FATHER, December 12th.—(1) The Censor Fu-mao presents a Memorial suggesting the propriety of the Emperor's visiting his illustrious relative, Prince Ch'un, who is serousl ill. Strongly marked as is the line which divides the monarch from his subjects still in days of old the Prince Lu visited Confucius when, and the Book of Rites specially permits the ruler of the land to enter a subject's house under such circumstances; and recently in the seventeenth year of his reign the Emperor Tao Kuang, went to see his Secretary of State Chang-ling, who had left the public service on account of ill-health. Thus the By exoniples from hoti ancient and modern propriety of such a proceeding is attested tines. The Prince having been confined to his couch for several months, of course constant private enquiries have been made from the palace as a family matter. But no edict has appeared announcing the going of the Emperor in person; and remarks are made by all classes of people throughout the country, who do not know what has been done. For the Prince holds the most exalted rank, higher than that. of any other subject, and ces and renown entitle him to except We have heard that since he fell sick. Their Majesties have been filled with the deepest anxiety, which has rubbed them of their rest by day and night; and in like manner the whole nation i ig in eager expectation for news of his recovery. But of late the disease has favourable turn, and should the observance never be performed, will come upon the soul of Her Majesty Ly whose affectionate care the Ewperor is nurtured. After the most serious reflection, the Memorialist, humbly begs that a Decree may be sent forth announcity that the Empress and the Emperor will visit Prince Ch'un. By this act not
realm will be comforted in their hearts.
Their Majesties, but all within the Rescript issued previously.
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