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Bangkok August 1st.

We are in a better condition now to en- dure the irregularity of our mails, than we were some moiths ago. The apparently quiet state of Europe and America relieves to a great extent that constant anxiety which formerly existed, as to what would transpire next in the Western World. The great civil war in the United States is at an end, and except the little breezes excited in France by the speech of Prince Napoleon, and the news from Mexico, Europe is also quiet. True there are some questions pend- ing, the settlement of which will probably cause more or less discussions. Indeed the discussion has already commenced. The demand either has, or is about to be renew- ed by the Federal Government, for indem- nity from the English Government on ac- count of the Alabama and other privateers fitted out in English ports. Some of the English papers talk rather warlike, and speak of an alliance between England and France-the two great Western powers of Europe, to preserve the peace of the world. Much of this of course is merely talk, The privateer business must be settled up, a precedent of some kind must be establish- ed. When the demand was first made by the United States government, Secretavy Seward said, they were willing to defer the discussion of the matter until both parties could do it more calmly, than at that time, and he also expressed a willingness to have it settled by arbitration.

Although the Federal Government will probably never be better prepared for a foreign war than at present, yet she will think several times before going to war for a few millions indemnity. Her whole course too, since she has considered the re- bellion subdued, shows that the government does not contemplate a foreign war. She has reduced in every possible way her mili- tary establishments to a peace footing. England too will think several times before going to war at present even in alliance with France. We believe with Beecher that the United States is the "most dangerous pow- er in the world and at the same-time least to be feared," we believe that she is capable to day of resisting successfully an alliance of the two great powers of Europe. As to affairs in Mexico it is very probable that six months after date will not find the Arch- duke in that countr?, but the United States we think, will not contribute to that event. at least in such a way as to endanger her relations with France.

The question in the United States now appears to be "what is to be done with the negro." This question may again endanger the peace of the country. There are always those who are never satisfied. The desire was emancipation, and now when emancipa- tion has come there still is a cry in some quarters to place at once the ballot box in the hands of the freedmen. This however will meet with very general opposition throughout the North. President Johnston talks sensibly when he says he hopes to see them all happily settled in a country of their own. This is a quest¡on however which will require great wisdom and dis- cretion to settle. It would be madness to place the ballot box in the hands of the negro in his present ignorant condition.

In China the rebellion still continues and the insurgents have gained another ad- vantage. Chefoou-shein the birthplace of Confucius in the province of Shantung has been taken, and sacked.

What we want most in Siam in a business point of view is business—and business too that will pay. The next crop is looked for- ward to with much anxiety, but of course little can be known about it. Here we have certainly not had as much rain as we usual- ly have in this month, but reports from other portions of the country are encourag- ing. In the province of Petchaburee the season is very promising. We have also seen two Europeans just returned from a tour up the Banpakong and who bring fa- vorable reports from that quarter. But even if the crop should be good the prices in the China market are such, as to cast a shade over the business prospects here for some time to come.

American Generals.

Vicksburg paved the way for higher ad- vancement. Rosecrans had failed at Chica- manga, and was removed. A new and larger department was formed called the depart- ment of the Mississippi, and given to Grant. As soon as possible he hastened to the field. Jeff. Davis, supposing the Union army una- ble to advance soon, had ordered Long- street to leave Bragg's army and go to Knoxville Tennessee, and attack Burnside. Grant saw that it was his time to move and ordered an advance. The rebel army was consequently driven from its strong holds on Missionary Ridge, and Lookout Moun- tain, and the battle ended in the perfect rout of the rebels.

A motion was soon introduced into con- gress renewing the rank of Lieutenant Gen- eral and conferring that rank upon U. S. Grant. That rank had never been previously conferred upon any one except Washing- ton, Gen. Scott held it only by brevet. It constitutes the person upon whom it is con- ferred, General-in-chief of the armies of the United States. Grant was accordingly called to Washington. Taking with him his little son he started for the Capital, and soon after arriving at Willard's Hotel he was recognized when about to take his seat at the table, and the several hundred guests arose and cheered him. Ladies waved their kerchiefs and all hands were extended. The President placed in his hands his commis- sion as Lieutenant General, and he hastened at once to the front. Whilst at Washing- ton he had to pass through one of the Pres- ident's levees, at which he out-shone "Old Abe" himself, but he remarked to some one that he hoped to get away from Wash- ington as soon as possible as he was tired of "this show business." He at once a- bandoned the old anaconda plan of con- ducting the war, and abandoning also many places of minor importance, he massed his forces for a vigorous campaign. To Sher- man he committed the department of the Mississippi, with Atlanta as the goal, whilst he himself hastened to prosecute the cam- paign in Virginia. He no sooner reached the front than he showed as usual his work- ing propensities. About 22d of February Washington's birth day, a large ball room was erected near Gen. Warren's head quar- ters, and was thronged with dancers. Ladies from a distance were delighted with the soldierly frolic, and some of them approach- ed Gen. Grant on the subject expressing the hope, that there would be another soon in the army of the Potomac. Gen. Grant replied that if another were attempted, he should consider it his duty to stop it, by a special order, and that it was no time for music and dancing. Gen. Grant is op-

Shortly after arriving at the front and whilst looking over his new field, near Cul- peper Court House his head quarters, in a drizzling rain and attended only by his or- derly, a carriage approached. It was drawn by fine horses and attendants escorted it. When near Gen. Grant, the driver reined up and the door opened and out sprang a dashing officer. He enquired if the drip- ping little man in his presence were Gen. Grant. The latter replied in the affirmative. The officer said he wished to see the General on business. "Come walk with me" an- swered Grant. "There was no other alterna- tive and the highly polished boots of the officer had to go into the mud, and his gay uniform and plumage were soon beaten down and soaked with rain. The officer was thus introduced to the new order of things about to be carred out in the army of the Potomac.

A Galena neighbor of Grant's visited New York about this time, and was utterly confounded at the sudden growth of his neighbor, the tanner. He said when at home nobody considered Grant a "great man." He seldom talked, asked no advice, and gave none to any one, but minded his own business and always did what he a- greed to do at the time." May 3d 1864 Gen. Grant issued his orders to march. Scarcely had he crossed the Rapidan than he was confronted by Lee's whole army at the "Wilderness," a portion of land cover- ed with scrub oak bushes, deep gullies, and swamps. Sheridan had been sent out with his cavalry to feel the way. Soon a dis- patch came to Gen. Meade who opened the seal and read it and turning to Grant said "Lee intends to fight us here." Grant coolly replied "very well."

The strife soon commenced and after six days of the most severe fighting the world has ever known, the enemy were obliged to full back to the strong works at Spotsylva- nia. The losses were very great on both sides but the advantage was greatly in favor of the Federals. Gen. Grant perceiving that the present position was too strong to be taken without fearful sacrifice of life, com- menced that series of flank movements by which he threw his army to the south side of the James River, and eventually across the Weldon Railroad south of Petersburg. Gen. Lee realized immediately the import- ance of the position which Grant had gain- ed, and made every effort to cause him to release his hold. He attacked Grant's lines wherever he supposed they were weakest He then dispatched Early with 30,000 men to invade Maryland, and Pennsylvania, and to threaten Washington, thinking Grant would ruin the seige and go to the rescue of Washington, but he was mistaken in his man. Grant did not relax his hold in the least, nor give up a mile that he had gained, and his remarks to some one about that time were characteristic of him, that he "would not release his hold upon Rich- mond if Washington, Philadelphia, and New York were laid in ashes." In about eleven months after he commenced his Vir- ginia campaign he had taken Richmond, and the army of Gen. Lee. Those last three days fighting, the evacuation of Richmond, and the pursuit and capture of Lee are familiar to all. By his orders too, Sherman had left Atlanta in his rear, and marched across the great state of Georgia to Savannah and taken it, and thence to Charleston the birth place of treason, and rebellion, and found it evacuated, and thence to Columbia, and thence to North Carolina, where he re- ceived the surrender of Gen. Johnston, and the only remaining rebel force of any ac- count east of the Mississippi, and virtually ended the great rebellion. To Gen. Grant more than any other man is the United States indebted for the subduing of that rebellion. We think that it may be justly said that has been oftener under fire and won more Victories than any man living.

Chieng Mai Trip

Mr. Editor-—More than two months have passed since you had the promise of a closing article on the Laos tour. It has been so long now, that were it not for ful- filling the promise I would let it pass. I must do it now however, even though your readers might more readily forgive its breach than its fulfilment. Our narrative was brought down to our departure from Chieng Mai. Chow Rat-bokee was very punctual for a native official in getting us off. Our letter to him called for elephant boats, or men, or whatever we might require. We chose the river route on our return for the same reason in part, that we preferred the overland in going, as we could return sooner than on elephants. In addition to this we wished to see much of the coun-

try as we could, and particularly the famous rapids, of which we had been told by the natives, who said that no foriegners had ever passed them. It would have been the prince's preference to have sent us back the way we had come. He would then have had to send us only to Lampoon one day's journey, while in the latter case he had to send us with a boat all the way to Ráhààng where our own was left. But I should say however, in justice to him, that this prefer- ence for the other route did not seem to be from a desire to shirk responsibility off on other shoulders, but because they were more accustomed to use elephants than boats, and there was probably less risk of an accident. This is evident because he offered to send us a north east route via Muang Phros and Muang Nan, and other towns across to the east or Pitsanulok fork.

That would, I suppose, have been on some accounts the grandest route of the whole, and the offer was very tempting. But we had other attractions to lead us to the shortest way homeward, though I would suggest the other, to the consideration of any one who wished to return leisurely from Chieng Mai to Bangkok. Going in this way with a letter from each governor and an escort of as many elephants and guides as might be desired, it would be perfectly safe, though a white man had never touched a foot of the road before. But we resisted the temptation of seeing the northern Laos towns, and nearing the borders of Thibet, and the Haw tribes of China, by several degrees, which would have taken about a month, for the nearest and quickest way home. And surely we had no reason to rue our bargain. True our quarters were about as narrow as possible into which a human being could be com- pressed. Imagine a boat thirty feet in length and about two in breadth. Over about sixteen feet in the middle was a cover rudely made, by bending over the split bamboos for ribs, covered by the large leaves of the celebrated teak. This cover was just high enough to allow us to sit upright. It was long enough too, for my companion and I, each to have a bed at the end where we could have a little air at night, and to hold our little baggage be- tween us. The remainder was deck where our men at to paddle, and which also af- forded as a seat during the day shaded by our umbrellas. In this little craft, the best for swiftness, which reconciled us to its in- conveniences, we were to make our home for the next ten days, and pass down the rapids where we had sometimes to go with incredible speed within six inches of huge stones, and that too where the bed of the river was so narrow and crooked, that our long boat could just clear them on either side in time to turn down the stream with- out danger. I have no doubt that in reality it was much more fright ful and dangerous than the celebrated Scylla and Charybdis, over which our youthful blood used to shudder in our school boy days. While on the subject of the boat I may as well anticipate another remark, that in passing the lower and worst rapids we had a kind of raft of several bamboos attached to the boat on each side, which served alike to impede its progress and to keep it steady.

We had a letter from the authorities at Chieng Mai, to the head men of the nearest villages, to furnish us with guides whose business it is to conduct boats down those Käangs, as they are called by the Siamese and Laos. We thus had the satisfaction of knowing that our guides were skilled in their work. They were stalwart men, and held a steady hand, and withal knew that their own lives would probably be the for- feit for any serious accident that might happen to us, even should they escape the same catastrophe which would not be at all probable.

From Wednesday evening till Saturday noon we had nothing of special interest. The river in that portion presents very much the same appearance that most of the Siamese rivers do, except that mountains were to be seen some distance off a consid- erable portion of the way. On Saturday at noon we came to the nearest village above the Kaangs, where we were to get our guides. By urging our cause a little we had but a short delay, as we were anx- ious to get beyond the first five rapids to Ban K'âw, the next village where we were to get new guides and spend the sabbath. We left about 2 P. M. on tiptoe with expec- tation, but half fearing that we might after all be disappointed. Very soon however the mountain ranges on each side began to draw towards the river, and we began to believe that we might have some rapids or waterfalls, or some other violent erup- tions or effort of nature, to make an egress from our river and a road for ourselves. And it is just where the mountains on each side came down to the river that the first one occurs. This was also true of many of the subsequent ones, they often occurred where the sudden turn in the mountain chain, made a corresponding bend in the riv- er, though this was not a universal rule, the largest and longest of all being where the river was comparatively straight. I might as well remark here too, that both their length and the distance intervening between them, and the fall of water in each, are very irregular. Sometimes, especially in the upper ones, they would not be more than one or two hundre?l yards in length. It would be an interesting field for the en- gineer to ascertain the whole fall of the river, as well as of the rapids. We made our distance to Ban K'âw, reaching there about dusk, where we spent a Sabbath, quiet enough for the most retiring, and romantic enough for any of the most ardent admirers of the beautiful works of nature.

On Monday morning, we were off again, but no longer unbelieving as to the beauty and grandeur of the scenery which now opened up to our view at every step. It seemed to be a constant struggle between beauty and grandeur, sometimes the one and then the other prevailing, and often both combined. It is for the most part however a scene of everchanging beauty. The river winds its way along between the mountains which ascend perpendicularly from one bank, the other ascending up in amphitheatrical order. Sometimes, though rarely, the ascent is gradual on both sides, while in one place, the grandest of all, it is perpendicular from both. Whence have we come, and whither are we going? it is the natural exclamation, as we find ourselves shut in at every bend by mountains from which there seems to be no possibility of escape. The river is peculiarly winding, and this makes the almost endless variety, as one phase after another passes in panor- amic view before us. Seldom can we see more then a quarter of a mile of the scen- ery at a time. On each side the river is hemmed in by banks of solid stone, rising in the form of the mountain already des- cribed. That round mountain just behind us was a few moments since our river bank, and just before us, completely shut- ting up our way is the one that will soon become so, though whether on the right or the left it is yet impossible to tell.

From the anxious look firmly grasp- ed our, and fixed determination of the guides, as well as the roaring sound in the distance before us, we knew that we were approaching another rapid. When the storm is raging it is no time to catechise the captain; and when nearing the rapids, leave the pilot to his own musings. Even he feels that it is a serious matter, every one for a few moments partake of his so- lemnity. Not a word is spoken except by the pilot who simply gives in monosyllables his orders, to "let out strength" on the right or the left. As he draws near the scene he speaks in a louder and a quicker tone, the oars are raised in unison till in the midst of the water-fall every one seems to be laying on for a death struggle as if all depended on his strength. The waves for a few moments dash against the boat, and now we are passed another in safety. A general taking of breath is the signal that we are out of danger, an I may again look at the beautiful veins running through the mountain rock on our left, with its stylac- tites hanging down in its crevices, the fascin- ation of ages, and also on the gently slop- ing ascent to the right covered with its beautiful green Mei Ruak.

The sun has long gone down behind the western mountains, and the heavy shades of evening have long fallen on the river, and all the mountains except the topmost portion of the eastern ridge where, his rays still linger, making quite a contrast with the sombre hue below. It is Monday evening as we still pass along, humming the Cana- dian boatman's song.

The stream runs fast;

The rapids are near,

And the daylight is passed."

Our men are evidently making prepara- tions to stop on yonder sand bank, in time to give us a few moments to gather a few specimens of the rocks and climb up a small knoll on the mountain. But it is too late to enjoy the scenery, or to shoot a deer, or a wild peacock, that runs off at the approach of man. We soon take the travelers sim- ple fare and try to compose our excited minds to sleep. The visions of the day however haunt us, till long after our weary boatmen are fast asleep. Our own frame at length gives way to gentle slumber, and visions of the fairy land through which we passed, combined with those of home and the loved ones left behind. But before the leopard in the neighboring mountain had re- tired to his lair, or the birds began to perch on the trees and to sing their chorals, and offer their morning song of praise to their great Creator, we were up again ready for another day.

We started as soon as the disappearance of the fog from the river rendered it safe to do so. I need not repeat the incidents of to-day except where they varied from those of yesterday. One or two places how- ever deserve a special notice. It is now 9¾ A. M. as we enter a place that defies all my feeble powers of description. It is here that the mountain rises on each side per- pendicularly at least (000) six hundred feet, a solid mass of stone. I say perpendicular- ly. On the left this is literally true. In fact in some places it so far projects over the river, that the beautiful little cascade that makes its way down its sides, the only relic of what must be quite a stream during the rains, falls over the boat on the other side. The river is not more than 30 or 40 feet in width. One has an indescribable feeling of awe as he passes through that deep chasm, as if in some deserted street of an old city built by giants of former ages, but of which no trace remains. Or rather he has a more lively perception than usual of the infinite resources of Him who laid the foundations of the earth like Tophat of old "deep and large." The sun never appears here till near noon and sets early in the evening. The name of the place is "Pen "Fa" which very appropriately means as- cending the sky. The Kấấng below it was unusually rapid, so that we had to get out and walk across a bend while the boat was let down by ropes. We had to do this twice during the day. The 30th in num- ber was the largest and straightest. It must be near a mile in length. But just there the river divides out into several channels so that the current was not so swift. We passed the last mountain just before dark on Tuesday, when we had the broad open plain of Rhãháng again - I would only say in dismissing this portion of our journey, that I have had to omit much that would have been interesting, such as the names given to the falls: the whole thirty five are named, some of the names referring to something real or supposed in the scenery around, such as "Hot-Noi, Ang-Rawng, Pen-Fa, Ok-Ma, Kala-Hluang, &c. &c." The whole route would be a splendid field for the skilful and scientific geologist, and might amply repay the Siamese government for employing one, by the valuable mines which might be discovered. As for ourselves we came through so rapidly that we did not even have time to avail ourselves of the benefits of the small geological knowledge that we possess. The scientific man would wish to go leisurely, and might well afford to go up the stream. But let no one who desires only the passing effect ascend it, as it would be slow and tedious. To get merely the pleasing effect of the whole I suppose ours was the best plan, to make no stoppage whatever, though I would not take that course from choice. Any one would wish to spend at least a week in passing them. We reached Rahááng on Thursday evening, and left next morning for Bangkok. Our deceptive river, that had tried us so much before, had laid aside its false colors. The water had subsided and we could always tell where the channel lay. We were troubled somewhat for a day or so by sticking on the sand bars, but reached Bangkok on Saturday 7th Feb. 1845. after a passage of 9 days from Rahááng, and an absence of 79 days. But one closing re- mark, in the account of the whole tour I have purposely omitted its missionary as- pect, that having been more fully given else- where.

For the Bangkok Recorder

Mr. Editor-—When there in such a dearth of news in the country, probably your readers might be pleased with any in- telligence from an out province, even if it is only the prognostications concerning the weather and the prospects of the rice crop. Your mercantile readers will regret to learn that the rains are to be scarce, the river low and the rice crop small. So say the weather astrologers, or rather the dualists in Pet- chambré. It might however serve to lessen their anxiety to know the data on which such predictions are based. Well, it is simply because the weather was dry and the river low, from the seventh to the tenth of July inclusive, or the last two days of the waxing, and the first two of the waning moon of the 8th Siamese month.

The Siamese regard those four days as the middle of the harvest months; there be- ing three days before and three after that time. And the weather was people of Petchaburee say that it has been noticed "from time immemorial" that the state of the weather during these four days deter- mines; or is more correctly an index to the same during the whole season. When they are dry and the river low, we may ex- pect a scarcity of rain, but the reverse when it rains and the river is flush at the time.

It so happened that this year the weather was then unusually clear and but little water in the river. It was more remarkable too because the rains had been abundant before, and there was every prospect of a good crop. But notwithstanding this is regarded as a sign "that never fails" we are ourselves inclined as yet, to look on the bright side of things, and to hope that the favorable prospects may not be darkened. With the single exception of the above unfavorable omens the prospects are certainly very fair at present, though the season is not far enough advanced to allow any correct pre- dition as to what the crops may be. There never was a time when there was so much land under cultivation, or as many laborers engaged in the fields before. Every one who can buy a field has one, and those who cannot, rent or propose new ones, so that the public works have almost stopped for want of carpenters and workmen. And as yet the season has been most auspicious.

The rains were rather late in commencing but for the last six weeks they have been abundant. As yet there has been no super- fluity and no scarcity. The rice fields are now more than half planted by means of the rain water, while to crown the prospects for a few days past, the river has risen so high that the water is now rushing out through the innumerable canals to gladden the heart of those who are dependent on the river for their crop. It is also interesting to see that the people are turning their at- tention to other species of agriculture, so that there may be something for the staff of life should the rice crops fail. In taking a ride the other day to K’ow Hluang, my eyes were feasted with the sight of a large corn field to the left in a place newly cleared. It reminded me of a good field of hoe corn. I understand that there is a great deal planted in corn the present year. Outside of the subject of the crops, we have but little news of general interest. The gambling fever has assumed an epidem- ic type, and a very malignant character. It was always bad enough, but since the new game of Hooi, or lottery, has been established the mania has increased manifold. Formerly the state of the market and the rice crops was the subject of conversation by people in the market and on the roads, but now the great question of the day is "what letter is to take the prize" Fortune tellers and spirits are consulted to disclose the favoural one. The lottery agents and secretaries have their stands in different portions of the town which are often crowd- ed by those who wish to try their chance at a fortune. I understand that the man who has the monopoly of it in Bangkok, pays the government two hundred and fifty cat- ties, and that he has farmed it out in Pet- chaburee at the rate of three catties per day, or over one thousand per year. But even this does not show the extent of the drain from the pockets of the prople, as the Petchaburee monopolist must make his profits also. Who is responsible for its establishment is not for me to say, but surely it is a "penny wise and pound foolish policy" in the government to allow it.

Only one other item suggests itself to me now, A week or two ago I had occa- sion for the first time to accompany one in our employ to a Siamese court of justice! and witness the practical operation of their system of jurisprudence. It is said that before the present Lieut. Governor came here, there was a great deal of corruption and bribery, in that department of this place. But it is the universal testimony of all, that he cannot be bribed, and I suppose there is no place in Siam that has a more upright judge than he is. He has under officers who take the testimony on both sides in writing, and one day in every week is devoted to hearing law cases, which are thus brought before him. He has remov- ed several of the under judges who have been proved guilty of bribery or injustice of any kind, while he is himself a terror to evil doers, and universally praised by those who do well.

There is one remarkable feature of the law cases in Siam not generally known. Whenever a case is entered in court, both plaintiff and defendant have to go and stay there till the case is decided. It is done in order that each one shall act as a guard to the other, for fear he may go and get counsel that will be unfavorable to the other party. A Siamese friend told me that he once had to spend a year thus, away from his family and business in a case where forty ticals were involved. They may go away during the day providing they mut- ually consent to do so and both go togeth- er. It occurred to me that this feature of their jurisprudence might be well adopted into other countries. I am sure that in countries when time is money, and the face of ones antagonist not the most pleasant object to behold, the ardor of some who are so fond of litigation would be cooled down by such a custom.

China.

The events of the fortnight have again been important. and have continued adverse to the Imperial arms.

The victory gained by the Nien-fei, over the army commanded by San ko-lin-sin, when this generalissimo lost his life, must have resulted in a complete route of the Imperial troops, for his body was lost, and all obstruction to the progress of the in- surgents, swept away—at least, so far as is known.... The last advices state that the insurgents had captured, and sacked the city of Chefoo-shien in the Province of Shantung, celebrated as having been the birth-place of Confucius.... The Mandarins report runs to the effect that the insurgents sacked the place, destroying all that has been constructed during many centuries in honor of the sage. This report is probably untrue and may have been spread to excite the people who hold, as a rule, the memory of Confucius in the greatest reverence. However that may be, there seems no reason To doubt the fall of the town which would place the insurgents close to the Province of Chih Li, within about one hundred miles from Tientsin.

The utmost alarm prevails, both at the Capital and at Tientsin. The cry seems to be for Foreign aid. The disciplined troops which were quartered near Soochow, and which have lately occupied so much of the care and solicitude of the ex-Futai Li, have at length been hurried up by foreign steamers, to the Peiho. This force con- sists of about seven thousand troops includ- ing two corps of artillery, and besides having some well tried foreign officers, has all the Chinese veterans who served under Ward, Hope, Burgevine, Stavely, Gordon, and the ex-Footai Li. If this force be in the efficient state represented, there can be little doubt it will scatter the Nien-fei with the utmost facility.

Tseng-kwo-fan left Nanking on the 8th inst, to take command of the army in Shantung, and Li the ex-Footai. left Soo- chow on the 11th idem for Nanking to take the seals as Governor General of the Two Kiang. It does not appear that the Tient- sin authorities, at date of last advices, were aware of the coming of the disciplined troops from Shanghai. They had unden- gone a certain amount of drill instruction at the hands of the British troops who have occupied the Taku forts for some time. These were sent to intercept the path of the Nien fei under charge of the Chinese Superintendent of Trade, who induced the Commissioner of Foreign Customs at Tientsin to accompany him. Application is understood to have been made to the British Minister to allow the officer in charge of the few British troops for the Taku forts, to proceed to the scene of ac- tion, and rumour has it that the request had been granted

The four thousand native drilled troops just referred to have never seen any ser- vice, and it is greatly doubted if any re- liance can be placed upon them; They refused to proceed after having started, and some of their number had to be decapitat- ed by way of intimidating the others.

It is also stated in quarters likely to be well informed, that Prince Kung had sent an urgent order to Shanghai, desiring Mr. Hart, the Inspector General of Customs, to repair to Peking without loss of time; and it is certain that that officer did proceed thither on the 20th inst. It is stated on what should be good authority, that the Imperial government were not aware of the existence of this effective disciplined force at Shanghai. It was of course known that a camp of instruction had been established there, but it was supposed denuded by the expedition sent to Funkien, that no more force remained than was necessary to pro- ceed to Shanghai. It is added that Mr. Hart caused this force to be moved to the Peiho and this statement, derives corroboration from the report that the ex-Footai Li has applied to take command of it, on the ground that the city of Nanking was too important a post to be vacated by Tseng- kwo fan. Mr Hart knows well how im- practicable a man Tseng is, and as Li has had much experience in foreign military affairs, and besides has been for some time in constant communication with Mr. Hart it is natural that the latter should desire to see him at the head of the force on which the safety of the Empire apparently de- pends.

Mr. Hart's present position is a most singular one. He was second to Mr. Lay on the Foreign Customs Inspectorate, be- ing established and it is entirely through him that the institution has survived. He is a most efficient officer, and notwithstand- ing the odium which the China Customs has drawn upon itself, he has always re- tained the respect of the foreign commun- ity, and at the same time enjoyed the full confidence of the Mandarins. His sin- gleness of purpose, his application to busi- ness, his circumspection, tact, and talents are really extraordinary. It is fact which is not generally known, that the flotilla scheme of which Mr. Lay and Capt. Os- borne made such a sad bungle, was an arrangement concluded between Prince hung and Mr. Hart, who simply wanted the vessels to do as they pleased with Mr. Hart out of courtesy, employed Mr. Lay, who was absent at the time in England, and the affair fell to grief because of the high ambitious flight which that individual described in connexion with it. Still Mr. Hart's conduct was so straightforward, that notwithstanding the withdrawal of the ves- sels after their arrival, he retained the confidence of Prince Kung.

It would now appear as if the fate of the dynasty were in his hands, and it is very probably the fact that he is relied on for council and advice, not only as to how to repel the insurgents, but also as to frustrating the machinations of the differ- ent factions who are scheming for their own aggrandisement, at the risk of the Empire.

There are still no certain tidings as to the movements of the Taipings in the province of Fuhkien. They appear to be South of the Tea districts, and have not interfered as yet, either with the mani- pulation of the leaf, or the transit. A rumour was current to the effect that they hand recaptured Changchow, but this can- not be true. It seems certain however that they have captured a prefectural city of some note, either near the borders, or within the limits of the adjoining province of Kwangtung: and it is equally certain that there is no imperial force in the field of sufficient strength to cope with them.

The Baron de Meritens, Commissioner of Customs at Foochow, is busily engaged organising a Chinese disciplined force. He has acquired the services of a number of French drill-instructors, and has obtained a quantity of arms and munitions from the military authorities of this colony. His intentions are doubtless praiseworthy, but in teaching the Mandarins to lean on him for support and not to trust to themselves, he is simply perpetuating the baneful policy which has encouraged that spirit of apathy and fatalism, which has allowed matters to drift into their present sad state.

A General called Pao Chao had a com- mand on the Yangtsse embracing Kow- kiang and Hankow-—which command con- sisted of fourteen camps. In the last issue but one of this Report some particular were given of the mutiny of one of these camps. It is now stated that eleven of the other camps have mutined and have form- ed themselves into predatory hordes— two camps only remaining loyal.

The new Order in Council for the Gov- ernment of British subjects in China, dated 9th March, has been published in the Ga- zette of this Colony. It will not come in to force until one month after it shall have been promulgated by the British Consul at Shanghai. It superseded all the laws hitherto in force and contains several vast improvements. For instance, all British subjects residing in China must register themselves once a year at the Consulate under whose jurisdiction they may be—- otherwise they will be excluded from all the advantages of ex-territoriality. Again, no British subject can aid and abet either the Imperial Government in putting down rebellion, or insurgents in revolt against the government, without being guilty of a misdemeanor—unless he shall possess the Queen's license, the proof whereof will rest on the party accused.

It is fortunate for the Mandarins that some delay is likely to ensue in this Or- der in Council coming into effect, as at the present juncture, many British subjects are serving in the Imperial ranks. When the Order does come into force, British policy will become entirely changed in consequence of interference being prohibi- ted. If Commissioners of Customs are to be fighting men. Customs patronage will doubtless all revert to the French, who have a most irrepressible penchant for fighting the Taipings in a manner which secures both glory and profit. It does not appear clear however how the new law is to be put in motion, and if as the Attorney General in the House of Commons distinct- ly implied, the Consuls in China can pro- secute or not as they may please,—-they will of course be guided by the wishes of the British Minister, who will of course direct the action of the law so as to carry out his political ends or personal feelings. This view of the case is the more alarming seeing the perfect futility of appeal under the present administration. It may safely be said, that during the terin of office of the present Ministry, British affairs in China have been conducted in an extreme- ely oppressive and questionable manner, and yet on no occasion probably has an ap- peal or a remonstrance met with anything but official repellence; so much so, that injustice is now submitted to as a matter of course and there is a great lack of con- fidence in British authority.

To assist the Imperial Government, the local authorities of this colony, acting un- der orders from home, prohibited by Pro- clamation the export of arms and munitions except under a Mandarin pass or certifi- cate. The neighbouring colony of Macao derived considerable benefit from this pro- hibition, and the Canton Mandarins opened an office for the sale of the required pas- ses to any foreigner whom it suited to ap- ply for them. The matter at last became so absurd. that the local authorities, after representation, obtained instructions to re- scind the prohibition.

Large quantities of New Silk and Tea have been settled since the departure of last mail. Still trade is generally dull, es- pecially in-so-far as shipping is concerned. Exchange, strange to say, has tended down. No more failures have been announced here.

The Karennees.

The term Karenne in plain English, is Red Karen. The affix nee is a Burman word and signifies red. According to Dr. Mason, and no man has studied the subject more persistently and thoroughly than he has, the great Karen family found in Burnah, are divided into four principal Tribes.

All the Karens are susceptible of being grouped into these four grand divisions.

but each division is again split up into several little clans. each living under the authority of its own chief. Without knowing any reason for that practice, the Burmese simply distinguish the Karens, as Burman Karens, or Pwo, and Taline Karens or Sgaas. The dominant race has never taken any trouble to make a more minute division. They sometimes use the word Ayeing, which means Wild, and there they leave the definition.

Along the whole of our North east frontier of British Burmah, we find the Karens located in considerable numbers. The country called Karennee stretches a- long for two or three hundred miles, and is inhabited by Red Karens, White Ka- rens, Shan Karens, and other tribes. A range of mountains broken and dislocated into separate masses, seems to divide Ka- rennee into two sections, one called East- ern Karonnee, and the other Western Karonnee. The clans occupying the West- ern section of that territory are ruled by thirteen different chiefs, though they all owe a nominal allegiance to one who goes by the name of "Kyay hpoqyce" This very venerable chief is the most influential Karen in Western Karonnee. His re- sidence is at a town called Kyelah. He has two sons, Koon Tha, and Koon Sha, who have also a great deal of influence among that people. The Eastern and Western Karens appear to have had an immemorial feud existing between them. They have never been exactly at peace with each other. The western Karens are as friendly toward the British Government and their subjects, as the Eastern ones are hostile and treacherous toward our people, as would be the most ferocious of savages.

In the cold season of 1863. 4, that dis- tinguished Civil officer of Government, the late Edward O'Riley, Esquire, was deput- ed by the Local Government on a friendly Mission to these Karen tribes. After a journey of sixteen days from Shooy gheyeen, ascending and descending ranges of moun- tains, over which it would be impossible to conduct a tramway, Mr. O'Riley reached the town of Kyekah in which resided the Karen Patriarch Kyay hpo gyee. As soon as it was announced that Mr. O'Riley was on his way, the old Karen Chief sent out a party with supplies for his followers and to escort him, with honor to the town. The meeting between the two friends, whose acquaintance extended over a period of seven years, (and they had performed the ceremony of the "Titeesa," or the bond of friendship), was most affecting. Civilization and Savagery literally embraced each other, as they met on that mountain home. All the subordinate Chiefs were summoned to Kyelah to meet the British Officer, who had been so long their proved friend. Thirteen attended. Warm and earnest were the protestations of friendship. The Shan traders were protected, on their journey every year from the Shan states to Maulmain. Never once had they been attacked by the western Karens since they promised in 1857 not to molest them. They had kept their word inviolate, and they appealed to the Shans themselves for proof. "Yes" replied the traders, "we are always protected in western Karenne, but are rob- bed and plundered and murdered in the Eastern section of the territory. These people are our friends, but those are out enemies"

After spending six weeks at Kyaypho- gyee's town, and renewing the bonds of peace and amity between, these wild people and our Government, Mr. O'Riley proceeded on his mission to Eastern Karennee, in the hope of meeting with similar success. Disappointment however, attended his efforts on this part of his Mission. The principal village or town in Easter Karen- nee is a place called "Tsan lupan," where till lately the Chief of Eastern Karennee resided. He went by the name of Pah poo, and was well known all up the Salween river. Recently Pah poo, had died and his authority had passed to two of his sons, who were inexperienced youngmen, con- trolled by the influence of their mother, one Maiteen-tanee, who in the opinion of Mr O'Riley was far the most influential person in that part of Karennee.

But it is clear that after, the old Chief Pahpoo's death, power appeared to repose in no particular hands. Hence our tim- ber cutters, traders and Shan visitors were attacked by bands of dacoits, who sprung up in Eastern Karennee, and were a mix- ture of Burmese, Shans and Karen dacoits. acting under the direction of a leader styled Menlong, or the embryo king. As all political imposters fear the power of the British Government, since Captain Lloyd promptly put down an attempt at rebellion in the Toungoo district, in the year 1859, for which he deserved the Victoria Cross our frontier has become too hot for these aspirants for the kingly office. They keep at a respectable distance beyond our boun- dary, because they know, that five yards of rope will be the treat they will receive in case they are caught. Two years ago, another Menlong was swung up at Rangoon for creating a rebellion in the Pegu district. The Martaban Menloung is the man, who opposed Mr. O’Riley’s reception in the Eastern Karennee State, when he was proceeding on a mission of peace and friendship with all the Karen. tribes in that part of the country. The robberies and dacoities to which our sub- jects are exposed while traveling through that section of the Red Karen country are owing in part to the want of all proper authority and to machinations of the Bur- mese impostor, who would like to be a king, but is unable to find a vacant throne for himself. For sometime Mr. O'Riley was exposed to considerable risk, but by firm- ness and good judgment he was enabled to withdraw from a difficulty which appeared to threaten his life.

We hope to return to his interesting topic of the late Mr. O'Riley's mission to Karennee on an early day.

The Funeral Cortege.

Such a funeral as that of the late Presid- ent Lincoln has, perhaps, never been wit- nessed before in the world's history. All the pageants got up by wealth in honour of dead kings, dwindle into insignificance in comparison with it. At Washington, the scene of the fatal catastrophe, the cere- monies were very imposing, the whole population participating in it, as well as the foreign diplomatic corps. In Baltimore, on the arrival of the body, the scene was renewed, and the crowd of still and solemn spectators far greater. At Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, although the weath- er had become unfavourable, eager thou- sands paid their last respects to the honoured dead. In Philadelphia, hundreds of thousands lined the streets through which the procession passed. The proces- sion itself, composed of civilians, societies, professional men, soldiers and sailors, was grand, solemn, and effective. The scenes for two days were indescribable. New York, first in population, was moved to its very heart, and nothing was spared to make the occasion one of great impressiveness. The funeral honours were to be repeated in Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, and Spring- field, where the body is to repose. At all intermediate towns through which the body passed, the whole population spon- taneously rendered honours to the dead. A large volume would not be adequate to particularize and describe all the details. The general effect of these remarkable funeral ceremonies has been good. The minds of the people have, to an annual degree, been solemnized, and if permanent advantage does not result, it will be our crime. 'We should learn, from such an event, to honour our God-appointed magis- trates and rulers, to love our country more dearly, to abhor sin more profoundly, and to stand in awe of the Divine judgments.

Capture of Jeff. Davis.

Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War:

Lieut.-Col. Harden, commanding the First Wisconsin, has just arrived from Ir- winsville. He struck the trail of Davis at Dublin, Laurens County, on the evening of the 7th, and followed him closely night and day through the pine wilderness of Alliga- tor Creek and Green Swamps, via Cumber- landville to Irwinsville.

At Cumberlandville Col. Harden met Col. Pritchard, with 150 picked men and horses of the Fourth Michigan.

Harden followed the trail directly south, while Pritchard, having fresher horses, pushed down the Ocmulgee toward Hope- well, and thence by House Creek to Irwins- ville, arriving there at midnight of the 9th. Jeff. Davis had not arrived.

From a citizen Pritchard learned that his party were encamped two miles out of the town. He made dispositions of his men and surrounded the camp before day.

Harden had camped at 9 P. M. within two miles, as he afterward learned, from Davis.

The trail being too indistinct to follow, he pushed on at 3 A. M., and had gone but little more than one mile, when his advance was fired upon by men of the Fourth Michi- gan.

A fight ensued, both parties exhibiting the greatest determination. Fifteen minutes elapsed before the mistake was discovered.

The firing in this skirmish was the first warning that Davis received.

The captors report that he hastily put on one of his wife's dresses and started for the woods, closely followed by our men, who at first thought him a woman, but seeing his boots while he was running, they suspected his sex at once.

The race was a short one, and the rebel President was soon brought to bay. He brandished a bowie-knife and showed signs of battle, but yielded promptly to the per- suasions of Colt's revolvers, without com- pelling the men to fire.

He expressed great indignation at the energy with which he was pursued, saying that he had believed our government were too magnanimous to hunt down women and children.

Mrs. DAVIS remarked to Col. HARDEN, after the excitement was over, that the men had better not provoke the President, or "he might hurt some of 'em.",

REAGAN behaves himself with dignity and resignation.

The party, evidently, were making for the coast.

Latest Telegrams.

The following telegrams are brought on by the Em_s.

London, June 19th. - Cotton market excited owing to Alexandria advices Dhol- era 12d, Hemp. Firm.

London, June 20th - Cotton Market very active and considerable transactions at one farthing to half penny advance. One penny advance demanded at Manches- ter, and more business doing. Shirtings 7 lbs. 12s. 3d. Twist No. 40, 1s. 6½d.

London June 20th. - New Omarawatte 15d. Old Dhollera 12½d. New Crop 14d. Afloat 20d. Stock 350,000 bales.

London, June 25th. - Federals occupied Brownsville. Fort in Sabine pass surren- dered.

Surrender of Charleston imminent. La- hore Bishopric Bill withdrawn.

Twist No. 40, 13 6d. Fair Dhollera 12¾d @ 13d.

Galle 7th July.— A telegram has been received announcing a further large failure in Bombay.

Cursetjee Furdonjeel liabilities two Crores. Assets 1¾ Crores.

Nearly all the Banks are involved except Chartered Mercantile and Oriental Bank Corporation.

The following is a list of the failures in Bombay up to the date of our telegraphic advice by way of Galle-

European Summary.

Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales was safely delivered of a Prince this morning, June 3' 1865.

Sir Charles Wood has announced his intention to bring forward the Indian Bud- get before the close of the session.

The trial of the persons implicated in the murder of Mr. Lincoln is proceeding at Washington. The struggle for independ- ence is still maintained in Texas, to which state the Federal General Sheridan has repaired with his troops. The negroes in the South have petitioned for the suffrage. All persons found with arms in the South will be punished with death.

The Federal Government has detained a vessel with armed emigrants proceeding to Mexico.

The Emperor of the French has written a letter to Prince Napoleon, expressing his displeasure at the speech made by the Prince in Corsica. The Prince has replied by resigning his offices in the Council and the Universal Exhibition.

It is believed that large Naval and Mil- itary reinforcements will be sent from France in aid of Mexico.

The Derby has been won by a French horse, Gladiateur, the property of Count de Lagrange, and the Oaks by Regalia.

The Emperor Napoleon has declined an invitation of the Queen of Spain to pass through Spain on his return from Algeria.

It is reported that Russia has demanded of the Roumanian Government a treaty for the surrender of Polish refugees.

A proposed grant of £10,000 to the en- gineers of the Thames Sewage Works has been rejected by the Metropolitan Board of Works as excessive and premature.

A great fire has taken place in Notting- ham, destroying £ 50,000 worth of prop- erty.

The Hon. Gavan Duffy, from Australia, has been entertained at a dinner by his friends in London.

The "Lord Warden," a large class iron- clad, has been launched at Chatham.

It is expected that the Great Eastern will sail with the Atlantic cable in July.

The Bankruptcy Court has again refused to release Colonel Waugh from Custody.

The Rev. Mr. Wagner, who received the confession of Constance Kent, has been at- tacked and beaten severely in the streets of Brighton.

Lieut.-Colonel Dawkins has been placed on half-pay.

The Princess of Wales and the infant Prince continue to make favourable pro- gress.

All the American ports, except those of Texas, have been thrown open to foreign trade.

Earl Russell has issued an order, directing that all ships bearing the Confederate flag shall be sent out of British ports. The French government has issued a similar or- der.

True bills for treason have been found against Jefferson Davis and General Breck- enridge on a charge of having invaded Co- lumbia. Davis is said to be severely treat- ed in prison; and kept in manacles. It is said that General Lee will be arrested and tried for treason.

President Johnson has issued an amnes- ty proclamation to the South, with large ex- ceptions of civil and military functionaries and private persons.

General Hood and his staff have crossed the Mississippi. General Kirby Smith has made terms for the surrender of his army.

The endeavour to obtain volunteers in the United States for Juarez has proved a failure.

Louis Napoleon has returned to France. Before he left Algeria he issued a proclama- tion to the army thanking them for their services.

The select committee of the House of Commons appointed to inquire into the Lord Chancellor's appointment in the Leeds Bankruptcy Court, has met with closed doors.

Three dreadful accidents, by which sever- al lives were lost, have occurred on the Great Western and South Eastern Railways.

Mrs. Cobden has declined a pension proffered by Government.

A fearful storm has occurred off the North coast of Europe, and on some parts of the English coast.

Big Gun-—The monster 20 inch gun "Beelzebub " cast at Pittsburg, was tried a few days since and proved a complete success. It throws a solid shot weighing 1080 pounds.

LORD ESKRINE, going circuit, on one oc- casion, was asked by the landlord of the house where he lodged how he had slept. He replied, Union is strength: a fact of which some of your inmates seem to be unaware, for had they been unanimous last night they might have pushed me out of bed!—"Fleas!" exclaimed Boniface, af- fecting great astonishment; "I was not aware that I had a single one in the house." —"I don't believe you have," retorted his guest; "they are all married, and have un- commonly large families."