Nov. 1844. J Proceedings of the Asiatic Society, cxxix 



Translation of a Portion of the Inscription on the Ningpo Bell at Calcutta, byD.J. 



Macgowan, M. D. of the Missionary Hospital at Ningpo. 

 Dr. Macgowan presents his compliments to the Asiatic Society of Bengal, and begs 

 their acceptance of the subjoined translation of the inscription (kindly furnished 

 him by its Secretaries,) copied from the Chinese bell from Ningpo, now in Calcutta. 

 Dr. Macgowan regrets that the portion copied should have been merely a list of 

 the principal Mandarins of the district, with a list of the subscribers who contribu- 

 ted money for the casting of this, the principal ornament of one of their splendid 

 temples. 



The remaining portion of the inscription is doubtless of a religious character, 

 though it may contain passages of historical interest, as bells are the only ancient 

 monuments the Chinese possess. 



Should the Asiatic Society desire a complete translation of the inscription, Dr. M. 

 will be happy to accede to their request: 



Translation. 

 " Wangson, Judge of Chekeang, inspector of Ningpo, Shadu Shing — Tacchoo, 

 superintendent of customs and overseer at Tungling raised one step, and recorded 

 seven times. 



" Sickchaun, Acting Judge of Chickeang, inspector of Ningpo, Shadu Shing and 

 Toechow, acting receiver of customs, and prefect of Ningpo, twice. 



" Leongkemfuh, Marine Magistrate of Ningpo, Portmaster, Assistant Prefect re- 

 siding at Taetsung, raised one step. 



" Chowcheying, Salt Inspector of Ningpo district, and assistant in the Hydraulic 

 department. 



•' Footan, by Imperial appointment, assistant prefect and Magistrate at the Kin 

 country in Ningpo district, raised three steps and recorded three times. 

 " Chinymuhang, a graduate of the first degree and Professor. 

 " Chukwongue, instructor of the Ningpo College, raised one step and twice 

 recorded." 



The three sons of Wootingseang, of the Hongchoo foundry, made the bell (date 

 not on this part of the inscription.) 



Subscribers' Names. 

 " Wangueiching, Letingsieang, Kaduteen Seeng, Legeseih, Weishetow, Chinche- 

 thon, Lemkiashoon, Kwongheongtring, Lepengson, Sinchoonping. Chinkaemhuy, 

 Chinchesen, Choe Choonuchug, Linkinunch, Lekoetoes, Lenkengans Chinyungseih 

 Chinkeho, Leahynensih, Langheanyut, Chingpangpoou, Gomyongchow, Weiuchuy- 

 kmo, Tenshoow, Wongwhongmong, Linpintro, Wootoque, Chinchousee, Chin- 

 keangshan, Tsangpongshe, Chonghunping, Tangpihdung, Henlungshun, Wang- 

 njonghd, Modurhepa, Taytajin Tungmanghe, Chingmankmang. 

 *' All the Buddhas through all ages." 



Resolved — That the whole of the inscription be taken off, and sent 

 for translation and subsequent publication in the Journal. 



