Nov. 24th.—An edict is issued regarding a memorial from the lieut.-governor of Shansi; complaining of the disorderly and riotous conduct of mi officers and their men while on their way from one place to another. They beat and wound the carters; create disturbances at the Customs' barriers, and fire at the Cus. toms? officials if not allowed to pass on first demand; carry large quantities of merchandise with them from place to place; they also take women along with jai Documents, them and a lot of braves as retainers. The cases mentioned in the memorial must be dealt with most severely, and precautions
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