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 times got up with great splendor, tumbling, wire-dancing, posture-making, feats of jugglery, I'-s- 



Sedan Bearer. Juggler. 



hibitions of fire-works, which are much admired for their neatness, ingenuity, &c. are some of 

 the amusements of the Chinese. Among their singular customs, may be mentioned the practice 



Cormorant Fishing. Barhcr, 



of cormorant fishing. The birds, trained for the purpose, are sent out into the water, and faith' 

 fully bring home their prey to their master. The s;reat density of the popnlaiion drives many of 



