Supply of Ammunition—Rend letter from the Secretary to the Naval Commander-in-chief, informing the Bourd that Vico-Admiral Sir Charles Shadwell had much pleasure in complying with the Council's application for 8,000 rounds of Snider ball cartridge, which' would be farnished from H. M.S. Iron Duke at the established rate.
The Secretary is directed to convey the thanks of the Gouncil to the Admiral, and to forward an order for the cost of the cartridges.
F—It was resolved to renew Mr. J. McMillan's agreement as Local Postmaster, on its expiry (Ist January, 1875), for another three years, upon the same terms.
New Road—Kiangso to Honan Rond-between Foochow and Canton Roads, Considered the following letter from Mr. MIN. Smith, containing a memorandum of the conditions under which he was pro-pared to allow the Council to run this road
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