AN IMPERIAL DECREE, The Skew Pao has received por telegraph another interesting Edict on the subject of the Corean rebel, of which the following is an abstract Phe Board of Rites has memo: Us to the effect that it has received Avspatches from the King of Corea copies hich are now forwarded to Us for neces perusal, That Corea, having lately auffered from an insurrection of seditious soldiery which was put down by Our armies, knows how to show her gratitude to Us, ina thing worthy of high praise. With sense of unutterable awe and renerati this Kingdom now beseeches che Celesti clemency to permit Li Ching Ying-yi to return to his natire land. Bue Li Ci'éng Ying-ying, la having "arrogated power to himself far as to threaten the safety of his Sovereign, and having plotted to ruin his on country, has committed crimes vaich place him beyond the pale of pardon, Out of consideration for the King of Gorea, We have been especially lenient towards him, and have already issued a Decree providing with a residence and an ample. pen- tions th sion, In acting thus we have conferred upon him a special Act of Grace. Now the King of Coren, bearing la mind. the natural relationships of mankind and observing the filial rites of morning and evening attendance [on his father], states that Li Ch'éng Ying-ying is a victim to the infirmities of age and numerous attacks of sickness, and on these grounds begs the Board of Rites to intercede with Us for a further extension of Our Grace. The substance and wording of the letters are characterised by an anxious care which arises from profound piety and filial love. But Li Oh'éng Yi 4g has committed too great an offence against his country [to be a fit subject of further clemency]; and the King of Corea, who holds the possessions of his ancestors in trust, ought to consider the impropriety of gratifying his private affections at the expense of the public welfare. Any farther petition for the release or return of Li Gii'éng Ying-ying will not be entertained; but we grant to the Corean King the privilege of sending messenger to enquire after the health of Li Ch'éng Ying-ying at the end of each year, so as to alford some satisfaction to the constant thoughtfulness of the King. Hereafter let no other Memorial be presented regarding this affair,
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