'The pirates off the coast of Taichow are again active, and several enses of piracy have been reported. Not many days ago an attack was made uparm junk, and it was despoiled with the customary' dexterity. The Taotai to whom the case was reported ix issued a proclamation, strongly ceusuring the variags authorities for having through their Inck of vigilance permitted 20 many cases of piracy in their district. The responsible officials are now required to bring about the arrest of the marauders,
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