Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59, Volumen1William Blackwood and Sons, 1859 - 508 páginas |
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... gun of the Encounter , and , at intervals of from five to ten minutes , the fire was kept up from that gun till sun- set . The Barracouta , at the same time , shelled the troops on the hills behind Gough's Fort , in the rear of the city ...
... gun of the Encounter , and , at intervals of from five to ten minutes , the fire was kept up from that gun till sun- set . The Barracouta , at the same time , shelled the troops on the hills behind Gough's Fort , in the rear of the city ...
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... guns in the Dutch Folly , but ceased at noon , to allow time for a reply to a note sent in by Sir John Bowring , pro- posing an interview with the High Commissioner in the city ; and his Excellency added , that , if it was granted , he ...
... guns in the Dutch Folly , but ceased at noon , to allow time for a reply to a note sent in by Sir John Bowring , pro- posing an interview with the High Commissioner in the city ; and his Excellency added , that , if it was granted , he ...
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... guns . Our road intersected the island , here about fourteen miles across , first passing between well - trimmed hedges of graceful bamboo , through plantations of nutmegs , that clothe the numerous swelling knolls with which the ...
... guns . Our road intersected the island , here about fourteen miles across , first passing between well - trimmed hedges of graceful bamboo , through plantations of nutmegs , that clothe the numerous swelling knolls with which the ...
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Laurence Oliphant. 36 A PICTURESQUE REPAST . We strolled into the interior with our guns , in hopes of seeing game , but the jungle was impene- trable ; and although the marks of large game were numerous , wood - pigeons and squirrels ...
Laurence Oliphant. 36 A PICTURESQUE REPAST . We strolled into the interior with our guns , in hopes of seeing game , but the jungle was impene- trable ; and although the marks of large game were numerous , wood - pigeons and squirrels ...
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... gun . Some monstrous cast - iron Chinese cannon , weighing 5 tons each , measuring about 13 feet in length , and of a calibre larger than a 95 cwt . , had been buried by the Chinese without ever having been fired , and were now being ...
... gun . Some monstrous cast - iron Chinese cannon , weighing 5 tons each , measuring about 13 feet in length , and of a calibre larger than a 95 cwt . , had been buried by the Chinese without ever having been fired , and were now being ...
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Página 451 - ... mutual benefit, and, for that purpose, have named as their Plenipotentiaries, that is to say: || Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland...
Página 460 - But it shall be at the option of any British subject, desiring to convey produce purchased inland to a port, or to convey imports from a port to an inland market, to clear his goods of all transit duties, by payment of a single charge.
Página 461 - ... per cent, ad valorem, and that it shall be fixed for each article at the conference to be held at Shanghai for the revision of the tariff. It is distinctly understood, that the payment of transit dues, by commutation or otherwise, shall in no way affect the tariff duties on imports or exports which will continue to be levied separately and in full.
Página 462 - Customs officers to guard the ship. They shall either live in a boat of their own, or stay on board the ship, as may best suit their convenience. Their food and expenses shall be supplied them from the Custom-house, and they shall not be entitled to any fees whatever from the master or consignee. Should they violate this regulation, they shall be punished proportionately to the amount exacted.
Página 456 - British subjects, whether at the ports or at other places, desiring to build or open houses, warehouses, churches, hospitals, or burial-grounds, shall make their agreement for the land or buildings they require, at the rates prevailing among the people, equitably, and without exaction on either side.
Página 462 - Japan, shall be at liberty to hire a pilot to take her into port. In like manner, after she has discharged all legal dues and duties, and is ready to take her departure, she shall be allowed to hire a pilot to conduct her out of port.