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Show CHINESE REBELS TAKE A CTY. An Unfortunate Captive Literally Backed to Pieces. Sax Francisco, Nor. 4. The following Chinese advices have been received per steamer "City of Jancirs." Tbe particulars of a serious riot in the province of Funkien j reached Hong Kong. The scene of the trouble is Tchhua, which was attacked by 3000 insurgents, one unfortunate fell into the hands of the insurgents who nailed his hands and feet to a board and cut him up piece meal. For three days the city held out. The insurgents seized a favorable moment I to send a large force under cover their owu fire to storm the defense. A bloody struggle ensued, resulting in favor of the attacking party. They liberated all prisoners. At last accounts 1000 imperial troops were on ihe march against the rebels. |