The Governor of Chékiag reports the receipt of contributions of Ils. 4,000 and is. 2,000, respectively, from the present and lute Hoppos of Canton, for the relief of the distress which recently prevailed in th province, Both of the donors, with an Ingonuousness rare amongst. official contributors, asked that they should receive an adequate return for their liberality in the shape of buttons and other rewards to Ve conferred on their eldest sons, who are now serving in a subordinate capacity in the Iuperial Household Department. "The coolness of the request seems to have puzzled the Governor, who could tind no precedent and did not' venture to do more than submit it for the pleasure of the Emperor.—R- ferred to the consideration of the Bow oth July.
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