This is a joyous gazette of the final result of the Imperial Examination and official appointments for the candidate.  In this case, the candidate Ye Xinzi has been appointed as a county magistrate and has been assigned to Hubei Province through a lottery drawing. 

 

In ancient times, the announcement of examination results was typically communicated through official channels.  This particular joyous gazette also bears the inscription "Titang Official Gazette,"(提塘官報).