The German Government has prohibited the further issue of the Emperor Frederick's diary. of the Liang Kiang on the attempt to levy minute or Despateh by the Viceroy Loti likin on certificated goods at Ju Kao, A translation of the proclamation issued by the magistrate at Ju Kao was given in cour issue of the Ist inst.
We mentioned a short time ago that it was proposed to establish Zoological Gardens here, and the idea seems now to have taken form. We have before us a sketch of what the promoters intend the Gardens tobe, and the scope of their plan will be best shown by our quoting one of the paragraphs in the sketch:—The objects which, its promoters have in are threefold, pomely, commercis iritic, and recreative. The first is to be attained by the introduction, acclimatising and breeding of such Animals and Birds as are of commercial value. The second object will be ined by providing opportunities for the scientific study of Natural History, and Botany. Recreation will be obtained by the introduction of all kinds of rational amusement. There will be a first class Restaurant and refreshment accommodation, and there is every reason to suppose that the undertaking will prove a financial success." No doubt, as the sketch out, the formation of the Gardens will stimulate collectors of animals, birds, ete., throughout China and adjacent countries, and those who ate interesting themselves in the scheme are very fortunate in having the assurance of the assistance of a well known naturalist who has promised to act as Honorary Adviser to the Board.
The American residents prapose..to. hold a local vote on the coming presidential election. The polls have been opened at Messrs. Mustard & Co.'s store and: will be closed at sundown on the 6th of November next. Citizens residing in Shanghai must deposit their ballots in person. Those in the outports may send in their votes, under cover, to the Election Committee" care of Messrs. Mustard & Ca. These closed votes will be opened by the Committee at the closing of the polls. The result will be looked forward to with interest and it is hoped that all Americans will avail themselves of the privilege of casting a vote for the candidates of their choice.
'The building at present occupied' by the U.S. Consulate having been purchased some time ago by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, it has become necessary for the Consul-General to secure another site for his establishment, which will be shortly removed to a more central situation, A block of buildings is about to be erected in the Kiuki: for Dr. L. S. Little from designs by Messrs. Morrison &Gratton, architects, to serve as a residence for General Kennedy, U.S. Consul. and as the American Consulate. We have been favoured with a glance at the drawings from which we ses that the new building is to be a handsome four-storied structure of brick and stone, the lower store; serving as entrance halls, &c., from whic large staircases lead to the principal floors which will this means bu raised well above the level. The Consul-General's residence is a G-roomed house, the rooms being 20 feet square each. The Consulate offices will be considerably larger and more convenient than those at present occupied, The building provides Consul-General and Vice-Consul's offices and a Court Room 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. There are also Post-office, Shipping, Writers', Marshal's and Clerk's otices, well lighted, large and airy rooms with a staircase hall in the centre of the buildin; about 25 feet square and a good verandah on the south side. There is also provision made for prison cells, recreation yard and warder's rooms besides the Chinese staff. We understand that the buildings are specially arranged for the of which they are intended, and in all probability
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