Conquest of Siberia By the Chevalier Dillon And the History of the Transaction
Conquest of Siberia By the Chevalier Dillon And the History of the Transaction
Gerard Fridrikh Miller
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P. 141, a very curious and interesting work lately published. -J- In china the princes of the blood wear three peacock's feathers, nobles of the highest distinction two, and the lower class of the nobility one. It is also a mark of high rank to drive a carriage with four wheels. The governor of Maimats- chin rode in one with only two wheels. All the Chinese wear buttons of different colours in their caps, which also denote the rank. CONQUEST OF SIBEKIA. 57 Chinese give him the title of Amban, w...hich signifies commander-in-chief; and no one appears before him without bending the knee, in which posture the person who brings a petition must remain until he receives the governor's answer. His salary is not large ; but the presents which he receives from the merchants amount annually to a considerable sum. The most remarkable public buildings in Maimatschin are, the governor's house, the theatre, and two pagodas. The governor's house is larger than the others, and better furnished; it is distinguished by a chamber where the court of justice is held, and by two high poles before the entrance orna- mented with flags.
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