Tue approaching departure of Mr. Consal Medhurst, on leave of absence, to Burope, ins been made the occasion of a gratifying demonstration in favor of a well-tried and eusrgotic public servant. Trained in the service of the Crown, Mr. Mediurst has now for upwards of 25 years beau-a member of the Consular service in China. Well acquainted with the Chinese language, and having taken every possible opportunity of studying Chinese official and individual character, there are probably very few, if any, officials bettor acquainted with China and its people; and his success in dealing with native local officials has been made manifest on many occasions. Foreign Consuls at the treaty ports in China are eutrasted
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