The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-26


whole world all the smallest Of insects, SUIT
fersd to receive life and attain full growth under the
human beings be excluded, ana not even small por.
tien Of the earth spared to them These rebels how
ever regard China With eontsmPs they have besn false
crimes has risen up to the heavens, and 1t 10 utterly
impossible to permit Of their rapacity and cruelty and
Of their molestations and injuries to China.
In villages the patriotic braves forward at
early period and their fame has been spread dis
lance We of this Colleg, Local Detiss t1ke there
fore the lead In patriotism. and communicate
ideas to all our class. Having made q beginning We
must be able to finish; must together pstri-
otto indignation and endeaver with all strength
to wash away the shame Of years that
We may for ever enjoy boundless happiness.
Ii appears calculation that the ganized patriotic
braves Of the villages number not less than hun
dred thousand the patriotic gentry filled with virtue,
take delight in giving assistance with military supplies
the countrymen who WELD the spsdet make oil strong
soldiers the e-bodied always prepared for
the fight and there s therefore, need to fear the
vacation Of the rebelious barbarans Prepared both
land and water Why should be anxious about any
devish and sinister injuries attempted
Although these rebels depend on the strength Of
hardly be able to resist our common WILL which has
become strong walled city. And II all the nations
ample, shall have but to leave SUBJ
sistence unattended to- until we have exterminated
them; must not leave Of this class OF dogs and
sheep able to eat alive;) must entirely destroy
the spitih and selfish vsgabonds that not Of
the sails of their ships may return
few days ago our gentry and elders respectfully
laid before the high authorities for their consideration
statement of the measures taken and preparations
made, and their reply has been received giving their
sanction Dispatches have also been sent by them to
the authorities the coasts Of the neighboripg pro-
vinces, calling them to take in the
way for keeping strict guard, to prevent the
rebels from penetrating the country, and causing Ca
amities.
jects of imperial indignation with earnest will and
common hatred. that we may soon perceive the most
profound tranquility reigning and country safely
secured We hope that the gentry, nterati, and pa.
triotic people will act in common spirit, and with
joint strength: at once perfecng the work starting
1t. Thus will hundred generations congratulate
themselves a state Of complete peace; and the re
cord of our services will be handed dswn for ten thou
sands OF years in the national history Such oppor
tunty occurs but in a Thousand years, and all
should carefully attend to it
public declaration of the gentry and elders Of the
Shing ping College of Local Deties
From the Pekiu Gazette1
The Emperor's fourth brother was short time ago,
sent to a temple to perform sacrifices which to
be the most important function Of the princes Of the
blood They live idle life accompany their illus
rious relative his journeys and pleasure excursions,
arc present at the audiences on all solemn occasions,
and now and then assemble to decide questions
corning the imperial clan. They never employed
in high Offices receive any appointment distant from
the capital, lest they might attempt usurp supreme
pswer the experience of former dynases having sul-
e5nsy a the danger OF d nominating imperial
the court for which they paid moderate stipend
and live near the precincts Of the palace, in circum
stances bordering upon honorable imprisonment. If
exhibits domineering spirit he is placed for
life in solitary confinement. Hence know very lit
admit two to intimacy, for purpose of dis
nov strong are the ties OF blood they are not
The code issued for their instruction Directs them
with emphasis to the practice OF archery and horse
In of are Of the
for them, where the Manchoo, Chinese, and Mongul
languages are taught; and they obliged to pass
regular examination
The Governor General of Keangnan and Keang. SO,
has made proposal to increase the number of
sels and build thu in q different manner from those
hitherto in Some junks will first be constructed,
by way of experiment, ascertain whether they will
answer All this is to be done by patriotic contribu-
tions.
Keshen appears to be at present in great favor. He
begged his three might be allowed to be with him
at the seat Of his government in order to supernend
his domestic affairs, which was acceded to- Such
quest is seldom granted the supreme government pre-
feripg to retain the families Of high functionares ut
the capital hostages for the fidelity of the parents
Even KeyDgs King seih could not obtain leave II
absence to visit his father and had to plead sickness
before he allowed to meet him his way to
| the capital.
Muh chang. having represented the difficulties Of
transporting guppowder and balls into Turkestan, as
not only entaing much trouble the escort but the
frequent spelling Of the ammunition by damp; and
that both sulphur and saltpetre being Indigenous
spot at very small EXPENSE; 1t has been deemed ad-
visable no longer to send supplies from the capital
The artillery to practise at target three times
every month"; each battery to discharge three shotted
guns and three with blank cartridges for which pur-
pose allowance Of 400 taels Of silver Is annually to
be made Even this trding expense could not be in
Cured without first obtaining the sanction Of the
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1t being considered Of Importance that the artillery
should be kept in state of efficiency in order to
| awe the nomades, should they become unruly high
minister has been appointed to a Mantchoo corps to
superintend and direct this branch of the service.
Specimens Of European grenades and shells Of tho best
| description have been forwarded from Canton and
samples Of limitations by native workmen have likewise
reached the capital The latter like the watches and
the steamboats, made by Chinese artisans equal in
appearance to own, but want the propeng power.
They intact dangerous missiles to those who han
them for, being overcharged, they often explode
| soon as the match is lighted
The mint at Pekng Is nearly at stand for want Of
the copper expected from man, the south western
most province Of the empire The reason OF its delay
by the heavy rains which have fallen. The Board of
Revenue blames he officers in charge of the Transports
well as the mandarins along the road through which
| it passes They ares nded, under very
penalties night and day to urge the vessels which
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However low the estimate Of the fair in this coun
try have never helcss their privileges Amongst
these reckon the erection of triumpha arches in
honor Of purity OF manners many Of which have
stood for centuries they built of granite and
the names OF the persons in whose honor they
raised AS candidate for this distinction, aMantchoo
damse was lately brought to the imperial notice No
who died before the contamination of the marriage,
and though only sixteen Of she resolved
remain single for lite. and Is therefore considered
having claim to celebrity kwaurh- keae furnishes
precedent for this having after the decease of her
bridegroom refused to form matrimonial alliance
with any other She received two pieces satin and
80 tacls for the erection of the arch Similar stances
record and the present fair claimant will also.
receive an award for her resignation.
A woman having been found guilty Of incest, was
condemned to srangulaton, and revsal OF the case
ended in the continuation of the sentence Keshen,
always severe judge, conducted the investigation
II affords Ms pleasure to state that Keying continues
to enjoy the confidence OF his sovereign He rarely
abst ut from the cabinet councils and judging from
the frequency of his presence there is the
tia man of the day His appointment to the lucrative
post of Superintendent Of the Custom house at the
Tsung-wan gate Of Pekng speaks much in his favor.
None but favorites placed in this situation
All the supplies for the great capital pass through this
gate and certain duty is levied upon every article,
1t amounts in year to large and tho holder Of
the office may soon realize fortune II is besides an
employ mcnt of high trust, enabling the incumbent
ACQUIRE certain Information Of what is entering into
tine capital hence only persons who such terms
as to hold direct communication with their sovereign,
are nominated to the post
Taoukwang delights In none of his palaces 80 much
In yuen By arecent decree, 10 500 taes
of surplus directed TO be paid tothe cstab