The following is a translation of the clamations obtained from the authorities i, by Mr. Mayers, on the occasion of his late vi Liv, Treasurer of Kiangsi, and General Superintendent of the Lekin of that province, issues a Proclamation for general Whereas Native and Foreign merchants nder well known rules take out it certificates, to cover foreign produce going for sale into the interior, from Lekin taxation on the route, it is the duty of those at the Lekin Stations to use their best endeavours to prevent any nnauthorized alterations in the weight of packages between the stations, and also to be just and refrain from making difficulties." will be their duty, as defined in former orders, to refer every case requiring fine fication for a re-hearing at the I Capital, this to ensure justice and the fullest consideration, Native and Foreign merchants ure assured that they may act under the said rales. They must not alter the weight of their packages, and the Lekin officials will certainly nob bring about anything one-sided or corrupt, Why should merchants shrink back in fear, to the injury of their own trade?
This Proclamation is issued accordingly, and those in charge of stations, their cruisers, and Native and Foreign merchants are invited to take note thereof.
Tung-chih, 12th year, 10th moon—day.
The Superintendency of the Kinngsi Post-Rebellion Board, composed of the Treasurer, Judge, Salt Commissioner, Grain Grmmissioner, and an_ expectant Taotai, issues a Proclamation for general information.
Since the exchange of Treaties between China and foreign nations, foreigners have Been allowed to trade, to the benefit of all. They have also been allowed to
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