Dean Srn,—We, the undersigned British residents in Canton, learn with most unfeigned regret of your approaching departure for Europe.
Your long residence in Canton, the solititude with which you have always watch ed over and fostered the interests of your countrymen in China, the uniform good relations which you have maintained with the native officials, the representatives of other powers and the community, all combine to enhance the regret with which we witness your departure. We are, however, confident in the hope that the invariable justice, courtesy and firmness, which you ave manifested during your tenure of office here, will bear good fruit in the consistently pursued, will not fail to exert future, and that the policy you have so
great influence in the cementing of harmon nious relations between Western Countries and the natives of the Chinese Empire.
we have to thank you for many kindness and cordiality, and we are assured that the memory of your administration in Canton will not soon be forgotten.
We wish you Godspeed on your home. ward voyage, and we trust that every happiness may await your arrival in the dear old country which you have served so well during your long, arduous and honourable career.
We request your acceptance of a slight souvenir of our esteem and respect, and we remain, Dear Sir, yours most faithfully, &e.—China Mail Kaw Reports. tid'for Woe ty, Satan ash chaing His Worship gave judgment for the plain-
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