representing three colours . A Plutonian Outrage . —We tremble ( says the New York Tribune ) we glow with indignation , we feel naval yearnings for revenge , when we learn that
upon the 8 th day of May , 1859 , on the coast of Africa , an officer of H . B . M . steamer Pluto actually "d—d the American flag " which was at that very moment proudly fluttering and flapping at the peak of the bark Hazard , Captain Goodrich , ol Boston . Insulted goose I Desecrated gridiron I Blasphemed bunting ! Flouted stripes and d—d stars ! This is pronounced " the latest British outrage—let Mr . Buchanan make proper arrangements for resenting it !
" When Freedom from her mountain height , &c . " We cannot go on with the quotation in view of' thid unexampled " outrage . " The report says that the Pluto fired into the Hazard ; but what was that to damning the American flag ? The gunnery of the Pluto does not appear to have been remarkably scientific , for the Hazard kept upon the : even tenor of her way , and arrived at Boston safe and sound . But what would smashing the bulwarks or dislocating the topmast have been to this " deep damnation" of the American flag ? A Plutonian act indeed !
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After breakfast , on Monday morning , the Queen planted in the grounds of Penryhn-park , very near to the Castle , two young trees—an English oak and a Wellingtoniagigantiea . Il . ady I > ouisa Pennant , and several of the distinguished guests were present at this ceremony , and , no doubt , the " Queen ' s trees " will long remain as . a memento of the royal visit . Her Majesty left £ 150 for distribution amongst the servants at the Castle .
A letter from Stanzopol , inserted in the Invalide JRusse , describes the arrival of Scliamyl in that town- He is a man of lofty stature , thin , and broad shouldered , \\\ W \ hollow eyes and a dyed beard . His walk is slow and dignified . His face bears the trace of many M-ounds , and its paleness and melancholy expression indicate profound grief and . compressed regret . His son , Casi-Maliomet , resembles him only in his height . His face is pockmarked , and his grey eyes betray rather cunning than talent .
A distressing incident has marked the arrival of General Changarnier in Burgundy . Shortly after his return to Autun he signified to a man servant whom he had in his service for some time , that he must seek another place . The man made no reply , went through his duties regularly during the day , and then withdrew , seemingly to rest as usual . The next day lie was found dead in his room , having hanged himself from a nail in the wall . Captain Johnston , now commanding the famous black ball clipper ship Marco Polo , lias been presented with a gold chronometer by the Emigration Commissioners , as a recognition of his horo services while captain of the emigrant ship Eastern
City , burnt at Bea , near the Cape of Good Hope , in August , 1858 . A requisition , numerously signed , has been forwarded to the Mayor of Newcastle , which states , " We have agreed to close our places of business and offices on Friday next , the 21 st instant , at twelve o ' clock at noon , and to keep thorn shut for tho remainder of the day , out of respect to the memory of our illustrious townsman , tho Into Robert Stpphens ' on , whose romains are on that day to be interred in Westminster Abbey ; and wo request that you will invite * the inhabitants of Newcastle generally to honour the memory of tho . deceased by a similar suspension of business . "
The Lord Chancellor will givu a dejeuner at Stratheden House , Itnightsbrldgo , on tho 2 nd prox ., being the first day of Michaelmas term , when tho noble and learned lord will receive the judges nnd Queen ' s counsel . A correspondent of the ManctieHtcr Juxammer status that on Saturday morning Lord Brougham took a walk before breakfast to tho grave of Hobra Hood or , to > vrlto tho name more correctly , Kobm Eudo , in tho ICirkloss Park , tho neat of Mr , Wickham , M . P . for Bradford , whoso guest ho has been during the week .
_ _ .... „„ The Oiornah di Roma statea that tho Pope , the day after his arrival at Castel-Gandotfo , visited the church of the Immaculate Virgin , belonging to the Jesuits , and thai all tho members of " the fraternity were Admitted to the honour of kissing his foot . "
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English community . The French minister had deemed it expedient to release all the coolies on oard the Gertrude , and , the Taoutae had proceeded on board that vessel to carry out such determination . A curious circumstance was , that there was not a single Shanghae man on board , and hence the question naturally arises , whence the kidnapping . The latest telegram says that the authorities at Pekin are said to be ready to receive our minister in a friendly manner . Meanwhile , the Indian Government had been applied to for 15 , 000 troops . Her Majesty ' s 67 th and 99 th are under orders for China .
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3 STP . 500 . Ocf . 22 , 185 ^ THE LE APER ., J 1 ZJL
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Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 22, 1859, page 1173, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2317/page/9/
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