According to a report: presented to the [Governor of Heilungchiang by the: Sub. prefect of Hulan, there is in that district Chinaman named Chiao Favg. He is ninety-six years of age, and has living with [him three sons, eight grandsons, thirteen great-grandsons, and one great-great grand-ison, the latter now grown up and married. An official sent by the Governor has veri-Hfied the truth of the report. He states that the elder members of the family are still vigorous, the middle-nyed ones are fine. handsome fellows. The. Governor sturdy powerful men, and the younger ones dwells at some length upon the felicity attending his Majesty's reign, when such an unusual event has become possible. Reférved'to the Board of Ceremonies for a
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