Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860, Leighton, John, 1822-1912, Martin, William, 1801-1867 · London : Darton and Co · leaf 263
. Sometimes the bamboo, instead of beingcylindrical, is shaped liked a fish, about two feet and a-halflong, and six inches in diameter. Each watchman is alsofurnished with a paper lanthorn, on which is inscribed his name,and that of the division to which he belongs. The Chinese laws are contained… … SOMETHING MORE ABOUT THE CHINESE. ^39 merit for each. In China, the cane is the grand instrumentof punishment; and all China has been compared to a school,—kept in awe by the rod of the master. Every city of the first, second, or third rank, has its propercourts and judges, and when a person is…
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