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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... period of two years . It has been thrown into the shape of a personal narrative , in the hope that it would convey , in a more amusing and readable form , the record of our experi- ences in those Empires . Events have recently ...
... period of two years . It has been thrown into the shape of a personal narrative , in the hope that it would convey , in a more amusing and readable form , the record of our experi- ences in those Empires . Events have recently ...
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... period of our stay in Yedo are thoroughly borne out by the experiences of the Dutch , whose knowledge of the Japanese has extended over a period of two centuries and a half ; as well as confirmed by those Americans who have resided for ...
... period of our stay in Yedo are thoroughly borne out by the experiences of the Dutch , whose knowledge of the Japanese has extended over a period of two centuries and a half ; as well as confirmed by those Americans who have resided for ...
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... period when it seemed most hopeless that we should obtain even the first . It was small consolation to be told that we ought never to have abandoned the Factory position , and that a little sharp cannonading , instead of a shot every ...
... period when it seemed most hopeless that we should obtain even the first . It was small consolation to be told that we ought never to have abandoned the Factory position , and that a little sharp cannonading , instead of a shot every ...
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... period for the last fifteen years . An expeditionary force of 5000 men , with a staff equipment calculated for a much larger army , and in every respect thoroughly com- plete , was on its way to the probable theatre of war . Generals ...
... period for the last fifteen years . An expeditionary force of 5000 men , with a staff equipment calculated for a much larger army , and in every respect thoroughly com- plete , was on its way to the probable theatre of war . Generals ...
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... period until 1810 there reigned in Johore fourteen princes , giving an average duration of twenty - one years to each reign . The prince who died in the last of these years left two sons , who disputed the succession . It suited the ...
... period until 1810 there reigned in Johore fourteen princes , giving an average duration of twenty - one years to each reign . The prince who died in the last of these years left two sons , who disputed the succession . It suited the ...
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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.