A curious rumor reaches us from Pekin. It is reported that the young Emperor was astonished to find one of the chief eunuchs of the place smoking opium. The monarch requested to be allowed to try a pipe, and the effects were such as might have been expected. While suffering from sickness consequent on his excess, the Queen mother surprised his Imperial Majesty, and immediately took prompt measures. The eunuch was beheaded, and a fresh proclamation against the use of the drug was circulated throughout the country. Several copies of the edict have reached Niugpo, and are exciting much attention amongst the natives of that city.
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Grey River Argus, Volume VIII, Issue 537, 26 June 1869, Page 4
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