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delivered his diploma, and placed the presents, with which he had 
been charged, at the Lama’s feet. 
The three next ensuing days, Dalai Lama met Teshoo Lama in the 
temple, where they were assisted by all the priests in the invocation, 
and public worship of their gods. The rites then performed, completed, 
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as I understood, the. business of inauguration. During this interval, 
all who were at the capital, were entertained at the public expense, 
and alms were distributed without reserve. In conformity, likewise, 
to public notice., circulated every where for the same space of time, 
universal rejoicings prevailed throughout Tibet. Banners were un¬ 
furled ■on all their fortresses. The peasantry filled up the day, with 
music and festivity, and the night was celebrated by general illumi¬ 
nations. A long period was afterwards employed in making presents, 
and public entertainments, to the newly inducted Lama, who at the 
.time of his accession to the musnud, or, if I may use the term, ponti¬ 
ficate of Teshoo Loomboo, was not more than three years of age. 
The ceremony was begun by Dalai Lama, whose offerings are said to 
have amounted to a greater value, and his public entertainment to 
have been more splendid, than the rest. The second day was devoted 
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to the Viceroy of Lassa. The third to the Chinese general. Then 
followed the Culloong, or magistrates of Lassa, and the rest of the 
principal persons, who had accompanied Dalai Lama. After which 
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the Regent of Teshoo Loomboo, and all that were dependent on that 
government, were severally admitted, according to the pre-eminence 
of their rank, to pay their tributes of obeisance and respect. As soon 
as the acknowledgments of all those, were received, who were entitled 
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