It is proper to observe that Openg tea hath been planted in a neighbouring province, purposely to mix with Bohea, sometimes putt off for it, & these abuses are not likely to be prevented whilst the French, Dutch & Ostenders under borrowed colours continue tradeing largely to this port. ...
This being the first day of the New Moon & of the New Year, great ceremony is observed by the Mandarins & all other persons in their visits and congratulations thereupon. The Foyen or Viceroy of the Province haveing signified his approbation of all sorts of diversions, costly pageants a...