Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-06-24
From the N. Y. Tribune
THE CHINESE REBELLION.

The rebellion broke out in the Spring of
1850, in the southwestern provinces of the
Central Kingdom, Kuang Tong and Kuang
ST, where the descendants of the ancient dy-
nasty, called in the language of the country
Tai Ming, had been in power since the latter
part of the seventeenth century. The object
of the insurgents was to drive out the reign
ing house and call a native dynasty to the
throne. The name of Tai Ming was associa-
led with sacred rceollections in the minds of
the people; still the inhabitants of the dis
tant mountain regions and the members of
the secret societies, who were beyond the
reach of the Imperial spies, with feeling of
proud self-reliance, called themselves Ming
Schin. The leader Of the movement was
Tsehu Kin Tao a real or preterd ID descend
ant of Tai Ming. The administration of the
new ruler was honored with the title of Tien
Te, or Celestial Virtue. Tschu is the proper
family name 1t is now just five hundred
years since (352) the peasant Tschu Juen
Tschang revolted against the barbarous Mon
gols, and drove them to Karakarum, the an
Gent metropolis of Tschinggis Chakan, sit
uated between the rivers Orchron and Tamir.
The dynasty ITSELF according to traditional
custom of the Central Kingdom, was called
Heu Ming, afterwards Ming In the third
year of Tien Te 1t is written Hen Ming. A
short time ago Ten TIE held great festival
at the Kuang, at which all the Ming generals
made their appearance, paying homage to
their ruler on their knees The celebration
continued for three days. A great number
of oxen and swine were sacrificed in honor
of the ancestors Of the people and Of Kong
Use.
Next to Heu Ming, the most influential
man in the rebellion is Hong Stu Tsiuen, who
is designated by the title of honor Tai Ping,
Mighty Prince of Peace. Hong is of a slen-
der build, with an open, expressive face, and
a sandy beard. Under him there are four
generals, called according to their local posi-
ton, commanders of the East, West, North,
and South The two ministers of State are
Fong Schi Tschang and Schitaeakai. The
latter is a man of erudition and composes all
the numerous proclamations Of the Ming peo-
pie.
The government is completely organized
both in civil and military departments. Be-
fore the reception of province or city, the
different officers are appointed who enter at
once upon the discharge Of their duties
Mandarins Of the first rank wear yellow scarfs
and yellow turbans; they alone receive the
title of Taschin, Excellency. Those Of the
next ranks wea' red, green, and embroidered
scarfs, as we'll as other badges of their posi-
ton in the new beureaucfacy Of the Central
Kingdom. Persons withr red aud BLACK scarfs
are commissioned to administer an oath o
allegiance to the people. Among themseve;
and in the conquered provinces, the Ming
preserve strict order aFid discipline. Wherey,
er they enter placard of red paper is post
ed on the doors of the public female schools
containing these words: Young women
! live here. Whoever enters and behaves him
self Improperly will be beheaded."
Upon the advance of The army into Hu
Kuang General Kuo announced to the peo-
pie April 2, 1882 that it was an unchange-
able law of nature, that the dynasty which
has lost the love of the people must fall to
the ground. That of Mandschu has never
arrived at merit and dignity; Offices are arbi-
traIily conferred, and the complaints of the
people are neglected Our Celestial Son
Tien Te for three years has fought the OPP
pressors of the people. From compassion to-
ward the virtuous and learned people of HUI
Kuang he hastens to deliver them from the
rapacious hands of civil and military officers
Similar proclamations are made to the peo-
pie, with the advance of the insurgent army
A full catalogue of grievances are recited
and large promises are made of a good time
coming" by the triumph of the new dynas-
ty.