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Wilmington Journal
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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British and French forces captured the Taku forts in China. Reports from Hong Kong to September 12 state that commissioners Lord Elgin and Baron Gros traveled to Pekin as guests of the Emperor under cavalry escort, though doubted. Satirical remarks on the Emperor's fondness for alcohol and lectures from censors.
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It is a little strange that the first forts they took were the Tak-u forts.
The reports from Hong Kong to 12th Sept., say that Lord Elgin and Baron Gros, the English and French Commissioners, had gone to Pekin as guests of the Emperor, under a small escort of cavalry. Of this we have our doubts. They say that the Emperor of China, brother of the Sun and Moon, is very fond of his toddy and that the Grand Censors of the Empire have been reading him lectures on his bibulosity, the which far exceed the most impressive efforts of Bro. Gorman of the Spirit of the Age.
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Pekin
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12th Sept.
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the first forts taken were the tak-u forts. lord elgin and baron gros had gone to pekin as guests of the emperor under a small escort of cavalry.
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British and French forces engaged in conflict with China, capturing the Tak-u forts. Reports indicate the English and French Commissioners proceeded to Pekin as guests of the Emperor. Doubts expressed about the report. The Emperor is described as fond of toddy, with Grand Censors lecturing him on his drinking.