Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-12-03
From The N. Y. Home Journal.
A CHINESE pLAy.BlLL,

What with the Japan expedition, and
the Chinese rebellion, and the industry
ftrayel writers, we are becoming as
intimately acquainted with the Oriental
world, as we are with the neighbnring
nation of New Jersey. Here, fn' sx-
ample, we have Chinese play.hlll.
brought home by recent traveller,
who, after the harvest of novelty had
been reaped by frernnners, CLEANED the
empire. and picked up this document in
the streets "f Pinang. 1t is extremely
curious and interesting j.
"Theatre Royal (opp"sits to Fish
Malker). On Thursday next there will
be aperf"rmancs "f the Chinese actors
a, the Theatre Royal, by special per-
mission. when eighty actors aud several
actresses will have the honor TO perfnrm
historical dramas, comprising: history
of the Ancient War-Grsr pat. For
merly there were seven Kingdoms in
China, each having ruler "r king ufits
own. The principal, named Chin, was
the largest aud must pnwerfnli it pns.
sssssd great army and made war upon
all The mhers. Not being able To with.
stand their great enemy, they %~re
obliged to submit, and Il" pay sn a'inunl
tribute; f,r tho true performance uflhis
obligation they sent a royal s"n as host
age, and surrendered large par, "f
their territory. But notwithstanding
their submission, the kingrl"m Of Chin
was dissatisfied with the siy kingdoms,
and again made war upon them. AT
this junclu's there was a poor aud indi-
gent man aud all orator. and who per.
suaded the six Kingdoms to resist the
aggressor, saying, Let us unite US one
man to resist the powerful Chin-l also
will aid YOU" The wisdom of soh-
Chin prevailed, and when the'kins of
Chin found that the whole six kingdoms
combined against him, hesued far peace.
To mark the achievements uf Suh.C Chin.
a palace was erected fur him. aud he
was invested with the royal authuriry
over the six kingdnms, and great hon-
ors were paid to him. Second Part {:
There was an ancient emperor Laou.
Koon; the latter was sent 10 the from.
tier Of Tartary to command the troops
there. The city in which Laou-Roon
was living was threatened by the Tar
ters, and there being an insufficient
force in the city the commandrr.in'chief
was embarrassed and consulted his
daughter aud brave general of his f'r.
ces. 1t was resolved to send the daugh.
ter and the general on mission To
Hien.Teh. to request him to send speed
lily reinforcement. They bolh left the
city and were attacked by the Tarlars ;
the brave general was slain, but the la.
dy pursued her way alone. After trav.
e!ling some disiauce the lady's progress
was arrested by furious tiger, hut by
her intrepid conduct she destroyed the
feiocious animal. Immediately there.
after she was rldely accosied by a yuaug
j. hun,sman, WIN cnmplainrd that she had
spoiled his sport, and that he pursued
the tiger for some distance through the
forest After a short time the hunts.
man aud The lady became friendly, and
having told her companion the missiun
OH which she was employed, they pledg-
ed their loves and departed On reach.
lug the Emperor the daughter of La"u'
{ Knon told her uncle Of the state Of at
fairs on the frnn,ier; his Majesty walk.
ed into the garden ofthe palace 10 con-
t template measures for the assistance OF
his brother. Whilst wrapped in thought
his Majesty was alarmed at the appear
ance df savage hear, which entered
the garden; but ere his fright was over,
brave young officer of the guard
5 named Mur.Gw wan slew the bear. The
Emperor, delighted at the prnwrss "l
! his attendant, ennuhled him, and direct
: ed Chop to he placed IN palace as
, signed III the young officer, which SET
! forth that hu was 'lhe greatest general
! in the world Snmetime aftrrwar,lsthe
! hnnrsman passed the paluc"; he read the
inscription, aud, with huge s,nne des'
, troyedit. The hnntsman's father, be-
ing upprehensive Of the displeasnre oi
! the Emperor, took his sou to his Males
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