Narrative of the Late Proceedings and Events in China (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1839. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ..., Proclamation from the Weiyum and Kwangchow Hee. Le, the deputed officer of the imperial commissioner, and J Han, military commandant of the Foo district of Kwangchow, proclaim lor the information of all., .' I, the deputed officer, have received orders respecting the examination of the foreign passage boats and the passengers when going and coming, Entering and leaving the river, it is absolutely requisite that they report their names to the hongmerchants, who will announce them to me that I may affix my seal; when they are to wait to be examined. Whenever the passage boats move, whether they are going to Macao or Whampoa, in all cases the hongmerchants and linguists must open their papers, and report them. I have already ordeied tli3 hongmerchants to be very careful in examining whether any prohibited goods are smuggled; as to a traveller's necessaries, they may be allowed to pass. With reference to Mr. Dent and the others detained in the factories in Canton, immediately they petition and make up their minds to leave, the custom house stations &c. will allow them to pass without examination; but those of them who dare attempt to escape without having my seal, when they are detained and brought back, I shall most certainly subject the said foreigners with the hongmerchants and linguists to a heavy punishment. If any of the boat people secret the said foreigners, and assist them to escape, I shall order them to be seized and sentenced to wear the collar by the river side. Oppose not. A special proclamation. 3rd moon 29th day--(12th May, 1839.) S.] The following public notice caused much surprise; writing long after the date of its issue, we shall merely remark, at present, that we are of opinion it's disastrous consequences to the English trade could...