Source.—The Times, December, 1860. Reuter’s Telegrams.Pekin, Pekin surrendered to the Allies this day, yielding to all demands. Thirteen soldiers have also been released. The Emperor and the Tartar army have fled, and none of the enemy are to be seen at Pekin. The Emperor’s Summer Palace was taken and looted on the 6th of October. The quantity of spoil was enormous. The Pekin gates have been given up to the troops, who are all healthy and encamped on the wall. The Allied Army will winter in the North. Lord Elgin and Baron Gros are at Pekin. Indemnity ready when demanded. |