certain number of local substantive and expectant officials of the said province for various misdemeanours, etc, Chi Tse, acting chihsien of Chenanhsien is accused of being "muddle-headed," of ordinary talents, avaricious, and, although ignorant of the most elementary principles of Jaw, seems to think himself just the contrary, Chien Shih-pin, former acting chihsien of the same district is also. accused of being of an avaricious nature, crafty, and addicted to going beyond the powers of his post. Both the above officers are to be instantly cashiered and dismissed the service. Li Kuang-sui, magistrate of the district of Ch'aoyihsien, i+ a nounced as irresolute and" "soft, "muddle-hended," and ignorant of the habits and customs of the people over whom he has been placed. But in consideration of his knowledge of literature, being a graduate of high degeve, the said magistrate is ordered to change his rank to that of a district director of studies subject to appointment by the Board. As for the rest let it be as requested, regarding which the Boards concerned are ordered to take note thereon.
(2) Wang Ju-chi is appointed jussier Director of the Court of Sacrificial Worship.
'30th March.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.