Transport reports that between the 24th October and the 24th November the water in the Hung-tse Lake rose 2ft. 7in. At the latter date the water stood at 8ft. Zin. above the mark, being Tin. higher than it was during the sumer floods this year, and 1ft. 2in, higher than during those of last year.
IMPERIAL FACTORY. PRICES INSUFFICIENS, December. 26th.—The Superintendent of the Imperial Manufacturies at Hangchow complains of the insufficiency of the prices at which he is allowed to purchase dyes, such as safflower, indigo, etc., for colouring silk manufactured by his establishment for the use of the palace. The same is the case with the gold used for making thread for embroidery, which has very much risen in cost of late years. He is afraid that if he is only allowed to offer such a low price as that fixed by the regulations, the gold will certainly be adulterated.—His memorial is, referred by Rescript to the Board of Revenue.
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