AND” PRINCE ED‘VARD ISLANE) ABVERTESER. CHARLOTTETOWN, SATU RDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1842. [No.283 FALL, 1842. HE Subscriber has received, by recent arrivals, “ a very considerable addition to his STOCK, which now wildest! a large and general assortment of 7 BRITISH 6: FOREIGN MANUFACTURES, All ofwhiclt will be sold very low, for Cash,th : W1Wflterpfllor, Beaver and Pilot Cloths ; figured and plaid woollen Wktngs; worsted Plaids, Pehsse Clotlis; Paris mie Lustres; . fiance; superfine Cloths; Cassimeres; Doeskitis; ’I‘weeds; 'a’stings; Giraffe Cloths; Moleskins; black and coloured Silk I958“; blank imd c"l“l"'ed_ Gros de Naples; figured Silks Wax, and Persians; black Silk arid Baiidanna Handkerchiefs, stain Mantillas; black and white Lace Veils; white and coloured “Iannels and Serges; Bed Ticks ; printed Cottons; cotton H on jercltiefs; Furniture prints; white and coloured glazed Linings; ‘ my cottons; while cottons; white and coloured sliirtiiigs; re-' “in allirtings; Scotch gingliams and liomespuns; netted yarn ,lnwls and littudkerclticfs; woollen plaid shawls and handker- which; filled shawls; Worsted and yarn CUIIII‘UI‘IeI‘S; lambskin, *‘Polaad fur, Thibet, and Cashmere gloves; Blankets, from 8-4 to 11.4;white and coloured Counterpaues; Latnbswool and worsted {shirts and Drawers; striped cotton and regatta shirts; cotton Warp and cotton Batting; Umbrellas ; glazed and covered Hats », and Caps; fur Cups, atid fur Gloves and Gauntlets; steel Pens, Ink powders, writing Paper and Slates. Hardware. Bar and Bolt Iron ; Cast, German, and Blister Steel ; cast steel AAxes and AdZeS ; a large assortment Carpenters‘ Tools; wrought and cut Nails; Spikes; Locks and hinges; Coal—scuttles; Bel- lows; Sad Irons; Box and Italian Irons; Cofi'ee Mills; window Glass; Putty; Paints; raw and boiled Oil; Turpentine; sole Lea- ther; Stoves, from ‘20 to 36 inches ; American mill Saws; pit, cross- cutand hand Saws; Gunpowder in kegs, do. in ltalfurid pound Canainters, Shot, &c., &.c. Groceries. _ v ‘ Souchong and Congo Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Spices, Io- bncco, Candles, Soap, Currants, Raisins, Rice, No. 1 Tobacco, Castor Oil in half pint and pint bottles, Congreve Matches. .&c. JOHN DAVIS. qu Fqu—‘wvww. lst December, 1842. N. BAH persnns indebted to the Subscriber, by Bond, Note. or otherwise, are requested to call and settle the same fortliwuh, to prevent their being handed over to his Attorney. No. 1~—QUEEN STREET. HE SUBSCRIBRRS ofi'er for Sale, :1 large and well assorted STOCK (If BRITISH and FOREIGN MANUFACTURED Goons _ (Suitable for the Season, consisting oftlie following, viz :— Black, blue and coloured Superfine Cloths, Beavers, Doeskins, Vestings and 'l‘weeds, Plain and figured Alapaeca Lustres, Plain and figured Orleans and Saxony Cloths. Cherie, Cliusan and Parisian Cloths, ‘ Fine. Woollen I’laids, THE Subscriber announces respectfully to the Public, that be has opened business, as COMIIIISSION AGENT AND AUCTIONEER, ‘In the Prenizses of the late Mr. D. Ransxv, King Street, And is now ready to receive Consignments, either for PTine Sale or Pub/1.0 fluclion, as may be required—fur the latter. an A’uttllttn Bazaar Will be weekly hold on each Saturday, 11'. TW” 0 clock—hoping, liy his usual strict attention and punctuality: 1" meritconttnucd favrirs. Reference can be giver: to the most principal Merchants Ill London, Liverpool or Bristol, "Fl “New- foundland. Accnunt Sales and remittances immediately made after Sales. He has now on hand Ironmongery, of various descriptions; Rings, I’alls atid Plates; Hausr-pipes; Axle Arms and Bolts;- 'I‘iiiware, assorted; Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cider, in bottles or} draught; Peppermint, AlllllSHbitl'tllltl Clove Apple Cordials; Shrub; Masonic Punch, ofrlvlicious quality; sundry articles of Drapery; an eXcellcnt Spy Glass; a Gentloiiiaii’s superior Di‘esw sing Case, complete; a superior Double-barrcllcd Gun, Port tis- sion Locks; Gold and other Seals. Gold Rings, Watch Keys; Snqu‘s; Tobacco; Scouriiig Bricks, Blocking,Saltpelre, Salcraius,‘ &c. The whole of which will be sold at surprising low prices, for Cash. (1:? Old Rope, old Copper, and Bones, received in Barter for some of the articles. The Sale by Auction, on Saturday, the 3lst December, at 'l‘wu o’clock, Will cuuipiise— Various sorts ofIronmoiigery; A set of Falls and Plates, and Windlass Ring; Tinware; 20 dozen of prime Liquid Blacking; One dozen neat Chairs; a Gentleman’s Dressing Case; 3 kegs Black Paint; 3 do. Red Paint. &c. JAMES N. HARRIS. Charlottetown, Dec. 23d, 1842. T HE Subscribers having entered into Partnership, under the Firm of IthNd & M-Kav, beg leave to notice, that they havejust received from Halifax, per Sclir. Wultron, a tieat supply of 'SEASONABLE GOODS, consisting of— Black, blue and coloured superfine Cloths, Pilot and Beaver Cloths and Vestings, Orleans, black and coloured, Mouslin de Laine Dresses, Black and coloured Gros de Naples, Figured, gauze and satin Ribbons,’ White, red and yellow Flannels, White, grey and printed Cottons, Cottoti Warp and Candle Wick, Beaver and Gossamer Hats, Fur Caps, Braces, &c. At.sn, Rum, Spirits, Brandy and Gin; Port, Madeira arid Malaga Wine; No. I Tobacco; Snuff. Gardiner’s mixture, plain and scented Ruppee; Tea. Sugar, Molasses. and a large assortment of Mouslin-de-Laine Dresses, - Silk Velvets, black and coloured Gros-de-Naples and Satins, Cliene Coulissa and Velonte for Bonnets, A large assortment of Ribbons, I White, grey and printed Cottons and thghatns, , White, red, and yellow Flannels, Salisbury and Printed do., \Vhite and coloured (‘otton War , Ladies’, Gentleman’s and Children’s Gloves and Hosiery, Ruse Blankets, Quilts, and Baclielors’ Comforters, Lambswool Vests and Pantaloons, Beaver Hats and For Caps, Braces, &c. , ALSO; . 'Rum, Spirits. Brandy, Gin ; Port, Sheiry and Madeira Wines ; Cider; Tobacco, Sand and Cigars ; Tea, Sugar, Molasses, and a large assortment of Groceries ; Earthenware and Hardware, the whole ofwhich wlll be sold at low prices, for cusli only. LYDIARD & FINLAYSON. GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE. H E SUBSCRIBER having commenced the above bustness, in the premises adjoining .Mr. Dennis Redllin's, .Queen Street, will keep constantly on liaud A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES, AND LIQUORS or THE BEST DESCRIPTION, CONSISTING or Hvson, Gunpowder, Snacliong and Congo Teas; I Ltindnn double refined atid crushed Loaf'Sugar,arid avariety ofotber Sugars ; Sperm and Tallow Candles; Matches; Olive and pale Seal Oil; Soap; , Peas, Raisins, Currants, Nuts, Apples; Indigo, Blue, Starch, \Vasliing Soda, Saleratas ; ' Mustard, Vinegar; whole and ground l’epper; Green and ground Cofi'ee; Chocolate; Spices of different kinds; Pasta and liquid Blackiog, Blacklead; Polishing Paste; Bath Bricks, Brooms, Oatmeal, Flour, Berle , Pickles and Sauces o various kinds; I-singlass, Maccaroni, Veruiicelli; English and Annapolis Cheese; Port, Madeira, Sherry atid other Wines; Gin; pale and dark Brandy; Cherry Brandy; Jamaica Spirits; Rum; Lemon Syrup; Shrub; Peppermint; Bitters; Ale, Porter, Cider; » Tobacco, Cigars; Essence of Smoke; And a variety of other articles, which be now offers for Sale, ~ .at low prices, for Cash. R. BEAUMONT BOGGS. NoVember 24th, 1842. . B. E M 0 v A. II- THE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to acquaint the Inhabi- tants ofCliarlottetown, and the Island generally, that be 1m. REMOVED to his New Building, iii Queen-Street, where he has received, per late arrivals, A general and well selected Assortment of BRITISH MANUFACTURED GOODS, AND EAST flND WEST INDIfl PRODUCE, {Which he offers FOR SALE, cheap, for CASH only. All persons indebted to the Subscriber are requested to we immediate payment. Such Accounts mid Notes as were 'lozlnd pa able on the let of May last, will be handed to an *wfinm'ney, or recovery, on the Isl. January next, if not previously mated. A. MACLEAN. Charlottetown, 8 Dec. 1842. I" rennioons. .JOHN T. THOMAS ,. V HAS JUST RECEIVED, Ex ELIZABETH, from PLYMOUTH, A :CONSIDERABLE ADDITION TO HIS STOCK OF' . GENERAL MERCHANDIZE, SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON . Groceries; Earthen and Glass Ware; Upper and Sole Leather—- the whole ofwliiclt will be sold at a very small advance, for cash, at their Shop iii Queen Street, (two doors aboveoMr. R. Long- worih’s.) EDWARD IRVING, DA VII) M‘KAY. FALL GOODS". 7 HE Subscribers have just received, from Manches- ter aml Leeds, via Halifax, per Schooner New Messenger, and other recent arrivals, a general assortment of BRITISH MANUFACTURED GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON. flLSO, 8 ptincheons Jamaica Spirits, 2 pipes Brandy (Murtell Brand), 8 lilitls. Sugar, 3 casks Wine, l 3 ptmclicnns Molasses, 28 chests best Souchorig Tea. The whole of which will be disposed of cheap. for cash only. . J. & \V. M‘GILL. N. B.—All accounts due Mr. .I. III‘Gill, prior to their entering into partnership, if not paid before the First January next, will be put into the hands of an Attorney, to be recovered Without further notice. 29th Nov.,1842. 4w. ' FALL GOODS- HE Subscriber offers FOR SALE, at the Old Store of R. & I“. LONGWDHTH, in Queen-Street, fl JV'EflT AND WELL SELECTED flSSORTMEJVT 0F BRlTl SH’ MERCHANDIZE, Suitable for the season, together with a supply of EAST AND WEST INDIA PRODUCE; the whole of which will be sold at extremely low prices for cash. R. LONGVVORTH. Dec. 15th, 1842. Queen Street, Dee. 5,1842. WILLIAM HEARD AS .IUS l‘ RECEIVED, Ex Mary Ann, from England, A NEAT ASSOR TDIENT OF MILLINERY AND OTHER GOODS, Suitable to the ensuing season. Great George Street, 27th October, 1842. T H E Subscriber has just received his FALL SUPPLY OF GOODS, which, together witli'his STOCK on hand, he is selling at re- duced prices. JOSEPH M‘DONALD. ALL persons indebted to the Subscriber are requested to make immediate paymentof their Accounts, otherwise legal pro- ceedings will positively be adopted for their recovery, Without further notice. J. M‘D. Charlottetown, Dec. 9,1842. REMOVAL. HE Subscriber returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for the liberal support he.has hitherto received since be commenced business—and begs to inform them that lie has REMOVED to the store of Mr. Joseph Pippy, Queen Street, where he has constantly for Sale a supply of Dry Goods, Groceries, Earthenware, &c. &c. which be will dispose ofcheup/for Cash. JOHN WILLIAMS. Charlottetown, Dec. 15, 1842. THE Subscriber begs to return thanks for the liberal support flaxtended to him sitice his commencement in busi- ness, and hopes, by the arrangements which he has made, to merit acontinu‘dtion oftlteir favours. In connecltoti with the Shoemaking, lie is prepared to Sole .lndia Rubbers, liav'ing‘pist received some oftlie only Composition that Will ensure a per- manent adhesion. JOHN PIDWELL‘ J. P. has constantly on hand, it good assortment 0. Boots and Shoes, ofliis own manufacture, which he offers cheap for cash, good Wheat, Flour. Oats and Oatmeal. ALso, a neat SLEIGH for sale. J. P. , flute tutti )Iatportaat fiiitztltgmte. l a. choice assortment of Nails. of the very best quality; \Vindlassl gchiefly Europeans, and the fleet consisted ofabout 7O sail THE VICTORIES IN CHINA AND AFFGHANISTAN. By these combined movements at body of Tartars was dri-‘ ven into onedivisiou oftlie western outwork, without a pos- sibility of retreat; atid as they would not surrender, most of them were either shot or destroyed iii the buruing houses, l The Gazette of Friday night contains dispatches from the , several of'which had been set on fire by the Tartar troops official authorities iii China, India, and Afghanistan. 'l‘hose from China contain the correspondence between the Chinese Commissioners and Sir Henry Pottinger, Admiral Parker and Sir Hugh Gough, on negotiating the treaty of peace, to- gether with ample details oftlie operations at \Voosung and .Sliaughae, the storming of Kiiishan and Chin-Keauc-foo, and the assembling oftlie land and sea forces before Naiikiii. —'I‘liese dispatches leave no doubt that the bold and site- cessful attack upon Chin-Keang-tbo,’one of the strongest ctttes iii the Empire, and the appearance oftlie British fleet. and army before the ancient capital, left the Emperor no other alternative bttt unqualified submission. The force under Sir Hugh Gouin amounted to 4,500 effective tiieii, ‘ I accompanied by powerful steam-vessels of war, and hilly equipped for any daring,r enterprise. To meet: this combin- ed lot'tzegnfiei‘ the fall of Cliiti~Keang-foo, the Chinese had no fleet whatever, and theirtroops were so scattered utid dis- Olle ofhis dispatches to the Emperor, gives this ttielaucbolyj picture~“ At the present moment, the provincial capital is in the utmOst emergency ofpressiiig danger, and the forces sent to it by the terror-spreading General, are for the most part the remnants of such as have already been defeated and l scattered, while all the best and fresh troops are at Chang- chow, to be ready to act in such way as circumstances shall point out. But,” he adds, “Chang—chow is more than 500l lo distant from Natikiii.” This place is situated on the Im- rtttious, (a le being reckoned equal to 632 yards,)‘ and had been occupied by the Chinese General for the plll‘Itose'Ol' obstructing the approach of the British forces to Pekiu. Of domg this effectually, he could not have the slightest hope, and, on the desperate condition oftlie troops, and the rapid movements oftlie English, being communicated x to the ca- pital, orders were issued to Newkeiifig, the Governor oftlie two provinces, to enter into negotiations for peace, astbc only means olsafety. It would appear from these rasults, as well as from the accounts given by Sir Hugh Gougli, that the number of regular troops in China has been greatly ex- aggerated. The total force that could lie-mustered at Naukin, did not exceed 9,000 men, besides the militia-«a garrison to— tally inadequate to protect a city containing 1,000,000 of’in- habitants, within an extent; of at least twenty miles in cir- cumferei‘ice. “It would not be easy,” says Sir Hugh Gough, , in addressing Lord Stanley, “to give your Lordship a clear description of'tliis vast city, or rather oftlie vast space eti- compassed within its walls. Isball, therefore, only observe, that the northern angle reaches to within about 700 paces oftlie river, and that the western fiice runs for some miles along the base of wooded heights, rising immediately be- h‘tiid it, and is then continued for a great distance upoti low ground, havingr before it a deep canal, which also extends along the southern face, serving as a wet ditch to both. From the great extent of the walls, although generally too high to escalade, (ti-out about 70 to 225 feet lll the lowest part,)and from the canals, suburbs, swamps, and lake, in most places difficult to approach, it was evident that I could take the city whenever I pleased.” Fortunately, however, he was spared the necessity, and averted those scenes of slaughter and sellldestructioti which the British had witnes- sed with stich horror at Cliiii-Keaiig-foo. Ottr abridgmeiit oftlie dispatches oftliis gallant and hutnaue officer relative to the storming 0f Cl’iiti—Keaug-f'oo, and the operations against Natikiti, will be read with great interest. CHINA. _ STORMING OF (IlllN~l(EANG-FOO. Chin-Keang-foo, with its walls in excellent repair, stands within little more than halfa tnile from the river; the “01'- them and the eastern faee upon a range of steep bills; the west and southern face on low ground, with the Imperial Canal serving iti smite tiieast‘ire as a wet ditch to these faces. To the westward, the suburb through which the canal passes extends to the river, and terminates under a precipitous hill, opposite to which, and within 1,000 yards, is the island of Kitisliati, a mere rock, ristng abrubtly from the water; a small seven—storied pagoda erowus the summit, and a. few temples and imperial pavillions, partly in ruins, and only occupied by Chinese priests, run round its base and tip its lsides, interspersed with trees. 1 determined to make the assult as soon as Major-General Bartlcy’s brigade should Join ttie, as I felt assured that my guns would soon clear the ramparts of the Tartars, and I wasvgiven to understand that the canal was fordable, a ridge of earth evidently thrown up on the original excavation, giv- ing me perfect cover to within fifty paces oftlie walls. As soon as the 18th and greater partol the 49th Joined me, every thing was prepared for the assault. I directed, how- ever, the Deputy QtiarteMunster—General, Major Gougli, to ascertain the correctness of my information as to the canal. Three officers rushed down the batik with him, and I think it but right to mention their names :—Captitin Loch, Royal Navy, who being,r an amateur in this expedition, has acted most zealously as my extra All'le-(IO‘Calllll; Lieutenant Hodg- son, oftlie Cornwallis; and Lieutenant Heady, Deputy As- sistant-Adjintuit-General, who has ever been forward where he could be useful. These four officers swam the canal, thus ascertaining its impi‘acticubility and the iticorrecttiess of my information. I was now equally distant from the west and south gates, but perceiving that the suburbs would give me cover, I de— cided on forcing the former; we soon reached this poitit, and covering parties were pushed on close to the banks of the canal. Major Malcolm, oftlie 3d Dragoons, who acted throughout the day as my Aide—dc-Cainp, and Brevet Captain Balfour, Brigade Major of Artillery, were very. active iii dis— covering the approaches to the gate. Two guns, under Lieutenant Molesworth, ofthe Madras Artillery, were also Judiciously placetl,.so as to take the works in flank. _ Under this cover Captain Pears, the cou‘itnatidmg engineer, with great spirit and judgment, placed the powder-bags, and effectually blew in the gate, giving the troops a clear eti- trauce through a long archway, not, as it. proved, into the body oftlie place; btit into an out-work of eons1derable ex- tent. In this out-work we met Captain Richards, of the Cornwallis, who had most promptly landed the marines of that ship, on hearing that two gun-boats, with artillery, in proceeding tip the canal, bad unexpectedly approached the walls, and were sevetely pressed; finding, however, the at- tention of'the enemy diverted, he escaladed this work in the re-entei'ing angle neara sallyport. All further difficulties at this point were cleared, as we found Major-General Schoedde iti possession oftlie inner gateway. This officer, with his wouted decision, taking advantage of his discretionary power, converted hisdiversioa itito a real attack, escalitded the city walls at the north angle, clear- ed the whole line of rampart to the westward, and carried the inner gateway, which was obstinately deft-adequ I can- not too strongly express my approbation oftlie spirited and judicious way in which Major-General Schodde fulfilled my orders; nor can I better convey to your LlCIl‘dSlllp the ope- rations of his brigade than by forwarding his report. l perial Canal, distant at least 190 milesfrom the scene of'ope-I themselves, or by our guns. As soon asI could collect a sufficient body of the 3d Brigade, I directed Major-General , Bartley to proceed with it along the west face,and occupy 3 the several gates to the south and east oftlie city. The sun ,at this time being nearly overpowering, l was anxious to 1 keep as many oftlie men as possible under the cover until 3towards the evening, when I proposed moving into the Tar- ]tar city, and occupying the principal positions; but the ltroops under Major-General Bartley, consisting oftlie 18th ,aud part of the 49m regiments, were soon hotly engaged -, with a body of fi‘om 800 to 1,000 Tartars, who, titider cover ,‘of some enclosures, opened ‘\ destructive fire upon ottr men, i as they were filling round the walls. The leading division f oftlie 49th (lashed down the rampart on their left, While the . 18th pushed forward to turn their right; they were soon dis- l persed, although some of tlietn fought with great despera- ‘,tion. It afforded me much satisfaction to witness the spi- ,’ rited manner in which Major—General Bartley performed heart'q‘ied that the General gave tip all hopes ofsucccssful jtllls duty, With a small force of exhausted uteri. The Ailuii- reSIstance. The Cotiimander oftlie garrison at Naiikin, it] i ‘i'al, who was moving with the marines oftlie Cornwallis along the line of the wall which had been cleared by the .55th, hearing the heavy firing, with his usual anxiety to af- ford assistance, llllf‘lllplcll to move across the city, and was strongly opposed at several points iii the streets where the 'I'artai's had collected. The sun now became so overpowering, that it was impos- sible to move with men already fatigued by their exertions, and] regret to say that several died from the intense heat. We remained therefore iii occupation oftlie gates utitil six o’clock, when several parties were pushed into the Tartar city and to the public offices. The Tartar General’s house was harm; that oftlie Lieutenant—General (Hui), it appears, had been set {)1} fire by hisowu orders,atid be was destroyed iii it; his secretary, who was found the tiext morning by Mr. Morrison, principal Chinese interpreter, related this event, and pointed out the body of the unfortunate chief. Finding dead bodies of Tartars iii every house we entered, principally women and children, thrown into Wells,or other- wise murdered by their own pcople,l was glad to withdraw the troops from this frightful scene of destruction, and pla- ced them It] a comiiiaudiug position at the principal public offices iii the, northern quarter oftlie city. The following morning search was made for arms, ammunition, and trea- sure ; about 60,000 dollars’ worth of Sycee silver was found \in public offices, and all the arms and arsenals discovered were destroyed. - It would appear that the Tartar soldiers did not calculate on the rapidity of otir movements, and considered the city ittipt'egt’iahle ; a great number oftbose who escaped our fire cotntiiitted suicide, after destroying their families; the loss oflife has been therefore appalling, and it may be said that the Matitchoo race in this city is extinct. Asiu all other places we have taken, the respectable inhabitants have fled, as well as the local authorities. The suburbs are larger than the city, which is about four miles iti circumference; plutiderers flocking in by hundreds from the country have joined the populace, and such is their sysieuiatic mode of proceeding, that it) one instance which came to my know— ledge. they set fire to both ends of a street in the western suburb, where there was a large pawubroker’s shop (tini— formly the first object of pillage,) iii order to check all inter— rtiptiou, while they carried ofi'their booty by the side lanes. 1 was most anxious to put a stop to these scenes of devas- tation, but it would not have been practicable iti so wide a labyriutli of streets and lattes, without constant harassing exposures to the troops, during the hottest season of the Iyear. Cholera has made its appearance; Ensign Weir, of the 49th Regiment, died this evening, and several men of the same corps have been attacked by the disease. .OI’ERA'I‘IONS BEFORE NANKIN. British Cantonment before Natikiu, August 21.~ It has pleased Almighty God to crown hei- Majesty’s arms with complete success, and compel the Emperor of'Cliiua to recognise the claims of Great Britain, atid, by accredited Commissioners, to enter into a treaty of peace, dictated by the long lightly-esteemed foreigner, whose power is hence- lforth acknowledged. The display ofour military and naval (force in the heart oftlie country, the ititerruptiOt'i of all corn- mercial intercourse by the Imperial Canal, the fiill, within a few hours of our landing, of Chin-keang-foo, one of'the strongest, and, from its position, one oftlie most important cities in China, and the investment by a victorious force of‘ . the ancient capital oftliis vast empire, have, under divine Providence, been the happy menus ofefl'ecting this great change iii the Tartar councils, and are, I have no doubt, desa tiiied to produce results of no less importance to the civilised world than to our own country. s it a On the 29th I embarked the force intended to act against Naukiu, leaving Major-General Selioedde with her Majesty’s 55th and one company of the 98th, the 2d atithh regiments Madras Native Infantry, and a proportion of artillery and suppers, to occupy Cliiu-keaiig-fbo, or rather the heights com mandiiig it,atid the mouth of the Imperial Canal. The city had become uninliabitable from the number oftlead bodies in the houses that were occupied by the Tartar troops near the several gates, and iii the whole oftlie Tartar town. vFI'om the decomposed and scattered state of these bodies, it. would have been impracticable to bury them without much risk to the health of the troops employed, and without break- ing into tiuiiierous houses, which might have led to conse- qttenccs scarcely less objectionable. I regret to say that, notwithstanding every precaution, I have lost several officers and men by cholera. Previous [0 otir leaving Cbin-kcang—foo, anxious to avert the calamities consequent upon an assault, and a repetition oftlie scenes of Tartar sulfidestruction, and universal plun- der by a Chinese rabble, which we had witnessed With so riiticli horror at that city, the Admiral and myself bad for- warded by the Secretary of the Tartar Geueral, who fell there, a summons to New Keiu, Viceroy oftlie two Keang provinces. Had not the terms beeii accepted, the fleet and army would have been disposable for the immediate prose—. cution of' active operations, the army against Sooclioo and Haugcbow, while a portion of the fleet might have proceed-g » ed to blockade the l’eiho, and stop the trade in the Gulph of ‘Pe-clie.—le. , Finding it unlikely that we should gain our object unless some strong demonstration were made, and havuig careful- Iy recounoitred the river liue ot'dofei'ices in one of the small, steamers, the Admirul and I made ourarrangements accord- ingly, for such demonstration and for the‘nssault, should nei- ther our tertns be accepted nor a negotiation commenced, which we had some reason to expect from the announce- ment of the approach oftlie Imperial Commissioners. I shall here beg leave to give some particulars oftliis demon- stration, as I conceive the alarm to which it gave rise has- tened the event that we most desired. It would not be easy to give your lordship a clear descrip- tion of this vast city, or ratlieroftlie vast space eiicotiipassed within its walls. I shall, therefore, only observe, that the; northern angle reaches to within about 700 paces oftlie, ‘ river, and that the western face runs for sortie miles along, the base of wooded heights, risith immediately behind“;f ,. ,Ai mg”, ‘fifii