The state of affairs in China has attracted attention in
Congress. "One of your journals (Ministerial), referring to the proceedings in Congress, says, that they indicate a disposition in the American Govern- ment to join heart and band with the British Government, and en • deavour to obtain commercial treaties front the authorities in China.' This remark attracted the attention of Mr. Cushing, a member of the House of Representatives, and one of the Committee on Foreign Rela- tions. You will perceive by his speech, that he denounces it as wil- ful perversion.' Fo prevent further miscoeception in England or
China, he called upon the Cheirmen of the Committee on Foreign Re- lations (Mr. Pickeus) to explain hie views and opinions. That gentle- man, in like manner, for himself end the President, repudiates the idea, and very significantly save—' Surely Eneland does not occupy a posi- tion at present to command our sympathy or our cooperation. I forbear to touch on these points that are now at issue between us, and which may, in the pr,:fre ss of emits. become of the deepest import- ance.' Mr. Cushing is of Massachlowtts, and Mr. Pickens of South Carolina, In the S(:n ate, on the enestien of. fixing a day to adjourn, Mr. Williams, of Maim!, oljeeted, as it might ':emile necessary, he said, before the adjournment of Congress to adoi4 soil: it derisive measure in relation to the North-east;nm llooti•litry."—Gtomse Cl Her.
A New Brunswick paper Blenti,,lis that a considerable Ilritish force was assembled on the frontiers, and that fresh troops were constantly arriving from I ittlifax. The Twenty-third Regiment of Fusileers, now in garrison at lialitax, bad received orders to he in readiness Witten+ for New Brunswick.
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