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NUMBER TWELVE, From Yokolia ma to Hiogo; The Moon Temple; Osaca the Venice of Japan; Manufacture of Paper and its use; Paper Ifandker- chiefs and Pillow Cases; The Inland Sea; Outlines of a Picture; Simonasaki; The Gateway of Rock; Entrance to Nagasaki; An Episode in History; Japanese Junk; Decima; Fine Porcelain; Arts and Manufactures; Departure for China; "Sionara," Japan... 74-80 NUMBER TIIRTEEN. Approach to the Flowery Kingdom; The Yellow Sea; Yangste River; Shanghai; Fight of the Coolies; The Astor House; John Chinaman at Home; Street Sights; The Wheelbarrow a Chinese carriage; Nursery Rhymes; Opium Hulks and Custom House. Officials; Government of China; Squeeze; How Taxes are collect- ed; Competitive Examinations; Qualifications for office in China and America; The Taiping Rebellion; General Ward....... NUMBER FOURTEEN. Odd and Curious Sights; A Story of Paradoxes; Respect for parents ; New theory of Women's Rights; Visit to a Chinese Theatre; Ex- cessive politeness; Great display of finger ornaments; A Chinese Signorita; Serio-Comedy; Laughable and absurd performance; Fighters stop and take a smile; Dead men walk; Japs ahead of Chinese in the Mimic Art; Wedding Procession; Gentle Elia's Roast l'ig; Marriage Ceremonies; Jump in the dark; Not mar- ried in haste, but with leisure to repent; Cupid waits for Hy- men NUMBER FIFTEEN. Departure of distinguished guests; Secretary Seward in Japan and China; He visits l'ekin and the Great Wall; Prince Kung is gronty; The Senator and Sailor exchange salutes; The Prince relents; All lovely and serene over sharks' fins and birds' nests; The Chinese language; Pigeon English; Coin and Car- reney; Compradores, costumes, and queues; Pawnbrokers' Shops; Small Feet; Fashion makes hideous things beautiful; Visit to a wealthy Chinaman; Tea as is Tea; A Gentleman, though wearing a pigtail; Luxury next door to Penury.... NUMBER SIXTEEN. Approach to Hong Kong; Safely landed under the protection of a young Amazon; Wonderful prosperity of Hong Kong; The great- est Smuggling Depot in the World; Manners and Customs of the people; The most snobbish place in China; Street Scenes; Sepoys from India; Parsees; Black Policemen; Justice swift and sure; A Chinese Jack Cade; Broad brimmed hats; Sedan Chairs; Climbing Victoria Peak; Reception to Mr. Seward; A Buckeye abroad who is creditable to his country.... 81-87 $8-94 95-103 104-111 NUMBER SEVENTEEN. American Steamers in China; Up the Canton River; My fellow Passengers The Bogue Forts; Pagodas; Commodore Foote and the Barrier Forts; Fleet of Boats; Charmine; Temple of Honam; Transmigration of souls; Street Scenes in Canton; Cat and Dog Meat Shops; Pawnbrokers; Curiosity Shops; Soothing Syrup: Temple of 500 Genii; Temple of Confucius; Temple of Longevity; Flower Pagoda; Exécution ground; Examination hall..........112-120