CHAPTER III

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Leave Hong-kong for Amoy.--Opium Station at Namoa.--Liberty the English enjoy there.--Chinese Population, and their Modes of living.--A new Admiral makes new Laws.--Cherry Brandy alters his Views.--The Account which, as in Duty bound, he sends to Peking.--Natural Tunnel through Chaple Island.--Amoy.--Remarks on its Trade.--Travels in the Country amongst the People.--The want of a Tail.--The Hills.--Island of Koo-lung-soo.--Effects of War.--Strange Rocks.--Unhealthy Nature of the Island.--Botany and Birds.--Visit to one of the Chief Mandarins.--His House and Grounds.

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