April 18th,—To-morrow, after business, about 6 o'clock a.m., the Emperor will pass through the Hwa-yuen and Shin-woo gates Yo the Ta-kao-teen. temple to offer sacri-"fico, Afterwards, His Majesty will pass through the Yung-sny-tsang-mun gate, and entering the King-shan-se-mun gate Will proceed to the Show-hwang temple to "worship. His Majesty will then pass Hirough the Peh-shang gate from the Se-shan road, and entering the Shin-woo gate, will return to the Palace to breakfast. His Majesty will then hold an audience, and at 7 o'clock will ascend to the K'%en-tsing. Palace, to receive congratulations. At 8 o'clock, he will take his seat to witness the theatrical performance (in honour of his birthday.)
19th.—The Superintendant of the Silk manufactures of Hang-chow petitions the Emperor to remit the usual tribute for two years, in consequence of their inability to pay it owing to the distress caused by the incursions of the rebels. His Majesty grants the petition.
20th.—Ying-yuen (§& FE) a Member of the Imperial Household, and President of the Board of Censors, presents a petition in reference to the following ease. In the eight month of the past year, Wang-Kenn, the brother of Wang-tseiien, a native of Peking, bought four oxen, one of which dying suddenly, he gave away the carcase in presents. A wicked inhabitant of the same village, namoa Lew-shang, because he did not receive a present of a portion of the ox, placed himself at the head of a band of ruffians, and going to the house of Wang-kenn shot him down, while the rest of the gang, who were armed with swords, fell upon him, and battering in his skull and face, killed him. The petitioner begs the Emperor to issue orders that the matter be investigated. His Majesty replies that the petition is recorded.
21st.—The Sacrificial Board petition the Emperor to the effect that the 28th of this month will be a day of abstinence, and that the Brass Man will be sent to the palace, (2) Kwoh-sew ({B] Fi), Censor for Peking, presents a petition. The Emperor having given permission to keep the rice sheds open for two months longer than usual, in consequence of the poverty of the people (seo Pek. Gaz. for April 12th), the petitioner prays that the Board of
ponse of rice and fuel for each day's con-Revenue may be ordered to pay the ox-sumption. This year from 700 to 800, and in some instances 1,000 persons have been fed at those places, the rice being distributed daily. His Majesty replies that the petition is recorded.
(8) Wang Win-shaou ($F 3% 2B) presenta a supplementary petition, praying that the proper Board may be ordered to confer rewards upon two officials connected with the Salt and Tea tax office, for their diligence and carefulness in the discharge of their duties. These officials themselves disclaim any title to further reward, on the ground that they have already received numberless favours from the Emperor. His Majesty grants the petition, a One marie
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