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Relations between the Past and Present of China-Antiquity of the Chinese
Nation and Government-The doctrine of Filial Piety-Advancement of
able men to official posts-Geographical isolation of China-The Chinese
language politically considered-The Doctrine of Harmony-A successful
ideal state-Symmetrical oneness of the Chinese state-Sages, Worthies,
and Worthless-Chinese political action founded on a Christian principle-
The harmony of relationships-Feeling against the employment of force
in government-Respect for age and learning-Education universal in
China--Position and titles of the Emperor-Mutual responsibility,
3-21
CHAPTER II.
PREPARATIONS FOR TAI-PINGDOM.
Eastern reverence for antiquity-The Asiatic Hebrew-The Indo-Aryan—
Chinese ideal of happy life-Chinese rebellions and revolutions-The
balance of power-Mongol and Manchu conquests-Secret societies-The
Opium war, and increasing disorganisation of China,
22-34
CHAPTER III.
THE TIEN WANG AND HIS HISTORY UP TO 1860.
Hung Sew-tsuen's origin-His position as a Hakka-His trances and super-
stitions-The terrible character of his career-His personal appearance—
The Tai-ping Wangs-Murder of the Eastern King-Hung's jealousy of
his chiefs-The Rebel capital constantly besieged,
PART II.
OUR COLLISION WITH THE REBELS.
35-45
CHAPTER IV.
REVIVAL OF THE REBELLION, AND ITS CONFLICT
WITH FOREIGNERS.
State of the Rebellion in 1859-Despair of the Tai-pings-Change in their
prospects caused by the new difficulty between China and Great Britain-
Sankolinsin-The Taku disaster of 1859-Relief of Nanking-The Tai-
ping outbreak into Kiangsoo—The taking of Soochow―The advance on
Shanghai-British neutrality-The Peking expedition-Imperial applica-
tion for British assistance-The Allies determine to defend Shanghai-
"General" Frederick Ward-The capture of Sungkiang-Savage-Re-
pulse by Foreigners of the Tai-ping attack on Shanghai,
49-67
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TAI-PING REVERSES IN THE YANGTSZE VALLEY, AND
A CHANGE OF POLICY AT PEKING.
The Tien Wang's indifference-Tai-ping plans in 1860-Four armies set in
motion-British agreement with the Rebels-Neutrality strictly enforced
-Arrest of Ward-Failure of the Rebel movements-Success of the Tai-
pings in Chekiang-Reasons for keeping them from Shanghai and Ningpo
-Death of the Emperor Hien-fung-Prince Kung's coup d'état,
68-79
CHAPTER VI.
ALLIED OPERATIONS ROUND SHANGHAI IN 1862.
The Tai-pings worsted without our aid-Their second advance on Shanghai-
The country people apply for protection against them-The Allies resolve
to clear a thirty-mile radius-The taking of Kading, &c.—Death of Ad-
miral Protet-The Faithful King retrieves the Rebel cause-Forrester's
captivity-The end of the Heroic King-The Faithful King recalled to
Nanking-The Allies confine themselves to Shanghai and Sungkiang-
Reception of the news of Ward's death-His burial -Burgevine appointed
in his place-Lí made Futai of Kiangsoo-Their quarrel-General Stave-
ley asked to appoint a British officer-Burgevine assaults Ta Kee-His
dismissal-Captain Holland appointed to command the Ever-Victorious
Army by General Sir Charles Staveley, .
80-94
CHAPTER VII.
CAPTAIN DEW'S OPERATIONS IN CHEKIANG.
British neutrality at Ningpo-Hostile attitude of the Tai-pings-Admiral
Hope sends Captain Dew, R. N., to Ningpo-Reasons for our interference
there-Apak, the ex-pirate--Captain Dew takes Ningpo by assault-Death
of Lieutenants Kenney and Cornewall-Order restored in the city-For-
mation of French and English corps of disciplined Chinese-Description
of the surrounding country, and effects of Tai-ping occupation-Clearing a
thirty-mile radius-taking of Yuyow and Tseki-Death of General Ward
-Repulse at Fungwha-Commander Jones in a fix-A Bishop's spoil-
Half of Chekiang restored to Imperial rule-Pay of the Anglo-Chinese
contingent-Rebel defeat at Pikwan-Captain Dew goes beyond the thirty-
mile radius-Advance on Showshing-Death of Captain Le Brethon de
Coligny-Description of Showshing-Deaths of Captain Tardiff and Lieu-
tenant Tinling-Captain Dew undertakes the siege-Fall of Showshing-
Dashing nature of Captain Dew's exploits,
95-120
PART III.
COLONEL GORDON'S CAMPAIGN.
CHAPTER VIIL
THE ORGANISATION OF GORDON'S FORCE.
Chinese partiality for beautiful phraseology-The title "Ever-Victorious
Army"-Captain Holland's defeat at Taitsan, and Major Brennan's at
Fushan-Colonel Gordon appointed to command the E. V. A.-His pre-
vious services-Its officers and privates-Rates of pay-Its artillery and
small-arms-The punishments inflicted-Chinese aptitude for drill—
Colonel Gordon's flotilla-The steamer Hyson and Captain Davidson—
The auxiliary Imperialist force-Aptitude of the Chinese for war-For the
work of sappers-Colonel Gordon's tactics-Expenditure of the Chinese
Government-Colonel Gordon's view of his position and the authority
under which he acted, 123-141
CHAPTER IX.
GORDON'S FIRST VICTORIES.
Burgevine's visit to Peking-The British Minister wishes him restored to com-
mand-Colonel Gordon takes command of the E. V.A.-His Staff-Cap-
ture of Fushan-Gordon receives an Imperial commission, with the rank
of Tsung-ping-Governor Li's opinion of the new commander-Descrip-
tion of the theatre of war-An amphibious boat-Tai-ping treachery at
Taitsan-Capture of Taitsan-Alleged Imperialist cruelties-Chinese
punishments-Letter from Colonel Gordon-A mutiny in the Force-Situa-
tion of Quinsan-A demon steamboat-Great destruction of Tai-pings—
Capture of Quinsan-It is made headquarters of the Force-Another
mutiny,
142-165
CHAPTER X.
BURGEVINE'S HISTORY AND FATE.
A third mutiny-Situation of Soochow-Gordon's troubles-Burgevine's
previous career-He joins the Tai-pings-Alarm caused in Shanghai-
Gordon's providential escape-The Foreign Allies desert the Rebels-Po-
lite interchanges between Burgevine and Jones-Burgevine attempts again
to join the Tai-pings—His seizure by the Chinese authorities—His re-
ported accidental death—The doubt which rests over his fate,
166-182
CHAPTER XI.
THE FALL OF SOOCHOW, AND THE EXECUTION OF ITS WANGS.
The investment of Soochow-Storming of Leeku-Gordon's "Magic Wand"
-Death of Captain Perry—Disposal of the besieging forces-The Faithful
King's apprehensions-Complete investment of Soochow-Pirating of the
steamer Firefly—A disastrous night-attack—Capture of the East Gate
stockades-Negotiations for surrender-Murder of the Moh Wang-A
characteristic letter from Colonel Gordon-The capitulation of Soochow
-Gordon's perilous position-His grief and indignation-His search for
Governor Li-Execution of the Wangs-Li's reasons for that act-Gordon
refuses to act, and rejects an Imperial douceur-Imperial decree regarding
the fall of Soochow,
183-208
CHAPTER XIL
GORDON'S FURTHER OPERATIONS.
Imperialist successes-Inactivity of the Ever-Victorious Army-Gordon's rea-
sons for retaking the field-Mr Hart's report on the Soochow "Massacre"
-Sir Frederick Bruce approves of the resumption of operations-A letter
from him-Gordon retakes the field-State of the country occupied by
Rebels---Evacuation of Yesing and Liyang-Severe repulse at Kintang—
Colonel Gordon wounded-Tai-ping advance towards Quinsan-Gordon
suffers a disastrous repulse at Waisoo—Fate of his captured officers-Im-
perialist successes in Chekiang-Death of General Ching-Li's memorial
of him-Taking of Hangchow-Capture of Waisoo-Cruelty of the vil-
lagers-The Rebellion near its end-Death of Major Tapp-Repulse at
Chanchu-A Tai-ping letter-Storming of Chanchu-Death of the Hu
Wang-Close of the services of the E. V. A.,
CHAPTER XIII.
THE DISSOLUTION OF GORDON'S FORCE, AND
A REVIEW OF ITS RESULTS.
209-240
Expulsion of the Tai-pings from Kiangnan-Recall of H.M. order permitting
British officers to serve the Emperor-Gordon determines, on his own re-
sponsibility, to dissolve his force-Appreciation of his conduct by the
Chinese Gratuities to wounded officers-Dissolution of the Ever-Victorious
Army-Distinctions conferred on Gordon-Imperial decree recognising his
services-anxiety of Sir Harry Parkes-Letter from Governor Lí, claiming
a chief share in the overthrow of the Tai-pings-Address to Colonel
Gordon from the merchants of Shanghai-The difficulties Gordon had to
encounter-Opinion of the 'Times'—An estimate of the military results
of his campaign-The political effects of his action-The Imperial mari-
time customs and the Lay-Osborn fleet-Mr Lay's attempt to make him-
self an imperium in imperio-His failure, and dismissal from the Chinese
service-His use of Sir F. Bruce's private letters-Appointment of Mr
Hart—The general effects of Gordon's action discussed,
CHAPTER XIV.
241-266
THE MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS OF GORDON'S FORCE.
Rudimentary state of medical science in China—Assistant-Surgeon Moffitt's
services to Gordon's force-Capacity of the Chinese as soldiers-Malaria
-Organisation of the medical department—Hospital tables of disease-
Effects and cure of opium-smoking-Dysentery-Table of wounds received
in action-Cases of wounds,
267-277